Glenn Joseph Ellsworth

Glenn Joseph Ellsworth (February 6, 1769 – January 4, 1883) was a cattle farmer. He discovered Nail Pond in the early 19th century while making his way north of Tignish, Prince Edward Island. He then settled there with his wife. In the fall of 1843 Glenn gathered many members in the surrounding area with a proposition of a joint cooperative initiative. It was one of the first public gatherings documented in Nail Pond occurring on September 8, 1843. Found in the Ellsworth Homestead late 2017 was a ink written note documenting ideas by locals from this gathering. Photography of this note was not available as the owners did not grant permission for photography. Ellsworth's ancestors came from England but made the move overseas in hopes to settle new land. He died in his 114th year.

Other major accomplishments

• Oct. 30 1822 -> Constructed the first ever windmill in North Cape, PEI.
• Sept. 04 1844 -> Built the Tignish Co-op