John Hendry (industrialist)

John Hendry (January 20, 1843 – July 17, 1916) was a Canadian industrialist and politician who founded B. C. Mills, the first major lumber company in western Canada starting with his first mill in 1875. He is a person of National Historic Significance in Canada.

John Hendry
13th Mayor of New Westminster
In office
January 1889  July 1889
Preceded byRobert Dickinson
Succeeded byW.B. Townsend
Personal details
BornJanuary 20, 1843
Belledune, New Brunswick, Canada
DiedJuly 17, 1916(1916-07-17) (aged 73)
Children1
OccupationBusinesspeople Politician
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