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Pioneer - McCONNELL, 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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McCONNELL, James
, b. near Edinburgh, Scot., 1827. He was raised and educated in Scot., and m.
Agnes Dickson, who d. 1895, age 75. In 1857, they emigrated with their little
family to Canada and first set. at Guelph, where they lived until 1872, when
they came to Maryborough, Mr. McConnell’s present residence. Mr. McConnell is a
man of more than ordinary ability, an extensive reader and well posted. He has
been an Elder of the Presbyterian church for years, and enjoys the confidence
and respect of all who know him. Issue: John, Joseph, James, Adam, Mrs. William
Bye, George, Mrs. Murray Dean, and Robert unm.
John, m. Margaret Newman, set. Maryborough, where he owns 200 acres of land. Joseph, m. Barbara Fleming, and set. Minto, 1888. He owns 150 acres, lot 35, con. 8, Minto, and is a leading citizen of that township. Issue: Harry S. James, m. Christina White, set. Minto, owns 100 acres con. 2. Issue: Lillie M., Robert J., Rubina and Beatrice. Adam, m. Mary Davidson. Is a carpenter in Moorefield. George, m. Agnes Walker, set. in Maryborough, where he owns and farms 100 acres. Issue: Leila and Irene. Robert is in the N.-W., near Moosejaw. The McConnells, from small beginnings, have acquired large properties in their respective localities and are representative citizens. From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto:Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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