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Aaron Gonnason

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Aaron Gonnason

Birth
Sweden
Death
27 Dec 1938 (aged 73)
Victoria, Capital Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Burial
Victoria, Capital Regional District, British Columbia, Canada Add to Map
Plot
M73, E4
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Emigrated to America in 1871, then to Victoria in 1884. Owned a lumber mill with brother Benjamin in Victoria which provided finish wood for the Empress Hotel. Acted as Swedish Consul 1911-1919. Sponsored the "Gonnason Cup" for inter-city B.C. & Victoria city chess competition.
Emigrated to America in 1871, then to Victoria in 1884. Owned a lumber mill with brother Benjamin in Victoria which provided finish wood for the Empress Hotel. Acted as Swedish Consul 1911-1919. Sponsored the "Gonnason Cup" for inter-city B.C. & Victoria city chess competition.


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