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Pioneer - BLACK, John
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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BLACK, John
, b. in Ayrshire, Scot., 1799, d. 1876, age 77. He was a Liberal and a
Presbyterian, and was a mason by trade. He came to Canada about 1832. He was
one of the earliest settlers in Puslinch, where he took up 200 acres, rear
lots 20 and 21, con. 7, which he cleared and lived upon. He assisted to
build, in Guelph, the Court house, Goal, F.W. Stone's store, and Wright's
store, on Gordon Street. He m. Janet Black in Scot. Wile her husband was away
working at the trade, Mrs. Black was obliged often to remain along, exposed
to the dangers of pioneer days, and her grandchildren have often heard her
speak of hearing wolves about the house. Issue: William, Mrs. Capt. David
McFarlane, Parry Sound; Hugh, d., unm., and one died in youth.
William , b. 1834, d. 1885, succeeded to homestead. He had a local reputation as an entertainer, and was noted for his songs and stump speeches. He was Township Councillor for one year, and Trustee for some years, and was a Presbyterian and a Liberal. He m. Isabella Amos, and afterwards Maggie Patterson. First issue: John McReady, who owned the homestead, and d. in Montana; Jane (d. young), and Mrs. John A. Ord, the present owner of the homestead. Second issue: Maria, living with her mother in Guelph, and Margaret, d. about 19. From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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