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Portraits of Pioneers: Robert Attridge (1853 – 1913)

Portraits of Pioneers: Robert Attridge (1853 – 1913)

Reading Time: 2 minutes Robert Attridge 6 Nov 1853 — 31 Aug 1913 (aged 59) BioThe following is an excerpt from a book published by Chapman Brothers, 1884. Robert Attridge, teacher and farmer, section 20, Flynn Township, was born Nov. 6, 185[3], in Perth Co., Can., and is the son of Michael and Catherine (Dunklin) Attridge. His parents were …

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Portraits of Pioneers: John McKellar (1823 – 1885)

Portraits of Pioneers: John McKellar (1823 – 1885)

Reading Time: 2 minutes John McKellar 13 April 1823 — 18 Feb 1885 (aged 61) Bio The following is an excerpt from a book published by Chapman Brothers, 1884. John McKellar, farmer, section 25, Flynn Township, was born April 13, 1823, in Elgin Co., Ont. When he was four years of age, his parents removed to Middlesex Co., in …

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Elk Presbyterian Church

Elk Presbyterian Church

Reading Time: 3 minutes Brief History “The First Presbyterian Church of Elk” (located on the northwest corner of Mowerson and Stilson roads) was recognized by a committee from the Presbytery of Saginaw on September 2, 1888. The Elk Presbyterian Church or more commonly known as the Stone Church wasn’t built until 1891 on property purchased from local resident Richard …

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