Notable People Index

Potentially Significant People  / NOTABLE FAMILIES


Cory
Richard Cory (Sr.) and his son, Gus were with the first party of settlers to file for homesteads in the Wawanesa area. With his wife, Mary Anne, they raided a family. And were very influential in the young community. Their three eldest sons homesteaded as well, and parts of the original Cory land are in Cory hands to this day.
Probable Significance: Major
Source: Sipiweske:  254
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Content: Good additional information

Elliott
Biography:  Four brothers, James, Jabez, Joshua and Thomas were amongst the earliest settlers. Their success was noted province wide and the area around their farms was referred to as the Elliott Settlement. After the arrival of the railroad Elliott’s Siding was located in their area.
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Probable Significance: Major
Source: Sipiweske:  282
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Content: Good additional information

Mooney
John and Letitia Mooney and their family came to the Millford area in 1881. Their sixteen-year old son, Will had come west with a survey party in 1878 and had selected land for them. Their large family has been an intregal part of the Wawanesa community since that time. Their daughter, Nellie, along with her many other accomplishments, has left an authentic and highly readable record of the pioneer experience in this area.
Probable Significance: Major
Source: Sipiweske:  405
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information