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Pioneer - RUSSELL, Joseph
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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RUSSELL, Joseph
, b. Oxford Co. 1854. He learned the carpenter's trade in Oxford Co., at which
he worked for some time. He came to Arthur Tp. in 1880 and rented a farm for
eleven years, when he bought the present homestead of 100 acres, lot 1, con. 8.
This farm was not in a very good condition when Mr. Russell took it, but he has
improved it and put up modern buildings. Mr. Russell is an extensive cattle and
hog buyer and has always taken an active interest in stock, and has imported a
good class of cattle which has helped to improve the stock of the country
generally. When he came to Arthur Tp. he had very little means; now he owns 100
acres in Arthur, 100 acres in Proton, and 70 in Normanby, all of which he has
acquired by his own exertions. He is much respected by the entire community,
and is a Presbyterian and a Liberal. In 1876 he m. Matilda Hatch. Issue:
William , in Fort William; Annie, at home; Nellie, in New Ontario; John,
N.W.T.; Robert, Bertha, Maggie, Ruby and George at home.
From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto:Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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