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Person Record
Metadata
Name |
McLay, John |
Born |
1831 |
Birthplace |
Scotland |
Occupation |
John published the first newspaper in Bruce County, the "Commonwealth", from the 1850s to 1864. He also served as a Councillor and Reeve of Kincardine. From 1864-1880, he acted as Registrar of the County of Bruce. |
Places |
He came to Canada ca. 1851 and soon after took up residence at Kincardine. In 1864, he moved to Walkerton. |
Sources |
Source: "Illustrated Atlas of the County of Bruce, 1880." Reprint ed. Port Elgin: Cumming Atlas Reprints, 1975. Print. |
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