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Pioneer - MOORE, 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
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MOORE, John
, b. in Devon, Eng., in 1842. He came to Canada in 1855, when 14 years of age,
and set. in Darlington Tp., with his parents for 6 years. He then went to the
U.S., and joined the army during the Civil War under General Sherman. After the
war was over, he returned to Darlington Tp., and worked for two years, and then
rented a farm for 14 years. Being attracted by the cheap lands in Arthur, he
decided to come up and locate, and purchased 50 acres, part of the present
homestead of 150 acres, lot 2, con. 3, 50 acres of which was partly cleared. At
first times were hard, but by industry and perseverance, he was enabled to
purchase another 100 acres. Mr. Moore now lives in Mount Forest, and has the
respect of the entire community. Mr. Moore was a member of the Council for 4
years, and School Trustee for 19 years, and for a long time was President and
salesman of the cheese factory. He has been on the Board of Management, and
Secretary of his church for some years. In 1865, he m. his first wife Jane
Kelly, who d. in 1898, age 58. Issue: Jonathan G., and Franklyn both of whom
are in Arthur Tp. In 1903, Mr. Moore m. Mrs. Jas. Hunter.
Jonathan G., resides on the 200 acres. lot 1 and 2, con. 2, where he carries on mixed farming. He m. Mary Jane McLuhan in 1889. Franklyn Moore, resides on part of the homestead, where he carries on Mixed farming. He m. Grace Ann Hunter in 1899,. Issue: Harold (d.), and Mildred A. From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto:Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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