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Pioneer - McLEOD, Duncan
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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McLEOD, Duncan
, was b. in Islay, Scot., 1826, and came to Minto in 1863, where he became the
owner of 300 acres of land. When it is taken into consideration that Mr. McLeod
started life without means, and acquired his large property by his own
exertions, it can be easily seen that he is a man of perseverence, industry and
push. He has been School Trustee for twelve years, is a member of the Pres,
church, a Liberal in politics, and a much respected citizen. He m. Catharine
McLeod. They had a family of six children, viz., John, Lizzie, Catharine, Angus
Neil, and Jessie.
Neil m. Mary Campbell, and owns the old homestead in Minto, on which he resides, and carries on mixed farming. The family are all good citizens and prosperous. From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto:Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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