Background
Notman was born in Scotland in 1805, studied at Glasgow University and came to Dundas in Upper Canada in 1821.
Notman was born in Scotland in 1805, studied at Glasgow University and came to Dundas in Upper Canada in 1821.
He studied law with George Ridout in Toronto, was called to the bar in 1827 and set up practice in Ancaster.
Notman represented Middlesex in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from 1848 to 1851 and the North riding of Wentworth from 1858 to 1865. He also served as a lieutenant colonel in the local militia.