James Givins

Colonel James Givins (sometimes James Givens) (circa 1759 March 5, 1846) was a British Army officer and militiaman who fought in the American Revolution and the War of 1812. He was also a senior officer in the Indian Department of Upper Canada, serving as Chief Superintendent from 1830 to 1837. He is the namesake of Givins Street in Toronto.

James Givins
Chief Superintendent of Indian Affairs
In office
April 1, 1830  June 12, 1837
Preceded byHenry Charles Darling
Succeeded bySamuel Jarvis
Personal details
Bornc. 1759
Unknown location, possibly Ireland
DiedMarch 5, 1846
Toronto, Canada West
Spouse
Angelica Andrews
(m. 1797)
ChildrenSaltern Givins
Caroline Ann Givins
Military service
Allegiance Great Britain
 United Kingdom
Branch/service British Army
Canadian militia
RankColonel
UnitQueen's Rangers
York Militia
Indian Department
Battles/warsAmerican Revolutionary War (POW)
War of 1812
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