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• Henry John Cody 1868-1951
  A native of Embro, Cody gained distinction as both a churchman and an educator. Rector of St. Paul's Anglican Church in Toronto for more than 30 years, he also played a vital administrative role at the Unversity of Toronto, serving as that institution's president (1932-45) and chancellor (1944-47).

• Reverend George Leslie Mackay 1844-1901
  Son of Scots immigrants, Presbyterian missionary George Mackay was born near Embro, Zorra Township. In 1872, he founded the first Canadian overseas mission in Tamsui, Taiwan. An unconventional character, but sensitive to local needs, Mackay practised lay dentistry and trained local clergy. He married a Taiwanese, Tiuⁿ Chhang-Miaⁿ, and had three children. The "Black-Bearded Barbarian" worked in north Taiwan until his death, establishing 60 chapels, several schools and a hospital. In 1881, he raised funds...