Charles Sparrow

Charles Sparrow

Charles Sparrow (1808-??) was the fifth mayor of Bytown.

He was born in Quebec in 1808 and moved to Bytown while still young. Sparrow owned a general store and tannery on Sussex Street in the Lower Town part of Bytown. He was elected to municipal council in 1850 and became mayor in 1851. He is buried at St. Marks cemetery in Pakenham.

References

  • Bytown: The early days of Ottawa, Nick and Helma Mika
Preceded by
John Scott
Mayor of Bytown
1851
Succeeded by
Richard William Scott