Who is Mathew Baillie Begbie?

Sir Matthew Baillie Begbie was BC's first real judge. He came over from Britain in 1858 to bring Law and Order to the most ruthless people around. The gold miners from China and California, all along the Fraser River. They disrespected the First Nations peoples and murdered others. Matthew was a well respected, stern, intelligent, well - educated man. He also sang opera and often made sketches of witnesses in his courtroom. He also founded his own little club. Only people who were taller than he could join. Being 6foot 5", I'm sure that not too many people were able to join. Sir Matthew Begbie was also knighted by Queen Victoria in 1875. Born in 1819, died in 1894, Sir Matthew Baillie Begbie was the greatest judge in Canada's history.