Stephen Heward was a military officer and public official in Canada, serving from 1811 until his death in 1828. Like many early officials in Canada little is known of Stephen Heward beyond his roles as a public official in Upper Canada after serving earlier in the British Army.
Before and during his posting as Auditor General of Land Patents Heward held a number of posts: Clerk of the Peace for the Home District 1811-1828? Clerk of the Receiver General's Office 1815-1828 Registrar General of the Court of Probate 1816-1828 District Court Clerk for the Home District 1818-1828
Heward served during the War of 1812 as Captain in the 3rd York Militia and promoted as Major at end of the conflict.L. Homfray Irving, Honorary Librarian, Officers of the British Forces in Canada during the War of 1812-1815, Canadian Military Institute, Welland Tribune Print, 1908, page 67-69 For his military service he obtained land in Simcoe County.
He is also known for his inaction during the Types Riot, which led to other bystanders not intervening.
Legacy
Heward Avenue in Toronto named for him.
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