John Herbert Caddy

John Herbert Caddy (June 28, 1801 – March 19, 1883) was a Canadian artist who painted watercolours, soldier, engineer, educator, diarist, and explorer.

[1][2] Caddy was born in Quebec City, Lower Canada and at the age of 14 travelled to England for training at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich as an engineer.

While there he also learned topographical sketching and painting, as did other military men who were artists earlier such as George Heriot.

On his return, Caddy prepared a text and illustrations from his diary and sketches for a report which he meant to publish as a book.

In this capacity, Caddy laid out plans for the growing community, and he acquired land in the town.