James Albert Gilmore

James Albert Gilmore (23 Février 1860-1919) est un commerçant et entrepreneur natif de Rock Island au Québec 

James Albert Gilmore dans Men of Today in the Eastern Townships
 

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Article du Stanstead Journal: « Pioneer Life on the Frontier », Jan. 31, 1952

  • 1835: 13 dwelling houses
    • Maple Ave: Stephen Foster’s house; The Libby house (owned by Otis Warren); the Parson house (owned by Willard Wood); the Gilmore house on the corner (owned by Levi Spalding)

Article du Stanstead Journal: « Pioneer Life on the Frontier », Feb., 1952 (biographical sketches)

  • Albert Gilmore: Arrived in 1847, commenced business in 1852
    • Harness making business for over 50 years. (Pas la même personne????)

Stanstead Journal, Jan. 12 1928: “Gilmore House, Old Landmark”

  • Gilmore House on the corner of Main and Railroad Street was sold at auction for immediate removal.

Stanstead Journal, Mar. 8, 1945: “old landmarks demolished”

  • For years after his time the Wyman street property was utilized in connection with shoe and leather industry. One of the early operators was George W. James. Other operators were: Ozro Morrill, Morrill & Judd, William Jondro, Jondro & Goodhue. The so-called Jondro factory was later used by Robins and Gilmore, overalls, etc., and later by H. G. Duncalfe and H. J. Gauthier, in the same line. The last use for industrial purposes was by H. J. Cordeau, plumber and tinsmith.

Men of Today in the Eastern Townships

p. 172-173

  • GILMORE, James Albert, Rock Island, Que. — Born at Rock Island, Feb. 23, 1860, son of Albert and Ellen (Powers) Gilmore; French-Irish descent; E. Stansted College and St. Hyacinthe Seminary; commenced business as general grocer Rock Island; entered partnership with E. T. Fregeau, 1891, in Rock Island Overall Co., selling out to Mr. Fregeau 1893; founded Globe Suspender Co., 1894; formed partnership with B. P. Ball selling out to him 1910 under name James A. Gilmore Co., mfg. "Everright" overalls and shirts; mayor three terms, J. P., Com. Sup. Court; school trustee, warden of church, mun. valuator; 4th degree K. of C., I.O.F.; clubs, Columbian and Three Villages Men's Assn.; Conservative, R.C.; married Edith Alice, daughter of Francis Failey, Sweetsburg, Que., Aug. 28, 1883; children, Walter J., 1890; Harold F., 1894; Guy A., 1896; Edith Alice, 1899.

The Who’s Who

  • 1887: James A. Gilmore, Samuel T. Fregeau
    • Co-owners of Rock Island Overall Co.
  • 1894: James Gilmore and Benjamin Ball
    • Started overall factory known as Globe Suspenders Co.

The Eastern Townships Business and Farmer’s Directory, 1892

p. 463

  • Gilmore James A, grocer

Lovell’s Business and Professional Directory of the Province of Quebec, for 1890-91

p. 478

  • Gilmore Jas. A., groceries, flour and produce

The Eastern Townships Business and Farmer’s Directory for 1888-89

p. 147

  • Gilmore Jas A, grocer
 

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