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1816-1967 (Creation)
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- Fairbanks, John E., 1793-1860
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15 cm of textual records
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John Eleazer Fairbanks was born on 27 June 1793, the son of Rufus and Ann (Prescott) Fairbanks of Halifax, Nova Scotia. He was educated at King's College in Windsor, Nova Scotia. He entered into partnership with James McNab and together they developed a mercantile export and import business for the trade of fish, timber, and ships. He was also a member of the Nova Scotia Legislative Council. He married his first cousin Ann "Nancy" Prescott on 8 November 1816. Together they raised three daughters: Catherine (1820-1906 - Mrs. James William Johnston, Jr.), Annie Blagdon Fairbanks (1822-1899), and Jane Elizabeth (1823-1856 - Mrs. William Duff). He died on 27 December 1860.
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Consists of journals, notes, poetry and a newspaper clipping created or compiled by John Eleazer Fairbanks and his daughter, Annie. The contents of the fonds document John Fairbanks' trips abroad, providing observations about his journeys for the "instruction and amusement" of his daughters. Also includes poetry, notes, and information about other family and friends created by his daughters.
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Donated Nancy Forrest and Prescott D. Duff.
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Microfilm reel available 10241.
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