1876-1951.
Discovered the "Kirkland Lake Break" which made 7 gold mines.
Founded the Globe and Mail. (hearst?)
WrightHargreaves Mine was the largest in Kirkland Lake
born in England.
Did prospecting early at Cobalt and Porcupine.
Brother in law--Ed Hargreaves.
1911-- Big discovery story.
Quartz outcroping. Rich find.
Staked many claims.
Hargreaves sold-- Wright kept it on.
Prospector.
Three mines: Sylvanite; Lakeshore; WrightHargreaves.
sold Sylvanite to 'Harry Oakes'-- link through.
Went to WWI. Served as a private--even when already a millionaire. Whoa.
Founded G&M in 1936. That's a big deal.
Anecdote--kept backpack/prospecting gear in room in Barrie till he died.
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