He was the youngest son of David Fitchett and Elison Fairbairn. His grandparents were James Fitchett and Elizabeth Young UEL's. Great grandparents were Joseph Fitchett and Sarah Dillea.
Wellington and Bessie Garret were married November 13, 1901 by Rev. Alexander Rannie at the Roslin home of the bride's parents - James Garrett and Helen Hunter. Wellington and Bessie could be described as good citizens, good neighbours and good caring parents. They lived on a 100 acre farm in Huntingdon Township, Concession 1, Lot 16, Hastings County, one mile west of the Hamlet of Roslin.They were members of the Presbyterian Church in Roslin and they are buried in that cemetery.
Children were:
- Helen Fairbairn Fitchett born August 30, 1902 and passed away September 26, 1981. Married December 27, 1922 to Freeman Arthur Howes, who was born November 11, 1898 and died June 09, 1973.
Margaret Isabell Fitchett born March 19, 1904
Jessie Ellison Fitchett born May 27, 1909
John Garrett Fitchett born April 26, 1911 and passed away March 24, 1912491

Individual Record 1881 Canadian Census
WELLINGTON FITCHETT Household
Male
Other Information:
Birth Year <1862>
Birthplace Ontario
Age 19
Occupation Farmer
Marital Status
Ethnic Origin Scottish
Head of Household DAVID FITCHETT
Religion Church of England
Source Information:
Census Place Huntingdon, Hastings North, Ontario
Family History Library Film 1375874
NA Film Number C-13238
District 122
Sub-district A
Division 1
Page Number 50
Household Number 242

1901 Canadian Census
Name Sex Relation Status DOB age
Fitchett Emma F Head S Feb 7 1848 53
Fitchett Wellington M Brother S Dec 10 1861 39
Page Information
District: ON HASTINGS (North/Nord) (#71)
Subdistrict: Huntingdon f-1 Page 2