| 1. | John McLachlan, Sr. was born in 1787 in Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland (son of Peter McLachlan); died on 14 Apr 1858 in Walkerton, Brucke County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada. Other Events and Attributes:
- FindaGrave Memorial ID: 93705280
- Location: Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Concession 1 Lot 20
- _UID: 086F8F851739425CA5107E4503857F938BFC
- Immigration: 1820, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Brig Brock - Lanark Society Settler
- Occupation: 1820; Weaver
Notes:
John McLachlan Senior Lanark Society Settler. (#12375)
Father in law of Margaret Lawson also married to Thomas Kelso '96 her brother.
Head of 3 Scottish Emigration Societies.
The only head of a Society to not sail with any of his own emigration societies.
Instead, he sails with what is called specifically " his party" on the Brock
For which The last of the funds were raised in London, England.
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?/i?Weaver.
Arrested by the spy Richmond. Imprisoned in Edinburgh Castle. Gotten off by his lawyer Wilberforce
The great anti slave champion
John McLachlan was involved in the raising of the last of the funds in London for passage of the ship Broke. ( Brock )
?b?Letter from John McLachlan?/b?
"Upper Canada, New Lanark 11th December 1820."
Letter written to one of the M.P.'s in the House in Britain that advocated for Earl Lord Bathurst's and Wellington's emigration scheme.
"To Kirkman Findlay Esq. M.P."
"Honourable Sir
According to promise, I take the opportunity of writing for the information of your Honour, in relation to the Societies who emigrated from Scotland. Sir, the lateness of the season has rendered our location unusually difficult, as well as hazardous for the health of the women and children. Your Honour anticipated this, when I last saw you in London ( the last of the money for the Ship Brock being raised in London ) however, Captain Marshall, to whom our location is entrusted, has spared no trouble, in having the people into their houses, on their different lots, before the severity of the season would be felt by them. This he has now, I may say effected. He has been particularly careful to see, that nothing, in his power, be wanting, in making one and all of them comfortable. Blankets, of good quality, have been served out, as well as other necessary articles, such as implements of husbandry. The people appear to be in good spirits, and I hope they will all do well; if they do not, it will be their own fault. This land in this township is in general hilly, and particularly well watered. As for the soil, I can say little about it as yet. The weather is much colder here than it is at home, at this time of year. The snow has been on the ground since the 1st of November, it is now six inches deep. The frost has been very severe these few nights past; and the people who are acquainted with the country, anticipating a long winter. Our people, in general, remain healthy. I would advise all who intend coming out next season, to come out as soon as possible in the spring. I expect to be able to give your Honour more particular information, in the course of a few months."
"Honoured Sir, I remain your humble Servant
(signed) John McLachlan. "
?b??i?Location?/b??/i?
ohn McLachlan Senior settled on his lot Concession 1 Lot 20 beside James Baird Senior, Diane's 4 great grandpa who settled at Concession 1 Lot 18. So right next door basically one lot between them.
John McLachlan's lot was a crappy lot so he moved. But what is not said and that we must note is that he could not sell the lot so he simply abandoned it and I do not think he is the only one doing this by any means.
He purchased another lot near Middleville beside Taylor's and Carmichael's and across the road from the Reid's century farm owned by Bob Reid who recently passed away in Middleville as his John McLachlan's first lot was by road to Wilds of Lavant north of Hopetown.
Then later John McLachlan sells lot in Middleville to his son James McLachlan as is worth something and he moves to North Elmsley Township to his third lot.
FindaGrave Memorial ID:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93705280
Family/Spouse: Christina Ann Mowat. Christina was born in 1790 in Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 16 May 1869 in Port Elgin, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- John McLachlan was born about 1818 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 8 Mar 1880 in Bruce County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Old Burying Ground / Pioneer Cemetery, Craig Street, Perth, Ontario, Canada.
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1787 - 1858 (71 years)
