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Pioneer - CONNOLLY, 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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CONNOLLY, John
(d.) was b. in Galway Co., Ire., in 1817, and d. in 1904, age 87. Before
coming to Canada, Mr. Connolly resided three years in Scot., where he was in
the service of the Duke of Argyle. He came to Canada about 1851, and after
working for others for eight years he purchased 100 acres, lot 18, con. 12,
Minto. Mr. Connolly was much respected in the community, and by his industry
acquired a comfortable home. For some thirty years, until from the
infirmities of age he was no longer able to attend to the duties of the
position, he held the office of Path Master. He was a Catholic and a staunch
Liberal. He m. Margaret Coyne, in Ire., who d. in 1898, age 74. Issue:
Anthony (d.) ; Mary m. Arch. Gillespy and set. in Minto; and John set. in New
Ontario, all b. in Ireland; William, b. in Scot., set. in, Mich; and Thomas
set. in Missouri; Michael in Harriston; Martin in Bay City, Mich.; May on the
homestead and Bridget, m. Chas. Addison, and set. in Franklin, Ind., were b.
in Canada.
From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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