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Pioneer - LESLIE, George
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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LESLIE, George
(d.), was b. in Aberdeenshire, Scot., in 1796, and d. in 1873, age 77. He came
to Canada in 1836 with very little means, and set. in Nichol Tp. He was not
pleased with the country, but fortunately lack of means prevented his return to
Scot., so he stayed and cleared his farm in Nichol, and by his industry and
perseverance acquired a fine property, giving all of his family a good start in
life, and a liberal education. He was a Presbyterian and a Liberal. He m. Ann
Mitchell, who d. in 1890, age 85. Surviving Issue: James, Elora; Frank, Nichol;
Rev. Alexander, Presbyterian minister in Bruce Co.; Mary and George.
George, b. 1845, on the Nichol homestead, farmed in Nichol and West Luther of 6 years, and then purchased 50 acres near Goldstone, in Peel Tp. Finding his place too small he sold it, and bought 119 acres, south half of lot 18, con. 9, Maryborough. He carried on mixed farming, and is a Presbyterian, and a Liberal. He m. Maggie Mackie. Issue: Annie, Alexander, Mabel, Alice, Ella, William and James. From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto:Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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