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Pioneer - MORRISON, Matthew
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, Matthew,
(d.) was b. Co. Sligo, Ire., in 1825, d. in Minto 1903. This worthy
pioneer was raised and educated in Ire. In 1854 he m. Jane Morrison, and
emigrated with his young bride to Canada. They stayed near Toronto for one
year, and in 1855 came up to Arthur, purchasing and settling on lot 21 con. 11.
This he cleared and later purchased 300 acres more, making his holdings 400
acres in all.
Matthew Morrison, was a member of the Irish Constabulary in Ire., having joined it when he was sixteen years of age, and he continued on the force until he emigrated to Canada. He knew nothing of farming when he arrived in Arthur, and it is said, that his brother-in-law showed him how to cut his first tree. But nothing daunted young Morrison, notwithstanding the wild state of the country, and his utter inexperience in this new life, went at his task with a will born of indomitable courage, and an ambition to succeed. In this he was ably assisted by his life partner, and success under such circumstances was inevitable. They became prosperous, and the family one of the most respected in Arthur Township. There he lived for thirty-nine years, and in 1894 he purchased lot 100, con. D., Minto upon which he lived until his death. Matthew Morrison was a man of strong religious convictions, a member of the Church of England, and for years held the position of Church Warden. He was upright and honourable in all his dealings, and left a reputation both in Arthur and Minto that would do credit to any man. He left a widow. The following children were born to them: Mary A., William L., who m. Louisa Kyle, set., Arthur; Matthew J., m., Rachel Morrison, set., Arthur; Mrs. John Lyons, set., Minto; Margaret (d.); Mrs. Arthur Shaw, set., Chatham; Robert, who owns and operates the Minto farm; Mrs. Samuel E. Shaw, set., Chatham; Mrs. Edward Whitmarsh, set., Chatham; Drusilla, at home; and Isaiah (d.). From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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