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Pioneer - BROUGHTON, George
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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BROUGHTON, George
, b. Lincolnshire, Eng., 1824, where be was raised and educated. He came to
Minto Township in 1865, and purchased 150 acres, lot 15, con. 12, upon which
he settled, clearing the farm and becoming one of the most respected and
influential citizens of the township. While he has never sought municipal
honours, he held the office of School Trustee for over twenty years. He is a
consistent member of the Methodist church, and in polities a staunch Liberal.
He m. Sarah Mathewson. Issue: Mrs. William Gordon, Edward, Mrs. Thomas Kerr,
Joseph, George H., John and Annie. George H. is on the old homestead, where
he carries on mixed farming, making a specialty of thoroughbred Hereford
cattle. He is an energetic and progressive citizen; is School Trustee and
takes an active interest in local affairs. He m. Isabella MeEachern, of the
pioneer Minto family of that name.
From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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