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Pioneer - PETRIE, George
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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PETRIE, George
, b. Aberdeenshire, Scot., in 1833. He is a son of John Petrie who was b.
Aberdeenshire, Scot., 1781. He came to Canada with his parents in 1851, but his
father d. on the voyage out. The remainder of the family which consisted of the
widow, whose name was Ann Weslie, her son George, and four daughters: Mrs.
Silas Edwards (d.), Mrs. Robert Jardin, Mrs. Geo. Gerrie (d.), and Mrs. John
Moffatt, of Bruce Co., with four grandchildren of the deceased parents came to
Canada. None of these are living except Mrs. John Moffatt and George Petrie,
the subject of this sketch who occupies the farm of 100 acres, west half lot 3,
con. 5 West Garafraxa in conjunction with his son Albert. This farm he cleared
from the virgin forest. Although frequently solicited he has never taken any
part in public affairs. Many years ago he was appointed to the commission of
the Peace, which office he has since held. He is a Presbyterian and a Liberal.
He m. Sarah Sandy, native of Glasgow, Scot. Issue: Henry, farmer in Alberta;
Mrs. Edmund Cook, East Garafraxa; Maria and Albert, at home; and George, farmer
in Alberta. He had three older son who died young. The Petries represent the
best type of the Scotch element in West Garafraxa.
From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto:Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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