The Home District Council was the municipal governing body for York, Upper Canada (now Toronto, Ontario) from 1792 to 1834. It was established by Lieutenant Governor of Ontario John Graves Simcoe.
The leader of the council was known as the Chairman of the General Quarter Session of Peace.
Read more about Home District Council: Home District Council Chairmen
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