Peter Patterson, 1868-1871
Peter Patterson was born in New Hampshire in 1825 and immigrated to Canada West in 1849. With his brothers, Peter started an agricultural manufacturing company and supporting businesses like a foundry and blacksmith. In addition, the company provided living quarters and essential services for their workers. This small settlement became known as the company town of Patterson. In 1886, the company relocated to Woodstock for rail access and Peter died in 1904.
City of Vaughan Archives: MG 45
Peter Patterson, 1868-1871
Peter Patterson was born in New Hampshire in 1825 and immigrated to Canada West in 1849. With his brothers, Peter started an agricultural manufacturing company and supporting businesses like a foundry and blacksmith. In addition, the company provided living quarters and essential services for their workers. This small settlement became known as the company town of Patterson. In 1886, the company relocated to Woodstock for rail access and Peter died in 1904.
City of Vaughan Archives: MG 45