This
surname is frequently misspelled Leisk, Lisk, even List,
in the historical record. Scottish sailor Abram immigrated to Canada
in 1848 specifically to sail schooners on the Great Lakes, which he
saw as a great opportunity. He bought a farm in Windham Township and
sailed out of Port Dover. His brother-in-law Henry Anderson was his
first mate. Eventually they prospered and Abram purchase a second
schooner which Henry captained. Abram and Mary retired to Port Dover
where she operated a store. Also see: his photo
& bio.
Source: John
Cardiff of Simcoe, Norfolk County. Last
updated: 01 Mar 2011
For additional information about this family,
contact the contributor directly.
