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Pioneer - MIGHTON, Charles
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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MIGHTON, Charles
(d.). The late Chas. Mighton, of Pilkington, was b. in Yorkshire, Eng. He came
to America in 1853, settling first in the State of Ohio, U.S., where he worked
at stone cutting for a number of years; afterwards in Grey Co. where he started
farming. Later he moved to Pilkington. He was an upright man of good sterling
character, and successful in business undertakings, leaving his children
comfortable. He was a Presbyterian and a Conservative. He m. Pauline Norris,
who d. in 1893 at the age of 63 years. He d. in 1904 at the age of 76 years.
Issue: Henry, m. Mary Jane Auger, set. in Peel; Annie, m. Mr. Moses Auger, set.
in Pilkington; Thomas, m. Jane Wismer, set. in Pilkington; Margaret, m. Mr.
Aaron Auger, set in Winnipeg; Dorothy P., m. Mr. Thomas Marshall, set. in
Pilkington; Albert, d. at the age of 19 years; Hattie m. Albert Rahn set. in
Algoma; Mary d. at three years; Charles N., owns the homestead of 100 acres on
lot 16, con. 5, where he carries on farming with Durham cattle, and feeds stock
for export. He is a successful farmer, with good buildings and everything is
kept in first class order. He is a Methodist and a Conservative. He m.
Henrietta L. Bowes, of Elora.
From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto:Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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