Hugh McLennan

Hugh McLennan (June 26, 1825 – November 22, 1899) was a Canadian merchant of Scottish descent who was primarily based in Montreal.

In 1850, he was promoted to freight agent, at first based in Kingston and later in Montreal.

[2] In 1856, he moved with his family to Chicago, where he became involved in the trade in pork and bacon.

McLennan served on the board of governors of McGill University and was president of the St. Andrew's Society of Montreal from 1885 to 1886.

His son William was an author and fellow in the Royal Society of Canada.