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Pioneer - BATHGATE, Peter
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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BATHGATE, Peter
(d.), b. Roxburghshire, Scot, 1828, where he was
raised and educated. In 1852 he came to Canada, and purchased
his farm on con. 1, Eramosa, later adding to the same until at his
death he had 200 acres. In 1858 he m. Elizabeth Shortreed. She
was b. in 1836 and now resides in Guelph City. The late Peter Bathgate
had one of the best improved farms on the town line, where he carried on
mixed farming, making a specialty of breeding thoroughbred Shorthorns,
owning one of time best herds in the district and becoming a
well-known man in this line. He was a very successful man, and
highly respected. He took an active interest in church matters,
becoming mgr. of the first Pres. ch. of Eramosa for y;ea;rs. He
passed away in 1900. Issue: Mrs. David Larter, Mrs. Mark Hudson,
Mrs. Lee Funcheon, Mrs. Daniel Hewitson, Mrs. George Hastings,
William, Mrs. Walter Swanton, John J., Mrs. Geo. Clark, and Minnie.
William (unm.), owns and farms 192 acres, lot 9, con. 1, Eramosa.
John J. m. Effie A. Bolton, dau. of John Bolton and works the old homestead farm, lots 16 and 17 Con. 1, Eramosa. He carries on mixed farming, and continues his father's thoroughbred herd. The family are members of the Pres. church, and in politics, Liberals. From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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