Descendants of Hugh DAVIS & Eliza IRWIN

Hugh and Eliza were married in Crossmolina, Mayo, Connacht, Ireland. They had a family of at least three sons. Two of these sons, John and Hugh emigrated to Canada circa 1850 and eventually settled in Arran Township, Bruce, County, Ontario.

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Big Bruce is currently on permanent display at the Aren-Elderslie Municipal offices in Chesley Ontario. The plaque next to Big Bruce reads: Placed here by the Bruce County Cattlemen's Association and the Township of Elderslie, in June 1980 as a tribute to:

HARVEY L. DAVIS
1933 - 1980

Through his enthusiasm, integrity, and expertise, Harvey made an outstanding contribution to the community and agriculture.A third generation farmer, Harvey was a great ambassador for Elderslie Township, Bruce County and the beef industry;
Reeve of Elderslie Township 1968 - 78
100th Warden of Bruce County 1972
President of Ontario Good Roads Assoc. 1980
President of Bruce County Cattlemen's Assoc. 1971 - 72
Provincial director to Ontario Cattlemen's Association 1980.





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