Notes

[NI001] According to the Civil Registration Index for England & Wales, John's birth was registered in the first quarter (January to March) of 1861 in Liskeard District, Cornwall, England.

According to the Cornwall census, John was attending school in 1871.

On the 1901 Cartwright Twp. census, John gave the date 1876 for his emigration to Canada, but this must be too late since his father was already in the country in September 1873, according to his uncle Peter Elford's will.

In 1881, John was living as a servant with Richard Foster & family in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., north of the town of Newcastle.

According to his daughter, one of John's favourite songs was "Old Black Joe."

FROM THE PORT PERRY STAR:
29 May 1907: "Mr. Elford is working for Mr. J. Ross for a few days."
4 Sept. 1907: "Mr. Rodgers has rented Mr. H. Lakeys farm lately occupied by Mr. John Elford."
23 Oct. 1907: "HONEYDALE: Mr. John Elford intends moving to Nestleton in the near future. He has rented a small place there."
27 Nov. 1907: "HONEYDALE: Mr. John Elford has moved to Nestleton. Mr. Rodgers of Seagrave has moved to the premises lately occupied by Mr. Elford."

[NI002] One of Susan's daughters says she had cancer when she died, but what type of cancer isn't known, & this can no longer be verified.

According to her daughter, Susannah's favourite song was the hymn "In the Sweet By & By."

FROM THE PORT PERRY STAR, 27 FEBRUARY 1907: "ROSE'S CORNERS: Mrs. Elford is able to be out again after a bad attack of la Grippe."

[NI004] When his father died in 1818, Edward inherited an annuity of three pounds paid quarterly until he reached the age of 21. If he chose to live with his half-brother Jonathan the annuity lapsed & he was given 3 pounds cash when he turned 21.

On the 1871 Cornwall census, Edward appears in Liskeard parish, with his wife & 2 youngest children John & Elizabeth. His son Isaac was living with a neighbouring family as an indentured servant, but his 2 eldest children Louisa & Edward had already emigrated to Canada.

[NI005] On the 1871 Cornwall census, Edward & Mary appear in Liskeard parish, with their 2 youngest children John & Elizabeth. Their son Isaac was living with a neighbouring family as an indentured servant, but the 2 eldest children Louisa & Edward had already emigrated to Canada.

According to family tradition, the Canadian winter was too much for Mary Elford's frail health & she died about 5 years after arriving in the country.

[NI006] The inscription on Edward's tombstone states he was 60 years and 11 months old when he died in December 1893, indicating he was born in January 1833. However, he was not baptized until August 1834, and the record does not mention when he was born.

FROM THE CARTWRIGHT COUNCIL NEWS IN "THE NORTH ONTARIO OBSERVER," 10 MARCH 1881:
"A SHEEP CASE"
"Some time towards the close of the past year a party named Armstrong had six valuable sheep killed by dogs. Application was made to the council for damages at the following session and the matter investigated so far but owing to the absence from home of the owner of the sheep the matter was laid over awaiting the return of the owner. On Monday the owner appeared before the council and the investigation was renewed.
"Mr. Armstrong sworn--Had 6 sheep killed by dogs. Did not make much enquiry as to the dogs, don't know where the sheep were when killed, the sheep could not get out on the road if the bars were up, was away don't know much about it, know Mr. Williams had sheep killed, can't say whether mine or Williams' were first killed, Williams said that my dog and Joe Armstrong's were the two that killed his sheep, my dog and my brother Joe's are both dead, they were shot. Valued three of the sheep at $12 each, the 6 would be worth $8 each on an average.
"Don't believe my dog injured my sheep, he would rather protect them, at one time when dogs attacked them my dog defended them and fought the dogs that attacked them and saved the sheep, never heard of a dog killing his own sheep.
"Mr. Goggin said that he knew dogs which attacked their own sheep for his own had done it.
"The Reeve remarked that Mr. Armstrong must not suppose that the Council is treating his case with any wish to do him an injustice, the law points out the course to be pursued by the Council and they have no choice in the matter and only wish to do justice between Mr. Armstrong and the municipality as it is only on certain conditions that the council is allowed to pay for sheep killed.
"Mrs. Armstrong sworn.
"Had six sheep killed by dogs, came to the Council shortly after they were killed, in December last, have seen many dogs about there, saw as many as eleven at one time, saw the tracks of the dogs that killed the sheep, there were three tracks or tracks of three dogs, never knew our sheep to go to Martin's place before the time that they were killed, they could get to the road but never knew them to go, found four of the killed sheep in the cellar of an old house about two fields from our place, found the other two outside, they could get out to the quarterline, heard that Mr. Williams had sheep killed, it was after ours were killed before I heard of his, Mr. Williams followed our dog home, this was before our sheep were killed, would not swear whose dog killed them.
"Thos. Williams sworn. Heard that E[dward]. Armstrong had sheep killed by dogs, I have had sheep killed on more than one occasion, had several bitten and one killed last fall, my brother's sheep and mine were together, my brother had one killed at that time two weeks after I heard dogs at the sheep again, got my gun and went after the dogs, as they went through Armstrong's sheep, the two dogs attacked a sheep each and threw them down, drove the dogs and they dodged and attacked the sheep again chased the two dogs, shot at and wounded one of them, followed them home, the wounded dog belonged to Joe Armstrong and the other belonged to E. Armstrong, don't know whether Armstrong's sheep were killed before or after mine.
"Mr. Williams, a brother of the previous witness was called but added nothing to the information already received.
"A. Thompson sworn--Know that Armstrong had sheep said to be killed by dogs, don't remember the time I first heard it, don't remember whether Armstrong's or Williams' sheep were first killed, saw Armstrong's sheep, never saw as many dog tracks around killed sheep, tracks of so many dogs, knew Armstrong's dog, can't swear to his tracks.
"To Mr. Goggin--Armstrong's dog was alive when I saw his sheep that were killed.
"The Reeve now read the clauses of the Act directing the action of councils in such cases and dwelt on the peculiar points in said clauses.
"After a short deliberation Mr. Lattimor, seconded by Mr. Goggin, moved that Mr. Armstrong's claim be disallowed as it appears from the evidence that the applicant had not complied with the requirements of the law in failing to make dilligent search to find out the owner of the dog or dogs that did the damage. Also that the sheep had not been properly enclosed on the premises and also that the council have reason to believe that Mr. Armstrong's own dog had something to do with killing the sheep.
"Mr. Cowan would prefer that the matter stand over if perhaps more evidence may be secured.
"The Reeve said the council would have no objection to lay the matter over for another month if Mr. Armstrong so desired it with the expectation of bringing forward further evidence. As Mr. Armstrong did not request postponement the motion was put and declared carried."


WILL OF EDWARD ARMSTRONG
"I Edward Armstrong of the township of Cartwright in the county of Durham and province of Ontario, farmer, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make and declare this, my last will and testament in manner following.
"1. My will is that all my just debts, funeral expenses and the expenses attending the administration of this my will be paid by me executors hereinafter named all of which debts and expenses I make a charge on my personal estate.
"2. I give and devise to my son Edward Armstrong that part of my real estate consisting of the north half of lot number eighteen in the ninth concession of the township of Cartwright containing 100 acres more or less, I give and devise also to my son Edward Armstrong fifteen acres of land being composed of part of the south half of lot number seventeen in the tenth concession of the township of Cartwright subject to the payment of certain legacies and bequests herein-after mentioned.
"3. I give and devise to my son William Ezekiel Armstrong that part of my real estate being composed [of] the south half of lot number eighty-one in the first concession of the township of Tay in the county of Simcoe, and containing one hundred acres more or less, to come into his possession when he shall have attained the age of twenty-one years, the rents, issues and profits thereof during the minority of the said William Ezekiel Armstrong to be applied to the payment of legacies and bequests hereinafter mentioned.
"4. I give and bequeath to my son John Armstrong the sum of five dollars, my said son John Armstrong having received and due and proportionate share of my estate.
"5. I give and bequeath to my daughter Christiana Lywood the sum of twenty dollars.
"6. I give and bequeath to my daughter Eliza Ellen Bartlett the sum of five dollars.
"7. I give and bequeath to my daughter Susannah Elford the sum of five dollars.
"8. I give and bequeath to my daughter Sarah Jane McGiven the sum of twenty-five dollars.
"9. I give and bequeath to my daughter Betsy Armstrong the sum of two hundred dollars.
"10. I give and bequeath to my daughter Rose Anna Armstrong the sum of two hundred dollars to be paid to her when she shall have attained the age of twenty-one years.
"11. I give and bequeath to my wife Sarah Armstrong the sum of one hundred dollars per year during her life, or so long as she remains my widow, the first of such annual payments to be made to my wife Sarah Armstrong in one year after my decease, which said sum of one hundred dollars per year is to be received and accepted by her in lieu of dower, and which said annual payments I make a charge on my real estate hereby devised to my son Edward Armstrong.
"12. I give and bequeath to my son Edward Armstrong all the chattel property, livestock and farming implements of which I may be possessed at the time of my decease, and I make it a condition of this my will that my son Edward Armstrong shall give and deliver to my son William Ezekiel Armstrong when he shall come into possession of the real estate hereby devised to him the said William Ezekiel Armstrong, one good span of horses, two good cows and such farming implements as are in ordinary use on a farm of such dimensions.
"13. I appoint Joseph Campbell of the township of Cartwright, farmer, and Richard H. Suggitt of the same place, farmer the executors of this my last will and testament.
"Witness my hand and seal this seventh day of January one thousand eight hundred and ninety-two.

"Edward Armstrong

"In presence of
"John Lane of Cartwright, farmer
"William Lucas of Cartwright, township clerk

[NI007] In the 1901 Cartwright Twp. census, Sarah gave her birthdate as April 2, 1844. Her baptism record shows that date to be 6 years too late, but she was probably still born on April 2nd.

[NI008] John and Eliza lived at first on the southeast 50 acres of Lot 1 Concession A of Monaghan Twp., next to Eliza's father Jeremiah Parker. By 1842 John had managed to clear 29 acres and the year before the farm produced 75 bushels of wheat, 10 acres of barley, 150 bushels of oats, 10 bushels of pease, 300 bushels of potatoes, 70 lbs. of maple sugar, 15 yds. of fulled cloth and 16 lbs. of wool. According to the 1842 Monaghan Twp. census, the family consisted of 1 male 5 & under, 1 female 5 & under, 1 male 5 not 14, 2 females 5 not 14, 1 married male 21 not 30, 1 married male 30 not 60, & 2 married females 14 not 45. They were all of the Church of England.
Sometime between 1846 and 1852 John and Eliza moved to Cartwright Twp., Durham Co. When John died suddenly without a will, perhaps as a result of a farming accident, Eliza went to Cobourg herself and petitioned for administration of his estate.

"PETITION OF JOHN ARMSTRONG PRAYING FOR LAND
"To His Excellency Sir Peregrine Maitland K.C.B., Lieutenant Governor of the province of Upper Canada, Major General commanding His Majesty's forces therein &c. &c. &c.
"May it please your Excellency
"In Council
"The petition of John Armstrong of the township of Cavan yeoman
"Humbly sheweth that your petitioner is a young man of twenty-one years of age and a native of the county Tyrone Ireland, came to Quebec in August last, has taken the oath of allegiance and never before applyed for any land from the Crown, and is of ability and desirous to settle and improve a lot of the wastelands in this province. Whereupon your petitioner humbly prays your Excellency to grant to him one hundred acres of land paying fees.
"And as in duty bound your Excellency's petitioner will ever pray

"John armstrong
"York October 25th 1825

"In Gov't House
"26th October 1825
"The S---- report is requested hereon for the information of the Honorable Executive Council

"By Command
"John Lyons

"It does not appear that the petitioner has ever received any land

"Thos. Ridout
"26 Oct. 1825

"Entd. in Land Book VI page 409

"In Council 26th October 1825
"Recommended for one hundred acres

"M. Ch. J.

"Order issued 28th October 1825"


"To George M. Boswell Esquire, Surrogate in ? for the United Counties of Northumberland & Durham
"The petition of the undersigned humbly sheweth
"That your Petitioner is the widow of John Armstrong who lately died in the said County Durham without making any will, having goods & chattels rights & credits in said counties whereupon your petitioner prays to be allowed to take out letters of administration to the said Estate in order that she may duly settle the same & as in duty bound will ever pray
"Dated this 26th day of October 1855

"Eliza Armstrong"


"County of Durham one of the
"United Counties of Northumberland & Durham
"To Wit
"You Eliza Armstrong of the Township of Cartwright in said County of Durham do swear that you are the widow of John Armstrong late of the Township of Cartwright & who lately died in the said County of Durham without making any will as you are advised & verily believe that the deceased was possessed at the time of his death of divers goods & chattels rights & credits within the said Counties
"That you will well truly & faithfully administer the same goods & chattels rights & credits & will pay all his just debts as far as the same will extend & the law charge you that you will make or cause to be made a just true & perfect inventory of thes aid goods chattels rights & credits which were of the deceased at the time of his death within the said counties & exhibit the same unto the Registrar's Office of the said Court at or before the time assigned you by the said Court for that purpose & will render a just & true account of administration when lawfully required so to do.
"Sworn before me at Cobourg this 26th day of October 1855
"G. M. Boswell, Surrogate
"Eliza Armstrong"


"Province of Canada Surrogate Court
"United Counties of Northumberland & Durham
"To Wit
"By George M. Boswell Esquire Surrogate in & for the said Counties
"Whereas Eliza Armstrong of the Township of Cartwright in said County of Durham by her petition to me directed setting forth that she is the widow of John Armstrong who lately died in the said county of Durham without making any will leaving goods & chattels rights & credits in the said counties & by said petitioner prays to be allowed to take out letters of administration to the said Estate in order that she may be thereby enabled to duly settle the same.
"Administration therefore of all & singular the goods & chattels rights & credits which were of the deceased at the time of his death within the said counties is hereby granted to the said Eliza Armstrong having entered into bonds as the law directs well & faithfully to administer the said Estate & to render a just & true account of her administration when lawfully required to do so.
"In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & caused the seal of the said Court fo be affixed this twenty-sixth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & fifty-five
"G. M. Boswell, Surrogate"

[NI009] Elizabeth's death notice in the newspaper states she died on 1 April 1894 aged 80 years and 9 months, indicating she was probably born in June 1813. She was baptized on 13 November 1813 but the record doesn't mention exactly when she was born.
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Elizabeth's death notice in the newspaper states she died on 1 April 1894 aged 80 years and 9 months, indicating she was probably born in June 1813. She was baptized on 13 November 1813 but the record doesn't mention exactly when she was born.

[NI010] "To His Honor Samuel Smith Esq., Administrator of Government of the province of Upper Canada &c. &c. &c.
"In Council
"The petition of Jeremiah Parker, farmer, late from the East Riding of the county of York in England, now of the township of Hope in Upper Canada, humbly sheweth
"That your petitioner, as a follower of Wm. Fothergill, in hopes of obtaining a grant of lands either in or near a settlement to be formed by him and his associates within the province of Upper Canada, came to this country in ignorance that it was necessary to have any other document than a certificate from the minister &c. of his own parish in order to receive his location.
"If it should be requisite that he should have other recommendations, your petitioner can easily procur them, but as he has a family of thirteen children dependent upon his exertions, and on their way to join him, and time and money both valuable to him he humbly and earnestly prays that your Honor will be pleased to grant him such an allotment as you may deem proper and your petitioner will ever pray &c. &c.

"Jerem'h Parker"

[December 3, 1817]


"THE PETITION OF JEREMIAH PARKER SENR. FOR A LEASE
"To His Excellency Sir Peregrine Maitland K.C.B., Lieut. Governor of the province of Upper Canada & Major General commanding His Majesty's forces therein &c. &c. &c.
"In Council
"The petition of Jeremiah Parker the older of Hope, yeoman
"Humbly sheweth
"That your petitioner is an emigrant settler from England & has a family of thirteen children, eleven of whom he has brought to this province. That your Excellency having been pleased to grant him a location of half of lot no. 2 in the lst concession of Monaghan whereon he is about to settle, your petitioner is desirous of leasing the adjoining reserved lot no. 2 in concession A, and humbly prays your Excellency to grant him a lease of said reserve under the usual regulations respectfully naming Thomas Ward Esq. of Hope as the surety for the due payment of the rent &c.
"And your petitioner shall ever pray

"Jeremiah Parker Senr.
"York 25th August 1818"

"Received 25 Aug't '18

"Referred to the surveyor general to report
"J. Mark

"Lot no. two in the broken concession A or the township of Monaghan is reserved for the clergy--timber, maple, bass, beech & oak--

"Thos. Ridout, Survey. Gen'l
"25 March 1818" [?]

"Read 26 Aug't 1818
"Granted
"J. Mark

"Request [?] 015 issued 5 Sept. '18"

"York 5 Sept'r 1818
"Received the Land Granting Officer's fees on the clergy reserve lot no. 2 in the broken concession A in Monaghan ordered as a lease to Jeremiah Parker Senr. in Council 26 August 1818

"Thomas Ridout

"1 pound, 12s.6d. currency, Regulations of 4 April 1811 & 30 Dec'r 1815"


WILL OF JEREMIAH PARKER
"In the name of God, amen, I Jeremiah Parker Senior of the township of Monaghan, county of Northumberland, district of Newcastle, and province of Upper Canada, farmer, being infirm in body, but of sound mind and understanding, do this eighteenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-nine, make and publish this my last will and testament, in manner following. That is to say--
"First, I give and devise unto my son Martin Parker all that farm of which I am now [illegible] in fee simple, lying and being the west half of lot number two in the second concession of the township of Monaghan, in the county, district, and province aforesaid; consisting of one hundred acres of land, with all the hereditaments, tenements and appertenances thereunto belonging, to have and to hold the same, him and his heirs forever, subject to the legacies and conditions after mentioned.
"Secondly, I give and bequeath all my leasehold property, stock, farming utensils, household furniture, and all the remainder of my personal property of every kind whatsoever, unto the said Martin Parker, him and his heirs forever, subject to the legacies and conditions herein after mentioned.
"First, I hereby will and order that my son Martin Parker shall pay unto each and every one of my daughters, Beatrice Parker, Maria Parker, and Elisa Parker, one cow, and two sheep--and to each and every one of my other children the sum of five shillings each--
"Secondly--I hereby will and order that the said Martin Parker shall furnish and allow a good and sufficient livelihood to my wife Ann Parker, amounting to at least one third of the nett profits of the farm, leasehold and other personal property, so long as she shall live with him amicably on the premises--or if she the said Ann Parker shall wish to live seperately, the said Martin Parker shall pay to her the sum of seven pounds ten shillings currency, annually, so long as she shall remain my lawful widow--and shall furnish her also with a good bed and bedding in lieu of her share of the profits of the farm, leasehold, & other personal property--
"Thirdly, I hereby will and order that the said Martin Parker shall provide for, maintain and educate my grandson Isaac Parker untill he arrives at the age of twenty-one years--provided the said Isaac Parker shall remain with him the said Martin Parker, and conduct himself obediently and industriously.
"Thirdly, I hereby will and order that if my son Martin Parker shall die without lawful issue the sum of twelve pounds ten shillings lawful money of this province shall be paid to my grandson Isaac Parker--and the remainder of the freehold and personal property shall be equally divided amongst my remaining sons, and daughters, share and share alike.
"Fourthly, I hereby constitute and appoint my son Martin Parker my lawful executor and my wife Ann Parker my lawful executrix, jointly to carry this my last will and testament into effect. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written.

"Jeremiah Parker

"Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said testator as and for his last will and testament in our presence, who, at his request, in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.

"Joseph Bletcher
"Joseph Graham
"John Hutchinson

"True copy of original will exhibited to me for [illegible].
"22nd Feb. 1844
"Moulton, Reg'r."


"Be it remembered that I the within named Jeremiah Parker of Monaghan for and in consideration of the sum of sixty-one pounds five shillings lawfull money of Upper Canada the receipt of which I do hereby acknowledge in cash an[d] notes as follow:
"one note to be paid on the first day of Feb. 1842 of the value of twenty pounds
"an[d] one note on the first day of Feb. 1843 of value of twenty-one pound do hereby as[s]ign to Jeffrey Jewson of the township of Monaghan in the district of Newcastle yeoman all right and title to 35 acres of land in 2nd Con. of the broken front [of] Monaghan a clergy reserve bounded by the said Jeffrey Jewson and Will'm Casmore on the south and Henery Wood on the east and John Armstrong on the west and said Jeremiah Parker on the north and the said Jeffrey Jewson shall take and have lawfull poss[ess]ion of the same I meatley an[d] witness [my] hand this 14th day of Feb. 1841.

"Jeremiah Parker

"Witness
"James Bog"

[NI012]

[NI016] In 1871 Ezekiel was living with son Francis & family in Wallace Twp., Perth Co. By 1875 when he died he was living in Tay Twp., Simcoe Co., probably with his oldest son William & family, or possibly with daughter Sarah Armstrong & family.

[NI017] The Scottish clan of Johnston was founded by John, a 12th-century landholder of Annandale lands under the Bruces, who gave name to his citadel or "toun," from which his son took the surname de Johnston or Johnstone, the spelling indicating no real difference, though the "e" is less frequent in north Scotland than south. A turbulent Border clan--hardly "the Gentle Johnstones" to their Maxwell & Douglas rivals--they were frequentley appointed Wardens of the West March, hence their motto "Aye Ready." The Aberdeenshire branch was founded by a 14th-century Steven de Johnston, from the Annandale family, marrying a Garrioch heiress. Johnstones of Coll are properly MacIans from Ardnamurchan, whilst occasional others have had the name as hailing from Perth, otherwise St. John's-toun.
--from COLLINS GUIDE TO SCOTS KITH & KIN: A GUIDE TO THE CLANS & SURNAMES OF SCOTLAND

As "Johnston" is not an Irish surname, Christiana's ancestors were probably Protestant Scottish settlers who arrived in Ireland during the Plantations of the 17th-century.

There was a Christiana Evans who died in London, Ontario on November 27, 1883, but this was unlikely to be the same woman.

[NI018] William lived in Lack Townland, Magheraculmoney parish, Lurg Barony, in Co. Fermanagh, Ireland.

[NI020] Although an extensive search has been made of existing church records, it does not appear that Fred was ever baptized. No entry appears for him in either St. Mary's records, Beverley Minster's records, or the Congregational and Methodist church records of Beverley. Fred's marriage record lists his parents as William Herbert Dayes and Jane Dunn but this has since been proven incorrect. However, there may be some connection with Jane Dunn, who married a George Collinson.

FROM The Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville), FEBRUARY 1978 [PHOTO CAPTION]:
"30 YEARS DOWN THE ROAD
"School children have been arriving safely at home & in their classes for the thirty years that Fred Dayes has been driving with the Charterways Transportation Company. The bus driver was the guest of honor at a retirement dinner hosted by employees of the Bowmanville Charterways branch last Friday night. Management personnel from various offices for the firm across the province also attended the special dinner to express their gratitude for his service. Archie Groth, manager of the local branch, far left, & Charterways Regional Manager Garnet Whitfield, a former manager for Charterways in Bowmanville, are shown in the above photo with Mr. & Mrs. Dayes."

FROM THE Port Perry Star:
"FRED DAYES
"Frederick Dayes was born February 27, 1911, in the town of Beverley, East Yorkshire, England, to Herbert & Harriet Dayes, fishmongers.
"Fred was number seven in a family of eight: Florrie, George, Elsie, Tom, Alfred, Frank, Fred & Evelyn. Orphaned at the age of four, Fred was taken in by sister Florrie to raise along with three sons of her own. In 1919, Florrie was widows & it became necessary for Fred & her sons to be placed in the Barnardo orphanage in London until she could afford to keep them herself. From London, Fred was placed in a group home in the town of Blewbury, Berkshire county. He remained here for approximately one year & nine months & then in March 1921, Fred was sent to Canada.
"In Canada, Fred was placed first with the Hanna family in Janetville where he remained only nine months, & then he came to live with the Clarence Ginn family of Cadmus. Here he remained until he was eighteen, at which time he was free to seek employment wherever he chose. He attended Cadmus Public School & the Cadmus United Church where he sang in the choir. Fred was a member of the Cadmus United Church, the Blackstock United Church, & the Port Perry United Church respectively. In his youth, Fred worked as a farm-hand at various local farms: W. Philp, M. McKee, O. McQuade, & R. Brown at Cadmus Grist Mill to name a few.
"On April 20, 1935, Fred married Mabel Elford of Cartwright Township, & they settled down to a life of farming. They have lived all their married life in Cartwright Township except for the past year & three-quarters, first, on a farm on the "McKee Line" (4th Conc.), then the "McGill place" (5th Conc.), the "Hyland farm" (6th Conc.), & finally purchasing their own farm in 1956 (5th Conc.). In the early years of marriage, Fred also delivered the rural mail for the Nestleton area. Fred & Mabel have four children: Alan, Clifford, Lorraine & Jim. After the children arrived, Fred sought extra employment to supplement the farming income, at various places settling down with bus driving in the end. He drove bus over a period of approximately thirty years for C. Garten, K. Burley, & Charterways Bus Companies. He transported many children over the years to the Durham Christian Elementary & Secondary Schools in Bowmanville, to Bowmanville High School, & to Courtice High School. He made many long distance charter trips as well, which he enjoyed so much because of his love of travelling.
"In July 1965, Fred went home to England for the first time in 44 years to rediscover his roots. Fred retired from bus driving in 1977 & was honoured with a retirement dinner early in 1978 by his employer & co-workers. Fred & Mabel remained on the farm after retirement & concentrated on cultivating a large vegetable garden each year from which the children often benefited.
"In October of 1987, Fred & Mabel gave up farm life & moved to Port Perry. This was the first time ever for Fred, except when little, or Mabel to live in town.
"Fred will be greatly missed by his family & friends. Fred has been predeceased by his brothers & sisters but has many nephews & nieces living in England. Fred leaves to mourn him, his wife Mabel, children: Alan, Clifford, Lorraine, Jim & their families which include 11 grandchildren & one great-grandchild.
"A funeral service was held at the Wagg Funeral Home in Port Perry on Tuesday July 18, 1989 at 1:30 p.mm. Rev. R. LePage officiated. Interment Nestleton Union Cemetery."

[NI023] In 1793 Isaac inherited a joint-tenancy of Henwood in the parish of Linkinhorne & manor of Pillaton, with his sister Patience, from their father. He also inherited the leasehold tenement of Penbugal in the parish of Duloe, & the leasehold tenement of Landlooe in the parish of Liskeard. He was also named an executor & trustee of his father's will.

WILL OF ISAAC ELFORD JR.
"Duloe, 6 June 1818. Will of Isaac Elford, yeoman, deceased, proved in common form before John Pomery, Clk., Bt., Surrogate, &c. And admission of all and singular the goods &c. of the said deceased or any way concerning the said will was and is granted to Jonathan Elford the son of the said deceased & sole executor. Being first sworn &c. saving &c. No inventory. Stamp 2 pounds.

"This is the last will and testament of me Isaac Elford of Penbugal in the parish of Duloe in the county of Cornwall, yeoman, which I publich and declare as follows. I give and bequeath unto my dear wife Jenny Elford the sum of one pound, also eight gallons of good marketable wheat, also ten pounds of good well-saved bacon, also one large iron-crock, also the bed which I sleep on with every thing belonging and perform'd, also one month's residence and diet with my executor after my decease, the money to be paid and goods deliver'd to she at the end of the said month. Also I give she the sum of two shillings and sixpence per week to be paid by my executor out of the said Penbugal estate during her life if my right therein shall so long continue with power to distrain for non-payment at his costs and charges as in cases of distress for rent. Also I give unto Isaac Elford of the village of Menheniot and county aforesaid, and unto my son John Elford, the sum of ten pounds each, to be paid at the expiration of one year after my decease. Also I give unto my said son John Elford my right and interest in the estate and premises of Landlooebridge which he now occupies, after my decease if my right therein then continues by virtue of the lease which I hold under Philip Pershleigh Esq. Also I give unto my three sons William, Peter and Ambrose Elford the sum of ten pounds each. Also I give unto my daughter Frances Elford the sum of ten pounds, these legacies to be paid at the expiration of two years after my decease. Also I give unto my son Thomas Elford the sum of ten pounds to be paid when he attains the age of twenty-one years if attain'd after my decease, otherwise to be paid at the end of two years after my death. Also I give unto the four children of my son Walter, deceased, the sum of ten pounds to be equally divided and paid as they attain their respective ages of twenty-one years if attain'd after my decease, otherwise to be paid at the end of two years after my death. Also I give unto each and every one of my other grandchildren born and living at my decease the sum of ten shillings each to be paid when they attain their respective ages of twenty-one years if attain'd after my decease, otherwise to be paid at the end of two years after my death. Also I give unto my son Edward and my daughter Jane Elford the sum of three pounds each per annum by quarterly payments untill they shall attain their respective ages of twenty-one years to be paid to both or either of them in case of his or her departure and do not live with their brother Jonathan Elford. But if he or she live with him then both or either so abiding shall be paid the sum of three pounds at that age. And if any or either of my said children or grandchildren happen to die under their respective ages of twenty-one years then his, her or their legacy so dying shall lapse and go with the residue of my effects. And I do authorise and empower the aforesaid Isaac Elford of Menheniot and my son John Elford to act in trust and cause and have my will perform'd and fulfilled in every respect on behalf of my said children and grandchildren then surviving untill they attain their respective ages of twenty-one years. All the rest, residue and remainder of my goods, chattles, estates and effects of what nature or kind soever, after payment of my just debts, legacies, annuities, funeral expences and the charge of proving this my will, I give, devise and bequeath unto my son Jonathan Elford, his executors, administrators and assigns and I hereby nomimate, constitute and appoint my said son Jonathan Elford whole executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by be heretofore made and declare this to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said Isaac Elford have hereunto set my hand and seal this second day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fourteen.

" 'X' the sign of the said Isaac Elford

"Signed, sealed, publish'd and declared by the said testator as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto.

"Wm. Grigg
"Stephen Trehang"

[NI024] When her husband died his "dear wife Jenny" inherited 1 pound cash, 8 gallons of wheat, 10 lbs. of bacon, 1 large iron-crock, & his bed, as well as one month's free residence & food with her stepson Jonathan Elford, & 2s.6d. per week for life.

[NI025] Isaac's baptism record gives January 26, 1702 as his christening date, but prior to 1752 the Julian calendar was in effect & under this system the new year didn't start till March 25. Therefore January 26, 1702 was in reality January 26, 1703.

Sometime after 1739 Isaac and Frances moved to the parish of Duloe where they lived on Penbugle or Penbugal Estate, part of the manor of Pillaton. Isaac owned a lease for this estate, as well as for the estate of Henwood in Linkinhorne parish (also part of the manor of Pillaton) and the estate of Landlooe in Liskeard parish. He was illiterate but was referred to in his will as a yeoman. Isaac wrote his will on February 17, 1793 & it was proved on April 17, 1793, exactly 2 months later, allowing us to narrow his death date down to sometime between these 2 dates.

WILL OF ISAAC ELFORD SR.
"Duloe. 17th April 1793. The will of one Isaac Elford lately deceased proved in common form before the ----- ----- ----- Gilbert Clk., master of arts surrogate so forth--and admission of all and singular the goods and so forth of the said deceased and of all things howsoever concerning the said will was granted the executors herein named first sworn and so forth saving and so forth. No inventory"

"This is the last will and testament of me Isaac Elford of the parish of Duloe in the county of Cornwall yeoman made this seventeenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-three. Now for settling my temporal affairs I give and dispose thereof in manner following. That is to say I give and bequeath unto my son Isaac Elford and Patience Gerry the wife of Peter Gerry all that my dutchy estate in Henwood within the parish of Linkinhorne. To hold the same as joint tenants their heirs and assigns forever according to the custom of the mannor of Pillaton parcell of the antient dutchy of Cornwall whereof the said tenement is a part and I do desire the present tenant to stand and continue tenant for the same. Also I give and bequeath unto my daughter-in-law Elizabeth Elford one guinea and to be paid her within one month next after my death. Also I give and bequeath unto each and everyone of my grandchildren now living at the time of making these presents the sum of five pounds apiece and to be paid them respectively when and as often as they shall respectively attain their respective ages of twenty-one years. My will and meaning is thus that if any of my said grandchildren shall be in age at the time of my death then and in such case the legacy given to such grandchildren shall be paid them respectively within one year and half next after my death. Also I give and bequeath unto each of my grandsons Isaac Gerry and John Elford son of John Elford deceased the sum of two shillings and sixpence weekly and every week during their natural lives and I do hereby charge and make chargeable with the payment of the same my leashold tenement of Penbugal with power of distress for the nonpayment thereof as in case of nonpayment for [rent?] the first payment thereof to begin at the end of one month next after my death. Also I give and bequeath unto my son Isaac Elford all that my said leasehold tenement of Penbugal to hold the same to him his executors administrators or assigns for and during the remainder of my term therein subject nevertheless to the payment of the said annuity of five shillings weekly to my said grandsons Isaac Gerry and John Elford and my will and meaning is further thus that if my said son Isaac Elford shall happen to die before the expiration of my term in the said tenement of Penbugal then and in such case I give one clear annuity of forty shillings each to my grandsons John Elford son of John Elford and Walter Elford son of the said Isaac Elford and to be paid them respectively yearly and every year during all the rest residue and remainder of my term and estate in Penbugal subject to power of distress as in case of nonpayment of rent. Also I give and bequeath unto my daughter Patience Gerry wife of Peter Gerry one clear yearly rent of forty shillings yearly and every year during the term of her natural life and to be issuing and payable out of my leasehold tenement at Landlooe within the parish of Liskeard together also with the power of distress in case of nonpayment of rent. Also I give and bequeath unto my said son Isaac Elford all that my leasehold tenement of Landlooe aforesaid to hold the same to him his executors administrators or assigns for an during all the rest residue and remainder of my term therein subject nevertheless to the payment of the said annuity of forty shillings to the said Patience Gerry. And I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my said son Isaac Elford, Peter Gerry and Patience his wife trustees and guardians for my grandchildren that shall be under age at the time of my death. All the rest residue and remainder of my goods and chattles lands and tenements rights credits personal and testamentary estate whatsoever (after payment of the several and respective legacies to the several and respective legatees my debts and funeral expences) not herein or hereby by men given and disproved of I do hereby make constitute and appoint the said Isaac Elford and Patience Gerry whole and sole executors of this my last will and testament revoking all former wills by me at any time made. In witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seal that day and year first above written.

" 'X' the mark or sign of the said Isaac Elford

"Signed sealed published and declared by the said Isaac Elford the testator as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses.

"Samuel Swigg Cook"
[etc.]

[NI026] Frances was christened on New Year's Day, 1705, according to the Julian calendar in effect until 1752.

[NI031] FROM THE PORT PERRY STAR, JUNE 1994:

"GRADUATE
"COLLEEN ANDREWS
"Colleen Andrews, daughter of Charlie and Lorraine Andrews, graduated from Trent University with an Honours Bachlor of English degree and will continue her studies in a Masters of Library Science program."

[NI032] Charles was not born in Walsall, & it has not yet been possible to discover his birthplace. Presumably it was wherever his parents were married, also unknown at this point.

FROM THE PORT PERRY STAR, JUNE 1991:

"OBITUARY
"CHARLES WILLIAM ANDREWS
"On Wednesday, 19 June 1991, Charles William Andrews died suddenly at Oshawa General Hospital as the result of a heart attack. He was in his 73rd year. Charlie was born in Newbury, England on 5 November 1918, the oldest child of Charles and Edith Emily (Bunce) Andrews. His early years were spent in Walsall, Staffordshire. When he was eight years old, the family immigrated to Canada, sailing from Liverpool on board the Metagama. They landed at Quebec City on 30 July 1927. They lived at first in the Raglan area, near relatives Albert and Alice Timms, and later moved to Port Perry, where they lived in a small frame house on Simcoe Street. Charlie attended Port Perry Public School until grade eight, and then worked in the Seagrave and Port Perry areas as farm help.
"On 22 June 1940, Charlie married Edith Elizabeth Thompson, daughter of Edward and Annie (Waring) Thompson, in Prince Albert. The couple spent the early years of their married life on Lilla Street, Port Perry. About 1947 they moved to a small farm north of Ashburn. In 1953 they moved to the home Charlie built on the corner of Simcoe and Victoria Streets in Prince Albert.
"As a young man Charlie worked at Gerrow's Bakery (now Hank's Pastries) in Port Perry. He also worked for the Pedlar Company, Peel's Poultry Farms, and for Lake Scugog Lumber for several years. He was a skilled carpenter, and helped to build many of the homes and businesses in and around Port Perry. He was also a member of the local Oddfellows' Lodge. Charlie enjoyed painting, country music, and travelling to Florida. He was also a devoted baseball fan.
"Charlie had one brother Fred, who was killed in action during World War II. In 1980 Charlie and Edie celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary in Prince Albert with family and friends. Edie died in her 63rd year, and Charlie married Doris Alice Winstanley (nee Harding) in Prince Albert on 10 September 1983. In 1985 Charlie and Doris moved to Oshawa. Left to mourn his loss are his widow Doris; sons Eddy and his wife Mary of Port Perry, Charlie and his wife Lorraine of Prince Albert; grandchildren Mike and his wife Anita of Caesarea, Michele, Mark, Misty, Collen, and Tracie; great-grandchildren Jennifer and Dillon. Sadly missed by step-daughters Mary-Anne and her husband Robbie Robinson of Scarborough, and Dianne and her husband Bob Cunningham of Lagoon City; step-grandchildren Karen, Allan, Mike, Ray, and Mark; and step-great-grandchildren. Assistant United Church minister Michelle Hofman conducted the funeral service at Wagg-McDermott-Panabaker Funeral Home in Port Perry, on Saturday 22 June 1991. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert."

[NI033] FROM THE PORT PERRY STAR, FEBRUARY 1983:

"ANDREWS, Edith Elizabeth (former office manager of Peel's Poultry Farm)--suddenly at Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday January 26, 1983. Edith Thompson, in her 63rd year, dearly loved wife of Charles Andrews Sr., of Prince Albert, dear mother of Edward of Port Perry and Charles Andrews Jr., of Prince Albert. Sister of Vernie Buller of Caesarea, Doreen Doble of Sunderland, Dorothy Hope of Prince Albert and Patrick Thompson of Port Perry. Loving grandmother of Michael, Michele, Mark, Misty, Colleen and Tracie. Complete service was held at the Funeral Chapel of McDermott-Panabaker, Port Perry, on Saturday, January 29, at 12:30 p.m. Spring Interment at Pine Grove Cemetery. If desired, a donation may be made to the Durham Region Lung Association."

[NI034] Charles Andrews left his wife and children soon after their arrival in Canada. According to his sister's obituary, he was living in Toronto in 1963, but it's not known when he died, where he is buried, or whether or not he remarried. During the 1950s he worked as a night watchman for the Valley Camp Coal Company on Cherry Street in Toronto, and lived across from Allan Gardens on Gerrard Street at Sherbourne Street.

[NI035] FROM WILLIAM COBBETT'S Rural Rides (1826):
"I could not come through that villanous hole, Calne, without cursing Corruption at every step; and, when I was coming by an ill-looking, broken-winded place, called the townhall, I suppose, I poured out a double dose of execration upon it. 'Out of the frying-pan into the fire;' for, in about ten miles more, I came to another rotten-hole, called Wotton-Basset! This also is a mean, vile place, though the country all round it is very fine. One this side of Wotton-Basset, I went out of my way to see the church at Great Lyddiard, which, in the parliamentary return, is called Lyddiard Tregoose....In coming from Wotton-Basset to Highworth, I left Swindon a few miles away to my left, and came by the village of Blunsdon....I was detained at Highworth partly by the rain and partly by company that I liked very much. I left it at six o'clock yesterday morning, and got to this town [Malmesbury] about three or four o'clock in the afternoon, after a ride, including my deviations, of 34 miles; and as pleasant a ride as man ever had. I got to a farm-house in the neighbourhood of Cricklade, to breakfast, at which house I was very near to the source of the river Isis, which is, they say, the first branch of the Thames. They call it the 'Old Thames,' and I rode through it here, it not being above four or five yards wide, and not deeper than the knee of my horse.
"The land here, and all round Cricklade, is very fine. Here are some of the very finest pastures in all England, and some of the finest dairies of cows, from 40 to 60 in a dairy, grazing in them....and there were formerly two churches here, where there is now only one, and five, six or ten times as many people. I saw in one single farm-yard here more food than enough for four times the inhabitants of the parish; and this yard did not contain a tenth, perhaps, of the produce of the parish; but while the poor creatures that raise the wheat and the barley and cheese and the mutton and the beef are living upon potatoes, an accursed Canal comes kindly through the parish to convey away the wheat and all the good food to the tax-eaters and their attendants in the Wen!"

[NI039] Edward Thompson enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces at Toronto, January 28, 1916, giving his age as 18 years (he was 17). He was Pte. #669421 of the 166th O/S Battalion. He embarked from Halifax on board the S.S. Olympic on October 13, 1916, & arrived in Liverpool, England on October 19, 1916. On November 14, 1916 he was transferred to the 38th Battalion at Seaford, England.
Edward was "taken on strength" December 1, 1916, at Houre, France, & left to join his unit in the field on December 21, 1916, joining it on December 23, 1916. On April 22, 1917 he was sentenced to 28 days' forfeit of pay for "neglect of duty." On August 18, 1917 he was sentenced to 28 days' forfeit of pay for being AWOL from 7:00 p.m. parade August 6 until 7:00 a.m. August 9, 1917, plus 4 more days' forfeit of pay for leaving working party. He went AWOL again from 4:00 p.m. August 19 to 9:30 p.m. August 24, 1917, & was immediately confined to await trial for desertion. He was court-martialled September 12, 1917, & found not guilty of desertion but guilty of being absent without leave & sentenced to 2 years imprisonment with hard labour. The sentence was suspended on September 21, 1917.
On January 31 or February 1, 1918, Edward received a gunshot wound in the 3rd finger of his left hand, possibly at St. Denis, France, & was sent to Seaford, England, on March 6, 1918. Later that month he went to Stepping Hill Auxiliary Military Hospital near Stockport, & then was sent to Bank Meadow, Manchester. On March 15, 1918 he was transferred to Woodcote Park, Epsom, Surrey. He was sent on strength to Seaford again on August 30, 1918. December 13, 1918 he was on command at Kennel Park, Witley, England pending his dispatch to Canada.
Edward sailed from Liverpool on board the S.S. Metagama January 4, 1919, arriving in St. John's [Newfoundland or New Brunswick?] on January 16, 1919. He was formally discharged from the army on February 11, 1919, as medically unfit for service.
The physical description of Edward in his WWI military record states he had a chest measurement of 34 inches fully expanded, 31 normally, fair hair, brown eyes, & a fair complexion; scar on right cheek close to eye, scar on abdomen, scar on left leg, & 2 scars on first finger of left hand.

[NI043] After Herbert's death his life insurance of 17 pounds was swallowed up in his funeral expenses. In December 1903 Harriet was forced to temporarily admit two of her small sons into the Dr. Barnardo Home, citing that the older boy (George) was "getting into trouble and leading his younger brother" (Alfred) "astray." The boys were "restored to their mother" in March 1904. At first Harriet took over her husband's job as fish-frier, but by 1914 she'd lost it and was listed as a charwoman on her youngest child's birth certificate. In 1911 and again in 1914 she gave birth to illegitimate children. So far it has proved impossible to discover who their father was, or even if he was the same person. They went by the name of Dayes. Harriet's grave has no headstone.

[NI044] It is uncertain exactly what the original Scottish form of "Futty" was. It may have been Foot or Foote, which originated in Angus in the 15th-century. Or it may have been Futhie, which originated in Angus & Aberdeen in the 14th-century & was connected to the Ogilvie clan.

Henry Futty's occupation is given as "Rulley Man" on his daughter's marriage certificate. A "Rulley Man" was employed as the driver of a cart or wagon known as a "rulley"; it was four-wheeled, without sides, drawn by one or two horses. Before motor vehicles were invented it was used for local deliveries of goods from railway depots or mills or factories. Flour and grain and animal feed were the usual goods, carried in sacks; in addition to driving, the Rulley man would look after the horses, it was quite a professional occupation, some of the larger firms would have 20 & 30 rullies with cart sheds and stables to accommodate them.

[NI048] As "Armstrong" is not an Irish surname, Edward's ancestors were probably Scottish settlers who arrived in Ireland during the Plantations of the 17th-century.

"PETITION OF EDWARD ARMSTRONG PRAYING FOR LAND
"To His Excellency Sir Peregrine Maitland K.C.B., Lieutenant Governor of the province of Upper Canada, Major General commanding His Majesty's forces therein &c. &c. &c.
"May it please your Excellency
"In Council
"The petition of Edward Armstrong of the township of Cavan yeoman
"Humbly sheweth that your petitioner is a native of the county Tyrone Ireland, has a wife and eight children, came to Quebec in August last, has taken the oath of allegiance and never before applyed for any land from the Crown, and is of ability and desirous to settle and improve a lot of the wastelands in this province. Whereupon your petitioner humbly prays your Excellency to grant to him two hundred acres of land paying fees.
"And as in duty bound your Excellency's petitioner will ever pray

" 'X' Edward Armstrong, his mark
"York October 25th 1825

"Gov't House 26th October 1825
"The S------ report is requested hereon for the information of the Honorable Executive Council

"By Command
"John Lyons

"It does not appear that the petitioner has ever received any land.

"Thos. Ridout
"26 Oct. 1825

"Entd. in Land Book VI page 409.

"In Council 26th October 1825
"Recommended for 200 acres

"M. Ch. J.

"Order issued 28th October 1825"

[NI054] According to the 1891 & 1901 Toronto censuses, Elizabeth was born in Ontario, but it has so far proved impossible to locate either her birth certificate or any of her siblings'. It has also proved impossible to locate any record of her parents' marriage in Ontario, or any record of ANY of the family in Ontario, before 1891. Recent research suggests the family may come from Quebec.

[NI057] As "Thompson" is not an Irish surname, Edward's ancestors were probably Protestant Scottish settlers who arrived in Ireland during the Plantations of the 17th-century. The Scottish name Thompson is a derivative of Thomson, which originated in Ayrshire in the 14th-century & is allied with the clan MacThomas. Clan MacThomas was founded by Thomas, a natural son of Angus, 6th Chief of Clan Macintosh in the 14th-century. A clan MacThomas appears in a list of clans belonging to the Ancient Federation of Clan Chattan. In a later role (1587) there occurs "Clan MacThomas in Glenshee."

[NI058] As "Innis" is not an Irish surname, Phoebe's ancestors were probably Protestant Scottish settlers who arrived in Ireland during the Plantations of the 17th-century. The clan name Innes comes from the Gaelic "Innis," an inch or islet, being one near Elgin on lands granted to the Innes' ancestor Berowald in 1154 by Malcolm IV for service against the rebelling Moray tribes of that time. While later branches extended to other districts, all were noted for loyalty to the Stewart causes.

[NI061] The Dalgarno family originated in the Nithsdale/Aberdeenshire area of Scotland in the 16th-century.

"Having married in Scotland, Mr. Watt again sailed from Aberdeen on the 16th of April, on the ship 'Pacific,' and arrived at Elora on the 10th of June, 1836. In this, the fifth party, there was, besides Mr. and Mrs. James Watt....Andrew Dalgarno, with his wife and family...."
--from THE EARLY HISTORY OF ELORA & VICINITY by John Connon (1930)

[dalex.FTW]

The Dalgarno family originated in the Nithsdale/Aberdeenshire area of Scotland in the 16th-century.

"Having married in Scotland, Mr. Watt again sailed from Aberdeen on the 16th of April, on the ship 'Pacific,' and arrived at Elora on the 10th of June, 1836. In this, the fifth party, there was, besides Mr. and Mrs. James Watt....Andrew Dalgarno, with his wife and family...."
--from THE EARLY HISTORY OF ELORA & VICINITY by John Connon (1930)

[NI062] Although the family name was originally ELKINTON (or ELKINGTON), sometime after their emigration it evolved into ELKERTON. Benjamin & his children were baptized Elkintons, but censuses, wills, etc. from Canada list them as Elkertons.

THE EARLY HISTORY OF ELORA & VICINITY by John Connon (1930) gives Benjamin's death date as October 30, 1875, but his will wasn't written till October 5, 1876 & his estate papers give his death date as October 8, 1876.

WILL OF BENJAMIN ELKERTON
"In the name of God Amen, I Benjamin Elkerton of the township of Pilkington in the county of Wellington and province of Ontario, yeoman, being mindful of my mortality and desirous of arranging my worldly affairs whilst in health and in the possession of a sound mind, do make and publish this my last will and testament.
"First I desire that all my just debts funereal and testamentary expenses be paid out of my estate by my executors hereinafter named.
"Second I do give and devise unto my daughter Sarah Elkerton the wife of Henry Tebby, her heirs and assigns for ever, my farm of twenty-five acres with the appurtenances, in the township of Pilkington, subject to the payment by her out of the same of the legacies hereinafter mentioned.
"Third I do also give and bequeath unto my said daughter Sarah all my personal estate and effects of what nature or kind soever to and for her own use and benefit absolutely.
"Fourth unto my son Joseph Elkerton I do give and bequeath the sum of one dollar. Unto my daughter Hannah Tovel wife of Mark Tovel I do give and bequeath the sum of eighty dollars, and unto my daughter Elizabeth Ann Lyons, wife of Thomas Lyons I do give and bequeath the sum of one hundred and forty dollars. And unto my granddaughter Elizabeth Ann Tebby daughter of Sarah Tebby I do give and bequeath the sum of twenty dollars. These several legacies to be paid within five years after my decease without interest.
"Fifth I do hereby appoint my friend Henry Hall and my friend James Hall of the township of Pilkington, yeomen, executors of this my will.
"Sixth I do hereby revoke and make void all other wills and testaments by me made at any time heretofore.
"In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six.

"Benjamin Elkerton

"Signed sealed published & declared by the said Benjamin Elkerton as his last will and testament in the presence of us as witnesses. The above erasure of Henry Elkerton as executor was made before signed by witnesses.

"Henry Hall
"David Elkerton"


REQUEST FOR PROBATE OF BENJAMIN ELKERTON'S WILL
"Unto the Surrogate Court of the County of Wellington
"The Petition of James Hall and Henry Hall both of the township of Pilkington in the county of Wellington, yeomen, humbly sheweth that Benjamin Elkerton late of the township of Pilkington in the county of Wellington, yeoman, deceased, died on or about the eighth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six, at the township of Pilkington in the county of Wellington, and that the said deceased at the time of his death had his fixed place of abode at the township of Pilkington in the said county of Wellington. That the said deceased in his lifetime duly made his last will and testament, bearing date the fifth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six. That your petitioners are the executors named in the said will. That the value of the personal estate and effects of the said deceased which he in any way died possessed of or entitled to, and for and in respect to which a probate of the said will is to be granted are of or about the value of seven hundred dollars to the best of your petitioners knowledge & belief. Wherefore your petitioners pray that probate of the said will of the said deceased may be granted to them by this honorable court.
"Dated the fourth day of November A.D. 1876.

"Thomas Hall
"Henry Hall"

[NI064] The baptism record of 12 April 1635 actually doesn't give a first name for the son of Edward Elford, but it is highly likely it was Abraham as he is almost certain to be a son of Edward & Joan Elford.

[NI070] John owned Scudamore Park & land at Goodameavy, Hoo Meavy, Lake, Henn Torre, Walkhampton, & Petristavy, as well as Longstone Manor House.

[NI130] Elizabeth was a twin. She never married.

[NI162] [andrews.ftw]

Fred emigrated to Whitby Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada with his parents & brother in July 1927.

[NI163] [andrews.ftw]

FROM THE PORT PERRY STAR, JANUARY 1964:

"MRS. ALBERT TIMMS
"On Christmas Day, Alice Andrews, beloved wife of Albert Timms, Manchester, passed away at Port Perry Community Hospital in her 82nd year. Mrs. Timms was born in England in 1882 and was married to Albert Timms in 1903. They resided for several years in Toronto and Goodwood, but retired from farming at Goodwood to live in Manchester in 1954. Mrs. Timms leaves one brother, Charles Andrews, Toronto, four sons, Albert of Myrtle, Harold of Pickering, Fred of Toronto and George of Saintfield. Three daughters also survive her--Gladys (Mrs. V. Willis); Mary (Mrs. C. Griffis of Toronto) & Mrs. Lillian Leach of Manchester. One son Donald, and one daughter Alma pre-deceased Mrs. Timms. Grandchildren total 27 and great-grandchildren numbering 34 also survive.
"Funeral services were held on Friday, December 27th from the Chapel of McDermott-Panabaker, Port Perry. The Rev. C. Gilbert officiated and pall-bearers were her six grandsons, John Timms; Don Timms; Joseph Timms; Albert and Roy Leach and Charles Willis. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery."

[NI172] [andrews.ftw]

George and Annie lived in Saintfield, Ontario, where George owned a garage and service station.

[NI174] [andrews.ftw]

"WILSON (LEACH)
"LILLIAN ANNE
"After a short illness on Wed., February 24th, 1993 at the Oshawa General Hospital, at age 78. Lillian (nee Timms) of Blackstock, beloved wife of the late Robert Wilson and the late George Leach. Loved mother of Georgina and her husband George Marcotte of Manchester, Roy Leach and his wife Joanne of Blackstock, Albert and his wife Jill of Janetville, George Leach and his wife Bonnie of Uxbridge, and predeceased by her son Russell Leach. Dear mother-in-law of Barb and Allison. Lillian will also be missed by her 19 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and her brothers Harold Timms of Blackstock and Fred Timms of Greenbank. Predeceased by her brothers Albert, George, and Donald and her sisters Gladys and Mary. Friends called at the McDermott-Panabaker Chapel of the Wagg Funeral Home, 216 Queen Street, Port Perry (985-2171) on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service was held in the Chapel on Friday, February 26th at 1:30 p.m. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert in the spring. If desired donations may be made to the Community Memorial Hospital Building Fund in Port Perry or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation."

[NI247] Sarah was a twin.

[NI293] [export3.FTW]

--from the Port Hope Guide, January 26, 1883:

"OBITUARY

Another old settler was carried to his last resting place on Monday, the 22nd. Jeremiah Parker was born in Yorkshire, England, on the 18th of September, 1796. He emigrated to Canada in 1818 & settled in Port Hope, where he remained a couple of years. He then went to the Township of South Monaghan--at that time wilderness--where he lived for four or five years, & then settled in the Township of Hope, where he remained until a short time before his death, which event took place on Friday last, Jan. 19th, at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Henry Barnard. He was married at Port Hope on the 2nd of December, 1821, to Ann Walker. He leaves two daughters to mourn his loss--Mrs. Barnard of South Monaghan & Mrs. Coad, of Collingwood. Mr. Parker, for fifty years or more, has been a consistent Christian--a member of the Bible Christian Church. He was a stirling Reformer; no one ever had to ask Mr. Parker on which side he voted. His end was peace. He was not afraid to die."

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"THE PETITION OF JAMES PARKER FOR A LEASE
"To His Excellency Sir Peregrine Maitland K.C.B., Lieut. Governor of the province of Upper Canada, & Major General commanding His Majesty's forces therein &c. &c. &c.
"In Council
"The humble petition of James Parker of Hope, yeoman
"Sheweth
"That your petitioner is an emigrant settler from England, and is about removing to settle on half of lot no. 3 in the broken concession A, Monaghan, for which your Excellency has been pleased to order him a location ticket. That the adjacent lot no. 3 in the 1st concession being a reserve, your petitioner is desirous of leasing the same and humbly prays your Excellency to grant him a lease of said reserve, under the usual regulations respectfully naming Thomas Ward Esq. of Hope as the surety for the due payment of the rent &c.
"And petitioner will ever pray

"James Parker
"York 25th August 1818

"Received 25 August '18
"Referred to the surveyor general to report

"By order
"J. Mark

"Lot no. 3 in the first concession of the township of Monaghan is reserved for the clergy--timber, bass, elm, beech, maple & oak--

"Thos. Ridout, Survey. Gen'l
"25 March 1818" [?]

"Read 26 Aug. 1818
"Granted
"J. Mark

"Grant P15 issued 5 Sept. '18"

"REGULATIONS OF 4TH APRIL, 1811, AND 30TH DECEMBER, 1815
"York, 5 September 1818
"Received the Land Granting Officer's fees on the clergy reserve, lot no. 3 in the first concession of the township of Monaghan ordered as a lease to James Parker in Council 26 August 1818

"Thomas Ridout

"1 pound, 12s.6d. currency"

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1881 Census Turnberry twp,Huron County,Ontario,Canada
Reel # C-13,273 Division # 2 Page # 48

Joseph Parker age 76 born England; Methodist; Farmer
Isabella Parker age 70 born England; Methodist


1891 Census Howick twp,Huron County,Ontario,Canada
Reel # T-6344 Division # 2 Page # 43
Cushi Hays age 48 born England; Ch of Eng; Labourer
Charlotte Hays age 38 born Ontario
William Hays age 14 born Ont
Abigail Hays age 12 born Ont
John Hays age 9 born Ont
Norman Hays age 6 born Ont
Walter Hays age 8/12 1890 born Ont
Joseph Parker age 86 born England

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According to the 1842 census, Martin had 105 acres of land in South Monaghan Twp., all of it cleared, & in 1841 harvested 100 bushels of wheat, 100 bushels of barley, 100 bushels of oats, 60 bushels of pease, 200 bushels of potatoes, 1 beehive, 200 lbs. of maple sugar, 32 yds. of fulled cloth, 45 yds. of linen or cotton, & 100 lbs. of wool. His livestock included 12 oxen, 8 horses, 28 sheep, & 14 hogs. The family consisted of 1 male 5 & under, 1 female 5 & under, 1 male 6 not 14, 1 female 6 not 14, 1 married male 21 not 30, 1 married male 30 not 60, 2 married males 60 & up, 2 married females 14 not 45, & 2 married females 45 & up. They were all of the Church of England.

"On April 17th, 1863, a piece of land located on the hill east of the present village of Bailieboro, was purchased by Martin Parker of South Monaghan Township and William Graham of Cavan Township, wardens of the Episcopal church, as a site for the first Anglican church in the southern part of the Parish. Christ Church was built there on top of the hill beside the school house."
---THIS GREEN & PLEASANT LAND: CHRONICLES OF CAVAN TOWNSHIP (1990)

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Maria appears to have given birth to an illegitimate son when she was 16, in 1827. He was raised within the family of his uncle Martin Parker.

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The family bible records Bill's birth as William Arthur Highbert Elford. His marriage certificate gives his name as William Arthur Hybert Elford. His birth certificate simply says William Arthur Elford. Family tradition states Bill was attending theological college at Victoria College, University of Toronto when WW1 broke out. He left school before his ordination & returned home to avoid being drafted. Later he practised as a lay minister within the Baptist Church.

"WILLIAM R. ELFORD
"ELFORD--At Mindemoya Hospital on Thursday, May 5, 1983, William R. Elford of Mindemoya in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Isabella Elford (Willis). Dear father of Kathleen (Mrs. Ben Mallett) of Hamilton, Leon "Bud" of Prince Albert, Sask.; Jean Elford of Spring Bay, Mrs. Ruth Einoff of Cambridge, & Kenneth of Scarborough. Loving brother of Margaret (Mrs. Zachary Adams) & Mrs. Verna Abernathy, both of Bowmanville, Ella (Mrs. George Bowers) of Nestleton, Mrs. Frances Sutton of Orono, Mabel (Mrs. Fred Dayes) of Blackstock, & Malcolm of Port Perry. Predeceased by one sister, Elizabeth Drinkle. Also survived by 15 grandchildren & 16 great-grandchildren. Rested at Eagleson Funeral Home in Little Current Friday after 7 p.m. Funeral service at Missionary Church, Mindemoya Saturday, May 7 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Phillip Delsaut & Rev. J. R. Boyd officiating. Interment in Mindemoya Cemetery. Donations to Northern Canada Evangelical Mission gratefully accepted."

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The family bible records Verna's name as Verna May Annie Elford, but her birth certificate merely says Verna May Elford.

"OBITUARIES
"VERNA MAY ABERNETHY
"Ill two months, Verna May Abernethy (Elford), aged 88, passed away Tuesday, January 7th, 1986, in Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville.
"Born in Cartwright Twsp. and educted at Cedardale School, Cartwright Twsp. she was the daughter of John and Susan (Armstrong) Elford.
"On June 5th, 1918, she was married to her first husband the late Walter Ferguson, and to the late James Abernethy on August 22nd, 1970.
"A resident of Strath Manor for 10 months, she had previously resided in the Enfield, Enniskillen area 40 years, in Bowmanville 20 years. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church, Bowmanville.
"Surviving are a daughter Velma Lee, a son Keith Ferguson, sisters Mrs. Frances Sutton, Mrs. George Bowers (Ella), Mrs. Fred Dayes (Mabel), and a brother Malcolm Elford. She was predeceased by Elizabeth Drinkle, Margaret Adams, and William Elford.
"Funeral services were held on Friday, at the Morris Funeral Chapel, Bowmanville with the Reverend E. Schamerhorn officiating.
"Pallbearers were Ralph Virtue, Rae Abernethy, Wayne and Kim Lee, David and Andrew Ferguson.
"Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby."

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The family bible records Margaret's name as Susan Marguerite Elford. Her birth certificate says Margaret Susannah, & she was baptized as Susan Margaret. Her marriage certificate says Susan Marguerite Elford.

FROM THE CANADIAN STATESTMAN [BOWMANVILLE], SEPTEMBER 1984:
"SUSAN MARGARET ADAMS
"One of Bowmanville's well-known citizens, Susan Margaret Adams died at Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville on Sept. 11th after an illness of two & a half weeks. She was 85.
"Mrs. Adams was the daughter of John & Susan Elford of Cartwright where she was born & attended Blackstock school. On Nov. 9, 1921, she married Zachariah David Adams who survives her & they owned & operated a nursing home in Bowmanville for 30 years, retiring 11 years ago. She was an active member of the Salvation Army, Bowmanville.
"In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughter Margerite (Mrs. Allan Beacock), sons Ross, Berwin, Murray, Wayburn, Samuel, Bryce, Blaine, & was predeceased by a son Gary. Four sisters also survive, Mrs. Verna Abernathy, Mrs. George Bowers (Ella), Mrs. Frances Sutton, Mrs. Fred Dayes (Mabel), & one brother Malcolm Elford. A sister Mrs. Wilbert Drinkle (Elizabeth) & a brother William Elford predeceased her.
"Capt. E. Cuff was in charge of the funeral service at Morris Funeral Chapel, on Friday, Sept. 14th. Muriel Albion was the organist & Frank Carter the soloist. Pall bearers were Ken Gray, Earl Bowers, Lawrence Adams, Faye Adams, Donald Elford & Bert Bowers.
"Floral tokens were received from General Motors, Chrysler Motors, Bowmanville Foundry, Foundry Union, & Salvation Army.
"Interment Hampton Cemetery."

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The family bible & Ella's baptism record give her birthdate as February 27, but her birth certificate says she was born on February 28, 1904.

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FROM The Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville), AUGUST 1979:
"OPEN HOUSE
"The family of James H. Abernethy cordially invite his friends, relatives & neighbors to an Open House in honor of his 85th birthday in St. Paul's Church, Fellowship Room on September 8, 1979 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Best wishes only."

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FROM THE Canadian Statesman, NOVEMBER 1976:
"REGINALD G. L. SUTTON
"A well known resident of Orono, Reg. Sutton passed away at Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville on Thursday, Nov. 25th, 1976 following an illness of two months.
"Born Feb. 25th, 1900 at Ashford, Kent, England he was a son of the late Alfred George & Ellen Girling Sutton.
"Coming to Canada in 1914 he settled in Orono where he resided all his life & was married to Ida Frances Elford on August 19, 1931.
"Employed as foreman at the Dept. of Lands & Forests, Orono for 38 years he retired in 1963.
"With a keen interest in nature & all its beauty, he loved his garden & flowers, & was a devoted family man centring his life around his home, family & church.
"He was a member of Orono United Church & a member of session for a number of years.
"Surviving are his wife Frances, daughter Joyce, son-in-law Kennedy Gray & grandson David.
"Mr. Sutton rested at the H. H. Barlow Funeral Home with services held on Saturday from the Orono United Church with Rev. Basil Long officiating.
"The many beautiful flowers & donations to the Cancer Society showed the esteem in which the deceased was held.
"Pall-bearers were six friends & neighbours. Messrs. Bill Bunting, Reid Harness, Donald Staples, Robert Chater, John Caldwell & John Duvall.
"Interment Orono Cemetery."

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FROM The Port Perry Star, APRIL 1979:
"MAILMAN RETIRES
"Another era in the annals of Nestleton Station Post Office & R.R.1 mail route has ended.
"For 36 & a half years from October 1942-March 31, 1979 the George Bowers family delivered mail on Nestleton R.R.1 route.
"In 1942, Percy Philp, the contracter, moved to Oshawa & transferred the contract to George Bowers. He started driving a horse & buggy & a cutter in winter time. Mail was delivered in locked bags to Caesarea P.O. year round. In summer four other locked bags were delivered to Williams Point, Scugog Point & North & South St. Christopher Church camps.
"The Bowers family, Mrs. Bowers, three daughters Dorothy, Helen & Jean, & four sons Earl, Jerry, Bert & Ralph all assisted with mail during this time. For the past few years Earl Bowers continued this excellent service. It has increased over the years from 75 mail boxes to 150 boxes bow in 1979, & the mileage from 25 miles to 40 miles.
"The new mail contracter who took over the route the beginning of April is Mrs. Anne Lee who is well known in the area, & will continue to serve the patrons in the same capable manner."

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FROM THE BEVERLEY GUARDIAN, JANUARY 1968:
"GIBSON--Evelyn (nee Dayes). Memories of a dear sister, died January 19, 1968. Another page in memory's book is sadly turned today.--Loving brother Tom.
"GIBSON--Evelyn (nee Dayes). Life will be lonely without you, it will never be the same. Whatever I do, wherever I go, I shall always think & remember you. In life I loved you dearly, in death I love you still.--Brother Fred, in-law Mabel (Canada).
"GIBSON--Evelyn. In loving memory of a dear mother & nana, passed away January 19, 1968. Loved & remembered always--From Chris, Rita, Terry, in-laws & grandchildren."

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Herbert is said to have had a fish shop in Butcher Row near Wednesday Market, however the 1899 Beverley Street Directory lists him as a fish-frier so he probably only worked at a fish shop in Butcher Row. After his suicide his wife took over his job.

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Florrie Smelt took in her half-brother Fred when her mother died and raised him along with her own three boys. In 1919 her husband died in the post-war influenza epidemic and she soon was reduced to taking in laundry and charring for her income. The boys reportedly cut school and "ran wild" during her absence in the daytime and the local vicar persuaded her to admit them into Dr. Barnardo's Home for their own good. She consented to admitting Frank, Sid, and her half-brother Fred, asking that the "Canada Clauses" reserving the right to emigrate them be removed. Barnardo's Homes complied with this request for her own children but claimed she had no power to ask them to do so for her half-brother. Fred was emigrated to Canada on 17 March 1921, after spending time in two London branches of Dr. Barnardo's and being fostered out in Blewbury, Oxfordshire. Florrie remarried in 1919 but her new husband mistreated her three oldest boys so that they preferred the Dr. Barnardo Home, and she soon had five more children.

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George Dayes was a member of the East Yorkshire Regiment during WWI, and was killed-in-action on the first day of the Battle of the Somme on 1 July 1916. He was twenty-three. His body was never found, although his name is carved on a memorial wall in the War Cemetery near Thiepval, France.

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FROM THE BEVERLEY GUARDIAN, NOVEMBER 1972:
"DAYES--Sarah Ann, on November 4, St. John's Hospital, Goole, aged 67 years, loving mother of Don, Peggy, Joan, Len, Carol, Pauline & in-laws. Peace after much suffering. Service at All Saint's Church, North Cave, 9:50 a.m., prior to cremation, 10:50 a.m. at Chanterlands Crematorium, Hull, Wednesday, November 8. No flowers please. Donations, in lieu. to British Diabetic Association, 3 Alfred Place, London, W.C.1.
"DAYES--Sarah Ann (nee Wilson), dear wife of the late Frank, passed away November 4, at St. John's Hospital, Goole. Peace after much suffering. Loving mother of Pauline & son-in-law Graham, grand-daughter Hayley Dawn.
"DAYES--Sally, November 4, dearest mam of Jean, in-law Charlie, loving gran of Paul & Gary. Sadly missed.
"DAYES--Sarah, loving mother of Don, in-law Margaret, grandson Neil. We were not there to hear your last goodbye, but now in perfect peace you lie.
"DAYES--Sarah, died November 4. We were not there to hold your hand or say a last goodbye. You were gone before we knew & only God knows why.--Loving son Len, in-law Eva, grandchildren Gary & Jacqueline.
"DAYES--Sarah, died November 4, mother of Peggy, in-law George & family. Sleep peacefully, we would not wake you to suffer again."

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"ON ACTIVE SERVICE
"GIBSON--On active service in Burma, during March, 1945, Alan, beloved husband of Eve, & daddy of Christine, Rita & Terence. God's will, not ours. R.I.P.
"GIBSON--Alan, dear son of Mrs. E. & the late Fred Gibson, of 46, Beaver Road, killed in action March 23rd, in Burma. Loving thoughts. The voice of love is mighty & will pierce the skies. Rest in peace.--Mother & Brothers."

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FROM THE PORT PERRY STAR, 30 JANUARY 1907: "NESTLETON: Mr. John & Miss Lola Armstrong are ill with typhoid fever."

John's nickname was "Cripes Armstrong" because he was often heard saying, "Cripes, Maggie!" to his wife.

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FROM THE PORT PERRY STAR, MAY 1977:
"WILLIAM FRANCIS EZEKIEL ARMSTRONG
"On Saturday, May 21, 1977 Mr. Armstrong passed away at the Port Perry Community Hospital in his 99th year. He was the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Armstrong, born in 1878 in Cartwright Township.
"On October 31, 1899 he was united in marriage to Margaret Rosanna Watchorn of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. They took up farming on the shores of Lake Scugog, Armstrong's Point. In November 1922 they and their daughter, moved to Bowmanville where they resided till the spring of 1931. While there he worked in the Good Year Rubber Plant. He attended the United Church where he sang in the choir. Mr. Armstrong was a great lover of music, loved to sing and play the violin and accordian. In 1934 he won 2nd prize in the old time fiddler's contest at Toronto Exhibition.
"In 1942 Mrs. Armstrong passed away Christmas morning. In 1944, he married Mrs. Lewis Jamieson of Pontypool. They continued farming until June 1963 when they moved to 265 Casimir Street, Port Perry. Mrs. Armstrong passed away August 1975.
"In his latter years, Mr. Armstrong enjoyed gardening.
"Mr. Armstrong is survived by his only daughter, Mrs. Hicks, Port Perry, three grandchildren, George and Betty Hicks and Shirley Prosser, all of Nestleton, three great-grandchildren, Cathy, Terry and Tommy Prosser. He is sadly missed.
"The funeral service was conducted by Rev. James Echols of Bethesda Emmanuel Church, from McDermott-Panabaker Funeral Chapel on May 24th. Interment Nestleton Cemetery.
"Pallbearers were Tom, Terry and Donald Prosser of Nestleton; Ambrose Lywood, Lindsay; Reginald Armstrong, Oshawa; Lawrence Armstrong, Lindsay.
"The floral tributes were many and beautiful."

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FROM THE Canadian Statesman (BOWMANVILLE), JANUARY 1942:
"MRS. WM. E. ARMSTRONG"
"Early Christmas morning there departed this life to be with her blessed Lord, a much-beloved mother and wife in the person of Margaret Rosanna Watchorn, wife of William E. Armstrong, Nestleton.
"She was a daughter of the late Thomas and Rosanna Watchorn of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. She was born at Palmerston, Ont., in 1878, but at an early age moved with her parents to Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., where she lived until 20 years of age.
"She belonged to the Anglican Church before her marriage, then became a member of the United Church.
"On Oct. 31, 1899, she was united in marriage with William E. Armstrong of Nestleton, where they resided on their farm until 1922. In the fall of 1922 they moved to Bowmanville, where they lived for ten years. In 1932 they moved back to their farm at Nestleton and have resided there since that time. For the past three years Mrs. Armstrong had been in failing health.
"The funeral service was held at Nestleton United Church, Dec. 27, conducted by her pastor, Rev. D. M. Stinson, of Blackstock, who spoke words of comfort to the family and relatives. Three hymns chosen by the family, 'Face to Face,' 'Jesus, Lover of My Soul,' and 'Safe in the Arms of Jesus,' were used.
"Interment was at Nestleton United cemetery. The bearers were: Wesley Campbell, Sidney Staples, A. H. Veale, John Armstrong, Ed. Armstrong and Reginald Sutton.
"Among the beautiful floral tributes were flowers from Mr. and Mrs. Brayley, the Johnson and Mollard families, Scugog Point; Ratepayers' Association of Toronto; the Elford family; Brothers Wesley Watchorn and Henry; the Nestleton W. A., and the family wreath.
"Many relatives and friends of the deceased were present from Orono, Hampton, Pontypool, Toronto, Oshawa, Port Perry, Nestleton and Blackstock.
"Left to mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother are her sorrowing husband; daughter, Marguerite (Mrs. George Hicks); one granddaughter, Shirley; also two sisters, Ella (Mrs. Doerch), Detroit, Mich.; Tena (Mrs. Spencer), Los Angeles, Calif.; two brothers, Wesley, Hampton, and William, of Houghton, Mich."

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FROM THE Port Perry Star, AUG. 1975:
"MARY F. ARMSTRONG
"After several years of illness, Mrs. Mary F. Armstrong of Port Perry passed away on August 3rd, 1975, in Port Perry Nursing Home.
"Born in Darlington Township, Durham County, May 31, 1891.
"In 1910, she was united in marriage to Lewis Jamieson, farmer, Pontypool, Ontario. Mr. Jamieson predeceased her in 1940.
"In 1944, Mrs. Jamieson was married to William F. Armstrong, farmer, of Armstrong's Point, Lake Scugog. They retired in 1963, moving to Port Perry. She leaves to mourn a loving husband, step-daughter Marguerite Hicks of Nestleton, three grandchildren, Mrs. Shirley Prosser, Miss Betty Hicks, Mr. George Hicks, all of Nestleton. Two sisters, Miss Ethel Hicks, Port Perry, & Mrs. Leroy Hamilton, Orono, also one son, John Jamieson, Toronto.
"The many beautiful floral tributes spoke of the esteem of neighbours & friends. Rested at the McDermott Panabaker Funeral Home, Port Perry. Interment in Pontypool Cemetery. Rev. James Echols of Bethesda was the officiating clergyman."

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On the 1871 Cornwall census, Edward & Mary appear in Liskeard parish, with their 2 youngest children John & Elizabeth. Their son Isaac was living with a neighbouring family as an indentured servant, but the 2 eldest children Louisa & Edward had already emigrated to Canada.

Edward is believed to have been a Bible Christian preacher in Essex Co.

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On the 1871 Cornwall census, Edward & Mary appear in Liskeard parish, with their 2 youngest children John & Elizabeth. Their son Isaac was living with a neighbouring family as an indentured servant, but the 2 eldest children Louisa & Edward had already emigrated to Canada.

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In the 1871 census, Isaac gave his birthplace as St. Ives while his brother & sister were born in St. Keyne. This may be a mistake on his part, since he was 12 years old & living apart from his family as an indentured servant at the time. Or it may refer to St. Ive, a small place very close to St. Keyne.

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On the 1901 census, Elizabeth gave 1875 as the year she came to Canada. This is probably about 2 years too late, since her uncle Peter Elford left money to her father in his will dated September 1873.

Elizabeth is the same person as a "Mary E. Alford" who was 16, born in England, Canadian Methodist, & living with Charles & Elizabeth (Elford) Rogers as a servant in Port Perry in 1881. Elizabeth herself would have been 17 in 1881, unmarried, & according to the 1881 East Whitby Twp. census, was not living at home with her father. She was Elizabeth (Elford) Rogers' half-first-cousin-once-removed.

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When Samuel Lywood died in December 1869, Harriet was pregnant. She seems to have gone to stay with her sister Susanna Jacks and family in Darlington Twp., where her baby was born in May 1870. Unfortunately Harriet died just a month later from childbirth complications. Her children were divided up amongst her family and are still in the process of being traced through census records. Harriet's name appears on her mother's gravestone in St. John's Anglican Cemetery in Cartwright Twp. so she may be buried there, although her mother didn't die until 1894 and Harriet's name appears at the bottom of the stone.

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The 1878 atlas of Northumberland & Durham Cos. shows a William Armstrong as owner of 50 acres at Lot 1 Concession A, South Monaghan Twp., formerly the farm of John & Elizabeth Armstrong. This is probably William Thomas, although he may not have lived in Monaghan Twp. due to his job as a commercial traveller.

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Jeremiah died at the age of 19 from unknown causes and is buried in St. John's Anglican Cemetery in Cartwright Twp., next to his father.

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On Geo C. Tremaine's 1861 Map of Co. Durham, a John Armstrong is shown as owning 100 acres of the south half of Lot 23 Concession 11, Cartwright Twp. This cannot have been John Sr., since he died in 1855. It may have been John Jr., who would have been 18 in 1861. John and Abigail moved to Manvers Twp. around 1870 & raised John's nephew Samuel Wesley Lywood after his parents Samuel and Harriet Lywood died.

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After Henry's death, Eliza moved to Verulam Twp., Victoria Co., near Dunsford, with her daughter Alice L. Thurston and family.

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[NF005] FROM THE Canadian Statesman (?), 1935:
"Mr. & Mrs. John Elford of Nestleton wish to announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Mabel Pearl, to Frederick Dayes of Cadmus, youngest son of the late Mr. & Mrs. William H. Dayes of Yorkshire, England, marriage to take place the latter part of April."

FROM THE Canadian Statesman, APRIL 1935:
"DAYES-ELFORD
"The marriage took place on Saturday afternoon, April 20th, at the Parsonage, Blackstock, of Miss Mabel Pearl Elford, youngest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Elford, Blackstock, & Mr. Frederick Dayes, youngest son of the late Mr. & Mrs. William H. Dayes of Yorkshire, England. Rev. H. J. Bell officiated, & the bridesmaid was Miss Evans of Victoria Harbour. Mr. Malcolm Elford, brother of the bride, was groomsman. The bride wore a charming gown of maize organdy & for her going away costume chose a dress & hat in shades of rose, with smokestone wool tweed coat, & grey shoes. The young couple left by train for Toronto & other sections of western Ontario, & will live near Cadmus."

FROM THE Port Perry Star, APRIL, 1960:
"PARTY HONOURS MR., MRS. DAYES ON 25TH ANNIV.
"Friday, April 22, at Cartwright Community Hall in Blackstock the family & friends of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Dayes turned out in fine style to celebrate the occasion of their silver wedding anniversary.
"Rev. Romeril of Blackstock, opened with hearty congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Dayes & a warm welcome to all in attendance. Messrs. Blaine & Bryce Adams accompanied by Clifford Dayes got the programme under way with two fine vocal arrangements.
"Mrs. Marwood McKee gave a comical reading which was enjoyed by all. Following this Mrs. Lorne Thompson gave a piano number which was excellent. Alan & Clifford Dayes rendered two vocal numbers, after which Mrs. Allan Beacock gave an enjoyable reading. All lights went out as Sylvia Lawrence & Marilyn Stinson presented a spectacular fire dance with burning batons.
"Following this Mr. Dalton Dorrell made the presentation to the couple in honour of the occasion, which consisted of a chrome table set, a space saver & matching chair.
"Lunch was served & dancing was held, until the evening had run short of time. A good time was held by all."

FROM The Port Perry Star, 1978:
"WESTERN VACATION
"Mr. & Mrs. Fred Dayes have returned from a most enjoyable trip to Western Canada. They travelled by train to Edmonton where their son Clifford met them at Cherry Grove, Alberta they spent a weekend with her nephew & his wife, Mr. & Mrs. Bud Elford who are missionaries there. From there they went to Calgary where Clifford is living. He & Mr. & Mrs. Dayes had a weeks motor vacation to Banff, Lake Louise & Fields, British Columbia, Heritage Park, Horse Shoe Canyon & Hoodoos Rock Formation.
"Mr. & Mrs. Dayes were really pleased with the trip by train as they usually travel by car. They report that the weather was most co-operative & the western grain fields were most promising. It was also extra special to visit their son & to accompany him to other interesting areas.
"Recent guests of Mr. & Mrs. Dayes were Mrs. Reg Sutton, Mr. & Mrs. Kennedy Gray, Orono, Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Andrews & girls, Prince Albert, Mr. & Mrs. Jim Dayes & family, Brooklin."

FROM THE PORT PERRY STAR, APRIL 1985:
"50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED
"A most delightful 50th wedding anniversary was celebrated in Nestleton Community Centre on Saturday evening, April 20th, by Fred & Mabel Dayes of R.R.#2, Nestleton, hosted by their family--Mr. & Mrs. Alan Dayes, North Bay, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Andrews of Prince Albert, & Mr. & Mrs. Jim Dayes of Brooklin. Son Clifford from western Canada was unable to attend. Some two hundred relatives & friends from many points signed the guest book & wished them well on their "special" day. Many beautiful gifts & cards were rec'd by the bride & groom of yesteryear.
"Mabel & Fred had a pleasant surprise--relatives of Fred's from England came over for the celebration, in the persons of Joan Smelt from Hull & Walter Palmer of Nottingham which made their day. A niece of Mabel's, Kay Mallett, was a weekend guest. The Nestleton Women's Institute provided a lovely assortment of sandwiches & sweets topped off with tea & coffee. We wish many more happy anniversaries to Fred & Mabel--a grand couple!"

[NF011] September 24, 1791: applied for a special marriage licence from York, England.

[NF024] Abraham & Beatrice were married on November 20, 1654 according to the modern Gregorian calendar in use after 1752.

[NF025] FROM THE Canadian Statesman (BOWMANVILLE):
"Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Dayes R.R. No. 2, Nestleton, wish to announce the engagement of their daughter Pearl Lorraine, to Charles William Andrews Jr., son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Andrews Sr., Prince Albert. The marriage will take place Saturday, June 25th, 1966, at Blackstock United Church at three o'clock."

FROM THE Canadian Statesman (BOWMANVILLE):
"MARRIED IN BLACKSTOCK
"ANDREWS-DAYES
"Baskets of white 'mums and pink carnations was the attractive setting in Blackstock United Church on Saturday, June 25, 1966, for the marriage of Miss Pearl Lorraine Dayes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dayes, Nestleton R.R., and Mr. Charles William Andrews Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Andrews Sr., Prince Albert.
"Rev. Philip Romeril, pastor of Blackstock Church, officiated and the wedding music was played by Miss Cheryl Metcalf. Mrs. Sam Cawker, Port Perry, was soloist and sang 'I'll Walk Beside You' and 'The Twenty-Third Psalm'.
"The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a floor length sheath gown of peau de soie with scoop neckline, Empire waistline, lace overlay on bodice at waistline; full length petal point sleeves; detachable train of peau de soie, with wide border of lace, attached at the shoulder with a large bow. Her waist length nylon veil with wide border of lace and nylon tulle overlay was caught with a nylon bow and pearl beads. She carried a cascade of deep red roses and miniature white 'mums.
"Miss Sylvia Lawrence of Blackstock was maid of honour, Miss Marilyn MacDonald, Bowmanville, and Miss Judy Banks, Kitchener, were bridesmaids, and little Miss Beverly Dayes, Oshawa, was flower girl. All were dressed in light pink floor length gowns of organza over taffeta, with scoop neckline, short sleeves, a row of lace flowers around the natural waistline and around the sleeves. A train was held at the shoulder with a large bow. Their headdresses were a light pink bow with pink flowers and pink nylon tulle. They carried crescent shaped bouquets of white miniature 'mums and pink carnations.
"Mr. Ralph Clark, Uxbridge, was best man and the ushers were Mr. James Dayes Raglan, and Mr. Edward Andrews, Prince Albert. The ring-bearer was Michael Andrews, Prince Albert.
"The reception was held in the Christian Education Centre, where the bride's mother received in a light pink lace sheath with waist length lace jacket, white accessories and corsage of pink carnations. The groom's mother assisted, wearing a beige lace sheath with three-quarter length jacket, beige accessories and corsage of pink carnations.
"Before leaving for their wedding trip to Mount Airy Lodge, Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. the bride donned a sleeveless A-line dress of light blue brocade with matching double-breasted coat. Mr. and Mrs. Andrews are residing in Prince Albert, Ontario.
"The bride received her education in Blackstock Public and High Schools and Oshawa Business College and is a keypunch operator at General Motors. The groom attended Prince Albert Public School, Port Perry High School, and Ontario Automotive Trade School, and is a mechanic.
"Prior to the wedding the bride was honoured at several showers and was the recipient of a great many lovely and useful gifts."

[NF026] [export6.FTW]

Married by Methodist minister Rev. R. G. Carruthers.

[NF028] Charles & Edith were not married in Walsall, & it has not yet been possible to discover where their marriage took place. Presumably it was where their oldest son was born, also unknown at this point.

[NF038] Joseph & Beatrice were married by Baptist minister Rev. John Clarke.[dalex.FTW]

Joseph & Beatrice were married by Baptist minister Rev. John Clarke.

[NF049] Edward & Joan were married on February 2, 1632 according to the new style Gregorian calendar in use after 1752.

[NF073] [andrews.ftw]

Nothing is known about Helen Avery; family tradition states she may have been pregnant when Fred married her, but if so, & whether Fred was the child's father, no one knows.

[NF081] September 24, 1791: applied for a special marriage licence from York, England.

[NF083] [export3.FTW]

"Married by banns this 11th October 1822 Jeremiah Parker and Ann Walker, both of Monaghan--by me Jos. Thompson. This marriage was solemnized by us Jeremiah Parker [and] Ann Walker in presence of us Thos. Walker [and] John Thompson."
--Anglican parish of Cavan marriage register

[NF102] [export6.FTW]

Married by Methodist minister Rev. R. G. Carruthers.

FROM THE CANADIAN STATESMAN (BOWMANVILLE), 2 DECEMBER 1981:

"CELEBRATE 60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
"The Salvation Army Hall was beautifully decorated in pink and wine for a very special occasion, the 60th wedding anniversary of Margaret and Zackariah Adams, on November 7th, 1981.
"Attending the party were Mrs. Gertrude Adams sister-in-law of the groom and Mrs. Frances Sutton, sister of the bride. These ladies were attendants of the bride and groom 60 years ago. Also present were all their sons and one daughter with their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
"Friends and relatives from Toronto, St. Catharines, Hamilton, Bowmanville and surrounding communities turned out to honor the couple.
"Among the tributes received were a telegram from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, plaques from Prime Minister Trudeau, Premier Bill Davis, Hon. Allan Lawrence, M.P. and Sam Cureatz, M.P.P. and Mayor Rickard sent congratulatory messages. Beautiful cards and floral arrangements added beauty to the occasion.
"A money tree was presented from the family, and a bible from great-grandchildren.
"A special luncheon invitation on the 24th at Queen's Park was presented by Alice and Gord Beech, where they were greeted by the premier in person. Sister Mabel and Fred Dayes arranged an outstanding beef supper.
"The family held a social evening for their parents. They were honored by the presence of talented Kenneth Elford, nephew of Mrs. Adams who entertained them with music on organ and piano assisted by Lynn Gravelle. Ken, master of ceremonies paid special tribute to the honored couple for their active and business adventures in the community. Nieces, son Berwin and grandchildren added their voices in song.
"Angela, 3.5 year old great granddaughter brought the joyous event to a close by singing 'Trust and Obey' for great grandma and grandpa.
"Four generations of families truly represented Margaret and Zackariah on this, their 60th wedding day."

[NF105] [export6.FTW]

Married by United Church minister Rev. H. J. Bell.

FROM THE Port Perry Star, MARCH 1987:
"Malcolm & Ivy Elford of Port Perry celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary Saturday at a family gathering at the home of their son Donald & Marg Elford of Lorne St. The couple were married at Blackstock March 17, 1937 & moved to Port Perry in 1941 & have made it their home town ever since. They have been blessed with 4 sons & 1 daughter, also 13 grandchildren & 1 great-granddaughter."

[NF113] [export7.FTW]

William Palmer & Elsie Dayes were never legally divorced so Arthur Allen & Elsie Dayes were never married; therefore the legal surname of Arthur Allen's & Elsie's children was Palmer.

[NF119] [export18.FTW]

Married by Methodist minister Rev. J. R. Butler.

[NF123] [export18.FTW]

Married by Rev. G. W. McGall by licence.

[NF124] [export18.FTW]

Married by United Church minister Rev. R. B. Harrison.

[NF128] [export8.FTW]

According to family tradition, the minister joked that it wasn't often he got to marry Isaac & Rebecca.

[NF147] [dalex.FTW]

Andrew & Kirstie were married by Rev. John Duff.

[NF151] [dalex.FTW]

George & Barbara were married by Rev. John Duff.

[NS116641] TEXT Birth certificate - Edson Richard Armstrong, Sr. DelayedRegistration # 765, Rolette, North Dakota.

[NS116701] TEXT Orbituary - "Remains of Old Settler Brought Back for Burial",Turtle Mountain Star, Dunseith, North Dakota, March 14, 1921.

[NS116771] TEXT Marriage record - 1871, Joseph & Esther Armstrong, Office of theRegistrar General, Toronto, Ontario.

[NS75393] McLaughlin Public Library, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

[NS116831] TEXT The Bisbee Gazette, April 13, 1933, Pg 4.

[NS72913] McLaughlin Public Library, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

[NS117211] TEXT Census - 186l, Cartwright Twp, Durham County, Ontario, Canada

[NS117261] TEXT Census - 1871,Cartwright Twp, Durham County, Ontario, Canada

[NS76011] TEXT Death certificate - Edson Richard Armstrong, Sr., California,#550-181

[NS117561] TEXT Cemetery stone

[NS08951] online transcription of 1871 Cornwall census

[NS08953] www.kindredkonnections.com

[NS117871] TEXT Family Bible - owned by Terry Armstrong.

[NS117941] TEXT Bisbee Gazette, North Dakota, March 31, 1921.

[NS118371] TEXT Cavan Twp Angilican Church Baptismal Register, held at OntarioDiocese of the Anglican Church on Adelaide St. in Toronto,Ontario, Canada.

[NS59033] McLaughlin Public Library, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

[NS74863] McLaughlin Public Library, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

[NS12793] Archives of Ontario

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