George Smith1

#20896, (c 1823 - 1909)
Extended Family
ChartsHector McLean & Mary McGillivray's children & grandchildren
Hector McLean & Mary McGillivray - 5 generations of descendants

Children of George Smith and Flora Ann McLean

Children of George Smith and Rebecca White
  • Robert Smith2 (c 1868 - )
  • William Smith2 (c 1869 - )
  • Thomas Smith2 (1871 - )
  • David Smith15 (c 1872 - 1873)

Children of George Smith and Sarah Jane Irwin
  • Violet Smith7 (c 1875 - )
  • Flora Ann Smith7 (c 1877 - )
  • Sarah M Smith7 (c 1880 - )
  • Margaret M Smith8 (c 1883 - )
  • David Smith16 (1884 - )
  • Samuel Smith8 (c 1885 - )
  • Edan Smith9 (1895 - )

Life Events

BirthGeorge Smith was born circa 1823 in England.2,3
 
MarriageHe married Flora Ann McLean.1
 
1851/2 CensusGeorge and Flora Smith appeared on the 1852 Census of Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, enumerated Jan 1852. George was a farmer, born in Canada, Kirk of Scotland, and age 26 next birthday. Flora was born in Canada, Kirk of Scotland, and age 23 next birthday. They had one son, John (3), and they were enumerated next to the Hector & Mary McLean family.1 
1861 CensusGeo and Flo Smith appeared on the 1861 Census of Vaughan Twp, York County, Ontario. They lived in a 1 1/2 story log home. Geo was a labourer, born in England, religion Church of Scotland, age 38, and married. Flo was age 35, and married. She was tallied [in error?] as not being a family member. Only George's birthplace was recorded. The children in the household were John (12), Mary (8), Dun (5), James (3), and not named (male, 1). It was noted that John attended school and that there had been one birth in the family that year.3 
(Widowed) DeathHis wife Flora died on 4 Mar 1864.4  
Note.After Flora died, George married twice more; first to Rebecca White by whom he had four sons, then to Sarah Jane Irwin by whom he had seven known children. 
MarriageGeorge Smith married Rebecca White on 27 Dec 1866 in Vaughan Township, Ontario.
Information from the index: George Smith, born England, residence Vaughan Township, age 39, parents Robert & Mary; Rebeca White, born Ireland, residence Vaughan Township, age 30, parents Charles & Agnes.4,5 
1871 CensusGeorge and Rebecca appeared on the 1871 Census of Vaughan Twp, York County, Ontario. George was 48, born in England, Presbyterian, English, and a farmer. Rebecca was 35, born in Ireland, Presbyterian and Irish. With them were Robert (3), William (2), Thomas (3 months), as well as [George's children] Mary J (20) and George (11.)2 
(Widowed) DeathHis wife Rebecca died on 21 Apr 1873.4  
MarriageGeorge Smith married Sarah Jane Irwin on 24 Dec 1873 in Pine Grove, Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario.
Details from the register: George Smith, 45, widower, residence Vaughan, Born England, Farmer, parents Robert & Mary, religion Church of England;
Sarah Irwin, 29, residence Vaughan, birthplace Ireland, single, parents James & Jane, religion Presbyterian;
They were married by minister Thos J Hodgkin and the witnesses were William Stirling and Annie Matthews.6 
1881 CensusGeorge and Sarah Jane appeared on the 1881 Census of Vaughan Twp, York County, Ontario. George was age 56, born in England, Presbyterian, English, married, and a labourer. Sarah Jane was 35, born in England, Presbyterian, married and English. Their children Violet, Flora Ann and Sarah M were living with them. George's children Robert, William and Thomas were living with him.7 
1891 CensusGeorge and Sarah J appeared on the 1891 Census of Vaughan Twp, York County, Ontario. George was 69, born in England, parents born in England, C. Presb. and a labourer. Sarah J. was 43, born in Scotland, father born in Ireland, mother Scotland, C. Presb.. Their children Violet, Flora Ann, Sarah M, Margaret M and Samuel were with them. George's children William and Thomas were with them.8 
1901 CensusGeorge and Sarah appeared on the 1901 Census of Vaughan Twp, York County, Ontario. George was age 79, born 28 Mar 1821 in England, immigrated 1850, English, Presbyterian, laborer. Sarah was 55, born 10 Feb 1846 in Ireland, Irish, Presbyterian. Their children Samuel and Edan were living with them.9 
DeathGeorge died on 8 Feb 1909 in Lot 22 Con 7, King Tp, York County, Ontario.
Information from registration: George Smith, born March [no year recorded], age 86 yrs 11 mos 2 days, had been a farmer, married. The informant was Robert Smith of Pottageville. The medical certificate with cause of death was not returned to the registrar.10 
Last Edited5 Feb 2020

Citations

  1. 1851/52 Census for Canada . York County (42), Vaughan (401), page 221.
  2. 1871 Census for Ontario, Canada "York West (44), Vaughan Twp (b), division 2, page 65; transcription online at Ontario Genweb Census Project."
  3. 1861 Census for Ontario "York, Vaughan Twp (474), page 21; transcription online at Ontario Genweb Census Project."
  4. Toronto Branch ed. Maple Cemetery, Vaughan, Ontario, Ontario Genealogical Society, Toronto, (1995) 0777900890 "entry transcribed by a volunteer."
  5. Province of Ontario Indexes to Marriages, 1869-1899 (http://www.ancestry.com, viewed online) "George Smith & Rebecca White, 1866."
  6. Ontario Marriage Registration. George Smith & Sarah Irwin, #011157-74.
  7. 1881 Census for Canada "York West (136), Vaughan Twp (e), division 7, page 20; transcription online at Ontario Genweb Census Project."
  8. 1891 Census for Canada "York West (132), Vaughan Twp (e), division 6, page 11; transcription online at Ontario Genweb Census Project."
  9. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. York West (131), Vaughan (I-4), page 14.
  10. Ontario Death Registration. George Smith, #033120-09.
  11. Ontario Marriage Registration. McMahon/Smith, #011207-74.
  12. Microfilm of the Church Register of York County Maple Presbyterian Church register (also known as St. Andrews and St. Pauls), 1829-1912 (Family History Library, 0207904), James Smith baptism, 1862.
  13. Microfilm of the Church Register of York County Maple Presbyterian Church register (also known as St. Andrews and St. Pauls), 1829-1912 (Family History Library, 0207904), George Smith baptism, 1862.
  14. Microfilm of the Church Register of York County Maple Presbyterian Church register (also known as St. Andrews and St. Pauls), 1829-1912 (Family History Library, 0207904), Catherine Smith baptism, 1862.
  15. Toronto Branch ed. Maple Cemetery, Vaughan, Ontario, Ontario Genealogical Society, Toronto, (1995) 0777900890 "Rebecca Smith & David Smith gravestone."
  16. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. David Smith, #045023-85.