James Thomson (cabinetmaker)

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James Thomson
Born1825
Tain, Scotland
Died(1896-08-14)August 14, 1896
Montreal, Canada
Resting placeMount Royal Cemetery
Known forCabinetmaking and interior design
SpouseMarianne Stitt
ChildrenJames A., Charles, Jane, Mrs. John Morris and Mrs. Hughes
ElectedMunicipal councillor (St. Lambert, 1875-1882); Mayor (St. Lambert, 1882-1886)

James Thomson, born in 1825 in Tain, Scotland, and died on August 14, 1896, in Montreal, Canada, was a Scottish-born Canadian cabinetmaker, interior designer, merchant and local Canadian politician. He notably served as mayor of the municipality of Saint-Lambert from 1882 to 1886.

James Thomson produced custom-made furniture for, among others, Rideau Hall, the residence of Sir Hugh Allan, Ravenscrag, the residence of George Stephen, and various residences belonging to the family of John Redpath.

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