- ↑ Martell, J.S. (1940). The Achievements of Agricola and the Agricultural Societies 1818-1825. Bulletin of the Public Archives of Nova Scotia. Vol. II. Halifax: Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p. 12.
- ↑ Young, John (1922). Letters of Agricola. Halifax, N.S.: Blackadar Bros. pp. i.
- ↑ Rasmussen, Karl (1995). Trail Blazers of Canadian Agriculture. Canada: Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation. pp. 41–47.
- ↑ Hill, GW (1910). Nomenclature of the Streets of Halifax. Halifax. p. 15.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - ↑ "Agricola History". Dalhousie University. October 18, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
Further reading
- MacLean, Raymond A. (1988). "John Young". Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online . Retrieved 2008-11-18.
John Young | |
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 John Young (1773-1837) | |
| Born | 1 September 1773 |
| Died | 6 October 1837 (aged 64) Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Other names | Agricola |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Education | University of Glasgow |
| Occupation(s) | Merchant, author, agronomist, and agricultural reformer |
| Employer(s) | John Young and Company (founder) |
| Organization | Central Board of Agriculture (founding member) |
| Spouse | Agnes Renny (m. 1814–1837) |
| Children | William Young (son) George Renny Young (son) Charles Young (son) |
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| Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Sydney County | |
| In office 1824–1837 | |
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