Background
He was born at Saint Andrews East, Lower Canada (now Saint-André-d"Argenteuil, Quebec) in 1839.
He was born at Saint Andrews East, Lower Canada (now Saint-André-d"Argenteuil, Quebec) in 1839.
He graduated in 1859 from Victoria College which was then located in Cobourg, Ontario and was ordained in 1864. He later studied at Yale and the Garrett Biblical Institute.
In 1866 he was appointed professor of natural history and geology at Victoria College. In 1873 he became dean of theology there, and in 1887 he became president of Victoria University, the new name of Victoria College. He participated in the discussions which led to Victoria College"s relocation from Cobourg to Toronto and its federation with the University of Toronto.
He was also a participant at each general conference of the Methodist Church from 1874 to 1894.
Burwash Hall was named in his honour. He wrote several books, including a biography of Egerton Ryerson.
