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Pioneer - DONALD, 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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DONALD, John
, b. Berkshire, Scot., 1830. He came to Canada in 1854, at the
age of 13 and worked for farmers in Petersboro Co. for $4 per month.
Attracted by the cheap lands, he went to Arthur, where he farmed, and in
1879, came to Luther, and took up the present homestead of 100 acres, the
east half of lot 2, con. 13. He had no money to start with, and now, owns
one of the best homes in the township, assessed at $5,000. He carries on
mixed farming, and keeps fine stock. He is held in the highest esteem in the
district, and has has educated his large family, putting them in a position
to start for themselves. He has been School Trustee, and Manager, of the
Conn. Pres. church, and in politics, is a Liberal. In 1868 he m. Sophia
Perry. Issue: Alexander, Grey Co.; Mrs. Donald McFadgen, Preston; Mrs. John
McAinch, Arthur; Mrs. Wesley McLuhan, Luther; Robert, Mt. Forest; Hiram, M.
H., and Bella E., at home.
From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto:Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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