Robert Armour
Encyclopedia
Robert Armour was a Canadian businessman, militia
officer, and office holder. He was one of 10 signators to the Articles of Association
for the creation of the "Montreal Bank
" on June 23, 1817:
Militia
The term militia is commonly used today to refer to a military force composed of ordinary citizens to provide defense, emergency law enforcement, or paramilitary service, in times of emergency without being paid a regular salary or committed to a fixed term of service. It is a polyseme with...
officer, and office holder. He was one of 10 signators to the Articles of Association
Articles of Association
The Continental Association, often known simply as the "Association", was a system created by the First Continental Congress in 1774 for implementing a trade boycott with Great Britain...
for the creation of the "Montreal Bank
Bank of Montreal
The Bank of Montreal , , or BMO Financial Group, is the fourth largest bank in Canada by deposits. The Bank of Montreal was founded on June 23, 1817 by John Richardson and eight merchants in a rented house in Montreal, Quebec. On May 19, 1817 the Articles of Association were adopted, making it...
" on June 23, 1817: