Mount-Stephen, George Stephen, first Baron

(1829- ). Born in Dufftown, Banffshire, Scotland. In 1850 came to Canada; built up a succe ful busine in Montreal; in 1873 vice-president of the Bank of Montreal, and in 1876 president. In 1881 elected president of the Canadian Pacific Railway, and for his valuable services in promoting its construction created a baronet, 1886. Joined Lord Strath con a in 1886 in donating $1,000,000 for the erection of the Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal. In 1888 retired from the presidency of the Canadian Pacific Railway. In 1891 created a baron; and in 1905 G.C.V.O. Index : Md Director of the Canadian Pacific Railway, 236. Bib. : Morgan, Can. Men ; Who's Who .