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Pioneer - IRVINE, 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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IRVINE, Thomas
, was b. Mountain, Dundas Co., in 1840. Mr. Irvine first purchased 100 acres in
Matilda Tp., and farmed it for some years. He then sold out and came to Luther,
and purchased 100 acres. Mr. Irvine had never any financial help, but made all
of his property by himself, and educated his family sending them out well
fitted to start life's battles. He is practically retired from active life, and
has the respect of the entire community. He has been active in the Methodist
church, having been class leader for 20 years, and Trustee of the Building
Committee of the Quarterly Board, and Delegate to Conference. He is a
Conservative in politics. In 1860, he m. Liza J. Haines… Issue: Henry, Mrs. W.
J. Ellis (d. 35); Mrs. Andrew Ellis, Mrs. John Foster; Mrs. Robt. Stirling, and
William, Arthur.
William runs the Victoria livery in Arthur, which is popular with the travelling public, and where good rigs can always be obtained. He m. Susan Brownlee. From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto:Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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