Abram Farewell (December 21, 1812 – February 8, 1888) was a Canadian businessman and political figure. He represented Ontario South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1871 to 1875. He was born in Harmony (now part of Oshawa) in Upper Canada in 1812 and taught school in Whitby Township. He later worked in his father's business before opening his own store in Harmony. He later became part-owner of ships transporting grain to American markets. He helped establish a firm which manufactured agricultural equipment and helped found the Bank of Toronto. He helped form the Port Whitby and Port Perry Railway and, with others, won a contract to build part of the Canadian Pacific Railway line between Fort William (now part of Thunder Bay, Ontario) and Selkirk, Manitoba. Although a so-called r
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| - Abram Farewell (December 21, 1812 – February 8, 1888) was a Canadian businessman and political figure. He represented Ontario South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1871 to 1875. He was born in Harmony (now part of Oshawa) in Upper Canada in 1812 and taught school in Whitby Township. He later worked in his father's business before opening his own store in Harmony. He later became part-owner of ships transporting grain to American markets. He helped establish a firm which manufactured agricultural equipment and helped found the Bank of Toronto. He helped form the Port Whitby and Port Perry Railway and, with others, won a contract to build part of the Canadian Pacific Railway line between Fort William (now part of Thunder Bay, Ontario) and Selkirk, Manitoba. Although a so-called r (en)
- Abram Farewell (21 de diciembre de 1812 - 8 de febrero de 1888) fue un negociante y figura política de Ontario. Representó a Ontario Sur en la Asamblea Legislativa de Ontario desde 1871 a 1875. Nació en Harmony (ahora parte de Oshawa) en Alto Canadá en 1812 y fue al colegio en Whitby. Luego trabajó en el negocio de su padre antes de abrir su propia tienda en Harmony. Luego se volvió copropietario de los barcos que transportaban granos a los mercados estadounidenses. Ayudó a establecer una firma que manufacturaba equipos de agricultura, y ayudó a fundar el Banco de Toronto. Ayudó a formar el Ferrocarril de Port Whitby y Port Perry, y con otra gente, ganó un contrato para construir la línea de los Ferrocarriles del Pacífico de Canadá entre Fort William y Selkirk. Aunque era un auto denominad (es)
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| - Abram Farewell (December 21, 1812 – February 8, 1888) was a Canadian businessman and political figure. He represented Ontario South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1871 to 1875. He was born in Harmony (now part of Oshawa) in Upper Canada in 1812 and taught school in Whitby Township. He later worked in his father's business before opening his own store in Harmony. He later became part-owner of ships transporting grain to American markets. He helped establish a firm which manufactured agricultural equipment and helped found the Bank of Toronto. He helped form the Port Whitby and Port Perry Railway and, with others, won a contract to build part of the Canadian Pacific Railway line between Fort William (now part of Thunder Bay, Ontario) and Selkirk, Manitoba. Although a so-called radical Reformer, he did not take part in the Upper Canada Rebellion. In 1843, he was elected to the council for the Home District and later became a member of the council for Ontario County. Although he presented himself as a candidate in the provincial legislature in almost every general election from 1854 to 1875, he was elected only once in 1871. He was also involved in the temperance movement in the region. He died in Oshawa in 1888. (en)
- Abram Farewell (21 de diciembre de 1812 - 8 de febrero de 1888) fue un negociante y figura política de Ontario. Representó a Ontario Sur en la Asamblea Legislativa de Ontario desde 1871 a 1875. Nació en Harmony (ahora parte de Oshawa) en Alto Canadá en 1812 y fue al colegio en Whitby. Luego trabajó en el negocio de su padre antes de abrir su propia tienda en Harmony. Luego se volvió copropietario de los barcos que transportaban granos a los mercados estadounidenses. Ayudó a establecer una firma que manufacturaba equipos de agricultura, y ayudó a fundar el Banco de Toronto. Ayudó a formar el Ferrocarril de Port Whitby y Port Perry, y con otra gente, ganó un contrato para construir la línea de los Ferrocarriles del Pacífico de Canadá entre Fort William y Selkirk. Aunque era un auto denominado Reformista, no participó en la . En 1843 fue elegido para el consejo de , y luego se volvió miembro del consejo del Condado de Ontario. Aunque él se presentó como candidato para el parlamento provincial en casi todas las elecciones entre 1854 y 1875, fue elegido una sola vez, en 1871. También estuvo involucrado en un movimiento de Ley Seca en la región. Murió en Oshawa en 1888. (es)
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