G. B. Lyon-Fellowes
George Byron Lyon-Fellowes (1815–1876) was a mayor of Ottawa in 1876. He also represented Russell County in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from 1848 to 1861.[1]
George Byron Lyon-Fellowes | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Ottawa | |
| Assumed office 1876 | |
| Preceded by | J. P. Featherston |
| Succeeded by | W. H. Waller |
| Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada | |
| In office 1848–1861 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1815 Sorel, Quebec |
| Died | 1876 Ottawa |
| Spouse(s) | Fellowes |
He was born George Byron Lyon at Sorel, Quebec in 1815, the son of George Lyon, a captain in the British army. He later adopted his wife's surname Fellowes. He studied law. His younger brother, Robert Lyon was also mayor of Ottawa.
He died while in office in 1876.
References
- Dave Mullington "Chain of Office: Biographic Sketches of Ottawa's Mayors (1847-1948)" (Renfrew, Ontario: General Store Publishing House, 2005)
- Mullington, Dave (2005). Chain of Office: biographical sketches of Ottawa's mayors (1847–1948). General Store Publishing House. ISBN 1-897113-17-X.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by J. P. Featherston |
Mayor of Ottawa 1876 |
Succeeded by W. H. Waller |
| Bytown (1847–55) | |
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| Ottawa (1855–2001) |
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| Ottawa (2001 amalgamation – present) | |
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