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Pioneer - TALBOT, Richard
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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TALBOT, Richard,
(d.), was b. Co. Kerry, Ire., 1802. He first came to the U.S. and
set. in Maine, where he m. Johana Didgen. They came to Canada in the early
fifties, and purchased and set. on lot 23, con. 5, Eramosa, and eventually he
became the owner of 300 acres. With the exception of being School Trustee for
some years, he never held office. He received a fair education in Ireland, and
kept himself well posted on current affairs. He was a member of the Church of
England, and in politics adhered to the Conservative party. He was a man of
strong convictions, very energetic and successful in life. He d. in 1880, age
78 years. Issue: James, Mrs. Donald Gillies, Annie (d. unm.), Thomas and
Richard.
James m. Sarah Murphy, owned lot 30, con. 7. Thomas m. Annie Gahan, owns 150 acres lot 17, con. 4, Eramosa. No Issue. He is one of the substantial farmers of the section. Mr. Talbot and also his family are members of the Roman Catholic church, and in politics he is a Conservative. Richard m. Priscilla Campbell, and owned a farm, lot 22, con. 6, in Eramosa. He d. in 1899, age 43 years, leaving his widow and the following issue: Reuben R., Annie T., and William D. C. They are members of the Roman Catholic church. From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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