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Pioneer - FITZSIMMONS, 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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FITZSIMMONS, John
(d.), was b. Co. Armagh, Ire., 1819, and came to Canada
1845, set. first in Nassagewaya, and later in Eromosa, where he purchased 100
acres of land and lived until his death in 1901. He m. Mary Best, in Ire.,
in 1844. She d. in 1877. The late John Fitzsimmons started life in Canada
without means, and by industry and good executive ability became a
prosperous and influential citizen. He raised a large family, the members of
which compose the very best citizenship wherever they have set. He was a
lover of fine horses, and always kept the best. Issue: Elizabeth A., Isaac,
Sarah, and John, on the homestead; James, and Mary, in Rockwood; Robert in
St. Mary's, and Thomas, and Edward in Toronto.
From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto:Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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