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F1 L11

Little John Thomson b c 1808 - cousin of Archibald on lot 10, took lot 11. 200 acres,

Family of Little John m. Janet (Betsy) McCormick b c 1811

1. Betsy m. Richmond Ayr

2 Jane b c 1840 m. Bill Scott lot 10 Rear Gore

3 Janet b c 1943

3. Katie b c 1845 m. Carrick (lot 6 RG?)

4 Bella b c 1847 m. George Taylor

5.Barbara b c 1848 m. Jim Blacklock lot 6

6.Christie b c 1849 m.in Dakota

7. Mary m. Morton

8. Jim

9. Neil 1859

10. Johnnie 1857; he may have m. Margaret Campbell

Thomsons moved to Hespeler before they left for Dakota where John could voice his ideas more freely.

Later, Hugh Dunbar lived there. From Scotland, he was 56 in the 1851 census, and his wife Jane, also from Scotland was 54. Their children included Margaret, age 18, Jane, age 16, Hugh age 14, and Alexander age 12. They also had a daughter, Isabelle c1838-1894 m. Wm. Ross c1823-1906 in 1851 and a daughter who m. Donald Blair.

By 1871 William Kerr 1867 resident husband of Mary Thomson, dau of Big John; in 1877 Alexander (Sandy) Kerr there m. either Sarah or Peggy Thomson of F1 L21.

1. William Kerr m. Mary Thomson dau. Big John

2. Sandy m. Bannantyne

3. son m. McBain

4. Daughter m. Joseph Steele

By 1871 1879-80-85 James Steele, who later sold and moved to F7; James Steele died while he and his wife were visiting their sons in Saskatchewan

1. James continued to farm on the F7 after his father died

2. William went to Sceptre, Sask

3. Mitchell " " " "

4. Annie 1878-1945 m. Thos Paddock 1864-1922

5. Frank Galt

6. Joseph m Kerr daughter

1906 John Gilchrist owned it

also Wm. Miller

Moses Unger

1906 John Gilchrist and Jacob Cooper's property. 1923 C. Bond

By 1920 & 1923 Christopher Bond, son of John Bond. He bought from Moses Unger.. Chris Bond's only daughter Elizabeth m. Robert W. Farquhar of Kitchener in 1933.

1951 Grand River Conservation Authority (Bond Tract). The Galt Creek which runs through the Bond Tract, drains a large area of environmentally sensitive swamp land. It came under agreement with Dept Lands and Forests in 1965.The water fountain alongside the board walk is fed from an artesian well. The well was drilled for the Regional Municipality of Waterloo as part of an area survey of the water table. It was drilled in 1978 to a depth of 196 feet, the 136 if which are into bedrock. Deer are common on the Bond Tract and the adjacent swamp land. Deer tracks are often seen along an internal road that can be used for hiking and cross-country skiing.

David Gibson reserved it (perhaps Angus McDonald lived there)

Kenneth 1814-1900 & Margaret Mitchell 1814-1900 McLennan of Inverness who immigrated in 1832 and m. 1837, may have been on R 12 Con 1; were here in 1850's, 60's, and were part of the West Puslinch congregation. Later they went to S. Dumfries, Galt.

McLennan Family:

Alexander b. 1838

Janet b. 1840 m. Math. Sheady d. 1923 Bur Mountview Galt

John b. 1843

Jane b. 1845 m.J.Campbell

Margaret b. 1847 m. Thos Whaley d. 1901

Angus b. 1849

Mary b. 1851 m Finlay Smith

Kenneth b. 1853-1954 m 1895 Isabella Milne from Campbellford in Seymour Twp. They had one son Lindsay, a druggist in Hamilton.

James b. 1855-1923 m Mary Bonnar Children Wm b.1885 and Arthur J b.1887. James a baker in Galt.

Donald (Daniel) b.1859-1902 m. Annie Gertrude Ramsay. He was a baker.

Kenneth was b. Puslinch gore. He was 12 years old when he left the family home to live with Andrew Brydon, a Nichol twp farmer; stayed with them till age 27 when he took up a Nichol farm. Five years later he went to Galt, in partnership with two brothers in a bakery business for 4 years. Then he bought in Guelph Twp and sold 1919 to Tom Gilchrist. His wife's niece was Mabel Stewart of WC Historical Society. He had a testament given him by John McGregor as a prize for being the best in saying the questions of the shorter catechism April 22, 1865. (John McGregor was a preacher as well as teacher; he held prayer meetings at church members homes.) He also had "The Scgikars' Spelling Assistant" of Buntin Bros Younge St. 1863, Hugh Ross and Mrs. John Gilchrist were his school mates.

1877, 1885 in W. Armour's name

1906 Mrs. John Paddock

1923 G.M. Paddock

1950 R.E. Mullder

Forestry Conservation

Perhaps McNeil was a squatter

Jacob Dominic

Andrew Gibson conducted a saw mill here for several years. 4 different sawmills operated on the lot at one time or other. From J. McMillan letter, Andrew Gibson later built a steam sawmill because lumber was more easily obtained here. In 1866 he sold it to John Scott

In the 1851 census

Andrew Gibson was described as a lumber merchant, Scotland born, age 32, with wife Charlotte (Ramsay) age 30. Their children included Jane age 6, Robert age 3, and Anne age 1 in a 1 Story, 1 Family Log House

These must have been workers at the sawmill

Douglas McCunchy Labourer Scotland Free C.Canada age30

Hugh McClaine Labourer Scotland Free C.Canada age 35

Thomas Ray Lawyer Scotland Free C.Canada age 23

George Reeves Engineer Fireman England Methodist age 26

David Gillis Labourer Scotland Free C.Canada age29.

1875-6 M. McLennan labourer registered.

1877 A. Buchanan had the north section on the creek (probably a sawmill)

1877 John Scott had the farm

James Scott, native of the historic and fertile vicinity of Dunkeld and Blairgowie, Perthshire, came to Puslinch in 1857 with his son John, and daughter Mrs. Alex McKellar, now of Manitoba. At some point, John Scott separated a lot for his sister Elizabeth who was married to Alex McKellar Her son Duncan went west first and settled on land that was chosen for a town site. Also had son James

1906 Matthew Scott

1923-1950 J.H. Sherk

Neil McPhatter reserved this lot 1832 for son Matthew. They were living here in 1871.

Matthew McPhatter Dead - a brainy brawny old highlander passes to his rest: A tall stately and majestic old Highlander, and as kindly as he was brawny, passed away at 3:15 this morning c 1901 in the person of Matthew McPhatter, near Clyde. By his death Puslinch and Beverly lost a pioneer of whom they might well be proud. He settled in Puslinch, but had lived so close to the Beverly border, and in fact breathed his last in Beverly, that the latter registers a joint claim with Puslinch to the grand old man. He was born in Argyleshire, Scotland, in 1815, and accompanied his father and brothers to Canada in 1831. After a year spent in Toronto, the McPhatters pushed on through the then wilderness to Puslinch, where Matthew's remaining days nearly 70 years may be said to have been passed. As has been intimated, he was a big brawny man, as is each of his stalwart sons after him, and in passing from this world to the next he leaves as a legacy a reputation for physical and mental prowess, which his friends will ever cherish. His venerable wife survives at 78, and ten of twelve children are living - Archie near Clyde; Dr. McPhatter, Post Graduate Hospital NY; Matthew, Klondike; James, on the homestead; Mrs. Paddock, Mrs. James Cook, Mrs. John Scott, and Mrs. John McAninch, Puslinch; and Charlotte and Jessie, at home. The deceased was a life-long Reformer, never voted any other ticket, and one of the founders of the present Knox church. The funeral took place from his late residence lot 12 conc 10 Beverly to Killean Cemetery.

Family of Matthew McPhatter & Jane nee Ramsay

1. Grace 1843-1913 m. Richard Paddock 1829-1895 lived lot 16 rear 1st

2. Christina 1845-1921 m. James Cook 1841-1923 lived lot 15 front Gore

3. Margaret 1847-1916 m. John Scott lived l. 14 Rear Gore

4. Archie 1849-1918 m. Ellen Goodfellow Fergus; Gore Bev. Clyde

5. John b c 1850

5. Neil Surgeon NY Calgary WWI

6. Jennie 1853-1932 m. John McAninch lived lot 21, front 1st

7. Matthew 1857- Salesman travelled letters; WWI

8. Norman 1859- died age 17 of back injury

9. Charlotte 1861-1935 bachelor

10. James 1865-1945 bachelor

11. Jessie 1866-1945 bachelor

Family later was on the 10^th of Beverly where Jessie who was blind and Charlotte were the last to farm.

1875 John Scott; possibly the house was on the 13/14 line

1885 J. Scott who had 400 acres from gore to the second.

First sawmill was on this lot

1896 to Matthew Scott

1911 to Margaret Scott Fixter

1906 to Henry Fixter

1923 H Fixter later Scott Fixter and son Clarence

Neil McPhatter elder purchased it at Oct. 1831 sale in York; came 1832. N Martin Paddock had the receipt for the down payment Neil McPhatter paid on lot 15 concession 1, 200 acres, dated October 22, 1832 (Puslinch Pioneer April 1977) donated land for first 1840 church (built using whip-saw, in east field). There was a small sawmill here at the time. 1906 Atlas says they had the first horse, which they brought as a colt from Toronto. Neil emigrated with wife Grace (McKinnon) Blue, her children, and Matthew's sons: Matthew, John, Neil, David and Hector who died on the ship. Grace died and Neil m. Mary Reid in 1846.

John Paddock, son of Capt 1823-1899 m. Mary Jane Martin 1840-1924

Family

1. Wm. Henry c1862 of Winnipeg

2. John and 3 Frank Oak River MB

4. Sidney Biggar SK

5. Blanche c1871-1920 m. Henry Argue Oak River MB

6. George 1875-1854 inherited lot 15; only son who stayed in Puslinch

7. Benjamin Davidson SK

8. Alfred Biggar SK 1967 lived in Chillawack

George M. Paddock 1875-1954 m. Janet Jamieson 1873-1935

1. Wilma c 1906-April 13, 1993. M Rev Dewey Stinson

2. Lillian m. 1. Dick Chester; 2. Calvin Evans

3. Martin 1910-1985 m. 1 Olive Patterson 1909-1949 continued on farm and his son Donald also farms it.

Alex McNaughton from Crown in Oct. 1831 sale with rear of 1st. Cleared 45 acres by 1840. McKenzie says Duncan McNaughton took it up. Duncan McNaughton d. 31 July, 1843 age 44 at Puslinch native of Argyleshire

About 1840 Capt. Thos Paddock (son of John) July 10,1792-1881 bought front and rear. wife Sara Phillips 1790 June 1873. Married June 1 1818

Their family, from 1851 census:

George J. March 27, 1819-1881

John age 26

Thomas

Richard age 21 rear lots 15 & 16 lived 16

Maria age18

Jane age 12 m Henry Bond

George John William Paddock March 27 1819 England-1881 succeeded to farm

m. 1. Catherine Bond 1861 of Beverley

1.*Catherine m. Innes Toronto (There was an Innes family at Kirkwall)

daughter Edith 1852-1943 m. Edward Becker

daughter Marjorie m. Worseley

George

m. 2 Jane Malloy

2. William settled c1862 lot 12 , m 1898 Janet McCormick At school at Killean in 1878.

3. Thomas c1855 on homestead

4. George c1868 Hespeler

5. James c1870 NWT

6. John NWT

7. Joshua c1872 latterly farmed R.R. 5 Galt. (St. George Rd.) bachelor.

8. Josiah c1872 NWT

9. Archibald c 1874

10. Sarah b c1864

11. Harry of Swan River Man. (Not mentioned in a published account of the family, but is in Joshua's obituary.

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1906 owned by Richard Paddock; then Fred; 1923 owned rear lot also.

no building left. A barn was destroyed by tornado in 1952. Owned by Stewart Paddock into present.

Archie McShannock reserved lot 17 for his brother Alexander

Alexander McShannock m. Betty McNaughton F1 L16 His name is in the church record. They went to Wawanosh. Archie McShannock & Isobelle were remembered from the early days It was under-stood that Archie went to Minto. Donald McShannock d.1818-1853 age 65 and Catharine McKinven his wife, age 54 in 1853, bur. Killean

Richard Bond the younger, son of Richard & Catherine Mallett 1867 resident; still had it 1875. Erected the present buildings from that era. From the 1851 census Richard, was 30, and his wife Maria was 26. Their children included George, age 7, Lewesa, age 4, and Susanna age 2.

1885 R. Bond. 1906 Wm. Bond held both this and lot 18. Wm married twice, the second time to Annie Walters. They raised Beatrice Paddock and gave her their name. Wm Bond died 1941 in his 73rd year. Later the farm sold several times. George Paddock had it in 1950. By the late '80s Carol and John Poster bought it. Sold 1996 to Sunrise Equestrian Stables

1832 Malcolm Smith

James McPhatter, son of Neil Elder was there 1854; subscribed to church. His wife was Margaret Blue. From the 1851 census, he was 34, his wife 26, and their children: Grace age 3, Catherine age 1, Charles age 6. The parish register indicates the baptisms of Charles b. 1845, Neil b. 1847, Grace b. 1849. They went to Berlin Michigan in 1865.

By 1877 Richard Bond of lot 17 owned it. 1885 R. Bond. 1923 W. Bond; 1950 George Paddock

Finally the Posters sold a lot at the east edge, and the Robsons built a home. Later a house was erected on the remainder of the lot.