About George Tillson
Lived 1782 – 1864 (aged 81). George Tillson was an industrialist.
George E. Tilson was an industrialist and founded a small iron forge within Norfolk County with Hiram Capron and James and Benjamin Van Norman. Tilson constructed a sawmill, lock, blast furnace and another iron forge in the area. Originally called the “Dereham Forge", the town was renamed ‘Tillsonburg’ in 1837 after its founder. It’s also possible Tilson had some involvement with the Rebellions of 1837–1838. which has since been renovated and currently houses the Tillsonburg museum.
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Who was George Tillson?
industrialist (1782 - 1864)
When was George Tillson born?
George Tillson was born on 25 November 1782 in Enfield, Massachusetts.
When did George Tillson die?
George Tillson died on 15 March 1864 in Canada, Tillsonburg.
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George Tillson was an industrialist.
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