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Pioneer - PETERS, James

Biographical Sketches of
Early Settlers of Wellington County

Information from: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario.
Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906

PETERS, James (d.), was one of the most notable men on the second line of Eramosa. He was b. in Lancashire, Eng., and came to Eramosa in 1826. The late James Peters came to Canada with his mother, brother John and six sisters, as follows: Mrs.. George Nelson, Mrs. John L. Birdge, Mrs. Isaac Clark, Mrs. Edward Huxtable, and Mrs. John Rae. He took up and cleared lot 23, and lived upon it the balance of his days. He was the first Township Clerk of Eramosa, and held the office sixteen years. He rendered valuable service in connection with the early municipal life of the township, and in fact took an active an vigorous interest in all public or local matters. Mr. Peters and William Armstrong were the principal movers, and were generous supporters in establishing the Congregational church at Speedside.

During the trouble of 1837-8 he took sides with MacKenzie, and with some of his neighbors, was arrested and taken to Hamilton. Ontario is to-day profiting by the stand taken by these fearless men. In every matter, and on every subject he had an opinion, and the courage to express himself. He was a successful farmer, a kind neighbor, and had the respect and confidence of the community at large. He m. Hannah Johnson. She d. in 1867, age 70, while he passed away at the age of 68. Issue: John J., Mrs. Andrew Lightbody, Mrs. James Morrison, Mrs. William Armstrong, and Mrs. James Campbell.

John J. set. in Eramosa. He m. 1st Isabella Armstrong, Issue: James H., Jane, Dr. Geo. A. Toronto; Dr. Watson, Manitoba. His 2nd wife was Alice Hindley. Issue: Dr. John B. (d.), Mrs. (Dr.) Crosby, and Dr. Joseph H., at Hamilton.

From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto:Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906