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OBITUARY-ALEX YOUNG SR.
[Welland Tribune May 26, 1905]
Died at his residence in Wainfleet May 3td 1905, Alex’r Young sr., in his 84th year. Born in Haddingtonshire, Scotland in the year 1821. In 1846 he emigrated to Canada. After living five years in Brant and Lincoln he settled in Wainfleet in 1851. By industry ad prudence he transformed the wilderness into one of the many fine farms to be found in this township. It is to such men as he that our country is inhabited for the many comforts that surround us today.These pioneers laid the foundations of our country’s prosperity a d are entitled to our gratitude and regard. He was a man of sterling integrity and uprightness of character. In politics he was a staunch Liberal. In religion a Presbyterian. He will be long missed and remembered in that community.
Five sons and five daughters survive him.
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