Galt, Sir Alexander Tilloch, 1817-93, Canadian statesman, b. England; son of John Galt. In 1835 he went to Canada in the service of the British American Land Company. He directed (1844-55) the affairs of this company and was also involved in promoting the building of railroads. He was a member of the Canadian Legislative Assembly (1849-50, 1853-67) and of the Canadian House of Commons (1867-72). Although Galt had in 1849 signed the manifesto favoring the annexation of Canada by the United States, he became one of the most persistent and influential leaders of the movement for confederation of the provinces, and when he accepted (1858) the ministry of finance in the Cartier-Macdonald administration, it was on the understanding that the government would work to achieve confederation. In 1859, in answer to Great Britain's protests against the protective tariff newly adopted by Canada, Galt declared that Canada must be allowed control of its financial policies. While serving (1858-62, 1864-66) as minister of finance he was an influential member of the two conferences (1864) on confederation and of the London Conference that resulted in the British North America Act. He became (1867) minister of finance in the first dominion government, but he resigned in 1868 because of disagreement with Prime Minister John A. Macdonald and in 1872 retired from Parliament. He was the dominant member of the Halifax Fisheries Commission, which won for Canada a large award from the United States. From 1880 to 1883 he served as Canadian high commissioner in London, the first to hold that position. In the last 10 years of his life he had economic interests in W Canada, among them the development of coal deposits in Alberta; in this connection he founded Lethbridge. He was knighted in 1878.

Galt, John, 1779-1839, Scottish novelist. He went to Canada as secretary for the Canada Company, founding there in 1827 the town of Guelph and encouraging Canadian immigration. He wrote poems, blank-verse tragedies, and travel books, but he is known chiefly for his novels of Scottish country life, notably The Ayrshire Legatees (1821), Annals of the Parish (1821), and The Entail (1823). While traveling on the Continent as a young man, he made the acquaintance of Lord Byron, of whom he wrote a biography that appeared in 1830.

Galt: see Cambridge, Ont., Canada.

(born Sept. 6, 1817, London, Eng.—died Sept. 19, 1893, Montreal, Que., Can.) British-Canadian statesman. He immigrated to Lower Canada (later Quebec) in 1835 and worked for the British-American Land Co., serving as high commissioner from 1844 to 1855. He entered politics in 1849 as an independent member for Sherbrooke county in the legislature of the united province of Canada. He resigned from the legislature in 1850 but was reelected for Sherbrooke town in 1853. He maintained that seat and remained leader of the English-speaking minority until 1872. As finance minister (1858–62, 1864–67), he advocated federation; following the creation of the Dominion of Canada, he became the first finance minister of the Dominion government (1867–68). After retiring from Parliament in 1872, he advocated Canadian independence. From 1880 to 1883 he served as the first Canadian high commissioner in London.

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(born Sept. 6, 1817, London, Eng.—died Sept. 19, 1893, Montreal, Que., Can.) British-Canadian statesman. He immigrated to Lower Canada (later Quebec) in 1835 and worked for the British-American Land Co., serving as high commissioner from 1844 to 1855. He entered politics in 1849 as an independent member for Sherbrooke county in the legislature of the united province of Canada. He resigned from the legislature in 1850 but was reelected for Sherbrooke town in 1853. He maintained that seat and remained leader of the English-speaking minority until 1872. As finance minister (1858–62, 1864–67), he advocated federation; following the creation of the Dominion of Canada, he became the first finance minister of the Dominion government (1867–68). After retiring from Parliament in 1872, he advocated Canadian independence. From 1880 to 1883 he served as the first Canadian high commissioner in London.

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Galt is a city in Sacramento County, California, USA. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 19,472 at the 2000 census. By mid-2005, according to the Census Bureau, the total number climbed to 23,173.

Geography

Galt is located at (38.260842, -121.303122).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.9 square miles (15.2 km²), of which, 5.9 square miles (15.2 km²) of it is land and 0.17% is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 19,472 people, 5,974 households, and 4,886 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,316.6 people per square mile (1,280.8/km²). There were 6,211 housing units at an average density of 1,057.9/sq mi (408.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 70.49% White, 1.16% African American, 1.05% Native American, 2.84% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 18.57% from other races, and 5.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.20% of the population.

There were 5,974 households out of which 49.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.23 and the average family size was 3.57.

In the city the population was spread out with 34.5% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 16.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,052, and the median income for a family was $47,845. Males had a median income of $38,258 versus $26,541 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,620. 10.6% of the population and 8.5% of families were below the poverty line. 13.7% of those under the age of 18 and 6.7% are 65 or older.

Politics

Galt is a city that operates under an elected Council form of Government. The Mayor of Galt is peer elected by the entire City Council. Currently, the Councilmembers (with end of term in parentheses) are: Mayor Andrew Meredith, (2010), Vice Mayor Donald Haines, (2010), Councilman Darryl Clare, (2010), Councilwoman Barbara Payne. (2008), Councilman Tim Raboy. (2008).

In the state legislature Galt is located in the 1st Senate District, represented by Republican Dave Cox, and in the 15th Assembly District, represented by Republican Guy S. Houston. Federally, Galt is located in California's 3rd congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +7 and is represented by Republican Dan Lungren.

Media

Galt has had a weekly newspaper, The Galt Herald, since 1909. It has been owned and operated by the same family since 1959, the Herburgers of Herburger Publications, Inc.

Also, two websites exist to publish information and just to chat about the community. They are: Ilovegalt.com and Arcanefirma

The community

Galt is home to many civic groups and clubs. The Galt Area Historical Society is very active and has more than 500 members. The Performing Animal Welfare Society is a place where abandoned or abused performing animals and victims of the exotic animal trade can live in peace and contentment. The Galt Lions Club is part of Lions International and helps the local visually impaired repair their vision. They meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at Papa's Pizzeria at 7:00 p.m.

Galt is well known for the Flea Market, also known as Galt Market

Cosumnes River country holds a very special place among California landscapes. The Cosumnes River Preserve was created to safeguard much of that landscape.

In early 2005, I Love Galt was formed to encourage volunteers to work together with various groups who wish to have a better Galt. I Love Galt raises scholarship money for graduating seniors.

Galt also has two active online communities. One is located at GaltForum.org which was formed to give the citizens of Galt a place online to talk about the issues facing them. The other site is located at Citizens for a better Galt and consists mainly of the citizens concerned with the future of the Waste Water Treatment Plant and utility increases for seniors.

Henry Tweith owned and published The Galt Herald for many years and sold it to Herberger publications in 1959.

Trivia

Current Mayor Andrew Meredith (27) is the youngest Mayor in Galt's history. Current County Supervisor Don Nottoli, however, was the youngest Council Member in the City's history at age 21.

The first transcontinental highway in the United States ran through Galt, the Lincoln Highway. Portions of this historical highway can be seen today as Lincoln Way.

Galt had the first high school in the USA for Flying and Aeronautical studies It was also Galt's first Junior College.

Notable natives

• Stephanie Brown Trafton, gold medallist in the discus throw at the 2008 Summer Olympics

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