Elizabeth E Stephenson1

#25567, (c 1849 - )
FatherRobert Stephenson1 ( - 1880)
MotherLetitia Parker1,2 (c 1821 - 1896)
Pedigree

Life Events

BirthElizabeth E Stephenson was born circa 1849 in County Dublin.1
 
(Executor) ProbateProbate of the Will of Letitia Stephenson was granted to Maria Stephenson and Elizabeth E Stephenson both of 8 Elma-terrace Spinsters on 26 Mar 1896.2 
1901 CensusMaria and Elizabeth E Stephenson appeared on the 1901 Census of Donnybrook Parish, County Dublin, at Morehampton Road. Maria was 54 and Elizabeth 52. They were both Church of Ireland, not married, born in County Dublin, and lived on Income derived from dividends. The building that they lived in was classified as a shop and contained two households. The Stephenson sisters occupied 4 rooms.1 
1911 CensusMaria and Elizabeth Stephenson appeared on the 1911 Census of Pembroke East, County Dublin, at Sandymount Avenue. The information they supplied was the same as in 1901 except that Maria was now 64 and Elizabeth 62. They lived in a lodging house and occupied 4 rooms. Also with them was a Roman Catholic servant.3 
Last Edited1 Jun 2016

Citations

  1. 1901 Census for Ireland, Dublin, Pembroke West, Morehampton Road. Image viewed online at The National Archives of Ireland.
  2. Ireland, National Probate Calendar,1858-1922. Images viewed at the National Archives of Ireland website. Letitia Stephenson, 1896.
  3. 1911 Census for Ireland, Dublin, Pembroke East, Sandymount Avenue. Image viewed online at The National Archives of Ireland.

Stephen James Parker1

#26792, (c 1798 - 1853)
Pedigree

Life Events

Research Note Stephen James Parker is very likely the son of Stephen Parker, pawnbroker, and his first wife Sarah Horan. 
BirthStephen James Parker was born circa 1798.1
 
Newspaper Published 8 Oct 1853 in the Freeman's Journal.

THE DARGAN TESTIMONIAL.
At a General Meeting of the Pawnbrokers of Dublin, held on yesterday at L. Redmond's, Esq., 188, Abbey-street, the following Resolutions were unanimously passed, [...]
Resolved--That in common with all Irishmen we recognise in our eminent Countryman, DARGAN, the great benefactor of his age and country, who, by his exmple, has shown that labour and industry are honourable in all men, and lead to fortune and distinction [...]
Resolved--That in order to mark our sense of the benefits conferred on our country and its people by Dargan, we subscribe to the Dargan Testimonial the Sums annexed to our names [...]
Resolved--That we consider that any Trade or class who subscribe One Hundred Pounds or upwards, ought to be entitled to name one Representative on the Committee of the Dargan Testimonial [...]
[32 subscriptions of from £1 to £5 were handed in, including]
Stephen J Parker, St Andrew street ... £5.2 
DeathStephen died on 10 Dec 1853 in Rathgar.1
 
Newspaper Published 10 Dec 1853 in the Dublin Evening Packet and Correspondent.

Deaths.
Dec 10, at his residence, Garville Avenue, Rathgar, Stephen James Parker, Esq, aged fifty-five years, deeply and sincerely regretted.1
 
Newspaper Published 8 Mar 1854 in the Saunders's News-Letter.

Charitable Bequests of the late Stephen James Parker, Esq, of Garville Avenue, Rathgar :-- To the Rev Hamilton Verschoyle, £50 in trust for the Asylum, Upper Baggot-street ; to the Trustees of the Masonic School, £50 ; to the Rev William Fasscet, £50, in trust, to be by him distributed among the Charities considered by him the most deserving.3
 
Last Edited16 May 2021

Citations

  1. Dublin Evening Packet and Correspondent, Stephen James Parker death notice, 15 Dec 1853, page 3. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  2. Freeman's Journal [Dublin], 8 October 1853, page 2. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  3. Saunders's News-Letter, Stephen James Parker bequests, 8 March 1854, page 3. Image accessed online at Find My Past.

Frances Parker1

#26793
FatherStephen Parker1 ( - 1789)
MotherMary Anne Thompson1 ( - 1802)
Pedigree

Life Events

MarriageFrances Parker married Abraham Heatley Davis on 17 Feb 1803.
Entry from the index: Davis, Abraham Heatley, Duke St. = Parker, Frances, D[aughter] of late Stephen, letter founder

From Betham Genealogical Abstracts: Davis Abraham of Duke St Dublin Shoe Maker and Frances Parker of Parish of St Ann Spinster
17th Feby 1803.2,3 
Newspaper Published 28 Feb 1803 in the Saunders's News-Letter.

MARRIED, Mr A Davis, of Duke-street, to Miss Frances Parker, daughter of the late Mr S Parker.4
 
Research Note There is a burial for an Abraham Davis from Peter Street [which is near Duke Street] on 15 July 1807. The image is not yet available online. 
Research Note Becham abstracted a marriage for a Frances Parker [might be her] as follows:

Reed Samuel Captain in 71st Foot and Frances Parker of the parish of St Anne Dublin Spr [sic]
3d Decr 1808.5 
Last Edited16 Aug 2023

Citations

  1. Henry Farrar, Irish Marriages, being an index to the Marriages in Walker's Hibernian Magazine, 1771-1812 (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co Inc, 1972). Image viewed at Ancestry. Abraham Heatley & Frances Parker marriage, 1803, page 117.
  2. Henry Farrar, Irish Marriages, being an index to the Marriages in Walker's Hibernian Magazine, 1771-1812 (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co Inc, 1972). Image viewed at Ancestry. Abraham Heatley Davis & Frances Parker marriage, 1803, page 117.
  3. Betham Genealogical Abstracts. Image viewed at Find My Past. Abraham Davis & Frances Parker marriage 1803, #333.
  4. Saunders's News-Letter, 28 February 1803, page 1. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  5. Betham Genealogical Abstracts. Image viewed at Find My Past. Captain Samuel Reed and Frances Parker marriage, 1808.

Helen Julia Stephenson1

#26876, (1855 - )
FatherRobert Stephenson1 ( - 1880)
MotherLetitia Parker1 (c 1821 - 1896)
Pedigree

Children of Helen Julia Stephenson and Charles Stewart Ferrall
  • Eileen Ferrall 4 (1885 - )
  • Cyril Irwin Ferrall+ 5 (1887 - )
  • Charles Robert Alexander Ferrall 6 (1889 - )
  • Violet Ferrall2 (1891 - )

Life Events

BirthHelen Julia Stephenson was born in Feb 1855 in Ireland.2
 
MarriageShe married Charles Stewart Ferrall on 1 Jun 1880 in Monkstown Church.1
 
Newspaper Published 5 Jun 1880.

MARRIAGES

FERRALL and STEPHENSON --- June 1, at Monkstown Church, by the Rev Thomas Rudd, A.M., Rector of Killallon, County Meath, uncle of the bride, assisted by the Rev Gilbert Mahaffy, A.M., Charles Stewart, third son of Robert Ferrall, Esq., of Orwell Park, Rathgar, to Helen Julia, third daughter of the late Robert Stephenson, Esq., of Carlisle Terrace, Kingstown.1
 
Research Note I think Helen was actually the 4th daughter born to Robert and Letitia but daughter Frances Letitia died in 1861. 
1900 CensusCharles and Helen Ferrill [sic] appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey, at 375 Linden, enumerated 1 Jun 1900. Charles was age 43, born December 1856 in Ireland, parents born in Ireland, and he worked in Insurance. Helen was 45, born Feb 1855 in Ireland. They had been married 20 years and had 4 children, all living. The family immigrated in 1889 and were naturalized. They rented their house.
Their children were Eileen (14), Zyril (12), Charles (10), and Violet (8). The 3 eldest were born in Ireland; Violet was born in New York.2 
1910 CensusCharles S and Helen J Ferall [sic] appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Irvington, Essex County, New Jersey, at 36 S 22nd Street. They had been married 30 years (first marriage for both) and had 4 children, all still living. Charles was 53, born in Ireland English, parents born in Ireland English, and was a Life Insurance Agent.
Helen was 55, born in Ireland English, parents born in Ireland English.
They had one son at home, Ciril I, age 22, born in Ireland, Printer in an Aluminum Factory. The family immigrated in 1891 and was naturalized. They rented their home.3 
Last Edited24 Aug 2021

Citations

  1. Weekly Irish Times, Ferrall and Stephenson marriage, 5 June 1880, page 7. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  2. United States 1900 Federal Census image. New Jersey, Essex County, Montclair Ward 4, District 211, Page 13A.
  3. United States 1910 Federal Census image. New Jersey, Essex County, Irvington Ward 3, District 187, Page 18A.
  4. Ireland Birth Registration. Female, name not recorded Ferrall, 1885, Kingstown District, Rathdown Union, #40.
  5. Ireland Birth Registration. Cyril Irwin Ferrall, 1887, Donnybrook District, Dublin South, #71.
  6. Ireland Birth Registration. Charles Robert Alexander Ferrall, 1889, Dublin North, #214.

Elizabeth Annie Letitia Smith1

#25442, (c 1861 - 1939)
FatherJohn Chandeence Smith2 (1824 - 1865)
MotherElizabeth Parker2 (c 1822 - 1901)
Pedigree

Life Events

BirthElizabeth Annie Letitia Smith was born circa 1861 in Ireland.3
 
MarriageShe married George William Pigott circa 1887.2,4
 
1891 CensusGeorge W and Elizabeth A Pigott appeared on the 1891 Census of Paddington, London, at 8 Chilworth Street. George was 59, a Retired Civil Servant, born in Ireland. Elizabeth was 30, born in Ireland.3 
1901 CensusGeorge W and Elizabeth A Pigott appeared on the 1901 Census of Leamington, Warwickshire, at 1 Lansdown Circus. George was 64, Retired from the Civil Service, born in Ireland. Elizabeth was 38, born in Ireland. They had one servant - a cook.5 
(Executor) ProbateElizabeth Annie Letitia Pigott (Wife of J W Pigott) was named an executor of the estate of [her mother] Elizabeth Smith on 9 Nov 1901 in Dublin.6 
(Widowed) DeathHer husband George died on 18 Aug 1908.7 
ProbateHer husband's estate was proved on 15 Sep 1908 in London. Entry from the Ireland probate calendar:

PIGOTT George William [388] 27 October. George William Pigott late of Warwick Lodge Church Hill Leamington County Warwick died 18 August 1908. Probate granted at London the 15 September 1908 to Elizabeth A Pigott the Widow. Re-sealed at Dublin. Effects in Ireland £2,826 19s 11d

Entry from the England probate calendar:

PIGOTT George William of Warwick Lodge Church-hill Leamington died 18 August 1908. Probate London 15 September to Elizabeth Annie Pigott widow. Effects £4157 19s 11d. Resworn £532 19s 11d.7,8
 
MarriageElizabeth Annie Letitia Pigott married FitzGerald William Wintour on 15 Feb 1911 in Mentone, France.2
 
(Widowed) DeathHer husband FitzGerald William Wintour died on 21 Feb 1924.9 
ProbateHer husband's estate was proved on 21 Feb 1925 in London. Entry from the probate calendar:

WINTOUR Fitz Gerald William of 18c Warrington-crescent Paddinton Middlesex died 21 February 1924 at St Andrew's Hospital Dollis Hill Willesden Middlesex. Probate London 21 February to Elizabeth Annie Wintour widow. Effects £707 6s 2d.9
 
DeathElizabeth died on 1 Feb 1939 in Hampstead.1
 
ProbateHer estate was proved on 8 May 1939 in London. Entry from the probate calendar:

WINTOUR Elizabeth Annie Letitia otherwise Elizabeth Annie of 14 Hemstal-road Hampstead Middlesex widow died 1 February 1939 at 36 Dennington Park-road Hampstead. Probate London 8 May to Lloyds Bank Limited. Effects £6966 18s 10d.1
 
Last Edited2 Jan 2016

Citations

  1. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. Elizabeth Annie Letitia Wintour, 1939.
  2. Leamington Spa Courier, Wintour-Piggott marriage announcement, 24 February 1911, page 5. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  3. 1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/15 folio 190.
  4. FreeBMD. George William Pigott & Elizabeth Annie L Smith, Mar Q 1887, Chelsea RD.
  5. 1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/2932 folio 75.
  6. Ireland, National Probate Calendar,1858-1922. Images viewed at the National Archives of Ireland website. Elizabeth Smith, 1901.
  7. Ireland, National Probate Calendar,1858-1922. Images viewed at the National Archives of Ireland website. George William Pigott, 1908.
  8. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. George William Pigott, 1908.
  9. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. William Fitz Gerald Wintour, 1925.

Stephen Parker1

#25558, ( - 1789)
MotherFrances Perry2 ( - 1780)
Pedigree

Children of Stephen Parker and Mary Anne Thompson

Life Events

Newspaper Published 9 Nov 1765 in Faulkner's Dublin Journal.

Deaths.
Last Tuesday, on Crampton-quay, Robert PERRY, Letter-Founder. He brought
Letter Founding to an equal Degree of Perfection here as in England, tho'
attended with almost innumerable Difficulties, by which very considerable
Sums of Money have been saved to this Kingdom. The Business is carried on by
his Nephew, Mr. Stephen PARKER.3
 
MarriageStephen Parker married Mary Anne Thompson on 1 Jun 1766 in Dublin.
A published transcript of the register of St Bride [Church of Ireland] contained the following:
June 1st 1766. Stephen Parker letter founder & Mary Ann Thompson spr, with licence, by the Revd [blank] Grace.4,5,6 
Newspaper Published 4 Jun 1766 in the Dublin Courier.

A few Days ago, Mr Stephen Parker, of William-street, Letter-Founder, was married to the agreeable Miss Thompson of Ross lane.5
 
Note.Stephen Parker, by service to Robert Parry, letter founder, was admitted to the Ancient freemen of Dublin at Easter 1768.7 
Research Note A man named John Parker was also in Grafton Street during the 1770s. 
DirectoryStephen Parker was listed in the 1775 Dublin directory. He was a Letter founder at 47 Grafton Street.8 
Newspaper Published 4 Jan 1775 in the Hibernian Journal.

MATTHEW PARKER, (who served his Apprenticeship to Mr James Stone, of New-street, Dublin) informs his Friends and the Public, that he sinks all Kinds of Dies, cuts Crests and Coats of Arms for marking Gentlemens' Books, Linen, &c all Sorts of Wine, and Office Seals; Tanners, Shoemakers, and Cutters Stamps; Silver-smiths, and Pewterer's Tasts [?] and Touches; Book-binder's Tools, engraves labels, and makes Brass Figures for numbering Gentlemens' Houses, &c &c and hopes the Elegance and Dispatch of his Performance will be a sufficient Recommendation to public Favour.
--> Any Commands addressed to him at Mr Stephen Parker's, No 47, Grafton-street, will be thankfully received, and punctually executed.9
 
Newspaper Published 6 Nov 1776 in the Hibernian Journal.

Whereas a Promisary Note of James Reilly's, Printer in Armagh, for 19L 19s dated the 1st Nov 1775, payable to Mr Stephen Parker at twelve Months after Date, and endorsed by him, was inclosed and put into the Post-office, Dublin, directed to Mr George Murray, Armagh, on Saturday the 26th October last, which Note never came to hand. Whoever brings said Note to Mr Stephen Parker, No 47, Grafton-street, Dublin, or Mr George Murray, Armagh, shall receive a Crown Reward.
N.B. It is of no Use to any Person as Payment is stopped.10
 
Newspaper Published 24 Aug 1780 in the Saunders's News-Letter.

LOST on Tuesday Evening last, coming from Palmerstown Fair, a red Leather Pocket Book, with a Brass Clasp, containing the following Notes: J Parker's two Notes to S Parker, dated 1st November, 1779, for 41L 1s 101/2d each. --Richard Byrn to James Byrn, dated 12th August instant, for 30L and endorsed James Byrn. --Charles Bradley to S Parker, dated 1st March last, for 11L 7s but marked at the Bottom of the Note 10L 14s 5d. --Henry Draper to S Parker, for 30L due since October last. --And J B Vandermere's IOU to Henry Draper, Balance marked 13L 19s 5d with some other Notes and Papers, of no Value to any Person but the Owner, Payment being stopped. Whoever brings said Pocket Book with the above Notes to Mr Stephen Parker, No 47, Grafton-street, shall receive one Crown for their Trouble.11
 
Newspaper Published 20 Nov 1780 in the Saunders's News-Letter.

DIED.
In Grafton-street, Mrs Frances Parker, mother of Mr Stephen Parker, letter founder.2
 
DirectoryHe was listed in the 1783 Watsons Almanack directory as letter founder, 47 Grafton Street, Dublin. Another listing was for Matt Parker, Die sinker Letter founder, 4 Molesworth street.12 
DeathStephen died in 1789.1
 
Newspaper Published 1789 in the Gentleman's Magazine.

Obituaries. In Grafton-street, Dublin, Mr Stephen Parker, letter-founder.1
 
Newspaper Published 3 Dec 1802 in the Saunders's News-Letter.

DIED. In South Great George's street, Mrs Mary-Anne Parker, relict of the late Mr Stephen Parker, of Grafton-street, letter-founder.4
 
Newspaper Published 10 Jan 1803 in the Saunders's News-Letter.

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION,

On Monday the 10th to [sic] January, 1803, order of the Administrator of the late Stephen Parker, deceased, at the house, No 70, Great George's-street, [---]th,
ALL the Implements and Working Utensils which were the property of the said late Mr Parker, and [use]d by him for several years in carrying on the Letter [--]ding Business in a very extensive manner. The sale to [com]mence at 12 o'clock.
MACK and GIBTON.13
 
Last Edited13 Aug 2023

Citations

  1. Edward Cave and others, "Gentleman's Magazine" (publication, London, 1731-), image viewed online at Google books. 1789, page 1151.
  2. Saunders's News-Letter, Mrs Frances Parker death notice, 20 November 1780, page 2. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  3. Faulkner's Dublin Journal, Robert Perry death notice, November 1765. Transcription from Ireland Old News online.
  4. Saunders's News-Letter, Mrs Mary-Anne Parker death notice, 3 December 1802, page 2. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  5. Dublin Courier, Stephen Parker & Miss Thompson marriage notice, 4 June 1766, page 1. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  6. Index of Ireland Church Records, online at IrishGenealogy.ie. Stephen Parker & Mary Ann Thompson, St Bride Dublin, 1766 marriage (transcript).
  7. Ancient Freemen of Dublin database viewed at dublincity.ie.
  8. Dublin Directory, 1775. Text index at Irish Genealogical Research Society website.
  9. Hibernian Journal, 4 January 1775, page 2. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  10. Hibernian Journal, 6 November 1776, page 1. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  11. Saunders's News-Letter, 24 August 1780. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  12. Watsons Almanack 1783, image online at swilson.info.
  13. Saunders's News-Letter, 10 January 1803, page 3. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  14. Henry Farrar, Irish Marriages, being an index to the Marriages in Walker's Hibernian Magazine, 1771-1812 (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co Inc, 1972). Image viewed at Ancestry. Abraham Heatley & Frances Parker marriage, 1803, page 117.
  15. Saunders's News-Letter, 18 January 1803, page 2. Image accessed online at Find My Past.

Stephen Parker1

#349, (c 1774 - 1843)
FatherStephen Parker2 ( - 1789)
MotherMary Anne Thompson ( - 1802)
Pedigree

Children of Stephen Parker and Maria Montgomery

Life Events

Overview
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For almost 20 years, the only information I had about Stephen Parker was from his daughte Frances' marriage record. He was a gentleman from Dublin. So, I gathered any tidbits about anyone of that name and place. I found three other young women whose father was Stephen Parker, gentleman of Dublin. There was a letter founder in Grafton Street, a pawnbroker in St Andrews Street, and a fellow who died in 1843 in Upper Leeson Street. As well, there was a smattering of other Stephen Parker sightings.

Now (2016), the story comes together with the extensive use of newspaper records available at FindMyPast. These were all "my" Stephen Parker. The letter founder ran the family business with his mother when his father, also Stephen, died. Later he removed to Charing Cross, London, where his first wife, Sarah Horan, died. He returned to Dublin, married the widow of John Stevenson, a pawnbroker with 8 children, and ran that business. Stephen and Mary/Maria had four known daughters, one of whom was my second great grandmother. He lastly lived in Leeson Street and his widow died there in 1850.

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BirthStephen Parker was born circa 1774.3
 
MarriageHe married Sarah Horan in 1796.4
 
Newspaper Published 8 Mar 1796 in the Dublin Evening Post.

MARRIAGES. Mr Stephen Parker, of Grafton-street, dye-sinker and letter-founder, to Miss Horan, of Castle-street, daughter of the late Justice Horan, and niece to the present Ald. Horan.4
 
Newspaper Published 26 Mar 1796 in the Dublin Evening Post.5
Research Note Stephen James Parker is very likely the son of Stephen & Sarah. He would have been named after his two grandfathers.
Stephen and Sarah were married from 1796 until Sarah's death in 1818. Were there other children to this couple?

 
Newspaper Published 10 Jan 1803 in the Saunders's News-Letter.

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION,

On Monday the 10th to [sic] January, 1803, order of the Administrator of the late Stephen Parker, deceased, at the house, No 70, Great George's-street, [---]th,
ALL the Implements and Working Utensils which were the property of the said late Mr Parker, and [use]d by him for several years in carrying on the Letter [--]ding Business in a very extensive manner. The sale to [com]mence at 12 o'clock.
MACK and GIBTON.6
 
Newspaper Published 18 Jan 1803 in the Saunders's News-Letter.

STEPHEN PARKER, respectfully informs the Printers of Ireland, he has purchased the entire of the Implements and Working Utensils belonging to the Letter Founding Business (which his father, the late Mr Stephen Parker, carried on in the most extensive manner). He therefore has embarked in that business, and trusts, that by his perfect knowledge in the trade, along with having served a regular apprenticeship to the art of LETTER CUTTING and MOULD MAKING, by which double advantage he will be enabled to manufacture Type on cheaper terms, and as good in the quality as that imported from England or elsewhere. Orders received at his house No 54, Grafton-street, or No 70, Great George's-street, South, where the business is now going forward until such time as there will be a commodious place built for that purpose, which is now preparing.
Jan 14, 1803.7
 
Newspaper Published 7 Apr 1803 in the Saunders's News-Letter.8
Newspaper Published 31 May 1808 in the Dublin Evening Post.

On Sunday, one of the new Liverpool Packets, the Hero, sailed from hence, with a number of respectable passengers----amongst whom was Mr Stephen Parker, Letter Founder, of Grafton-street, whose business to London, we understand, is in furtherance of those very laudable exertions he is using in the line of his profession, highly creditable to himself and his country---whereby we shall be enabled to have Printing Types of Irish manufacture, at least equal to those imported from any part of the United Kingdom, and we trust that such merit in an Irish Artist, will meet with due encouragement from his fellow-countrymen.9
 
Newspaper Published 1 Nov 1808 in the Saunders's News-Letter.

DUBLIN.
FIRST SITUATION IN GRAFTON-STREET.
STEPHEN PARKER informs the public that as Mrs Parker intends to quit business, he will dispose of his house and extensive concerns, 74, Grafton-street.---He particularly requests those persons who are in his debt will settle their accompts, and any persons to whom he may be indebted will have the goodness to furnish their accompts, that same may be immediately paid.
Orders for the Letter Foundry Business executed with the same care and dispatch as usual.10
 
Newspaper Published 11 Jan 1809 in the Saunders's News-Letter.11
Mrs Parker's sale of business
Dublin, 1809
Newspaper Published 7 Feb 1814 in the Saunders's News-Letter. Subscription for the poor includes a contribution from Mr Stephen Parker, of London, late of Grafton st, Dublin, per J Stevenson, Esq.12 
(Spouse's death) DeathHis wife Sarah died on 14 Jan 1818.13 
Newspaper Published 16 Jan 1818 in the Morning Advertiser.

DIED,
On Wednesday morning last, after a long and tedious illness, Mrs Parker, wife of Mr Stephen Parker, of Charing-cross.14
 
Newspaper Published 20 Jan 1818 in the Saunders's News-Letter.

DEATHS.
On the 14th instant, at Kennington, near London, after a most severe and tedious illness of fifteen months, Mrs Sarah Parker, wife of Stephen Parker, Esq late a respectable Citizen of Grafton-street, but now of Charing-cross, London.13
 
Newspaper Published 20 Jan 1818 in the Dublin Evening Post.

Deaths.
On the 14th instant, at Kennington, near London, after a most severe and tedious illness of fifteen months, Mrs Sarah Parker, wife of Mr Stephen Parker, late a respectable Citizen of Grafton-street, but now of Charing-Cross, London. This melancholy event, though long expected, could not stop from f--ing many a tear from her numerous and sincere friends in this City, at the account of such departed worth. She was a paragon of domestic virtues, and in whose heart flowed human kindness to a great extent. As this was her native land, she loved it ; and, amonst the happiest of her hours, were those to which she frequently presided with her now disconsolate husband, in bestowing festive hospitality to her visiting friends and acquaintance from this Country; nor did any of its distressed ever apply in vain to her benevolence. The only consolation that her lamenting family and friends have now is that her exemplary religious, birtuous, benevolent and generous acts, will be rewarded in another and a better world.15
 
MarriageStephen Parker married Maria Stevenson in 1819.16,17
 
Research Note From Irish News Archives (can only see snippets without subscription)


Freemans Journal Thurs Jan 18, 1819 page 4
Married. On Sunday last, in St Thomas's Church, by the Rev Dr Fea, Stephen Parker, Esq. late of Charing cross, London to Mrs Maria Stephenson, of St Andrew street.

[in later issues: Stephen Parker of St Andrew street was a churchwarden and served on the City Jury] 
Newspaper Published 30 Jan 1819 in the Dublin Weekly Register.

MARRIAGES.
Stephen Parker, Esq. of Charing-cross, London, to Mrs Stevenson, of St Andrew-street, Dublin.17
 
Research Note The List of Church of Ireland Parish Registers states that the records of St Thomas were damaged in a fire in the church in 1922 and the volumes to the mid-19th century are not readily usable. The registers are held at the Representative Church Body Library.18 
Newspaper Published 30 Mar 1819 in the Dublin Evening Post.19
Dublin Evening Post, 30 March 1819
Newspaper Published 30 Mar 1819 in the Dublin Evening Post.

ESTABLISHED MONEY ACCOMMODATION OFFICE,
NO. 2, ST. ANDREW-STREET,
(opposite Trinity-street) BY
STEPHEN PARKER,
(formerly Stevenson's.)

THE Public Attention is solicited to the above Establishment, which, for its respectability and correct [--]le of dealing for the last twenty years, has obtained the confidence of the Public.
Persons in want of Temporary Loans of Money, can be instantly supplied to any amount on Deposits of Diamonds, Plate, Watches, and all description of Property, on the most satisfactory Terms.
Ladies or Gentlemen can be waited on at their own Dwellings, if preferred, and that the Sum to be Lent will exceed Five Pounds.
The strictest honour and secrecy always observed.20
 
Note.Stephen Parker was admitted to the Ancient freemen of Dublin at the Easter Assembly 1822. The document reads as follows:
Granted on taking the Oath repealing [?] and subscribing Dubn. BESEECH your Honors Stephen Parker of St Andrew St, Stationer to be admitted into the Liberties and Franchises of the City of Dublin, by Birth, being the Son of Stephen Parker who came in at Michaelmas Assembly 1795 by Birth [when he was 21 years old].21
 
Note.Transcribed in Cantwell's Memorials of the Dead
Suffolk street, St Andrew's, Section B
In memory
of
his beloved parents
whose remains lie here interred
This stone is erected
by their son
Mr Stephen Parker of St Andrew Street
churchwarden of the parish
A.D. 1825
Here also lieth three of his children
who died in their infancy.22
 
Newspaper Published 19 Oct 1826 in the Saunders's News-Letter.

STOPPED.

TWO Silver Forks, on suspicion of being stolen. Whoever proves property, can have them, paying the expense of this Advertisement, on application at the Office of Mr Stephen Parker, 2, St Andrew-street.23
 
Newspaper Published 8 Jan 1838 in the Freeman's Journal.

On Wednesday evening a number of most respectable mercantile gentlemen entertained at dinner and presented Stephen Parker, jun., Esq., of St. Andrew-street, with a magnificently embossed piece of plate, on his retirement from the more active duties of commercial travelling. This elegant tribute of regard for the useful and honourable character of Mr Parker was accompanied by the most cordial expressions of respect and esteem, and received with becoming gratitude and sincerity. The remainder of the evening was passed in the happiest manner -- it may, indeed, be truly designated "the feast of reason and the flow of soul." --Packet.24
 
Newspaper Published 28 Sep 1840 in the Dublin Evening Mail. List of prizes from the Practical Floral and Horticultural Society
Among the numerous boxes exhibited, not for competition ... Two boxes of very beautiful Dahlias, exhibited by Stephen Parker, Esq., of Rockville, Leeson-street, were highly meritorious.25
 
DirectoryListings in the 1841 Pettigrew and Oulton's Dublin Directory:
Parker Stephen, loan office, 2 Andrew street
Parker Stephen, esq. Rockville, Leeson street.26 
Newspaper Published 28 Sep 1842 in the Freeman's Journal.

DUBLIN POLICE --- YESTERDAY.
COLLEGE-STREET OFFICE.

IMPORTANT TO PAWNBROKERS.--Mr Stephen Parker, pawnbroker, of St Andrew-street, appeared before Mr O'Callaghan, to answer the complaint of a person named George Walker, residing at No 8, Clarendon-street, for having sold his watch which had been pledged with him without having given the necessary notice.
The complainant stated that he went on Saturday last to the defendant's office, in order to redeem a silver watch that he had pawned about twelve months ago, and on applying for it the defendant told him it had been sold. He then complained of not having got notice of the sale, and the defendant told him to go to the city marshal, and settle that matter with him.
Mr Parker said on the first of September last, he served the proper notice on the city marshal of all the forfeited articles which he had to sell, and the complainant's watch was amongst the number, and wa sold in the usual manner after the regular period had elapsed.
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Mr Parker said he had carried on his establishment for the last forty years, and during that period he had never been summoned for any irregularity in business until the present occasion.
The City Marshal said there was not a more respectable house in the business in Dublin than Mr Parker's.
[rest of the article snipped; Mr Parker was not at fault]27
 
DeathStephen Parker died on 3 Mar 1843 in Rockville, Upper Leeson Street.3 
Newspaper Published 4 Mar 1843 in the Dublin Evening Packet and Correspondent.

DEATHS.
March 3, at his residence, Rockville, Upper Leeson-street, after a protracted and painful illness, which he bore with Christian patience and singular fortitude, Stephen Parker, Esq., in the 69th year of his age, who was respected and beloved for his many virtues and amiable manners by all who had the happiness of his aquaintance, and they are many and most respectable. He died with his perfect senses about him, in the sure and certain hope of salvation, through the merits of the Crucified Redeemer of the world.3
 
Newspaper Published 11 Mar 1843 in the Dublin Weekly Register.

DEATHS.
March 3, at his residence, Rockville, Upper Leeson-street, Stephen Parker, Esq.28
 
Newspaper Published 8 Nov 1844 in the Dublin Evening Mail.

DEATHS.
November 7, at her residence in Leeson-street, Eliza Parker, aged 62, youngest daughter of the late Rev Dr Hugh Parker, of Castle Island, county Kerry, sincerely regretted by a numerous circle of friends

***Who was Eliza? This begs further investigation!29 
Newspaper Published 14 Nov 1845.

November 11, in Monkstown Church, by the Rev Edward Leet, John Steele, of Beech Hill, county Dublin, Esq., to Sarah, third daughter of Stephen Parker, late of Rockville, Upper Leeson-street, Esq.30
 
DirectoryHe was listed in the 1846 Slater's National Commercial Directory directory as Stephen Parker, pawnbroker, 2 Andrew st; house Rock Villa, Upper Leeson st.31 
Newspaper Published 24 Jul 1850 in the Dublin Evening Mail.

DEATHS.
July 23, at her residence, Summer-hill, Kingstown, after a painful and protracted illness, Maria, relict of Stephen Parker, Esq., Upper Leeson-street, Dublin

The notice was also placed in the Tipperary Free Press.16 
Last Edited20 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. Ireland marriage register. Thomas Rudd & Frances Parker, 1857.
  2. Saunders's News-Letter, 18 January 1803, page 2. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  3. Dublin Evening Packet and Correspondent, Stephen Parker death notice, 4 March 1843. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  4. Dublin Evening Post, Stephen Parker marriage notice, 8 March 1796, page 2. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  5. Dublin Evening Post, 26 March 1796, page 3. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  6. Saunders's News-Letter, 10 January 1803, page 3. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  7. Saunders's News-Letter, 14 January 1803, page 2. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  8. Saunders's News-Letter, 7 April 1803, page 2. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  9. Dublin Evening Post, 31 May 1808, page 3. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  10. Saunders's News-Letter, 1 November 1808. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  11. Saunders's News-Letter, 11 January 1809, page 3. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  12. Saunders's News-Letter, 7 Feb 1814. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  13. Saunders's News-Letter, 20 January 1818. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  14. [London] Morning Advertiser, 16 January 1818, page 1. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  15. Dublin Evening Post, Sarah Parker obituary, 20 January 1818, page 3. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  16. Dublin Evening Mail, Maria Parker death notice, 24 July 1850, page 3. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  17. Dublin Weekly Register, 30 January 1819, page 4. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  18. https://www.ireland.anglican.org/cmsfiles/pdf/AboutUs/…
  19. Dublin Evening Post, 30 March 1819, page 1. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  20. Dublin Evening Post, Stephen Parker business notice, 30 March 1819, page 1. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  21. Ancient Freemen of Dublin database viewed at dublincity.ie.
  22. Cantwell's Memorials of the Dead. Image of the typescript source viewed at FindMyPast.
  23. Saunders's News-Letter, 19 October 1826, page 3. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  24. Freeman's Journal [Dublin], 8 January 1838, Page 2. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  25. Dublin Evening Mail, 28 September 1840, Page 3. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  26. Image of the directory page viewed at Ancestry.
  27. Freeman's Journal [Dublin], 28 September 1842, page 3. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  28. Dublin Weekly Register, Stephen Parker death notice, 11 March 1843, page 8. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  29. Dublin Evening Mail, Eliza Parker death notice, 8 November 1844, page 3. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  30. Dublin Evening Mail, John Steele & Sarah Parker marriage announcement, 14 Nov 1845, page 3. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  31. Slater's National Commercial Directory of Ireland, 1846, viewed at Google Books.
  32. Cork Examiner, Marriages. Robert Stephenson & Letitia Parker. 24 Dec 1845. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  33. Bristol Mercury, John C Smith & Elizabeth Parker marriage notice, 13 June 1857, page 8. Image accessed online at Find My Past.

Sarah Parker1

#24502, (c 1824 - 1872)
FatherStephen Parker1 (c 1774 - 1843)
MotherMaria Montgomery ( - 1850)
Pedigree

Children of Sarah Parker and John Steele

Life Events

BirthSarah Parker was born circa 1824.
She was noted to be the 3rd daughter of Stephen Parker in her wedding announcement.2 
MarriageShe married John Steele on 12 Nov 1845 in Monkstown, County Dublin.
Details from the register: John Steele, full age, widower, Gentleman, residence St Peters Dublin, father's name not recorded;
Sarah Parker, full age, spinster, Kingstown, father deceased, name not recorded;
They were married in the parish church by Licence and the witnesses were Thomas Steele and R Stephenson [the husband of Sarah's sister Letitia].3 
Newspaper Published 14 Nov 1845.

November 11 [sic], in Monkstown Church, by the Rev Edward Leet, John Steele, of Beech Hill, county Dublin, Esq., to Sarah, third daughter of of Stephen Parker, late of Rockville, Upper Leeson-street, Esq.1
 
Note.Http://www.monaropioneers.com/bombala/churches/anglican-parish.htm
family's passage paid by Bombala St Matthias church
left Bombala in 1866. 
Newspaper Published 23 Oct 1861 in the Sydney Morning Herald.

DEATHS. On Sunday, 14th instant, at Bombala, Monaro, of diptheria, John Louis, youngest son of the Rev. J. Steele, aged one year and eight months.4
 
DeathSarah died on 23 Apr 1872 in 62 Mount Pleasant Square, Dublin, Ireland.
Details from the registration:
Sarah Steele, Married, age 48 years, wife of Clerk in Holy Orders, cause of death Small Pox of 10 days duration, Certified, had been vaccinated. The informant was John Steele [signed with his mark], in attendance 62 Mount Pleasant Square. Registered 29 April 1872
[Note: could it be a transcription error that John signed with an X? These registrations are copied by the clerk].5,2 
Newspaper Published 26 Apr 1872 in the Belfast News-Letter.

STEELE---April 23, at Mountpleasant Square, Dublin, Sarah, wife of the Rev John Steele.5
 
Research Note Their son's 1883 marriage announcement in Australia stated that he was the "eldest son of the Rev John Steele, formerly of this city, and now of Dublin, Ireland." 
Research Note There was also a Rev John Steele who was a Presbyterian minister of Victoria. 
Last Edited24 Oct 2020

Citations

  1. Dublin Evening Mail, John Steele & Sarah Parker marriage announcement, 14 Nov 1845, page 3. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  2. Ireland Civil Registration Death Certificates viewed online at IrishGenealogy.ie. Sarah Steele, Rathmines District, County of Dublin, 1872, #272.
  3. Ireland Marriage Registration. John Steele & Sarah Parker, 1845, #23.
  4. Sydney Morning Herald [Australia], John Louis Steele death notice, 23 October 1861, page 1. Digital image viewed at Australia National Archives Trove site.
  5. The Belfast News-Letter, Sarah Steele death notice, 26 April 1872, page 1. image online at 19th Century British Library Newspapers, a Gale digital collection.
  6. Church of Ireland Baptisms of Dublin, Ireland. Image viewed online at irishgenealogy.ie. Sarah Rosanna Steele, 1846, #261.
  7. Church of Ireland Baptisms of Dublin, Ireland. Image viewed online at irishgenealogy.ie. William Roberts Steele baptism, Glasnevin (Church of Ireland), Dublin, 1848.
  8. New South Wales (Australia) Indexes to Births. John L Steele, son of John and Sarah, Shoalhaven District, #12149/1860.

Cyril Irwin Ferrall1

#26878, (1887 - )
FatherCharles Stewart Ferrall1
MotherHelen Julia Stephenson1 (1855 - )
Pedigree

Children of Cyril Irwin Ferrall and Ida C Neill
  • Ruth Ferrall4
  • Cyril Irwin Ferrall 4 (1918 - 1978)

Life Events

BirthCyril Irwin Ferrall was born on 3 Oct 1887 in 59 Tritonville Road, Dublin, Ireland.
Details from the registration: Cyril Irwin, male, father Charles Stewart Ferrall of 59 Tritonville Road, Insurance Agent, mother Helen Ferrall formerly Stephenson. The birth was registered 14 Oct 1887 by Anne Toole of 12 Vavasour Square East, present at birth.1 
(with Parents) 1900 CensusZyril [sic] appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey with his parents. He was 12 years old and born in Ireland.2 
(with Parents) 1910 CensusCiril I [sic] appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Irvington, Essex County, New Jersey with his parents. He was 22, born in Ireland English, and was a Printer in an Aluminum Factory.3 
MarriageHe married Ida C Neill.4
 
1920 CensusCyril and Ida C Ferrall appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Passaic, Passaic County, New Jersey, at 52 Van Houten Avenue. They were living with Ida's parents.
Cyril was 32, born in Ireland, parents born in Ireland, immigrated in 1891, and had filed his naturalization papers. He was a Mechanic in the automobile industry.
Ida was 36, born in New York. Their children were Ruth (4 years 6 months) and Irwin (1 year 10 months.)4 
Last Edited24 Aug 2021

Citations

  1. Ireland Birth Registration. Cyril Irwin Ferrall, 1887, Donnybrook District, Dublin South, #71.
  2. United States 1900 Federal Census image. New Jersey, Essex County, Montclair Ward 4, District 211, Page 13A.
  3. United States 1910 Federal Census image. New Jersey, Essex County, Irvington Ward 3, District 187, Page 18A.
  4. United States 1920 Federal Census, New Jersey, Passaic County, Passaic Ward 2, District 39, Page 16B.

Samuel Parker1

#25301, (1825 - 1870)
FatherJohn Parker1 (1797 - 1870)
MotherMaria (-?-)2 (c 1801 - 1829)
Pedigree
ChartsDescendants of Samuel Parker of Bleadon, Somerset (5 generations)

Child of Samuel Parker and Jane Emery
  • John Parker4 (1850 - 1851)

Life Events

BaptismSamuel Parker was baptized on 23 Jan 1825 in East Brent, Somerset. He was the son of John, a Blacksmith, & Maria Parker.2 
(with Parents) 1841 CensusSamuel appeared on the 1841 Census of East Brent, Somerset in the household of his parents. He was 15 years old and born in Somerset.3 
MarriageHe married Jane Emery in 1849 in Somerset.4,5
 
(Widowed) Burial.His wife Jane age 28, of Rooksbridge, was buried on 04 Jan 1851 in East Brent, Somerset.6 
(with Parents) 1851 CensusSamuel appeared on the 1851 Census of East Brent, Somerset with his parents. He was 26 years old, a widower, Blacksmith, and born in East Brent.1 
1851 CensusSamuel's son John was found in the 1851 census as follows. James and Elizabeth Purnell, an ag lab and his wife, had two children with them in the 1851 census. They were recorded as visitors. Mary Parker (age 8, blacksmith's daughter, birthplace Hutton) and John Parker (age 3 months, blacksmith's son, birthplace East Brent).
[Mary was the daughter of George and Ann in Hutton and John was the son of Samuel whose wife Jane had recently died]7 
(with Parents) 1861 CensusSamuel appeared on the 1861 Census of East Brent, Somerset with his parents. He was 36, a Blacksmith, widower, born in East Brent.8 
DeathSamuel died in 1870.9
 
BurialHe was buried on 17 Aug 1870 in East Brent. He was noted to be 46 years old and of Rooksbridge.9 
Last Edited13 Oct 2015

Citations

  1. 1851 Census for England & Wales . HO107/1936 folio 264.
  2. St Mary the Virgin, East Brent, Somerset Parish Register transcript, at FreeReg. Samuel Parker baptism, 1825, #351.
  3. 1841 Census for England & Wales, HO107/933 Book 2 Folio 19.
  4. St Mary the Virgin, East Brent, Somerset Parish Register transcript, at FreeReg. John Parker baptism, 1850, #89.
  5. FreeBMD. Samuel Parker & Jane Emery, Dec Q 1849, Axbridge RD.
  6. St Mary the Virgin, East Brent, Somerset Parish Register transcript, at FreeReg. Jane Parker burial, 1851, #540.
  7. 1851 Census for England & Wales . HO107/1936 folio 397.
  8. 1861 Census for England & Wales, RG9/1670 folio 36.
  9. St Mary the Virgin, East Brent, Somerset Parish Register transcript, at FreeReg. Samuel Parker burial, 1870, #129.

Charles Parker1

#25370, (1830 - 1893)
FatherWilliam Parker1 (1802 - 1836)
MotherHarriet (-?-)1
Pedigree
ChartsDescendants of Samuel Parker of Bleadon, Somerset (5 generations)

Children of Charles Parker and Mary White
  • Ann White Parker11 (1857 - 1862)
  • William James Parker12 (1859 - )
  • Georgiana Parker13 (1861 - )
  • Annie Louisa Parker14 (1863 - )
  • Charles Edward Parker15 (1866 - )
  • Henry J Parker6 (c 1869 - )

Life Events

BaptismCharles Parker was baptized on 28 Mar 1830 in East Brent, Somerset. He was the son of William, a Blacksmith, & Harriett Parker of East Brent.1 
1841 CensusCharles Parker appeared on the 1841 Census of Berrow, Somerset. He was 10 years old and in the household of William and Mary Pople. William was a Blacksmith [possibly the father of Charles' mother's new husband, James Pople, blacksmith]. Note that the 1841 census does not record relationships.2 
(with Mother) 1851 CensusChas appeared on the 1851 Census of Hutton, Somerset in the household of his mother and stepfather Harriet and James Pople. He was 21, a Blacksmith (his stepfather James was a blacksmith), born in East Brent.3 
MarriageHe married Mary White on 12 Feb 1857 in Hutton, Somerset.
Information from the register: Charles Parker, full age, bachelor, Smith, residence Hutton, father William Parker, smith;
Mary White, full age, spinster, Hutton, father James White, labourer;
They were married in the parish church and the witnesses were Joseph White and [Charles' sister] Martha Parker.4 
1861 CensusCharles and Mary Parker appeared on the 1861 Census of Hutton, Somerset. Charles was age 32, a Blacksmith, born in Mark. Mary was 31, born in Hutton. Their children were Ann White (4) and William James (2). With them was a workman, Thomas Pople (17, Mark). Thomas is likely Charles' half brother.5 
1871 CensusCharles and Mary appeared on the 1871 Census of Shepton Mallet, Somerset, at Waterloo Road. Charles was 42, a Blacksmith, born in Hutton. Mary was 41, born in Hutton. Their children were William J (11), Georgina (9), Annie L (7), Charles E (5), and Henry J (2). All were scholars.6 
1881 CensusCharles and Mary appeared on the 1881 Census of Shepton Mallet, Somerset, at Mill Hams. Charles was 51, a Blacksmith, born in Mark. Mary was 50, born in Hutton. Their children were Edward (14, errand boy), and Henry J (12, scholar.)7 
1891 CensusCharles and Mary were alone on the 1891 Census of Shepton Mallet, Somerset, at Old Mills Road. They occupied 3 rooms. Charles was 62, employed as a blacksmith, born in Mark. Mary was 61, born in Hutton.8 
DeathCharles died on 20 Mar 1893.9,10
 
Newspaper Published 24 Mar 1893 in the Shepton Mallet Journal.

DEATHS.
March 20, at Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Charles Parker, aged 62 years.10
 
BurialHe was buried on 25 Mar 1893 in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. He was 63 years old and lived in West Shepton.9 
Last Edited8 Jul 2018

Citations

  1. St Mary the Virgin, East Brent, Somerset Parish Register transcript, at FreeReg. Charles Parker baptism, 1830, #454.
  2. 1841 Census for England & Wales, HO107/933 Book 1 Folio 6.
  3. 1851 Census for England & Wales . HO107/1936 folio 443.
  4. Hutton, Somerset Parish Registers. Images viewed at Ancestry. Charles Parker & Mary White marriage, 1857, #51.
  5. 1861 Census for England & Wales, RG9/1671 folio 54.
  6. 1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/2444 folio 6.
  7. 1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/2405 folio 127.
  8. 1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1910 folio 96.
  9. Shepton Mallet, Somerset Parish Registers. Images viewed at Ancestry. Charles Parker burial, 1893, #2028.
  10. Shepton Mallet Journal, Charles Parker death notice, 24 March 1893, page 4. Image viewed online at Find My Past.
  11. Hutton, Somerset Parish Registers. Images viewed at Ancestry. Ann White Parker baptism, 1857, #574.
  12. Hutton, Somerset Parish Registers. Images viewed at Ancestry. William James Parker baptism, 1859, #598.
  13. Hutton, Somerset Parish Registers. Images viewed at Ancestry. Georgiana Parker baptism, 1861, #632.
  14. Hutton, Somerset Parish Registers. Images viewed at Ancestry. Annie Louisa Parker baptism, 1863, #652.
  15. Hutton, Somerset Parish Registers. Images viewed at Ancestry. Charles Edward Parker baptism, 1866, #686.

James Home1

#3545, (s 1680 - 1737)
FatherDavid Home1,2 (1643 - 1707)
MotherJean Hepburn3 (s 1650 - )
Pedigree

Children of James Home and Jean Kinloch
  • Alexander Home1 (1708 - )
  • David Home+1 (1711 - 1779)
  • Francis Home1 (1719 - 1813)

Life Events

OccupationJames Home was an Advocate.1 
BirthHe was born say 1680.
Estimated birth year, no confirmation. 
Item. In 1694, he was listed in father Mr David Home of Crossrig's household.2 
MarriageHe married Jean Kinloch on 20 Mar 1707 in parish church, Edinburgh, Midlothian.
"Mr James Home Advocat Eldest lawful son to Sir David Home of Crossrig one of the senators of the Colledge of Justice And Mrs Jean Kinloch Daur to the Deceast Sir Francis Kinloch of Gilmertoun."1 
Note.Witnesses to his children's baptisms included Sir Alexr Ogilvie of Forglan one of the senators of the colledge of justice (1719), Mr Andrew Fletcher Advocate (1719), Mr David Home Writter, brother German to Mr James (1708,11,19), Mr Robert Hepburn Writter (1711, 19), Sir Francis Kinloch of Gilmertoun (1708.)1 
(Executor) ProbateJames Home was named an executor of the estate of his father David Home on 4 Jun 1707 in Edinburgh Commissary Court. The inventory was given up by James Home advocate, the eldest lawful son.4 
Note.In his son Alexander's 1708 baptism record he was said to be of Crosreg.1 
(Witness) BaptismJames Home witnessed the baptism of Jean Hepburn on 27 Jun 1708 in Edinburgh, Midlothian.1 
(Witness) BaptismJames Home witnessed the baptism of Christian Hepburn on 1 Aug 1709 in Edinburgh.1 
(Witness) BaptismJames Home witnessed the baptism of William Hepburn on 17 Nov 1710 in Edinburgh.1 
Residence In his son David's 1711 baptism record he was said to be of Eccles.1 
(Witness) BaptismJames Home witnessed the baptism of David Home on 24 Mar 1714 in Edinburgh.1 
(Witness) BaptismJames Home witnessed the baptism of Mary Hepburn on 11 Jan 1716 in Edinburgh.1 
(Witness) BaptismJames Home witnessed the baptism of Agnes Home on 22 May 1716 in Edinburgh.1 
MarriageJames Home married Ann Scott on 8 Mar 1728.
The marriage was recorded in both Edinburgh and in Makerston, Roxburgh. Do not know if this date is for banns or the marriage. Have not looked at the actual register, just an index.5,6 
(Witness) BaptismJames Home witnessed the baptism of Agnes Dysert on 12 Feb 1731 in Edinburgh.1 
WillMr James Home of Eccles, Advocate wrote a will and testament dated 13 Jun 1732 in Eccles, Berwickshire. In it he mentioned three sons, Alexander, David & Francis and his spouse Ann Scott.
He appointed [his first wife's brother-in-law] Andrew Fletcher, senator of the college of justice, [his children's maternal uncle] Sir Francis Kinloch of Gilmertoun, baronet, [probably his sister's husband] Mr Robert Hepburn writer to the signet, & son Alexander Home to be tutors and curators to youngest son Francis during his pupillarity and minority.
He appointed his eldest son Mr Alexander Home sole executor.5 
DeathJames died on 19 Jul 1737 in London.5
 
BurialJames Hume of Brooks Street was buried on 22 Jul 1737 in St Andrew Holborn, London.7 
ProbateHis estate was proved on 15 Sep 1737.5 
(Spouse's death) DeathHis wife Ann died in Mar 1739.8 
Newspaper Published 12 Mar 1739 in the Caledonian Mercury.

Last Week died Mrs. Anne Scot, a Daughter of the Family of Gala, and Relict of Walter Scot of Raeburn, Esq, of Harry Makcougal of Makerston, Esq, and of Mr James Home of Eccles, Advocate.8
 
Last Edited19 Sep 2020

Citations

  1. Microfilm of the Marriage Register of Edinburgh, Midlothian, 1858-1863 (Family History Library, 993527).
  2. Ancestry.com databases, Edinburgh Poll Tax Returns, Mr David Home of Crossrig, 1694 [umbrella database, exact source unclear].
  3. Comment: Need to find marriage record for James Home and Jean Hepburn and baptism record for this child to confirm.
  4. Testament Testamentary & Inventory of Sir David Home of Crossrige, 1707, proved in the Edinburgh Commissary Court, 4 June 1707.
  5. Testament of James Home, Advocate, of Eccles, 1737, Edinburgh Commissariat Register of Testaments.
  6. Website International Genealogical Index, parish register extraction (www.familysearch.org), James Home & Ann Scott, 1728.
  7. Burials of St Andrew Holborn, London. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. James Hume, 1737.
  8. Caledonian Mercury, Mrs Anne Scot death notice, 12 March 1739, page 3. Image accessed online at Find My Past.

Caroline Treby Molesworth1

#13084, (1813 - 1824)
FatherArscott Oury Molesworth1 (1789 - 1823)
MotherMary Brown1 (c 1781 - 1877)
Pedigree

Life Events

BirthCaroline Treby Molesworth was born on 3 Sep 1813 in Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian.
Daughter of Arscott Ourry Baronet Molesworth & Mary Brown.1 
DeathCaroline died on 9 Feb 1824 in Pencarrow.2
 
Newspaper Published 14 Feb 1824 in the Royal Cornwall Gazette.

DIED.
At Pencarrow, on the 9th inst after a lingering illness, in the eleventh year of her age, Caroline Treby, second daughter of the late Sir A O Molesworth, Bart.2
 
Last Edited2 Aug 2019

Citations

  1. Website International Genealogical Index, parish register extraction (www.familysearch.org).
  2. Royal Cornwall Gazette, Caroline Treby Molesworth death notice, 14 Feb 1824, page 3. Image accessed online at Find My Past.

Mary Dundas1

#20486, (s 1610 - )
Pedigree

Child of Mary Dundas and Sir John Home of Blackadder

Life Events

BirthMary Dundas was born say 1610.
 
MarriageShe married Sir John Home of Blackadder.
 
Last Edited16 Dec 2014

Citations

  1. LDS Church, compiler, "British Isles Vital Records Index", 2nd edition (1998), on CD, FHL film 1066664 (grandchild's baptism).

Mary Brown1,2

#17278, (c 1781 - 1877)
FatherPatrick Brown1,2 (s 1755 - 1808)
MotherElizabeth Home2 (c 1758 - 1842)
Pedigree

Children of Mary Brown and Arscott Oury Molesworth

Life Events

BirthMary Brown was born circa 1781 in Edinburgh, Midlothian.3
 
MarriageShe married Arscott Oury Molesworth on 7 Jul 1809 in Edinburgh.
From the parish register: "Sir Arscott Owry Molesworth of Pencarrow and Tettcott Bart & Miss Mary Brown Eldest Dtr of Patk Brown Esqr deceasd late Capt 102 Regt of foot, both in St Andrew Church Parish."1 
Newspaper Published 14 Jul 1809 in the London Courier and Evening Gazette.

On the 7th inst. Sir Arscott Curry [sic] Molesworth, of Pencarrow, in the County of Cornwall, Bart. to Miss Brown, daughter of the late Patrick Brown, Esq. of Edinburgh.4
 
(Widowed) DeathHer husband died on 26 Dec 1823.5 
ObituaryHer husband's obituary was published in Feb 1824 in the The Gentleman's Magazine.

Sir Arscott-Ourry Molesworth, Bt.
Dec 36 [sic]. At Pencarrow Park, Cornwall, in his 34th year, regretted by all his friends and numerous tenantry, Sir Arscott-Ourry Molesworth, bart. He was the eldest son of Sir William Molesworth, 6th Baronet, by Caroline-Treby, dau. of Paul-Henry Ourry, esq. Commissioner of the Navy office. On the death of his father, Feb 22, 1798, he succeeded to the title and estates. He married July 7, 1809, Mary, eldest dau. of the late Patrick Brown of Edinburgh, esq. and had issue 6 children, 3 daughters and 3 sons. His eldest son William, now a minor, and at school, succeeds to his title and estates.6
 
(Trustee & Executor) WillAlexander Munro of Princes Street Edinburgh, brother Dr James Home physician in Edinburgh, daughter Mary Lady Molesworth Relict of Sir Ascott Oury Molesworth Baronet, Francis Home Esquire eldest son of the said Dr James Home, and son Major George Brown of the 4th Light Dragoons, any two of which make a quorum, were named trustees and executors in the will of Elizabeth Home or Brown dated 5 Jun 1830 in Edinburgh, Scotland.2 
1841 CensusLady Molesworth appeared on the 1841 Census of St George Hanover Square, Westminster, Middlesex, at Chapel Street. She was 45 and of Independent means. With her were Mary (21) and Montague [sic] (20). They had 3 female and 2 male servants. None of the members of the household were born in Middlesex. Note that the 1841 census records ages rounded down to the nearest 5 years, does not record relationships, and only indicates whether or not the person was born in the county.7 
1851 CensusMary Molesworth and her unmarried daughter Mary appeared on the 1851 Census of St George Hanover Square, Middlesex, at 41 Lowndes Street. Mary, a Baronet Wife, was the head of the household. She was 69, a widow, Fund holder, born in Edinburgh. Her daughter was just recorded as M, unmarried, 36, Fundholder, born in Devonshire. They had a lady's maid, a cook, a housemaid, and a footman, all between the ages of 26 and 36.3 
(Mentioned) NewspaperCol. George Brown, formerly Major 4th Light Dragoons was mentioned as the brother of the Dowager Lady Molesworth in the newspaper notice for his death in January 1870.8 
1871 CensusMary Molesworth appeared on the 1871 Census of St George Hanover Square, Westminster, London, at No 41 Lowndes Street. She was a Baronet's Widow, age 89, born in Diss, Scotland. She had four servants: a Butler (65, married), Lady's maid (25), Cook (30), and Housemaid (31).9 
DeathMary died on 16 Apr 1877 in 41 Lowndes Street, Middlesex.10
 
Probate Entry from the probate calendar:

Dame Mary Molesworth. Effects under £25,000. 11 May. The Will with a Codicil of Dame Mary Molesworth late of 41 Lowndes-street in the County of Middlesex Widow who died 16 April 1877 at 41 Lowndes-street was proved at the Principal Registry by George Moffatt of 103 Eaton-square in the said County and Edward Henry John Craufurd of 109 St George's-square in the said County Esquires the Executors.10
 
Last Edited3 Aug 2019

Citations

  1. Microfilm of the Old Parochial Register of Marriages, Edinburgh, 1787-1821 (Family History Library, 1066690).
  2. Will and Administration of Elizabeth Home or Brown of London, 5 June 1830, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 5 August 1842.
  3. 1851 Census for England & Wales . HO107/1477 folio 132.
  4. London Courier and Evening Gazette, Molesworth / Brown marriage, 14 July 1809, Page 4. Image viewed online at Find My Past.
  5. Derby Mercury, Sir Arscott Ourry Molesworth death notice, 7 Jan 1824, page 3. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  6. The Gentleman's Magazine, Volume 94, Part 1; Volume 135. Image viewed on Google Books.
  7. 1841 Census for England & Wales, HO107/732 Book 1 Folio 49.
  8. Cheltenham Examiner, Col George Brown death notice, 5 January 1870, page 10. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  9. 1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/114 folio 8.
  10. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. Dame Mary Molesworth, 1877.
  11. Baptisms of St George Hanover Square, Middlesex. registers from Westminster Archives. Image viewed at Findmypast.com, William Molesworth, 1810.
  12. Obituary of Elizabeth Molesworth in Gentleman's Magazine May 1836 (viewed on Google Books).
  13. Website International Genealogical Index, parish register extraction (www.familysearch.org).
  14. Website International Genealogical Index, parish register extraction (www.familysearch.org), Francis Alexander Molesworth baptism, 1820.

Eleanor Mary Susan Rowed1,2

#15, (1811 - 1891)
FatherHenry Rowed4 (1771 - 1831)
MotherAnn Lyall3 (1772 - 1853)
Pedigree
Eleanor Mary Susan Rowed Bonnycastle
1811-1891

Children of Eleanor Mary Susan Rowed and Henry William John Bonnycastle
  • Alexander Bonnycastle7 (1839 - 1903)
  • Francis Edward Bonnycastle16 (1841 - 1904)
  • Richard Henry Bonnycastle 17 (1843 - 1911)
  • Charles Green Bonnycastle+ 18 (1844 - 1926)
  • Rosalind Anna Bonnycastle19,7 (c 1848 - )
  • Harold John Bonnycastle20,21 (1851 - 1917)

Life Events

BirthEleanor Mary Susan Rowed was born on 3 Nov 1811 in England.
The parish register stated that she was the daughter of Henry and Ann Rowed.4 
BaptismShe was baptized on 15 Dec 1811 in Walton-upon-Thames, Surrey.4
Eleanor Mary Susan Rowed baptism
Walton-upon-Thames, 15 Dec 1811
MarriageShe married Henry William John Bonnycastle on 12 Jan 1839 in Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario.
Bible entry: "Henry William John Bonnycastle born July 24th 1813 married to Eleanor Mary Susan Rowed born November 3rd 1811 on the 12th January 1839 by the Revd Stuart, Kingston, Canada."2
Henry William John Bonnycastle & Eleanor Mary Susan Rowed
Bible record of their marriage, 1839
Newspaper Published 16 Jan 1839.
Henry W.J. Bonnycastle son of Lt Col Bonnycastle of the Royal Engineers married Eleanor Rowed daughter of the late Capt Rowed of the Royal Navy by Rev George Stuart.5
 
1842 CensusHenry Bonnycastle appeared on the 1842 Census of Seymour, District of Newcastle, Upper Canada, at Lot 5 Concession 4. Only the head of the household was named in the 1842 census. Henry Bonnycastle was a farmer and the proprietor of real property which he received as a gift. The household consisted of 2 males under age 5 [that would be Alexander and Francis Edward], one male age between 30 and 60, married [Henry] and one female age between 14 and 45, married [Eleanor Mary Susan]. Two were natives of England and two of Canada. Henry reported that he had been in Canada 10 years. The family's religion was Church of England. They had hired one female servant.

Four of their 100 acres were classified as improved land. The produce raised by the Bonnycastles in the previous year was:
60 Winchester bushels of Oats
120 Winchester bushels of Potatoes
Their live stock were:
2 Neat Cattle
2 Sheep
2 Hogs.6 
1851/2 CensusHenry and Eleanor appeared on the 1852 Census of Seymour Township, Northumberland County, Canada West, at Con 5, Lot 5 (300 acres), enumerated Jan 1852. The family lived in a one story frame & log home. Henry was a Farmer, born in England, religion Church of England, age next birthday 39, and was married. Eleanor was born in England, same religion, age next birthday 40. With them were their children Alexander, Frank, Richard, Charles, Rose and Harold. Eleanor's 80 year old mother Mary Rowed was enumerated immediately before them.7 
1861 CensusHenry and Helinor Bonycastle [sic] appeared on the 1861 Census of Seymour Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, at Con 5 Lot 5, enumerated 12 Feb 1861. Henry was 47 and was born in New Brunswick. Eleanor was 49 and born in England. With them were their children Francis, Charles, Richard, Rosalind and Harold. The family's religion was church of England and they lived in a one story Log house.8 
1871 CensusHenry and Ellinor Bonnycastle appeared on the 1871 Census of Seymour Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, enumerated 2 Apr 1871. Henry was 57, born in New Brunswick, Church of England, of English origins, and was a farmer. Eleanor was 59 and born in England. With them was their son Frank, his wife Elizabeth and their three children. Sons Charles and Harold were also enumerated in their household and it was noted in the margin that they were owners. Also in the household was Eleanor's sister Elizabeth Carlow (70, widow). Their children Charles Green and Harold John were living with them.9 
WillEleanor Mary Susan Bonnycastle left a handwritten will dated 11 Jun 1873 in Seymour Township, Northumberland County, Ontario.10
(Mentioned) ProbateShe was mentioned in the probate file of her sister Elizabeth Ann Catherine Carlow's estate on 16 Jun 1873 in Northumberland County, Ontario. Eleanor was designated to be the residuary legatee.11 
Note.The reason Eleanor wrote her will at this time was that her sister Elizabeth Carlow had just died, leaving the residue of her estate to Eleanor. 
1881 CensusHenry and Eleanor Bonnycastle appeared on the 1881 Census of Seymour Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, enumerated 4 Apr 1881. Henry was 67, born in New Brunswick, religion Church of England, English origin, and a Farmer. Eleanor was 69 and born in England. With them was their son Frank, his wife, and their 6 children. Enumerated next to them were sons Richard and Charles and their children. That's 16 grandchildren on that one page!.12 
Photograph13
Henry & Eleanor Bonnycastle
undated photo
DeathEleanor died on 6 Feb 1891 in Northumberland County, Ontario.10
 
BurialShe was buried on 9 Feb 1891 on the homestead, Campbellford, Northumberland County, Ontario. The church register records that Ellenor, the wife of H Bonycastle [sic] was aged 79, and of Tp Seymour. [The exact location of the grave has not yet been found]14,15 
ProbateHer estate was probated in 1906 in Northumberland County, Ontario. There is a notarized document from William Lennox, farmer, County Clare, Michigan, 14 Oct 1906, stating that he and Minnie Bonnycastle witnessed the signature of Eleanor Mary Susan Bonnycastle when she made her will.
There is a document outlining a bond of ten thousand dollars by Charles E. Bonnycastle, farmer, Elizabeth Bonnycastle, widow, Eva R. Bonnycastle, spinster, Eleanor Wallace, widow and Richard H. Bonnycastle, physician. (Includes their signatures).
There is also a document signed by the heirs of Frank E. Bonnycastle [Frank died without administering his mother's estate] consenting to Charles E Bonnycastle administering the estate. They were Elizabeth Bonnycastle, Charles E. Bonnycastle, Eva R. Bonnycastle, Gerald Bonnycastle, Eleanor Wallace, Richard H. Bonnycastle, and Phyllis Bonnycastle.10 
Last Edited30 Jul 2017

Citations

  1. Microfilm of the Parish Register of Walton-upon-Thames, Surrey, 1639-1918 (Family History Library, 814225). Eleanor Mary Susan Rowed baptism, 1811.
  2. Photocopied page of Bonnycastle/Rowed marriage from a family Bible (received from Doris Knox, provenance unknown).
  3. Microfilm of the Parish Register of Walton-upon-Thames, Surrey, 1639-1918 (Family History Library, 814225).
  4. Microfilm of the Parish Register of Walton-upon-Thames, Surrey, 1639-1918 (Family History Library, 814225). baptism register.
  5. The Kingston Chronicle and Gazette, 16 Jan 1839, Page 3 Column 2 & 29 Jan 1839, Page 3 Column 2. digital image viewed on PaperofRecord.com.
  6. Upper Canada Census, 1842. Index and images viewed at FamilySearch.org. Henry Bonnycastle, Seymour, Newcastle District, pages 5 & 6.
  7. Online image of 1851/2 Census for Canada. Canada West, Northumberland (24), Seymour (228), Part 1.
  8. 1861 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Canada West, Northumberland County, Seymour township (1), page 17.
  9. 1871 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Northumberland East (55), Seymour (g-2), page 52.
  10. Eleanor Mary Susan Bonnycastle, Probate File Surrogate Court of Ontario (United Counties of Northumberland and Durham), Family History Library, Film #1452202.
  11. Last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Anne Catherine Carlow of Northumberland County, written in 1872. Estate File #851, June 1873.
  12. 1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Northumberland East (123), Seymour Township (G-1), page 1.
  13. Letters from Doris Knox, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, dated early 1990s.
  14. Parish Register of Christ Church Anglican, Campbellford, Ontario (Diocese of Toronto Archives, photocopied records), Ellenor Bonycastle burial, 1891.
  15. Letters from Doris Knox, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, dated early 1990s "17 Apr 1991, citing family lore that several early Bonnycastle family members were buried on the Bonnycastle farm."
  16. Province of Ontario Marriage Registers: Northumberland County Marriage Register, p. 43; returns from the Methodist Episcopal Church, Family History Library.
  17. Death certificate registered in the Province of Ontario "Richard Henry Bonnycastle, #022302-11."
  18. Death certificate of Charles Green Bonnycastle, died 12 October 1926, registered 14 October 1926 in the Province of British Columbia, Certificate #26-09-371001.
  19. 1861 Census for Ontario "Northumberland County, Seymour Township."
  20. Ontario Marriage Registration. Bonnycastle/Skinner, #007483-78.
  21. British Columbia Death Registration. Harold John Bonnycastle, #17-09-095431.

Ann Lyall1,2

#666, (1772 - 1853)
FatherAlexander Lyall2 (s 1740 - 1788)
MotherSusanna Patterson2 (s 1745 - 1818)
Pedigree

Children of Ann Lyall and Henry Rowed

Life Events

BaptismAnn, the daughter of Alexander Lyall, was baptized on 9 Oct 1772 in St Mary Portsea, Hampshire. The mother's names were not recorded in the parish register.2 
MarriageAnn Lyall married Henry Rowed, son of Henry Rowed and Mary Humphrey, on 4 Jun 1791 in the parish church, Portsea, Hampshire.
They were married by license with the consent of her parent. The witnesses were Elizabeth Lyall and E Edwards.3
Henry Rowed & Ann Lyall
marriage, 1791
Residence In 1804 and 1805, Henry and Ann were in Sutton, Surrey (as noted on their daughter Rosalind's baptism and Henry's mother's burial records). Son Baker was born in Eastbourne in 1806. 
Residence In 1811 Henry and Ann had several children baptised in Walton-upon-Thames, Surrey.4 
(Widowed) DeathHer husband Henry died on 6 Jan 1831 in France.5 
ImmigrationAnn Rowed immigrated as a widow with 7 children to Canada in 1834.6 
Note.Mrs Ann Rowed, as a Commander's widow, received a pension from the Royal Navy.7 
CensusIn the Jan 1852 census in Seymour Township, Northumberland County, Canada West, Ann was listed as "Anne Rowed", born England, religion Church of England, age next birthday 80, widow, family member, house details not recorded; [next person on page is Henry Bonnycastle and family; don't know if it's a separate household].8 
WillShe wrote a will dated 27 May 1853.
May 27th 1853
I hereby give & bequeath to my second daughter, Elizabeth Anne Catherine Carlow, all my personal effects and any sum of money that may be due to me at the time of my decease from the British Government, as widow of Henry Rowed Commander in the Royal Navy.
Signed this twenty-seventh day of May, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and fifty-three by me.
Ann Rowed
In presence of Witnesses Chas E Hooker of Toronto, J S Clarke, Missionary of Seymour.7 
DeathAnn died on 22 Nov 1853 in Canada West.7
 
Note.On 22 Dec 1853 a claim was received by the Account General's Department of the Royal Navy from Elizabeth Ann Catherine Carlow, widow, daughter, and universal legatee for the final payment of Ann Rowed's pension. Elizabeth's address was Campbellford, Seymour West, Canada West and the amount due was £11.13.4.7 
Last Edited8 Jul 2018

Citations

  1. Marriage Bond and Allegation for Henry Rowed and Ann Lyall, Diocese of Winchester, 4 June 1791. FHL film #1596579.
  2. St Thomas Portsmouth, Hampshire Parish Register, image viewed at FindMyPast. Ann Lyall baptism, 1772.
  3. Portsea, Southampton parish register, FHL film. p166, #497.
  4. Microfilm of the Parish Register of Walton-upon-Thames, Surrey, 1639-1918 (Family History Library, 814225).
  5. The National Archives of the UK; General Register Office: Foreign Registers and Returns; Class: RG 33; Piece: 37. Henry Rowed burial, 1831, Boulogne. Image of original document viewed at Ancestry.com.
  6. Letters from Veronica Bonnycastle, Rothesay, New Brunswick, to J Kolthammer, dated 1990s, 1990.
  7. The (UK) National Archives Navy Board, and Admiralty, Accountant General's Department: Officers' and Civilians' Effects Papers: ADM 45/31/693 Ann Rowed. Digitised copy purchased from TNA April 2013. Includes Handwritten will of Ann Rowed of Seymour West, Canada West, 27 May 1853 and a form confirming final payment of pension to daughter Mrs Elizabeth Ann Catherine Carlow.
  8. Online image of 1851/2 Census for Canada. Canada West, Northumberland (24), Seymour (228), Part 1.
  9. Microfilm of the Parish Register of Portsmouth, Hampshire, 1792 (Family History Library, 0919726).
  10. Microfilm of the Parish Register of Walton-upon-Thames, Surrey, 1639-1918 (Family History Library, 814225). Henry Lawrence Rowed baptism, 1811.

Elizabeth Ann Catherine Rowed1

#667, (1801 - 1873)
FatherHenry Rowed1 (1771 - 1831)
MotherAnn Lyall1 (1772 - 1853)
Pedigree

Life Events

BirthElizabeth Ann Catherine Rowed was born on 3 Apr 1801 in England.1,2
 
BaptismShe was baptized on 23 Jun 1811 in Walton-upon-Thames, Surrey. She was noted to be the daughter of Henry and Ann Rowed.1 
MarriageShe married James Townsend Carlow on 30 Jul 1825 in Paris, France.
The register recorded that James Carlow of the parish of St James Dover in the County of Kent, Bachelor and Elizabeth Rowed of the parish of Seaford in the County of Sussex were married in the House of HBM [His Britannic Majesty] in Paris by License By M H Luscombe, Bishop. They signed with their full names and the witnesses were James Cocks and Richarda Daly.3 
Newspaper Published Aug 1825 in the Gentleman's Magazine.

30 July. "At Paris, at Viscount Granville's, Jas Townsend Carlow, esq. to Elizabeth-Anne, dau of Captain Rowed, R.N.4
 
Newspaper Published 31 Aug 1825 in the Derby Mercury.

July 30, at Paris, at Viscount Granville's, the British Ambassador, by the Right Rev. Bishop Luscombe, James Townsend Carlow, Esq, to Elizabeth Anne, second daughter of Captain Rowed, R.N. and grand-daughter of the late Henry Rowed, Esq. Caterham-court, Surrey.5
 
Note.James Townsend Carlow was born on 29 July 1804 and baptised 10 October 1804 in the Zion Chapel Last Lane - Countess of Huntingdon Church in Dover Kent. He was the fifth child and eldest son to James and Elizabeth Carlow. 
WillJames Townsend Carlow wrote a will dated 28 Jul 1832. He was noted to be "late of Wouldham in the County of Kent" but "now of Compton near Plymouth in the County of Devon", Esquire. In it he left everything to his wife, and in the event of her predeceasing him, to her brothers and sisters.6 
Land Record On 3 Dec 1833, James Townsend Carlow received a patent from the crown for all 200 acres of Lot 5 Concession 5 in Seymour Township in Northumberland County, Ontario.7 
1842 CensusJames Carloe [sic] appeared on the 1842 Census of Seymour, District of Newcastle, Upper Canada, at Lot 5 Concession 5. Only the head of the household was named in the 1842 census. James was a farmer and the proprietor of real property which he had purchased. The household consisted of one married male aged between 30 and 60 and one married female aged between 14 and 45. They were natives of England and their religion was Church of England. James reported that he had been in Canada for 9 years. They had two male farm servants and one female servant.

Sixty of their 200 acres were classified as improved land. The produce raised in the previous year was:
60 Winchester bushels of Wheat
200 bushels of Oats
160 bushels of Pease
100 bushels of Indian corn
600 bushels of Potatoes
The live stock were:
14 Neat Cattle
2 Horses
20 Sheep
11 Hogs

During the previous year, he manufactured 60 yards of Fulled Cloth and procured 65 pounds of Wool.8 
(Widowed) DeathHer husband James died on 16 Aug 1842.9 
Probate The will was Proved at London 3rd January 1843 .. by the Oath of Elizabeth Anne Catherine Carlow, widow, the relict, the sole Executrix to whom Admon was granted having been first sworn by Commission duly to administer.6 
Land Record On 21 Dec 1843, there was a bill and sale from Elizabeth Carlow to A W Denmark and Robert Denmark, trustees for all 200 acres of Lot 5 Concession 5 of Seymour Township.10 
Note.Circa 1849 Elizabeth built a large (4200 sq ft) two story home on 150 acres at Lot 11 Concession 7 in Seymour Township. She sold the house in 1866 and the house was still standing in 2020. 
1851/2 CensusElizabeth Carlow and Anna Rowed appeared on the 1852 Census of Seymour Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, enumerated 12 Jan 1852. [They were sisters but relationships were not recorded in that census]. Elizabeth was a Proprietor, age next birthday 51, widow. Anna was 60 next birthday and single. They were both born in England, religion Church of England, and lived in a Stone house, two storeys high. Also in the household was [their nephew] Harry Denmark (14) and a Scottish servant.2 
Note.On 22 Dec 1853 a claim was received by the Account General's Department of the Royal Navy from Elizabeth Ann Catherine Carlow, widow, daughter, and universal legatee for the final payment of Ann Rowed's pension. Elizabeth's address was Campbellford, Seymour West, Canada West and the amount due was £11.13.4.11 
Note.Elizabeth gave money, timber and land for Christ Church Campbellford and its burial grounds. The church opened for worship in 1854.12 
1871 CensusElizabeth Carlow appeared on the 1871 Census of Seymour Township, Northumberland County, Ontario. She was in her sister Eleanor Bonnycastle's household. Elizabeth was a widow, age 70, born in England, religion Church of England.13 
WillElizabeth Anne Catherine Carlow, widow, wrote a will dated 13 Jun 1872. Bequests as follows:


To sister Matilda Denmark $4400 invested in Stock of Dominion of Canada, the dividends for her use. After Matilda's death the stock to be divided between Matilda's sons Ernest and Alfred

To nephew Alexander Bonnycastle 40 shares in the Bank of British North America

To youngest sister Eleanor Mary Susan Bonnycastle 56 shares in the Bank of British North America, the dividends for her use. After Eleanor's death the stock to be divided among her sons Frank, Richard, Charles, and Harold, her daughter Rosalind Anna Adair, and her nephew Henry Rowed (6 shares to Frank, 10 to each of the others)

To nephew Frank Bonnycastle $6000 in Stock of Dominion of Canada

To nephew Harold Bonnycastle Lot No 12 in the 7th Concession of Seymour

Executors Gilbert Bedford, nephew George Denmark of Belleville, and nephew Frank Bonnycastle

To Gilbert Bedford and George Denmark each 2 shares in the Bank of British North America

Residue of estate to sister Eleanor Mary Susan Bonnycastle

Witnesses William Barnes Archer, Asst Post Master, and his clerk Alfred Watkin Shaw, both of Campbellford.14
 
DeathElizabeth died on 23 May 1873 in Seymour Township, Northumberland County, Ontario.14
 
ProbateHer estate was probated on 16 Jun 1873 in Northumberland County, Ontario. The value of the estate was approximately $30,000. Executors were Frank Bonnycastle, George Denmark of Belleville, and Gilbert Bedford Esqr of Seymour East.14 
Last Edited13 Jul 2020

Citations

  1. Microfilm of the Parish Register of Walton-upon-Thames, Surrey, 1639-1918 (Family History Library, 814225).
  2. Online image of 1851/2 Census for Canada. Canada West, Northumberland County (24), Seymour (228), page 19.
  3. The National Archives of the UK; General Register Office: Foreign Registers and Returns; Class: RG 33; Piece: 63. James Carlow & Elizabeth Rowed marriage, 1825, Paris. Image of original document viewed at Ancestry.com.
  4. Edward Cave and others, "Gentleman's Magazine" (publication, London, 1731-), 1825 pt 2, p 176.
  5. The Derby Mercury (Derby, England), Wednesday, August 31, 1825; Issue 4860. image online at 19th Century British Library Newspapers, a Gale digital collection.
  6. Last Will and Testament of James Townsend Carlow of Compton, Devon, 28 July 1832, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 3 January 1843.
  7. Upper Canada land Petitions "J" Bundle 16, 1829-1831, RG1, L3, Vol. 259. East Northumberland County, Seymour Township Abstract Index.
  8. Upper Canada Census, 1842. Index and images viewed at FamilySearch.org. James Carloe, Seymour, Newcastle District, pages 5 & 6.
  9. Edward Cave and others, "Gentleman's Magazine" (publication, London, 1731-), image viewed online at Google books. Obituaries, January 1843.
  10. Upper Canada land Petitions "J" Bundle 16, 1829-1831, RG1, L3, Vol. 259. East Northumberland County, Seymour Township Abstract Index. B & S, instrument #7162.
  11. The (UK) National Archives Navy Board, and Admiralty, Accountant General's Department: Officers' and Civilians' Effects Papers: ADM 45/31/693 Ann Rowed. Digitised copy purchased from TNA April 2013. Includes Handwritten will of Ann Rowed of Seymour West, Canada West, 27 May 1853 and a form confirming final payment of pension to daughter Mrs Elizabeth Ann Catherine Carlow.
  12. Letters from Doris Knox, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, dated early 1990s "17 Apr 1991."
  13. 1871 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Northumberland East (55), Seymour (g-2), page 52.
  14. Last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Anne Catherine Carlow of Northumberland County, written in 1872. Estate File #851, June 1873.

Rosalind Catherine Rowed1

#1181, (1803 - 1847)
FatherHenry Rowed1 (1771 - 1831)
MotherAnn Lyall1 (1772 - 1853)
Pedigree

Children of Rosalind Catherine Rowed and Robert Denmark

Life Events

BirthRosalind Catherine Rowed was born on 31 Aug 1803.2,1
 
BaptismShe was baptized on 2 Sep 1804 in Sutton, Surrey. The record said Rosalind Catherine, daughter of Henry & Anna Rowed, was born 31st August 1803.2 
BaptismShe was baptized on 30 Jun 1811 in Walton-upon-Thames, Surrey. The register noted that she was the daughter of Henry and Ann and was born August 31 1803.1 
MarriageShe married Robert Denmark.3
 
1842 CensusRobert Denmark appeared on the 1842 Census of Seymour, District of Newcastle, Upper Canada, at Lot 13 Concession 10. Only the head of the household was named in the 1842 census. Robert was a farmer and the proprietor of real property which he purchased. The household consisted of one male under 5 years of age, one married male aged between 21 and 30, one single male between 21 and 30, and one married female aged between 14 and 45. Two were natives of England, one of Ireland, and one of Canada, British origin. Two belonged to the Church of England. Robert reported that he had been in Canada for 2 years.

Fifty-eight of their 200 acres were classified as improved land. The produce raised in the previous year was:
100 Winchester bushels of Wheat
100 bushels of Oats
15 bushels of Pease
15 bushels of Indian corn
200 bushels of Potatoes
Their live stock were:
9 Neat Cattle
4 Hogs.4 
DeathRosalind died in 1847.3
 
1851/2 CensusRobert Denmark appeared on the 1852 Census of Seymour Township, Northumberland County, Canada West, enumerated 12 Jan 1852. He was a widower, age 37, born in England, and a farmer. Also in the household were two children born in Canada, Fanny (11) and George (10), as well as a Scottish laborer. They lived in a two story frame house.5 
Last Edited26 Jul 2015

Citations

  1. Microfilm of the Parish Register of Walton-upon-Thames, Surrey, 1639-1918 (Family History Library, 814225).
  2. Microfilm of the Parish Register of Sutton, Surrey, 1783-1910 (Family History Library, 1042973 & 1042345).
  3. William Canniff, The Medical Profession in Upper Canada, 1783-1850 (Toronto: W. Briggs, 1894).
  4. Upper Canada Census, 1842. Index and images viewed at FamilySearch.org. Robert Denmark, Seymour, Newcastle District, pages 5 & 6.
  5. Online image of 1851/2 Census for Canada. Canada West, Northumberland County (24), Seymour (228), page 33.
  6. Letters from Norman Denmark, British Columbia, to Kolthammer.
  7. Province of Ontario Marriage Registers: Wm McKay & Fanny Denmark, 1863, film #1030061, Family History Library.

Anna Holmes Rowed1

#1188, (1792 - )
FatherHenry Rowed1 (1771 - 1831)
MotherAnn Lyall1 (1772 - 1853)
Pedigree

Life Events

BirthAnna Holmes Rowed was born on 27 Jan 1792 in England.1
 
BaptismShe was baptized on 14 Mar 1792 in Portsmouth, Hampshire. From the register: Anna Holmes, daughter of Henry & Ann Rowed born 27 Jan 1792.1 
1851/2 CensusElizabeth Carlow and Anna Rowed appeared on the 1852 Census of Seymour Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, enumerated 12 Jan 1852. [They were sisters but relationships were not recorded in that census]. Elizabeth was a Proprietor, age next birthday 51, widow. Anna was 60 next birthday and single. They were both born in England, religion Church of England, and lived in a Stone house, two storeys high. Also in the household was [their nephew] Harry Denmark (14) and a Scottish servant.2 
Research Note Anna did not appear in the 1861 census. Her sister Elizabeth also did not appear in the 1861 census but was recorded in 1871 without Anna. So, Anna had likely died by then. 
Last Edited26 Jul 2015

Citations

  1. Microfilm of the Parish Register of Portsmouth, Hampshire, 1792 (Family History Library, 0919726).
  2. Online image of 1851/2 Census for Canada. Canada West, Northumberland County (24), Seymour (228), page 19.

Gladys Victoria Penny1,2

#1307, (1897 - 1999)
FatherFrank Penny1,2 (1863 - 1960)
MotherEmma Upham1,2 (1864 - )
Pedigree
ChartsDescendants of Thomas Pinney/Penny of Pitminster, Somerset
Descendants of John Palmer of Bleadon, Somerset

Life Events

BirthGladys Victoria Penny was born on 15 May 1897 in Bexleyheath, Kent.1,3
 
BaptismShe was baptized on 4 Jul 1897 in Christ Church Bexleyheath. She was the daughter of Frank, a carpenter & Emma Penny of 2 Norfollk Villas Woolwich Bexley Heath.2 
(with Parents) 1901 CensusGladys V appeared on the 1901 Census of Bexley, Kent with her parents. She was 3 years old and born in Bexleyheath, Kent.3 
(with Parents) 1911 CensusGladys V appeared on the 1911 Census of Yarmouth, Isle of Wight with her parents. She was 13 years old, born in Bexleyheath, Kent, and attended school.4 
MarriageShe married Francis W J Holway in 1925.1,5
 
(Widowed) DeathHer husband died in 1973.6 
Photograph7
Gladys Penny on her 100th birthday
DeathGladys died in 1999 in Isle of Wight.8
 
Last Edited10 May 2015

Citations

  1. Kites Solicitors, "Penny Family Tree", 1986 (England). Family information collected in order to distribute the estate of D.J.H. Penny.
  2. Baptisms of Christ Church Bexleyheath, Kent. Register at Bexley Local Studies & Archive Centre, Bexleyheath Kent. Image viewed at Ancestry. Gladys Victoria Penny, 1897, #618.
  3. 1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/2270 folio 7.
  4. Image of the 1911 Census for England and Wales (1911 Census.co.uk, http://www.1911census.co.uk/), RG14/05780.
  5. FreeBMD. Francis W J Holway & Gladys V Penny, Sep Q 1925, Isle of Wight RD.
  6. FreeBMD. Francis William J Holway, born 27 Apr 1899, Jun Q 1973, Swindon RD.
  7. Emails from Bob Taplin.
  8. GRO Indexes to Deaths (text only), Gladys Victoria Holway, age 102, Nov 1999, Isle of Wight RD.

William Feltham1,2

#322, (1870 - 1938)
FatherWilliam Feltham1,2 (1835 - 1911)
MotherCharlotte Foot1,2 (1840 - 1920)
Pedigree
ChartsDescendants of Thomas Pinney/Penny of Pitminster, Somerset
Descendants of John Palmer of Bleadon, Somerset
Descendants of Samuel Parker of Bleadon, Somerset (5 generations)

Children of William Feltham and Bessie Mary Penny
  • William Edward Feltham24,25 (1902 - 1991)
  • Mabel Helen Feltham26,24 (1904 - 1999)
  • Leonard Arthur Feltham 27 (1907 - 1980)
  • Bessie Feltham 24,25 (1909 - 1997)
  • Laura Feltham24 (1911 - 2007)

Life Events

BirthWilliam Feltham was born on 31 Oct 1870 in Cottles, Chalfield, Wiltshire.
Details from the certificate: William, born in Cottles, Chalfield, father William Feltham, Gamekeeper, mother Charlotte Feltham formerly Foot, registered by the mother Charlotte Feltham of Cottles Chalfield on 30 Nov 1870.1 
(with Parents) 1871 CensusWilliam appeared on the 1871 Census of Croscombe, Somerset with his parents. He was 5 months old and born in Charfield [sic].3 
(with Parents) 1881 CensusWilliam appeared on the 1881 Census of Croscombe, Somerset with his parents. He was 10 years old, a scholar, and born in Cottles, Wiltshire.4 
Passenger ListHe and Annie Feltham [brother and sister but not noted as such] were listed on a manifest dated 9 Jun 1888 for the SS Sarmation, arriving in Quebec from Liverpool and Londonderry. Annie was 21, Wm 17 and they were bound for Gladstone Manitoba. Annie's occupation was Nurse.5,6
Annie & Wm Feltham
Passenger list for the Sarmation, 9 June 1888
SS Sarmation of the Allan Line
picture dated 1873
1891 CensusWilliam Feltham appeared on the 1891 Census of Manitoba. He was a farm labourer living with a farmer (John W Carruthers) and family in a four room wood house. William was 20, born in England, and could read and write.7 
Land RecordSometime between June and October 1896, William Feltham homesteaded at SE 2-18-12-W1. This is near the town of Tenby, Manitoba on the CNR map.8 
Note.On the 24th of January 1898, Wm Feltham of Winnipeg applied for $1,000 of life insurance payable to his mother Charlotte Feltham. At that time, a 27-year old was expected to live 37.4 more years.
Information supplied by him: age 27, born Oct 31st 1870, address 471 Dufferin Ave, single, Coal Oil Dealer, a member in good standing of Odd Fellow lodge St Johns 29 in Winnipeg. He felt he was in perfect health, vaccinated against smallpox, didn't recollect if he had had the usual childhood diseases, and was sober in his temperance and habits. His mother, father, and seven sisters were all in good health.
The examination recorded: general appearance Erect Good, height 5' 9 1/2", weight 175 lbs, chest 36", full inspiration 40 1/2", appeared to be a person who is and always has been of regular and temperate habits, breathing regular, pulse 68 and regular.
The file included an affidavit signed in 1910 by his father William Feltham of Dinder, Somersetshire, England attesting that William was born 31 October 1870.9 
Signature
William Feltham's signature on his life insurance application
Note.The story handed down in the family is that William met his future wife on a trip to England. The passenger list entry below is likely from that trip. 
Passenger ListHe was listed on a manifest dated 11 Mar 1899 for the SS Campania from Liverpool, arriving in New York on the 18th. [Note: the St Lawrence was frozen at this time of year].
Details from the passenger list: William Feltham, 28, single, Farmer, Canadian, final destination Winnipeg, Manitoba, subject of Great Britain, Protestant.10 
1901 CensusWilliam Felton [sic] appeared on the 1901 Census, enumerated on the 31st of March, of Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was the only person in the household. William was 30 years old, born Oct 31 1870 in England, immigrated in 1887, religion Episcopal, and worked on his own account as an Oil Dealer.11 
MarriageHe married Bessie Mary Penny on 23 Apr 1901 in St. Peter's Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Details from the certificate: William Feltham, age 30, residence Winnipeg, born in England, bachelor, dealer, religion Church of England, parents William Feltham and Charlotte Foote;
Bessie Mary Penny, 29, residence Winnipeg, born in England, spinster, Church of England, parents E.C.G. Penny and Jane Palmer;
They were married by licence and the witnesses were Lottie M. Ashdown, Oswald W. Taylor, [William's brother-in-law] William Gordon, all of Winnipeg.2 
Newspaper Published 15 Jul 1904 in the Manitoba Morning Free Press.

JOINT INSTALLATION OF I.O.O.F. OFFICERS
Five City Lodges Participated in the Ceremony Last Evening.

In Eureka hall last evening the brethren from the five city lodges I.O.O.F., combined to stal their officers for the next six months. The function passed off pleasantly and ended with cake, ice cream and lemonade. The officers installed in the various lodges were as follows:
[includes]
St. John's Lodge, No. 29 - J.P.G., William Feltham; O.G., William Gordon.12
 
1906 CensusWilliam and Bessie Mary Feltham appeared on the 1906 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba, at 471 Dufferin, enumerated 24 Jun 1906. William was 34, born in England, and immigrated in 1888. Bessie Mary was 33, born in England, and immigrated in 1891. They had two children, William E (4) and Mable Ellen (1). Also with them were two boarders, [Bessie's brother] Arthur P Penny and James Black. They owned 4 horses and 1 milk cow, the only ones on their block.13 
EventWilliam Feltham travelled to England with his son for his father's 70th birthday in Aug 1906.14 
Passenger ListWilliam Feltham and his son Edward were listed on a manifest dated Nov 1906 traveling 2nd class on the Empress of Ireland, arriving 23 November 1906 in St John from Liverpool. They were listed as returning Canadians. William was 36 and a merchant, Edward 4. Traveling with them were [William's sister] Annie Gordon (38) and her daughter Annie (5).15 
1911 CensusWilliam and Besie [sic] appeared on the 1911 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba, at 471 Dufferin. William was born in October 1870 in England, was 40 years old, immigrated in 1888, and was an Oil Dealer. Bessie was 38, born in April 1873 in England, and immigrated in 1888 [sic- actually 1901]. Their children were William (9), Mabel (6), Leonard (4), and Bessie (2). The two eldest attended school. The writing and spelling of the census return was sloppy. William and Bessie and their oldest child were recorded as Church of England and the younger children as Presbyterian.16 
1916 CensusWilliam and Bessie appeared on the 1916 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba, at 471 Dufferin Avenue, enumerated 1 Jun 1916. William was 45, born in England, and was an Oil Dealer working on his own account. Bessie was 44 and born in England. They were both Anglican and immigrated in 1888. Their origin was English but the census taker crossed that out and wrote in "Russian". William and Bessie's children were Edward (14), Leonard (9), Mabel (11), Bessie (7), and Laura (4). With them was an adopted son, Alfred Dunsby who was 14 years old, born in Manitoba, of English origin, and was a clerk in a drug store. They also had a boarder, Albert Geo Baker, who drove an oil wagon.17 
1921 CensusWilliam and Bessie Mary appeared on the 1921 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba, at 471 Dufferin Avenue. They owned their single family wood house. William was 50, birthplace England, parents born in England, immigrated in 1888. He was a merchant working on his own account in coal oil & gasoline. Bessie Mary was 48, born in England, parents born in England, immigrated in 1901. The family's religion was Church of England. With them were 5 children: William Edward (19), Mabel Helen (16), Leonard Arthur (14), Bessie (12), and Laura (9). Also there was a nephew, Alfred John Dunesby (19, immigrated in 1911, worked for a blacksmith). [Alfred was the son of William's sister Elizabeth in England]18 
DirectoryHe was listed in the 1922 Winnipeg, Manitoba, directory as homeowner at 471 Dufferin, no occupation listed. Also listed were Wm Jr and Edw.19 
Voters' ListThe Felthams appeared on the electoral roll in 1935 in Winnipeg. William was retired and Mrs William was a married woman. With them at 471 Dufferin were [their children] Leonard A (miller), Miss Mabel (teacher), Miss Bessie (teacher), and Miss Laura (teacher). Also there was [Bessie Mary's sister] Miss Helen Penny, retired.20 
DeathWilliam died on 29 Sep 1938 in Winnipeg.
Information from the registration: William Feltham, residence 471 Dufferin Ave, died at home, in Winnipeg & Canada for 45 years, married to Bessie Mary Penny, born Oct 31, 1870 in Devize England, age 67 years 10 months 29 days, last worked in 1918 after 23 years as an oil merchant, father William Feltham, mother Charlotte Foots [sic], both born in England. The informant was his daughter Bessie Feltham of 471 Dufferin and the burial was Oct 3rd in St John's Cemetery.21 
ObituaryHis obituary was published on 30 Sep 1938 in the Winnipeg Free Press.22
Obituary for William Feltham
Winnipeg Free Press
30 September 1938
BurialHe was buried in St. John's Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba.23 
Last Edited2 Aug 2019

Citations

  1. Copy birth certificate of William Feltham, born 31 October 1870, registered 30 November 1870 in the Registration District of Bradford.
  2. Manitoba Marriage Registration. William Feltham & Bessie Mary Penny, 1901.
  3. 1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/2444 folio 67.
  4. 1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/2406 folio 63.
  5. Passenger Lists, 1865-1935, Library and Archives Canada images, viewed at Ancestry. RG76, T-4536.
  6. Webpage Norway-Heritage, Hands Across the Sea (http://www.norwayheritage.com/).
  7. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Marquette District (7), Portage La Prairie subdistrict, Page 96.
  8. Index to Dominion Land Grants, Western Canada, 1870-1930, compiled by Library and Archives Canada.
  9. Oddfellows Life Insurance Application for William Feltham. Image viewed at Find My Past.
  10. New York Passenger Arrivals, images (www.ancestry.com) "William Feltham, March 1899."
  11. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg (12), Winnipeg City Ward 5, Page 16.
  12. Manitoba Morning Free Press (Winnipeg, Canada), Installation of IOOF officers, 15 July 1904, Page 16. Image online at Ancestry.com.
  13. 1906 Census for Northwest Provinces. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Winnipeg (10), Subdistrict Ward 5f, page 10, line 22.
  14. Letters from Bernice Redwood, England, to J Kolthammer, dated early 1990s, 2 Jan 1994.
  15. Passenger Lists, 1865-1935, Library and Archives Canada images, viewed at Ancestry. Empress of Ireland, arrived in St John 23 Nov 1906.
  16. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg City (24), Subdistrict Winnieg (77), Page 16.
  17. 1916 Census for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg City (14), Subdistrict 17, Page 15.
  18. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg North, SD 28 - Winnipeg Ward 3, Page 22.
  19. Henderson's Winnipeg Directory, 1922 (Heritage Quest online, digitized).
  20. Voters Lists, Federal Elections, 1935–1980. R1003-6-3-E (RG113-B). Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Images viewed at Ancestry.com.
  21. Death certificate of William Feltham, died 29 September 1938, registered 3 October 1938 in the Province of Manitoba, Certificate #1938-06-040125.
  22. Obituary of William Feltham in The Winnipeg Free Press, 30 September 1938. Online image at ancestry.ca.
  23. Letters from Marg Grainger, Edmonton, to J Kolthammer, dated early 1990s, May 1993.
  24. Obituary of Bessie Mary Feltham in Winnipeg Free Press, Oct 1980. Photocopy.
  25. Kites Solicitors, "Penny Family Tree", 1986 (England). Family information collected in order to distribute the estate of D.J.H. Penny.
  26. Obituary of Mabel Helen Feltham in Winnipeg Free Press, March 1999. Supplied by volunteer lookup.
  27. Birth certificate of Leonard Arthur Feltham, born 11 May 1907, registered 12 June 1907 in the Province of Manitoba, Certificate #1424.

George Phillips1

#24432, (1852 - 1938)
FatherJames Phillips1 (c 1816 - )
MotherHannah Foot1 (1829 - 1886)
Pedigree

Children of George Phillips and Frances Jane Quinn
  • Hannah Phillips7 (c 1877 - )
  • Mary Anne Phillips12 (1879 - )
  • James Phillips7 (c 1882 - )
  • Maggie Phillips7 (c 1884 - )
  • George Phillips7 (1885 - )
  • Robert Phillips7 (c 1888 - )
  • Harry Phillips13 (1890 - )
  • Ellen Phillips 7 (1891 - )
  • Lucy Phillips14 (1893 - )
  • Carl Phillips15 (1896 - )
  • John Phillips16 (1896 - )

Life Events

BirthGeorge Phillips was born on 5 Jul 1852 in North Cadbury, Somerset.2,1
 
BaptismHe was baptized on 1 Aug 1852 in North Cadbury. He was the son of James, a Labourer, & Hannah Phillips of Galhampton.1 
(Other) 1861 CensusGeorge Philips appeared on the 1861 Census of Bruton, Somerset, in the household of his maternal grandparents, Robert and Elizabeth Foot. He was 8 years old, a scholar, and born in North Cadbury. His sister Mary (10) was also there.2 
(Other) 1871 CensusGeorge Phillips appeared on the 1871 Census of South Bruham, Somerset, in the household of his maternal grandparents Elizabeth and Robert Foot. He was 18, a carpenter, and born in Galhampton.3 
ImmigrationGeorge Phillips immigrated to Canada in 1873, according to the 1921 census.4 
Passenger ListHe was listed on a manifest dated 2 Jun 1873 for the SS Thames, arriving in Quebec and Montreal from Plymouth. The ship carried 127 adults and the voyage took 35 days. George Phillips, age 20, carpenter, embarked at London.5 
MarriageHe married Frances Jane Quinn on 1 Nov 1875 in Sunnidale, Simcoe County, Ontario.
Details from the registration: George Philips, age 23, residence Walton Falls, Grey County Ontario, birthplace Somersetshire England, bachelor, carpenter & waggon maker, religion Anglican, parents James & Hannah Philips;
Francis Jane Quinn, 23, residence Sunnidale, birthplace York Ontario, spinster, Methodist, parents James & Jane Quinn;
They were married by a Methodist minister and the witnesses were George Sanders and Margaret Sanders of Sunnidale.6 
1891 CensusGeorge and Jane Phillip appeared on the 1891 Census of Westbourne, Manitoba. George was 37, born in England, parents born in England, and a farmer. Jane was 35, born in Ireland, parents born in Ireland. The family's religion was Methodist. Their children were Hannah (14), James (9), Maggie? (7), George (5), Robert? (3), and Mary (one month), all born in Manitoba.7 
Research Note There is another entry for Lucy's birth in the Manitoba birth index. It appears that it was also registered in 1896 with a birthdate recorded of 23/09/1894. 
1901 CensusGeorge and Jane Fr Philipps [sic] appeared on the 1901 Census of Westbourne, Manitoba. George was 44, born 5 July 1856 in England, immigrated in 1872, religion Church of England, and was a carpenter [the word farmer is crossed out]. He worked 3 months as a carpenter in his own home, earning $300 and 12 months at another occupation. Jane was 44, born 15 Sept 1856 in Ontario. Their children were Hannah (24), James (19), Maggie (17), George (14), Robert (13), Allan [sic] (daughter, 9), Lucie (7), and Carl (4). Hannah was born in Ontario, the rest in Manitoba.8 
1916 CensusGeorge and Jane appeared on the 1916 Census of Alberta, at Township 41 Range 19 Section 4, enumerated 1 Jun 1916. George was 62, born in England, immigration year not recorded, farmer working on his own account. Jane was 62, born in Ontario, of Irish origin. They had one son with them, Robert (30, born in Manitoba). The family was Anglican.9 
DeathGeorge died on 14 Jul 1938 in North Vancouver, British Columbia.
Details from the registration: George Phillips, residence 230 E19th Street, North Vancouver, lived in North Vancouver and BC 34 years, in Canada 67 years, married, born July 5th 1851 in England, age 87 years 0 months 9 days, occupation Carpenter, wife's name Mrs George Phillips, father James Phillips born in England, mother Hannah Foote born in England, informant wife.10 
Note.His wife Frances Jane Phillips died in 1942 at the age of 89. Her death certificate stated that she was born in Ontario, the daughter of James Quinn and Jane Dunlop both born in Ireland. The informant was her daughter Lucy Clarke.11 
Last Edited17 Nov 2016

Citations

  1. St Michael Church, North Cadbury, Somerset Parish Register transcript, viewed at FreeREG. George Phillips baptism, 1852.
  2. 1861 Census for England & Wales, RG9/1651 folio 80.
  3. 1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/2427 folio 85.
  4. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. British Columbia, Vancouver (13), North Vancouver (56), Page 14.
  5. Passenger Lists, 1865-1935, Library and Archives Canada images, viewed at Ancestry. SS Thames, arrived in Canada 2 June 1873.
  6. Ontario Marriage Registration. George Philips & Francis Jane Quinn, 1875, #008438.
  7. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Marquette, Westbourne, page 30.
  8. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Macdonald (8), Westbourne (N-13), Page 2.
  9. 1916 Census for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Alberta, Red Deer, page 14.
  10. British Columbia Death Registration. George Phillips, 1938, #3888.
  11. British Columbia Death Registration. Francis Jane Phillips, 1942, #3559.
  12. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Mary Anne Phillips, 1879, #016711.
  13. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. Harry Phillips, born 12/02/1890, mother Jane Quinn, #1890-001205.
  14. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. Lucy Phillips, born 23/09/1893, mother Jane Quinn, #1893-003742.
  15. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. Carl Phillips, born 06/10/1896, mother Jane Quinn, #1896-001031.
  16. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. John Phillips, born 07/10/1896, mother Jane Quinn, #1896-001032.

Richard Henry Bonnycastle1,2,3

#12, (1791 - 1847)
FatherJohn Bonnycastle1 (1751 - 1821)
MotherBridget Newell1 (1754 - 1825)
Pedigree

Children of Richard Henry Bonnycastle and Frances Johnston
  • Henry William John Bonnycastle+37 (1813 - 1888)
  • William Henry John Bonnycastle38 (1815 - 1824)
  • Jane Hume Bonnycastle39 (1817 - 1822)
  • John Bonnycastle40 (1819 - 1819)
  • Charles Bonnycastle40 (1820 - 1822)
  • Frances Bonnycastle40 (1822 - 1826)
  • Charlotte Bonnycastle41,42,17 (1824 - 1860)
  • Murray Bonnycastle43 (1825 - 1826)
  • Henrietta Bonnycastle17 (1827 - 1890)
  • Catharine Anne Bonnycastle17 (1829 - 1845)
  • Georgiana Bonnycastle40 (1832 - 1833)
  • Louisa Bonnycastle44,17 (1833 - 1900)

Life Events

Overview
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Richard Henry Bonnycastle was the son of John Bonnycastle, a professor at the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich. He was a career military officer in the Royal Engineers, reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, and was knighted in 1840. Bonnycastle's family traveled with him; his twelve children were born in New Brunswick Canada, France, Ireland, England, and Ontario Canada.

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Richard Henry Bonnycastle
from an old miniature, source unknown
. For a pdf document outlining his service and travels as recorded in the monthly Returns of the Corps of Royal Engineers from 1808-1847, click on the icon that follows this note.4

BirthRichard Henry Bonnycastle was born on 30 Sep 1791 in Woolwich, Kent.1
 
BaptismHe was baptized on 30 Oct 1791 in St Mary Magdalene Woolwich, Kent. He was noted to be the child of John & Bridget.1 
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St Mary Magdalene, Woolwich, baptism register for October 1791
Richard Henry & six others were baptised on the 30th
(birthdates are in the first column)
Note.[Richard Henry's mother] Bridget Newell Bonnycastle's half-brother Richard Henry is undoubtedly the source of her son Richard Henry Bonnycastle's name. At the time of RHB's birth in 1791, Richard Henry was serving in the East India Company. 
EducationRichard Henry Bonnycastle passed out as a second lieutenant on 28 Sep 1808 from the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, Kent. On October 31st he joined the Corps of Royal Engineers.5,4 
MilitaryHe became a First Lieutenant on 24 Jun 1809.4 
MilitaryHe was at the siege and capture of Flushing, in the Netherlands in Aug 1809. For a summary of that campaign see, for instance, this page.6,5 
MarriageHe married Frances Johnston on 6 Aug 1812 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
The parish register reads: "Richard Henry Bonnycastle Esq. and Miss Frances Johnston, St. Andrews Parish, Daughter of Capn Willm Johnston Edinr."2
Marriage record of Richard Henry Bonnycastle & Frances Johnston
Edinburgh parish church register
Newspaper Published 14 Aug 1812 in the Edinburgh Advertiser.

Marriages - At Edinburgh, Richard Henry Bonnycastle, Esq; of the Royal Marines [sic], to Frances, second daughter of Capt. Wm Johnson.7
 
Newspaper Published 15 Aug 1812 in the Caledonian Mercury (Edinburgh)

Married - On the 7th current, by special licence, by the Right Reverend Bishop Sandford, Richard Henry Bonnycastle, Esq. of the Royal engineers, to Frances, second daughter of Captain William Johnston of this place.8
 
Newspaper Published 19 Aug 1812 in the Aberdeen Journal

Married - By special licence, by the Right Rev. Bishop Sandford, Richard Henry Bonnycastle, Esq. of the royal engineers, to Frances, second daughter of Captain William Johnston of this place.9
 
MilitaryRichard Henry Bonnycastle "served in the war with the United States of America from 1812 to 1815, and was at the taking of Fort Castine, John Adams corvette, and fleet of merchantmen, and occupation of that part of the State of Maine East of the Penobscot River; commanding engineer at the construction of the extensive works of the Castine Peninsula in the United States." [Note: Although this entry from the Dictionary of National Biography implies that he was in Maine from 1812 to 1815, his records show that he was stationed at Fort Cumberland (on the border of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick) for most of that time and in Castine the second half of 1814].6,5 
MilitaryHe was promoted to 2nd Captain on 11 Feb 1814.4 
(Heir) WillHe was named an heir in the will of his father John Bonnycastle dated 17 Aug 1816.10
MilitaryRichard Henry Bonnycastle was with the army of occupation in France. His daughter Jane was born in France in June 1817.6,5 
PublicationHe wrote 'Spanish America, a Descriptive and Historical Account' &c, 2 vols. 8vo, with maps; a work which appears to have been compiled when at Woolwich after his return from France. He was a good Spanish scholar. It was published in in London in 1818.6 
(Admon) ProbateRichard H Bonnycastle of Woolwich was granted administration of [his mother] Bridget Bonnycastle's estate in Feb 1826.11 
MilitaryRichard Henry Bonnycastle was promoted to Captain on 29 Jul 1826.4 
Passenger ListThe family was listed on a manifest dated 20 Sep 1826 for the bark Vibilia which left London 31 July under the command of Master Corbitt and arrived at Quebec with Colonel Figg, Royal Engineers & lady & children and Captain Bonnycastle, Royal Engineers & lady & children on board. Cargo included stores and bricks consigned to the Government.12 
Newspaper

Fancy ball given by Hon. Mrs. Byng on April 1st [1830]

Captain Bonnycastle, represented 1st a Magician, and afterwards Earl of Sussex, accompanied by Mrs Bonnycastle, in the most superb dress, we ever beheld; 'twas indeed truly magnificent.
The whole scene was like one of fairyland, most brilliant and imposing; the splendour of the spectacle was much increased by numerous uniforms and regimentals.
 
MilitaryHe was promoted to Major on 10 Jan 1837.13 
(Witness) MarriageR.H. Bonnycastle witnessed the marriage of his brother Humphrey Bonnycastle and Jane Cottrell on 15 Jul 1837 in St. Mary, Lewisham, Kent.14,15,16
WillRichard Henry Bonnycastle wrote a will dated 17 Jul 1837 in London.

I Richard Henry Bonnycastle now a Captain in the Corps of Royal Engineers and being at this present of sound mind do declare this my last will and testament.

I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Frances all my property of every description whatsoever for her sole use and benefit during her lifetime should she survive me and after her decease in that case to be equally divided amongst my four daughters Charlotte, Henrietta, Catherine Anne and Louisa Bonnycastle issue of us the aforesaid Richard Henry and Frances Bonnycastle or to the survivors.

And I appoint as my Executors my Brothers Humphrey and Charles Bonnycastle and my esteemed friend G.W. Marriott of the House of Cox and Co with whom I leave this document this day of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven the seventeenth of July at London.

[signed] R.H. Bonnycastle
Witness -- Alexr Cleland.17


Sir Richard Henry Bonnycastle, Knight, PCC Will
Newspaper Published between 22 Jul 1837 and 28 Aug 1837.

"the packet ship Mediator, Christopher H. Champlin, master, arrived at New York that forenoon, from London and Portsmouth with cabin passengers and 84 passengers in steerage." Among the cabin passengers were "Major Bonnycastle, Royal Engineers; H. Bonnycastle, Esq. and Son, and Henry Tyrwhytt, Esq. all of Upper Canada."18

[The average westward passage time for the Mediator was 36 days, shortest 25 days, longest 54 days. She was a 3-masted, square-rigged ship, built in New York and launched in 1836, 660 tons, 138' 4" long, 32' 6" beam, with a hold that was 21' deep] 
Passenger ListHe was listed on a manifest dated 28 Aug 1837. Major Richard Henry Bonnicastle, age 45, Royal Engineer, arrived at New York from London on the ship Mediator, destination Upper Canada; travelling with [brother] Humphrey Bonnicastle age 42 & [nephew] Henry age 4.19 
Photograph This colour painting was done in the 1960s, so is the artist's impression of how RHB looked. The facial features are apparently copied from a known small watercolour of him. Even though it is not contemporary, I am leaving it here because it shows the Royal Engineer's uniform.20

An artist's interpretation of Richard Henry Bonnycastle (1791-1847) in uniform
Photograph
Historic plaque on the parade square at Fort Henry in Kingston, Ontario
(photo B Kolthammer, 2016)
Commanding Officer's room at [restored] Fort Henry, Kingston, Canada
(photo by David Beresford-Green) showing RHB's bed
Military In late 1837, most of the soldiers in Upper Canada were situated in Montreal, leaving just the Ordnance personnel and a few sailors in the Kingston area. Rebellion broke out and Major Richard Henry Bonnycastle received orders to hold the newly completed Fort Henry against rebel attack. He successfully built a force with Fort Henry workers, local militia, Kingstonians serving in the Frontenac Light Dragoons, some of the Perth Artillery, a unit of regular sailors, and some Mohawks from the Bay of Quinte region. This force caused about 2,000 Upper Canadian refugees and American sympathizers from New York state who had reached Hickory Island near Ganonoque to withdraw, their spies having spotted the defenses and fearing an attack would be too costly. 
Newspaper Published 14 Sep 1839 in the Kingston Chronicle and Gazette.

Furniture Sale by Auction

Furniture belonging to Col. Bonnycastle. Leaving Canada. Auction at his residence, Molson's House. Items of furniture, glassware and cookware, about one hundred volumes of his books; wagons, horses, sleighs. Numerous other articles Sale to be made by J. Linton, A.B. & COL.M. Scheduled for Sept. 19.21
 
Newspaper Published 2 Oct 1839 in the Kingston Chronicle and Gazette.

Lieut. col. Bonnycastle and his family departed on the Great Britain for England on Oct. 2, 1839.22
 
ItemOn 18 Mar 1840 in St James Palace, Richard Henry Bonnycastle was knighted by Queen Victoria.
Here is the notice from the London Gazette, the official journal of record of the British government.23,24
Major Richard Henry Bonnycastle knighted
London Gazette, 1840
Newspaper Published 5 May 1840 in the Upper Canada Herald excerpts from a letter written by Sir Richard shortly after he was knighted. The recipient of the letter was James Nickalls, Clerk of the Peace for the Midland District of Upper Canada

I regard this distinction more as a mark of the Royal approbation of the conduct of the brave Militia and Volunteers, who so nobly and at so much personal sacrifice came forward at the moment of danger, than as bestowed for any merits of mine.
It was truly a proud reflection when I received it to look back to the time when attention was drawn throughout the Province to the position we held at Kingston on the 22d of February.
A body of two thousand of the yeomen and gentlemen of the Midland and Prince Edward's District, assisted by the brave Militia of the Eastern and adjoining ones, paralysed the united efforts of the base invaders from a country at peace with Great Britain, and the misled insurgents of our own soil, at Napanee and Hickory Island, and thus secured the safety of the finest Colony in Her Majesty's dominions by keeping intact the Arsenal, Fortress and Port of Upper Canada.
For my part, independently of the honour which I felt was mine in commanding such a body of men, I was the more gratified by being accompanied by the willing military obedience which they paid to me and the rapidity with which they became capable of taking a conspicuous part in the difficult evol[-] which nothing but steadiness and discipline [-] enable a soldier to acquire, and how is this [-]fication now increased in separation from [-] former companions in arms, by the reflection that although placed in circumstances of p[-]liar difficulty they went through their volunta[-] experience of the privations and hardships of the soldier's life without its having ever been necessary for me to resort to Court Martial or any punishment for either neglect of duty or any other offence.
I have, in fact, only one regret on the s[-] and that regret consists in the necessity of my removal from Upper Canada in consequence of my services being required elsewhere, and it is somewhat lessened by knowing that I shall [-]ly again visit North America, having been appointed to the command of the Royal Engineers at Newfoundland.
I hope at some future day, if my life is spared, to revisit Kingston, which is to me almost my home.25
 
Newspaper Published 28 Jul 1840 in the St John's Newfoundland Public Ledger.

A CARD.

SIR RICHARD and Lady BONNYCASTLE and Family desire to express their sense of the attention they experienced from Captain SINCLAIR of the Brig Elizabeth, in a very unusually protracted voyage from England, during which they experienced no other privations than those incident to a state of the weather, more resembling winter than summer, which naturally required all the skill and foresight of the Master of the vessel to counteract.26
 
MilitaryHe was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on 7 Sep 1840.27,4
Sir Richard Henry Bonnycastle promotion to Lieutenant-Colonel
Notice in the London Gazette, 29 September 1840
PublicationHe wrote 'The Canadas in 1841', 2 vols. He dedicated it to "the Brave Militia of the Midland, Prince Edward, Victoria and Eastern Districts of Upper Canada by their affectionate friend, companion in arms and former commander", published in London in 1841.6 
PublicationHe wrote 'Newfoundland in 1842, a sequel to The Canadas in 1841"', 2 volumes, published in London in 1842.6 
MilitaryHe left the command of the Royal Engineers in Newfoundland and assumed command of the department in Canada West on 23 Aug 1843.28 
Newspaper Published 23 Aug 1843 in the Kingston Chronicle and Gazette, a notice that Bonnycastle and his family were staying at the Lambton House Hotel in Kingston.29 
Land Record On 21 Jun 1844, Richard Henry Bonnycastle bought the South 1/2 Lot 5 Concession 4, Seymour Township, Northumberland County, Canada West. His son Henry was living in Seymour Township by that time.30 
Newspaper Published 16 Apr 1845 in the Kingston Chronicle and Gazette.

TO LET.

The Stone House occupied by Sir Richard Bonnycastle. Possession given the 1st of May-
Thomas A Corbett
Kingston, 16th April, 1845.31
 
PublicationHe wrote 'Canada and the Canadians in 1846', 12mo, published in 1846 in London.6 
Newspaper Published 16 Jul 1846 in the Daily News (London, England).

On Wednesday, 11th June, a detachment of the Royal Artillery, under the superintendance of Sir Richard Bonnycastle, commanding Royal Engineers, mounted a cannon upon the Martello Tower in course of erection at Murray Point, Kingston, in order to test the solidity of the work. It was found that the new masonry stood the firing well, and was not sensibly affected by it.32
 
Military On 14 May 1847, Sir Richard retired. Newspapers noted that he was on half-pay .4 
DeathHe died on 2 Nov 1847 in Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, at the age of 56. His widow lived until 1869.33 
ObituaryHis obituary was published on 4 Nov 1847 in the Kingston Chronicle and News. The obituary was reprinted in numerous newspapers, including the Morning Chronicle in London, England.34
Obituary for Sir Richard Bonnycastle, 1847
Kingston Chronicle copied to St John's Nfld Times
BurialHe was buried on 5 Nov 1847 in Lower Burial Ground, Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario. The burial was recorded in the St. George's Cathedral register, so this is likely where the service took place. Sir Richard was actually buried in the historic Lower Burial Ground Cemetery. A society has been formed for the cemetery's restoration and a Feb 2010 news release about it can be read here.3
Sir Richard Henry Bonnycastle, Lieutentant Colonel Royal Engineers
Burial register entry
[Sir Richard Henry Bonnycastle, age 56, died 2 Nov, buried 5 Nov, Ministers Messrs Bartlett & Graig, Remarks: Lt Col R.E.]
GravestoneHis gravestone is severely weathered and can be found embedded in a wall in St Paul's Churchyard, Kingston, Ontario.
Kingston, Ontario
Sir Richard Henry Bonnycastle
ObituaryHis obituary and description of the funeral was published on 6 Nov 1847 in the British Whig [Kingston].35
Obituary for Sir Richard Henry Bonnycastle
[Kingston] British Whig
Obituary for Sir Richard Henry Bonnycastle
[Kingston] British Whig (part 2)
Obituary for Sir Richard Henry Bonnycastle
[Kingston] British Whig (part 3)
ProbateHis estate was probated on 17 Mar 1848 in Prerogative Court of Canterbury, London, England, with administration granted to Henry William Marriott, with power reserved of making the like grant to Humphrey and Charles the Brothers of the deceased when they shall apply for the same. The Death Duty Register noted that the estate of Sir Richd Henry Bonnycastle of Kingston in Canada was administered by Henry Wm Marriott of Craigs Ct Charing Cross.17,36 
Publication ''Canada as it was and as it may be', 2 vols. 8vo, edited by Lieutenant-colonel (afterward General) Sir J.E. Alexander, C.B. from a mass of writings RHB left unpublished at his death, was published in 1852 in London.6 
Note.Sir Richard Henry Bonnycastle is one of my few ancestors who is still noticed today. Three Islands Press in Maine has copyrighted a font in their Old Maps Fonts series that was inspired by Richard Henry's hand lettered charts and maps. Click here to see the font. 
Last Edited24 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. Baptisms of St Mary Magdalene Woolwich, Kent. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Richard Henry Bonnycastle, 1791.
  2. Microfilm of the Marriage Register of Edinburgh, Midlothian, 1858-1863 (Family History Library, 993527), Bonnycastle/Johnston marriage, 1812.
  3. Burial Register of St George's Cathedral, Kingston "Register #2-K-6, p. 74."
  4. WO 54, Return of the Corps of Royal Engineers at the Different Stations, 1808-1847, Richard Henry Bonnycastle, compiled by an unnamed researcher.
  5. Captain H G Hart, The New Army List (London: John Murray, 1846), viewed on Google Books.
  6. Sir Leslie Stephen ed. Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, London(1921-22) (http://www.ancestry.com, digital images), Bonnycastle, Sir Richard Henry, p825.
  7. Ancestry.com databases, online image from the Edinburgh Advertiser.
  8. Caledonian Mercury (Edinburgh, Scotland), Saturday, August 15, 1812; Issue 14143. image online at 19th Century British Library Newspapers, a Gale digital collection.
  9. The Aberdeen (Scotland) Journal. image online at 19th Century British Library Newspapers, a Gale digital collection.
  10. Will and Administration of John Bonnycastle, Professor of Mathematics in the Royal Military Academy Woolwich, 17 August 1816, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 27 September 1821.
  11. Index to Death Duty Registers, 1796-1903. Originals at The National Archives. Image viewed at Find My Past. Bridget Bonnycastle, 1826.
  12. Website The Ships List (www.theshipslist.com).
  13. Sir Leslie Stephen ed. Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, London(1921-22) (http://www.ancestry.com, digital images), Bonnycastle, Sir Richard Henry, p825; brevet- major.
  14. Microfilm of the Bishop's transcripts of St. Mary's Church, Lewisham, Kent, 1829-1837 (Family History Library, 307680), Bonnycastle/Cottrell marriage, 1837.
  15. Lewisham, Kent Parish Registers. Register at London Metropolitan Archives; image viewed at Ancestry. Humphrey Bonnycastle & Jane Cottrell, 1837, #439.
  16. Lewisham, Kent Parish Registers. Register at London Metropolitan Archives; image viewed at Ancestry. Humphrey Bonnycastle & Jane Cottrell, 1837, #1.
  17. Will and Administration of Sir Richard Henry Bonnycastle, Captain in the Corps of Royal Engineers, 17 July 1837, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 17 March 1848 (Family History Library, Film #0156663).
  18. New York Evening Post, No. 10826, 28 August 1837, p.3a (sent via email 14 nov 1997 from Michael Palmer).
  19. Ancestry.com databases, New York Passenger Lists.
  20. E-mails from David Beresford-Green to J Kolthammer.
  21. Kingston Chronicle and Gazette. Summary of article viewed at Digital Kingston Historic Newspapers.
  22. Kingston Chronicle and Gazette, 2 October 1839. Summary of article viewed at Digital Kingston Historic Newspapers.
  23. W.A. Shaw, The Knights of England (n.p.: n.pub., 1906 (reprint 1971)), Clayton Library, 929.7 S537.
  24. The London Gazette, online at www.gazettes-online.co.uk, Issue 19839, 24 Mar 1840, Page 4.
  25. Upper Canada Herald, Excerpts of a letter from Sir Richard Bonnycastle to James Nickalls. Image of article viewed at Digital Kingston Historic Newspapers.
  26. The Public Ledger [St John's Newfoundland], 28 July 1840. Image viewed at Google news archives.
  27. The London Gazette, online at www.gazettes-online.co.uk, Richard Henry Bonnycastle promotion, Issue 19899, 29 Sept 1840, page 2162.
  28. Obituary of Sir Richard Bonnycastle in Kingston Chronicle (copied in St John's Newfoundland Times, 15 Dec 1847), 4 November 1847, P2 C6.
  29. Kingston Chronicle and Gazette, 23 August 1843, page 2 column 5. Summary of article viewed at Digital Kingston Historic Newspapers.
  30. Index to Land Records, Ontario (OLRI), 1780s-1910s, compiled by Ontario Archives, Ontario, 1979.
  31. Kingston Chronicle and Gazette, 16 April 1845, page 3 column 1. Image viewed at Digital Kingston Historic Newspapers.
  32. Daily News (London, England, Issue 40, 16 July 1846. image online at 19th Century British Library Newspapers, a Gale digital collection.
  33. Burial Register of St George's Cathedral, Kingston.
  34. Obituary of Sir Richard Bonnycastle in Kingston Chronicle (copied in St John's Newfoundland Times, 15 Dec 1847), 4 November 1847.
  35. British Whig [Kingston, Ontario], Richard Henry Bonneycastle obituary, 6 November 1847, page 2. Image viewed at Digital Kingston Historic Newspapers.
  36. Index to Death Duty Registers, 1796-1903. Originals at The National Archives. Image viewed at Find My Past. Sir Richd Henry Bonnycastle, 1848, PC, Register 1, Folio 191.
  37. Letters from Doris Knox, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, dated early 1990s "letter, 17 Apr 1991 (quoting a bible)."
  38. Terrence M. Punch, Nova Scotia Vital Statistics from Newspapers, 1813-1822 (Halifax: Genealogical Committee of the Nova Scotia Historical Society, 1978), Acadian Recorder, Sat 26 Aug 1815.
  39. Microfilm of the Bishop's Transcripts of St Mary Woolwich, Kent, 1813-1818 (Family History Library, 307732).
  40. Letters from Doris Knox, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, dated early 1990s.
  41. Microfilm of the Bishop's transcripts of Plumstead, Kent, 1744-1853 (Family History Library, 1469482), film#1469482 contains Baptisms and burials 1820-1853 Marriages 1820-1836, Charlotte Bonnycastle baptism, 1825.
  42. Died., St. Catharine Constitutional, Ontario, 12 April 1860, page 3.
  43. Microfilm of the Bishop's transcripts of Plumstead, Kent, 1744-1853 (Family History Library, 1469482), film#1469482 contains Baptisms and burials 1820-1853 Marriages 1820-1836, Murray Bonnycastle baptism, 1825.
  44. Marriage certificate of John Waddingham and Louisa Bonnycastle, married 5 January 1870 in the Province of Ontario, Certificate #none.

Henry Lawrence Rowed1

#1182, (1808 - 1858)
FatherHenry Rowed1 (1771 - 1831)
MotherAnn Lyall1 (1772 - 1853)
Pedigree

Children of Henry Lawrence Rowed and Kate Bailey

Life Events

BirthHenry Lawrence Rowed was born on 16 May 1808 in England.1
 
BaptismHe was baptized on 14 Jul 1811 in Walton-upon-Thames, Surrey. He was the son of Henry and Ann Rowed and born May 16 1808.1 
MarriageHe married Kate Bailey on 29 Sep 1836 in Cramahe, Northumberland County, Ontario.2
 
Newspaper Published 12 Oct 1836 in the Cobourg Star.

At Cramahe, on 29th ult., Henry Lawrence Rowed, youngest son of the late Captain Rowed, R.N., to Kate, only daughter of Dr. Bailey, formerly of Surrey, England, now of Cramahe. (Rev. John Grier.)2
 
Newspaper Published 16 Jan 1837 in the Sherborne Mercury.

September 21, at Cramahe, in Upper Canada, Katherine, daughter of Thomas Bayly, Esq., surgeon to the East Kent Militia, and late of Exeter, to Henry Rowed, Esq., of Seymour, in Upper Canada.3
 
Land Record On 3 Jun 1837, a patent issued from the crown to Henry L Rowed for all 200 acres in Lot 6 Conc 5, Seymour Township, Northumberland County, Ontario.4 
1842 CensusHenry appeared on the 1842 Census of Seymour, District of Newcastle, Upper Canada, at Lot 6 Concession 5. Only the head of the household was named in the 1842 census. Henry was a farmer and the proprietor of real property which he purchased. The household consisted of one male under 5, one married male aged between 21 and 30 and one married female aged between 14 and 45, and one single female between 14 and 45. Three were natives of England and one was a native of Canada of English origin. Their religion was Church of England. Henry reported that he had been in Canada for 9 years. They had no servants.

Sixty-five of their 200 acres were classified as improved land. The produce raised the previous year was:
100 Winchester bushels of Wheat
350 bushels of Oats
150 bushels of Pease
350 bushels of Potatoes
The live stock were:
14 Neat Cattle
4 Horses
17 Sheep
8 Hogs

During the previous year, he manufactured 18 yards of Fulled Cloth, 30 yards of Flannel, and procured 70 pounds of Wool.5 
1851/2 CensusHenry and Kate Rowed appeared on the 1852 Census of Seymour Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, enumerated 12 Jan 1852. The family's religion was Church of England and they lived in a one story log house. Henry was a Farmer, born in England, age 43 next birthday. Kate was born in England, age 35 next birthday. The children in the household, all born in Canada, were Anne (14), Ellen (9), Henry (7), Grace (5), and Francis [sic] (2). Also there were an American and two Irish servants, two female and one male.
Note: Kate and the first four children were recorded as absent from home when the census was taken. Frances was noted to have died the previous year.6 
DirectoryHenry Lawrence Rowed was listed in the 1857 Meyersburg, Seymour Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, directory as J.P., town Reeve, Clerk of Division Court.7 
DeathHenry died on 20 Feb 1858.
Age 49.8 
BurialHe was buried in Christ Church Anglican Cemetery, Campbellford, Northumberland County, Ontario.8 
Last Edited26 Jul 2015

Citations

  1. Microfilm of the Parish Register of Walton-upon-Thames, Surrey, 1639-1918 (Family History Library, 814225). Henry Lawrence Rowed baptism, 1811.
  2. William D Reid, Marriage Notices of Ontario (Lambertville, NJ: Hunterdon House, 1980), Cobourg Star, 12 Oct 1836.
  3. Sherborne Mercury [Dorset, England], 16 January 1834, Page 3. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  4. Upper Canada land Petitions "J" Bundle 16, 1829-1831, RG1, L3, Vol. 259. East Northumberland County, Seymour Township Abstract Index.
  5. Upper Canada Census, 1842. Index and images viewed at FamilySearch.org. Henry Roid, Seymour, Newcastle District, pages 5 & 6.
  6. Online image of 1851/2 Census for Canada. Canada West, Northumberland County (24), Seymour (228), page 5.
  7. Wilson, Directory of The Province of Ontario 1857 (Lambertville NJ: Hunterdon House, 1987).
  8. Index of monumental inscriptions in the County of Northumberland County, Ontario, computerized index at Cobourg library.
  9. Ontario Death Registration. Annie Rowed, #026089-24.
  10. Parish Register of Christ Church Anglican, Campbellford, Ontario (Diocese of Toronto Archives, photocopied records), burial register.
  11. 1861 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Canada West, Northumberland County, Seymour Township, Village of Campbellford (ED 1), Page 14.
  12. Ontario Marriage Registration. William Goodridge & Florence Matilda Rowed, 1890, #008833.

Baker Halliday Rowed1

#9248, (1806 - c 1834)
FatherHenry Rowed1 (1771 - 1831)
MotherAnn Lyall1 (1772 - 1853)
Pedigree

Life Events

BirthBaker Halliday Rowed was born on 23 Apr 1806 in Eastborne, Surrey.1
 
BaptismHe was baptized on 20 Mar 1808 in Walton-upon-Thames, Surrey. He was noted to be the son of Henry and Ann Rowed and was born at Eastborne.1 
DeathBaker died circa 11 Jun 1834 in Seymour, Northumberland County, Ontario.
"Baker Rowed, a few days since, at his house in Seymour, lately from England."2 
Last Edited26 Jul 2015

Citations

  1. Microfilm of the Parish Register of Walton-upon-Thames, Surrey, 1639-1918 (Family History Library, 814225).
  2. William D Reid, Death Notices of Ontario (1810-1849) (Lambertville, N.J.: Hunterdon House, 1980).

Jennie Knowles1

#15235, (1875 - 1908)
Pedigree

Children of Jennie Knowles and Willis Wilbert Oliver

Life Events

BirthJennie Knowles was born on 15 Feb 1875 in England.2
 
Research Note Jennie was in Peterborough County in the 1881 (Sarah J, 8, born Ontario) & 1891 censuses (Jennie, 17, born Ontario) with William and Phoebe Knowles. In the New York 1892 census there was a Jennie Knowles living in Rochester (18, born Canada, alien, no occupation recorded). Jennie and Willis' first son, Raymond, was born in Rochester in 1897. 
MarriageShe married Willis Wilbert Oliver on 30 Sep 1896 in Charlotte County, New York.
New York State typescript marriage index viewed at Ancestry.
Willis W Oliver, 30 Sep 1896, Charlotte, 18205
Jennie Knowles, same date, place, #.2 
1901 CensusWillis and Jennie appeared on the 1901 Census of Sidney Township, Hastings County, Ontario. Willis was 26, born 30 Oct 1874 in Ontario, of English origin, Methodist, a Farmer working on own account. Jennie was 26, born 15 Feb 1875 in England, and was Methodist. Their children were Raymond (3, born US) and Randall (2, Ontario). Also there was one farm laborer.2 
(Widowed) DeathHer husband Willis died on 31 Jan 1907.3 
MarriageJennie Oliver married Archie Alyea on 16 Sep 1907 in Belleville, Hastings County, Ontario.
Details from registration: Archie Alyea, cooper, bachelor, age 21, religion Brethren, residence Prince Edward County, father Samuel Alyea, mother Katharine;
Jennie Oliver, widow, 25, Brethren, residence Belleville, father D Knowle;
They were married by Rev Albert L Green of Belleville and the witnesses were Lawrence Van Allen and Elizabeth Booth. The marriage was registered 26 March 1909.4 
DeathJennie died on 8 Oct 1908 in Ameliasburg, Prince Edward County, Ontario.
Details from the death registration: Jennie Alyea, age 30, residence lot 81 con 1, laborer's wife, born in England, married, husband Archie Alyea, cause of death organic heart disease, informant Dr G H Bleecker, registered Oct 9.5 
Last Edited29 Aug 2020

Citations

  1. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Clarence Randall Oliver, #016499-99.
  2. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Hastings West (72), Sidney (B-4), page 2.
  3. Death Records of Pennsylvania, 1906-1963, Willis Oliver, 1907, #113. Image viewed at Ancestry.
  4. Ontario Marriage Registration. Archie Alyea & Jennie Oliver, 1907, registered 1909, #11046.
  5. Ontario Death Registration. Jennie Alyea, #025016-09.
  6. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Gladys Irene Oliver, #017609-01.
  7. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Stella Josephine Oliver, delayed registration, #0--421, 10 February 1955.

William Thomas Smart1

#306, (1884 - 1955)
FatherWilliam James Smart1 (1858 - 1922)
MotherSarah Mary Fernee1 (1861 - 1950)
Pedigree

Children of William Thomas Smart and Ellen Wright

Life Events

Overview
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William Thomas, born in 1884 in Pancras, Middlesex, was the second of seven children. By the age of 16, he was a mercantile clerk and was employed in a shipping office in London for six years. In 1906, William emigrated to Canada. In Winnipeg, he joined the Canadian Bank of Commerce and within a few months was moved to Watson, Saskatchewan. Abiding by the terms of his employment, he resigned from the bank in 1909 in order to marry Ellen Wright. Prior to that, he homesteaded land near Watson. As required, he improved the land each year and obtained full ownership in May 1912. Bill and Ellen returned to England to visit family in 1921, while their two children stayed behind in Canada. They had four children in all, three of whom migrated to British Columbia. He lived to 71 years of age and died in Saskatoon.

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OccupationWilliam Thomas Smart was a bank clerk for Canadian Bank of Commerce and provincial registrar for the town of Watson.2 
BirthHe was born on 8 Sep 1884 in 42 Marquis Road, Pancras, Middlesex.
Information from certificate: father William James Smart, Solicitor's Clerk; mother Sarah Mary Smart formerly Fernee; informant was S.M. Smart, mother, of 42 Marquis Road, Pancras.1 
(with Parents) 1891 CensusWilliam T appeared on the 1891 Census of Hornsey, Middlesex with his parents. He was 6, born in St Pancras, and had a 7 year old sister and three younger siblings.3 
(with Parents) 1901 CensusWilliam T appeared on the 1901 Census of Hornsey, Middlesex with his parents. He was 16, a Mercantile Clerk, and born in Camden Town, London. He had an older sister, Mary, and younger siblings, Herbert, Ethel, Winifred, Marjorie, and Dorothy.4 
Immigration According to the 1911 and 1921 census, William immigrated to Canada in 1905. However, the only likely passenger list record I can find is in March 1906 and that is a logical fit, since he began employment with the bank in June of 1906.5 
Passenger ListHe was listed on a manifest dated 24 Mar 1906 for the SS Parisian, arriving in Halifax from Liverpool. He was recorded as William Smart, age 21, single, farmer, born in England, resided in Middlesex, and had a train ticket for Toronto.6 
. The SS Parisian was built in 1880 in Glasgow for the Allan Line as the first North Atlantic mail steamer built of steel and with bilge keels. It carried 150 first, 100 second, and 1000 steerage passengers. In 1899 it was rebuilt with new engines and pole masts without yards. A Marconi wireless telegraph was fitted in 1902. In 1905 she was struck and sunk in Halifax harbour and subsequently repaired and refloated. The Parisian rescued passengers from the Titanic in 1912 and was sold to ship breakers in Italy in 1914.7
SS Parisian
Item On 25 Nov 1906, William Thomas Smart "landed at Watson as a member of the staff of the Canadian Bank of Commerce". He lived that winter at the Victoria Hotel ($5.00/week or 21 meals for $3.50.)8 
Land Record

On 9 Oct 1908, William Thomas Smart obtained homestead entry on the NW 1/4 of Section 33 Township 38 Range 18 in Saskatchewan. He was single at the time of the application. He built a 14 x 24 frame house valued at $200 and commenced residence on March 16th 1909. When he was not on his homestead, he was clerking in the town of Watson. He was actually on the homestead
from 16 March 1909 to 16 June 1909,
from 5 Apr 1910 to 10 Oct 1910, and
from 2 April 1911 to 11 April 1912.

Progress each year was as follows:

1909 - broke 10 acres, had 2 cattle and 2 horses

1910 - broke 10 acres, cropped 10 acres, had 2 horses

1911 - broke 28 acres, cropped 20 acres, had 1 horse

1912 - cropped 48 acres

On 1 May 1912, William Thomas Smart applied for his homestead patent. At that time he reported having a wife and one child. By this time the homestead included a 12 x 14 stable (valued at $100), 2 wells (33' and 14' deep) (valued at $70), and had no fencing. The application was supported by neighbouring farmers Emanuel Beauchamp and Norman Morrison at Humboldt and was approved 29 May 1912 in Ottawa.9

 
Note.Played on Watson's soccer club.10 
MarriageHe married Ellen Wright on 22 Apr 1909 in Watson, Saskatchewan.11
 
1911 CensusWm Thos and Ellen Smart appeared on the 1911 Census of Saskatchewan, at Tp 38 Range 18 W2, enumerated 1 Jun 1911. William was born Sept 1885 in England, age 25, immigrated in 1905, English origin, religion Congregationalist, Clerk in an office, worked 52 weeks at 48 hr/wk for $1000, has $1000 life insurance costing $10. Ellen was born March 1889 in England, immigrated in 1904, English origin, and her religion was Church of England. They had a one-year old daughter, Mabel Nellie.5 
1916 CensusWilliam and Ellen Smart appeared on the 1916 Census of Watson, Saskatchewan, at Railway Avenue, enumerated 1 Jun 1916. William was 31, born in England, Anglican, immigrated in 1885 [sic], and was the Town Clerk. Ellen was 27, born in England, Anglican, and immigrated in 1889[sic]. Their children were Mabel (6) and Herbert (4). As well, they had 3 lodgers - a labourer, salesman and policeman from Luxemburg, USA, and Wales.12 
Note.On the 20th of April 1920, William T Smart of Watson Sask applied for $2,000 of whole life insurance payable to his wife Ellen Smart.
Information from the application: William Thomas Smart, age 36, born 8th September 1884, residence Watson, married, Town Clerk, joined Lodge No 166 March 25, 1920.
Has been vaccinated, had a cyst removed from face, had gunshot wound in leg with complete recovery, has always been sober and temperate in his habits.
Family health: father and mother age 60 and in good health, father's father died at 70 from general decline, father's mother died at 60 from a few week's fever, mother's father died at 75 of old age, mother's mother died at 72 of asthma. One brother age 34 and 5 sisters age 21-31, all in good health. No aunts or uncles with consumption, apoplexy, insanity, or chronic lung disease.
Examination: Height 5' 8 1/2", 150 lbs, chest at expiration 33", at inspiration 36", pulse 74, respirations 17, normal heart sounds.13 
Passenger ListWm Thos and Ellen Smart were listed on a manifest dated 12 Apr 1921 for the Canadian Pacific Empress of Britain, arriving in Liverpool from St John, New Brunswick. They were traveling second class, a clerk and a housewife, aged 36 and 31, and their address in England was to be Maplehurst, Ullswater Rd, Southgate, London [William's parents' residence].14 
1921 CensusWilliam and Nellie Smart appeared on the 1921 Census of Watson, Saskatchewan, at First Street West. They owned their single family 6-room wood house. William was 36, born in England, immigrated in 1905, and was Town clerk, earning $1500 the previous year. Nellie was 31, born in England, immigrated in 1905. Their children were Mabel (11) and Herbert (8), both born in Saskatchewan. William's religion was Congregational but I have yet to decipher what was recorded for Nellie.15 
Passenger ListWilliam Thomas and Ellen Smart each filled out a required Form 30A Declaration of Passenger to Canada upon their return trip, sailing 8 Jun 1921 on the Empress of France from Liverpool to Quebec. Information from the form: inland route CN Railway to Watson Saskatchewan; William Thomas was 36, born in London, British citizenship, religion Congregationalist, previously entered Canada at Halifax in 1906, left at Halifax April 4th 1921 to visit parents, booking agent J McNeal at Liverpool. Ellen was 31, born London, British citizen, religion Christian Scientist, previously entered Canada at Quebec in 1904.16 
(Mentioned) WillWilliam Thomas Smart was mentioned in the will of William James Smart dated 16 Aug 1921. Son William Thomas was to receive £50.17 
Voters' ListWm and Mrs W Smart appeared on the electoral roll in 1935 in Watson. Wm was the town clerk and his wife's occupation was 'married woman'. Also listed was their son, Bert, a clerk. Watson was in the electoral district of Humboldt.18 
Voters' ListW T, agent, & Mrs W T Smart appeared on the electoral roll in 1940 in Watson. Also in Watson was their son, H.W. Smart, town clerk.
They were listed the same way in 1945. Their son was by then married.18 
Voters' ListW J [sic], gentleman, and Mrs W T Smart appeared on the electoral roll in 1949 in Watson.18 
Voters' ListThe Smarts appeared on the electoral roll in 1953 in Vancouver, British Columbia. William, retired, and Mrs Ellen lived at 3550 West 18th Avenue. With them was their son Edward, stock clerk.18 
DeathWilliam died on 1 Oct 1955 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.2
 
BurialHe was buried in Watson. His wife Ellen's name is also recorded in Watson.19 
Last Edited18 Jun 2019

Citations

  1. Copy birth certificate of William Thomas Smart, born 8 September 1884, registered 16 October 1884 in the Registration District of Pancras.
  2. Letter from Mabel Inkster (Vancouver, B.C.) to J Kolthammer , 1989.
  3. 1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1059 folio 46.
  4. 1901 Census for England & Wales, RG 13 / 1237 folio 70 page 14.
  5. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Saskatchewan, Humboldt (209), Tp 39 Re 17 W2 & Tp 38 Re 18 W2 (subdist 13), page 8.
  6. Passenger Lists, 1865-1935, Library and Archives Canada images, viewed at Ancestry. SS Parisian, arrived in Halifax 24 March 1906.
  7. Webpage Norway-Heritage, Hands Across the Sea (http://www.norwayheritage.com/).
  8. Ben Putnam ed. Fifty Years of Progress: Chiefly the Story of the Pioneers of the Watson District 1900-1910, St Peter's Press, Muenster, Saskatchewan, (1950?) (Family History Library)", page 24."
  9. Homestead Application for NW 1/4 33-38-18 W2, granted by Dominion Lands Office to William Thomas Smart, Saskatchewan, 1912.
  10. Ben Putnam ed. Fifty Years of Progress: Chiefly the Story of the Pioneers of the Watson District 1900-1910, St Peter's Press, Muenster, Saskatchewan, (1950?) (Family History Library).
  11. Letter from Ellen McCafferty (British Columbia) to J Kolthammer, 1989; recalled the marriage year as 1908.
  12. 1916 Census for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Saskatchewan, District 18, ED 20 in Town of Watson, Page 5.
  13. Oddfellows Life Insurance Application for William Thomas Smart. Image viewed at Find My Past.
  14. Passenger Lists, 1865-1935, Library and Archives Canada images, viewed at Ancestry. SS Empress of Britain, arrived in Liverpool 12 April 1921.
  15. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Saskatchewan, Humboldt, SD 25, Page 5.
  16. Canada, Immigration Form 30A, 1919-1924, Library and Archives Canada (images viewed at ancestry.com) "forms for William Thomas Smart, Ellen Smart."
  17. Will and Administration of William James Smart of Southgate, 16 August 1921, proved in the Principal Probate Registry, 22 July 1922.
  18. Voters Lists, Federal Elections, 1935–1980. R1003-6-3-E (RG113-B). Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Images viewed at Ancestry.com.
  19. Saskatchewan, Canada, Burial Index, 1802-2011 created by the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society and viewed at Ancestry.

Emma Mary Susanna Cox1

#320, (1858 - 1944)
FatherThomas Joseph Cox1 (1835 - a 1911)
MotherEmma Martin Stocker1 (1839 - 1900)
Pedigree

Children of Emma Mary Susanna Cox and John Wright

Life Events

MigrationLambeth, Surrey, England --> Manitoba --> Saskatchewan --> Manitoba.
 
Overview
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Emma Mary Susanna was born in Lambeth, Surrey in 1858, the second of nine children. The two oldest boys emigrated to Australia. When she was 22, Emma married a potter, John Wright. They had six children over the next eleven years. John died of tuberculosis when the youngest, Charlie, was ten years old. The following year, 1904, Emma and family immigrated to Canada. Son John followed in 1905. They first settled in Dauphin Manitoba, then Emma homesteaded land in Saskatchewan and they built a 14'x30' house. Emma died in 1944 in Winnipeg at the age of 86.

* * * * *

 
Note.Emma is very likely named for her two grandmothers -- Mary Ann Chambers and Susannah Hitt. 
BirthEmma Mary Susanna Cox was born on 23 Jul 1858 in Minerva Terrace, Lambeth, Surrey.
Information from the certificate: Emma Mary Susanna, daughter of Thomas Joseph Cox, Mathematical Instrument Maker, & Emma Martin Cox formerly Stocker. Registered by her mother Emma M Cox of Minerva Terrace, Brixton Road on the second of September.1 
BaptismShe was baptized on 15 Aug 1858 in St John Waterloo, Surrey. She was the daughter of Thomas Joseph, a mathematical instrument maker, & Emma Cox of Brixton.2 
(with Parents) 1861 CensusEmma appeared on the 1861 Census of Christchurch, Surrey with her parents. She was 2 years old and born in Brixton, Surrey. She had two brothers, one older and one younger.3 
Photograph Here is an undated photo of Emma as a young child.4
Emma Mary Susanna Cox
born 1858
(with Parents) 1871 CensusEmma appeared on the 1871 Census of Southwark, Surrey with her parents. She was 13, a Scholar, and born in Southwark. Emma had one older and three younger brothers.5 
Photograph Here is a photo of Emma at age 17.4
Emma Mary Susanna Cox
circa 1875, at age 17
MarriageShe married John Wright, son of Charles Wright and Ellen Buckley, on 19 Dec 1880 in St. Peter's Church, Battersea, Surrey, by banns. The marriage certificate stated that John was 28, a bachelor, a Potter, and son of Charles Wright, Store Keeper. Emma Mary Susannah was 22, a spinster, and daughter of Thomas Cox, Mechanic. Both resided at 11 Meyrick Road. Witnesses were Thomas Joseph Cox and Kate Fuller.6,7

John Wright & Emma Mary Susanna Cox
Marriage from parish register, 1880
1881 CensusJohn and Emma Wright appeared on the 1881 Census of Lambeth, Surrey, at 83 Vauxhall Street, enumerated 3 Apr 1881. John was age 28, a Potter, and born in Lambeth. Emma was 22 and born in Blackfriars. Two families lived at this address.8 
1891 CensusJohn and Emma M Wright appeared on the 1891 Census of Battersea, London, at 9 Meyrick Rd, enumerated 5 Apr 1891. They lived in four rooms and two other families were also at this address. Emma's parents were at 11 Meyrick Road. John was 38, born at Lambeth Surrey and was employed as a Terra Cotta Potter. Emma was 32 and was born in Brixton, Surrey. Their children were Emma (9), John (7), Edward (5), Ellen (2), and Florence (1 month). The three eldest were scholars.9 
1901 CensusJohn and Emma Mary S Wright appeared on the 1901 Census of Battersea, London, at 15 Meyrick Rd, enumerated 31 Mar 1901. They lived next door to Emma's widowed father. John was 48, born in Lambeth, and his occupation was described as Potter Foreman Architectural Brand Terra Cotta. The census overseer has added "Brick maker". Emma Mary S was 42 and born in Brixton, London. Their children were Emma (19, dressmaker), John (17, potter), Edward (15, potter), Ellen (12), Florence (10), and Charles Richard (8.)10 
(Informant) Death E.M.S. Wright registered the 1903 death of John Wright. She was recorded as the widow of the deceased, of 15 Meyrick Road, who was present at his death.11 
(Admon) ProbateEmma Mary Susanna Wright, widow, was granted administration of John Wright's estate on 17 Aug 1903. His personal effects totaled £100.12 
ImmigrationEmma Mary Susanna Wright immigrated to Canada in 1904.13,14,15 
Passenger ListEmma Wright was listed on a manifest dated 11 Jun 1904 for the SS Bavarian, arriving in Quebec City from Liverpool. She was 45, married [sic], and occupation wife. Travelling with her were Nellie (18, a domestic), Charlie (15, labourer), Florence (11), and E. (10). The Wrights traveled in steerage. Their origin was London and they had railway tickets with an ultimate destination of Makinak, Manitoba.16
Segment of the passenger list for the SS Bavaria, 1904 showing the Wright family
Research Note The names and ages of the children are matched up incorrectly and Emma was recorded as married rather than a widow, but I think this is the correct family. Their destination matches where they were found in 1906. 
. The steamship Bavarian was built in Dumbarton, Scotland and launched in 1899. It wrecked on Wye Rock, Grosse Ile, below Quebec in 1905 and was scrapped in 1907.17
SS Bavarian
(Other) 1906 CensusEma [sic] appeared on the 1906 Census of Manitoba, in the household of her son John. She was age 48, a widow, born in England, and immigrated in 1904. Also there were Ellen, Flora [sic], and Charley.13 
Residence In 1907, Emma lived with her family in a boarding house in Watson, Saskatchewan rented from Mrs Gordon.18 
Land Record

In March of 1906, Emma's son (not named in the homestead record) built a 14 x 30 frame house on their homestead land. In 1911 the house was valued at $200. In April of 1907, Emma obtained homestead entry on the NW1/4 of Section 22 Township 24 Range 19 2nd Meridian in Saskatchewan. She actually commenced living there April 17th, 1908. Progress each year was reported:

1907 - broke and cropped 10 acres

1908 - broke 15 acres, cropped 25 acres, had 3 horses and 3 cattle

1909 - broke 10 acres, cropped 35 acres, had 4 horses and 2 cattle

1910 - broke 5 acres, cropped 40 acres, had 1 horse and 7 cattle


On 29 Apr 1911, Emma's application for homestead patent was accepted in Ottawa as recommended by the Humboldt agent. The nearest post office was at Nealdale.


At that time, besides the house, there was an 18 x 36 log stable (value $50), an 18 x 36 sod stable ( $40) and a 10 x 10 granary ($25). There was no fencing. There was no mortgage on the homestead. Supporting affidavits were given by neighbours -- Bertram Thompson and Haviland Bulford, both of whom also arrived on their land in April 1907.19

 
1911 CensusThe enumerator must have misheard, as she was recorded as "Anna Mary" Wright on the 1911 Census of Saskatchewan, at Twp 34 Range19 W2. Emma was a widow, born July 1858 in England, age 52, immigrated in 1904, English, Canadian and Baptist. She was the head of the household and a farmer working on her own means. Her children at home were John (29), Florence (20), and Charles (18.)14 
1916 CensusEmma Wright appeared on the 1916 Census of Ayre Municipality, Saskatchewan, at Township 34 Range 19 W2, enumerated 24 Jun 1916. Emma was a widow, age 58, born in England, religion Church of England, immigrated in 1904, and was a farmer. Her children at home were John (33), Florence (25), and Charles (23.)15 
1921 CensusCharles, his mother Emma, and his brother John Wright appeared on the 1921 Census of Saskatchewan, at Section 22 Township 34 Range 19 W2. They owned their single family 3-room wood house. Charles was 28 and single. Emma was a widow, age 63. John was 38 and single. Charles and John's occupation was Farmer working on their own account on their own farm. All were born in England, Charles and Emma immigrating in 1904 and John in 1905.20 
Photograph Here is Emma Wright outside her son-in-law Owen Moore's shop in Winnipeg.4
Emma Wright
c1931, Winnipeg
DeathEmma Wright died on 1 Oct 1944 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.21
 
ObituaryHer death notice was published on 2 Oct 1944 in the Winnipeg Free Press.
On Oct. 1, at her late residence, 197 Chalmers Ave., Emma Wright, aged 86 years. Funeral service Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from Mordue Bros Funeral Home. Interment in Elmwood cemetery.21
 
ObituaryHer obituary was published on 3 Oct 1944 in the Winnipeg Evening Tribune.22 
.4 Oct 1944
Mrs Emma Wright
Winnipeg Evening Tribune, 3 October 1944
Last Edited29 Sep 2020

Citations

  1. Copy birth certificate of Emma Mary Susanna Cox, born 23 July 1858, registered 2 September 1858 in the Registration District of Lambeth.
  2. Baptisms of the parish of St John Waterloo. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Emma Mary Susannah Cox, 1858.
  3. 1861 Census for England & Wales, RG9/313 folio 86.
  4. Letter from Ellen McCafferty (British Columbia) to J Kolthammer.
  5. 1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/593 ed4 f19 p32.
  6. Copy marriage certificate of John Wright and Emma Mary Susannah Cox, married 19 December 1880 in the Registration District of Wandsworth.
  7. Marriages of the parish of St Peter's Battersea. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Thomas Joseph Cox & Emma Martin Stocker, 1856.
  8. 1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/598 folio 44.
  9. 1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/434 folio 5.
  10. 1901 Census for England & Wales, RG 13/453 folio 60.
  11. Copy death certificate of John Wright, died 12 February 1903, registered 14 February 1903 in the Registration District of Wandsworth.
  12. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. John Wright, 1903.
  13. 1906 Census for Northwest Provinces. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Dauphin District (2), Subdistrict 16, Page 1.
  14. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Saskatchewan, District 209 (Humboldt), subdistrict 37, page 5.
  15. 1916 Census for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Saskatchewan, Humboldt District 18, ED 20, page 19.
  16. Passenger Lists, 1865-1935, Library and Archives Canada images, viewed at Ancestry. SS Bavarian, arrived in Quebec 11 June 1904.
  17. http://www.clydesite.co.uk
  18. Ben Putnam ed. Fifty Years of Progress: Chiefly the Story of the Pioneers of the Watson District 1900-1910, St Peter's Press, Muenster, Saskatchewan, (1950?) (Family History Library)", page 24."
  19. Homestead Application for NW 22-34-19 W2, granted by Dominion Lands Office to Mrs Emma Mary Susanah Wright, Saskatchewan, 1911.
  20. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Saskatchewan, Humboldt, SD 26, Page 17.
  21. Obituary of Emma Wright in Winnipeg Free Press, 2 Oct 1944.
  22. Obituary of Mrs. Emma Wright in The Winnipeg Evening Tribune, 3 October 1944. online image at Manitoba Life and Times, http://manitobia.ca/cocoon/launch/en/newspapers
  23. Copy birth certificate of Ellen Wright, born 1 March 1889, registered 5 April 1889 in the Registration District of Wandsworth.
  24. Baptisms of the parish of St Peter Battersea. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Charles Richard Wright, 1893, #1716.

James Bussell1

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Pedigree

Children of James Bussell and Sarah (-?-)

Life Events

Research Note The only other baptism in the West Ham register, other than James & Sarah's children, was Thomas, son of Richard and Ann, in 1762.
However, there were 10 Bussell burials there between 1766 & 1797. 
MarriageJames Bussell married Sarah (-?-).1
 
Research Note There is a marriage in Wyke Regis, Dorset in Feb 1776 for a James Bussell & Sarah Dennis. James was a bachelor, of Wyke Regis, and Sarah was of the chapelry of Weymouth in Wyke Regis. She was a minor and they were married by banns with her mother's consent. Both signed their names and the witnesses were Henry Mans Ton--lls and Elizabeth Collier [anc]
**Many trees at Ancestry have James born in 1745 in Portisham Dorset to William & Mary but there is no compelling evidence to support this. 
Research Note There are two burials for someone named James Bussell in West Ham, one in 1792 and one in 1797.2 
Last Edited10 Jul 2022

Citations

  1. All Saints church, West Ham, Essex Parish Register transcript, viewed at FreeREG. Martha Ann Bussell baptism, 1781.
  2. All Saints church, West Ham, Essex Parish Register transcript, viewed at FreeREG.
  3. All Saints church, West Ham, Essex Parish Register transcript, viewed at FreeREG. James Bussell baptism, 1776.
  4. All Saints church, West Ham, Essex Parish Register transcript, viewed at FreeREG. Ann Bussell baptism, 1779.