Aris Alexanian

Aris Alexanian was a noted world traveller, prominent Armenian Canadian and business man. Also referred to in articles and publications as A. L. Alexanian and Aris L. Alexanian. Little is known of Aris's early life. He was born in Agin, Turkey in 1901. His exact date of birth is unknown. He was orphaned at an early age with the untimely death of both his parents. He went into hiding for 6 months, in the Anatolia area of Turkey, to escape from the Armenian Genocide. He was shot and wounded during this period. Eventually he was able to escape the country. He arrived in New York City in 1920 then moved to Canada in 1921. In 1923 Aris moved to Georgetown, Ontario to become a teacher and assistant superintendent at a school and farm for...