James Mason (Canadian politician)
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The Hon. James Mason |
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| Senator for Toronto, Ontario | |
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In office 1913–1918 |
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| Appointed by | Robert Borden |
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August 25, 1843 Toronto, Ontario |
| Died | July 16, 1918 (aged 74) Toronto, Ontario |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Children | J. Cooper Mason, Harry Mason |
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| Rank | Brigadier General |
James Mason (August 25, 1843 – July 16, 1918) was a Canadian banker, Senator and military officer.
Mason was born in Toronto and educated at private schools and the Toronto Model School where he was head boy. After graduation, he joined the Toronto Savings Bank which ultimately became the Home Bank ultimately becoming its general manager and president in 1873.
He was appointed to the Canadian Senate in 1913 by Prime Minister Robert Borden and sat as a Conservative. Mason retired from the bank and was appointed its honorary president with his son, Harry G. Mason, succeeding him as general manager.
The Home Bank collapsed in the early 1920s in part due to questionable practices it had engaged in beginning under Mason's tenure.
Mason was one of the founders and funders of the Toronto Mechanics' Institute which ultimately evolved into the Toronto Public Library.
Mason died at home following an operation for appendicitis.
Mason joined the Queen's Own Rifles during the Fenian Raids of the 1860s. In 1882, he was gazetted captain of the 10th Royal Grenadiers and commanded No. 2 Service Company during the North-West Rebellion and was severely wounded at the . In 1893, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel and put in command of his regiment. In 1897, he was one of the officer's sent to London to represent Canada for the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen and was personally presented to Queen Victoria.
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