Charles McWilliams, 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.

McWILLIAMS, CHARLES (d.), b. in County Tyrone, Ire., in 1817, came to 
Puslinch, when fourteen years old, with his father, mother, and the following 
brothers and sisters, viz: Rebecca, Mrs. R. McWilliams, Robert, and Mrs. 
Robert Patterson.  He was practically raised in Puslinch, and there passed is 
long and useful life.  He was the first Assessor in Puslinch, -and for years, 
was one of its most active and useful citizens, and had the confidence and 
respect of all classes.  He was very successful, leaving at the time of his 
death 200 acres of land, lots 17 and 18, con. 5. He m. Margaret Patterson of 
Gueph.  They were consistent members and regular attendants of the Church of 
England.  He d. in 1883, age 76 years, while she pre-deceased him two years, 
passing away in 1881, age 64.  Issue: John D., Mrs. Hamilton Laird, Mrs. 
Thomas Parker, Richard A. (d. age 21) ; Charles 'Walter, Mrs. Angus Stewart, 
and Elizabeth.
John D-, m. Mary Carter (d.), and resides in Puslinch.
Charles Walter, b. in.  Puslinch, has always lived on the homestead, which he 
now owns.  He m. Julia McMillan, dau. of Hugh McMillan, of the pioneer 
McMillan family of Erin, and they have had the following issue: Hugh C., 
Arnold, Margaretta, Albert, and Mary Maud.
The family attend St. James' Church, Guelph.  As will be seen, the McWilliams 
family are connected by marriage and otherwise, with some of the best 
families in the county.