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Pioneer - McCORMACK, 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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McCORMACK, John
(d.), was b. Scot. 1813, and was there raised and educated. In 1837 he came to
Canada and purchased 100 acres of land, lot 16, con. 3, Puslinch, where he set.
This farm he cleared, and beginning life without money he rose by his own
industry and good management to a position of prosperity and influence in the
locality. He was a man of strict integrity and had the confidence and respect
of the community. In religion he was a consistent member of the Presbyterian
church, and in politics a Liberal, and while he never sought or held office, he
took a healthy interest in the political questions of the day , and never
failed to record his vote for what he considered the best man. He m. Catharine
Wilkinson. Issue: John, Jr., Mrs. Peter McFarlane, Mrs. Donald McLeod, Mrs.
William Paddock, Archibald and Malcolm. The late John McCormack, d. in 1885,
age 72, while his widow passed away in 1904, aged 84 years. Of this family:
John, Jr., m. Barbara Hogg, and resides on his farm of 100 acres, lot 16, con.
2, Puslinch, which has been obtained principally by his own energy. Issue: John
A., and Gordon A. Archibald, who m. Ellen Coleman, and Malcolm unmarried, own
and work the old homestead in conjunction. The younger generation, like their
parents, are Presbyterians and Liberal in politics, and are sterling,
prosperous citizens.
From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto:Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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