Asa Danforth Jr.
Asa Danforth Jr. (June 29, 1768 – c. 1821) was one of the first citizens of Onondaga County, New York, when he arrived there with his father, Asa Danforth in 1788. Danforth incurred heavy debts speculating in land in New York State. Hoping to reverse his fortunes, he invested in the especially risky land titles of nearby Upper Canada and later was a highway engineer.In Toronto, Ontario; Danforth Road, Danforth Village and Danforth Avenue (built by the Danforth Plank Road Company), which is a major east-end thoroughfare in Toronto are named for him.
Personal facts
| Birth date | June 29, 1768 |
|---|---|
| Birth place | |
| Date of death | January 01, 1821 |
| Parents |