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1911 Canadian census lookup

couchresearch — 29 Aug 2008 1:08:41 GMT

Am looking for help in searching for Reuben S. Tink and his new wife, Jennie (Couch) Tink as a married couple on the 1911 Canadian census and who both may have lived in the Wentworth County area after being married in Huron County, Ontario.

Head: Reuben S. Tink, b. 1861, Flamboro, Hamilton, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada

Wife: Elizabeth (Eliza) Jane (Jennie) Couch, b. November 22, 1869, Exeter, Usborne Township, South Huron County, Ontario, Canada

Children: unknown

Marriage: February 16, 1904, Huron County, at Exeter, Reuben was widower 43 years of age and Jennie was widower 35 years of age at time of marriage

Jennie Couch appears on the 1901 Hibbert Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canadian census living with her parents Joseph & Hannah Couch; her first name Jennie is spelled incorrectly as Jimie (daughter). She then marries Reuben S. Tink in 1904 in Huron County; a neighboring community.

Jennie had a previous marriage January 26, 1887 to James Bell, b. 1845 who also had a previous marriage in November 18, 1864, Perth County Ontario to Margaret Hamilton, b. 1844

Reuben S. Tink (other possible spelling Tinck) had a previous marriage May 27, 1895 to Jessie McKenzie, in Essex County, but had also married the same Jessie McKenzie back in October 12, 1887 in Essex County and also had a previous marriage before that to Hannah Brown August 5, 1879 in Wentworth County. Reuben and Hannah (Brown) Tink had one known child together, Eliza Whilemena Tinck, b. October 3, 1879 Wentworth County

Reuben S. Tink is said to have worked on the railway in Wentworth County, for a railway company based out of Galveston, Indiana, USA.

Regards,
Dan Kennedy
London, Ontario
couchresearch@gmail.com

204 homewood Ave Hamilton

smcfarland127 — 28 Aug 2008 4:46:55 GMT

hello I am wondering if anyone can tell me anything about 204 Homewood Ave Hamilton ont or how i can go about getting information about the house? My mom's family lived in it as children and they have recently noticed that it is vacant and would like to know what is going on with the house. thanks for any help

Hanrahan in Wentworth county

marybotham — 27 Aug 2008 4:40:39 GMT

I am trying to trace any descendants of James Hanrahan who I believe arrived in Hamilton from Ireland in the 1920s.
He was born about 1905/7 and was my fathers younger brother.

lawrence bridger

jamesmcisaac39 — 26 Aug 2008 8:51:51 GMT

Hello aim looking for information on Lawrence Bridger
I have some photos of him with Ethel Carrol and her family
i was wondering if they married.
they lived in Hamilton Ontario between 1900 and 1930 thank you james

Sutherland

jderuytter — 25 Aug 2008 12:12:24 GMT

Looking for information re John (Jack or Jackie)Sutherland born in 1920's and raised in Dundas Ontario.

Jarvis family in Wentworth Ontario

lyndarooke123 — 24 Aug 2008 9:16:46 GMT

I have recently discovered that some of my ancestors emigrated to Ontario Canada in the early 1900s.
I have found the family on the UK census in 1901 and I have found William Hugh Jarvis died 21st May 1914 in Hamilton Wentworth Ontario. So there is only a small window to search.
I believe I may have found 2 records, which are not 100 percent correct but likely to relate to my family.
There is an entry on the 1910 census for district 135 Wentworth. This shows Hugh Jarvis - Baker and Elizabeth Jarvis - Tailoress. Elizabeth's date of birth is not accurate but I do know that William Hugh Jarvis was a baker in the UK.
The other record relates to his son, Albert Jarvis. I have found his marriage to Annie Runciman 13 Feb 1915 in Wentworth. Annie's home address is shown as Stoney Creek which matches with the census record mentioned above. (Annie was also born in UK) Albert's occupation is also shown as a baker, so maybe they had a family business.
Albert reported his father's death so I don't know if this is an indication that his mother was already deceased.
Any information about this family would be much appreciated as I am resident in the UK and don't have a clue as to where to look next.
Many thanks
Lynda

Mitchell Family from Scotland

tishgibbons — 9 Apr 2007 5:51:02 GMT

I am seeking information on four MITCHELL brothers I believe emigrated from Scotland to Canada between 1901 and 1912. they were John Mitchell born 1881, Alfred Forbes Mitchell born 1883 Walter Farquharson Mitchell born 1885 and Douglas Edward Mitchell born 1891. Douglas and his mother Margaret McLean Mitchell arrived in Canada in 1912 aboard the ss 'Empress of Ireland". Alfred and Walter were already there. Alfred I believe was living at King William St., in Hamilton in 1926. I think they are all buried in Woodland Cemetery but I do not have access to the full inscriptions. Any help would be appreciated as I have been trying to trace this family for a long time. I have extensive information on the Mitchell side of their family which I would be delighted to share with any 'cousin'!

Tish

Need help with McCallum Fonger family

sjhber66 — 14 Aug 2008 10:42:14 GMT

I am trying to locate the desendents of Pearl McCallum and Leon B. Fonger. Pearl and Leon are buried in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Hamilton, Ontario. I am related through Pearl's father Dougald David McCallum by way of my grandmother, Christina Elizabeth McCallum Levien. Pearl's mother was Susan Harriett Nichol(s). Her brothers were Hugh and John Henry McCallum. At the time of her mother's death in 1968 Hugh was deceased.

I live in Bellingham, Washington.

Thanks in advance for your information.

Watlings in Binbrook

MPapagianis — 14 Aug 2008 1:44:43 GMT

Hello,

I've been having an extreme amount of difficulty finding the mother of my great-great-great grandmother, Pauline Watling. The surname was typically spelled Whatling in Canada, but Watling in England. I've also seen Whatlong, which might have just been a transcribing typo, on the 1871 Canada census.

Pauline's father was John Watling, born c1815 in Darsham, Suffolk, England, and he came to Canada and had at least three daughters. His wife died c1864 either in Caistor Twp, Binbrook, or possibly elsewhere which makes this hard. I also do not know where or when John passed away. John remarried a Mary Eilson, and with his parents names I was able to trace his line quite far back in England. However, I still lack Pauline's mother's real name.

I have had no luck with census or immigration records to track when John Watling came to Canada.

Is anyone else researching this family? Pauline married a Frederick John Benner (c1860) and had six children.

Any help would be most appreciated.

Mike

Kemm Family

geoffkemm25 — 3 Aug 2008 2:31:31 GMT

Hi, I'm trying to trace living relatives of a George Edward Kemm b. 1850 England married Susannah Yorston in 1881 in Wentworth County Canada. Anyone with any information please contact me.
Many thanks.Geoff

Capt. Samuel Ryckman

FredBlair0 — 19 Jul 2008 2:15:44 GMT

I am researching the 2nd York Militia, also known as the Burlington Heights Militia, at the time of the War of 1812. UEL immigrated 1794. Founded Ryckman’s Corners on the escarpment (now part of Hamiltion). Commissioned as a Captain with the militia May 29, 1806. Served July 29 to 31 and Aug. 14 to 24, 1813. In Niagara District, Sept. 17 to Oct. 24, 1813 (D118)(D121). At Hutes Huas near St. David’s, July 4 to 24, 1814 (D151)(D155). Severely wounded at Lundy’s Lane, July 25, 1814 (SK). At Burlington Heights July 25 to Aug. 16, 1814 (D147). I am looking for additional information on Capt. Ryckman.

Woodland Cemetery, Flamborough East, Wentworth

sharonL300 — 11 Aug 2008 11:25:08 GMT

Would appreciate it if someone with the transcriptions for the above cemetery could send me the transcription for the following:

Alex Goodwin
Helen (Fergus) Goodwin

Many thanks,
Bill

Camp/Skinner Cemetery in Beverly Township

PaulCaverly — 29 Jul 2008 12:19:37 GMT

Does anyone know how many graves are in this cemetery and if it is a small number possibly the names of those buried?
Regards,
Paul Caverly

Bartonville Cemetery

sedmen — 30 Jul 2008 1:46:47 GMT

Hello Lister's,

I'm looking for some kind soul from the Barton Twp, Wentworth Co. area to take photos for me at the Bartonville Cemetery Reference HM-218 Daniel Crosthwaite b.24 Feb 1787 Cumberland, England--d.28 Jul 1859 Barton Twp, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada and wife Elizabeth Crosthwaite (nee Bradshaw) b.Abt. 1786 Solesbury Twp., Bucks Co.,
Pennsylvania--d.1857 Barton Twp, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada.

There are several other Crosthwaite's buried in this cemetery that are decendents of Daniel and Elizabeth Crosthwaite. The photos of these Crosthwaite graves would also be welcome in my family tree.

Any other information that might be obtained from the Bartonville cemetery on ANY of the Crosthwaite family would be appreciated.

If anyone can do this for me I will send my email address.

Thank you in advance.
Regards
Sue
Ancestor Hunters Genealogy Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ancestorhunters/

Elizabeth ALLEN to Hamilton, 1911

Jude Gibbons — 28 Jul 2008 12:30:39 GMT

In 1911 my great aunt (b.c.1873) emigrated to Canada from Corsham, Wiltshire, England. Her maiden name was Elizabeth GIBBONS and her married surname was Elizabeth ALLEN or ALLAN (or other spelling); I assume she married before she emigrated. At some point, probably in the 1920s, her address in Canada was 7 Huron Street, Hamilton, Ontario. She may have had children Charles and Hilda. I would love to hear from anyone who has any information at all about this family! Jude.

samuel fisk owen

SherriLang25 — 26 Jul 2008 1:05:37 GMT

Hi,

I am trying to find any info I can regarding:
Samuel Fisk(e) Owen, Head, birth around 1913.
Ann(e) Owen, wife
Bryan Owen, Son
Carol(e) Owen, daughter

They lived in Hamilton, Ontario in 1948.
Samuel is our great grandfathers adopted brother. Our great grandfather died in WW II so we have very little info to go on.

Samuel he may have went by Fisk(e), I believe was also an officer in WWII, however, without any proof of our family connection or proof of death if that is the case, we are unable to access his military file.

His parents are Daniel Miller Owen and Mary Ruggles Green owen.

Any info would be great.
Thanks,

Rev. Emerson Bristol (1813 U.S. - 1895 Canada)

bunting175 — 19 Jul 2008 6:22:47 GMT

I am seeking an obituary for Rev. Emerson Bristol, Methodist, who died of typhoid fever in Tilsonburg on July 9th, 1895 at age 82. Although he died in Oxford county, Rev. Bristol spent most of his life in Wentworth county. I am hoping that his popularity (at least twelve boys named for him) combined with the tragic circumstances of his death might have resulted in a newspaper article. Can somebody with access to the libraries out that way check the local papers for me?

Ca;t. Hector S. McKay

FredBlair0 — 19 Jul 2008 2:14:02 GMT

I am researching the 2nd York Militia, also known as the Burlington Heights Militia, at the time of the War of 1812. In 1803, he served as an Ensign in the Glengarry Militia. Enlisted Apr. 14, 1812 (SK). Served Oct. 17 to 24, 1812 (D216). Served July 30 to 31, 1813 (D319). At Hutes Huas near St. David’s, July 8 to 24, 1814 (D151)(D155). At Burlington Heights July 25 to 29, 1814 (D147). Wounded at Lundy’s Lane, July 25, 1814 (SK). I am looking for additional information on Capt. McKay. Where did he live? When did he arrive in the Niagara area?

Major Titus Geer Simons

FredBlair0 — 18 Jul 2008 12:46:53 GMT

I am researching the 2nd York Militia, also known as the Burlington Heights Militia. Titus Simons was one of the commanding officers at the time of the War of 1812. He was everely wounded at Lundy’s Lane, on July 25, 1814 and was taken home to Flamboro. I am looking for additional biographical information on Titus.

Col. Richard Beasley and family

FredBlair0 — 18 Jul 2008 12:41:57 GMT

I am researching the 2nd York Militia, also known as the Burlington Heights Militia, which was under the command of Col. Richard Beasley at the time of the War of 1812. Other Beasleys also served in this regiment. Does anyone have a family tree for this family so that I can work out the relationship between Richard, David, and Henry Beasley? Richard Beasley married Henrietta Springer and farmed on Burlington Heights and Dundurn Park. When did Richard arrive in this area and where did he come from? Other biographical material would be helpful.

Book, Drummond, Havens, Shaw, Babcock of Ancaster, Wentworth County and Brantford, Brant County

Marlene Smith — 23 Nov 2006 6:28:54 GMT

I am searching for any descendants of the Book, Drummond, Havens, Shaw, and Babcocks from Ancaster, Wentworth County and Brantford, Brant County. In particular I am searching for descendants of George Drummond(b.1818 in Ireland or Scotland) who married in 1845 in Ancaster to Emma Book( Amy Shaw according to the marriage register). I am looking for verification that Emma Book's parents were indeed Adam Book( son of John Book and Anna "Charity" Zimmerman) and Dorothy Shaw{daughter of Michael Shaw and Freelove Culver) as I have not been able to locate a birth record for her born in Ancaster in 1826. Hoping that some family member might have an old family bible with documentation on this or any other source. Children born of this marriage were Mary Jane, Martha, Sarah Alice, George H., Margaret, Isabelle, Ezra, William H, Georgina Dora Drummond.Martha Drummond married John Havens and they lived in Brantford Ontario and had 6 children: Walter, Edith, Rhoda Elizabeth ( who married William Franklin Babcock) John , Robert Elsworth, and Edward Thomas Havens.I would appreciate it if anyone can help .

BARRETT, William - Birmingham UK - Ontario

mboles22 — 5 Nov 2002 2:13:10 GMT

Looking for any information on the following individual and family:

William Barrett
born: 1830 England
wife: Elizabeth
residence 1867: Birmingham UK
residence 1871: Hamilton
children: (Many if not all were born in UK)
(1) Mary b. 1855
(2) Sarah b. 1857
(3) Charles b. 1859
(4) William b. 1861
(5) Clarisa b. 1864
(6) Elizabeth b. November 26, 1867
(7) female b. 1870

Noel John Watson

lesnbec1 — 26 Jun 2008 12:06:27 GMT

Hi I am looking for any informatin on my Grandfather. Noel John Watson born about 1935 in Bowen, Queensland Australia. He married June Begely in 1957 they had 3 daughters together. He has since past away in the 90's sometime I think. If anyone can help, please do.

Benjamine Franklin Parker Stoney Creek>Huron MI Obit

shweet21 — 11 Jul 2008 4:09:30 GMT

Civil War Veteran Dead
Benjamine
Franklin Parker, an old and highly
respected citizen of Grant township,
died Monday, Oct. 14,' 1929, at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Jay Andrews,
where he has made his home
the past seven years. He was 89 years,
8 months and 10 days old. 'Benjamin
F. Parker was born at Stoney Creek,
Canada, on Mar. 4, 1840, came to
Michigan in 1857 and settled in Van
Buren County. He went to the call of
his country and served four years
and eight months. Shortly after his
return, he was united in marriage
to Miss Emma Feezel. One daughter
was born to this union. His wife died
after they were married 1 ½ years.
In 1869 he was united in marriage to
Miss Mary McIntyre. To this union were born seven children,
Twins dying in infancy. He leaves to mourn their loss, three daughters, Mrs Lewis Cummings of Brookfield, Mrs. Harry Halll of Flint, Mrs. Jay Andrews of Grant;
Two sons, Thomas of Flint and Silas of Pontiac; 24 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren, besides a hos of other relatives and friends.
His wife preceded him in death 14 years ago and his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Walsh, three years ago. He was again united in Marriage to Mrs. Sarah Rathburn in February, 1921, and she died May, 1921. He united with the Re-Organized church of Jesus Christe of Latter Day Saints some years ago and has been a true and faithful member ever since.
Funeral services were held at the Cangoro L.D.S. church on Thursday, Oct. 17
The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Rev. Myron Carr of Jeddo preached the funeral sermon and he was laid to rest in the Grant cemetery. His four grandsons were pall bearers, Ervin and Harlan Andrews, archie Walsh and Jerry Stickly.
A military service was also given. His old comrade of the Civil War, Jacob Hartsell, aged 85, carried the flag and nine soldiers of the word war carried rifles. Twelve rifle shots were fired over his grave in honor of his service to his country. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the whole community in their sad bereavement.
Among those who attended the funeral from a distance where Mrs. F.E. Namara, Mrs. Gifford Shaft and son, MRs. Glen Cummings and baby, Lewis Cummings, jr., Mr. and MRs. Harry Hall, Miss Vernita gunsell, and Thomas Parker of Flint, Mr. and Mrs. John Parker of Pontiac, Mrs. Peter Anderson of Pigeon

Christine

family searc hindexing project

sedmen — 7 Jul 2008 1:23:52 GMT

This is from another list I'm on. Sue

Help is needed by all serious genealogists to index images that can be
viewed free of charge. For those of you who are unaware of this vast
project, the majority of the films in the vast collection of the Family
History Library are being digitalized for display free on-line. Those
records need to be indexed. For close to two years, volunteers have been
indexing many records but volunteers are needed to continue this project.

Some of those already indexed projects can be viewed on a pilot site that
can be reached here:
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New information is being added almost daily so be sure to check back often.

If you want to volunteer to index various records, you can do so here:
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The more volunteers the faster records will be made available on-line.

It doesn't take long to do a page of records.

Current projects include those in English, Spanish, French, German and
Italian.

Doing this can help you in your own research as you become familiar with old
handwriting and various forms.

Leslie Vaughn

Dellar/Dell

CherylReid6285 — 4 Nov 2007 11:17:36 GMT

Im looking for information on Emma Dellar, she married James Arthur Dell in norfolk county but I am having a hard time finding her parents

my uncle george and wife sadie Doherty, died 1947?

jjaccee3832 — 4 Jul 2008 3:32:30 GMT

can u help me --george died 1945/7 he is buried in waterdown cemetry wentworth ontario; as is sadie --this info i remember but i lost some in a puter crash!
i am retired now but still cannot find his marriage nor if they had children, sadie i belive was born in canada, met george in ww1; her father was a major, and she had brother in mounties; but i do not have her family name. george was my fathers brother, b 1891 medway kent uk.
i would love to be able to add more to my family tree, i know in past my family have moved to canada, quite a few dohertys living in canada --that we have never known; so maybe if u are one of these or know of a doherty family? or can just help me break this wall?
i am jan daughter of john ernest; b 1893 to henry daniel b 1857, to john b 1834 to daniel b1803 greenock renfew; b to daniel b 1776 ireland ? help please i would be so grateful and glad to hear from u.

Binkley Family of Dundas,Ancaster, Wentworth ON

shortgage — 4 Jul 2008 1:31:11 GMT

Looking for Lydia Binkley, lived 1827, Dundas, Ontario.
Who were her parents and who did she marry?
I think she was born somewhere between 1810 & 1817.
These detail are from a cross-stitched sampler bearing her name. Any info would be greatly appreciated

Obit from 1927?

Annii7 — 2 Jul 2008 5:55:05 GMT

Are there obituaries from 1927?
I'm looking for:
Robert Cordner
died: 11 Aug 1927
85 years
Wentworth

Thank you for any help.
Carol

Looking for Harriett Davis born 1828, married Wm L Morden

slybarbara — 21 May 2008 2:37:46 GMT

Does anyone have information on Harriett Davis born 1828 Upper Canada? The Wentworth records show she married my Gt Great Grandfather William L Morden in 1847 but her parents' names are unknown. The witnesses were John Davis and Isabella davis - which may have been parents or siblings.

I'm also interested in finding out how my Morden Great Grandfather (William Crooker, born 1856) acquired the "crooker" name. The 1881 census records show mordens and crooker families as close neighbors, however I hope to learn of a marriage link. Thanks for any help you can offer

Coles

Taz1256 — 30 Apr 2008 1:22:02 GMT

Looking for a James Coles who married a Mary Eliza Davis I not sure where the Coles came from but they did have a daughter Ida Coles maybe more sister & brothers .

June Marjory Begely

lesnbec1 — 25 Jun 2008 11:59:40 GMT

Hi my name is Rebecca Harris and I am looking for any information on my Grandmothers family. The only information I have is her name is June Marjory Begely, Now walker as she is married, she was born about 1938 in Bairnsdale, Australia. She has a twin sister Joyce. June married a man Noel watson in 1957. They had 3 Daughters together Linda, Noela and Dianne. If anyone has information please contact me.

William Perry born abt 1830 in Wentworth County, Ontario Province, Canada

cootiebug — 22 Jun 2008 4:31:08 GMT

I am looking for any information on William Perry who was born in Wentworth County, Ontario Province, Canada about 1830, give or take a couple of years either way. He married my great grandmother, Lucinda Whitman-Martin, in Tuscola County, Michigan on 8 February 1875. He disappeared shortly after he married Lucinda, however, and I know nothing more about William Perry other than what I have already given in this message. Is anyone familiar with my William Perry and/or his family?

THOMPSON, JANE Resided Dundurn, Hamilton, ON 1840 - 46

all2gethers — 16 May 2007 9:31:42 GMT

Looking for information on the Thompson family and Jane Thompson who was first known to live in Hamilton, Ontario. Her estimated date of birth is 1818. Born in Ireland. From at least 1840 Jane resided at Dundurn with the Allan McNabb family until she married 1838 May 5 to John Sibbald Wallker. They then moved to Erin, Ontario. Her sad life ended 1881 FEB 10th at the Toronto Lunatic Asylum. More information upon request.

It seem inconceivable that Jane Thompson would come to Canada by herself. Any suggestions would be most welcomed. Pat.

George, Florence and Monica Bannerman - Hamilton cr. 1910

penguin1 — 28 May 2008 3:24:43 GMT

I am looking for this family since I have Martin information to share. Florence would have been my grandfather's niece. Her mother was Mary Elizabeth Vanderburg nee Martin. They originally came from Simcoe.
I have pictures also to show. Bannerman family had a grocery. Thanks - penguin1@kc.rr.com

Local newspapers in 1840?

R_mesnard — 13 Nov 2006 8:31:58 GMT

I am looking for an obit for a Saltfleet man (Mt Albion) who drowned in the Grand River near Dunville circa 1839. Is it reasonable to hope an obit still exists? If so where would I look.

Ida Coles

BarbarNorsworthy — 17 May 2008 5:50:18 GMT

I have hit a brick wall looking to see If my Grandmother Ida Coles had any brothers or sisters .Ida was born in England abt 1987 to James Coles & Mary Eliza Davis .
I can not find anything on Mary Eliza Davis at all thats is a big wall . They all came to Canada where Ida Married .

Lookup for birth record 1854, Hamilton, Canada

kinzielee — 17 May 2008 5:22:23 GMT

I would like a birth record lookup for Katerina Lukes, (Katern Lukesh) or varation of that name, born,
1 Nov. 1854. We just have Hamilton, so I'm hoping it is Ontario. Her parents were Vojtech Lukes and Barbara Filip.
Thank you very much.

FLETCHER and HANES

xhater — 10 Oct 2003 2:01:15 GMT

Looking for info on (FLETCHER) Jamesb.abt1817 m. abt 1844, Sarah-wife od James,son James b. abt 1847, son Robert b.1848 all of Binbrook . Also (HANES) Francis P. Francis W, James, Catherine, Sarah all of Beverly Catherine Hanes maiden name was Fletcher. Also interested in any parents or sibs. Thank you

Lynden, Ontario, Newspaper Article-1944

PamVillafuerte — 20 Feb 2008 1:02:21 GMT

First of all, I don';t believe that the article is correct saying that Barnabas was from England. If he was, then Mary would have been as well. Maybe his father or another ancestor came over from England and it was confused in the telling.

I just found that article from the Brantford Expositor dated March 18, 1944.
It states:
LUMBERING WAS ONCE LEADING INDUSTRY OF LYNDEN DISTRICT
By Jean Hall Waldie

When Barnabas HOWARD arrived in Lynden Dstrict in the late 1820's, he built a fairly large home with the intention of providing food and shelter for weary travelers in that sparsely settled district where no other accomodations were available and he also opened a store in one room. The HOWARDs and VANSICKLES were among the earliest pioneers of that region and their names are perpetuated in the HOWARD Cemetery and the VANSICKLE Cemtery in the Village.

Barnabas HOWARD, who came originally from England, came to this country from the State of Pennsylvania, settling in West Flamboro and later taking up lots 13 and 14 in the First Concession of Bverly Township, Wentworth County. At that time there was no public cemetery in the district set aside for burial purposes.

Oddly enough, Barnabas himself was the first settler to be buried at Lynden. His tombstone which provides the information that he was born on October 9, 1791, and departed this life on August 20, 1835, is to be seen in the Howard Cemetery, where are also to be found headstones bearing the names of members of the HOWARD family, as well as the ROUS, RAMEY and other pioneer families. This cemetery is located opposite the site of the First United Church.

John HOWARD was appointed as the first Postmaster at Lynden, with Henry HOWARD his assistant. The station has recorded that the mail was carried by stage between Hamilton and London and that on the "down trip" it was timed at Lynden for 11p.m., but that it was sometimes 2a.m. befoe it arrived.

POST OFFICE OPENED

Up until the time a postoffice was opened at Lynden in the 1840's, the nearest one had been at Dundas. A meeting called for the joint purpose of naming the settlement and opening a post office and settlers from miles around assembled in the little log schoolhouse (unreadable word next) south of the late Governor's Road nearly opposite the site where many years later was to stand First United Church.

The suggestion of Jeremiah BISHOP that the place be called Lynden met with immediate approval and the name was adopted.

Benony VANSICKLE, Sr. another of Lynden's first settlers, was the son of Rinar VANSICKLE and was an emigrant from the State of New Jersey in the early 1800's. He first lived on the eastern boundaries of Beverly Township, later taking up land in and around Lynden. He is described as being an enterprising man, with an unconquerable ambition. He amassed considerable fortune with a large acreage of land, including seven farms, which he left his seven sons. His wife was Margaret KITCHEN.

Lot 12, Concession 1, of Beverly Township, had first been taken up by Isaac BLASDELL, known as Deacon BLASDELL, who was to figure importantly in the religious life of the settlement. This property was later purchased by Benony VANSICKLE.

BUILT FIRST SAWMILL
Benony set aside a plot of land for the VANSICKLE Cemetery. The piomeer also built the first sawmill in the district, but it turned to be a scene of tragedy, for his eldest son, (can't read name), a lad of 18, was killed in a boiler explosion in the mill and others had narrow escapes.

The Seth VANSICKLE homestead on the Indian Trail, built more than 115 years ago, was built to endure and was to remain through the years a spot of historic interest. It's 60-foot long timbers, about 12 inches square were hewn, not sawn, from tall forest trees.

Lumbering was years ago the leading industry of the Lynden district, but mills had been built on the creek at Troy long before those at Lynden. Shingles were an important product.

The advent of the Great Western Railroad about 1855 brought an influx of buisness towards the tracks and the leading places of business grew up there. For a short time, the station was called VANSICKLE's, but was a little later changed to Lynden. Rufus DODGE became the firsst station agent. he was engaged in the lumber business and also opened the first "liquor shanty." Other station agents included Charles MORRISON, John WADE, and John BERRINGTON.

Extensive Lumber Trade

It is said when the railroad was opened and afterwards, more lumber was shipped from Lynden than any other station on the line and that at one time as many as 16 saw mills were operating day and night within four miles of the station. Buyers came from New york, Albany and other places in in the United States to purchase lumber. The price at the time was about $10 per thousand feet, but the financial crisis of 1857 and 1858 wrought havoc with the prices, some carloads selling for as little as $4 per thousand feet. Large quantities of spars were included among the produce of those days. Often great piles of wood were burned to get rid of it, in order to clear the land.

Blacksmithing and wagon making were other industires of the early days,. While Benony VANSICKLE's sawmill was in operation about the late 1840's, William WEAVER had a wagon shop; Robert L. PATTERSON, a shoe shop; Peter HATHAWAY, a blacksmith shop; and John HOWARD, a small store. William S. WILKINS later purchased the mill at South Lynden.

Jeremiah CORNELL started business with a small store in South Lynden and then, in co-operation with his brother, Daniel, branched out in a large dry goods and grocery store, but it was later destroyed by fire. Vincent CORNELL was another South Lynden storekeeper.

W.P. DODGE kept the first harness shop in North Lynden; William WILSON the first tailor; Edward LEDYCOAT, one of the first blacksmiths; William BARRETT, an early wagonmaker and Joseph BRADWIN kept the Lynden Pottery.

Erected Oil Refinery

Wesley F. ORR and James E ORR built a store, but later the former went into the lumber business, becoming finally Mayor of Calgary, Alta., and the latter erected an oil refinery at Lynden but it was destroyed by fire.

Other old-timers who took part in the business life of the Village in years gone by were Robert WOOD, a harness maker; William CLEMENT, awho built an extensive woolen factory; William MAY and Somers ATKINSON, Storekeepers and lumber dealers and William VAN NORMAN, who had a wagon shop.

Well over a century ago, the first little log schoolhouse was built in the Lynden settlement, a a low-ceilinged structure measuring 18 by 22 feet. This was to serve for diverse purposes, for not only was it used as a school, but it was also called into service for church and Sunday School purposes, for public meetings and for court proceedings. Even before that time, Mrs. Daniel BLASDELL is reported to have kept school, the first public school at Lynden, about the 1820's.

Many interesting characters were to be found among the early teacher, as witness the recollection of the late Henry HOWARD in regard to one James BROWN, an Irishman and rigid disciplinarian. "If he thought a boy was bad," Mr/ HOWARD wrote, "he would make him stand on one foot a certain length of time; if he caught two boys whispering, he would take a short stick and make them hold it with their teeth, one hold of each end.

JOHN SAMUEL HALL & EDNA FLORENCE DAVIS - Hamilton

KevinLong85 — 19 Aug 2007 10:22:30 GMT

I am seeking the descendants and further information on the family of JOHN SAMUEL HALL & his wife, EDNA FLORENCE DAVIS.

John Samuel Hall was born October 10, 1890 in Tecumseth Township, Simcoe County, being the son of George Hall & Sarah Jane Dale. In 1919, he married Edna Florence Davis, born May 4, 1894 in Hamilton, being the daughter of Robert H. Davis & Annie L. Hincks.

At the time of his marriage, John Samuel Hall was employed as a traffic manager at the Otis Elevator Company. He had relocated to Hamilton in 1912.

Further details are sought in order to complete the Hall family history.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

With thanks,
Kevin.

Buist Family

Robert_Auld — 13 May 2008 7:47:14 GMT

Tracing decendants of Alexander Buist and wife Agnes Abbey .
and daughter Mary Ann. Any other information re this family originally from South Leith,Midlothian Scotland would help
complete my Abbey Family studies.
Bob Auld

vansickle

sugrfoot — 14 May 2008 11:43:20 GMT

I am trying to prove a link from Isaac Vansickle New Jersey 1751/2 Ontario 1830 to David Vansickle New Jersey 1781 to Ontario 1812 with Lincoln regiment at Niagara. Isaac was a UE after 1811
And from David Vansickle husband of Margaret Book to Charity Vansickle born Ontario 1808 died Ontario 1899.
Any help would be most appreciated!

William Smith m Hannah Bennett 1847 Beverly Twp

dandandan777 — 14 Oct 2007 12:18:55 GMT

I am looking for the parents and upline of both William Smith b 1824 and Hannah Bennett. They were married on Sept 9, 1847 Beverly Twp one of the witnesses was a James H. Bennett. William and Hannah had a daughter Maria Jane Smith who married John Gilbert Cooper. Thanks for any and all help.

John McKeown/Ann McGuire Hamilton 1888 from Guelph 1865

AnneMcKenna28 — 7 May 2008 2:06:39 GMT

John McKeown married to Ann McGuire immigrated to Canada. Bore daughter Jane (Jennie my GGrandmother) in Guelph 1865 (Jennie) Married Thomas Lovell in Hamilton 1888 Jennie had an illegitimate daughter between 1884-1887, her name was Anna (my Grandmother)She went to a Catholic Boarding School in Hamilton. I cannot find any information on her. Jennie had one daughter with Thomas Lovell, Mary Louise Lovell.
Anna is not listed on any documents with them

John & Ann McKeown also had other children Agnes, Margaret (Maggie) who could be a twin to Kate, James and possibly another daughter and son.
Any info on any of my relatives would be so appreciated.

John Sheppard

BarbarNorsworthy — 10 Apr 2008 5:38:04 GMT

Hi I am looking for a John Sheppard birth record & a Mary jane Connell birth record.I do have them in my tree but are looking for there Father & Mother .

Adam Turnbull married Margaret Cunningham, Wentworth, Ontario 1924

annlyndenis — 26 Apr 2008 1:21:23 GMT

I'm looking for descendants of Adam Turnbull and Margaret Cunningham who were married in Wentworth, Ontario on the 15th April 1924. Both were originally from Scotland and I have a photo of Adam and Margaret with 2 children. Adam's mother Maggie is in the photo along with 2 young men who I'm not sure of their relationship. Adam's mother was married twice and had both Thompson/Thomson and Kinniburgh as her surname. Can anyone help me with this?

JOHN SAMUEL HALL & EDNA FLORENCE DAVIS - Hamilton

KevinLong85 — 24 Apr 2008 10:24:57 GMT

I am seeking the descendants and further information on the family of JOHN SAMUEL HALL & his wife, EDNA FLORENCE DAVIS.

John Samuel HALL was born October 10, 1890 in Tecumseth Township, Simcoe County, being the son of George HALL & Sarah Jane Dale. In 1919, he married Edna Florence DAVIS, born May 4, 1894 in Hamilton, being the daughter of Robert H. Davis & Annie L. Hincks.

At the time of his marriage, John Samuel HALL was employed as a traffic manager at the Otis Elevator Company. He had relocated to Hamilton in 1912.

Further details are sought in order to complete our HALL family history.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

With thanks,
Kevin.

Cemetaries, Census and Land records in Ancaster

Giselle61 — 26 Dec 2007 1:58:02 GMT

Hi
I am looking for the following listed in the title. Is there a site I can check that does not cost lots of money or a library that someone can recommend or even a historical society?

Many thanks
GiGi

Surnames: Kelly/Kelley

william kirk

sugrfoot — 28 Apr 2008 4:37:26 GMT

I am loking for any information regarding William Kirk born Scotland approx 1833 maried jane? died in Hamilton 1912 father of james Kirk born 1860 in Hamilton

james kerr

sugrfoot — 28 Apr 2008 4:39:51 GMT

searching for information regarding James Kerr husband of Margaret Reid who lived in Rapho Ontario around the year 1856 info re Margaret also required and very much appreciated parents of James born 1856 in Rapho

Girl's boarding school in Hamilton, Ontario Canada

JanLMaas — 16 Apr 2008 3:32:16 GMT

I am looking for the name of a school in the City of Hamilton, Wentworth County, Census District 149, subdistrict C, Division 2.
A Lotte Hamilton is enrolled there in the 1881 Ontario, Canada Census. I am looking for more information on this ancestor. Her parents are David Hamilton and Mary ? Hamilton. The matron was Annabell Raynor - Church of England

William Gater Mary Jeff Gater lookup death dates

kmcgranny — 26 Apr 2008 10:32:27 GMT

William Gater and Mary Jeff Gater are buried in Woodlawn Cemetery. Is there anyone who could look for the dates of death on the stones, or is there somewhere I could possibly find them.

Wentworth family of NH/VT

aabbott46 — 28 Feb 2003 6:53:56 GMT

I am looking for any information on Ara Wentworth, Lois Wentworth or William Wentworth born in abt 1870 to 1906. Lois Wentworth is my grandmother who was born in Dalton, NH in 1877. My mother was Ara Wentworth, born without benefit of marriage but lists the father as Clerance Green. Help!

book family cemetery

sugrfoot — 23 Apr 2008 12:23:56 GMT

does anyone have access to the Book Family Cemetery in Ancaster? It is off Book road but apparently not visible from the road>

Look-up in Hamilton Cemetery, Wentworth County, for THOMAS & TREGENZA

imthomas — 17 Apr 2008 8:51:44 GMT

Wondering if anyone can help with cemetery information of my great uncle John THOMAS (AKA Jack), once a barber on Barton Street, Hamilton. He was born in West Flamborough about 1879 and died November 23, 1910 in Hamilton. He was the son of Samuel Poole THOMAS and Ann EASTERBROOK. He married Nettie TREGENZA, 25 Dec 1906 at Hamilton. Their marriage transcription lists him as John Edward THOMAS, but his death certificate gives his name as John Edwin THOMAS. John & Nettie's children were - Charles b. 1908 & John b. 1910.

According to the Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid (OCFA) John Edwin THOMAS, Nettie F. TREGENZA and Nettie's parents - Charles N.TREGENZA and Emma P.(nee-FEARNSIDE)TREGENZA are all buried in Hamilton cemetery, Wentworth County, Hamilton, reference HM-289-1. Thank you.

Esther RAMSEY m. Daniel ALLAN 1891 father GEORGE RAMSAY, MARY. Rumsey?

barbonline1 — 19 Apr 2008 5:31:00 GMT

Am looking for more information on Esther Ramsay, and her parents George and Mary. Esther was born in December of 1894 in Caledonia, Ontario, and is buried in Rochester, NY. Married Daniel Allan wedding certificate found in Hamilton, Wentworth Co. files, for 1891. Parents are George and Mary. Anglican/Episcopal/Church of England. US Census says her parents were born in Northern Ireland, have no other proof or info. There may be a connection to families named Bain and/or Elliott, and a relation as cousin/sister/sister-in-law to Anna Ramsay who lived with Esther and Daniel in Rochester, NY.

Esther and Daniel are the grandparents of my mother in law, Jane Christie. Jane's mother, Mildred F. Allan, died at a young age, and family lost contact.

Websters - Hamilton, Ontario

pjsdowntime1 — 12 Jun 2004 4:01:07 GMT

Looking for descendents of Webster relatives:
- Edmund Webster, b 1847 Scotland, machinist, wife Annie M., b 1851 England, children: Bertram E., b 1875 (wife Lillian, son William - after Lillian died Bertram married Irene and lived in Grimsby), Henry, b 1878 Ontario, Ida M. b 1880 Ontario, and Ernest b 1886 Ontario.
- George Webster, b 1854 Scotland, tailor, wife Mary L., b 1863 Ontario.
James Webster, b 1831 Scotland, stonemason, wife Isabella, b 1834 Scotland.
- Robert Webster, b 1849 Scotland, cabinet maker, wife Barbara, b 1857 Scotland, children: Margaret M, b 1880 Ontario, Robert, b 1883 Ontario, Grace E. b 1887 Ontario.
- Elspet (Elizabeth) Webster, b 1829 Scotland
- George Webster, b 1835 Scotland
- Jessie Webster (female), b 1838 Scotland
- Alexander Webster, b 1840 Scotland
- Hendry Webster, b 1844 Scotland
- John Webster, b 1831 Scotland
- Archibald Webster, b 1846 Scotland, machinist, wife Hannah McGregor, b 1850 Ontario (my ggrandparents).

I have the family back to the 1600s in Forglen and Gamrie, Banff, Scotland. Would appreciate any information on this family.

George Stockand/Stockan

stocky123 — 19 Apr 2008 7:09:56 GMT

My ggrandfather George Stockand arrived in the Hamilton area from Orkney Scotland about 1852 and lived ther until 1864when he moved to Ottawa. While ther he may have married Catherine(no last name) while ther his son Alex would have been born there and also George jr. I have his history of his time in Ottawa but his Hamilton background and particulars of his wife are unknown. He would have been employed as a contractor.
Bill Stockand

Joanna Bell Dryden

diane99l — 30 Mar 2008 10:11:36 GMT

My great great aunt was Joanna Bell who married Robert Dryden. They are both buried at Woodland Cemetery in Flamborough East. I was wondering if some kind soul would be able to tell me what their tombstone transcriptions say.

Thank you
Diane

DEBOW surname in Hamilton

kirks21 — 27 Sep 2006 6:38:00 GMT

John DeBow was born circa 1880 in Ontario Co., NY in the Finger Lakes District near Canandaigua. His parents were Francis DeBow (1847-1931) and Susan (Ward) DeBow (1857-1936). At some point John emigrated to Canada and made his home in Hamilton, Ont. He is thought to have married twice (1. Mae 2. Bernice; surnames unknown) and is known to have had a son, Ronald DeBow, who lived in the Bramalea/Brampton area of Peel Co.

John's mother, Susan Ward DeBow, was my grandfather's younger sister. I am working on the Ward family tree and would appreciate any information (BMD, census, burial site, etc.) for John, Ronald, and their families. I will gladly share the tree with DeBow descendants.

Sharon
Welland, Ontario

Allen/McEwan family of Hamilton 1850's

C_Briton — 8 Nov 2007 12:47:06 GMT

Seeking any information about Florence Allen/Allan who married Alexander McEwan (Cabinet Maker) June 30, 1855 in Hamilton by the Rev Mr Inglis (McNab St Church?). They had two children born in Hamilton then Alexander McEwan took his family back to Scotland in about 1858.

Florence was born c1832 in Liverpool England, daughter of Alexander Allen, an architect of London England who was deceased by 1855 (according to marriage announcement in Hamilton Weekly Spectator).

I have been searching unsuccessfully for many years for Florence's baptism or her father's death in the UK, or in fact any other information about Florence prior to her marriage in Hamilton.

Any clues would be much appreciated.

Christine
Australia

STOW - HARDY - MILSON Lincolnshire, England to Ontario, Canada

Lois M. Campbell — 21 Aug 2006 1:08:17 GMT

I would love to connect with other descendants of:

Francis STOW (abt. 1770-1842) Lincolnshire
Ann HARDY (abt. 1772-1832) Lincolnshire
Married: May 19, 1795 in Thornton Curtis, Lincolnshire

Their children:

1) Francis STOW (1796-?) Goxhill, Lincolnshire

2) Thomas STOW (1799-1875) Thornton Curtis, Lincolnshire
Wife: Alice MILSON (1805-1877) b. East Halton, Lincolnshire
Date of Marriage: March 23, 1823 in Killingholme, Lincolnshire
Children of that marriage:
Millson STOW (b. 1827 Bigby, England - d. 1888 Ontario, Canada) - my great-great grandfather
Ann STOW (1829) Immingham
Francis STOW (1832) Immingham
William Wilson STOW (1836 Immingham - died before 1906 in Ontario, Canada)
Thomas STOW (1837) Immingham
Martha STOW (1840) Immingham
Alice STOW (1842) Immingham
Elizabeth STOW (1844) Immingham

3) Hannah STOW (1801-1879) b. Thornton Curtis, Lincolnshire, married Thomas BLACKBURN on Dec. 22, 1821 and had nine children.

Ida Coles

BarbarNorsworthy — 2 Apr 2008 3:31:22 GMT

Can some one look up in the Hamilton Ont Canada for me for my grandmother .

Joesph Elsey and Family

sutton28 — 2 Apr 2008 4:29:42 GMT

I am looking for any info on a Joesph Elsey, wife Meria(Maria?) and son Levi. I have found them in the 1851 census for Wentworth County, Saltfleet township. This is the only reference to them I can find.

I am pretty sure that the son Levi went to Detroit around 1861 and it is very probable that Joesph and Meria went with him.

Any help in pointing me as to where to look for info would be very helpful. I hope to visit the area this summer.

Thanks Dave

Woodland Cemetery/Wentworth co./Flamborough East,LOOKUP.

imthomas — 31 Mar 2008 9:52:20 GMT

Could anyone please do a look-up for James ORR and his 2nd wife Ann(Robbins)ORR? Ann ROBBINS was the sister of my great grandfather Robert Robbins. According to the OCFA, they are buried in Woodland Cemetery, Flamborough East,Wentworth County (HM-337-2) Any ORR children - (Eliza, Jane, Mary, Henry, Ellen, Charles E.)would have been to James and his 1st wife (Ellen?)
Thank you.

Jeptha Skinner/Mary Griffith

TimMoses31 — 23 Feb 2005 2:57:41 GMT

Does anyone know the location of a Skinner/Camp family burial ground, possibly somewhere in Copetown area? I am researching the family of Jeptha Skinner 1757-1852 and Mary Griffith. Children are Enos Griffith 1798, Benjamin 1791, Mary, Salome, John Andrew, Jeptha 1802, Mercy. I have Jeptha's ancestors but no other information for this particular family. Any help would be appreciated especially any pertaining to Jeptha's siblings. Jeptha's sister Martha Skinner/mRobert Cook is my G-G-G-G Grandmother.

Look up MORREALE / LoRe / PITTON

MariaMorreale88 — 26 Mar 2008 8:55:08 GMT

Hi,

I hope someone can help me; I have been searching for the info for sooooo long. My relatives with the above surnames were originally from Casteltermini AG Sicily Italy and settled in Toronto, or Hamilton. There are no immigration records and no death. The following are deceased:

Gino Morreale - in the 1980's
Filippo Morreale - in the 1980's
Charles Morreale - in the 1980's
Angelo Morreale - in the 1980's
Raimondo Morreale - in 1974 - father
Rita Morreale - in 1972 - mother

Living are: Maria Morreale LoRe
Lena Morreale Pitton

Deceased: Anthony Pitton, husband of Lena Morreale
Nicholas LoRe, husband of Maria Morreale Oct, 2007

Any info would be appreciated.

thank you so much.

Maria Morreale

Stockand/Stockland, George

Bill Stockand — 1 Apr 2005 3:38:51 GMT

I have just recently found out that my ggrandfather George Stockand/Stockland immigrated from Orkney Scotland to the Hamilton area in 1852 and was there until he moved to Ottawa in 1864. In oOttawa he was a contractor/carpenter apparently responsible for building some banks,schools and other public buildings. I am hoping to find any connection to the Hamilton area. His eldest son Willie would have been born around 1857+/- 1 yr and my grandfather George jr wpuld have been born 1864+/- 1yr.
He may have also got married to Catherine while in Hamilton, she died in Ottawa 1n 1880 and I have no information on her age maiden name or birthplace
Any leads or info would be greatly appreciated.
Info on George sr. was obtained from obituary article publised in Ottawa
Bill Stockand

1851 Hamilton Census Index Lookup Request

Donna Burkert Grothaus — 29 Mar 2006 12:16:19 GMT

If there is anyone with access to the 1851 Hamilton Census Index I would be most appreciative if it could be checked for Rev. Alfred Booker and Sampson Walkerdine. Thank you so much for your interest!

Furrier - Dundas Ontario area

gsley — 9 Mar 2008 6:44:22 GMT

I am looking to locate anyone knowing any furriers that were located in the Dundas area in the 1960's. I am searching for a possible family member that was the son in a family furrier business. I believe they closed it when fur sales slowed because it became unfashiobnable. The son I am trying to locate may have had had three daughters. He went to private school and came from a Jewish family. It may have been called Gorden (Gordon) and Sons Furriers. Thank you for your assistance.

Wilson/Adams Family

mandeehead — 26 Feb 2008 3:49:21 GMT

I'm looking for info on the following families

Peter Adams b. abt 1816 Quebec m. Emily Huber b. abt 1827 Ont. They had 8 children. All born in Wentworth, likley the Ancaster area.
1. Peter Adams b. abt 1854
2. Maguire Adams b. abt 1857 m. Anne Hartnell
3. Henry Maxim Adams b. abt 1859 m. Jessie McGregor
4. William A Adams b. abt 1861 m. Martha Goodale
5. James Edward Adams b. Jan 1866 m. Artemus Rymal
6. Mary M Adams b. abt 1867
7. Emily Alice Adams b. abt 1870
8. Rosa Adams b. 5 Jan 1853 m. Hugh Wilson b. abt 1852. According to an document signed by my great-grandmother, Rosa was born in Hamilton and Hugh was born in Ireland, although the 1901 census lists him as born in Ontario and of Irish descent. Rosa and Hugh had 9 children.
1. John E Wilson b. 1874
2. Annie Margaret b. 1875 Wentworth
3.Henry Oscar Wilson b. 1878 Wentworth
4. Jelpie? Wilson b. 1880
5.Alvin Wilson b. 1884
6. James E Wilson b. 1885 Wentworth
7. Emily Pearl Wilson b. 1889 Tilbury, Essex
8. Hazel JanE Wilson b. 1892 Tilbury, Essex
9. Doris H Wilson b. 1897 Tilbury, Essex

Looking for info on this Kelley/Kelly line

Giselle61 — 26 Feb 2008 1:49:45 GMT

Patrick and his family are in Anacaster according to this info. I am looking for absolutely anything at all on this family. Any help appreciated. Thanks! GiGi

Patrick Kelley b @
1794 in Ireland at @ age 58 along with the following
people:
Mary Kelley b@1812 age 40
John Kelley b@ 1835
Ellon Kelley b@ 1839
Owen Kelley b@ 1848

Patrick with family lived in district 41 sub-dist 390,
page 145, line 14-18
Edward is in dist 41, sub-dist 390, page 41, line 14

Wentworth County Hessian soldiers.

hessianmerz — 3 May 2002 10:09:21 GMT

Just for the sake of leaving a record on this board, I live here
in this former County of Wentworth, have many friends and
neighbours who know my hobby, the search for Hessian
soldiers of the American Revolution, and particularly those
who settled in our region. Only one comes to mind at this moment,
but this one sure has a large number of people
who can count him as their ancestor CHRISTIAN ALMAS,
his name was first spelled Almost, he came as one of the
first settlers to Ancaster, Upper Canada.
There was also the son of a Hessian Doctor who came here
rowing all the way from Albany, N.Y., his name was Henry
van Wagner. He came to Saltfleet Ts., There is a popular
beach still named after him. If you check the Rootsweb
Message Board for Van Wagner, you will find much about
him, including a contribution of mine.
John Helmut Merz, author of 'Hessians of Upper Canada"
see my webpage http://www.cgocable.net/~hessian

Somerville/Cawley & Somerville/Meehan

bhsg_gen — 25 May 2004 5:56:48 GMT

My ancestor Alexander SOMERVILLE 1811-1885 settled in Hamilton about 1862 as the Editor of the Canadian Illustrated News and writer of books and journals including Narrative of the Fenian Invasions. With him were sons James, Francis and Alexander. Daughter Mary remained behind in Levis, QC with brothers Roger and Henry.

My line is through James 1846-1930 who married 1869 Bridget CAWLEY 1846-1894 d/o James & Mary KEARNS. Sometime in the 1880s the family moved to Brooklyn, NY. Five children married and four remained in Brooklyn, NY - Bridget, James, Ebba, Vincent. My line, Alexander & Anna Matilda YALE returned to Hamilton about 1906. With them were my grandfather Frank who m. 1917 Edna GENTLE d/o Charles & Maud MAHONY; Eulalia who m. 1910 Jack PRESTON and Milton who was single. Daughter Veronica who was also single was born in Hamilton in 1907.

The other line that remained in Hamilton was Francis who m. 1872 Mary MEIHEAIN/MEEHAN d/o Daniel & Ellen HENDRICKS and they had Alexander m. 1899 Mary HOOLIGAN/HOULIHAN; Ella m. 1898 Alfred KAPPELE (fire chief of Stratford); James V. m. 1917 Agnes KEATING and Mary m. 1904 Frederick SMITH.

Hope to hear from anyone with connections to my family.

Elaine Brown

Lockwood

cookies19601 — 6 Feb 2008 1:09:45 GMT

Looking for info on Josiah Lockwood born about 1837 in Stamford CT, was a United Empire Loyalist, died about 1801-1803 in West Flamborough Twp. Might have been married to a Eve Abraham, need to verify marriage and her dates of birth and death, and places of vital record.

Would like to know if anyone can verify date of death and cemetery for Josiah, and if any wife/wives are listed for him.

Thank you for your time and help. I appreciate it very much. As Josiah and his wife are a BRICK WALL, I have family info before and after him.

Joesph Elsey

sutton28 — 17 Feb 2008 9:31:08 GMT

Looking for any information on a Joesph Elsey born about 1797 in England. He is listed in the 1851 census in Wentworth Co, Salfleet sub district 398, page 77, line 24. With him are his wife Mirea or Merea born in England about 1797. With them is a Levi Elsey age 16 born in Canada,

Don't know anything else about Joesph and his family except that he was a farmer. Any clue as to where they went or are buried or anything would help me break this brick wall.

Salt> Pauline & William Cemetery look up plz.

sfedun — 18 Feb 2008 11:46:15 GMT

Hello, I am trying to find what cemetery this couple is buried at in Wentworth County. Pauline (Holyk) Salt died Apr. 10,1991 in Hamilton, Ont. Her hubby I don't have a date but I do believe they are buried in the same cemetery. I would like a death date on him if possible, so i can write away for their onituaries in our family album. Thank you for any help and time. Stephanie
stephonah@yahoo.ca

Percy, Beatrice, Doreen Laughey ex Bingley Yorkshire UK-Hamilton

sjohno — 8 Feb 2008 7:38:59 GMT

I am looking for anyone or any info on Percy Laughey b: 1896 Burley in Wharfedale Yorkshire who married Beatrice Smith b: 1896 Bradford Yorkshire. They married in 1923 in Keighley and had a daughter Doreen Freda Laughey b: 1925 Bingley Yorkshire.

They all emigrated to Hamilton, Ontario in 1927 and the following details appear in the Immigration details of the ship that they arrived on:

'Father in law Mr Smith 188 Main Street. East, Hamilton Ontario'

This is Benjamin Smith, Beatrice's father and I believe that they were going to stay with him.

I would appreciate any info or advice where I could search for anything? I look forward to any replies thank you.

Sarah

Alfred RAVEN - 129 Hughson Street, Hamilton, Ontario 1907

tina11127 — 18 Feb 2008 12:26:02 GMT

Hi,

I wonder if anyone has access to the Hamilton Directories of 1906 / 1907. I'm looking for an Alfred RAVEN located at 129 Hughson Street, Hamilton. I believe that is where he was living at this time. I'd just like to have this confirmed.

Thank you or any help you can offer.

Kind regards,
TM

Krouse Connections

hinksy1972 — 15 Feb 2008 6:41:19 GMT

Hey all, seeing if anyone has a connection to the Krouse Surname settled in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Parents: George Robert Krouse 1870-?
Mary Johnston 1874-?

Children:
1. Edgar George Krouse born Michigan, 1894-1970
married to Jessie Summerhays 1896-1991.

I have info on Edgar as follows: 1901/1911 census, arriving in Canada in 1896 and his marriage registration to Jessie dated 1918. He is buried in the Mount Zion Cemetery, Beverly Twp, Wentworth. I also have a record of his attestation papers for the army.

Curious to see if Edgar and Jessie had any children, since they were wed in 1918, I can't find any birth records for any children as it is out of the range of availabilty.

2. Mamie Florence Krouse born Michigan 1896-1984
married to Gordon E.C. Hinks 1888-1966.
Children of Mamie & Gord were, Robert 1915-1980, Nina 1918-1992 and Paul Douglas 1946-2000. I have Mamie & Gord's marriage registration aswell.

Maybe if anyone comes across an obit for any of these people it would help with additional information.

Goodluck to all in their research and I hope to find a connection. I'm connected via Gord Hinks who married Mamie Krouse.

Thanks in advance,
Jennifer

NEAR,John/JACOBS,Jemima

susanremen — 7 Feb 2008 7:03:02 GMT

Looking for info re: John NEAR/NEER b. approx. 1814 m. to Jemima Jacobs b. approx. 1829. She daughter of Zechariah Jacobs and Mary Ramey. She could have been born in Saltfleet Twp,Wentworth Cty or possibly in Grimsby Twp,Lincoln Cty. She would have been Methodist. Can't find birth,marriage,census or cemetery records on them. They are recorded in the "Annals of the Forty" has have been living in Mount Albion. She could be going by another given name. There is a John married to a Christina in Ancaster Twp but her sister Christina was married to Joseph Sturch during this time period,I don't think that's them.

Binbrook: 1851 Census of Wentworth

janicesly2008 — 1 Dec 2007 2:44:11 GMT

Can anyone help with a look-up or explain this problem:
I access the 1851 Canada census via ancestry.com. For most areas in Ontario I can get both the agr. summary that lists the male head and his crops, etc. and also A NAME BY NAME analysis of people in the household. However for the Binbrook area I seem to get only the agr. summary. I am interested in finding out who is listed in the household of Peter Snider, Binbrook, Concession 3, Lot 2 100 acres. Also his connection, should anyone know, to the Frederick, Abraham, Henry, and William Snyders of Concession 4, Lots 1,2,3,4, & 5. Is the Binbrook census (name by name) missing? Thanks

request for Ancaster addresses/sites

Giselle61 — 12 Feb 2008 7:42:14 GMT

Hello
My Kelly/Kelley line went from NY to Ancaster in 1851 to 1858. I am trying to locate the Methodist Church that was there back then, any boarding homes, grave sites and layout/names of the graves. I found them in the Canadian 1851 Census through the help of some kind genealogists. Can anyone help me?

This is the info I have:

1851 Canada Census, Ancaster, Wentworth County, Ontario
Edward Kelley, Machinist, born Ireland, 29
Hanah C. Kelley, Wife, born U States, 23
Melvin L. Kelley, Son, U States, 2
Edwin N. Kelley, Son, U States, 1
All W Methodist - Wesleyan Methodist

Thank you
GiGi

Richard William Fawcett Craig - 1856-1929

gaildever1 — 10 Feb 2008 12:18:03 GMT

I am looking for the descendants of Richard William Fawcett Craig and his wife, Mary Augusta Penfold.

They had a son Norman Hamilton Craig, born in 1887 in Hamilton. Norman married Ethel Maud McGuire from England. Together, they had a son, Norman R. Craig, born in 1911 in Hamilton. The trail ends there for me.

Hamilton Grave

twoloons1 — 5 Feb 2008 11:13:05 GMT

I have found the following entry on the Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid site:

"John Begg HM-301-2".

I desperately want to find out when this fellow died because I'm hoping he is my husband's grandfather. Would anyone have access to this information and be willing to check for me? I'd be so grateful.
Kind regards,
Susan
Nova Scotia

Henry Kenney - Elizabeth McCready: Saltfleet- Glanford

geraldpkenney — 31 Jan 2008 3:36:08 GMT

Hi I am interested in contacting any decendants of this couple. They are my GG Grandparents. I do have a good deal of information on some of them but on others I draw a blank.

Henry Kenney 15 OCT 1819 - 30 NOV 1912 Ireland - Wentworth
Elizabeth McCready Abt. 1822 - 2 MAR 1893 Scotland - Wentworth

Children & spouses:
Thomas Kenney 1840-? Wentworth/?: No other info.

John Henry Kenney 1844-1921 Wentworth/York + Margaret Jane Adelaide Summerville 1855-1918 York/York

Elizabeth Ann Kenney 1845-1927 Wentworth/Wentworth + William John Stewart 1833-1916 Wentworth/Wentworth

William Kenney 1848-1925 Wentworth/Wentworth Unmarried

Francis W Kenney 1850-1852 Wentworth/Wentworth Died young

Mary Jane Kenney 1852-1915 Wentworth/York + John Lockwood Rouse 1846-1926 England/York

Adeline Kenney 1855-? Wentworth/? No more info.

Emily Kenney 1855-1941 Wentworth/Wentworth + John Charles Beare 1855-1932 Wentworth/Wentworth

Harriet Kenney 1856-? Wentworth/? + James A Davis 1844-? Wentworth/? No more info.

Francis (Frank)W Kenney 1858-? Wentworth/New York + Etta Addilade McKay 1868-? New York/New York

Albert Edward Kenney 1861-1933 Wentworth/Wentworth + Martha Nellie Whittall 1863-1950 England/Wentworth

Egbert Albert Kenney 1864-? Wentworth/? No more Info.

Sorry for the long post, but I think it's better than 10 seperate posts.

Thanks for any help

Gerald Kenney
Niagara Falls, ON

Curtis and Mann's from Flamborough

melaniegoulet1 — 27 Jan 2008 11:00:57 GMT

Hi,

I'm looking for anyone who may have more information on the Curtis and Mann's from Flamborough,. My ancestors came from there and would like to know more - my great grandparent are Byron Arthur Curtis and his wife Margaret Jane Mann. Found out that my great great grandfather is Benjamin Curtis who originally came from England.

Thanks,
Melanie

Descendants Of Jonathan and Maria Saunders

RobertSaunders46 — 29 Jan 2008 4:51:23 GMT

Looking anyone who might have a connection with the Saunders family, they arrived from England sometime around the 1830's. They settled in Glanford Township. John and Maria had ten children. Their youngest son John is my great grandfather.
Robert

marriage records

jstappler — 9 Nov 2006 9:01:46 GMT

Could any one suggest where I might look for marriage records of my family from about 1861 --1865 they are of the William McCormick family of Westover, Beverly,tsp.
Robert married Ann Armstrong, Sarah m.Joseph Parker of Kirkwell, Harriet m. James Stephenson, Nancy m Wiliam Foreman, and James m?. I do have the record of David who married Mary Armour in 1869 the famiy was Presbyterian thankyou for any advise June

Morrill Campbell

bboster_1 — 18 Aug 2006 9:07:12 GMT

Looking for possible father of Morrill Campbell. Could be Silas Campbell from St. Clair MI. Morrill was born about 1822 in NY and died in 1872 in Mi or IL. Also looking for information on his death. Morrill married Mary Jane Waling. Also looking for information on two of their children, Charles C. Campbell and Wentworth H. Campbell. Thanks for any leads.

JOHN SAMUEL HALL & EDNA FLORENCE DAVIS - Hamilton

KevinLong85 — 24 Jan 2008 11:03:59 GMT

Crowell Smith Papers

janicesly2008 — 15 Jan 2008 1:43:49 GMT

I am trying to locate a microfilm copy of these records that might be loaned to a library in the USA. I was told the LDS library did the original microfilming, but I cannot locate a copy in the LDS library in Salt Lake. Can anyone help? Thanks

Samuel BURNS - Flamborough East

JMcCoy23 — 9 Jan 2008 9:06:58 GMT

There is a Samuel BURNS on both the 1871 and 1881 census in Flamborough East. The age, ethnicity, religion and occupation are all correct to be my Gr. Grandfather. His son, my Grandfather, emigrated from Larne, N. Ireland to Ontario, Canada and I always wondered why. Perhaps this is his father. Does anyone have additional information about this Samuel BURNS. He was married to a Jane on the 1881.

My Samuel BURNS was born about 1827 in Co. Antrim of Scottish (Presbyterian) descent. He was married in 1850 to Susan SIMS in Co. Antrim, then moved to Glasgow, then disappears after being on the 1861 and 1871 Glasgow censuses, as do their children. The Samuel BURNS on the Flamborough censuses was born abt. 1827 in Ireland, is Presbyterian and a laborer.

Thank you for any help, this might just be a shot in the dark.

Best wishes,
Judy

James W. Johns and Marie Rose McCabe, Hamilton Ward 6, 1911

hisamwise — 4 Jan 2008 4:21:10 GMT

Looking for the date of death of James W. Johns who married Marie Rose McCabe in Hamilton in 1890. James W. Johns, son of Stephen and Catherine, born Rochester NY about 1856. Living at 133 Ferrie St, Ward 6 Hamilton in 1911. Origin was Welsh. He is buried in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (Burlington) with his wife and several children. Known children are:

"Herbert" William Johns married Emily Anna Cuff.
Edmond "Emerson" Johns married Victoria Marie Bienker
Stephen "Edgar" Leonard Johns
Floyd Stanislaus Johns married Gloria

Many thanks,
A. Hall
Vancouver

Pegg Family tree Wentworth

smcfarland127 — 7 Jan 2008 5:30:56 GMT

Hello I am working on the Pegg Family tree and I am looking for a Roy Pegg or family related to him I know that an birthday wish was put in the Newspaper for him On December 8, 2007 it has family memeber but not sure if he had daughters or sons as male and female names are mentioned but no last names Any help finding Pegg family member would be wonderful as I have only little info about the family

Thomas Lambert and Sophronia Horning

DKMedina1 — 10 Jan 2008 2:16:15 GMT

Looking for parents of Thomas b: 28 Nov 1836 and Sophronia b: 7 Aug 1837. Parents of Thomas were Thomas Lambert and Elizabeth Ecker Lambert. Parents of Sophronia were Peter Horning b: abt. 1795 and Mary Pickett.

Thomas Lambert and Sophronia Horning

DKMedina1 — 10 Jan 2008 2:16:48 GMT

Spofford/Spafford in Wentworth County?

JeanNoseworthy12 — 7 Jan 2008 7:38:47 GMT

I have a Richard Williams m to Sophia Spofford (they were originally of Connecticut and Vermont). It would seem that their son George married Catherine Jones in Wentworth County about 15 Dec 1838. [date of their marriage bonds and witnessed by William Spofford, his relative]. I believe their daughter Martha Williams who married Duncan MacGillivray was my great grandmother but have not been able to find reliable sources to clarify the relationship. Martha's death certificate simply says d/o George & Catherine Williams. Having checked every Williams & Jones I could find in numerous databases and other sources has not helped so I am now trying to find William Spofford. Has anyone run into individuals with the Spofford/Spafford name in their search of Wentworth records?

Raymond Angus Morris

LGray8250 — 6 Jan 2008 4:15:01 GMT

Hello: looking for any information on Raymond, b 1908 Stratford ON, s/o Daniel R Morris & Margaret Maud Bell, buried at Woodland Cemetery, HM349-2.
Cheers, Lynne