In 1843, during a depression in the British building industry, he emigrated to Canada with his wife and 10 children to what is now Toronto, Ontario, where his career flourished.
He emigrated to Canada with his wife to what is now Toronto, Ontario. This was during a depression in the British building industry. This was in 1843. He emigrated to Canada with 10 children to what is now Toronto, Ontario. This was during a depression in the British building industry. This was in 1843. His career flourished.