Noah Blough

Last Name Given Names Stone Ref Death Dt County Township Cemetery (ID) Blough Isaac T. CEM179-1 * Wentworth County Ancaster White Chapel Memorial Gardens (4470)

BLOUGH, Noah , was b. in Pennsylvania, in 1818, and d. 1882, age 64. He came to Vaughn Tp. with his father at 16 years of age, where they rented farms. Having heard of the Queen's Bush he decided to secure land there, that he might give his family a better opportunity, and in 1865 he came to Maryborough, having just enough money to move his family in. From this small beginning he acquired 200 acres of land, which is now owned by his sons, and considered one of the best farms in the township. He was a man of striking personality, fine appearance, and very popular in the section. He was a Methodist and a Conservative. In 1858 he m. Mary A. Stone, who is living, age 75. Issue: Mrs. James Moffat, Listowel; John (d.); Mary. A. Schenk, Listowel; William, Klondike; Joseph, Man.; Mrs. Jacob Keller, Stratford; Isaac, Alfred, LaMerchant, St. Thomas; Garret, Man.; and Noah, Wallace.

Isaac, was b. in Vaughan Tp. in 1862, and was three years of age when his parents came to Maryborough. He now owns west half of the homestead, where he carries on mixed farming. He is one of the solid farmers of the township, and successful; a Presbyterian and a Conservative. He m. Grace Malloy, of Vaughan Tp. Issue: Wellington E. and Beatrice C.

Alfred, b. 1865, owns the east half of the homestead, lot 5, con. 2, Maryborough. Like his brother, he is a solid and successful farmer. He is a Methodist and a Conservative. He m. Maggie, dau. of John Love, of Maryborough. Issue: Sidney and Blanche.

The Blough's rank among the best families in the township.

From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906