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P5075

ID Number: P5075
Item Name: Image
Title: George Jasperson / George Jasperson
Title (Fre): George Jasperson
Description: Black and white photograph of George Jasperson; George is standing up with his left hand resting on the back of a high-backed chair; he is wearing a dark suit and vest with a white collar and is holding a hat; his hair appears to be wavy and his body is turned slightly to the right of the photograph; the photograph is glued to the back of an advertisement for the first grand Calico Party of the Kingsville Social Club; "George Jasperson 1850 - 1935" is hand printed on the reverse of the photo.
History: George Jasperson was born on July 26, 1852, in Kingsville, where he grew up and obtained his education. At the age of nineteen years he went to Michigan, where, for six years, he was employed in the lumbering industry. Over the next number of years, George was involved in many different enterprises including a sawmill on Pelee Island, a second mill in Coatsworth, Romney Township, a roller mill and grain elevator in Kingsville and a tobacco plant in Kingsville which he operated with his brother Bonzano. In April, 1900, George, Bonzano and Darius Wigle bought a preserving company's plant and gave exclusive attention to canning paches and tomatoes. On October 11, 1886, Mr. Jasperson married Alice McCormick of Pelee Island.
Place made: Canada - Ontario - Windsor
Collection Name: Museum Windsor

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Chairs / Chaises

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