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Pioneer - McCUTCHEON, John

Biographical Sketches of
Early Settlers of Wellington County

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

McCUTCHEON, John (d.). The late John McCutcheon, was a son of the late William McCutcheon, who only lived for a short time after coming to Canada.

The late John McCutcheon, was b. in Erin Tp., in 1827, and d. 1899 age 62. He was b, on lot 8, con. 5, Erin Tp., and was one of the first children b. in the township. He afterwards purchased 250 acres, lot 14, con. 3, where he lived until his death. He had very little to start with, however, by his own efforts, he became very successful. He was a hard worker, and cleared his own farm. Although caring little for political matters, he was always interested in the welfare of his neighbors, and the township. He died comparatively young, with the respect of the community. He was a Congregationalist, and a Liberal. He m. Susannah Fisher, who Is living, age 74. Issue: Mrs. Duncan Lamont, set. in Woodstock; Margaret, at home; William, Mrs. Gilbert Currie, Mich.; Matthias, John A., Albert H., unm. at home; Hiram, in Man.; Ernest, unm., lives at home, and Austin.

William, m. Eliza Attwood. They have five children, and live in Toronto.

Matthias, m. Mary M. Hawkins, and set. in Grimsby. They have three children.

John A., m. Ida McLean, and set. in Man. They have two children.

Austin, succeeded to a part of the homestead, which he owns in conjunction with his brothers and sisters. He is a successful farmer, and has a fine place, where he carries on mixed farming, feeding a large number of cattle for market. He is a Presbyterian, and a Liberal. He m. Jetta Brydon, Issue: Ernest.

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





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