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Descendants of Mary Georgina (nee Shaw) and Edward Cooper

rossandlyndachessell — 2013-05-14 16:05:02Z

..researching Mary Georgina Shaw(or Georgina Mary Shaw) born in Collingwood Ontario 16 Jan 1934 to Winnifred Chessell and John Andrew Shaw. Married William Donald 1951 in Toronto. 2nd marriage was to Edward Cooper. Mary Georgina died in Acton 05 Sep 1988, funeral in Acton 07 Sep 1988, buried in Collingwood. 4 children born in 1st marriage ( Debbie, Gail, Susan and William (Billy ) and 3 children born in 2nd marriage ( John, Karen, and Kim ). I believe that some of her children and/or descendants may still live in Acton, possible that Edward Cooper is still alive. A relative of John Shaw believes that Edward Cooper raised all 7 children and adopted the 4 children born to Mary G and William.

Mary Georgina's mother died when she was 2 months old and she was raised by her father's parents, Hugh and Susan Shaw, in Collingwood, Ontario. There was little or no connection between the Chessell/Shaw family since the late 1930's that this present generation knows of. Looking for information and answers. Mary Georgina is my husband's 1st cousin. Any information greatly appreciated.

Lynda Chessell

Re: Frances Maire, or Mair, or Mires of Norval, Glen Williams 1895 - 1940

barb_bedard — 2013-04-25 20:28:27Z

Very interesting!!!

Since yesterday, I’ve been re-thinking this “native mother story” about my grandmother, Frances Mair. My dad said something that got me thinking that maybe there is no biological native mother.

My dad now recalls a conversation, from year’s back, that my grandmother said as a young girl she would travel from Toronto with her father, James Mair, to Norval/Glen Williams/Georgetown to visit people and family, while there my grandmother claimed that she would sometimes visit a native tribe/reserve in Norval. And apparently, while visiting this tribe/reserve, for the weekend, her father, James, would be “chasing & flirting” with the native women. My dad believes this went on for about 3 yrs.

I do believe that she had connections with native people, as she would teach me, as a young child, how to make native art; however, she never “preached” the native beliefs or history. I do remember her telling me, as a young teen, that I have native blood in me, however, I starting to wonder if this might have been a “story” that was told to her, but not the full truth of her biological parents.

Just maybe, Ida Young or someone else is the biological mother and not a native woman, OR just maybe, the story is true. This is a mystery.

Yes, I’ll contact you at the address listed.

Barb Bedard
Barb.bedard@yahoo.ca

Re: Frances Maire, or Mair, or Mires of Norval, Glen Williams 1895 - 1940

bjgillard1 — 2013-04-25 11:31:30Z

Hi Barb,

I have found this curious marriage record that has lead to me finding many other records for you. It appears that Ida married twice, James Mair being her second husband. Ida's mother's name was Adeline.

The connection to the Marchment surname is through Ida Young, wife of James Mair. Ida's family is found on census in the Esquesing, Halton area. One of Ida's sisters, Bertha Irene, married William Henry Marchment.

Ontario Marriage Records, County of York – Certificate # 002415
James Mair, Age 30, Residence Toronto, born Goderich, Bachelor, Occ: Mechanic; Father: James; Mother: Jane Clarke
Ida Y. Urquhart, Age 31, Residence Toronto; born USA, Widow, Father: Francis; Mother: Adeline Williams
Witnesses: Carrie B. Wunder and D. Wunder, both of Toronto
Married 6 September 1901 at Toronto
Both Methodist, Married by Licence

Contact me at janegillard (at) hfx (dot) eastlink (dot) ca and I will send you the records I am finding.

Jane

Re: Frances Maire, or Mair, or Mires of Norval, Glen Williams 1895 - 1940

bjgillard1 — 2013-04-24 22:13:35Z

Clarence Taylor and brother, William Taylor, found in the 1911 Census using the surname Thompson

1911 Canada Census, Woodstock, St. Andrew’s Ward, Oxford North, Ontario
192 Mill
Hewson Thompson, Head, Married, Nov 1882, 28, Born Ontario, Machine Hand
Helena Thompson, Wife, Married, Sept 1882, 28, Born Ontario
Clarance Thompson, Son, April 1901, 10, Born Ontario
William Thompson, Son, Jan 1903, 8, Born Ontario
Sidney Sparks, Border, Single, May 1891, 20, Born Ontario, Labourer

Ontario Birth Records, York County
Clarence Joseph Taylor, Male, born 29 April 1901
Father: William Taylor; Mother: Helen O’Brien

Ontario Birth Records, York County
William Taylor, Male, born 3 Jan 1903
Father: William Taylor; Mother: Helen Louise O’Brien

Ontario Death Records, Toronto, York, Certificate # 001551
Helena Thompson, Female, Origin Irish, Married, Born Toronto on 21 September, Age 56, Housewife
Place of Death: 404 Rhodes Avenue on 28 January 1936
Cause: Carcinoma Cervix ?, Contributory Br. Pneumonia
Residence Same Place of Death
Father: John O’Brien, Born Ireland
Mother: Mary McCullough, Born Ireland
Informant: H. Thompson, Husband, 404 Rhodes Avenue
Burial 31 January 1936 at St. Michaels Cemetery

Re: Frances Maire, or Mair, or Mires of Norval, Glen Williams 1895 - 1940

barb_bedard — 2013-04-24 21:56:32Z

Hi Jane,
WOW! 1994 is a long time for tracing family history; you are certainly an expert at finding information. For what short time (2 weeks) that I have been doing this, I can see myself enjoying this adventure for a long time. At 47, I wish I would have started this earlier, but I guess any time is a good time to search for family history. In a few years, I hope to return the same help to someone else, as you have been doing for me. “What goes around comes around”

YES, could you dig into the MAIR Clan, as I thinking that the Mair’s might be a smaller clan than the Taylor clan? Slowly, I’m getting some information from my father on his side, George GREEN & Helen Scott.

I’m also starting to understand some of the abbreviations used in the family & history documents. Good thing I work in a college, this is a lot of “homework”

Thank you,
Barb

Re: Frances Maire, or Mair, or Mires of Norval, Glen Williams 1895 - 1940

bjgillard1 — 2013-04-24 20:33:23Z

Hi Barb,

Glad I can help! Genealogy is a wonderful hobby. I have been tracing my family since 1994 and when I hit a brick wall I take a break and help others with theirs.

I stopped looking for the Taylor clan because I didn't want to lose focus on your questions about the Mair side of the family. Would you like me to see if I can dig up more on the Taylor's?

Jane

Re: Frances Maire, or Mair, or Mires of Norval, Glen Williams 1895 - 1940

barb_bedard — 2013-04-24 20:24:44Z

Jane,
Again, you are amazing! You are certainly pointing me in the right direction.

My father has the early onset of Alzheimer’s and I’m trying to get him to work on his side of the family but talk about my mother’s side. This started out as “memory therapy” for my dad and is now turning into a great “family adventure” for the both of us!

Thank you,
Barb

Re: Frances Maire, or Mair, or Mires of Norval, Glen Williams 1895 - 1940

barb_bedard — 2013-04-24 20:05:06Z

You are amazing, this information is huge! My father has confirmed that my mother had a sister, Margaret Helena, who died before my mother’s birth. My mother, Shirley G Taylor, was born May 22, 1932 and died Jan 18, 1992.

I just need to find the death records of 2 sets of twins and 2 more unknown children. From the 4 names, found by you, (DOB:, Newson Clarence James - 1922, William Bryon - 1929, Margaret Helena – 1930, Sheila - 1936 Taylor) is starting to prove to be the correct timeline for the 17 children for Clarence & France Taylor.

Frances had 17 children. 10 died at very young ages (babies), 7 matured and had families of their own. As of today, from the remaining 7 children (known to me as my aunts & uncles) there are only 3 still alive.

(4) 1990-2011 - DECEASED; Isabelle Taylor, Mildred Taylor, Leonard Taylor, Shirley Taylor
(3) LIVING; Barrie Taylor, Clarence John Taylor, Wilma Taylor
(10) 1921-1938 – DECEASES BABIES: Newson Clarence James, William Bryon, Margaret Helena, Sheila Taylor

I’m new at researching my family tree and the information you have provided me has been the biggest help. I appreciate all of your help and assistance. A big thank you to you Jane!

Barb

Re: Frances Maire, or Mair, or Mires of Norval, Glen Williams 1895 - 1940

bjgillard1 — 2013-04-24 15:38:12Z

Some Records found for Clarence Taylor family:

Birth record for Clarence’s mother:

Ontario Birth Records, Toronto, York Certificate # 038678
Born 28 September 1879
Helene O’Brien, Female
Father: John O’Brien
Mother: Lizzie McCullough
Father’s Occ: Sailor

Marriage of Clarence’s parents:

Ontario Marriage Records, County of York
Married 24 Oct 1899
William Taylor, Age 22, Residence: Toronto, Born: Oshawa, Bachelor, Occ: Tailor, Father: Daniel Taylor, Mother: Catherine McCarthy
Helena O’Brien, Age 20, Residence: Toronto, Born Toronto, Spinster, Father: John O’Brien, Mother: Elizabeth McCullough

Death of Clarence’s Father:

Ontario Death Records, York County
William Taylor, Male, Died 24 January 1903, Age 24, Residence: 61 Sydenham, Occ: Tailor, Married, Cause: Typhoid Fever, Rel: RC

Clarence’s mother remarries:

Ontario Marriage Records, Toronto, York, Cert # 002648
Date of Marriage: 4 June 1907 at Toronto, Ontario
Hewson Thompson, Age 22, Born Toronto, Resides Toronto, Bachelor, Shipper
Father: Robert Thompson
Mother: Jessie McGaffin
Religion: Methodist

Helena Taylor, Age 24, Born Toronto, Resides Toronto, Widow
Father: John O’Brien
Mother: Elizabeth McCullach
Religion: Roman Catholic

Witnesses: Harry Saunders and Florence Jacob, both of Toronto

Clarence Taylor: Link to Military Service

Front of form
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/cef/001042-119....

Back of form
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/cef/001042-119....

Re: Frances Maire, or Mair, or Mires of Norval, Glen Williams 1895 - 1940

bjgillard1 — 2013-04-24 15:35:51Z

Hi,
Found some death records for some of the children that died. Did not find any records for the names that you listed. Birth records have only been released to 1913 so I expect you will not have access to the birth records for quite some while.
Hope this helps,
Jane

Ontario Death Records, Toronto, York, Certificate # 005581
Newson Clarence James Taylor, Male, Single, Age 7 Weeks, Born Toronto
Place of Death: 11 Peter Street
Father: Clarence Joseph Taylor, Born Toronto
Mother: Edith Frances Mair, Born Toronto
Residence: 11 Peter Street
Informant: Father
Burial St. Johns Cemetery on Sept 1922
Date of Death: 27 Sep 1922
Cause of Death: Pneumonia

Ontario Death Records, Toronto, York, Certificate # 006700
Place of Death: Sick Children’s Hospital
Date of Death: 3 September 1929
Cause of Death: Acute Infectious Intoxication for 13 days; Secondary Double Otitis Media
William Bryon Taylor, Male, Origin Irish, Single, Age 4 Month 10 Days, Born Toronto on 24 April 1929
Father: Clarence Joseph Taylor, born Toronto
Mother: Frances Mair, born Toronto
Informant: Mrs. Frances Taylor, Mother, of 26 St. David St., Toronto
Burial: 4 September 1929 at St. Johns Cemetery
Undertaker: Washington & Johnston

Ontario Death Records, Toronto, York, Certificate # 007205
Place of Death: Sick Children’s Hospital – in hospital 4 days
Date of Death: 28 September 1931
Cause of Death: Esophagitis, Intestinal Intoxication 5 days
Margaret Helena Taylor, Residence: 10 Munro Street, Toronto
Female, Origin English, Single, Born Toronto on 22 August 1930, Age at Death 1 year 1 month
Father: Clarence Taylor, born Toronto
Mother: Frances Mair, born Toronto
Informant: Mrs. Frances Taylor, Mother, 10 Munro Street
Burial: 30 September 1931 at St. Johns Cemetery

Re: Frances Maire, or Mair, or Mires of Norval, Glen Williams 1895 - 1940

barb_bedard — 2013-04-24 15:26:21Z

My goodness, I think this is a good lead and very interesting of what you found! I’ve been told that Pine Hills Cemetery is where; my grandmother and grandfather are buried. I remember as a young girl going to my grandmother’s funereal and I do believe we went to Pine Hills.

I’m wounding, if it’s possible, that the reason why I’m having a hard time find my grandmother’s birth record is because her biological mother was a native woman from a tribe located in Norval, ON Canada, and was given up to her biological father and raised by him, (James Mair) and his wife, (Ida Young), at least this is what the “family story” has been, which I do remember as a young child my grandmother saying the same thing.

I currently have no names of my great grandmother or the tribe. I wonder if native tribes kept birth records of this sort of thing for that time period, 1900-1905. Would native tribes keep records for an “illegitimate child“ from a native tribe? So many questions!

Where would I look for names?

My grandmother, which I now believe her full name is Edith France Adeline Mair “Grandma Frances”, has a HALF BROTHER by the name of JAMES MAIR, which I only knew him as “Uncle Jimmy”, grandma’s half and only brother. I do not believe that there are any other siblings.

Thank you so very much for the lead, this is much appreciated.

Barb

Re: Frances Maire, or Mair, or Mires of Norval, Glen Williams 1895 - 1940

satch42179 — 2013-04-24 03:28:11Z

1911 census Waterloo Waterloo NOrth

MAIR
James, head, Oct 1870, 40, b Scotland, immigrated 1872, cabinet maker,
Ida E, wife, Sept 1870, 40, b USA, immigrated 1893.
Edith F, Jan 1905, 6, b Ontario.

1911 census is the last one released.

I don't see a birth registration for her.

1901 census Toronto
MAIR
James, Oct 1870, carpenter is living in a rooming house.
Says he was born Ontario but census are notorious for wrong information.
Think this is likely he as he is carpenter in 1901 and cabinet maker in 1911.

Death
Ida Mair of Brimley Road, died 13 Aug 1933 of coronary thrombosis/obesity/hardening of arteries, born Erie Pennsylvania USA 26 Sept 1870, at place of death 2 1/2 yrs, in Canada:45 years, d/o Francis Young b Ontario and no name Hobson b USA, informant: James Mair, husband, Scarborough Junction, burial: Pine Hills Cemetery, Scarborough York County. Registration # 038103.

Re: Cemetery

cherylg1157 — 2013-04-24 01:04:19Z

Thank you so much! Cheryl

Re: Frances Maire, or Mair, or Mires of Norval, Glen Williams 1895 - 1940

barb_bedard — 2013-04-24 00:16:29Z

Thank you. I will look into this!

As I mentioned in my first post, my grandmother had 17 children; 10 died, 7 remain. The child's death mentioned in your post could be one of the 10. I don't know the names of the 10 children... I'll have to put this on the list "To/Do Search List"

Is there any birth children listed for Clarence & Frances Taylor with the names; Leonard, Barrie, Clarence (Jr.), Isabelle, Mildred, Wilma, & Shirley?

I Appreciate your post and help.... I'll be glad to take any help you can offer! (I'm new at this tree searching)

Barb

Re: Frances Maire, or Mair, or Mires of Norval, Glen Williams 1895 - 1940

bjgillard1 — 2013-04-23 23:42:17Z

Found this marriage record but don’t know if it is the family you are looking for.

Ontario Marriage Records, Certificate # 007259
Married 21 December 1921 at Toronto, Ontario

Clarence Joseph Taylor, Teamster, Bachelor, Age 21, Church of England, Residence: 44 Cunard Ave, Toronto, Ontario; Born: Toronto
Father: William Taylor; Mother: Helena O’Brien

Edith Frances Adeline Mair; Spinster, Age: 16 11/12 years, Methodist, Residence: 173 Parliament Street, Toronto, Ontario
Father: James Mair; Mother: Ida Young

Witnesses: D. Archibald and Evelyn G. Follett, both of Toronto

Ontario Death Records, Certificate # 004840
Place of Death: Sick Children’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario
Sheila Taylor, Female, Canadian, Scotch Origin, Single
Residence: 35 Sutton Street, Toronto, Ontario
Born: Toronto, Ontario on 23 June 1936, Age: 11 months
Date of Death: 2 June 1937; Cause: Acute bronchio pneumonia due to Acute Laryngitis
Father: Clarence Taylor, born Toronto, Ontario
Mother: Frances Mair, born Toronto, Ontario
Informant: Mrs. Frances Taylor, Mother, of 35 Sutton Street
Burial: St. Johns, Norway on 4 June 1937
Undertaker: Washington & Johnston, 717 Queen Street, East, Toronto, Ontario

Re: Frances Maire, or Mair, or Mires of Norval, Glen Williams 1895 - 1940

barb_bedard — 2013-04-23 23:06:46Z

Thank you. I think I may have found a strong lead where my grandmother's name is Edith F A Mair.... I do remember that my grandmother stated that she went by her second name... I also located another family tree that does have the same family members.

I think I have to search the marriage records between 1801-1928... my next step.

I think that my great grandfather is William Taylor (my grandfather is Clarence Taylor)

Thanks again for the help... I'll take all that I can get!

Barb

Re: Cemetery

firef1y — 2013-04-23 21:35:33Z

Milton Evergreen Cemetery.

http://www.miltonevergreencemetery.ca/search.php

Re: Frances Maire, or Mair, or Mires of Norval, Glen Williams 1895 - 1940

satch42179 — 2013-04-23 20:57:56Z

Births are only released to 1913, marriages to 1929 and deaths to 1939.

Your grandmother's marriage registration may have her parent's names on it.

Cemetery

cherylg1157 — 2013-04-23 13:49:41Z

I am looking for the cemetery where David Hartley and his wife, Ellen Catherine Shields Hartley, were buried. David died in 1912 Milton, Halton, Ontario and Ellen died in 1927 same place. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Re: Isaac and Mary TAYLOR

barb_bedard — 2013-04-21 20:59:08Z

Thank you. As my search starts, I can see this will be a long journey....

Any tips that you might be able to share that will help! I can see there will be lots of reading.

Barb

Re: Isaac and Mary TAYLOR

janesearching — 2013-04-21 20:50:10Z

Hi Barbara
Thanks for your email. Since I posted I have filled the gaps that I was asking about. I found relatives that sent pictures and corrected names for me.

Good luck with your search. It is so much fun.

jane mclaughlin

Frances Maire, or Mair, or Mires of Norval, Glen Williams 1895 - 1940

barb_bedard — 2013-04-21 00:55:55Z

I’m trying to locate my grandmother’s family in the Norval, Glen Williams, and Georgetown area during 1880 - 1945.

I have been told that apparently my grandmother, Frances, was born out of wedlock; her biological mother was a native woman from a tribe located in Norval, I currently have no names of my great grandmother or the tribe. Apparently, my great grandmother had an affair with a married, non-native man who lived in Glen Williams, with the last name of Maire, or Mair, or Mires. I was told that my great grandmother had 2 choices; (1) leave the tribe with the baby, or (2) give the baby to the father and stay with the tribe. My great grandmother gave Frances to her biological father and returned to the tribe. Frances was raised by her biological father and his wife; Mr & Mrs Maire, or Mair, or Mires. A son was born later by the name of James. I believe France was born around the year of 1918.
Apparently my grandmother had family relations of some sort to the families of Montgomery, MacDonald, Smith, Marchment of Norval, Glen Williams, Georgetown, and Milton area.

My grandmother married Clarence Taylor; they had 17 children, only 7 survived as the other had died of illness. The family mainly grew up in Toronto, ON Canada. My Grandfather has Irish and/or Scottish descendants; his nickname was “Red”. I’m unsure if he was born in Canada or elsewhere. I believe Clarence was born around the year of 1913.

I would be grateful of any help or leads.

Barb.

Re: Isaac and Mary TAYLOR

barb_bedard — 2013-04-20 23:36:41Z

Not sure if this helps, but my grandfather's name is Clarence Taylor, he married Frances Mair, of Glen Williams/Norval area. Clarence can also be referred as John! I'm just starting out with my research...

I'm not sure if my grandfather came from the Georgetown or Toronto area.

Re: St. Jude's Cemetery - Oakville, Halton - Hebblewaite/Hebblethwaite

rstoebe — 2013-04-03 18:06:03Z

check out this website:

http://images.halinet.on.ca/results?q=Hartlen

it is for the Halton area, Oakville Plus

there is an obit for Hartlen, John

Rosemary

Re: John Campbell and Alexine

kimberlyHunter101 — 2013-03-25 18:53:11Z

Yes, John was born in Argylshire, Scotland in 1784 died in 1854 in Nassagaweya and Alexina "Lexy" was born 1790 died 1860 in Nassagaweya, ON. They moved to Nassagaweya in 1931, but moved to Canada in 1930. spent some time living in Quebec, then moved to Nassagaweya a.k.a. Campbellville. I have lots of info from 1931 and on, but nothing prior to their arrival in 1931. I do know they moved here with 3 of their kids. Thanks

Re: John Campbell and Alexine

ELLinSpain — 2013-03-25 07:58:51Z

ANY DATES?

Re: Fairview Cemetery - Acton

Darla992 — 2013-03-25 02:53:49Z

Hi Kim
None of the names in your message have appeared in my research. My Allan side came from Scotland as well, there are several John's. The first John was married to Jane Moore and their children were David b: 1835; Helen Brown Allan b: 1840; Annie Shanks Allen b: 1845; John Allan Jr. b: 1850; Jane Ann Dodson Allan b: 1852 (my gg grandmother); William Edmund Allen b: 1855
Does this help you link with anything you have.

Darla

Re: John Mervin Cochrane

BresPet — 2013-03-23 21:21:23Z

Google News Archives is especially handy because it is searchable. You can be pretty specific with your search words on this site, too, so that hits from newspapers in regions that you are not interested in can mostly be avoided.

I like newspapers as a resource in general because the older ones tended to carry 'gossipy' news such that people with unremarkable lives manage to get some coverage somewhere along the way. This coverage is sometimes useful in determining when a person was still alive or still unmarried so that a researcher can narrow down the possibilities for dates of these significant events.

J M Cochrane ended up being a newsworthy person and so there are more articles about him available on Google News Archives than the ones I imaged for you. You might want to check for yourself. His wife's obituary has eluded me, though.

Re: John Mervin Cochrane

wilma471 — 2013-03-23 20:21:00Z

Thank you for the obituary and the article. The article was very interesting and full of information.

I bookmarked the Google News Archive site. Do you have any tips on searching or did you just start going through newspapers?

Wilma

Re: John Mervin Cochrane

BresPet — 2013-03-23 00:31:54Z

The following article featuring John Mervin Cochrane appeared in the January 26, 1952 edition of The Windsor Daily Star and might be of interest to you:

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=4b-LE5UluQcC&dat=1...

The feature starts on pg.3 and is entitled "Boss of Oakville Plant is a Good Mathematician". It continues on pg.6. A photo of the family accompanies the article.

Re: John Mervin Cochrane

BresPet — 2013-03-22 23:48:25Z

John Mervin Cochrane obit attached.

Re: William Harrison Collar

sgouldfamily — 2013-03-22 16:40:59Z

Hi Scrubbin, he was my great great great grandfather so I might be older than you but I do have some information posted on here about him and his family right down to my family. Let me know if that helps you out

Shane

John Mervin Cochrane

wilma471 — 2013-03-19 16:47:59Z

I am trying to obtain death information on a John Mervin Cochrane and his wife Trena Neva Hickson. John Mervin Cochrane was born 11 May 1902 at Ailsa Craig ON. Trena Neva Hickson was born 22 Apr 1902 in Essex County ON. John Mervin Cochrane was living in the Halton District in 1963 & Trena Neva Cochrane was listed in the on line directory as living in the Halton district in 1974. I have tried both the ON Cemetery Search site & the OGS cemetery search site.

Thank you in advance for any help that can be provided finding the death information.

Re: Stout family of Palermo, ON

sschappert1 — 2013-03-18 18:08:41Z

Wayne, thanks very much for passing my information along!
Sue

Re: Stout family of Palermo, ON

WayneColton — 2013-03-18 17:17:21Z

Hello Sue, Regarding the Stout family of Palermo I know very little as it is an offshoot of my mainline which is Colton.My grandfathers brother James Wilbert Colton married Agnetta Grace the daughter of John Stout. However I do have someone who could probably help you on this family and I will be seeing him on Wednesday of this week and I will have him contact you.Tks Wayne Colton

Re: Stout family of Palermo, ON

sschappert1 — 2013-03-18 14:48:10Z

Hi Wayne,
I'm a heritage planner for the Town of Oakville and am currently researching the property at 2346 Lower Base Line, which I believe is John Stout's farmhouse dating from 1865. Any information you could share on the family would be helpful - have you ever come across anything about the farm?
The 1877 Historical Atlas of Halton County shows the property belonging to Jno Stout and shows a farmhouse surrounded by an orchard. He is also listed on the 1858 Tremaine Map too.
The farmhouse still exists today, but is in very poor condition and may be demolished soon.
Thanks,
Sue Schappert
sschappert@oakville.ca

Re: Huffman and Crawford of Halton Co., Ontario

jeffchip9 — 2013-03-16 14:08:58Z

Fred, I will email you when I have more information on Paul Huffman's parents. Paul had a son named Tyler Huffman who served in the Union Army in the Civil War. Tyler was my 2nd great-grandfather. As is often the case, the ancestry of Paul Huffman was a complete mystery. Paul was married twice: first to Rebecca Crawford. After Rebecca he married Azubah Washburn in 1841 in Fulton Co., Indiana. Thanks for the info. Jeff

Re: Huffman and Crawford of Halton Co., Ontario

FredBlair0 — 2013-03-16 13:56:37Z

Jeff,

I am researching the Upper Canada Militia on the Niagara Frontier during the War of 1812 and writing veteran biographies. I have records for a number of Huffman and Smith men. Some of the Huffman men appear to be the sons of Christopher Huffman, including Paul:

Private Henry Huffman, 2nd York & 5th Lincoln
Private Jacob Huffman, 2nd York & 5th Lincoln
Sgt. Paul Huffman, 5th Lincoln
Private Philip Huffman, 5th Lincoln

Some men served in both the 2nd York and the 5th Lincoln so it is quite likely that Henry and Jacob also served in both. They both later lived in Trafalgar Twp.

You can find some of my militia transcripts at:

http://www.ogs.on.ca/services/1812-militia.php

where you will also find my email address. Please email me after you have worked out your connection to the Huffmans, as I would like to compare discoveries with you.

Fred

Re: Huffman and Crawford of Halton Co., Ontario

sandyjboo1 — 2013-03-15 02:13:44Z

Possible parents of Paul Huffman

1851 Ontario Census for Halton County
Paul Huffman 60 yrs.
Phoebe 65 yrs. b-USA

There are several family trees on Ancestry.ca. with this family having 4 children, one being a Paul, who could possibly be your gg-grandfather. Unfortunately they don't go forward with descendants.

Paul Sr's father was Christopher Huffman [United Empire Loyalist], who came to Canada from New Jersey following the Revolutionary War.He settled in Grimsby in Halton County.

Google Christopher Huffman United Empire Loyalist and you will find a detailed biography on him.
Sandy

Re: Huffman and Crawford of Halton Co., Ontario

jeffchip9 — 2013-03-15 01:10:27Z

Sandy, thanks for this information. I believe this is my Paul Huffman Jr.s' family. I'll follow it up. Jeff

Huffman and Crawford of Halton Co., Ontario

genealogist99 — 2013-03-14 14:59:39Z

I am a newbie at Canada genealogy. My second great grandparents were Paul Huffman and Rebecca Crawford, who were married on Jan. 25, 1837 in Halton Co. Paul is listed as of Trafalgar Township and Rebecca was listed as of Esquessing Township. Presumably the parents of Paul and Rebecca would be found in earlier records in Halton Co. Paul emigrated to Indiana, USA, and died in Iowa, USA. Paul and Rebecca might have family that remained in Halton Co. If anyone knows anything of these two, it would be very interesting to me. Thanks.

Re: Joseph Marlatt

dmarlatt59 — 2013-03-05 16:08:44Z

joseph is my ggggg grandfather.
born 1752
married Rebecca Shain born 1752

i have children daniel
John 1777 john is my gggg grandfather.
joseph 1780
george
rachel
elizabeth
samuel
nathaniel
lydia

Re: Andrew POST MARLATT son of: George MARLATT and Millicent Ann POST SHAIN

dmarlatt59 — 2013-03-05 05:13:00Z

this is correct with the information i have. Andrew Poat, son of George and millicent....
George parents are indeed John and susanna henrietta jones.
John parents are Joseph and Rebecca Shain.
andrews siblings are many. One is Henry who is my great great grandfather. Henry married sarah eliza gillespie, who had 2 sons, william henry and george wesley.
george wesley is my great grandfather.

Re: David Carradice

ancara1 — 2013-02-16 15:52:38Z

I notice some 6 years after it was posted that, in your post, you have mention of a 'miscellaneous' Carradice, Thomas, son of a Thomas Carradice and Catherine Young Elliot and I just thought I would tell you of a marriage I found of a Thomas Carradice and Catherine Young at Hawick, Roxburgh, Scotland on 11 January 1841.I have the image of the Old Parish Record though the Scottish OPRs have very little information other than the date and people involved.Hope this is of some help.

John Campbell and Alexine

kimberlyHunter101 — 2013-02-14 03:35:58Z

I am looking for more informatin regarding John Campbell's wife Alexine ( Lexy) Buchannan, they came from Scotland, and live in Pq ( I believe) for 1 year before they moved to Nassagaweya ( Campbellville). I have been to visit the cemetery, but have hit a road block when it comes to Lexy. There doesn't seem to be too much info on her. I have info that I have pulled from our family scrolls that were all hand written and passed down throughout the years. But still not much on Lexy, so if anyone out there has Campbells from Nassagaweya, then we are probably related. John and Lexy are my great, great, great, great grandparents. Kimberly

Re: David Carradice

kimberlyHunter101 — 2013-02-14 03:26:50Z

It looks like your Elizabeth married my Daniel Campbell, if he is from Nassagaweya which is now called Campbellville. Then he is my 1st cousin 4x removed. His grandfather was my great, great, great, grandfather. Have a look around my tree. Start with William Cambpell Hunter, his mother is Maragret Campbell and go from there. Enjoy

Re: Any info on Bronte Cemetery Tombstones names

gjohnston33 — 2013-02-05 23:14:26Z

There are pictures of the tombstones posted on the ontgenweb site under the cemetery project.

1816-1825 Trafalgar Assessments, will do look-ups

FredBlair0 — 2013-02-02 14:26:10Z

I have a partial transcript of the 1816 assessment and complete transcripts for the 1823 and 1825 assessments and will do a limited number of look-ups per query. Assessments include name with lot and concession number, cultivated and uncultivated acreage, and may also contain number of people over and under 16 in the family, type of house, mills and shops, live stock, and wagons and carriages. I am looking for a complete copy of the 1816 assessment.

I may also have additional information on these families.

Please reply to fredblairorillia(at)hotmail.com by replacing (at) with @ and using the subject "Trafalgar Look-Ups".

Re: St. Jude's Cemetery - Oakville, Halton - Hebblewaite/Hebblethwaite

SColl07 — 2013-01-31 02:04:16Z

Regarding Bray in my previous post.

It's 3116 for William Freeman Bray.
(no map in St. Jude's transcripts....I use those numbers to
make a general map of the different areas in the cemetery).

-Shell (I live in Oakville).

Re: St. Jude's Cemetery - Oakville, Halton - Hebblewaite/Hebblethwaite

SColl07 — 2013-01-31 01:44:41Z

Regarding Hartlen and Bray.

Block 5A:
2325. plot owner Mrs. Beatrice Hartlen (Gr6)
Hartlen John Henry, Oct 3 1891-Oct 16 1956
(aged 65 yrs 13 das)
his wife Beatrice (Mary) Colter (died Nov 2 1970
aged 76 yrs 14 das).)

As for Brays, I see a William Freeman Bray

3316. William Freeman Bray, June 15 1914-Aug 4 1965
(aged 51 yrs. 1 mo 20 days). (Gr7)

I did not see a Jean Mary.

-Shell.