John F Smith1

#11881, (1852 - 1919)
FatherThomas Smith2 (c 1828 - 1896)
MotherChristina McKinnon2 (bt 1825 - 1826 - 1904)
RelationshipGrandson of Angus McKinnon
Extended Family
ChartsAngus McKinnon & Mary McFadyen's children & grandchildren
Angus McKinnon & Mary McFadyen - 5 generations of descendants

Children of John F Smith and Frances Elizabeth Peacock

Child of John F Smith and Eliza Chambers

Life Events

BirthJohn F Smith was born on 25 Nov 1852 in Ontario.3
 
(with Parents) 1861 CensusJohn appeared on the 1861 Census of Arran Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 9 years old, born in Upper Canada, and attended school.4 
(with Parents) 1871 CensusJohn appeared on the 1871 Census of Arran Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 18 years old, a farmer, and born in Ontario.5 
MarriageHe married Frances Elizabeth Peacock on 1 Jan 1879 in Arran, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from registration: John Smith, 26, residence Arran, born Ontario, bachelor, Farmer, Methodist, son of Thomas & Christina Smith; Francis Elizabeth Peacock, 22, residence Arran, born Ontario, spinster, Methodist, daughter of Charles & Sarah Peacock;
The witnesses were Thomas Smith Jr & Sarah Jane Peacock both of Arran.2 
1881 CensusJohn and Fanny Smith appeared on the 1881 Census of Arran Township, Bruce County, Ontario. John was 28, born in Ontario, and a Farmer. Fanny was 23 and born in Ontario. They had a 10-month old son, Albert Lorne and the family was Methodist. [The image was very poor so the information was supplemented from the LDS transcription]6 
1891 CensusJno F and Fanny E Smith appeared on the 1891 Census of Tara Village, Bruce County, Ontario. The Smith family lived in a 2 story, 5 room brick house. Jno F was 37, born in Ontario, father born in Ireland, mother born in Scotland, religion Presbyterian, and was a Grain Buyer with 5 employees. Fanny E was 33, born in Ontario, father born in England, mother Ontario, and her religion was Presbyterian. Their children were Laurence A (10), Charlie (7), and Christina L (2.)7 
(Informant) DeathJohn F Smith of Tara registered the 1896 death of his wife Frances.8 
MarriageJohn F Smith married Eliza Chambers on 23 Nov 1898 in Tara, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from register: John F Smith, 48, widower, grain buyer, residence Tara, born in Ontario, parents Thomas Smith & Christina McKinnon
Mrs Eliza Porter, 34, widow, residence Tara, born Ontario, daughter of James Chambers & Sarah;
The witnesses were [likely John's brother] Robt Smith and Theresa Williamson, both of Tara, and they were married by Rev Thos Smith, Presbyterian. [Note: the marriage was recorded as having taken place in 1898 but was not registered until 20 June 1900. Also note, John's brother Thomas was a minister]9 
1901 CensusJohn and Eliza appeared on the 1901 Census of Tara Village, Bruce County, Ontario. John was 47, born 25 Nov 1852 in urban Ontario, Irish origin, Presbyterian, grain dealer working on own account, could not read or write [sic]. Eliza was 36, born 16 Feby 1865 in rural Ontario, Irish, Presbyterian, could read and write. John's children were Charles (17), Christie (12), Lucy A (5), and Clara (under 1), as well as stepchildren Essie (14), Graham (10), and David (8) Porter.3 
(Widowed) DeathHis wife Eliza died on 30 Oct 1907.10  
1911 CensusJohn F Smith appeared on the 1911 Census of Toronto, York County, Ontario, at 566 Manning Avenue. He was 58, widowed, born in Nov 1852 in Ontario, of Irish origin, Presbyterian, self-employed in real estate, and had $3000 in life insurance costing $100. His children were Charles M (27), Lucy (15), and Clara (10.)11 
DeathJohn died on 7 Oct 1919 in 566 Manning Avenue, Toronto, York County, Ontario.
Information from certificate: John F Smith, age 66, born Gray County Ontario, burial Tara Ontario, occupation real estate, widower, father Thos Smith, mother Christina McKinnon, died of pneumonia, attended by Dr J A Tuck, informant was H Ellis of 333 College Street.1 
Note.According to the Find a Grave database, there is a burial in Hillcrest Cemetery, Tara, Bruce County, Ontario for John F Smith born Nov 25, 1852 and died Oct 7, 1919.12 
Last Edited20 Jul 2016

Citations

  1. Ontario Death Registration. John F Smith, #006919-19.
  2. Ontario Marriage Registration. Smith/Peacock, #001324-79.
  3. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce north (49), Tara Village (K-1), page 8.
  4. 1861 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Canada West, Bruce County, Arran Township, Page 42.
  5. 1871 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (28), Arran Township (e-3), page 50, family 167.
  6. 1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (177), Arran (b-2), Page 2.
  7. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (52), Tara Village (L), page 23.
  8. Ontario Death Registration. Frances E Smith, #002486-96.
  9. Ontario Marriage Registration. John F Smith & Mrs Eliza Porter, #003658-00.
  10. Ontario Death Registration. Eliza Smith, #004849-07.
  11. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Toronto West (128), Ward 5 (31), page 15.
  12. Website Find A Grave. John F Smith, 1852-1919. No photo.
  13. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Albert Lorne Smith, #002197-80.
  14. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Charlie Smith, #003155-84.
  15. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Sarah Florence Smith, #003166-92.
  16. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Clara Agnes Smith, # -00.