John Tully Spiers

John Tully "Jeck" Spiers (March 10, 1860 – March 13, 1924) was a Scottish-born actor in Winnipeg, Manitoba.[1]

The son of John Speirs and Elisabeth Tully, he was born in Glasgow, was educated in Argyleshire and moved to Winnipeg in 1882.[2] He operated a large bakery in partnership with Edward Parnell.[1] One of the largest in western Canada, the bakery's daily output was 100,000 loaves.[3]

In 1883, Spiers married Susan Manie.[2] He served on the Winnipeg city council.[1]

Spiers died at home in Winnipeg at the age of 63.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "John Tully “Jock” Speirs (1860-1925)". Memorable Manitobans. Manitoba Historical Society.
  2. 1 2 Cochrane, William; Hopkins, John Castell; Hunter, W. J (1891). The Canadian Album: Men of Canada; Or, Success by Example, ... Volume 3. p. 181.
  3. ↑ McCrea, Walter Jackson (1925). Pioneers and prominent people in Manitoba. p. 303.


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