James Chalmers
James Chalmers (c1819-1868)
1861 James Chalmers 41, merchant (born in Scotland), lived in Chambly, Canada East, with Isabella Reid 44, Elizabeth Chalmers, 18 (born Scotland), Christine Chalmers 16 (born in Canada), John Chalmers 14 (born in Canada), James Chalmers 12 (born in Canada)[1]
1861 Mr. JAMES CHALMERS, of Montreal, patented the means whereby he proposes to open a railway communication under the Channel. His proposal involved submerging tubes of suitable dimensions and construction, instead of tunnelling[2]
Obituary - ' James Chalmers, C.E. on the 26th of December 1868 at his residence, 22 Southampton Road, Haverstock Hill. Aged Forty Nine. The inventor of the Chalmers Target and projector of a Channel Railway.Died just as his second target, ordered by the authorities, was on the eve of completion, for further experiments. He leaves, we are sorry to learn, a widow and family in very straitened circumstances and it is to be hoped his exertions on behalf of the public service will not be overlooked by the Government.' [3]
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- ↑ 1861 census
- ↑ The Engineer 1861/10/01
- ↑ The Engineer 1869/01/01