Moffatt, George

(1787-1865). Born in England. Emigrated to Canada; and engaged in busine in Montreal. Served during the War of 1812. In 1831 appointed to the Legislative Council of Lower Canada, being leader of the British party in that house and a member of the Constitutional A ociation. In 1841 elected for Montreal to the House of A embly, and in 1844 re-elected, retiring 1847. President of the British American League, formed to oppose the annexation movement of 1849. Index : Sy Member of Constitutional A ociation, 112; delegated to promote union of provinces in Upper Canada, 112. Bib. : Taylor, Brit. Am. ; Christie, History of Lower Canada .