John Forsyth was a partner in the influential commercial house of Forsyth, Richardson & Co. He was a politician, co-founder and vice-president of the Bank of Montreal, and Colonel of the Royal Montreal Cavalry. He founded the Montreal Hunt in 1826 and was a member of the Beaver Club. He is the ancestor of the Forsyth-Grants of Ecclesgreig Castle.
- Occupation
- businessperson
- Position held
- Member of the Legislative Council of Lower Canada
- Citizenship
- Canada
- Born
- December 8, 1762
- Died
- December 27, 1837
