John Tully Speirs
John Tully "Jock" Speirs (March 10, 1860 – March 13, 1924) was a Scottish-born businessman in Winnipeg, Manitoba.[1]
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| Born | March 10, 1860 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | March 13, 1924 (aged 64) Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse(s) | Susan Manie (m. 1883) |
Biography
The son of John Speirs and Elisabeth Tully, he was born in Glasgow, was educated in Argyleshire and moved to Winnipeg in 1882.[2] He operated a large bakery in partnership with Edward Parnell.[1] One of the largest in western Canada, the bakery's daily output was 100,000 loaves.[3]
In 1883, Speirs married Susan Manie.[2] He served on Winnipeg City Council.[1]
Speirs died at home in Winnipeg at the age of 63.[1]
References
- "John Tully "Jock" Speirs (1860-1925)". Memorable Manitobans. Manitoba Historical Society.
- Cochrane, William; Hopkins, John Castell; Hunter, W. J (1891). The Canadian Album: Men of Canada; Or, Success by Example, ... Volume 3. p. 181.
- McCrea, Walter Jackson (1925). Pioneers and prominent people in Manitoba. p. 303.
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