William G. Gorvett is a son of the late William Gorvett, who was b. in Devonshire, Eng. He farmed in the Old Country until 1854, in which year he came to Canada and set. in Markham, Ont., where he carried on a general store, and was Postmaster for twenty-one years. He m. Mary Ann Holinger, of Pickering. Issue: William G., John A., prominent farmer in Arthur Tp.; Anne Victoria, and Minnie T. (d.). William Gorvett d. Oct. 4, 1873, in Markham, Ont. His widow survives him, age 65, and resides at Caledon, Ont.

William G. Gorvett was b. in Markham, Ont., Dec. 11, 1861, where he was educated. He engaged in farming for three years (in 1880) in Arthur Tp., after which time he moved to Arthur Village and engaged in the carpenter and building business, to which he gave his entire attention until 1890, when he purchased the first planing mill erected in Arthur Village, which he operated successfully for four years, when he sold same, but later repurchased it and has conducted the business ever since. He was elected to the Council in 1897, and was re-elected three times thereafter. In 1905, he was elected Reeve of the village.

Mr. Gorvett is largely interested in building, outside of his planing mill, and also is more or less interested in the real estate business. He owns a lumber yard in connection with the mill. He was m. April 19, 1883, to Elizabeth A. Leith. Mr. Gorvett is a self-made man and owes his success in life entirely to his own efforts. He is a first class business man, and occupies a high place, both socially and commercially, in the community. He is a Methodist in religion, and in politics a Conservative.

John A. was b. in Markham Tp., 1865. He is a son of the late William Gorvett, and came to Arthur Tp. in 1880 with his brother, now in business in Arthur. He purchased the present homestead of 100 acres, lot 24, con. 1, for $1,800. At that time only a little was cleared, and the property is now assessed at $5,000. Mr. Gorvett started in life for himself when eighteen years old, and has made his fine property by his own efforts. He carries on mixed farming and is much respected. He is a Methodist and a Conservative. In 1888 he m. Etta Foster, eldest daughter of Silas Foster, late of Fleming, N.W.T. Issue: John Russell m. Isabel McConnell, Leslie F., and Arthur L. m Hilda Cole

Ralph Gorvett (N1/2,Lot 26,Con.1) The east 50 acres was taken from the Crown by John Chambers in 1856. Peter Gerve, Robert Ibottson and Carlton Green cleared the land on shares. David Allen married Marjorie Ibottson in 1855 and farmed while clearing the land until 1890. George Stortz sold it to his son Lawrence in 1917, who with his wife and family farmed until 1951, when Ralph and Rebecca Gorvett took over the farm. They have 4 daughters and one son. They keep Holstein cows and hens. The are farming today,1984.