George Skeffington Connor facts for kids

George Skeffington Connor was an important person in Canadian history. He was a lawyer, a judge, and a politician in a place once called Canada West. He was born in 1810 and passed away in 1863.

Early Life and Education

George Skeffington Connor was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1810. He studied law at Trinity College and earned his degree.

In 1832, he moved to Canada and settled near Orillia in Upper Canada. He went back to Ireland in 1834. There, he became a lawyer in 1838.

A Career in Law and Politics

Connor returned to Canada and became a lawyer here in 1842. He started a law firm in Toronto with William Hume Blake and Joseph Curran Morrison. In 1850, he was named a Queen's Counsel (QC). This is a special title for experienced lawyers.

Teaching and University Role

In 1848, George Connor became a law professor at King's College. This college later became the University of Toronto. He taught there until 1853. He also worked as a lawyer for the university. In 1863, he became the university's chancellor, a very important leadership role.

Political Life

In 1857, Connor was elected to the Legislative Assembly. This was like being a member of parliament for the South riding of Oxford. He was elected again in 1861.

In 1863, he resigned from his political role. He became a judge in the Court of Queen's Bench. This was a high court at the time.

Later Life and Passing

George Skeffington Connor died in Toronto in 1863. He passed away after a sudden illness.