James Dougall was a Scottish-Canadian politician, a merchant and a horticulturalist.
10 Facts About James Dougall
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In 1826, at the age of 16, due to the economic conditions of Scotland at the time, James was sent to Canada by his father John.
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James Dougall married Suzanne Baby, daughter of Francois Baby, in 1832.
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James Dougall helped in subsidizing the land of his father-in-law, and opened his store near the ferry dock.
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James Dougall purchased guns, and provided financial aid to the area.
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Windsor attained Village status in 1854, and through this occurrence, James Dougall became a member of the first council established in 1858.
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James Dougall became the first "elected" mayor of Windsor in 1859 and served until 1861.
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In 1864, James Dougall remarried to Elizabeth Marcon, and had two daughters.
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James Dougall spent the bulk of his life in Windsor and in Anderdon County, near Amherstburg, Ontario.
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James Dougall was an active member of the community throughout his life.