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History of the County of Perth, 1825-1902
William Johnston, 1903
p.527
Alexander Gourlay was born in Galloway, Scotland, in 1804. When a young man he left his home, going to England, and entering into mercantile business. Here he remained for some time, emigrating to Canada in 1843, settling in Ellice the same year. Mr Gourlay was a good specimen of the Scotch; energetic and aspiring, honest and trustworthy. He was a member of the old district council, and, on the introduction of the Municipal Act of 1850, took an active part in local municipal government. He was a member of the first council of Ellice, and sat as reeve from 1851 to 1853, inclusive. Mr Gourlay was a consistent Presbyterian. During the period he resided in England he married a sister of the late John Pearson. Subsequent to the death of this lady he married Miss Riddell, of Paris, Ontario. Mr Gourlay died on May 6th, 1879, at the age of 75 years.
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