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Pioneer - ALEXANDER, David
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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ALEXANDER, David,
was b. Aberdeen, Scot., 1842. He came to Canada in 1867, worked in Fergus as
a blacksmith, then being attracted by the cheap lands in Luther, he decided
to examine them, and in 1869, bought the right to the present homestead of
100 acres, east half of lot 8, con. 12, which has ever since been in the name.
He had to follow the blazed paths, and drove the first wagon on concession 12.
He built his shanty and kept bachelor's hall for two years, and in 1871, he
m. Barbara Birss. From this small beginning, Mr. Alexander has raised his large
family and educated them, and now owns 300 acres of the best land in the
township. He has been on the School Board for years; in the Council two years,
and Tax Collector for some years. He is also President and Director of the
cheese factory at Conn; and is a Presbyterian and a Liberal. Issue: Mrs. John
Arris, Luther; David, Mrs. Alex. McFarland, East Luther; George F., Forbes, and
Ruth at home.
David, Jr. is on the homestead and carries on mixed farming. He m. Nellie Grieves in 1904. Issue: Robert Melville. George F. lives on lot 7, con. 12, West Luther, where he carries on mixed farming. He m. Nellie Dunn in 1903. From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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