Colter

(from Beers)

William Colter (1843–1903) was born in Warwick Twp., the oldest child of John and Ann (Bryson) Colter, among the earliest residents of the township. The senior Colters were among the founders of the first Methodist church in Warwick Twp. William grew up in Warwick, where he attended the district schools. As he grew older, he worked on the home farm on the 2nd concession. He remained there until 1873, when he bought a farm in Enniskillen Twp.

According to Beers,

The success achieved by William Colter was a deserved result of his indomitable courage, energy, and perseverance, which carried him steadily onward. He was honourable and upright in all his dealings with others and, although not a member of any denomination, he always supported church work. Politically, he was a conservative.

William Colter married Elizabeth Stalker in 1865. They had seven children. These included Matilda (1867–) who married Donald McLachlan; John (1868–) who married Jane Magwood; William H. (1870–), who never married but went into printing work in Watford and then became a Methodist minister; Mary (1873–), who married Edward Campbell; Debby (1884–); Robert (1887–) and Ernest (1890–). Robert and Ernest managed their mother's farm after the father's death.

William Colter was buried in the cemetery on Confederation Line in Watford.

Chapter 24 of 25 - Colter Family

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