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James Glass (1856-1938)

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James Glass (c1856-1938) of J. Glass

Born the son of James Glass

1938 Died. 'Death Of Mr. James Glass, Of Okehampton One of Devon's pioneer motorists, Mr, James Glass, died yesterday at his home in North-street, Okehampton. Aged 83, he was the founder over 50 years ago of the firm of J. Glass and Sons, Okehampton, agricultural implement makers. With the coming of the motor-car Mr, Glass was quick to realize the possibilities of the new form of transport, and his firm turned to motor engineering as a side line that has since become their principal business. About 1900 be himself became a car owner....'[1]


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  1. ↑ Western Morning News - Tuesday 25 January 1938
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