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Name

Howe, James

Birthplace

England

Occupation

In 1887, he built a library on Albert Street, which he operated as a private library until 1892, when a Mechanic's Institute was organized.

Places

Emigrated to Canada in 1851, settling in Amabel Township, moving to Southampton a few years later.

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