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Creator Record
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Name |
Scougall, John H. |
Other names |
Scougall, John Harnage Scougall, J.H. |
Dates/Places of Birth/Death |
John Harnage Scougall was born July 21, 1850 in Ilfacrombe, Devonshire, England and died December 30, 1922 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Wellesley Hosptal. |
Occupation |
In Kincardine, Ontario, John Scougall initially began work as town clerk for a short time, leaving the position to work as a banker with J.W. Rapley & Co. Later, around 1895, he was again appointed clerk of the town of Kincardine and remained in that position until his death in 1922. He filled this position in a manner that gained for him the reputation of being one of the best municipal officers in Ontario. He was a public-spirited citizen and took an active interest in the activities of the town life. He was secretary-treasurer for the Board of Education, president of the Curling Club, member of the Kincardine Country Club. In his younger years, he was a great cricket player and later an avid bowler, curler and golfer. He was also an amateur photographer with a professional's eye. His photographs earned awards at the Western Fair in London, Ontario and at Toronto's Canadian National Exhibition. |
Relationships |
He was the son of Rev. H.B. Scougall. He married Charlotte S.E. Butler June 1, 1886 and raised four children – Ethel, Dora, Marianne and John Jr. |
Places of Residence |
He came to Canada, settling in Kincardine, Ontario, in 1874. |
Titles & Honours |
His photographs earned awards at the Western Fair in London, Ontario and Toronto’s Canadian National Exhibition. |
Image |
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Sources |
Sources: a) 1901 Census; b) "John H. Scougall" obituary, Bruce County Genealogical Society Surname Collection. |
