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O'Neil

The O’Neil’s were one of the first families to settle in what would become Sandwich South.  The descendants are so numerous that over 70 % of the residents of Sandwich South are linked to the O’Neil family in some manner.

The O’Neil’s have been prominent members of St.Stephen’s Anglican church as well as St. Mary’s Catholic church.  This dedication to faith goes back to the origin of both of these parishes.

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McCarthy

The McCarthy’s were also one of the original settlers in what would become Sandwich South.  They immigrated from Cork county, Ireland prior to the potato famine.

The McCarthy’s settled along the Talbot trail on land granted from Colonel Tom Talbot.   Descendants of the original settlers still live on this family land almost 200 years later.

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St. Louis

The first St. Louis came to the Detroit / Sandwich area in the 1740’s and can be considered one of the original French settlers of Sandwich. 

In the 1850’s, 400 acres of land was purchased by Antoine St. Louis in what would become Sandwich South.  A large portion of this land on the 10th concession is still owned by the descendants of Antoine.

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Paquette

The Paquette family is another example of a French family considered one of the early settlers of the Windsor area.

Cyril Paquette was raised in the River Canard area and moved to land at the cross roads of Colchester, Anderson, and Sandwich East townships.  He operated a hotel for years in the area called Paquette Corners which was named after him.

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Fairbairn

The Fairbairn history  covers over 200 years and was assembled by many mebers of the extended Fairbairn family.  The document was assembled by Grace Jenking.

The full document can be viewed at our heritage centre on Walker Road.  Several pages were omitted from the online version due to privacy concerns.

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Pulleyblank

The Pulleyblank family settled in Sandwich South in the 1950’s.  Although relative newcomers, This family had a huge impact on Sandwich South.

Bob Pulleyblank owned and operated Suburban Landscaping.  His community involvement led him to the world of politics where he spent several terms as reeve of the township.  He was also county warden in 1971.  His commitment to protecting the environment propelled him to being a founding member of ERCA.

For details on Bob’s political career, see the Govenrment page.

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Ure

The Ure family immigrated from Scotland to Canada in 1840.  After brief stays in Amherstburg and Windsor, they settle in Sandwich South in 1953.

This  plot of land on Baseline Road still remains in the family and is a designated century farm.  Members of the Ure family have served on township council, the school board, Milk Producer’s Assn., and were parishioners of Bethel United Church.

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