James Angel (businessman)

James Angel (12 January 1838 – 23 October 1918) was an important consumer manufacturer of metal products in Newfoundland. He was also a member of the Legislative Council and a supporter of Premier Sir William Vallance Whiteway.

James Angel
Born(1838-01-12)12 January 1838
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Died23 October 1918(1918-10-23) (aged 80)
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
OccupationBusinessman
SpouseMalvina Percy
Children4

Biography

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James Angel was born in Halifax on 12 January 1838. He ran a machine shop with his father, before founding the St. John's Iron Foundry in 1867.[1][2]

He died at his home in St. John's on 23 October 1918.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Passing of Hon. James Angel, M.L.C." Saint John's Evening Advocate. 24 October 1918. p. 6. Retrieved 10 July 2020 – via NewspaperArchive.
  2. ^ Who's who in Canada: An Illustrated Biographical Record of Men and Women of the Time, Volumes 6-7. International Press Limited. 1914. p. 579. Retrieved 10 July 2020 – via Google Books.