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Manager; Engine Manufactory, Thomas White,
proprietor; Organ Factory, W. Smith, proprietor ;
Tannery, J. Carrington, proprietor ; Photographer,
James McParland ; George Mitchell s Sash Factory.
LEEDS FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORKS.
E. E. ABBOTT, PROPRIETOR.
Mr. E. E. Abbott was born in the State of Con¬
necticut, and at an early age turned his attention
to mechanical pursuits, acquiring a thorough know¬
ledge of mechanics, not only theoretical, but also
practical. In 1855, he removed to Canada, and was
engaged as Superintendent of iron works at Kings¬
ton. Having examined the special advantages of
Gananoque as a manufacturing centre, he removed
to that place in 1858, and opened a shop in a part of
the old Globe Works. His business extending, he,
in 1871, built the " Leeds Foundry and Machine
Works,” shown in the accompanying illustration.
The establishment is situated on the west side of
the Gananoque River, and is convenient to the St.
Lawrence, by which machinery can be shipped with
facility.
The machine shop is a stone building, three stories
in height, with fire-proof roof, and having an area
of 42x98 feet. The foundry is 40x68, and the smith s
shop 55 feet in length, the buildings forming three
sides of a parallelogram. The entire factory is fitted
up with the most complete labor-saving machinery,
and the work turned out is second to none in
Canada. It includes steamboat fittings, agricultural
implements, iron and wood working machines,
planers, presses, etc.—in fact every variety of cast¬
ings, and labor-saving utensils. Mr. Abbott's busi¬
ness relations extend to every portion of the
Dominion, thus demonstrating the superiority of
the articles manufactured by him.
REVERE HOUSE, GANANOOUE.
D. BROPHY, PROPRIETOR.
Mr. Brophy arrived in Gananoque in 1837, and
since that time has been deeply interested in the
growth and prosperity of the village. For many
years he was engaged in the grocery business, but
has latterly devoted his attention to keeping an
hotel. Entering the Provincial, he soon acquired
a monopoly in the travelling trade, his success being
due to the excellent management which the house
received at his hands. In 1877, Mr. Brophy erected
an elegant brick block, 40x60 feet, which is an orna¬
ment to the town, and is occupied by several mer¬
chants, and also as a masonic hall. In 1878, he took
possession of the Revere House (shown in the
illustration), and immediately transformed it into
a first-class hotel.
W. McKENZIE’S FURNITURE FACTORY.
Under the same roof as the Revere House, Mr.
McKenzie conducts one of the largest and most
successful furniture establishments in the United
Counties. No pains are spared in securing the
latest and most beautiful styles, but the principal
point aimed at is excellence in workmanship. In
every department the stock will always be found
complete, and purchasers will best consult their
pecuniary interests by securing their furniture from
a gentleman of well established reputation, which
Mr. McKenzie possesses.
THE PARMENTER FAMILY.
AND
CHARLES L. PARMENTER.
James Whitcombe Parmenter was born in Stock¬
bridge, Vermont, February 14th, 1804. Mr. Parmenter
emigrated to Canada, arriving in Gananoque, April
23rd,1825. In 1829, he opened a general store in the
building adjoiniug the residence of H. Campbell, on
Main Street, dealing extensively in cordwood, and
at one time having two wharves for the purpose of
supplying steamers. He continued the mercantile
business in the original shop until 1853, when he
removed to a new store which he had erected.
Mr. Parmenter was for several years a member of
the Municipal Council, and in 1848, occupied a seat
in the District Council. After the passage of the
Municipal Act, he became Reeve for Leeds and
Lansdowne for 1853. In 1848, he was appointed a
Justice of the Peace, serving as the principal magis¬
trate for Gananoque up to the time of his decease.
Having been appointed a commissioner for taking
affidavits, issuer of marriage licenses, and also
engaging in conveyancing, Mr. Parmenter retired
from the mercantile business in 1857.
In January, 1834, he married Emily Auchinvole,
who bore him five sons and five daughters, nine
of whom survive. Mr. Parmenter possessed a
retentive memory of extraordinary accuracy, his
knowledge of political questions being of the most
comprehensive character. He died at his residence,
Gananoque, January 17th, 1876.
CHARLES L. PARMENTER.
Charles, the third son of the late James W., was
born at Gananoque, February 22nd, 1845, receiving
his education at a private school. Atan early age,
he entered the office of D. S. Abbott, next engaging
with James Smart, with whom he remained about
six years. In 1869, Mr. Parmenter commenced the
manufacture of rivets in Gananoque, and in a short
time formed a partnership with Mr. Bulloch. The