John Tully Speirs (March 10, 1860 – March 13, 1924) was a
Scottish
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-born businessman and politician in
Winnipeg
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Biography
The son of John Speirs and Elisabeth Tully, he was born in Glasgow
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, was educated in Argyleshire and moved to Winnipeg in 1882.[ He operated a large bakery in partnership with Edward Parnell.][ One of the largest in western Canada, the bakery's daily output was 100,000 loaves.][
Speirs died at home in Winnipeg at the age of 63.]
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1860 births
1925 deaths
Businesspeople from Glasgow
Businesspeople from Winnipeg
Politicians from Glasgow
Scottish emigrants to Canada
Winnipeg city councillors
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