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Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Douglas, James, Hepworth |
Other Names |
Good Roads Douglas |
Born |
1858 |
Birthplace |
Brant Township |
Deceased |
Jan. 1942 |
Deceased |
Hepworth |
Spouse |
Frances Bradley, Helena or "Lena" Pinkerton |
Occupation |
James ran a general store and trading business in Dobbinton before going to Hepworth in 1902 where he became President of Hepworth Furniture Co. He also began the development of Sauble Beach as a tourist destination. James later served as Reeve of Hepworth. |
Places |
Dobbinton, Ontario Hepworth, Ontario |
Sources |
The Douglas Hill Cemetery is named for this Douglas family. A2016.011.074 photo description. Source: Stewart, William. "At the Crossroads: a History of Hepworth with Anecdotes and Reminiscences." Allenford: Wm. D. Stewart, 2003. Print. |
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A2016.011.074 - Image, Digital
Original general store and residence of Mr. & Mrs. James Douglas located on the main street of Dobbinton
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Book
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