from History of Leeds and Grenville Ontario
William Tennant, Sen., was born in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, in 1794. At the age of 20 he emigrated to New Brunswick, where he remained two years. Taking passage on a ship he arrived in Montreal, and from that city proceeded on foot to the Township of Yonge, where he located, and resides at the present time.
Shortly after his arrival he married Ann Cain, whose ancestors are among the first settlers of the Municipality; Caintown receiving its name from the family.
Mr. Tennant s family consisted of nine sons and two daughters, viz.: David, William, Jr., Thomas, George, Robert, John, James, Derrick, Christopher, Mary and Jane.
George Tennant, the fourth son of William Tennant, was born July 24, 1830, in the Township of Yonge, and commenced life as a school teacher in 1845, at the same time giving some attention to farming until 1850. After visiting the Western States, he returned to Caintown, where he taught for three years, marrying Emeline, daughter of Squire Thompson, of Escott...
David Tennant
The subject of this sketch was born September I5th, 1824, in the Township of Yonge, on the farm of which he is now owner. His first wife, Betsy Ann Hogeboom, died in 1849. He married for his second wife Mary Simmonds, by whom he has had four children. The residence of Mr. Tennant is one of the most attractive in the township, presenting a model of neatness and taste.
