Who would you consider the father of Vancouver? Explain why you wouldn't consider the others

Gassy Jack or John Deighton was a steamship operator for a large portion of his life. But from 1862 – 1867 he ran a bar in New Westminster. During the Caribou Gold Rush he made a large profit, but in 1867 he closed down. The people who worked at the Mill wanted alcohol but it was not allowed on the site property. So at the property line, Jack sold alcohol so the workers could drink.

                Lauchlan Hamilton was the land commissioner for Vancouver in 1885. He named a large portion of the streets and worked almost all his life.

                David Oppenheimer was a businessman who did work with the CPR during its construction. In 1888, David was elected to be the second mayor of Vancouver. He served until 1891, and during that time he established the fire department, the Burrard inlet ferry, the streets for cars and a water line from the Capilano River.

                Richard Moody was the first Governor of British Columbia. He was appointed Lieutenant Governor in 1841 and later was elected the first Governor of the Falkland Islands. He chose New Westminster as the new capital for Vancouver.

                The achievements each of these people has formed Vancouver into what it is today, but I believe David Oppenheimer has made the largest impact upon Vancouver. He established multiple public services during his time as Mayor and He helped in the creation of the railroads through the mountains. The other men are very significant, but it seems to me that David Oppenheimer did the most to put Vancouver where it is today.