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Pioneer - MARSHALL, John

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Information from: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario.
Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906

MARSHALL, John (d.), b. Stirling, Scot., 1807; d. 1890, age 83. He came to Canada in 1832, set. in Hamilton, and worked for some time on the Desjardine Canal. He planted and raised a crop of potatoes where the Hamilton market now stands. In 1835 he set. in Puslinch on lots 34 and 35, con. 7 (175 acres). He is said to have had the first team of horses in the settlement, and made his waggon wheels from the ends of sawlogs. He engaged in teaming between Puslinch and Dundas for a number of years, and was one of the first purchasers of grain in his section. In religion he was a Presbyterian, and was one of the promoters of Duff's Church, and active in church matters. In politics he was a Liberal. He would never accept municipal office, except School Trustee, in which capacity he acted from duty. He m. Isabella Thompson, who d. in 1883. Issue: Mrs. James Thompson, John, banker at Cass City Mich.; Mrs. Donald Ferguson, Mrs. Henry Livengood, Neil, retired in Guelph; Alexander, in Mich., and Archibald.

Archibald succeeded to the homestead, where he resides. He is one of the leading men of Puslinch. In politics he is a strong Liberal, and has been returning officer for a number of years, also a Director of the Board of Health of Puslinch, and School Trustee. He has been Precentor of Duff's Church for years He m. Rachael Russell of W. Garafraxa. Issue Newton, Russell and Gladstone.

From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto:Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906





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