Mathew SMITH, Sr.
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Name Mathew SMITH Suffix Sr. Born Welland, Lincoln Co., Ontario 
Gender Male Person ID I50 McCutcheon of Ontario Family Tree Last Modified 28 Jan 2017
Children 1. Henry Allan SMITH
b. 21 Dec 1821, Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario
d. 21 Apr 1890, Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario (Age 68 years)2. Sarah MARY SMITH
b. 17 Sep 1833, Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario
d. 10 Dec 1923, Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario (Age 90 years)3. Matthew SMITH, Jr.
b. 1852, Welland, Lincoln Co., OntarioLast Modified 14 Aug 2011 Family ID F36 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Notes - Mathew Smith was well & favorably known as a progressive farmer & an extensive breeder of shorthorn cattle. Mathew Smith had the proud distinction of owning the first buggy in the township and though at the present day it souls be considered rather too old fashion for any one to ride in, it caused quite a sensation & was nearly the cause of getting Mr. Smith into trouble. The first time he rode in state to church, the worshippers were slow in coming in, the cause being attributed to the time occupied in examining and admiring the new buggy, & it was considered by the more conservative people that Mr. Smith, who was considered a "bright and shining light" in the community, was showing an example of extravagance to his neighbors by such an innovation and insisted that Mr. Smith should be disciplined for his want of consideration. ...the subject was dropped.
Transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. - - - [1]
- Mathew Smith was well & favorably known as a progressive farmer & an extensive breeder of shorthorn cattle. Mathew Smith had the proud distinction of owning the first buggy in the township and though at the present day it souls be considered rather too old fashion for any one to ride in, it caused quite a sensation & was nearly the cause of getting Mr. Smith into trouble. The first time he rode in state to church, the worshippers were slow in coming in, the cause being attributed to the time occupied in examining and admiring the new buggy, & it was considered by the more conservative people that Mr. Smith, who was considered a "bright and shining light" in the community, was showing an example of extravagance to his neighbors by such an innovation and insisted that Mr. Smith should be disciplined for his want of consideration. ...the subject was dropped.
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Sources - [S3] C J McMillan, 1921, reprinted 1974.
- [S3] C J McMillan, 1921, reprinted 1974.