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Pioneer - WATERS, John
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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WATERS, John
, was b. in Garafraxa Tp., in 1850, and was raised in Arthur Tp., where
he lived with his father until he was 21 years of age. He then went to
Burlington, and worked for farmers for 8 years. Then being attracted by the
cheap lands in Luther, he took up the present homestead, 200 acres, lot 9, con.
9, in 1873. The country was then in a rough state. Mr. Waters in a self-made
man, and has been very successful, acquiring all of his property by his own
efforts. The log shanty, 12 x 18, on the place at the time of purchase has been
replaced by a modern brick house, and a bank barn. This bank barn was the
second in the township. His property is assessed for $7,000, and all has been
made since going to Luther, which speaks volumes for his management and also
for the township. Mr. Waters has always taken an active part in the affairs of
the community, being Trustee of his school and Steward in the Methodist church
of Damascus, and a Liberal in politics. In 1877, he m. Catherine Trewartha.
Issue: Mrs. Alexander Cook, Luther, and Elgyn, at home.
From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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