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Pioneer - SMITH, 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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SMITH, George
, (d.), of Puslinch, was b. in County Monaghan, Ire., in 1829, and
came to
Canada in 1862, where he set. on 100 acres, lot 22, con. 3, Puslinch. He m.
Catharine Coyle, and had the following issue: George, Jr., Francis, Henry,
Samuel, David (d.), Mrs. Hector McCaig, Jr., and Elizabeth (d.), This branch
of the Smith family were landed proprietors in Ireland., and the late George
Smith was a Lieut. In the Monaghan constabulary. He was a well-educated man
and a wide reader, and both in breeding and education occupied a respected
place in the community. He passed away in 1874 at the age of 45 years, at
which time his eldest son was only eleven years of age. His widow, with an
ability that calls for special mention, raised her young family and
cultivated the farm, and has had the satisfaction of seeing her children
become prosperous and respected citizens. George is unmarried. He owns and
works the old homestead, and his mother keeps house for him. Francis, m. Cora
F. Steel and is a prosperous farmer in Nichol; Henry, m. Emma Cassin, and
owns 100 acres near the homestead; Samuel, m. Annie McKay, and also owns 100
acres near his brother's farm.
From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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