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William Jaffray

1832 – 1896

Canadian politician

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About William Jaffray

Lived 1832 – 1896 (aged 64). William Jaffray was a Canadian politician, newspaper editor and postmaster, known for Berlin Chronicle.

William Jaffray (6March 183229September 1896 His father, Peter Jaffray, was born in 1800 in Stirlingshire, Scotland. Peter was educated at the University of Glasgow and became involved in the publishing industry through working for the Edinburgh printing and publishing firm of Oliver and Boyd. After moving to Shrewsbury, Peter then worked for the Shrewsbury Chronicle for twenty-two years, later starting the Shrewsbury News. He married Mary Ann Gittins, who had been born in Shrewsbury, and together they had eight children, most of them also born in Shrewsbury. William was the second child and also their eldest son. and relied heavily on the Jaffray family for the publication of his newspaper. Her father, James Jackson, a clothier, had emigrated with his family from Scotland, first arriving in New York City on 29 May 1835, only shortly after Agnes' first birthday. The family immigrated to Canada in 1838, arriving in North Dumfries shortly before the death of her mother, Mary Ann Browning, in October 1838. William and Agnes' eldest son, James Peter Jaffray, was born on 11 November 1854, with two more sons following in 1856, and another in 1857.

His brother Richard served as mayor of Galt.

He is buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, which straddles the border between the modern-day cities of Kitchener and Waterloo.

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Berlin Chronicle, Postmaster

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Who was William Jaffray?

Canadian politician (1832–1896)

When was William Jaffray born?

William Jaffray was born on 6 March 1832 in Shrewsbury.

When did William Jaffray die?

William Jaffray died on 29 September 1896 in Berlin, Ontario, Canada.

What was William Jaffray's occupation?

William Jaffray was a politician, newspaper editor and postmaster.

What was William Jaffray known for?

William Jaffray was known for Berlin Chronicle.

What nationality was William Jaffray?

William Jaffray was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Jaffray

· Wikidata: Q18163195

· DBpedia: William Jaffray (politician)

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