David Fife

David Alexander Fife (1805–1877) was a Scottish-born Canadian farmer credited with developing the variety of wheat which later became known as Red Fife.

David Alexander Fife
"David Fife, operator of the first experimental farm in Canada and developer of Red Fife Wheat
Born(1805-08-22)August 22, 1805
Kincardine, Scotland
DiedJanuary 9, 1877(1877-01-09) (aged 71)
Occupation(s)farmer, inventor, businessman
Spouse
Jane Beckett (1808–1888)
(m. 1825⁠–⁠1877)
ChildrenDavid Alexander Jr. (1829–1901)
John Alexander (1829–1907)
Agnes (1835–??)
Sylvester Hutchison (1835–1911)
Jane (1837–1891)
James Alexander (1839–1920)
Mary (1841–??)
Thomas (1839–1852)
Ellen (??–??)
Parent(s)John Fife Sr. (1773–1859)
Agnes Hutchison (1773–1853)