Famous Fleshertonians
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Agnes Macphail, the first woman elected to the House of Commons, was born in nearby Proton Township, and served as MP and MPP (Ontario Legislature) of the local district for several years. The elementary school in Flesherton is named after her.
Oliver Schroer, fiddler and recording artist, was raised in nearby Vandeleur and went to school at Grey Highlands Secondary School.
Matt Galloway, a radio personality, and host of Metro Morning on CBC Radio. He was born and raised in nearby Kimberley, Ontario and attended high school in Flesherton at Grey Highlands S.S.
Chris Neil, hockey player (NHL: Ottawa Senators, 2001- ), was raised on a farm just outside Flesherton.
this list is borrowed from the Wikipedia entry for Flesherton