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First Reeve of Vaughan Township, John W. Gamble, 1850-1857 (M991.19)

John W. Gamble was elected as the First Reeve (Mayor) of Vaughan Township and served from 1850-1857. Gamble owned and operated a sawmill, grist mill and woolen mill in Pine Grove, and was quite active in the community, serving as the President of the Woodbridge Fall Fair (1847-1859) and assisting with the development of Pine Grove School (S.S. No. 12).

 

City of Vaughan Archives: M991.19

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Uploaded on May 27, 2022