Joseph Jeffery | |
|---|---|
| President of Ontario Savings and Investment Society | |
| In office 1878–1894 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 28, 1829 |
| Died | May 28, 1894 (aged 64) |
Joseph Jeffery (28 September 1829 – 28 May 1894) was a Canadian cabinet-maker, banker, and politician.[1] Jeffery learned cabinet-making from his father and practiced the trade for some time in London, Ontario.[1] In 1864, he opened a private loan office and in 1870, he became manager of the new London branch of Molson Bank.[1] In 1870, Jeffery helped form the Ontario Savings and Investment Society, serving as its president from 1878 until his death in 1894.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Brock, Daniel J. (1990). "Jeffery, Joseph". In Halpenny, Francess G (ed.). Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Vol. XII (1891–1900) (online ed.). University of Toronto Press. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
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