Samuel Thompson

Samuel Thompson (August 27, 1810 – July 8, 1886) was a Canadian businessman and newspaper editor.

Early years Samuel Thompson was born in London, England on August 27, 1810. He completed an apprenticeship with a printer, then went to Upper Canada in 1833 with his two brothers and settled on farms there. In 1837, he went to Toronto in search of work. He joined the city guards during the Upper Canada Rebellion.

Career He managed a newspaper for Charles Fothergill and then became a partner with booksellers William and Henry Rowsell, managing their printing operation. In 1848, he became editor for the Toronto Patriot, owned by Edward George O'Brien. In 1849, with Ogle Robert Gowan, he took over the operation of the paper. They also published the United Empire. After the partnership ended in 1853, with partners, he bought the British Colonist from Hugh Scobie's widow, In 1858, Thompson sold this paper and set up his own called the Atlas; later that same year, he bought the Colonist back.

Death He died in Toronto on July 8, 1886.

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