James Stitt (high constable)

James Stitt (1804—November 23, 1891) was High Constable of Toronto. He was born in Ireland in 1804 and emigrated to Canada around 1830. In 1836, he was appointed High Constable of Toronto and served for one year. He subsequently entered the cartage business.

James Stitt
High Constable of the
Toronto Police Department
In office
1836–1836
Preceded byGeorge Kingsmill
Succeeded byGeorge Kingsmill
Personal details
Born1804
Ireland
Died1891
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
NationalityIrish, Canadian
Occupationbusinessman

He was appointed a customs officer in Toronto in 1850 and held that position until 1874.[1]

References
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