James Grand

James Grand (8 March 1857 – 7 November 1921) was a Canadian businessman who founded the stationery store Grand & Toy with his brother-in-law, Samuel Martin Toy, in 1883. Toy died in 1906 and firm was in control by the Grand family until 1990.Grand was married to Elizabeth Jane Toy in Toronto on 8 March 1881. They had three sons, including Percy Grand, who succeeded Grand as head of the firm until 1913.

Personal facts

Birth dateMarch 08, 1857
Birth place
Province of Canada , Yorkville Toronto
Nationality
Canadians
Religion
Anglicanism
Methodism
Date of deathNovember 07, 1921
Place of death
Toronto , Canada
Resting place
St. James Cemetery (Toronto)
Spouse
Elizabeth Jane Toy
Known for
Grand & Toy

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