Kirby, William, 1817-1906
Variant namesWilliam Kirby was born in Kingston-upon-Hull, England, Oct.13,1817; came to Canada in 1832; settled in Niagara, U.C., in 1839, and there for twenty years edited the "Niagara Mail". From 1871-1895 he was collector of customs at Niagara. He was the author of poems, historical articles, and "Le Chien d'Or". He married the daughter of John Whitmore; and died, June 23, 1906. (blue index cards)
From the description of William Kirby papers, 1778-1813. (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 431364837
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| creatorOf | Kirby, William, 1817-1906. William Kirby papers, 1778-1813. | Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library | |
| creatorOf | Cruikshank, E. A. (Ernest Alexander), 1854-1939. Papers / Lundy's Lane Historical Society. | Minnesota Historical Society Library | |
| referencedIn | Miscellaneous Canadian papers, 1646-1935. | Houghton Library |
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Birth 1817-10-13
Death 1906-06-23
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