Item 77-1021 - John Huston letters

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John Huston letters

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    77-1021

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      Huston, John

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    6 items

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    (1790-1845)

    Biographical history

    John Huston was born in Ireland in 1790. He married Martha Middleton (1787-1867), also of Ireland, and they came to Upper Canada by way of New York. Together they had four children: Mary Anne, Jane, Eliza, and Joseph. On 28 October 1820, Huston was authorized by the government to assist in surveying the Peterborough area. He also worked closely with Peter Robinson in settling the Irish immigrants into Emily Township in 1825. As well as being a highly respected surveyor, Huston was a Captain in the Durham Volunteer Militia, and a Justice of the Peace. He died in Cavan on 18 May 1845 at the age of 55.

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    This fonds was in the custody of Mrs. Ian Logan of Bobcaygeon, Ontario before it was donated to the Trent University Archives.

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    This fonds consists of photocopies of letters relating to the survey of Verulam Township including a letter of complaint from John Langton to Thomas Parkes regarding errors that were made in the survey; and letters from Huston to Peter Robinson and John Macaulay explaining how the errors were made. There is also a letter of recommendation from G. Boulton to Thomas Ridout recommending John Huston for his surveyor's licence on October 23, 1820.

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    This fonds was donated by Mrs. Ian Logan of Bobcaygeon, Ontario.

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        The original letters are located at the Archives of Ontario.

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        Associated materials located at Library and Archives Canada, the Archives of Ontario, and Peterborough Museum and Archives.

        For related records see: 71-006 and 76-1005.

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