John Leitch

     John Leitch was born on Friday, 22 September 1871 at West Half, Lot 28, Concession 2, Scott Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada, and was registered by Samuel Leitch. Dr. William Forest attended at the birth. He appeared on the census of 23 April 1881 in the household of Samuel Leitch at Scott Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada. He is recorded as: Leitch, John, male age 9, born Ontario, C. Methodist religion, of Irish origin, going to school. He appeared on the census of 6 April 1891 in the household of Samuel Leitch at Scott Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada. He is listed as: Leitch, John, male age 19, unmarried, son to head, born Ontario, father born Ireland, mother born Ontario, Presb. religion, able to read and write. He appeared on the census of April 1901 in the household of Samuel Leitch at Scott Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada. He is recorded as: Leitch, John, male, white, son, single, age 29, born 22 Sept 1871 in Ontario, of Irish origin, Canadian nationality, Presb. religion, Farmer's Son, living on own means, able to read, write and speak English. John died on Monday, 6 April 1908 at Lot 1, Conc. 7, Scott Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 36 years, 6 months and 15 days, the cause of death was listed as cancer of the stomach. Dr. W. J. Wesley attended at the death.