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William Watson 1903-1904 M991.19

William Watson

 

James Watson, and his son William, emigrated to Vaughan from Ireland in 1836, after living in the United States for a brief time. They purchased the east half of lot 32, concession 7 (on Kipling Avenue, north of Kirby Road). William Watson was a teacher first at the Bryson School (School Section No. 10) and later at the Purpleville School (School Section No. 11). William also served as Reeve (Mayor) of Vaughan Township.

 

City of Vaughan Archives: M991.19

 

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