John White – 1811-1897

Born near Omagh, County Tyrone, Ireland and came to Canada in 1823 with his family. Mr. White represented Trafalgar Township, (Halton County) on the Gore District Council and later in 1851 was elected Halton representative to the Legislature of the Province of Canada (Upper Canada). Mr. White was the first Reeve of Milton in 1857, serving as a member of Milton Council for a number of years. He and his brother were prominent horse breeders and won the first running of the Queen’s Plate. Mr. John White was very involved in the overall development of Milton.

Dr. Clarkson Freeman – 1827-1895

Born at Munn’s Corner in Trafalgar Township, (Halton County- 6th line and # 5 Highway). In 1839 he graduated from the Toronto School of Medicine. He began his practice in Lowville, Nelson Township in 1854 and then went into partnership with his father-in-law Dr. Cobban in Milton. Dr. Freeman served in the American Civil War as a surgeon with the Union Army under General Grant. He was also a Medical Officer of the 20th Battalion Lorne Rifles for many years, surgeon for the Halton County Jail and Physician for many Milton residents. Dr. Freeman has also been inducted into the Milton Walk of Fame, located at Milton Town Hall.

Peter Lymburner Robertson – 1879-1951

Born at Canfield, Haldimand County, Ontario and came to Milton in the spring of 1908. He took a great interest in the citizens of Milton and often assisted those in need. He was a Canadian inventor, industrialist, salesman and philanthropist and is listed as one of Canada’s top inventors.

Mr. Robertson better known as P. L. R. patented the socket head screw – incorporating a small company in Milton, on Bronte Street North. His best customer was the Ford Motor Co. and he provided employment for many Milton residents over the years. In 1917 the company was making shells for the war efforts. The P. L. Robertson Co. eventually achieved a world-wide reputation for quality and efficiency of their product and service. He even wrote a book, “The Remedy”, which he mailed to heads of state around the world, on the Gold Standard during the depression years. Mr. Robertson has also been inducted into the Milton Walk of Fame, located at Milton Town Hall.

Mary Sophia Pettit (nee Roberson) – 1888-1961

Born at Hornby, Halton County, Ontario, where her family farmed. She took her nurse’s training at Guelph General Hospital and later married Harry Pettit. Mrs. Pettit was elected in 1940 to Nelson Township Council as a councillor and later Deputy Reeve and Reeve in 1949. She was the first woman to be chosen Warden of the County of Halton. Mary also served on the Milton Council as a councillor, Deputy Reeve and the Reeve. She became involved in a number of other community committees and boards, giving back to her community. One of the buildings at Halton Centennial Manor (Allendale) was named “Pettit House” in her honour.

Edith R. Dick – 1906-1978

Born in Milton, she was the daughter of W. I. Dick & Margaret Young. Ms. Dick entered into the School of Nursing following her graduation at the University of Toronto – Bachelor of Arts. During her career she served on the staff of John Hopkins Hospital, the Toronto Public Health Dept., Ont. Hospital at Whitby, Ont., the Toronto Psychiatric Hospital. She was also Superintendent of Nurses at Toronto and inspector of Schools of Nursing. Ms. Dick was granted a leave of absence and spent four and a half years with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps during World War II. She served in Canada, England and in Europe as Matron of No. 10 Canadian General Hospital, holding the rank of Major. She received the Royal Red Cross First Class Award. Ms. Edith Dick has also been inducted into the Milton Walk of Fame, located at Milton Town Hall.

Edward F. Whitlock – 1931-2017

Helen Marie Sclisizzi (nee Heslop) – 1933 -2016