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Pioneer - JEFFREY, 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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JEFFREY, John
, was b. In Stirling, Scot., in 1838, and came to Puslinch Tp. in 1856, at
eighteen years of age. He farmed at Aberfoyle for about two years, and then
managed the Todd estate, Brock road, for widow Todd for five years, after which
he worked near Aldershot five years, and then came to the old Hugh Cockburn
farm of 100 acres, lot 16, rear con. 8, Puslinch, to which Mrs. Jeffrey fell
heir, and has since live there. It is known as "Gowan Hill" farm. Mr. Jeffrey
is a Presbyterian and a Liberal, and was Trustee of S. S. No. 4 for three
years. He m. Rachel Somerville. Issue :John D. S., Maggie, Jessie, William and
Stirling all at home.
From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto:Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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