Platt, George

  • From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: See full biography at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Platt_(politician)
  • Wiki Biography:
    • George Platt (01 Sep 1774 in Saratoga, New York, British America – died 09 Sep 1818 in Quebec, Canada) was a blacksmith and political figure in Lower Canada. He represented Montreal East in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1814 to 1816.
    • Platt established himself in business in Montreal, dealing in hardware. He was a freemason. Platt served as a captain in the Royal Montreal Cavalry during the War of 1812. He married Elizabeth Mittleberger on 19 Dec 1805 in Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
    • The engine for the Accommodation, the first successful steamboat built entirely in North America was built at George Platt’s foundry in Montreal. The Accommodation was launched 19 August 1809.
  • Son of United Empire Loyalist listed in Loyalist Directory: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=6698
  • Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/277902003/george-platt