He served as a member of the council for Bruce County.

The town of Chesley in Bruce County was named after him.

The station is the largest employer in Bruce County, with 3800 workers.

He set up practice in Mildmay in Bruce County.

In 1853, he moved to Bruce County and settled at Kincardine.

In 1978, he became warden of Bruce County.

In 1864, he was appointed treasurer for Bruce County, a position he held until 1873.

In the same year, the Post Office was established, the first and only in Bruce County for several years.

For example Bruce County has an official tartan.

He grew up on the family farm in Bruce County, near Chesley.