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Re: Brennans of York County

cra4d — 2009-11-16 03:45:09Z

sorry, to add - Bernard immigrated to Canada before 1850 and settled in St Catharines Ontario. There is also a martin brennan in St Catharines

Re: Brennans of York County

cra4d — 2009-11-16 03:43:11Z

my gggrandfather's name was Bernard Brennan, his father James Brennan and Honor Tansy. Bernard was born in 26 June 1808 in Scurmore parish, Ireland and married Catherine Nary (Neary) Feb 1837 in Fairymount parish, Ireland and Martin Brennan was one of the witnesses.
Do you think this could be your Martin Brennan?

Thomas Harris - could he be connected to Henry Harris and Annie Churchill?

quill175 — 2009-11-15 21:53:33Z

I am seeking information on Thomas Harris born in Ontario about 1879(April 1). No birth record that I can find. His parents are named on his marriage record as Henry Harris and Annie Charnochan. I am attempting to connect Thomas to Henry Harris who married Annie Churchill Oct. 19 1880 in Claremont. Henry lived in Markham at the time, Annie in Brougham. They are on the 1881 census living in Markham with son Thomas 2 years of age.
If this is the correct family, Thomas was born prior to Henry and Annie marrying. Frank was born about 1882, Louis about 1885 (d. about 1888). Jane, later known as Jennie was born about 1888 and finally Henry b/d Aug.20/21 1892.
As I follow this family through the census/birth/marriage and death records I can connect them all except Thomas. There are many coincidences such as the area of Toronto they all lived in by 1901, Henry died March 1921 living on Eastern Ave. Thomas died May 1921 living on Eastern Ave. Annie (d. Feb 25, 1910), Henry and Jane aka Jennie (d. Aug 14, 1933 married 3 possibly 4 times), are buried in St. John's Norway as is Thomas. Undertaker for all was Washington & Johnson, Queen St. Toronto.
Finally, the death record for Thomas indicates he was born in Brome (could be Brougham, where Annie Churchill was living prior to her marriage). However, the name of his mother on the death record is clearly not Charnochan as it is on his marriage record.
If anyone can shed some light I would appreciate it.

Ebenezer Cook of Markham

jrmcginn1 — 2009-11-14 20:05:33Z

Hi Folks
While doing some digging for a Corrigan - Cooke - Cook line I came upon a death registration for Ebenezer Cook 06 Mar 1914 in Springfield Ontario. He was aged 79 years 2 months and 5 days whci works out to a birthdate around 01 Jan 1835 in "MacKham" which I think is probably Markham.
Can anybody place him in a Markham Cook family?
Reason I am curious?
Well Silas Cook of York, as he has come to be known, had a brother Ebenzer Cook who was in Whitchurch in 1835, signing a petition by Silas's children Charlotte and Joseph Cook of Leeds Grenville with a statement that "they are who they say they are" and that Silas was his brother.
( The petition was asking the authorities to recognize the late Silas Cook as a UEL, a status he tried for all his life and never did achieve!Even though he was in the KRRNY 2nd Battalion)
I do know that Silas had a son John Cook who was in Markham about 1802 and I do not know if he remained there. This son may have been born in the USA.
Silas Cook was born in Eastern new Jersey about 1750 and at age 25 he moved to Pennsylvania where the Revolutionary War caught up with him when taken prisoner by Joseph Brant. I guess he was a smooth talker because Brant let him go and he joined the KRRNY, second battalion, 1779- 1783, obtaining land in Niagara 1886-7 He had to sell the land in Niagara when he was denied UEL status and he was for a while in Vaughan Tp.
1804 he bought Conc V lots 12 13 14 Edwardsburgh and in 1816 divided the lots up between his children and himself.
I know there was exchange back and forth some time back on this board about the Markham Cooks.
Rob McGinn in Thunder bay

Edward Lye, Jr.

candydawn9 — 2009-11-09 20:51:30Z

Edward Lye, Jr. b. 1856, England. Family to Toronto, 1857, and started the Lye Organ Co. Edward Lye, Jr. died after 1932 but when? where? I have info for the whole family but not him!! EMail CandyDawn9@aol.com Diane in California

Descendants of Lawrence Johnson UE (1741-1811)

davisdyk — 2009-11-09 14:21:16Z

The first record I have found of JOHNSON in York [now Toronto, York County, Ontario] is:-

1797 The inhabitants of Yonge Street...
Lawrence JOHNSON 6 males 1 female

By 1799 the family has different households in York Twp...
Lawrence JOHNSON 1 male 1 female
William JOHNSON 1 male
Thomas JOHNSON 1 male
Nicholas JOHNSON 1 male
Abraham JOHNSON 1 male
Joseph JOHNSON 1 male

1800... Inhabitants of York
Lawrence JOHNSON 1 male 2 females Yonge Street
Abraham JOHNSON 1 male Yonge Street
Joseph JOHNSON 1 male Yonge Street
Nicholas JOHNSON 1 male Yonge Street
Thomas JOHNSON 1 male Yonge Street
William JOHNSON 1 male Yonge Street

1801... Inhabitants of York
Lawrence JOHNSON 1 male 1 female Yonge Street
Abraham JOHNSON 1 male 1 female Yonge Street
Joseph JOHNSON 1 male Yonge Street
Nicholas JOHNSON 1 male Yonge Street
Thomas JOHNSON 1 male Yonge Street
Wm JOHNSON 1 male 1 female Yonge Street

1802... Inhabitants of York
Lawrence JOHNSON 1 male 1 female
Abraham JOHNSON 1 male 1 female 1 f child
William JOHNSON 1 male
Joseph JOHNSON 1 male
Thomas JOHNSON 1 male
Nicholas JOHNSON 1 male

1803... Inhabitants of York
Lawrence JOHNSON 1 male 1 female
Abraham JOHNSON 1 male 1 female 2 m children 1 f child
Joseph JOHNSON 1 male 1 female
Thomas JOHNSON 1 male 1 female
Nicholas JOHNSON 1 male
Wm JOHNSON 1 male 1 female 1 m child
[blank] JOHNSON 1 male 1 female 2 m children 3 f children

1805... Inhabitants of York
Lawrence JOHNSON 1 male 1 female
Abraham JOHNSON 1 male 1 female 2 m under 16 2 f under 16
Joseph JOHNSON 1 male 1 female 1 m under 16
Thomas JOHNSON 1 male 1 female 1 m under 16
Nicholas JOHNSON 1 male
James JOHNSON 1 male 1 female 3 m under 16 3 f under 16

1806... Inhabitants of York
Thos JOHNSON 1 male 1 female 3 m under 16
Township of York...
Lawrence JOHNSON 1 male 1 female
Abraham JOHNSON 1 male 1 female 2 m under 16 2 f under 16
Joseph JOHNSON 1 male 1 female 1 m under 16 1 f under 16
Thos JOHNSON 1 male 1 female 1 m under 16 1 f under 16
Nicholas JOHNSON 1 male
James JOHNSON 1 male 1 female 4 m under 16 3 f under 16

1807... Inhabitants of York
Thomas JOHNSON 1 male 1 female 3 m under 16
Township of York...
Lawrence JOHNSON 1 male 1 female
Abraham JOHNSON 1 male 1 female 2 m under 16 2 f under 16
Joseph JOHNSON 1 male 1 female 1 m under 16 1 f under 16
Thomas JOHNSON 1 male 1 female 1 m under 16 1 f under 16
Nicholas JOHNSON 1 male
James JOHNSON 1 male 1 female 4 m under 16 3 f under 16

1808... Inhabitants of York
Thos B JOHNSON 1 male 1 female 3 m under 16
Township of York...
Abraham JOHNSON 1 male 1 female 2 m under 16 2 f under 16
Joseph JOHNSON 1 male 1 female 1 m under 16 1 f under 16
Thos JOHNSON 1 male 1 female 1 m under 16 2 f under 16
James JOHNSON 1 male 1 female 3 m over 16 3 m under 16 3 f under 16

Source: York, Upper Canada / Minutes of Town Meetings and Lists of Inhabitants 1797 - 1823

Re: Martha Perry, wife of Robert Perry, Lennox & Addington?

satch42179 — 2009-11-07 00:35:43Z

From Ancestry.ca

1891 census Fredericksburg North, Lennox County

PERRAY
Robert, 42, b Ont
Martha, 38, Ont
Walter, son, 18, ONt
William, son, 16, Ont
Bertha, dau, 15, Ont
Henry, son, 12, Ont
Pearl, dau, 9, Ont
Blake, son, 7, Ont
Myrtle, dau,5, Ont

She is on 1901 and 1911 census in Fredericksburg.

Robert's death registration says he is married as opposed to widower.

Re: Martha Perry, wife of Robert Perry, Lennox & Addington?

uncle1013 — 2009-11-06 22:30:08Z

Found this Martha Perry. She is not the wife of Robert Perry, Lennox & Addington.
Thank you.

Martha Perry, wife of Robert Perry, Lennox & Addington?

uncle1013 — 2009-11-06 22:00:15Z

Searching for any information about a Martha Perry who died 11 March, 1920 in Toronto, York County. She would have been born about 1854 and at death 66 years.

If this is the my Martha Perry she would have been married to Robert Perry 1847-1928, Lennox & Addington, Ontario. son of Daniel F. Perry and Eliza Fralick.
Her family name was Webster. Her full name was Martha Sophie Webster.

Thank you

Re: Abraham (Abram) Cline and Sarah Ann Baker marriage

EileenWilson001 — 2009-11-06 14:15:20Z

I checked the Home District Marriage Register, and did not find the marriage of Abraham & Sarah, but did find the following:

Marriages by Rev'd Ludwick Kribs
Congregational Minister, Stouffville

Jacob Cline to Jane Finnie, both of Markham; 1 September 1846; witnesses: John Finnie & Abraham Cline

As I mentioned, these early marriages did not usually mention the parents.

Grace Stratton

deb46169 — 2009-11-05 16:49:57Z

I am Looking for any information on Grace Stratton(nee Mathieson) born in Northern Ireland in 1917 moved to Canada and married last known address was in rexdale in 1974, have information of her going back to Ireland in 1977 for her father Thomas Mathieson's funeral, where my mother Doris (who was her half sister) and my sister Marlene met her.Also know that she married Norman Victor Stratton, mother Ida Hawkins, father Victor Stratton, do not know where or when the marriage took place, could of had 2 children,could also have moved back to Ireland later in life? Any information however small would be gratefully received.

Re: Abraham (Abram) Cline and Sarah Ann Baker marriage

EileenWilson001 — 2009-11-04 14:21:04Z

You would need to find either a church record for an 1848 marriage or find it in the district marriage records which did not always record the names of the parents. Stouffville is in Whitchurch Township north of Markham Township all in then York County. Now, it is all part of the Regional Municipality of York. In 1848, it was all part of the Home District. I can check for it at the library tomorrow night.

As for Abram's baptismal record, these are very far and few between. There is a William Cline who has a child baptized in Whitchurch in 1848 in the Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Register:

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wjmartin/w...

He is likely a brother to your Abraham. Perhaps following his tracks may lead you to their parents.

A death which may be of interest:

Elizabeth Cline, aged 83 years, widow of Geo. Cline, b. England; cause: old age - confined to bed about 2 weeks; Dr. Scott; Newmarket, York County; Methodist

And a marriage:

Name: William Cline
Birth Place: England
Residence: Toronto
Age: 38
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1827
Father Name: George
Mother Name: Elizabeth
Spouse Name: Maggie Josephine Nelson
Spouse's Age: 22
Spouse Estimated Birth Year: abt 1843
Spouse Birth Place: Ontario
Spouse residence: Toronto
Spouse Father Name: Daniel Hayden
Spouse Mother Name: Magae
Marriage Date: 23 Oct 1865
Marriage County: York (Toronto)

Name: Elizh Cline
Birth Place: Canada
Residence: Toronto
Age: 21
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1842
Father Name: Elizh George
Spouse Name: William H. Coddington
Spouse's Age: 23
Spouse Estimated Birth Year: abt 1840
Spouse Birth Place: Canada
Spouse residence: London Township
Spouse Father Name: Aaron
Spouse Mother Name: Elizabeth
Marriage Date: 14 Jan 1863
Marriage County: York (Toronto)

Name: Sarah Cline
Birth Place: Toronto
Residence: Toronto
Age: 22
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1842
Father Name: George
Mother Name: Elizabeth
Spouse Name: Will Smith
Spouse's Age: 22
Spouse Estimated Birth Year: abt 1842
Spouse Birth Place: England
Spouse residence: Toronto
Spouse Father Name: James
Spouse Mother Name: Mary
Marriage Date: 24 Jan 1864
Marriage County: York (Toronto)

Name: Charlotte Cline
Birth Place: Toronto
Age: 21
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1848
Father Name: George Cline
Mother Name: Elizabeth Cline
Spouse Name: Horace H Wiman
Spouse's Age: 22
Spouse Estimated Birth Year: abt 1847
Spouse Birth Place: Toronto
Spouse Father Name: Horace Wiman
Spouse Mother Name: Eliza Wiman
Marriage Date: 27 Oct 1869
Marriage Place: York

Re: George James Hobson, d. 1948

donnaborden1 — 2009-11-04 09:56:56Z

Hi Marjorie:

I was able to find the obit for you since you he died in the Christie Street Hospital the link below tells you a bit about the Hospital. He died Mar 1, 1948 and was survived by his wife Rita Howe and was the father of Betty and Marjorie (would that be you) It shows his regimental number its not that clear it looks like 5071, Magnetawan, Ontario. If you like and are still wanting it I can send it to you, let me know.

Donna

http://www.torontohistory.org/Pages_STU/Site_of_the_Christie...

Re: George James Hobson, d. 1948

O_Lorelei — 2009-11-04 09:56:33Z

Sounds to me like he died at Sunnybrook Vets Hosp.
in Toronto -
Our main newspaper is The Toronto Star - and their
marriages, deaths, births, etc. on on-line, so if he had
an obit it might be in this newspaper. Many researchers
world-wide use this site, it is very reasonable

http://thestar.pagesofthepast.ca/

George James Hobson, d. 1948

2009-11-04 09:56:14Z

Could someone lookup an obit for GEORGE JAMES HOBSON who died in March 1948 at a military hospital in Toronto. Thank you
Marjorie

Re: OBIT FOR TIMOTHY O'KEEFE

donnaborden1 — 2009-11-04 06:17:07Z

I found it if you need it still let me know and I'll send it along, its not that clear but it shows where he was buried at the Beechwood Cemetery which is in Ottawa so he died in Toronto and was buried in Ottawa.

Donna

Re: OBIT FOR TIMOTHY O'KEEFE

donnaborden1 — 2009-11-04 06:12:18Z

Got it for you Kathy if your still looking for it, he is buried at the Beechwood Cemetery. Its not that clear of an obit sometimes they are not scanned clearly so we can only get what we get but it doe provide you with some info. If you still need it let me know and I'll send it to you.

Donna

Abraham (Abram) Cline and Sarah Ann Baker marriage

johnc6007 — 2009-11-04 00:35:11Z

I am looking for church records of the marriage of Abraham(Abram)Cline b. 1 Feb 1826 and Sarah Ann Baker m.17 Oct 1848 in Stoufville. I believe Stoufville is near the Whitchurch/ Markham area. In finding their marriage record, it is my hope to find his parents' names. Also Abram was, supposedly, born in Whitchurch. I would also welcome a church birth record of Abram. Any info from above or directions I could take to find the above, would be appreciated greatly.

Redcoated Ploughboys (1813-1815) [mentions Fort York]

2009-10-20 16:27:54Z

Where would I find a copy of the book Red coated Ploughboys (1813-1815) by Richard Felfoe.

Re: Brown Family Markham Ontario

satch42179 — 2009-10-13 04:00:27Z

All information from Ancestry.ca unless otherwise stated.

1851 census Markham
BROWN
George, 48, England
Eliza, 38,Eng
Thomas, 15, Ont
Wm, 11, Ont
George,7, Ont
Sarah M, 3, Ont

1861 census Markham
BROWN
George, 60, Eng
Eliza, 47, Eng
Thomas, 25, Ont
William, 20, Ont
George, 16, Ont
Sarah, 12, Ont
Mary, 8, Ont
Edmond, 6, Ont

1871 census Markham
BROWN
George, 68, b 1803,England
Eliza, 56, c 1815, England
William, 29, c 1842, Ont
George, 25, c 1846, Ont
Sarah M, 21, c 1850, Ont
Mary E, 18, c 1853, Ont
Edmund, 15, c 1856, Ont

1881 census Markham Ontario www.familysearch.org

BROWN
George, 78, b England, farmer
Eliza, 67, b England
George, 35, Ontario
Mary B, 28, Ontario
Edmund, 25, Ontario

1891 census Markham Ontario
BROWN
George, 89, England
Eliza, 76, England
Ellen, 38, Ont
Edmund, 35, Ont

1901 census Markham
BROWN
Edmund, 20 May 1855, Ont,45
Margart F, 2 Aug 1873, Ont, 29
George E, son, 29 Nov 1892, 8, Ont
Mabel M, dau, 9 Jun 1894, 6, Ont
Mertin D, son, 3 Apr 1897, 4, Ont

1911 census Markham
BROWN
Edmund, May 1855, 56
Margarit, Aug 1874, 37
Morton, Apr 1897, 14
Milliard, Jun 1906, 5.

Marriage: George Everett/Everill Brown, 21,merchant, s/o Edmund Brown & Margaret Brummel, married Greta Leila Lunan, 22, at Stayner 11 Feb 1914. Note on marriage registrations says: The reason marriage is solemnized in Stayner is because the officating clergyman is uncle of Miss Lunan.

WW1 Attestation Papers
Merten Darrel Brown, b 3 Apr 1897 Gormley Ont, next of kin: Mrs Margaret F Brown mother of Gormley, occupation: bank clerk, serial # 959246PC. Signed up Toronto 4 Apr 1918.

No record of him being killed in the war on my site.

I did not find death registrations for George & Eliza but they appear to be buried in Victoria Square Church [West], Markham York.
Also a William Brown, s/o George and Eliza.
George Jr, died 1919.
These are only indexes of headstones on the following site. You will have to get someone to go and look at the headstones for dates.
http://www.islandnet.com/ocfa/search.php

I did find death registration for a George and an Eliza but both were b Ireland and they died in Toronto not Markham.
I would think they both died shortly after 1891.

Marriages of child/children of George & Eliza Brown.

Thomas Brown, 33, farmer, of Markham married Rachel Woodall, 25, of Markham, witn: Wm Brown & Marthal Woodall both of Markham, 3 Dec 1869, York Markham.

William Brown, 34, teacher, b Markham, living Whitchurch married Mary Elizabeth Wallace, 20, witn: George Brown & Jennie Steel, 21 Dec 1875 at Whitchurch, York County.

George Brown, 40, Markham, farmer, married Hannah Forester, 30, witn: Edmund Brown & Maggie Forester, 9 Dec 1885, at Markham.

Sarah Maria Brown, 30, married George Love, 34, witn: John Love of King & Ellen Brown of Markham, 26 Feb 1879, Markham.

Thomas' registration is the only one that gives Eliza's maiden name of Harper on it.

Death: Thomas Brown, widowed, 90yrs, b 8 Oct 1836 Markham Tsp, carpenter, s/o George Brown & Eliza Harper both b England, informant: Arthur G Brown, son, of Markham, burial: Victoria Square, died 9 Oct 1926 of old age and arteriosclerosis. York Markham.
Now you have Eliza's maiden name.
Some of the children should be listed on 1881 census.

Re: Woodgate, Henry

satch42179 — 2009-10-29 18:20:12Z

From Ancestry.ca

I do not see a William Woodgate on Ancestry.ca but this may be them on 1871 census North Gwillimbury York North Ontario.

WOODGATE
Henry, 42, c 1829, England
Elizabeth, 40, c 1831, Eng
Thomas, 18, c 1853, Eng
Elizabeth, 17, c 1854, Eng
Frances H, 14, c 1857, Eng [male]
Emily, 7, c 1864, Eng

Who is William?

Re: Anyone know of Samuel and Ruth (nee Harding) Plunkett descendants?

satch42179 — 2009-10-06 21:56:26Z

You will have this but every little bit helps.

Marriage
Samuel Plunkett, 30, b England, living Etobicoke, farmer, s/o Robert & Mary Plunkett, married Ruth Harding, 28, b Ireland, living Brockton, d/o Wm Henry & Alicia Harding, witn: Wm Plunkett & George Harding both of Toronto, 1 Dec 1875, Toronto, Church of England. Registration # 013037.

1881 census Etobicoke, York West

PLUNKETT,
Samuel, 36, b Ireland, farmer
Ruth, 34, Ireland
William, 4, Ont
Elizabeth, 3, Ont
Henery, 1, Ont
Elizabeth Harding, 40, Ireland.

1891 census Etobicoke
PLUNKETT
Samuel, 46, c 1846, Ireland
Ruth, 42, c 1849, Ireland
William, 14, c 1877, Ont
Henery, 11, c 1880, Ont
Mary V, 9, c 1882, Ont
George H, 7, c 1884, Ont
Joseph L, 3, c 1888, Ont
Allie, 5/12, c 1890, Ont

1901 census Toronto Ward 6, York County

PLUNKETT
Samuel, b 22 Nov 1849, Ireland
Ruth, 13 Dec 1851, Ireland
Wm Hardey, 2 Oct 1878, Ont
Henry, 11 Mar 1881, Ont
May, 1 Sep 1882, 18, Ont
George, 11 Sep 1884, Ont
Joseph, 22 Sep 1887, Ont
Alicia H, 3 Nov 1890, Ont

Marriages of child/children of Samuel Plunkett & Ruth Harding.

Births only released to 1909;marriages 1924; deaths 1935.

Joseph Harding Plunkett, 24, married Nellie S Oran, 32, witn: George Plunkett of 258 Western Ave Toronto and Mary Plunkett of 33 Margueretta St, 26 June 1912.

Alicia Holt Plunkett, 29, of 20 Margueretta St Toronto married Henry William Webb, 29, witn: Paul Evan Pickett and May Venton Plunkett both of Toronto, 16 Apr 1920 at Toronto.
Mother is given as Ruth Holt.
Alicia is living almost next door to Mary Plunkett who witnessed Joseph's marriage. Also on 1901 census she is listed as Alicia H. Maybe registrar just got mixed up or Ruth's name was Ruth Holt Harding?

Deaths:
Samuel Plunkett, 2073 Davenport Rd Toronto, 83yrs, widowed, b 22 Dec 1842, Ireland, retired contractor, in Canada 80 yrs, s/o Robert Plunkett and no mother given both b Ireland, informant: George Plunkett,son, of Box 30 Port Burwell Ont, died of arterio sclerosis & senility, Toronto York, Registration # 001944.

Ruth Harding Plunkett, 20 Margueretta Street, 73, b Ireland, in Canada 60 yrs, no parents given, informant: George Plunkett of same address, son, burial: Prospect Cemetery, died of chronic bronchitis and heart failure, Toronto # 008035.

William Plunkett, b 1 Oct 1876, died 12 Dec 1910 of a fractured skull/ accident Toronto RR, parents: Samuel Plunkett & Ruth Harding, informant: Norman A Craig of 1253 Queen St West. Toronto # 006321.

Elizabeth Eleanor Plunkett, 4yrs6mth, died of diphtheria, 12 Aug 1882, Brockton York County.#020660

Venton must be a Plunkett family name as I found a death for a Robert Venton Plunkett with father Charles. May's second name is Venton.

WW1 Attestation papers

Harry Plunkett, b 11 March 1880 at Toronto, living Richelieu Hotel Winnipeg, next of kin: Samuel Plunkett, father, 20 Margueretta St Toronto,boiler maker. Signed up Winnipeg 16 March 1916. Note across form says "Discharged. Unlikely to become an efficient soldier. 18 May 1916".
It doesn't say what the problem was.
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/cef/001042-100....

1916 census Winnipeg from Ancestry.ca
Harry Plunkett, lodger, single, 35, b Ontario, boiler maker in railway yards.
I did not find a marriage or death for him on the Manitoba Vital Stats or on the BC site.

As I said above, births are only released to 1909 so no names of any of their children.
Hope this helps some.

Re: Anyone researching William Harding, born 1792 in Ireland his children?

satch42179 — 2009-10-06 17:02:36Z

From Ancestry.ca

Marriage:
William Davis Humphries,42, widowed, butcher, born and living Toronto, s/o Michael & Sophia Humphries, married Elizabeth Harding, 46, b Dublin Ireland, living Toronto, d/o Wm & Alice Harding, witn: Martha & J L Harding both of Toronto, 30 Dec 1886 at Toronto, Registration # 014780.n

1861 census York County Ontario
HARDING
William, 69, widow, toll gate keeper, b Ireland
Elizabeth, 18, b Ireland
Robert, 17, Ireland
Ruth, 15,Ireland
Joseph, 8, Upper Canada [Ontario]n

1871 census York West
HARDING
William,79,
John, 35, c 1836, Ireland
Elizabeth, 25, c 1846, Ireland
Robert, 22, c 1849, Ireland
Ruth, 20, c 1851, Ireland
Joseph, 18, c 1853, Ontario

1881 census Robert, age 30 and Joseph age 27 are living with a William & Eliza Holt. All born Ireland. Robert is a plumber & Joseph is brass moulder.
Could this be a sister?

Death:
Joseph Harding,single, died 9 Mar 1909 at 10 Brockton Place, 54 yrs, b Toronto, machinist. No parents listed. Informant was a Dr Yeo, died of influenza and heart failure, Toronto, York.

1881 census on www.familysearch.org
1901 and 1911 census on www.automatedgenealogy.com
1911 census is the last one released.
If you know the names of the children they should be on at least one of these census. It should give an immigration date as well for the ones born in Ireland.

Re: Anyone know of William Davis Humphries and his wife Eliz. Harding?

satch42179 — 2009-10-06 16:41:13Z

From Ancestry.ca

William Davis Humphries,42, widowed, butcher, born and living Toronto, s/o Michael & Sophia Humphries, married Elizabeth Harding, 46, b Dublin Ireland, living Toronto, d/o Wm & Alice Harding, witn: Martha & J L Harding both of Toronto, 30 Dec 1886 at Toronto, Registration # 014780.

First marriage was to a Susan Livingston d/o James & Susan Livingston, 10 Aug 1876 at Toronto.

Death:
William Humphries, 79 yrs, b 22 Dec in Ontario, butcher, s/o Michael Humphries b England & Sophia Jones b Surrey England, informant: Wm Baker, son in law, of 1083 Bloor St W, burial: Prospect Cemetery, died 30 Apr 1924 of influenza and pneumonia, York, Toronto # 036754.

An Elizabeth Humphries, 58, seamstress, died of stomach cancer, 2 July 1893. Toronto.

Marriage:
Ida Humphries,21, d/o W D Humphries & Susan married William Baker, 26, rubber worker, s/o John A Baker & Alice, 30 March 1899, York Toronto.

1901 census Toronto, York, Ontario

HUMPHREY
William, widowed, 12 Dec 1844, 55, b Ont, butcher
Bardie/Burdie?, dau, 22 May 1872, 28, Ont
Dolley, dau, 18 July 1874, 26, Ont
Eathel, 30 Oct 1879, 21, Ont

This is your William so I guess the death I found for an Elizabeth is likely yours that died 1893.
I never found them on 1891 census but they must be there someplace as they seem to stay in Toronto.

1911 census Toronto, York
I think this is likely William. The daughter's names are different but birth month is the same and age is close. The names on 1901 census could be nicknames

HUMPHRIES
William, widow, 67, Dec 1844, Ont
Elizabeth, dau, May 1874, 37, Ont
Sarah, dau, July 1876, 36, Ont

1901 and 1911 census on www.automatedgenealogy.comn
1911 census is the last one released.

This may be marriage of daughter Ethel although mother's name is given as Susan Bell.

Ethel L Humphries, no age given, d/o Wm David Humphries & Susan Bell married George E Johnston, toolmaker, no age given, s/o Hugh Johnston & Elizth Roderick, 22 Aug 1906, Toronto.

Michael & Sophia Humphries, parents of William are buried in Mt Pleasant Cemetery, Potters field. A Sarah Humphries is also there but don't know if it is the above Sarah on census or not.

Re: Kizer/Kyser, Leppard or Emery in York Co. 1800+

gacouch — 2009-10-18 19:53:30Z

You mention Couch as a name your researching. If you connect to Arthur and Jane Couch at Coulson's Hill Presbyterian Church Cemetery, I might have some information.

Re: Beacock, Norville

rockwell1918 — 2009-10-31 22:32:12Z

Sandra,
Are you still working on the Beacock Tree? I have found more information on the Jerome line, Mary Melinda Jerome was your husband's grgrgrandmother. Also did I ever send you the newspaper article on Abram Beacock's death in the U.S.A. when your husband's grandfather was only 4 years old? I am the Texan Beacock who sent you pages from the big Beacock Family Tree Book.
Linda

Re: Harvey

Kirk_Quinn — 2009-10-18 04:57:52Z

Hello Howard

I have come across your note on Robert and Barbara Harvey posted in 2001. If you are still able to recieve this note, I would really like to hear from you. I am a descendant of Barbara and Robert Harvey as well.

I have learned much from other Harvey researchers that I am sure you would value if you have not traced the same information.

A number of the other Harvey siblings went to Hillman Michigan and I am curious what tracing you have for those families.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Best regards.

Kirk Quinn
Barrie Ontario

Re: Woodbridge incorporation date

WayneColton — 2009-10-05 17:02:46Z

Joel, I'm interested in finding information on a Martha Bagg who married George Mellings in the 1880's? She is buried in Hillcrest cemetery in Woodbridge Ontario. There must be a connection to my mother Annie (Porter) Colton as my mother's first husband Richard Harrison is buried with Martha and George in Hillcrest. There is also another Bagg buried there I believe he was a nephew of Martha's. Any info is appreciated. Please reply to millway@sympatico.ca

Re: Margaret Sophia Dennis , looking for ancestors from York.

wraydavecol — 2009-10-08 03:09:34Z

This may be a Dennis or possibly Denison, dennison of York. I have her as Dennis on a marriage registry, but Dennison on the marriage certificates of her children. Her Father may be R. John Dennison with a brother George Dennison who were from Yorkshire but served in the Canada Militia.

Re: 1891 Census - Thomas Roden Family

cjcartergen1 — 2009-10-23 23:52:37Z

Walter Thomas Roden born 10 September 1887 died 19 January 1904 in Bermuda

DANZY S. JARVIS & VIOLET ATKINSON - King Township

KevinLong85 — 2009-10-24 17:27:19Z

I am seeking a photograph of Danzy S. Jarvis (1870-1950) and his wife Violet Atkinson (1872-1921) who had resided in King Township, York County.

Photo required for my family's history.

With thanks,

Kevin.

ELMER FAMILY - 8th Line King Township

KevinLong85 — 2009-10-24 17:24:56Z

I am seeking a particular photograph of Sarah Elmer (1867-1953) who was the daughter of Thomas & Mary Elmer of the 8th Line of King Township.

The family of Thomas & Mary Elmer also included the following children: Rose; Edward; Mary; Hannah; Janet and Robert.

Sarah Elmer married John R. Atkinson, also of King Township in 1895. I require a photograph of this couple for my history on the Atkinson family.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

With thanks,
Kevin.

JAMES CAIRNS & NANCY ATKINSON - King Township

KevinLong85 — 2009-10-24 17:22:24Z

I am seeking a photograph of James Cairns (1844-1927) and his wife Nancy Atkinson ( 1851-1931) who had lived in King Township, York County.

Photo required for my family's history.

With thanks,

Kevin.

JOSEPH GODSON & EMMA ATKINSON - King Township

KevinLong85 — 2009-10-24 17:20:36Z

I am searching for a photograph of Joseph Godson ( 1848-1899) and his wife Emma Atkinson ( 1853-1912), who resided in King Township.

Photo required for my family's history.

With thanks,

Kevin.

THOMAS GODSON & JANE ATKINSON - King Township

KevinLong85 — 2009-10-24 17:18:54Z

I am seeking a photograph of Thomas Godson (1843-1916) and his wife Jane Atkinson (1847-1933) who had lived in King Township, York County.

Photo required for my family's history.

With thanks,

Kevin.

ROBERT ATKINSON & SARAH HOLTBY - King Township

KevinLong85 — 2009-10-24 17:16:25Z

I am seeking a photograph of Robert Atkinson (1820-1906) and his wife Sarah Holtby (1827-1880) who had resided in King Township, York County.

Photo required for my family's history.

With thanks,

Kevin.

Re: JAMES CAIRNS & NANCY ATKINSON - King Township

O_Lorelei — 2009-10-24 18:31:30Z

As you probably know thereare many Cairns
families in King Twp. York Co. and I believe
they are probably all related.
also, I think Nancy's name might be
Ann - as in my family, William Andrews - wife
Nancy Cairns (Ann) - all in King Twp.

Re: Photo of 1913 Class of the National Business School

O_Lorelei — 2009-10-03 16:54:45Z

Hamilton Library - Special Collections
would probably be ve4ry interested in your photo.

email:speccol@hpl.ca

Re: Woodgate, Henry

tester1887 — 2009-10-29 18:27:41Z

I think this may be the family you are looking for.

Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935
about Henry Woodgate
Name: Henry Woodgate
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1829
Date of Arrival: 2 Jun 1870
Vessel: Avon
Search Ship Database: View the 'Avon' in the 'Passenger Ships and Images' database
Port of Arrival: Quebec, Quebec
Port of Departure: London, England
Roll: C-4525
Henry Woodgate 41
Elizabeth Woodgate 40
Thomas Woodgate 17
Elizabeth Woodgate 15
Frances Woodgate 11
Emily Woodgate 7

1871 Census of Canada
about Henry Woodgate
Name: Henry Woodgate
Gender: Male
Age: 42
Birth Year: abt 1829
Birth Place: England
Marital Status: Married
religion: C Of England
Origin: English
Province: Ontario
District: York North
District Number: 43
Division: 01
Subdistrict: North Gwillimbury
Subdistrict Number: g
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Henry Woodgate 42
Elizabeth Woodgate 40
Thomas Woodgate 18
Elizabeth Woodgate 17
Frances H Woodgate 14
Emily Woodgate 7

1880 United States Federal Census
about Henry Woodgate
Name: Henry Woodgate
Home in 1880: Ashkum, Iroquois, Illinois
Age: 52
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1828
Birthplace: England
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth
Father's birthplace: England
Mother's birthplace: England
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Cannot read/write:
Blind:
Deaf and dumb:
Otherwise disabled:
Idiotic or insane: View image
Household Members: Name Age
Henry Woodgate 52
Elizabeth Woodgate 50
Emily Woodgate 16

1900 United States Federal Census
about H J Woodgate
Name: H J Woodgate
[H Woodgate]
Home in 1900: H Precinct, Seward, Nebraska
Age: 72
Birth Date: Jan 1828
Birthplace: England
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1870
[1890]
Relationship to Head of House: Father-in-law
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: England
Marital Status: Widowed
Residence : Germantown Village, Seward, Nebraska
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
H??? Hanes 42
Emelie G Hanes 36
Hary E Francis 15
Mable Francis 15
Ona Haus? 13
Georg Garland 62
H J Woodgate 72

1910 United States Federal Census
about Henry Woodgate
Name: Henry Woodgate
Age in 1910: 82
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1828
Birthplace: England
Relation to Head of House: Father-in-law
Father's Birth Place: England
Mother's Birth Place: England
Home in 1910: Precinct H, Seward, Nebraska
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: White
Gender: Male
Year of Immigration: 1870
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Henry Hans 51
Emley Hans 46
Laverne Hans 3
Henry Woodgate 82

1880 United States Federal Census
about Thomas Woodgate
Name: Thomas Woodgate
Home in 1880: Ashkum, Iroquois, Illinois
Age: 29
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1851
Birthplace: England
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Marietta
Father's birthplace: England
Mother's birthplace: England
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Cannot read/write:
Blind:
Deaf and dumb:
Otherwise disabled:
Idiotic or insane: View image
Household Members: Name Age
Thomas Woodgate 29
Marietta Woodgate 22
Albert E. Woodgate 1

1900 United States Federal Census
about Thomas Woodgate
Name: Thomas Woodgate
Home in 1900: A Precinct, Seward, Nebraska
Age: 48
Birth Date: Jan 1852
Birthplace: England
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: Unkn
Relationship to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: England
Spouse's Name: Margaret
Marriage year: 1878
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 22
Residence : Precincts A & B, Seward, Nebraska
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Thomas Woodgate 48
Margaret Woodgate 41
Albert Woodgate 20
Emily Woodgate 19
Elmer Woodgate 9

1910 United States Federal Census
about Thomas Woodgate
Name: Thomas Woodgate
Age in 1910: 58
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1852
Birthplace: England
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: England
Mother's Birth Place: England
Spouse's Name: Marietta J
Home in 1910: Precinct A, Seward, Nebraska
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Year of Immigration: 1871
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Thomas Woodgate 58
Marietta J Woodgate 52
Bert E Woodgate 32
Elmer T Woodgate 18

1871 Census of Canada
about Frances H Woodgate
Name: Frances H Woodgate
Gender: Male
Age: 14
Birth Year: abt 1857
Birth Place: England
religion: C Of England
Origin: English
Province: Ontario
District: York North
District Number: 43
Division: 01
Subdistrict: North Gwillimbury
Subdistrict Number: g
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Henry Woodgate 42
Elizabeth Woodgate 40
Thomas Woodgate 18
Elizabeth Woodgate 17
Frances H Woodgate 14
Emily Woodgate 7

1880 United States Federal Census
about Frank Woodgate
Name: Frank Woodgate
Home in 1880: Ashkum, Iroquois, Illinois
Age: 23
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1857
Birthplace: England
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Father's birthplace: England
Mother's birthplace: England
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Farming
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Cannot read/write:
Blind:
Deaf and dumb:
Otherwise disabled:
Idiotic or insane: View image
Household Members: Name Age
Frank Woodgate 23
Kittie Woodgate 18

1900 United States Federal Census
about Francis H Woodgate
Name: Francis H Woodgate
Home in 1900: Walker, Lincoln, Nebraska
Age: 43
Birth Date: May 1857
Birthplace: England
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1870
Relationship to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: England
Spouse's Name: Katie
Marriage year: 1880
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 20
Residence : Deer Creek, Jeffrey, Gaslin, Peckham & Walker Precincts, Lincoln, Nebraska
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Francis H Woodgate 43
Katie Woodgate 38
Frank E Woodgate 16
Minnie A Woodgate 14
Hebert T Woodgate 11
Goldie Woodgate 2
Sylvia Woodgate 6/12

1910 United States Federal Census
about Frank H Woodgate
Name: Frank H Woodgate
Age in 1910: 52
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1858
Birthplace: England
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: England
Mother's Birth Place: England
Spouse's Name: Elizath
Home in 1910: Walker, Lincoln, Nebraska
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Year of Immigration: 1870
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Frank H Woodgate 52
Elizath Woodgate 42
Leo N Jose 20
Edith I Closs 18
Leslie M Closs 12
Henrietta Closs 10
Dora Woodgate 3
Theodore Woodgate 3
Laura H Woodgate 1 11/12

1920 United States Federal Census
about Francis Woodgate
Name: Francis Woodgate
Home in 1920: East Hinman, Lincoln, Nebraska
Age: 62 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1858
Birthplace: England
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Marie
Father's Birth Place: England
Mother's Birth Place: England
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Year of Immigration: 1870
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 714
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Francis Woodgate 62
Marie Woodgate 29
Dora Woodgate 12 3/12
Laura Woodgate 11
Teddy Woodgate 12 4/12
Francis Woodgate 3 6/12

1930 United States Federal Census
about Francis H Woodgate
Name: Francis H Woodgate
Home in 1930: North Platte, Lincoln, Nebraska
View Map
Age: 73
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1857
Birthplace: England
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Marie E
Race: White
Occupation:
Education:
Military service:
Rent/home value:
Age at first marriage:
Parents' birthplace: View image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Francis H Woodgate 73
Marie E Woodgate 40
Francis C Woodgate 14
Theodore Woodgate 23
Dora M Woodgate 23
Laura H Woodgate 22

Arthur James / James Arthur Wilson in the York area

Canadalady — 2009-10-06 02:56:48Z

Hello
I am searching for information on an Arthur James Wilson / James Arthur Wilson born about 1900 in England. He came to Canada and perhaps married a woman named Margaret Randall/Rendall/Rundall she was born about 1907 in Toronto. I have hit a brick wall as to when they were married and if they had any children. Acutally I have only one small piece of information to the fact that they might have been married.
thank you very much for any help
CL

Edith Griffin obit look-up please, 1993

JeanetteinSC — 2009-11-02 00:36:40Z

Edith Lauretta Asenath (Stine) Varnes Griffin died in Newmarket, Ontario on January 27th, 1993. Is there anyone on this site that would do a look-up for Edith's obituary please?

Re: Edward and Dorothea Baker in Markham,York,Ontario

sherri235 — 2009-10-14 02:49:48Z

hi there,

i am looking for relatives, descendents of edward john baker, born jan 6, 1890 toronto.

do you happen to know any of them?

Woodgate, Henry

lch81 — 2009-10-28 21:12:44Z

I'm looking for information regarding William Woodgate, born about 1830 in Suffolk England.

I believe Henry emigrated to Canada in 1870 with a wife named Elizabeth & their four children.

I'd be happy to exchange information about this family.

Thanks

Re: Brown Family Markham Ontario

JoyceBrown816 — 2009-10-13 17:17:46Z

Thank you for all the much appreciated information.

Brown Family Markham Ontario

JoyceBrown816 — 2009-10-10 15:10:43Z

Any info re: George and Eliza Brown, b. England, settled in Markham Township. Their son Edmund m. Margaret Brumwell, lived in Victoria Square, ran the general store in the Square and also in Cashel. Had four children, George Everett, Minetta, Merton Darrel and Milliard Brown.

Re: Anyone researching William Harding, born 1792 in Ireland his children?

JanetLong76 — 2009-10-06 17:22:37Z

Thank you very much, Satch!! Wonderful work. Janet

Anyone researching William Harding, born 1792 in Ireland his children?

JanetLong76 — 2009-10-06 14:32:45Z

Is anyone researching Wm. Harding, born 1792 in Ireland and settled in Brockton, Ont. in the mid-1800's? He had many children. His wife, possibly Alicia/Alice must have died between 1852 - 1861. Any ideas? Thanks.

Anyone know of William Davis Humphries and his wife Eliz. Harding?

JanetLong76 — 2009-10-06 14:31:06Z

Is anyone researching Wm. Davis Humphries and his wife Eliz. Harding? They were near Brockton, Ont. in the late 1800's. He had children from a first marriage. Many thanks.

Anyone know of Samuel and Ruth (nee Harding) Plunkett descendants?

JanetLong76 — 2009-10-06 14:29:50Z

Is anyone researching Samuel Plunkett and his wife Ruth Harding's descendants? They were in the west York area, near Brockton, in the mid-1800/late-1800's. PLease contact. Many thanks.

Re: Henderson, Miller

JamesBenson77 — 2009-10-12 19:05:03Z

Re: Joshua Miller ,born 1811 in Markham. He was my GG grandfather, one of sixteen children of Jacob Miller and Phoebe Gould. They are both buried in the First Baptist Cemetary Markham, Joshua married Elizabeth Dafoe.
The Dafoe`s were United Empire Loyalist who can be traced back to the late 1600s from Germany.

Joshua born 1811 also had a son Joshua born 1842-10-25 he married Elizabeth Peterson among their children is Mary Etta Miller my maternal grandmother.

I would be happy to share any information I have on the Miller`s.