Memorable Manitobans: Harry Crowson Ashdown (1885-1971)

Businessman.

Born at Winnipeg on 25 June 1885, son of James Henry Ashdown and Susan Crowson, he was educated at Winnipeg public schools, Worcester Academy (Worcester, Massachusetts), and Wesley College. He joined his father’s hardware company and worked there for 58 years until his retirement as president in 1968.

He received an honorary degree from the University of Winnipeg in 1968. He was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Winnipeg General Hospital, the Margaret Scott Nursing Mission, and the YMCA. He was associated with the Boy Scouts organization and the church extension committee of the United Church of Canada. He was a member of the Newcommon Society of England, St. Charles Country Club, and Manitoba Club.

He died at Winnipeg on 30 November 1971 and was buried in St. John’s Cathedral Cemetery.

Sources:

Obituary, Winnipeg Free Press, 2 December 1971, page 36.

This profile was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.

Profile revised: 18 May 2013

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