JESSOP, WESLEY

Wesley Jessop was born in Erin Tp., in 1873. The pioneer of the family Humphrey Jessop, who came out from Ireland, was one of the first settlers of Erin Tp. He located on lot 29, con. 2, where his son Humphrey later resided, and which is now owned by his grandson, Wesley Jessop. The pioneer d. about 1858 and his wife, Margaret Stevens, survived until 1904.

Humphrey, the eldest son, succeeded to 100 acres of the original homestead, and Thomas, the youngest son, to the other 100 acres in the rear.

Humphrey m. Miss Mary A. Grasley, dau. of the late John Grasley, of Erin. Their family consists of: Mrs. John Lowrey, set. Erin; Mrs. Edward Baldwin, set. Man.; Wesley, Mrs. Alex. Grey, set. Erin, and Edward T., medical student, Toronto. Mr. Jessop never sought or held office. He is now living retired in Fergus.

Wesley owns and occupies the homestead of 100 acres, lot 29, con. 2. He is Treasurer and Trustee of the school section, Sec'y-Treas, and Steward of the methodist church, and a Liberal in politics. In 1900 he m. Miss Bertha Leslie. Issue: Earl, Elsie and Harvey.