He became the first president of the Toronto Board of Trade in 1834 .
Allan was a close friend of the Reverend John Strachan and his close connections to the Family Compact led to an appointment on the Legislative Council in 1825 .
Allan became the first president of the Toronto Board of Trade in 1834 .
Allan was a close friend of the Reverend John Strachan and his close connections to the Family Compact led to an appointment on the Legislative Council in 1825 .