William Francis Ganong
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William Francis Ganong was a Canadian botanist, historian and cartographer. His botany career was spent mainly as a professor at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. In his private life he con
Ganong in an undated photograph (published 1942)
Sons of James H. Ganong, 1895; Walter and Edwin (standing), William and Arthur (seated)
The greenhouses at Smith College date from Ganong's tenure there, beginning in 1894.
Ganong Bros.
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Ganong Bros., Limited is a Canadian chocolate and confectionery company based in St. Stephen, New Brunswick. Founded in 1873 by brothers James and Gilbert Ganong, it is the oldest company in its indus
William Francis Ganong
…Edwin, and Kit. When he was nine years old, his family moved to St. Stephen where his father, along with his uncle, Gilbert Ganong, established the Ganong Brothers candy factory. It was expected that young William would enter the family business when he came of age, but early on, he showed an interest in the natural…
Ganong Bros. factory, pictured in 2006
The new Ganong factory opened in 1990, located appropriately on "Chocolate Drive"
The old Ganong factory has become the Chocolate Museum, where one can learn about the history of Ganong Brothers.
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