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John Stewart (1758-1834)
1800
Prince Edward Island, Canada

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The spread of the potato during the early years of the 19th century is not clearly documented, but in 1806, John Stewart in his book about the Island could say, "Potatoes are raised in great abundance, and in no other country better, I have had, three hundred bushels an acre... they grow very well in the forest lands, when first cleared."