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FG L18

Granted to James Durand

Malcolm McCormick 1815-1887, son of John took it up. He was known as Callum Shauther, the sailor. His first wife was his cousin, Catherine Wilkinson. Second Nellie Carruthers Gibson.

In the 1851 census, Malcolm from Scotland was age 35, and his wife Catherine was 26.

Mrs. McAllister remembered that when the sailor married Nellie, there was a party at McIntyres on the Gore. Some of the girls, putting their arms around the groom's neck, broke a blister or lump which never healed and eventually killed him. He bought the west lot of F1 L20,1881, signed it over to Nellie 1884.

Donald McGeachy by 1885 had lot 18, then James and Elizabeth McGeachy Nelson took it over. They came from Glenelg with

1. Clara m. David Bradley R. 2 Holland Centre

2. Cecil d. 1982 in 74th year. Farmed. Later worked with W. Roszell at Wellington Co. home

3. Ralph bachelor d. 1971 He stayed on the farm which later reverted to a Dutch family.

FG L19

Granted to Capt. George Lamprey

Malcolm McCormick, brother to Wm. McCormick may have squatted on it; R1 L14 had been reserved for him Oct 1831 sale); he came about 1833. His wife, Peggy Blue, perhaps sister-in-law to Mrs. Neil McPhatter nee Grace McKinnon Blue. After Peggy died (1839) he remarried and moved to Garafraxa (in 1851). When Malcolm died in 1886 he was buried in Killean Cemetery, in the same plot as his first wife. When the grave was dug, they found Peggy’s red hair.

1867 Angus McCormick on lot 19

By 1851 William Wright owned it. He was a school trustee. Names of his children were William, David, Catherine. In the 1851 census, William Wright from Scotland age 37, with wife Mary age 33 and children Catherine age 15, Agnes, age 13, Margaret age 11, Mary age 9, Jane age 7, Jemima age 3, Rachel age 1. There was likely a son James also, because he was the next owner. Daughter Jeannie Wright Moore wrote to Col. McLean that her father welcomed Rev. Andrew and his 2 sons. Her husband, a minister at Indian mission Mistasasis, Sask in 1928.

James Wright next owner

1871,1877 onward John Blake: daughter Annie m. Taylor of Calgary. Son James m. Mary Cowan of Crieff. Their daughter Margaret m. Norman Wainman. Family retired to Galt

1949. A. Brunsveldt.

FG L20

Granted to James Henderson

Thomas Fordyce, the weaver lived here before he moved to concession 1. Family names: Jane, Lizzie and George.

In the 1851 census, Thomas Fordyce, Weaver from Scotland age 44, with wife Margaret age 49 and family Joseph b Flamboro West age 19, Thomas age 17, Agnes age15, William age 10. Margaret age 9, John age 4 Elizabeth age 1.

Also in the 1851 census is Duncan McNab from Scotland age 37, with wife Joan age 23 and children Mary age 3 and Anne age 1.

1871 Mrs. Duncan McNab; 1877 D. McNabb. Mary McNabb borrowed books from school library

Angus McCormick and Barbara Blair lived there after they lost lot 18 in 1885

1906 John McGeachy m. Decker; their children, Jim and Margaret; Jim McGeachy;

Next owner Vern Moore severed the lot; had pig farm on east portion, which Wm Crow owned for a time. 1950 M. Irvin The Whitcombe brothers are on the west portion.

FG L21

Granted to Robert Ethrail.

Robert Elliott was an early settler on FG L21 1867 resident.

In 1851 census Robert from Scotland age 37, with wife Agnes age 36, and family, Janet b Scotland age 17, Margaret age 14, Jane age 9 b Canada, Agnes age 6, Elizabeth age 2.

 

This farm became the property of his son Matthew Elliott. 1871-1877,

1885 Robert Elliot m. Julia McQueen of Beverley. Ellliot names are Mary, Matthew, Johanna, Robert. A daughter Agnes m. Henry Blake and lived on 6th of Beverley.

1906 Matthew Elliot

It was sold 1917 to Jack Sawyer; Elliott d. 1925.

Jack Sawyer and Jean lived there when they first married. Later they moved to F1 L19.

Percy Jackson bought it then.

1950 M. Black

Marymount Recreation area south of the railway

Allan Stewart bought the land north of the railway, and his son Gordon still owns it. (Reforestation)

FG L22

Granted to Allan McLean, Richard Proudfoot

1851 census William Murray, age 27, with wife Agnes age 21.

1867 Wm. Murray, (borrowed books) also John & Thomas Begham

Rankin Murray 1867 resident

1906 Alexander McIntyre m. Jane Carruthers

1. Andrew (farmer) m. Elizabeth

2. Robert thresher m. 1. Annie McPherson

Went to Whitewood SK 2. Ellen McPherson

3. Jessie m. Thomas Wannop Beverley

4. James (Whitewood) m. Elizabeth

5. Sarah m. Robert Findlay Windsor

6. Annie bachelor

7. Hugh bachelor on farm 1885

Annie and Hugh succeeded to the farm.

1950 Allan Stewart

FG L23

Granted to James Creighton The Miller, Duncan McDonald 1799-1859 purchased it from Crown. .

In the 1851 census Duncan McDonald from Scotland age 52, with wife Anne age 52, and family John 29, James age 28, Hugh age 27, Angus age 23, Jane age 21,Danial age 19, Jessie age 17, William age 15, John age 14, Duncan age13, Anne age 10, Peter age 8, Alexander age 6

Wm. McAllister and his wife Janet McDonald returned from St. Helens in 1888 to care for her brother John and their mother. They continued on the farm.

Detail on McAllister Family:

1. Janet (Jessie) 1869-1950 m. Jack Hollinger; lived Niagara, Franklin, Viola m. Alf Warder lived Warsaw NY

2. Duncan 1870-1951 m Kate Martin moved to Crieff

3. Annie 1875 m. Albert Howatt lived Niagara Falls NY

4. Elizabeth 1876-1956 m 1902 Duncan McDonald

1871 John & Peter McDonald; 1885 J. McDonald

1950 Mike Hanko 1950 and before. Mike Hanko owned the property; Mike

d 1971, in his 86th year. Husband of Mary Hanko. Father of Anne (Mrs. J Carries) of Florida, Tony of Stoney Creek, Stanley and Ben, both of Hamilton, Murray of RR 2, Puslinch, Edward of Burlington, Mary (Mrs. R Newton) of Trinidad, British West Indies, Idena (Mrs. J Saunders) and Donna (Mrs, C Allan), both of Toronto. Later Bachigaloupo family lived there

FG L24

Granted to Allan McLean, William Proudfoot

Hugh McPherson squatted on it, then went to RG L22

Angus (Elder) McPherson 1788-1878 came 1844 m. Catherine Marae.

In the 1851 census, Angus McPherson, known as Angus Elder age 62 from Scotland with wife Catherine, age 51 and family, Donald age 28, James age 21, Isabella 19, Anne in Galt age17, Kenneth age15, May age 13, Elizabeth age 11, John age 7.

 

1867 resident Angus McPherson & John; James E. managed the property and later moved to F1 L22.

Descendants of Angus (Elder McPherson)

I. Donald 1824-1892 m Jessie MacEdward

1. Jennie 1859-1931

2 James P 1861-1937

3. Margaret 1863-1928 m George Holmes

4. Kenneth1865-1951 Toronto

5 George L 1868-1920 m. Catherine Cockburn; lived by 401 overpass on 7th

1. Jessie 1898-1987 m1. Russell McCaig 1898-1947 m2 Russell Peart1887-1969

2. Marion 1900-1983 m. Wes Winer

1. Mildred m. Robert Culp m2 Slaun White

2 Stanley m Gerry Daly

3. Roy m Evelyn Gilmour

4. Helen m. Allan Stewart

5. Jack Shirley Ann Mitchell Owen Sound

6. Clare m Barbara Ann Cummins

6 Catherine 1870-1953 m Neil Stewart

7. John A. 1873-1968 m Eliza Murray Puslinch

1 Murray 1909-1987

2 Jean 1910-2000 m Lorne Baer

2 Black James E m. Ann McDonald moved to F1 L22

3 Marjorie m. James McDonald

1. Duncan m. Elizabeth McAllister

2. Angus

3. Kenneth m. Annie Ingram

4. Donald (Danny) m. Kate Hollinger

5. Mrs. Angus a. McPherson

4 Isabella m. Lewis McDonald

1885 John McPherson

By 1906 Duncan McDonald 1896-1941 M. Elizabeth McAllister

were there Their children were

1. Angus 1904-1976

2. Howitt 1913-

3. Janetta m Bob Hunter d. 1982

4. Wilhelmina. 1917-2001

Alan Connell and Wilhemina McDonald succeeded to the farm, and their sons Keith and Arnold were born there. They retired to Cambridge and sold to Mason.