William Botsford Jarvis was an important member of the Family Compact and Sheriff of the Home District. His estate in what was then York, Upper Canada, gave its name to Rosedale, Toronto. Jarvis Street was named for his cousin, Samuel.
- Occupation
- businessperson
- Position held
- Member of the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- May 4, 1799
- Died
- July 26, 1864
