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 | |
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 "David Fife, operator of the first experimental farm in Canada and developer of Red Fife Wheat | |
| Born | August 22, 1805 Kincardine, Scotland |
| Died | January 9, 1877 (aged 71) |
| Occupation(s) | farmer, inventor, businessman |
| Spouse |
Jane Beckett (1808–1888)
(m. 1825–1877) |
| Children | David 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) |