Cawthra Family

The Cawthra Family of Toronto was famous for its business, social and cultural contributions to the city. They are one of the oldest families in Toronto, and many descendants of the House of Cawthra's founder, Joseph Cawthra, continue to play significant roles in Toronto society.

Joseph Cawthra- the family's founder in Canada.

William Cawthra- Expanded on his inheritance and accumulated the massive fortune for which the Cawthras would be known.

Anthony Patrick Cawthra Adamson- Historian, architect and author.

Latham Cawthra Burns- Honorary chair of BMO Nesbitt Burns Investments.

Cawthra Burns- Toronto Socialite.