LNAME[ MCCOWAN
FNAME[ DUNCAN H.
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ MAY 4, 1890
FILE[ 1900
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - executor was Rosamund Laura McCowan,
Aldborough
- wife was Rosamund Laura McCowan
- mention of children, but not named
LNAME[ MCINTOSH
FNAME[ DANIEL
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JUL 23, 1891
FILE[ 1901
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Elizabeth McIntosh
of St. Thomas
- wife was Elizabeth McIntosh
CHILDREN:
- Jennie Kennedy;
- James McIntosh;
- Frederick McIntosh
LNAME[ FERGUSON
FNAME[ ALBERT EDWARD
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ OCT 11, 1891
FILE[ 1902
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as a Retired Farmer
- executors: David McLaws, St. Thomas,
Clerk of the County Court; Frank Weiner,
Yarmouth, Farmer
- mention of a wife, but not named
- son was Fergus Ferguson
- daughter was Roxie Ferguson
- uncle was Robert Ferguson
LNAME[ CRANE
FNAME[ SARAH ANN
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ SEP 29, 1890
FILE[ 1903
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executors: Hiram Best, Township of
Dereham, Oxford County; Francis Summers
- son was Samuel H. Crane
- son was James C. Crane
- brother was Hiram Best
- son-in-law was Francis Summers
LNAME[ WILLIAMS
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ OCT 3, 1891
FILE[ 1904
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as an Engineer
- executors: Charlotte Williams, St.
Thomas; Henry Francis Ellis, St. Thomas,
Attorney-at-Law; Samuel Williams, St.
Thomas, Gentleman; John Williams,
Southwold, Farmer
- first wife was Mary Williams, who was
deceased
- second wife was Charlotte Williams
CHILDREN:
- Laura Burwell;
- Jane Pollock, deceased;
- Maria, wife of Ewing Cameron;
- Martha, wife of Reverend Thomas Campbell;
- William Williams, deceased;
- Eliza, wife of Luke Ellison;
- Sylvester Williams, deceased;
- Hannah, deceased
- daughter-in-law was Mary Williams, widow of William
- daughter-in-law was Rebecca Williams, widow of
Sylvester
- brother was John Williams
- brother was Samuel Williams
GRANDCHILDREN:
- Minnie Williams, daughter of William;
- William Chapman;
- Mary Williams, daughter of Sylvester;
- Laura Edmunds, wife of Richard and daughter
of Sylvester;
- Charles Williams, son of Sylvester;
- William Williams, son of Sylvester
LNAME[ MUNRO
FNAME[ DONALD
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ MAY 14, 1891
FILE[ 1868
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Mechanic
- wife was Margaret Munro
- no children
LNAME[ MCQUIGGAN
FNAME[ ALBERT
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ SEP 18, 1891
FILE[ 1905
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Sarah Almina McQuiggan,
Bayham; Ozius McQuiggan
- wife was Sarah Almina McQuiggan
CHILDREN:
- Charles William McQuiggan;
- Hanlan Pearl McQuiggan
LNAME[ MCINTYRE
FNAME[ MALCOLM
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ OCT 10, 1891
FILE[ 1906
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - executor was Donald McIntyre, Southwold
- wife was Isabella McIntyre
CHILDREN:
- Donald McIntyre;
- Jessie McIntyre, who died prior to
September 6, 1890;
- Katie McCallum;
- Catherine McIntyre, wife of James McCallum;
- Mary McIntyre;
- Isabella McIntyre;
- Nancy McIntyre;
- Angus McIntyre;
- Duncan McIntyre;
- Dugald McIntyre
LNAME[ MCPHERSON
FNAME[ DONALD
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ OCT 14, 1891
FILE[ 1907
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executor was Archibald Leitch of
Aldborough
- wife was Flora McPherson
- brother was Archibald McPherson
LNAME[ DOUGLAS
FNAME[ NEIL
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ OCT 23, 1891
FILE[ 1908
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- executors and brothers: Alexander Douglas,
Township of Yarmouth; Hugh Douglas, London,
Ontario, Contractor
- widow was Eliza Douglas
- no children
LNAME[ PETTIT
FNAME[ EMERSON
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ OCT 20, 1891
FILE[ 1909
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Farmer
- executor was John Pettit of South
Dorchester, Emerson's father
- wife was Emma Pettit
- mention of two infant daughters
- mention of George Pettit
- mention of George S. Smith
LNAME[ STEVENSON
FNAME[ CATHERINE
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ NOV 5, 1891
FILE[ 1910
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- executor was John Stevenson of St.
Thomas, husband and Grocer
- no children
- says that father and mother were
alive
LNAME[ JAMIESON
FNAME[ AGNES
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ NOV 1, 1891
FILE[ 1911
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- died in Port Burwell
- executor was Catherine McDearmid of the
Township of Bayham, married woman and
daughter of Agnes Jamieson
LNAME[ PRICE
FNAME[ EDWIN
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ OCT 19, 1891
FILE[ 1912
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Physician
- executor was Electa Phelina Price,
St. Thomas, Edwin's widow
- mention of a son and daughter, aged
17 and 15 years
- not identified
LNAME[ MINES
FNAME[ FANNY
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ JUL 17, 1873
FILE[ 1913
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- executor was Mary L. Robinson, the
wife of Jabel Robinson of Southwold
- husband was Joshua Mines, who died
in Southwold January 3, 1879
CHILDREN:
- Mrs. Thurza Clark, widow, eldest child;
- Mrs. Charlotte Lindop, wife of W.E. Lindop
of St. Thomas, photographer;
- James Mines;
- Mary L. Robinson, wife of Jabel Robinson,
youngest child
LNAME[ MEEK
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ JUL 5, 1891
FILE[ 1914
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - executors: George Meek, Southwold;
Dugald Ferguson, Southwold
- wife was Margaret Meek
CHILDREN:
- George Meek;
- Jane Meek;
- Edward Meek;
- Charles Meek;
- Harry Meek;
- Arthur Meek
LNAME[ JAMIESON
FNAME[ ROBERT
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ NOV 13, 1891
FILE[ 1915
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- executor was Mary Jamieson of Aldborough,
Robert's widow
- mention of seven children living and two
dead
- bondsmen were George A. Jamieson and
Alexander Sellors
LNAME[ GREEN
FNAME[ INEZ AMELIA
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ APR 26, 1891
FILE[ 1916
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as the wife of John M. Green
- executors: John M. Green, St. Thomas,
Manufacturer; Robert Miller, St. Thomas,
Solicitor
- mention of children, but not identified
LNAME[ BUCKLAND
FNAME[ HENRY
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAY 19, 1891
FILE[ 1917
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - lived in the Village of Union
- executor was Charles Arthur Learn
of Yarmouth, Fruit Grower
- brother was Walter J. Buckland of
Biddenham, England
- brother was Charles Buckland of Santa
Rosa, California
- niece was Charlotte A. Pettibone of
Fond Au Lac, Wisconsin
- nephew was Charles Champion of Buffalo
- mention of Mrs. Charles Champion of Brantford,
Ontario
- friend was Mrs. Mitchell of Port Stanley
LNAME[ HARVEY
FNAME[ DAVID
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ NOV 23, 1891
FILE[ 1918
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - executors: Marshall T. Harvey, Yarmouth;
Benjamin Harvey, Town of Castlewood, Howlin
County, South Dakota, Farmer
- son was Marshall T. Harvey
- wife was Amy Harvey
- son was Benjamin Harvey
- daughter was Allatua? Boddington or
Baddington
LNAME[ JONES
FNAME[ MARTHA
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ DEC 7, 1890
FILE[ 1919
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as the wife of Lewis Jones
of St. Thomas, upholsterer
- executor was Thomas W. Crothers of
St. Thomas, Barrister
- no children
- no next of kin
- Lewis Jones died December 13, 1890
LNAME[ MCVANNEL
FNAME[ PETER
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ SEP 15, 1891
FILE[ 1920
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - executor was Mary McVannel, Dunwich,
wife of Archibald McVannel and sister-
in-law
- brother was Archibald McVannel, who
had the following children:
- Jane McVannel;
- Margaret McVannel;
- Nancy McVannel;
- Mary McVannel;
- Duncan McVannel;
- Donald McVannel;
- Peter McVannel
LNAME[ CHAMBERS
FNAME[ AARON
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ NOV 20, 1891
FILE[ 1921
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- executors and brothers and sisters:
- James Chambers, Malahide Township;
- William Chambers of Jarvis;
- John Chambers of Corunna;
- Elizabeth Thayer of Malahide, married
woman;
- Margaret Ellis of Sarnia, married woman;
- George Chambers of Blackriver, Michigan;
- Hannah Smith of Bay City, Michigan
- widow was Henrietta Chambers
INFANT CHILDREN:
- Florence Chambers;
- George Chambers;
- Arlie Chambers;
- Ethel Chambers
- witnessed by James Chambers of Malahide and
George Edgar Thayer of Malahide
- James L. Lambert of Aylmer was the undertaker
LNAME[ ERMATINGER
FNAME[ CATHERINE
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ 1876
FILE[ 1922
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- described as the widow of Francis
Ermatinger
- died in Winnipeg, Manitoba
- executor was Frances Maria Crawford
of Detroit, Michigan, a married woman
and Catherine Ermatinger's only child
- letters of administration were granted
to Francis Edward Ermatinger of St. Thomas,
Postmaster and nephew and son of Edward
- Catherine was the widow of Francis
Ermatinger of Yarmouth
LNAME[ BURROUGHS
FNAME[ DELPHINE
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ NOV 9, 1891
FILE[ 1923
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as the wife of Theodore
Burroughs
- executors: Theodore Burroughs, husband,
Malahide; John Lyndon Crawford, Law Student,
Aylmer
LNAME[ STEWART
FNAME[ MARY
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ NOV 12, 1891
FILE[ 1924
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executors: Angus McLarty, Southwold,
Farmer; Duncan McLarty, St. Thomas,
Physician
CHILDREN:
- Agnes;
- Sarah Jane;
- Mary Catherine;
- Duncan Alfred Stewart;
- John Alexander Stewart;
- Angus Stewart;
- Colin Archibald Stewart
- brother was Angus McLarty
- brother was Duncan McLarty
LNAME[ BUCKLAND
FNAME[ HENRY
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAY 19, 1891
FILE[ 1925
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - Henry Buckland lived in Union
- executors: Charles Arthur Learn,
Yarmouth, Fruit Grower; John Mitchell,
Port Stanley
- niece was Mrs. Charlotte Pettibone of
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
- mention of Mrs. Charles Champion,
Brantford
- mention of William Mitchell's children
- nephew was Charles Champion of Brantford
- mention of Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Learn of Union
- brother was Charles Buckland of Santa Rosa,
California
LNAME[ JOHNSON
FNAME[ DUNCAN M.
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ NOV 5, 1891
FILE[ 1926
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - executor, wife and widow was Harriett
Johnson of Aldborough
- says that there were ten children
CHILDREN MENTIONED:
- David Urquabart Johnson, Aldborough,
oldest son;
- Peter D. Johnson, Aldborough;
- John Kenneth Johnson, Township of
Vaughan, York County, teacher;
- James A. Johnson, Aldborough
- securities: John Johnson; James
Johnson; Duncan McAlpine; John R.
Johnson
LNAME[ FOSTER
FNAME[ REBECCA ANGELINE
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ FEB 28, 1887
FILE[ 1927
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- executors: Donald Montague Foster,
husband, Marine City, Michigan;
Norman McDonald, St. Thomas, Lawyer
LNAME[ BROMELL
FNAME[ DOROTHY
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ DEC 11, 1891
FILE[ 1928
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- executors: William Bromell the Elder,
Hotel Keeper and husband, St. Thomas;
John Bromell, son, St. Thomas; Robert
McCully, harness maker and friend,
St. Thomas
- mention of the wife of William Bromell
CHILDREN:
- Amelia Bromell;
- Emma Billings;
- John Bromell;
- Silas Bromell;
- William Bromell
LNAME[ KINSEY
FNAME[ PHINEAS
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ DEC 2, 1891
FILE[ 1929
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - executors: Mattie Hammond, Aylmer,
married woman; Omer L. Westover,
Malahide Township
- wife was Louella Kinsey
- sister was Mattie Hammond
- friend was Omer L. Westover
- mention of William Warnock the Younger
- son was Ray Kinsey
- daughter was Hilda Kinsey
LNAME[ LILLY
FNAME[ ELIZA
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ OCT 22, 1891
FILE[ 1930
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
EXECUTORS:
- William Hunter, Dunwich;
- Gustie Prior, wife of Steven, Yarmouth;
- Sarah Hunter, wife of William, Dunwich;
- Martha Clay, wife of Henry, Amherstburgh,
Essex County;
- Thomas Lilly, Dunwich, Blacksmith;
- Charlotte Lilly, Dunwich, spinster;
- Alice Lilly, Dunwich, spinster
CHILDREN:
- Gustie Prior, wife of Steven;
- John Lilly of Detroit, Michigan;
- William Lilly of New Westminster,
British Columbia;
- Sarah Hunter of Dunwich;
- Martha Clay of Amherstburgh;
- Thomas Lilly of Dutton;
- Charlotte Lilly of Dutton;
- Alice Lilly of Dutton
LNAME[ HEARD
FNAME[ JOHN H.
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JAN 5, 1891
FILE[ 1931
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - executor was Emma Heard of St. Thomas,
John's widow
LNAME[ STEWART
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ DEC 26, 1891
FILE[ 1932
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as the Elgin Inspector on
the Grand Trunk Railroad
- executor was Louisa Jane Stewart of
St. Thomas, his widow
LNAME[ POUND
FNAME[ JOSEPH
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JAN 15, 1892
FILE[ 1933
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - executors: Thomas Elgin Pound, Aylmer;
Thomas Ward Benner, Malahide
- witness was Wilson Pound
- mention of Eliza M. Stevens
- mention of Georgine Johnstone
- brother was Daniel Pound, deceased, who
had a son, John K. Pound
- sister was Clarsia, deceased, who had
four children
- sister was Pheba Evelina Thomas
LNAME[ CROWDER
FNAME[ MARY ANN
RESID[ FINGAL
DATE[ JAN 14, 1892
FILE[ 1934
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was Jane Gillis of Fingal,
widow and Mary Ann's daughter
LNAME[ CLARK
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ JAN 19, 1892
FILE[ 1935
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: William H. Scott, Bayham;
John Weeks, Middleton Township, Norfolk
County
- son-in-law was William H. Scott, Farmer
- wife was Mary
- mention of a foster son, Harvey Williams
CHILDREN:
- Allen Clark;
- Whitson Clark;
- William Clark;
- George Clark;
- Jacob Byron Clark
- Mary Jane;
- Emily
LNAME[ MINARD
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ DEC 26, 1892
FILE[ 1936
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Farmer and a Quaker
- died in the City of Chicago
- executor was Serena Adelaide Minard of
Yarmouth, John's widow
- mention of three children older than 21
years
LNAME[ COUSE
FNAME[ GEORGE ANTHONY
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JAN 31, 1892
FILE[ 1937
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- executors: Sarah Couse, Yarmouth;
William G, Sanders, Yarmouth
- wife was Sarah Couse
LNAME[ BAKER
FNAME[ HUGH
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JAN 17, 1892
FILE[ 1938
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - executors: Hannah Lewis, Yarmouth,
his widowed sister; David James Lewis,
Yarmouth, Farmer and nephew
CHILDREN OF HANNAH LEWIS:
- David James Lewis;
- Edward Augustus Lewis;
- John Jonah Lewis;
- Rebekah Gilbert
LNAME[ PENWARDEN
FNAME[ JOHN MARTIN
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JAN 14, 1892
FILE[ 1939
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Physician
- executors: Phoebe Ann Penwarden,
St. Thomas, John Martin's widow; George
Thomas Claris, St. Thomas, Broker
CHILDREN:
- Florence Ina;
- Hatty Bell;
- Lulu May;
- Claude Barnard;
- Leroy Carleton
LNAME[ MOSS
FNAME[ ORLANDO H.
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ DEC 22, 1891
FILE[ 1940
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as a Grocer
- executor was Sarah Ann Moss of Aylmer,
Orlando's widow
- daughter was Annie M. Richardson, wife
of Edward
- daughter was Minnie M. Moss
LNAME[ BATES
FNAME[ ELIZABETH
RESID[ SPARTA
DATE[ FEB 6, 1892
FILE[ 1941
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executors: John A. Laidlaw, Yarmouth,
nephew; Archibald Laidlaw, Yarmouth,
nephew
- sister was Janet Mills
- niece was Harriet Mills
- niece was Elizabeth Mills
- brother was Robert Laidlaw
- half-brother was William Murdie
- sister was Agnes Voss
- sister was Euphemia Halliday
LNAME[ DYELL
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ FEB 11, 1892
FILE[ 1942
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- described as an Engineer
- died at Tilbury, Ontario
- petitioner was Isaac Dyell of St.
Thomas, Engineer and father
- William Dyell not married
LNAME[ TOLES
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ FEB 5, 1892
FILE[ 1943
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executor was Jane Toles of Southwold,
John's widow
LNAME[ MCGLASHAN
FNAME[ ARCHIBALD
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ FEB 3, 1892
FILE[ 1944
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - executor was Janett McGlashan of
Yarmouth, spinster and daughter
- daughter was Euphemia Campbell
- sister was Jane McGlashan
- son was Peter McGlashan
LNAME[ GILLET
FNAME[ JOHN WARREN
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ FEB 17, 1892
FILE[ 1945
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - executors: Lyrinda Jane Pound, Malahide,
married woman and daughter; Elva Wilson
Gillet, St. Thomas, spinster and
granddaughter
- grandson was John Wilson Gillet
- late son's wife and mother of John
Wilson Gillet was Elizabeth Gillet
- late son was Adoniram Hudson Gillet
- granddaughter was Mary Adelia Woodworth,
wife of Wilbert
- granddaughter was Ella Amelia Kipp, wife
of Arthur
- daughter-in-law was Ellen Gillet Smith,
wife of William E. Smith of St. Thomas,
Physician
- granddaughter was Elva Wilson Gillet
- grandson was John D. Pound
- grandson was Wilson Pound
- son-in-law was Stephen Pound, husband of
Lyrinda Jane Pound
LNAME[ HUFFMAN
FNAME[ GEORGE
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ JUN 10, 1886
FILE[ 1946
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - executors: William Herron, Bayham;
William Snelgrove, now deceased
- wife was Jane
DAUGHTERS:
- Celia;
- Carline;
- Mary Jane
LNAME[ GROUT
FNAME[ WILLIAM CARROLL
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ JAN 23, 1892
FILE[ 1947
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - executors: Isabella Grout, Aldborough,
widow; Daniel Alexander Grout, son;
Catherine Isabella Grout, daughter
- both Daniel Alexander and Catherine
Isabella renounced
- they were living in Portland, Oregon
- daughter was Mary Pane
LNAME[ LEEMAN
FNAME[ ROBERT
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ OCT 27, 1891
FILE[ 1948
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Fireman
- petitioner was Almira Leeman of St. Thomas,
widow and mother of Robert
- Robert's father was Nathaniel Leeman, who
died February 17, 1892
- Robert Leeman not married
LNAME[ LEEMAN
FNAME[ NATHANIEL
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ FEB 17, 1892
FILE[ 1949
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a railway employee
- petitioner was Almira Leeman of St.
Thomas, Nathaniel's widow
SURVIVING BROTHERS AND SISTERS:
- Sanford Leeman;
- Charles Leeman;
- Robert Leeman;
- Letitia Mills;
- Charlotte Westings
LNAME[ STEWART
FNAME[ PETER
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ JAN 8, 1892
FILE[ 1950
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Dugald Stewart of
Aldborough, brother
- sister was Flora Stalker of
Newbury
- sister was Mary Stewart of Scotland
- niece was Mary Thomas
CHILDREN OF DECEASED SISTER AGNES MCEACHERN:
- Aggie McEachern, Glencoe, Ontario;
- William McEachern, United States;
- Daniel McEachern, United States;
- David McEachern, United States;
- Archibald McEachern, United States;
- Peter McEachern, United States;
- Flora McEachern, United States
LNAME[ BRISCOE
FNAME[ HENRY
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ FEB 3, 1892
FILE[ 1951
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was William Poole Briscoe
of Aldborough, oldest child
OTHER CHILDREN:
- Catherine Edgworth;
- Walker Briscoe;
- Henry Nesbitt Briscoe, under 21 years;
- Jane Labane Briscoe, under 21 years;
- Robert Arthur Briscoe, under 21 years;
- Dancia Frances Briscoe, under 21 years
LNAME[ NEWCOMBE
FNAME[ ABRAHAM
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ FEB 10, 1892
FILE[ 1952
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - executors: William Heyslon, Yarmouth;
George Kellaway Crocker, St. Thomas,
Merchant
- son was Abraham Cook Newcombe
DAUGHTERS:
- Catherine Heyslon, wife of William;
- Amanda McMann, wife of William;
- Olivia Van Patter, wife of Warren;
- Thankful Parlee, wife of George A.;
- Mary E. Crocker, wife of George K.;
- Eliza Marlatt, wife of William
LNAME[ TEEPLE
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ SEP 24, 1891
FILE[ 1953
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Farmer
- petitioner was Mary Ann Teeple of
Yarmouth, widow
CHILDREN:
- Lewis Teeple;
- Janet Teeple, under 21 years;
- George Teeple, under 21 years;
- Randall Teeple, under 21 years;
- Allan Teeple, under 21 years;
- Ernest Teeple, under 21 years;
- Nora Teeple, under 21 years;
- Clara Teeple, under 21 years
LNAME[ HUTCHINSON
FNAME[ CATHARINE
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ FEB 12, 1889
FILE[ 1954
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as the widow of the late
James Hutchinson of St. Thomas, Hotel
Keeper
- executor was Mary Ferguson of St.
Thomas, spinster
- Mary Ferguson was appointed guardian
of Catharine Hutchinson's only daughter,
Lois Dina Hutchinson, who was under
the age of 21 years
LNAME[ BARBER
FNAME[ EDNA ANN
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ FEB 16, 1892
FILE[ 1955
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was Jeremiah McKenney of
Bayham, Farmer and brother
- daughter was Edna G___lda Barber, under
the age of 21 years
- daughter was Bennadetta Beatrice
Barber, under the age of 21 years
- sister was Eliza Veldora McKenney
- sister was Sarah Alberta McKenney
- sister was Mary Minerva McKenney
LNAME[ HOLMES
FNAME[ SARAH T.
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ OCT 15, 1891
FILE[ 1956
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executors: Eber Kinsey of Aylmer, Agent,
brother and guardian of child; Edmund
W.H. Laidlaw of Malahide, brother-in-
law
- Leonard K. Van Patter of Malahide
renounced as an executor
- George Dickout of Malahide renounced
as an executor
- son was Roy K. Holmes, under the age of
21
- sister was Nancy Laidlaw
- father-in-law was Edward Holmes
LNAME[ VAN PATTER
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JAN 11, 1892
FILE[ 1957
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - executors: Martha Van Patter, Malahide,
widow of John; Milton Van Patter, Malahide;
John Richardson, Malahide, friend
- son was Everett Van Patter
- daughter was Temperance Locker, wife
of Richard
- daughter was Alma Locker, wife of
Robert
- son was Clinton Van Patter
- son was Milton Van Patter
LNAME[ BRISCOE
FNAME[ HENRY
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ FEB 3, 1892
FILE[ 1958
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship
of Henry's son, Henry Nesbitt
Briscoe, who was 18 years old on
July 22, 1891
- filed by William Poole Briscoe
- mother predeceased father, Henry
LNAME[ SAXTON
FNAME[ ISAAC HATFIELD
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ MAY 31, 1881
FILE[ 1959
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - executors: Hannah Saxton, Bayham,
widow; Lot Saxton, Bayham, who died
December 20, 1890; Alexander Saxton,
Bayham, who renounced and was a nephew
- granddaughter was Naomi Jane Van Velzor
- son was Lot Saxton
LNAME[ VAN VELZOR
FNAME[ RAYMOND
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ DEC 19, 1891
FILE[ 1960
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widower
- petitioner was George Weaver Van Velzor,
Malahide
- CHILDREN:
- George Weaver Van Velzor;
- William Albert Van Velzor;
- Eceluis Edgar Van Velzor;
- James Peter Van Velzor
LNAME[ MCINNES
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ FEB 2, 1892
FILE[ 1961
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Farmer
- petitioner was Mary McInnes of Aldborough,
widow
LNAME[ LINDSAY
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ SPRINGFIELD
DATE[ FEB 14, 1892
FILE[ 1962
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - executors: William James Lindsay,
Malahide, son; Robert H. Lindsay,
Malahide
- wife was Catharine Lindsay
CHILDREN:
- George Robert Lindsay;
- John Lindsay;
- William James Lindsay;
- Rebecca R. Lindsay;
- Harriet Moore, wife of David;
- Martha Jane, wife of Isaac Connor;
- Eliza Cathern, wife of William Hannah;
- Margaret Anne, wife of James F.S. Connor
LNAME[ BRODIE
FNAME[ ALEXANDER
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ FEB 21, 1892
FILE[ 1963
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - executors: John McRae, Aldborough;
Christina Brodie, Aldborough, widow
- son was Alexander Brodie
- daughter was Jesse Brodie
- daughter was Catherine Tunks,
wife of George, Aldborough
- daughter was Mary Ann Gillett,
wife of William, Detroit, Michigan
LNAME[ SULLIVAN
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAR 18, 1892
FILE[ 1964
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executor was Patrick Sullivan of
Yarmouth, Carpenter and son
- wife was Bridget Sullivan
- son was Daniel Sullivan
- part of will missing
LNAME[ CAMPBELL
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ MAR 11, 1892
FILE[ 1965
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executor was Effie Campbell of Dunwich,
spinster and daughter
- wife was Janet
CHILDREN:
- Margaret;
- Nancy;
- John;
- Mary Robbins, wife of William
- Janet and Effie Campbell appointed guardians
of Margaret, Nancy and John
LNAME[ EMERY
FNAME[ GEORGE C.
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JAN 27, 1892
FILE[ 1966
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Gentleman
- described as formerly of Rodney and
Port Stanley
- widow was Mary Emery of Strafford
or Stratford, Perth County, formerly
of St. Thomas
- petitioner for the widow was Charles
Benjamin Spohn of St. Thomas, Gentleman
CHILDREN:
- Etta Malinda, 6 years old;
- Thomas Wilson, 5 years old;
- Annie, 3 years old;
- Mary, 1 year old
LNAME[ RAMSAY
FNAME[ EDWARD
RESID[ DUTTON
DATE[ FEB 18, 1892
FILE[ 1967
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as formerly of Aldborough
- executor was Robert Graham of Aldborough
- wife was Bella Ramsay
RELATIVES:
- John McCallum;
- Barbara Graham, wife of Patrick;
- Donald McNeil;
- Duncan McCallum;
- Catharine Malloy;
- Bella McCallum, wife of Edward;
- John McEwan;
- Christina McEwan, daughter of
John;
- Edward Ramsay, son of Gilbert;
- Dougald N. McMillan;
- Mary Ferguson;
- Edward McMillan;
- Barbara Sinclair, wife of John
LNAME[ CLARKE
FNAME[ DEBORAH ANN
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ MAR 7, 1892
FILE[ 1968
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- note says that will was disputed
SURVIVING CHILDREN:
- John William Clarke, Osnabruck Centre,
Stormont County;
- Charles E. Clarke, Malahide Township, Aylmer
Post Office;
- Elgin Clarke, Malahide Township, Aylmer
Post Office;
- Lewis G. Clarke, Steele City, Jefferson
County, Nebraska;
- Harvey L. Clarke, Fairbury, Jefferson County,
Nebraska;
- Hannah Elizabeth Timpany, wife of Charles, J.,
Malahide Township, Aylmer Post Office;
- Minerva Ann Simpson, wife of William C., Malahide
Township, Orwell Post Office
- mention of Julia Macomber, widow of George Clarke, who
was the son of Deborah Ann
CHILDREN OF GEORGE AND JULIA CLARKE:
- Temperance Nealey;
- Jennie Clarke;
- Annie Clarke;
- Charles Lyman Clarke;
- George F. Clarke. Last address 15 years ago St. Thomas.
Wife and family living in Detroit.
- executors: Hannah Elizabeth Timpany, Malahide,
married woman; Minerva Ann Simpson, Malahide, married woman
CHILDREN OF JOHN CLARKE:
- Nancy M. Clarke;
- Walter Clarke
CHILDREN OF HANNAH ELIZABETH TIMPANY:
- Lewis Timpany;
- Clark Timpany;
- Ethel Timpany
CHILDREN OF CHARLES E. CLARKE:
- Flossie Clarke;
- Lewis Clarke
CHILDREN OF ELGIN CLARKE:
- Minnie Clarke;
- Charles Clarke;
- Alma Clarke
CHILDREN OF MINERVA ANN SIMPSON:
- Herbert E. Simpson;
- Harry Francis Simpson
LNAME[ HUMPHREY
FNAME[ CATHERINE
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAR 23, 1892
FILE[ 1969
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- executor was George Burns, Yarmouth
Township, brother
- on November 30, 1903, George Burns
was described as a Druggist living in
Hanover, Hanover Township, Washington
County, Kansas
LNAME[ DELACEY
FNAME[ STEPHEN
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ FEB 5, 1892
FILE[ 1970
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Carriage Maker
- petitioner was Almira Delacey of St.
Thomas, widow
CHILDREN:
- William;
- Abzyna?;
- Martha, wife of Wesley A. Dain;
- John, under 21 years;
- George, under 21 years
LNAME[ MCNEE
FNAME[ JOHN AUGUSTUS
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ MAR 11, 1892
FILE[ 1973
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- died at Barberry, Manitoba
- petitioner was Jacob German McNee,
East Nissouri Township, father of the
deceased
- John Augustus not married
- John Augustus left two brothers, two
sisters, one half-brother, three half-
sisters
- none identified
LNAME[ MILLS
FNAME[ EVA
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ APR 8, 1891
FILE[
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - these papers have no folio number
- located before Folio Number 1973,
papers of John Augustus McNee
- this was the petition of Arthur Smith
of Yarmouth for the proper distribution
of the estate of Eva Mills
- Eva Mills had no will
- her husband, James H. Mills, had been
granted probate but died July 25, 1896,
intestate, and without administering his
wife's estate
- Arthur Smith was appointed guardian of
Ula Belle Lilian Mills, presumably a child
LNAME[ BOTHWELL
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ SEP 8, 1882
FILE[ 1974
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - executor was Mary Ann Bothwell of
Malahide, widow
LNAME[ SMITH
FNAME[ CHARLES
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ MAR 30, 1891
FILE[ 1976
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - executor was Elizabeth Smith of
Aldborough, widow
LNAME[ BAUGHMAN
FNAME[ SAMUEL
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ FEB 11, 1892
FILE[ 1977
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Alice Baughman of
Malahide, widow
CHILDREN:
- Alvin Baughman;
- Lorinda Strong;
- Susan Jane McGeoch
LNAME[ CROSSETT
FNAME[ CHARLOTTE ANN
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ MAR 24, 1892
FILE[ 1978
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was Alonzo Cook of Bayham,
Esquire, friend
- son was Andrew Melvin Crossett of
the State of Dakota
- mention of Charles S. Crossett
LNAME[ DUNCAN
FNAME[ WILLIAM JAMES
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ APR 9, 1891
FILE[ 1979
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Brakeman
- petitioner was Susanna Duncan of
Petrolia, Lambton County, widow
LNAME[ NORTON
FNAME[ DAVID
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ AUG 1, 1891
FILE[ 1980
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - executors: John Cook, Esquire, South
Dorchester, brother-in-law; William Boult,
Merchant, Owen Sound, who renounced
- son was William Norton
- oldest son was James Norton
- James Norton had a son named David
LNAME[ MCCALLUM
FNAME[ NANCY
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAR 19, 1892
FILE[ 1981
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - executor was Margaret Turner
- described as the widow of the late John
McCallum
- disputed probate
- daughter was Margaret Turner, wife of
Donald, Yarmouth
- son was George McCallum of St. Thomas,
Labourer
- lawyer was Andrew Grant
LNAME[ MILES
FNAME[ MARY
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ NOV 30, 1891
FILE[ 1982
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was Emma Jessop of St. Thomas,
daughter and wife of Edward Jessop, Barber
- daughter was Mrs. Elizabeth Flowers,
wife of Harry, St. Thomas
LNAME[ MCLAUGHLIN
FNAME[ DANIEL
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ FEB 24, 1881
FILE[ 1983
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - died at Fingal
- this was a petition for the guardianship
of Mary Catherine McLaughlin, sole
surviving child, four years old at her
father's death
- petition filed by Emily Marsells of Shedden,
wife of James Marsells, widow of Daniel
McLaughlin and mother of Mary Catherine; and
James Peter Finlay of St. Thomas, Gentleman
- son of Daniel was Ernest D. McLaughlin,
who was two years old at the time of his father's
death and who died in 1883, aged four years
- as of June 6, 1881, the guardians of the children
were Cyrus W. Stafford of Shedden, brother-in-law
of Emily Marsells; and John McLaughlin, brother
of Daniel
- when Daniel McLaughlin died he owned property,
the "McLaughlin farm", 160 acres, in Evansville
Township, Douglas County, Minnesota
LNAME[ MCEACHERN
FNAME[ ALEXANDER
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ FEB 4, 1892
FILE[ 1984
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executor was Mary McEachern of
Aldborough, widow
LNAME[ MCLAUGHLIN
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ FINGAL
DATE[ NOV 22, 1890
FILE[ 1985
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Physician and a widower
- this was a petition for the guardianship
of the son, Herbert James McLaughlin
- petitioner was George Albert Bingham,
Aylmer, Grocer
CHILDREN:
- Anna Laura Bingham, nee McLaughlin, 21
years old;
- Herbert James McLaughlin, 17 years old
LNAME[ LAUR
FNAME[ JOHN H.
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ APR 28, 1892
FILE[ 1986
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - executors: Catherine Laur, Yarmouth,
widow; Thomas Olde, Yarmouth;
Thomas G. Laur, Omaha, Nebraska,
son, who renounced
LNAME[ SPRY
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ FEB 28, 1892
FILE[ 1987
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - executor was Betsey Spry of
Malahide, widow
LNAME[ ANDREWS
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ APR 11, 1892
FILE[ 1988
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- executors: George Washington Hare,
Tilsonburg, Police Magistrate;
Andrew Slater Junior, Tilsonburg,
Gentleman
CHILDREN:
- William Robin Andrews;
- James Andrews;
- Mary Jane Burton
LNAME[ GRIFFITH
FNAME[ GESSIE SEMANTHA
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JAN 8, 1892
FILE[ 1989
MFNO[ 1392
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- executors: Alonzo E. Griffith,
St. Thomas, husband and Episcopal
Methodist Clergyman; Mary Marinda
Burwell, St. Thomas, wife of William
John, Barber
LNAME[ PRESSEY
FNAME[ ELIAS
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ FEB 1, 1892
FILE[ 1990
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Eliza Pressey of
Springfield, widow
LNAME[ MCINTYRE
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ APR 30, 1892
FILE[ 1991
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - executors: Angus McLarty, Yarmouth;
Neil McIntyre, Yarmouth
CHILDREN:
- Catherine;
- Bella;
- Eliza;
- Sarah;
- Annie;
- Mary;
- Malcolm
LNAME[ SCOTT
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ NOV 15, 1891
FILE[ 1992
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Teamster
- petitioner was Janet Scott of
St. Thomas, widow
- son was John Scott of St. Thomas
LNAME[ GRAHAM
FNAME[ DUNCAN P.
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ APR 17, 1892
FILE[ 1993
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Farmer
- petitioner was Mary Mortimer Graham
of Dunwich, widow
LNAME[ PENWARDEN
FNAME[ JOHN MARTIN
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JAN 14, 1892
FILE[ 1994
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Physician
- petitioners: Toronto General Trusts
Company; and Phoebe Ann Penwarden,
St. Thomas, widow and mother of children
- this was a petition for guardianship
of the children:
- Lulu May Penwarden, 17 years old;
- Claude Bernard Penwarden, 12 years old;
- Leroy Carleton Penwarden, 10 years old
LNAME[ MCALPINE
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAY 8, 1892
FILE[ 1995
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widower
- petitioner was Daniel McAlpine of
Yarmouth, oldest son
CHILDREN:
- Neil McAlpine;
- Mary McAlpine;
- Margaret Buchanan;
- Annabelle McAlpine;
- Christina McAlpine;
- Ernest Burton Fitchett;
- John Allan Fitchett
LNAME[ CALDWELL
FNAME[ ANDREW L.
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ MAR 30, 1892
FILE[ 1996
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - executors: Margaret Ann Caldwell,
Aylmer, widow; William John Caldwell,
Aylmer, Gentleman and son; Lindsay
Caldwell, Aylmer, Gentleman and son
LNAME[ WATSON
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ MAR 12, 1888
FILE[ 1997
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Elizabeth Watson
of Aldborough, widow of William
LNAME[ MISTELE
FNAME[ HENRY
RESID[ RODNEY
DATE[ MAR 31, 1892
FILE[ 1998
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Carpenter and
Contractor, and a widower who
was childless
- petitioner was David Mistele
of Rodney, 33 years old, General
Merchant
- might be a brother
- father was Jacob Mistele
- mother was Caroline Mistele
- brother was John Jacob Mistele,
Rodney, General Merchant, 37 years old
- sister was Caroline Miller, Aldborough,
31 years old, wife of Levi, who was a farmer
- brother was Godfried Mistele, Aldborough,
farmer and 29 years old
- sister was Catherine Mistele, Rodney, spinster,
27 years old
- brother was Ludwig Mistele, Rodney, General
Merchant, 24 years old
LNAME[ MCGREGOR
FNAME[ COLIN
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ APR 12, 1892
FILE[ 1999
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - described as a widower
- executors: James McGregor, brother,
Yarmouth, who renounced; John McGregor,
father, Yarmouth, who was deceased
- petitioner was Malcolm McGregor, oldest
son, Yarmouth
- brothers of Colin were John and Duncan
- Malcolm McGregor was appointed his father's
guardian on May 7, 1869
- daughter was Mary McKellar, wife of Archibald,
living near Belmont;
- daughter was Catherine Smith, wife of John,
living near Belmont;
- daughter was Flora Fonger, wife of Ralph,
living near Belmont
- son was John at Shedden
- son was Colin at Dutton
- daughter was Nancy McGregor, unmarried, who died
over five years ago
- wife was Nancy McGregor, who was deceased
LNAME[ BOWMAN
FNAME[ THOMAS J.
RESID[ BUFFALO, NEW YORK
DATE[ APR 16, 1892
FILE[ 2000
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a railway yardsman for
the Michigan Central Railway
- died near Montrose, Ontario
- petitioner was William W. Coulter
of St. Thomas, insurance and estate
agent
- described as a widower
- only surviving son was Ray C. Bowman
of the Borough of Sharon, State of
Pennsylvania, bookkeeper
- there were four other sons who were now
dead
- wife died March 30, 1885
LNAME[ COCHRANE
FNAME[ MATTHEW
RESID[ DUTTON
DATE[ MAY 18, 1892
FILE[ 2001
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Contractor and Builder
- petitioner was Jemima Cochrane of
Dutton, widow
CHILDREN:
- Alvin Johnston Greer Cochrane;
- Myrtle Roseland Lucella May Cochrane;
- Melville James Cochrane;
- Annie Levena Cochrane
LNAME[ BINGHAM
FNAME[ JONATHAN
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAY 26, 1892
FILE[ 2002
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Rebecca Bingham of
Yarmouth, widow
LNAME[ GRAHAM
FNAME[ FLORA J.
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JUN 8, 1892
FILE[ 2003
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a spinster
- petitioner was John Graham, Esquire,
of St. Thomas, brother
- mother was Elizabeth Graham, widow of
Donald
LNAME[ MACK
FNAME[ LEVI
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JUN 9, 1892
FILE[ 2004
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - executors: Margaret Elizabeth Mack,
Yarmouth, widow; William Weldon,
St. Thomas, Provision Dealer
LNAME[ WILSON
FNAME[ IDA FRANCES
RESID[ RODNEY
DATE[ MAY 15, 1892
FILE[ 2005
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- executor was William Wilson of
Rodney, Hotel Keeper and husband
LNAME[ VAN VELZOR
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JUN 6, 1892
FILE[ 2006
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - executors: George W. Van Velzor,
Malahide, nephew; George Spence,
Malahide, friend
CHILDREN:
- Isaac Saxton Van Velzor;
- William Eugene Van Velzor;
- Americus V. Van Velzor;
- Huldah Ann McConnell;
- George LaFayette Van Velzor
LNAME[ HOOLEY
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ MAY 15, 1892
FILE[ 2007
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - executor was John Drumgold, Esquire,
of Wallacetown
- son was James Hooley
- wife was Margaret
- daughter was Mary Hooley
LNAME[ THOMSON
FNAME[ ALEXANDER
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ MAY 11, 1892
FILE[ 2008
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - executors: William Thomson, Dunwich,
son; John Thomson, Dunwich, son
CHILDREN:
- William Thomson;
- John Thomson;
- James Thomson;
- Alexander Thomson;
- Mary Thomson;
- Jane Walker;
- Janet Thomson;
- Flora Thomson;
- Margaret Thomson;
- Agnes Ginley
LNAME[ MACDONALD
FNAME[ WILLIAM JOHN
RESID[ OTTAWA, ONTARIO
DATE[ JAN 6, 1892
FILE[ 2009
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Provincial Land Surveyor
- this was a petition for guardianship
filed by Annie Christina Macdonald of
St. Thomas, widow of William John
- guardianship of the two youngest
children:
- Jean Plummer Macdonald, St. Thomas;
- Jessie Gilmour Macdonald, St. Thomas
- both of the above appear to have been
born on March 25, 1891
OTHER CHILDREN:
- Anna Bella Matheson McDirmid, wife of
John C., Coal Dealer, Montreal;
- Mary McIntyre Christie, wife of William
James, Bank Accountant, Ottawa;
- George Smith Macdonald, Stouffville, York
County, Barrister at Law;
- Flora B. Macdonald, St. Thomas, Student;
- William Joseph Macdonald, Ottawa, Student
- administrator of property was Duncan Kippen of
the Town of Perth, Ontario
LNAME[ DOWN
FNAME[ RALPH
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ JUN 13, 1892
FILE[ 2010
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Lucy Jane Down of
Southwold, widow
LNAME[ HARDING
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ MAR 4, 1892
FILE[ 2011
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - described as a Miller
- executor was Thomas Edwin Harding
of Southwold, Miller and son
- daughter was Mrs. Ellen Mercer
- daughter was Mrs. Mary Jane Wilson
- daughter was Elizabeth Davis Harding,
described as an infant
LNAME[ SEERS
FNAME[ NELSON
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JUN 11, 1892
FILE[ 2012
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a bachelor
- petitioner was John Seers of Malahide,
father
LNAME[ COPELAND
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ JUN 13, 1892
FILE[ 2013
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - described as a Retired Farmer who
was 70 years old on November 17,
1886
- executors: William Walker, London
Township, Farmer; Elisha Ironsides,
London Township, Farmer
- daughter was Kate Murdie
- granddaughter was Kate Copeland,
daughter of late son George Copeland
- son was William Copeland
- granddaughter was Elizabeth Copeland,
daughter of late son George Copeland
- grandson was James Copeland, son of
late son George Copeland
LNAME[ AITKEN
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ MAR 26, 1892
FILE[ 2014
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a bachelor
- petitioner was Samuel Liddle of
Malahide, brother-in-law
- brother was James Aitken of Grundy
County, Illinois
- sister was Agnes Aitken of Delbeattie,
Kilcudbrightshire, Scotland, not married
- sister was Catherine Ferguson of
Delbeattie, Kilcudbrightshire,
Scotland, married
- sister was Mary Heugham, Auchencain Village,
Scotland, widow
LNAME[ LOCKER
FNAME[ ROBERT
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ JUL 20, 1891
FILE[ 2015
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - executor Susannah Locker, Bayham, widow
- executor Alexander Grant, Bayham
- son Robert William Locker
- son John Locker now in Dakota
- daughter Demaras Grant, Bayham
LNAME[ MCLAUGHLIN
FNAME[ HERBERT JAMES
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ JUN 12, 1892
FILE[ 2016
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner Anna Lora Bingham, Aylmer, wife of George A.
Bingham, grocer, sister
- property of deceased is part of estate of James
McLaughlin, Fingal
LNAME[ TEDFORD
FNAME[ SAMUEL
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ AUG 27, 1872
FILE[ 2017
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - executor Joseph Henry Tedford, Malahide, son
- executor George Peacock, son-in-law
- son John Tedford
- son Samuel Tedford
- wife Mary Tedford
- daughter Louisa Read
- daughter Isabella Peacock
- daughter Adalade Benns
- daughter Maria Tedford
LNAME[ KERR
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ FEB 3, 1890
FILE[ 2018
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - was farmer
- petitioner for guardianship Nancy Kerr, Dutton, widow
- children Flora Kerr, 10 years old, Effie Ann Kerr 8 years old,
Alberta Kerr 4 years old
- child Archibald Kerr, 7 years old, nephew of Alexander A. Kerr,
Southwold,
- Alexander A. Kerr died July 1892, survived by mother
Flora Kerr, brother John T. Kerr and brother Archibald T.
Kerr
LNAME[ GILLESPIE
FNAME[ ELIZA MAHETABLE
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ MAR 3, 1892
FILE[ 2019
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - executor Robert Barton Gillespie, Malahide, husband
- executor Jehiel Mann Davis, Malahide
- executor Eleanor Marshall, Aylmer, married woman
- son Seth A. Beemer now residing in Quincy, Illinois
LNAME[ LAWSON
FNAME[ GEORGE
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ MAY 7, 1892
FILE[ 2020
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - executor Richard Lawson, Southwold, youngest son
- executor Henry Sloan, lives California
- executor John Wesley Sutton, lives Michigan
- widow Mary Lawson
- child William Lawson, somewhere in California
- child Ellen Teetzel, wife of Charles Teetzel of Southwold
- child John Lawson, last address South Carolina
- child Margaret Sutton, wife of Levi Sutton of Southwold
- child Aleni Cusack wife of Richard Cusack of St. Thomas
- child Hulda Lawson, Southwold, spinster
- child Adelaide Confoot wife of W.G. of Virden, Manitoba
LNAME[ TIMS
FNAME[ CECELIA
RESID[ VIENNA
DATE[ JUL 22, 1892
FILE[ 2021
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - widow
- executor Edward Headlam Suffel, Aylmer, merchant
- executor John James Kingston, Aylmer, physician
- adopted son Frederick William Tims, now living in
Minneapolis, Minnesota, clerk
LNAME[ TOPPING
FNAME[ HENRY
RESID[ SPRINGFIELD
DATE[ MAR 1, 1892
FILE[ 2022
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner William Topping, South Dorchester, farmer,
son
- widow Keziah Topping
LNAME[ TAYLOR
FNAME[ SARAH
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ FEB 8, 1891
FILE[ 2023
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - executor James Taylor, Aylmer, shoemaker, husband
- daughter Elizabeth Ann Taylor, Aylmer
LNAME[ MCCORKELL
FNAME[ ROBERT
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ JUL 9, 1892
FILE[ 2024
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- drover
- petitioner Mary Elizabeth McCorkell, Aldborough, wife
LNAME[ TRAVIS
FNAME[ WILLIAM MURRAY
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ AUG 6, 1892
FILE[ 2025
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner Dinah Travis, Bayham, wife
LNAME[ YORKE
FNAME[ WILLIAM JAMES
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ MAY 25, 1892
FILE[ 2026
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - was railway switch man
- petitioner Cora Yorke, Aldborough, wife
LNAME[ MCCALLUM
FNAME[ ARCHIBALD
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ AUG 30, 1892
FILE[ 2027
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - executor John McGregor, Yarmouth
- executor Edwin Colver, Yarmouth
- wife of nephew Mary McCallum
- nephews Neil McCallum
- brother Alexander McCallum
- sister Mary Campbell
- brother Duncan McCallum, father of Neil McCallum
- niece Catherine McCallum, daughter of Alexander McCallum
LNAME[ TEAT
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ SEP 1, 1892
FILE[ 2028
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - railway conductor
- formerly of London in May 1891
- executor Sarah Teat, St. Thomas, wife
- had children, not named
LNAME[ NETHERCOTT
FNAME[ ANN
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ FEB 9, 1887
FILE[ 2029
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - wife of William Nethercott, St. Thomas, a carpenter
- residual legatee was William Nethercott
LNAME[ GRAY
FNAME[ MARY BARBARA
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ AUG 25, 1892
FILE[ 2030
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - widow of James Gray, Fingal
- executor John Harris Gray, Southwold, machinist, son
- executor Mary Ann Gray, Southwold, spinster, daughter
LNAME[ THOMSON
FNAME[ ELIZA
RESID[ PORT STANLEY
DATE[ JUL 4, 1892
FILE[ 2031
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - widow of Robert
- executor Mary Thomson, Port Stanley, daughter
- executor Walter Simson, London, bookkeeper
- grandson Walter Simpson
- child Phyllis Thomson
- child Catherine McRubbie, wife of Revd. G.G. McRubbie,
Shelbourne
- child Elizabeth Magee, wife of W.D. Magee, Toronto
- child Joseph Charles Thomson
- child Agnes Simson, widow
- child Helen Luton, widow
LNAME[ ERMATINGER
FNAME[ FRANCIS EDWARD
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ SEP 21, 1892
FILE[ 2032
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - post master
- executor Alice Kate Ermatinger, St. Thomas, wife
- executor Charles Oaks Ermatinger, St. Thomas, brother
LNAME[ CASCADDEN
FNAME[ MELORA
RESID[ CORINTH
DATE[ OCT 6, 1891
FILE[ 2033
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- widow of Thomas Cascadden
- petitioner George Alexander McKenzie, Corinth, painter,
eldest son
- no other children listed
LNAME[ SINGER
FNAME[ DAVID
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ SEP 20, 1892
FILE[ 2034
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - formerly lived in Ridgetown, Kent County 5 Sept. 1892
- blacksmith
- executor Sarah Nellie Singer, St. Thomas, daughter
- children under 21 years of age are Richard Singer and Robert
Singer
LNAME[ BACKUS
FNAME[ MARY JANE
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ SEP 10, 1892
FILE[ 2035
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - widow
- executor John R. Gow, Dunwich, farmer
- executor John Pearce, Sr., Dunwich, farmer
- child Andrew Storey Backus
- child Mary Jane Gow, wife of John R. Gow, Dunwich
- child Sarah Ann Pearce, wife of Thomas L. Pearce, Dunciwch
- child Amelia Victoria Humphries, widow of Thomas Humphries
- child Catherine Elizabeth Sifton, wife of Bamlet Sifton,
Dunwich
LNAME[ BROWN
FNAME[ MARY
RESID[ WEST LORNE
DATE[ MAY 29, 1889
FILE[ 2036
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - executor Harry Brown, Toronto, banker
- on Jan 7. 1888 Mary Brown, wife of Alfred Brown was living
in London
- son Harry Brown
- brother in law Harry Brown, Toronto
LNAME[ METTAM
FNAME[ EDWARD
RESID[ WEST LORNE
DATE[ JUN 17, 1892
FILE[ 2037
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- widower
- petitioner Frederick Mettam, West Lorne, hardware
merchant, son
LNAME[ NELSON
FNAME[ REUBEN B.
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ AUG 18, 1892
FILE[ 2038
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner Eleanor Jane Caverly, Aylmer, wife of Eli
Caverly, daughter
- Eleanor could have moved to Chicago after Nov. 1892
- child Arthalinda Woolly, Lapeer Michigan
- child Jonathan D. Nelson, Malahide, farmer
LNAME[ KERR
FNAME[ ALEXANDER A.
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ JUL 6, 1892
FILE[ 2039
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - farmer
- executor John T. Kerr, Southwold, farmer, brother
- executor John D. Graham, Dunwich, farmer
- executor Archibald T. Kerr, Beaconsfield, County of
Ringgold, Iowa, telegraph operator, brother
- brother Thomas Kerr, deceased
- nephew Archiblad Kerr, son of late Thomas Kerr
- mother Flora Kerr
- fiancee Amelia Elisabeth Preston, Southwold
LNAME[ WEBB
FNAME[ GEORGE HERBERT
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JUN 10, 1891
FILE[ 2040
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - laborer
- executor Annie Margaret Adams, Clare Michigan, wife of
Gideon Adams, formerly Annie Margaret Webb
- children under 21 years of age: Ernest William Webb &
George Edward Webb
LNAME[ MURPHY
FNAME[ GEORGE C.
RESID[ PORT STANLEY
DATE[ SEP 28, 1892
FILE[ 2041
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - died at Winnipeg, Manitoba
- no will
- petitioner Laura Lavina Hortense Murphy, Port Stanley, wife
- petitioner Charles B. Spohn, St. Thomas
- child Corinne Murphy, age 3 months
LNAME[ HAMILTON
FNAME[ ARCHIBALD
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ SEP 19, 1892
FILE[ 2042
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - executor Robert Miller, St. Thomas, solicitor
- executor Hiram Comfort, St. Thomas, city assessor
- executor Sarah Hamilton, London, spinster, daughter
- wife Frances Hamilton
- child Frederick Augustus Hamilton
- grand daughter Harriett, daughter of Frederick Augustus
Hamilton
LNAME[ PATTERSON
FNAME[ DUNCAN
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ FEB 13, 1892
FILE[ 2043
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- not married
- petitioner John Patterson the younger, Dunwich
- father John Patterson, Dunwich
- mother Margaret Patterson, Dunwich
- sisters were Christina Patterson, Catherine March & Annie
March, all of Dunwich
- sister Flora McIntyre, now deceased
- brothers were Daniel Patterson, John Patterson the younger,
all of Dunwich
- half brother Roger Patterson, Michigan?
- half sister Margaret Patterson, now deceased
- nieces & nephews, children of Flora McIntyre not named
- 1 niece & 2 nephews of Margaret Patterson not named
LNAME[ PANTER
FNAME[ EDWARD
RESID[ GAINSBOROUGH, ENG.
DATE[ JAN 23, 1892
FILE[ 2044
MFNO[ 1383
NOTES[ - late of Yarmouth Township, now of town of Gainsborough,
Lincoln county, England, farmer
- executor Edward Panter, Gainsborough, England
- executor William Smith
- attorney for executors Js. Robertson, St. Thomas
- nephew Edward Panter
- niece Fanny Smith's husband was William Smith
- children of nephew Edward Panter were Sarah Ann Panter,
William Panter & John Edward Panter
- nephews were William Holmes Smith, John Smith, Edward
Panter
- nieces were Fanny Smith & Mary Ann Hales, now deceased
- 4 daughters of Fanny Smith not named
- 6 children of Mary Ann Hales not named
- wife of Edward Panter was Drusilla Panter
LNAME[ BISHOPRICK
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ SEP 20, 1892
FILE[ 2045
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - farmer
- executor Almedia Bishoprick, Bayham, wife
- executor Rev. Clarence Widner Ball, Port Burwell,
clerk in Holy Orders
- brothers Adam Bishoprick & Mark Bishoprick
LNAME[ WILLIAMS
FNAME[ WILLIAM WALKER WYNN
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ MAY 6, 1892
FILE[ 2046
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - railway employee
- died at Brantford
- wife Louisa Williams
- residual legatee Louisa Jane Williams, Townsend township,
Norfolk County
LNAME[ MUNRO
FNAME[ DONALD
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ OCT 7, 1888
FILE[ 2047
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - executor Colin Munro, Southwold
- executor Colin McArthur, Southwold
- wife Mary Munro
- children John Munro, Archibald Munro, Nancy Munro,
Alexander Munro & Colon Munro
- grandson Daniel Munro
LNAME[ CAMPBELL
FNAME[ NEIL D.
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ OCT 16, 1892
FILE[ 2048
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Malcolm D. Campbell of
Southwold
- mother was Isabella Campbell
- brother was Malcolm D. Campbell
- brother was D.D. Campbell
- brother was A.D. Campbell
- sister was Betsey McViccar
- sister was Janet Campbell
LNAME[ PARISH
FNAME[ CATHERINE
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ OCT 9, 1892
FILE[ 2049
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was Daniel Parish of Yarmouth,
Farmer
CHILDREN:
- Daniel Parish;
- Ann Parish;
- Sarah Parish;
- Elizabeth Bourne, widow;
- Mary Jane, wife of Richard Hopkins;
- Susannah, wife of Isaac Abbott;
- Catherine, wife of Arthur John Neale;
- Helen, wife of John Brownlee
LNAME[ ROWE
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ JUL 7, 1892
FILE[ 2050
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - executors: Charles Kenny Rowe, Aldborough;
Walter Bristow, Rodney, Merchant
- wife was Jane Rowe
CHILDREN:
- Charles H. Rowe;
- Thirrza Poole;
- James Edward Rowe;
- John Francis Rowe
LNAME[ MCMILLAN
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ APR 19, 1891
FILE[ 2051
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - executor was John P. McMillan of Dunwich
- son was John Pursell McMillan
LNAME[ WARREN
FNAME[ JULIA
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ SEP 4, 1892
FILE[ 2052
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Spinster
- petitioner was John McLean of Southwold
BROTHERS:
- Francis Warren;
- Thomas Warren;
- John Warren;
- Richard Warren
- sister was Mary McLean, wife of John
- sister was Elizabeth McLean, deceased
- nephew was Alexander McLean, son of Elizabeth
McLean, deceased
- niece was Clara McLean, daughter of Elizabeth
McLean, deceased
- niece was Laura Sharon, daughter of Elizabeth
McLean, deceased
LNAME[ MILLS
FNAME[ JOHN B.
RESID[ SPRINGFIELD
DATE[ JAN 2, 1892
FILE[ 2053
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - described as a Physician and Surgeon
- executors: Jane Mills, Springfield;
Dugald A. Mills, Springfield, Merchant
- widow was Jane Mills
- son was Dugald A. Mills
LNAME[ HENDERSON
FNAME[ SUSAN
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ NOV 1, 1892
FILE[ 2054
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a married woman
- petitioners: Delphine Pavey, St. Thomas,
married woman; Alexander Henderson,
St. Thomas, Gentleman; Charles H. Henderson,
Windsor, Railway Employee
- husband was Alexander Henderson Senior,
stepfather of Delphine
- daughter was Delphine Pavey, wife of Samuel
Henry Pavey, Commercial Traveller
- son was Charles H. Henderson, half-brother
of Delphine
LNAME[ ROW
FNAME[ DANIEL
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ SEP 29, 1876
FILE[ 2055
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - executors: Henry Sweet, Malahide;
Edward Court, who died May 7, 1889
- wife was Eliza Ann Row
- daughter was Emily Court Richardson
- daughter was Mary Ann Row
- daughter was Amy Helena Row
LNAME[ KEESLAR
FNAME[ EMILY
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ NOV 11, 1892
FILE[ 2056
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - described as a widow
LEGATEES: William Henry Woolley, Elba,
Napeer County, Michigan;
- Mary Emily Little, South Dorchester,
wife of William;
- Frances Jane Sinclair, deceased
GRANDCHILDREN:
- Florence Emily Woolley, daughter of
William Henry Woolley;
- Mary Emily Sinclair;
- Margrett Loraine Sinclair;
- Millie Little;
- Charles Wesley Wiltsie?
LNAME[ ROGERS
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ AUG 25, 1891
FILE[ 2057
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - legatee was James Wilbert Rogers of
Toronto, Secretary, Dominion Horsebreeders
Association
- wife was Lucy Ann Rogers of Toronto
CHILDREN:
- Samuel Scott Rogers, Lewiston, Idaho;
- William Rogers, Asotin, Washington;
- George Albert Rogers, Asotin, Washington;
- James Wilbert Rogers, Toronto;
- Mary Jane Rogers, Toronto
LNAME[ HEPBURN
FNAME[ ANN
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ OCT 11, 1892
FILE[ 2058
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was Robert Hepburn of Yarmouth
- son was Robert Hepburn
- son was Thomas Hepburn
LNAME[ WEIR
FNAME[ DUNCAN
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ OCT 26, 1892
FILE[ 2059
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - executors: Donald Weir, South Dorchester;
David Weir, South Dorchester
- son was Donald Weir
- son was George Weir
LNAME[ LOUCKS
FNAME[ MARY
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ NOV 15, 1892
FILE[ 2060
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executors: George W. Loucks, Guelph,
Wood Carver; Eber Loucks, East Chicago,
Indiana, Carpenter
CHILDREN:
- Mary Loucks;
- George Loucks;
- Eber Loucks;
- Joseph Loucks;
- Sarah Tredwell;
- Edmund Loucks
LNAME[ MCCOLL
FNAME[ DUNCAN D.
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ MAY 30, 1892
FILE[ 2061
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Farmer
- died in Detroit, Michigan
- petitioner was Margaret McColl of
Aldborough
- wife was Margaret McColl
CHILDREN:
- Duncan J. McColl;
- Dugald C. McColl;
- Hugh A. McColl;
- Neil J. McColl;
- Bruce L. McColl
LNAME[ POWERS
FNAME[ MARY
RESID[ SHEDDEN
DATE[ OCT 28, 1892
FILE[ 2062
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executors: Lawrence Bainard, Southwold;
Joseph M. Ball, Southwold
- niece was Eliza Patterson
- niece was Julana Case
- sister was Miranda Smalley
- sister was Marion Powers
- brother-in-law was John Powers
- brother-in-law was Daniel Powers
- brother-in-law was Alfred Powers
- nephew was Abram Sells
- nephew was William Sells
- mention of Zebina C. Corbet
LNAME[ NEWTON
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ NOV 5, 1892
FILE[ 2063
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Margaret Newton, Aldborough;
Peter McGregor, West Lorne, Merchant
- wife was Margaret Newton
- mention of children, but not identified
LNAME[ NICKERSON
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ NOV 27, 1892
FILE[ 2064
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - executors: John Farley, St. Thomas,
Barrister; Hattie Elizabeth Nickerson,
Yarmouth
- wife was Hattie Elizabeth Nickerson
- daughter was Metta Maud Nickerson, an infant
- mention of a father and mother, but neither
identified
LNAME[ KIRK
FNAME[ ZELIA D.
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ JUL 23, 1892
FILE[ 2065
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was William R. Redding, generally
known as William R. Kirk, Bayham
- adopted son was William R. Redding
LNAME[ SHIPLEY
FNAME[ CELESTIA
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ NOV 12, 1892
FILE[ 2066
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- executors: Josiah Lang, Yarmouth;
William Burns, Yarmouth
- husband was Hance Wilson Shipley
CHILDREN:
- Hance William Arthur Shipley;
- Pearl Randolphy Shipley;
- Randolph Shipley
LNAME[ KENNEDY
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ MAR 11, 1892
FILE[ 2067
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Robert William Kennedy, Bayham,
Farmer; John W. Kennedy, Bayham, Farmer;
Zacheus Kennedy, Bayham, Farmer
- mention of a wife, but not identified
CHILDREN:
- William Kennedy;
- Samuel Kennedy;
- Cecil Kennedy;
- Archibald M. Kennedy;
- John W. Kennedy;
- Robert W. Kennedy;
- Angeline Kennedy;
- Candas Kennedy;
- Eliza Kennedy;
- Josephine Kennedy
LNAME[ MCARTHUR
FNAME[ DUGALD
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ JAN 3, 1892
FILE[ 2068
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - executor was Dugald McArthur of Southwold
- wife was Susan McArthur
CHILDREN:
- Dugald McArthur;
- Sarah McArthur;
- Christina Stafford;
- Annie McNicoll
LNAME[ HOPPERTON
FNAME[ JOSEPH
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ OCT 30, 1892
FILE[ 2069
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Railway Employee
- petitioner was Rachel Hopperton of St. Thomas
- wife was Rachel Hopperton
- documents indicate that Joseph Hopperton
previously lived in Toronto
LNAME[ DISHER
FNAME[ WILFRID WILSON
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ DEC 29, 1892
FILE[ 2070
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - described as a Merchant
- executor was Amelia Maria Disher of
St. Thomas
- wife was Amelia Maria Disher
LNAME[ HIGH
FNAME[ ANDREW
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ NOV 24, 1892
FILE[ 2071
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - executors; William Yeandle, Bayham;
Ambrose J. High, Bayham; Marquis L.
High, Aylmer, Medical Student
- wife was Sarah High
- daughter was Mary Margaret Yeandle,
wife of William
- son was Marquis L. High
- son was Ambrose J. High
- son-in-law was William Yeandle
LNAME[ TRIM
FNAME[ SAMUEL
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ DEC 14, 1892
FILE[ 2072
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioners: Albert Trim, Malahide;
Francis H. Trim, Aylmer, Butcher
- wife was Mary Jane Trim
CHILDREN:
- Albert Trim;
- Matilda Jane Summers, wife of John R.;
- Francis H. Trim;
- George Trim;
- Samuel W. Trim;
- John Trim;
- James Trim;
- Ida Trim, 20 years old
LNAME[ LANE
FNAME[ WILLIAM PARKES
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JAN 8, 1893
FILE[ 2073
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- died at Brownsville, in Oxford County
- petitioner was Lury Ann Lane of Yarmouth
- wife was Lury Ann Lane
LNAME[ FANNING
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ DEC 21, 1890
FILE[ 2074
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Painter
- petitioner was Teresa Fanning of
St. Thomas, spinster
- mother was Margaret Fanning
SISTERS:
- Mary Fanning;
- Annie Fanning;
- Teresa Fanning
LNAME[ LIGHT
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ PORT BURWELL
DATE[ DEC 28, 1892
FILE[ 2075
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- executor was James H. Light, Silverwood,
Tuscula County, Michigan, Gentleman
- wife was Eliza Light
- son was James H. Light
- son was Eber E. Light
LNAME[ SQUIRE
FNAME[ FANNY
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JAN 30, 1893
FILE[ 2076
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- petitioner was Lucy Wise, wife of Richard,
St. Thomas, tinsmith
- Lucy Wise was Fanny Squire's oldest child
CHILDREN:
- Lucy Wise, 25 years;
- Thomas Squire, 22 years, living in Montrose,
Welland County;
- Polly Squire, 20 years;
- Wesley Squire, 17 years;
- Henry Squire, 14 years;
- Elizabeth Squire, 11 years;
- John Squire, 8 years
LNAME[ WATSON
FNAME[ GEORGE T.
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JAN 25, 1893
FILE[ 2077
MFNO[ 1393
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Railway Employee
- died near Tilbury Centre, Essex County
- petitioner was John H. Watson of St. Thomas,
Railway Conductor and brother
- father was William Watson of London,
house mover
- also surviving were a mother, three
brothers and two sisters
LNAME[ VAN BROCKLIN
FNAME[ SIMON
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ JAN 6, 1893
FILE[ 2078
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Labourer
- petitioner was Amanda Van Brocklin,
Bayham, widow
- only known surviving next of kin was
an uncle in Virginia, about whom there
was no other information
- either the uncle or Simon Van Brocklin
had a pension from the United States
Government
LNAME[ CURRIE
FNAME[ DONALD
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ FEB 17, 1891
FILE[ 2079
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - known as Donald Currie the Elder
- no executor listed in will
- wife was Mary Currie
CHILDREN:
- Donald Currie the Younger, Aldborough,
petitioner;
- Hector Currie;
- Neil Currie;
- Dougald Currie;
- James Currie;
- Mary Stalker, wife of John G.;
- Betsey Currie
LNAME[ SUTHERLAND
FNAME[ ELLEN
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ FEB 3, 1893
FILE[ 2080
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as a married woman, wife of
David Sutherland, St. Thomas, Merchant
- executor was Frederick Sutherland of
St. Thomas, Merchant and son
- daughter was Mary E. Sutherland
- daughter was Margaret G. Sutherland
- daughter was Janet Sutherland
- mention of sons, but not identified
LNAME[ YOUNG
FNAME[ ISRAEL MARGIM
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ FEB 13, 1893
FILE[ 2081
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as an Insurance Agent
- executor was Edith Matilda Young of
St. Thomas, widow
LNAME[ RIDDEL
FNAME[ MARTHA
RESID[ WISCONSIN
DATE[ AUG 16, 1878
FILE[ 2082
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - Martha Riddel was the wife of John M.
Riddel of St. Paul, Wisconsin
- this was a petition for guardianship
of the child, Jessie, a female, who
was living with the maternal grandparents
- the maternal grandparents were Mr. and Mrs.
George J. Reynolds of St. Thomas
- Mary Ann, Mrs. George J. Reynolds, died
January 8, 1889
- George J. Reynolds was appointed guardian
March 26, 1889
- the petitioner was Herbert C. Hammond of
Toronto, Esquire
LNAME[ LEE
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ FEB 17, 1893
FILE[ 2083
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioners: Joseph Lee, Claybanks Township,
Osceana County, Michigan, lumberman and son;
Sydney Lee, Aldborough; John Lee, Beverly
Township, Wentworth County; James William
Lee, Aldborough
- all of the above were sons
- wife was Mary Ann Lee
DAUGHTERS:
- Lucinda Teeple, widow, Orford Township,
Kent County;
- Elizabeth Main, wife of William, Orford
Township, Kent County;
- Catherine Main, wife of James, Aldborough
LNAME[ HATHAWAY
FNAME[ BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ FEB 21, 1893
FILE[ 2084
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - executors: Grace Hathaway, widow,
Yarmouth; Zaccheus Hathaway, son,
Yarmouth; Samuel Hathaway, son,
Yarmouth
DAUGHTERS:
- Martha Elizabeth, wife of James Maynard;
- Mary, wife of Sherman Truman;
- Grace Victoria, wife of Daniel McIntosh
- Charlotte, wife of Granville Steele;
- Ada Caroline Hathaway
- son was James Hathaway
LNAME[ FERGUSON
FNAME[ LEANDER
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JAN 28, 1893
FILE[ 2085
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - executors: Lavina Ferguson, Yarmouth,
widow; George A. Emmett, friend
LNAME[ MARTIN
FNAME[ ELIZABETH
RESID[ PORT STANLEY
DATE[ NOV 25, 1892
FILE[ 2086
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as the wife of Robert
- executor was Elizabeth Ann Martin,
Port Stanley, spinster and daughter
- Sophia Martin, now Smith, renounced
as executor
- Margaret Jane Martin renounced as
executor
- mention of John Samuel Martin
LNAME[ LOCKE
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ MAR 23, 1891
FILE[ 2087
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- this was a petition for guardianship
of the children:
- petitioners: Nancy Locke, St. Thomas,
widow; Dugald Brown, brother-in-law of
Nancy Locke and Sheriff of Elgin County
- children were James D. Locke and Jennie
L. Locke
LNAME[ MURRAY
FNAME[ MARTHA
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ FEB 19, 1893
FILE[ 2088
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- described as the wife of Timothy D.
Murray
- petitioner was Timothy D. Murray of
Southwold, Railway Employee and husband
- Martha Murray's father was George Cheswick
- Martha Murray's mother was Mary Cheswick
BROTHERS:
- John Cheswick;
- Thomas Cheswick;
- Fred Cheswick;
- William Cheswick
SISTERS:
- Mary Cheswick;
- Nellie Cheswick;
- Anne Cheswick
LNAME[ ROBERTS
FNAME[ ROBERT
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ FEB 23, 1893
FILE[ 2089
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - executor was Mary Elizabeth Roberts
of Malahide, widow
- son was William Edward Roberts
- daughter was Amelia Grace Roberts
- son was Frederick Ernest Roberts
- daughter was Anna Louisa Roberts
LNAME[ MATTHEWS
FNAME[ MARGARET
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ MAY 11, 1886
FILE[ 2090
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- petitioner was Eleanor Ann Matthews
of Aylmer, spinster
MENTION OF:
- Thomas Matthews;
- Eleanor A. Matthews;
- Isaac B. Matthews, who died a bachelor
and intestate
LNAME[ MONAHAN
FNAME[ ARTHUR
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ FEB 25, 1893
FILE[ 2091
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - executors: Timothy Doyle, Southwold, farmer;
Richard A. McCahill, Southwold, farmer
- heirs were Catherine Campbell and Sister
Ignatia, London, Ontario
- may be same person
- sister was Mary Monahan
- sister was Hannah Monahan
LNAME[ MCPHEDRAN
FNAME[ ISABELLA
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ DEC 9, 1891
FILE[ 2093
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- executors: Andrew Goldie, Dunwich,
Farmer; James R. Leitch, Dunwich,
Farmer and brother-in-law
- son was John Daniel McPhedran
- husband was James McPhedran
- brother was Angus Galbraith
- sister was Margaret McPherson
- sister was Mary Leitch
- mother was Mary Galbraith
LNAME[ MCLAIN
FNAME[ JANE
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ FEB 23, 1893
FILE[ 2094
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was Thomas Newell of Malahide,
son
- daughter was Jane
- daughter was Susannah
LNAME[ REEKIE
FNAME[ CATHERINE
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ FEB 27, 1893
FILE[ 2095
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- no will
- petitioner was William Reekie of
St. Thomas, Railway Employee and
husband
LNAME[ COPELAND
FNAME[ WILLIAM J.
RESID[ SOUTH DAKOTA
DATE[ NOV 26, 1892
FILE[ 2096
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- lived in the Town of Brooking, Brooking
County, South Dakota
- petitioner was Annie Jane Copeland of
Malahide, widow
- Mabel E. Copeland was their only child
LNAME[ MCKELLAR
FNAME[ JOHN ALEXANDER
RESID[ RODNEY
DATE[ FEB 7, 1893
FILE[ 2097
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as a Railway Agent
- executors: Peter J. Sinclair, Rodney,
Mason; Nellie L. McKellar, Rodney,
widow of John Alexander
- sister was Lizzie A. McKellar of Sarnia,
spinster
- son was Charles Alexander McKellar
LNAME[ TURNER
FNAME[ DUNCAN
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ FEB 14, 1893
FILE[ 2098
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - executors: Donald Turner, Southwold,
brother; Angus Turner, Southwold, son;
William Killins, Southwold, friend
- wife was Mary Turner
CHILDREN:
- Mary Ann Turner;
- Margaret Turner;
- Charles Turner;
- John Turner;
- Angus Turner
LNAME[ CAMPBELL
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ MAR 6, 1892
FILE[ 2099
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Neil Campbell of Southwold,
oldest son
- wife was Lydia Campbell
- daughter was Lydia Ann Campbell
- daughter was Jennie Campbell
- daughter was Grace Campbell
- son was George Campbell
LNAME[ DRYSDALE
FNAME[ CHRISTINA
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ MAR 27, 1893
FILE[ 2100
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a married woman
- petitioner was John Drysdale of
Malahide, her husband
LNAME[ PETTIT
FNAME[ IRA
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ MAR 24, 1893
FILE[ 2101
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- not married
- petitioners, nominees of sisters:
Charles L. Teetzel, Southwold; John
Culver, Southwold
- sister was Mary Burwell, who was
deceased
- she had children: Edith Howard, who
was the wife of Howard Howard; Judson
Burwell, who was deceased
- Judson's widow was Sarah E. Burwell
of Southwold
- Sarah E. Burwell's son was Herbert,
who was eight years old
- Sarah E. Burwell's daughter was
Alice, who was five years old
- Ira Pettit's sister was Eliza Pettit
- Ira Pettit's sister was Amanda McChesley
- Ira Pettit's sister was Abigail Partridge
LNAME[ WILLSON
FNAME[ ELIZABETH
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ MAR 17, 1893
FILE[ 2102
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a married woman
- petitioner was Charles B. Willson
of Southwold, her husband
LNAME[ MILLER
FNAME[ EDWARD
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ APR 5, 1893
FILE[ 2103
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- executors: Mary Ann Miller, St. Thomas,
widow, who died November 15, 1904;
John McLean, St. Thomas, Barrister,
who died September 16, 1909; John
Alfred Miller, Yarmouth, nephew
- son was Charles A.W. Miller of Burford
Township
- on April 25, 1928, Charles A.W. Miller
was living in London, Ontario
LNAME[ PATTERSON
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ RODNEY
DATE[ NOV 4, 1892
FILE[ 2104
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- executors: Samuel B. Morris, Rodney,
Banker; Samuel Patterson, Rodney, Farmer
- wife was Margaret Patterson
CHILDREN:
- William Patterson, Michigan;
- Jane Somerville, wife of William, Rodney;
- John Patterson;
- Samuel Patterson;
- David Patterson;
- Eliza McLean, wife of John, Rodney;
- James E. Patterson, West Lorne;
- Stewart Patterson, Rodney
LNAME[ PARKER
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ MAR 14, 1893
FILE[ 2105
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- executors: George W. Ling, Wallacetown,
Physician; Eleanor Parker, who died
March 28, 1893
- sister was Eleanor Parker
LEGACIES TO:
- Knox College, Toronto;
- Friends of Infirm Ministers, Presbyterian
Church of Canada;
- Presbyterian Church, Wallacetown;
- St. Peters Church, Church of England, Tyrconnell;
- Methodist Church, Wallacetown;
- Baptist Church, Dutton;
- James McDermand, son of the Reverend Archibald
McDermand, former pastor at Wallacetown Presbyterian
Church;
- Helen Gunn, widow of the late Hugh Gunn, Wallacetown;
- Isabella Gunn, daughter of Helen and Hugh;
- Bray Parker, son of deceased brother Robert
LNAME[ PARKER
FNAME[ ELEANOR
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ MAR 28, 1893
FILE[ 2106
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as a spinster
- executors: George W. Ling, Wallacetown,
Physician; James Parker, Dunwich, who
died March 14, 1893
LEGACIES TO:
- John Patton, Wallacetown, not related;
- William Patton, Wallacetown, not related;
- John Carruth Campbell, Wallacetown, not related;
- Mary Jane Graham, Dunwich, wife of Dougald, not
related;
- Flora Gowanlock, Iona, not related;
- Ellen Delaney, Dunwich, not related;
- Mary Sloan, Dunwich, not related;
- Helen Gunn, Wallacetown, not related;
- Isabella Gunn, Wallacetown, not related;
- George W. Ling, Wallacetown, not related;
- William K. Parker, Rockford, Illinois, grand
nephew, son of Bray Parker, who was the son of
Eleanor's deceased brother, Robert;
- George W. Parker, Rockford, Illinois, grand
nephew, who was the son of Bray Parker,
who was the son of Eleanor's deceased brother, Robert;
- Fannie M. Parker, Rockford, Illinois, grand niece,
who was the daughter of Bray Parker;
- Harry G. Parker, Rockford, Illinois, grand nephew,
who was the son of Bray Parker;
- Norma A. Parker, Rockford, Illinois, grand niece,
who was the daughter of Bray Parker;
- Rolph B. Parker, Rockford, Illinois, grand nephew,
who was the son of Bray Parker
LNAME[ PHILLIPS
FNAME[ MARGARET
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ APR 8, 1893
FILE[ 2107
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- petitioner was Mary Jane Hurlburt
of St. Thomas, daughter and wife of
Harry D. Hurlburt, Railway Employee
- husband was Ebenezer C. Phillips,
who predeceased Margaret
LNAME[ KERR
FNAME[ ROBERT
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ APR 9, 1893
FILE[ 2108
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - executors: Peter Kerr, Orford Township,
Kent County, Farmer; Robert Kerr,
Southwold, Farmer
- wife was Janette Kerr
- son was Robert Alexander Kerr
- son was John Kerr
LNAME[ LUNN
FNAME[ JANNET
RESID[ ALBERTA
DATE[ APR 30, 1892
FILE[ 2109
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a married woman
- lived in the Village of Gleichin,
Alberta
- petitioners: John Lunn, Gleichin, Alberta,
husband; James Lunn, Dunwich
- daughter was Mary Mable Omstead, who was
under 21 years
LNAME[ WILLIAMS
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JUL 10, 1892
FILE[ 2110
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Susannah Williams
of Yarmouth, widow
LNAME[ WHITE
FNAME[ JENNIE
RESID[ NORTH DAKOTA
DATE[ SEP 29, 1892
FILE[ 2111
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- lived in the Town of Lakota, Nelson County, North Dakota
- petitioner was the Trusts Corporation of Ontario, Toronto
- husband was James Nelson White, who died October 15, 1888 at
Lakota
- daughter was Rosetta J. White, 18 years old
- son was John Manley White, 11 years old
LNAME[ WHITE
FNAME[ JENNIE
RESID[ NORTH DAKOTA
DATE[ SEP 29, 1892
FILE[ 2112
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- lived in the Town of Lakota, Nelson County, North Dakota
- husband, James Nelson White, had died October 15, 1888 at
Lakota
- this was a petition for guardianship of the children
- petitioner was the Trusts Corporation of Ontario, Toronto
- children were Rosetta J. White and John Manley White
LNAME[ MCALLISTER
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ AUG 12, 1892
FILE[ 2113
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - known as William McAllister the Elder
- described as a Farmer
- executor was Angus M. McIntyre of Dutton, Private Banker
- son was John McAllister
- daughter was Maria, wife of John Montgomery
- daughter was Isabella, wife of E. Rople
- son was William H. McAllister
- daughter was Janet, wife of Jeffrey Custer
LNAME[ DINGMAN
FNAME[ GIPSON
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ MAY 8, 1887
FILE[ 2114
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Merchant
- not married
- petitioner was mother, Charlotte Dingman, Southwold Station,
widow
- mention of a brother and sister, but not identified
- father, Garner Dingman, died intestate May 20, 1889
LNAME[ DINGMAN
FNAME[ GARNER
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ MAY 20, 1889
FILE[ 2115
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner and widow was Charlotte Dingman of Southwold Station
LNAME[ MCBRIDE
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ APR 28, 1893
FILE[ 2116
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as a Mariner
- executors: Georgina Ross, St. Thomas, spinster; Alexander
McBride, St. Thomas, Hotel Keeper
LNAME[ MCVICAR
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ APR 19, 1893
FILE[ 2117
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Elizabeth McVicar, South Dorchester; Duncan McVicar,
North Dorchester, Middlesex County, Farmer
- wife was Elizabeth McVicar
- brother was Duncan McVicar
CHILDREN:
- Duncan McVicar;
- Janet Elizabeth McVicar;
- John McVicar;
- Malcolm McVicar;
- Alexander McVicar;
- Daniel McVicar;
- Anna Mary McVicar;
- Archibald McVicar
LNAME[ HEPBURN
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAY 1, 1893
FILE[ 2118
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Jane Hepburn, Yarmouth; Martha Christina Smith,
Yarmouth, wife of Arthur Smith, Gentleman; Jeanet Eliza Hepburn,
Yarmouth, spinster
- wife was Jane Hepburn
CHILDREN:
- Martha Christina Smith;
- Jeanet Eliza Hepburn;
- Catherine Jane Hepburn
LNAME[ MILLER
FNAME[ ANDREW
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ MAY 3, 1893
FILE[ 2119
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Eliza Ann Miller of Southwold
- wife was Eliza Ann Miller
- son was Andrew Alexander Audley Miller of Southwold
LNAME[ BOWMAN
FNAME[ JOSEPH E.
RESID[ WALLACEBURG
DATE[ MAR 28, 1888
FILE[ 2120
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Sailor
- died in the St. Clair River
- petitioner was William W. Coulter of St. Thomas, Agent
LNAME[ CONSTABLE
FNAME[ GEORGE ALFRED
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ MAR 18, 1893
FILE[ 2121
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Robert Frederick Constable, Bayham, Farmer; Walter
Constable, Bayham, Farmer
- wife was Mary Constable
- son was Robert Frederick Constable
- son was Walter Constable
LNAME[ CAMPBELL
FNAME[ MARY
RESID[ RODNEY
DATE[ MAY 14, 1893
FILE[ 2122
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- described as the widow of Donald Campbell of Aldborough
- petitioner was Mary Munro of Aldborough, wife of John Munro
CHILDREN:
- Mary Munro, 54 years old;
- Betsy Mapes, Rodney, 52 years old, wife of William Mapes,
Blacksmith;
- Archibald B. Campbell, Michigan, Labourer, 51 years old;
- James Campbell, Crawford County, Michigan, Labourer, 47 years
old;
- Donald B. Campbell, Buffalo, New York, Shipping Foreman, 43
years old
LNAME[ MCINNES
FNAME[ RONALD
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ APR 3, 1893
FILE[ 2123
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executor was Angus Colquhoon of Aldborough, Farmer
- mother was Mary McInnes
LNAME[ LEONARD
FNAME[ EVA A.
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JAN 20, 1891
FILE[ 2124
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- described as the wife of William T. Leonard, Locomotive
Engineer
- petitioner was William Jesse Kieffer of St. Thomas, Painter
- brother was William Jesse Kieffer
- husband was William T. Leonard
LNAME[ SIFTON
FNAME[ MARTHA BLACKMORE TURNER
RESID[ PORT STANLEY
DATE[ MAR 30, 1893
FILE[ 2125
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as the wife of Joseph H. Sifton of the Township of
London, Middlesex County
- executors: Thomas James Livingston Orme, Port Stanley,
Merchant; Annie Frances Rigney
- son was Thomas James Livingston Orme
- adopted daughter was Annie Frances Rigney, wife of Reverend
J.W. Dickenson
LNAME[ LLOYD
FNAME[ GEORGE HUGH
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAY 21, 1893
FILE[ 2126
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - executors: James McKenzie, Union, Merchant; Martha Lloyd,
Yarmouth
- wife was Martha Lloyd
- sister was Mary Wilson
- sister was Sally Cummins
- brother was Benjamin Lloyd
- brother was Lionel Lloyd
- left a bequest to the Universalist Church
- left a bequest to the Thomas Williams Home through the Ladies
Temperance and Benevolent Society
LNAME[ ANDERSON
FNAME[ JANE
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ JUN 1, 1893
FILE[ 2127
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as the wife of Ebenezer Anderson
- executor was Duncan J. McPhail of Dunwich
- son-in-law was Duncan J. McPhail
- daughter was Elizabeth Boden McPhail, wife of Duncan J.
- husband was Ebenezer Anderson
LNAME[ GRAHAM
FNAME[ ARCHIBALD
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ MAY 31, 1893
FILE[ 2128
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - executor was Susan Graham of Dunwich
- wife was Susan Graham
CHILDREN:
- Barbara C. Graham;
- Margaret Effie Graham, under 21 years;
- William James Graham;
- John Graham
LNAME[ AUTHES
FNAME[ JACOB
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ JAN 25, 1893
FILE[ 2129
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - executors: John Spiera, Aldborough; Jacob Authes, Aldborough
- wife was Sophia Authes
CHILDREN:
- Jacob Authes;
- George Authes;
- Martin Authes;
- Barbara Authes;
- Catherine Hardy, wife of John;
- Elizabeth Brown, wife of Edward
LNAME[ PETTIT
FNAME[ NANCY
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ MAY 9, 1879
FILE[ 2130
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
NOTE: William Pettit of Southwold died November 4, 1873; Ira
Pettit of Southwold died March 24, 1893
- petitioners: Charles L. Teetzel, Southwold; John Culver,
Southwold
LNAME[ SAUNDERS
FNAME[ ROBERT
RESID[ CLEVELAND, OHIO
DATE[ JAN 24, 1888
FILE[ 2131
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Gentleman
- petitioner was A. Emma Saunders of Ingersoll, spinster
- wife not identified but said to be deceased after January 24,
1888
- mention of three children, not identified, and said to be
deceased
- sister was A. Emma Saunders of Ingersoll
- sister was Alicia V. Saunders of Ingersoll, widow
LNAME[ OSBORN
FNAME[ DELOS
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ MAY 21, 1893
FILE[ 2132
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as a Grocer
- executor was Flora Osborn of St. Thomas
- wife was Flora Osborn
- son was Willis George Osborn of St. Thomas
LNAME[ MCINTYRE
FNAME[ MALCOLM DUNCAN
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ APR 21, 1893
FILE[ 2133
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as Esquire
EXECUTORS:
- Alexander McIntyre, Southwold;
- Duncan Arthur McIntyre, Toronto, Barrister, who renounced;
- Duncan N. Campbell, Southwold, who renounced;
- Dugald D. Campbell, Southwold, who renounced
PARTIES INTERESTED IN WILL:
- Reverend Alexander McIntyre, Cramore, Ontario;
- Isabella Campbell, Austin, Manitoba;
- Mary McKillop, Lawrence, Ontario;
- Nancy Munro, Cass City, Michigan;
- John McKillop, Dutton, Ontario;
- Duncan Campbell, Lawrence, Ontario;
- Archibald McKillop, Chicago, Illinois;
- Betsy McArthur, St. Thomas, Ontario;
- Duncan McIntyre, Lawrence, Ontario;
- John McIntyre, Lawrence, Ontario;
- Janet McIntyre, Lawrence, Ontario;
- Malcolm McIntyre, Tillsonburg, Ontario;
- Sarah Killens, Lawrence, Ontario;
- Kate Humphrey, Dutton, Ontario;
- Alexander McIntyre and wife, Southwold
- son was Alexander McIntyre
- granddaughter was Catherine McIntyre, 4 years old, daughter of
ALexander
- granddaughter was Christina McIntyre, 2 years old, daughter of
Alexander
- Malcolm Duncan's wife was Catherine McIntyre, who died April
15, 1893
- his brother was Alexander McIntyre
- his brother was John McIntyre, deceased
- sister was Isabella Campbell
- sister was Mary McKillop
- sister was Elizabeth McKillop, deceased, formerly Campbell
- nephew was Duncan Arthur McIntyre of Toronto, Barrister
LNAME[ MCINTYRE
FNAME[ CATHERINE
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ APR 15, 1893
FILE[ 2134
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- described as the wife of Malcolm D. McIntyre, who died April
21, 1893
- petitioner was Alexander M. McIntyre of Southwold
- son was Alexander M. McIntyre
LNAME[ FERGUSON
FNAME[ BENJAMIN
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JUN 18, 1893
FILE[ 2135
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as a Wagon Maker
- lived in Orwell
- executor was Warren E. Ferguson of Malahide
- son was Warren E. Ferguson
- daughter was Amanda Minard
LNAME[ PEARSE
FNAME[ GEORGE
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ JUN 2, 1893
FILE[ 2136
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- in April of 1891 was living in Delaware Township, Middlesex
County
- executor was Margaret Pearse of Southwold
- wife was Margaret Pearse
LNAME[ MCALLISTER
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ AUG 12, 1892
FILE[ 2137
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - known as William McAllister the Elder
- described as a Farmer and a widower
- petitioner was John McAllister of Dunwich, Farmer
CHILDREN:
- John McAllister, Dunwich;
- William McAllister the Younger, Dunwich;
- Maria Montgomery, Dunwich, wife of John;
- Isabella Ropel or Rupel, Ohio;
- Janet Kester, Ohio
- executor named in will was Angus McIntyre of Dutton, Private
Banker, who renounced
LNAME[ GOODFALLOW
FNAME[ MARY LOUISA
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ JUN 10, 1893
FILE[ 2138
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executors: Thomas Hammond, Aylmer, Public School Teacher;
George F. Clark, Aylmer, Physician; William Warnock, Aylmer,
Broker
CHILDREN:
- Lilian Warren;
- William A. Goodfallow;
- George L. Goodfallow, infant;
- Ella Louisa Goodfallow, infant;
- Kate Goodfallow, infant;
- James D. Goodfallow, infant
LNAME[ WILCOX
FNAME[ HENRY
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAY 28, 1893
FILE[ 2139
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - executors: George Wilcox, St. Thomas, Esquire; Alma Wilcox,
Yarmouth, spinster
- wife was Phebe Ann Wilcox
CHILDREN:
- Alma Wilcox;
- Mary Rogers;
- George Wilcox;
- Melissa Rivard;
- Margaret Ann Secord;
- Emiley Hare
LNAME[ WILKIE
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ DUTTON
DATE[ JUN 30, 1893
FILE[ 2140
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - executor was John Wilkie of Dutton
- mention of a wife but not identified
CHILDREN:
- John Wilkie;
- George Wilkie;
- Nancy Jane, wife of Thomas Cavanaugh;
- Selina Wilkie
LNAME[ THOMSON
FNAME[ EDWARD
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ MAR 3, 1893
FILE[ 2141
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a bachelor
- died at the Thames River in Elgin County
- petitioner was John Henry Thomson of St. Thomas, Insurance
Agent
- father was John Henry Thomson
LNAME[ MCGLASHAN
FNAME[ PETER
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JUL 6, 1893
FILE[ 2142
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a bachelor
- petitioner was Janet McGlashan of Yarmouth, spinster
- sister was Janet McGlashan
- mother and father not identified but said to be deceased
LNAME[ HIGGINS
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JUN 6, 1893
FILE[ 2143
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Brakeman for the Michigan Central Railroad
- died at Welland
- petitioner was William A. Minor of St. Thomas, Grocer
- mother was Mary Higgins, a patient in the London Psychiatric
Hospital
- sister was Maggie Cole, wife of John H. Cole, Detroit, Railway
Conductor
- sister was Susie Gasco, wife of John Gasco of Detroit, Railway
Employee
- brother was James Higgins of Buffalo, Labourer
- brother was Robert Higgins of St. Thomas, Labourer
LNAME[ HARRINGTON
FNAME[ ABRAM
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ JUL 8, 1893
FILE[ 2144
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widower
PETITIONERS AND CHILDREN:
- John Harrington, Michigan;
- Layfayette Harrington, Michigan;
- Gamalia Harrington, Michigan;
- William J. Harrington, South Dorchester;
- Jane Vanderburg, South Dorchester;
- Sarah Billington, South Dorchester;
- Elizabeth House, South Dorchester
LNAME[ POTTS
FNAME[ MARTHA
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JUL 24, 1889
FILE[ 2145
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- petitioner was the Toronto General Trust Company
- son was Frank Potts of Washington, McComb County, Michigan
- son was John E. Potts of Ogemaw, Arkansas
- son was Albert Potts of Ogemaw, Arkansas
- father was Thomas Bell the Elder of Toronto, deceased
LNAME[ CLARK
FNAME[ DAVID
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ JUL 31, 1893
FILE[ 2146
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Charlotte Clark of Southwold
- wife was Charlotte Clark
LNAME[ WARD
FNAME[ LUTHER E.
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ AUG 3, 1893
FILE[ 2147
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - executors: Daniel Cameron, Malahide; Leonard Anger, who
renounced
- nephew was Daniel Cameron
- sister was Mary Emily Ward
LNAME[ SAUNDERS
FNAME[ DAVID
RESID[ DUTTON
DATE[ AUG 26, 1893
FILE[ 2148
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - executor was Jessie Garvie Saunders, Dutton
- wife was Jessie Garvie Saunders
- mention of children, but not identified
LNAME[ MCKILLOP
FNAME[ ARCHIBALD
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ AUG 9, 1893
FILE[ 2149
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - executors: Archibald McKillop, Aldborough, Manufacturer and
son; John Alexander McKillop, Aldborough, Manufacturer and son
CHILDREN:
- John A. McKillop;
- Duncan McKillop;
- Daniel McKillop;
- Hugh C. McKillop;
- Archibald McKillop;
- John McKillop
- niece was Isabella McKillop, daughter of John
- brother was John McKillop
- mention of the Christian Church
LNAME[ SALMON
FNAME[ ALEXANDER
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ AUG 25, 1893
FILE[ 2150
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - executors: Peter Salmon, Dunwich, brother; John William Milton,
Dunwich
- sister was Mary Salmon
- brother was Peter Salmon
- brother was William Salmon
LNAME[ WELCH
FNAME[ ROBERT
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ FEB 27, 1893
FILE[ 2151
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as "late of Kent County"
- executors: John Breen Senior, Dunwich, son-in-law; James Welch,
Dunwich, brother, who renounced
- wife was Jerusha Welch
- these documents contain a list of notes held for collection and
due September 23, 1893
LNAME[ WALKER
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JUL 15, 1893
FILE[ 2152
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- executors: Thomas Stacey, St. Thomas, Merchant; Archibald
Campbell, Montreal, Broker and son-in-law; William Hart, Guelph,
Broker and son-in-law
DAUGHTERS:
- Catherine;
- Isabella;
- Mary;
- Eliza
- mention of a wife, but not identified
- left a legacy to the Bible Society, St. Thomas Branch
- left a legacy to the poor connected with the Free Church in
Tarbert, Argyleshire, Scotland
LNAME[ PONSFORD
FNAME[ GEORGE
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ SEP 7, 1893
FILE[ 2153
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - known as George Ponsford Senior
- described as a Brickmaker and a Builder
EXECUTORS:
- John C. Ponsford, St. Thomas, Builder and son;
- Henry T. Ponsford, St. Thomas, Builder and son;
- Albert E. Ponsford, St. Thomas, Builder and son;
- Emanuel E. Ponsford, St. Thomas, Builder and son
- wife was Sarah Ponsford
SONS:
- John C. Ponsford;
- Henry T. Ponsford;
- Albert E. Ponsford;
- Emanuel E. Ponsford
LNAME[ HANVEY
FNAME[ ALEXANDER THOMAS
RESID[ ILLINOIS
DATE[ AUG 22, 1893
FILE[ 2154
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- lived at the Town of Roger Park, Cook County, Illinois, appears
to have been near Chicago
EXECUTORS:
- Jane Elizabeth Hanvey, Roger Park, Cook County, Illinois,
spinster and sister;
- Eliza Caroline Hanvey Caulfield, Roger Park, Cook County,
Illinois, married woman and sister
- there was a legacy in Elgin County from the estate of the late
Daniel Hanvey, father
- sister was Jane Elizabeth Hanvey, Roger Park, Cook County,
Illinois
- sister was Eliza Caroline Hanvey Caulfield, Roger Park, Cook
County, Illinois, wife of Charles, Druggist
- mention of nieces and nephews, but not identified
LNAME[ JAMES
FNAME[ ROBERT
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JUL 25, 1893
FILE[ 2155
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - executors: Lorena James, Malahide, widow; John Gloyne; Frank
Kent
CHILDREN:
- William;
- Murray;
- Charles;
- Hannah;
- Mary
LNAME[ MARR
FNAME[ JOHN S.
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ AUG 11, 1893
FILE[ 2156
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - died in Bayham
- executors: William Wallace Marr, Malahide, son; George A. Marr,
son
SONS:
- William Wallace Marr;
- George A. Marr;
- Joseph Finnie Marr
DAUGHTERS:
- Ellen Smith;
- Rachel Smith
- granddaughter was Florence Marr
- granddaughter was Alice Smith
- grandson was Frank A. Smith
LNAME[ SKELDING
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ AUG 24, 1893
FILE[ 2157
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - executor was Nancy Skelding of Yarmouth,
spinster and sister
LNAME[ RYCROFT
FNAME[ AGNES BELL
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ SEP 5, 1893
FILE[ 2158
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a married woman
- petitioner was Thomas William Rycroft of St. Thomas, Railway
Employee and husband
- son was Murray Edwin Rycroft, 2 years old
- daughter was Jessie Gladys Rycroft, 6 weeks old
LNAME[ ROSS
FNAME[ MARY
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ SEP 23, 1893
FILE[ 2159
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executors: James A. Ross, London, Middlesex County, Hotel
Keeper and son; W.O. Pollock, Yarmouth; John A. Smith, Yarmouth,
neighbour living opposite her place on "Noble" farm
- late husband was Charles Ross
- son was James Ross
- son was Francis Ross
- daughter was Mary McMahon
- daughter was Martha Markle
- grandson was William Ross, son of James
- granddaughter was Lily Ross, daughter of Francis
- left a legacy to the Grace Methodist Church
- left a legacy to Charles Batwright the Younger, English lad
raised by the deceased
LNAME[ WRIGHT
FNAME[ THOMAS CRASKE
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ SEP 8, 1893
FILE[ 2160
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- will states that, in 1872, he was living in the Town of
Clifton, Welland County
- executor was Harriet Wright of Aylmer, widow
LNAME[ MCEACHERN
FNAME[ FINLAY
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ SEP 29, 1893
FILE[ 2161
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Elizabeth McEachern, Dunwich, widow; Joseph Kerr,
Bay City, Michigan, Lumber Merchant and brother of Elizabeth
McEachern
CHILDREN:
- Annie May;
- John;
- Katie Ellen;
- Elizabeth
LNAME[ BALL
FNAME[ CLARENCE WIDNER
RESID[ PORT BURWELL
DATE[ SEP 21, 1893
FILE[ 2162
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - described as a Clerk in Holy Orders
- executors: Louisa Augusta Ball, Toronto, spinster; Florence
Serring Ball, Toronto, spinster
- brother was Reginald Lindsay Ball of Toronto, Esquire
- wife was Frances
- may have had a son named Widner
- niece was Amy
- another brother mentioned, but name cannot be deciphered
LNAME[ GILBERT
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAY 9, 1893
FILE[ 2163
MFNO[ 1394
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Eugene Gunn of Yarmouth, party chosen by next of
kin
- widow was Eliza Gilbert
- daughter was Eliza Jane Bailey
- son was George Walter Gilbert
- son was Peter William Gilbert
LNAME[ CLUNAS
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ JUN 11, 1893
FILE[ 2164
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - executor was Elizabeth Clunas, South Dorchester, widow
- brother was Thomas J. Clunas
- brother was James Clunas
- sister was Susannah B. Clunas
- sister was Mary Jones
LNAME[ SCHNECKENBURGER
FNAME[ JOSEPHA
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ SEP 24, 1892
FILE[ 2165
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as the widow of Wendelin Schneckenburger
- executor was Leopold Schneckenburger of St. Thomas, Bridge
Foreman and son
- son was Wendelin Schneckenburger
- son was Christian Schneckenburger
- son was Conrad Schneckenburger
- daughter was Mary, wife of Charles Martini
LNAME[ SCHNECKENBURGER
FNAME[ WENDELIN
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ MAR 5, 1891
FILE[ 2166
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - petitioner was Leopold Schneckenburger of St. Thomas, Railway
Bridge Foreman
CHILDREN:
- Conrad Schneckenburger, oldest child, Aldborough;
- Christian Schneckenburger, Aldborough;
- Wendelin Schneckenburger, Aldborough;
- Mary Ann Martini, wife of Charles, Aldborough;
- executor named in will was Josepha Schneckenburger, who died
September 24, 1892
LNAME[ OSTRANDER
FNAME[ ANDREW
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ APR 14, 1874
FILE[ 2167
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Farmer
- petitioner was Andrew Ostrander, Esquire, of Houghton Township,
Norfolk County
- note dated October 23, 1893, says that Andrew Ostrander's
widow, Sarah, died intestate circa 9 years ago
CHILDREN:
- John Ostrander, Esquire, Middleton Township, Norfolk County;
- Christiana, wife of William Stidwell, Farmer, Middleton
Township, Norfolk County;
- Henry Ostrander, who died February 8, 1879, in Bayham Township;
- Jane Gray, wife of Randall, Farmer, now living in Wisconsin,
U.S.A.;
- Andrew Ostrander, Esquire, Houghton Township, Norfolk County;
- Charles Ostrander, now living in Michigan, U.S.A.;
- Simeon Ostrander, now living in Michigan, U.S.A.;
- Emma, wife of Richard Porter Scidmore, Merchant, now of
Toronto, York County
LNAME[ WARD
FNAME[ SHELDON
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ AUG 26, 1893
FILE[ 2168
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - executors: Lovicia Ward, Malahide, widow; William Warnock;
George F. Clark
- sister was Temperance Woodworth
- mention of Charles Deo
LNAME[ CHEYNE
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ SEP 19, 1893
FILE[ 2169
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Clerk
- died at Brantford, Ontario
- petitioners: Minnie Cheyne, St. Thomas, widow; George Starrett
Turner, Village of Inwood, Lambton County, Shoemaker and
father-in-law
LNAME[ ELSWORTH
FNAME[ EPHRAIM
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ AUG 19, 1892
FILE[ 2170
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Hanford Elsworth of Bayham, brother
- there was apparently a court case over this estate because
there was no will
- Hanford Elsworth was the plaintiff and Elizabeth Moore and
others the defendants
HEIRS AT LAW OF REBECCA ANN DIXON DECEASED:
- Elizabeth Moore;
- Naomi Elsworth;
- Rhoda Williams;
- Lucida Brown;
- Joan Ingersoll;
- Mary Sutherland;
- Ellen Elsworth;
- William Dixon;
- Henry W. Dixon
HEIRS AT LAW OF MARY MCDONALD DECEASED:
- Clara Beck;
- Joan McDonald;
- James McDonald;
- Duncan McDonald;
- Helen Barks
HEIRS AT LAW OF BENJAMIN ELSWORTH DECEASED:
- Mary Sutherland;
- Ellen Elsworth;
- Joseph Elsworth;
- Benjamin Elsworth
MENTION OF:
- Ann Dixon;
- Ann Russell
LNAME[ DICKSON
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ OCT 11, 1893
FILE[ 2171
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a bachelor
- executors: Isabella Pendreigh, South Dorchester, wife of
William and a niece; William Pendreigh, South Dorchester; Daniel
McIntyre, South Dorchester, friend
LNAME[ WILDERN
FNAME[ DANIEL
RESID[ VIENNA
DATE[ OCT 14, 1891
FILE[ 2172
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a Shoemaker
- executors: Isaac Wildern, London, Ontario, Druggist and son;
Job Wildern, City of Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan, son, who
renounced
- wife was Susan Wildern
- daughter was Mary C. Wildern
LNAME[ SMITH
FNAME[ DANIEL
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ OCT 24, 1893
FILE[ 2173
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Farmer
- petitioner was Margaret Smith of Yarmouth, widow
SURVIVING RELATIVES:
- Daniel Smith, London Township, Middlesex County;
- Noah Smith, Southwold Township;
- Robert Smith, Yarmouth Township;
- Mary Johnson, wife of Squire Johnson, Ocene County, Michigan;
- Thomas Smith, Yarmouth Township;
- Silas Smith, Muskoka District;
- Kinsman Smith, Yarmouth Township;
- William Smith, Yarmouth Township
LNAME[ HOOD
FNAME[ WALTER
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ OCT 7, 1890
FILE[ 2174
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executor was Mary Hood of Dunwich, widow
LNAME[ JOHNSON
FNAME[ WILLIAM E.
RESID[ ORWELL
DATE[ SEP 14, 1893
FILE[ 2175
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Gentleman
- petitioner was Almira Johnson of Orwell, widow
- son was Lewis J. Johnson
- son was Asa M. Johnson
LNAME[ WEBBER
FNAME[ PHILETUS
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ OCT 13, 1893
FILE[ 2176
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executor was Lorenzo Franklin Webber of Bayham, Farmer and son
CHILDREN:
- Tillmon Webber;
- Artemisia Maud Webber;
- Mary Elizabeth Webber;
- Martha Ann Webber;
- William Webber;
- Calvin Webber;
- Joseph Webber;
- George Webber;
- Lorenzo Franklin Webber
LNAME[ FOWLER
FNAME[ MARY
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ SEP 28, 1893
FILE[ 2177
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a spinster
- died at Kansas City, Missouri
- executors: Emma Williams, Iona, Southwold Township, wife of
James and a sister; Elizabeth Hyde, wife of Marvin, Columbia
City, Tuscola County, Michigan, and a sister
- mother was Sarah Fowler
LNAME[ SWISHER
FNAME[ ELLA A.
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ OCT 11, 1893
FILE[ 2178
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- executor was Marcus Swisher of St. Thomas, Teamster and husband
- daughter was Hannah Musalta Swisher
- daughter was Erma Gardie Swisher
LNAME[ TUFFORD
FNAME[ JONATHAN
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ NOV 15, 1893
FILE[ 2179
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Builder
- petitioner was Mary Jane Tufford of Aylmer, widow
SURVIVING RELATIVES:
- Nettie Maud Welter;
- Frederick A. Tufford;
- Maggie Tufford;
- Carrie Tufford;
- Charlie Tufford, minor;
- Clifton Tufford, minor
LNAME[ DAVIS
FNAME[ MARVIN M.
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ OCT 13, 1893
FILE[ 2180
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a Merchant
- executors: Emma A. Davis, St. Thomas, widow; Daniel Newcombe,
St. Thomas, Merchant and partner and brother-in-law; George
Anderson, St. Thomas, Agent and brother-in-law
- daughter was Hazel Davis
- son was Frank Davis
LNAME[ SWEET
FNAME[ HENRY
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ NOV 17, 1893
FILE[ 2181
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - executors: Sewell Boyd, Malahide, son-in-law; Maureen O'Bryan
the Elder, friend
- this lady may have been Elder Maureen O'Bryan, a Quaker
- wife was Amelia Sweet
CHILDREN:
- Robert Sweet;
- Phebe Jane Sweet;
- Ellen Boyd, wife of Sewell;
- Annie Stratton, wife of Thomas;
- Lucy Swallow, wife of John
- grandson was John Henry Boyd
- grandson was Friend S. Boyd
LNAME[ SCOTT
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ NOV 17, 1893
FILE[ 2182
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- executors: James Clark Scott, Toronto, Ontario, son, Carpenter
and Contractor; Daniel Ferguson, St. Thomas, Merchant
- daughter was Katie Scott
- wife was Isabella Scott
MENTION OF:
- Thomas Robert Scott;
- Charles Scott;
- George Scott;
- Hellyard Scott;
- Frank Scott
LNAME[ STYLES
FNAME[ ISAAC
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ NOV 14, 1893
FILE[ 2183
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - executors: George Kellaway Crocker, St. Thomas, Merchant;
Edward Moore, Southwold
CHILDREN:
- Arthur Styles;
- William Styles;
- Louisa Nethercott;
- Isabella Berdan
- grandson was William Nethercott
- grandson was George Nethercott
- granddaughter was Elizabeth Nethercott
- mention of Mary Ellen Styles
- mention of Mrs. Lexton
LNAME[ SMITH
FNAME[ JAMES B.
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ NOV 6, 1893
FILE[ 2184
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a Confectioner
- executor was Elizabeth Jane Smith of St. Thomas, widow
- son was James Alexander Smith, London, Ontario
- daughter was Jennie, wife of William Floyd, Detroit, Michigan
LNAME[ IRELAND
FNAME[ HENRY WILLIAM
RESID[ MONTREAL, QUEBEC
DATE[ JUN 4, 1884
FILE[ 2185
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Gentleman
- petitioner was George Stephen Plow of Montreal, Commission
Agent
- Henry William Ireland had an account in an Elgin County bank
- wife was Charlotte Sophia Ireland, 'since deceased'
- son was James Henry Ireland of Toronto, Ontario, Commercial
Traveller
- daughter was Alicia Anna, widow of James Edward Doyle, Montreal
- daughter was Charlotte Elizabeth Plow, wife of George Stephen
Plow, Montreal
LNAME[ CAMPBELL
FNAME[ DUNCAN BLACK
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ OCT 26, 1893
FILE[ 2186
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- described as not married
- petitioner was Ann Campbell of Aldborough, widow and mother of
Duncan Black Campbell
- father of Duncan Black Campbell was John Campbell, who
predeceased Duncan
- brother was James B. Campbell
- sister was Mary McLarty
- brother was John B. Campbell
- sister was Annie Pressmore
- brother was Daniel J. Campbell
- sister was Christiana Campbell
- sister was Catherine McLeod
LNAME[ ALBERTSON
FNAME[ MARY ANN
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ NOV 20, 1893
FILE[ 2187
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Alice Albertson of Yarmouth, spinster and
daughter
- mention of Joseph Albertson
- mention of Zenas? Albertson
LNAME[ ADAMS
FNAME[ AUSTIN D.
RESID[ SPRINGFIELD
DATE[ NOV 8, 1893
FILE[ 2188
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a Carpenter
- executors: Duncan McCrae, Springfield, Undertaker; Albert
Hamilton Backhouse, Aylmer, Solicitor
- son was James D. Adams, Eden
- daughter was Sarah Amelia Adams
- daughter was Adelia Adams of Boston
- wife was Caroline Adams
LNAME[ BOBIER
FNAME[ MARY
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ MAR 31, 1891
FILE[ 2189
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- petitioner was Marie Brown of Wallacetown, spinster and
creditor
- the appointed administrator of the estate, Joshua Bobier of
Wallacetown, had died on November 22, 1893
SURVIVING CHILDREN:
- Leslie Bobier, Brandon, Manitoba;
- John Bobier, left Ontario 20 years ago and address unknown;
- Sarah Cusack, wife of Thomas, Manitoba
LNAME[ RUSSELL
FNAME[ BARBARA
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ NOV 26, 1893
FILE[ 2190
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as the widow of William
- executors: James H.F. Norton, Yarmouth, son-in-law; Charles C.
Grant, Yarmouth
- note says that the estate was held at the house of Andrew
Russell, formerly occupied by the deceased
CHILDREN:
- Jane;
- Barbara;
- Ellen;
- Mary, who died and was buried in the St. Thomas Cemetery;
- Lizzie, who died and was buried in the St. Thomas Cemtery
LNAME[ ELLISON
FNAME[ ELIZA
RESID[ NEW YORK CITY
DATE[ SEP 30, 1893
FILE[ 2191
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - died at city of Middletown, Orange County, New York State
- executor: Luke H. Ellison, New York City, manager of
Sprague's Collection Agency, husband of deceased
- son: Ernst Alfred Ellison
- had legacy from estate of Thomas Williams, St. Thomas
- was daughter of Thomas Williams
LNAME[ CAIRNS
FNAME[ PHILIP
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ OCT 5, 1893
FILE[ 2192
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - executor: Philip James Cairns, Aldborough, son
- other son John Patrick Cairns
- daughter Mary
- wife not named
LNAME[ HAGADONE
FNAME[ MARY ELIZABETH
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ DEC 6, 1893
FILE[ 2193
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - petitioner: Sylvenus Kelley Hagadone, Bayham, husband
of deceased
- no will
LNAME[ ECCLES
FNAME[ SAMUEL
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ DEC 8, 1893
FILE[ 2194
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - executor: Mary Eccles, St. Thomas, spinster, daughter of
deceased
- other daughter Anabella Eccles
- wife Maria Ann Eccles
LNAME[ PELTON
FNAME[ RODERICK JARIUS
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ OCT 30, 1893
FILE[ 2195
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - was auditor
- executor: Frances Louise Pelton, St. Thomas, wife of
deceased
- son Frank Kerr Pelton
LNAME[ NEIL
FNAME[ ELIZABETH
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ DEC 20, 1893
FILE[ 2196
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- was a widow
- petitioner: George Neil, City of Cohoes, Albany County,
New York state, manufacturer, eldest son
- sons: John, Chicago, Illinois, mechanic
William, Chicago, Illinois, manufacturer
Robert, St. Thomas, labourer
LNAME[ RUSSELL
FNAME[ LAURA JANE
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ DEC 5, 1893
FILE[ 2197
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner: Louis Russell, Southwold, husband of
deceased
LNAME[ COLQUHOUN
FNAME[ ANGUS
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ DEC 16, 1893
FILE[ 2198
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - was a farmer
- executor: Nancy Colquhoun, Aldborough, wife of deceased
and John Lochore, Orford Twp. Kent County, farmer
- daughters: Margaret, Jessie, Annie, Elizabeth Colquhoun
- sons: Angus, John D. Colquhoun
LNAME[ MCNICOL
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ NOV 18, 1893
FILE[ 2199
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - was a farmer
- executors: Adam McColl, Aldborough, farmer
Adam McLean, Aldborough, farmer
- wife Margaret
- sons: John, Malcolm, James
- son Peter, as of Feb 17, 1887, was in Northwest Territories
LNAME[ THOMPSON
FNAME[ HARRIET
RESID[ DUTTON
DATE[ DEC 18, 1893
FILE[ 2200
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - wife of Scarth Thompson
- executor: Frances Elizabeth Thompson, Dutton, wife of
Donald J. Thompson who was son of deceased
- grand daughters: Marie Adella Thompson and Zaida McLeod
Campbell Thompson, daughters of Donald J. Thompson
LNAME[ EVANS
FNAME[ RICHARD
RESID[ CORINTH
DATE[ DEC 18, 1893
FILE[ 2201
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - was merchant
- executors: Kerwin E. freeman, Dereham Twp., Oxford County
a friend; Richard Fullerton Evans, Bayham, a son; Josiah James
Evans, Walkerton, Bruce County, teacher, a son
- wife Margaret
- daughter Jane Ida
- other children: Robert Samuel Evans, William George Lorne,
John Baconsfield Evans, Stanley Livingston Evans, Adrian
Burston Evans, Kitty Ann Evans, Maggie Ameila Evans, Minnie
Martha Evans, Hazel Evangeline Evans
LNAME[ BATTY
FNAME[ LINDLEY M.
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ DEC 13, 1893
FILE[ 2202
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - formerly of Canton, Ohio
- was a machinist
- died at Thomas Williams Home, St. Thomas
- executor: William Milton Morse, St. Thomas, machinist
- niece Mary S. Batty, Popular Ridge, New York state
- nephews: Arthur Batty, Clarence Batty
- adopted son Walter C. Batty
LNAME[ WILKERSON
FNAME[ EMILINE
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ DEC 29, 1893
FILE[ 2203
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - was spinster
- executor: Albert Hamilton Backhouse, Aylmer
- executor: Nancy S. Anderson, Aylmer, wife of C.B. Anderson,
sister of deceased, as of Jan. 3, 1894, living in Flint, Michigan
- legacy to Phebe Ann Wilkinson, Aylmer
LNAME[ MCCOLL
FNAME[ MARY
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ DEC 17, 1893
FILE[ 2204
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - was widow of Nicol McColl
- executor James Henry Best, Southwold, farmer
- daughters: Catharine Ann McColl, Janet McColl
LNAME[ ALLIN
FNAME[ ROGER
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ NOV 29, 1892
FILE[ 2205
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- was a milkman
- petitioner Joanna Allin, St. Thomas, widow
- son Thomas Neil Allin, St. Thomas, mechanic
LNAME[ CLAY
FNAME[ WILLIAM HENRY
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ NOV 13, 1893
FILE[ 2206
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - executor Catharine L. Clay, Southwold, widow
- executor Maitland Lee Clay, Southwold, son
- sons: James E.A. Clay, Byron E.P. Clay
- daughter Edith L.G. Crane
LNAME[ LEGG
FNAME[ SAMUEL
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ JAN 1, 1894
FILE[ 2207
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner George Legg, South Dorchester, son
- petitioner James Legg, South Dorchester, son
LNAME[ HAYDEN
FNAME[ JOHN HENRY
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JAN 4, 1894
FILE[ 2208
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner Sarah Hayden, Malahide, widow
- children: Thomas Arthur Hayden, 9 years old; Lulu Beatrice
Hayden, 7 years old
LNAME[ CROCKER
FNAME[ ORIN
RESID[ ORWELL
DATE[ JULY 21, 1892
FILE[ 2209
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- was a farmer
- petitioner Rachel S. Crocker, now of Aylmer, widow
- died at Gabelville, Burew County, Michigan
LNAME[ MATHESON
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ DUTTON
DATE[ DEC 28, 1893
FILE[ 2210
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- executor was Angus M. McIntyre of Dutton, Private Banker
- wife was Flora Matheson
- grandnephew was Murdock McDonald
- nephew was William Matheson
LNAME[ TAYLOR
FNAME[ NEIL A.
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ JAN 10, 1894
FILE[ 2211
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioners: Hiram Pettit, South Dorchester; Colin Taylor,
Belmont, Middlesex County, Gentleman and brother
- the above were petitioners for Jennie E. Taylor of South
Dorchester, widow
- mention of one child, a daughter, one and one-half years old
- not named
LNAME[ MOORE
FNAME[ LINDLEY
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ NOV 28, 1893
FILE[ 2212
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - executors: Walter Chauncey Lewis, Yarmouth; Adelia Davis,
Malahide, spinster and stepdaughter; Peter Taylor, Malahide
LEFT LEGACIES TO:
- Adelia Davis, who was the eldest daughter of stepson Lewis
Davis;
- second daughter Amy Bradley;
- Charles Moore, Michigan, son of Elias Moore, brother;
- Lindley Moore, Michigan, son of Elias Moore, brother;
- Elias Moore, Michigan, son of Elias Moore, brother
LNAME[ LODGE
FNAME[ WILLIAM JAMES
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ DEC 31, 1893
FILE[ 2213
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - executor was Mary Susan Lodge of Southwold, widow
- son was Herbert Blake Lodge
- son was William Gordon Lodge
- daughter was Elizabeth Alice Lodge
LNAME[ MCKILLOP
FNAME[ ANNIE
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ NOV 17, 1893
FILE[ 2214
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a married woman
- petitioner was John McKillop of St. Thomas, Gentleman
LNAME[ LOWTHER
FNAME[ SUSAN
RESID[ IONA
DATE[ DEC 13, 1893
FILE[ 2215
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as the wife of James Bradley Lowther,
Gentleman
- died at Alvinston, Lambton County
- executors: Peter A. McDiarmid, Alvinston, Lambton County,
Druggist; Thomas Hoag, Alvinston, Lambton County, Merchant;
Rosengrave Macklin Eccles, Village of Blissfield, Michigan,
Physician and son
CHILDREN:
- Louisa Ann McDiarmid, wife of Peter A.;
- Mary Elizabeth Hoag, wife of Thomas;
- Susan Martha Eccles;
- Rosengrave Macklin Eccles
LNAME[ POUND
FNAME[ DANIEL
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ DEC 27, 1893
FILE[ 2216
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - executors: Mary Pound, Malahide, widow; John Wesley Pound,
Malahide, son
CHILDREN:
- Adalene Jane Pound;
- Elsey G. Pound;
- Mary Adelia Pound;
- Enos Alendo Pound;
- Daniel Albert Pound;
- John Wesley Pound
LNAME[ PORTER
FNAME[ MARY ANN
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ JAN 31, 1894
FILE[ 2217
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executors: Samuel Bowlby, St. Thomas, Waterworks Foreman and
son; Lanson Bowlby, Talbotville
LNAME[ LEGG
FNAME[ ANN
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ NOV 17, 1893
FILE[ 2218
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- described as the wife of Samuel Legg, who died January 1, 1894
- petitioners: James Legg, South Dorchester, son; George Legg,
South Dorchester, son
LNAME[ MCPHERSON
FNAME[ ISABELLA
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JAN 29, 1894
FILE[ 2219
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as the wife of Angus McPherson, Gardener at the
Thomas Williams Home
- executors: Mary McKenzie, wife of Donald K., Insurance Agent,
St. Thomas; Matilda McCrone, wife of James, Railway Employee, St.
Thomas; Julia Hutchinson, widow
LEGACIES TO:
- Annie Coleman, wife of Henry, Labourer, St. Thomas;
- Mary Ward, St. Thomas, spinster;
- Ladies Aid Society, Knox Church, St. Thomas
LNAME[ MCKILLOP
FNAME[ ANNIE
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ NOV 17, 1893
FILE[ 2220
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- petitioner was George Kendal Morton of St. Thomas, Broker and
creditor
- Annie McKillop was survived by her husband, John McKillop
- Annie McKillop was survived by her son, John F. McKillop
- the estate was also being sued by W.F. Boughner and Beal,
creditors
LNAME[ PARKER
FNAME[ MARY JANE
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ AUG 20, 1890
FILE[ 2221
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a married woman
- petitioner was Rodney J. Parker of Yarmouth, Farmer and husband
LNAME[ SUMMERS
FNAME[ THEOPHILUS
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ FEB 12, 1894
FILE[ 2222
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Francis Henry Summers, Bayham, Farmer and brother;
John Summers, Bayham, Farmer and brother
- brother was Rowen Summers
- brother was Edward Summers
- sister was Martha Vanpatter, widow of John
- sister was Mary Catherine Freeman, wife of Kerr C. Freeman
LNAME[ MCBRIDE
FNAME[ MARGARET
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ FEB 9, 1894
FILE[ 2223
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a spinster
- petitioners: Christina McLean, Dunwich, sister and wife of Neil
McLean, Farmer; Mary Talman, Dunwich, sister and wife of John
Talman, Farmer
LNAME[ PENWARDEN
FNAME[ GEORGE
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ FEB 14, 1894
FILE[ 2224
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- executors: Thomas D. Finlay, St. Thomas, Gentleman; Oliver
Penwarden, St. Thomas, Contractor and brother; Mary Ann
Penwarden, St. Thomas, widow
CHILDREN:
- Gertrude (no surname given);
- Eda Robb, wife of Daniel;
- Sarah Jane Finlay, wife of Thomas D.;
- William Penwarden
- grandson was William Finlay
- George Penwarden owned the Abdallah House Hotel, the Penwarden
House Hotel, and the Munro pasture field, all in St. Thomas and
vicinity
LNAME[ HOBBS
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ DEC 9, 1893
FILE[ 2225
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - executors: John Hopkins, St. Thomas, Auctioneer and
Confectioner; William Weldon, St. Thomas, Flour Merchant
- brother was Richard Hobbs of Tillsonburg, Minister
- nephew was William Hobbs of Tillsonburg
SISTERS:
- Elizabeth Richards, wife of James, Devonshire, England;
- Caroline Tutton, wife of James, London, England;
- Rebecca West, wife of William, London, Ontario;
- Mary Pugsley, wife of James, near London, Ontario
LNAME[ MCCALLUM
FNAME[ DANIEL J.
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ DEC 9, 1893
FILE[ 2226
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - executors: Malcolm McCallum, Dunwich, Farmer; Archibald Duncan
Sinclair McCallum, Dunwich, Farmer
- wife was Jane McCallum
CHILDREN:
- Eliza Jane McCallum;
- Margaret McCallum;
- Christina McCallum;
- Isabell McCallum;
- Daniel McCallum;
- Alexander McCallum;
- Malcolm McCallum;
- Archibald Duncan Sinclair McCallum
LNAME[ MARTIN
FNAME[ JAMES B.
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ JAN 9, 1894
FILE[ 2227
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - executors: William Youell Emery, Port Burwell, Merchant; Sarah
Martin, Bayham
- wife was Sarah Martin
- daughter was Sarah Jane Brasher
- grandson was James Alfred Brasher
LNAME[ WILSON
FNAME[ JEPTHA
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ DEC 5, 1893
FILE[ 2228
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - executor was Eliza Jane Wilson of Southwold, spinster
- daughter was Eliza Jane Wilson
LNAME[ HOGBIN
FNAME[ GEORGE
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ DEC 22, 1893
FILE[ 2229
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - known as George Hogbin Senior
- described as a Drayman
- executors: Mary Hogbin, St. Thomas; S. Chant, St. Thomas,
Merchant
- wife was Mary Hogbin
CHILDREN:
- George Hogbin;
- Esther Hogbin;
- Mary Ann Hogbin
LNAME[ CAMPBELL
FNAME[ EUPHEMIA
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JAN 7, 1893
FILE[ 2230
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- described as the wife of Archibald F. Campbell
- petitioner was Janet McGlashan of Yarmouth, spinster
- sister was Janet McGlashan
- mention of infant children, but not named
LNAME[ MILLER
FNAME[ ALBERT
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JAN 11, 1894
FILE[ 2231
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Clinton Miller of Malahide
- wife was Lydia Miller
- son was Clinton Miller
- daughter was Roxy Miller, who was under 21 years
LNAME[ PALMER
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ FEB 15, 1894
FILE[ 2232
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - known as Thomas Palmer the Elder
- described as a Farmer
- executors: William Watts, Vienna, Merchant; William Brasher,
Vienna, Merchant Tailor; Henry Palmer, Bayham, Farmer
- daughter was Catherine Palmer
- son was Ebeneazer Palmer, who was deceased
- grandson was Thomas Palmer
- mention of the sons and daughters of Ebeneazer Palmer, but not
identified
BEQUESTS TO:
- Institution for the Insane, London;
- Institution for the Insane, Toronto;
- Institution for the Blind, Brantford;
- Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Belleville
- mention of Frank Watts, Strathroy, Middlesex County, February,
1894
- REST OF WILL IS MISSING
LNAME[ CARTWRIGHT
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ FEB 24, 1894
FILE[ 2233
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- formerly lived in Vancouver, British Columbia
- executors: Jane Cartwright, St. Thomas; Franklin Orchard
Lawrence, St. Thomas, Physician
- wife was Jane Cartwright
- brother was George Cartwright
- sister was Harriet Cartwright
LNAME[ GRAHAM
FNAME[ MARTHA
RESID[ WALLACETOWN
DATE[ JUL 3, 1893
FILE[ 2234
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a spinster
- executors: Samuel MacColl, Dunwich; Hiram T. Shaw, Dunwich
- niece was Charlotte Lowe
- niece was Mary Stuart
- niece was Jennie McColl
LNAME[ HEPBURN
FNAME[ ELIZA
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAR 11, 1894
FILE[ 2235
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as the wife of Michael Hepburn
- executor was William Frederick Hepburn of Yarmouth
- niece was Louisa Moulton, daughter of John and Mary Moulton
- niece was Thirza Moulton, daughter of John and Mary Moulton
- niece was Lily Osborne, daughter of Thirza, living in Edmonton,
Northwest Territories
- mention of Pearl Shipley, daughter of Wilson Shipley
- mention of Mrs. Graham, wife of Joseph Graham
- adopted son was William Frederick Hepburn
- sister was Thirza Osborne, wife of A.L. Osborne, Gentleman
- Mr. and Mrs. Osborne lived in Edmonton, Northwest Territories
LNAME[ MARR
FNAME[ JOHN S.
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ AUG 11, 1893
FILE[ 2236
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship filed March 26, 1894
- petitioner was Rachel Smith, wife of Charles H. Smith, Bayham
- child was Alice Smith, who was 12 years old on January 27, 1895
- Alice Smith was the granddaughter of John S. Marr
LNAME[ HOWSE
FNAME[ THOMAS K.
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ MAR 6, 1894
FILE[ 2237
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Farmer
- petitioner was Phoebe Howse of Malahide
- wife was Phoebe Howse
CHILDREN:
- Richard Frederick Howse, Malahide, Farmer;
- William Morgan Howse;
- Jake Thomas Howse;
- Frank Earnest Howse, Malahide, Farmer;
- Leonard Truman Howse;
- Alberta Howse;
- Alice Howse
LNAME[ WYATT
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ FEB 15, 1894
FILE[ 2238
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- executors: James Henry Wyatt, St. Thomas, Mechanic; William
Copeman, St. Thomas, Mechanic; Elizabeth Wyatt, St. Thomas,
School Teacher
- wife was Elizabeth Wyatt
CHILDREN:
- James Henry Wyatt, Machinist;
- Elizabeth Wyatt, spinster;
- William John Wyatt;
- Florence Katie Wyatt, spinster;
- Ann Copeman, wife of William, Carriage Trimmer;
- Mary Jane Dance, widow
LNAME[ KETCHABAW
FNAME[ CHARLES MARITTO
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ APR 9, 1888
FILE[ 2239
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Farmer and a bachelor
- petitioner was John Ketchabaw of Bayham, Gentleman
- father was John Ketchabaw
- mother was Abigail Ketchabaw
BROTHERS AND SISTERS:
- Jacob Ketchabaw;
- James Ketchabaw;
- George Ketchabaw;
- John Ketchabaw;
- Cary Jane Hatch;
- Elizabeth Richardson;
- Martha Mitchell
LNAME[ CLARK
FNAME[ MARY L.
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ MAR 12, 1894
FILE[ 2240
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a married woman
- petitioner was William Clark of St. Thomas, Railway Employee
- husband was William Clark
LNAME[ LODGE
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ MAR 17, 1894
FILE[ 2241
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as Esquire
- executors: Jennett Lodge, Southwold; MacKenzie Lodge, Southwold
- wife was Jennett Lodge
CHILDREN:
- MacKenzie Lodge;
- Hershal Lodge;
- Minnie, Mrs. Sage
LNAME[ SUMMERS
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ MAR 16, 1894
FILE[ 2242
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Francis Henry Summers, Bayham, Farmer; Rowan
Summers, Bayham, Farmer; Theophilus Summers, deceased
- brother was Theophilus Summers, deceased
- brother was Francis Henry Summers
- brother was Rowan Summers
LNAME[ BURGESS
FNAME[ CHANCEY
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAR 17, 1894
FILE[ 2243
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- lived at Union
- executors: Oliver Burgess, Yarmouth; George Evans, Yarmouth
CHILDREN:
- Melissa Brown;
- Huldah Hill;
- Sarah Ann Willson;
- Oliver Burgess
LNAME[ HILLMAN
FNAME[ HUGH
RESID[ RODNEY
DATE[ MAR 6, 1894
FILE[ 2244
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Labourer
- petitioner was Sarah Hillman of Rodney
- wife was Sarah Hillman
CHILDREN:
- Hugh Albert Hillman, 22 years old;
- James Arthur Hillman, 19 years old;
- Catherine Elizabeth Hillman, 17 years old;
- Ardella Hillman, 12 years old
LNAME[ CRAWFORD
FNAME[ WILLIAM JAMES
RESID[ SPRINGFIELD
DATE[ MAR 27, 1894
FILE[ 2245
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a Blacksmith
- died at Tillsonburg, Oxford County
- executors: William James Lindsay, Malahide, Farmer; Richard
McDonald, Springfield, Blacksmith
- brother was Thomas Crawford
- brother was Charles Crawford
- sister was Mary E. Allen, wife of Walter
- sister was Margaret Dillon, wife of Mathew
- niece was Bertha M. Allen
LNAME[ CARSWELL
FNAME[ JANE
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ FEB 14, 1894
FILE[ 2246
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a spinster
- executor was John Carswell of Dunwich
NEPHEWS AND NIECES:
- John Archibald Carswell;
- Isabell Jane Carswell;
- Duncan Carswell;
- Peter Daniel Carswell;
- Edwin Carswell;
- Archibald Graham;
- Margaret Pollard, wife of Levi;
- Jane Campbell;
- Margaret Forbes, wife of Peter
- mention of Elder William Pollard
- brother was John Carswell
LNAME[ HANEY
FNAME[ MARY ANN
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ FEB 16, 1894
FILE[ 2247
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was William Warnock of Aylmer, Broker
GRANDCHILDREN:
- Tommie I. Hill, son of Malissa C. Hill;
- Myrtle Close, daughter of Elizabeth Close;
- Roy Close, son of Elizabeth Close;
- Ica Bell Mattice, child of Rachel S. Mattice;
- Burley Aman Mattice, child of Rachel S. Mattice;
- Pearl L. Mattice, daughter of Rachel S. Mattice;
- Mary Maud Haney, daughter of William Elmer Haney
CHILDREN:
- Malissa C. Hill;
- Elizabeth Close;
- Rachel S. Mattice;
- William Elmer Haney
LNAME[ RYAN
FNAME[ MARGARET
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ APR 1, 1894
FILE[ 2248
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a married woman
- died at St. Thomas
- petitioner was Daniel Ryan of Yarmouth, Farmer
- husband was Daniel Ryan
- mention of two daughters and one son, not identified
LNAME[ WILLIAMS
FNAME[ SAMUEL
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JAN 9, 1894
FILE[ 2249
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- executors: Daniel Murray Tait, St. Thomas, Manager of the Star
Loan Company; William E. Leonard, St. Thomas, Loan Company
Manager; John Williams; Samuel Moorehouse Pearce
- brother was John Williams
- daughter was Merinda Pearce, wife of Thomas;
- daughter was Dama Lumley, wife of Moses;
- daughter was Maria McLay, wife of Archibald McLay, M.D.
NEPHEWS AND NIECES:
- Richard Williams;
- William Williams;
- Arthur Williams;
- Margaret Edwards, wife of James;
- Mrs. George Marshman;
- Mrs. Israel Morse;
- John A. Williams;
- Samuel C. Williams;
- Mary Jane Williams, wife of E. Williams;
- Eliza E. Williams;
- Maria Johnson, wife of Howard Johnson, and daughter of Levina
Burwell;
- Jane Berdan, wife of Charles Berdan, and daughter of Levina
Burwell;
- Amy Kennedy, wife of Andrew Kennedy, and daughter of Levina
Burwell;
- Peter Burwell, son of Levina Burwell;
- Richard Burwell, son of Levina Burwell;
- Mary Ann Benedict, wife of Charles Benedict, and daughter of
Eliza Stevenson;
- Robert Stevenson, son of Eliza Stevenson;
- Edwin Stevenson, son of Eliza Stevenson
- mention of Maria Benedict, wife of Elijah Benedict
- mention of Eliza Wilson
- grandson was Samuel Moorehouse Pearce
- mention of the Thomas Williams Home
- mention of the Amasa Wood Hospital
- mention of the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
- mention of the Free Will Baptist Foreign Missionary Society
LNAME[ GAULD
FNAME[ CATHARINE H.
RESID[ PORT BURWELL
DATE[ MAR 16, 1894
FILE[ 2250
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a spinster and a Retired School Teacher
- executor was Catharine J. Estey, Township of Sombra, County of
Lambton, spinster
- niece was Catharine J. Estey, Pelee Island, Essex County, a
school teacher in 1891
LNAME[ COLLVER
FNAME[ JANE
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAR 27, 1894
FILE[ 2251
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- was living in Aylmer in 1888
- executor was Jane Marlatt of Aylmer, married woman
- husband was William J. Collver
- granddaughter was Jane Marlatt, wife of Dr. Charles W. Marlatt,
Aylmer
- daughter was Atlanta Leonard
LNAME[ HENDERSHOTT
FNAME[ SARAH E.
RESID[ MIDDLEMARCH
DATE[ APR 11, 1894
FILE[ 2252
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - executor was John A. Hendershott of Middlemarch
- husband was John A. Hendershott
- daughter was Mary Lilly Hendershott
- daughter was Rosa Maud Hendershott
LNAME[ MARLATT
FNAME[ ELIZABETH
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ APR 9, 1894
FILE[ 2253
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was George A. Marlatt, Bayham
CHILDREN:
- George A. Marlatt;
- Margaret Simmons, Hariwch Township, Kent County;
- Elizabeth Carnes, wife of Lyman Carnes, Harwich Township, Kent
County;
- Minnie Carnes, Harwich Township, Kent County;
- Nathan Marlatt, deceased;
- James Marlatt, Oakland, California;
- Mary Walker, Houghton Township, Norfolk County
- daughter-in-law was Betsy Ann Marlatt
LNAME[ MCVEAN
FNAME[ ALEXANDER
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ APR 16, 1894
FILE[ 2254
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Hugh Beaton, Oil City, Lambton County, School
Teacher; Angus McIntyre, Yarmouth, Farmer; Isabella McVean,
Yarmouth
- wife was Isabella McVean
- daughter was Nellie Belle McVean
- sister was Christy McVean
- sister was Sarah McVean
LNAME[ BRAUN
FNAME[ JACOB FREDERICK
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ JUL 20, 1880
FILE[ 2255
MFNO[ 1395
NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship filed May 4, 1894
- petitioner was Christina Braun, Aldborough, widow
- Jacob Frederick Braun's wife or widow was Christina Braun
CHILDREN:
- George J. Braun;
- Frederick Braun;
- John P. Braun;
- James Braun;
- Jacob Braun, 19 years old;
- Annie H. Braun, 16 years old;
- Michael Braun, 14 years old;
- Charles Braun, 13 years old
LNAME[ BRAUN
FNAME[ JACOB FREDERICK
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ JUL 20, 1880
FILE[ 2256
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- petitioner was Christina Braun of Aldborough
- wife was Christina Braun
CHILDREN:
- George J. Braun, 29 years;
- Frederick Braun, 28 years;
- John P. Braun, 25 years;
- Simon Braun, 21 years;
- Jacob Braun, 19 years;
- Annie H. Braun, 16 years;
- Michael Braun, 14 years;
- Charles Braun, 13 years
LNAME[ CLAUS
FNAME[ JOHN FREDERICK
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ SEP 16, 1893
FILE[ 2257
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Nancy Claus of Dunwich
LNAME[ JACKSON
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ MAY 3, 1894
FILE[ 2258
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - executors: Harriet Jackson, Southwold; William Jackson,
Southwold; Jonathan Woodall Jackson, Southwold
- wife was Harriet Jackson
CHILDREN:
- William Jackson;
- Jonathan Woodall Jackson;
- Thomas Arthur Jackson;
- Charles Frederick Jackson;
- Samuel Edward Jackson;
- Ellen Frances Jackson;
- Harriett Louisa Jackson;
- Hannah Jackson
- sister-in-law was Hannah Woodall
LNAME[ AXFORD
FNAME[ MARGARET
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ OCT 16, 1893
FILE[ 2259
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- petitioner was Mark Bowey of St. Thomas, Contractor and nephew
- Margaret Axford lived in Bowey's house for six months before
her death
- documents say that Margaret Axford might have been survived by
one sister in Devonshire, England, if the sister was still alive
LNAME[ PARKER
FNAME[ BRAY
RESID[ ILLINOIS
DATE[ MAR 15, 1893
FILE[ 2260
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - lived and died at the City of Rockford, Winnebago County,
Illinois
- executor was William Crotty of Rockford, Real Estate Agent and
friend
- Bray Parker had a bequest from the estate of James Parker of
Dunwich
- Bray Parker's wife was Sarah A. Parker
LNAME[ SCEALEY
FNAME[ GEORGE
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ MAY 13, 1894
FILE[ 2261
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as Esquire
- executors: Sarah Jane Robins, Bayham, married woman; Murphy
Hardy Best, Bayham, Farmer
- Sarah Jane Robins was the daughter of Fredrick and Elizabeth
Best and the wife of William Robins
- George Scealey's daughter was Henrietta Whitsel, who had sons:
Frank Whitsel; George Whitsel; David Whitsel
LNAME[ MCKENZIE
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ SPRINGFIELD
DATE[ JAN 13, 1894
FILE[ 2262
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- executor was Christena McKenzie of Springfield, widow
LNAME[ JOHNSTON
FNAME[ MARY ANN
RESID[ FINGAL
DATE[ MAR 22, 1894
FILE[ 2263
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executors: Benjamin Johnston, Southwold; George Williams,
Fingal
- daughter was Agnes
- daughter was Elizabeth
- daughter was Mersey
- granddaughter was Edith Fowler
- granddaughter was Alma Fowler
- granddaughter was Mary Fowler
- son was Hugh Johnston
- son was Jonathan Johnston
- son was Jack Johnston
- son was Mahlon Johnston
- grandson was Walter J. Williams
LNAME[ SEBURN
FNAME[ LUCY
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ APR 25, 1894
FILE[ 2264
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- executor was Harry O'Brien of Aylmer, Painter and friend
- niece was Emma Young
- niece was Violetta Young
- sister was Hattie Young
- sister was Tacey Young
LNAME[ SMALL
FNAME[ JOHN Y.
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAY 4, 1894
FILE[ 2265
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - executor was William E. Leonard, St. Thomas, Loan Company
Manager
- son was Richard H. Small, St. Thomas, Drayman
- wife was Rowena Small
- mention of other children, but not identified
LNAME[ SHEPPARD
FNAME[ EDMUND
RESID[ RODNEY
DATE[ APR 29, 1894
FILE[ 2266
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Minister of the Gospel
- executors: Edmund Ernest Sheppard, Toronto, Journalist and son;
John Stevenson, Detroit, Merchant, Shipowner, and wife's brother
- will dated and signed on July 15, 1893, at Walkerton, Bruce
County
CHILDREN:
- Edmund Ernest Sheppard, Toronto;
- Eliza E. Legg, wife of Samuel, South Dorchester;
- Nettie A. Sheppard, Denton, Texas, elocutionist;
- Harry Stevenson Sheppard, infant;
- Norman Kirkwood Sheppard, infant
- Edmund Sheppard's father was Christopher Sheppard of Toronto
- Edmund Sheppard's wife was Marjorie Sheppard
LNAME[ PATTERSON
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ FEB 23, 1894
FILE[ 2267
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - executors: Christina Patterson, Dunwich, spinster and daughter;
John Patterson, Dunwich, son
- wife was Margaret Patterson
- son was Duncan Patterson
- son was Daniel Patterson
- son was John Patterson
- daughter was Christina Patterson
LNAME[ HARRISON
FNAME[ ARTHUR WILLIAM
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ MAY 24, 1894
FILE[ 2268
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Druggist
- died at Hagersville, Haldimand County
- note says that St. Thomas was his last place of fixed abode
- executors: William Harrison, Hagersville, Gentleman; Ethan Hall
Millington, St. Thomas, Chief Operator and friend
- son was Fred Wilbur Harrison
- daughter was Nettie Pauline Harrison
LNAME[ HORTON
FNAME[ ANDREW
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ DEC 4, 1893
FILE[ 2269
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - executors: Eliza A. Horton, Southwold, widow; Edward Horton,
Southwold, son
- daughter was Susannah Margaret Bissell
- mention of Ida Eliza Horton
- mention of Mary Ann Horton
- mention of Andrew Leslie Horton
LNAME[ MCARTHUR
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ NOV 29, 1893
FILE[ 2270
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Duncan J. McArthur, Dunwich, son; John D. McIntyre,
Dunwich, neighbour
- daughter was Margaret Webster, wife of James
- daughter was Amelia Gillies, wife of Colin
- daughter was Flora Clark, wife of Walter
LNAME[ MARSH
FNAME[ ELSTON
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JUN 17, 1894
FILE[ 2271
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Mary Catharine Marsh, widow, Yarmouth
LNAME[ HILLMAN
FNAME[ HUGH
RESID[ RODNEY
DATE[ MAR 6, 1894
FILE[ 2272
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Labourer
- this was a petition for guardianship
- petitioner was Sarah Hillman of Rodney, widow
CHILDREN:
- Hugh Albert Hillman;
- James Arthur Hillman, 20 years old;
- Catherine Hillman, 17 years old;
- Ardella Hillman, 12 years old
WITNESSES:
- Sarah Hillman, Rodney;
- Alexander McCallum, Rodney, Farmer;
- William J. Hillman, Aldborough Township, Farmer
LNAME[ FULLER
FNAME[ ESSIE
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ JUN 13, 1894
FILE[ 2273
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- executor was Charles Deyell Fuller of Aylmer, Grain Buyer and
husband
- sister was Jennie
- witnessed by John Lyndon Crawford of Aylmer
LNAME[ BLACK
FNAME[ HUGH
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JUL 28, 1894
FILE[ 2274
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Bookkeeper
EXECUTORS:
- Joseph Mickleborough, St. Thomas, Merchant;
- Daniel M. Tait, St. Thomas, Manager of Star Loan Company;
- Mary Elizabeth Black, St. Thomas, widow of Hugh Black
- witnessed by James M. Glenn of St. Thomas, Solicitor
- son was Hugh Collins Black
- mention of Hiram Comfort
- mention of a mother, and brothers and sisters, but none
identified
LNAME[ MCNABB
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ SEP 27, 1888
FILE[ 2275
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Railway Employee
EXECUTORS:
- Peter J. McNabb, St. Thomas, Railway Employee;
- William Henry McNabb, St. Thomas, Railway Employee;
- Maggie McNabb, St. Thomas, spinster;
- Isabella McNabb Smith, wife of John Philip Smith, Railway
Employee, Charleston, Illinois;
- Annie McNabb Johnson, wife of Marshall Brewster Johnson,
Railway Employee, St. Thomas;
- Neil McNabb, Railway Employee, Ridgetown
- John McNabb's wife was Margaret
LNAME[ INGRAM
FNAME[ JOHN HENRY WINNINGTON
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ AUG 16, 1894
FILE[ 2276
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Mill Owner
- executors: Helena Augusta Ingram, Aylmer, widow; James A.
Ingram, Hensall, Ontario, School Teacher and brother; William
Warnock, Aylmer, friend
- son was Frederick H. Ingram
- mention of other children, but not identified
LNAME[ SAYWELL
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ AUG 10, 1894
FILE[ 2277
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - executor was John McLean of St. Thomas, Barrister-At-Law
- wife was Ann Saywell
- son was Charles
- daughter was Jane Cook
- daughter was Elizabeth, who was deceased, who had a son,
Charles Corson
- daughter was Susannah, who was deceased, who had children, not
identified
- brother was William Saywell, who had children, not identified
LNAME[ SMALL
FNAME[ RICHARD
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ AUG 20, 1894
FILE[ 2278
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - executors: William H. Small, Yarmouth, Farmer and son; Nathan
J. Small, Yarmouth, Gentleman and son
- son was John Y. Small, who was deceased, who had daughters,
Leila Small and Orlena Small
- son was George A. Small
- son was Richard A. Small
- son was Benjamin F. Small
LNAME[ STAFFORD
FNAME[ CALEB
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ AUG 7, 1894
FILE[ 2279
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - executors: Avolina Stafford, Southwold, widow; Cyrus B.
Stafford, brother
- son was Wilson B. Stafford
- daughter was Ida Stafford
- daughter was Nettie Stafford
- son was Charles Stafford
LNAME[ HANDFORD
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JUL 29, 1894
FILE[ 2280
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Labourer
- petitioner was Mary Handford of Yarmouth, widow
LNAME[ COMFORT
FNAME[ HIRAM
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ AUG 20, 1894
FILE[ 2281
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- executor was Etoile C. Hindmarsh of St. Thomas, widow and
daughter
- wife was Maud May Comfort of St. Thomas
- daughter was Ellen Dier of Victoria, British Columbia
- grandson was Elmore Dier of Victoria, British Columbia
- grandson was Harry Dier of Victoria, British Columbia
- grandson was Roy Dier of Victoria, British Columbia
- granddaughter was Aggie Dier of Victoria, British Columbia
- daughter was Mary Ann Toogood of Toronto
- grandson was Frank or Frederick Toogood of Toronto
- granddaughter was Muriel Toogood of Toronto
- grandson was Harry Comfort Hindmarsh of St. Thomas
- grandson was William Napier Cripps of Buffalo, New York, son of
daughter Emma Cripps, deceased
- grandson was Percy Cripps of Buffalo, New York, son of daughter
Emma Cripps, deceased
- brother was Frank Comfort of St. Thomas
LNAME[ SMITH
FNAME[ DELORMA
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ AUG 25, 1894
FILE[ 2282
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - executor was Jane Smith of Bayham, widow
- there is no will present in the Surrogate Court papers
LNAME[ SLOAN
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ JUL 12, 1894
FILE[ 2283
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Thomas Sloan, Dunwich, Farmer and son; Charles
Alexander Bradt, Dunwich, Farmer
- wife described as Mrs. Thomas Sloan Senior
- daughter was Agnes Sloan
- mention of a boy working on the farm, Norman Griswold
LNAME[ SMITH
FNAME[ FANNIE
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ AUG 18, 1894
FILE[ 2284
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as the wife of Robert S. Smith, St. Thomas, Tinsmith
- executor was William Campbell Van Buskirk, St. Thomas,
Physician
- Fannie Smith lived at 25 Hiawatha Street
- sister was Jane Hall of Shedden
- niece was Anabel Roison, daughter of brother Thomas Roison
- niece was Elizabeth Roison, daughter of brother Thomas Roison
- a man by the name of William Foster was living with the
deceased
LNAME[ LUDY
FNAME[ LOUIS
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ AUG 20, 1894
FILE[ 2285
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executor was Catharine Ludy of Aldborough, widow
LNAME[ RANDLES
FNAME[ EDWARD
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ FEB 11, 1894
FILE[ 2286
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - executors: Hannah Sophronia Randles, Aldborough, widow; Robert
McLean, Aldborough
SONS:
- George H. Randles;
- Edward H. Randles;
- Albert William Randles;
- Charles Herbert Randles
LNAME[ CAMPBELL
FNAME[ JAMES J.
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ SEP 2, 1894
FILE[ 2287
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Merchant
- had a farm in Nebraska
- executors: Henry Humphries, Dunwich, Farmer; James Balkwill,
Dutton, Telegrapher
- wife was Hannah B. Campbell
- sister was Margaret Lawn
- niece was Sarah Humphries
- nephew was James Norsworthy
- sister was Amelia Balkwill, who had sons John, George, and
Charles
- sister was Annie Campbell, who had daughters Victoria Philpott,
Sarah Patterson, Alexander M. Campbell, John P. Campbell
- sister was Jane Ward
- nephew was James Balkwill
- nephew was James Campbell, who was a son of Annie Campbell
LNAME[ LEARN
FNAME[ JACOB E.
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ AUG 23, 1894
FILE[ 2288
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - executors: Sarah Learn, Aylmer, widow; Walter J. Phelps, City
of Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota, Machine Agent and
son-in-law
- Jacob Learn was 47 years old on March 13, 1890
- daughter was Elsie Nevada Phelps
LNAME[ CLARKE
FNAME[ JANNETTE
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ AUG 30, 1894
FILE[ 2289
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- daughter was Catharine Elizabeth Matthews
- son was James G. Clarke
- executors: Peter W. McLay, Aylmer, Physician; Charles D.
Fuller, Aylmer, Dealer
- Jannette Clarke had property in Budgehampton, Sanilac County,
Michigan
- Margaret Elizabeth Clarke was the wife of son, Daniel
- son was John William Clarke
- son was James Clarke
- granddaughter was Jannett, daughter of son John William
- daughter was Hannah McIntosh
LNAME[ CARTER
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ MAY 19, 1894
FILE[ 2290
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - executors: Sarah Ann Carter, Southwold, widow; William Carter,
Malahide, son; Alfred Edward Haines, Aylmer, Solicitor and friend
CHILDREN:
- George Arthur Carter;
- Bertha Ann Green, wife of Elijah;
- Ellen R. Green, wife of Richard;
- Mary L. Carter;
- Alfred Carter;
- Henry Carter;
- William Carter
LNAME[ TRIBE
FNAME[ JANE
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ SEP 25, 1894
FILE[ 2291
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a married woman
- petitioner was James Tribe of Bayham, husband
LNAME[ NEVILLE
FNAME[ SILAS
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ JAN 6, 1894
FILE[ 2292
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was James Neville of Bayham, fourth child of the
deceased
- wife was Ann Neville of Bayham
- son was Thomas Neville
- daughter was Mary Locker
- son was John Neville
- son was James Neville
LNAME[ SILCOX
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ IONA
DATE[ AUG 18, 1894
FILE[ 2293
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Fruit Tree Pruner
- executors: Thomas A. Silcox, Southwold, Collecting Agent; Dan
Silcox, Farmer and son, Town of Lake Freemont, Martin County,
Minnesota
- daughter was Ann
- James Silcox had property in Minnesota
LNAME[ BAUGHMAN
FNAME[ JACOB
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ SEP 23, 1894
FILE[ 2294
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executor was Mahala Ann Baughman, Malahide, widow
LNAME[ ECCLES
FNAME[ MARIA ANN
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ DEC 8, 1893
FILE[ 2295
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- petitioner was Mary Eccles of St. Thomas, spinster and daughter
LNAME[ DOAN
FNAME[ JOHN THOMPSON
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ DEC 2, 1882
FILE[ 2296
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a student
- petitioner was Ernest Wright Doan of St. Thomas, Clerk and
brother
- Ernest Wright Doan was formerly a resident of Chicago, Illinois
- as of October 19, 1894, Ernest Wright Doan was the new Clerk at
the Dake's House Hotel in St. Thomas
- John Thompson Doan's sister was Mary Eliza Mitchell, Detroit,
wife of Thomas, Labourer
LNAME[ FERGUSON
FNAME[ PETER
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ AUG 30, 1894
FILE[ 2297
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: John McNabb, South Dorchester, Farmer and nephew;
Donald Ferguson, South Dorchester, Farmer and nephew
NEPHEWS:
- Colin Ferguson;
- John Ferguson;
- Duncan Ferguson;
- Donald Ferguson;
- Donald McNabb;
- John McNabb
LNAME[ MCARTHUR
FNAME[ DUGALD
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ DEC 16, 1893
FILE[ 2298
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - no will
- unmarried
- petitioner was Duncan McArthur of Aldborough
- mother was Mary McArthur, widow
SURVIVING BROTHERS AND SISTERS:
- John W. McArthur, Rodney;
- Archibald McArthur, Ridgetown;
- Daniel McArthur, Cleveland, Ohio;
- Isabella Cunningham, Rodney, married woman;
- Amelia Cunningham, Rodney, married woman;
- Catharine McArthur, Ridgetown, spinster
LNAME[ KILLINS
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ SEP 8, 1894
FILE[ 2299
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: John Miller, Southwold; Archibald P. Campbell, St.
Thomas, Agent
DAUGHTERS:
- Fannie Campbell, wife of Matthew, Southwold, Grain Merchant;
- Mary Killins;
- Eliza Killins;
- Alice Killins
LNAME[ WILKINSON
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ OCT 17, 1894
FILE[ 2300
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Miller
- executors: Solomon V. Wilson, Yarmouth; Zaccheus Hathaway,
Yarmouth
- left a bequest to Mary Haight, daughter of James W. Haight,
Yarmouth
LNAME[ COURTNEY
FNAME[ MARGARET OLEVIA
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ OCT 13, 1894
FILE[ 2301
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- executor was John William Courtney of St. Thomas, Machinist and
husband
LNAME[ MCMULLEN
FNAME[ JOSEPH
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ SEP 27, 1894
FILE[ 2302
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Andrew J. McMullen, Town of Desoronto, Hastings
County, student and son; William McMullen, Enniskillen Township,
Lambton County, son
- wife was Maria McMullen
- daughter was Sarah Jane, wife of John Allison
- daughter was Maria McMullen
- daughter was Nancy Duncanson
LNAME[ CARROLL
FNAME[ ROBERT
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ OCT 4, 1894
FILE[ 2303
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - no will
- "grant not made"
- described as a Farmer
- petitioner was James Carroll of Dunwich, Farmer and only
brother
- Robert Carroll described as a widower
- mention of one child surviving, a daughter who was 8 years old
on October 8, 1894
- not identified
LNAME[ MORFORD
FNAME[ CHARLOTTE S.
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ AUG 15, 1894
FILE[ 2304
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a married woman
- petitioner was John Baird Morford of St. Thomas, Railroad
Superintendent and husband
LNAME[ SOPER
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JUN 11, 1894
FILE[ 2305
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - executor was Richard Soper of Yarmouth, son
- wife was Mary Soper
CHILDREN:
- Richard Soper, Yarmouth
- James Soper, Town of Delta, Michigan, Farmer;
- Joshua Soper, Lansing, Michigan, Furniture Dealer;
- William Soper, Wyandotte, Michigan;
- David Soper, Woodstock, Ontario, Harness Maker;
- Harriett Matilda Styles, wife of John, Yarmouth;
- Lavinia Louisa Daugharty, wife of Hugh, Southwold;
- Thomas Soper, Cortey, Montezuma County, Colorado;
- Peter Soper and wife, Jannet, Northwest Territories
- John Soper had children who predeceased him:
- John Soper, who was unmarried;
- Mary Soper, who was unmarried;
- Annie Gobb of Southwold, who had one male child who was living
with his father in the United States
- John Soper's granddaughter was Laura Soper
LNAME[ ROSEVEAR
FNAME[ HANNAH
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ OCT 19, 1894
FILE[ 2306
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - Hannah was the widow of Matthew Rosevear, St. Thomas, Gentleman
- executors: Hannah Rosena Medcalfe, St. Thomas, wife of John;
John Farley, St. Thomas, Barrister; John Pincombe, St. Thomas,
Methodist Minister
LEGACIES TO:
- Hannah Medcalfe, St. Thomas, niece;
- Frances Emma Paulin, St. Thomas, daughter of Hannah Medcalfe;
- Althea Titus, sister, Tillsonburg;
- John Laing, brother, Williamson, N.W.;
- Walter Laing, nephew, St. Thomas;
- St. George Methodist Church, St. Thomas
- mention of Israel Laing, brother, who lived with Mrs. Medcalfe
LNAME[ WING
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ SEP 20, 1893
FILE[ 2307
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - executors: Henry Wing, Aldborough, son; Joseph H. Barnes,
Aldborough
- wife was Catharine Wing
- daughter was Ella, wife of Falden Snyder, Huron County,
Michigan
- daughter was Mary, wife of Charles Humphrey, Aldborough
- granddaughter was Cassie Williams, St. Thomas
- son was James William Wing
- son was Charles Andrew Wing
- son was John Malcolm Wing
- son was George Wing
LNAME[ NORTH
FNAME[ GEORGE
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ OCT 4, 1894
FILE[ 2308
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executor was Almore North, Yarmouth, Farmer and son
- nephew was Urban A. Buchner, London, Solicitor
- daughter was Melissa North
- niece was Elphy Boughner
- wife was Elizabeth North
- property in Yarmouth C9L22 known as "Abraham House estate"
LNAME[ HAMILTON
FNAME[ DELONA
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ OCT 25, 1894
FILE[ 2309
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - executors: Stephen Hamilton, South Dorchester, son; Mary
Catherine Hamilton, South Dorchester, spinster and daughter
- wife was Sarah Hamilton
- daughter was Eliza Ann, wife of Sylvester Smith
- daughter was Martha Cristena, wife of James White
- daughter was Ellen M. Johnson
LNAME[ MILLEY
FNAME[ ELIZABETH SARAH
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ OCT 24, 1894
FILE[ 2310
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as the widow of Richard Cox Milley
- executors: Hepzibah Milley, St. Thomas, spinster and daughter;
Selena Jemimah Milley, St. Thomas, spinster and daughter; Charles
Waite, St. Thomas, Blacksmith and son-in-law
LNAME[ ELGIE
FNAME[ GEORGE
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAY 1, 1894
FILE[ 2311
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - executor was Mary Ann Elgie of Yarmouth, widow
SONS:
- John Elgie;
- Joseph Elgie;
- Robert Elgie;
- Simon Elgie;
- Willard Elgie
- mention of Laveona Ferguson, widow of Leander Ferguson
- daughter was Mary V. Elgie
- daughter was Annie Elmira Elgie
LNAME[ MCINTYRE
FNAME[ DUNCAN
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ NOV 9, 1894
FILE[ 2312
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - executors: Henry Killins, Southwold, brother-in-law; Ralph
Humphrey, Southwold, brother-in-law
- brother was Malcolm McIntyre
- brother was John C. McIntyre
- sister was Jennie
- sister was Sara
- sister was Kate
- niece was Mary Bell Campbell
LNAME[ CAULFIELD
FNAME[ MARIANNE
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ NOV 15, 1894
FILE[ 2313
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executors: Henry Theophilus Waring Ellis, Windsor, Ontario,
Barrister and nephew; Charles Caulfield, Chicago, Druggist and
son
- servant was Sarah Barnwell
- granddaughter was Kathleen Caulfield, daughter of Charles
LNAME[ WELDING
FNAME[ EDWARD HICKS
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ DEC 31, 1893
FILE[ 2314
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Anna Margaret Welding of Yarmouth, widow
LNAME[ KILDEA
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ OCT 8, 1894
FILE[ 2315
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Thomas C. Coleman, Southwold; John McLaughlin,
Southwold
- sister was Mrs. Bridget Sanagan, who had a daughter, Mrs. Julia
Ann Coleman, who was the wife of Thomas C.
- sister was Mrs. Mary Moore
- brother-in-law was James Breen, who was the son of John Breen
- mention of Edward Breen of Chatham
- brother was Patrick Kildea
- nephew was William Kildea
- nephew was Charles Kildea
- nephew was Alphonso Kildea
- niece was Hannah Kildea
- niece was Celia Kildea
- nephew was Frank Moore
- wife was Mariah Kildea
LNAME[ MOORE
FNAME[ ALEXANDER
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ OCT 29, 1894
FILE[ 2316
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Manuel Payne, Port Stanley, Post Master and friend;
Maxwell Hunter, Southwold
- wife was Sarah Moore
CHILDREN:
- George Moore;
- Walter Moore;
- William Moore of the Town of Moreno, Riverside County, State of
California;
- Mary Hunter, wife of Albert, Village of East Dayton, Tuscola
County, Michigan
LNAME[ COLE
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ NOV 25, 1894
FILE[ 2317
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Thomas Cole, St. Thomas, Manufacturer; Emery Albert
Cole, Yarmouth, Farmer
- brother was Thomas Cole of St. Thomas, Manufacturer
- son was Emery Albert Cole
- wife was Grace Cole
DAUGHTERS:
- Amelia Buck, wife of Samuel;
- Selina Buck, wife of Hiram;
- Mary Geary, wife of James;
- Nilma Putty, wife of George;
- Amanda Cole
LNAME[ MCKENNEY
FNAME[ CELIA
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ NOV 14, 1894
FILE[ 2318
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was Rosamond Sweet of Malahide, married woman
- daughter was Rosa Sweet
- executor who declined was George F. Clark of Aylmer, Physician
and friend
- executor who declined was William Warnock of Aylmer, Broker
LNAME[ ELLIOTT
FNAME[ SAMSON
RESID[ WEST LORNE
DATE[ NOV 20, 1894
FILE[ 2319
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Merchant
- executors: John Anderson Elliott, Ridgetown, Kent County,
Banker; John Cochrane, Ridgetown, Gentleman
- brother was John Anderson Elliott
- wife was Grace Elliott
- daughter was Lulu
- son was Howard Elliott
- mention of other brothers and sisters, but not identified
LNAME[ LUMLEY
FNAME[ EUPHEMIA
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ DEC 7, 1894
FILE[ 2320
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a married woman
- petitioner was James Wesley Lumley of Southwold, Farmer and
husband
LNAME[ BROWN
FNAME[ HIRAM JAMES
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ DEC 11, 1894
FILE[ 2321
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman and a Hotel Keeper
- executors: Emeline Brown, Aylmer, widow; Bolivar S. Brown,
Aylmer, Gentleman
- wife was Emeline Brown
- son was Bolivar Samuel Brown
- witnessed by Gideon R. Christie of Aylmer, Merchant; and
William Augustus Glover of Aylmer, Magistrate
LNAME[ MCFARLANE
FNAME[ CATHARINE
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ NOV 24, 1894
FILE[ 2322
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- petitioner was John McFarlane of Dunwich, her son
- no other children
LNAME[ WARDELL
FNAME[ SARAH CHARLOTTE B.
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ JAN 13, 1894
FILE[ 2323
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a spinster
- executor was Josephine Joanna Wardell, Southwold, spinster
- probate granted December 27, 1894
- sister was Josephine Joanna Wardell
- sister was Mrs. Louisa McIntosh, wife of Duncan
- housekeeper was Miss Sarah Allen
LNAME[ BROOKS
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ DEC 2, 1894
FILE[ 2324
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Janitor
- petitioner was Martha Brooks, James Brooks' widow
LNAME[ CLARK
FNAME[ ELIJAH
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ DEC 29, 1894
FILE[ 2325
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - executors: Junius Clark, Dunwich; George Silcox, Southwold
- brother-in-law was George Silcox of Shedden
CHILDREN:
- Junius Clark, Dunwich;
- Laura May Clark;
- Augustus Clark;
- Lemuel Clark;
- Ruth Amelia McIntyre, deceased
GRANDCHILDREN:
- Wilbert McIntyre, son of Ruth Amelia;
- Herbert Clark, son of Junius;
- Earnest Clark, son of Lemuel;
- Roy Clark, son of Augustus
LNAME[ WISE
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ DEC 18, 1894
FILE[ 2326
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - known as John Wise Senior
- lived at 20 Regent Street, and formerly in Yarmouth Township
- executor was Elizabeth Wise of St. Thomas
- wife was Elizabeth Wise
- nephew was John Wise
- step-daughter was Elizabeth Wise, wife of nephew, John
- step-daughter was Charlotte Black, deceased
- step-granddaughter was Elizabeth Janette Black, daughter of
Charlotte
- step-grandson was Lee Edwin Black, son of Charlotte
- mention of Mary Susan Ashton, daughter of Marwood Ashton,
Yarmouth, and granddaughter of wife, Elizabeth Wise
LNAME[ TANSLEY
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ DEC 28, 1894
FILE[ 2327
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - executor was Arthur Tansley of Yarmouth
BROTHERS AND SISTER:
- Arthur Tansley;
- William Tansley;
- John Tansley;
- Wealthy Avery, Aldborough
LNAME[ LEMAIRE
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ DEC 28, 1894
FILE[ 2328
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Retired Farmer
- executor was Edwin Ambrose Garnham, Bayham, Farmer
- mention of George Garnham Senior
- mention of Louisa Maria Garnham
- mention of Edwin Ambrose Garnham
LNAME[ MERRILL
FNAME[ THOMAS P.
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ DEC 25, 1894
FILE[ 2329
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Sarah A. Merrill of Southwold
LNAME[ MCNEILL
FNAME[ PETER
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ DEC 31, 1894
FILE[ 2330
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioners: Elizabeth McNeill; Mary McNeill; Sarah McArthur;
Flora McNeill; Jennie McNeill
- wife was Elizabeth McNeill of Southwold
DAUGHTERS:
- Mary McNeill, Southwold, spinster;
- Sarah McArthur, Southwold, wife of Archibald;
- Flora McNeill, Southwold, spinster;
- Jennie McNeill
LNAME[ FORREST
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JAN 12, 1895
FILE[ 2331
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Railway Engineer
- executor was William Forrest of St. Thomas, Railway Employee
- brother was William Forrest
- mention of children, but not identified
LNAME[ NEWCOMBE
FNAME[ GRACE
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JAN 18, 1895
FILE[ 2332
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executors: William Newcombe, St. Thomas, Real Estate Agent;
John Pincombe, St. Thomas, Gentleman
- sister was Eliza Squance
- sister was Thirza Balkwill
NEPHEWS:
- George Newcombe Balkwill
- William Balkwill;
- John Courtney Squance;
- James Balkwill;
- James Balkwill Squance
- grandniece was Bertha Grace Squance
- grandniece was Catherine Ann Squance
- sister-in-law was Amelia Balkwill
- brother was Isaac Balkwill
- father was John Balkwill, who was deceased
- grandfather of Bertha Grace Squance was John Pincombe
LNAME[ MCMILLAN
FNAME[ ISABELLA
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ JAN 7, 1895
FILE[ 2333
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a spinster
- petitioner was Peter McMillan of Westminster Township,
Middlesex County, Farmer
- father was Donald McMillan who was deceased
- mother was Margaret McMillan, who was deceased
BROTHERS AND SISTERS:
- Charles McMillan, Elgin, Illinois;
- Donald McMillan, 254 Stanley Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba;
- Neil McMillan, Killarney, Manitoba;
- Sarah Teeple, Elgin, Illinois;
- Mary Weldon, Lapeer, Michigan;
- Elizabeth Jones, Brandon, Manitoba;
- Margaret McTavish, Port Hammond, British Columbia;
- Janet Thompson, Forestville, Norfolk County;
- Christina Warren, Belmont, Elgin County;
- Jane Baxter, wife of Daniel, Belmont, Elgin County;
- Peter McMillan;
- Agnes Fairbairn, deceased, wife of Walter Fairbairn
LNAME[ MCMILLAN
FNAME[ ISABELLA
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ JAN 8, 1895
FILE[ 2334
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Jane Baxter of South Dorchester, wife of Daniel
- sister was Jane Baxter
LNAME[ MCCANDLESS
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JAN 7, 1895
FILE[ 2335
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - executors: Mary Jane McCandless, Yarmouth; James McKenzie,
Union, Merchant
- wife was Mary Jane McCandless
CHILDREN:
- Gordon McCandless;
- Charles McCandless;
- Murray McCandless;
- John E. McCandless;
- Mary McCandless;
- Elizabeth McCandless;
- Sarah McCandless;
- Alice McCandless;
- Emma McCandless;
- Louis McCandless;
- Albert McCandless;
- Frederick McCandless
LNAME[ BOBIER
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ SEP 29, 1894
FILE[ 2336
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - executors: Joseph Bobier, Dunwich; James Bobier, Dunwich; Mary
Bobier, Dunwich
- wife was Mary Bobier
CHILDREN:
- William Frederick Bobier;
- Harry Bobier;
- John Albert Bobier;
- Annie Eliza Smith, wife of George;
- Catherine Bobier;
- Margaret Giff Bobier
- brother-in-law was Joseph Bobier
- nephew was James Bobier
LNAME[ ADAMS
FNAME[ RACHEL MARY
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ APR 21, 1892
FILE[ 2337
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was David Adams of Malahide
- son was Arthur Adams, 4 years old
LNAME[ WEAVER
FNAME[ JESSE
RESID[ SPRINGFIELD
DATE[ DEC 29, 1894
FILE[ 2338
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- executors: John B. Lucas, Springfield, Conveyancer; Samuel
Pound, Malahide, Farmer
- wife was Catherine Weaver
BROTHERS AND SISTERS:
- Mary Weaver;
- Rebecca Weaver;
- Hannah Weaver;
- Jacob Weaver;
- Peter Weaver;
- Samuel Weaver;
- Harriet Weaver
- mention of David Shively
- mention of Mary Pound, wife of Samuel
- mention of the wife of Lewis Brush, name not legible
- mention of Ada Young, wife of Henry
- mention of Frederick Shively
- mention of Francis Koyl
LNAME[ NEVILLE
FNAME[ HANNAH MARIAH
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JAN 19, 1895
FILE[ 2339
MFNO[ 1396
NOTES[ - described as a spinster
- executors: Albert J. Neville, Vienna; Elizabeth Payne, St.
Thomas, married woman
- sister was Elizabeth Neville Payne
- brother was Albert J. Neville
LNAME[ MCDIARMID
FNAME[ ARCHIBALD
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ DEC 23, 1894
FILE[ 2340
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: John McDiarmid, Southwold; Peter McDiarmid,
Alvinston, Lambton County
CHILDREN:
- Alexander McDiarmid;
- John McDiarmid;
- Elizabeth McDiarmid;
- Hugh McDiarmid;
- Peter McDiarmid
LNAME[ CLARK
FNAME[ ROBERT
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ DEC 16, 1894
FILE[ 2341
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - petitioner was Esther Clark of Dunwich
- wife was Esther Clark
CHILDREN:
- Louisa Catherine Clark, 24 years old on March 24, 1898;
- Albert Clark, 22 years old on January 8, 1898;
- Ethel Margaret Clark, 20 years old on December 26, 1897;
- Esther Ann Clark, 14 years old on February 2, 1898;
- Christopher Clark, 7 years old on July 22, 1897
LNAME[ MCRAE
FNAME[ JANET
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ JAN 1, 1895
FILE[ 2342
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executors: William McRae, Dunwich, Farmer; Archibald Patterson,
Aldborough, Farmer
- Janet McRae was the widow of Farquhar McRae
- son-in-law was Archibald Patterson
- son was William McRae
- son was Christopher McRae
- son was John McRae
- mention of daughters, but not identified
- granddaughter was Janet McRae, daughter of Christopher McRae
- granddaughter was Janet McRae, daughter of William McRae
- granddaughter was Janet Patterson, daughter of Donald Patterson
- granddaughter was Janet McKenzie, daughter of Donald McKenzie
- granddaughter was Janet Patterson, daughter of Archibald
Patterson
LNAME[ EAKINS
FNAME[ MARIA
RESID[ SPARTA
DATE[ JAN 17, 1895
FILE[ 2343
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- petitioner was John Andrew Eakins of Sparta, Merchant
- husband was John Andrew Eakins
LNAME[ LEONARD
FNAME[ LYMAN S.
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ FEB 12, 1895
FILE[ 2344
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- executors: William E. Leonard, St. Thomas, Manager of the Elgin
Loan Company; Charles W. Marlatt, Aylmer, Physician
- wife was Atlanta Leonard
- brother was Delos W. Leonard
- sister was Maria Sells
- son was William E. Leonard
- daughter was Jane Marlatt
- son-in-law was Charles W. Marlatt
- grandson was William J. Leonard
- granddaughter was Edna Marlatt
LNAME[ FOOTE
FNAME[ NINA
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ DEC 5, 1894
FILE[ 2345
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as a spinster
- executors: Rachel Foote, Aylmer, widow; Andrew Murray, Aylmer,
Merchant
- mother was Rachel Foote
LNAME[ CROCKER
FNAME[ RACHEL S.
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ FEB 10, 1895
FILE[ 2346
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- lived with Henry Arvell Ball, Aylmer
- executors: Henry Arvell Ball, Aylmer, Labourer; Leonard William
Darling, Aylmer, Merchant Tailor
- niece was Sarah Ball, wife of Henry
- nephew was Julius H. Baker, son of Anthony Whitfield Baker
- brother was Jesse Scott Baker
LNAME[ MCCORMICK
FNAME[ DUNCAN
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ SEP 2, 1887
FILE[ 2347
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - executors: Dugald McColl, St. Thomas, Valuator; Dugald
McIntyre, Southwold
- wife was Nancy McCormick, who died August 15, 1876
- this was a petition for guardianship of Kate McCormick, filed
in February, 1895
- petitioners were Isabella Finlay and her husband, James Peter
Finlay, Gentleman, of St. Thomas
- Isabella Finlay was a sister of Nancy McCormick
CHILDREN:
- Margaretta Campbell;
- Catherine Campbell;
- Leslie Duncan McCormick;
- Kate McCormick;
- Etta McCormick, now Begg
LNAME[ LAIDLAW
FNAME[ JANE
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ FEB 7, 1895
FILE[ 2348
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as a spinster
- executors: Adam Laidlaw, Yarmouth, brother; William Kerly,
Yarmouth, Esquire
- Adam Laidlaw may have been living in Aylmer on March 3, 1892,
and may have owned Lot 4 Concession 3 in Sparta
BEQUESTS:
- W.G. Pender, cousin, Halifax, Nova Scotia;
- Mrs. Margaret Tait, Sea Houses, Sunderland, England;
- Jane Lindy, Halifax, Nova Scotia;
- Mary Hutley, Halifax, Nova Scotia;
- Bessie Fleming, Halifax, Nova Scotia;
- William Murdy, Port Bruce;
- Elizabeth, wife of Andrew Laidlaw, Halifax, Nova Scotia;
- Mrs. Adam Laidlaw;
- Mrs. John Laidlaw, Junior;
- Aggie Laidlaw, Sparta;
- Maggie Laidlaw, Sparta;
- Mrs. William Kerly (Emma), Sparta
- brother was Robert Laidlaw
- nephew was Arthur Laidlaw, son of Thomas
- nephew was Henry Laidlaw, son of Thomas
- nephew was John Laidlaw, son of Thomas
- sister was Janet Mills
- sister was Hattie Mills
- sister was Mrs. Murdy
- sister was Mrs. William Laidlaw of Blenheim
- sister was Grace McCulloch
LNAME[ KETCHABAW
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ FEB 21, 1895
FILE[ 2349
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - known as John Ketchabaw Senior
- described as a Farmer
- executor was James Bowes of Bayham, Farmer
- daughter was Mary Jane Hatch
- daughter was Martha Mitchell
LNAME[ MCCALLUM
FNAME[ HUGH
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ OCT 15, 1894
FILE[ 2350
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Duncan H. McCallum of Dunwich, son
- wife was Barbara McCallum
- son was William McCallum
- son was Daniel McCallum
- son was John McCallum
LNAME[ SHERMAN
FNAME[ JOHN LEWIS
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ MAR 8, 1895
FILE[ 2351
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Railway Employee
- not married
- petitioner was James A. Sherman of St. Thomas, Railway Employee
- father was James A. Sherman
- mother was Ann Sherman
- brother was Harry Melbourne Sherman
- sister was Nellie M. Sherman
- sister was Grace Mabel Sherman
LNAME[ MCGREGOR
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ JAN 14, 1892
FILE[ 2352
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - executor was Elizabeth McGregor of South Dorchester, widow
- called Sarah in the will
LNAME[ SINCLAIR
FNAME[ ARCHIBALD
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ MAR 4, 1895
FILE[ 2353
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - executor was Mary Sinclair of Southwold, widow
LNAME[ KINSEY
FNAME[ SARAH
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ FEB 13, 1895
FILE[ 2354
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as the wife of Jesse Kinsey of Aylmer
- executor was Jennie Kinsey of Aylmer, spinster and daughter
- Sarah Kinsey had a one-half share in the estate of Joseph
Harvey of Aylmer
LNAME[ STEVENSON
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ FEB 20, 1894
FILE[ 2355
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Gentleman
- petitioner was Hannah Stevenson of Southwold, widow
- Charles Robert Stevenson of Southwold received a share in the
estate
- William E. Stevenson of Southwold received a share in the
estate
LNAME[ HENDERSHOTT
FNAME[ WILLIAM HENRY
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ DEC 14, 1894
FILE[ 2356
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioners:
- David Marshall Hendershott, father, who lived in Walsingham
Township, Norfolk County;
- Sarah Hendershott, mother;
- Philip M. Hendershott, brother
LNAME[ SMITH
FNAME[ WILLIAM ALDER
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ MAR 17, 1895
FILE[ 2357
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as a Land Valuator
- executors: Elizabeth Smith, St. Thomas, widow; James W. Glenn,
St. Thomas, Barrister-at-Law
LNAME[ THOMPSON
FNAME[ HARRIET
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ MAR 20, 1895
FILE[ 2358
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executors: John Baird, St. Thomas, Gentleman; Arthur Henry
Thompson, Lapier, Michigan, Physician and son
- brother was Russel Blakely of Middleton Township, Norfolk
County
- brother was Hamilton Blakely of Courtland, Ontario
- mention of Laura, wife of Allanly Plumb, West Bay City,
Michigan
- mention of Annie, wife of W.E. Yeomans, St. Thomas
- sister was Laura, wife of John Mabee
- sister-in-law was Jennie, wife of Hamilton Blakely
- sister was Tamson Compo
- sister-in-law was Maggie, wife of Russel Blakely
- mention of Mrs. John Sells, widow
- mention of Mrs. John Baird, wife of one of the executors
- grandson was Paul Thompson
- grandson was Grey Thompson
- mention of Emma Lock
- mention of Fanny Lock
- mention of Lucy Lock
- neighbour was Mrs. D.M. Barnes
- niece was Mrs. Jennie Campbell
- sister-in-law of son was Mrs. White
- mention of Mrs. John Farley
LNAME[ JOHNSTON
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ MAR 10, 1895
FILE[ 2359
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - executors: Archibald L. McIntyre of Dutton, Gentleman;
Alexander McNeil, Dunwich
- wife was Ann Johnston
- son was John Johnston
- son was Archibald Johnston
- daughter was Jane Johnston
LNAME[ DUNCANSON
FNAME[ ARCHIBALD
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ MAR 30, 1895
FILE[ 2360
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - executors: James McKellar, Dunwich; John Curry, Dunwich
- sister was Mrs. Archibald McCallum, Skipness Village, Scotland
- mention of Ann McArthur, Skipness Village, Scotland
- mention of Anabel McArthur, Skipness Village, Scotland
- mention of Catherine McArthur, Skipness Village, Scotland
- neighbour was Mrs. John Curry
- neighbour was Duncan McArthur, Ekfrid Township, Middlesex
County
- brother was Duncan Duncanson, who had children:
- Catharine Jewel;
- Christy Murray;
- Neil Duncanson
- sister was Mary Curry of Michigan
LNAME[ BLEWETT
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAR 29, 1895
FILE[ 2361
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Mary Blewett of Yarmouth, widow
LNAME[ MARTIN
FNAME[ SARAH
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ FEB 14, 1895
FILE[ 2362
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- petitioner was Sarah Jane Brasher of Bayham, married woman and
only child
LNAME[ PRESSEY
FNAME[ BENJAMIN
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ MAR 20, 1895
FILE[ 2363
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - no will
- PETITIONERS:
- David H. Pressey, Erie, Pennsylvania;
- Lucy Williams, Bayham;
- James S. Pressey, Bayham;
- Silas Pressey, Bayham;
- George William Pressey, Bayham, brother;
- Sarah Swartz, Bayham;
- John Pressey, Bayham;
- Hannah Rayson, Bayham
LNAME[ ELLIOTT
FNAME[ SAMSON
RESID[ WEST LORNE
DATE[ NOV 20, 1894
FILE[ 2364
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as a Merchant
- this was a petition for guardianship
- petitioner was John Anderson Elliott, Ridgetown, Banker and
brother
CHILDREN:
- Lulu Elliott, 12 years old;
- Howard Elliott, 5 years old
- Samson Elliott's wife was Grace Elliott
LNAME[ AITON
FNAME[ ROBERT
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ MAR 9, 1895
FILE[ 2365
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Retired Builder
- petitioner was Robert J. Aiton of Southwold, only son
- widow was Jane Aiton
- other children died in infancy
- deceased daughter was Martha J. Brown
- grandson was Henry R. Brown
- granddaughter was Jessie Himmelsbach, nee Brown
- granddaughter was Jane A. Corbin, nee Brown
LNAME[ LUTON
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ FEB 15, 1895
FILE[ 2366
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - executors: Elizabeth Luton, Yarmouth, widow; William F. Luton,
Yarmouth, son
CHILDREN:
- Eliza Ann, wife of Peter Ostrander;
- Meribah Edith Luton;
- Frankie? Luton;
- George Luton
LNAME[ PARKER
FNAME[ GEORGE
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JAN 20, 1895
FILE[ 2367
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - executors: Susan Jane Parker, Malahide, widow; George Wallace
Parker, Malahide, son; Byron Parker, Malahide, son
- son was James Alfred Parker
- son was Alvin Parker
- son was Judson Parker
- daughter was Mary Parker
- daughter was Alva Annie Parker
- child was Isadore Parker
LNAME[ TYRELL
FNAME[ MILES
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ MAR 25, 1895
FILE[ 2368
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Farmer
- petitioner was Alonzo L. Cook of Bayham, Farmer
- widow was Catherine Tyrell
- son was Alanson Tyrell, Bayham, Labourer
- son was Andrew Tyrell, Bayham
- son was Noble Tyrell, Bayham, Farmer
- mention of two infant children of deceased daughter, none
identified
LNAME[ PULLEN
FNAME[ JOHN TYSON
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ MAR 21, 1895
FILE[ 2369
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as a Merchant
- executors: Mary Druce Pullen, widow, St. Thomas; George
Boucher, St. Thomas, Florist and son-in-law; Lawford Gard Pullen,
Village of Havana, Cook County or Mason County, Illinois,
Dentist and son
- daughter was Helene
- daughter was Elizabeth Beatrice
- son was John Tyson Pullen
LNAME[ DYKES
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ APR 17, 1895
FILE[ 2370
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - executor was Isabella Dykes of Aldborough, spinster and
daughter
- mention of grandchildren of son, James, but not identified
- son was James Dykes
- son was Mitchell Dykes
LNAME[ GIBB
FNAME[ SINGLETON
RESID[ KENT COUNTY
DATE[ SEP 16, 1894
FILE[ 2371
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- this was a petition for guardianship of the grandchildren
- petition filed by Adda Ann Campbell, wife of Robert of
Aldborough, mother of the children and daughter of Singleton Gibb
GRANDCHILDREN:
- Mary Campbell, 5 years old;
- Grace Campbell, 2 years old
LNAME[ ELLIS
FNAME[ HENRY FRANCIS
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ APR 28, 1895
FILE[ 2372
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as a Solicitor
- executor was Annie Elizabeth Ellis, St. Thomas, widow
- daughter was Edith Hughes
- daughter was Teale? Jeanette Ellis
- daughter was Ethel Maud Ellis
- son was Henry Ellis
- daughter was Francis Anne Ellis
LNAME[ GORDON
FNAME[ DUNCAN
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ MAY 18, 1895
FILE[ 2373
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - executors: George McLaughlin, Southwold; John Gordon, who died
December 3, 1892
- wife was Isabella Gordon
- son was John Gordon
- son was Angus Gordon
- daughter was Mary McLaughlin
- daughter was Margaret McLean
- granddaughter was Maggie McLean
- sister was Christianna Gordon
LNAME[ LINDSAY
FNAME[ ALEXANDER
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ APR 22, 1895
FILE[ 2374
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as a Grocer
- executor was Hellen Lindsay of St. Thomas, widow
LNAME[ WARWICK
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ MAR 30, 1895
FILE[ 2375
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - executors: Cecelia Warwick, South Dorchester, widow; George
Vail ("James" in will), South Dorchster, nephew
- nephew was James S. Warwick, son of James Marshall Warwick
LNAME[ WRIDE
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ NEBRASKA
DATE[ JUN 23, 1893
FILE[ 2376
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - lived and died at the City of Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska
- this was a petition for guardianship
- petitioners were William Henry Morrison of Shedden, Merchant,
and Mary Wride, widow
CHILDREN:
- Leslie Wride, Shedden, 16 years;
- Carrie Mabel Wride, Shedden, 12 years;
- Anderson Wride, Shedden, 11 years;
- Mary Wride, the widow, said to be living at Shedden with
relatives and friends
LNAME[ CONNOR
FNAME[ ISAAC
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ MAR 15, 1893
FILE[ 2377
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - executors: Matthew Connor, Implement Dealer and nephew, Bayham;
William George Lindsay, nephew, Bayham
- son was Isaac Matthew Wilson Connor
- son was James F.S. Connor
- nephew was Matthew Connor
LNAME[ LINDSAY
FNAME[ ALEXANDER
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ APR 22, 1895
FILE[ 2378
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as a Grocer
- this was a petition for guardianship of the children
- petitioner was Helen Lindsay, Alexander's widow and lawful
mother of the children
CHILDREN:
- Nellie Lindsay, 17 years;
- Alexander Lindsay, 14 years;
- Agnes Lindsay, 6 years
LNAME[ AXFORD
FNAME[ ANN
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ DEC 15, 1894
FILE[ 2379
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - no will
- executor was Benjamin Axford of Yarmouth, husband
- will witnessed by Jonas E. Axford of Yarmouth, and Joseph B.
Axford of Yarmouth
LNAME[ BRAKEN
FNAME[ ALICE ANN
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ JUL 14, 1894
FILE[ 2380
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- died at Newbury in Middlesex County
- executor was Jabez Spencer of Aldborough Township, described as
father of children
- children were Lloyd Bracken and Inez Bracken, both under 12
years of age
LNAME[ JOHNSON
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ APR 30, 1895
FILE[ 2381
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Elizabeth Johnson of Aldborough, James' lawful
widow
LNAME[ SMILEY
FNAME[ SARAH AUGUSTA
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ APR 4, 1895
FILE[ 2382
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - executor was Samuel Henry Smiley of Yarmouth, husband
- mention of a child between 7 and 8 years
- Sarah Augusta's father was the late John McCandless
- witnessed by George W. Smiley and James Y. Smiley, both of St.
Thomas and both described as Merchants
LNAME[ CLINE
FNAME[ LEONARD
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ MAY 17, 1895
FILE[ 2383
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ EXECUTORS:
- Lewis Van Patter, Aylmer;
- Emma Van Patter, wife of Lewis;
- George W. Cline of New London, Wisconsin, Undertaker;
- Joel W. Bingham of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Secretary;
- Annie E. Bingham, wife of Joel
- grandson was Frank Leonard Cline, son of George W. Cline
- grandson was William Edwin Cline, son of George W. Cline
- grandson was Ganes Van Patter, son of Lewis and Emma J. Van
Patter
- grandson was Charles Van Patter, son of Lewis and Emma J. Van
Patter
- Winnie Bingham was the adopted daughter of J.W. and Annie E.
Bingham
- nephew was Leonard Cline, son of brother Benjamin Cline
- nephew was Daniel Cline, son of brother Benjamin Cline
- sister was Julia Hoover, who had a daughter Alta Hoover
- wife was Maria Cline
- Leonard Cline and Maria had three children:
- Annie E. Bingham of Milwaukee;
- Emma J. Van Patter, Aylmer, wife of Lewis, Farmer;
- George W. Cline, New London, Wisconsin, Furniture Dealer
- Joel W. Bingham was a son-in-law and Secretary at the Monarch
Stone Quarry
LNAME[ VANSICKEL
FNAME[ ISAAC HENRY
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAY 20, 1895
FILE[ 2384
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - executors: John Price, Port Stanley, Merchant and friend;
Thomas Jones, Yarmouth, friend
- son was John Nelson Vansickel
- wife was Elizabeth Jane Vansickel
- will was witnessed by Ralph Vansickel, Yarmouth, Farmer, and
Henry Jones, Yarmouth, Farmer
LNAME[ CORLESS
FNAME[ ELIZABETH
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ OCT 18, 1888
FILE[ 2385
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- executor was Thomas Corless of Southwold, her husband
- daughter was Mary Ann Corless, now Taylor, wife of William
Taylor of Yarmouth
LNAME[ MCKENNEY
FNAME[ ARCHIBALD HAMILTON ADAMS
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JUN 14, 1886
FILE[ 2386
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - executor was Lewis McKenney of Malahide, Farmer and son
- wife was Cecelia McKenney
- daughter was Rosamonde Sweet, wife of John
- son was Lewis McKenney
- daughter was Eliza Want, wife of William Want of the State of
Dakota
- daughter was Muriel Scott, wife of Robert Scott of Flint,
Michigan
- daughter was Jane Pulforde, wife of Thomas Pulforde of South
Dorchester
- mention of Thomas McIntyre Nairn, who died June 1, 1888
- mention of William Augustus Glover, who died December 1, 1894
LNAME[ SAXTON
FNAME[ SWAIN O.
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ MAY 12, 1895
FILE[ 2387
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - executors: Albert Saxton, Bayham; John A. Saxton, Malahide
- son was Frederick W. Saxton
- daughter was Joan Triff
- wife was Isabel Saxton
- daughter was Mary Jane Saxton
- daughter was Margaret Susan Saxton
- daughter was Rebecca Ellen Saxton
- daughter was Hannah Saxton
- daughter was Harriet Edison
LNAME[ SANDERS
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ MAY 26, 1895
FILE[ 2388
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - executors: William G. Sanders; Alice Maud Sanders
- widow was Alice Maud Sanders
DAUGHTERS:
- Mary Marlatt, wife of Daniel, residing at Moose Jaw in the
Northwest Territories;
- Eliza Marlatt, wife of George;
- Penelope Sutherland, wife of Fred
- nephew was William G. Sanders
LNAME[ GILLETT
FNAME[ ISABELLA
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAY 19, 1895
FILE[ 2389
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- petitioner was James William Gillett of Aylmer, only son
LNAME[ SANDERS
FNAME[ THOMAS EXMOUTHE
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ MAY 20, 1895
FILE[ 2390
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - wanted to be buried in St. James Church Yard, Biddulph Township
- executors: Nancy Agnes Sanders, widow, Aylmer; John McGunne,
Wyoming, Lambton County, Minister; Charles E. Sanders, St.
Thomas, Merchant
- oldest daughter was Sally Agnes Snider
- daughter was Emily Selley
SONS:
- Thomas Sanders;
- William Sanders;
- Charles Sanders;
- Frederick Sanders;
- Henry Sanders;
- Arthur Sanders
- son-in-law was Reverend John McGunne
- mention of a granddaughter
- Mr. Sanders changed his mind and decided he wanted to be buried
in Trinity Church Yard, St. Thomas
LNAME[ MARR
FNAME[ HULDA J.
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ JUN 2, 1895
FILE[ 2391
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ -described as married woman
- had no will
- petitioner was John J. Marr, Southwold, a hotel keeper
- John J. Marr named as husband
LNAME[ ROSZELL
FNAME[ JACOB
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ JUN 8, 1895
FILE[ 2392
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - had no will
- petitioner was Phoebe Roszell, Bayham
- Phoebe Roszell named as wife
LNAME[ MCPHERSON
FNAME[ ALLAN
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAY 27, 1895
FILE[ 2393
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - died in North Dorchester
- executors: Robert McPherson, Yarmouth and Dugald McPherson
- wife : Catherine McPherson
- children: Robert McPherson, John McPherson, Elizabeth McPherson
- cousin: Dugald McPherson
LNAME[ CAMPBELL
FNAME[ COLIN
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JUN 10, 1895
FILE[ 2294
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - executor: Janet Campbell, Yarmouth
- Janet Campbell named as wife
LNAME[ ARKELL
FNAME[ HENRY
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ JUN 16, 1895
FILE[ 2395
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - was postmaster
- executors: Helen Duncan Arkell, Aylmer; George MacKenzie, St.
Thomas, gentleman; James Murray Wrong, Aylmer, merchant
- Helen Duncan Arkell named as wife
- children not named
LNAME[ MCINTYRE
FNAME[ ELIZABETH
RESID[ DUTTON
DATE[ FEB 22, 1895
FILE[ 2396
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - was widow of Donald McIntyre
- executors: Dugald J. Campbell, Dunwich; Donald McCallum,
Dunwich
- children: Nancy McPhail, wife of Archibald McPhail;
Margaret McIntyre; Peter McIntyre; Sarah Forsyth, wife of
John Forsyth; Lizzie Morrison, wife of Albert Morrison;
Mary McIntyre
LNAME[ MCMILLAN
FNAME[ ISABELLA
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ JAN 7, 1895
FILE[ 2397
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - was described as a spinster
- had no will
- petitioner was Christina Warren, wife of Thomas Warren,
Westminster, sister
- had 6 sisters but did not name them
- had 4 brothers but did not name them
LNAME[ MANN
FNAME[ PEREGRINE M.
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ JUN 1 1895
FILE[ 2398
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - was a physician
- executors: Hannah Mann, Aylmer; Harry V. Mann, Aylmer
- Hannah Mann was named as wife
- Harry V. Mann was named as son
LNAME[ JAMESON
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ OCT 26, 1887
FILE[ 2399
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - petitioner for guardianship is Louise Jameson, St. Thomas;
John Belfrey, St. Thomas, locomotive foreman
- Louise Jameson is named as wife of deceased
- children: Herbert Charles Jameson, 20 years old; Harry Wilfred
Jameson, 18 years old; Clara Louise Jameson, 12 years old
- the childrens' ages are as of July 2, 1895 when petition
for guardianship was made
- paternal uncle: William Ephraim Jameson, Blyhe, County of
Huron, who died May 15, 1894
LNAME[ SMITH
FNAME[ SUSAN
RESID[ ST.THOMAS
DATE[ APR 30, 1886
FILE[ 2400
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- had no will
- petitioner: Sylvester L. Smith, Morpeth, Kent County,
clergyman
- Sylvester L. Smith named as husband
LNAME[ FULTON
FNAME[ ELLA
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ APR 12, 1895
FILE[ 2401
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - had no will
- described as infant 13 days old
- petitoner: Henry Fulton, Southwold, farmer
- Henry Fulton named as father
- Ellen Francis Fulton named as mother, was deceased
- see file #2402
LNAME[ FULTON
FNAME[ ELLEN FRANCIS
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ MAR 31, 1895
FILE[ 2402
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - had no will
- petitioner: Henry Fulton, Southwold, farmer
- Henry Fulton named as husband
- child mentioned but not named
- see file #2401
LNAME[ BLUE
FNAME[ DUNCAN
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ MAY 18, 1895
FILE[ 2403
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - had no will
- petitioner: Mary Blue, Dunwich
- Mary Blue named as wife
- 4 infant children mentioned but not named
LNAME[ TROUGHTON
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JUN 17, 1895
FILE[ 2404
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - executor: William Troughton, Malahide, farmer
- William Troughton named as son
LNAME[ PATTERSON
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ ST.THOMAS
DATE[ JUL 6, 1895
FILE[ 2405
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as a painter
- executors: Selina Patterson, St. Thomas; John C. Livsey,
St. Thomas, hardware merchant
- Selina Patterson named as wife
LNAME[ CASWELL
FNAME[ ANDREW J.
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ JUL 7, 1895
FILE[ 2406
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as a farmer
- executors: Mary H. Caswelll, Bayham; John Pygall,
Middleton Tp., Norfolk County, gentleman
- Mary Huldah Caswell named as wife
- Bruce Caswell named as child
- other children not named
LNAME[ JOHNSON
FNAME[ ALBERT
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JUN 25, 1895
FILE[ 2407
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - had no will
- petitioner: Eliza Jane Johnson, Malahide
- Eliza Jane Johnson named as wife
- 8 children mentioned but not named
LNAME[ HUNTLEY
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ MAR 6, 1895
FILE[ 2408
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - executor: Lenah Jane Huntley
- Lenah Jane Huntley named as wife
- Frank Huntley named as child
LNAME[ MCCRONE
FNAME[ JAMES MILLER
RESID[ ST.THOMAS
DATE[ JUL 19, 1895
FILE[ 2409
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as a railway employee
- executor: Matilda Ann McCrone, St. Thomas
- Matilda McCrone named as wife
LNAME[ LEWIS
FNAME[ SUSAN M.
RESID[ SHEDDEN
DATE[ JUL 30, 1985
FILE[ 2410
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - executor: John Lewis, Shedden
- John Lewis named as husband
- son: John J. Marr, hotel keeper
- niece: Annie L. Authistle, London
LNAME[ NORTON
FNAME[ JOSEPH
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ JAN 5, 1895
FILE[ 2411
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as a farmer
- executors: Thomas W. Dobbie, Tillsonburg, Provincial land
surveyor; Charles Thompson Dobbie, Bayham, farmer
- children: Ada Ann Burwell, wife of Hercules Burwell;
Melissa Jane Stilwell, wife of David William Stilwell
- declared a lunatic long time after Sept. 1892
LNAME[ MCKNIGHT
FNAME[ MARTIN
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ AUG 6, 1895
FILE[ 2414
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - executors: Thomas McKnight, Malahide; Annie McKnight,
Malahide, spinster; Catherine McKnight
-Catherine McKnight named as wife
- children: Thomas McKnight, eldest son; Annie
McKnight; Michael McKnight; John McKnight; Ellen
McKnight; Kattie McKnight; Mary McConnell
LNAME[ KENNEDY
FNAME[ DANIEL A.
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ DEC 19, 1881
FILE[ 2415
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as a school teacher; unmarried
- had no will
- petitioners: Malcolm J. Kennedy, Ridgetown; D. Kennedy,
Aldborough; Maggie Thompson, Aldborough; May Leitch,
Ridgetown
- brothers & sisters: Malcolm J. Kennedy, Ridgetown; D.
Kennedy, Aldborough; Maggie Thompson, Aldborough;
Roderick Kennedy, Cass City, Michigan
LNAME[ FRANCIS
FNAME[ ISABELLA
RESID[ TOULON, ILLINOIS
DATE[ JUL 22, 1895
FILE[ 2416
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - lived Rodney 1890
- died in Blanchard Tp., Perth County,
- described as married woman
- executors: George M. Harrison, Glencoe, banker; George
A. Francis, Toulon, Illinois, clerk
- George A. Francis named as husband
- George M. Harrison named as brother
- children not named
LNAME[ PRESSEY
FNAME[ FREDERICK
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ AUG 16, 1895
FILE[ 2417
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - executor: John P. Pressey, Malahide
- John P. Pressey named as son
LNAME[ RICHARDSON
FNAME[ ARTHUR
RESID[ WYANDOTTE, MICHIGAN
DATE[ AUG 14, 1895
FILE[ 2418
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - was a dentist
- executors: Agnes Richardson, Wyandotte, Michigan; William
B. Brown, Malahide
- Agnes Richardson named as wife
- child: Lane Richardson
- William B. Brown named as father-in-law
LNAME[ DUFF
FNAME[ REBECCA
RESID[ ST.THOMAS
DATE[ JAN 29, 1893
FILE[ 2419
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - former surname Harris; wife of William Duff
- had no will
- petitioner: Alice Nott, wife of George Nott, Southwold
- Rebecca & William Duff married 1882
- Rebecca Duff's parents resided in England and are deceased
- brothers & sisters: Alice Nott; Henry Harris, St. Thomas;
Ann Bell, wife of John Bell, St. Thomas; John Harris, England;
Mary Richards, England; Elizabeth Harris, England; Ellen Harris,
England
- husband named as William Duff, St. Thomas, shoe maker, left
St. Thomas after 1893
LNAME[ JOHNSON
FNAME[ JOHN WELLINGTON
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ AUG 17, 1895
FILE[ 2420
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - had no will
petitioner: Humphrey Johnson, Malahide; Daisy Johnson, Malahide
- wife named as Daisy Johnson
- father named as Humphrey Johnson
LNAME[ MCINTYRE
FNAME[ MARY
RESID[ ST.THOMAS
DATE[ AUG 13, 1895
FILE[ 2421
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as spinster
- executor: Dugald F. McIntyre, Southwold
- aunt: Isabella Ferguson, wife of Duncan Ferguson, St.
Thomas
- sister: Isabella McIntyre, St. Thomas, widow
- brother: Dugald F. McIntyre
- Mary McIntyre lived in Westminster Tp. in May 1895
LNAME[ THOMAS
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ AUG 16, 1895
FILE[ 2422
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - had no will
- described as teamster
- petitioner: Jane E. Thomas, Dunwich
- Jane E. Thomas named as wife
- had 5 children, 2 of whom are infants
LNAME[ ROACH
FNAME[ WILLIAM H.
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ AUG 8, 1895
FILE[ 2423
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as farmer
- executor: Jane Roach, Dunwich
- Jane Roach named as wife
- daughter: Mary Jane Roach
LNAME[ MCARTHUR
FNAME[ MARTHA ANN
RESID[ RODNEY
DATE[ SEP 1, 1895
FILE[ 2424
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as widow
- executor: Donald McLean the younger, Aldborough, farmer
- daughter: Mary Jane Campbell, wife of Daniel Campbell
- grand daughters: daughters of Mary Jane & Daniel Campbell:
Martha May Campbell; Isabella Campbell, Veda Campbell
LNAME[ BROWER
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ AUG 17, 1895
FILE[ 2425
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - executor: Mary Jane Campbell, Yarmouth, widow
- Mary Jane Campbell named as daughter
LNAME[ BAINARD
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ ST.THOMAS
DATE[ AUG 29, 1895
FILE[ 2426
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - executors: Lawrence Bainard, Southwold; George
Bainard, Yarmouth; Sarah Bainard, St.Thomas
- wife named as Sarah Bainard
- brother named as Lawrence Bainard
- children: George Bainard; Sarah Marria Kirkland; Emily Ann
Dickinson; Elizabeth Vowden; Loria Bainard
LNAME[ BOUGHNER
FNAME[ JOHN NELSON
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ AUG 15, 1895
FILE[ 2427
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - described as a manufacturer
- executors: Alva Boughner, Aylmer, manufacturer; William
Warnock, Aylmer, broker
- wife: Hattie Boughner
- children: Sarah Hayden; Mary Belle Boughner; Alva Boughner
LNAME[ TOD
FNAME[ SYM
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAY 2, 1891
FILE[ 2428
MFNO[ 1397
NOTES[ - had no will
- petitioner: Eliza Tod, Yarmouth
- wife named as Eliza Tod
- children: James Tod, Yarmouth, farmer; Eliza Hepburn, wife
of Robert Hepburn, Yarmouth, farmer
LNAME[ AUCKLAND
FNAME[ WILLIAM BOWMAN
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JUL 15, 1895
FILE[ 2429
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - had no will
- petitioner: Maria Auckland, Malahide
- wife named as Maria Auckland
LNAME[ NEWBIGGING
FNAME[ JOHN LOGAN
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ SEP 10, 1895
FILE[ 2430
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as a farmer
- had no will
- petitioner: Archibald Newbigging, Mosa Tp., farmer;
David Newbigging, Mosa Tp., farmer
- wife: Catherine Newbigging
- brothers: Archibald Newbigging; David Newbigging
- children: Nelson Campbell Newbigging, 5 years old;
Marvin Victor Newbigging, 3 years old; Bertha May
Newbigging, 1 year old
LNAME[ MCDONALD
FNAME[ NORMAN
RESID[ ST.THOMAS
DATE[ SEP 9, 1895
FILE[ 2431
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - executor: Jennie MacDonald, St. Thomas
- wife named as Jennie McDonald
LNAME[ HENDERSON
FNAME[ CHESTER
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ AUG 17, 1895
FILE[ 2432
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as a farmer
- executor: Herbert Henderson, Southwold, farmer, nephew
- wife still living but not named
- 6 children
- children over 21 years: Arthur Henderson, Gertrude Henderson
- children under 21 years: Frank Henderson, Fanny Henderson,
Violet Henderson, Margaret Henderson
LNAME[ METTERS
FNAME[ SALLY
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ JUN 23, 1895
FILE[ 2433
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- executors: John Kendall, Dunwich; William Metters, Dunwich,
husband
LNAME[ STAFFORD
FNAME[ AVOLINA
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ SEP 16, 1895
FILE[ 2434
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as widow of Caleb Stafford
- executor: Richard N. Stafford, Southwold, farmer,
brother in law
- sons: Cahrles Stafford; Milson B. Stafford
- daughters: Ida Stafford; Nettie Stafford
LNAME[ WILSON
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ FEB 14, 1895
FILE[ 2435
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as a farmer
- executors: Edwin Bowes, Bayham, farmer; William Rusling,
Bayham, farmer
- daughters: Mary L. Kennedy; Lily Wilson; Ethel Wilson;
Bertha Wilson
- son: William Wilson
- wife not named
LNAME[ TASKAY
FNAME[ MRS.
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[
FILE[ 2436
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - petitioner for guardianship: Walter Taskay, South Dorchester,
farmer, is father of Thomas Taskay and husband of deceased
- Thomas Taskay is 17 years old on 14 Sep 1895; has legacy from
estate of Mrs. Knoepfel
LNAME[ LINDOP
FNAME[ WILLIAM E.
RESID[ ST.THOMAS
DATE[ JAN 14, 1893
FILE[ 2437
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as a gentleman
- had no will
- petitioner: John A. Robinson, St. Thomas, barrister at law; is
a creditor of deceased
- son: Thomas E. Lindop, St. Thomas
- wife: Charlotte Lindop
- children: Mary Duncan, wife of John Duncan, Alliston, Simcoe
County; Elizabeth Lindop, St. Thomas; John M. Lindop, St. Thomas;
Edith Lindop, St. Thomas; Charles Lindop, Denver
- deceased had a half interest in a patent for a fire escape
LNAME[ PATTERSON
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ AUG 27, 1895
FILE[ 2438
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as a farmer
- executors: Daniel Patterson, Aldborough, farmer, son;
George Moore, Bothwell, Kent County, clerk of the Division
Court
- wife: Nancy Patterson
- other sons: Archibald Patterson; John A. Patterson
- daughters: Mary McColl; Margaret Hillman
LNAME[ DUNHAM
FNAME[ ANN MARIA
RESID[ ST.THOMAS
DATE[ SEP 24,1895
FILE[ 2439
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executors: James B. Hill, St. Thomas, merchant; Cyrus Heman
Hepinstall, St. Thomas, jeweller, a friend
- sisters: Phoebe Cordelia Schell; Abby Elizabeth Van Norstand,
who died Aug. 28, 1894
- step daughter: Mrs. Elva McGreer, wife of Thomas McGreer,
Pt. Burwell
- step son: George F. Dunham
- children of Abby Elizabeth Van Norstand: Mary Emma Van
Norstand, Samuel Dunham Van Norstand, Eliza Van Norstand
- deceased had property in Pt. Burwell, St.Thomas & Manitoba
LNAME[ LUMLEY
FNAME[ ELIZA
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ SEP 14, 1895
FILE[ 2440
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor: Margaret McCallum, Iona, Southwold Tp., spinster,
sister
- step son: Welsey Lumley
- step daughter: Louisa Foster
LNAME[ MCPHAIL
FNAME[ DONALD C.
RESID[ WEST LORNE
DATE[ JAN 15, 1895
FILE[ 2441
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - was unmarried
- had no will
- died in Butte City, Montana
- petitioner: Alexander McPhail, Aldborough, a brother
- father: Donald McPhail, Aldborough
- mother: Anne McPhail, Aldborough
- brothers & sisters: Dougald McPhail, England; John McPhail,
Scotland; Archibald McPhail, Scotland; Duncan McPhail,
Detroit, Michigan; Mary McKenzie, Detroit, Michigan; Maggie
Wilton, West Lorne; Ann Lethbridge, Fingal
LNAME[ HENRY
FNAME[ COLIN GILLIES
RESID[ WALLACETOWN
DATE[ MAR 25, 1895
FILE[ 2442
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as a gentleman
- executors: Jesse A. Henry, Toronto, drover, a brother;
John Henry, brother
- son: Philip J. Henry, Glencoe, horse dealer
LNAME[ DODD
FNAME[ GEORGE
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ OCT 13, 1895
FILE[ 2443
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - executors: Lucinda Dodd, Aldborough, widow; William Dodd,
Southwold, a brother
- brother William Dodd's children not named
- niece: Lizzy Caswell
- adopted daughter: Annie Hodge
LNAME[ ASH
FNAME[ JOSEPH
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ AUG 3, 1895
FILE[ 2444
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - lived concession 7, Aldborough
- described as a farmer
- executors: John Ferguson, Aldborough, farmer; James Beaty,
Toronto, Q.C.
- daughter: Elvia Virginia Ash
- wife: Sarah Ash
LNAME[ STEVENS
FNAME[ WESTERN
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ SEP 2, 1895
FILE[ 2445
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - executor: Hannah Stevens, Bayham, widow
- sons: Ernest Leroy Stevens, Montnell Stevens, Leonard Sharp
Stevens
LNAME[ ROY
FNAME[ ELEANOR
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JUN 3, 1895
FILE[ 2446
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as widow of Gideon Roy
- dispute about will
- executor: George W. Roy, Malahide, applied for letters of
administration Nov 8,1895
- executor: Charles L. Bentley
- children: Daniel Benjamin Roy, contested will Oct 14, 1895
- other children: Eleanor Jane Dennis; Anna Maria Kilmer,
Detroit, Michigan; George Wellington Roy; Lavona Marietta
Kilmer, Detroit, Michigan; James Sylvanus Roy, Lisbon, Ransom
County, North Dakota; William Melbourne Roy, Detroit, Michigan
- grandson: (?) B. Roy
- granddaughter: Ethel Roy
LNAME[ MANN
FNAME[ JEHIEL
RESID[ ST.THOMAS
DATE[ AUG 27, 1895
FILE[ 2447
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - was barrister at law, partner in firm Mann & Davidson
- executor: Amelia Mann, St. Thomas, widow
LNAME[ MCARTHUR
FNAME[ DUNCAN
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ OCT 15, 1895
FILE[ 2448
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - executor: Robert McKay, Dunwich
- daughters: Jane McArthur, wife of James McArthur; Christy
McKillop, wife of Donald McKillop; Mary McArthur
- son: Daniel McArthur
- wife: Catherine McArthur
LNAME[ GUNN
FNAME[ DANIEL
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ OCT 19, 1895
FILE[ 2449
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - executors: Eugene Gunn, Yarmouth, a nephew; Edwin McCausland,
Aylmer, merchant, a brother in law; Wesley McCausland, Tara,
Bruce County, grain merchant, a brother in law
- son: Wesley Gunn
- daughters: Alice Eugenie Gunn; Lizzie "Lizetta" Gunn; Dora
Augusta Gunn; Josephine Gunn
- wife: Mary Ann Gunn
LNAME[ ROW
FNAME[ FRANCIS
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTE
DATE[ SEP 8, 1895
FILE[ 2450
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ -described as a farmer
- had no will
- petitioner: Simildia Row, South Dorchester, widow
LNAME[ LYON
FNAME[ OLIVE
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ OCT 11, 1895
FILE[ 2451
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as widow
- executors: Elizabeth Jane Lyon, Aylmer, spinster, a
daughter; Albert Hamilton Backhouse, Aylmer, esquire, a friend;
Mahlon Lyon, Malahide, son
LNAME[ NOLAN
FNAME[ JOHN E.
RESID[ ST.THOMAS
DATE[ NOV 2, 1895
FILE[ 2452
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as a locomotive engineer
- executors: Eleanor Nolan, St. Thomas, widow; Theodore
Middaugh, who died Aug 22, 1891
- children not named
LNAME[ MCLACHLIN
FNAME[ DONALD A.
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ OCT 18, 1895
FILE[ 2453
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - petitioner for guardianship: Agnes McLachlin, Southwold,
widow of deceased
- children: Archibald Robinson McLachlin, 14 years old on Sep 27,
1894; Hugh Allan McLachlin, 12 years old on Oct 5, 1894; James
Gordon McLachlin, 8 years old on June 16, 1894; Charles Duncan
McLachlin, 6 years old on Apr. 28, 1894; Margaret Isabella
McLachlin, 4 years old on Apr. 14, 1894
- see file #2454
LNAME[ MCLACHLIN
FNAME[ DONALD
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ OCT 18, 1895
FILE[ 2454
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as a farmer, married
- had no will
- petitioner: Agnes McLachlin, his widow
- children: Archibald Robinson McLachlin; Hugh Allan McLachlin;
James Gordon McLachlin; Charles Duncan McLachlin; Margaret
Isabella McLachlin
- see file #2453
LNAME[ WHITE
FNAME[ ELIZABETH
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ NOV 4, 1895
FILE[ 2455
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- petitioner: William Jackson, Southwold Tp., attorney for
Francis Catherine Eaton, Teledo, Ohio, USA
- children: John White, Yarmouth; Francis Catherine Eaton,
wife of John f. Eaton; Albert White, Sheppardsville, Michigan
LNAME[ BOGGS
FNAME[ GEORGE WALTER
RESID[ DETROIT
DATE[ OCT 31, 1895
FILE[ 2456
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - known as George Walter Boggs the younger
- died in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
- was a wine clerk
- executor: Amelia Boggs, St. Thomas, spinster
- father: George Walter Boggs, St. Thomas
- sister: Ameila Boggs
- brother: Frank Boggs, Detroit, seed & grain merchant
LNAME[ BERDAN
FNAME[ THEODORE
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ OCT 11, 1895
FILE[ 2457
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - was an agent
- executors: Charlotte Berdan, Aylmer, his widow; Archibald
McTaggart, Malahide
- children: Leslie B. Berdan; Alma Berdan
LNAME[ MCDIARMID
FNAME[ JOHN D.
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ OCT 11, 1895
FILE[ 2458
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - was a manufacturer
- executor: Adelaide McDiarmid, his widow
- children: Mary Howell McDiarmid, 18 years old on Oct 12, 1895;
Ada Christina McDiarmid, 15 years old on Oct 5, 1895; Laura
Josephine McDiarmid, 5 years old on Nov 21, 1895
LNAME[ HILLIS
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ ST.THOMAS
DATE[ NOV 11, 1895
FILE[ 2459
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - was a carpenter
- executors: Elizabeth Ann Hillis, St. Thomas, his widow;
Louisa Hillis, Aylmer, spinster, his daughter
- son: Edward Hillis
LNAME[ GOVENLOCK
FNAME[ ANDREW
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ NOV 15, 1895
FILE[ 2460
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - was a gardener
- had no will
- petitioner: Elizabeth Govenlock, Southwold, his widow
LNAME[ HISLOP
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ NOV 19, 1895
FILE[ 2461
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - was a farmer
- executor: Irenia Hislop, Southwold, his widow
- witnesses: Charles & Agnes Lemon, Hamilton, Wentworth County,
barrister at law
LNAME[ ADAMS
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ MAR 27, 1895
FILE[ 2462
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - petitioner: Elias J. Adams, Malahide
- grandsons: George A. Pepper, William McDermond Pepper
- son: Elias J. Adams
- son of Elias J. Adams: William Lewis Adams
- daughter: Catherine Davis, wife of Joel Wallace Davis, died
mar 3, 1893
- nephew: Gilbert Moore, died Apr 13, 1882
LNAME[ FISHLEIGH
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ NOV 22, 1895
FILE[ 2463
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - was a farmer
- died in London, Middlesex County
- executor: Bertha Fishleigh, Yarmouth, widow
- mentions Robert Fishleigh
LNAME[ COLLARD
FNAME[ CARRIE
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ MAY 9, 1893
FILE[ 2464
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - died in Southwold Tp.
- described as a spinster
- executor: Arthur D. Collard, Aldborough
- left father, mother, 4 sisters, 1 brother
- witnesses: Arthur Collard, Nathan Mann, George Collard
LNAME[ HARVEY
FNAME[ PHOEBE
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ NOV 25, 1895
FILE[ 2465
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor: James McKenzie, Yarmouth, merchant
- nephew: Stephen Haight, son of her brother, William Haight
- Phoebe Harvey raised Elizabeth Lincoln
- will mentions Alventine Guest, daughter of John Guest
- niece: Louisa Evely, wife of H.H. Evely, veterinary surgeon,
St. Thomas
LNAME[ SMITH
FNAME[ ISAAC
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ DEC 9, 1895
FILE[ 2466
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - executors: Annie Smith, Southwold, widow; John Nelson Smith,
Southwold; Charles Gilbert, Southwold, a friend
- wife: Annie Smith
- brother: John Nelson Smith
LNAME[ MAYNARD
FNAME[ JAMES W.
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ DEC 12, 1895
FILE[ 2467
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - executors: Martha Maynard, Yarmouth, widow; Samuel
Hathaway, Yarmouth
- wife: Martha Elizabeth Maynard
- sons: James Franklin Maynard; John William Maynard
- daughter: Ida Flossetta Maynard
LNAME[ HEYWOOD
FNAME[ SARAH AMELIA
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ NOV 17, 1892
FILE[ 2468
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as a married woman, wife of Thomas Heywood
- executors: Henry Charles Stephens, Glenville, Cuyahoga, Ohio,
butcher; Thomas Heywood, Euphemia Tp., Lambton County,
farmer
- father: Thomas Stephens now deceased
- brothers: Henry Charles Stephens, Benjamin Stephens
- sisters: Mary Ann Shephers, Jennie Stephens, Ella Stephens
- husband: Thomas Heywood
- children: George Herbert Heywood, youngest child; Grace
Elizabeth Heywood; Ethel Alberta Heywood; William Thomas
Heywood
LNAME[ BURKE
FNAME[ CATHERINE
RESID[ ST.THOMAS
DATE[ NOV 18, 1895
FILE[ 2469
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executors: Patrick Burke, St. Thomas, locomotive engineer;
John Burke, St.Thomas, locomotive engineer; Thomas Burke,
St. Thomas, locomotive engineer
- children: Patrick Burke, John Burke, Thomas Burke, Bridget
Burke, Mary Burke, Catherine Burke, Ellen Burke
LNAME[ NORSWORTHY
FNAME[ EMILY
RESID[ ST.THOMAS
DATE[ DEC 18, 1895
FILE[ 2470
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - had no will
- petitioner: Charles Norsworthy, St.Thomas, manufacturer
LNAME[ BREIST
FNAME[ FREDERICK
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ DEC 19, 1895
FILE[ 2471
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - executor: Edgar Alexander Smith, St. Thomas, gentleman
- housekeeper: Susannah Williams
- children: Charles Breist, Michigan; Frederick Breist, Michigan;
Annie Breist, Michigan
LNAME[ HUGHES
FNAME[ SARAH AGUSTA
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ DEC 25, 1895
FILE[ 2472
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as a spinster
- executors: Alexander Love, Aylmer, esquire; John Henry Hughes,
Goshen, Indiana, surgeon dentist
- brother in law: Alexander Love
- brother: John Henry Hughes
- sister: Jane Elizabeth Julia Dunnett
- niece: Jennie Alexandra Love
- nephew: son of Jane E. J. Dunnett:
John Alfred Hughes Dunnett
LNAME[ PARKER
FNAME[ JAMES ALFRED
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ DEC 22, 1895
FILE[ 2473
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - executor: Margaret Parker, Malahide, widow
- wife: Margaret Parker
LNAME[ SCHULTE
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ DEC 15, 1895
FILE[ 2474
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as a Clergyman for the Church of England
- died in Aldborough Township
- executor was Ellinor Schulte of St. Thomas, widow
- wife was Ellinor Schulte
LNAME[ HUX
FNAME[ MARTIN
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ APR 4, 1892
FILE[ 2475
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - on January 29, 1892, Martin Hux was 60 years old
- executors: Barbara Hux, Aldborough, widow; Ludwig Miller,
Aldborough
- wife was Barbara Hux
- son was Jacob Hux
- this will was written in German and then translated into
English
LNAME[ MCKELLAR
FNAME[ ROBERT
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ DEC 29, 1895
FILE[ 2476
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Archibald S. McKirdy, Dunwich, Farmer; Malcolm A.
McNeil, Dunwich, Farmer
- brother was Duncan McKellar
- brother was Peter McKellar
- mention of a mother, but not named
NIECES AND NEPHEWS:
- John Duncan McKellar, son of Duncan;
- Mary Catherine McKellar, daughter of Duncan;
- Archie Daniel McKellar, son of Peter;
- Mary Betsy McKellar, daughter of Peter
- sister-in-law was Bella McKellar, wife of Duncan
- sister-in-law was Maggie McKellar, wife of Peter
- mention of John Hyman
LNAME[ MCPHEE
FNAME[ ISABELLA
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ DEC 24, 1895
FILE[ 2477
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was William Clark of Aldborough
- daughter-in-law was Eliza McPhee, wife of Duncan
- son-in-law was William Clark
LNAME[ HANKINSON
FNAME[ WILLIAM H.
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ DEC 30, 1895
FILE[ 2478
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Charles William Hankinson of Malahide
- wife was Sophia Hankinson of Malahide
CHILDREN:
- Francis A. Hankinson, Malahide;
- James M. Hankinson, Grand Rapids, Michigan;
- Charles William Hankinson, Malahide;
- Hannah W. Dalby, Malahide;
- John C. Hankinson, Sindeirville, New York;
- Lorenzo Dow Hankinson, Grand Rapids, Michigan;
- Emily Jane Ingram, Malahide;
- Kenneth H. Hankinson, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Louis A. Hankinson, Malahide
LNAME[ BROWN
FNAME[ HENRY
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JAN 6, 1896
FILE[ 2479
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- executors: John Walker Stewart, St. Thomas, Manager of the
Southern Loan Company; Sarah Ann Brown, St. Thomas
- wife was Sarah Ann Brown
LNAME[ FIRBY
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JUN 2, 1890
FILE[ 2480
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widower
- petitioners: John Irvine Muss Firby, Winnipeg, Manitoba;
- Daniel Edwin Firby, Winnipeg, Manitoba;
- Wealtha Marilla Smith, Malahide, married woman
LNAME[ GUNN
FNAME[ MARY ANN
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JAN 4, 1896
FILE[ 2481
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as the widow of Daniel Gunn
- executors: Edwin McCausland, Aylmer, Commission Merchant;
Wesley McCausland, Tara, Bruce County, Gentleman; Eugene Gunn,
who renounced
- brother was Edwin McCausland
- brother was Wesley McCausland
- daughter was Dura Augusta Gunn
- daughter was Lizzetta Gunn
- daughter was Josephine Gunn
- nephew was Eugene Gunn
LNAME[ BRUSH
FNAME[ WILLIAM ALEXANDER
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ JAN 23, 1896
FILE[ 2482
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as a Horse Trainer
- executors: Herschel David Brush, Southwold, Horse Trainer;
William Asa Brush, Southwold; Frank Howard, Southwold, who died
December 29, 1894
- wife was Jemima Ann Brush
- son was William Asa Brush
- son was Charles Wesley Brush
- son was Herschel D. Brush
- son was John Edmund Brush
- brother-in-law was Frank Howard
LNAME[ BROOKS
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ JAN 24, 1896
FILE[ 2483
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - executors: William Brooks, Southwold; Samuel Lethbridge,
Southwold
- wife was Sarah Brooks
CHILDREN:
- Hiram Brooks;
- James Brooks;
- Elizabeth Brooks;
- Celia Brooks;
- Mary Ann Brooks;
- Emma Brooks;
- Jane Brooks;
- William Brooks
LNAME[ LOWRY
FNAME[ HENRIETTA
RESID[ RODNEY
DATE[ JAN 8, 1896
FILE[ 2484
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as an infant and unmarried
- petitioner was Henrietta Lowry of Rodney, wife of James C.
- mother was Henrietta Lowry
- father was James C. Lowry
BROTHERS AND SISTERS:
- William John Lowry;
- James Charles Lowry;
- Mary Jane Lowry, now Corder;
- Elizabeth Ann Lowry, under 20 years;
- Christie Lowry, under 20 years
NOTE: Henrietta Lowry was born April 5, 1880, and when she died
was 14 years, 9 months, and 3 days old
LNAME[ FERGUSON
FNAME[ PETER
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ JAN 16, 1896
FILE[ 2485
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widower
- petitioners: John Ferguson, South Dorchester; Duncan Ferguson,
South Dorchester
SONS:
- John Ferguson;
- Duncan Ferguson;
- Donald Ferguson, North Dorchester;
- Colin Ferguson, North Dorchester
LNAME[ BINGHAM
FNAME[ BEECHER
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ JAN 6, 1896
FILE[ 2486
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a bachelor and a Gentleman
- petitioners: Davis George Bingham, Aylmer, Merchant; William
Charles Bingham, Aylmer, Gentleman
- mother was Betsy Jane Bingham
- oldest brother was Davis George Bingham
- brother was William Charles Bingham
- brother was Joel W. Bingham of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LNAME[ JUST
FNAME[ FREDERICK C.
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ DEC 3, 1895
FILE[ 2487
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Jeweller
- petitioner was Josephine Just of St. Thomas
- wife was Josephine Just
LNAME[ BERDAN
FNAME[ THEODORE W.
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ NOV 11, 1895
FILE[ 2488
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship filed February 10, 1896
- petitioner was Charlotte Berdan of Aylmer, widow
CHILDREN:
- Alma C. Berdan;
- Leslie B. Berdan
LNAME[ MACPHERSON
FNAME[ DANIEL
RESID[ FINGAL
DATE[ MAY 25, 1895
FILE[ 2489
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as a Manufacturer of Agricultural Implements and an
Iron Founder
EXECUTORS:
- John Knox MacPherson, Fingal, Manufacturer;
- Alexander D. MacPherson, Fingal, Bookkeeper;
- Duncan Ferguson MacPherson
- wife was Mary MacPherson
CHILDREN:
- Alexander D. MacPherson;
- Duncan Ferguson MacPherson;
- James D. MacPherson;
- Edward D. MacPherson;
- Mary E. MacPherson;
- John K. MacPherson;
- Daniel L. MacPherson;
- William A. MacPherson;
- Charles H. MacPherson
LNAME[ LEARN
FNAME[ JESSE
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ FEB 1, 1896
FILE[ 2490
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - executors: William Warnock, Aylmer, Broker; Stephen Pound,
Malahide; Francis Leeson, Malahide
- friend was Mary Arnott
- brother was William Nelson Learn
- brother was Matthias M. Learn
- sister was Elsie Ann Parks
LNAME[ TROTHEN
FNAME[ RICHARD
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ FEB 1, 1896
FILE[ 2491
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - executors: William Church, Dunwich; James C. Revell, Dunwich
- son was Joshua Trothen
- son was James Trothen, who was described as being blind
- grandson was Richard Erie
LNAME[ STEWART
FNAME[ JAMES LOVE
RESID[ CALIFORNIA
DATE[ OCT 27, 1894
FILE[ 2492
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - no will
- was living in San Diego, California, when he died
- formerly a resident of Aylmer
- described as a Marble Cutter
- petitioner was the Toronto General Trusts Company
- wife was Ann Stewart, who was a resident of the London
Psychiatric Hospital
LNAME[ GEE
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ NOV 13, 1895
FILE[ 2493
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was William Watts of Vienna, Conveyancer
- mother was Sarah Gee of North Walsingham, Norfolk County,
England
- first cousin was Mary Watts
- second cousin was William Watts
LNAME[ BROWN
FNAME[ MARK
RESID[ TALBOTVILLE
DATE[ APR 4, 1895
FILE[ 2494
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as a Shoemaker
- executors: George Washington Brown, St. Thomas, Clerk; John
Thomas Brown, Southwold, Farmer
- wife was Sarah Brown
CHILDREN:
- George W. Brown, St. Thomas, Merchant;
- John T. Brown, Southwold, Farmer;
- Sarah Jane Brown;
- Martha Kilpatrick;
- Hannah Calcutt;
- Elizabeth Baker;
- Harriet A. Boughner
LNAME[ SQUANCE
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JAN 6, 1896
FILE[ 2495
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - executor was Frank Oke of St. Thomas, Cabinet Maker and
son-in-law
- wife was Elizabeth Squance
LNAME[ JOST
FNAME[ CATHERINE
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JAN 20, 1896
FILE[ 2496
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was Josephine Jost of St. Thomas, widow and
daughter-in-law
LNAME[ AGAR
FNAME[ GEORGE
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ FEB 7, 1896
FILE[ 2497
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Jannet Agar of Aldborough, widow
LNAME[ GALE
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ OXFORD COUNTY
DATE[ JAN 5, 1896
FILE[ 2498
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - no will
- under 21 years of age
- legal residence was Dereham Township, Oxford County
- died at Rodney and seems to have lived at St. Thomas
- petitioner was Joshua Gale of Dereham Township, Labourer
LNAME[ COUGHLIN
FNAME[ MARGARET
RESID[ NEW YORK CITY
DATE[ MAR 22, 1894
FILE[ 2499
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as the wife of Cornelius Coughlin and the daughter of
Patrick Brady of Yarmouth, who died October 8, 1889
- there is no exact date for Margaret Coughlin's death
- the estate papers say that she died prior to March 22, 1894,
which is the date of the proof of her will in New York City
- the will is dated January 28, 1893
- executor of Margaret Coughlin's will was Cornelius Coughlin
- Cornelius Coughlin died October 25, 1895 in New York City
- Michael Joseph Brady, Woodstock, Ontario, Parish Priest, was
the executor of Cornelius Coughlin's will, which was probated
November 22, 1895 by the Surrogate Court of Essex County
LNAME[ COLE
FNAME[ AGNES
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JAN 7, 1888
FILE[ 2500
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- petitioner was Robert Cole of St. Thomas, Builder and son
- son was Archibald Cole, Millbank, Dakota, U.S.A., Carpenter
LNAME[ MATTHEWS
FNAME[ ELIZABETH
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ JUN 5, 1895
FILE[ 2501
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- petitioner was William Warnock of Aylmer, Broker, Banker, and
creditor
LNAME[ MCNABB
FNAME[ WILLIAM D.
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ FEB 25, 1896
FILE[ 2502
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Railway Employee
- petitioner was Eunice Marillia Palmer, wife of Alexander
Gilbert Palmer of St. Thomas, Coal Dealer
- Eunice Marillia Palmer is described as the widow of William D.
McNabb
- in 1902 it was discovered that the deceased had property and
that Hannah Couse, now Thompson, had a mortgage on the property
- mention of Bamlett Gilbert McNabb
- mention of Arthur Burton McNabb
- mention of Mabel Viola McNabb
LNAME[ DAUGHARTY
FNAME[ CHARLES EDWIN
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ JAN 27, 1896
FILE[ 2504
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Farmer
- petitioner was Susan Emma Daugharty, widow
- son was Levi Daugharty
- daughter was Valeria Alice Daugharty
- son was Walter Allan Daugharty
LNAME[ TEETZEL
FNAME[ ABIGAIL
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ MAR 10, 1896
FILE[ 2505
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executors: William Coghill, Wyoming, Lambton County; Allister
Cochrane, Detroit, Michigan, Reporter
- daughter was Eliza Hunt
- granddaughter was Jennie Abigail Cochrane
- daughter was Jane Cochrane
- daughter was Sarah Younghusband
- granddaughter was Jennie Stoker
LNAME[ MASON
FNAME[ SARAH ELIZABETH
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ FEB 21, 1892
FILE[ 2506
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a married woman
- petitioner was Thomas H. Mason of Bayham, son
- husband was William Newell Mason
- daughter was Mary Agnes Martin
LNAME[ BROMELL
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ MAR 15, 1896
FILE[ 2507
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - known as William Bromell the Younger
- described as a Cabinet Maker
- executors: Emma Bromell, St. Thomas, widow; John Bromell,
Toronto, Hotel Keeper and brother
- son was Harold
LNAME[ METTERS
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ MAR 28, 1896
FILE[ 2508
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- note says that the will was contested by Mrs. Dingle
- executors: Angus Campbell, Southwold; Alexander Ross, Dunwich
- will dated October 15, 1895
- in a second will dated December 14, 1895, the appointed
executor was Jane Bennett of Dunwich, spinster, and William
Metters' housekeeper
- William Metters late wife was Sarah
- mention of John Kendall
- Mary Ann Dingle was a niece of William Metters, and the wife of
James Dingle, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan
LNAME[ CAMPBELL
FNAME[ THOMAS M.
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ MAR 9, 1896
FILE[ 2509
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - described as an Agent
- executors: John Angus Campbell, Dunwich, Farmer and brother;
Samuel D. Campbell, Tilbury, Kent County, Operator and brother
- sister was Christena Campbell
- nephew was Malcolm Graham
- nephew was William Arthur Graham
SISTERS:
- Isabella;
- Margaret;
- Mary;
- Sarah;
- Jennie
- Thomas M. Campbell's fiance was Elizabeth McIntyre of Iona,
daughter of Benani McIntyre
- will was dated March 8, 1896
LNAME[ SHEPHERD
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ DEC 28, 1895
FILE[ 2510
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioners: John E. Shepherd, Yarmouth; George H. Shepherd,
Yarmouth
- both were sons of William Shepherd
LNAME[ NEWTON
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ MAR 26, 1896
FILE[ 2511
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - executor was Caleb B. Hunt of Malahide, friend
- daughter was Martha Eleanor Orris
- son was David Francis Newton
LNAME[ STACEY
FNAME[ MARJORIE
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ JAN 29, 1896
FILE[ 2512
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- petitioner was James Stacey of Dunwich, Farmer and son
CHILDREN:
- Isabella Grisdale;
- Jane Griffin;
- Charlotte Stacey;
- Mary Elizabeth March;
- Marjorie Milton;
- Martha Ellen Stacey;
- Archibald Stacey
LNAME[ TAYLOR
FNAME[ NEIL A.
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ JAN 10, 1894
FILE[ 2513
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - no will
- this was a petition for guardianship
- petitioner was Jennie E. Taylor of Aldborough, widow
- child was Gertrude Irene Taylor, who was 4 years old on July
24, 1896
LNAME[ BERDAN
FNAME[ LUCY
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ JUN 27, 1895
FILE[ 2514
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a married woman
- petitioner was Epaphras Berdan of Southwold, husband
- son was William Cyrenus Berdan
- son was George E. Berdan
- daughter was Carrie Evaline Berdan
LNAME[ CALVER
FNAME[ LOVINIA JANE
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ APR 1896
FILE[ 2515
MFNO[ 1398
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a married woman
- petitioner was Alfred Calver of St. Thomas, Wine Clerk and
husband
- daughter was Olive Calver
- daughter was Ethel Calver
LNAME[ LEGG
FNAME[ GEORGE
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ APR 12, 1896
FILE[ 2516
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - executors: Ellen Legg of South Dorchester, widow; John McNabb,
South Dorchester; John Pettit
- daughter was Ethel Legg
LNAME[ SCOTT
FNAME[ JANET
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ APR 28, 1896
FILE[ 2517
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was William Watson of St. Thomas, Merchant
- stepson was John Scott
LNAME[ CROOKS
FNAME[ WALTER
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ FEB 26, 1896
FILE[ 2518
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Gentleman
- petitioner was Charles F. Maxwell of St. Thomas, Barrister
SURVIVING RELATIVES:
- Alexander Crooks, Boissevan, Manitoba;
- Mrs. John McWilliams, Manistique, Michigan;
- Mrs. Martha Irvine, Village of Rosedale, Victoria County,
Ontario
LNAME[ MCMILLAN
FNAME[ ALEXANDER G.
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ APR 11, 1896
FILE[ 2519
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - executors: Duncan McMillan, Harness Maker, Dutton, and brother;
Alexander C. Gordon, Lumber Merchant, Dutton
- nephew was John A. Gordon
- nephew was Donald McMillan, son of brother, Archibald
- sister was Barbara
- sister was Sarah
- brother was Archibald
- mention of a mother, but not identified
LNAME[ THOMPSON
FNAME[ JOHN RICELEY
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ MAY 5, 1896
FILE[ 2520
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Farmer
- died at London, Ontario
- petitioner was Sarah Thompson of Malahide, widow
LNAME[ MCLARTY
FNAME[ SARAH
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ APR 28, 1896
FILE[ 2521
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a spinster
- executor was Angus McLarty of Southwold, Farmer and brother
- sister was Margaret Campbell, who had four sons
- mention of Catherine J. Stewart
- brother was Duncan McLarty
- brother was Colin McLarty
- niece was Agnes Robinson
- niece was Sarah J. Allison
- niece was Mary C. Stewart
- niece was Sarah C. Stewart
- niece was Minnie McLarty
- mention of Elizabeth A. Mann, who lived with the family
- brother was Archibald McLarty
- deceased sister was Mary, wife of Colin A. (no surname given)
- nephew was Archibald C. Campbell
- mention of Duncan Alfred ______
- mention of John A. _______
- mention of Angus Stewart
LNAME[ STALEY
FNAME[ JOHN M.
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ MAR 30, 1896
FILE[ 2522
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ EXECUTORS:
- Elizabeth Staley, Malahide, widow;
- Samuel Staley, Malahide, Farmer and brother;
- John C. Lindsay, Malahide, Farmer
- mention of children, but not identified
LNAME[ BLACK
FNAME[ FLORA
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JAN 27, 1896
FILE[ 2523
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as the widow of John
- executor was Christy Ana Black of St. Thomas, spinster and
youngest daughter
- daughter was Mrs. Lachlan Campbell
- daughter was Mrs. John Macfarlane
- daughter was Mrs. And___ McLarty
- grandson was Wilson Blue
- son was James Black
LNAME[ KREUTTER
FNAME[ ULRICH
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ APR 9, 1896
FILE[ 2524
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship
- petitioner was Peter Hessenauer of Aldborough, who was a
brother-in-law to Ulrich Kreutter's wife and a widower
CHILDREN:
- Jacob G. Kreutter, who was executor of the estate and who died
April 13, 1896;
- John Kreutter, 21 years old;
- Andrew Kreutter, 20 years old;
- Lavena Kreutter, 18 years old;
- Edith Kreutter, 15 years old;
- George Kreutter, 16 years old;
- Mary Ann Kreutter, 14 years old;
- Amanda Kreutter, 10 years old;
- Jeannette Kreutter, 9 years old;
- Delia Kreutter, 7 years old;
- Lilly May Kreutter, 3 years old
- NOTE: The children spelled their name 'Kriter'
LNAME[ RICE
FNAME[ ELIZABETH
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ MAR 4, 1896
FILE[ 2525
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was Lewis Van Patter of Aylmer, friend
- son was Byron Rice
- daughter-in-law and wife of Byron was Eliza
LNAME[ MANN
FNAME[ HERBERT FREDERICK
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ MAY 5, 1896
FILE[ 2526
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Bank Clerk and unmarried
- petitioner was Amelia C. Mann of St. Thomas, widow and mother
LNAME[ ROY
FNAME[ ELEANOR
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JUN 3, 1895
FILE[ 2527
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- died in Detroit, Michigan
- petitioner was William Warnock of Aylmer, Broker
SURVIVING CHILDREN:
- Daniel Benjamin Roy, Malahide;
- Eleanor Jane Dennis;
- Anna Maria Kilmer;
- George W. Roy;
- Livonia Marietta Kilmer;
- James Silvanus Roy;
- William Melbourne Roy
LNAME[ NICKERSON
FNAME[ ELIUD WELLINGTON
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAY 21, 1896
FILE[ 2528
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - executor was Maria Nickerson of Yarmouth, widow
- granddaughter was Metta Maud Nickerson, daughter of Eliud
Nickerson's son, John
- Eliud Nickerson's brother was Nelson Nickerson
LNAME[ ABBOTT
FNAME[ SARAH JANE
RESID[ BUFFALO, NEW YORK
DATE[ MAR 25, 1896
FILE[ 2529
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- Sarah Jane Abbott owned real estate in Elgin County
- petitioner was Ella Iles of St. Thomas, widow and daughter
- son was Henry Abbott of St. Thomas
- son was Frank Abbott of St. Thomas
- son was Joshua Abbott of Buffalo, New York
LNAME[ GILLIES
FNAME[ DONALD J.
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ MAY 26, 1896
FILE[ 2530
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- also known as Daniel Gillies
- executors: John T. Kerr, Southwold, Farmer; Duncan G. Gillies,
Aldborough, Farmer
- wife was Mary Gillies
- mother was Jane Gillies
- sister was Betsy Gillies
LNAME[ WEINER
FNAME[ FRANK
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ FEB 8, 1896
FILE[ 2531
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Hotel Keeper
- petitioner was Nellie Weiner of Yarmouth, widow
LNAME[ PATTERSON
FNAME[ CATHERINE ANN
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ MAR 19, 1896
FILE[ 2532
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a spinster
- executors: Archibald Duncan, Dunwich, brother-in-law; John
Leslie Patterson Duncan, Dunwich, nephew
- sister was Lydia Duncan of Dunwich, house wife
LNAME[ CUMMINGS
FNAME[ SARAH
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JAN 12, 1896
FILE[ 2533
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a married woman
- petitioner was James Cummings of Yarmough, Farmer and husband
LNAME[ MISTELE
FNAME[ WILHELMINA CAROLINA
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ MAY 23, 1896
FILE[ 2534
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as the wife of Jacob Mistele
- executor was John David Mistele of Aldborough, General Merchant
and son
- son was John Jacob Mistele
LNAME[ BENNETT
FNAME[ GEORGE
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ MAY 20, 1896
FILE[ 2535
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as Esquire
- died at Houghton Township, Norfolk County
- executors: James William Bennett, Bayham, Esquire, brother;
Louisa Ammie Bennett, Bayham, widow
- son was George Arthur Bennett
- daughter was Violet Alberta Bennett
LNAME[ KREUTTER
FNAME[ ULRICH
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ APR 9, 1896
FILE[ 2536
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - executor was Peter Hessenauer of Aldborough, brother-in-law
- actual named executor was Jacob G. Kreutter, who died April 13,
1896 and who was Ulrich Kreutter's oldest son
- youngest daughter was Lilly May Kreutter
- oldest daughter was Lavina Rosetta Kreutter
LNAME[ KREUTTER
FNAME[ JACOB G.
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ APR 13, 1896
FILE[ 2537
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- described as unmarried
- petitioner was Peter Hessenauer of Aldborough,
uncle-by-marriage
- brother was John Kreutter
- mention of other brothers and sisters under 21 years
LNAME[ MCKEE
FNAME[ MARGARET
RESID[ WALLACETOWN
DATE[ MAY 8, 1896
FILE[ 2538
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was Daniel McKee of Dutton, Contractor and son
- daughter was Deborah Blackwood of Wallacetown, widow of James
Blackwood
LNAME[ FERGUSON
FNAME[ ISABELLA
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JUN 14, 1896
FILE[ 2539
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- petitioner was daughter, Mary White of St. Thomas, wife of
Caleb, Railway Conductor
SURVIVING CHILDREN:
- Alexander Ferguson, Chicago, Railway Employee;
- Fergus Ferguson, Chicago, Railway Employee;
- Duncan F. Ferguson, Hamilton, Ohio, Railway Employee;
- Kate Ferguson, St. Thomas, spinster;
- Mary White, St. Thomas, wife of Caleb, Railway Conductor
LNAME[ MCINTYRE
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ OCT 3, 1895
FILE[ 2540
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Duncan McIntyre, Dunwich, Farmer and brother; Angus
McIntyre, Dunwich, Farmer and brother
- brother was Donald McIntyre
- sister was Euphemia McIntyre
- nephew was James McIntyre, son of brother, Archibald
- niece was Maggie Welch
LNAME[ THOMAS
FNAME[ ERASTUS F.
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ APR 3, 1896
FILE[ 2541
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Railway Employee
- this was a petition for guardianship
- petitioner was Eliza E. Thomas, of St. Thomas, widow
- child was Harry Walter Thomas, 11 years old, born January 26,
1885
LNAME[ MEEK
FNAME[ CATHERINE
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ JUN 12, 1896
FILE[ 2542
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was James Meek of Southwold, son
CHILDREN:
- Thomas;
- Robert;
- Mary;
- Jane;
- William;
- James
LNAME[ PORTER
FNAME[ THERESA M.
RESID[ DETROIT, MICHIGAN
DATE[ JUL 17, 1895
FILE[ 2543
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- petitioner was William L. Wickett of St. Thomas,
Barrister-at-Law
- Theresa Porter had property in St. Thomas
- executors: Edwards Williams Porter, Theresa Porter's husband;
Alwilda E. McCall, her sister
LNAME[ SPIERN
FNAME[ ANNIE MARGARET
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ JUL 7, 1896
FILE[ 2544
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was Frederick Tegge of Aldborough, son-in-law
- daughter was Lydia, wife of Frederick Tegge
- son was William Spiern
- son was Frederick Spiern
- daughter was Catharina, wife of Jacob Barman
- daughter was Wilhelmina Beit, deceased
GRANDCHILDREN:
- Charles Tegge;
- John Tegge;
- Amelia Tegge;
- William Tegge;
- Rosina Tegge
LNAME[ BROWN
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ JUL 7, 1896
FILE[ 2545
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - executors: Christopher Brown, Dunwich, Farmer and son; Cyrus
Brown, Dunwich, Farmer and son
- wife was Matilda Brown
LNAME[ MCCOLL
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JUL 17, 1896
FILE[ 2546
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - executors: James McLachlin, Westminster Township, Middlesex
County, Gentleman; Neil Buchanan, Yarmouth
- son was Charles McColl
- wife was Mary McColl
- son was James McColl
- residing with James McColl was Edwin Buchanan
LNAME[ BOSCH
FNAME[ JOHN ALOIS
RESID[ FINGAL
DATE[ JUN 3, 1896
FILE[ 2547
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a Labourer
- executor was Mary Bosch of Fingal, widow
LNAME[ SMITH
FNAME[ ELIZABETH
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JUL 22, 1896
FILE[ 2548
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executors: Calista Dalton, Malahide, wife of J.H. and daughter;
Herman Smith, Detroit, Michigan, Car Conductor and son
- daughter was Emeranda, wife of Jesse K. Smith
- daughter was Cecelia, wife of Herman Daniels
- daughter was Bertha, wife of John Young
- son was William Wallace Smith
LNAME[ HEARD
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JUN 16, 1896
FILE[ 2549
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- known as John Heard the Younger
- described as a Manufacturer
- petitioners: Thomas Heard, London, Ontario, Druggist; Robert
Heard, St. Thomas, Wood Turner
- wife was Martha Annie Heard
- daughter was Lelia Ada Heard, under 21 years
- daughter was Lenora May Heard, under 21 years
- daughter was Helena Rose Heard, under 21 years
- brother was Thomas Heard
- brother was Robert Heard
LNAME[ PRICE
FNAME[ ESTHER M.
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ FEB 6, 1896
FILE[ 2550
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was David H. Price, Aylmer, Post Master
- son was David H. Price
- daughter-in-law was Anna M. Price, wife of David H.
LNAME[ ORCHARD
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ SHEDDEN
DATE[ JUN 29, 1896
FILE[ 2551
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- described as an Undertaker
- petitioner was Emily Alice Orchard of Shedden
- wife was Emily Alice Orchard
LNAME[ HAIGHT
FNAME[ JAMES WRIGHT
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ AUG 6, 1896
FILE[ 2552
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Louisa Haight of Yarmouth
- wife was Louisa Haight
LNAME[ MCVEY
FNAME[ HENRY
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ AUG 8, 1896
FILE[ 2553
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - formerly lived in Yarmouth
- executor was John R. Donahoe of St. Thomas, Veterinary Surgeon
CHILDREN:
- William McVey;
- Bridget Elizabeth O'Rielly, wife of James, Grand Rapids,
Michigan;
- Ellen Serena Standfield, wife of John, St. Thomas
LNAME[ MILLS
FNAME[ EVA
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ APR 8, 1891
FILE[ 2554
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- described as the wife of James Mills
- petitioner was James Mills of Yarmouth
- husband was James Mills
LNAME[ MILLS
FNAME[ JAMES H.
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JUL 25, 1896
FILE[ 2554
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioners: Mary E. Mills, Yarmouth; David H. Gooding,
Yarmouth
- wife was Mary E. Mills
LNAME[ AITON
FNAME[ JANE
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ AUG 20, 1896
FILE[ 2555
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was Robert J. Aiton of Southwold
- son was Robert J. Aiton
- granddaughter was Jessie Himmelsbach
- granddaughter was Jane A. Corbin
- grandson was Henry R. Brown
LNAME[ GARRETT
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ WALLACETOWN
DATE[ MAY 20, 1896
FILE[ 2556
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a Labourer
- executor was Mary Garrett of Wallacetown
- wife was Mary Garrett
LNAME[ WONNOCOTT
FNAME[ GEORGE A.
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ MAY 19, 1896
FILE[ 2557
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Gentleman
PETITIONERS:
- Anna M. Smellie, St. Thomas;
- Mary J. Tufford, London;
- John Wonnocott, Port Bruce;
- Nellie E. Wonnocott, Copenhagen;
- Charles W. Wonnocott, Copenhagen
- wife said to have died in September, 1882, but not identified
CHILDREN:
- Anna M. Smellie;
- Mary J. Tufford;
- John Wonnocott;
- Nellie E. Wonnocott;
- Charles W. Wonnocott;
- George Wonnocott, who was deceased, and who had 6 children
LNAME[ ALLEMAND
FNAME[ FREDERICK
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ JUL 2, 1896
FILE[ 2558
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - executor was Adelaide Allemand of Bayham
- wife was Adelaide Allemand
- son-in-law was A.N. Gray
- son-in-law was John Hockey
- daughter was Julia Allemand
- daughter was Mrs. A.N. Gray, who was deceased
- daughter was Mrs. John Hockey
LNAME[ PRITCHARD
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ AUG 27, 1896
FILE[ 2559
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - executors: Isaac Ranson Pritchard, South Dorchester; John
Robert Hewer, South Dorchester
- wife was Ellen
CHILDREN:
- Isaac R. Pritchard;
- Elizabeth Ann Olds;
- Flora Catherine Hewer;
- James Edward Pritchard
LNAME[ CARROLL
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ MAY 1, 1896
FILE[ 2560
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - executor was James Patterson the Younger of Dunwich, Farmer
- mention of a wife, but not identified
- mention of children, but not identified
LNAME[ MILLER
FNAME[ ANDREW
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ AUG 6, 1896
FILE[ 2561
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - executors: Edward Allen Miller, Aylmer, Esquire; John Alfred
Miller, Yarmouth
- mention of a wife, but not identified
CHILDREN:
- John Alfred Miller, Yarmouth;
- Edward Allen Miller, Aylmer, Barrister-at-Law;
- Andrew Hamilton Miller;
- Albert Miller;
- William James Henry Miller;
- Mary Elizabeth Miller;
- Eliza H. Hayden, wife of Henry, Yarmouth;
- Martha Miller
LNAME[ HARTFIELD
FNAME[ ISABELLA BURDON
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ JUL 3, 1896
FILE[ 2562
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- executor was Albert Hamilton Backhouse of Aylmer, Esquire
- husband was James Hartfield
- adopted daughter was Katie Bell Hartfield
LNAME[ KERR
FNAME[ ISABELLA
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ SEP 17, 1896
FILE[ 2563
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a spinster
- lived on Lot 12, Concession 12, Aldborough
EXECUTORS:
- Peter Kerr, Township of Orford, Kent County, Farmer;
- Robert Kerr, St. Thomas, Railroad Fireman;
- Robert Alexander Kerr, withdrawn by codicil
- brother was Robert Kerr
- sister-in-law was Jannette Kerr, wife of Robert
- nephew was Robert Alexander Kerr, son of Robert
- nephew was John Kerr, son of Robert
LNAME[ DICKSON
FNAME[ HIRAM B.
RESID[ RODNEY
DATE[ AUG 28, 1896
FILE[ 2564
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - formerly lived in Aldborough Township
- formerly lived in Norwich Township, Oxford County
EXECUTORS:
- Harriet Dickson, Rodney;
- Joseph K. Dickson, Township of North Norwich, Oxford County,
Farmer;
- Alfred Rice, Township of East Oxford, Oxford County (formerly
Woodstock), Farmer
- wife was Harriet Dickson
LNAME[ KIPP
FNAME[ LETTY ANN
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JUL 4, 1895
FILE[ 2565
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a spinster
- petitioner was William Hodgson Kipp, Dereham Township, Oxford
County, Farmer
- brother was William Hodgson Kipp
- brother was John Nelson Kipp
- sister was Sarah Elizabeth Pratt
LNAME[ PROWSE
FNAME[ HENRY
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ SEP 2, 1896
FILE[ 2566
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a Stone Mason
- executors: Alexander Milne, Aylmer, Engineer; William H.
Prowse, Malahide, Mason
- wife was Hannah Prowse
- son was William H. Prowse
- son-in-law was Alexander Milne
LNAME[ LACEY
FNAME[ SEPTIMUS GEORGE
RESID[ LONDON, ONTARIO
DATE[ OCT 5, 1895
FILE[ 2567
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a Shoemaker and a widower
- this was a petition for guardianship filed December 1, 1896
- petitioner was Joseph Lacey of Dunwich, Farmer
CHILDREN:
- Robert Lacey, 11 years old;
- Ada Lacey, 9 years old;
- Albert Lacey, 2 years old
- all the children were said to be residing in Dunwich Township
- mother of the children was Mary Lacey, who died February 12,
1895
- paternal grandfather was Joseph Lacey
- maternal grandmother was Mrs. Gies of Mount Clemens, Michigan
LNAME[ NEFF
FNAME[ PETER J.
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ AUG 13, 1896
FILE[ 2568
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
EXECUTORS:
- John A. Neff, Physician, who renounced;
- Margaret Neff, Malahide;
- George Neff, Malahide, Farmer
- wife was Margaret Neff
CHILDREN:
- George Neff;
- Earnest Neff;
- Margaret E. Blake, wife of Albert;
- Viola J. Bury, wife of John;
- Sarah C. Oliver, wife of Albert;
- Matilda A. Simson, wife of Lewis N.;
- John A. Neff
LNAME[ SUFFEL
FNAME[ GEORGE
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ AUG 16, 1896
FILE[ 2569
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- lived at 49 Southwick Street
EXECUTORS:
- William E. Leonard, St. Thomas, Loan Company Manager;
- John McCausland, St. Thomas, County Treasurer;
- Anna Margaret Suffel, St. Thomas
- William E. Leonard was described as the Manager of the
Southwestern Farmers and Mechanics Savings and Loan Society
- George Suffel's wife was Anna Margaret Suffel
CHILDREN:
- Fanny Amelia McCollom;
- William John Suffel;
- Mary Sophia Gunn;
- Edward H. Suffel;
- Alfred Patton Torr Suffel;
- Frank Hammond Suffel
- adopted daughter was Alice Burwell, wife of M.G. Burwell, Port
Burwell
- daughter-in-law was Mary Rachel Suffel, wife of William John
- daughter-in-law was Minerva Suffel, wife of Edward H.
LNAME[ MONTROSS
FNAME[ EMELINE
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ OCT 1, 1896
FILE[ 2570
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- executors: Mercella Barton, Township of North Dorchester, wife
of George; Arthur Treadwell, Malahide
- daughter was Mercella Barton
- son was Eli Maitland Brower
LNAME[ MILLS
FNAME[ JAMES H.
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JUL 25, 1896
FILE[ 2571
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Farmer
- this was a petition for guardianship filed November 5, 1896
- petitioners: Abram Mills, Yarmouth; Arthur Smith, Yarmouth
- second wife was Mary E. Mills
- child was Ula Belle Lilian Mills, who was 8 years old on
October 28, 1896
- Ula Belle was the daughter of James H. Mills and his first
wife, Eva, who died April 8, 1891
- at the time the petition was filed Ula Belle was living with
her grandfather, Abram Mills
- grandnephew of Abram Mills was Arthur Smith
- James H. Mills had two children with his second wife, but they
are not identified
LNAME[ SMALL
FNAME[ RICHARD HENRY
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ OCT 12, 1896
FILE[ 2572
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Labourer
- petitioner was Elizabeth Small of St. Thomas
- wife was Elizabeth Small
- mention of a child, but not named
BROTHERS AND SISTERS:
- Lorenza D. Small, South America Post Office, Saline, Illinois;
- John Small, Galatia Post Office, Harrisbury, Illinois;
- Walter Small, Galatia Post Office, Harrisbury, Illinois;
- Mrs. Robert Bailey, Sparta;
- Mrs. F. Dickson, Winnipeg, Manitoba;
- James Small, care of Mrs. Dickson
LNAME[ DECOW
FNAME[ AUGUSTUS
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ AUG 9, 1893
FILE[ 2573
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a Hotel Keeper at Eagle
- executor was Fanny Edith Decow of St. Thomas
- wife was Fanny Edith Decow
- brother was Daniel Decow
LNAME[ BROWN
FNAME[ ISAAC
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ JUL 5, 1896
FILE[ 2574
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - executors: John L. Brown, Malahide; Charles M. Brown, Bayham
- wife was Lucinda Brown
CHILDREN:
- Sarah V. Lee, wife of George;
- Esther M. Borbridge, wife of Henry;
- John L. Brown;
- Charles M. Brown
LNAME[ ROGERS
FNAME[ WILLIAM HENRY
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ OCT 19, 1896
FILE[ 2575
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioners: James Legg, South Dorchester, Farmer; Lemuel
Snelgrove, Malahide, Farmer
- brother-in-law was James Legg
- brother-in-law was Lemuel Snelgrove
BROTHERS AND SISTERS:
- Mary Rogers, Township of Westminster, spinster;
- Edward Rogers, Township of North Dorchester, Farmer;
- Albert Rogers, Township of North Dorchester, Farmer;
- Ann Legg, widow of William;
- Ellen Legg, South Dorchester, widow;
- Sarah Legg, wife of James;
- Eliza Snelgrove, wife of Lemuel
LNAME[ HENDERSON
FNAME[ ALEXANDER
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ OCT 14, 1896
FILE[ 2576
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- executors: Alexander Campbell Henderson, St. Thomas,
Manufacturer; Thomas Cole, St. Thomas, Gentleman
- wife was Susan Henderson, who was deceased by November, 1892
CHILDREN:
- Isabella Henderson;
- Charles Henry Henderson;
- Alexander Campbell Henderson;
- Julia Cole;
- Angus W. Henderson
CHILDREN OF WIFE SUSAN HENDERSON:
- Delphine Pavey;
- Charles H. Henderson
LNAME[ CASEY
FNAME[ MINNIE
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ SEP 22, 1896
FILE[ 2577
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a minor, 20 years old, and a spinster
- lived at 31 Barnes Street
- petitioner was Michael Casey of St. Thomas, Railway Employee
- father was Michael Casey
- aunt was Nellie McMahon of Niagara Falls, Ontario
LNAME[ HAY
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ SEP 29, 1896
FILE[ 2578
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- executors: John Lyle, Southwold; Ellen Lyle, Southwold, wife of
John
- wife was Agnes Hay
- son was Thomas Hay
- daughter was Ellen Lyle, wife of John
LNAME[ KELLY
FNAME[ PAMELIA
RESID[ SPRINGFIELD
DATE[ SEP 8, 1895
FILE[ 2579
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a married woman
- petitioner was Ebenezer Kelly of Springfield, Gentleman
- husband was Ebenezer Kelly
LNAME[ WILEY
FNAME[ MABEL EDNA
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ OCT 15, 1896
FILE[ 2580
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- described as an unmarried woman, 19 years old
- petitioner was Charles Andrew Brower of Yarmouth
- Charles Andrew Brower described as the person who supported
Mabel Edna Wiley for the past five years
DEVISEES AT LAW:
- Ethel Mary Wiley, infant;
- Mary Jane Wiley, infant;
- Hennetia Wiley, infant
LNAME[ WESTLAKE
FNAME[ EDMUND
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ OCT 24, 1896
FILE[ 2581
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - executors: John McLean, St. Thomas, Barrister-at-Law; John
Alfred Miller, Yarmouth
- brother-in-law was Edward Miller of St. Thomas, Gentleman
- wife was Emily Westlake
GRANDCHILDREN, CHILDREN OF HANNAH LEWIS:
- Nora May Lewis;
- Ada Louise Lewis;
- Edmund Percy Lewis
LNAME[ COCHRANE
FNAME[ DOROTHY
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ FEB 12, 1895
FILE[ 2582
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as the wife of John Cochrane
- executor was Arthur Henry Jackson of Durham, Grey County, Land
Agent
- son was Johnnie Cochrane
- daughter was Fossie Cochrane
LNAME[ ARMSTRONG
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ ENGLAND
DATE[ JUL 13, 1896
FILE[ 2583
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - was living in, and died in, the Borough of Wigan, County of
Lancaster, England
- executor was Eliza Crawford, Borough of Wigan, County of
Lancaster, England, wife of Joseph Crawford, Police Sergeant
- daughter was Eliza Crawford
LNAME[ SCHOOLEY
FNAME[ BENJAMIN
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ NOV 3, 1896
FILE[ 2584
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - executors: Richard Locker, Malahide; John Richardson, Malahde
- wife was Melissa Schooley
- stepson was Edgar Mathews of Malahide
CHILDREN:
- Samuel Schooley, Malahide, Farmer;
- William Allen Schooley, Buffalo, New York;
- Martha Jane McTaggert, Malahide, wife of John;
- Mary Adelaide Powers, Malahide, wife of Leonard;
- Josephine Bixby, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, wife of Harry
L.
LNAME[ FORBES
FNAME[ ALEXANDER
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ DEC 9, 1896
FILE[ 2585
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Thrasher and a bachelor
- petitioner was Maria McNeil of Southwold, wife of Peter H.
McNeil, Labourer
- sister was Maria McNeil
- sister was Mary Forbes, Southwold
- sister was Margaret Forbes, East Saginaw, Michigan
- mention of a brother, not named, who resided in British
Columbia
LNAME[ FOSTER
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ NOV 10, 1896
FILE[ 2586
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Farmer
- petitioner was Samuel Fulton of Southwold
- wife was Margaret Foster
CHILDREN:
- Nettie Fulton, wife of Samuel;
- Mary Ann Foster;
- Margaret Foster the Younger, under 21 years;
- Albert Edward Foster, Kentucky, U.S.A.
LNAME[ MCMATH
FNAME[ CHARLOTTE
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ DEC 3, 1896
FILE[ 2587
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- executors: Charles Milton Smith, who moved from Aylmer to
Winnipeg, Manitoba, in August, 1894; Maggie Wagner, Malahide,
wife of Colborne Wagner
- adopted daughter was Eliza Jane Devine McNeath of Aylmer
LNAME[ SUTTON
FNAME[ MARGARET
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ DEC 20, 1896
FILE[ 2588
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- petitioner was James Williams of St. Thomas, Labourer
NEPHEWS:
- Henry Sutton;
- Charles Sutton;
- Christopher Sutton;
- James Williams
LNAME[ LONG
FNAME[ SANTFORD
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ NOV 13, 1895
FILE[ 2589
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - petitioner was Maggie Bryant, formerly Long, Minneapolis,
Minnesota
- Santford Long's wife was Maggie Long, who married Charles G.
Bryant of Minneapolis on August 18, 1896
LNAME[ HAMPTON
FNAME[ ANDREW
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ DEC 22, 1896
FILE[ 2590
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executor was Ann Jane Hampton of Aldborough
- wife was Ann Jane Hampton
LNAME[ ALLEN
FNAME[ CHARLES W.
RESID[ DUTTON
DATE[ DEC 18, 1896
FILE[ 2591
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a Machinist
- executors: Fanny Elizabeth Allen, Dutton, widow; Henry G.
Gusterson, Dutton, Farmer
LNAME[ MAPES
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ RODNEY
DATE[ DEC 15, 1896
FILE[ 2592
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a Blacksmith
EXECUTORS:
- Elizabeth Mapes, Rodney, widow;
- Donald McLean, Aldborough, Farmer;
- David Mistele, Rodney, Merchant
LNAME[ FRENCH
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ APR 11, 1894
FILE[ 2593
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - executors: William French, Township of South Norwich, Oxford
County, Farmer and son; Francis French, son; Thomas French, son
- wife was Ellenor French
LNAME[ PRESSEY
FNAME[ PHINEAS
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ DEC 22, 1896
FILE[ 2594
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - executors: James William Pressey, Bayham, son; John Henry
Pressey, Malahide, son
- wife was Julia Ann Pressey
- son was George Phillip Pressey
- daughter was Eliza Ellen Pressey
- daughter was Mary Fidelia Stirzinger, wife of Samuel
- daughter was Rebecca Jane Lounsberry, wife of Adam
LNAME[ BLAIN
FNAME[ AGNES ARMSTRONG
RESID[ IRELAND
DATE[ OCT 3, 1895
FILE[ 2595
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - late of Ballyntoag, Templepatrick Parish, County Antrim,
Ireland
- wife of Samuel Blain
- executor was Samuel Blain of Ballyntoag, Stone Mason
- Agnes Armstrong Blain had a share or interest in the estate of
Robert Armstrong of St. Thomas
LNAME[ ANDERSON
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ PORT BRUCE
DATE[ NOV 5, 1896
FILE[ 2596
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Labourer
- petitioner was Martha Anderson of Fingal, widow
- documents say that there were no children
LNAME[ SUMMERS
FNAME[ ROWAN
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JAN 14, 1897
FILE[ 2597
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Farmer
- petitioner was Ann Isabell Summers of Malahide, widow
- no children
BROTHERS AND SISTERS:
- Francis Henry Summers;
- Edward Summers;
- Catharine Freeman;
- Martha Van Patter
LNAME[ VANSYCKLE
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ DEC 5, 1896
FILE[ 2598
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - executors: William L. Vansyckle, Yarmouth, son; Henry Jones
- granddaughter was Matta McCallum, daughter of James McCallum,
Physician
- son was Isaac Vansyckle
- daughter-in-law was Libby A. Vansyckle, widow of late son James
E. Vansyckle
- grandson was Edgar Vansyckle
- grandson was Melvin Vansyckle
- grandson was Neil Vansyckle
LNAME[ MUNRO
FNAME[ ANDREW HEBER
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ NOV 13, 1896
FILE[ 2599
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - described as a Baptist Minister
- executor was Phebe Ann Munro of St. Thomas, widow
- had property in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in Louisville, Kentucky,
and in Peterborough, Ontario
- the will was dated June 7, 1884 at Peterborough, Ontario
- Phebe Ann Munro was the daughter of the late John McGibbon,
Esquire, of Douglas, York County, Ontario
LNAME[ PENNINGTON
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ 1885
FILE[ 2600
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Railway Employee
- no true death date, documents simply say that he has been
missing since 1885
- date of petition was January 29, 1897
- petitioner was Edith Pennington of St. Thomas, spinster and
daughter
- son was Alfred Pennington
- mention of a wife who died September 15, 1882, no name
- Edith Pennington lived with her grandmother in London, Ontario,
in 1885
- Alfred Pennington had lived in Yarmouth Township, but at the
time of the petition was living in Minneapolis, Minnesota
LNAME[ MCINTYRE
FNAME[ NEIL
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JAN 8, 1897
FILE[ 2601
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - died at St. Thomas
- executor was Angus McIntyre of Yarmouth, brother
- sister was Christine Jane
- sister was Ann
- sister was Mrs. John McKellar, nee Isabell McIntyre
LNAME[ HILL
FNAME[ JOSEPH SCOTT
RESID[ KANSAS
DATE[ AUG 3, 1896
FILE[ 2602
MFNO[ 1399
NOTES[ - lived and died at Pleasant Valley, Cowley County, Kansas
- described as a Gentleman
- petitioner was John Farley of St. Thomas, Solicitor and acting
executor
- appointed executor was James Rogers the Younger, who was not a
resident of Ontario and had not been for a number of years
- James Rogers was formerly a resident of Yarmouth and renounced
his executorship while living in Toronto
- Joseph Scott Hill's will was dated at Yarmouth Township on
October 17, 1888
- Joseph Scott Hill's brother was William R. Hill of Yarmouth
- James B. Hill was appointed administrator of the estate in
Cowley County, Kansas
LNAME[ FORD
FNAME[ THOMAS P.
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ DEC 6, 1896
FILE[ 2603
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Farmer and unmarried
- petitioner was John L.P. Duncan of Dunwich, Farmer
- father was Peter Ford
- brother was William H. Ford, under 21 years
- brother was George H. Ford, under 21 years
- brother was Charles Ford, under 21 years
- brother was Robert Ford, under 21 years
LNAME[ NORTHRUP
FNAME[ GEORGE
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ JAN 26, 1897
FILE[ 2604
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - executors: Eliza McMillan, St. Louis, Missouri, married woman
and daughter; John J. Kingston, Aylmer, Physician and friend
- son was Charles Northrup
- niece was Mary McConnell
- granddaughter was Eula Mabee
- granddaughter was Florence Northrup
- grandson was William Northrup McMillan
LNAME[ MARR
FNAME[ JOHN ALEXANDER
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ FEB 19, 1896
FILE[ 2605
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - no will
- died at London, Ontario
- petitioner was Asa Porter Marr of Aylmer, father
SISTERS:
- Mary Ann Edison, wife of Miles H., Grand Rapids, Michigan;
- Eliza, wife of Joseph Marr;
- Hannah Marr of Aylmer;
- Maggie Marr of Aylmer
LNAME[ WALSH
FNAME[ ALICE
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ APR 20, 1896
FILE[ 2606
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- petitioner was William Warnock of Aylmer, Broker
CHILDREN:
- Robert A. Walsh, Bayham;
- George Walsh, Brantford, Ontario, Barber;
- William U. Walsh, Aylmer, Livery Stable Keeper;
- Fannie J. Warnock, wife of William;
- Alice Wolff, Malahide, married woman
LNAME[ LAMONT
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JAN 11, 1897
FILE[ 2607
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ EXECUTORS:
- Isaac Smith, Sparta, Clerk;
- Stephen Prior, Yarmouth;
- Albert Hamilton Backhouse, Aylmer, Solicitor
- son was Daniel A. Lamont
- son was Thomas Lamont, described as 'somewhat feeble'
- daughter was Christina Lamont
- daughter was Rebecca Hynes, wife of Thomas
LNAME[ LITTLE
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JAN 29, 1897
FILE[ 2608
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Jane Little of Yarmouth, widow
- son was Thomas Little, now in the United States
- son was William James Little, now in the United States
- granddaughter was Minnie Herron, 11 years old
LNAME[ GODBY
FNAME[ CHRISTOPHER H.
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ MAY 1, 1895
FILE[ 2609
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executor was Eleanor Frances Godby of Bayham, widow
CHILDREN:
- George H. Godby;
- Charles W. Godby;
- Albert E. Godby;
- Oliver Hardy Godby, youngest son;
- John E. Godby
LNAME[ HOBBS
FNAME[ ELIZABETH
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ OCT 11, 1895
FILE[ 2610
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- maiden name was Weaver
- executors: Joseph Hobbs, Malahide, husband; Benjamin S.
McCollum
- sister was Elsie, wife of Robert Moore
- sister was Hulday Weaver
LNAME[ BRAY
FNAME[ CATHERINE
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JAN 15, 1897
FILE[ 2611
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a married woman
- petitioner was William Byron Laur of Aylmer, Carpenter and son
- husband was Thomas B. Bray of Malahide
SURVIVING CHILDREN:
- Henry V. Laur, Bayham, Tillsonburg Post Office;
- Ervin E. Laur, Malahide, Aylmer Post Office;
- George A. Laur, United States;
- Jese Willard Laur, United States;
- Catharine Jane Riley, St. Thomas;
- Lydia Ann Ingslby, United States
- Catherine Bray was formerly the wife of William Laur, 'who died
many years before'
LNAME[ FRANCIS
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ FEB 11, 1897
FILE[ 2612
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - executors: John Curtis, Southwold, friend; Robert F. Francis,
Yarmouth, son
- wife was Jessie Francis
CHILDREN:
- Robert F. Francis;
- Wellington Francis;
- Arthur L. Francis;
- James D. Francis;
- Charles W. Francis;
- George A. Francis;
- Catherin Francis;
- Ellen Guest;
- Nettie Francis;
- Eva Francis
LNAME[ PORTE
FNAME[ ADA A.
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ FEB 12, 1897
FILE[ 2613
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- executor was Frederick Porte of Aylmer, Cattle Dealer and
husband
- son was Edward Harris Porte
LNAME[ JEWELL
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ FEB 3, 1897
FILE[ 2614
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - executors: William Warnock, Aylmer, Broker; Freeman Smithson,
Malahide
DAUGHTERS:
- Elizabeth Gerhart;
- Mary Rolf;
- Sarah Brown;
- Ellen Teeple
GRANDCHILDREN:
- Ellen Brown;
- Theresa Brown;
- Harley Teeple;
- Mabel Teeple
LNAME[ ALLWORTH
FNAME[ ALFRED JOHN
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ FEB 17, 1897
FILE[ 2615
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- executors: Alfred John Allworth, Kingsville, Essex County, son;
John Baird, St. Thomas, Gentleman and friend
DAUGHTERS:
- Fannie Williams;
- Henneretta Alia Elizabeth;
- Sarah McNamara;
- Amelia Jennie;
- Kate Silcox;
- Alice Silcox;
- Eva Roett;
- Maria
LNAME[ HACKWELL
FNAME[ FREDERICK
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ FEB 24, 1897
FILE[ 2616
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a Labourer
- died at Isaac Styles residence, Southwold
- executor was Charles E.B. Duncombe, St. Thomas, Physician
- left a bequest to Isaac Styles
LNAME[ CLINE
FNAME[ MARIA
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ JUN 26, 1895
FILE[ 2617
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a widow
EXECUTORS:
- Emma Joel Van Patter, Aylmer, daughter and wife of Lewis Van
Patter;
- Lewis Van Patter, Aylmer, son-in-law
- left a bequest to Anna Davis, daughter of Henry
CHILDREN:
- Emma J. Van Patter, wife of Lewis;
- Annie E. Bingham, wife of Joel W.;
- George W. Cline
LNAME[ MARTIN
FNAME[ BENJAMIN
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ SEP 17, 1896
FILE[ 2618
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Clerk
- died at London, Ontario
- petitioner was Alexander D. Turner, St. Thomas, Railway
Employee and creditor
- wife was Annie Martin
- mention of five children under the age of 21 years
- not identified
LNAME[ FRASER
FNAME[ ALEXANDER
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ FEB 19, 1897
FILE[ 2619
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Broker
- petitioner was Eliza Jane Fraser of St. Thomas, widow
CHILDREN:
- Jessie Ann Fraser;
- John Alexander Fraser;
- Clara Eliza Fraser;
- Chester Simon Fraser
LNAME[ BREDIN
FNAME[ ROBERT
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ FEB 16, 1897
FILE[ 2620
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Railway Employee and a widower
- petitioner was Maurice Scarrow, London, Ontario, Harness Maker
and son-in-law
- daughter was Catharine, wife of Maurice Scarrow
- daughter was Sarah Jane Rowland of St. Thomas, wife of
Zachariah
- grandson was Gordon Bredin, son of Charles
LNAME[ LAUR
FNAME[ GEORGE
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ FEB 21, 1897
FILE[ 2621
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ EXECUTORS:
- Henry Laur, Malahide, son;
- Hiram Laur, Malahide, son;
- Thomas Benner
DAUGHTERS:
- Amanda Noels, wife of Stephen;
- Laura Elma Thompson, wife of Seth;
- Rosanna Bearss, wife of George;
- Sarah Jane Bearss, wife of Benjamin
LNAME[ FRASER
FNAME[ ALEXANDER
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ FEB 19, 1897
FILE[ 2622
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a Broker
- this was a petition for guardianship
- petitioner was Eliza Jane Fraser of St. Thomas, widow
CHILDREN:
- Jessie Ann Fraser, 19 years;
- John Alexander Fraser, 17 years;
- Clara Eliza Fraser, 15 years;
- Chester Simon Fraser, 10 years
LNAME[ CHUTE
FNAME[ EVERITT
RESID[ VIENNA
DATE[ MAR 6, 1897
FILE[ 2623
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a mason
- executors: Charles Walter Chute, Vienna, Agent and son; James
E. Chute, son
- wife was Abigail Chute
LNAME[ HARRIS
FNAME[ HENRY
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ MAR 4, 1897
FILE[ 2624
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Tailor
- petitioner was Adelia Harris of Aylmer, Henry's widow
- documents witnessed by John M. Farthings, Merchant, Aylmer and
George Lemon, Accountant, Aylmer
LNAME[ LITTLE
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JAN 29, 1897
FILE[ 2625
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - executor was Jean or Jane Little, Yarmouth Township, William's
widow
LNAME[ MANN
FNAME[ HENRY
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ FEB 25, 1897
FILE[ 2626
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ EXECUTORS:
- Isaac Mann, Yarmouth, nephew;
- John Martin, Yarmouth, brother-in-law
- nephew was Leslie Knight of Butte City, Montana
- nephew was Nathan Mann
- nephew was Byron Mann
- Phoebe Martin was a daughter of John Martin of the Township of
Yarmouth, Farmer
- Eva Martin was a daughter of John Martin of the Township of
Yarmouth, Farmer
- brother was Joseph Mann of the State of Dakota
- sister was Melissa Barnes
- sister was Jane Brett
- sister was Lydia Martin, wife of John
- mention of a sister married to David Knight, and this couple
had a daughter named Thirsa Knight
- Henry Mann left a bequest to Daniel Doan and his sister,
Elizabeth Elwood
SISTERS:
- Matilda Conrad;
- Elizabeth Winchester;
- Charlotte McLoan;
- one married to David Knight
- Elizabeth Mann was the wife of Isaac Mann, a nephew
LNAME[ POWERS
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JAN 1, 1897
FILE[ 2627
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a Boiler Maker
- this was a petition for guardianship of the children
- petitioner was Ellen Powers of St. Thomas, John Powers' widow
and mother of the children
CHILDREN:
- Edward John Powers, 18 years;
- Mabel S. Powers, 15 years;
- Albert M. Powers, 13 years;
- Roy J. Powers, 9 years;
- Leo W. Powers, 7 years;
- Mary E. Powers, 5 years;
- Wilfred H. Powers, 4 months
LNAME[ BAILEY
FNAME[ DIANA
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JAN 22, 1897
FILE[ 2628
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a married woman
- petitioner was Frederick Bailey of St. Thomas, Blacksmith and
Diana's husband
- son was William Edward Bailey, under 21 years
- son was Walter Bailey, under 21 years
LNAME[ WOOLEY
FNAME[ PETER
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ FEB 4, 1881
FILE[ 2629
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - no will
PETITIONERS:
- Charles Wesley Willsie, South Dorchester;
- Emily Wooley, who died November 11, 1892;
- John W. Wooley, son;
- Jacob W. Kiesler
LNAME[ MCBAIN
FNAME[ DONALD
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ MAR 26, 1897
FILE[ 2630
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - known as Daniel
- described as a Gentleman
- son of the late John McBain
- petitioners: Alfred Walker, Yarmouth, friend; Daniel McAlpine,
Yarmouth, friend
- brother was John McBain, who had children: John McBain; Duncan
C. McBain; Catherine McBain
- sister was Isabella McBain, wife of Dugald McBane of Yarmouth
- they had children: Dugald McBane; Mary Bell McBane; Kenneth
McBane; Neil Rob Roy McBane
- sister was Mary, wife of John Lindsay of Southwold
- they had children: Alexander Lindsay; Carrie Amelia (Birdie)
Lindsay; Mabel Irene Lindsay; Ray Lindsay
LNAME[ LANGERICH
FNAME[ FRANK
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ FEB 1885
FILE[ 2631
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - executor was Wilhelmina Clayton, Aldborough Township, wife of
Enoch Clayton
- Wilhelmina Clayton was the widow of Frank Langerich
CHILDREN:
- Magdelene Langerich, Aldborough, 19 years, born December 24,
1877;
- Elizabeth Langerich, Aldborough, 16 years, born October 19,
1880
LNAME[ JOHNSTON
FNAME[ RICHARD
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ MAR 28, 1897
FILE[ 2632
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Daniel Walker Campbell, Township of Orford, Kent
County, Farmer; Nancy Johnston, Aldborough, Richard's widow
- will was witnessed by Hector McLean Patterson of Rodney,
Physician
- son was Delmer James Johnston
- daughter was Catherine May Johnston
LNAME[ PEARCE
FNAME[ JOSEPH
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ APR 4, 1897
FILE[ 2633
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - executor was the London Western Trust Company, re John B.
Kilgour of London
- mention of a wife and children, but not identified
LNAME[ KENNEDY
FNAME[ ROBERT
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ APR 6, 1897
FILE[ 2634
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ EXECUTORS:
- Francis Kennedy, Township of Crowland, Welland County, brother;
- George J. Kennedy, St. Thomas, son;
- Mary Jane Elliott, Glencoe, Ontario, daughter
- wife was Jane Kennedy
LNAME[ MANN
FNAME[ MARY ELLEN
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ APR 14, 1897
FILE[ 2635
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- executor was Henry G. Jones of Delaware, Middlesex County
- husband was Eli H. Mann of Yarmouth
- Mary Ellen Mann's father was Henry G. Jones of Delaware
LNAME[ DEACON
FNAME[ JAMES E.
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ MAR 13, 1885
FILE[ 2636
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a Merchant
- executor was Roxana Marilla Deacon of Middlesex County, James
Deacon's widow
CHILDREN:
- Minnie Edith Deacon, over 21 years;
- William Edward Deacon, who died October 18, 1894, in his 17th
year;
- Merley Herbert Deacon, who was 20 years old on January 5, 1897;
- Etta May Deacon, who was 18 years old on February 5, 1897
- Minnie and Etta resided with their mother
- Morley lived in Detroit
LNAME[ GARDNER
FNAME[ ROBERT AITKEN
RESID[ DETROIT, MICHIGAN
DATE[ DEC 28, 1896
FILE[ 2637
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a Railway Foreman
- executor was Elcie Gardner
CHILDREN:
- Elcie Minnie Gardner;
- Lucinia May Gardner;
- William Robert Gardner;
- James Fraser Gardner
LNAME[ MCBANE
FNAME[ DUGALD
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[
FILE[ 2638
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of a child
- petitioner was Isabella McBane, wife of Dugald and mother of
the child
- child was Mary Belle McBane, Yarmouth Township, 17 years old,
born March 22, 1880
LNAME[ LINDSAY
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[
FILE[ 2639
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of children
- petitioner was Mary Lindsay of Southwold Township, mother of
the children
CHILDREN:
- Carrie Amelia Lindsay, 19 years old, born June 19, 1878;
- Mabel Irena Lindsay, 14 years old, born January 14, 1883
LNAME[ BENNETT
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ JAN 19, 1897
FILE[ 2640
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Farmer
- petitioner was Catherine Bennett of Dunwich, James Bennett's
widow
- son was David G. Bennett
LNAME[ DOYLE
FNAME[ JANE
RESID[ WEST LORNE
DATE[ JUL 7, 1895
FILE[ 2641
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a spinster
- executor was Mary Hogan of Aldborough, widow
- niece was Mary Jane Fitzpatrick
- sister was Mary Hogan, 55 years old
- brother was Patrick Doyle of Aldborough, Farmer, 49 years old
- brother was John Doyle of Aldborough, 45 years old
LNAME[ JOHNSON
FNAME[ BENJAMIN
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ APR 29, 1897
FILE[ 2642
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a Railway Employee, a Car Repairer
- executor was Annie Johnson of St. Thomas
- wife was Annie Johnson
LNAME[ MERRITT
FNAME[ HARRIETT
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ MAY 2, 1897
FILE[ 2643
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executors: William Merritt Smith, Burford Township, Brant
County, Farmer; William Foster, Burford Township, Brant County,
Cabinet Maker
- adopted daughter was Nettie Maria Duncombe, wife of T.H.
Duncombe of St. Thomas, Druggist
- Charles Merritt Duncombe was the son of Nettie Maria
- sister was Mary Ann Church, wife of Alfred, Township of
Oakland, Brant County
- nephew was Charles G. Church, Manitoba
- mention of William Chapin who once resided with the family
LNAME[ AMYOT
FNAME[ SOPHIA
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ MAY 12, 1897
FILE[ 2644
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - no will
- described as the wife of John F. Amyot
- petitioner was John F. Amyot of St. Thomas, Railway Employee
- mention of three children, but not identified
LNAME[ CORBETT
FNAME[ MARY
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ MAY 10, 1897
FILE[ 2645
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- petitioner was Stephen Bernard Pocock of St. Thomas, Merchant
- there is a will, but no executor is named
CHILDREN:
- Margaret Corbett, St. Thomas;
- Ellen Corbett, St. Thomas;
- May Corbett, St. Thomas;
- Charles Corbett, St. Thomas
LNAME[ FOOTE
FNAME[ RACHEL PHOEBE
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ MAY 12, 1897
FILE[ 2646
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as the widow of Dr. Ezra Foote
- executor was Mary Victoria Summers of Aylmer, widow
- sister was Mary Victoria Summers
- husband's niece was Alma Foote of the United States
- mention of George Laing's son
- sister was Melissa Van Patter, wife of J. Van Patter, Belmont,
Stage Driver
LNAME[ LETHBRIDGE
FNAME[ WILLIAM HENRY
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ APR 22, 1897
FILE[ 2647
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was The Trusts and Guarantee Company Limited
- wife was Annie Lethbridge of Southwold
LNAME[ LETHBRIDGE
FNAME[ WILLIAM HENRY
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ APR 22, 1897
FILE[ 2648
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - no will
- this was a petition for guardianship of the children, filed
June 7, 1897
- petitioner was Annie Lethbridge of Southwold
- wife was Annie Lethbridge
CHILDREN:
- William Richard Lethbridge, 7 years;
- Donald Duncan Lethbridge, 5 years;
- Thomas Alexander Lethbridge, 3 years;
- John Wilfred Laurier Lethbridge, 1 year
LNAME[ BAKER
FNAME[ JAMES K.
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ MAY 26, 1897
FILE[ 2649
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Merchant and a bachelor
- petitioner was Thomas Baker of St. Thomas, Contractor
- step-father was Thomas Baker
- mother was Catherine Baker
LNAME[ HAIGHT
FNAME[ STEPHEN D.
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAY 20, 1897
FILE[ 2650
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ EXECUTORS:
- Ida Blanche Haight, Yarmouth, widow;
- Joshua Lewis, Yarmouth;
- James McKenzie, Yarmouth, Merchant (at Union);
- Frederick A. Johnson, Yarmouth
- wife was Ida Blanche Haight
- son was William Thompson Haight
- daughter was Hazel Charlton Haight
LNAME[ FINLAY
FNAME[ THOMAS DAVID
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ APR 19, 1897
FILE[ 2651
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
EXECUTORS:
- George McKenzie, St. Thomas, Gentleman;
- Jacob Fowler, Fingal, Gentleman;
- Sarah Jane Finlay, St. Thomas
- wife was Sarah Jane Finlay
- son was William James Philip Finlay
LNAME[ CURRIE
FNAME[ ALEXANDER BEITH
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ MAY 23, 1897
FILE[ 2652
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: John McRae, Aldborough, Farmer; Robert Currie,
Aldborough, Gentleman; James Fleming, Aldborough, withdrawn by
codicil
CHILDREN:
- Archibald Neil Currie;
- Dugald Currie;
- Donald Currie;
- Catherine Gardiner, wife of John, Orford Township, Kent County,
Farmer;
- Sarah Winters, wife of John, Detroit, Michigan, Street Car
Inspector;
- Margaret Hardy, wife of Thomas, Farmer, Steven County,
Washington Territory, United States;
- Mary Currie;
- Janet Currie;
- Annie Currie;
- Ella Currie
- wife was Sarah Currie
- grandson was Alexander Beith Gardiner, son of Catherine
Gardiner
LNAME[ RUTHVEN
FNAME[ DUNCAN G.
RESID[ DUTTON
DATE[ MAR 29, 1897
FILE[ 2653
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a Physician
- executor was Bella Ruthven of Dutton
- wife was Bella Ruthven
LNAME[ MCKENNEY
FNAME[ WASHINGTON
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JUN 7, 1897
FILE[ 2654
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ EXECUTORS:
- Samuel Staley, Malahide;
- Thomas W. Benner, Malahide;
- William McKenney, Malahide
- wife was Nancy E. McKenney
- daughter was Luella Maud McKenney
- daughter was Ina Zella McKenney
LNAME[ MCKENNEY
FNAME[ ROBERT E.
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JUN 8, 1897
FILE[ 2655
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - executors: William Warnock, Aylmer, Broker; Ludemia McKenney,
Malahide
- wife was Ludemia McKenney
- son was Robert B. McKenney
- daughter was Ila Beatrice McKenney
LNAME[ HOTCHKISS
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ MAY 30, 1897
FILE[ 2656
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Isaac Robinson, Township of Houghton, Norfolk
County, Farmer; Joseph Stansell, Bayham, Farmer
CHILDREN:
- John Hotchkiss;
- Edwin Hotchkiss;
- Frederick Hotchkiss;
- Jesse Hotchkiss;
- Emma Jane Pressee;
- Ellen Fick;
- Sarah Chalk
LNAME[ MANN
FNAME[ HENRY
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ FEB 25, 1897
FILE[ 2657
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the children filed June
12, 1897
- petitioner was John Martin of Yarmouth
CHILDREN:
- Phoebe Martin, 19 years, Yarmouth;
- Eva Martin, 12 years, Yarmouth
- father of the children was John Martin
LNAME[ MCFATE
FNAME[ ROBERT
RESID[ WEST LORNE
DATE[ FEB 6, 1897
FILE[ 2658
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a Carpenter
- petitioner was Susie Evelyn McFate, West Lorne, spinster
- wife was Edith McFate, West Lorne
CHILDREN:
- Emille McFate, Detroit, Michigan, Clerk, 30 years;
- Susie Evelyn McFate, 28 years;
- Robert McFate the Younger, Detroit, Michigan, 26 years
LNAME[ HAIGHT
FNAME[ STEPHEN D.
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAY 20, 1897
FILE[ 2659
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the children filed July
21, 1897
- petitioner was Ida Blanche Haight of Yarmouth
CHILDREN:
- William Thompson Haight, 5 years;
- Hazel Charlton Haight, 7 years
LNAME[ BAILEY
FNAME[ ELIZA JANE
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JUN 21, 1897
FILE[ 2660
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as the wife of Darius Bailey
- executor was Darius Bailey of Yarmouth
- son was Gilbert D. Bailey
- daughter was Lyla Marian Bailey
- brother was George W. Gilbert
- brother was Peter W. Gilbert
LNAME[ MONTROSS
FNAME[ ANDERSON
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JUN 27, 1897
FILE[ 2661
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- executors: William E. Leonard, St. Thomas, Loan Company
Manager; John H. Secord, Esquire, St. Thomas
- wife was Lydia Ann Montross
- mention of Margaret Ann Treneman, wife of the Reverend John
Treneman
- mention of Elbert Treneman
- mention of Drusilla Stonehouse, wife of Edward, and daughter of
George and Mary Barnes
- mention of Anderson Bentley
- mention of James Clifford, Kankekee, Illinois
- mention of Benjamin Montross, Saginaw, Michigan
LNAME[ INGERMILL
FNAME[ CHARLES
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ MAR 31, 1896
FILE[ 2662
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ EXECUTORS:
- Ettie Schram, Chatham, Kent County, married woman;
- Benjamin Ingermill, Southwold Township, Farmer;
- Hardy Ingermill, Chatham, Kent County, Agent
- no will in these documents
LNAME[ MONTROSS
FNAME[ LYDIA ANN
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JUL 6, 1897
FILE[ 2663
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as the widow of Anderson Montross
- executors: Leonard Luton, St. Thomas, Physician; Anderson
Montross, who died June 27, 1897
- mention of Robert A. Trinamen, son of John and Margaret A.
Trinamen
- mention of Mabel N. Trinamen, daughter of John and Margaret A.
Trinamen
- mention of James W. Clifford of Kankekee, Illinois
- mention of Florence Bowlby, wife of Alonzo, St. Thomas
- mention of Elbert H. Trinamen, son of John and Margaret
Trinamen
- mention of Margaret A. Trinamen, wife of John
LNAME[ BRODIE
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ JUL 16, 1897
FILE[ 2664
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Sarah Brodie of Aldborough
- wife was Sarah Brodie
LNAME[ HARVEY
FNAME[ JANE
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ JUL 21, 1897
FILE[ 2665
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was William Watts of Vienna, Gentleman
- son was William Harvey, deceased
- son was Job Harvey
- daughter was Sarah, wife of Calvin W. Cookson
- son was James Harvey, deceased
- daughter-in-law was Melissa Harvey, widow of James
- grandson was Colin Harvey, son of Job
- grandson was Henry Harvey, son of Job
- granddaughter was Ella Harvey, daughter of Job
- grandson was Thomas Harvey, son of James
- grandson was William Harvey, son of James
- grandson was Frank Harvey, son of William
- daughter-in-law was Amelia Harvey, widow of William
LNAME[ SCHNECKENBERGER
FNAME[ CONRAD
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ AUG 12, 1897
FILE[ 2666
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Mary Schneckenberger, Aldborough; Charles Martin,
Rodney, Tinsmith
- wife was Mary Schneckenberger
- daughter was Josephine Schneckenberger
LNAME[ HENDERSHOTT
FNAME[ LORENZO DOW
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ AUG 23, 1897
FILE[ 2667
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a Miller
- executors: Rebecca Hendershott, Malahide; Lorenzo Benjamin
Walling, Malahide, Miller
- wife was Rebecca Hendershott
- nephew was Lorenzo Benjamin Walling
LNAME[ MCLEAN
FNAME[ DONALD
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ AUG 19, 1897
FILE[ 2668
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - executors: Hugh McKillop, Yarmouth; John McDonald, who
renounced
- daughter was Mary McKillop, wife of Hugh
- daughter was Margaret Munro, who was deceased
- granddaughter was Catherine Munro, daughter of Margaret and
wife of George Gregory
LNAME[ CONRAD
FNAME[ NELSON
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ AUG 31, 1897
FILE[ 2669
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Lydia Ann Conrad of Yarmouth
- wife was Lydia Ann Conrad
- son was Daniel M. Conrad
- daughter was Atlanta Jane Paddon
LNAME[ LEARN
FNAME[ MATTHIAS M.
RESID[ OREGON
DATE[ APR 28, 1896
FILE[ 2670
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - no will
- lived and died in the County of Marion, Oregon
- described as a Gentleman
- petitioners: Trusts and Guarantee Company; William Hendershott,
Newberg, Marion County, Oregon, Gentleman, who renounced
CHILDREN:
- Lilly Honsader;
- Jesse Harding Learn;
- Leonard Learn
LNAME[ FREEMAN
FNAME[ CORNELIA MARIA
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ SEP 9, 1897
FILE[ 2671
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- petitioner was George Freeman of St. Thomas, Labourer
- brother-in-law was George Albert Freeman
- mention of three infant children, but not identified
- brother was Samuel Freeman of St. Thomas
- brother was Phinlay Bruce Freeman of St. Thomas
- sister was Sarah Brown of St. Thomas
- brother was Frank Rosswell Freeman of Shedden
- sister was Minnie Allen of Shedden
LNAME[ EVERED
FNAME[ FRANCES
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ SEP 6, 1897
FILE[ 2672
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was William Warnock of Aylmer, Broker and friend
BEQUESTS TO:
- Maggie Meredith;
- Jane Hoover;
- Fanny Warnock;
- Harriett Thompson;
- Mrs. William Evans;
- Alice Wolf;
- John Evans;
- Warren Evans;
- Omar Evans
- mention of nieces and nephews, but not identified
LNAME[ FERGUSON
FNAME[ CATHERINE
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JUL 20, 1897
FILE[ 2673
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as the widow of James Ferguson
- executors: John Gillies, Yarmouth; Peter Cameron, Yarmouth
CHILDREN:
- David William Ferguson;
- James A. Ferguson;
- John C. Ferguson;
- Duncan C. Ferguson;
- Fisher F. Ferguson;
- Solomon Ferguson;
- Mary J.M. McDiarmid;
- Catherine V. Crothers;
- Agnes Ferguson
- nephew was John F. McIntyre
LNAME[ HUNT
FNAME[ ESTHER
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ SEP 24, 1897
FILE[ 2674
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was George Emmett of Yarmouth, nephew
- brother was Eli Silverthorn
- brother was Alvin Silverthorn
- brother was Isaac Silverthorn
- brother was Anson Silverthorn
- sister was Jane Emmett
- nephew was Alphonso Light
- mention of Estherella Silverthorn
- mention of Esterella McCormick
- sister-in-law was Miriam Silverthorn
- Esther Hunt owned the Southeast one-quarter of Section 21, Town
12, North of Range 10 East, in the Town of Wells, County of
Tuscola, Michigan (wild land)
LNAME[ ANDERSON
FNAME[ SARAH
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ JUL 15, 1897
FILE[ 2675
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as the widow of James
- executors: Joseph McAlpine, Southwold, son-in-law; Alfred
Walker, Yarmouth, son-in-law
- son was Neil Anderson, who died before December 9, 1895
- daughter was Annie Walker, wife of Alfred
- daughter was Sarah
- son was Richard, who died before December 9, 1895
- son was Peter
- granddaughter was Jeannie Bell
- granddaughter was Jennie Bell Anderson
LNAME[ MCCALLUM
FNAME[ HUGH
RESID[ DUTTON
DATE[ SEP 18, 1897
FILE[ 2676
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Agnes McCallum of Dutton, spinster and third
child
- widow was Margaret McCallum of Dutton
- first child was Clara McCallum
- second child was Kate McCallum
LNAME[ MCCRIMMON
FNAME[ EDWARD ARCHIE
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ AUG 8, 1897
FILE[ 2677
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a Carpenter
- executors: Margaret Ann McCrimmon, Yarmouth, widow; Robert
McIntyre, St. Thomas, Minister
- daughter was Betsy Belle Stinson
- daughter was Annie Laura
- daughter was Rebecca Josephine
LNAME[ SUMMERS
FNAME[ HAMILTON
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ SEP 14, 1897
FILE[ 2678
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ EXECUTORS:
- George A. Summers, Malahide, brother;
- John Rowen Summers, Malahide, nephew;
- Martha Jane Summers, Malahide, widow
CHILDREN:
- William Rowen Summers;
- Louisa Jane Summers;
- Mary Ellen Summers;
- Nancy Catharine Summers;
- Elsey Summers;
- Susan Ann Summers;
- George Hamilton Summers;
- John Levi Summers
LNAME[ MCDONALD
FNAME[ GRACE
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ SEP 17, 1897
FILE[ 2679
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - wife of Verdun McDonald, Labourer
- executor was Peter Robertson of Aldborough, Labourer and son
- daughter was Katie McDonald
- mention of smaller children, but not identified
LNAME[ NEILEY
FNAME[ SAMUEL
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ SEP 13, 1897
FILE[ 2680
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - no will
- not married
- petitioner was John Christopher Schleihauf, Esquire, of
Aldborough
- brother was Alexander Neiley of Delaware Township, Delaware
County, Iowa
- brother was James Neiley, County Antrim, Ballymena Post Office,
Ireland, Farmer
- sister was Laura Kenny, Townland of Colly Baccy, County Antrim,
Ireland, wife of Joseph, Labourer
- left a bequest to Archibald McColl of Aldborough
LNAME[ OLLETT
FNAME[ ROBERT
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ MAR 28, 1897
FILE[ 2681
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a Woodworker
- executor was Louisa Ollett of Aldborough, widow
- Robert Ollett had an interest in his father's estate, William
Ollett
LNAME[ FOX
FNAME[ JOSEPH
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ OCT 5, 1897
FILE[ 2682
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Hannah Hunt, Dunwich, widow and sister; Henry
Garbutt, Dunwich, friend and neighbour
- nephew was Thomas W. Curtis
LNAME[ LOCKER
FNAME[ SUSANNAH
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ MAY 20, 1897
FILE[ 2683
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executors: Robert William Locker, Bayham, son; John Benjamin
Backhouse
- granddaughter was Anna Grant
- grandson was Robert Grant
- granddaughter was Maud Grant
- sister was Emily Seymoure
LNAME[ BRODIE
FNAME[ CATHERINE
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ JUL 2, 1888
FILE[ 2684
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a spinster
- petitioner was Malcolm Brodie of Aldborough, Farmer and nephew
- niece was Susan Brodie
- niece was Jane Johnston
LNAME[ WELCH
FNAME[ ALONCO
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ OCT 17, 1897
FILE[ 2685
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executor was Edgar Welch of Dunwich, Farmer and brother
- mention of a mother, but not identified
LNAME[ MCDOUGALL
FNAME[ DONALD
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ OCT 14, 1897
FILE[ 2686
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - executors: Dugald McDougall, Aldborough, son; Peter Anderson,
Aldborough, son-in-law
- daughter was Catharine Lackore, wife of Alexander
- daughter was Mary Riser, wife of Joseph
- grandson was Arthur Bate, son of Joel Bate, Saginaw City,
Michigan
- grandson was David Bate, son of Joel Bate, Saginaw City,
Michigan
- granddaughter was Mary Anderson, daughter of Peter Anderson
- granddaughter was Jane Anderson, daughter of Peter Anderson
- grandson was James Anderson, son of Peter Anderson
- granddaughter was Mary McDougall, daughter of the late
Alexander McDougall
- granddaughter was Gertrude McDougall, daughter of the late
Alexander McDougall
- granddaughter was Rebecca McDougall, daughter of the late
Alexander McDougall
- granddaughter was Lottie McDougall, daughter of the late
Alexander McDougall
LNAME[ FORSTER
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ ESSEX COUNTY
DATE[ NOV 7, 1888
FILE[ 2687
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - William Forster lived and died in Gosfield Township, Essex
County
- described as a Gentleman
- this was a petition for the guardianship of Mary Jane Forster
- filed by Andrew James Clark, no relation
SURVIVING WILLIAM FORSTER:
- Rachel Forster, Insane Asylum, London;
- William Forster, 14 years old, Asylum at Orillia, Simcoe
County;
- Mary Jane Forster, 8 years old, living with her aunt, Jane
Hall, in Shedden
- Mary Jane Forster's uncle was James Lyons, Town of Ludington,
Michigan
LNAME[ BLOYE
FNAME[ THOMAS GILLARD
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JAN 13, 1895
FILE[ 2688
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Clerk
- petitioner was John William Bloye, Carpenter, St. Thomas, and
oldest son
- son was Frederick Wallace Bloye, Rossburg, New York State,
Farmer
- son was Raymond Charles Bloye, City of Montello, Wisconsin,
Locomotive Engineer
- daughter was Mary Carr of St. Thomas, wife of Frederick
- daughter was Emily Prentice, Clearwater, Washington State,
married woman
- son was Herbert Arthur Bloye, Clearwater, Washington State,
Rancher
- daughter was Martha Bloye, St. Thomas, Domestic
- son was Richard Thomas Bloye
- grandson was Ernest Bloye, London, Ontario, son of Richard
Thomas Bloye
- grandson was Frederick K. Bloye, London, Ontario, son of
Richard Thomas Bloye
- grandson was Sidney Bloye, London, Ontario, son of Richard
Thomas Bloye
- Thomas Gillard Bloye was to be buried beside his wife in the
St. Thomas Cemetery, Lot Number 315, Section B
LNAME[ MARLATT
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ NOV 5, 1897
FILE[ 2689
MFNO[ 1400
NOTES[ - known as John Marlatt Senior
EXECUTORS:
- Patience Jane Marlatt, Yarmouth, widow of John;
- Charles W. Marlatt, Aylmer, Physician and son;
- Benjamin Marlatt, Yarmouth, son
- son was George A. Marlatt of St. Thomas
LNAME[ FLEMING
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ SEP 23, 1897
FILE[ 2690
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - executors: Donald McIntyre, South Dorchester; Duncan Campbell,
South Dorchester
- wife was Janet
CHILDREN:
- Elizabeth Laur;
- Janet Laur;
- Marjory Enzenburg;
- Maggie York;
- Andrew Fleming;
- Hans Fleming;
- Robert Fleming
LNAME[ FOWLER
FNAME[ JACOB
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ AUG 17, 1897
FILE[ 2691
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - executors: John B. Hambridge, Aylmer, Merchant and friend;
Alpheus Fowler, Yarmouth, son
- wife was Sarah Fowler
- daughter was Amaletta Fenner
- daughter was Susannah Smith
- daughter was Orpha Gostick
LNAME[ BARRY
FNAME[ JOHANNA
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ NOV 12, 1897
FILE[ 2692
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- petitioner was Timothy C. Barry of St. Thomas, Conductor and
son
LNAME[ BUTCHART
FNAME[ CHRISTINA
RESID[ MANITOBA
DATE[ SEP 27, 1897
FILE[ 2693
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- lived in the village of Carman, Manitoba
- died in Winnipeg, Manitoba
- executor was James Black McKillop, Esquire, London, Ontario
- Christina Butchart had property in Aldborough Township
- she was the wife of Marshall J. Butchart of Carman, Manitoba,
Hardware Merchant
- brother was Duncan B. Campbell, who was deceased
- mother was Ann Campbell
SISTERS AND BROTHERS:
- Catharine McLeod, wife of John;
- Mary McLarty, wife of John;
- Annie Passmore, wife of Thomas;
- James B. Campbell;
- John B. Campbell;
- Daniel J. Campbell
LNAME[ LUMLEY
FNAME[ LOUISA ANN
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ SEP 5, 1897
FILE[ 2694
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- petitioner was Mary E. Willson of Dunwich, married woman and
daughter
- only surviving member of the family
LNAME[ HUNT
FNAME[ HENRY WILLIAM
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ NOV 25, 1897
FILE[ 2695
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Thomas Hunt, Southwold, Farmer and brother;
Frederick Guest, Southwold, Physician
- sister was Elizabeth Jane Smith
- half-sister was Margaret Erwin
- lived on Part of Lot 19, Concession 2, Southwold
LNAME[ MCCORKELL
FNAME[ MARY ELIZABETH
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ NOV 29, 1897
FILE[ 2696
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executors: Charles Andrew McCorkell, St. Thomas, Contractor and
son; Charles Albert W. Brown, Rodney, Agent and brother
CHILDREN:
- Charles A. McCorkell;
- William A. McCorkell;
- Mary Elizabeth Barbour;
- Annie Mabel McCorkell
LNAME[ WILLSON
FNAME[ ELIZA
RESID[ FINGAL
DATE[ OCT 26, 1897
FILE[ 2697
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a spinster
- executors: Maria Benedict, Fingal, widow and sister; Mary Jane
Benedict, daughter of Maria Benedict
LNAME[ PATTERSON
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ FEB 19, 1897
FILE[ 2698
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - known as James Patterson Senior
- described as a Farmer
- executor was James Patterson of Dunwich, Farmer and son
- wife was Mary Jane Patterson
- daughter was Martha Jane Jamieson, wife of James, Aldborough
LNAME[ MCCALLUM
FNAME[ ALEXANDER
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ OCT 11, 1897
FILE[ 2699
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Municipal Clerk
- petitioner was Bella McCallum of Dunwich, widow
CHILDREN:
- Maggie McCallum;
- Daniel McCallum;
- Jennie McCallum;
- Thomas McCallum
LNAME[ POTTS
FNAME[ ISABELLA
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ NOV 19, 1897
FILE[ 2700
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- executors: Robert Potts, St. Thomas, Master Car Builder and
husband; Annie Potts, daughter
SONS:
- James Potts;
- Walter Potts;
- Burwell Potts
- Isabella Potts had bank accounts in Buffalo, New York
LNAME[ ALLISTON
FNAME[ ELLEN
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ DEC 1, 1897
FILE[ 2701
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- petitioner was Francis Kennedy of Crowland Township, Welland
County, son-in-law
CHILDREN:
- David Alliston, Rockport, Missouri;
- Richard Alliston, Southwold;
- Martha Kennedy, Crowland Township, Welland County;
- Ettie McMichael
- granddaughter was Mary Ann Flockhart, daughter of deceased
daughter
- daughter not identified
LNAME[ YOUNG
FNAME[ MATHEW
RESID[ UNION
DATE[ DEC 16, 1897
FILE[ 2702
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Gentleman and a widower
- died at Rodney
- petitioner was John T. Young of Union, Carpenter and son
- mention of two daughters, but not identified
LNAME[ WRIGHT
FNAME[ HARRIET
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ DEC 12, 1897
FILE[ 2703
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was Moses Leeson of Aylmer, Carriage Maker and friend
- nephew of husband was Alfred Wright
- nephew of husband was Frederick Wright
- niece of husband was Amelia Patton, Paris
- niece of husband was Jane H. Deeks of Dundas
- niece of husband was Mary Wright of Listowel
- niece of husband was Annie Wright of Aylmer
- brother of Annie Wright was Horace Wright
- brother of Annie Wright was Arthur Wright
- wife of Moses Leeson was Susan Jane Leeson
- son of Moses Leeson was Emery
- daughter of Moses Leeson was Mary Luella
LNAME[ CULLINGSWORTH
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ MAY 24, 1897
FILE[ 2704
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - executor was Mary Ann Rockey of Malahide, wife of William and
daughter
- daughter was Marion Springer
- son was John Franklin Cullingsworth
LNAME[ PRESSEY
FNAME[ GEORGE
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ JAN 21, 1889
FILE[ 2705
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executor was Mary Margaret Benner, formerly Pressey, of Bayham,
married woman
- George Pressey was Mary Margaret Benner's first husband
- son was Joseph Thomas Pressey
- son was James Henry Pressey
- son was John William Pressey
- daughter was Sarah Jane Chivers
LNAME[ STIRTON
FNAME[ JOHN ALEXANDER
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ SEP 23, 1895
FILE[ 2706
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Gentleman
- died at Anatone, Washington State
- petitioner was Esther Stirton of Malahide, widow and mother
LNAME[ HOWELL
FNAME[ PHOEBE M.
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ DEC 4, 1897
FILE[ 2707
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executors: Richard Locker, Malahide; Alfred Edward Haines,
Aylmer, Barrister-at-Law
- friend was Jennie Kinsey
- stepson was Fred Lewis Howell
- stepdaughter was Kate Howell Mills
- stepson was Charles M. Howell
- sister was Mary M. Parker
- friend was Helena Ponting
- friend was Mrs. A.J. Earley, Owen Sound
- niece was Libby Glass
- niece was Fanny Lionberger
- niece was Eva Brant
- niece was Harriet McLaury, sister of Eva Brant
- stepson was Frank J. Howell
- nephew was Bertie McLaury
- late brother was James C. Young
- Phoebe Howell was buried in the Luton Cemetery
LNAME[ MONTROSS
FNAME[ LEVI
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ OCT 23, 1897
FILE[ 2708
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- was temporarily residing at Kingsville, Essex County
- had lived in Aylmer for a short time
- executors: Bruce Davis, Yarmouth, Gentleman; William E. Leonard
- Levi C. Palmer was the husband of Seraphina Palmer, with whom
Levi Montross had residence prior to his death
- Levi Montross had home partly with Jeremiah B. Montross, Port
Huron, Michigan
- son of Jeremiah B. Montross was Arthur J.
- mention of other children of Jeremiah B. Montross, but they are
not identified
- niece of Levi Montross was Seraphina Palmer, wife of Levi,
School Teacher
SERAPHINA PALMER'S CHILDREN:
- Charles Palmer;
- Bertha Palmer;
- Ewart Palmer;
- Flossie Palmer
- nephew of Levi Montross was Simon Bentley of Emley City,
Michigan
- nephew of Levi Montross was Levi Stonehouse of Michigan, may
have lived at Lyle City
- mention of Baptist Church programs
LNAME[ HUFFMAN
FNAME[ LOUISA NELLA
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ NOV 19, 1897
FILE[ 2709
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a spinster
- petitioner was Jeremiah Huffman of Aylmer, Constable and father
LNAME[ BARNUM
FNAME[ ELIPHALET
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ DEC 21, 1897
FILE[ 2710
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was William Harold Barnum, St. Thomas, Barrister and
only child
- wife and widow was Amelia Ann Barnum of Yarmouth
LNAME[ BACKHOUSE
FNAME[ GEORGE H.
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ NOV 11, 1897
FILE[ 2711
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer and a Minister of the Gospel
- executors: William Backhouse, Port Burwell, Postmaster and son;
George H. Backhouse, son
- wife was Rachel Backhouse
CHILDREN:
- William Backhouse;
- George H. Backhouse;
- John Benjamin Backhouse;
- Charles Wesley Backhouse;
- Hannah Ann Kenney, widow of Peter;
- Margaret Jane Johnson, wife of Lawrence;
- Alexander B. Backhouse
LNAME[ DICKSON
FNAME[ HIRAM B.
RESID[ RODNEY
DATE[ AUG 28, 1896
FILE[ 2712
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Joseph K. Dickson, North Norwich Township,
Oxford County, Farmer and oldest brother
- widow was Harriet Dickson of Rodney
- there were no children
LNAME[ TAYLOR
FNAME[ HANNAH J.
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JAN 12, 1897
FILE[ 2713
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- executors: James Taylor, Malahide, husband; Mahlon Lyons
- brother was Caleb H. Hankinson
- sister was Margaret Lyons
- mention of Hannah Daulby
- mention of Clary Hankinson
- mention of Ally Harper
- mention of Eliza Hutchinson
- mention of Clary Martin
LNAME[ SMITH
FNAME[ JOSEPH DAVID
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ AUG 5, 1897
FILE[ 2714
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Physician
- petitioner was Sarah Abigail Smith, Dereham Township, Oxford
County, widow
- son was James Vining Bodwell Smith, under 21 years
CHILDREN FROM FIRST MARRIAGE, ALL OF THE FULL AGE OF 21 YEARS:
- Clara Bodwell, wife of Hason Sinclair Bodwell, Dereham
Township, Oxford County, Farmer;
- William Fletcher Smith;
- Anna Isabel Smith;
- Joseph John Smith
LNAME[ ELSON
FNAME[ JOHN CHARLES
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ NOV 23, 1897
FILE[ 2715
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Julina Elson, Yarmouth, widow
- daughter, over 21 years, was Mary Elizabeth Elson
- daughter, over 21 years, was Alma Julina Elson
LNAME[ COURSER
FNAME[ ISAAC
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JAN 20, 1898
FILE[ 2716
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as Esquire
- executors: Eliza Courser, St. Thomas, widow; William E.
Leonard, St. Thomas, Loan Company Manager
- mention of Alice Miller, who was residing with the deceased
- sister was Hannah Lenentine
- sister was Patience Marlatt
- sister was Abigail Johnson Smith
- nephew was Lorenzo Marlatt
- niece was Maria Wegg
- niece was Catherine Gilbert
- niece was Carrie Anderson
LNAME[ TEEPLE
FNAME[ ELLEANOR M.
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JAN 7, 1898
FILE[ 2717
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executors: Edward Allen Miller, Aylmer, Solicitor; John H.G.
Youell, Aylmer, Physician
- daughter was Mary Copeland
- son was William H. Teeple
LNAME[ HITZEL
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ JAN 12, 1898
FILE[ 2718
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - executor was Elizabeth Hitzel of Aldborough, widow
LNAME[ GRAHAM
FNAME[ THOMAS W.
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JAN 13, 1898
FILE[ 2719
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a Railway Conductor
- executor was Margaret Graham of St. Thomas, widow
LNAME[ SEXTON
FNAME[ MARY ANN
RESID[ PORT STANLEY
DATE[ MAR 17, 1897
FILE[ 2720
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- petitioner was Mary Elizabeth Dickson of Yarmouth, wife of
Gilbert and daughter
- mention of Ann Robinson
- mention of Eliza D.
LNAME[ MARSHALL
FNAME[ JOHN N.
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ FEB 13, 1898
FILE[ 2721
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Matilda Ann Marshall of Malahide, widow
- daughter was Amelia Ann Marshall
- son was John Henry Marshall
LNAME[ WILLSON
FNAME[ LEVI JUDSON
RESID[ DUTTON
DATE[ FEB 17, 1898
FILE[ 2722
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a Manufacturer in the woollen business
- died at Yarmouth Township
- executor was Solomon V. Willson, Yarmouth, Manufacturer and
brother
LNAME[ MORISH
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ FEB 8, 1898
FILE[ 2723
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - executors: William Morish, Dunwich, son; Benjamin Crane,
Dunwich, Farmer and son-in-law
- wife was Jane Morish
- grandson was William Morish, son of Thomas
- daughter was Eliza Clark, wife of William, Dunwich
- daughter was Grace Jewell, widow of William, Tyrconnell
- daughter was Ann Pello, widow of John, Woodstock
- daughter was Mary Gibson, wife of Robert, London, Ontario
- daughter was Sarah Jane Rapelje, deceased, wife of Peter,
Dunwich
- daughter was Fanny Backus, widow of Stephen A., Dunwich
- daughter was Elizabeth McIntyre, wife of John, Dunwich
- daughter was Harriet Crane, wife of Benjamin, Dunwich
LNAME[ OSBOURNE
FNAME[ HUGH
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ MAR 1, 1898
FILE[ 2724
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - executors: Robert Meek, Southwold; John Meek, Southwold
CHILDREN:
- Hugh, youngest son;
- James;
- Amelia;
- Christy;
- Margret;
- Mary;
- Jane Rebecca;
- Sarah;
- Robert
LNAME[ PRICE
FNAME[ MATTHEW
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ FEB 11, 1898
FILE[ 2725
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a Labourer
- executor was Margaret McManus of St. Thomas, niece and wife of
Thomas McManus, Fireman
- Matthew Price wanted some money to go to the Reverend Father
Flannery for a mass
LNAME[ YEO
FNAME[ HENRY
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAR 17, 1898
FILE[ 2726
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - executors: Joseph Lee of St. Thomas, brother-in-law and
Labourer; Thomas Giddon of Yarmouth
CHILDREN:
- Arthur Yeo, 21 years;
- Bertha Yeo, under 21 years;
- William Yeo, under 21 years;
- Rosa Yeo, under 21 years;
- John Yeo, under 21 years;
- Eva Yeo, under 21 years
LNAME[ BACKUS
FNAME[ STEPHEN ALEXANDER
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ FEB 24, 1891
FILE[ 2728
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Fanny Backus of Dunwich, Stephen Alexander's
widow
LNAME[ AUCKLAND
FNAME[ ANNETTE
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JAN 5, 1898
FILE[ 2729
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a spinster
EXECUTORS:
- Maria Early, formerly Auckland, married woman, mother of
Annette;
- Henry Auckland, brother;
- Mary Carter, sister
- Maria Early was the wife of Judson Early
LNAME[ STRIGEL
FNAME[ ANTHONY
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JAN 27, 1898
FILE[ 2730
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a Shoemaker
- executor was Mary A. Strigel of St. Thomas, Anthony's widow
- mention of children but not identified
LNAME[ SEARL
FNAME[ MARGARET
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ DEC 27, 1897
FILE[ 2731
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- described as the wife of George Searl
- petitioner was George Searl of St. Thomas, Merchant and husband
LNAME[ PIPER
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ JAN 25, 1898
FILE[ 2732
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Mary Ann Piper, William Piper's lawful widow
- son was John James Piper
LNAME[ BAKER
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ MAR 17, 1898
FILE[ 2733
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a Labourer
- executor was Abigail Baker, William Baker's lawful widow
CHILDREN BY A FORMER MARRIAGE:
- Kate;
- Ida;
- William;
- James;
- Samuel;
- Michael;
- a daughter living in Michigan
LNAME[ SOPER
FNAME[ RICHARD
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAR 28, 1898
FILE[ 2734
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - executors: Richard Millman, Yarmouth; Henry James, Yarmouth
- sister was Lavinia Louisa Daugherty
- niece was Anna Matilda Daugherty
- niece was Rosea Tressa Daugherty
- sister was Mrs. Harriet Styles
- niece was Mary Helena Styles
- nephew was Harvey Daugherty
LNAME[ STOLIKER
FNAME[ ISAAC
RESID[ RODNEY
DATE[ APR 7, 1898
FILE[ 2735
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - executors: James Stoliker, Village of Highgate, Kent County,
Harness Maker; Samuel B. Morris, Rodney, Banker
- wife was Margaret Stoliker
CHILDREN:
- John Stoliker, Michigan;
- Peter Stoliker, Michigan;
- Daniel Stoliker, Michigan;
- Josephine Bovier, Michigan;
- Hannah Walke, wife of Robert, Ridgetown, Kent County;
- Charlotte Ann McEwan, wife of James, Ridgetown, Kent County;
- James Stoliker, Highgate, Kent County;
- Alexander Stoliker, Michigan;
- Samantha Goodwin, wife of William B., Waterford;
- Eliza McIntyre, wife of Samuel, Detroit, Michigan;
- Burgess Stoliker
- Isaac Stoliker was a member of the Masonic Order
- Isaac Stoliker had been married before and wanted his deceased
wife's body dug up and buried beside him in the new Rodney
Cemetery
LNAME[ MILLER
FNAME[ JACOB
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ APR 17, 1898
FILE[ 2736
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - executors: Benjamin Franklin Miller, Yarmouth; John Alexander
Miller, St. Thomas, Railway Employee
CHILDREN:
- Benjamin Franklin Miller;
- John Alexander Miller;
- Mary Jane Baker, wife of Thomas;
- Margaret Christina Miller
LNAME[ BARTON
FNAME[ HENRY
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ APR 7, 1898
FILE[ 2737
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - executor was Catherine Barton of Yarmouth
- wife was Catherine Barton
- daughter was Mary Barton
LNAME[ MCGREGOR
FNAME[ MALCOLM
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ MAR 9, 1898
FILE[ 2738
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - executor was Catharine McGregor of Dunwich
- wife was Catharine McGregor
CHILDREN:
- Malcolm McGregor;
- Robert McGregor;
- Dugald McGregor;
- Donald McGregor;
- Mary McGregor
LNAME[ MARTIN
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ APR 23, 1898
FILE[ 2739
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executor was Samuel Martin of Port Stanley, Hotel Keeper
- sister was Jane White
- sister was Mary Ann Doan
- brother was Robert Martin
- nephew was Samuel Martin
- nephew was Albert White
- nephew was Frank White
- niece was Sophia Smith
- niece was Lizzie Durban
- niece was Maggie Gray
- niece was Emma Martin, wife of Samuel
LNAME[ KEILLOR
FNAME[ WILLIAM TRENHOLM
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ APR 6, 1898
FILE[ 2740
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Farmer
- petitioner was John Steele of Southwold, Farmer
CHILDREN:
- Esther Loche, wife of Elijah, Southwold;
- James W. Keillor, Southwold;
- Hellam Keillor, Dunwich, Labourer;
- Emiline Armstrong, wife of Joseph, Ditcher, Southwold;
- Louise Keillor, spinster, Southwold;
- Jessie Alberta Keillor, spinster, Southwold;
- Samuel Austin Keillor, Farmer, Southwold;
- Catherine McLandress, widow, St. Thomas
LNAME[ KINSEY
FNAME[ JENNIE
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ APR 25, 1898
FILE[ 2741
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a spinster
- petitioner was Jesse Kinsey of Aylmer
- father was Jesse Kinsey
LNAME[ LONG
FNAME[ DANIEL B.
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ MAY 21, 1897
FILE[ 2742
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Catharine A. Long of Yarmouth
- wife was Catharine A. Long
- son was William J. Long of Yarmouth
LNAME[ JEFFERY
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ APR 20, 1898
FILE[ 2743
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - executor was Richard Avery of Bothwell, Kent County, Gentleman
- grandson was Richard Avery
- wife was Jane Jeffery
LNAME[ SIMMONDS
FNAME[ RICHARD
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ APR 3, 1898
FILE[ 2744
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
EXECUTORS:
- Elizabeth Harriet Simmonds, Aylmer;
- Henry Woods, Aylmer, Gentleman;
- George Laing, Bayham, Merchant
- wife was Elizabeth Harriet Simmonds
- sister was Anna Hartry, wife of John
- niece was Rose Johnson
- adopted daughter of Elizabeth Harriet Simmonds was Lizzie Wales
- stepson was Frederick Miller
- brother was James Simmonds
- nephew was Richard Simmonds, son of James
LNAME[ LAWRENCE
FNAME[ PETER
RESID[ RODNEY
DATE[ MAY 3, 1898
FILE[ 2745
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- executors: William Morris, Rodney, Merchant; Sarah M. Morris,
Rodney, wife of William
- wife was Mary Lawrence
- daughter was Margaret Elizabeth Lawrence
- daughter was Sarah M. Morris, wife of William
LNAME[ BROWN
FNAME[ THERESA
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ FEB 9, 1898
FILE[ 2746
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a spinster
- petitioner was Sarah Jane Brown of Malahide, married woman
- mother was Sarah Jane Brown
- father was Harvey Brown
- grandfather was John Jewell, who was deceased
LNAME[ AXFORD
FNAME[ GEORGE
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ MAY 15, 1898
FILE[ 2747
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - known as George Axford Junior
- executor was Josephine Axford of Southwold
- wife was Josephine Axford
LNAME[ BALLARD
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ APR 27, 1898
FILE[ 2748
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a Retired Gentleman
- lived at 90 Scott Street, St. Thomas
- executors: Christy Justin, St. Thomas, spinster; Peter Couse,
St. Thomas, Gentleman
- adopted daughter was Christy Justin
LNAME[ CULL
FNAME[ ALICE CLARKE
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ MAY 11, 1898
FILE[ 2749
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a spinster
- executors: John E. Morrison, Yarmouth; Wellington F. Nickerson,
Simcoe, Norfolk County, Auctioneer
NIECES AND NEPHEWS:
- Wellington VanBuskirk;
- Alma VanBuskirk;
- Arrintha VanBuskirk;
- Anna Morrison
- brother-in-law was Asa VanBuskirk
GRAND NEPHEWS:
- Charles Petit Morrison;
- Alexander Ernest Morrison;
- Clarke Morrison;
- Asa Weise
GRAND NIECES:
- Alice Ethel Morrison;
- Mabel Weise
LNAME[ SMELLIE
FNAME[ JOHN REID
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JUN 1, 1898
FILE[ 2750
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a Customs Officer
- executor was Anna Maria Smellie of St. Thomas
- wife was Anna Maria Smellie
LNAME[ HOWELL
FNAME[ MIRIAM
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ APR 30, 1898
FILE[ 2751
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- petitioner was Alvin Merritt Howell of Bayham, Farmer
CHILDREN:
- Elisha A. Howell, Dutton;
- John Howell, Culloden, Oxford County;
- Lorenzo Howell, Township of Stisted, District of Muskoka;
- Lewis E. Howell, residence unknown for 12 years;
- Margaret Johnson, District of Parry Sound;
- Alice Lamson Rocket, Isabella County, Michigan;
- Alvin Merritt Howell, 41 years old
LNAME[ JOHNSON
FNAME[ JOSEPH
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ MAY 19, 1898
FILE[ 2752
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - executors: James Johnson, Malahide; John A. McDonald, Aylmer,
who died March 27, 1895
- son was Joseph G. Johnson
- son was David W. Johnson
- son was Albert W. Johnson
LNAME[ COLLINS
FNAME[ SARAH JANE
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ NOV 15, 1897
FILE[ 2753
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was William Thomas Collins of St. Thomas,
Tobacconist
- Sarah Jane Collins and William Thomas Collins were married on
September 7, 1893
- mention of six children from a previous marriage
- mention of one male child, age three, from the present marriage
LNAME[ HEARD
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JUN 16, 1896
FILE[ 2754
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- known as John Heard the Younger
- this was a petition for guardianship filed June 20, 1898
- petitioner was Martha A. Heard
- wife was Martha A. Heard
- daughter was Helena Rose Heard who was 10 years old on
September 5, 1895
LNAME[ GRASS
FNAME[ JAMES W.
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JUN 4, 1898
FILE[ 2756
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - executors: Edith Grass, Malahide; Moses Gunstone
- wife was Edith Grass
LNAME[ FLYNN
FNAME[ JENNIE BIXBY
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ MAR 16, 1898
FILE[ 2757
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- described as the wife of Michael L. Flynn
- petitioner was Michael Lawrence Flynn of St. Thomas, Master
Mechanic
- husband was Michael Lawrence Flynn
LNAME[ BINGHAM
FNAME[ BETSEY JANE
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ MAR 9, 1898
FILE[ 2759
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- petitioner was Davis George Bingham of Aylmer, Merchant
CHILDREN:
- Davis George Bingham, Aylmer, oldest son;
- Joel Wallace Bingham, Milwaukee, Wisconsin;
- William Charles Bingham, Aylmer;
- Beceber Bingham, Aylmer, who died, unmarried, February 6, 1896
LNAME[ MILLER
FNAME[ ASA
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JUN 9, 1898
FILE[ 2760
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - executor was Mary Miller of Malahide
- wife was Mary Miller
LNAME[ MARTIN
FNAME[ EVALENA
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JUN 10, 1898
FILE[ 2761
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- executor was Mary Jane Cook of Yarmouth, married woman
- mother was Mary Jane Cook
- son was James Eric Russell Martin
LNAME[ CRANE
FNAME[ SAMUEL H.
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ AUG 17, 1897
FILE[ 2762
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Painter
- petitioner was John H. Glover of Aylmer
SISTERS AND BROTHERS:
- James C. Crane, New York, New York, Commercial Traveller;
- Jane Summers, Bayham;
- Abigail Baker, Malahide;
- Amanda Baker, Malahide;
- William Benjamin Crane, Bayham;
- Anna Hogan, Cedar Rapids, Boon County, Nebraska
- brother-in-law was Jacob Roswell, whose wife was deceased
NIECES AND NEPHEWS:
- Camby Roswell, Alabama;
- Alice Roswell, Alabama;
- Arthur Roswell, Alabama;
- Olin Roswell, Alabama;
- Elvia Roswell, Alabama
LNAME[ GARLICK
FNAME[ ELIZABETH
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ JUL 1, 1898
FILE[ 2763
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
- petitioner was Mary Jane Green of Yarmouth, married woman
- daughter was Mary Jane Green
LNAME[ YEANDLE
FNAME[ ELIZABETH
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JUL 2, 1898
FILE[ 2764
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- formerly lived in Yarmouth
- executor was William Yeandle of Bayham, Farmer
CHILDREN:
- Thomas Yeandle;
- Charles Henry Yeandle;
- Jane Ann, wife of Henry Sanders;
- Mary, wife of Edward Webb;
- Elizabeth Yeandle;
- William Yeandle;
- Emma, wife of Frederick Woodcock;
- Samuel Yeandle
LNAME[ DAVIS
FNAME[ EMMA
RESID[ MAINE, U.S.A.
DATE[ MAY 14, 1898
FILE[ 2765
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - lived and died in Naples, County of Cumberland, State of Maine
- described as a widow
- executor was Eliza Morgan of St. Thomas, Librarian
- mention of Georgiana Pease, wife of Henry A. Pease
- mention of Henry A. Pease
- niece was Emma Arnold, N. Abington
- son was R.G. Davis
- mention of Mrs. Matheson, St. Joseph, Missouri
- niece was Matilda R. Pratt
- mention of Eliza Morgan, St. Thomas
- mention of Emma L. Morgan, St. Thomas
- mention of Ellinor Arnold, Middleboro
- mention of Eugene Pratt
- mention of Leland Pratt
LNAME[ SMITH
FNAME[ MARGARET
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JUL 5, 1898
FILE[ 2766
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was Elizabeth Ann Kerr of St. Thomas, married woman
- granddaughter was Elizabeth Ann Kerr
- Elizabeth Ann Kerr was the wife of Robert Kerr, St. Thomas,
described as a Fireman
LNAME[ MILLER
FNAME[ ALEXANDER
RESID[ CORINTH
DATE[ JUL 15, 1898
FILE[ 2767
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Thomas Bearss, Corinth, Merchant; James Arnoss,
Corinth, who renounced
- mention of Mrs. Catharine Ball, wife of James, Corinth
- mention of John Ralph Turnbull
- mention of Charles Turnbull
- mention of John Ruddy
NEXT OF KIN:
- Edwin I. Torrens, Tillsonburg, Deputy Post Master;
- Mrs. Torrens, mother of Edwin
- these people apparently protested the will, but then withdrew
their complaint
LNAME[ MARSH
FNAME[ EPHRAIM
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ JUL 17, 1898
FILE[ 2768
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - executor was Eleanor Jane Marsh of Aldborough
- wife was Eleanor Jane Marsh
LNAME[ GILLIES
FNAME[ DOUGALD
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ MAR 17, 1898
FILE[ 2769
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Thomas Kerr, Dunwich, Farmer; Daniel G. Blue,
Dunwich, Farmer
- wife was Jessie Gillies
CHILDREN:
- Annie Gillies;
- Peter C. Gillies;
- Catherine Gillies;
- Bella Gillies;
- Christy Gillies;
- Jessie, wife of Donald G. Blue;
- Mary Gillies, deceased
- mention of two grandchildren, children of Mary Gillies,
deceased, but not identified
LNAME[ CHUTE
FNAME[ CHARLES P.
RESID[ VIENNA
DATE[ JUL 1, 1898
FILE[ 2770
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ EXECUTORS:
- Helen Victoria Hankinson Chute, Vienna;
- Linden Charles Chute, Vienna;
- William Binia Chute, Vienna
- wife was Helen Victoria Hankinson Chute
CHILDREN:
- Linden Charles Chute;
- William Binia Chute;
- Estella Lavina Chute;
- Mary Ann Chute
- grandson was Hugh Leton Wilson
LNAME[ HILBORN
FNAME[ WILLIAM D.
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ AUG 5, 1898
FILE[ 2771
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- died at Detroit, Michigan
EXECUTORS:
- Charles Stafford, Yarmouth;
- Fernando Oill, Yarmouth;
- Charles Chase, Yarmouth
- wife was Catherine Julia Ann Hilborn
- Phobe Jane Marr lived with the family
- Charles Stafford lived on the farm
- daughter was Rosetta Bailey
- son was James W. Hilborn
- granddaughter was Ethel Bailey, daughter of Rosetta
- granddaughter was Myrtle Bailey, daughter of Rosetta
LNAME[ CHESLEY
FNAME[ ALBERT F.
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ AUG 17, 1898
FILE[ 2772
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Railway Employee
- petitioner was Minnie Chesley of St. Thomas
- wife was Minnie Chesley
- father was William Chesley
- mention of a mother, but not identified
- mention of brothers and sisters, but not identified
LNAME[ BURNS
FNAME[ ELLEN
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ AUG 24, 1898
FILE[ 2773
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executors: William Reath, St. Thomas, Contractor; Michael
Sheridan, Cass City, Michigan, Hotel Keeper
- mention of children, but not identified
LNAME[ WALTER
FNAME[ ELIZABETH
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ AUG 23, 1898
FILE[ 2774
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executors: Henrietta Holmes, St. Thomas, married woman; Alena
Alma Drinkwater, St. Thomas, Merchant and granddaughter
- daughter was Henrietta Holmes, wife of Josiah
- son was Albert John
LNAME[ WALKER
FNAME[ DUGALD
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ JUL 31, 1898
FILE[ 2775
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Catherine Walker, Aldborough; Peter Allison, Orford
Township, Kent County, Farmer and friend
CHILDREN:
- Colin Alexander Walker;
- Dugald Neil Walker;
- John Charles Walker;
- Lexie Cathrine Walker;
- Sarah Ann Walker
LNAME[ LINDSAY
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ AUG 26, 1898
FILE[ 2776
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - executor was George Henry Lindsay of Southwold, brother
- sister was Annie Weldon, wife of Thomas, Westminster Township
- brother was John Lindsay of Southwold
- brother was David Lindsay
LNAME[ MAGILL
FNAME[ ELLEN
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ SEP 4, 1898
FILE[ 2777
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- formerly lived in Southwold Township
- executors: Dugald Ferguson, Southwold; Thomas Meek, Southwold
- deceased husband was Robert Magill
- brother was John Bell of New York City
- creditor was Euphemia Love
LNAME[ PARKER
FNAME[ MARY M.
RESID[ ILLINOIS
DATE[ MAY 23, 1898
FILE[ 2778
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- lived in the Town of Lacrosse, Hancock County, Illinois
- executor was Fannie A. Lionberger of Lacrosse, Illinois, wife
of S.G., who was a Farmer
LNAME[ BACKUS
FNAME[ ROBERT
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ JUL 26, 1898
FILE[ 2779
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - executor was Jane Backus of Dunwich, widow
- son was John Robert Backus
- daughter was Anna Frances Backus
LNAME[ GORVETT
FNAME[ LOUIS
RESID[ SPARTA
DATE[ SEP 16, 1898
FILE[ 2780
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - executor was William Kerly of Sparta, Gentleman
- William Kerly died March 14, 1913 at St. Thomas
- William Kerly's wife, Emma, died May 7, 1917
- Louis Gorvett's wife was Margaret, who died November 23, 1929
- son was William Gorvett
- son was Edward Gorvett
CHILDREN OF LOUIS AND MARGARET GORVETT:
- Alice Butterwick, who predeceased mother;
- Bessie Fishleigh, who predeceased mother;
- William Gorvett, Sparta;
- John Gorvett, Carpenter, Sparta;
- Charles Gorvett, Gardener, Sparta;
- Frederick Gorvett, Labourer, Yarmouth;
- Edward Gorvett, Farmer, Yarmouth
NOTE: THE SPELLING OF THE NAME MAY HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO GORBETT
CHILDREN OF ALICE BUTTERWICK:
- Myrtle Fishleigh, wife of Irvin, Sparta;
- Jessie Badgeley, wife of Leonard, Yarmouth
CHILDREN OF BESSIE FISHLEIGH:
- Eva Neville, wife of John, Yarmouth;
- Herman Fishleigh, Westminster Township, Farmer
LNAME[ COUGHLIN
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ AUG 31, 1898
FILE[ 2781
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Farmer
- petitioners: Bartholomew Coughlin, Yarmouth, Farmer and
brother; Daniel Coughlin, Yarmouth, Farmer and brother
LNAME[ LIGHTFOOT
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ SEP 9, 1898
FILE[ 2782
MFNO[ 1401
NOTES[ EXECUTORS:
- Edward Allen Miller, Esquire, Aylmer, Lawyer;
- Moses Leeson, Aylmer, Grocer and friend;
- Byron Lightfoot, Aylmer, son
- wife was Jane
- son was Joseph
- daughter was Adelaide Ten Eyck of Wisconsin
- daughter was Louisa Cline
- daughter was Elizabeth Davis
- grandson was Charles Gregory
- grandson was Joseph Gregory
- daughter was Josephine
- son was Robert
- grandson was Thomas Dancey
- grandson was Cameron Dancey
- son was Wellington Lightfoot
- Wellington Lightfoot's wife was Mary
- son was Nelson
LNAME[ WAITE
FNAME[ SARAH JANE
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JAN 20, 1897
FILE[ 2783
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was John Hopkins of St. Thomas, Constable and brother
- son was John Richard Wellington Waite
- daughter was Dora
- daughter was Letitia
- daughter was Lena
- son was Thomas Waite
- son was Charles B. Waite
- brother was Charles Hopkins
LNAME[ WALKER
FNAME[ ANN
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ JAN 18, 1898
FILE[ 2784
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - described as a married woman
- executor was Weeden Laifett Walker, Southwold, Farmer and
husband
- son was William Laifett Walker
LNAME[ HARDWICK
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ JUN 23, 1898
FILE[ 2785
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - executors: Jane Hardwick, Bayham, widow; Caleb Hunt
- adopted son was Arthur Hardwick
- mention of William Prist, son of Tom Prist
- mention of William Prist, son of Marwood Prist
LNAME[ BROOKS
FNAME[ FRANCIS
RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER
DATE[ AUG 11, 1898
FILE[ 2786
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - executors: John Brooks, South Dorchester, son; James G. Heiter,
Aylmer, Merchant and friend
- daughter was Rose Brooks
- wife was Ellen Brooks
- son was Robert Brooks
- daughter was Maria Ruckle
LNAME[ BOYD
FNAME[ HENRY WILLIAM MCPHEE
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ SEP 28, 1898
FILE[ 2787
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - described as a Farm Labourer
- died in St. Thomas
- executors: Leonard Else, Southwold; Frank Else, Southwold
- brother was Frederick John Boyd of Southwold
- mother was Emma Boyd
LNAME[ DAUGHERTY
FNAME[ HARVEY
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ OCT 1, 1898
FILE[ 2788
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- executor was Lovenia Louise Daugherty, St. Thomas, widow and
mother
LNAME[ ALLEN
FNAME[ ANDREW
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ OCT 15, 1898
FILE[ 2789
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was James Wilson Allen of Aylmer, Merchant and son
- wife was Laurilla Deborah Allen
CHILDREN:
- Albert Andrew Allen;
- Magdalena Van Wagoner;
- Evangeline Nesbitt;
- Isabella Woolley
LNAME[ PEARSON
FNAME[ JOSEPH
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ MAR 18, 1898
FILE[ 2790
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - executors: Thomas Bearss, Bayham, Merchant; Samuel Pearson
- wife was Sarah Pearson
LNAME[ MOORE
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ JUN 13, 1898
FILE[ 2791
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widower
- died at London, Ontario
- petitioner was William E. Moore of Southwold, nephew
CHILDREN:
- Lycomedes C. Moore, Aldborough, oldest son;
- George E. Moore, City of Dickson, Tennessee, Minister of the
Gospel;
- Charley A. Moore, City of Kewanee, Illinois, Minister of the
Gospel
LNAME[ PARKER
FNAME[ MARY M.
RESID[ ILLINOIS
DATE[ MAY 23, 1898
FILE[ 2792
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - lived at the Town of La Crosse, Hancock County, Illinois
- described as a widow
- executor was Frannie A. Lionberger, La Crosse, Illinois,
daughter
- attorney in Ontario was Albert Edward Haines of Aylmer
- daughter was Helen Cobb, who was deceased and buried in Keekuk,
Iowa
- daughter was Libbie Glass
- granddaughter was Meda Fowler
LNAME[ SANIGAN
FNAME[ BRIDGET
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ OCT 11, 1898
FILE[ 2793
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was Julia Ann Coleman of Southwold, daughter and wife
of T.C. Coleman
LNAME[ BASTEDO
FNAME[ EBENEZER WASHINGTON
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ OCT 13, 1898
FILE[ 2794
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executor was Louis Abram Bastedo of Malahide, son
LNAME[ MELLOR
FNAME[ SELINA
RESID[ PORT STANLEY
DATE[ OCT 28, 1898
FILE[ 2795
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - described as the widow of Thomas
- executors: Dugald Ferguson, Southwold; Thomas Jackson,
Southwold, who died November 5, 1898
- daughter was Mary Hannah
- daughter was Sarah Elizabeth
- daughter was Alice Anne
LNAME[ PAYNE
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ PORT STANLEY
DATE[ FEB 27, 1898
FILE[ 2796
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Constable
- petitioner was Mary Ann Payne of Port Stanley, widow
LNAME[ SEVERANCE
FNAME[ ELIZABETH ANN
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ OCT 29, 1898
FILE[ 2797
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - described as the wife of Sewell Severance
- executors: William Bain, Malahide; Americus Chiverton, Malahide
- son was Phineas L. Pressey
- daughter was Ellen Jane Ball
- son was Emery L. Pressey
LNAME[ WARDELL
FNAME[ EDWIN
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ OCT 28, 1898
FILE[ 2798
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - executors: Joshua Mearne Wardell, City of Cadillac, Michigan,
Physician and son; James McQueen Wardell, London, Ontario, Clerk
and son
- wife was Melissa Wardell
LNAME[ DURDLE
FNAME[ MARY
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ NOV 24, 1898
FILE[ 2799
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - described as a widow
- executor was John Franklin of Malahide
- will was dated September 20, 1898
- will describes Mary Durdle as the wife of George Durdle 'of
parts unknown'
- daughter of Mary Durdle was Mary Franklin, who was the wife of
John Franklin of Malahide
LNAME[ BERRY
FNAME[ WILLIAM M.
RESID[ WINNIPEG
DATE[ OCT 26, 1898
FILE[ 2800
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - formerly lived in Port Stanley
- executor was Alexander Taylor of Port Stanley, Blacksmith and
brother-in-law
NEXT OF KIN:
- Susan Hepburn, wife of Andrew Hepburn, Contractor, Port
Stanley;
- Ida Chambers, wife of Henry Chambers, Merchant, Springfield;
- Lizzie Taylor, wife of Alexander Taylor, Blacksmith, Port
Stanley;
- Annie Hepburn of Port Stanley, spinster;
- Alex Hepburn of Port Stanley;
- Agnes Hepburn of Port Stanley, spinster
- William Berry's mother was Mrs. Andrew Hepburn
- William Berry's sister was Mrs. Alex Taylor
- William Berry's sister was Mrs. Hiram Chambers
LNAME[ BAKER
FNAME[ JESSE SCOTT
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ FEB 5, 1898
FILE[ 2801
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - described as a Baptist Minister
- executors: Annie Maria Baker, Jesse Scott Baker's widow; George
Whitfield Baker
- daughter was Mary Elizabeth Baker
- daughter was Harriett Rosetta Ackard
- son was George Whitfield Baker
- cousin was Oliver Baker
LNAME[ HOLLYWOOD
FNAME[ ANSEL J.
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ NOV 4, 1898
FILE[ 2802
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - executor was Sarah Jane Hollywood of Bayham, Ansel's widow
- Ansel Hollywood had purchased land from the Reverend H.P.
Fitch, which transaction was witnessed by Culver Fitch
LNAME[ CAUGHELL
FNAME[ JOHN C.
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ DEC 3, 1898
FILE[ 2803
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - described as the heir of the late David Caughell
- executors: Emma Laura Marlatt, St. Thomas, married woman and
daughter; Walker Caughell, Yarmouth Township
- daughter was Emma Laura Marlatt, wife of Albert E.
- son was Walker Caughell
- wife was Martha Caughell
- son was Edward Thomas Caughell
LNAME[ MCDIARMID
FNAME[ GEORGE
RESID[ PORT BURWELL
DATE[ NOV 9, 1898
FILE[ 2804
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Benjamin McDiarmid of Port Burwell, Gentleman
and father
- George McDiarmid never married
- mention of William McDiarmid who was a carpenter
LNAME[ NORTON
FNAME[ REUBEN CHURCHILL
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ NOV 26, 1898
FILE[ 2805
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- died in Toronto
- executor was Sarah Elizabeth Norton of St. Thomas, Reuben
Norton's widow
- mention of children, but not identified
LNAME[ WILSON
FNAME[ MARIA JANE
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ NOV 20, 1898
FILE[ 2806
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - described as the wife of Richard William Wilson of St. Thomas
- petitioners: James Fulton, St. Thomas, Physician; William
_rott, St. Thomas, Grocer and Merchant
- son was Edward Richard Wilson
- daughter was Lottie Elizabeth Robbins
- mention of Louisa H. Murray
LNAME[ STOKES
FNAME[ JOSEPH
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ OCT 27, 1898
FILE[ 2807
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - no will
- also known as Joseph Wilson
- petitioners: Sarah Ann Stokes, Malahide, Joseph Stokes' widow;
Marwood Ashton, Malahide
LNAME[ WILSON
FNAME[ JOSEPH
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ OCT 27, 1898
FILE[ 2807
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - the man's name was Joseph Stokes, but was known as Joseph
Wilson
- no will
- petitioners: Sarah Ann Stokes, Joseph Stokes' widow, Malahide;
Marwood Ashton, Malahide
LNAME[ CASWELL
FNAME[ HARVEY G.
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ DEC 2, 1898
FILE[ 2808
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Farmer
- petitioner was Ira D. Caswell of Bayham, Farmer and son
- widow was Jane Caswell
- son was Ira D. Caswell, only child
LNAME[ BALSDON
FNAME[ RICHARD
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ JAN 12, 1898
FILE[ 2809
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - executor was Joseph Balsdon of Southwold, Richard Balsdon's
'oldest child in this country'
CHILDREN:
- James Balsdon, North Devonshire, England;
- John Balsdon, Detroit, Michigan;
- Joseph Balsdon, Southwold Township;
- Richard Balsdon, Pontiac, Michigan;
- Mary Anne Plain, Southwold Township;
- William Balsdon, Muncey, Ontario;
- George Balsdon, Muncey, Ontario
LNAME[ ARKELL
FNAME[ MARY ELIZABETH
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ DEC 3, 1898
FILE[ 2810
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - also known as Bessie Arkell
- described as a spinster
- executor was Helen Duncan Arkell of Aylmer, widow
- stepmother was Helen Duncan Arkell
BROTHERS AND SISTERS:
- William H. Arkell;
- Winewood Emily Arkell;
- Helen Arkell;
- Catherine Arkell;
- Mary Cecelia Wrong, wife of James W.
LNAME[ MCNABB
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ MAY 8, 1898
FILE[ 2811
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- owned land at Bayfield in Huron County
- executors: Mungo McNabb, Dunwich, Farmer; Peter McNabb, Ekfrid
Township, Middlesex County, Farmer
- niece was Janet McFarlane, daughter of John McFarlane
- niece was Isabella McFarlane, daughter of John McFarlane
- niece was Jane McFarlane, daughter of Andrew McFarlane
- niece was Bessie Chisholm, daughter of Andrew McFarlane
- brother was Mungo McNabb
- niece was Janet McFarlane, daughter of Andrew McFarlane
- brother was Peter McNabb of Ekfrid Township, Middlesex County
LNAME[ HAWKESWORTH
FNAME[ JOHN N.
RESID[ VIENNA
DATE[ NOV 15, 1898
FILE[ 2812
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - described as a Carpenter
- executor was Mary Ann Hawkesworth of Vienna, widow of John N.
Hawkesworth
LNAME[ HIRT
FNAME[ CHRISTIAN
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ DEC 27, 1898
FILE[ 2813
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - lived at Wallacetown
- described as a Weaver
- executor was Theresa or Therezir Weiner of Yarmouth, widow
- there appears to have been some sort of a court case regarding
this estate
- Theresa Weiner was the plaintiff
DEFENDANTS:
- Lucas Hirt of Tittishausen, Baden, Germany, grandchild; Maria
Anna Hauser, niece, daughter of Frederica Wilhelmina Munch,
formerly Hirt, a sister who died August 28, 1898. Other children
being Paulina Munch, Katharina Munch, and Johann Munch
- grandchild of Christian Hirt was Johanna Hauser of Daushengen,
Willingen, Germany
- nephew of Christian Hirt was Lucas Hirt, son of Xavier Hirt,
who was a brother to Christian
- mention of Miss Elizabeth McKay of Wallacetown
- sister of Christian Hirt was Cecelia Panman of Dandringen,
Germany, who had children, but not identified
- niece of Christian Hirt was Catherine, daughter of Xavier Hirt
LNAME[ PURCELL
FNAME[ ARCHIBALD
RESID[ ALDBOROUGH
DATE[ DEC 14, 1898
FILE[ 2814
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - executors: Dugald A. Purcell, Aldborough; Duncan L. Purcell,
Aldborough
- wife was Catherine Purcell
CHILDREN:
- Edmund James Purcell;
- Colin Alexander Purcell, described as an invalid;
- John A. Purcell;
- Hector Purcell;
- Mary Campbell;
- Dugald A. Purcell;
- Daniel A. Purcell;
- Duncan L. Purcell
LNAME[ BALL
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ JAN 30, 1898
FILE[ 2815
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - executors: Sarah Ann Ball, Southwold, spinster; Frederick
George Ball, Southwold; James Ball the Younger, Southwold
- daughter was Sarah Ann Ball
LNAME[ NOBLE
FNAME[ JOHN G.
RESID[ RODNEY
DATE[ DEC 31, 1898
FILE[ 2816
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- executors: Mary Noble, Rodney; Samuel Morley, Rodney
- wife was Mary Noble
- son was Russel A. Noble
LNAME[ VANAMBURG
FNAME[ JAMES NELSON
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ NOV 1, 1898
FILE[ 2817
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - executor was Albert Hamilton Backhouse, Esquire, of Aylmer
- mention of a wife, but not identified
- daughter was Luttia Elliott VanAmburg
- daughter was Belle Cliaveller(?)
LNAME[ CUNNINGHAM
FNAME[ JAMES MOFFATT
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ JAN 6, 1899
FILE[ 2818
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Locomotive Engineer
- petitioner was James Frank Cunningham of St. Thomas, Fireman,
Michigan Central Railroad
- wife was Euphemia Cunningham of Buffalo, New York
CHILDREN:
- William Cunningham, Buffalo, New York;
- Mary Cunningham, Buffalo, New York;
- James Frank Cunningham, St. Thomas
LNAME[ ELLIOTT
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ MAR 18, 1898
FILE[ 2819
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- executors: Susan Melissa Elliott; William H. Elliott
- plaintiff was Susan Melissa Elliott
- defendant was Margaret Wilcox, sister
- wife was Susan Melissa Elliott
SISTERS AND BROTHERS:
- Margaret Wilcox;
- Jane Sanders;
- Elizabeth Elliott;
- Sarah Jones;
- Tamzine Hawkins;
- William H. Elliott;
- Henry Elliott;
- John Elliott;
- Samuel Elliott
- niece was Mary Sanders
LNAME[ JONES
FNAME[ ROBERT MORRIS
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ DEC 7, 1898
FILE[ 2820
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Labourer and a bachelor
- petitioner was Robert Jones of St. Thomas, Labourer
- father was Robert Jones
LNAME[ GUSTERSON
FNAME[ HENRY G.
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ NOV 6, 1898
FILE[ 2821
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Maria Gusterson of Dunwich
- wife was Maria Gusterson
- mention of a sister, but not identified
LNAME[ DRAPER
FNAME[ ELDURA
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ DEC 21, 1898
FILE[ 2822
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a widow
PETITIONERS AND CHILDREN:
- Annie Cameron, Houghton, Michigan, married woman;
- Marion White, Sandwich, Essex County, married woman;
- Samuel Draper, Aylmer;
- Elijah N. Draper, Aylmer, Leather Dealer;
- Albert Draper, St. Clair, Michigan
LNAME[ SMITH
FNAME[ HENRY
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ OCT 24, 1898
FILE[ 2823
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Hotel Keeper
- petitioner was Lucinda Eleanor Smith of St. Thomas, widow
- wife was Lucinda Eleanor Smith
LNAME[ SAXTON
FNAME[ ALEXANDER
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ APR 30, 1898
FILE[ 2824
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - executors: John A. Saxton, Malahide; Albert Saxton, Bayham
CHILDREN:
- George Saxton, oldest son;
- Swain Edison Saxton, second son;
- Albert Saxton, third son;
- Haines Saxton, fourth son
LNAME[ HERRINGTON
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ JAN 15, 1889
FILE[ 2825
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - executors: Martha Herrington, Malahide; Thomas Herrington,
Malahide
- wife was Martha Herrington
- son was Thomas Herrington
- son was William Herrington
LNAME[ MCNEA
FNAME[ LESLIE
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ SEP 2, 1898
FILE[ 2826
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Susannah McNea of Southwold, married woman
- mother was Susannah McNea
LNAME[ SUMMERS
FNAME[ JAMES ALEXANDER
RESID[ AYLMER
DATE[ JAN 28, 1889
FILE[ 2827
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
EXECUTORS:
- Sarah Summers, Aylmer, widow;
- James W. Summers, Gould City, Michigan, Physician;
- Alberta Holcombe, Buffalo, New York, married woman
- wife was Sarah Summers
CHILDREN:
- James W. Summers;
- Nina Walker;
- Alberta Holcombe;
- Minerva McArthur
- granddaughter was Beatrice McArthur
- granddaughter was Sadie McArthur
LNAME[ ACKFORD
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ JAN 30, 1899
FILE[ 2828
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was William Ackford of Southwold
- wife was Emlyn Ackford of Southwold
CHILDREN:
- Thomas Ackford, Cleveland, Ohio;
- Mary Jane Tucker, Wyandot, Michigan;
- Emma Merrill, Southwold;
- Annie Ackford, Southwold;
- Frank Ackford, Southwold;
- William Ackford, Southwold
LNAME[ SILCOX
FNAME[ ESTHER
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ FEB 13, 1899
FILE[ 2829
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - described as a spinster
- petitioner was Edwin D. Silcox, Esquire, Paris, Brant County,
Clergyman
- mention of Fanny, daughter of William and Nancy Silcox
LNAME[ JOHNSTON
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ SHEDDEN
DATE[ FEB 8, 1899
FILE[ 2830
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Gentleman
- plaintiff was Robert Nicolls of Southwold, Farmer
- defendant was Joseph Johnston of the Township of Elma, Perth
County
- mention of Henry Davis
- mention of George Davis
BROTHERS AND SISTERS:
- Mary Davis, Township of Essa, Simcoe County, widow, 78 years
old;
- Henry Johnston, deceased;
- Joseph Johnston, deceased;
- Letitia Riley, deceased;
- Elizabeth Nicolls, deceased
NIECES AND NEPHEWS, CHILDREN OF ELIZABETH NICOLLS:
- Robert Nicolls, Southwold;
- Simon Nicolls, Toronto;
- Richard Nicolls, Loraine, Ohio;
- Johnston Nicolls, County Cavan, Ireland;
- Mary Eliza Lidsitt, Donegal, Ireland;
- Lucy Wallwood, Longford, Ireland
- mention of the children of Letitia Riley, all of whom lived in
Ireland, not identified
- mention of the children of Joseph Johnston, all of whom lived
in County Cavan, Ireland, not identified
NIECES AND NEPHEWS, CHILDREN OF HENRY JOHNSTON:
- Mary Ann Johnston, County Cavan, Ireland;
- Marjory Fagen, County Cavan, Ireland;
- William Johnston, County Cavan, Ireland;
- Amelia Johnston, County Cavan, Ireland;
- Henry Johnston, County Cavan, Ireland;
- Jane Booth, Perth County, Ontario;
- Joseph Johnston, Perth County, Ontario;
- Margaret Johnston, Northwest Territories;
- Elizabeth Johnston, Northwest Territories
LNAME[ BACKUS
FNAME[ JOHN ROBERT
RESID[ DUNWICH
DATE[ JAN 29, 1899
FILE[ 2831
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - executor was Anna Frances Backus of Dunwich, spinster
- sister was Anna Frances Backus
LNAME[ HUNT
FNAME[ SARAH
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ MAR 3, 1889
FILE[ 2832
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a married woman
- petitioner was Margaret Caroline Wallace of St. Thomas, widow
- husband was Henry Hunt, who died November 25, 1897
BROTHERS AND SISTERS:
- Hugh Henry Sharon, County of Riverside, California;
- Jane Sutton, Southwold, widow;
- Margaret Caroline Wallace, St. Thomas
NIECES AND NEPHEWS:
- Fred Sells, Southwold;
- Sarah E. Kirkley, Southwold;
- Louisa Moorish, Flint, Michigan
LNAME[ HEARD
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ ST. THOMAS
DATE[ FEB 15, 1897
FILE[ 2833
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - known as John Heard Senior
- described as a Manufacturer
- executors: Thomas Heard, London, Druggist; Richard A. Heard,
St. Thomas, Bookkeeper
- mention of a wife, but not identified
CHILDREN:
- William Heard;
- Robert Heard;
- Richard A. Heard;
- Hattie Powell;
- Elizabeth Anderson;
- Maria Piper;
- Mary Kemp;
- Margaret Thomas;
- Matilda Robinson;
- John Heard;
- Samuel Heard
- mention of grandchildren, children of Matilda Robinson, but not
identified
- granddaughter was Ada Heard, daughter of John
- granddaughter was Nora Heard, daughter of John
- granddaughter was Helen Heard, daughter of John
- John Heard's business was a Spoke and Bending Business of John
Heard and Company, St. Thomas
LNAME[ WARD
FNAME[ REUBEN
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ FEB 3, 1899
FILE[ 2834
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - described as a Butcher
- lived at Fingal
- executors: Fergus Cron, Southwold; Benjamin Johnston, Southwold
- brother was Peter Ward of Cleveland, Ohio
- brother was Edward Ward of Market Dereham, County of Norfolk,
England
- sister was Susan Parker of Necton, County of Norfolk, England
LNAME[ JOHNSTON
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ FEB 7, 1899
FILE[ 2835
MFNO[ 1402
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a bachelor, 86 years old
- petitioners: Mary Davis, Township of Essa, County of Simcoe,
widow; Henry Davis; George Davis
- sister was Mary Davis, who was 78 years old and the wife of
George Davis, deceased
- brother was Henry Johnston, who was deceased, leaving a widow,
Margaret Johnston of the County of Cavan, Ireland
- brother was Richard Johnston, deceased
- brother was Joseph Johnston, deceased
- sister was Letitia Riley, deceased, wife of George Riley of
Dublin, Ireland
- sister was Elizabeth Nicolls, wife of Robert Nicolls, deceased
NIECES AND NEPHEWS, CHILDREN OF HENRY JOHNSTON:
- Mary Ann Johnston, County Cavan, Ireland;
- Marjory, wife of Richard Fagan, County Cavan, Ireland;
- William Johnston, County Cavan, Ireland;
- Amelia Johnston, County Cavan, Ireland;
- Henry Johnston, County Cavan, Ireland;
- Jane Johnston, wife of _____ Booth, Trowbridge, Ontario
NIECES AND NEPHEWS, CHILDREN OF RICHARD JOHNSTON:
- Joseph Johnston, Trowbridge, Ontario;
- Margaret Johnston, Northwest Territories;
- Elizabeth Johnston, Northwest Territories;
- Henry Johnston, County Cavan, Ireland
- Joseph Johnston had two sons and one daughter who lived in
County Cavan, Ireland, not identified
- Letitia Riley had children who lived in Dublin, Ireland, not
identified
- Mary Davis had a son, Henry Davis, who lived in Ivey, Ontario
- Mary Davis had a son, George Davis, who lived in Ivey, Ontario
- mention of Elizabeth Lennox, wife of Ignatius Thomas Lennox,
Northwest Territories
- mention of Fanny, deceased wife of John Banting, Ivey, Ontario,
who left six infant children with the father
CHILDREN OF ELIZABETH NICOLLS:
- Simon Nicolls, Toronto;
- Richard Nicolls, Lorraine, Ohio;
- Johnston Nicolls, County Cavan, Ireland;
- Mary Eliza Nicolls, wife of John Lipsitt, Donegal, Ireland;
- Lucy Nicolls, wife of Thomas Wallwood, County of Longford,
Ireland;
- Amelia Nicolls, deceased wife of Samuel Lowery, County Cavan,
Ireland, leaving eight children, not identified;
- Margaret Jane, deceased wife of Thomas Lloan, County Cavan,
Ireland, leaving two children, not identified;
- Matilda Nicolls, deceased, unmarried;
- Robert Nicolls, Southwold
LNAME[ STACEY
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE TWSP.
DATE[ NOV 18, 1799
FILE[ 1
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - died in Charlotteville Township, Norfolk County
- daughter was Elizabeth Stacey
- stepson was Moses Rice
- wife was Maiden Stacy
EXECUTORS:
- William Cope, Walsingham Township;
- Robert Munro, Charlotteville Township
- will dated August 22, 1799
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- William Culver;
- Joseph Miller;
- Joseph Culver
- will was registered November 15, 1799
- Letters of Administration granted to Maiden Stacey October 25,
1800
- the executors named in the will appeared in Court October 25,
1800 and renounced their office: William Cope; Robert Munro
- sureties to Samuel Ryerse, Judge of the Surrogate Court, from:
Maiden Stacey, Charlotteville Township, widow of John; William
Cope, Charlotteville Township; Robert Munro, Charlotteville
Township
- witnesses were Thomas Welch and John Bemer, October 25, 1800
- Maiden Stacey took an Oath of Administration on June 15, 1801,
which was approved by William Spurgin, Justice of the Peace, on
June 29, 1801, and registered on the same day
- an inventory of John Stacey's estate was compiled on June 16,
1801 by Peter Teeple and William Culver
LNAME[ LEWIS
FNAME[ LEVI
RESID[ TOWNSEND TOWNSHIP
DATE[ SEP 13, 1799
FILE[ 2
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NOTES[ - lived in Townsend Township, Norfolk County
- name in document spelled "Luis", but probably Lewis, as there
is a Hannah Lewis and a James Lewis mentioned in Owen's 'Pioneer
Sketches of the Long Point Settlement'
- wife was Kaziah, who 'left him long time ago'
- son was Levi
- owned Lot 1, Concession 13, Townsend Township, 100 acres
- sold 25 acres to Timothy Culver
- sold 25 acres to Jonathan Pettit
CHILDREN:
- Levi;
- Hannah, oldest daughter;
- Daniel;
- John;
- James, youngest son;
- Mary;
- Anny;
- Elizabeth;
- Man__
- owned 240 acres in Charlotteville Township
EXECUTORS:
- John Bemer
- Jabez Collver
- will dated September 11, 1799
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Jabez Collver Senior;
- Henry Beemer;
- Phillip Beemer
- will was registered October 10, 1799, and again on October 25,
1800
- Jabez Collver Senior declined to be an executor
- Letters of Administration were granted to John Bemer on October
25, 1800
SURETIES:
- John Bemer, Townsend Township;
- Isaac Gilbert, Woodhouse Township;
- James Glendinning, Woodhouse Township
- John Bemer took an Oath of Administration on August 14, 1801
- an inventory of Levi Lewis' estate was compiled on March 25,
1801, by Reuben Green and Michael Shaff
LNAME[ HILTON
FNAME[ WILLIAM BENJAMIN
RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE
DATE[ SEP 28, 1801
FILE[ 3
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NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Levinah Hilton of Charlotteville, on November 3,
1801
SURETIES:
- Levinah Hilton, widow of William Benjamin, Charlotteville;
- Oliver Mabee, Charlotteville;
- Simon Mabee, Charlotteville
- Levinah Hilton took an Oath of Administration on November 3,
1801
- an inventory of the estate was completed on April 26, 1802 by
Abraham Smith and William Pitt Gilbert
- William Benjamin Hilton owned 500 acres of land
LNAME[ BARBER
FNAME[ ABIGAIL
RESID[ TOWNSEND TOWNSHIP
DATE[ JUN 18, 1804
FILE[ 4
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NOTES[ - lived in Townsend Township
CHILDREN:
- Mathias;
- Miriam;
- John;
- Aaron;
- Moses;
- Elisha;
- Jacob;
- Elizabeth;
- Daniel;
- Jane;
- Mary
EXECUTORS:
- Nisbett Collver;
- John Barber
- appointed November 1, 1803
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Job Slaght Senior;
- Job Slaght Junior;
- William Pitt Gilbert
- an Oath of Administration was taken by Nisbett Collver and John
Barber on July 6, 1804
- an inventory of the estate was completed on June 10, 1804 by
Phillip Sovereign and Jabez Collver Junior
- mentioned in the inventory were: Job Lodor's account; William
Smith; Henry Hough; Dan Millard; Lelah Stiler; Amos Monuel?;
Jeremiah Boites; Ann Winegarner; Noah Millard; Peter Fairchild;
Miss Hamless; Joseph Lones?; William Pitt Gilbert; Peter Bumess;
Phillip Sovereign; Jabez Collver; Frederick Stinehoof
LNAME[ CUNNINGHAM
FNAME[ GEORGE
RESID[ TOWNSEND TOWNSHIP
DATE[ NOV 18, 1804
FILE[ 5
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NOTES[ - lived in Townsend Township
- death date uncertain
- executor was James Corlis of Townsend Township, Blacksmith
- wife was Mary
- mention of Nancy Cunningham
SONS:
- Abraham;
- William;
- George;
- Henry;
- Andrew
- will dated November 3, 1804
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Benjamin Caryl;
- Joseph Lane;
- Champion Scovil
- an Oath of Administration was taken by James Corlis on November
22, 1804
- an inventory of the estate was completed on February 27, 1805
by Benjamin Caryl and Peter Fairchild
LNAME[ LICK
FNAME[ ADAM
RESID[ OXFORD TOWNSHIP
DATE[ 1804
FILE[ 6
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NOTES[ - lived in Oxford Township, Oxford County
- died circa 1804, no date listed
- wife was Ann Lick
CHILDREN:
- Daniel Lick, youngest son;
- Margaret Lick, single woman;
- Katherine Canfield;
- Lana Youngs;
- John Lick, living in United States;
- David Lick, living in United States;
- Elizabeth Gates, living in United States
EXECUTORS:
- John Youngs, son-in-law;
- Samuel Canfield, son-in-law;
- Daniel Lick, son
- will dated October 25, 1804
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- James Fuller;
- Thomas Hornor;
- Christopher Hartsough
- John Youngs and Daniel Lick took an Oath of Administration on
June 14, 1805
- Christopher Kern and Christopher Hartsough completed an
inventory of the estate on December 14, 1807
LNAME[ BURTCH
FNAME[ JONATHAN
RESID[ BURTCH TOWNSHIP
DATE[ MAY 18, 1805
FILE[ 7
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NOTES[ - lived in Burford Township, Oxford County
- no will
- petitioners: Unice Burtch of Burford Township, Oxford County,
Jonathan's widow; Finlay Malcom, Burford Township
- petition dated at Charlotteville, June 14, 1805
SURETIES:
- Unice Burtch, Burford Township, Oxford County, widow woman;
- Finlay Malcom, Burford Township, Oxford County;
- William Lemon, Woodhouse Township;
- Abraham Powell, Charlotteville
- document dated June 14, 1805 and witnessed by Thomas Welch and
Henry Bostwick
- Oath of Administration taken June 14, 1805 by Unice Burtch and
Finlay Malcom
- inventory of estate completed December 2, 1805 by James Curtis
and William Tyler
- Jonathan Burtch's brother was Charles Burtch
LNAME[ WATSON
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ BLENHEIM
DATE[ MAR 3, 1803
FILE[ 8
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NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Edward Watson of Oxford County, described as a
friend
- petition dated June 14, 1805
SURETIES:
- Edward Watson, Oxford County;
- Thomas Hornor, Oxford County, Esquire;
- Joseph Ryerson, Norfolk County, Esquire
- Oath of Administration taken June 14, 1805 by Edward Watson
- inventory of estate completed September 24, 1805 by Samuel
Baker and Thomas Hornor
Notes from:
- Benjamin Doyle;
- David Palmer;
- William McCartney;
- Rueben Dayton;
- Josiah F. Dean;
- Samuel Martin;
- Samuel Baker;
- John Graham;
- Hugh Graham;
- Isaac Kipp;
- James Smiley
LNAME[ SOVEREEN
FNAME[ FREDERICK
RESID[ TOWNSEND TOWNSHIP
DATE[ OCT 25, 1805
FILE[ 9
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NOTES[ - no will
- petitioners: David Sovereen, Townsend Township; Jacob Sovereen,
Charlotteville Township
- petition dated December 5, 1805
- wife was Leanah Sovereen, who declined administration
SURETIES:
- David Sovereen, Townsend Township;
- Jacob Sovereen, Charlotteville Township, Weaver;
- Noah Fairchild, Norfolk County, Blacksmith;
- Jacob Bayer, Norfolk County, Carpenter
- Oath of Administration taken by David Sovereen and Jacob
Sovereen November 11, 1805
- inventory of estate completed by Jacob Sovereen at Woodhouse,
September 24, 1806
- mention in inventory of Ephrem Sorrels, Morres Sovereen, George
Sovereen, John Sovereen, David Sovereen, Lewis Clous, Jacob
Sovereen
LNAME[ MONRO
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE TWSP.
DATE[ MAR 1806
FILE[ 10
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NOTES[ - wife was Catharine Monro
- daughter was Mary Monro
- son was Robert Monro
- son was Daniel McCall Monro
EXECUTORS:
- wife, Catharine Monro;
- James McCall, Charlotteville;
- Noah Fairchild, Charlotteville, Blacksmith
- will dated March 6, 1806
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Robert Monro;
- John Kern;
- John McCall
- the executors took an Oath of Administration on March 31, 1806
INVENTORY, 'list of buyers ':
- Philip Bemer; John Taylor; Abram Smith; Thomas Smith;
- Elizabeth McMichael; James McCall; Noah Fairchild;
- J. Stanley; Otheniel Smith; Simon Mabee; Daniel McCall;
- John Smith; Thomas Welch; Hugh Alexander; Daniel McQueen;
- Nichol & Alexander; David Cowperthwaite; R. Henderson;
- Albert Berdan; J. Muirhed; Titus Finch; Josiah Gilbert;
- N. White; Robert McLoud; James Matthews; John Williams;
- P. Fonger; Leonard Hudson; Jacob Sovereen; Jacob Wood Senior;
- C. Ellis; J. Coltman; Jonathan Wade; George McCloud;
- William Dell; Levi Churchill; Thomas Finch; Robert McCracken;
- R. Lanning; Nathaniel White; Jonathan Sprague;
- Jos. Miller; Joseph Wood; R. Munro; L. Dederick; J. Barnes;
- Jon'n Odbeley?; Peter Teeple; John Conrad; Silas Secord;
- L. Douglass; Martin Burnham; Jacob Wilson; John Kern;
- Richard Mead; Platt Wood; David Turrill; J. Byer;
- Michael Troyer; Joseph Dennis; Anthony Sells; Levi Douglass;
- Art Rapelje; D. Shaff; Thomas Bowlby; Hugh Alexder;
- Andrew Montross; Samuel Smith
NOTES:
- Judiah Moor; Maiden Stacey; Leonard Sovereen; Paul Averill;
Peter Comb; John Moss; Jacob Wilson; Philip Fonger; Job Lodor;
Dan Millard; Hugh Graham; John Earl; Henry Slaght (sold to Job
Slaght); James Russell; Albert Berdan; William Hambly; Henry
Bostwick; Samuel Matthews; Steph Taylor; Finlay Malcom; James
Clendenin; Peter Teeple; Moses Rice; Jesse Smith; John Everly;
Henry Van Allen; Abraham Powell; Levinah Hilton; John Monro; John
Bostwick; John Bemer; Gideon Cooley; Joseph Chambers; W.
Franklyn; John Furyen; Reuben Green; John Pettit; Christopher
Hartsough; Alexander Hutchison; Isaac Lowell; George McLoud;
Abner Owen; Thomas Price; John Smith; Alexander Stewart; David
Secord; Peter Secord; Ariel Towsley; William Teeple; John Taylor;
Michael Troyer; Sawyer Ten Broeck; John Wood; Nathan Wade; Peter
Montross; Levi Montross; Amos Manuel; Christopher Baker; Isaac
Pettit; Roger Obrian; _____ Rogers; John Wells; Wheeler Douglass;
Andrew Kelly; Jacob Glover; Joseph McCool
PAYMENTS BY EXECUTORS:
- William Cope; Noah Fairchild; Levi Churchill; Thomas Welch;
Robert Munro; Frederick Kilmer; Henry Gerks?; Daniel McQueen;
Stephen Bartow; Joseph Bemer; James Watson; Donald McCall;
Cornwall Ellis; Job Lodor; Leonard Hudson; Nichol & Alexander;
James Machlein; Abraham Smith Senior; John Persia; John Muirhead;
Job Slaght; James Durand; Andrew Heron; Isaac Smith; Peter
Procunier; Isaac Jones; Alexander Douglas; John Fanning; John
Munro; William Parks; David Hunter; Robert Stuart; Matthew
Gilmore; Thomas Welch; Jacob Potts; Albert Berdan; Elisha Crosby;
Lucas Dederick; William Biggar; Michael Shaw; Elizabeth W.
Michaele; Samuel Ryerse; R.W. Dease; John Decow; Levi Douglas;
William Rice; James McColl; Robert M. Clouse; William Millard
Senior
ACCOUNTS:
- P.B. Williams; Charles Cunningham; Abraham Smith; Richard
Gilbert; Baker Williams; Walter Anderson; Robert Henderson; Abner
Decow; Robert Shierer; William Pitt Gilbert; John Coltman; Daniel
Culver; Mr. Williams; Phillip Rush; Mr. Swift?; Mr. Frost;
Johnathan Sprague; Daniel McCall; Noah Fairchild; Duncan McCall;
James Russle?; John Darscot; William Mabee; John Stacey; Jercye
Rohr; Job Cutner; Isaac Smith; Abraham Smith; John Cr__ey;
William Smith; James Gilbert; Gabrell Colver?; Simon Mabee;
Stephen Jabes Tepelle; Robert Monro; Elihu Price; Mr. Mackantire;
Jethro Sprague; Abraham Powell; Dunken? McCall; Mikull Shoote;
Gideon Couley; John Coher
- inventory completed September 24, 1806 by Noah Fairchild
NOTE: JAMES MONRO'S ACCOUNT BOOK FROM THE 1790'S IS PART OF THE
MICROFILM
LNAME[ HAVENS
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE TWSP.
DATE[ MAY 9, 1806
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MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ EXECUTORS:
- Charity Havens, wife;
- Samuel Smith, Charlotteville Township;
- Robert Shearer, Charlotteville Township
- John Havens' wife was Charity Havens
CHILDREN:
- William Havens;
- Lydia Havens Westover;
- Hannah Havens;
- Abraham Havens;
- Robert Havens
- father was William Havens, who was deceased
- will dated April 28, 1806
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Benjamin Caryle;
- Oliver Mabee;
- Othniel Smith
- affidavits by Oliver Mabee and Othniel Smith dated May 24, 1806
- will registered May 29, 1806
- Oath of Administration taken by Charity Havens, Samuel Smith,
and Robert Shearer, May 24, 1806
- inventory of estate completed by Oliver Mabee and Benjamin
Caryle, February 23, 1807
ACCOUNTS:
- Joseph Woolly;
- Walter Anderson Junior;
- Peter Combs;
- Richard Meeches;
- John Morris;
- Robert Shearer;
- Othniel Smith;
- George Haven
- affidavit by Lydia Havens Westover dated July 1, 1830
LNAME[ SPURGIN
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE TWSP.
DATE[ AUG 10, 1806
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NOTES[ EXECUTORS:
- Silas Secord;
- John Conn;
- Aaron Spurgin
- wife was Ann Spurgin
CHILDREN:
- John Spurgin;
- Margaret Spurgin;
- Mary Spurgin;
- William Spurgin;
- Agness Spurgin;
- Jennetta Spurgin;
- Joseph Spurgin;
- Elizabeth Spurgin;
- Isaiah Spurgin;
- Josiah Spurgin;
- Aaron Spurgin;
- Samuel Spurgin;
- Anne Spurgin;
- Sarah Spurgin
- William Spurgin had property in North Carolina
- will was dated August 2, 1806
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Robert Moore;
- Judiah Moore;
- Moss Rice
- Executor's Oath sworn by Silas Secord and Aaron Spurgin October
10, 1806
- inventory of estate completed by Robert Munro and Lorrance
Johnson November 30, 1806
NOTES:
- Christopher Hartrough;
- Stephen Tuttle;
- Archibald McMillen;
- William Park;
- Robert Stuart;
- John Reynolds;
- Elijah Millard;
- Isaiah Babcock;
- John Gustin;
- John Hewitt
LNAME[ CAMPBELL
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ BURFORD TOWNSHIP
DATE[ DEC 27, 1806
FILE[ 13
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NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Neil Brown of Burford Township, friend
- petition granted January 6, 1807
SURETIES:
- Neil Brown, Township of Burford;
- George Woodly, Township of Burford;
- John Malcom, Township of Burford
- dated January 6, 1807
- affidavit sworn by Neil Brown January 6, 1807
- inventory of estate completed by William Tyler and John Secord
of the Township of Burford, February 12, 1807
LNAME[ SLAUGHT
FNAME[ JOB
RESID[ TOWNSEND
DATE[ JUL 13, 1807
FILE[ 14
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - lived in Townsend Township
- executors: Henry Slaught; Job Slaught
CHILDREN:
- Henry Slaught, oldest son;
- Job Slaught, second son;
- John Slaught, third son;
- Cornelius Slaught, fourth son;
- Aaron Slaught, fifth son;
- Elizabeth Parney;
- Mary Barber;
- Sarah Misener
- mention of James Secord of the District of Niagara
- will dated February 3, 1807
- witnessed by Benjamin Caryl, Morris Sovereen, John Meickle
- executors' affidavit dated August 10, 1807, sworn by Henry
Slaught and Job Slaught
- inventory of estate compiled by John Bemer and Benjamin Caryl
and dated September 14, 1807
NOTES:
- David Sovereen;
- Reubin Rice;
- Benjamin Caryl;
- Leonard Sovereen;
- James Munro;
- William Robinson
BOOK ACCOUNTS:
- Peter Bemer;
- Noah Millard;
- Alexander Watson;
- Ephraim Surles;
- Jacob Barnhart;
- Abner Owen;
- Philip Bemer Junior;
- Henry Bemer;
- George Sovereene;
- John Slaght;
- Peter Secord;
- William Pitt Gilbert;
- Mathew Munro;
- Barnabas Perry;
- William McCool;
- William Robinson;
- Uriah Corlis;
- Morris Thomas;
- Samuel Hooten
- approved by next of kin of testator - Elizabeth Slaght, Henry
Slaght
LNAME[ MASSACER
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ TOWNSEND TOWNSHIP
DATE[ APR 18, 1807
FILE[ 15
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Elizabeth Massacer of Townsend Township
- petition dated September 10, 1807
- wife was Elizabeth Massacer
SURETIES:
- Elizabeth Massacer;
- William Robinson, Townsend;
- Job Slaght, Townsend
- dated September 19, 1807
- inventory of estate compiled by John Bemer and Abraham Maker?
and dated November 25, 1807
LNAME[ DENNIS
FNAME[ JOSEPH
RESID[ WOODHOUSE TOWNSHIP
DATE[ OCT 14, 1807
FILE[ 16
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Millwright
- petitioners: Hannah Dennis, Woodhouse Township; Thomas Bowlby,
Woodhouse Township
- petition granted November 25, 1807
SURETIES:
- Hannah Dennis, widow;
- Thomas Bowlby;
- Abraham A. Rapelje, Woodhouse Township, Merchant;
- Henry Bostwick, Town of Niagara, County of Lincoln,
Student-at-Law
- dated November 25, 1807
- inventory appraisers: John Bostwick; John Dunham; William Parr
- approved by Hannah White and Ellis Dennis, August 12, 1808
LNAME[ BURDICK
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ OXFORD COUNTY
DATE[ NOV 2, 1807
FILE[ 17
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- lived in Oxford Township, Oxford County
- described as Esquire
- petitioner was Enoch Burdick of Oxford Township, son
- petition granted December 26, 1807
- wife was Phebe Burdick of Oxford Township, who declined
Administration
- witnesses were Caleb Burdick and Evinah Burdick
SURETIES:
- Enoch Burdick, Oxford Township;
- Isaac Burdick, Oxford Township;
- Peter Teeple, Esquire, Charlotteville Township
- dated December 26, 1807
- inventory of estate compiled by Levy Dean and Christopher
Hartsough and dated January 25, 1808
LNAME[ DEDRICK
FNAME[ LUCAS
RESID[ WALSINGHAM TOWNSHIP
DATE[ 1808
FILE[ 18
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no definite death date
- executors: John Dedrick; John Penssen?; Lucretia Dedrick
- wife was Lucretia Dedrick
CHILDREN:
- John Dedrick;
- Cornelius Dedrick;
- Hannah Dedrick;
- Catharine Dedrick;
- James Dedrick;
- Lucas Dedrick
- will dated January 3, 1808
- witnessed by Henry McMichael; Benjamin Meech?; John Penssen
- affidavit dated January 14, 1808
- inventory of estate compiled by Elias Foster and Henry Baumwart
and dated January 27, 1808
LNAME[ RICE
FNAME[ REUBEN
RESID[ WINDHAM TOWNSHIP
DATE[ MAR 9, 1808
FILE[ 19
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Eliakim Crosby of Woodhouse, Physician
- petition dated at Charlotteville, March 28, 1808
- says 'no kindred in Province'
SURETIES:
- Eliakim Crosby, Woodhouse Township, Physician;
- William Smith, Charlotteville Township, Gentleman;
- Ethan Woodruff, Charlotteville Township, Merchant
- Oath of Administration taken by Eliakim Crosby on June 9, 1808
- inventory compiled by Avon Collver and John (Noman?), June 12,
1809
- mention in inventory of: Noah Millard; Martha Peak, widow;
Samuel McAlister; Jacob Glover; Nathan Wade; L. Sovereen
- letters mentioning Philip Sovereen and Leonard Sovereen, 1809
LNAME[ WEBSTER
FNAME[ TIMOTHY
RESID[ WALSINGHAM TOWNSHIP
DATE[ MAY 27, 1808
FILE[ 20
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - oldest son was Timothy Webster, who lived on Concession 4, Lot
18, Walsingham Township
- son was Henry Webster, who lived on Concession 4, Lot 17,
Walsingham Township
- oldest daughter was Jane Devenish
- daughter was Mary Hastings
- daughter was Rosanna Ellis
- daughter was Elizabeth Webster
- daughter was Ann Webster
- son was Edward Webster
- Timothy Webster had property in the United States
EXECUTORS:
- Henry Webster, Walsingham Township, son;
- Edward Webster, son
- will dated May 26, 1808
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Thomas Carty, Walsingham Township;
- John Troyer, Walsingham Township;
- Joseph Barber, Walsingham Township
SURETIES:
- Henry Webster, Walsingham Township, Printer;
- Edward Webster, Walsingham Township;
- Cornwall Ellis, Walsingham Township;
- Jeremiah Woolfen, Walsingham Township
- inventory of estate compiled by Nicholas Shoemaker, Samuel
W__own, and Thomas Welch
MENTION OF:
- Jane Devenish;
- Rasman Ellis;
- Mary Hastings;
- Ann Webster;
- William Devenish;
- Maiden Stacey;
- Charles Tripp
LNAME[ EDWARDS
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ DELAWARE TOWNSHIP
DATE[ APR 6, 1808
FILE[ 21
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NOTES[ BENEFICIARIES:
- Thomas Edwards, oldest son;
- James Edwards, son;
- Elizabeth Edwards, wife
- sole executor was Elizabeth Edwards
- will dated March 6, 1808
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Daniel Springer, Delaware;
- John Johnson, Delaware;
- Ann McMillen, Delaware
SURETIES:
- Elizabeth Edwards, Delaware, widow;
- Gideon Tiffany, Delaware, Gentleman;
- James Edwards, Delaware
- dated October 8, 1808
- witnessed by Daniel Springer
- inventory of estate compiled by Elizabeth McMullen, Gideon
Tiffany, and Moses F. Migham
- no date
LNAME[ GILBERT
FNAME[ WILLIAM PITT
RESID[ TOWNSEND TOWNSHIP
DATE[ DEC 26, 1808
FILE[ 22
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NOTES[ - lived in Townsend Township
- described as a Trader and Merchant
BENEFICIARIES:
- Mary Gilbert, wife;
- Abigail Gilbert, oldest daughter;
- Hannah Gilbert, daughter;
- Liza Gilbert, daughter;
- Jacob Barber
EXECUTORS:
- Mary Gilbert, widow;
- Samuel Smith, Charlotteville Township;
- Joseph Merrill, Townsend Township;
- Truman Merrill
- will dated December 16, 1808
- witnessed by William Smith; Miriam Barber of Townsend; Jane
Smith of Charlotteville
SURETIES:
- William Smith, Township of Charlotteville;
- Robert Shearer, Township of Charlotteville
- Oath of Administration taken by: Mary Gilbert; Samuel Smith;
Joseph Merrill; William Smith; Robert Shearer
INVENTORY AND LIST OF PERSONS:
- Jacob Barnhart; Jabez Collver; Henry Beamer; Dan Millard;
Michael Shaff; Alexander Boughner; Alexander Tygert; John Muckle
Junior; Peter Combs; Deacon Reuben Rice; John Widner; Jabez
Ellison; Peter Secord; John Bostwick; Jonathan Wade; Finlay
Malcom; Lewis Mathews; John Beamer Esquire; Joseph Beamer;
Nesbett Collver; Richard Lanning; Jesse Owen; David Sovereen;
John Walker; Marimes Seeber; James McMaster; Peter Teeple
Esquire; Dennis Shaffe; William Sumner; David Miller; William
Thorpe; William Robinson Senior; George Sargeant; Joseph
Barnhart; Conrad Winegarden; John Gustin; John Williams; Charles
Eddy; George Woodley; William Robinson; Leonard Sovereign; Walter
Anderson; Aaron Barber; John McCall; Leonard Hudson; William
Smith; James Utley; Joseph Spitler; William McCool; James Muckle;
Samuel Horten; Gary S. Crosby; Captain Reuben Green; Anthony
Sells; Joseph Chambers; James Corlis; Andrew Smith; Uriah
Corliss; Doctor Utter; Nathaniel Rast; William Winegarden; John
Wood; Job Slaght Junior; Asa Owens; John Miers; John Williams;
George Sergeant; Isaac Pettit; Moses Barber; John Wells; Joseph
Chambers; Haggie Wesbrook; Jonathan Williams; John Bacon; Doctor
Crosby; Samuel Andrews; Walter Anderson Junior; George
Cunningham; John Slaght Senior; John Ten Broeck; Richard Benton;
Thomas Finch; Moses Omstead; Christopher Hampshire; Peter
Fairchild; Henry Slaught; Abraham Powell; Amos Manuel; David
Hunter; John Rice; Isaac Meritt; David Ellis; Asher Corlis;
Nathan Wade; Uriah Pettit; Benjamin G_____ ; Benjamin Fairchild;
John Winegarden; William McCool; John Barber; Thomas Bowlby;
Peter Philips; Robert Davis; Joseph Merrill; Charles Sayles;
Dennis Shaff Junior; Levi Babet; Robert Hamilton; John Philips;
William Robinson Senior; John Wells; Barnabas Perry; Noah
Fairchild; Silas Stiles; Isaac Secord
- inventory of estate compiled by John Horner and Nisbett Collver
and dated July 26, 1809
LNAME[ SMITH
FNAME[ ABRAHAM
RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE TWSP.
DATE[ APR 11, 1809
FILE[ 23
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NOTES[ BENEFICIARIES:
- Hannah Smith, daughter;
- Rachel Smith, wife;
- William Smith, son;
- Abraham Smith, son
- will dated February 24, 1809
- witnessed by A. Howell, Richard Lanning, Elee McColl
- petition of Rachel Smith, William Smith, Abraham Smith
LNAME[ LONG
FNAME[ PATRICK
RESID[ WOODHAM TOWNSHIP
DATE[ 1809
FILE[ 24
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NOTES[ BENEFICIARIES:
- Elizabeth Long, wife;
- Fanny, daughter;
- Francis Long, son;
- John Long, son;
- Robert Long, son;
- Elizabeth, daughter;
- Ann, daughter;
- Polly, daughter;
- Peggy, daughter;
- David, son
- will dated August 14, 1809
- witnessed by Abraham Rapelje of Woodhouse, Samuel Parker,
Physician, Henry Bostwick
- mention of John DeCow Esquire
- inventory of estate compiled by William Drake and Eber DeCow,
both of Woodhouse Township, and dated December 29, 1810
LNAME[ HUBER
FNAME[ JACOB
RESID[ RAINHAM TOWNSHIP
DATE[ FEB 6, 1810
FILE[ 25
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NOTES[ - may also have been known as Hoover, and probably was
- lived in Rainham Township, Norfolk County
BENEFICIARIES:
- Barbara Huber, wife, deceased;
- John Huber, son, who had a daughter;
- Esther Sternenman, daughter and wife of Peter;
- Abraham Huber, son;
- David Huber, son
- executors were Abraham Huber and David Huber
- will was witnessed by Christian Hoover, Benjamin Hoover and
David Hoover
- will dated July 1, 1807
- affidavits by witnesses dated June 21, 1810: Christian Hoover,
Rainham Township; Benjamin Hoover, Rainham Township; David
Hoover, Rainham Township
- bond from John Hoover, Manchester Township, County of York,
Pennsylvania, farmer, dated May 7, 1792 and May 17, 1802
- documents include a letter in German
RELEASE OF LEGACIES:
- Benjamin Hoover, Rainham Township, September 3, 1823, witnessed
by Jacob Hindrick and Lylia Hover?;
- Peter and Esther Starnaman, Clarence, Erie County, New York
State, November 9, 1822, witnessed by John and Anna Diller;
- John Hoover, Markham, York County, Upper Canada, February 20,
1823, witnessed by Daniel and Benjamin Hoover
- part of the estate of Jacob Huber or Hoover was sold on April
16, 1810, and these documents include a list of buyers, not
printed here
- Jacob Huber or Hoover kept an account of the amounts left to
his children before his death:
Christian Hoover;
Henry Hoover;
John Hoover;
Mary Hoover;
Anna Hoover;
Ester Hoover;
Susana Hoover;
Chrystina Hoover;
Abraham Hoover;
Benjamin Hoover;
Daniel Hoover
- mention of John Kindig
- mention of George Eistler
- mention of Anna Stouffer
- mention of George Wolfe
- mention of Mary Miller, wife of John of Rainham Township
LNAME[ REYNOLDS
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ DORCHESTER TOWNSHIP
DATE[ JAN 25, 1810
FILE[ 26
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was George Reynolds of Dorchester Township,
Middlesex County, son
- an executor, who renounced, was Elizabeth Reynolds, the mother
of George
- dated September 7, 1810
- witnesses were Enoch Burdick and Lucy Burdick
SURETIES:
- George Reynolds, Dorchester Township;
- Henry Bostwick, Woodhouse Township, Inn Keeper
- an inventory of the estate was completed on October 4, 1810 by
Caleb Burdick and Perez Dean
LNAME[ HASKIN
FNAME[ ELISHA
RESID[ OXFORD TOWNSHIP
DATE[ 1811
FILE[ 27
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - death date uncertain
- wife was Delight Haskin
- son was Benjamin Haskin
- son was Elisha Haskin
- son was Luther Haskin
- daughter was Lodema Bryant
- daughter was Tamma Gilbert
- daughter was Delight Hartrough, who lived on Part of Lot 6,
Broken Front, Oxford Township
- grandson was John Bryant
- daughter was Sally Graham
- executors: son, Luther Haskin; Nicholas Brink
- will dated January 19, 1811
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- William Sumner of Oxford Township
- Edward Logan of Oxford Township
- Alexander Graham of Oxford Township
- an inventory of the estate was completed on March 22, 1811 by
John Youngs and Joel Piper
- affidavits of witnesses dated March 25, 1811
LNAME[ AXFORD
FNAME[ ABRAHAM
RESID[ WOODHOUSE TOWNSHIP
DATE[ MAR 11, 1811
FILE[ 28
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- an executor who renounced on April 20, 1811, was Abraham
Axford's widow, Mary, of Woodhouse Township
- petitioner was Daniel Freeman of Woodhouse Township, Minister
of the Gospel
SURETIES:
- Daniel Freeman, Woodhouse Township, Minister of the Gospel;
- James Freeman, Woodhouse Township;
- John Bowlby, Woodhouse Township
- an inventory of the estate was completed on April 20, 1811 by
James Freeman and John Bolbe
- mention of E. Crosby
LNAME[ MOOR
FNAME[ JUDIAH
RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE TWSP.
DATE[ MAR 25, 1811
FILE[ 29
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - son was William Moor, who lived on the rear of Part of Lot 6,
First Range (Front) Charlotteville
- daughter was Margaret Moor
- daughter was Ann Spurgin
- wife was Rachel Moor
- executors: William Moor, son; Rachel Moor, wife
- dated March 24, 1811
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- John Kern, Blacksmith, Charlotteville;
- Stephen Price, Blacksmith, Charlotteville;
- Nathan B. Barnum, Esquire, Charlotteville
- inventory of estate compiled by John Kern and Larrance Johnson
- no date
LNAME[ COWPERTHWAITE
FNAME[ DAVID
RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE
DATE[ JUN 13, 1811
FILE[ 30
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - mention of 'Turtullus Cowperthwaite, an imputed child of
deceased left in N.B. on St. Johns River'
- mention of John Jackson, who was an apprentice to Daniel Snider
- wife was Ollive Cowperthwaite
- daughter was Sarah Cowperthwaite
EXECUTORS:
- Richard Mead, friend;
- John Kern, friend;
- Ollive Cowperthwaite, wife
- dated January 23, 1810
- witnessed by Robert Munro and John Lodor, both of
Charlotteville
- John Kern described as a Blacksmith in Charlotteville
- inventory of estate completed on August 14, 1811 by Titus Finch
and Joseph Andrus
LNAME[ HOOVER
FNAME[ HENRY
RESID[ RAINHAM TOWNSHIP
DATE[ JUN 1, 1811
FILE[ 31
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - described as a Weaver
- wife was Margaret
- son was David Hoover, who lived on the North End of Lot 18,
Concession 1, does not say where
- son was John Hoover
- son was Henry Hoover
- daughter was Anne
- daughter was Elizabeth
- executors were John Hoover and David Hoover
- witnessed by John Miller of Rainham Township and Henry Miller
of Rainham Township, and Jacob Feet of Rainham Township
LNAME[ STEINHOFF
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ WOODHOUSE TOWNSHIP
DATE[ SEP 11, 1811
FILE[ 32
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- John Steinhoff's widow was Anne of Woodhouse Township, who
renounced the administration of the estate on September 16, 1811,
witnessed by Thomas Bowlby and Nathaniel White
- petitioners were Emanuel Steinhoff of Woodhouse Township and
Abraham Beemer of Townsend Township
SURETIES:
- Emanuel Steinhoff, Woodhouse;
- Abraham Beemer, Townsend;
- Richard Mead, Woodhouse;
- Nathaniel White, Gentleman, Woodhouse
ACCOUNTS:
- Sollomon Austin;
- John Pettit;
- Ester Brooks;
- John Everly;
- Mathias Boughner;
- Levi Hughes;
- McCallester;
- John Potter;
- Richard Parks;
- Joseph Steinhoff;
- David Miller;
- Willson Shalling;
- W.C. Colester;
- William Thorp;
- John Barber;
- Daniel Shott;
- Jabez Collver
LIST OF RECEIPTS:
- Received from John Steinhoff Junior by W.B. Sheridan, January
15, 1796;
- Received by Jane Karlie, January 25, 1796;
- Received by James Gregor, April 12, 1796;
- Received by Solomon Austen, December 13, 1796;
- Received by John McKinten Junior, March, 1797;
- Note for John Steinhoff Junior by Solomon Austen, April 15,
1797, April 28, 1797;
- Note for Clark and Street, May 9, 1798;
- Note for John Steinhoff Junior by Frederick Entine, June 22,
1799;
- Note for John Steinhoff Junior by John Cottman, July 2, 1799;
- Note James Munro by J. Ryerson, November 29, 1800;
- Note James Ryerson (Sheriff) December 3, 1800;
- Note James Munro by J. Ryerson, December 13, 1800;
- Note James Munro, December 15, 1800;
- Note Noah Fairchild, December 16, 1800;
- Note for William Frances by William M. Rinley, Secord Mill,
December 23, 1800;
- Note for Nathan Mann by Robert Nichol, December 29, 1801;
- Note William Lemon, April 16, 1805;
- Note Daniel Freeman, April 20, 1805
- Received from John Steinhoff by James Durand, April 11, 1806
- promissory note by John Steinhoff to Mrs. Mary Sills, dated May
7, 1806 and witnessed by Samuel McAlister
- promissory note to Jacob Sovereen dated August 9, 1806 and
witnessed by Samuel McAlister and Jonathan Wade
- received from J.S. by Jacob Sovereen March 5, 1811
- received from J.S. for Hugh Alexander by Benjamin Hosshell,
January 28, 1807
- received from J.S., Nichol and Anderson and Christopher J.
Smith, March 2, 1807
- received from J.S., Nichol and Anderson and John C. Smith,
March 4, 1807
- received from J.S., John Eberly March 19, 1807, witness Hugh
Alexander
- received from J.S. for David and Abraham Hoover by Benjamin
Hoover, April 16, 1807
- received from J.S. for James Durand by Caryl and Crosby, August
26, 1807
- received for W.E. Woodruff by James Russell, January 8, 1808
- received Caryl and Crosby February 12, 1808
- received Nichol and Alexander and William Biggar July 5, 1808
- promissory note Ethan Woodruff, August 15, 1808
- promissory note Nicholl and Alexander August 1808
- received from J.S., E. Woodruff 1808
- received E. Woodruff August 16, 1808
- received per Nicholl and Alexander November 16, 1808 for
William Biggar
- received John Borden November 1808
- received per Nicholl and Alexander January 20, 1809 for William
Biggar
- received from Henry Reamer for J.S. per Nicholl and Alexander
February 6, 1809
- received for E. Crosby September 16, 1809
- received Nicholl and Alexander April 26, 1809
- received by John Bowlby May 4, 1809 for Silas Maybee
- promissory note Richard (Proyan) August 19, 1809
- received from J.S. for estate of R. Hamilton November 1, 1810
- received Daniel Ross January 12, 1811
- received Levi Bemer January 16, 1811 witness Michael Collver
- received E. Crosby January 19, 1811
- received Robert Nicholl January 29, 1811
- received Robert Nicholl February 20, 1811
- Jonathan Cummings February 25, 1811
- from William Beemer collected by Samuel Mathews
- from Abraham Beemer by Dennis Shaff
- from Jonathan TenBrock
- from Abraham Beemer by Francis Leigh Walsh May 11, 1812,
Charlotteville
- paid Robert Nichol by John Steinhoff (estate)
LNAME[ HOOVER
FNAME[ CHRISTIAN
RESID[ WALPOLE TOWNSHIP
DATE[ DEC 3, 1811
FILE[ 33
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ BENEFICIARIES:
- wife Mary;
- son Samuel;
- son John;
- son Jacob;
- son Henry;
- daughter Elizabeth;
- daughter Mary;
- daughter Nancy
- executors were John and Jacob Hoover, sons
- mention of Philip Sovereign, Esquire, District of London
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Abraham Hoover, Township of Rainham, County of Norfolk,
Menonite Society;
- Peter Sternamen, Walpole Township;
- George Woolf, Walpole Township
- date of affidavit December 23, 1811
LNAME[ MCMASTER
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ BURFORD GORE
DATE[ DEC 10, 1811
FILE[ 34
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- lived in Burford Gore, Oxford County
EXECUTORS:
- Mary McMaster of Burford Gore, Oxford County, James' widow;
- Finlay Malcolm of Burford Gore, Oxford County
- mention of William Tyler, Esquire, of Burford Gore and Neil
Brown of Burford Gore
LNAME[ RYERSE
FNAME[ SAMUEL
RESID[ WOODHOUSE TOWNSHIP
DATE[ JUN 12, 1813
FILE[ 35
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ BENEFICIARIES:
- eldest son, Samuel Ryerse, land purchased from R. Cockrill;
- daughter, Elizabeth Liger, and her son Edmund R.T. Liger;
- Samuel Ryerse's wife Sarah;
- son George;
- son Edward;
- daughter Amelia
WITNESSES:
- Daniel Ross of Woodhouse Township, Merchant;
- William McCracken of Woodhouse Township;
- Henry Medcalf of Woodhouse Township
- dated February 11, 1813
- witnesses of deposition: Sarah Ryerse, wife; George Ryerse,
son; Thomas Cummings, Esquire, of Chippawa; John Brown, Esquire,
of Townsend
- dated May 20, 1812
- will registered February 10, 1813
- petitioners were Sarah Ryerse, George Ryerse, and John Bemer
LNAME[ HARRIS
FNAME[ ELY
RESID[ OXFORD TOWNSHIP
DATE[ APR 18, 1813
FILE[ 36
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- petition of Gilbert Harris of Oxford Township, son
SURETIES:
- Eliakim Crosby of Woodhouse Township, Physician;
- Aaron Culver, Esquire, Townsend Township
- inventory witnessed by Gilbert Harris, James P. Harris, Daniel
Harris, William Herrington, Enoch Burdick, Joel Piper
LNAME[ SMITH
FNAME[ OTHNIEL
RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE TWSP.
DATE[ FEB 20, 1813
FILE[ 37
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ BENEFICIARIES:
- wife, Elizabeth;
- Andrew Smith;
- Garret Smith;
- Samuel Smith;
- Rachel Boughner;
- Abraham Smith;
- Joseph Smith, son of John Smith, deceased;
- John Smith, son of Joseph Smith, deceased
EXECUTORS:
- Daniel Freeman;
- Andrew Smith;
- Samuel Smith, son
- will dated February 20, 1813
- witnessed by John Pettit, Thomas Morrow, and Eliakim Crosby,
Physician
- inventory of estate compiled by Andrew Smith, Samuel Smith and
Duncan McCall
LNAME[ SMITH
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ WOODHOUSE TOWNSHIP
DATE[ FEB 19, 1813
FILE[ 38
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - described as the son of Othniel Smith
- executors: Andrew Smith; Sarah Smith; Samuel Smith, brother
BENEFICIARIES:
- wife, Sarah Smith;
- son, Joseph Smith;
- son, Garnet Smith;
- Jonathan P. Smith;
- Othniel Smith;
- daughter, Caty P. Smith
- inventory of estate compiled by Andrew Smith, Sary Smith,
Samuel Smith, Daniel Freeman, John Boughner
LNAME[ BEEMER
FNAME[ LEVI
RESID[ TOWNSEND TOWNSHIP
DATE[ OCT 24, 1812
FILE[ 39
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - name might have been spelled Bemer
- executors: Martha Beemer; Aron Culver, Esquire; Abraham Beemer
- wife was Martha Beemer
- oldest son was John Beemer
- will dated October 24, 1812
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Eliakim Crosby of Woodhouse;
- Samuel W. Jay of Woodhouse;
- Maria Crosby of Woodhouse, spinster
PROMISSORY NOTES, ETC., BY LEVI BEEMER
- F. Wilson, January 21, 1812
- ___ Couse, January 21, 1812
- Markele Biggar
- Pra___ Biggar, May 18, 1813
- Markle Biggar, April 20, 1812
- C. Ross, January 1, 1815
- Stephen Backett, January 1813
- M. Hut, February 12, 1813
- E. Crosby, April 2, 1813
- William Gilluspy, Blacksmith, March 1813
- Gran Biggart, May 18, 1813
- Abraham Beemer, May 26, 1813
- T. Pons, March 12, 1814
- E. Foster, November 29, 1813
- Joseph Woolly, March 10, 1815
- Joseph Woolly, April 1, 1815
- Dan Ross, February 5, 1815
- Moses Baron, April 8, 1815
- Michael Hunt, March 15, 1815
- William Sickles, May 13, 1815
- Stephen Buck, November 1, 1812
- Abraham Buck, November 1, 1812
- Samuel Horton, September 30, ____ , Blacksmith
- Samuel Mathews, ___________
- Anna Shaw, December, 1812
- Hannah Loree, December, 1812
- Fosters Store, 1812
- Alexander Watson, February 23, 1812
- Robert Nichol, 1812
- Watts and Richard, Fullers, 1812
- Hattie Watson, 1812
- Grace Biggars
CHILDREN:
- Elisa, with Aron Culver
- Emly, with Moses Beemer
- Georg, with Widow Culver, November 27, 1814
- Georg, with Aron Culver, December 15, 1814
- Georg with Michael Shaw, December 23, 1814
- Martha Beemer married Joseph Wooley
LNAME[ SECORD
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ BURFORD GORE
DATE[ FEB 6, 1812
FILE[ 40
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - lived in Burford Gore, Oxford County
EXECUTORS:
- Abraham Medsicer, Townsend, Inn Keeper;
- Henry Beemer, Townsend
- will dated February 6, 1813
- witnessed by Richard Phillips and Peter Whinnitton
CHILDREN:
- James Secord
- John Secord
- Asa Secord
- Mary Secord
- Deborah Secord
GRANDCHILDREN:
- Ann, child of Mary
- Vallyrich?, child of Mary
- William, child of Deborah
- Joseph, child of Deborah
LNAME[ GLOVER
FNAME[ JACOB
RESID[ WINDHAM
DATE[ FEB 9, 1813
FILE[ 41
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- lived in Windham, Norfolk County
- described as a Gentleman
PETITIONERS:
- Deborah Glover, Windham
- Francis Glover, Townsend, Gentleman
- dated May 20, 1813
SURETIES:
- William Robinson, Townsend, Gentleman
- Henry Beemer, Townsend
- inventory of estate completed on March 4, 1813 by William
Robinson and Henry Beemer
- wife was Deborah Glover
LNAME[ DECOW
FNAME[ ABNER
RESID[ WOODHOUSE
DATE[ 1813
FILE[ 42
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - known as Abner Decow Junior
- death date uncertain
- will dated April 1813
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- John Bowlby of Woodhouse;
- John Conrad Junior of Woodhouse;
- Abraham Turtelot of Woodhouse, Physician
- executors were Eber Decow and John Decow
- mention of Nancy Sovereign, daughter of Frederick Sovereign
- brother was Eber Decow
- brother was Isaac Decow, deceased
- brother was John Decow
- sister was Charity Burger
- mention of children of the late Isaac Decow, but not identified
LNAME[ COLLVER
FNAME[ NISBETT
RESID[ TOWNSEND
DATE[ SEP 11, 1813
FILE[ 43
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Timothy Collver Senior of Townsend;
- Timothy Collver the Second
- date of will was August 28, 1813
- executors: Sarah Collver; Abraham Beemer
- wife was Sarah Collver
CHILDREN:
- Robert Collver, oldest son;
- Eunice Collver, oldest daughter;
- Martha Collver;
- Nisbett Collver;
- Timothy Collver;
- Cleark Collver
LNAME[ COLLVER
FNAME[ EBENEZER
RESID[ TOWNSEND
DATE[ AUG 28, 1813
FILE[ 44
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Elizabeth Collver of Townsend, widow of Ebenezer
- date was February 25, 1814
SURETIES:
- Elizabeth Collver;
- Timothy Collver the Second of Townsend;
- John Kern, Blacksmith, Charlotteville
- inventory of estate completed by Timothy Collver on January 12,
1814
LNAME[ BEEMER
FNAME[ ABRAHAM
RESID[ TOWNSEND
DATE[ DEC 10, 1813
FILE[ 45
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - will dated June 30, 1812
WITNESSES T WILL:
- Nesbitt Collver, Townsend, Gentleman, deceased;
- Benjamin Collver, Townsend;
- Ezra Perney, Townsend
EXECUTORS:
- Eunice Beemer;
- Gabriel Collver, Esquire;
- Henry Beemer
- wife was Eunice Beemer
- oldest daughter was Martha Beemer
- daughter was Anna Beemer
- daughter was Betsy Beemer
- inventory of estate completed February 24, 1814
- compiled by Richard Kitchen and John Bray
ACCOUNTS PAID BY EXECUTORS:
- February 27, 1814, Nathan Wack;
- February 29, 1814, William Gillaspy;
- August 27, 1814, Phillip Beemer Senior;
- April 26, 1815, R. Pumroy, for doctoring;
- July 4, 1815, John Collver;
- August 30, 1815, E. Foster, Benjamin Johnson;
- September 1816, James McCall;
- October 16, 1816, Eunice Schyler, widow of Abraham Beemer and
wife of William Schyler
LNAME[ BECKER
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ WALSINGHAM
DATE[ JUN 5, 1813
FILE[ 46
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - will dated April 18, 1813
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Phillip Coutchman;
- Peter Shoemaker;
- Nathan B. Barnum, Esquire, of Charlotteville
EXECUTORS:
- Henry Becker, Walsingham;
- John Becker, Walsingham;
- Phillip Coutchman
- wife was Elizabeth Becker
CHILDREN:
- Henry Becker;
- John Becker;
- Jeremiah Becker;
- Catherine Becker, oldest daughter;
- Hannah Becker;
- Mariah Becker;
- Elizabeth Becker
- mention of John Persons
- inventory of estate completed July 3, 1813
- compiled by Michael Troyer and Cornelius _________
LNAME[ SMITH
FNAME[ JOSEPH
RESID[ WOODHOUSE
DATE[ JUN 5, 1812
FILE[ 47
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - will dated June 5, 1812
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Rufus Pumroy, Woodhouse, Physician;
- Zebulon Sanders, Woodhouse;
- Othniel Smith, Charlotteville, deceased by March 29, 1814
EXECUTORS:
- Samuel Smith;
- John Smith;
- John Boughner
- wife was Sarah Smith
CHILDREN:
- John Smith;
- Levi Smith;
- Andrew Smith;
- Charlotte Smith;
- Rachel Smith;
- Tewly Smith
- inventory of estate completed June 28, 1812
- compiled by Martin Burnham and Elmore Frost
LNAME[ WHITE
FNAME[ NATHANIEL
RESID[ WOODHOUSE
DATE[ MAR 20, 1814
FILE[ 48
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - date of will February 8, 1814
- witnessed by Solomon Austin and Phillip Saxton
EXECUTORS:
- Jonathan Austin, Woodhouse, Carpenter;
- Jacob Lemon, Woodhouse
- mention of wife, but not identified
- son was William White
- son was Nathaniel White
- mention of other children, but not identified
- mention of wife's children, but not identified
- inventory of estate completed June 18, 1814, by Thomas Bowlby
and Richard Man
LNAME[ UNDERWOOD
FNAME[ DUTY
RESID[ PORT TALBOT
DATE[ SEP 24, 1814
FILE[ 49
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Freeman Burdick of Oxford
- dated November 14, 1814
SURETIES: Peter Teeple, Esquire, of Oxford;
- Ephraim Tisdale of Charlotteville
- inventory of estate completed November 18, 1814
- compiled by Enoch Burdick and William Reynolds
- mention of small children, not named, with Freeman Burdick
LNAME[ ROLPH
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE
DATE[ MAR 24, 1814
FILE[ 50
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioners were Frances Rolph and John Rolph
- date was November 28, 1814
SURETIES: Thomas Cummings, Esquire, Chippawa, Lincoln County;
Daniel Ross, Charlotteville, Merchant
- inventory of estate completed December 3, 1814
- compiled by Thomas Talbot and George C. Salmon
- wife was Frances Rolph of Charlotteville
- John Rolph was the oldest son
LNAME[ BRIGHAM
FNAME[ MOSES
RESID[ DELAWARE TOWNSHIP
DATE[ 1815
FILE[ 51
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- death date uncertain
- described as a Gentleman
- petitioner was Lucinda Brigham, widow of Moses
- petition dated February 1, 1815
SURETIES:
- Lucinda Brigham, widow;
- B. Brinston Brigham, Burford, Gentleman;
- William Teeple, Charlotteville, Gentleman
- Oath of Administration dated February 1, 1815
- inventory of estate compiled by Archibald McMillan and Samuel
Hungerford
- no date given for inventory
LNAME[ HALL
FNAME[ ICHABOD
RESID[ OXFORD TOWNSHIP
DATE[ NOV 17, 1814
FILE[ 52
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - lived in Oxford Township, Oxford County
- wife was Eve
- son was Elisha
- son was Harry
- daughter was Elizabeth
- daughter was Clarissa
- daughter was Lorry
EXECUTORS:
- Eleazor Scott, Oxford Township;
- James Harris, Oxford Township;
- Enoch Burdick, Oxford Township
- will dated November 14, 1814
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Elisha Hall, Oxford Township;
- Lydia Harris, Oxford Township, spinster;
- Lucy Towsley, Oxford Township
- Oath of Administration taken by James Harris, Eleazor Scott,
Ebenezer Scott
- inventory of estate completed by Gilbert Harris and Enoch
Huntley, August 23, 1815
LNAME[ MCLEOD
FNAME[ ROBERT
RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE TWSP
DATE[ 1815
FILE[ 53
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - death date uncertain
- name also spelled McCloud in documents
- wife was Catherine McLeod
- executor was Catherine McLeod
- will dated August 9, 1810
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Noah Fairchild, Charlotteville Township;
- Cornelius Morrison;
- Ephraim C. Mitchell, Charlotteville Township
- witnesses affidavits dated April 15, 1815
- inventory of estate completed June 12, 1815 by Nathan S. Luton
and Francis Leigh Walsh
LNAME[ WOLFEN
FNAME[ WILHELMUS
RESID[ WALSINGHAM
DATE[ NOV 14, 1812
FILE[ 54
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Jeremiah Wolfen of Walsingham
- dated April 21, 1815
SURETIES:
- Jeremiah Wolfen, Walsingham;
- Peter Newkirk, Walsingham;
- Samuel Daniels, Walsingham
- inventory of estate completed April 29, 1815 by John Munro and
Abraham Brando
CREDITS TO:
- John Perce;
- Wattley and Richards;
- Michael Troyer;
- Philip Troyer;
- Daley and Cooper;
- Samuel Brown;
- Jeremiah Becker;
- Daniel Ross;
- Hezekiah Overfraus?
LNAME[ CARROLL
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ OXFORD TOWNSHIP
DATE[ AUG 29, 1814
FILE[ 55
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- known as Esquire
- lived in Oxford Township, Oxford County
- petitioners were Henry Carroll of Oxford Township and Jacob
Carroll of Oxford Township
- petition dated May 10, 1815
SURETIES:
- Henry Carroll;
- Jacob Carroll;
- Joseph Ryerson, Esquire, Charlotteville Township;
- Enoch Moore, Charlotteville
- inventory of estate completed on May 20, 1815 by Christopher
Murtaugh and John Young
LNAME[ FRANCIS
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ WALPOLE TOWNSHIP
DATE[ OCT 28, 1814
FILE[ 56
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Gentleman
- petitioner was Thomas Francis of Walpole Township, Norfolk
County, Gentleman
- petition dated June 27, 1815
SURETIES:
- Thomas Francis;
- Thomas Cummings, Esquire, Chippawa, Lincoln County, Niagara
District;
- Thomas Welch, Esquire, Charlotteville Township
LNAME[ WILLIAMS
FNAME[ WYNANT
RESID[ WOODHOUSE TOWNSHIP
DATE[ OCT 16, 1815
FILE[ 57
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - petitioner was Benjamin Williams of Woodhouse Township, son
- wife was Jane Williams, who lived on Lot 9, Concession 2,
Woodhouse Township
- son was Samuel Williams
- son was Benjamin Williams
- son was Bryant Williams
- son was Henry Williams
- son was Philip Williams
- daughter was Elizabeth Williams
- grandson was Wynant Williams
- grandson was Joseph Dennis
- granddaughter was Jane Dennis
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- William Drake of Woodhouse;
- John TenBroek of Woodhouse;
- Henry Van Allan
- 'Devise of Wynant Williams - to Benjamin Williams, Wynant
Williams, Henry Williams, Philip Williams and Jane Williams'
- registered March 17, 1817 in Norfolk County
- inventory of estate compiled by Daniel McQueen and Henry Van
Allan at Woodhouse Township on December 29, 1815
LNAME[ MCCRACKEN
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ WOODHOUSE TOWNSHIP
DATE[ NOV 17, 1815
FILE[ 58
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - known as Captain William McCracken
- described as a Gentleman
- petitioner was Thomas Cummings of Woodhouse Township, Norfolk
County, Merchant
SURETIES:
- Thomas Cummings, Woodhouse Township;
- William Culver, Woodhouse Township, Gentleman;
- Stephen Barton of Charlotteville, Gentleman
- date was January 6, 1816
- appraisers were George C. Talman, Esquire; William Culver;
Daniel Ross
LNAME[ STEINHOFF
FNAME[ ANDREW
RESID[ WOODHOUSE TOWNSHIP
DATE[ 1816
FILE[ 59
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- death date uncertain
- petitioner was Jannet Steinhoff
- widow was Jannet Steinhoff
- administrator was Finlay Malcolm Junior
- dated June 10, 1816
SURETIES:
- Emanuel Steinhoff of Woodhouse;
- George Silverthorn of Woodhouse
- dated June 10, 1816
- appraisers were William Farland Wilson and John Davis
LNAME[ WELCH
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE TWSP
DATE[ JUL 2, 1816
FILE[ 60
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - will dated June 12, 1810
- petitioners: Francis Leigh Walsh of Charlotteville, son of
Thomas Welch; Aquila M. Walsh of Charlotteville, Farmer
- wife was Mary Welch
- son of Thomas Welch was Francis Leigh Walsh
- son of Thomas Welch was Aquila Mitchell Walsh
- witnessed by Daniel Springer, Richard William Dease, and Jacob
Sovencess (Sovereign?)
- inventory of estate compiled by Francis Leigh Walsh, Aquila
Mitchell Walsh and Noah Fairchild
DEBTS OWED TO:
- James Graham;
- Daniel Ross;
- Noah Fairchild;
- Michael Troyer;
- Henry Van Allan;
- William Ratch Junior
DEBTS OWED BY:
- Martin Mitchell;
- Joseph Nancise;
- Marmaduke Crozier;
- Henry Weishuhn;
- Samuel Gregory;
- Edward Kooks?;
- Paul Dustin;
- Francis Walsh Small;
- Balser Williams;
- Selah Stiles;
- Eliakim Crosby;
- Luther Cooley;
- Henry Slaght;
- Isaac Fairchild;
- late Captain Jacob Glover;
- Finlay Malcolm;
- John Heath;
- Thomas Neville;
- Solomon Austin
- list compiled in 1816
LNAME[ HUTCHISON
FNAME[ ELIZABETH
RESID[ WALSINGHAM
DATE[ 1816
FILE[ 61
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - death date uncertain
- oldest son was John Backhouse Hutchison
- youngest son was William Butler Hutchison
- second son was George Hutchinson or Hutchison
- daughter was Mariah Hutchinson or Hutchison
- sister was Mary Backhouse
- brother was Thomas Backhouse
- will dated March 16, 1816 at Walsingham
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Minna Maria Backhouse of Walsingham, spinster;
- Estan Hutchison of Walsingham;
- Lydia Franklin of Walsingham
LNAME[ BOSTWICK
FNAME[ HENRY
RESID[ WOODHOUSE
DATE[ JUN 20, 1816
FILE[ 62
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - wife was Nancy Bostwick
- son was Henry William Bostwick
- daughter was Elizabeth Maxine Bostwick
- daughter was Clarianna Bostwick
- daughter was Cornelia Bostwick
- will dated August 2, 1812
- named as executors: Jonathan Williams; John Bostwick; John
TenBroek
- also present were Titus Williams and Mary TenBroek
- petition was by John Bostwick of Charlotteville Township, and
dated July 27, 1816
LNAME[ MANUEL
FNAME[ ANTHONY
RESID[ WALSINGHAM TWSP
DATE[ 1816
FILE[ 63
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- death date uncertain
- administrators were Margaret Manuel of Charlotteville,
spinster, and John Manuel of Charlotteville
SURETIES:
- Benjamin Slater of Charlotteville;
- Jacob Bayar of Charlotteville
- dated January 25, 1817
- witnessed by John Manuel, Jacob Bayar, and Benjamin Slater
- inventory of estate completed on January 10, 1820
- no names
LNAME[ WATTLES
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ WOODHOUSE
DATE[ AUG 9, 1816
FILE[ 64
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - widow was Abigail Wattles of Woodhouse
SURETIES:
- Henry Van Allan, Woodhouse, Gentleman;
- Francis Beaupre, Charlotteville, Inn Keeper
- dated January 18, 1817
ADMINISTRATION WITNESSES:
- Henry Van Allan;
- Francis C. Beaupre;
- Francis Leigh Walsh;
- Jacob Corgin;
- inventory of estate compiled by Henry Manaly, Daniel M. Quan,
Benjamin Bowan
LNAME[ CORLIS
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ WOODHOUSE TOWNSHIP
DATE[ JAN 31, 1817
FILE[ 65
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - described as a Blacksmith
- wife was Sarah
- stepson was George Corlis
- granddaughter was Sarah
- mention of two sons, but not identified
- grandson was Swain _____ (probably Corlis)
- grandson was James Corlis
- executors were Sarah Corlis and Champman Schovil
- will dated January 7, 1817
WITNESSES TO WILL: James Corlis of Woodhouse;
- Barzilla Beal of Woodhouse;
- James Graham, Physician
- inventory of estate completed by Sarah Corlis and Aarva Barber
on March 14, 1817
LNAME[ SECORD
FNAME[ PETER
RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE TWSP
DATE[ APR 3, 1818
FILE[ 66
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - known as Peter Secord the Elder
- grandson was William Secord
- son was David Secord
- wife was Rebecca
- will mentioned four children, each to receive one-quarter of
the estate
- will dated June 19, 1813
- witnessed by Francis Leigh Walsh, Moses Secord, and Margaret
Becker
- mention of a petition by David Secord of the Talbot Road,
Middlesex County, dated May 12, 1818
LNAME[ BERDAN
FNAME[ ALBERT
RESID[ WOODHOUSE TOWNSHIP
DATE[ FEB 8, 1818
FILE[ 67
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - wife was Susannah Berdan
- son was John
- son was Albert
- son was Daniel
- son was Jacob
- son was Samuel
- daughter was Margaret
- daughter was Susannah
- son was David Berdan
- son was Henry B. Berdan
- son was Jonathan W. Berdan
EXECUTORS:
- Jacob Berdan;
- David Berdan;
- Susannah Berdan, widow of Albert
- will dated November 28, 1817
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Abraham Kelly;
- Samuel Thompson;
- W. Van Broeck
- inventory of estate completed by Thomas Bowlby and Samuel
Thompson, February 23, 1818
LNAME[ WALKER
FNAME[ PETER
RESID[ WOODHOUSE
DATE[ 1818
FILE[ 68
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no firm date of death
- will dated April 26, 1818
EXECUTORS:
- Walter Nichol, Dover, Township of Woodhouse;
- Mathias Stub, Dover, Township of Woodhouse;
- Margaret Walker
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Thomas Nichol;
- Alexander McLauary?;
- Mury White
- wife was Ann Margaret Walker
- nephew was George Walker, son of Misham Walker, Yonge Street,
Home District
- nephew was Peter Walker, son of Misham Walker
- adopted son was William Stub, son of Mathias Stub
- friend's son was Henry Bostwick Stub, son of Mathias Stub of
Woodhouse
- friend's son was Joseph Freeman Stub, son of Mathias Stub
- inventory of estate completed September 8, 1818 by Walter
Nichol, M. Stub, and Ann Margaret Walker
NOTES:
- Francis Beaupre;
- John Fellows;
- Jacob Fowler;
- Henry Mutcalpin?:
- late Albert Berdan;
- William M. Park;
- McFarland Wilson;
- Isaac Williams;
- John Heath;
- John Vandervort;
- ______ Boughner;
- Benjamin Baron;
- William Raymond;
- Samuel Thompson;
- Nathan Mann;
- Jonathan Austin;
- Daniel McQueen;
- Samuel Williams;
- Thomas Burgar;
- Philip Bemer
LNAME[ SMITH
FNAME[ CHAUNCEY
RESID[ BURFORD
DATE[ DEC 24, 1814
FILE[ 69
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- lived in Oxford County
- described as an Inn Keeper
- petitioner was Justus Smith of Burford, Oxford County, November
12, 1818
SURETIES:
- Daniel Brown, Burford;
- John Malcolm;
- Justus Smith
- inventory of estate dated November 2, 1819
- appraisers were Neal Brown and Peter Beemer
LNAME[ ROOF
FNAME[ JACOB
RESID[ TOWNSEND
DATE[ DEC 7, 1818
FILE[ 70
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - date of will December 2, 1818
- executors: Elizabeth Roof; John Roof
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Uriah Corlis;
- William Cunningham;
- John Johnson
- wife was Elizabeth Roof
- son was John Roof
- son was Jacob Roof
- son was Mathias Roof
- daughter was Elizabeth Roof
- daughter was Susanah Roof
- inventory of estate completed December 26, 1818
- appraisers were Uriah Corlis and John Dudbridge
LNAME[ BRADLEY
FNAME[ ASA
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ OCT 8, 1818
FILE[ 71
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- petition was by Susannah Bradley, and dated February 10, 1819
SURETIES:
- Susannah Bradley;
- Noah Millard of Malahide;
- John Van Patter of Malahide
- inventory of estate dated January 12, 1819
- appraisers were Daniel Davis, Hazleton Walker, and John
Ferguson
LNAME[ ANDERSON
FNAME[ WALTER
RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE
DATE[ 1818
FILE[ 72
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no firm date of death
- will dated October 24, 1818
EXECUTORS:
- Rebecca Anderson, Charlotteville;
- Daniel Ross, Charlotteville
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- R. William Dease;
- Enoch Moore;
- Francis L. Walsh
- witnesses affidavits dated December 26, 1818
CHILDREN:
- Walter Anderson;
- John Anderson;
- Joseph Anderson;
- Henry Anderson;
- Elizabeth Anderson;
- Rebecca Anderson
- mention of three granddaughters and one grandson, none
identified, children of Walter Anderson
- inventory of estate completed June 10, 1819
- no appraisers listed
LNAME[ WARWICK
FNAME[ GREGORY
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ APR 19, 1819
FILE[ 73
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioners: Amy Warwick, Malahide; James Matthews, Woodhouse
SURETIES:
- James Matthews;
- Amy Warwick;
- Isaac Gilbert the Younger, Woodhouse;
- Joseph Walker, Woodhouse, Blacksmith
- inventory of estate compiled in 1819
- appraisers: Axford Bowlby; John Butler; Titus Williams
LNAME[ JEFFERSON
FNAME[ JOSEPH
RESID[ SOUTHWOLD
DATE[ 1819
FILE[ 74
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - date of will was May 10, 1819
- executor was Samuel Smith
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- John Boughner;
- Charles Hannan;
- David Gilbert
- mentioned in will were Mable Smith and Samuel Smith
- witnesses affidavits dated July 1, 1819
- inventory of estate completed July 7, 1819
- appraisers were James Hamilton and John Warren
LNAME[ PERRY
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ WOODHOUSE
DATE[ OCT 1818
FILE[ 75
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - described as an Officer of the Port of Entry at Pattersons
Creek
- said to have drowned in Lake Erie
- petitioner was Robert Alway of Townsend, August, 1819
- Letters of Administration granted to Robert Alway of Townsend,
August 7, 1819
SURETIES:
- Robert Alway;
- Joseph Kitchen, Charlotteville
- dated August 12, 1819
- inventory of estate completed September 8, 1819
- appraisers were Joseph Kitchen and Walter Victor ______
LNAME[ TURREL
FNAME[ JESSE
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ AUG 6, 1819
FILE[ 76
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - will dated March 22, 1819
- EXECUTORS:
- Mahlon Burwell, Esquire, Southwold;
- Joseph DeFields, Gentleman, Bayham
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- M. Burwell;
- Adam Hood Burwell, Southwold;
- Sarah Burwell
- wife was Elizabeth Turrel
- son was Uriah Turrel
- son was Jesse Turrel
- son was George Turrel
- son was Mark Turrel
- mention of other children, but not identified
- inventory of estate completed September 7, 1819
- appraisers were Joseph Bowes and Jeremiah Nooy
- note dated at Bertie, June 24, 1811, to Benjamin Hardison and
witnessed by Benjamin Hardison Junior
- signed by Jesse Turrel
- note to John Warren, dated January 10, 1812
- note to Andrew Miller of Bertie, dated October 20, 18__
- note to James Goalam or Arden of Bayham, dated June 5, 1819
- note to Thomas Finch, dated July 18, 1819
LNAME[ HUBBARD
FNAME[ ASHLEY
RESID[ WESTMINSTER
DATE[ SEP 1, 1819
FILE[ 77
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - place of residence not definite
- petition by Tilley Hubbard of Westminster, sister, dated
October 16, 1819
SURETIES:
- Tilley Hubbard, Middlesex;
- James Weishuher?, Middlesex;
- Andrew Nevills, or Neville, Middlesex
- dated October 16, 1819
LNAME[ OMSTED
FNAME[ JONAS
RESID[ TOWNSEND
DATE[ NOV 24, 1819
FILE[ 78
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ EXECUTORS AND GUARDIANS OF CHILDREN:
- Aaron Barber, Townsend;
- Robert Alway, Townsend, Teacher;
- Hannah Omsted
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- John Dudbridge, Townsend;
- Champion Scovill, Townsend;
- Israel Omsted, Townsend
- wife was Hannah Omsted
- mention of children, but not identified
- inventory compiled on December 7, 1819
- appraisers were Champion Scovill and John Dudbridge
LNAME[ BOWEN
FNAME[ DANIEL
RESID[ BURFORD
DATE[ SEP 4, 1819
FILE[ 79
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- lived in Burford, Oxford County
- petition was by Sarah Bowen of Burford, Oxford County, and
dated January 13, 1820
- wife was Sarah Bowen
SURETIES:
- Sarah Bowen;
- James Smith, Charlotteville;
- Enoch Moore, Charlotteville
LNAME[ DUTCHER
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ WALSINGHAM
DATE[ DEC 22, 1819
FILE[ 80
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - petition was by Mary Dutcher on January 14, 1820
SURETIES:
- Mary Dutcher, Walsingham;
- Michael Troyer, Walsingham;
- Jeremiah Wolfen, Walsingham;
- Samuel Brown, Walsingham
- inventory of estate completed on January 12, 1820
- appraisers were Elias Foster, James McCall, and John Troyer
LNAME[ MCCALL
FNAME[ DONALD
RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE
DATE[ JUL 18, 1819
FILE[ 81
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - will dated October 16, 1815
- executors: Elce McCall; Hugh McCall
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Nathan B. Birnam;
- Hiver? Mabee;
- Caleb Hazen
- wife was Elce McCall
- son was John McCall
- son was Duncan McCall
- son was Daniel McCall
- son was James McCall
- daughter was Mary Mitchell
- grandson was Robert Munro
- grandson was Nathaniel Fairchild
LNAME[ VAN PATTER
FNAME[ NICHOLAS
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ 1819
FILE[ 82
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - will dated November 14, 1819
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Caleb Burdick, Malahide;
- David Adams, Malahide;
- John Ferguson, Malahide
- witnesses affidavits dated May 10, 1820
- executors were Simon Van Patter and John Van Patter
- mention of a wife, but first name cannot be distinguished
CHILDREN:
- John Van Patter;
- Simon Van Patter;
- Esther Van Patter;
- Ellenor Van Patter;
- Milmat? Van Patter;
- Cornelius Van Patter;
- Aron Van Patter;
- Jacob Van Patter;
- Abraham Van Patter
- inventory of estate completed January 13, 1820
- appraiser was ________ Nicholas
LNAME[ DICKINSON
FNAME[ JOSHUA
RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE
DATE[ SEP 20, 1820
FILE[ 83
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - petitioners: W. John Bryning; James Hays; Bella Dickinson
- petition dated October, 1820
SURETIES:
- Bella Dickinson, Charlotteville;
- James Hays, Charlotteville;
- John Bryning, Charlotteville;
- John Kern, Charlotteville
- inventory of estate completed October 24, 1820
- appraisers were Jacob Potts, John Kern, John Kilmer
LNAME[ MASON
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE
DATE[ OCT 25, 1820
FILE[ 84
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ PETITIONERS:
- Elizabeth Mason, Charlotteville;
- William Curtis, Grand River, Haldimand County
SURETIES:
- Elizabeth Mason, Charlotteville;
- William Curtis, Grand River;
- Enoch Moore, Charlotteville;
- Noah Fairchild
- appraisers were Peter Loping, Noah Fairchild, James Smith
- deed of bargain and sale: Ephraim Tisdale to Lot Tisdale the
Younger, 75 acres in Charlotteville
LNAME[ CONRAD
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ WOODHOUSE
DATE[ 1819
FILE[ 85
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - also known as Coonradt
- date of death uncertain
- date of will April 23, 1819
EXECUTORS:
- Thomas Curtis, son-in-law, Yarmouth;
- Sarah Curtis
- affidavit of executors dated February 8, 1821
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Thomas Furse, Woodhouse;
- Walter Nichol, Flamborough West;
- Alexander McLaven, Woodhouse
- affidavit of witnesses dated February 28, 1821
CHILDREN:
- John Conrad;
- David Conrad;
- Sarah Curtis, wife of Thomas;
- Mary Conrad;
- Elizabeth Conrad;
- Charles Conrad;
- Catherine Conrad
- inventory of estate dated March 1, 1821
- no names of appraisers
LNAME[ VAN ALLEN
FNAME[ HENRY
RESID[ WOODHOUSE
DATE[ 1821
FILE[ 86
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman
- date of death uncertain
- date of will May 13, 1816
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Levina Cooper, Woodhouse;
- Jonathan Williams, Woodhouse;
- Jonathan Ten Broeck, Esquire, who lived on Part of Lot 10,
Concession 1, Woodhouse
- witnesses' affidavits dated April 4, 1821
EXECUTORS:
- Winnifred Van Allen, wife;
- William Van Allen, son;
- Abraham A. Rapelje
- wife was Winnifred Van Allen
- son was William Van Allen
- son was Henry Van Allen
- son was John Van Allen
- daughter was Hannah Wier
- daughter was Elizabeth Askin
- daughter was Cynthia Van Allen
- daughter was Sarah Maria Van Allen
- daughter was Mary Jane Van Allen
- daughter was Winnifred Van Allen
LNAME[ BOWEN
FNAME[ WILLIAM DANIEL
RESID[ BURFORD TOWNSHIP
DATE[ APR 13, 1821
FILE[ 87
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- described as Esquire
- petitioners: Sarah Bowen; William Van Allan
SURETIES:
- Sarah Bowen, Burford Township;
- William Van Allan, Burford Township;
- James Smith, Charlotteville Township;
- Ephraim Tisdale, Charlotteville Township
- dated April 28, 1821
LNAME[ ELLICE
FNAME[ CORNWALL
RESID[ WALSINGHAM TOWNSHIP
DATE[ MAR 4, 1821
FILE[ 88
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - wife was Rosamond Ellice
- oldest son was James Ellice, who had land the East Part of Lot
16, Broken Front, Walsingham
- second son was Henry Ellice, who had land the West Half of Lot
24, Concession 11, Windham
- youngest daughter was Nancy
- daughter was Elizabeth
- daughter was Dianah
- daughter was Mary
- daughter was Lovina
- daughter was Agnes
- mention of William Raymond
- mention of Jacob Wood, Bayham Township
EXECUTORS:
- Rosamond Ellice, wife;
- John Dedrick;
- Henry Webster, Walsingham
- will dated December 20, 1820
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Anthony Fick, Walsingham;
- Philip Countryman, Walsingham;
- Henry Webster, Walsingham
LNAME[ GUSTIN
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE
DATE[ 1821
FILE[ 89
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- date of death uncertain
- wife was named Abigail or Elizabeth, unclear
- son was Charles Gustin
- son was Eliphalet Gustin
- daughter was Sophia Gustin
- daughter was Jemima Gustin
- daughter was Rachel Gustin
- daughter was Katy Gustin
- daughter was Frulove Gustin
- daughter was Abigail Mabee
EXECUTORS:
- Sophia Gustin;
- Samuel Smith;
- Peter Teeple
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- William Pitt Gilbert;
- Sophia Gustin;
- Charles Gustin
- will not dated
- witness affidavit dated September 26, 1821 by Sophia Gustin
Wood
- will apparently made out around September 1800
- William Pitt Gilbert was deceased by then
- Sophia Gustin Wood stated that John Gustin did not name all his
children in the will
- Charles Gustin did not remember witnessing the will
- petitioners: Elizabeth Gustin, widow of John Gustin; Peter
Teeple; Samuel Smith
- petition not dated
SURETIES:
- Elizabeth Gustin, Charlotteville Township;
- Eliphalet Gustin, Charlotteville Township;
- Israel Wood, Charlotteville Township;
- James Smith, Charlotteville Township;
- Enoch Moore, Charlotteville Township
- dated October 30, 1821
- inventory of estate completed October 22, 1821 by James Smith
and Jacob Potts Junior
LNAME[ ROCKEFELLAR
FNAME[ TEAL
RESID[ WALSINGHAM
DATE[ SEP 1821
FILE[ 90
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- petitiioner was Walter Rockefellar, son, dated November 6, 1821
SURETIES:
- Walter Rockefellar, Walsingham;
- Michael Troyer, Walsingham;
- Mark Bassett or Barrett, Walsingham
- inventory of estate completed October 27, 1821 by Michael
Troyer and Austin Sterns
RECEIPTS FOR SHARE OF ESTATE SIGNED AT WALSINGHAM, DECEMBER 8,
1830:
- Phillip Rockefellar and witnessed by Horatio N. Franklin and
Mary Franklin;
- John Troyer and Hannah Troyer, witnessed by Michael Troyer;
- Nancy Rockefeller, no witness
- receipt for share of estate signed at Walsingham on January 26,
1833 by George Gines?
- witnessed by George M. Hutchinson and Catherine
LNAME[ WHITE
FNAME[ DEDERICK
RESID[ WALSINGHAM
DATE[ SEP 26, 1821
FILE[ 91
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - son was John White
- son was George White
- son was Jacob White
- daughter was Katherine White
- daughter was Elizabeth White
- will dated June 3, 1815
- executors and friends were Henry Baumwart and Michael Troyer
- witnesses were Stephen Burgar of Walsingham and Michael Troyer
of Walsingham
- inventory of estate completed on December 11, 1821 by Christian
Rohrer and Jacob Baumwart
LNAME[ GARLICK
FNAME[ FREDERICK
RESID[ TOWNSEND TOWNSHIP
DATE[ JAN 27, 1822
FILE[ 92
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Cristin Garlick, widow of Frederick
SURETIES:
- Cristin Garlick, widow;
- John Lefler, Townsend Township;
- James Johnson, Windham Township
- inventory of estate completed on February 18, 1822 by Francis
Glover and James Johnson
- B. Pomeroy had a note dated January 29, 1821
RECEIPTS:
- Leonard Clows, February, 1823;
- 28 May, 1823, John Robins, witness Roland Disbrow;
- 25 June, 1823, received from Jonathan Pursley for Mrs.
Garlick's account by R.D. Cockeroft;
- 22 October, 1823, received of Ezekiel Foster by Jonathan Lefler
for Henry Metcalf, signed Job Lodor per John G. Collver;
- 13 ______ 1823, Lawrence Sovereen, witness Roland Disbrow;
- 24 January, 1824, Timothy Collver, witness Samuel W. Day;
- 3 August, 1824, David Lefler;
- 20 January, 1825, Finlay Malcolm Junior;
- 4 July, 1825, John Lefler
- account of R.L. Cocroft (Doctor) to 1822 for Mrs. Garlick
LNAME[ COVILL
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ NORWICH TOWNSHIP
DATE[ OCT 1820
FILE[ 93
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- petition was by Jonathan Doan Senior of Yarmouth Township, for
Reuben Covill of Yarmouth Township, a labourer, next of kin, and
usually residing in the Province, a minor, dated 30th day of 4th
month 1822 at Yarmouth
SURETIES:
- Jonathan Doan, Yarmouth;
- Reuben Covill, Norwich;
- Enoch Moore, Charlotteville;
- Alexander Cowan, Charlotteville
- Oath of Administration taken by Jonathan Doan Senior, April 30,
1822
- THESE PAPERS CONTAIN A LIST OF BIDDERS FOR THE ESTATE, DATED
JUNE 12, 1822
- inventory of estate completed May 30, 1822 by Charles Moore,
James Mills, and William Harvey
RECEIPTS FROM ESTATE TO:
- John Kipp, Yarmouth, November 25, 1825;
- James Underwood, Norwich, December 10, 1822;
- Thomas Sprague, Yarmouth, June 1, 1824, for note of one Lacy;
- Isaac Minor, Yarmouth, May 20, 1822;
- Ellis Moore, Yarmouth, December 12, 1826;
- David Mills, Yarmouth, January 2, 1826;
- Samuel Harper, Malahide, March 30, 1826;
- William Ezard, September 20, 1824;
- Amos Sands, Yarmouth, July 6, 1826;
- Ira Horton, December 12, 1822;
- George Allen for note to John Moore previously to Cornelius
Lacy, December 12, 1822;
- Joseph A. Lancaster, Yarmouth, December 6, 1825;
- John Mills, Yarmouth, January 6, 1826
LNAME[ DUSTEN
FNAME[ PAUL
RESID[ WALSINGHAM
DATE[ APR 29, 1822
FILE[ 94
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- wife was Violetta Dusten
- stepson was Silvanus Nichol
- stepson was Samuel Nichol
- other stepchildren mentioned, but too faint to read
EXECUTORS:
- John Kilmaster, Walsingham;
- Robert Alway;
- Violetta Dusten
- will dated November 25, 1819
- witnessed by: Reverend C.D. Schermerhorn, Walsingham; William
Smith, Walsingham; Thomas Cope, Walsingham
- inventory of estate completed June 1, 1822 by Thomas Cope and
Henry Webster
LNAME[ KELSALL
FNAME[ DAVID
RESID[ OXFORD COUNTY
DATE[ DEC 27, 1821
FILE[ 95
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- petition was by Frances Kelsall of Nissouri, Oxford County,
widow of David
BOND:
- Frances Kelsall;
- Singleton Gardiner;
- Benjamin Harrison
LNAME[ MUCKLE
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ TOWNSEND
DATE[ SEP 30, 1822
FILE[ 96
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- known as John Muckle the Younger
- petition was by John Walker of Townsend Township,
brother-in-law, dated October 3, 1822
SURETIES:
- John Walker, Townsend;
- Dennis Shoff, Townsend;
- John McCall, Gentleman, Charlotteville
- mention of Eleanor Walker, wife of John Walker
- letter asking that any two of Job Slaght, Leonard Clous and
John Clous, all of Townsend, appraise the estate
- inventory of estate completed October 1, 1822 by Leonard Clous
and John Clous
- notes from Michael Caroe and David Watson
BOOK ACCOUNTS:
- Job Slaght;
- Michael Caroe;
- John Cowel
NOTES OF HAND:
- Richard Wilcox;
- John Heath;
- Richard Kitchen;
- Thomas Derickson;
- William Walker Senior;
- Thomas Silverthorn;
- Job Slaght;
- George Silverthorn;
- Samuel Watts;
- Nathaniel Grifen;
- Andrew Caswell;
- Samuel Thompson;
- John Earl;
- Henry Slaght;
- Henry Sovereen;
- Michael Caroe;
- David Watson
LNAME[ GILBERT
FNAME[ ISAAC
RESID[ WOODHOUSE TOWNSHIP
DATE[ 1822
FILE[ 97
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - death date uncertain
- wife was Mary Gilbert
- son was Ebenezer Gilbert, who lived on Lot 4 from the Lake in
Woodhouse
- son was Isaac Gilbert
- son was Rowland Gilbert, who lived on Lot 61 in the Queen's
Rangers' Tract in New Brunswick
- son was David Gilbert, who lived on Lot 24, Concession 6,
Woodhouse
- daughter was Sarah Wood, who lived on Lot 13, Concession 2,
Woodhouse
- daughter was Ruth Gilbert
- daughter was Mary McNalley
- daughter was Abigail Wicoff
- daughter was Rebecca Lemon
- will dated September 27, 1820
EXECUTORS:
- Mary Gilbert, Woodhouse, widow of Isaac;
- Isaac Gilbert, Woodhouse, son;
- Platt Wood, Charlotteville, son-in-law
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Joseph Miller, Charlotteville, Miller;
- H. Sheehan, Charlotteville, Gentleman;
- Daniel Ross, Charlotteville, Esquire
- witnesses' affidavits dated October 8, 1822
- Oath of Administration taken May 20, 1823
- mention of Reuben Frayer
LNAME[ MOORE
FNAME[ SAMUEL
RESID[ NORWICH
DATE[ SEP 19, 1822
FILE[ 98
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - petitioners: John Moore; Caleb Tompkins; Adam Stover
WITNESSES' AFFIDAVITS:
- James Beach, Norwich;
- Elijah Gifford, Norwich;
- William Gifford, Norwich
- son was Joseph Moore
- son was Crowel Moore
- daughter was Sarah Webster, who had a son, Crowel Webster
- son was Enoch Moore
- son was Samuel Moore
- daughter was Phebe Shaw
- daughter was Rachel Youngs
- son was Elias Moore
- son was John Moore
- son was Lindley M. Moore
- granddaughter was Catherine Webster
- granddaughter was Phebe Webster
- granddaughter was Emma Webster
- mention of Caleb Tompkins
- mention of John Gray
- mention of Jonathan Doan
EXECUTORS:
- John Moore;
- Caleb Tompkins;
- Adam Stover;
- Azaliah Schooley
- inventory of estate completed November 22, 1822 by Samuel
Cornwall and John McAuley
THESE PAPERS CONTAIN A LIST OF NOTES OWED TO AND BY THE ESTATE,
DATED AUGUST 25, 1823
LNAME[ SMITH
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ WALSINGHAM
DATE[ APR 30, 1822
FILE[ 99
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - petitioner was Elias Foster of Walsingham
- wife was Hannah Smith
- grandson was John S. Smith
- grandson was William Smith
- daughter was Nancy Smith
- executors and friends: Elias Foster; Daniel Freeman
WITNESSES:
- Henry Webster, Walsingham;
- Augustus Franklin, Walsingham;
- Agnes Webster, Walsingham, spinster
LNAME[ SMITH
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE
DATE[ AUG 14, 1822
FILE[ 100
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - petitioner was Hannah Smith of Charlotteville, spinster and
sister
- son-in-law was Enoch Moore
- daughter was Elizabeth Moore
- wife was Hannah Smith
- grandson was James Moore
- executor was wife, Hannah Smith
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Jacob Potts Junior, Charlotteville;
- Platt Wood, Charlotteville;
- John Rolph, Esquire, Charlotteville
- inventory of estate completed by Jacob Potts Junior and Platt
Wood
- no date
LNAME[ BURTCH
FNAME[ ZACHARIAH
RESID[ OXFORD TOWNSHIP
DATE[ 1822
FILE[ 101
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - lived in Oxford Township, Oxford County
- date of death uncertain
- petition dated January 15, 1823 by Abigail Burtch and Levi
Luddington
- wife was Abigail Burtch
- son was Archibald Burtch
- son was Daniel Burtch
- son was Levi Burtch
- daughter was Elizabeth Sage or Sager
- daughter was Mary Canfield
- daughter was Esther Perry
- executors were Abigail Burtch, wife, and Levi Luddington
- will dated August 19, 1822
- WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Robert Alway, Gentleman, Oxford Township;
- Willerd Sage, Oxford Township;
- Eli Sage, Oxford Township
- witnesses' affidavits dated January 15, 1823
- Oath of Administration dated January 15, 1823
LNAME[ BLACKMAN
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ MIDDLETON
DATE[ AUG 30, 1821
FILE[ 102
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- described as a Carpenter and Cabinet Maker
- petitioner was William Abbott of Middleton
- petition dated February 24, 1823
- surety was William Abbott of Middleton, Farmer
- inventory of estate completed April 18, 1823 by Robert Standen
- wife and widow was Elizabeth Blackman
- note says that there were no other relatives living in the
Province
LNAME[ HILTON
FNAME[ LEVINAH
RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE
DATE[ MAR 4, 1823
FILE[ 103
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - described as a widow
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Lewis Winans, Charlotteville;
- Gabriel Mabee, Charlotteville;
- Mary Stone, Charlotteville, spinster
EXECUTORS:
- Oliver Mabee, son;
- John Stone, son-in-law;
- William Stone, grandson;
- Francis L. Walsh
- son was Pellum Mabee
- mention of other sons and daughters, but not identified
LNAME[ NORTON
FNAME[ DANIEL
RESID[ WESTMINSTER
DATE[ JUN 11, 1823
FILE[ 104
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - date of death uncertain
- date of will, November 20, 1822
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- William Sumner, Westminster;
- Nancy Clemens, Westminster, spinster;
- Sarah A. Hart, Westminster, spinster
- affidavits of witnesses dated June 27, 1823
- executors: Miriam Norton, wife; Nathan Burtch, son-in-law
- wife was Miriam Norton
CHILDREN:
- William Norton;
- David Norton;
- Anna Burtch;
- Daniel Norton;
- Luois(sic) Norton;
- Harvey Norton;
- Ebenezer Norton;
- Kuamy Barker
- inventory of estate completed July 5, 1823
- appraisers were William Sumner and John O'Neil
LNAME[ CLOUSE
FNAME[ LEONARD
RESID[ TOWNSEND
DATE[ AUG 17, 1823
FILE[ 105
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ WITNESSES TO WILL:
- William Winegarden, Townsend;
- Phillip Smith, Townsend;
- Mary Elson, spinster, Townsend
EXECUTORS:
- John Clouse, son;
- Morris Sovereen;
- Aaron Slaght
- wife was Elizabeth Clouse
CHILDREN:
- Jacob Clouse;
- John Clouse;
- Abraham Clouse;
- Anna Hunter;
- Elizabeth Slaght;
- Mary Masecer;
- Sally Masecer;
- Abram Clouse, youngest son
LNAME[ MONTAGUE
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ LONDON
DATE[ SEP 26, 1822
FILE[ 106
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioners: Ann Montague, London; William Montague, London
SURETIES:
- William Montague, London;
- William Bird, Gentleman, Charlotteville
- inventory of estate completed on August 21, 1823, by Archibald
McMillen and Ira Schofield
LNAME[ BENNET
FNAME[ JOSHUA
RESID[ OAKLAND
DATE[ 1823
FILE[ 107
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - lived in Oakland, Oxford County
- date of death uncertain
- date of will, February 4, 1822
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Frederick Yeuward, Mount Pleasant, District of Gore, Gentleman;
- Ammi Swain, Oakland;
- Solomon Mathews, Oakland
- affidavits of witnesses dated September 17, 1823
EXECUTORS:
- Mary Bennet, wife;
- Isaac Howie;
- Jesse Bennet
- wife was Mary Bennet
CHILDREN:
- Joshua Bennet;
- Henry Bennet;
- David Bennet;
- James Bennet;
- Jesse Bennet;
- Jane Bennet;
- Rachel Bennet;
- Hannah Bennet
LNAME[ VAIL
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ WINDHAM
DATE[ SEP 26, 1823
FILE[ 108
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioners were Phoebe Vail of Windham and Isaac Vail of
Woodhouse
SURETIES:
- Phoebe Vail, Windham;
- Isaac Vail, Woodhouse;
- Abraham Powell, Windham, Gentleman
- inventory of estate completed October 15, 1823
- appraisers: William Force, Windham; Samuel Wood, Windham;
Abraham Powell, Windham
LNAME[ STRONG
FNAME[ JEREMIAH F.
RESID[ WINDHAM
DATE[ 1823
FILE[ 109
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - death date uncertain
- petitioners: Gabriel Collver, Windham; John Collver, Townsend
- petition dated June 10, 1826
- note says that Frederick Augustus Strong was the heir at law
- inventory of estate completed February 22, 1823
- appraisers were Cyahail? Foster and Oliver Smith
THESE PAPERS CONTAIN RECEIPTS FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE DEBTS OF
JEREMIAH F. STRONG
LNAME[ ORTON
FNAME[ JOSEPH H.
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ 1823
FILE[ 110
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - death date uncertain
- date of will February 7, 1823
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Joseph DeField, Bayham, Esquire;
- Peter DeField, Bayham;
- William Orton, Bayham
- date of affidavit November 26, 1823
- executors were Horlinde Orton, Bayham, and Melinda Orton,
Bayham
- father of Joseph H. Orton was William Orton
- brother was William Orton
- brother was Horlinde Orton
- sister was Melinda Orton
- nephew was William N. Orton, son of William
- inventory of estate completed March 12, 1825
- appraisers were David Hutchison and Caleb Cook
LNAME[ MORRISON
FNAME[ JACOB
RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE
DATE[ 1823
FILE[ 111
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - date of death uncertain
SURETIES:
- Sophia Morrison, Charlotteville;
- Charles Glover, Charlotteville;
- Francis L. Walsh, Charlotteville;
- Abram Brando, Walsingham
- dated April 3, 1825
- administrators were Sophia Morrison and Charles Glover
- administration granted December 31, 1823
- inventory of estate completed on March 3, 1823
- appraisers: Michael Troyer; Larrance Johnson; Levi Montague
LNAME[ BOWLBY
FNAME[ THOMAS WILLIAM
RESID[ WOODHOUSE
DATE[ OCT 13, 1823
FILE[ 112
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Harriet Bowlby, Thomas William's wife
SURETIES:
- Thomas Marr, Woodhouse;
- John Lymburner, Haldimand County
LNAME[ SMITH
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE
DATE[ JUN 14, 1824
FILE[ 113
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ PETITIONERS:
- Fanny Smith, wife, Charlotteville;
- Joseph Kitchen, Charlotteville
SURETIES:
- Fanny Smith, Charlotteville;
- Joseph Kitchen, Charlotteville;
- John Shearer, Charlotteville;
- Jeremiah Nelson Anderson, Charlotteville
- inventory of estate completed on June 18, 1824
- appraisers were Duncan McCall and Daniel McCall
LNAME[ DODGE
FNAME[ DANIEL
RESID[ OXFORD COUNTY
DATE[ 1824
FILE[ 114
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - death date uncertain
- date of will October 12, 1822
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Samuel G. Dean;
- Stephen Houghton, Oxford
- date of witnesses' affidavits July 17, 1824
- administrators: Elizabeth Dodge, Oxford, County of Oxford;
Joseph Dodge, Oxford, County of Oxford
- wife was Elizabeth Dodge
CHILDREN:
- Catherine Dodge;
- Adam Dodge;
- Joseph Dodge;
- Jesse Dodge;
- Sarah Bunday;
- Mary Wexford;
- Lydia Dodge;
- Parmilia Dodge;
- Jane Dodge
SURETIES:
- Elizabeth Dodge;
- Joseph Dodge;
- Stephen Houghton, Oxford;
- Luke Teeple, Charlotteville
- dated July 17, 1824
LNAME[ WESTBROOK
FNAME[ HAGGAI
RESID[ OAKLAND
DATE[ JUL 18, 1824
FILE[ 115
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- lived at Oakland in the County of Oxford and died at Ancaster
- described as a Farmer
- petitioners: Jane Westbrook, Oakland; Abraham Westbrook,
Oakland
SURETIES:
- Jane Westbrook;
- Abraham Westbrook;
- Daniel Brown, Oakland;
- Charles Sayles, Oakland
- inventory of estate completed October 18, 1824
- appraisers were Finlay Malcolm Junior and Daniel Brown
LNAME[ CLOUSE
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ TOWNSEND
DATE[ JUL 31, 1824
FILE[ 116
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioners: Mary Clouse, Townsend; Morris Sovereene, Townsend
SURETIES:
- Mary Clouse;
- Morris Sovereene;
- Aaron Slaght;
- Silas Roberts
- inventory of estate completed September 8, 1825
- appraisers: Aaron Slaght; John Barber; Silas Roberts
LNAME[ POWELL
FNAME[ CALEB
RESID[ BURFORD
DATE[ SEP 4, 1824
FILE[ 117
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioners: Eliza Powell, wife; William Force, Windham
SURETIES:
- Eliza Powell, Burford;
- William Force, Windham;
- Jacob Powell, Windham;
- Christian Baker, Charlotteville
- inventory of estate completed October 9, 1824
- appraisers: Jacob Powell, Windham; Adam Lampman, Burford
Township; Henry Dutcher, Burford Township
LNAME[ MONTROSS
FNAME[ SILAS
RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE
DATE[ NOV 15, 1824
FILE[ 118
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ EXECUTORS:
- Elizabeth Montross, Charlotteville;
- Peter Montross, Charlotteville, brother;
- Oliver Mabee, Charlotteville
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Francis L. Walsh;
- Luke Teeple;
- George Teeple
- wife was Elizabeth Montross
CHILDREN:
- Anderson Montross, oldest surviving son;
- Julia Montross;
- Horatio Nelson Montross;
- Eliza Montross;
- Willson Montross;
- Matilda Montross;
- Rawden Montross
ARBITRATORS RE WILL:
- Joseph Tisdale, Charlotteville;
- Joseph Kitchen, Charlotteville;
- Francis L. Walsh, Charlotteville
- dated September 10, 1828
- inventory of estate completed November 22, 1824
- appraisers were Larrance Johnson and Francis L. Walsh
LNAME[ DERICKSON
FNAME[ JAMES
RESID[ WINDHAM
DATE[ OCT 28, 1824
FILE[ 119
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - lived in the town of Windham
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- John Davis;
- William Jones;
- John Kirkpatrick
- son was Thomas Derickson
- daughter was Jane, wife of John Cline
- daughter was Mary Derickson
- executor of will was Mary Derickson
- James Derickson owned land in the Town of Saltfleet, Lincoln
County
LNAME[ STOVER
FNAME[ ADAM
RESID[ NORWICH
DATE[ MAY 7, 1824
FILE[ 120
MFNO[ 1154
NOTES[ - lived in Norwich, Oxford County
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Benjamin Birdsall;
- John Palmer, Norwich;
- Phillip Spencer
EXECUTORS:
- Michael Stover;
- Frederick Stover;
- Adam Stover Junior;
- Peter McLees
- son-in-law was Peter McLees
- son was Michael Stover
- son was Frederick Stover
- son was Adam Stover
- son was William Stover
- son was Peter Stover
- son was John Stover
- mention of other children, but not identified
- inventory of estate completed April 26, 1825
- appraisers: John McAuly; David Dunkin
LNAME[ ROOF
FNAME[ MATTHIAS
RESID[ WINDHAM
DATE[ DEC 3, 1824
FILE[ 121
MFNO[ 1155
NOTES[ WITNESSES TO WILL:
- James Malcolm, Oakland, Gentleman;
- Eliakim Malcolm;
- John McCan, Windham
EXECUTORS:
- John Winegarden;
- Joseph Beemer, Townsend
- brother-in-law was John Winegarden of Windham
- brother-in-law was Adam Brown of Twelve Mile Creek, Niagara
District
- inventory of estate completed February 12, 1825
- appraisers were Andrew Heron and Peter Beemer
LNAME[ EDISON
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ SEP 15, 1824
FILE[ 122
MFNO[ 1155
NOTES[ - died at Woodhouse
- petitioners: Mary Edison, wife; Thomas Edison, brother
SURETIES:
- Thomas Edison, Bayham;
- James Matthews, Woodhouse
- appraisers of estate were Joseph Merrill and Peter Wavene?
LNAME[ COLLARD
FNAME[ EDWARD
RESID[ MIDDLETON
DATE[ DEC 1824
FILE[ 123
MFNO[ 1155
NOTES[ - date of death uncertain
- petitioner was Sarah Collard of Middleton, Edward's wife
- date of petition was June 29, 1825
SURETIES:
- Sarah Collard, Middleton;
- Edward Collard, Charlotteville;
- Benjamin Bacon, Charlotteville
- inventory of estate completed July 2, 1825
- appraisers were James Hawksworth, Sidney Bowlby, and Isaac
Smith
LNAME[ ALLEN
FNAME[ SAMUEL
RESID[ WESTMINSTER
DATE[ FEB 1823
FILE[ 124
MFNO[ 1155
NOTES[ - date of death uncertain
- petitioner was Aaron Allen of Lobo, son
- petition dated July 12, 1825
SURETIES:
- Aaron Allen;
- Thomas Horner, Burford, Oxford County, Esquire;
- William Cornish, Burford, Oxford County, Esquire
- dated July 10, 1825
APPRAISERS OF ESTATE:
- John Matthews, Lobo;
- Marvel White, Lobo;
- Robert Morrison, Lobo
LNAME[ SACKRIDER
FNAME[ SOLOMON
RESID[ NORWICH
DATE[ SEP 14, 1825
FILE[ 125
MFNO[ 1155
NOTES[ - petitioners were Abraham Cook and Benjamin Palmerton
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- John G. Lossee, Norwich Township;
- Benjamin Smith, Norwich Township;
- John Anderson, Norwich Township
EXECUTORS:
- Abraham Cook, Mount Pleasant;
- Benjamin Palmerton, Charlotteville;
- Hosea Baker, Talbot Street
- wife was Mary Sackrider
CHILDREN:
- Nemiah Sackrider;
- Thomas Sackrider;
- John Sackrider;
- Christian Sackrider;
- Joseph Sackrider;
- Abraham Sackrider;
- Peter Sackrider;
- Margaret, wife of Enoh Atwood
- inventory of estate completed on October 17, 1825 by John G.
Losee and Samuel Cornwall
- estate included notes against:
- Esoc Atwood;
- Hosea Baker;
- Cornelius Losie;
- Henry Baker;
- Benjamin Heliker;
- John Smith;
- Willet Post;
- Benjamin Parmetton
- another inventory completed on November 28, 1828 by Michael
Stover and James Bunker
LNAME[ SOVEREIGN
FNAME[ LEONARD
RESID[ TOWNSEND TOWNSHIP
DATE[ JAN 2, 1823
FILE[ 126
MFNO[ 1155
NOTES[ - no will
- petition was by William Sovereign of Windham Township
- dated January 28, 1825
- sureties were William Sovereign and Jacob Langs of Windham
Township
- appraisers of the estate were Jacob Langs, Adam Bowlby, and
Leonard Sovereign
- inventory of the estate completed on November 24, 1825
MENTION OF:
- John Slaght;
- John Ellis;
- Adam Bowlby and Adam Bowlby's wife;
- Jacob Langs;
- James McMaster;
- Jacob Shelais?:
- Andes Disbrow
LNAME[ HILLIKER
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ NORWICH
DATE[ AUG 16, 1825
FILE[ 127
MFNO[ 1155
NOTES[ - wife was Debby Hilliker
- oldest son was Henry Hilliker
- son was Benjamin Hilliker
- son was Giles Hilliker
- mention of an oldest daughter, but not named
- executors were Michael Sturs? and Benjamin Hilliker
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- David Hagaman, Norwich;
- Benjamin Hilliker, Norwich;
- Michael Stover, Norwich
- inventory of estate completed on August 22, 1825 by David
Hagaman and Owen Stringham
LNAME[ WHITE
FNAME[ ISAIAH
RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE
DATE[ DEC 8, 1825
FILE[ 128
MFNO[ 1155
NOTES[ - no will
- petition was by John White, older brother and only relative in
the country
BOND OF ADMINISTRATION FOR INVENTORY:
- Hiram Capron, Charlotteville;
- Walter Anderson, Charlotteville;
- John Ward, Charlotteville
SURETIES:
- John White, Charlotteville;
- Hiram Capron, Charlotteville;
- John Ward, Charlotteville
- inventory of estate completed by Hiram Capron and John Ward on
January 30, 1826
- estate included notes against:
- Luke Teeple;
- William Corvins;
- Joseph Andrews
- Isaiah White appears to have had a one-eighth share in the Long
Point Furnace
LNAME[ HYDE
FNAME[ SHERMAN
RESID[ TOWNSEND TOWNSHIP
DATE[ AUG 28, 1825
FILE[ 129
MFNO[ 1155
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioner was Anna Hyde, widow of Sherman
SURETIES:
- Anna Hyde, Townsend Township;
- Abner Owen, Gentleman, Woodhouse Township;
- Levi Douglass, Farmer, Woodhouse Township
- inventory of estate completed on January 7, 1826 by Gabriel
Collver and Nicholas Bodine
LNAME[ SHAFF
FNAME[ WILLIAM P.
RESID[ YARMOUTH
DATE[ FEB 7, 1826
FILE[ 130
MFNO[ 1155
NOTES[ - described as a Farmer
- petitioner was William Davis
- William Shaff lived on the South Half of Lot 8, Concession 5,
Yarmouth
- wife was Elizabeth
- oldest son was James
- wife's daughter was S. Mariah? Buchellor?
- executors were William Davis and Daniel McKenny
- in his will William Shaff gave land for support of the Baptist
Gospel
- will dated February 3, 1826
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- William Yorke, Yarmouth;
- Dennis Shaff, Townsend
LNAME[ HUTCHISON
FNAME[ WILLIAM
RESID[ WALSINGHAM
DATE[ MAR 20, 1826
FILE[ 131
MFNO[ 1155
NOTES[ - described as Esquire
- petitioners: George Hutchison; Francis L. Walsh; Daniel Ross
- wife was Catharine Hutchison
- son was George Hutchison
- son was Joseph Hutchison
- grandson was John Backhouse Hutchison, oldest son of Alexander
Hutchison, deceased, late of Walsingham
- grandson was George Hutchison, son of Alexander
- grandson was Alexander Butler Hutchison, son of Alexander
- granddaughter was Mariah Hutchison, daughter of Alexander
- son was James Hutchison
- son was David Hutchison
- daughter was Agness
- daughter was Elizabeth
- daughter was Mary Jane
- daughter was Catharine
EXECUTORS:
- Catharine Hutchison, wife;
- George Hutchison, son;
- Daniel Ross;
- Francis L. Walsh
- will dated September 27, 1821
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- George C. Salmon, Esquire, Woodhouse Township;
- John Heath, Townsend;
- Henry Sheehan, Gentleman, late of Charlotteville
- inventory of estate completed on May 9, 1826 by James
Hutchison, David Hutchison, and Joseph P. Hutchison
NOTES:
- Joshua Nunn;
- James B. House;
- Daniel Carr;
- late Robert Nichol;
- late Angus Gray;
- Fred Cline;
- George Coltman;
- John Bury;
- widow McMichael;
- Oliver Pattison;
- Jacob Pattison;
- Francis Beaupre;
- Amasa Sheldon
- letter dated January 10, "80" to Doctor Hutchison from James
Shaw: wrote to Edward Barton re Corporal Campbell and John Stine
for recruiting service; wants Douty to send wood by King's boat;
wishes fiddle and McCurdy will see to it; Mr. Hethdy? wants his
canteens? from Douty
- John Connely, recruit in First Battalion, New Jersey
Volunteers, passed inspection and is attested, dated November 5,
1781 at Staten Island
- distribution list of S(__?_), Drum, Rank & File (no date)
WITHIN THE DISTRICTS:
at Desfields? ferry on board the argo? brig:
- Samuel Shepard;
- John Bobbit;
- John Prichard;
- John Phillips;
- William Bond
WITHOUT THE DISTRICTS:
- Samuel Boulten bugler;
- Francis McMullen, taylor
- morning report of Lieutenant Colonel E. Delancey's Company, 23
March, ____
- no names, signed Jonathan Lawrence, Lieutenant, First
Battalion, New Jersey Volunteers
- bill to Mr. Carter re medicine from Doctor Alexander Drummond,
no date, and receipt
- letter dated February 18, 1806 at Sussex to Hon. Sir the _____?
- signed George Morton
- receipts for wheat at mill
- note 24 December 1826 of Joseph Hutchison on Daniel Ross,
witnessed by Thomas Fonger and Cleman McClish
- receipt Captain Hutchison for Mr. Thompson per Daniel Ross, dry
goods
- note of credit of number of days for Elijah Hazen
- various lists, not dated, not addressed
- list of accounts, diary, court notes, marriages
MARRIAGES BY WILLIAM HUTCHISON, J.P.:
- 19 May, 1805, Hanah McMichael, daughter of Edward and
Elizabeth, of Walsingham, and William Backhouse, at house of
Elizabeth McMichael, in Walsingham;
- 25 June, 1808, John Person, Gentleman, of Walsingham, Norfolk
County, 70 years, to Miss Maria Bacher, of Walsingham, Norfolk
County, 14 and 3/4 years, by licence from Lieutenant Governor of
Upper Canada;
- 19 November, 1811, Jeremiah Greene, Townsend, to Mary Monro,
Walsingham, at house of John Munro, Walsingham;
- 1 December, 1811, Frank and Miriam Wood, at house of Barron
Pedemer in Charlotteville;
- 15 June 1817, Gerge Franklin to Rachel Hazen;
- 5 July, 1817, William Wilson to Charity Soper;
- 5 April, 1818, Peter Lemon to Sarah Cronkyte;
- 1819 January 10, Obediah Purdy to J____ Hagerman, a widow, at
the house of Elias Foster;
- 1819 January 12, William Ramond to Elizabeth Ellis, at her
father's house in Walsingham;
- 1819 May 9, Amasa Cool to Sarah Fick;
- 1820, January 26, Athony Fick to Juley McMichael;
- 1820, October 15, William Franklin to Martha McClish;
- 1820, December 31, Christian Fick to Mary Burgar;
- 1821, April 1, Thomas Backhouse to Emila Young;
- 1821, May 27, Augustus Franklin to Jane Smith;
- 1821, June 24, Dutcher;
- 1821, July 8, James Dedrick to Elizabeth Edwards, at the house
of Mr. Starns;
- 1823, December 12, John Sales to Elizabeth Overholts, at her
father's house
LNAME[ HAWLEY
FNAME[ HENRY
RESID[ DURHAM TOWNSHIP
DATE[ MAR 16, 1826
FILE[ 132
MFNO[ 1155
NOTES[ - lived in Durham Township, Oxford County
- petition says 'late of Bayham'
- petitioner was Mary Hawley, widow of Henry
CHILDREN:
- Susannah;
- William;
- Abraham;
- Daniel;
- Thomas;
- Cyrus B.;
- Henry
- executors of estate were Mary Hawley, widow, and John Moore of
Yarmouth
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Nathan Gage, late of Norwich;
- John Jones, Norwich;
- Henry G. Lossing, Norwich
- inventory of estate completed on 12 March, 1826, by James
Corbet, Wheeler Kitchen, and David Smith
LNAME[ TEAL
FNAME[ ASAPH
RESID[ BAYHAM TOWNSHIP
DATE[ MAY 14, 1826
FILE[ 133
MFNO[ 1155
NOTES[ - petitioners were Joseph DeFields and Sally Teal
- wife was Sally Teal
- executors were Joseph DeFields of Bayham and Sally Teal, widow
of Asaph, Bayham
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Isaac Draper, Bayham;
- Joseph Brooks, Bayham;
- Thomas Hollowood, Bayham
LNAME[ LEEK
FNAME[ STEPHEN
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ AUG 16, 1826
FILE[ 134
MFNO[ 1155
NOTES[ - petition dated August 17, 1826
- wife was Sarah, who lived on Lot 4, South of the Talbot Road in
Malahide
- son was Nelson
- daughter was Marian
- daughter was Temperance
- executors of estate were William Davis and Daniel McKenney
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Hiram J. Brown, Malahide;
- Mary Davis, Malahide, spinster;
- James Crane, Malahide
LNAME[ TREADWELL
FNAME[ ANSON
RESID[ MALAHIDE
DATE[ AUG 9, 1826
FILE[ 135
MFNO[ 1155
NOTES[ - oldest son was John M. Treadwell, who lived on Lot 12, North of
the Talbot Road in Malahide
- daughter was Mary
- son was Alexander
- son was William, who lived on Lot 8, North of the Talbot Road
in Malahide
- wife was Nancy
- executors of estate were William Teeple and Tyron Treadwell
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- David W. Thompson;
- Solomon Smith, Malahide;
- Hiram J. Brown
- inventory of estate completed on December 17, 1826 by Andrus
Davis and John Van Patter
LNAME[ MOTT
FNAME[ JACOB
RESID[ NORWICH
DATE[ AUG 21, 1826
FILE[ 136
MFNO[ 1155
NOTES[ - petition dated August 29, 1826
- wife was Elizabeth
- son was Jesse Mott
- son was David Mott
- executors of estate: Thomas Cook, Mount Pleasant, friend;
Crowel Webster, Norwich Township, friend; John Palmer, friend
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- John G. Lossee, Norwich;
- Reuben Mott, Norwich;
- Lewis Mott, Norwich
LNAME[ LANCASTER
FNAME[ JOSEPH
RESID[ NORWICH
DATE[ JUL 18, 1826
FILE[ 137
MFNO[ 1155
NOTES[ - petitioner was Hannah Lancaster
- wife was Hannah
- son was Thomas
- son was Joseph
- wife's mother was Anna Corbin
- wife's son was Aaron L. Corbin
- daughter was Phebe
- will dated March, 1824
- codicil to will dated April 9, 1824
- codicil witnessed by Peter Lossing, Peter McLees, and John
Griffin
EXECUTORS OF ESTATE:
- Hannah Lancaster, widow of Joseph;
- James Haight;
- Edmund Lossing
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- William Barker, Norwich, Quaker;
- Peter Lossing, Norwich;
- John Griffin, Norwich
- inventory of estate completed by Joseph Woodrow and Edmund
Lossing on October 25, 1826
LNAME[ HANCHETT
FNAME[ CHARLES
RESID[ OAKLAND TOWNSHIP
DATE[ NOV 3, 1826
FILE[ 138
MFNO[ 1155
NOTES[ - no will
- petitioners: Susan Hanchett, Oakland, widow of Charles; George
W. Whitehead, Burford
SURETIES:
- Susan Hanchett, Oakland;
- George W. Whitehead, Burford Township;
- Hiram Hanchett, Norwich;
- Enoch Moore, Charlotteville
WARRANT OF APPRAISAL TO:
- John Malcolm, Oakland;
- Jacob Leigh, Burford;
- Rufus Johnson, Burford
- Letters of Administration granted November 14, 1826
LNAME[ KING
FNAME[ EDMOND
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ NOV 1826
FILE[ 139
MFNO[ 1155
NOTES[ - no will
- death date uncertain
- petition was by Job Lodor of Ancaster, Merchant and principal
creditor, dated December 2, 1826
- no next of kin of legal age
SURETIES:
- Job Lodor, Ancaster Township, Merchant;
- Matthew H. Tisdale, London District;
- William McCool, London District
- dated December 2, 1826
- inventory of estate dated December 11, 1826
LNAME[ WHITMORE
FNAME[ GEORGE L.
RESID[ BURFORD TOWNSHIP
DATE[ OCT 7, 1826
FILE[ 140
MFNO[ 1155
NOTES[ - no will
- petition was by Catharine Whitmore, widow of George
SURETIES:
- Catharine Whitmore, Burford Township;
- Michael Showers, Burford Township;
- Michael Showers Junior, Burford Township
- inventory of estate completed on October 23, 1826 by John
Martin of Burford Township and Rufus Johnson of Burford Township,
Farmer
- Notes of Hand against: Samuel Heath; Henry Nelles; William
Holme; George Phillips
LNAME[ HOLLOWOOD
FNAME[ THOMAS
RESID[ BAYHAM
DATE[ JAN 6, 1827
FILE[ 141
MFNO[ 1155
NOTES[ - no will
- known as Thomas Hollowood Junior
- petition was by Catharine Hollowood of Bayham, widow of Thomas
Junior
- Co-Administrators: Amos M. Hollowood, Bayham; Frederick Fick,
Walsingham
SURETIES:
- Catharine Hollowood, Bayham;
- Amos M. Hollowood, Bayham;
- Frederick Fick, Walsingham;
- Peter B. Fick, Walsingham;
- John Burger, Walsingham
- inventory of estate completed on February 10, 1827 by Stephen
Elliott and James Hutchison
LNAME[ CAMFIELD
FNAME[ IRA
RESID[ TOWNSEND TOWNSHIP
DATE[ DEC 19, 1826
FILE[ 142
MFNO[ 1155
NOTES[ - petition was by Mary Camfield of Townsend, widow of Ira
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Levant Beale, Townsend;
- Mary Ann Beale, Townsend, spinster
MENTIONED IN WILL:
- Cassper Van Coon;
- Caleb Coffin;
- John Jenkins;
- Prossper Hosener
- wife was Mary Camfield, who was described as stepmother to
William and Erastus Camfield
- oldest son was Ira Camfield
- son was William Camfield
- son was Hiram Camfield
- son was Erastus Alton Camfield
- adopted daughter and niece was Polly Van Wort Whiting
- will dated February 12, 1825
- inventory of estate completed February 8, 1827 by Barzilla
Point and Aaron Barber
LNAME[ STEVENS
FNAME[ JONATHAN
RESID[ BURFORD TOWNSHIP
DATE[ OCT 2, 1826
FILE[ 143
MFNO[ 1155
NOTES[ - petition was by Isabella Stevens of Burford, widow of Jonathan
- mention of mother in will, but not named
- only child and daughter was Clarissa Jane
- sister was Sarah Reynolds
- sister was Jemima White
- sister was Hannah Allen
- sister was Dolly Hoskins
- mention of George Washington Simmons
EXECUTORS:
- Isabella Stevens, Burford, wife;
- George W. Whitehead, Burford, friend;
- William Fowler, Burford
- will dated August 16, 1826
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Charles Duncombe, Burford, Surgeon;
- Polly Yeigh, Burford, spinster and seamstress;
- Lawrence Daniel, Burford
MEMORIAL - since original will lost and now registered ___ by
Isabella Yeigh (formerly Isabella Stevens), dated June 1843
LNAME[ MCLEES
FNAME[ PETER
RESID[ NORWICH
DATE[ 1827
FILE[ 144
MFNO[ 1155
NOTES[ - death date uncertain
- petition was by Mary McLees and Edmond McLees, and dated June
5, 1827
- will dated January 25, 1827
- oldest daughter was Mariah
- oldest son was Edmond McLees
- daughter was Elizabeth Snider, wife of Elias
- son was Adam McLees
- wife was Mary McLees
- son was James McLees
- mention of Egbert McLees
- mention of Letticia McLees
- mention of Catherine McLees
- executors of estate: Mary McLees, wife; Edmond McLees, son
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- John G. Losee, Norwich;
- Robert Dennis, Norwich;
- Joshua H. Colbin, Norwich
- witnesses' affidavits dated June 5, 1827
LNAME[ KERN
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE
DATE[ JAN 6, 1827
FILE[ 145
MFNO[ 1155
NOTES[ - petition was by John and Christopher Kern
- wife was Charity Kern
- son was John
- son was Christopher
- son was Samuel
- daughter was Mary Collver
- daughter was Catharine Stokes
- daughter was Elizabeth Stockwell
- daughter was Sophia Smith
- daughter was Charity Kern
- daughter was Anna Brining
- daughter was Sarah Kern
- daughter was Susanna Kern
- daughter was Martha Kern
- executors of estate: John Kern, son; Christopher Kern, son
WITNESSES TO WILL:
- Robert Munro, Charlotteville;
- Amos Weeks, Charlotteville;
- R. William Dease, Esquire, Charlotteville
- inventory of estate completed on October 31, 1827 by Laurence
Johnson and Benjamin Palmaton
LNAME[ DAVIS
FNAME[ JOHN
RESID[ WINDHAM
DATE[ MAY 23, 1827
FILE[ 146
MFNO[ 1155
NOTES[ - no will
- petition was by Mary Davis, widow of John
WARRANT FOR APPRAISAL:
- John Robins, Windham;
- Gabriel Collver, Windham;
- William McCool, Townsend
SURETIES:
- Mary Davis, Windham, widow;
- John Robins, Windham;
- William McCool, Townsend
- Certificate from North Carolina dat