| description: | James Henry Ashdown. Served As Mayor Of Winnipeg 1907 & 1908. Born In London, England 1844. President Of J.H. Ashdown Hardware Co. Ltd. Came To Canada In 1852. Established Hardware Business In Winnipeg In 1869. Member Of Winnipeg City Council Before Serving As Mayor. Served As A Loyalist During The1869- 1870 Red River Rebellion. Was Imprisoned By Riel In Fort Garry Along With Schultz, Scott And Mair |