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Pioneer - WHARTON, Robert
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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WHARTON, Robert
, (d.), b. in Kent, Eng,m 1813, d. 1884. He m. Eliza McNally, also
deceased. This worthy pioneer came to Guelph Village in 1832, and worked for
the late David Allan for seven years, during which time he accumulated
sufficient means to start on his own account. In 1839, he purchased 100 acres,
lot 2, con. 1, Eramosa, and set. in the bush, clearing his farm, and becoming
one of the most respected and prosperous farmers in the section. He was a
consistent member of the English church. Of his large family only two sons have
remained in Eramosa, Alexander, and Hugh, who own and farm the old homestead in
conjunction. They make a specialty of thoroughbred cattle and Oxforddown sheep,
and are among the substantial and respected citizens of the township.
Hugh, m. Mary Elizabeth Richardson. Issue: Harvey, Ada, Jane, and Thomas, all living in Eramosa. From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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