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Pioneer - PATTISON, Henry
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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PATTISON, Henry ,
b. Eramosa, 1847. He is the son of the pioneer James Pattison, late
of Eramosa, one of the earliest settlers in that township. There were seven
sons in his family, but Henry R. and George, who lives at Alma are the only
ones who reside in the county. A daughter, Mrs. Copeland, resides at Everton.
This pioneer d. in 1881, and his widow d. 6 years later. She was a Miss Ann Skerrett, an aunt of Mr. Skerrett, a banker of Arthur Village. In 1879, Henry R. Pattison purchased 200 acres, Lot 1, Concession 5, West Garafraxa, where he now resides, and in 1904 he purchased an additional 100 acres, Lot 3, Concession 4. His home is one of the finest in the township, with an approach from both the town line and concession; a large brick house, and a very large barn; a fine creek runs through the property. His other farm, Lot 3, Concession 4, has perhaps the finest stone residence in the township. Mr. Pattison follows scientific farming. He has been frequently solicited to stand for municipal office, but as frequently declines. He is a Manager of the Methodist Church, and in politics is an independent. In 1870, he m. Eleanor Leslie. Issue: Leslie J., West Garafraxa; Anson H., George W. Lorne R., and three daughters. From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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