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Pioneer - ALLAN, Absalom Shade
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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ALLAN, Absalom Shade,
(Sheriff). The subject of this sketch is a son of the late Alexander Allan, b.
Aberdeen, Scot., 1797; d. Preston, Ont., 1855. He m. Ann Davidson in 1824, who
d. in 1878. He was educated at Marischal Col.; called to the bar, and practised
law in Aberdeen. In 1843 lie came to Canada and set. near Preston, Ont. He was
the first Supt. of Schools for the Wellington District, and held the position
until 1853. He was also the first Village Clerk of Preston.
Absalom Shade Allan, b. Preston, Ont., 1843, was named for his uncle, Absalom Shade, the founder of Gait. He was educated at the High School, Elora, and Normal School, Toronto. In 1868 he became a general merchant at Clifford, and carried on business there for many years. He was the first Reeve of Clifford, in 1874, and at intervals held the office of Reeve for nine years. He was a Warden of Wellington Co. in 1884-5; was appointed a Magistrate in 1876, and also held the office of Notary Public and Commissioner. He was elected M.P.P. in 1886 for Wellington Co., re-elected in 1890, and defeated in 1894. He was appointed Sheriff of Wellington Co., in 1901. Mr. Allan had been educated as an accountant and had had several years practical experience in this line. He introduced the bill in the Ontario Legislature that led up to the appointment of a Provincial Auditor. In 1893 he moved the address in reply to the speech from the Throne in the new Parliament buildings, which had just been opened. He m. Kate, second dau. of Capt. Bullock of Minto. Mr Allan is a Liberal in politics, and in religious matters is a Presbyterian, having been Elder of the Church and Superintendent of the Sabbath School for years. From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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