1884--1951
Brokerage f irm-- financier-- became millionaire by 30--
and in 1919-- invested in McIntyre-Porcupine,
Ontario's first gold and major producer.
WWII-- Worked with Airplane supply board getting planes
made for British govt. Worked for Victory aircraft in Canada
on more planes for RCAF.
Philanthropists--gave lots of money, after he died-- had
endowment--which has given massive amounts to Toronto Sick Kids hospital.
Also scholarships for mining endevors.
Born in Molesworth, Ontario (?)
Went to Yukon Goldfields as a young man.
Did buisness in Toronto in early 1900s. Helped finance silver mines in Temiskaming. (?)
Then Timmins region.
Invested early in the McIntyre mine.
Helped make it a rich place.
Also some gold in Quebec; and Silver near Gowganda.
helped make Maple Leaf Gardens! (Toronto)
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