Paul McBain, Erin Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario

>From the "Biographical sketches" Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, 
Ontario, compiled, drawn and published from personal examinations and surveys.
Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co, 1906, reprint 1972.

p. 42

McBAIN, PAUL (d.), b. Inverness-shire, Scot.; d. at the age of 76.  He came to Canada in 1843, 
settling first in Esquesing, and in 1853 removing to Erin, where he owned 100 acres, the east 
half of lot 5, con. 2.  He started in Esquesing on a rough farm, with little money, and became 
successful.  He was a man of strict integrity, a Presbyterian and a Liberal.  He m. Annie 
McBain.  Issue: Benjamin, b. 1835; John, James (d.), William (d.), and George.

John, b. 1837, kept a general store in Ospringe, and was later a clerk in Brampton, and kept a 
general store in Acton, where he died.

George, b. in 1845, came to Erin when eight years of age.  He purchased 200 acres, lot 4, con. 
2, and twelve years later bought lot 3, con. 2. On account of his wife's health, he sold the 
north 100 acres, keeping the 100 acres on the south.  He is a lover and breeder of fine horses, 
and has taken prizes with his thoroughbred Shorthorns at various fairs.  He is a first-class 
citizen, a Presbyterian, and a Liberal. In 1866 he m. Martha Soper, who d. in 1904.