John Dewar, Sr.
John Dewar (6 January 1805 - January 1880) was a Scottish businessman who founded John Dewar & Sons, Scotch whisky distillery in 1846.
In 1845 he married Jane Gow with whom he had the following sons:
- John (1849–1852)
- James Gow (1852–1922)
- Alexander (1854–1855)
- John Alexander (1856–1929)
- Charles (1858–1933)
- Arthur (1860–1917)
- Thomas Robert (1864–1930)
On his death, sons Thomas and John took over management of the business.
References
- Burke's Landed Gentry - The Kingdom of Scotland 19th Edition, Volume I ISBN 978-1-57958-373-6
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