ID: 1001
Date of birth : 1887
Margaret Gordon Photo: VÍÆ1
Jón Ólafsson Photo: VÍÆ1
Jón Ólafsson was born in Árnessýsla on October 11, 1887.
Spouse: November 3, 1919 Margaret Simmers Gordon
Children: Patrick Gordon b. August 21, 1920.
Jón studied in Scotland from 1910-11. He emigrated west to Winnipeg in 1913, first living in Selkirk and working in a steel mill there. He moved to Winnipeg in 1917 and worked for a steel company in the city for many years. His method of steel production seemed unique.