David Black Weldon

Background

Weldon, David Black was born on June 27, 1925 in London, Ontario, Canada. Son of Douglas Black and Margaret (Black) Weldon.

Education

Bachelor with honors, U. Western Ontario, London, 1947; Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Western Ontario, London.

Career

With, Midland Doherty Finance Corporation and predecessor companies, Toronto, Ontario, since 1950; retired, Midland Doherty Finance Corporation and predecessor companies, Toronto, Ontario, 1989; chancellor, U. Western Ontario, 1984-1988; chancellor emeritus, U. Western Ontario, since 1994. Director Dover Industries Ltd., Toronto, Emco Ltd., London, Goderich Elevators Ltd., Ontario.

Achievements

• David Black Weldon has been listed as a noteworthy Company director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Ontario Jockey Club. Board directors Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Toronto,1970—, president, 1980-1982. Served with infantry Canada Army, 1944-1945.

Interests

• Avocations: breeding and racing standardbred horses. Fishing; hunting.

Connections

Married Ina G. Perry, July 7, 1951. Children: Susan, Douglas, Anthony, Mardie, Kate.

Father:

Douglas Black Weldon

Mother:

Margaret (Black) Weldon

Spouse:

Ina G. Perry

child:

Mardie Weldon

child:

Susan Weldon

child:

Kate Weldon

child:

Anthony Weldon

child:

Douglas Weldon