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Pioneer - AITCHESON, Andrew
Biographical Sketches of
Early Settlers of Wellington County
Information from: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario.
Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906
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AITCHISON , Andrew
(d). The late Andrew Aitchison was b. in Berwickshire, Scot., and d. in 1894,
at the age of 64. He came to Canada in 1850, settling first in Guelph Tp.
and in 1858 removed to Pilkington. He was a Presbyterian and a Liberal
in politics. He m. Elizabeth Ann Bathgate, who is living at the age of
75. Issue: Andrew, William, m. Ann Fasken, set. Lambton Mills,
Ont.; Ebenezer, m. Sophia Bye, set. Pilkington; Peter, m. Jane Bye, set.
Elora; Mrs. Robert Faskin, set. Pilkington; Simon, m. Margaret Maitland,
set. Pilkington; Mrs. Thos. Bye, set Pilkington, and John, on the old
homestead, lot 7, con. 4. Andrew Aitchison owns 100 acres on lot 1, con.
1, Pilkington, and 10 acres on the Broken Front Lot opposite. He carries
on mixed farming, with pedigreed Durham and Jersey cattle, and feeds
stock for export. He is a prosperous farmer, and like his father,
respected for his integrity. He is a Presbyterian, and in politics a
Liberal. He has been Tax Collector for Lower Pilkington, for 3 years,
and School Trustee for 3 years. He m. Nancy Larter, who d. at the age of
42. Issue: Andrew, Jr., m. Margaret Ross, set. in Elora;
Elizabeth, Henry, William, and Albert in Dakota, James and Mabel.
From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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