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Pioneer - McEACHERN, Rodger
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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McEACHERN, Rodger
, was b. Argyleshire, Scot., 1828, and came to Canada in 1850, set. Renfrew Co.
He came to Minto in 1854, and m. Elizabeth Morrison the same year. When Mr.
McEachern came to Canada, the only ry. in the country was a short line from
Montreal to Lachine, which he saw on this way by stage to "Bytown," now Ottawa.
Mr. McEachern and his young wife travelled by boat and stage from Renfrew Co.,
to near Mt. Forest, and from there followed a "blaze" to the seventh con.,
where he had taken up 100 acres, lot 11. He cut out a clearing and put up a
small log shanty, which did service until they could build a better one. He
cleared this farm, and has since lived there. He was one of the promoters of
the Knox church, in Harriston, and helped cut, draw and score the timbers for
it. He was Elder for some years. Issue: Peter, who m. Elizabeth Sinclair, and
works the old homestead. Issue: Charles P., Dr. Donald, practising physician at
Linwood; Mrs. Henry Williamson, Mrs. Allan McGillivray, and Mrs. Henry Roe. The
members of this family, like their parents, are very highly respected.
From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto:Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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