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Pioneer - ALEXANDER, Robert
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, Robert,
was b. Tyrone, Ire., in 1838. He came to Canada in 1853 and worked for farmers
in York Co. until he had saved some money. Unfortunately, he lost all his first
wages speculating, however, he was plucky, and again went to work with a vim,
until he had saved some more. Then hearing of the cheap lands in Luther, he
decided to try his fortune once more, and this time was more fortunate. In 1859
he purchased his present homestead of 200 acres, lot 11, con. 14, where he has
since resided, and which no one has ever held but himself. He experienced all
the hardships in connection with pioneer life, having to contend with the
frosts of early days, and to walk to Mt. Forest, and carry his provisions home
on his back. On one occasion he walked from Toronto to Luther, carrying 53
pounds of provisions. He has acquired all of his property by his own efforts,
and was never sued in his life, or in court. He has now retired from active
labor, and has the respect of the entire community. He is a Presbyterian and a
Liberal. In 1863, he m. Elizabeth Jackson, who d. 1882, age 40. Issue: Mrs.
Henry Wagner, Proton; Elizabeth, at home; Mrs. Alexander Adams, Toronto;
Thomas, on the homestead, Robert J., at home, and William J., Mono Tp.
From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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