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Forbes, Robert
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Dates of existence
[18--]-1895
History
Robert Forbes, a native of Scotland, came to Canada and by 1851 was listed as being the proprietor of a tannery, shoestore and saw-mill. All of his businesses were located in Hespeler and Puslinch Township.
In 1874 Robert Forbes purchased the Randall, Farr & Co. Woollen Mill on Queen St. West in Hespeler. The company was incorporated in 1888 as R. Forbes & Co. Ltd.
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Relationships area
Related entity
Forbes, George Alexander (1897-1986)
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family
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R. Forbes & Co. Ltd. (1888-1928)
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hierarchical
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1888-1895