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JOHN CLARKSON of CROWLAND
Born, Oct. 15, 1824
Died, July 19, 1904
[Welland Tribune, 22 July 1904]
John Clarkson, one of the oldest and best known residents of the township of Crowland, was a native of Yorkshire, England, coming to America in 1840. He landed at New York and came on to Brant county where he remained for a time, then went to New York state and again returned to Canada, settling at Chambers Corners, Wainfleet, where he carried on the business of wagon making for 25 years. His health showing signs of failing he gave up on that trade and engaged in farming on the Forkes road. In June, 1873, he sold his farm there and bought the farm in Crowland formerly owned by the late William Hill, for which he paid $6000 in cash, and here he resided until his death. In politics he was a sterling and advanced Liberal. In religion he was a firm and consistent member of the Methodist church. He was a member of the Crowland township council for the year 1878. He was a man of unwavering honor and integrity, a good friend and valued member of the community, enjoying the respect and esteem of all who knew him. Of late the pressure of accumulated years began to tell heavily upon him, and since April last, he has mainly been confined to his bed, passing peacefully to rest on Tuesday last. His life partner survives him, also one son, Jabez W., reeve of Crowland township, and two daughters, Mrs. Wellington Misener of Buffalo, and Mrs. Gideon Hodgkins of Wainfleet.
The funeral took place on Thursday and was very largely attended. Interment in Fonthill cemetery.
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