Gordon, David             

  • 1832-1893
  • Came to Nanaimo in 1858. An architect and builder, had projects including a Dunsmuir residence and a major addition to the Provincial Court House.
  • Once prominent and one of the wealthiest men in the city, he won the 1877 provincial by-election and served with Premier Walkem. He later won a Federal Seat for Vancouver Island. 
  • Loyalist Ancestors: John Gordon, 1755-1834, Thamesville, Kent, Ont.  & Major Alexander Montgomery, 1758-1841, York, Ont. 
  • Grandson of United Empire Loyalist listed in Loyalist Directory: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=3236
  • Find a GRAVE: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/243371616/david-william-gordon