John Malcolm (Canadian farmer)
John Malcolm (May 21, 1830 – August 24, 1865) was a successful farmer, early Scottish settler of Malvern, Canada, and a minor entrepreneur and innkeeper. He and his brother, Robert (1832–1908), co-operated the Speed the Plough Inn. Malcolm's other brother, Duncan Malcolm (1834–1909) was a merchant in the community. Malcolm's grandson, Bill Malcolm, was a Presbyterian minister.
John Malcolm | |
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John Malcolm c. 1851 | |
| Born | John Malcom May 21, 1830 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | August 24, 1865 (aged 35) Markham, Canada |
| Burial place | Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church Cemetery |
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| Other names | John Archibald Malcolm |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Years active | 1850–1865 |
| Spouse | Letitia Moyle (m. 1850) |
| Children | 7 |
| Parent(s) | Archibald Malcolm Elizabeth Waddell |
| Relatives | Robert Malcolm (brother) Duncan Malcolm (brother) Bill Malcolm (grandson) |
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The area today known as Malvern was originally an intersection of Markham Road and Sheppard Avenue. The intersection was originally named Malcolm's Corners, after John Malcolm's family.
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