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Edward Jarvis (businessman)

Edward Jarvis (businessman)

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Edward Jarvis (died c. 1800) was a Hudson's Bay Company chief factor.[1]

In 1771 Jarvis started working for the company as a surgeon.[1] He quickly learned the Cree language and was recruited to lead a surveying expedition.[1]

In 1778 he became a chief factor.[1] He retired in 1798 and died a few years later.[1]

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  1. [1]
    Pannekoek, F. (1979). "Jarvis, Edward". In Halpenny, Francess G (ed.). Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Vol. IV (1771–1800) (online ed.). University of Toronto Press.
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