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Pioneer - SMITH, Adam
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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SMITH, Adam ,
b. Tyrone Co., Ire., and d. 1903, age 84. Mr. Smith came out from Eng.
Settling first in Tecumseh, Simcoe Co. and a few years later, in 1848, he
came to Peel and bought the farm of 100 acres on lot 3, con. 1, upon which he
lived until his death. He cleared the farm, chopping the first tree, and saw
the township develop to its present condition of prosperity. He was a strong,
vigorous man, and a good citizen; a Presbyterian and a Conservative. He m.
Mary Walker. Issue: Mrs. Joseph McLaughlin, Mrs. James Coachman, Mrs. W.J.
Nelson and Albert.
Albert succeeded his father on the homestead, where he is engaged in mixed farming, and raised prize heavy draught horses, which he has exhibited at various fairs with great success. He is a prosperous, up-to-date farmer, much respected in his neighbourhood; a Presbyterian and an Independent in politics. He was School Trustee for six years. He m. Jane Kirkland, Winchester, Ont. Issue: Orville, Roy, Violet, Caloni, Gordon, and Ruby. From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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