John Work

John Work

John Work (c. 1792 – 22 December 1861) was a chief factor of the Hudson's Bay Company and one of the original founding families in Victoria, British Columbia, operating the large 'Hillside Farm' in the vicinity of today's Hillside neighbourhood. He originally spelled his name Wark. He was married to Josette Legace (granddaughter of a Spokane Chief ). He died in Victoria in 1861.

Legacy

Mount Work near Victoris is named for him.

References

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External links

* [http://bcheritage.ca/fortvictoria/people/work.html BC Heritage website entry]
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