Gowan, Ogle R

(1796-1876). Born in Ireland. Edited for some years the Antidote , published in Dublin. Came to Canada, 1829, and settled in the county of Leeds. At once took a leading place in the politics of Canada. First elected to the Legislative A embly of Upper Canada, 1834, and continued as representative, with brief intervals, until 1861. Served in the militia during the troubles of 1837-1838; commanded the right wing at the battle of the "Windmill" and severely wounded. For twenty years grandmaster of the Orange Order. Index : BL His interview with Metcalfe, and his letter, 187; challenges Hincks, 218; loses his seat in A embly, 279. E Insults Lord Elgin at Brockville, 79. Bib. : Responsible or Parliamentary Government . For biog., see Cyc. Am. Biog. ; Morgan, Cel. Can. ; Dent, Last Forty Years .