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Pioneer - TYTLER, William
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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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TYTLER, William
, B.A., head master of the Guelph Collegiate Institute, Ont. , was b. on the
5th Jan, 1842, in the township of Nichol, near Elora, Wellington Co. His father
was William Tytler, and his mother Jane Inglis Forbes, aunt of Archibald
Forbes, the celebrated special war correspondent. Mr. Tytler pursued his
educational studies in the town of Elora, attending the Grammar School at that
place. After he had passed the primary departments, the University course was
planned , and he matriculated at the University of Toronto. His course was
characterized by industry, and he was especially distinguished in the classes
of science and classics. He graduated in 1862, taking a gold medal for natural
science. Mr. Tytler has likewise something of a military record. He has been a
private in the Toronto University Company, and has been a member of the
volunteer companies at Carleton Place and at Smith's Falls, Lanark Co. The city
of Guelph was the first to take advantage of the Free Libraries Act; and in
1882 the library was established there, Mr. Tytler being Secretary and chief
worker in connection with that institution. He was Chairman of the Library
Board 1891-1895, and since Chairman of the Library Committee. Mr. Tytler at
once turned his attention to the work of teaching upon graduation; and his
record has been a very creditable one since he was head master of the Carleton
Place Grammar School, during 1862 and 1864; of Smith's Falls Grammar School
from 1865 to 1868; of the St. Mary's High School from 1869-1874; and was
appointed head master of the Guelph High School and public schools in Feb.,
1875, which position he still holds. In 1892 he was appointed inspector of city
school. In religion he is a Presbyterian. He m. on the 23rd July, 1879, Martha
C. Harrison, of St. Mary's. Mr. Tytler, it can be said without exaggeration,
stands in the front rank of the Canadian teaching profession. He is a sound
scholar; and he brings both industry and enthusiasm into his work. When in 1875
he assumed charge of the Guelph school there were only 20 pupils; now there are
upon roll not less than 180.
From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto:Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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