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Pioneer - MORRISON, Hugh
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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MORRISON, Hugh,
was b. in Co. Sligo, Ire., in 1846. He came to Canada when 14 years
old, with his father who took up the present homestead of 100 acres lot 12,
con. 10, Arthur where his son Hugh helped him until his death, when he
inherited the homestead. They took up this land when it was all bush, and at
first had a hard struggle to make a living, and would have left had they had
enough money. The homestead is now valued at $6,000, and Mr. Morrison is
practically retired, with the exception of carrying the mail, having rented his
farm, and is residing with his daughter. He is much respected by the entire
community. His first marriage was to Sarah Morrison, who d. 1868, age 40.
Issue: Mrs. W. J. Morrison, Mrs. James Munns, and Mrs. Samuel Craig. In 1900 he
m. Ellen Williams. They have one daughter Eliza.
From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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