Background
Born at Muthill, Perthshire, he was the eldest son of Doctor William Dow (1765-1844), Brewmaster, and Anne Mason.
Born at Muthill, Perthshire, he was the eldest son of Doctor William Dow (1765-1844), Brewmaster, and Anne Mason.
Since 1652, his family had been brewing in Perthshire. Having gained an extensive experience in brewing under his father, he emigrated to Montreal from Scotland in about 1818. lieutenant soon was a strong competitor to Molson"s, the biggest brewery in the city.
Dow was also a financier and in 1860 he built his home, Strathearn House, in Montreal"s Golden Square Mademoiselle (Miss)