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Alexander Begg (scientist)
Alexander Begg may refer to: *Alexander Begg (1825–1905), Scottish-Canadian teacher, civil servant and journalist *Alexander Begg (1839–1897) Alexander Begg (19 July 1839 – 6 September 1897) was Canadian journalist and businessman. His books covered historical events in Canada. He was born in Quebec City and ended up heading west because of business he was conducting for an import-e ..., Canadian journalist and businessman * Alexander Charles Begg (1912–1991), New Zealand paediatrician {{DEFAULTSORT:Begg, Alexander ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Begg (1825–1905)
Alexander Begg (May 7, 1825 – March 19, 1905) was a Scottish-Canadian teacher, civil servant and journalist. He came to Belleville, Upper Canada in 1846 and taught in public schools in neighbouring towns until 1850, when he helped found the ''Bowmanville Messenger'', Oshawa's first newspaper. He later founded papers including the Brighton ''Sentinel'' and the Trenton ''Advocate'' and would go on to write for the ''Toronto Daily Mail'' as a correspondent in the West. After starting a ranch in Alberta with one of his sons in 1882, Begg joined his other son as a reporter for the '' Daily British Colonist'' in Victoria. In 1872 he had been Ontario's emigration commissioner in Glasgow. In BC he continued to work to encourage emigration from Scotland and the provincial government made him commissioner in charge of settling a community of crofter-fishermen A fisher or fisherman is someone who captures fish and other animals from a body of water, or gathers shellfish. Worldwide, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Begg (1839–1897)
Alexander Begg (19 July 1839 – 6 September 1897) was Canadian journalist and businessman. His books covered historical events in Canada. He was born in Quebec City and ended up heading west because of business he was conducting for an import-export firm's Hamilton, Ontario office. He arrived at the Red River Colony (Manitoba) in 1867 as an agent for various firms. The following year he formed a successful partnership as general merchants and outfitters with Andrew Bannatyne. This partnership lasted until late in 1871. During this period and beyond, Begg was prominent in the community fighting for a representative government in Manitoba. At first, he was supportive of both the Métis and Hudson's Bay Company and criticized the expansionist ideas of many of his fellow Canadians. In the summer of 1874 he became editor of the ''Daily Nor’Wester''. As the Red River Rebellion wore on, however, he began to advocate a negotiated annexation of the region by Canada, provided local rig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |