John Janvrin
Deceased Person
1762 – 1835
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Who was John Janvrin?
John Janvrin was a businessman, politician, militia officer, and justice of the peace in Canada.
Born in Jersey, Janvrin sailed to Isle Madame, Nova Scotia, in order to manage his brothers' business there. He then established his own business in fishing and retail on Cape Breton Island.
Janvrin held a number of offices during his time in Cape Breton. He was a member of the Executive Council, a Lieutenant-Colonel in the militia, and a justice of the peace.
Janvrin Island belonged to John Javrin at one point and is now named after him.
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