Allan Sharpe Ashwell

Allan Sharpe Ashwell,  1874-1935

  • Born in Strathroy, Middlesex, Ontario.
  • Prominent Liberal, president of the Victoria Ward Two association. Active with Masons and Odd Fellows orders. 
  • First started in a clothing business in Victoria. In the 1901 census, was single, 27 years, occupation was tailor. 
  • In the 1921 census, married, 770 Princess Avenue, Victoria, occupation was manager, West Coast Fishing Company (Esquimalt Oyster Business). 
  • Finished his career as manager of the Provincial Government original liquor store at 716 Johnson street.
  • Loyalist Ancestors: David Springer, 1732-1777.