James Galbraith Field born in Edinburgh, Scotland, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Field.

Came to Canada when 3 months old and settled at Toronto for about 4 years.

1858 moved to what is now Mount Forest and after living there for almost eight years moved to St. Marys. A year later, James entered a woollen mill as an apprentice where he worked for 2 years. He then started to work in a marble and stone quarry and also sold tombstones, however, after 2 years of this work he went back to a woollen mill and stayed with the firm until almost 22 years old, at which time he came to Tavistock to look at the mill operated by the late John Steinman. April 7, 1877 he entered into partnership with the late Thomas hetherington, and the young men purchased the business from Mr. Steinman. Five years later Mr.Hetherington sold out to Mr. Field. When the young men purchased the plant, which was of frame, two storeys high, there were but 5 employees.

August 20, 1884 he married Annie Ellen Spark, a daughter of one of the pioneer families of Tavistock.

Son James V. Field and daughters - Mrs. Charles W. McKinnon of Coleman, Alberta; Mrs. Mahlon Penhale, St. Thomas.

Buried in St. Andrew's Cemetery, North Easthope.

President East Zorra and South Easthope Agricultural Societies which later became the Tavistock Agricultural Society - life member of the board of directors and honorary president. In 1909, upon incorporation, became the first village clerk, 14 years as member of the school board, instrumental in the founding of Knox Church in Tavistock 59 years ago (1879), 46 years superintendent of the Sunday School. Following church union he adhered to St. Anrdrew's Presbyterian as a member of the board and superintendent of the Sunday School.

Supported football and hockey teams. [have photo of old wooden mill and 50th anniversary photo from newspaper]