Alexander Manning
Politician
Alexander Henderson Manning (11 May 1819 – 20 October 1903) was a Canadian contractor, businessman, and the 20th Mayor of Toronto, serving a single term in 1873 and a second in 1885. He was also a member of the Orange Order in Canada.Born in Dublin, Ireland, Manning was the last unelected Toronto mayor. Before and between his political office Manning was a contractor, as carpenter and general contractor. Manning worked on various projects in the city and beyond: Welland Canal Toronto Normal and Model School Library of Parliament, Ottawa railway projects in Canada and the United States second Grand Opera HouseManning was St. Lawrence Ward alderman from 1856-1858 and 1867 to 1873.Beside politics, Manning served on various corporate boards and associations: Irish Protestant Benevolent Society of Toronto St. Patrick’s Society of Toronto National Club of Toronto Toronto Board of Trade Director, Traders Bank of Canada Director, Canadian Bank of Commerce President, Toronto Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company President, North American Land Company LimitedMarried twice (Adeline Augusta Whittemore 1861, Susan Celina Smith), Manning died in Toronto in 1903 and buried at St. James Cemetery.Manning Arcade and Manning Chambers were two office complexes built for and named after Manning.
Personal facts
| Alias (AKA) | Manning Alexander Henderson |
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| Birth date | May 11, 1819 |
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| Date of death | October 20, 1903 |
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