Henry Timmins

Henry Timmins was a Canadian mining executive who, along with his younger brother Noah Timmins, played a pivotal role in developing Canada's mining industry in the early 20th century. 

In 1903, during the onset of the Cobalt silver rush in Ontario, blacksmith Fred La Rose discovered a significant silver deposit near Mile 103 of the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway. After completing his contract, La Rose stopped at the Timmins brothers' general store in Mattawa, Ontario, and informed Noah about his claim. Noah promptly communicated this to Henry, who was in Montreal then. Henry then travelled to Hull, Quebec, to meet with La Rose and offered him $3,500 for a quarter share of the claim, effectively partnering with the McMartin brothers. 

This investment began the Timmins brothers' significant involvement in the Canadian mining sector. They later expanded their ventures by acquiring properties in the Porcupine district in 1909, which led to the establishment of the Hollinger Consolidated Gold Mines. This mine became one of Canada's most productive gold mines and contributed to the founding of Timmins, Ontario, named in their honour.

Henry's collaboration with Noah and other partners, including attorney David Alexander Dunlap and the McMartin brothers, was instrumental in these successful mining endeavours. Their collective efforts not only advanced their fortunes but also significantly impacted the growth and development of Canada's mining industry.