Businessman and local politician John Creighton was appointed Acting Warden of Kingston Penitentiary in October of 1870. Born in Ireland in 1817, Mr. Creighton entered into the trade of Printer & Typesetter, working at the local newspapers before becoming a Clerk at the "City Bookstore". Later he bought the business, adding a job printing department and bookbindery.
From 1859 to 1861, Creighton served on Kingston City Council as Councilor for Victoria Ward. He became Alderman for that Ward in 1862. In 1863, he was elected Mayor of Kingston and was returned by acclamation in 1864 & 1865. During his time as Mayor, he enlarged City Park, improved sanitary conditions in the city and restored the Market wing of City Hall after the tragic fire of 1865. He also procured the clock for the dome of city hall. Continued...