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Stephen Westney came to Canada in 1873. A stonemason by trade, he built fireplaces in
Fort York and in the Ontario Parliament buildings. He bought 'Maple Dale' farm in 1892.
His son William, born on the farm in 1916, was active in local affairs, served as a trustee for the
Audley School, was a Pickering councillor and in 1949 was Warden of the County of Ontario.
In 1951, the road on which the farm is located was named Westney Road in recognition of his
services. Henry changed the name of the farm to ""Westglen"" in 1929, being a combination of
the family name and his wife's maiden name (Glendinning). Westglen remains in the family and
today looks very much like it did when this photo was taken in 1898. This house is designated
under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Photos supplied by the Heritage Ajax Advisory Committee
on behalf of the Ajax Community Archives. For more information
about either, please call Brenda Kriz at 905-619-2529 ext. 343.
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