Glenn Joseph Ellsworth
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Glenn Joseph Ellsworth was a cattle
Cattle
Cattle are the most common type of large domesticated ungulates. They are a prominent modern member of the subfamily Bovinae, are the most widespread species of the genus Bos, and are most commonly classified collectively as Bos primigenius...

 farmer
Farmer
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. He discovered Nail Pond in the early 19th century while making his way north of Tignish, Prince Edward Island. He then settled there with his wife Mrs. Glenn Ellsworth. Ellsworth's ancestors originally came from England
England
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but made the move overseas in hopes to settle new land.

Other Major Accomplishments

  • Oct. 30 1822 -> Constructed the first ever windmill in North Cape, PEI.
  • Sept. 04 1844 -> Built the Tignish Co-op
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