Almon Boswall

Prince Edward Island

In honouring Almon Boswall, the Atlantic Winter Fair is paying public tribute to a master breeder whose achievements in the breeding of sheep and swine are recognized not only in his native Prince Edward Island but, also, throughout Canada.

In the field of swine breeding, particularly, Almon Boswall had few peers and fewer equals, a fact recognized by Canadian breeders and exhibitors to whom his name is well and favourably known, since animals bred, shown and sold by him have caused his achievements to become known from coast to coast.

Slaughter test scores of 90 or better in advanced registry were common to him. Such achievement resulted in a presentation, to him of the Coronation Medal. Mr. Boswall was a familiar figure in the show-rings of Eastern Canada, having shown his first entry as a lad of seven, in 1890. From then, until his passing in 1967, his entries, of’ sheep, swine and other livestock were to be found regularly each year on the exhibition circuit.

At the All-Canada Swine Show, held at Brandon, in 1957, Boswall entries had the distinction of being awarded no fewer than 12 prize ribbons. In 1961, Mr. Boswall was made a member of the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame, the first Prince Edward Islander to be so honoured, and the only living member of the Hall of Fame Association.

A successful farmer, Mr. Boswall was an honoured member of his community and a staunch supporter of all things which promoted and provoked good citizenship.