Springer, William Charles

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Springer, William Charles

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1864-1956

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Born in Cleveland, Ohio, William Springer spent his entire working life in the hardware business. In 1885, he helped found the Peterborough Lock Manufacturing Company. After a return to the United States, William returned to Canada, settling in Belleville Ontario in 1901. He leased the Chown Factory at 237 Pinnacle Street and co-established the Belleville Hardware Company. In 1910, he left the Belleville Hardware Co. and after receiving 250 shares worth $100 each from H.C. Hunt for the Brass and Steel Goods Ltd, he established the Springer Lock Manufacturing Company located at 180 Coleman Street. He was the Managing Director there until he sold the company to the American Hardware Company in 1931. In 1917 he took on the position of President after the death of the original President, Sir Mackenzie Bowell. He died in Belleville on 30th August 1956.

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Springer Lock Manufacturing Company (1910-1931)

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1910-1931

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William Charles Springer was the founder of the Springer Lock Manufacturing Company. He served as the Managing Director from 1910-1931 and the President from 1917-1931.

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Belleville Hardware Company (1901-1910)

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1901-1910

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William Charles Springer was a co-founder of the Belleville Hardware Company in 1901 and stayed with the company until 1910.

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Peterborough Lock Manufacturing Company

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William Charles Springer was a co-founder of the Peterborough Lock Manufacturing Company in 1885.

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Bowell, Mackenzie (1823-1917)

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Business partners with Sir Mackenzie Bowell serving as President of the Springer Lock Manufacturing Company.

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