Ballantyne was born in Peebles, Scotland, and immigrated to Canada in 1852 and made his fortune as a cheese manufacturer, becoming successful enough to be elected president of the Dairyman's Association.
Ballantyne was born in Peebles, Scotland, and immigrated to Canada in 1852. Ballantyne was made his fortune as a cheese manufacturer. Ballantyne was becoming successful enough to be elected president of the Dairyman's Association.