The Honourable George Howard Ferguson

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 2 p.m.

Location: Mount Pleasant Cemetery Visitation Centre, 375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto

Directions: Enter through the cemetery’s east gate on Mount Pleasant Road. Turn right at the cemetery office and then take the first left. This road leads directly to the visitation centre and parking area. Mount Pleasant Cemetery is fully accessible by public transit. Visit this gravesite

Bio: Born in Kemptville, The Honourable George Howard Ferguson was Ontario's ninth premier. First elected to the Ontario legislature in 1905, he served as Minister of Lands and Forests from 1914-1919. After becoming premier in 1923, he guided Ontario through a period of immense growth. During his premiership, he also served as Minister of Education and oversaw the creation of the provincial liquor control system. In 1930, he was appointed High Commissioner to London, a position he held until 1935.