Grenville Leeds - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

ferrier - death or cemetry records

davesuds — 22 Sep 2008 8:46:10 GMT

I would appreciate any assistance anyone might have in locating a Georgianna or Georgina Ferrier (m.s. McKenzie). Although I'm not certain, I think she may be my great great grandmother. I have been unable to trace her since the 1851 Scotland Census but other documentary evidence suggests that she was still living up to 1874 at least. There is no record of her death in Great Britain from 1855 onwards.
I have a copy of the 1871 Canada census for Grenville South (Augusta) which lists Georgianna Ferrier widow, born c 1807 (age 64) head of household, ethnic origin Scottish, occupation grocer. The approx year of birth is in acordance with my other information. I have tried to find cemetery records but with no success.
Of course it is possible that she may have moved from this area of Canada although given her age, perhaps unlikely.
Thanks for any help you can offer.
Dave Robertson

Horton family, Elizabethtown Twp.

KeithSly46 — 10 Oct 2005 11:03:06 GMT

Henry Horton, carpenter, born Ireland c. 1784 emigrated 1820? and settled in Elizabethtown Twp.,
Leeds Co., Ontario. He married Anne Dubois/Deboise, born Mohawk Co., New York, c. 1795; she
was possibly his second wife. I am seeking information on either of these people and Henry's
connection to the many other Horton families which settled in the area.

Photos taken at J.T. Conlon and A.W. Ferguson studios

slehr121 — 6 Oct 2008 1:55:41 GMT

I have some photos in my possession of members of the Mason family who resided in Prescott, Grenville, Ontario. One of the photos was taken at J.T. Conlon and the other three were taken at A.W. Ferguson. I am trying to date the pictures. Does anyone know what years these studios were in business?

The picture taken at J.T. Conlon is of my 3 gg mother, Mary Mason (mother of George Woodward Mason and William Henry Mason).

The other pictures are either of George Woodward Mason and his wife, Jane Eliza Knapman or his brother, William Henry Mason and his wife, Margaret Morrow.

Thank you for your help.

Shannon Lehr

Obituary access for Prescott, Grenville South, Ontario

slehr121 — 6 Oct 2008 1:43:33 GMT

I'm looking for obituaries (if they exist) for relatives who died as early as 1891 in Prescott, Grenville South, Ontario.

George Woodward Mason died 26 Nov 1912
Jane Eizabeth Knapman Mason died 7 Jul 1924
William Henry Mason died 3 Sep 1891

Does anyone know if the newspapers in Prescott would have included obituaries during that time period? If so, what is the best way for me to access those? I'm in the U.S., so I need to know my options since I can't get to Ontario that easily.

Thank you for your help.

Shannon Lehr

PELOW family of Gananoque, Ontario

Terri Pilon — 17 Oct 2001 12:25:22 GMT

Hello I am looking for any info on the Pelow family of Gananoque, Ontario.
John Alexander Pelow (b. 1872 Gananoque d. 03 April 1930 Gananoque)
M. Mary Ann Corboy ( b. 04 March 1872 Tipperrrary, Ireland d. 1953 Gananoque)
Thier children:
Reginald Gerald pelow ( changed his name to Pilon when he moved from the states)
John A. Pelow Jr.
George Wilfred Pelow
Helen Pelow
Loretta Pelow
Delene Pelow
Mary florence Pelow.

Many are buried in St. Johns Roman Catholic Cemetary, Leeds County.
I have reason to believe they came from Quebec but need some help. This is my husbands family.
Please email me directly.I have never even seen this board till now and I am not sure how to even get back here! lol...
Thanks,
Terri Whitaker Pilon

Shiels/McMahon

eve_lena — 4 Oct 2008 9:07:06 GMT

Looking for info on a John and Catherine (McMahon) Shiels (Shields, Sheils)of County Armagh, Ire. in Leeds County. I am wondering if a great/great of mine is their daughter....Mary Ann Shiels marr. Francis Mooney - had 7 children (Ann, MaryJane, Alice, Helen, Margaret, James and John Bernard).

Anything appreciated! Thanks!!

JAMES BYRNES/ANNE WHALEN/REV. JOHN BYRNES

mvp1951 — 23 Jul 2001 1:46:10 GMT

Looking for any information regarding James Byrnes and wife Anne Whalen (Whelan) Byrnes who left County Wicklow and settled in Leeds/Grenville County, Ontario. Sons John (born 1831, Timothy (1834) and Thomas (1836) were born in Wicklow before the family left Ireland. Daughter Mary (or Marie) was born in Ottawa in 1846 and became a nun- Sisters of St. Mary of Namur. Sister Sarah was born in Brockville, Ontario in 1847 and died in Watertown, NY in 1926. Thomas married Alice Mooney in Canada before going to Monroe County, New York. Looking also for their connection to Rev. John Byrnes, Roman Catholic priest,who may have been either in Kemptville, Prescott or Brockville in the 1850's and Monsignor Lyng,who was in the Diocese of Ogdensburgh. Many of these Byrnes and Mooneys went to Pennsylvania when oil was discovered and are buried in southern New York state.

Burnham's of Yonge Mills, Ontario, Canada

jaclpat1 — 2 Feb 2003 8:39:50 GMT

I am searching for information on Burrel Burnham b. @1796 in the US. He turns up in the 1819 census for Yonge Mills married to Amy. He can be found in all census through 1861. He died in 1863. Amy died before that. At least some of thier children were Charles Burnham b.1819 d.1896, William W. Burnham b.1832 d.1921 married to Sarah Armstrong., Burrel Burnham b.1838 d.1914 married to Emily Pennock. Nancy b. @1836 may have married a Turkington. Sally Burnham died in 1850, married to Solomon Turkington. In 1861 Burrel is living with a Lydia Burnham possible a 2nd wife. I am interested in who Burrel's parents were and where in the US he may have come from and his wife's maiden name..

king and stewart families of leeds and grenville county

kevin king — 26 Feb 2003 6:12:38 GMT

am looking for information on the stewart family from elizabethtown or north augusta as well as the king family from addison and bishops mills ontario

Parents of Lydia WELCH

chrised152 — 20 Sep 2008 9:53:11 GMT

I am looking for info re the parents of Lydia Welch who married James Tuck in 1852.I think her father John Welch was born in Ireland abt 1787 and her mothers' name could possibly be Debra.
Any information appreciated.

Thanks
Ed

Mackenzie Rebellion; The Battle of the Windmill, 1838

Arnold White — 18 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

My great-great grandfather, James White, was born in Surrey, England in 1800, and came with his wife and children to the Kemptville area in 1832. About 1846, the family moved to the Beachburg area in Westmeath, where descendants still live.

I have just learned, from a Peterborough area history book published in 1884, that my great-great grandfather James White was in a militia group involved in defending against the Mackenzie Rebellion, and that he fought at the Battle of the Windmill (near Prescott, in November, 1838). I don't know the name of the militia group of which he was a member, and am looking for help in finding the name of the group, and hopefully, a listing of the names of the members of that militia group.

Can anyone please help me?

Thank you in advance,

Arnold White

McCrady/McCready family of Elizabethtown

Lindajeanreid — 14 Jun 2007 6:44:48 GMT

Mary Anne McCrady (born 1835 died abt 1875) married James Ardiff abt 1862. Their first child, Minerva, was born in Canada in 1863. I presume that after Mary died in Potsdam, New York, two of their three children were sent up to Elizabethtown and were living with John McCrady b. 1826 (not John W.)in 1881. Adelaid Ardiff gave her mother's name as Mary Anne McCrady on her marriage certificate. My question is where does she fit in the McCrady families. Her first son was named David John.

Cummins/Williams

ds890 — 24 Sep 2008 7:24:58 GMT

Searching for info on ancestor Abel Cummins who married Betsey
Williams. They were in the 1851 census in Edwardsburgh.

Leeds/Grenville counties

DoriH7 — 8 Jul 2004 6:49:13 GMT

Looking for any leads on the Andrus, Andress, Tuck and McAmmond families that lived in Leeds and Grenville Counties
in the 1800s.

Merrickville Union Cemetery look up , please.

Sharon_EilersSharp — 3 Jun 2007 7:29:55 GMT

Does anyone have a copy of the Merrickville Union Protestant Cemetery transcript in Wolford Twp. Grenville Co that could look up the following names that are on the Ont. Cemetery Finding Aid ? Greatly appreciate any help.

Wm. G. Maxwell his wife is Mary Ann Hurlbert
children: Percy, Arthur Lloyd, George Lawrence, John Harold - that I know of.

1891 Census Comyn-

Ian Ponting — 6 Aug 2006 3:12:36 GMT

Looking for Fitzwilliam(William Comyn) in the 1891 census arrived on the SS Toronto with his brother in 1887(home children). I found him in 1901 and 1911 censii in Lyn Elizabethtown. I know he lived in Lyn in 1913 as my Grandfather and his wife(A.S. Pontng and Mary V. Comyn) lived with them in 1913.
I believe the 1891 census for the area Leeds Grenville has been transcribed. Any help is appreciated.

BERTRIM / BURLEY / JOHNSTON / SOUSTER

KellieMLove — 6 May 2005 2:13:53 GMT

Looking for descendants of Eliza BERTRIM bc 1831 Ontario who married 1851 Cyrus BURLEY b 1823 Ontario. Daughter Harriet Dorcilla/Drucilla b 1852 Ernestown Twp, Lennox and Addington. Eliza remarried 1868 to Thomas JOHNSTON. Recorded in Bedford Twp 1871, not found in 1881; possibly buried Oak Leaf/Holy Trinity Anglican, Leeds County, reference # L & G-81-5 - would really appreciate if someone could do a look-up. Thanks.

Harriet married 1872 John SOUSTER in Newboro; moved to Manitoba c 1878.

Eliza was d/o William BERTRIM and Jane McKAGUE/McKAY; Cyrus was s/o Joseph BURLEY and Sarah HURLEY nee HURD – this BURLEY line is NOT UEL. Thomas was s/o Robert and Elizabeth JOHNSTON.

Sheppard Family of

polly7 — 26 Aug 2008 5:02:35 GMT

Looking for information on the John Sheppard b. abt. 1812 / Annie McNickle (McNicholl)b. Jan 1814, family of Gananoque / Lansdowne, Ontario. I am not sure if Annie is the second wife, family records had always shown John married to a Mrs. Kernahan (a widow).

Some of the children are (not sure of the names of at least three others):

James m. Margaret Crea
William m. Emma Jane McCullough
Henry b. 1845 m. Deborah Farnsworth
Catherine m. William Pratt
Robert
Daniel b. 1853
Albert d. 29 Oct 1873 Front Lansdowne, Leeds Township, Ontario
Annie m. William H. Wooton
Jack
Susannah b. 01 Jun 1858 Ontario m. James Donley in Manitoba
Henry Gallagher - adopted by either John Sheppard or one of his sons.

Would love to be able to clear up John's marriage / marriages and the names of three children not listed here.

Thanks,

Lois

Thompson of Oxford Mills

pet2pet91950 — 16 Oct 2005 6:05:09 GMT

Looking for information on John and Jane Thompson of Oxford Mills, Grenville. They had three children, Robert, Mary and Margaret. Any help will be greatly appreciated

Timothy Burns (Byrnes) & Eliza Irving Dalgleish

douellette2008 — 9 Sep 2008 2:01:04 GMT

Looking for information on Timothy Burns b-1831 and his wife Eliza Irving Dalgleish b-1841. They were living in Brockville in 1871 they lived in Elizabethtown Township and later moved to Toronto. They had a number of children and were roman catholic. Would like to find a marriage record before 1869 if anyone could assist me with any info on this family it would be very helpfull.

Thank you for any help

Robinson family, Cardinal, Ontario

simonsays148 — 22 Feb 2007 3:37:40 GMT

I would welcome any information regarding my ancestors:

W. George Robinson (b. Nov., 1853) married Annie Jackson (b. Feb., 1848). Their son, James Leonard Robinson (b. Nov., 1878-July 25, 1956) married Mabel Baldwin (b. Oct., 1886-Aug. 21, 1969). All are buried at the South Gower Cemetery.

Would appeciate any information or family tree offshoots. Thank you!!

Carmichael Family

FawnLaffin69 — 11 Sep 2008 3:10:33 GMT

Samuel James Carmichael born in Ireland died in 1923 in Edmonton Alberta married twice.
1st Wife Julia Ann Keeler married abt 1869 in Dundas COunty Ontario had 3 children.
1. Ann Carmichael born 1871 in Dundas COunty Ontario
married John C.W. Barkley in Dundas Ontario
2. William John Carmichael b1872 d1875 in Dundas Ontario Canada
2. William John Carmichael b1876 in Dundas COunty Ontario

2nd wife was

Jennie Grey McNilage/McNeilage born 1857 in Oxford Ontario Canada. Died 1921 in Edmonton ALberta
Family Moved to Edmonton between 1902-1905 from Ontario
they had 6 children.

1. William James Carmichael (Jim) b1883 in DUndas COunty Ontario died in 1960 in Edmonton ALberta
married twice?. 1st Lauria J.B Black b1882
2nd: Rhea Lorena Unknown b1913 d1989 in
Edmonton Alberta

2. Henry E or H Carmichael b1886 in Dundas Ontario Canada
Marred a Peral Unknown, Moved to Settle, USA Was living
There in 1921.

3. Johney (Jack) Carmichael b1888 in Spencerville Ontario
d1942 Wenham ALberta
Buried in Knob Hill Alberta

4. Arthur Lorne Carmichael b1897 in Dundas Ontario
married Mary Lete E Black, Married in 1915 in Edmonton
Alberta. In 1921 Arthur was living in SOuth Mountian
Ontario.

5. Andrew W.B Caarmichael b1894 Dundas County Ontario
Married May McLeod in 1915 in Knox Manse. Living in
Edmonton in 1921.

6. Franny Treatta Carmichael b1896 Dundas COunty Ontario
Died in Dundas County?. before 1901.

Looking on how to obtian
-Family Information
- Picture of Grave Stone (If Any) or what cemetery buried in
- Death Record
- Pictures or Storey's of Family
- Obituary in News paper

(Jack) or WIld Jack Carmichael, he was born in 1888 in Spencerville Ontario Canada and died January 1942 in Wenham Valley Alberta. (he was remarried at the time of his death.

He fought in WW1 in the 49th Ball. I do have Birth Record, War Papers, and 1 picture of him in the war. Along with his marriage certificate to his 1st wife.
He married in Scotland to my Great Great Grandmother she died in 1921, leaving him a widow and a baby girl behind. who was raised by her AUnt and Uncle on her mother side as she was not even a year old.

I am not sure if he had more children or not would like to find out through.

If you have any information on the above family you can reach me at

fawnsfamilytree@hotmail.com

Cousins?

50booner — 12 Nov 2002 3:37:47 GMT

Streets of Wolford

Glenhandy — 9 Mar 2008 1:09:11 GMT

This Family has it origins in England via the U.S.
Samuel Street born 20 Feb 1859 joined the King's Royal Regiment of New York in 15 Aug 1777 as a Private. As a Loyalist to King George III, of England he was forced out of
his home in the U.S. during the American Revolution.
He was a member of Duncan's Company. Samuel Street married
Pheobe Van Camp. My mothers' side were related to the
Dunhams, Sherwoods and The Tuppers and My mother was a Weaver

Clothier family

janiceadlerp — 5 Apr 2005 6:56:11 GMT

Looking for descendants of Lyman George Clothier b. Jan 29, 1762 Cornwall, Ct, d .Feb 15 1839 in Kemptville, Ont. buried St. James Anglican,Kemptville
married to Emmeline Garlick b.Aug 18, 1770 Mass., d. July13, 1840, son,Henry Harrison . daughter of Henry Harrison Clothier - Lorenda Clothier, b. May 4, 1846 d. Dec 22,1912 married Watson Guy who had son Leonard William Guy b. 1872 Oxford Mills, Ont. Died Feb 9, 1951. Leonard William is my grandfather.

Holy Cross Cemetery - Kemptville

Michael Carroll — 18 Apr 2003 11:51:13 GMT

Kathy,

Can I ask a favor? I've just come across your post, indicating that you have a list of those buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Kemptville. The favor: would you see if you have either a "Johannah Gorman[possibly Johannah Rock], died 1896" or a "Joseph Smith, died 1908" in that cemetery? I would certainly appreciate it. Thanks.

Michael

SLITER, Hiel - Obit

Wunder_Woman — 28 Mar 2004 4:45:44 GMT

1832 immigrants from UK Charles Thorn/e

julianlovegrove — 30 Aug 2008 12:41:47 GMT

I have just seen an entry in the Montreal Emmigrant Society Passage Book for 1832 showing Charles Thorn, his wife and 2 children under 7 yrs. Ticket No:1313. They were sent to Prescott Ontario.

I know that my Charles Thorne was a brewer, and I learned there were breweries in Prescott. Does anyone here come from Prescott or know who to ask about c1830's arrivals in Prescott. In abt 1835 Charles and his wife Susan had another child, James, so if anyone knows how or where to look up his birth please let me know.

James returned to the UK before 1859, when he took a ship to New Zealand, and the rest is known to us.

Thank you kindly in advance,
Julian Lovegrove

St James Anglican Cemetery Lookup Please

tillerpf — 31 Aug 2008 5:02:09 GMT

Would be grateful if someone could lookup a cemetery transcription at St. James Anglican in Kemptville for Catherine Atcheson.
Many thanks,
Pat Tiller

Lyn, Leeds Co.

tryagn — 20 Aug 2008 1:28:53 GMT

I would like to visit the cemetery as I am in Toronto. Can you give me directions?

Thanks!

Augusta Twp. ancestors

barbara_jardine — 29 Nov 2005 2:42:13 GMT

My Carson family came to Augusta Twp. from Ireland in 1845. They settled in Charleville. The children married into the following families: Jane Carson (1843-1934) m. John HENRY in 1866; Eliza Carson (1846-1927) m. John Stanton RUSSELL in 1874; Martha Carson (1848-1934) m. Thomas COUGHLIN; G. John Carson (1850-1920) m. Mahala ALDER in 1874; Abraham Carson (1854-1878) m. Sarah HENRY in 1875.
My line is Mahala Alder and John Carson. Mahala's parents were William ALDER and Phoebe SCOTT. Phoebe's parents were Joseph SCOTT and Louisa SHERWOOD, both UEL. Joseph's parents were William SCOTT and Heltchey KNAPP, again UEL. Louisa's parents were Ebenezer SHERWOOD and Ruth UNKNOWN, UEL.
Any information about these families would be gratefully received. If anyone needs information, I have a little on some of these families.

Yonge Mills arson 1857: Ormond Jones' mills

jane_sweet — 26 Aug 2008 1:29:32 GMT

In April 1858 Richard WILLING was convicted of having set fire to Ormond Jones' mills in Yonge Mills in the previous November. According to the Brockville Recorder, a Mr. Purvis was to have taken the Willing family to Prescott (after the fire was set). I have some information from the newspaper but wonder if there might be other local sources.
Richard Willing died of typhoid in June 1865 in the Provincial Penetentiary in Kingston. I haven't been able to locate his family for the period 1858-1865. Thank you.

Eben Sherwood

SylviaMilner50 — 25 Aug 2008 5:55:21 GMT

I found an Eben Sherwood born in Connecticut in 1770 whose parents are Jotham and Naomi. I don't think this is our guy, however.
I did read some histories. One said that 2 Sherwood brothers came from England and settled in America in the 1600s. Another said that 4 Sherwood brothers came into the US in the late 1700s. One went east, one went west, one went north and one went south. The one that went south went to Virginia and then Indiana. (He is not our man.) The one that went north settled in Connecticut. I do not know where the other two went. It seems like they came to America, seeking religious freedom. That is what my great aunt wrote in her family history of the Sherwoods. I have been reluctant to believe what she wrote, since her father was a baby when his father, David Scott Sherwood died. But maybe there is some truth to it. I wish I could find more about the brothers as one might be our man!

KILLENBECK-KILLINGBECK

MariaMinear52 — 3 Jul 2001 10:41:11 GMT

Gorge Killenbeck b abt 1824 in England m. Elizabeth Lorraby in Canada, had 10 children, I am researching their son John Henry Killenbeck who was b. abt 1871 in Landsdown, Ont, later moved to Michigan, North Dakota and Montana.
Have info to share on his line.

Robert and John Goodfellow

mamaburk — 5 Jul 2008 12:34:09 GMT

I have a petition from Robert Goodfellow which talks about a survey done by John Blakeley for Mr. Foster, and how it was changing the size of the lots in Concession 1 Kitley. Robert was on the west half of lot 15 and John had the whole of lot 16. Did Robert and John stay in Kitley and who were their family?

Hanna/Willis

Sharon Ruehle — 25 Sep 2001 7:01:27 GMT

Searching on additional information for William Hanna/Hannah, born March 1854 in Yonge Township, Leeds County, Canada and died June 20, 1911 in San Francisco, California but resided in Contra Costa County. He married Mary Ann Willis, born November 28, 1857 in South Burgess Township, Canada and died May 29, 1932 in Manteca, California. Their children were Bertha Maude Hanna, William E. Hanna, Charles Hanna, Richard Edward Hanna, Albert Hanna, James Hanna, George Hanna,Roy Hanna, Lavina May Hanna and Samuel Hanna. Mary Ann Willis father was Samuel Willis and his brother was Joseph Willis. Any information is appreciated.

Palmer/Conley

Larry Conley — 11 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on a Cyrenus Palmer of Yonge who I believe married Catherine Conley of Yonge around 1820. Children, according to her brother's diary were Chester, Amos, Orsamus, Lois, Mary and Sylvestor. Catherine died in April 1837 in Canada. Cyrenus died in 1862 in Ohio. Any help appreciated.

Gardiner, Lamb, Hawes/Haws, Polly/Polley

gougenie — 19 Nov 2006 2:21:58 GMT

Looking for info and descendants of the listed Leeds/Grenville UEL families. Gardiners fairly well documented (except where they came from) but others are tough to find. Also looking for info on Israel Gold/Goold/Gould who appears in Leeds County in the 1820s and married Anna Mallory.

home industry inmate

Matttr — 8 Aug 2008 9:53:24 GMT

hello...

On a death registration I found there is a reference to 'home industry' in Escott, Rear of Yonge. It states that this individual was an 'inmate of Home Industry' at the time of his death in 1899.

Can anyone tell me what 'Home Industry' refers to?

Thanks!
Tricia

Avery Ripley Hunt

SharonBurgess99 — 1 Aug 2004 5:34:11 GMT

Can anyone on this board help us identify what families the Sally W. Hunt or Lorra Ann Hunt would descend from?

From The Marriage Registers of Upper Canada / Canada West Vol. 8 Part 1 Johnstown District 1799- 1851

Thomas L. RIPLEY and Sally W. HUNT both of Crosby,
2 May 1840 Witnesses William AVERY and Alvira HUNT

Willard AVERY to Lorra Ann HUNT, both of Young. 22 Dec 1841 Witnesses James Shankster and John Robinson

Wilkinson's of Gananoque

bdouglah12 — 8 Aug 2008 5:38:47 GMT

Would like any info on William Wilkinson/wife Jane who came to Ontario,Canada in the 1840's,from N. Ireland he had four children John, William, Charles and Mary, his son John(my great grandad) married Caroline Bullis/they had eleven children: William, Harrison, John (my grandfather)b. 1864, Nobel, Samuel, Jane,Caroline,Francis,Charllote,Cyrene,Mildred. I have more info such has spouses and their children, old photos etc.

COON, William B. 1851

alliekins — 8 Apr 2005 10:34:09 GMT

Does anyone have any information about the William B. Coon
found in the 1851 census for Leeds Grenville? I am trying to determine if this is our Coon line from Beekmantown, NY. Also, can anyone tell me what, if any, additional information is available if I can see the actual census record, rather than just the index that is on the Ontario website and how I might be able to view it? I am in California and we haven't been able to get the film.

Campbell Family of Leeds County

Janet Reeves — 22 Jul 2003 5:58:19 GMT

John Campbell (1788-1863)from Ireland, is buried in the Newboyne Cemetery in Leeds County. His wife was Mary (maiden name also Campbell).
Their son Robert married Charlotte Henderson.
Son Thomas married Marianne
Dau Jane marred George Kernan
Dau Mary Ann married a Bishop
Son Edward Richard - ??
Eliza Martha married Isaac Freeman
Alexander married Arun??
Elsie Matilda - ??
Fanny Caroline (might be adopted) married a Bush.

Robert moved to Lanark county.
Thomas moved out west.

Any long lost cousins out there that might have some info to share?

David Manhard and his daughters

car60hugh68 — 5 Aug 2008 3:03:03 GMT

Does anyone have documentation that shows the children of David Manhard Jr and Sally Brooker? I need proof that Eliza Ann (aka Elizabeth) and Jane Manhard were his daughters. Eliza Ann married Mirza Johns and Jane married George Manhard, a cousin.

Thank you, Carol

John Griffin (1789) - Finding ancestors

blart — 3 Apr 2007 6:24:00 GMT

John Griffin was born around 1789 in the U.S. By 1840 he is settled in Leeds & Lansdowne (Gananoque Lake area and property out near Long Point). He marries Lucy French and has at least three children that I can identify. One son John Griffin (1835) marries Mariah Perry and is the primary ancestor for most of the Griffin's in the Leeds and Lansdowne Townships today.

My problem is that I cannot trace ancestory beyond John and Lucy. There likely is a conection to the Joseph Griffin UEL(1760)settled in Elizabethtown Twsp in 1784. But I cannot confirm this.

I would appreciate any assistance regarding either John or Joseph.

thanks

Willix

Ruthanne Leister — 8 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching the WILLIX line, namely George who was born in Canada and I believe in Leeds Co. about 1820. Sometime before 1850 he moved to Jefferson Co, NY where his son, also named George was born in 1852 and married Matilda GRIFFIN abt 1874 (She was the daughter of Isaac and Cynthia GRIFFIN of Crosby, Canada). I found a Jeremiah George WILLIX who married Nancy COLE in 1819 in Brockville, Elizabethtown, Upper Canada. I am guessing that this Jeremiah WILLIX may be the father of the elder George mentioned above. Does any of this look familiar to anyone?

Thanks,
Ruthanne

Families of Davis and Topping.

DannyKelly88 — 1 Nov 2001 9:46:14 GMT

My maternal grandmother, Mildred Davis, was born in Gananoque in 1900. Her mother was Caroline Topping and I believe her father was James Davis. I am looking for information about either family. I know that Gerald John Topping, born 1919 and died 1995 was a relative. He was from the forfar area according to the information I have.

GeRoy, Joseph m. Phernetton, Sarah

Teplayer — 27 Aug 2002 2:03:04 GMT

I'm looking for information on Joseph GeRoy, born 20 March 1833, possibly in Ontario. Married Sarah Phernetton and had three children in Canada - Sidney, James and Angelique. Immigrated to Wisonsin with other Phernetton's and possibly GeRoy's, in 1860's. Family lore says GeRoy was Gerioux or Geroux before moving to America.

Regards,

Tracie Clawson
Washington State

SLACK FAMILY IN LEEDS COUNTY

harpstrings1 — 5 Dec 2003 3:01:37 GMT

I would like to hear from anyone researching the Slack family that settled in Leeds County. I have a lot of information in an attempt to locate my Ransom Slack born 4 Dec 1820. There is a Ransom Slack born about the same time in the Leeds County family. I don't know if we have a connection.
Any help appreciated.

Obituary - Edward Bolin (d.07 Apr 1916)

jwgilbank — 26 Jul 2008 4:34:58 GMT

I am looking for the obituary of an Edward Bolin who died in Yonge Front Township on 07 Apr 1916.
Any help would be appreciated.

Maloney Ancestry - Wolford Twp, Grenville Co, Ont

Jon_Kalmakoff — 3 Aug 2007 6:19:43 GMT

I am tracing my Maloney family genealogy and would sincerely appreciate any help any researchers might be able to provide.

Five Maloney brothers (George, Thomas, John, Richard and James
and two sisters (Mary Humphries, Ellen Burchall), all born in the late 1790s and
early 1800's, immigrated from Cork County, Ireland to the Wolford Township of
Grenville County, Ontario. Thomas was my great-great-great-great-grandfather.
As I understand it, the township was known as Corktown because of the many Cork
immigrants settled there.

I have successfully located my Maloney ancestors in Wolford Township in the
1840, 1848, 1851, 1861, 1871 etc. censuses for Ontario. Many settled nad lived
in Merrickville. However, I have not been able to find any other records, or any
records prior to 1840. Based on the ages and places of birth of family members
listed in the censes, it would appear that the family immigrated there some
time prior to 1835.

Is there any assistance or suggestions anyone might be able to provide me? From what I'm finding out, land books, cemetery records and possibly
parish records are the next type of records I need to look at, having apparently
exhausted the census resources.

I'm quite enjoying learning about my early Ontario ancestry and
hope you can assist me to find out more.

Baxter Family-Leeds County

JoanneBaxter34 — 11 Jul 2008 12:05:26 GMT

Hi, I am looking for anyone with information about the Baxter family residing in the Jones Falls, Elgin area.
My father Ormond C. Baxter had several brothers and sisters. Some of their names are Spencer, Seymour, Raymond, Cedric, Cecil, and on and on.
I would love to find out more about their grandfather Hiram Baxter and his siblings..
Anyone with information please contact me.
Many thanks,
Joanne

Cook family in Lansdowne

PaulCote23 — 8 Jun 2008 10:14:26 GMT

I am not a Cook descendant but something came up last week that is very interesting and I would like to get some further information. While excavating for a cottage on Hog Island the contractor found a skull. An archaeologist described it as coming from a young person, 11 to 15 of European descent. Still need more details on this. In Susan Weston Smith's book, 'The First Summer People' she quotes the surveyor, in 1873, who described the island as: "Nearly all cleared, fair soil, has been 'cropped'. There is a small shanty on it, and two or three graves." I contacted Susan Smith and she said that was the sum total of info. for that island. In 1880 SL Cook bought Hog Island, in the St. Lawrence river, and it stayed in the family for a least 60 or 70 years (haven't had a chance to research the Abstract Index of Deeds yet for full details but Ruby Cook, who died last year at 100 yrs, talked about an aunt of hers who lived on the island and had a market garden there). Her branch of the Cooks were always 'River People'.
Do any of you know who was in those first generations - children, siblings, etc.? Does anyone know the history of the Cook's on this island? From what I understand Cornelius was the light house keeper at the Gananoque Narrows and had his house on Stave Island. The ruins are beside my brother's cottage. Cornelius, though, appears to be second generation, born 1823, whereas Silas (buried in the Stratton Cemetery was born about 1787 and died in 1842). Was there more than one Silas?
Would like to get an up to date genealogy of the family, especially children born before 1873. The graves may have been there for a while as the surveyor didn't seem to be sure just how may graves there were. The other possibility is that they predate the Cooks.
Any input you can offer would be greatly appreciated. I tried to contact some people but either their addresses weren't available or they bounced. Hope this reaches everyone with an interest in this family.
Paul Côté

Harvey & Susannah Derbershire

wlslack_1 — 14 Jul 2008 3:16:43 GMT

I'm looking for information on Harvey & Susannah Derbershire. They lived in Leeds in 1831 and took in a niece, Lovina Slack, and possibly her brother Daniel sometime around 1831. I am tracing Daniel Slack and am hoping someone might have information on Daniel and/or Lovina.

Lucy Kilborn b 1804, Erastus Bissell b 1793?

sueluvgss — 13 Jul 2008 9:27:04 GMT

Does anyone have a source for marriage records in Kitley Twp, Leeds Co., Canada West?

I have census records for Erastus and Lucy (Kilborn) Bissell for 1844 and 1851. Lucy was dtr of Abel & Polly (Smith) Kilborn from Kitley. Erastus was born in VT. Lucy in Canada W. I would like to confirm date of birth for Erastus outside of the 1851 census.

Lucy Kilborn b 1804, Erastus Bissell b 1793?

sueluvgss — 13 Jul 2008 9:26:58 GMT

Edward Webster - Oak Leaf> Creemore> Bakersfield, Ca. 1816

atonge — 12 Jul 2008 12:48:50 GMT

Looking for information on Edward Webster & family.

Edward was born in Oak Leaf, Leeds Co., Ontario in 1816.
Parents: William Webster & Alice Murphy.
He married Elizabeth Ann Tremayne and had four children: Francis, Elizabeth, Caroline & Wellington. They lived in Creemore, Ont.

After the death of Elizabeth, Edward married Mary Langtry and they had 4 children: Susan Laura, George, Kate & Arthur James.

Edward died in 1902 in Bakersfield, California.

Leeds & Grenville Kelsey roots

gkelsey141 — 2 Dec 2007 11:14:46 GMT

I have information on the Loyalist Kelseys that settled in the Brockville, Athens, Lynhurst area of Ontario and many families that they married into. I am particularly interested in James and Sarah Kelsey and their children, William, Elizabeth, Hannah and another unknown daughter that came from the Albany, NY area in 1783-4. I would like to share any information I have in my records on any Kelsey or related families.
Garry Kelsey
Website: http://tatlockcentral.bravehost.com/

Gallagher, Grue and Brayman of Leeds and Grenville

heatherblack44 — 26 Aug 2006 5:51:29 GMT

Wm. Gallagher arrived in Canada around 1821 and his wife and children came about 10 years later.(Alice, William(jr), James and Alice that I know of.) They settled in the Portland/Harlem area of Bastard Twp. Some Gallagher descendants still live in the area.
Alice Gallagher married (abt 1839) Peter Grue(Grew) and raised a family of about 10 children in Bastard and Edwardsburg Twp. Their children included Mary A, Malinda m. George Wilson, Moses m. Alice Sloan, James Benson, Rebecca m. John Burns, Lucinda m Martin Brayman, Wm. m Mary Vincent, Charles and Frederick. Most of the children remained in Leeds and Grenville to raise their families.
Lucinda Grue and Martin Brayman were married in 1874 (Brockville) and raised a family of 10, 8 boys and 2 girls. (Maud, Herbert, Harvey,Wm., Millard, George,Frederick, Percy, Adelbert and Irene. They lived in Brockville, although for a time Lucinda was living in Harlem with her younger sons and daughter along with her elderly mother, Martin worked for the James Smart Mfg. Co. for 50 years. My grandfather, George Wilson Brayman was one of their middle sons. 5 of the sons moved to the USA.
Any information would be appreciated.

Garvin/Hoban Family 1830/s Leeds, Grenville,Kitley Twp.Ont.Can.

yvonnebowers45 — 20 Jun 2008 8:12:02 GMT

Looking for information on my Thomas Garvin Family
B:1800 Ireland Died 1887 Kitley Twp. Leeds & Grenville.
Married to Mary Hoban B:1810-1882
Children: 1851 Census
Francis 1826-1917
Mary 1833 (Would like to know what happened to her)
William 1835
John B:1837 (I am hoping John is my Great/Great/GF
He married Mary Teets in Elgin, Ontario 1857

The rest of the children of Thomas/Mary are:
Catherine, Michael, Thomas, Bridget, Anthony, Patrick B:1850

Any help would be greatly appreciated Yvonne/California

Nelson BRONTMIRE b. 1919 Cardinal ONT CAN m. Effie McNARIN

Brontmr — 3 Mar 2004 3:05:48 GMT

Hello to all: This is my first attempt other than the Canadian phone Directory to locate any information on the Brontmire line. My father was born in Cardinal Ontario August 1919. My grandfather, Nelson Brontmire was born near Cardinal. I believe his fathers name was George. I do recall my grandfather talking about his uncles. My grandmother's name was Effie (Mcnarin) Brontmire. As far as I know we are the only two Brontmire's in the United States. I also have one sister Gale (Brontmire) Bradley living in Colo.Springs. Sincerely, John

Obit: JOHN A. TYE, Leeds and St. Catharines

chase28ge1 — 27 Jun 2008 3:17:51 GMT

Gananoque Reporter November 7, 1914.
John A. Tye, a native of Leeds, died in St. Catharines on Tuesday, aged 35 years. He left here some years ago, and was well established in the insurance business in St. Catharines.
He was married to Miss M. Chant of Delta, who survives, with one son about eight years of age.
He also leaves one brother, Wm. Tye of Lyndhurst, and four sisters: Mrs. Ed Hall and Mrs. James Dyatt of Toronto; Mrs. Hugh McFadden and Mrs. Gordon Meggs, Gananoque.
The remains were brought here and the funeral held on Thursday afternoon from the residence of Gordon Meggs, to Gananoque Cemetery.

Where could they be?

Wendy Hogan — 19 Apr 2005 12:44:29 GMT

My great grandparents Albert MACK and Elizabeth Annie LAW were married in Stephenson, Ontario in 1876. They are on the 1901 census for Stephenson, however, I have lost them between 1876 and 1901.

Their first child Margaret MACK was born 1877 in Ontario, second child George MACK 1880 in Ontario. Possibly in Gananoque.

I have searched the 1881 high and low for them and simply can't find regardless of name combinations I try. Also tried 1880 in USA since both parents are originally from USA. I've checked all of the Stephenson census records for them and for the period I am missing I can't find them. Annie's parents are however in Stephenson during that time.

I also checked the 1891 for Stephenson but can't find them.

Were all Ontario residents included in the 1881 census or were there areas not covered? I'm at a loss here as to where they were during that period.

Any suggestions?
Wendy Hogan
Ontario, Canada

Reid sister's

Laura — 5 Sep 2006 10:36:45 GMT

I am looking for anyone with information on Henrietta Reid, b. abt 1853, Ont and Laura Reid, b. abt 1853, Ont. Both women said they were of "German" ethicity, both married into the Lavery family.
Henrietta & husband, William John Lavery, are living next to a David & Mary Reid in Edwardsburg, Augusta in the 1881 census. Laura & husband, Robert Lavery are also in Edwardsburg in the 1881 census.
I am interested in finding out if these were sisters and locating descendants of both. I have William & Henrietta for 1881 census only and Robert & Laura for 1881, 1901 & 1911 census
Thanx!
Laura

Samuel McFadden, b.1809-1815

irenehale13 — 22 Jun 2001 5:18:02 GMT

Searching for information about Samuel McFadden, b. 1809-1815 in Co. Antrim, Ireland. Married Martha Adair. Emigrated to Canada. First son, William Wallace McFadden, b. 1839 Canada. Other chidren: Nancy, John, Thomas, Edward Leach, all born Canada. In 1847 they left Brookville, Leeds, Ontario for Kalamazoo, Michigan. Martha McFadden b. 1849 in Kalamazoo.

Samuel's death certificate in 1892 states parents unknown, and b. Ireland.

We have no sure birth date, parental/ancestral information, or date of ship's passage. We know the family lived in Brookville for a time, but no proof except for Samuel's obituary.

Both daughters named their girls Elizabeth. William named his children as follows: Martha Belle, Melissa Bertha, Thomas Edward, Lillian Lowella, Llewellyn Wallace, Marian Franklin, Lewis Shelton, Samuel Daniel, Purley Eleanore.

Any help, information or suggestions is appreciated.

obit Clarissa Wheeler Middleton

chase28ge1 — 3 Jul 2008 4:52:45 GMT

obit rec'd from researcher in Maryland. I don't know which newspaper it was taken from, but poss. Kingston Whig 1932.
Clarissa Wheeler was the d/o John B. Wheeler and Eunice Sliter She was married to John Dorman Middleton, s/o Lucas Middleton, Lyndhurst. (John Dorman has been written as Darwin but his desc. in Maryland says his name was Dawson.)
The daughter Mrs. Jones is Lucy Jane Middleton who mar. Geo. E. Jones of Bedford, s/o John & Sarah Dec. 24, 1878 Reg. No. 5333.
Mrs. Wheeler died in Verona 29 November 1932.
CLARISSA WHEELER MIDDLETON
VERONA LADY WAS 100 YEARS OF AGE
Late Mrs. Clarissa Middleton was One of Pioneers of the District.
VERONA--The funeral of the late Mrs. Clarissa Middleton took place on Wednesday from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jones. Rev. Mr. Ralph of Perth Road conducted the service, which was held at the home, and internment took place at Oconto cemetery.
Mrs. Middleton was in her 100th year and had been exceptionally bright for her years, until several weeks ago she contracted a cold which resulted fatally. She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Jones of Verona, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Jackson of Brockton, Mass., and three sons, Schuyler of Verona, Albert of Sharbot Lake, and Henry in the United States.
Deceased was born at Phillipsville and had resided at Sharbot Lake and Verona, where a large number of friends and relatives mourn her loss.
(From personals, paper unknown: Floyd Smith of Smith's Falls attended the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. Middleton, on Wednesday. Clipping in possession of Hazel Smith Stetson.)

1950's Brockville

FrankBax — 1 Jul 2008 6:43:39 GMT

A family "van Erp" came to Canada in fall 1953; and are believed to be in Brockville in Dec-1956.

I wonder if there is anyone able to check a telephone book of that period to determine where they lived in Brockville?

Does Brockville have city directories? I'd also like to see if any 1956 neighbours still live in the same place.

Obit MELBOURNE SHIRTLIFFE, Vermont and Leeds Tp

chase28ge1 — 27 Jun 2008 3:24:09 GMT

Gananoque Reporter January 8, 1916:

Death of M. Shurtliffe
Mr. Melbourne Shirtliffe passed to the great beyond last Monday night about 12 o'clock.
Mr. Shirtliffe was born in the State of Vermont in the year 1832 and came with his parents to this country in early life and settled in the vicinity of Halstead's Bay. He followed farming for a living.
He married Lizzie Shipman, daughter of the late David Shipman.
They had two sons and one daughter. The children are George of Hamilton, and Edward and Mrs. Aaron Dano Jr. of Gananoque.
Mr. Shirtcliffe was a kind, genial and very jovial man. Always enjoyed a joke. He was a man well liked by all who knew him. He was a Liberal in politics and Methodist in religion.
He died trusting fully in the merits of Christ. Rev. Dr. Cooper preached the funeral sermon on Wednesday from the text contained in Revelations, 7th, 13th and 14th verses.
His sermon was very good. The hymns were: "Rick of Ages, Cleft for Me," and "Shall We Gather at the River."
"So Jesus slept; --God's dying Son
Passed through the grave and blest the bed.
Rest there, blest saint, till from his throne,
The morning break and pierce the shade."

Obit MELBOURNE SHIRTLIFFE, Vermont and Leeds Tp

chase28ge1 — 27 Jun 2008 3:25:39 GMT

Gananoque Reporter January 8, 1916:
Death of M. Shurtliffe
Mr. Melbourne Shirtliffe passed to the great beyond last Monday night about 12 o'clock.
Mr. Shirtliffe was born in the State of Vermont in the year 1832 and came with his parents to this country in early life and settled in the vicinity of Halstead's Bay. He followed farming for a living.
He married Lizzie Shipman, daughter of the late David Shipman.
They had two sons and one daughter. The children are George of Hamilton, and Edward and Mrs. Aaron Dano Jr. of Gananoque.
Mr. Shirtcliffe was a kind, genial and very jovial man. Always enjoyed a joke. He was a man well liked by all who knew him. He was a Liberal in politics and Methodist in religion.
He died trusting fully in the merits of Christ. Rev. Dr. Cooper preached the funeral sermon on Wednesday from the text contained in Revelations, 7th, 13th and 14th verses.
His sermon was very good. The hymns were: "Rick of Ages, Cleft for Me," and "Shall We Gather at the River."
"So Jesus slept; --God's dying Son
Passed through the grave and blest the bed.
Rest there, blest saint, till from his throne,
The morning break and pierce the shade."

Obituary LEWIS ROGERS, Lansdowne, Gananoque, Kingston

chase28ge1 — 27 Jun 2008 3:07:04 GMT

Gananoque Reporter Nov. 7, 1914
From the Kingston Whig:-
After ailing for only two weeks, after a strenuous railroading career, Engineer Lewis Wilson Rogers, who resided at 234 Sydenham Street, passed away at his residence on Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock. The deceased was born in Lansdowne 55 years ago, and for the past sixteen years had been a resident in Kingston. During this latter period Mr. Rogers was engineer on the G.T.R. suburban train between Kingston inner station and Kingston Junction. Previous to this, he was employed as an engineer upon the main line of the G.T.R. Railroad system.
The deceased was an active member of St. Paul's Anglican Church where he was held in high esteem. He was also a member of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, the Masonic Order, and the Amalgamated Society of Engineers.
To mourn his loss, there are his wife and one daughter, Helen, residing at home. Three brothers and four sisters also survive:--Charles of Kalamazoo, Michigan; Albert of Montreal; William of Gananoque; Mrs. Geroge Nuttall; Mrs. Thos. Glover; Mrs. Thos. McKendry; and Miss Jennie, all of Gananoque.
The funeral was conducted on Wednesday afternoon. Service was held at the residence, where Rev. W. F. Fitzgerald officiated. The remains were buried in Cataraqui Cemetery.

Garvin/Hoban Family 1830/s Leeds, Grenville,Kitley Twp.Ont.Can.

yvonnebowers45 — 20 Jun 2008 8:12:03 GMT

Israel Morey Birth

Prophecy1821 — 29 Jun 2004 1:20:18 GMT

I am looking for the birth record of an Israel Morey in or near Augusta Twp. ca. 1835. Possibly he is the son of John and Harriet (Breakenridge) Morey.

Soper Family of Kitley and Lansdowne Townships

jamreed02 — 13 Jun 2008 5:54:03 GMT

Are there any researchers that have pieced together the Soper family of the Frankville area?

I am a descendant of Benjamin Soper, born abt 1795 in Vermont (according to census records). Many of his children were born in Canada, and my mother was able to trace the family to Kitley Township.

I've seen mention of Soper and Soperton cemeteries, and I've found a Soper Inn, and several Soper households in census records.

After leaving the Frankville area, Benjamin moved to Hammond County, New York sometime before 1839. Who were his parents? Is he related to all the other Sopers?

Keeping up with the Jones'

JustDunno — 2 Oct 2001 8:26:27 GMT

Could anyone help me out here? I've hit another brick wall, with more to climb I expect, concerning my Jones' family. I'm stuck at John Jones, m: Mary Grant. Son Joseph Jones m: Catherine Ferguson. Their son James Jones m: Clarissa Oates, and in turn their son Norman Jones m: Eliza Jane Coad. I can't seem to find a thing about John and Mary though and haven't been able to find either of them buried around the rest of the family. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanx.

Family Research

Heather Black — 2 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information regarding these surnames. The Gallaghar family settled in the Portland/Harlem area and from whence the rest of the family spread throughout Leeds & Grenville. Martin Douglas Brayman and Lucinda Adelaide Grue were my great grandparents who settled in Brockville around 1875. My grandfather George Wilson Brayman was one of 10 children born to them. Adelaide Grue's mother was Alice Gallaghar married to Peter Grue.

DACK/DAGG family of Kitley

Jann_Callaghan — 30 Aug 2002 12:04:51 GMT

Searching for information on the DACK (later spelled DAGG) families of Kitley. This family spans from 1820, or earlier to the 1880's in Kitley. Would like to find out more about their background and their later descendants. Have some info to share as well. Contact me at f-cullen@home.com

Thanks

Ireland to Goulbourn to Bastard

Kevin Rea — 3 Feb 2005 4:25:14 GMT

I have just confirmed my REA families path from Ireland.
William Rea received a military land grant in Goulbourn twp (Richmond Military Settlement) around 1820. He worked the land for many years until finally in 1828 he officially received the land from the Crown.
Before this time, he had rented a farm in Bastard twp from about 1827 until 1830. At which time he bought land in South Crosby which he sold in 1836. He bought another lot in Bastard township.
All this time he still owned the land in Goulbourn. In 1854 he sold the land in Goulbourn (for 5 shillings to someone with a surname Malloch).

I am now in search of the old Rea Farm in Goulbourn and see if I cannot purchase it and go digging for memorabilia. I am such a nut for family history!

Robert Webster family

Helen Blackburn — 1 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am a descendant of William Webster and Alice Murphy but am researching all the descendants of William's father, Robert. They came to Leeds and Grenville circa 1812.

brown family history

lindaanderson221 — 14 Jun 2008 12:45:51 GMT

06/13/08
i am trying to conact anyone who is related to ernest brown & rachel nurse who came from england--they are my gg grandparents--if you are related and are willing to share famly info and pictures with me
anything is appreciated at this time
please contact me
thankyou
linda anderson

Name of Museum in Kemptville, ON

Heather_McCulloch — 12 Jun 2008 9:06:53 GMT

I am wanting to locate the name of a museum that was located in Kemptville, ON. The owner of the museum was William James Graham and owned it approximately between 1968-1975. This museum was said to have 11 rooms in it. William James Graham passed away in Kemptville on January 8, 1975.
Thank you for any info you might be able to supply.

LYONS from Newboyne & Newboro

blimburg — 7 Mar 2002 4:34:00 GMT

JOHN LYONS born Ireland married ELIZA BENSON born england
two sons william john 1844 george 1845 born in US
by 1847 family was in Newboyne,bastard twp,leeds ontario.
At the same time in Newboyne there were other Lyons. In fact another John Lyons (mine was differentiated in the church records as "the small").
william,george,thomas and james all went to Newboro most in blacksmithing.
John Lyon's grandson JOHN HENRY LYONS was the lockmaster at Newboro.

Rea's from Portland,CA to Hillman, MI

llkrea — 11 Sep 2003 8:18:32 GMT

I just found a lot of information from the Michigan Department of Education publication called "Family Trails".
I found my family in a 1979 issue and it states a diary from Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rea who left Portland, Canada in 1883 because of hard times (workers were getting paid a mere $0.50/day) and describes their trip to Hillman, Michigan. They started up the Calvary Episcopal Church in Hillman.

My local library here in Waukesha County, Wisconsin has a lot of these Family Trails publications. If anyone would like me to research anything feel free to let me know.

1861 Leeds County Census

mairik34 — 11 Feb 2007 11:15:30 GMT

Does anyone know where I would be able to look at an 1861 census for Leeds County? Im looking for Jabez Davison and his family. They lived in Escott Township in 1851 but Im not sure if they were still there in 1861.

Donovan a Mistake made

CarolynWilson1961 — 7 Jun 2008 6:16:53 GMT

Correction

I put Patrick son of John and Mary Donovan instead of son of Dennis is Patrick which had a Thomas who married an Alice McDonald.

Eastern Hospital for the insane

brenerda — 17 May 2008 7:28:13 GMT

Looking for information on the Eastern Hospital for the Insane. Possible relative Lucy Hellen Killoden died there 1 May 1908 in Leeds. Tring to determine if maiden name was Smith born about 1873 in Caldwell & Watt, Muskoka County. Perhaps there are patient records. Thank you!

Descendents of John & Mary Donovan, Leeds County ON - 1848

Dan Baldock — 20 Oct 2001 7:56:11 GMT

Looking for descendents of John (b1793 in Ireland) and Mary (nee Cosgrove, b 1804 in Ireland) DONOVAN who emigrated to Leeds county (nr Escott & Rockport) in 1848. Their childeren were Dennis b1829, Thomas b1825, (m Margaret?), Michael b 1830, Patrick b1835 married Ann Lappin in 1861 and Margaret b1837 married Patrick Lappan.

Dennis b1829 was the father of Patrick who was the father of Thomas Donovan who married to Rose Leeder...my great grandparents! The live in Escott....

Most Donovan's in Leeds must be related somehow...there are that many! Looking for additional siblings from John's family.

Dan Baldock
Dallas TX

Phebe MARSHALL/MASON and son Charles MASON, Elizabethtown area

62Debby — 6 Jun 2008 5:45:41 GMT

Hi I was wondering if anyone could help my grandmother and I solve a family mystery.....and I know we all have one or two that stump us....

1851 Census Leeds County Elizabethtown finds Phebe (MARSHALL) MASON with husband John and Children, Henry (Johns stepson and my gg grandfather), William, Elizabeth, Joseph, and Charles. Charles being born abt 1850.

1861 Census apparently has John MASON with now wife Maria and Children, Elizabeth, Joseph, John and George.

so far have not been able to find Phebe or Charles in 1861. It is assumed from family in past that possibly Phebe died around 1855 but where is Charles then in 1861 as he is not with his father. from family records Charles died abt 1874 in Elizabethtown, New York, USA, but yesterday I came across a death of a Charles Mason 9 Mar 1875 in Division of Elizabethtown, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. It lists his age as 24 and born in Elizabethtown. It also lists his occupation as an engine driver. the informant is a Thomas B? (I cannot decipher the last name it starts with a "B" and looks like it end with "ville" but I am not sure) He is listed as a Farmer in Elizabethtown

I have found a Charles MASON in 1871 Census in Brockville, Center Ward and he is listed as a brakeman, born abt 1850 in Ontario. I am interested to know whom he would be living with at this time as the other names for this household are different than MASON.

this new info if relevant makes my granny (who is 96) and I think that Phebe may have remarried herself and this is why no death certificate could be found and could also explain why Charles was not with his father in the 1861 Census.

Phebe is my ggg grandmother, my granny married into the Mason family.

thanking you all in advance for any help....
Debby

thomas conners b. 1801 ireland d. 1893 near athens ontario i believe

pegfrasersmith — 4 Jun 2008 1:10:11 GMT

thomas conners was born in wexford ireland. he married ellen or eleanor cox i believe. she was born in leeds county about 1817, and died in 1892. would like to know if they owned a stone house on dixie road just outside of athens, and any info about children. they had a daughter named lizzie. thanks

Several Leeds & Grenville Families

Christine Daniels — 5 Dec 2006 10:43:01 GMT

Hi,
I am researching several families in the Leeds & Grenville area. They include but are not limited to:

Baker
Barrington
Berry
Cowan
Edwards
Eyre
Giffin
Hinton
Jelly
Kendrick
Kilborn
Logan
Moles
Rowsome
Sanford
Steacy
Tackaberry
Webster
White

I am trying to break through some brick walls and am interested in talking to anyone with connections to these families!

Thanks for your time!

Lennox & Bishop Families - Eastern Ontairo

sandy — 22 Jan 2006 6:56:40 GMT

Is anyone familiar with the James Lennox & wife Samantha Bishop family? It is believed they came from Augusta Twp.

James and Samantha lived in S. Canonto Twp, (Frontenac County) from abt.1885 onwards.

In 1901, Samantha was found living withher son Freeman in S. Canonto.

James and Samantha had at least 3 children: Freeman mentioned above and two daughters Lucy Mariah and Mary Elizabeth.

Mary Elizabeth b. July 9, 1866 m. Andrew George Watson

Freeman married Agnes (Unknown)

Sydney, John, Rhoda Jane, George and Fred are another possible children of James & Samantha

John and Sarah (Workman) Logan family of Ontario

wroberts124 — 2 Jun 2008 7:11:12 GMT

Am looking for information on John and Sarah Logan and their large family, especially daughter Sarah Ann. Looking for a connection between Isabella (Logan) Kingston, wife of John Kingston.

St. Marks Catholic Cemetery look up

mcpmjmk — 2 Jun 2008 6:18:51 GMT

If anyone is going to St. Marks Catholic Cemetery in Prescott..
Could you see if there are any McReynolds, McCrannel, McRunnells

Thanks and Cheers, Philip McReynolds

St. Mark's Catholic Cemetery Prescott Ontario

Mickeyderrig — 2 Jun 2008 2:17:02 GMT

If anyone has access to the listing of burials in St. Mark's Catholic Cemetery in Prescott could you look to see if there are any Derrig or Derrick family members buried there?

Also, how far is Prescott and Oxford from Spencerville?

Thanks for any help you can provide,
Mickey

Need ideas on Leeds hunt!

RMM_LA — 12 Sep 2005 5:38:47 GMT

Nichols, Judd, Courtney of Bastard twnsp, Leeds Co.

James Courtney (b. abt 1827 IRE) marr. (bef 1850 ONT) to Diantha Nichols (b. 1818 ONT). I Found them in the 1861 Census (p. 49) Bastard twnsp. Children: William H. (b. 1850), Eliphatet (b. 1852), Sarah G. (b. 1853), John E. (b. 1858), George M. (b. 1860) and Francis (m) (b. 1862). Family moved to Jones Co., IA bef 1870.

Need ideas on Courtney research: 1861 census listed as Ch of Eng (from Ulster?) - Courtney was a 'shoomaker' (sic). I can't find James and Diantha in 1851 Leeds census - Critical. Be great to find their marriage and Courtney's immigration.

Several LDS tree files list wife Diantha as daughter of David Nichols and Sarah Judd - loyalist family from VT. And Indeed, 1851/1861 Ont/Leeds/Bastard: The David Nichols family. But no info listed on LDS trees, and lots of Nichols and Judds in area. Be great to have some facts. Any ideas for this Leeds research would be appreciated!

Beverly Burial... Help!! Looking for Mrs Royal Bradish

hjacot1 — 9 Mar 2005 8:07:06 GMT

I am looking for burial info/photos, death information, anything... on a "Mrs Royal Bradish", 1st name unknown. Said to have been buried in or near town of Beverly (which I cannot find). She would have been born around 1795 based on husband who was born in 1791. Unknown when she died. A dau Rachel was born in Canada in 1824. She was the last known child. Will pay for your time.

William ROBISON/ROBINSON

Sandy_Fackler — 14 May 2008 9:21:02 GMT

William ROBISON/ROBINSON was b. ca. 1840 in Elizabethtown and enlisted in the 11th US Infantry on 2 July 1862 at Ogdensburgh, NY. He gave his age as 22 when he enlisted. In the 1870, 1880 and 1890 US censuses he was living in Jackson County, Ohio. Parents' names unknown. Does anyone have any information on him, like the 1841, 1851 or 1861 census? Church records? Anything that can help identify him further? I have not located his date and place of death in Jackson County and have not located him in the 1900 US census. Thanks for any and all information.

Will do look-ups in Lyn Cem., Elizabethtown Twp., Leeds Co., ON

Darlene Nutt — 10 Feb 2006 4:14:51 GMT

Hi.....

I have a book (written in 1983) that has Lyn Cemetery, Elizabethtown Twp., Leeds Co., ON inscriptions in it.

I will do looks-up as time permits.

In 1983 when the book was written, it says it's one of Ontario's oldest, continuously used burial grounds. At this time, I don't know if it the cemetery is still active. As the book is written in 1983, I don't have access to inscriptions for anyone buried after that date.

Darlene

Amelia CUMMINS 1816, Need family information, Sibling, Parents, etc

stonejay — 29 May 2008 11:33:35 GMT

Albert GAGE 1806-???? born Sudbury, Rutland Co., Vermont married Amelia CUMMINS 1831 Churchville, Monroe Co., New York. She was born in Canada 1816.
US Federal Census records them in:
Franklinville, Cattaragus Co., New York 1850
Shiawassee, Michigan 1860-1870-1880
No death documentation for either Albert or Amelia

Children believed to be:
Ellis 1834
Charles 1837
Albert 1838/39
Sceletor 1841
Mary Jane 1842
John 1842
maybe also a George and Curtis (not confirmed)

in the 1880 Federal Census Ellis was living next to Albert and Amelia. Albert and John where living with their parents.

Leeds to Tuscola resource

LStoner — 26 May 2008 4:41:52 GMT

I have noticed several references to people researching lines who came from Leeds to Tuscola County (Michigan) and wanted to share a wonderful FREE resource. The oldest newspaper in the Tuscola County area has been digitalized (and, the answer to all our prayers, INDEXED!) To check it out go to: http://www.rawson.lib.mi.us/ and follow the links to the Cass City Newspapers. Both the Novesta Township and Elkland cemetaries are also there with searchable bases. My people who came from Kitley to Tuscola were WALLACE and KINNAIRDS.

Robert Cochran & Eliza Christie of Oxford Township

Thomas Brown — 20 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I would like to contact descendants of Robert Cochran (1807-1874) and his wife Eliza Christie (1812-1889) who farmed in Oxford Township in County Grenville. Robert & Eliza were born in Ireland. She was the daughter of Matthew Gawn Christie of Matilda Township, County Dundas. Their children were:Gawn, Margaret Ann, William John, Robert, Eleanor, Margaret Elizabeth Jane, Isabella, & Fanny. The family came to Oxford Township about 1849 from Argenteuil County, Quebec.