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THOMAS NEWBIGGING
[Welland Tribune, 5 March 1897]
Thomas Newbigging of Bridgeburg, an old and prominent resident of the county, died at that place on Monday last, at the advanced age of 87 years.
By the death of Mr. Newbigging this county has lost one of its oldest and most esteemed residents. He came to Canada from Glasgow, Scotland, I the year 1850, and settled on what has since become known as the Newbigging farm, fronting in the Niagara River, about one mile below International Bridge. This farm hs become of historic interest, from the fact that it was there, on the banks of Frenchman’s creek, that the Fenians first pitched their tents. About twenty years ago he retired from farming, selling to George Pearse of England, and removed to the village of Bridgeburg.
Mr.Newbigging was one of the oldest justices of the peace in Canada. He also over many years filled the position of division court clerk, resigning from that position only a few years ago, on account of failing health. He was a most painstaking and obliging official. He was a man of decided opinions and had that strength and force of character that is so characteristic of the Scotch. In religion he was a staunch Presbyterian, and the last public occasion on which we remember seeing him was when he laid the cornerstone of Knox Presbyterian church. In political affairs he always took an active interest and was a strong Reformer. He leaves a family of three sons-Thos. L. Newbigging of H.M. customs, Bridgeburg, William Newbigging of Buffalo and Joseph Newbigging of Owosso, Mich., also two daughters-Mrs. Owen of Bridgeburg and Mrs. Struthers of Galt. He leaves one grand-daughter, Mrs. James Brereton of Sandusky, Ohio.
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