Morrison Chester (Mott) ALLEN

1905 - 1972  (67 years)

• Name	Morrison Chester (Mott) ALLEN
  Birth	26 Jun 1905	Farewell, Arthur Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada
  Gender	Male
  _UID	AC38392EF08F461B8FB9DEFB18F5E3D10D08
  Burial	1972	Mt Forest Cemetery, Grey County, ON
  Death	21 Nov 1972	Guelph, ON
  Person ID	I3972	My Genealogy
  Last Modified	2 Aug 2020

  
  

  Father	John Ernest ALLEN,   b. 14 Sep 1862, Farewell, Arthur Twp, Wellington Co, Canada West d. 20 Dec 1935, Farewell, Arthur Twp, Wellington, Ontario, Canada (Age 73 years)
  Mother	Sarah Isabelle MARKLE,   b. 10 Aug 1880, Wellington North Ontario d. 31 Oct 1972, Elora, Nichol Tp, Wellington Co., ON, Canada (Age 92 years)
  Marriage	26 Jul 1901	Wellington County, ON, Canada
  Family ID	F1065	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Mintche Edna MORRISON,   b. 10 May 1896, Farewell , Arthur Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario d. 11 Nov 1959, Arthur Twp., Ontario (Age 63 years)
  Marriage	6 Aug 1927	York, Ontario, Canada
  Children	1. Merle Edna ALLEN,   b. 9 Feb 1928, Arthur Twp Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada d. 2 Mar 2010, Cochrane, Rocky View, Alberta, Canada (Age 82 years)   2. John Jones ALLEN,   b. 13 Apr 1929, Arthur Twp, Wellington, Ontario, Canada d. 5 Jun 1974, Arthur Twp, Wellington, Ontario, Canada (Age 45 years)   3. Isobel Louisa ALLEN,   b. 23 Aug 1933, Arthur Twp., Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada d. 1 Sep 2013, Portland Oregon, USA (Age 80 years)
  Family ID	F1256	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	5 Mar 2015

  
  

  Family 2	Dorothy STEVENSON
  Marriage	1960
  Family ID	F1260	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	5 Mar 2015

  
  

• Notes

  From 'From Then Till Now-A History of Arthur Township' Mr. John [E.] Allen and his brother [Alfred] owned 100 acres, S1/2 of Lot 12 [Conc 11]. In the early 1900's they bought 200 acres adjoining their farm to the north from Mr. James McLellan and son. A frame barn was built in 1906. When John Allen died in 1935, and Alfred in 1936, 150 acres went to John's son, Harry and 150 acres to another son Morrison (Mott) N1/4, Lot 12, and S1/2, Lot 11. Morrison moved a house from the front of Harry's farm, which had been the home of William Morrison, a shoemaker. Morrison Chester was the 2nd son of John & Sarah and was born in 1905 and was destined to marry the neighbour's daughter, Mitcha Edna Morrison. Morrison was fondly known to everyone as "Mott". Mott initially was a farmer, however in his lifetime he ware many hats. In the dirty 30's he made tile for Arthur Twp. From this beginning he made much larger molds which he used for his well digging business. He also operated the Syndicate Threshing Machine powered by steam and in later years was driven by the famous green machine - Oliver 99. Another enterprise of this time was offering the services of Diamond, the Clydesdale stallion for a breeding fee. Diamond's portrait was painted on the barn by his uncle, Joe Allen, and is recorded in the book of "Barns". Fur farming of mink and fox was also part of his ventures during this time. In the '40's, spring had definitely arrived when one heard the sounds of the saw mill as Mott and his local crew went into production. His brother, Ralph, was co-owner of the mill. Probably the highlight of Mott's life were his years of active participation in Wellington County politics. Although he failed his first campaign for reeve, the second time was a definite success. Mott always did things with enthusiasm and was soon to be elected to the Good Roads Committee, retiring as chairman of that committee. Mott's greatest love was hunting and was well known for his marksmanship. Probably the greated challenge was in hunting during the off season and outwitting the game warden, Bill Flynn. ... Mott had a great sense of humour, quick wit and ability to tell storieswith his own special embroidery.