Gordon Smith Henderson
Introduction

**Gordon Smith Henderson** [KC](/wiki/King%27s_Counsel "King's Counsel") (July 10, 1866 \- July 16, 1938\) was a Scottish\-Canadian Criminal defense lawyer and political figure in [Ottawa](/wiki/Ottawa "Ottawa"). He was involved in many criminal cases and was very active in the liberal party of Canada.


How did Gordon Smith Henderson's Scottish heritage influence his career and politics?