About George Leslie
Lived 1804 – 1893 (aged 88–89). George Leslie was a Canadian gardener and horticulturist.
George Leslie Sr. (1804–1893) was a gardener in Scotland and Upper Canada, a plant merchant, a magistrate and the namesake of Leslieville (now a neighbourhood of Toronto).
Life and career A Scottish immigrant to Upper Canada, he was born in 1804. He arrived with his parents, William and Esther, and his siblings, settling at Streetsville in what is now Mississauga. The house is now located at 4415 Mississauga Road.
Leslie had worked as a gardener in Scotland and continued working as a gardener in Upper Canada for the province's richer residents, including Bishop John Strachan and Chief Justice William Campbell.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Leslie?
1 Apr 1804 - 24 Jun 1893
When was George Leslie born?
George Leslie was born in 1804 in Sutherland.
When did George Leslie die?
George Leslie died in 1893.
What was George Leslie's occupation?
George Leslie was a gardener and horticulturist.
What nationality was George Leslie?
George Leslie was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Leslie (Upper Canada)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Leslie. https://biography.guide/george-leslie-gardener/
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