John Pliny Crysler
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John Pliny Crysler, MLA | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for Dundas | |
| In office 1848–1851 | |
| Preceded by | George Greenfield Macdonell |
| Succeeded by | Jesse W. Rose |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada for Dundas | |
| In office 1854–1857 | |
| Preceded by | Jesse W. Rose |
| Succeeded by | James William Cook |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 26, 1801 Crysler's Farm, Williamsburg Township, Dundas County |
| Died | April 7, 1881 (aged 80) |
| Party | Conservative |
| Relatives | John Crysler (father) |
| Occupation | Timber merchant, soldier, politician, registrar |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Upper Canada |
| Branch/service | Canadian militia |
| Years of service | 1837 - 1880 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Captain Colonel |
| Unit | 1st Regiment of Dundas Militia (1837-53) Dundas Reserve Militia (1869-80) |
| Commands | 4th (Winchester) Battalion, Dundas Militia (1859-1864) |
| Battles/wars | Upper Canada Rebellion Fenian Raids |
John Pliny Crysler (February 26, 1801 – April 7, 1881) was a timber merchant and political figure in Canada West.
He was born on Crysler's Farm in 1801, the son of Lt. Col. John Crysler by his first wife Dorothea. He was raised in Williamsburg Township, Dundas County.
Military service
He was a captain in the 1st Battalion, Dundas Militia and led his company into action at the Battle of the Windmill of Nov 12–16 1838. He served in the 1st Battalion until the 1850s, when he was appointed an officer in the 4th Dundas Battalion.
He was promoted to Lt-Colonel and placed in command of the 4th Battalion (Winchester Township), Dundas Militia in 1859, commanding it during the Trent Affair and threats from Americans and Fenians. He commanded until 1864. In 1869, he was appointed Major in the Dundas Reserve Militia, and served until shortly before his death.[1]
