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Writer, Ireland.

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Ebenezar Washburn, a merchant, politician, justice of the peace, and office holder, was born 8 April 1756 in Attleborough (Attleboro), Mass. The son of Simeon Washburn and Jemimah Gary, he married Sarah De Forest, and they had nine children. Upon the death of Sarah, he married Hannah McBride, a widow, in York (Toronto) on 24 Jan. 1803. Washburn died 12 Nov. 1826 in Hallowell (Picton), Upper Canada.

The West Durham News was a weekly newspaper published in Bowmanville, from 1874 to February of 1901. It was suceeded by the Bomanville news.

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Composer and organist, Toronto, ON. Willan was the first non-resident of Britain to be commissioned to write an homage anthem for a coronation.

The Honourable John Young was born in Ayr, Scotland in 1811 and emigrated to Canada in 1826. He went into business in Montreal and became chairman of the Board of Harbour Commissioners for the port of Montreal. From 1851 to 1857 he represented Montreal in the Legislative Assembly of Canada and was Commissioner of Public Works from 1851 to 1852. From 1872 to 1874 he represented Montreal in the House of Commons. He died in 1878.

The Kingston Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit business association governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of individuals from a broad cross-section of member businesses and organizations. With over 950 member firms and organizations from all sectors of the local economy, the Chamber actively promotes the majority view of its members through interaction with all levels of government. The policy and procedures set by the Board are carried out by the staff of the Chamber who manage the day-to-day operations of the organization. The Chamber is committed to building the local economy and enhancing the business potential for their members by attracting new companies in the retail, manufacturing, service and tourism sectors.