James Augustus Farquhar
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James A. Farquhar (1842–1930) was a master mariner and captain in the late 19th and early 20th century Nova Scotia known for his success in sail, steam, sealing and salvage.
James Augustus Farquhar | |
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| Born | 12 October 1842 Musquodoboit River, British North America |
| Died | 4 June 1930 (aged 87) Halifax, Canada |
| Known for | Master Mariner and Businessman |
| Spouse | Jesse Anderson |
Farquhar was born on October 12, 1842, to James Farquhar and Catherine Farquhar (née Bayers).[1] In August 1849, the Farquhar family moved to Sable island to work the Eastern Station there after the family had lost their saw-mill, grist-mill and small farm due to debt.[2] James attended lessons on the island and he learned to read and write as well as ride horses during his childhood.[2] He also said that his love of ships began with making ship models while he was child surrounded by the numerous shipwrecks on the island.[2] In 1863 Farquhar Sr. decided to move the family back to mainland Nova Scotia and the family settled in Dartmouth [2]
Farquhar married Jessie A. Anderson in Halifax County, Nova Scotia, in 1876.[3] Their first child, a daughter, Bertie sailed in the ship Cumberland with her parents.[2] The couple's second child, also named James Augustus Farquhar, was born on 27 March 1879, in Musquodoboit Harbour, Halifax county.[4] At the time of the registry of their son's birth they were living at 103 Victoria road, Halifax, Nova Scotia.[4] James and Jesse went on to have several other children, Lillian, Ethel, Harry, Beatrice, and Teddy.[2]
