James Stitt
Canadian police chief
About James Stitt
Lived 1804 – 1891 (aged 86–87).
James Stitt (1804—November 23, 1891) was High Constable of Toronto. He was born in Ireland in 1804 and emigrated to Canada around 1830. In 1836, he was appointed High Constable of Toronto and served for one year. He subsequently entered the cartage business.
He was appointed a customs officer in Toronto in 1850 and held that position until 1874.
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Who was James Stitt?
Canadian police chief
When was James Stitt born?
James Stitt was born in 1804 in Ireland.
When did James Stitt die?
James Stitt died in 1891 in Toronto.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Stitt (high constable)
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