James Givins

Colonel James Givins
Chief Superintendent of Indian Affairs
In office April 1, 1830 – June 12, 1837
Preceded by	Henry Charles Darling
Succeeded by	Samuel Jarvis
Personal details
Born	c. 1759 Unknown location, possibly Ireland
Died	March 5, 1846 Toronto, Canada West
Spouse	Angelica Andrews ​ (m. 1797)​
Children	Saltern Givins Caroline Ann Givins
Military service
Allegiance	Great Britain  United Kingdom
Branch/service	British Army Canadian militia
Rank	Colonel
Unit	Queen's Rangers York Militia Indian Department
Battles/wars	American Revolutionary War (POW) War of 1812

Colonel James Givins (sometimes James Givens) (circa 1759 – March 5, 1846) was a British Army officer and militiaman who fought in the American Revolution and the War of 1812. He was also a senior officer in the Indian Department of Upper Canada, serving as Chief Superintendent from 1830 to 1837. He is the namesake of Givins Street in Toronto.^[1]