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Pioneer - FERGUSON, 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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FERGUSON, John
(d.), late of Gwillimbury, was b. in Pertshire, Scot., in
1796, and d. in 1866. He came to Canada in 1832, an worked in Toronto as a
carpenter for one year, most of the time making coffins for people who died
of cholera, that was epidemic at that time. He then set. in West
Gwillimbury, Simcoe Co., purchasing for $400 farm on lot 6, con. 6-the same
property is now worth $8,000. Mr. Ferguson earned, himself, every dollar of
his valuable property, and educated his large family, some of whom are in the
leading profession. He was a good citizen, universally respected, a
Presbyterian, and is a Liberal. He m. Christina McKay, who d. in 1884, age,
72. Issue James (d.), Peter, Donald, in Toronto; Alexander, in Manitoba;
William J., a barrister in Wiarton; and Mrs. D. D. Campbell, in Listowel.
Peter Ferguson came to Peel Tp. in 1864, and owns 100 acres on lot 9, con. 8.
At the time of purchase the farm was all bush; a shanty erected, and the
arduous labor of clearing begun. As a result of labors, Mr. Ferguson is now
a prosperous and successful farmer. He is a Presbyterian and a Liberal. He
was Councillor for three yeas and Deputy Reeve for three years. In 1888 he
m. Sarah Brown. Issue: John Percival and Charles.
From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto:Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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