Michael McDermott (1846-1927): Born June 15, 1846 in County of Lietrim, Ireland, son of John McDermott. Came to Canada in 1847 to Haysville and was a policeman in New Hamburg. December 28, 1874 married Tammey Lake (1855-1947) at Chesterfield Church Presbyterian Manse. Jan. 1888 moved to Tavistock and opened a blacksmith shop. Sons Norman, Stanley and Frank.