1897: Louis Kaufman

Louis Kaufman, East Zorra, East Oxford

Born on October 8, 1854, in Cassel Ontario, Louis Kaufman lived on the 16th Concession East Zorra Township where he worked as a Saw-miller and lumberman.  Affectionately known as Big Louie, for many years, he was also associated with his brother, John P., in a lumber business in Parry Sound. He first served on County Council in 1886 as 2nd Deputy Reeve for East Zorra Township. From 1887 to 1892 he served as First Deputy Reeve and then Reeve from 1893 to 1896. From 1897 to 1900 he would serve as a County Councillor for Council Division No. 7 consisting of the Townships of East Zorra and East Oxford. In 1897, he was elected Warden. He married Caroline Ede in 1877 and passed away April 28, 1942 at the age of 87, and is buried in St. Matthews Lutheran Church Cemetery in Cassel.