John Elmsley
The Hon. John Elmsley | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of Upper Canada | |
| In office 1796–1802 | |
| Preceded by | William Osgoode |
| Succeeded by | Henry Allcock |
| Chief Justice of Lower Canada | |
| In office 1802–1805 | |
| Preceded by | William Osgoode |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1762 |
| Died | (April 29) 1805 (aged 40–41) |
| Alma mater | Oriel College, Oxford |
| Occupation | colonial jurist / administrator |
| Profession | lawyer |
| Cabinet | |
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John Elmsley (1762 – April 29, 1805) was Chief Justice of Upper Canada and afterwards of Lower Canada. In both of the Canadas he served as President of the Executive Council and Speaker of the Legislative Council. During the Hunter administration, he was the most powerful man in Upper Canada. In Lower Canada, from 1802 until his death he was second only in rank to the Lieutenant Governor.