From The Settlement of Prince Edward County by Nick and Helma Mika. Transcribed here by Linda Herman

Pioneers of Prince Edward County 
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES

WILLIAM CURRIE

Born in 1800 - arrived at Kingston when 14 years old. 

William Currie's ancestors were of Scottish origin, but relocated in Ireland. George Currie married a Miss Patton, and William was born in 1800. When William reached the age of fourteen, he accompanied his cousins to Kingston, Canada. He worked for a time as a farm labourer for Silas Hill, whose daughter Harriet later became his wife.

William eventually farmed for himself on Pleasant Bay in Hillier. He then moved to Hallowell and bought two hundred and twenty-five acres close to Picton, on the Milford Road. His wife Harriet died in 1860 or 1861, and William himself passed on in 1865 at the age of sixty-five.

One of William's descendants, George Currie, became Police Magistrate in Picton. He farmed with his father, attended the local country school, then went on to take a course in the Picton Grammar School. At the age of sixteen, he worked in the large general store belonging to David B. Stevenson of Picton. He then became a legal clerk in Mr. Stevenson's office of Chief Magistrate.

George established several successful business enterprises. First, he ran a foundry for five years which manufactured agricultural implements. Next, he carried on a successful dry good and general merchandise business for twenty years. Finally, he owned a shipyard, which proved to be as successful as his previous businesses. George served in many offices, including those of councillor, reeve, and warden. He also held the position of Police Magistrate for Picton.