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Oakville Historical Society

Plaqued Houses

Also appearing in this Exhibit

114 Chisholm Street

Description

The house was built in 1875.

Details

Captain John Andrew (1846-1918) worked as a shipbuilder.

Originally from Dundonald, Scotland, John immigrated to Canada with his family as a young boy.

He was the brother of Captain James Andrew (1844-1930), who was also a shipbuilder. John built and commanded several ships, such as the "Baltic" (which was unfortunately wrecked in 1894)