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LOT HISTORIES
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F3 L 13 1867 resident, James Aikens was here William J. Aitkens 1871 (Nov 4, 1858-1933), there in 1885. Born on the third concession, son of James Aikens & Nancy Henry, he was a contractor. Henrietta Paddock 1863-1896 was his first wife and her sister, Caroline his second wife and stepmother of Thomas & James 1881-1972 of R2 Hespeler. James had three sons, James 1881-1972 at home, Thomas of Puslinch, Albert of Detroit, one daughter, Adabelle, Mrs. Alex Smith, Galt. Three sisters, Sarah Mrs. John Kellerman, Martha, Mrs. William Brown, Guelph, and Mrs. Frank Howard of Hamilton. Thomas Henry Aikens Aug 29 1860 - 1926 husband of Adelaide Paddock March 23 1868- Dec 9, 1952 Their children Mabel Gertrude 1891-1919 and James Wilson 1889-1916 at The Somme Descendants of the family still live on the farm. This family gave its name to the Post Office of Aikensville which existed briefly, across the road, before rural delivery began in 1913. F3 L 14 Sam Appleby; a native of Ireland, who in 1851 was the 23-year old brother of James and Nancy Appelby and he was associated with this lot. John Kinsella in 1867. Martin Bolger 1923. Born at Paisley Block, Martin Bolger farmed nearly all is life in the Puslinch area.His parents, Martin and Mary O’Sullivan Bolger may have brought him and William to Puslinch with others of their family of ten, most of whom went to the US. Martin Jr.m in 1924 to Margaret Coffey .His family was six daughters, Rosemary, Elinor Loreen, Alma, Joan and Betty Ann and two sons, Martin and Stanley. F3 L 15 Pioneered by Alexander McCormick (son of John on lot 16) and wife Catherine McDonald who raised Catherine’s niece, Janet McCormick who m James McLean. Alexander died 1878, leaving his farm lot 15, front conc 3 in trust to executors Peter Stewart, Alex McCaig and Peter Gilchrist, for his wife Catherine until the end of David Scott's tenancy when the farm shall be sold. Then $2000 to adopted daughter Janet McLean and bequests to his brother Angus, sister Janet, brother Archibald's son John. Not more than $300 to be spent on his monument in Killean and not more than $35 for a stone for his mother. 1867 resident; Alex McCormick; 1875 John McCormick 1885 John Mason; 1906 Alexander Kean. John Kinsella; 1923 William Bolger d March 8, 1969 m Amanda d March 11, 1982 Their only child was Helen. F3 L 16 Pioneered by John McCormick & wife Jane Wilkinson, 7 sons Neil (1808-1884), William (1810-1865), John (1812-1885), Archibald ( 1816-c1855) Alexander (c1821-1878) Angus (1826-1893) and daughter Janet (1821-1897) m John Thomson. Their son John continued on the farm with wife Catherine, his mother, and children John age 7 in 1851, and Jane age 5. John Jr. m Barbara Hogg. When he died in 1919; the farm was then purchased by his sister Janet’s husband William Paddock, followed by their son George Paddock, and his nephew, the late Frank Paddock, who was born in the house on this farm. John W. Gilchrist lived in the house for many years prior to 1938 when he moved to Crieff. F3 L 17 Alexander McCaig 1787 m Janet Cochrane in 1844 and pioneered lot 17 F concession 3. His family consisted of 3 sons, Donald, Gilbert, and Alex, all who went to the northwest, and 3 daughters, Mrs. Peter Clark, Mary, Mrs. Patrick Walsh, Mrs. Hugh McLean and Jessie. The Walsh's dau Janet m Donald McIntyre; their son Gilbert m Edith Mulrooney and their son Michael n Marcie Watson. Edith Mulrooney was a granddaughter of Ellen Lynch and Patrick Phelan. The sons owned the farm after their father died, then sold it in 1875 to James Patterson, father of Jack. He had it for 5 years, and 1880 sold to Angus McPherson; then Donald McCaig, nephew of Alexander, (1858 -1936), m. Mary McPherson bought in 1890 Their son Jim and wife Lila McFarlane rented it in 1923 and bought it in 1932. Their son Donald m Beatrice Winer continued. In 1967 this was the only centennial farm in the section. Donald’s son Neil m. Janice Bell continue to farm here as they raise their young family.. F3 L 18, 19 Alexander McKay, native of Loch Broom [Parish of Urray in Ross & Cromarty] came in 1841, settled lot 18 and afterwards bought lot 19. (Previous residents settled by brothers, Thomas and John Stark. Alexander and wife Catherine McLennan’s family included sons, John Donald, Alexander, Roderick and William; and daughters, Mary, Fanny, Margaret, Catherine and Annie. Roderick remained on the homestead, Roderick and wife Barbara Wilkinson’s family was Florence, Mrs. A.E. Quarton, Euphemia, Mrs. Alex Smith 1871-1958, Janet, Mrs. William Laing 1877-1964 ; Gordon Hespeler; Margaret Mrs Rynard 1880-1979; Neil 1882-1971; William 1883-1957; Alex 1873-1956; Christina, Mrs. C.B. Chambers 1886-1979; Mrs. W.L. Sharpe Clara 1893-1978. After a fire, Gordon McKay built the white house on Lot 18. He and his family lived there until 1934, when they moved to concession 2. . By 1950 Thos Aikens had purchased the front 50 acres, while Calvin McKay retained the rear 50. Aikens severed lots on which he built 2 homes. He sold the first to Carl Ross when he retired, and Aikens lived in the other until his death. John and Helen (Hanlon). Forestal purchased the remainder of the property and their son Daniel continues on that lot. The School, also on the farm, was closed in June 1965 and sold to Leslie Churcher who built a new home in the north part of the school yard and used the old school for a workshop. Later the School also became a home Roderick’s brother William inherited lot 19. He and Euphemia Ross McKay who were 50 years wed in 1931. Their children were Mary, Mrs. Henry McAuley of Manitoba, Kate, Mrs. John McAuley of Manitoba; Ann, Mrs Samuel Smith d.1955; Greta, Mrs. Keith Henderson d ; Alex, Wm.; Ross , John and Gertrude. Calvin m. Marion Crow and they had one daughter, Audrey. 1923 Calvin. McKay had inherited lot 19. The McKay farm was sold to the Buchannan-Smith family after Calvin died in 1959. |