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LOT HISTORIES
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F2 L16 William Blue c 1808, Carpenter from Scotland Willie’s widowed mother had married Neil McPhatter, so Willie and some of his siblings emigrated to Puslinch in 1831 with the McPhatters. He was unmarried. d. Apr. 15 1871. His brother Donald also farmed. Sister Janet m. John Martin, sister Margaret m. James McPhatter and went to Michigan, and sister Grace m Malcolm Smith. Their daughter Grace m Wm. Grey of Puslinch, who was born in Quebec. His parents were Wm and Ann Grey. He was age 38 in 1865 when he married Grace Smith, age 20 or 30. She was born in Toronto, the daughter of Malcolm Smith and Grace Blue His brother Angus had the hotel at Killean. Willie had a 1 Story, 1 Family Log House In 1867 the resident was Allen McCaig In 1871, A. McCormick, 1906 John McCormick; 1923 J Fraser Later it reverted to Jack and later Frank Paddock F2 L17 Settled by Peter Robertson a native of Edinburgh; 1840 Alex Fraser moved from F1 L 29 here and m. Kate Black whose family were early settlers on the property. The Fraser family included Alexander of Bagot MB who died 1942 at Hellers; John 1868-1933 who farmed homestead; Eliza m. Davenport, and lived Baltimore Maryland.; Annie m. Luddick and lived Newark NJ; Margaret m. Herbert Heller The Hellers lived here for some time while Herbert practised his molding career; William of Arkell The farm continued in the family until about 1935 and later about 1950 Frank Lake and his family lived there. F2 L18 Lots 18, 19 and 20 were swampy, and were often attached to the rear lots. Owners. Alexander McCaig 1867 owner James McCaig Alex McCaig F&R 1906 James McCaig, 1923 J. Smith Donald Smith in 1950 F2 L19 John Wilkinson owner 1871; Alex Watt; James Hogg 1875 1885 E.B. Osler; Even Gilchrist 1906; J. McCaig 1923 Brock Munn 1950 F2 L20 Mrs. Black, 1867 resident Charles Evans 1875, 85 James Hogg Donald McLean 1885 J. Hogg 1923 Mrs. D. McLean 1950 Morwick |