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Pioneer - HUNTER, James
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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HUNTER, James
(d.), was b. Berkshire, Scot., in 1830, and d. 1890, age 60. He came to Canada
and to Luther in 1857, and purchased the present homestead of 100 acres, lot
10, con. 14. At that time it was all bush, and there were no roads. He paid
$1.50 per acre for his land, which is now assessed for $4,000. Unfortunately,
he did not live to see the great development of the country. He was held in the
highest esteem by the community, and in the early days was appointed Justice of
the Peace, holding the position until his death. He was also School Trustee,
and established the postoffice at Egerton, where he was Postmaster. He took an
active part in politics, being a Liberal of the old school. In religion he was
a Presbyterian. He left a record behind him which is a matter of pride to his
children. He m. Grace Thompson, who survives him, and is now married to John
Moore, and living retired at Mt. Forest. Issue: Robert E., Luther; Andrew, Mt.
Forest; James, Rebecca, at home; Mrs. F. Moore, Arthur Tp.; Mrs. Wm. Duncan,
Luther, and Garfield, at home.
James works the homestead, and carries on mixed farming, feeding most of his grain and keeps thoroughbred Durham cattle. He is very successful and much respected. From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto:Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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