James Augustus Farquhar

James A. Farquhar (1842–1930) was a master mariner and captain in the late 19th and early 20th century Nova Scotia known for his success in sail, steam, sealing and salvage.

Early life and family Farquhar was born on October 12, 1842, to James Farquhar and Catherine Farquhar (née Bayers). In August 1849, the Farquhar family moved to Sable island to work the Eastern Station there after the family had lost their saw-mill, grist-mill and small farm due to debt. James attended lessons on the island and he learned to read and write as well as ride horses during his childhood. Their first child, a daughter, Bertie sailed in the ship Cumberland with her parents. At the time of the registry of their son's birth they were living at 103 Victoria road, Halifax, Nova Scotia. From winter 1906 to spring 1907 Farquhar took a vacation in Europe, and he grew especially found of Monte Carlo; where he would return to many times before his death. In the same year he bought a yacht, Christine. Farquhar and his wife Jesse would sail around the world together for years to come. The couple loved traveling together, especially in the winter months, by plane, boat, and car.

Death Farquhar died at the age of 87 on June 4, 1930 in Halifax. His cause of death is listed as arterial sclerosis.