Wellington County, Ontario GenWeb - Pioneer

Wellington County, Ontario GenWeb - Pioneer - McLEOD, John

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Pioneer - McLEOD, 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

McLEOD, John , late of Nichol, was b. in Aberdeenshire, Scot., in 1830, and d. in 1896. He came to Canada in 1855, and set. in Nichol, where he purchased for $50 per acre, the homestead, which was practically cleared, on lot 4, con. 1. Mr. McLeod brought very little money with him, but by his industry, had accumulated considerable property, and would have probably lived to a good old age, but unfortunately in 1896 he was killed by lightning. He was a Presbyterian, and was not greatly interested in politics, although he always voted the Liberal ticket. He was very much respected, and his untimely death was regretted by all. He m. Isabella Leadingham, who, at the age of 69, is living with her son James, in vigorous health, and greatly respected. Issue: Mrs. James Leslie, living in Elora; Mrs. James Crawford, in Nichol; John, Murdock, Mary (d.); James, Alexander, Mrs. James Miller, set. in Nichol, and William.

John, m. Sarah Harding, and set. in the North-West; William, m. Elizabeth, and set. in the North-West; James McLeod succeeded his father on the old homestead, and owns this fine farm. He is engaged in mixed farming. He is a Presbyterian, and a Liberal, but like his father, takes little interest in politics and has never sought office. He is unm., and his mother keeps house for him.

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