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| Cornelius David Krieghoff |
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| Cornelius David Krieghoff, artist (b at Amsterdam, Holland 19 June 1815; d at Chicago, Ill 8 Mar 1872). Cornelius Krieghoff's interpretations of life in mid-19th century Québec were as well-known and sought after in his... |
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| John Geddie |
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| John Geddie, Presbyterian missionary (b at Banff, Scot 19 Apr 1815; d at Geelong, Australia 14 Dec 1872). Geddie came with his family to Pictou, NS, in 1816 and after studying theology with Thomas MCCULLOCH became a minister in... |
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| Samuel Zimmerman |
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| Samuel Zimmerman, businessman (b in Huntington County, Pa 17 Mar 1815; d near Hamilton, Canada W 12 Mar 1857). The best-known railway contractor of his time, he was notorious for his free-wheeling business methods and political... |
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| Sir James Robert Gowan |
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| Sir James Robert Gowan, lawyer, jurist, senator (b at Cahore, County Wexford, Ire 22 Dec 1815; d at Barrie, Ont 18 Mar 1909). At 27, Gowan was the youngest judge appointed in Canada W, and he sat on the bench 1843-83. He... |
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| Sir John Alexander Macdonald |
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| Sir John Alexander Macdonald, lawyer, businessman, politician, first prime minister of Canada (b at Glasgow, Scot 10 or 11 Jan 1815; d at Ottawa 6 June 1891). John Alexander Macdonald was the dominant creative mind which produced... |
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