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1879 in Canada

Explore 2 historical events and records for Canada in 1879.

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Historical records for Canada in 1879

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April

17 April 1879

Marriage to Margaret Carlisle

Pirrie, William James · Belfast · Partner of Harland and Wolff · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Marries Margaret Montgomery Carlisle, linking him more closely with a family already prominent in Belfast shipbuilding circles.

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1879

Solicitor General

Mercier, Honore · Quebec · Solicitor General · Government / Government of Canada

Appointed Solicitor General

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