Gilbert Angus Bain (died 24 March 1887) was a prominent businessman, landowner and juror in Singapore.
Early life edit
Bain was born in Lerwick, Scotland.[1]
Career edit
Bain came to Singapore in 1842 and began working as a clerk. He later became a partner of several prominent companies in Singapore, including Whampoa & Co. and Maclaine, Fraser & Co..[1][2] Bain was also a prominent landowner. He owned two large properties in Tanjong Pagar, one of which was named Bain's Hill. After selling Bain's Hill, he used the money to invest in several other properties.[1]
Personal life and death edit
Bain retired to Scotland in 1854.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e https://biblioasia.nlb.gov.sg/files/pdf/vol-1/issue-2/v1-issue2_MonumentMemory.pdf
- ^ a b "Memoirs". 1956.
- ^ Ng, Yew Peng (28 September 2017). What's in the Name? How the Streets and Villages in Singapore Got Their Names. World Scientific. ISBN 9789813221475.
- ^ Savage, Victor R.; Yeoh, Brenda (15 June 2013). Singapore Street Names: A Study of Toponymics. Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte. ISBN 9789814484749.