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Peleg
Howland was one of Brampton's earliest merchants arriving in Canada in 1829. He and his brother William
Pearce opened several businesses throughout Toronto and Chinguacousy
townships including Brampton
and Stanley Mills (now a ghost town). The 1877 Historical Atlas
of Peel County states that Peleg took ownership of the store previously occupied
by Abijah Lewis and operated a successful business for many years at the
corner of Main Street and Queen Street. He
held several prominent positions in Peel County through the years
including; being elected President of the Agricultural Society of Upper
Canada, Manager of the Dominion Bank, and member of the Brampton Council. His
brother, also known as Sir William Pearce Howland, was the only Father of
Confederation born in the United States. Peleg Howland, son of Jonathan
Howland whose ancestor John Howland arrived on the Mayflower from
England in 1620, died July 7, 1882 at
the age of 74. |
P HOWLAND / BRAMPTON CW.
Early decorated 2 gallon ovoid open crock marked Canada
West, circa 1855. |
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