Education
Born in York Township, Upper Canada, Small was educated in his home district schools and at the Upper Canada College.
Born in York Township, Upper Canada, Small was educated in his home district schools and at the Upper Canada College.
From 1855 to 1882, he was a taxing officer of the Court of the Queen"s Bench. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons for Toronto East in the 1882 federal election. A Conservative, he was re-elected in 1887.
He did not run in 1891 and was appointed collector of customs in Toronto.
From 1878 to 1879, he was a member of the Toronto City Council.