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Pioneer - FAIRWEATHER, Thomas
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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FAIRWEATHER, Thomas
, late of Peel, was b. in 1817. He came to Peel in 1850,
and took up 100 acres, lot 21, con. 15, in the "Queen's Bush." He came to
Canada without resources, but by his energy and perseverance achieved
success. He was a man of influence, and highly educated; and left a family
the members of which at the present time hold responsible positions in the
community. He was a Methodist and a Liberal. For a number of years he held
the office of School Trustee. He m. Margaretta Etta, b. in Eng. and d. in
1890, age 72. Issue: Mrs. Wm. Healey, William, John, Mrs. J. H. Walker, Henry
and Annette.
William owns the farm in Nichol and Peel, known as "Idlewild." He m. Mary Jane Jackson. Issue: Mary E., Charles (d.), Clara, Frank, Arthur, Maggie, Sydney and Edith. John is a prosperous farmer in Peel. He m. Martha McCrea. Issue: Thomas H., James M., Morely J. (d.), Margaretta and Robina. Henry was b. in Canada, and owns the homestead, lot 21, con. 15, of Peel, known as "Primrose Hill," a beautiful place. He is engaged in mixed farming, with grade cattle, Clydesdale horses, and Yorkshire pigs, and feeds cattle for export. He is a very popular man; temperate in his habits, and of strong convictions. He is a Methodist, and in politics a Liberal. He held the offices of School Trustee, Councillor for six years, Reeve for two years and Recording Steward of the district. He m. Mary Elizabeth Smith, of Dundas, whose father was a clergyman. Issue: Ethel May, Nellie G., Charles H., Lilly B. and Stanley From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto:Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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