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... Peter Bruner, father of John S. Bruner, was born Aug. 2, 1819, on the present farm, and he assisted in much of its clearing, receiving as his share of the property the south half of the lot. He later acquired the south half of Lot 7, adjoining. He continued to farm all his life until within twelve years of his death, when he moved to Leamington, living to see the whole property under cultivation. In 1851 he built the stone house, later building an addition to it, and this stanch old residence was occupied by our subject for thirty-six years, until he removed to his present modern residence.
Peter Bruner married Jane Upcott, daughter of John and Maria Upcott, ...
... Politically Peter Bruner was a Reformer. In church affairs he was a Baptist, and he took a very prominent part in the work of his church, giving liberally to its various charities and missions. In material affairs he was a very successful man. The children of Peter Bruner and wife were: ...
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... Peter,
born Aug. 2, 1819, married Jane Upcott ...
