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Pioneer - WHITE, 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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WHITE, John
, b. West Garafraxa, 1867. Mr. White is one of largest land owners in
West Garafraxa, and perhaps one of the most prosperous. He is a large buyer of
cattle and other stock. He owns 400 acres, and resides on lot 15, con. 2, where
he settled in 1892. As an evidence of his enterprise, he has had a telephone
line specially erected from Fergus to his own residence, and in this stands
alone in the township, for progress individually. He has inaugurated many
reforms and improvements by which the farmer largely benefits, for instance ,
he supplies the farmer with, corn fodder, etc. at first cost,. He is a leading
spirit in every movement to advance the interests of the farmer in his township
and county, and in himself his career is a verification of the well-known
proverb—"Nothing succeeds like success," Mr. White has never sought public
office , but he is highly respected, and by his integrity, commands the
confidence of all. He is a Presbyterian and ad Conservative. In 1893 he m.
Alice Burns. Issue: Marie, John, James, and infant daughter.
From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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