Brockinton, W.T.
Biography: Born 1850, England; Died 1933
Claims: Auditor of the Birmingham Railway – quit to come to Canada in
1881
Came to Twp. 2 R. 28 in 1882. Graduate of Oxford University.
Brought a load of lumber with him from Brandon – with oxen. Played the
violin and taught music. Councilor -Ward 3, 1884.
Had a boat built in 1904 by D. Lamont – blacksmith shop
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Our First Century 363 / 444 Brandon Sun Weekly Oct. 2, 1884
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Brown, William Henry
Biography: Died 1929
Claims: Farmer – 1883 NE 22-4-27. Donated land for Brown School –
picnic often on their farm – Sec. Treas for years – teachers boarded at
their house. Brown School picnic held at their farm
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Our First Century / 448
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Dobbyn. John
Biography: Born
Claims: With son Richard John, came in 1881. Mr. Dobbyn had
“Dobbyn City” surveyed on 36-3-27 in anticipation of a coming rail
line. In 1905 at 80 yrs. started Melita Brick & Tile Co. after
discovering red brick clay near the river. Involved his son
Richard, Charles D. Lamont, Johnston & Pope.
Probable Significance: Major
Source: Our First Century / 508 / 377
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Gould, Alfred
Biography: 1856, ON
Claims: Arrived at Sourisford in May of 1880. Built a store. Sourisford
Postmaster 1884-1896.
First President of the Pioneer Association 1889. R.M. Council. School
Board
Probable Significance: Major
Source: Our First Century / 550
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Hope, Thomas
Biography:
Claims: Came in 1883 / settled in 1884.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Our First Century / 54
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Livingston, Dr. A.M.
Biography: Died 1903
Claims: Came in 1882 Dominion Veterinarian for the district. (as of
1899). Reeve and Chief Magistrate 1891-92. Chairman of the School
Board. “Grande Prix for Barley at Paris in 1900”.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Our First Century / 55 /4
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Content: Good additional information
Farm situated on the southern slope of the Souris valley. 1 mile east
of town.
Raised cattle and horses
Livingston’s Crossing- Ferry est 1888 (local investors) – noted
in early reports
Planted over 1000 trees
Salisbury, John, A.
Biography: Born
Claims: Cheesemaker & Carpenter
John Salisbury homesteaded E 32-4-26 in 1883
First Director of Ag. Society 1887
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Our First Century / 57 / 189
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Content: No additional information
Sinclair, Dr.
Biography:
Claims: Dr. Sinclair developed the town site of Manchester on 32-3-26.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Our First Century / x
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Content: Some additional information
Snyder, John Wesley
Biography: Born 1856; Died 1952
Claims: In the fall of 1881 John was one of first four to file on
homesteads west of the Souris River. Purchased the first binder in the
district. Trustee and Sec. Tres. For Sourisford School
Sons all farmed in the district.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Our First Century / 732
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Sturgeon, T.D.
Biography:
Claims: Mr. Sturgeon was a Manchester pioneer who built the Sturgeon
Block (Sturgeon Hall upstairs) – and other properties.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Our First Century / 747
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Content: Some additional information
Sterling, Edward
Biography: Born 1861, ON. Died 1949
Claims: Homesteaded 1881. Worked in Winnipeg that winter – one job was
moving the Countess of Dufferin across the river. Returned to
area to start farming in 1882. Helped build the Melira United Church –
hauling stone for the foundation and helping with the construction. Two
terms on Municipal Council. Store in Tilston 1907.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Our First Century / 741
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Thomas, Walter F.
Biography: Born 1856, ON.
Claims: Arrived in 1879 with with James Kinley, and Alfred Dugay
Operated a ferry. Clerk R.M. of Arthur – nearly 50 yrs.
One arm amputated after a gunshot accident that happened while he was
operating his ferry
Sec. Treas – Pioneer’s Association 30- yrs.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Our First Century / x / 57
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Content: Good additional information
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