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John Tully Speirs (March 10, 1860 – March 13, 1924) was a Scottish-born businessman and politician in Winnipeg, Manitoba.[1]
The son of John Speirs and Elisabeth Tully, he was born in Glasgow, was educated in Argyleshire and moved to Winnipeg in 1882.[2] He operated a large bakery in partnership with Edward Parnell.[1] One of the largest in western Canada, the bakery's daily output was 100,000 loaves.[3]
In 1883, Speirs married Susan Manie.[2] He served on Winnipeg City Council.[1]
Speirs died at home in Winnipeg at the age of 63.[1]
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