James Yeo (shipbuilder)
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James Yeo was an Cornish
-born shipbuilder, merchant, farmer and political figure in Prince Edward Island
.
He was born in Kilkhampton
, Cornwall
, UK, the son of James Yeo. Yeo married Mary Francis in 1812. He married Damaris Sargent in 1819 after the death of his first wife. He entered business as a carter and immigrated to Port Hill, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
after that business failed. There, he managed a business for Thomas Burnard. After Burnard's death, he sold the business to William Ellis
and set himself up as a lumber dealer, store owner and owner of a merchant schooner. He later repurchased the original business from Ellis. Yeo began building ships in 1840 with his sons James
, John
and William also being involved in the business. He also exported agricultural produce and lumber. His business prospered and he acquired large amounts of land on the island, part of which later became Green Park Provincial Park
.
In 1839, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
as a Conservative member for 1st Prince
serving until 1846 and again from 1848 to 1863. He was a member of the Legislative Council
until 1867. Yeo died at Port Hill in 1868.
Cornish people
The Cornish are a people associated with Cornwall, a county and Duchy in the south-west of the United Kingdom that is seen in some respects as distinct from England, having more in common with the other Celtic parts of the United Kingdom such as Wales, as well as with other Celtic nations in Europe...
-born shipbuilder, merchant, farmer and political figure in Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is a Canadian province consisting of an island of the same name, as well as other islands. The maritime province is the smallest in the nation in both land area and population...
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He was born in Kilkhampton
Kilkhampton
Kilkhampton is a village and civil parish in northeast Cornwall, United Kingdom. The village is situated on the A39 approximately four miles north-northeast of Bude.Kilkhampton was mentioned in the Domesday Book as "Chilchetone"...
, Cornwall
Cornwall
Cornwall is a unitary authority and ceremonial county of England, within the United Kingdom. It is bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Cornwall has a population of , and covers an area of...
, UK, the son of James Yeo. Yeo married Mary Francis in 1812. He married Damaris Sargent in 1819 after the death of his first wife. He entered business as a carter and immigrated to Port Hill, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
Prince County, Prince Edward Island
Prince County, is located in western Prince Edward Island, Canada. The county's defining geographic feature is Malpeque Bay, a sub-basin of the Gulf of St...
after that business failed. There, he managed a business for Thomas Burnard. After Burnard's death, he sold the business to William Ellis
William Ellis
William Ellis may refer to:*William Ellis * Sir William Charles Ellis MD , physician, pioneering superintendent of asylums and Methodist lay preacher...
and set himself up as a lumber dealer, store owner and owner of a merchant schooner. He later repurchased the original business from Ellis. Yeo began building ships in 1840 with his sons James
James Yeo (politician)
James Yeo was a merchant, ship builder, ship owner, and Canadian Member of Parliament for Prince Edward Island, representing Prince County beginning in 1873 when Prince Edward Island joined Canadian Confederation and serving until 1891.Yeo was born in Port Hill, Prince Edward Island, the son of...
, John
John Yeo
John Yeo was a Canadian farmer, ship builder and parliamentarian.Yeo was born in Port Hill, Prince Edward Island, the son of James Yeo and Damaris Sargent, and educated in England. He was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island representing the district of 2nd Prince in...
and William also being involved in the business. He also exported agricultural produce and lumber. His business prospered and he acquired large amounts of land on the island, part of which later became Green Park Provincial Park
Green Park Provincial Park
Green Park Provincial Park is a provincial park in Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is located in Malpeque Bay.Back in the 19th century, Prince Edward Island was a major shipbuilding hub with Green Park being one of the most active shipyard sites. Back then, it was a golden era for the shipping...
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In 1839, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
The Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, along with the Lieutenant-Governor, forms the parliament of the province. The General Assembly meets at Province House, which is located at the intersection of Richmond and Great George Streets in Charlottetown....
as a Conservative member for 1st Prince
1st Prince
1st Prince was an electoral district in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island, which elected two members to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1873 to 1993.The district comprised the westernmost portion of Prince County...
serving until 1846 and again from 1848 to 1863. He was a member of the Legislative Council
Legislative Council of Prince Edward Island
The Legislative Council of Prince Edward Island was the upper house of the government of the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island. It existed from 1773 to 1893. Members were appointed by the Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island on the advice of the Premier until 1862 when it became an...
until 1867. Yeo died at Port Hill in 1868.