Eleanor Mary Susan Rowed1,2

#15, (1811 - 1891)
FatherHenry Rowed4 (1771 - 1831)
MotherAnn Lyall3 (1772 - 1853)
Pedigree
Charts5 Generations of Descendants of Sir Richard Henry Bonnycastle (1791-1847)
Ancestors of Hope Lyall Rudd (Jen's line)
Ancestors of Allan Lorne Bonnycastle (Dick's line)
Eleanor Mary Susan Rowed Bonnycastle
1811-1891

Family

Henry William John Bonnycastle (1813 - 1888)
Children

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.