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l"; . _‘ on THE POECEMAN FARM HISTORY (John) Lot. 64 & 65 Com 2 " w: SDR filfliucent and Mary (Stieber) Poechman had eight children; John, Matt, L‘_{Ben, Xavier, Joe, Mike, Pauline and Louisa who 1iVed near the Austrian 'horder in Germany before coming to Canada around 1856. Unfortuneately U While coming to Canada two of their sons were lost at sea. The remaining family settled on the 15th Con. of Garrick Township Lot 2?, beginning with 12 acres which they purchased from the crown. They had to clear the land and they continually added until they had 90 acres. The Eoechmans had a lake at the back of their property and with horse and sleigh they drew blocks of ice to supply the Carlrushe and 1"alkerton area. 'Ben and Louisa (Hundt) Poechman had three children; Alex, Kate and Cecilia and settled in Garrick Township on the 15th Con. Lot 25 and had 62 acres. July 26, 1855 Eli Chatwell Lot 64 Con. 2 from Crown. _ fDec. 7, 1869 sold to George Russel iyOct. 3, 190'? sold to Benjamin Poechman I: .“~June 3, 1945 sold to Alexander Poechman Nov. 2, 1965 sold to John Poechman Jan. 26, 1863 W. O'Neil Lot 65 Con. i bought from crown April 2, 1863 sold to G. ROSBel Oct. 3, 1907 sold to Benjamin Poechman June 3, 19h5 sold to Alex Poechman. Alex and Christina (Wandt) Poachman ,had nine children; Marie, John, Ralph, Eileen, Anna, Louise, Lita, Alfred, ‘and Ruth. In the late fall of 1909 the barn was struck by lightening and was burnt to the ground. The following spring it was rebuilt. The family made up to 150-200 gallons of maple syrup for friends and neighbours until 1952. Alex passed away at 57 in the year 1957. ‘Nov. 2, 1965 sold to John Poechman. John and his mother (Tina) are 1‘ still living on the farm today -1983. I , Lou-'50.. Pqfifiea Majâ€" /4I’1fl F‘iall‘rd "V'Ym'g