The fall from grace of Stonehaven emigrant and gay icon Alexander Wood
Toronto society turned savagely on Alexander Wood during his lifetime, and continues to do so, more than 200 years later.
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History Lessons from the Toronto Mob Targeting a 19th-Century Gay Icon
In 1793, Alexander Wood emigrated from Scotland to Upper Canada at the age of 21. Within seven years, he had become one of the most successful merchants in York (which eventually would grow into Toronto), a lieutenant in its militia, and a magistrate. He would eventually serve as an acting
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