Brown, Peter

(1784-1863). Born in Scotland. Emigrated to New York in 1838; was owner and editor of the British Chronicle . Removed to Toronto, 1843, and founded the Banner , a Free-Church Presbyterian organ. In 1844 with his son, George Brown, established the Toronto Globe , and contributed to it for some years. Index : B Father of George Brown, 1; his hatred of slavery, 1; emigration to America, 1838, 2; contributes to Albion , 2; publishes The Fame and Glory of England Vindicated , 2; establishes the British Chronicle , New York, 4; removes to Toronto, and with his son establishes the Banner , 5; on committee of Anti-Slavery Society, 113; his work on the Globe , 243-244; his death, 1863, 244. Bib. : Dict. Nat. Biog. ; Dent, Can. Por.