LNAME[ TITUS FNAME[ LEWIS RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ JUL 16, 1853 FILE[ 1 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ - executor Mary Titus of Port Burwell, widow LNAME[ MARR FNAME[ EVANS RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ SEP 15, 1853 FILE[ 2 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ - Evan Marr listed as a cabinet maker - died intestate - executor was Daniel Marr of Bayham Township, brother LNAME[ CROCKER FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 25, 1854 FILE[ 3 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ EXECUTOR: George Crocker of the Town of St. Thomas, eldest brother of Samuel still living in Canada - died intestate LNAME[ COLRIDGE FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 1, 1854 FILE[ 4 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ Richard Colridge the Younger EXECUTOR: Richard Colridge, father, of Southwold Township, Joseph Eastabrook of Yarmouth Township, John G. Mountford of Southwold Township - Letters of Administration LNAME[ MCQUEEN FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 16, 1853 FILE[ 5 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ - died intestate - executors were James McQueen, father, of the Township of Southwold, and Daniel's wife, Adelia Smith McQueen LNAME[ FOWLER FNAME[ SOLOMON RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 15, 1854 FILE[ 6 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ EXECUTOR: Julia Ann Fowler, widow - died intestate LNAME[ PHILO FNAME[ GEORGE WASHINGTON RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUL 3, 1854 FILE[ 7 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ EXECUTOR: Sarah Ann Philo of Bayham Township, widow, and John Elliott of the Village of Vienna, gentleman - Philo described as a medical practitioner - died intestate LNAME[ CUTHBERTSON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 21, 1854 FILE[ 8 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ EXECUTOR: Jane Cuthbertson of Southwold, widow; - Isaac Reilly of Southwold, yeoman; Robert Mitchell of Southwold, yeoman - John Cuthbertson described as an innkeeper - died intestate LNAME[ BOYCE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ AUG 24, 1854 FILE[ 9 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ EXECUTOR: Lucinda Boyce of Bayham Township, widow; Simeon Newcombe of the Village of Vienna, Esquire - died intestate - described as a yeoman LNAME[ MILLER FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 24, 1853 FILE[ 10 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ EXECUTOR: Ann Miller of St. Thomas, widow; James Clark of Yarmouth Township, friend, marked as deceased; Samuel Eccles of London, gentleman - Miller described as an innkeeper - children were: Frederic Quincy Miller; Emma Quincy Miller; Mary Ann Miller; Sarah Miller; Priscilla Miller; Frances Shephard Chisholm, daughter of Ann by a former marriage LNAME[ DEARS FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ 1839 FILE[ 11 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ - Thomas Dears died in 1839 and his wife, Emma, died in 1847 - this folio deals with the guardianship of Joseph Dears of Yarmouth Township by Edward Ermatinger of St. Thomas, Esquire, William K. Kains of St. Thomas, merchant, and Francis Ermatinger of St. Thomas, gentleman LNAME[ DEARS FNAME[ EMMA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ 1847 FILE[ 11 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ - see Thomas Dears file LNAME[ CRANE FNAME[ ISABELLA RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ OCT 23, 1854 FILE[ 12 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ - Isabella Crane described as a widow and a mother - Executors were Charles Crane of Rockford, Illinois, carpenter and second son; Anthony Crane of Dunwich Township, yeoman - oldest son was living in the Oregon Territory - another son, Adam, mentioned - a grandson, Charles Albert Crane, mentioned; and a grandaughter, Isabelle Crane LNAME[ WRONG FNAME[ WILLIAM BRIDGEMAN RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ FEB 13, 1854 FILE[ 13 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ William Bridgeman Wrong described as a merchant Executors were John Wesley Wrong, Village of Vienna, merchant and brother; and Gilbert Wrong the Younger of Vienna, merchant and brother - daughter Mary Agnes Wrong - daughter Sophia Catherine Wrong - son John Gilbert Wrong LNAME[ BACKHOUSE FNAME[ JAMES J. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 1, 1855 FILE[ 14 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ EXECUTOR: Mary Jane Backhouse, widow, of Malahide; Nicholas C. Brown of Malahide, yeoman; Thomas Backhouse of Malahide, yeoman - died intestate LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ DAVID MANDEVILLE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 23, 1853 FILE[ 15 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ - described as an innkeeper of Yarmouth Township Executors were: Maria Smith of Yarmouth Township, widow; William G. Smith of St. Thomas, gentleman; Asa Howard of St. Thomas, gentleman - died intestate LNAME[ SHIPLEY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 16, 1855 FILE[ 16 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ - described as a yeoman Executors were: George Carr of Southwold, yeoman; Zachariah McCallum of Southwold, yeoman - children were: John Calvin Shipley, eldest son; William Burton Shipley; Elizabeth Shipley; Lornison Shipley (daughter); Hannah Shipley; Elenor Shipley - wife was Elenor Shipley LNAME[ HUTCHINSON FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ OCT 13, 1845 FILE[ 17 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ Executors were: Murdock McKenzie of St. Thomas, Esquire; sister Sarah Hutchinson - also mentioned are Thomas Union and his wife, renting part of farm; Joseph Black and his wife, renting part of farm; Fanny Clark; mother, brother and sister LNAME[ EDISON FNAME[ ENOS RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ MAR 22, 1855 FILE[ 18 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ Executor was Susannah Edison, widow, of the Village of Vienna - mention of an only son, Thomas Edison LNAME[ HENDERSON FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 31, 1850 FILE[ 19 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ Executors were: Grace Henderson of Yarmouth Township, spinster and sister; Isaac Moore of Yarmouth Township, yeoman; and Hiram B. Smith of Yarmouth Township, merchant - died intestate LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ MAY 23, 1855 FILE[ 20 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ Executors were: Elizabeth Smith of London, widow; Charles Greenwood Moore of London, physician; James Mathieson of Hamilton, merchant LNAME[ STOCKTON FNAME[ DANIEL WILSON RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 31, 1849 FILE[ 21 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ Executor was Eliza Stockton of Yarmouth Township, widow - mention of an infant, Mahlon Duncombe Stockton LNAME[ MCCULLY FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 8, 1855 FILE[ 22 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ Executor was the father, Robert McCully of Southwold, yeoman - died intestate LNAME[ KIMBALL FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 13, 1855 FILE[ 23 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ Executor was a relative, Leeman Long of Aldborough, yeoman - died intestate LNAME[ NICOLL FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 10, 1855 FILE[ 24 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ Executor was his widow, Bertha Nicoll, of St. Thomas - died intestate LNAME[ PARLEE FNAME[ BENJAMIN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ OCT 15, 1855 FILE[ 25 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ Executor was his widow, Sarah Parlee, of Malahide - died intestate LNAME[ SMUCK FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ OCT 8, 1855 FILE[ 26 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ Executor was his widow, Catherine Smuck, of Bayham - died intestate LNAME[ BRAYN FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ AUG 1, 1854 FILE[ 27 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ Executors were Christopher Waugh of the Township of London; John Watthew of St. Thomas, painter; William Henry Allworth of Port Stanley, minister - also mentioned are Catherine Hiscocks, wife of George, living near Port Huron, Michigan - a half-brother of Catherine, Joseph Smith, living in the western United States - great grandchildren: John Brayn, son of granddaughter, Mary McPherson, deceased; Mary Turvill, daughter of granddaughter Mary McPherson, deceased - grandchildren: Edwin Brayn, Richard Brayn, Anna Allworth, wife of W.H. Allworth, children of John Brayn, deceased LNAME[ HUBBARD FNAME[ MARTIN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ NOV 18, 1855 FILE[ 28 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ - described as a gentleman - Executors were Maria Hubbard of Bayham, widow; Reverend John Wilkenson of Houghton, Norfolk County; William Hatch of Bayham, Esquire - Children were: Harriet Scram, eldest daughter; Rodney Hubbard, eldest son; Alfred Hubbard; George Hubbard; Henry Hubbard; Polly Hubbard - children of the Reverend S. Jackson, deceased: Joseph Benjamin Jackson; Francis Bond Head Jackson; - Reverend John Wilkenson described as a friend: daughters of Reverend John Wilkenson: Amy Jone Wilkenson; Martha Ann Wilkenson LNAME[ REDDING FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ DEC 4, 1855 FILE[ 29 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ - described as being of Bayham, Port Burwell - Executor was his widow, Louisa Redding, of Port Burwell - died intestate LNAME[ CARPENTER FNAME[ JABY RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ DEC 21, 1855 FILE[ 30 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ Executors: Joseph C. Baldwin, Malahide; William Egan, Malahide; Harriet Carpenter, widow Children: Constantine Carpenter; John Cameron Carpenter; Mordecai Carpenter; James Macomb Carpenter LNAME[ MARR FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 29, 1856 FILE[ 31 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ Executor, Mary Marr of Malahide, widow - died intestate LNAME[ GUNN FNAME[ HUGH RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ NOV 30, 1855 FILE[ 32 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ Executor, Helen Gunn of Dunwich, widow - died intestate LNAME[ FINCH FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 25, 1856 FILE[ 33 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ Executor Maria Finch of Malahide, widow - died intestate LNAME[ CRANMER FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUN 28, 1855 FILE[ 34 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ Executor would be maternal uncle, Thomas Bennett of Yarmouth, yeoman - died intestate LNAME[ RYCKMAN FNAME[ PHILIP RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ OCT 18, 1853 FILE[ 35 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ Executors: James F. Waterberry, Yarmouth, yeoman; John Ryckman, Yarmouth, yeoman; Daniel Groves of Malahide, yeoman son - James F. Ryckman wife - Nancy Ryckman LNAME[ NOBLE FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 13, 1856 FILE[ 36 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ Executors: brother William Noble of Buffalo, New York, sailor; father Benjamin Noble of Dorchester, Middlesex County, yeoman - died intestate LNAME[ WILLIAMS FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 26, 1856 FILE[ 37 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ Executors: Thomas Williams of Southwold, yeoman, son; John Williams of Southwold, yeoman, son Children: eldest daughter Marinda Willson, wife of Septha Willson, Southwold; second daughter Lavina Burwell, wife of Lewis Burwell, Dunwich; youngest daughter Eliza Stephenson, wife of James Stephenson of Sheboygan, Michigan; Thomas Williams of Southwold, yeoman; John Williams of Southwold, yeoman LNAME[ MCFARLANE FNAME[ PETER RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 5, 1855 FILE[ 37 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ for some reason this folio also numbered 37 - unmarried Executors: Daniel A. McCallum of Dunwich, yeoman; Duncan T. McColl of Dunwich, yeoman; mother Nancy McFarlane of Dunwich, widow - brother Archibald McFarlane of Dunwich, carpenter - sisters Mary McFarlane, Christy McFarlane, Nancy McFarlane LNAME[ LEGG FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ DEC 27, 1856 FILE[ 38 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ Executors Mary Legg of South Dorchester, widow; William Legg of South Dorchester, brother LNAME[ TEEPLE FNAME[ WILLIAM B. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ APR 8, 1857 FILE[ 40 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ Executors: Jemima Teeple, wife; Stephen W.L. Teeple; James Clement Stevens, son-in-law sons: James J. Teeple, Yarmouth, yeoman; Stephen William Leek Teeple, Malahide wife: Jemima Teeple daughters: Samantha Jane Hoover, wife of Henry Hoover, State of Michigan, yeoman; Temperance Ursulla Stevens, wife of James Clement Stevens, Yarmouth, yeoman; Lydia Ann Waterberry, wife of James Waterberry, Belmont, merchant Grandsons: William Harvey, Malahide; Jared Adolphus Teeple granddaughter: Mary Teeple William Harvey Teeple? LNAME[ SCOTT FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ILLINOIS, U.S.A. DATE[ MAR 25, 1857 FILE[ 41 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ William Scott lived at Seward, Winnebago County, Illinois children: Charles Oliver Scott, 11 years; Walter Finney Scott, 8 years; Herschell Winfield Scott, 6 years; Jonathan Woodruff Scott, 4 years; Philander Copeland Scott, 3 years; wife was Hannah Scott, deceased - brother George Scott, St. Thomas, yeoman; uncle by marriage James Hill, Yarmouth, yeoman - James Hill and George Scott were executors and guardians to the children - died intestate LNAME[ SULLIVAN FNAME[ DENNIS RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ MAR 23, 1857 FILE[ 42 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ - described as a millwright - Executors were Samuel Mason of Southwold, clothier; John Leitch Junior, of Southwold, carpenter and joiner - will not included in the folio LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ AUG 8, 1857 FILE[ 43 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ Executors were widow, Janet McIntyre of Dunwich; Archibald Kerr of Southwold, yeoman, who was a brother of Janet McIntyre - children all minors - died intestate LNAME[ DOWLIN FNAME[ DENNIS RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JAN 1, 1840 FILE[ 44 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ - Dennis Dowlin lived at Port Burwell sons: George Phillip Dowlin; Enoch Dowlin of the Township of Elderslie, Bruce County, builder; John Dowlin; Thomas Dowlin; Pariss Dowlin daughters: Eliza Hollowood; Phebe Barnum; Mary Ann Oaks; Sarah Williams; Rosanna Fletcher; Jane Francisco; Catherine Collins; Hannah Dowlin; Executors: Moses Fletcher, son-in-law, Bayham, builder, now in Australia; son-in-law William Barnum, Yarmouth, yeoman; John Burwell, Port Burwell - wife or widow was Mary Dowlin - mention of George William Hollowood LNAME[ MCKINNEY FNAME[ ANDREW RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ SEP 7, 1855 FILE[ 45 MFNO[ 1374 NOTES[ - bachelor - Executors: John McKinney of Malahide; Hamilton McKinney of Malahide - father Robert McKinney - brothers: Nicholas McKinney; Alexander McKinney; John McKinney; Matthew McKinney; Hamilton McKinney, 46 years old in 1856; Robert McKinney sisters: Margaret H. Clayton, widow; Sarah Norris, widow; Mary Bemer, wife of John W. Bemer, Malahide, age 50; - nephews: Andrew McKinney, son of John; Lewis McKinney of Malahide, son of Hamilton - niece: Nancy M. Higgins, daughter of Sarah Norris LNAME[ BLACKBURN FNAME[ JOHN BUCKLEY RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ NOV 22, 1858 FILE[ 1 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ NOTE: A NEW NUMBERING SYSTEM FOR THE ESTATE FILES WAS ADOPTED IN 1859. - described as a merchant - executors were Richard Richardson, Port Rowan; Thomas Smith Blackburn, school master at Port Burwell; and Martin Blackburn, mariner, of Port Burwell - mention of a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Blackburn, and a son, Charles O. Blackburn LNAME[ FINN FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ NOV 11, 1858 FILE[ 2 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executors were Daniel McGregor, South Dorchester; and Edwin Culver, Yarmouth - wife was Sarah Finn - Bequests to: Nelson & Martha Lavence's eldest son; John O'Brien, son of William and Jane O'Brien; William Appleford O'Brien, son of William and Jane O'Brien; Sarah Jane McGregor, daughter of Daniel and Eliza McGregor; Elmina McGregor, daughter of Daniel and Eliza McGregor; John Culver, son of Edwin and Ann Culver; Mrs. Eliza Snell; Mary Gabriel; Ann Spicer, wife of William Spicer; Sarah Vickery, daughter of James Vickery; William Appleford LNAME[ STURK FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ JAN 22, 1857 FILE[ 3 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - lived on Lot 25W, Robinson Street, Port Burwell - executors were William Willis, Port Burwell; and James Campbell McIntyre, Malahide - mention of youngest son, Simon Sturk, George Sturk, and sisters, unnamed LNAME[ WEBB FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 16, 1843 FILE[ 4 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - Samuel Eccles of Southwold was appointed an executor, but declined - Noah Silcox of Southwold was appointed an executor, but was deceased by November 25, 1858 - grandson, William Webb the Younger, of Malahide, was appointed an executor - Sarah Webb, his widow, was appointed an executrix, but she was deceased by November 25, 1858 - mention of grandchildren: William Webb, eldest son of William Webb, minister; John Webb; Henry Webb; Arthur Webb; Mary Webb; Sarah Webb LNAME[ FARLEY FNAME[ JANE JONES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 8, 1857 FILE[ 5 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - died intestate - administrator would be James Farley, father LNAME[ DAVIS FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 6, 1859 FILE[ 5 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - known as Henry Davis the Younger - lived on the North Half of Lot 28, Concession 4 - died intestate - administrator Christina Brown, formerly Davis, widow - mention of a mother and two brothers, but not by name LNAME[ PHILIPS FNAME[ RALPH RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ JAN 1, 1859 FILE[ 7 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - was a merchant - no will - administrator was Hannah Philips, his widow - mention of children, but not by name LNAME[ KNIGHT FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 20, 1858 FILE[ 8 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Susannah Knight, his widow - mention of children Thomas Knight and William Henry Knight LNAME[ DEARS FNAME[ JOSEPH THOMAS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 13, 1858 FILE[ 9 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - died intestate - Sarah Dears, his widow, who was 18 years old, was appointed administrator - also mention of only son, Joseph Charles Dears, 13 months old - Sarah Dears father, William Lawrence of Malahide, was to be guardian to both - also appointed to look after the affairs of the wife and child were Thomas Arkell and Eltham Paul of St. Thomas LNAME[ BAILEY FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 24, 1858 FILE[ 10 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executors were Lucinda Bailey, his widow; William Ostrander of Yarmouth, a friend; and Lyman Stone Leonard of Yarmouth, a friend Children: - Levi Leavett Bailey, eldest son; - Charles Bailey, second son; - Sneena Bailey; - Frederick Bailey, third son; - Sarah Ellen Bailey; - Jeremiah Bailey, fourth son; - Cyntha Bailey; - Richard James Bailey, fifth son; - William Earl Bailey; - Mary Mariah Bailey; - Mariam Bailey; - Alvira Winters, second daughter, wife of Emanuel Winters; - Betsy Hoyt, eldest daughter LNAME[ ORCHARD FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 25, 1859 FILE[ 11 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executors were Joseph Orchard, nephew, and John Orchard, nephew - John Orchard renounced LNAME[ MCCALLUM FNAME[ DANIEL A. RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ DEC 25, 1858 FILE[ 12 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executors were Archibald Black of Southwold; Moses Willey of Dunwich; Duncan McPhail of Dunwich; Benoni McIntyre, under the age of 21 - wife was Mary A. McCallum - two sons: William Alexander McCallum and Thomas McCallum LNAME[ TOMLINSON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ MAR 18, 1859 FILE[ 13 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - described as a baker - died intestate - administrator was Charlotte Tomlinson, his widow - mother mentioned, also a widow LNAME[ KERR FNAME[ CASTLE RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 25, 1859 FILE[ 14 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executor was Dorothy Kerr, his widow - son Alexander Dennis Kerr - son George Kerr - daughter Ann, Mrs. Westover - son John Kerr - son William Kerr - daughter Isabella, Mrs. Newcombe - son Martin Kerr LNAME[ MCDOUGALD FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 22, 1859 FILE[ 15 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executors were Donald Campbell of Ekfrid; and Zechariah McCallum of Southwold - mention of wife, Margaret - daughter Catherine - sons James and John LNAME[ NELSON FNAME[ NELSON RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 13, 1859 FILE[ 16 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ executors were Hiram Burley Smith of Sparta, merchant; William Smith of Yarmouth - mention of Nelson Nickerson, son of John Nickerson of Niagara; Josiah Pace, son of _____ Pace, deceased; - wife Martha Nelson; - Noah Mann; - John Ley and wife LNAME[ BURGAR FNAME[ JOHN POWELL RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUN 11, 1859 FILE[ 17 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executors were Calvin Gates of Houghton Township; and William Veitch of Bayham - William Veitch described as unwilling - mention of wife Catherine Burgar - son Hiram Burgar - son Frederick Burgar - and daughters - witnessed by Eleanor Burgar, married woman, and David Vansickle LNAME[ GILBERT FNAME[ GEORGE SYLVESTER RESID[ AUGUSTA, MAINE DATE[ DEC 21, 1858 FILE[ 18 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ George Sylvester Gilbert described as a civil engineer - no will - administrator was his widow Laura Ann Gilbert - the Gilberts were apparently resident in Augusta, Maine LNAME[ WATSON FNAME[ HUGH RESID[ ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI DATE[ JUL 2, 1859 FILE[ 19 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - from St. Louis County Missouri - Executors were James Watson, of Southwold, brother; and Elisha Best of Southwold - mention of wife, Maria, and five infant children, all minors - folio or file 20 is a petition for guardianship by Hugh Watson - David Watson, James Watson, and Elisha Best, all of Southwold, appointed guardians: - James Hugh Watson, 15 years; - John Alexander Watson, 11 years; - Colin Watson, 8 years LNAME[ FOWLER FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ SEP 10, 1859 FILE[ 21 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - Executors were William Baker of Yarmouth; James Mitchell of St. Thomas, merchant; son Jacob Fowler; son John Fowler, deceased - mention of sons Thomas Fowler and William Fowler - John Fowler's wife deceased - mention of grandchildren, the children of the late John Fowler, not named - daughters Mary Adams; Sarah Hambridge; Ann Hayward; Emma Couse LNAME[ MIHELL FNAME[ EDWARD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 2, 1859 FILE[ 22 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ executors Sarah Mihell, wife; Edward Mihell, son - or William Mihell, if one deceased - sons: Edward Mihell, postmaster, Township of Caradoc; James Mihell; William Mihell; Henry Mihell - granddaughter, Sarah Mihell, daughter of Henry - daughters: Sarah Parrott; Mary Bissell; Eliza Copeland; Jane Odell; Anna Copeland LNAME[ SCHOOLEY FNAME[ JESSE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ SEP 11, 1859 FILE[ 23 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ Executors were Julia Ann Schooley, his widow; Thomas Graham of Yarmouth; and Elihu Schooley of Otterville Children: - James H. Schooley; - Elihu M. Schooley, Otterville; - Anna Schooley, Township of Lobo; - Phebe Ann Crawford, Norwichville; - James Schooley, Union LNAME[ MCNAUGHTON FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 31, 1858 FILE[ 24 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - no will - unmarried - administrator was Mary McNaughton, his mother Sisters: - Mrs. Sarah Gillies; - Mrs. Margret Campbell; - Mrs. Cathrine McCallum; - Mrs. Christy Paterson - father died in 1848 LNAME[ LEEK FNAME[ NELSON RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 27, 1859 FILE[ 25 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - died at Toronto - no will - administrator was Martha Leek, his widow - mention of son, Stephen Nelson Leek, one year - mention of former wife, Gidda Ann Leek - two children by Gidda: one thirteen years old and one nine years old, not named LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAY 8, 1853 FILE[ 26 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - unmarried - no will - Administrator was John McIntyre, his father LNAME[ MANN FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ DEC 19, 1859 FILE[ 27 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - listed as a widow - Executor was David Townsend Moore of Malahide - mention of Friends David T. Moore and his wife, Orpha Jane Moore - mention of children married and unmarried, no names LNAME[ TURNER FNAME[ PETER RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 30, 1859 FILE[ 28 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - Executors were Archibald Turner, Southwold and Angus Turner, Southwold - wife was Nancy Turner - mother unnamed - brothers Dougald Turner and John Turner - sister Nancy Turner LNAME[ FERGUSON FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 2, 1836 FILE[ 29 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - Ferguson was a stone mason - Executor was James Skinner, formerly of Southwold, now of London Township, minister - John Wintermute renounced - wife was Catherine Ferguson LNAME[ SWARTS FNAME[ PETER RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ OCT 11, 1856 FILE[ 30 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - widower - no will - administrator was Jacob Swarts, Malahide, youngest son - mention of William Swarts, Michigan, and Simon Swarts, Michigan LNAME[ DEXTER FNAME[ JANE RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ JAN 1, 1860 FILE[ 31 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - Executors were Alfred Lewis Hutchinson, Walsingham Township, and James Nelson Hollowood, Detroit, Michigan - father was James Hutchinson of Bayham, deceased - cousin was James Hutchinson, third son of George Hutchinson of Walsingham - brother was Lexy Lewis Hutchinson - cousin was Alfred Hutchinson, fourth son of George Hutchinson - friend was James Nelson Hollowood of Detroit LNAME[ MCKELLAR FNAME[ DUGALD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ SEP 27, 1859 FILE[ 32 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - Dugald McKellar the Elder - Executors were Alexander McKellar, Westminster Township, and Donald McKellar, Lot 13, Concession 14, Yarmouth, and Donald McLean, Yarmouth, son-in-law - son Dugald McKellar - son Archibald McKellar - wife Mary McKellar LNAME[ KERR FNAME[ MARTIN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 16, 1859 FILE[ 33 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - no will - parents deceased - unmarried - Executor was Alexander Dennis Kerr, a brother, of Malahide LNAME[ KERR FNAME[ CASTLE RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 25, 1859 FILE[ 34 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - Dorothy Kerr of Malahide, widow, named as executrix, but died March 18, 1860 - John Bruce, Port Burwell, executor - sons Alexander Dennis Kerr, George Kerr, William Kerr, Martin Kerr - daughters Ann Westover, Isabella Newcombe LNAME[ TRAVERS FNAME[ RICHARD WALSH RESID[ FINGAL DATE[ JUL 5, 1856 FILE[ 35 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - surgeon - Executrix was Ann Gustin, Fingal, married woman - Phineas Barber and Amasa Wood originally named as executors, but they renounced in favour of Ann Gustin - son William Richard Travers - brother Edmund Roche Travers - four children, one named, ages 9, 7, 5, 2, as of May 1860 - Ann Gustin was the wife of Eliphalet Wilbur Gustin LNAME[ CROSS FNAME[ ELIZA RESID[ RICHMOND DATE[ JUN 2, 1860 FILE[ 36 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - Executor was Tristram Cross, Richmond, butcher, her husband LNAME[ MCGUGAN FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ OCT 24, 1857 FILE[ 37 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - described as 66 years old as of September 1, 1857 - executors were John Thomas McColl, Iona, merchant, and Mary McGugan, his widow - sons: Donald McGugan, Neil McGugan, John McGugan - daughters: Mary McGugan, Sarah McGugan, Betsy Saxton, Flora Finlayson, Isabell Mowbray LNAME[ MCMULLEN FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ SEP 24, 1859 FILE[ 38 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executors were Edwin Ruthven McCready, South Dorchester, and Lewis Olmstead, South Dorchester - brothers Neil McMullen, Westminster Township, Duncan McMullen, Westminster Township, John McMullen, Westminster Township - sister Isabella Kerr, wife of Alexander, Westminster Township - mention of Emeline Cline, daughter of Nelson Cline, and Calvin Carson, John Marshall, Colin James McCready, son of Edwin R. McCready, Daniel Valentine, Lewis Olmstead, Edwin R. McCready LNAME[ CUSHMAN FNAME[ ARTEMUS W. RESID[ OHIO DATE[ JUL 12, 1859 FILE[ 39 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - described as a widower - listed as a resident of Big Island, Marion County, Ohio - pensioner of the Canadian Government - died without a will - administrator was Harriet Ann Mitchell, wife of James Mitchell, of Iona, Southwold, daughter of Artemus Cushman - mentions a daughter, not named, who lives in the Province of Upper Canada - also a son, not named, who lives in the Province of Upper Canada LNAME[ BRADLEY FNAME[ DAVID KING RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ NOV 21, 1859 FILE[ 40 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - formerly of the Township of Whitby, Home District - executor was Lovicia Bradley, widow - mention of brothers Levi Bradley, Nathaniel Bradley, Isaac Bradley, Nathan Bradley, Hiram Bradley LNAME[ MILLS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 15, 1860 FILE[ 41 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - described as John Mills the Younger - executors were Isaac Mills of Yarmouth, Samuel Haight of Yarmouth, and Mary Mills of Yarmouth, his wife - mention of brother, Isaac Mills of Yarmouth, a Quaker - daughters Nancy Malissa Mills, Abigail Herrington, Catherine Lang, Rachel Foot, Mary Summers LNAME[ NEVILLS FNAME[ THOMAS CLARK RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 22, 1854 FILE[ 42 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executors were Abraham Newcombe of Yarmouth, and Isaac Hollingshead of Yarmouth - says that Hollingshead was deceased by November 10, 1860 - wife Amanda Nevills - daughter Eva Melvina Nevills LNAME[ GILLMORE FNAME[ CONVERS KELLY RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAY 20, 1860 FILE[ 43 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - was 32 years old in April 1860 - executors were Henry Gillmore, father of Michigan; Mary Gillmore, the widow, of Bayham; and father-in-law, Abraham Corperon - sons: William Henry Gillmore, 9 years; Abraham Maitland Gillmore, 7 years; John Franklin Gillmore, 4 years; Amelius Romain Gillmore, 2 years LNAME[ WHELAN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 1, 1860 FILE[ 44 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - widower - died without a will - administrator was William Clifford of Southwold LNAME[ LEGG FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ DEC 24, 1856 FILE[ 45 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - wife was Mary Legg, who died July 23, 1860 - executor was William Legg of South Dorchester, paternal uncle, who apparently received guardianship of the children January 8, 1861 Children: Nancy Legg, South Dorchester, 16 years; James Legg, South Dorchester, 14 years; Hannah Legg, South Dorchester, 12 years; Thomas Legg, South Dorchester, 11 years; Henry Legg, South Dorchester, 6 years; Jonah Legg, South Dorchester, 4 years; Lucy Legg, Aldborough, 10 years; William Legg, South Dorchester, 8 years LNAME[ REHILL FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 26, 1849 FILE[ 46 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executors were Eltham Paul of Yarmouth, merchant; Sylvester Ryhard of Yarmouth, distiller; Simon Nicholls, Southwold - sons: John Rehill; Thomas Rehill; James Rehill; William Rehill - wife Rachel Rehill - daughters: Elizabeth Rehill; Charlott Rehill LNAME[ BEST FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ DEC 20, 1860 FILE[ 47 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - William Best drowned in Catfish Creek, in Malahide Township - had no living relatives in the province except six children, all minors, and his brother- in-law, John Sweet - no mention of wife - executor was John Sweet, brother-in-law Children: - Mary Jane Pace, wife of William John Pace, of Springfield; - William John Best, town of Sarnia, Lambton County; - Caroline Best, Village of Springfield; - Robert Best, Village of Springfield; - Peter Best, town of Sarnia, Lambton County; - Charles Best, Township of Yarmouth LNAME[ VERCOE FNAME[ JOHN PARKYN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 1, 1860 FILE[ 48 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executor was Gertrude Vercoe, his widow LNAME[ LEMON FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 20, 1841 FILE[ 49 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - says formerly of Middlesex - listed as a cabinet maker - Benjamin Drake of St. Thomas was the executor - others appointed as executors were Henry Black of St. Thomas, merchant; James Thomas Curtis of Yarmouth; Daniel Hanvey of St. Thomas; and Elijah Leonard the Younger, of London, iron founder - they all renounced in favour of Drake - wife Emma was pregnant when will made - mention of partners: Alexander Love of St. Thomas; Israel Thayer of Malahide - mention of adopted child, John Wilson, seven years old - father-in-law James Thomas Curtis of Yarmouth LNAME[ OSTRANDER FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 13, 1860 FILE[ 50 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - died without a will - administrator was Sarah Ostrander, his widow - mention of six children and one grandchild LNAME[ VAN PATTER FNAME[ CORNELIUS RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 13, 1861 FILE[ 51 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - died intestate - listed as a widower and labourer - died at home of Wilmot Harmer - administrator was Bradford Beemer, his nephew - didn't leave father, mother, wife, children - mention of oldest brother, John Van Patter, and his daughter, Delphine Nairn, wife of Thomas M. Nairn of Aylmer LNAME[ GILLIES FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAY 10, 1861 FILE[ 52 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executors were John Gillies, son, of the Township of Aldborough; John G. Gillies of the Township of Aldborough; and Colin MacDougall of the Township of Aldborough - sons: John; Duncan; Robert; Zachariah; Angus daughters: Jane; Isabella, wife of Duncan McKillop the Younger; Margaret; Sarah LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ MARGARET RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ AUG 27, 1858 FILE[ 53 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - described as spinster - executors were John McIntyre, brother, of Southwold; Malcolm McIntyre, brother, of Southwold - mention of sister, Sarah McCallum, living in Scotland - will was in dispute - witnessed by Mary Ann McIntyre, spinster, and Sarah McDonald, married woman, County of Kent LNAME[ GILLIS FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 20, 1861 FILE[ 54 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executors were Alexander McCallum of Westminster Township; Donald McVean of Yarmouth Township; Hugh McIntyre of Yarmouth Township - wife was Christie Gillis - son was John Gillis - daughter was Christie Gillis LNAME[ MEDCALF FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 17, 1861 FILE[ 55 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executors were Alexander Summers of Bayham Township; Thomas Talbot Cascadden of Malahide Township; and wife, Susanna Medcalf children: Miriam A. Keipp, wife of Hiram Keipp; John G. Medcalf, oldest son; Thomas I. Medcalf LNAME[ HANNON FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ SPARTA DATE[ JUL 12, 1861 FILE[ 56 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executors were John Wesley Hannon of Yarmouth; and William Hannon of Southwold children: William Hannon; John W. Hannon; Isaac B. Hannon; James Hannon; Heirry Eward Hannon; Martha Jane, wife of Jacob Marr; Smartha Ann, wife of William H. Kipp; Cynthia Maria, wife of John Hewstreet; Elizabeth Ann, wife of Charles Mathews - wife was Elizabeth LNAME[ BUCHANAN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 18, 1854 FILE[ 57 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - no will - administrator was Annabella Buchanan, his widow - petition dated January 22, 1862 - son William Buchanan - son Alexander Buchanan, died since November 1854 - son Donald Buchanan, died since November 1854 - daughter Mary Campbell, wife of Farquhar Campbell - daughter Veda Campbell, wife of James Campbell LNAME[ WARE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 2, 1858 FILE[ 58 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - listed as a carpenter and joiner - wife, Hannah Ware, in England since 1861, Esingwold, Yorkshire - executor was Albert Nicholl of Southwold, gentleman LNAME[ MCPHERSON FNAME[ DUGALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAR 8, 1857 FILE[ 59 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - Children: Dugald McPherson, 17 years; James McPherson, 15 years; Alexander McPherson, 13 years; Duncan McPherson, 11 years; May McPherson, 9 years; Donald McPherson, 7 years - guardianship granted April 1861 - guardians of children were: George Munro, Aldborough; Hector Patterson, Aldborough - wife was Nancy McPherson, Aldborough LNAME[ GIBBONS FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ APR 11, 1861 FILE[ 60 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executors were Amos High of Bayham, farmer, and Andrew High of Bayham, farmer - wife was Mary Gibbons - son-in-law was George N. Procunier - daughter Elizabeth Procunier - grandsons: James Procunier, eldest son of Elizabeth; and Robert Procunier, second son of Elizabeth - granddaughters: Alma Jane Procunier; Elizabeth Cecil Procunier; Mary Desire Procunier - all daughters of Elizabeth LNAME[ BELL FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JAN 4, 1861 FILE[ 61 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - no will - administrator was Amelia Barton Bell, widow sons: Milton Bell of Bayham; John A. Bell of South Dorchester daughters: Martha Bell of Bayham; Sarah Bell, infant, of Bayham LNAME[ JAY FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 28, 1861 FILE[ 62 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - no will - executors were Albin Henry Jay, Yarmouth, and Alfred Jay, Yarmouth, blacksmith - children: George Jay; Sarah Smith, wife of Phillip; Edwin Jay; Charles A. Jay; Elisa Daggnell, wife of Henry; Jane Dangerfield, wife of Thomas LNAME[ EARNLY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ OCT 5, 1848 FILE[ 63 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - listed as a merchant - executor was Grizzel Craig Earnly McLean, widow of John Earnly, and, as of 1862, married to Lauchlin McLean - one son, William Draper Earnly, 15 years old in 1862 - guardianship granted to Grizzel McLean February 21, 1862 - mention of grandfather, Isaac Draper - Lauchlin McLean was the postmaster of Tillsonburg - William Draper Earnly's mother died October 5, 1847 LNAME[ KETCHAM FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 8, 1861 FILE[ 64 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - listed as a distiller - executors were Randolph Johnson, Yarmouth; John Vansickle, Yarmouth; and Daniel Hanvey, St. Thomas children: John Ketcham; Catherine Ketcham - the above described as the youngest children, may have been others LNAME[ COTTINGHAM FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ FINGAL DATE[ JAN 26, 1862 FILE[ 65 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - listed as a miller - no will - survived by a wife, Harriett Newell Cottingham, and two infant sons, John and Joseph - administrator was his widow LNAME[ TUTTLE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 23, 1859 FILE[ 66 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - died at Orwell - no will - administrator was Lyman Davis Teeple of Malahide, nephew - wife was Ann Tuttle, who was deceased by 1861 - sister was Carloly Teeple, Malahide, widow - children: George Tuttle, 14 years; William Randall Tuttle, 11 years; John Tuttle, 7 years; Colisty Carsby Tuttle, 5 years; Emma Tuttle, 2 years - the above are the ages as of 1861 LNAME[ SORRELL FNAME[ UZEB RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 12, 1860 FILE[ 67 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - no will - administrator was Peter Springstead for wife, Matilda Sorrell, and six children LNAME[ JOHNSON FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 22, 1856 FILE[ 68 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executors were John Lewis, Southwold, brother-in-law, and Reverend Joseph Silcox, Southwold sons: John Johnson and James Johnson - wife Margaret Johnson LNAME[ WHITE FNAME[ LEANDER RESID[ CALIFORNIA DATE[ MAR 27, 1861 FILE[ 69 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - was living in Deer Creek, Eldorado County, California, formerly of Port Stanley - livery stable keeper - drowned - executors were Sarah White, John Ellison, and John Batt - his widow, Sarah White, resided in Clinton - no will LNAME[ HOWELL FNAME[ EBER RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUL 2, 1861 FILE[ 70 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - no will - administrator was Sarah Jane Howell, Eber Howell's second wife - Howell had two children by his first wife and five by his second - John Albert Howell and Jeremiah Howell came from the first marriage - Myoriena? Ann Howell, Heber Andrew Howell, George Levi Howell, Walter Asa Howell, Oliver Arthur Howell came from the second marriage LNAME[ WILLSON FNAME[ BENJAMIN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 24, 1862 FILE[ 71 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executors were Crowell Willson, Township of London; Robert Willson, Southwold; John Miller the Elder, Yarmouth - mention of sons, Crowell Willson, Robert Willson, Hiram Willson - nephew Benjamin Willson, son of John Willson, Howard Township, Kent County LNAME[ GILBERT FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 10, 1858 FILE[ 72 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executors were Jacob Gilbert, Southwold, and Richard Banbury, Southwold - sons: William Henry Gilbert; David Lewis Gilbert - daughters: Amanda Catherine Gilbert, eldest daughter; Sarah Elsey Gilbert; Emma Agusta Gilbert; Abigail Mahalah Gilbert; Nancy Jane Gilbert; Phebe Maria Gilbert - wife not named LNAME[ BUTLER FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 13, 1860 FILE[ 73 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executors were George Malloy, Southwold, and David Daniel Harnett, Southwold, Gentleman children: Thomas Butler, youngest son; Delia Butler; Celiah, wife of James Feeny; John Butler; Ann, wife of Henry Fitzgerald; James Butler; Patrick Butler LNAME[ BURGESS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ JUN 5, 1862 FILE[ 74 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - described as a physician-surgeon - died at Tyrconnell - executrix was Martha Burgess, his widow LNAME[ BOWLBY FNAME[ JAMES WESLEY RESID[ SPARTA DATE[ JUL 17, 1862 FILE[ 75 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - described as a harness maker - executors were Jesse Kipp, Yarmouth, Isaac Moore, Yarmouth, innkeeper, and David Harvey - brother John Daniel Bowlby - sisters Martha Rachel Doan, wife of George H. Doan; Sarah Jane Bowlby LNAME[ PHILLIPS FNAME[ NICHOLAS RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUL 6, 1862 FILE[ 76 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executors were Abraham Hunsberger, William Hatch, of Bayham, who declined in favour of Mrs. Eve Phillips, the widow - children: Daniel; George; Matthew; Henry; Abner; Abraham; Lewis; Hiram; Gilbert; Peter; Elizabeth; Agnes; Hannah; Jemima Ann LNAME[ MCCALLUM FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ SEP 6, 1862 FILE[ 77 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executors were James Philpott, Dunwich, Archibald Black, Southwold, and Duncan McPhail, Dunwich - grandson William Alexander McCallum - daughters: Mary McPhail; Catherine Philpott, wife of James; Emily Black, wife of Archibald LNAME[ BEST FNAME[ ELISHA RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 27, 1862 FILE[ 78 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executrix was Dorcas Best, the widow, and Leonidas Elisha Best, eldest son - sons: Leonidas Elisha Best; James Henry Best, second son; Robert Bruce Best, third son; Mac Henstra Best, fourth son LNAME[ LAFLER FNAME[ ASA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ SEP 7, 1862 FILE[ 79 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - no will - wife and petitioner was Esther Lafler - daughter Emaranda Lafler - three brothers, not named - one half-brother, not named LNAME[ MELLOR FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 16, 1862 FILE[ 80 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - died intestate - described as a blacksmith and widower - administrators were Charles Mellor, Thomas Mellor, and Jane Lawton - children: Jane Lawton, Southwold, eldest child; Thomas Mellor, Bosanquet Township, Lambton County, woollen manufacturer; Charles Mellor, Yarmouth, woollen manufacturer; Ellen Mellor, Yarmouth, spinster; Amelia Mellor; Sarah Mellor; Maria Ann Mellor; Eliza Mellor LNAME[ ELLERBECK FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ SEP 17, 1862 FILE[ 81 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executors were Robert Taylor Routh, London, commission merchant; Randolph Ellerbeck, London, produce dealer; and Joseph D. Davidson, Kingston Township, Frontenac County, farmer - wife Hannah Ellerbeck - sons: Joseph W. Ellerbeck; Richard P. Ellerbeck; Randolph Ellerbeck; Joseph D. Ellerbeck - daughters: Mary Ann, wife of Joseph Davidson; Jane, wife of R.R. Young; Permelia, wife of William Smith; Sarah, wife of I. Meagher; Charlotte, wife of G.F. Williams; Elizabeth, wife of R.T. Routh; Hannah, wife of S.F. Holesonb? LNAME[ STEWART FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 4, 1862 FILE[ 82 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executors were Mary Stewart, Southwold, spinster; Walter Roberts; James Ball - wife was Ann Stewart - daughter was Mary Stewart - sons were John Stewart and William Stewart LNAME[ BRADFIELD FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ WELLAND COUNTY DATE[ MAR 12, 1857 FILE[ 83 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - this is concerning the guardianship of Sarah Maria Bradfield, residing in Bayham, who was 14 years old in 1862 - John Bradfield was living in Stanford Township, Welland County, when he died in 1857, at or near Hamilton - listed as a widower - also involved was Robert Jackson of Bayham, brother-in-law and petitioner for guardianship - John Bradfield's wife died in Stamford Township on April 20, 1850 - also mentioned is a brother, Henry Bradfield, of Houghton Township, Norfolk County - Henry was killed in the railway accident at the Des Jardins Canal in March, 1857 - children of John Bradfield: Mary Jane Jackson, 21 years; John Bradfield, 20 years; Emma Bradfield, 18 years; Henry Edward Bradfield, 16 years; Sarah Maria Bradfield, 14 years; Joseph Bradfield, 7 years; Henrietta Bradfield, 5 years LNAME[ WADE FNAME[ HUGH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 4, 1862 FILE[ 84 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - described as a "chymist" and druggist - executors were Samuel Eccles of Yarmouth; and George Thomas Claris of St. Thomas - Thomas Stacey, blacksmith, "witnessed" - Samuel Eccles, "witnessed" - wife still living, although not identified by name - will says does not want wife sent to an asylum - wife's nurse was Margaret Leonard - sons: John A. Wade and James Wade - daughters: Isabella Wade and Charlotte Walker - son James Wade married to Mary Ann LNAME[ MORTON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 16, 1862 FILE[ 85 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - died at Clark's Tavern in Yarmouth - executors were Stephen Wade of Yarmouth, William Sanders of Yarmouth, and Jeronimus Rapelje of Yarmouth - James Morton would have been 61 on December 23, 1862 - letter dated January 22, 1862 refers to two sisters, a father and an uncle - Morton wanted to be buried by the Church of England at St. Thomas - left articles to Maria Marlatt, daughter of James Marlatt; Sarah Catherine Marlatt, daughter of James Marlatt; Lorenzo Marlatt, son of James Marlatt LNAME[ DOAN FNAME[ WILLIAM HENRY RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 17, 1863 FILE[ 86 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Tracy Doan, his widow - no children LNAME[ HUNSBERGER FNAME[ ABRAHAM RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ DEC 24, 1862 FILE[ 87 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executors were Amos High of Bayham; Andrew High of Bayham; Daniel Casseday Swayze, Township Clerk of Bayham - witnessed by Michael Hunsberger - wife was Anna Hunsberger - sons were Enos Hunsberger, Moses Hunsberger, Aaron Hunsberger, Michael Hunsberger - daughters were Sarah Birrs, Susan Groble, Agness Yocum, Polly Moyer, Nancy Wright, LNAME[ HAMILTON FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 8, 1863 FILE[ 88 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - may have died March 8, 1862 - described as a barrister - executrix was Susan L. Hamilton, his widow, of St. Thomas LNAME[ MCCAULEY FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 15, 1862 FILE[ 89 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - name may have been spelled McCuley - described as a gentleman - executor was Levi Fowler of Fingal, friend - mention of sons and daughters LNAME[ GILLET FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 28, 1859 FILE[ 90 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - - executors were Isabella Gillet, widow, Township of Yarmouth; and Mansfield Gillet, brother, described as now deceased, April 17, 1863 - mention of children, James and Elmora Gillet LNAME[ TAYLOR FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ FEB 11, 1863 FILE[ 91 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executors were Neal Taylor of South Dorchester, his brother; and Gilbert Taylor, of Yarmouth, his father - the latter renounced his executorship - mention of Angus Taylor, son of Neal - Gilbert and Flora Taylor, father and mother of John - Duncan Taylor, oldest brother - Donald McIntyre, brother-in-law - Neil Taylor, brother-in-law - Archibald Campbell, brother-in-law LNAME[ YOUELL FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ NOV 23, 1862 FILE[ 92 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - described as a merchant - executors were Clarissa Youell, his widow, and William Youell, his brother - mention of son, William James Youell, 12 years old LNAME[ HERDMAN FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ APR 9, 1863 FILE[ 93 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executrix was Sarah Jane Heardman, his widow - sons George Herdman, Thomas Lacy Herdman - Thomas Herdman spelled his name "Herdman" - Sarah Jane Heardman spelled her name "Heardman" - Margaret Doan was a witness LNAME[ MCMILLAN FNAME[ CAMPBELL RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 24, 1863 FILE[ 94 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - no will - administrator was Margaret McMillan, his widow LNAME[ ADAMS FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUN 11, 1863 FILE[ 95 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - died intestate - administrator was his widow, Margaret Adams LNAME[ HARRIS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ IONA, SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 25, 1863 FILE[ 96 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - described as a widower - died intestate - administrator was Daniel Decow, Township of Dunwich, merchant - children: Richard, under 7 years; - Annie, under 5 years; - unnamed infant - brothers: Robert J. Harris, tanner; John Harris; Samuel Harris, miner - sisters: Henrietta Harris; M.A. Harris - says all living in Nova Scotia at Annapolis Royal LNAME[ HAMILTON FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 22, 1863 FILE[ 97 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - says of the Township of Dunwich, now living at St. Thomas - died at Tyrconnell - administrator was Archibald Hamilton - daughters: Mary Jane, wife of Andrew Backus; Eliza, wife of Joseph Scott; Eleanor, wife of Charles King - granddaughter, Catherine King - granddaughters: Eliza Coyne, Maria Coyne, Nancy Coyne, daughters of Thomas G. and Nancy Coyne - grandsons: Frederick Augustus Hamilton and Thomas Alexander Hamilton, sons of Archibald Hamilton LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ SEP 23, 1863 FILE[ 98 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - no will - described as widower - administrators were Dugald McLean, father-in-law, Aldborough; and Mary Campbell, mother - mention of Duncan Campbell of Aldborough, brother or uncle - mention of Dugald Campbell of Aldborough, formerly of the Township of Culross, Bruce County - mention of a daughter under 11 years, and three brothers LNAME[ GOW FNAME[ PETER RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JUL 11, 1863 FILE[ 99 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - not married - executor was Robert Gow of Dunwich, eldest brother; and John Gow - sisters: Margaret McLaughlin, wife of Donald McLaughlin; Catherine King, wife of James King; Marjery McLaughlin, wife of Daniel McLaughlin; Jane Gow; Mary McLandress, wife of James McLandress; Elizabeth Cameron, wife of Peter Cameron LNAME[ ZAVITZ FNAME[ ABRAHAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 2, 1863 FILE[ 100 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - may have died October 2, 1862 - executors were Mary Zavitz, his widow; Charles King of Yarmouth, friend; and John Lanning of Yarmouth, friend - mention of Rowena E.L. Page - granddaughter, Electa Elizabeth Zavitz, not yet 18 years old - grandson, Abraham Thomas Zavitz - granddaughters Emily Irene Zavitz and Betsy Zavitz - will witnessed by Jacob Zavitz of Yarmouth; J.O. Willson of Union, in Yarmouth; and John Lanning of Yarmouth LNAME[ MCLAUGHLIN FNAME[ LAWRENCE RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ NOV 10, 1863 FILE[ 101 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - described as a physician and surgeon - executors were John McLaughlin of Southwold; David Shearer of the Township of Charlotteville in Norfolk County; Eb___ McCall of Dunwich Township, school teacher; and Daniel Eccles of Dunwich Township - wife was Cynthia McLaughlin - three children: Adelaide Louisa McLaughlin; Thomas Rob McLaughlin; Lawrence Eugene McLaughlin LNAME[ BACKHOUSE FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 19, 1863 FILE[ 102 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executors were Henry Izates Backhouse, of Malahide; Alvinzi Backhouse, of Malahide; and Jugurtha Backhouse of Malahide - wife was Hannah Backhouse - sons: eldest son, Thomas Backhouse; Henry Izates Backhouse; William Ahhishoff Backhouse; Alvinja Backhouse; Jugurtha Backhouse - daughter Jane Scealley - daughter Esther Watts, wife of John Watts of Malahide LNAME[ EMERY FNAME[ HAMILTON RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ DEC 3, 1863 FILE[ 103 MFNO[ 1375 NOTES[ - executors: David Moore of South Dorchester; George Emery, age 15 years, South Dorchester; Matthew Fullerton, South Dorchester - sons: Thomas Emery; Charles Emery; George Emery; John Emery - daughters: Matilda Emery; Margaret Emery; Eliza Anne Emery; Jane Emery - wife Elizabeth Emery LNAME[ PATTERSON FNAME[ ROGER RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ DEC 18, 1863 FILE[ 104 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Margaret Patterson - children: Catherine Patterson, 12 years; Archibald Patterson, 10 years; Duncan Patterson, 9 years; Margaret Patterson, 5 years; John Patterson, 3 years; Robert Patterson, infant in arms LNAME[ HODGKINS FNAME[ MARINUS RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ MAY 20, 1862 FILE[ 105 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors John Clunas the Younger, South Dorchester; Henry Shirk, South Dorchester; William Pritchard, South Dorchester - wife Annie Hodgkins - daughter Mary Elizabeth Hodgkins - sons Isaac C. Hodgkins, Howard B. Hodgkins LNAME[ HODGKINS FNAME[ MARINUS RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ MAY 20, 1862 FILE[ 106 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the children - dated December 11, 1863 - the petitioner was William Pritchard of South Dorchester, uncle - the children were Howard B. Hodgkins, 13 years; Isaac C. Hodgkins, 11 years; Mary Elizabeth Hodgkins, 7 years NOTE: FILE 107 MISSING LNAME[ SWISHER FNAME[ BURGESS RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 25, 1864 FILE[ 108 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - NOTE: FILE 107 MISSING - executors were John Swisher, Southwold; Isaac Stoliker, Dunwich, blacksmith - wife not named - sons: Phillip Swisher; William Swisher; Jacob Swisher; Joseph Swisher; Isaac Swisher; John Swisher; Ewen Swisher; Richard Swisher - daughter Sarah Swisher LNAME[ FERGUSON FNAME[ PETER RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 12, 1863 FILE[ 109 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors William McKay, St. Thomas; Donald Kennedy McKenzie, St. Thomas, merchant; Agnes Ferguson, Yarmouth, wife and widow - children Robert Ferguson; Frances Ferguson; Peter Ferguson; Leonard Ferguson; Janet Sampson; Elizabeth Parkinson LNAME[ CHUTE FNAME[ AARON RESID[ CALIFORNIA DATE[ OCT 23, 1863 FILE[ 110 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - was a resident of Lake Valley, Eldorado County, California - or at least living there when he died - formerly of Bayham - wife was Sarah Amelia Chute of Bayham - children: George Maynard Chute, 6 years; Addie Sophronia Chute, 4 years; Phebe Ann Chute, 2 years LNAME[ MCTAGGART FNAME[ GODFREY RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 13, 1859 FILE[ 111 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executor was Elizabeth McTaggart, his wife and widow - mention of an oldest son, John McTaggart - mention of other children, but not identified LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ PETER RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ OCT 20, 1862 FILE[ 112 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Jane McIntyre - children: Mary Ann McIntyre, 19 years; Ellen McIntyre, 17 years; John McIntyre, 15 years; Walter McIntyre, 13 years; Christina McIntyre, 9 years; Alexander McIntyre, 7 years LNAME[ MCCALL FNAME[ ALLEN SIMPSON RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 10, 1864 FILE[ 113 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - described as innkeeper - executors were Alfred J. Allworth, St. Thomas, gentleman; Francis Waddell, Yarmouth, miller; Edward Fordyce, Yarmouth, yeoman - says that Allworth renounced in favour of Edward Horton, lawyer - wife was Sarah McCall - daughter was Sarah Adelia McCall - daughter of wife was Sarah Letitia Johnson LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ SEP 26, 1863 FILE[ 114 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widower - daughter Mary Campbell, 11 years old - maternal grandfather was Dugald McLean, who filed for guardianship December 1, 1863 - the child's mother was Mary Campbell, who died March 16, 1852 - the grandmother was Mary Campbell of Aldborough, a widow LNAME[ BRYANS FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ JAN 20, 1864 FILE[ 115 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - described as a painter and a bachelor - died at Kingston in Frontenac County - brothers: William Bryans, Port Stanley, shoemaker; John Bryans, Etobicoke, York County, cooper; James Bryans, Etobicoke, York County, farmer - sister was Mary Gallagher - name could also be spelled Brynes LNAME[ MCDOWELL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SPARTA DATE[ MAR 10, 1864 FILE[ 116 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - described as an innkeeper - no will - wife was Maria McDowell LNAME[ CLINE FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 16, 1858 FILE[ 117 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Eliza Ann VanVelsor, wife of John R. VanVelsor, school teacher - the VanVelsors were married January 1, 1861 LNAME[ MILLIGAN FNAME[ PETER RESID[ FINGAL DATE[ MAY 3, 1864 FILE[ 118 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - known as Peter Milligan the Younger - no will - described as a cooper - wife was Catherine Milligan - father was Peter Milligan, 80 years old - brothers: James Milligan, Southwold, blacksmith; John Milligan, Port Stanley, carpenter; Grant Milligan, St. Thomas, joiner - executor was brother, James Milligan LNAME[ MILLS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 25, 1864 FILE[ 119 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - known as John Mills the Elder - executors: Isaac Mills, Yarmouth; James Mills, Yarmouth, now deceased; Samuel Hathaway, Yarmouth - wife Abigail Mills - daughter-in-law Anna Mills, widow of late son, Samuel Mills - nephews: William Mills, son of late Samuel Mills; George Washington Mills, son of late Samuel Mills - niece Almira Mills, daughter of late Samuel Mills - daughters: Sarah Doan; Phebe Kipp - sons: eldest, David Mills; second son, James Mills; Isaac Mills; John Mills - nephews: Minard Mills; Ira Mills; Daniel Mills; William Mills - all sons of the late Cornelius Mills LNAME[ POWERS FNAME[ LEONA RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ APR 1, 1863 FILE[ 120 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - listed as a widow - executors: James Adams, Malahide; Walter Edgar Murray, Aylmer, Esquire; William Partlow, Aylmer, Gentleman, now deceased - sons: William Powers; Hiram Powers - daughters: Sophia Durgy; Susan Adams, wife of James; Polly Ann Burgger, wife of John, Township of Houghton, farmer; Harriett Partlow, wife of William, Aylmer; Jane Shippey, wife of Charles, Malahide; Amanda Parker, wife of William, Malahide, cabinet maker; Catherine Harrick, widow; Louisa Larue, wife of Aquilus, Temperanceville, cabinet maker LNAME[ MCINTOSH FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 24, 1863 FILE[ 121 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executor: Donald Sinclair, Yarmouth - niece Nancy MacDougall, wife of Donald MacDougall - sisters: Nancy McIntosh; Mary McIntosh LNAME[ PATTERSON FNAME[ OLIVIA RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ FEB 26, 1864 FILE[ 122 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - described as a spinster - sisters: Hannah Patterson, Dunwich, spinster; Lidia Duncan; Mary Bobier, widow of Joshua Bobier; Fanny Patterson; Catherine Ann Patterson - brothers: Walter Patterson; Joseph Patterson LNAME[ GILBERT FNAME[ HIRAM URIAH RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ JUN 6, 1864 FILE[ 123 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - described as a physician - no will - executor was Isaac Henry Gilbert, Windham Township, Norfolk County, brother - sister Huldah Jones, wife of George Jones, farmer, Charlotteville, Norfolk County - brother Romain Gilbert, mariner - sister Phoebe Ann Havens, Charlotteville, Norfolk County, wife of Robert Havens - Mary Ann Milner, wife of James Milner - mention of Charles William Milton Gilbert, clergyman, Township of Middleton, Norfolk County - witnesses: Robert Thompson Livingstone of Norfolk; Matthew Charles Brown of Simcoe LNAME[ SELLS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ AUG 5, 1862 FILE[ 124 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - known as William Sells the Elder - executor was Hugh Sells, son, of Vienna, iron monger - sons: Abraham Sells; William Sells; John Sells - daughters: Harriet Sells; Sarah Jane Sells; Eusebe Sells; Aluima Barrett, wife of William Barrett; Susan McKay, wife of William McKay; Martha McKay, wife of John Mckay - mention of Henry Sells and Mary Elizabeth Sells, children of John Sells LNAME[ TEALL FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ OCT 8, 1850 FILE[ 125 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors were Selina Teall, his widow, who remarried to William Ramsey, August 10, 1852; and Sally Teall, George's mother, who renounced - mention of two sons and one daughter, not identified LNAME[ HAMILTON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ JUL 10, 1864 FILE[ 126 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - described as a merchant and lumberman - executors were Mary Hamilton, from Port Burwell, now residing in Lewiston, State of Maine; William Henry Hamilton, lumber merchant, Port Burwell LNAME[ CURTIS FNAME[ JAMES THOMAS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 13, 1863 FILE[ 127 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - may have died January 20, 1863 - says known as Thomas Curtis - executors were George Webster Morgan, St. Thomas, boot and shoe manufacturer; James Harvey or Hanvey of St. Thomas, gentleman - mention of wife, Sarah Curtis, separated and living in the U.S.A. - children: John Curtis of Huron County; Betsey Ann, former wife of Russell Wheeler, late of St. Thomas, saddler; - Sarah, widow of John Edmonston, late of St. Thomas, watchmaker; - Emma, wife of William Lipsey of St. Thomas, tanning business LNAME[ SELLS FNAME[ ABRAHAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 21, 1864 FILE[ 128 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - died intestate - executor was Cinthia Smith, wife of John Smith, of Warwick Township, Lambton County; and John Sells, son - son Abraham Sells, Southwold - daughter Sally Welch, wife of William Welch, Southwold - daughter Betsey Sutton, wife of William Sutton, Southwold - daughter Lacilda Sells, spinster - daughter Catherine Sells, spinster - daughter Isabella Margaret Sells, spinster - son John Sells and wife Isabella - daughter Mary Green, wife of Phillip Green - daughter Almeda Annett, wife of Noah Annett - daughter Cinthia Smith, wife of John Smith LNAME[ ALLWORTH FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 25, 1864 FILE[ 129 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - originally from England - executors were Alfred John Allworth, St. Thomas; and George Thomas Claris, St. Thomas - grandson was John Allworth, son of William Allworth - grandson was Alfred John Allworth, son of Alfred John Allworth - son William Henry Allworth - son Alfred John Allworth - daughter Eliza Phipp Claris - daughter Hennetta Silcox: her daughters Amelia, Mary, and Fanny Silcox - son Edward Allworth LNAME[ TOMLINSON FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ AUG 31, 1852 FILE[ 130 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - described as an innkeeper - no will - administrator was George William Tomlinson - wife was Lucy Maria Tomlinson, deceased prior to 1864 - children: Calerie Stanton, Michigan; Henry Tomlinson, infant; Benjamin Tomlinson, infant; Charles Tomlinson, deceased prior to 1864; Francis Tomlinson, infant; George William Tomlinson LNAME[ MCNISH FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 11, 1864 FILE[ 131 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - administrator would be wife and widow, Flora McNish of Southwold LNAME[ HAMILTON FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 23, 1864 FILE[ 132 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors: Jeremiah Hamilton, Southwold; Thomas Hamilton, Southwold - daughters Hannah Routher; Rhoda May Disher - sons: Jeremiah Hamilton; Thomas Hamilton LNAME[ BENNER FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 8, 1865 FILE[ 133 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - known as John Benner the Elder - executors were Frederick House Benner, Malahide, son; William H. Cascadden, Malahide, son-in-law - youngest son was Frederick H. Benner - oldest son was George Benner - other sons: John Benner Jr.; Augustus Benner; Leander Benner; Jacob Benner - adopted daughter Susannah Rush - daughters: Margaret Matthews; Christina Cascadden; Katharina Kinsey; Mary Deacon LNAME[ UPHAM FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ MAR 11, 1865 FILE[ 134 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - described as a wheelright - no will - wife, widow and administrator was Maria Upham, Vienna LNAME[ KERR FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 15, 1865 FILE[ 135 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - described as a widower - petition for guardianship of children filed March 27, 1865 by William Harvey, Malahide, Esquire, no relation - children: Mary Ann Kerr, 20 years; Sarah Kerr, 18 years; John Kerr, 15 years; Margaret Kerr, 10 years; Sophronia Kerr, 10 years; Jane Kerr, 8 years; William Kerr, 4 years LNAME[ MARKEL FNAME[ JOHN MURRAY RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 2, 1865 FILE[ 136 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors were Charles Ross, Malahide; and Benjamin McCallum or McCollum, Bayham - wife was Hannah Markel - sons: William Markel; John Markel; Daniel Markel; George Markel - daughters: Margaret Markel; Mary Markel; Sarah Markel; Lorina Markel; Harriet Markel; Hannah Markel LNAME[ MCINTOSH FNAME[ NANCY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 3, 1865 FILE[ 137 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors: Uri Wood, Southwold, blacksmith; Duncan McIntosh, St. Thomas, cooper - daughters: Eliza Jane McIntosh; Margaret Roil; Nancy Wood; Sarah Milligan; Betsy Catanaugh; Catherine Milligan - sons: Duncan McIntosh; Daniel McIntosh LNAME[ MCKILLOP FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 28, 1843 FILE[ 138 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - known as John McKillop the Elder - no executor in will, petitioner was John McKillop of Southwold, son - sons: Duncan McKillop, deceased 1865, leaving wife and nine children; John McKillop of Southwold; Archibald McKillop, living somewhere in Canada in 1865 - daughter Nancy living in Middlesex County LNAME[ BENTLEY FNAME[ JOSIAH RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 2, 1864 FILE[ 139 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors were Richard Baden Nicoll of Southwold and William McKay of Southwold LNAME[ BANNERMAN FNAME[ JANE RESID[ FRANCE DATE[ JUL 1, 1862 FILE[ 140 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - described as a widow, living in Divan, or Dinan, France - formerly lived in Yarmouth - died in Aberdeen, Scotland - executor was George Bannerman of Goa, Portuguese India, and then Bombay, India - son George Bannerman was living in Yarmouth in 1858 - daughters: Jane; Euphemia; Margaret; Elizabeth; Ina LNAME[ DISHER FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 21, 1865 FILE[ 141 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - described as a merchant and miller - executor was Wilfred Wilson Disher, Malahide - wife was Mercy Disher - son was Wilford Wilson Disher - daughters: Sarah Catherine Disher; Elizabeth Disher; Eliza Jane Dell LNAME[ HAMILTON FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ TYRCONNELL DATE[ JUL 22, 1863 FILE[ 142 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors Andrew Backus, Dunwich; Joseph Scott, Dunwich; Charles King, Yarmouth - granddaughters: Eliza Coyne; Mariah Coyne; Nancy Coyne; daughters of Nancy, deceased wife of Thomas Coyne - daughters: Mary Jane, wife of Andrew Backus; Elizabeth, wife of Joseph Scott; Eleanor, wife of Charles King LNAME[ BROWN FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ APR 8, 1865 FILE[ 143 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors were Francis Alexander Tait, Iona; and Daniel Eccles, Iona - sons: William A. Brown; Albert B. Brown; Amos A. Brown; Hiram Brown - daughter Eliza Lumley LNAME[ MCBRIDE FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 29, 1854 FILE[ 144 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship filed April 2, 1865 - James McBride's wife was Catherine McBride, who was now married to Archibald McLachlin - daughter was Mary McBride, 12 years old - petitioners for guardianship of the daughter were Catherine McLachlin and Archibald McLachlin LNAME[ LEEK FNAME[ JAMES NELSON RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 16, 1859 FILE[ 145 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - died intestate - Leek died at Toronto - this was a petition for guardianship filed by the uncle, Jospeh Stephens, of Malahide, May 20, 1865 - children were Caroline Maria Leek, 18 years; Delphine Amelia Leek, 15 years - wife, Martha Leek, was now married to John Wort LNAME[ JOHNSON FNAME[ ANGUS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 8, 1860 FILE[ 146 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors were Gilbert Taylor, Yarmouth; Neil Taylor, Yarmouth; Hugh Douglas, South Dorchester, formerly of Yarmouth - sons: Donald Johnson; James Johnson - daughters Mary Isabelle Johnson; Jennet Johnson - sister Mary Johnson of Scotland LNAME[ HILL FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 19, 1864 FILE[ 147 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors: Ambrose Hill, Malahide, miller; Walter Edgar Murray, Malahide, merchant - sons: Jesse Hill; Richard Hill, youngest son; Charles D. Hill; Walter Hill; Ambrose Hill - daughters: Sarah, wife of Walter E. Murray, of Aylmer; Hannah, wife of Thomas Locker, Malahide LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 26, 1856 FILE[ 148 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - wife was Mary Campbell - children: Donald Campbell; Mary Campbell; Peter Campbell - nephew Donald Campbell, son of Dugald - executors: Mary Campbell, wife; Malcolm Sinclair; John McKillop LNAME[ PATTERSON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ AUG 28, 1860 FILE[ 149 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Jane Patterson - daughters were Sarah Patterson, Isabella Patterson, Christie Patterson; Mary Patterson; Jane Patterson LNAME[ WILLIAMS FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 19, 1865 FILE[ 150 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - died without a will - wife was Esther Ann Williams - left seven children, not named LNAME[ GILBERT FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 20, 1865 FILE[ 151 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors were Marwood Gilbert of Yarmouth and William Gilbert of Yarmouth - sons were Matthew Gilbert, William Gilbert, and Marwood Gilbert - grandson was Richard Gilbert, son of Richard, deceased LNAME[ BACKHOUSE FNAME[ ABRAHAM RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 8, 1864 FILE[ 152 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - died without a will - wife was Amelia Backhouse of Malahide LNAME[ GARNSEY FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ SEP 25, 1861 FILE[ 153 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - described as a gentleman - executor was Ann Garnsey of the Township of Branford, County of Brant - wife was Ann Garnsey - daughter was Frances Ann Garnsey LNAME[ BUCK FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ APR 25, 1864 FILE[ 154 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - described as a labourer - wife was Rhoda Buck LNAME[ NEVILLS FNAME[ THOMAS JAMES RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ SEP 14, 1865 FILE[ 155 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - described as Thomas James Nevills, the Younger - widower - children: Emeline Anderson; Zebulon Landon Nevills; Emma Seborn; Thomas James Nevills; Abraham Nevills; Emily Nevills; Elizabeth Nevills; William Nevills; Anne Nevills - petitioner was Zebulon Landon Nevills, oldest son LNAME[ WESTLAKE FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ SEP 9, 1865 FILE[ 156 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - wife was Mary Ann Westlake - executors were Mary Ann Westlake, Yarmouth; Daniel Black, Yarmouth; Andrew Miller, Yarmouth - mention of a mother and father and brothers and sisters, but not identified - there were no children when the will was made out LNAME[ LEGG FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ DEC 25, 1856 FILE[ 157 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - wife was Mary Legg, who died July 23, 1860 - this was a petition for guardianship filed October 5, 1865 - petitioner was Duncan McGregor of South Dorchester - legal guardian was paternal uncle, William Legg, who received the guardianship January 14, 1861 - he was removed by petition of the children - other paternal uncles were Henry Legg, George Legg, and Samuel Legg - children: James Legg, 19 years; Nancy Legg, 21 years; Hannah Legg, 17 years; Thomas Legg, 16 years; Lucy Legg, 15 years; William Legg, 13 years; Henry Legg, 11 years; Jonah Legg, 9 years LNAME[ OLVER FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 9, 1865 FILE[ 158 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors were Henry Olver, Yarmouth, uncle; and James Maynard, Yarmouth - mother was Sarah Olver - sister was Mary Jane Olver - brothers were James Olver and Thomas Olver LNAME[ PETTYS FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 29, 1863 FILE[ 159 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - described as a preacher/clerk - says 33 years as a minister - executors were Judson Garrett, Malahide; Peter Hemmingway, Malahide - wife was Mary Pettys - mention of Jane Clarke, wife of Thomas Clarke, formerly of South Dorchester, now in foreign parts, merchant - mention of Belville Seminary, Methodist Episcopal Church - mention of Missionary Fund, Methodist Episcopal Church - mention of Deaf and Dumb Asylum, Toronto LNAME[ DILTS FNAME[ SOLOMON RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ SEP 1, 1865 FILE[ 160 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - wife was Agnes Dilts - executors were George Kent, Malahide; Nicholas Carter Brown, Malahide; Agnes Dilts, Malahide - sons: Joel Palmer Dilts; Colin Gardner Dilts; Clark Junior Dilts - daughters: Aurietta Elizabeth Dilts; Ida Utilia Dilts; Mary Agnes Dilts LNAME[ FINCH FNAME[ DAVID WELLINGTON RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ OCT 31, 1865 FILE[ 161 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - wife was Rebecca Finch - executors were Rebecca Finch, South Dorchester; John George Fawcett, Yarmouth - sons: Thomas Henry Finch; John Wellington Finch; Gallaten Judson Finch; George Calvert Finch; David Dougal Finch - daughters: Atalanta Jane Fawcett; Martha Anne Hambly; Hannah Malissa Hambly; Sarah Catherine Ballagh; Rebecca L. Finch; Hulda Oretta Finch; Hellen Delenah Finch; Lillian Maud Finch - nephew George Finch LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 26, 1856 FILE[ 162 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship filed October 13, 1865 - petitioner was mother of the children, Mary Campbell, Southwold - children: Daniel Campbell, 17 years; Mary Campbell, 15 years; Peter Campbell, 12 years; Duncan Campbell, 9 years LNAME[ CLINE FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 16, 1858 FILE[ 163 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship filed December 5, 1865 - petitioner was Eliza Ann Cline, Alexander Cline's widow, and now the wife of John Ralph VanVelsor, school teacher - son was David Merritt Cline, 12 years old NOTE: FOLIOS OR FILES 164, 165, AND 166 ARE MISSING LNAME[ KAINS FNAME[ MARY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 30, 1865 FILE[ 167 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors were Thomas Macmillan Kains, St. Thomas, Esquire; William King Kains, London, Esquire - sons: William Kains; John Alexander Kains; Thomas Macmillan Kains; Archibald Kains - daughter-in-law Henrietta Kains, wife of William - daughters: Isabella Thomasina, wife of Christopher Charles Abbott; Zebee Mary, wife of Charles Roe LNAME[ HARES FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ SEP 2, 1863 FILE[ 168 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - wife was Elizabeth Hares - executors were John Silcox, Southwold; and Henry Harris, Southwold; and Elizabeth Hares - mention of James Booman, son of Thomas Booman and Hannah Humphries - mention of nephew John Cole LNAME[ MCVEY FNAME[ ANN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 18, 1865 FILE[ 169 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors: James Henry Lumsden Begg, St. Thomas, merchant; John Masterson, St. Thomas, railway porter - adopted daughter, Margaret McLaughlan - neice, Mary Jane Ellis, of Chatham, daughter of brother - stepchildren: John McVey; Henry McVey; Patrick McVey; Elizabeth McVey LNAME[ HUTCHISON FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ APR 13, 1865 FILE[ 170 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors: Rebecca Hutchison, Malahide, widow; Thomas William Dobbie, Bayham, Provincial Land Surveyor; Abial Fairchild Hutchison - sons: Abial Fairchild Hutchison; Lewis Ezard Hutchison; Edwin James Hutchison; Noah Phillip Hutchison; Indiana? Hutchison LNAME[ JOHNSON FNAME[ RANDOLPH RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 25, 1865 FILE[ 171 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors: Sarah Elizabeth Johnson, widow; Samuel Haight, Yarmouth; Robert Hepburn, Yarmouth; Arsemus Delton Osborne, Yarmouth; Thomas Green, Yarmouth - daughters: Sarah Celestia Johnson; Randolphe Johnson; Mary Moulton, wife of John Moulton; Eliza Johnson; Thirza Osborne, wife of Arsemus D. Osborne - father was Squire Johnson, of Lynn County, Iowa, U.S.A. - nephews: Randolph Keillor, son of Chandler Keillor; Randolph Johnson, son of Frederick Johnson - grandsons: Randolph Moulton, son of Mary Moulton; Randolph Osborne, son of Thirza Osborne LNAME[ SILCOX FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAY 18, 1865 FILE[ 172 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - may have died May 10, 1865 - executors: George Silcox, Southwold; Horace Brotherhood, Southwold - wife Rhoda Silcox - sons: Truman Silcox; Grant Silcox; Charles Silcox; Daniel Silcox - daughter Mary Silcox LNAME[ BROWN FNAME[ JAMES MANDEVILLE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 10, 1866 FILE[ 173 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - will dated May 15, 1858 - codicil dated August 21, 1861 - executors: Joseph Marlatt, Yarmouth; Hosea Baker, Yarmouth - sons: William H. Brown, Dorchester; David Brown - daughters: Emiline, wife of Henry Augustine; Mary Ann, wife of Marvin Call; Elizabeth, wife of Lyman Learns; Diana Brown, Yarmouth, spinster; Margaret Brown, Yarmouth, spinster; Sarah Osborne, wife of James Osborne - grandson, George W. Simmons, son of George Simmons and late daughter Margaret LNAME[ THOMPSON FNAME[ JACOB BERDAN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 14, 1865 FILE[ 174 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - described as a gentleman, 48 years old in 1865 - executors: Leslie Pearce, Yarmouth; Jacob Miller, Yarmouth; James Hamilton Smith, Yarmouth, joiner; Frances Thompson, Yarmouth, sister - wife was Abigail Jane Thompson - mother was Susannah Thompson - son was Samuel David Thompson LNAME[ HIDDEN FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ AUG 8, 1865 FILE[ 175 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - described as a millwright - wife was Betsy Hidden - son was Paul Hidden - daughter was Laura Tomlinson LNAME[ SHRIVER FNAME[ JACOB MURTON RESID[ BROCKVILLE DATE[ OCT 20, 1862 FILE[ 176 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - name may have been spelled Schriver - listed as a merchant - formerly of Brockville, in the Johnstown District, but had been living at Claremont, Surrey County, Virginia - died at Jamestown Island, Virginia - Shriver apparently had property in Elgin County, but does not say where - executor was James Jessup of Brockville LNAME[ ECCLES FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 2, 1866 FILE[ 177 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors were John Dickson Eccles of Warwick Township, Lambton County, brother; and Nicol McColl of Southwold - wife was Susanna Eccles of Iona - son was Rosingrave Eccles - mention of daughters, but none named LNAME[ OSTRANDER FNAME[ ASA RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ APR 17, 1865 FILE[ 178 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors Mary Ostrander, Bayham, wife; Simon or Simeon Ostrander, Bayham; and John Buchner - the last two were relatives - sons Lewis Ostrander and Archibald Ostrander - part of the will missing LNAME[ BRADSHAW FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ AUG 23, 1865 FILE[ 179 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - described as a gentleman - executor was John Bradshaw, Ottawa, Carleton County, office keeper in the Crown Lands Department, Canada - brother was John Bradshaw, Quebec, Ottawa LNAME[ BAKER FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 17, 1863 FILE[ 180 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Cordelia Baker LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 8, 1862 FILE[ 181 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors were Christy McIntyre, Yarmouth; Hugh McIntyre, late of Yarmouth, now of Mitchell, Perth County; Colin McIntyre, Yarmouth - wife was Christy McIntyre - sons: Hugh McIntyre, eldest; John McIntyre; Colin McIntyre - daughters: Jane McIntyre, eldest; Mary McIntyre; Isabella McIntyre; Christy McIntyre LNAME[ SUMMERS FNAME[ JAMES ASHLEY RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 3, 1866 FILE[ 182 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Naomi Summers LNAME[ LAIDLAW FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ LINCOLN COUNTY DATE[ JAN 9, 1852 FILE[ 183 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - when he died, William Laidlaw lived in Caistor Township, Lincoln County - this was a petition for guardianship filed May 9, 1866 - William's wife was Catherine Laidlaw, who was now married to Thomas Laidlaw of Yarmouth - the petitioner was William Shields, Caistor Township, Lincoln County - children: Margaret Jane Laidlaw, 20 years, Yarmouth; William Alvin Laidlaw, 18 years, Yarmouth; George Laidlaw, 15 years, Yarmouth; an infant which had died LNAME[ HATHAWAY FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 14, 1866 FILE[ 184 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors: Benjamin Franklin Hathaway, Yarmouth; John Lanning, Yarmouth; Amos G. Canby - sons: Benjamin Franklin Hathaway; Samuel B. Hathaway; Stephen Hathaway; Daniel Lincoln Hathaway; William Arnold Hathaway - daughter Eleanor Graham, widow of Jesse Graham LNAME[ KNOX FNAME[ ADAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 7, 1866 FILE[ 185 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - may have died June 11, 1866 - oldest son was David Knox, Hamilton, merchant - son-in-law was John McDonald, husband of daughter Agnes Knox, Elora, Wellington County, builder - heirs-at-law: Isabella Bates; Simon Knox; Adam Knox; William Knox; Janett Knox; Robert Knox LNAME[ MAGINNIS FNAME[ HUGH RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAY 17, 1866 FILE[ 186 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - described as a merchant - executors were Andrew Murray, Aylmer, merchant; and Harriet Maginnis, Malahide - wife was Harriet Maginnis - friend was Andrew Murray, Aylmer, merchant - son was Thomas Maginnis - grandson was Joseph Maginnis, son of late son James - granddaughter not named, but daughter of late son Joseph - sons: John Maginnis; Alexander Maginnis - daughter Sarah Maginnis LNAME[ CROSBIE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 21, 1866 FILE[ 187 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - may have died June 25, 1866 - known as John Crosbie the Elder - executor was Mahlon Bodine, Southwold - wife was Ann Crosbie - oldest son was John Crosbie - second son Andrew Crosbie - daughters: Mrs. Margaret Liddle, Dunwich; Mrs. June Campbell, eldest daughter, Dunwich LNAME[ LEMON FNAME[ JACOB RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 29, 1866 FILE[ 188 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Nancy Lemon, Southwold - children: Thomas Lemon; Mary Lemon; Frederick Lemon; Lewis Lemon LNAME[ NORTHRUP FNAME[ JACOB RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 25, 1866 FILE[ 189 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Abigail Northrup - children: George Northrup, petitioner; Moses Northrup; Robert Northrup, Westminster Township, Middlesex County; Tamar, wife of James McConnell; Rachael, wife of Charles McDormand; Elleanor, wife of Charles Medler LNAME[ EDISON FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ AUG 31, 1866 FILE[ 190 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - described as a merchant - executrix was Mary Ann Edison, Vienna - wife was Mary Ann Edison LNAME[ MCLELLAN FNAME[ DOUGALD RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 27, 1866 FILE[ 191 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - died at Glencoe, Middlesex County - wife was Elizabeth McLellan, Southwold - daughter was Elizabeth Jane McLellan, infant LNAME[ PRITCHARD FNAME[ LEVI RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ OCT 4, 1866 FILE[ 192 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - described as a labourer - executors: Jesse Philo Soper, Bayham; Grandison Cole, Bayham - nephew, Jesse Soper, Bayham, farmer LNAME[ MCKAY FNAME[ GILBERT RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ AUG 12, 1862 FILE[ 193 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - says late of Tuscombia Alabama, U.S.A. - this was a petition for guardianship, filed October 20, 1866 - children: William McKay, 10 years; Arvilia McKay, 9 years; Jonathan McKay, 8 years - mother was Rhoda Hannah Taylor, formerly Rhoda Hannah McKay, wife of Ira Taylor, Southwold - at the time of his death, Gilbert McKay was a soldier in the Fourteenth Regiment of Michigan Volunteers LNAME[ HAZEN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ AUG 25, 1866 FILE[ 194 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors were Martha Emeline Marr, Bayham, spinster; Moses Northrup Sanders, Bayham, merchant - adopted daughter was Martha Emeline Marr LNAME[ BILLINGTON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ OCT 8, 1861 FILE[ 195 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors: Aaron Price, Aylmer, gentleman; James Little, Malahide, merchant - wife Susanna Billington - son James Billington, died before 1861 - grandson John Billington - daughter Catherine Kinney of Malahide, wife of James Kinney, pensioner - daughter Cornelia French, wife of ____ French, Ypsilanti, Michigan - daughter Jane Ann Cook, wife of Haggon Cook, Michigan, wagon maker - daughter Sarah Koyl, wife of Albert Koyl of Ypsilanit Michigan, farmer LNAME[ PATON FNAME[ DAVID BRAID RESID[ DETROIT DATE[ JUN 1, 1863 FILE[ 196 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship - Paton was described as late of Detroit, Michigan, and formerly of St. Mary's, Perth County, merchant - died at Detroit - widow was Elizabeth Cuthbert Paton, who died at St. Mary's on November 24, 1864 or 1865 - petition for guardianship was filed by Robert Carrie or Currie of St. Thomas, merchant, uncle of the children - children: John Cuthbert Paton, 11 years, living in St. Thomas; Ann Taylor Paton, 8 years, living in the Township of Southwold; David Braid Paton, 6 years, living in the Township of Yarmouth LNAME[ CHUTE FNAME[ ANDREW RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ FEB 17, 1862 FILE[ 197 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors: Eleazar Freeman Chute, Bayham Township, son; and Aaron Chute, son, who died October 23, 1863 - witness Charles Chute - witness William Chute, son - daughter Lovinia Chute - daughter Cynthia Chute - son John Milton Chute - daughter Harriet Chute - sons Edmond, Alfred and Sidney - daughter Sarah Ann Chute LNAME[ HANDREN FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ NOV 8, 1865 FILE[ 198 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - executor was George William Handren of Bayham - widow was Julia Handren, 77 years old in 1865 - mention of a son Henry Handren who had always resided in New Brunswick and never in Upper Canada - George William Handren of Bayham was the second son - John Wills Handren was another son living in New York City - Samuel Edward Handren was another son living in Nova Scotia - Mary Elizabeth Mago, wife of William Mago, was a daughter living in the State of Maine LNAME[ BRACKENREID FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 17, 1866 FILE[ 199 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - once lived in North Cayuga Township - described as a gentleman - resident of Yarmouth Township when he died - executors: James Kinnear, friend, Township of North Cayuga, Collector of Inland Revenues; Samuel Casement, friend, Township of Seneca, farmer - children: Mary Jane Young, wife of Peter Young, blacksmith, North Cayuga; Eliza Anne Kindue, wife of John Kindue, farmer, North Cayuga; Lucinda Brackeureid, spinster, North Cayuga; Noble Montgomery Brackeureid, school teacher, North Cayuga; Hammond Little Brackeureid, tailor, of Jarvis in the Township of Walpole; oldest son was William James Brackeureid, labourer, of North Cayuga - widow was Rachael Brackeureid LNAME[ DUNCANSON FNAME[ PETER RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ DEC 1, 1866 FILE[ 200 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors were Thomas Samuel McColl, Dunwich, and Dougald Duncanson, Dunwich - wife was Mary Duncanson - sons: Peter; James; Neil; Alexander; John - daughters: Euphemia, living in the U.S.A.; Ann; Catherine LNAME[ MULHOLLAND FNAME[ WILLIAM CASE RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUL 11, 1864 FILE[ 201 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - executor was Mary Mulholland, his wife - children: Sarah Louisa; Sophia Jane; Ann Eliza; Hiram McCraney Mulholland LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ WALLACETOWN DATE[ DEC 9, 1863 FILE[ 202 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - described as a tailor - executor was his widow, Margaret McIntyre - mention of a brother, John McIntyre LNAME[ MCLACHLAN FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ NOV 7, 1866 FILE[ 203 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - described as a farmer and carrier - no will - executor was Catherine McLachlan, his widow LNAME[ MCCOWAN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JAN 3, 1867 FILE[ 204 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - executor was Mary McCowan, widow - children Duncan and Daniel LNAME[ MCCOWAN FNAME[ HUGH RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ FEB 19, 1863 FILE[ 205 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executor was Alexander McCowan, oldest son, of Aldborough - son Hugh McCowan - son John McCowan - wife Isabella McCowan - daughter mentioned, but not identified - son-in-law Duncan Munro LNAME[ FIRBY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JAN 8, 1857 FILE[ 206 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - this was a petition for the guardianship of Richard A. Firby, son of John Firby - the petition was by Mary Cascadden of Malahide Township, wife of Thomas I. Cascadden and widow of John Firby - Mary was the mother of William and Richard Firby - William died at the age of 7, but Richard was 11 years old at the time of the petition LNAME[ HUTCHISON FNAME[ LEXY LEWIS RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ SEP 26, 1866 FILE[ 207 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors were Alexander Berkley Hutchison, brother, Township of Bayham; Alexander Saxton; Elder John Griffin - wife was Sarah Jane Hutchison - children: Alice Jane Hutchison; Anne Elizabeth Hutchison; James Lewis Hutchison LNAME[ SHAW FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 26, 1854 FILE[ 208 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - described as a wheel wright and wagon maker - executors: James Shaw, Southwold, cabinet maker; Charles Newland, Southwold, husbandman - daughters: Jane Shaw; Mary Shaw; Agness Shaw - guardian of Mary Shaw was Levi Fowler of Fingal - guardian of Jane and Agness Shaw was Charles Newland of Southwold LNAME[ WOOLLEY FNAME[ JOHN NELSON RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 31, 1866 FILE[ 209 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors were Martha Ann Woolley, Malahide; Joseph Lewis Woolley, Dereham, Oxford County, farmer; Francis Henry Summers, Bayham, farmer - wife was Martha Ann Woolley - brother was Joseph Lewis Woolley of Dereham - brother-in-law was Francis Henry Summers of Bayham - daughter was Mary Catherine Woolley - father was Peter Woolley LNAME[ WHITE FNAME[ RICHARD P. RESID[ CLEVELAND, OHIO DATE[ JAN 24, 1867 FILE[ 210 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - described as a lumber merchant of Cleveland, Ohio, and formerly of Vienna - executor was Douglas Leland White of Albany, New York, lumber merchant - wife was Eliza Jane White LNAME[ MCCLARTY FNAME[ DOUGALD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 24, 1866 FILE[ 211 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Anna Bella McClarty - mention of three infant children, not named LNAME[ LYNN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 1, 1866 FILE[ 212 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors: Samuel Lynn of Southwold; Hugh Lynn; James Lynn, absent in U.S.A. - children: James and Samuel Lynn, youngest sons; Hugh Lynn; Martha Lynn; Robert Lynn; Thomas Lynn; Roseann Lynn LNAME[ HENNIKER FNAME[ SUSAN RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ MAR 31, 1867 FILE[ 213 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - name might also be Henneker - described as a widow, of James - executor was William Van Emburgh, Malahide, who was also her brother - adopted son, Judson Sonell(?) - sister Marcia Davis, wife of Septimus Davis of Yarmouth - nephew James Davis, son of Marcia - mention of Mary Crane, wife of John Byron Crane, Yarmouth - mention of James Burton Crane, son of John Byron Crane - mention of James Henniker, Harwich Township, Kent County - mention of Amelia Misner, wife of George Misner, Yarmouth - mention of Arseneth Westover, wife of Nathaniel Westover, Yarmouth - mention of Sarah McCordick, wife of ____ McCordick, Yarmouth - mention of Elizabeth Jane Harris, Oxford Township, Oxford County - LNAME[ BRUSH FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 26, 1867 FILE[ 214 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors: Edmund Westlake, Yarmouth; Daniel Luton, Yarmouth; Warren Secord, Yarmouth - daughters: Elvira Peters, wife of Peter Peters; Sarah Ann Brush; Emily Brush; Hannah Brush - sons: Lewis Brush; Hiram Brush; William Alexander Brush; Nelson Brush LNAME[ DENNIS FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JAN 14, 1867 FILE[ 215 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors: Thomas Dennis, Bayham; Robert Dennis, Bayham - wife Ann Dennis - sons: James Firby Dennis; William Burton Dennis; Robert Dennis; Joseph Dennis; Thomas Dennis - daughters: Esther Ann Nevills; Jane Elizabeth Ribbell; Hannah Elizabeth Laur LNAME[ KILDAY FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ FINGAL DATE[ JUN 8, 1867 FILE[ 216 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executor Bridget Kilday, Southwold, wife - daughters: Margaret Mary Kilday; Bridget Sanagan; Catherine Breene; Mary Moore - sons: Patrick Kilday; Thomas Kilday LNAME[ LINDSAY FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ WALLACETOWN DATE[ JUL 13, 1867 FILE[ 217 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - described as a grocer - died at Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma District - executors: Robert Lindsay, Brantford, grocer; Peter Stevenson, Southwold - brother John Lindsay, Scotland - wife Elizabeth Lindsay - nephew Alexander Lindsay LNAME[ MISENER FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 17, 1867 FILE[ 218 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ executors: Jacob Miller, Yarmouth; Septymious Davis, Yarmouth; Andrew Miller, Yarmouth - daughters: Sarah Misener; Mary Harper - sons: Nicholas Misener; George Misener; David Misener; Andrew Misener; Alexander Misener - deceased daughters: Jane Lawton; Catherine Miller - wife Hannah Misener LNAME[ LAMB FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ SEP 2, 1867 FILE[ 219 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - described as a widower - no will - daughter and petitioner was Priscilla Clutton, Malahide, wife of Joseph Josiah Clutton, manufacturer LNAME[ MCLEAN FNAME[ MALCOLM RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ NOV 27, 1867 FILE[ 220 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - died in the Township of Southwold - no will - wife was Janette McLean LNAME[ BRADLEY FNAME[ PHILANDER RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 24, 1867 FILE[ 221 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executor was Sarah Jane Bradley, Malahide, widow - mention of children, but not named LNAME[ WHITE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 9, 1867 FILE[ 222 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - wife was Elizabeth White - daughter was Frances Catherine Eaton, wife of John T. Eaton - sons: James White; Albert White; John White, Jr. - executors: Elizabeth White; Benjamin Franklin Hathaway, Yarmouth LNAME[ WILEY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 8, 1867 FILE[ 223 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executor was Eveline Wiley, Yarmouth, widow - sons: William Wiley; John Wiley; Monson Wiley; Thomas Wiley; Henry Wiley; Daniel Wiley; Wilson Wiley LNAME[ MCCOLL FNAME[ JOHN S. RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ FEB 17, 1866 FILE[ 224 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - this was a petition for guardianship filed January 4, 1868 - wife was Jenny McColl, Aldborough - daughter was Mary Jenny McColl, 1 year, 2 months - the petitioners were Jenny McColl, mother, and Samuel MacColl, paternal uncle LNAME[ BOBIER FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JAN 4, 1868 FILE[ 225 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - oldest brother was Joshua Bobier, Dunwich, formerly of County Wexford, Ireland - brother William Bobier, Southwold - brother John Bobier, Yarmouth - sister Eliza Carley, wife of Walter Carley, County Wexford, Ireland, shipbuilder - sister Margaret Wilkinson, wife of James Wilkinson, County Wexford, Ireland LNAME[ MARLATT FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 13, 1868 FILE[ 226 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors: George Marlatt, Yarmouth; John Marlatt, Yarmouth; James Marlatt, Yarmouth - wife Sarah Marlatt - sons: Joseph Marlatt; Nathan Marlatt; Jehiel Marlatt; John Marlatt; George Marlatt; James Marlatt; Daniel Marlatt and wife Nancy - daughter Maria Oill, wife of John Oill LNAME[ DAWDY FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 12, 1868 FILE[ 227 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - executors: John Miller, Southwold; Hugh Lynn, Southwold - sons: William Dawdy; Sylvester Dawdy; Isaac Dawdy; Caleb Dawdy - wife not named - daughters: Jane Dawdy; Phebe Dawdy; Martha Dawdy - grandson Chancy Erastus Lampman LNAME[ MEDLAR FNAME[ STEPHEN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ FEB 29, 1864 FILE[ 228 MFNO[ 1376 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Nancy Ann Norton, wife of Sephren Norton, Vienna, labourer, formerly the wife of Stephen Medlar - father was John Medlar, living in the U.S.A. - brothers: John Medlar; William Medlar; James Medlar; Charles Medlar LNAME[ HUTCHSION FNAME[ LEXY LEWIS RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ SEP 26, 1866 FILE[ 229 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - this would be a petition for guardianship filed February 7, 1868 - filed by Sarah Jane Hutchison CHILDREN: Alice Jane, 7 years; James Lewis, 5 years; Anne Elizabeth, 3 1/2 years; William Lexy, 12 months LNAME[ TAYLOR FNAME[ NANCY RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ DEC 16, 1867 FILE[ 231 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as a widow - no will - mention of a brother, Alexander McCowan - mother, Isabella McCowan, Aldborough, widow - sister Isabella McGugan, Aldborough, wife of Angus - sister Flora Sinclair, wife of Dougald, Brook Township, Lambton County LNAME[ BRYANS FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 20, 1864 FILE[ 232 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as a painter and a widower - died in Kingston, Frontenac County - no will - mention of a brother, James O'Brien, Etobicoke, York County - William Bryan, State of Virginia, U.S.A., brother - John Bryan, Etobicoke, York County, brother, who died prior to December 1867 - sister Mary Gallagher, widow of Patrick, Etobicoke - Ann Cory, widow of James, Etobicoke LNAME[ SMADES FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 19, 1868 FILE[ 233 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - no will - leaves wife and infant children - petition filed by widow, Julia Ann Smades, Malahide LNAME[ FULTON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 13, 1867 FILE[ 234 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - no will - petition filed by Mary Fulton, widow, of Southwold - left three sons and four daughters - not identified LNAME[ BACKWILL FNAME[ JOHN SANDERS RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 6, 1868 FILE[ 235 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - widow was Martha Backwill - children: Eliza Jane Backwill; Elizabeth Backwill; John Backwill; Samuel George Backwill - described as infant children LNAME[ COPELAND FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 5, 1868 FILE[ 236 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - documents filed by Lindley Moore of Port Bruce and John Bobier of Yarmouth, trustees - mention of daughters, Sarah Copeland and Elizabeth Wrong - sons: William Copeland; George Copeland; John Copeland; Thomas Copeland; Joseph Copeland; James Copeland; Mach Copeland LNAME[ MELLOR FNAME[ MARY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 17, 1868 FILE[ 237 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as a widow - left three sons: Thomas, of Southwold; John, of Southwold; James, of London Township - granddaughters: Mary Hannah, Sarah Elizabeth and Alice Ann, daughters of Thomas - granddaughters Mary Ellen and Emma, daughters of John LNAME[ MCDONALD FNAME[ JOHN POLSON RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ MAR 24, 1868 FILE[ 238 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as postmaster - widow was Alice McDonald of Vienna LNAME[ ZIMMERMAN FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 16, 1867 FILE[ 239 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - lived on the north half of Lot 29, Concession 9 - widow was Margaret Zimmerman - children: John Henry Zimmerman; Charles William Zimmerman; Daniel Wesley Zimmerman; Maria Jane Zimmerman; Samuel Martin Zimmerman; Josiah Abraham Zimmerman LNAME[ FUTCHER FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 23, 1868 FILE[ 240 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - known as Thomas Futcher the Elder - widow was Hester Futcher - son was Thomas Futcher LNAME[ MCGREGOR FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 23, 1868 FILE[ 241 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: John Thompson, Yarmouth; John Taylor, South Dorchester - sons: John, oldest son; Alexander - daughters: Mary; Catherine; Euphemia LNAME[ ERVING FNAME[ JAMES NEWTON RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ APR 1, 1868 FILE[ 242 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executor was Thomas Sims of Vienna, attorney and friend of the deceased - mention of a brother, Thomas Erving, of North Walsingham, County of Norfolk, England - had a wife, but name not mentioned LNAME[ MANN FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 2, 1868 FILE[ 243 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: Jeronimus Rapelje of Yarmouth; William Johnson Culver of Yarmouth; Lyman Stowell Leonard - described as friends - wife Elizabeth Mann - sons: Hiram B. Mann; Daniel Mann; Samuel H. Mann; Joseph Mann; John Mann; Jehiel Mann; Peregrine M. Mann; Arthur Wellington Mann; Thomas J. Mann; George W. Mann; Charles Mann; James A. Mann; Arthur W. Mann LNAME[ CASWELL FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ OCT 10, 1868 FILE[ 244 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executor was Warren Caswell, son, of Bayham Township - wife Betsy Caswell - sons: Seth; Ira; Warren; Harvey; Andrew - daughters: Murenda Hubbard; Sibbell Caswell LNAME[ CHAMBERS FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAY 11, 1868 FILE[ 245 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Sabina Buchner of Malahide, daughter, wife of Peter Venness Buchner - children: Anving Daedalus Chambers; Esubius Chambers; Fabuce Chambers; Urion Chambers; Sarah Dobson; Abigail Chambers LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 15, 1868 FILE[ 246 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executor was Margaret Smith, widow - mention of five children, but not identified LNAME[ THOMPSON FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 19, 1867 FILE[ 247 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as David Thompson the Elder - innkeeper - executors were David Thompson, innkeeper; and Elizabeth Thompson, widow - mention of daughters Cordelia Nicol and Maria Jones LNAME[ SIMONS FNAME[ JOHN KINSLEY RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAY 27, 1868 FILE[ 248 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - died in the Village of Aylmer - executor was Margaret Simons, widow - children: Martha Carpenter; Sarah Calver; Edwin Simons; Franklin Ruthven Simons; Thomas Burdick Simons LNAME[ WALLIS FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 22, 1868 FILE[ 249 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executor was Margaret Wallis of Southwold, widow - daughters: Mary Maria Wallis; Eliza Ann Wallis; Sarah Jane Norton, wife of Joseph Norton - mention of brother Thomas T. Wallis LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 27, 1868 FILE[ 250 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: Lachlan Campbell, son, of St. Thomas; Daniel Black, friend, of Yarmouth - daughter Nancy Leitch, widow of Donald Leitch, Yarmouth - daughter Jane Gilbert, wife of Matthew Gilbert - daughter Grace McCall, wife of John McCall - daughter Mary McBride, wife of Alexander McBride - Mary McBride now deceased, leaving three children - son Dugald Campbell of Southwold - son John Campbell LNAME[ HONSINGER FNAME[ MARY RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUN 24, 1865 FILE[ 251 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Jane Honsinger, daughter-in-law, wife of Peter of Malahide; Elijah Phelps, Malahide, friend - sons Peter and John LNAME[ YOUNG FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 1, 1868 FILE[ 252 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: William Carey or Crary or Crany, friend, of Southwold; Andrew Horton, friend, of Southwold - sons: Joseph; William - daughters: Eliza Hammond; Ann Watson; Nancy McCall or McColl LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ ORLO RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUN 11, 1868 FILE[ 253 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: Isaac Smith of Malahide, son; William Edward Smith of Malahide, son - wife Charlotte Smith - sons: John Harvey Smith; Charles Harvey Smith; Havelock Smith - daughters: Hannah Santen; Hester Ann Edison; Elizabeth Jane Smith LNAME[ MCGUGAN FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ DEC 13, 1863 FILE[ 254 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - Letters of Administration - filed by: Duncan McGugan, of Aldborough - mention of Angus McGugan; Euphemia Kilpatrick; Catherine McPherson; Isabella Simpkius, who has died, leaving husband William Simpkius and three small children; Archibald McGugan; Donald McGugan LNAME[ HIGH FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUN 17, 1868 FILE[ 255 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - died in the Township of Louth in the County of Lincoln - executor was Amos High of Bayham Township - sons: John; Andrew - daughters: Mary; Margaret; Magdalena; Barbara; Susan LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ NEIL RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 19, 1868 FILE[ 256 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: Archibald McIntyre, St. Thomas; Archibald McIntyre, Yarmouth; Duncan McCallum, South Dorchester - wife Janet McIntyre - sons: Angus; Hugh - daughters: Julia McIntyre; Mary McCallum, wife of Duncan - mention of Archibald McIntyre, boot and shoe maker, St. Thomas - mention of Archibald McIntyre, son of Angus McIntyre of Yarmouth LNAME[ EICHINBERG FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ DEC 26, 1868 FILE[ 257 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - known as John Eichinberg the Elder - executors were John Eichinberg of Bayham, son, and Simeon Mitchell of Bayham, son-in-law - daughters: Sophia Murdock; Susan Jane Bowen, widow of Cornelius Bowen of Southwold; Elizabeth Crandall, wife of William Crandall of Norfolk County; Maria Mitchell, wife of Simeon; Sally Ann Collins, wife of David C. Collins of Bayham; Nancy Catherine Mitchell, wife of Thomas Mitchell, Bayham - godson William McClellan Hotchkiss LNAME[ SUTTON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 13, 1868 FILE[ 258 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: Andrew Horton, friend; Cynthia Sutton, widow; William Bowen, friend - daughters: Sarah Wilkie; Isabel Marr; Agness Sutton - granddaughter Iva Marr - sons: Frederick; Isaac; Calvin; Elijah LNAME[ ROBB FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 20, 1869 FILE[ 259 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: Alexander Steele, Southwold, friend; Archibald McDiarmid, Southwold, friend - sons: James; David; William; George; John - widow Elizabeth Robb - daughters: Mary; Isabella; Elizabeth - brother John Robb LNAME[ MINARD FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 23, 1869 FILE[ 260 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: Samuel Haight, Yarmouth, friend; Asa L. Schooley, Yarmouth, friend - widow Phebe Minard - sons: William; Samuel; James; Jacob D. - daughters: Rachel Hilborne; Mary Cummins; Sarah Taylor; Anna E. Doane; Rebecca C. Minard; Phebe J. Smith LNAME[ MCFARLANE FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ DEC 23, 1868 FILE[ 261 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as a ___ keeper - executor was Neil McFarlane, brother, of Orford Township, Kent County, blacksmith - wife died between the time of Duncan McFarlane's death and the date the estate was filed for probate, February 1, 1869 - Duncan McFarlane's sister was Janet Buchanan, wife of Donald of Orford Township - sister Isabella Anderson of Aldborough, wife of James LNAME[ CHAMBERS FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 17, 1868 FILE[ 262 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: George Chambers, son, Malahide; John Chambers, son, Malahide; Isaac Hany the Elder, Malahide; George Smith, Malahide; Anna Chambers, widow - mention of Maleut Chambers - mention of: Hannah Kipp, wife of John H. Kipp; Mary A. Kipp; Augustus Chambers; Margaret McCullough and her husband John; Sarah Ann Moss and her husband, O'Hubbard Moss - widow Anna Chambers - sons: Nelson; Rolfe; Robert; Augustus; George; John - daughters: Hannah; Sarah Ann; Margaret; Phebe LNAME[ SYMINGTON FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 22, 1869 FILE[ 263 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executor was his mother, Janet Symington, a widow - William's widow was Elizabeth Symington - children: Ellen, 5 years; Graham, 3 years; and youngest, 1 year LNAME[ CASWELL FNAME[ BETSEY RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ FEB 25, 1869 FILE[ 264 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as a widow - may have died February 25, 1861 - executor was Warren Caswell, son - sons: Warren; Mathew; Harvey; Andrew; Seth - daughters: Massena Hubbard, might be Maranda; Sibbell Pygall LNAME[ WELDON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 10, 1869 FILE[ 265 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executor was William Armstrong, brother-in-law - wife was Elizabeth Weldon - children: Thomas Hillock Weldon; William Weldon; Susannah Jane Weldon; John Weldon - father Thomas Weldon - brothers: William Weldon; Andrew Weldon of Westminster Township; Thomas Weldon Jr. LNAME[ NICOLLS FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 10, 1869 FILE[ 266 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - lived on Lot 28, North Branch of the Talbot Road - executrix was Elizabeth Nicolls, widow - sons: James; John; Arthur - daughters: Nancy; Margaret - friend Richard Baden Nicolls of Southwold LNAME[ SYMINGTON FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 22, 1869 FILE[ 267 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - this was a petition for the guardianship of the infant children of William Symington - see folio number 263 - filed by his widow Elizabeth Symington of Yarmouth - William died February 22, 1869 leaving Ellen, 5 years; Graham, 3 years; Mary nine months - Elizabeth Symington appointed guardian LNAME[ BAKER FNAME[ HOSEA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 4, 1868 FILE[ 268 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors were Abraham Smith of Yarmouth and Jane, his wife - widow was Rachel Baker - only child was Jane Smith LNAME[ FIRBY FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ DEC 31, 1868 FILE[ 269 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors were Robert Firby and Thomas M. Firby, both of Bayham LNAME[ TIMS FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ SEP 11, 1862 FILE[ 270 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executor was Alum Marr of Ingersoll - wife was Laura Tims - children Frances Elizabeth and Mary LNAME[ FREEMAN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAY 17, 1869 FILE[ 271 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as a lumberman - executrix was Lucinda Freeman, of Malahide, his widow LNAME[ RODGERS FNAME[ EDWARD RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ MAY 1, 1869 FILE[ 272 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: Sylvester Tiffany Pettit, South Dorchester, friend; William Gregory, Yarmouth, friend - granddaughters: Ann, wife of William Legg; Jane Rodgers; Charlotte Rodgers; Mary Rodgers - grandchildren: Edward Rodgers; William Rodgers; Eliza Rodgers; Emma, wife of Henry Durdle; Ellen Rodgers; Sarah Rodgers; Albert Rodgers LNAME[ WELDON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 10, 1869 FILE[ 273 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of his infant children - children were: Thomas Hillock Weldon; William Weldon; Susan Jane Weldon; John Andrew Weldon, all of Yarmouth - petition filed by the widow, Elizabeth Weldon of Yarmouth, and Andrew Weldon, Westminster Township, gentleman LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAY 24, 1869 FILE[ 274 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executor was Archibald Campbell - son was Archibald Campbell LNAME[ PATTERSON FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JUN 28, 1869 FILE[ 275 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: William Lodge, Southwold; John McCallum, Dunwich - daughters: Sally, wife of John Patterson; Katie; Margaret; Mary; Christie LNAME[ BOWLBY FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 14, 1869 FILE[ 276 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: Martha Bowlby, Southwold, widow; Alexander Bowlby, Southwold, nephew - sons: Isaac Dennis Bowlby; James Caswell Bowlby; Sidney Smith Bowlby; John Nelson Bowlby - daughters: Caroline, wife of Benjamin McPherson; Mary Ann, wife of Jacob Smith; - mention of Alice Armita Stringer LNAME[ CAMERON FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ SEP 10, 1869 FILE[ 277 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: John Cameron, Aldborough, farmer; Anson Thomas, Aldborough; David Campbell, Aldborough - brothers: John; Alexander - sisters: Catherine Widdow Finlayson; Margaret Smith LNAME[ MCMILLEN FNAME[ NIEL RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUL 10, 1869 FILE[ 278 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executor was Donald McMillen, Aldborough - brother was Donald McMillen - nephew was Archibald McGugan - sister was Elizabeth, no other name given LNAME[ CORNWELL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JAN 29, 1868 FILE[ 279 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - no will - administrator was Sarah Ann James, wife of John James, South Dorchester - children: Sarah Jane; William; Henry mention of: John Ryerson; James Creayes?; Rettia Mario - widow Sarah Ann James LNAME[ GRIFFIN FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 16, 1868 FILE[ 280 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: James Philpott, Dunwich; James Griffin, Dunwich - widow Catherine Griffin LNAME[ AULT FNAME[ JOHN GEORGE RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ AUG 11, 1869 FILE[ 281 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - name might be Auld - described as a lumber merchant - died at Buffalo, New York - no will - wife was Mary Alida Ellen Ault, Port Burwell - letters of administration LNAME[ REES FNAME[ DAVID CARRODACK RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ SEP 16, 1869 FILE[ 282 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as a retired farmer and a Gentleman - executors: William Youell, Port Burwell, merchant; Alexander Sutherland, Port Burwell - daughter Elizabeth Adams - granddaughter Mary Ann Adams LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ PETER RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 8, 1869 FILE[ 283 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Catherine - brother was Alexander of Southwold - brother-in-law was John Maclean of Dunwich - mention of seven children under the age of 21 years, but not identified LNAME[ LEEK FNAME[ JAMES NELSON RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 16, 1859 FILE[ 284 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - died at Toronto - no will - wife was Martha Leek, now Martha Wort - children: Caroline Maria Leek, 13 years; Adelphine Amelia Leek, 9 years; Stephen Nelson Leek, 1 year - petition for guardianship of Stephen Nelson Leek by uncle by marriage, Joseph Stevens of Malahide LNAME[ MARTIN FNAME[ CATHERINE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 21, 1869 FILE[ 285 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was James Begg of Southwold - daughters: Catherine Ann Martin; Margaret Martin; Isabella Martin - sons: James Martin; Daniel Martin; Colin Martin; Thomas Ferguson Martin LNAME[ MANDEVILLE FNAME[ WILLIAM HENRY RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 14, 1869 FILE[ 286 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - lived at Union - wife, widow and executrix was Rachel Emily Mandeville LNAME[ GAY FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 19, 1869 FILE[ 287 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - mother was Elizabeth Saunders - sister was Grace Hooper - wife was Ann Gay - cousin was Ann Parsons - brother-in-law Thomas Warren - step-sister Mary Gilbert - executors: William Johnston of Southwold; John Lewis of Southwold LNAME[ MARR FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ OCT 30, 1869 FILE[ 288 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executor was Daniel Row of Bayham, farmer - sons: James Marr; Peter Marr; John Marr - wife Eliza Marr - daughter Zelpha Jane Hankinson, wife of Caleb H. Hankinson LNAME[ MCKEITH FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ SEP 26, 1869 FILE[ 289 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - wife was Mary McKeith of Aldborough - executors: Mary McKeith; Hector Patterson of Aldborough, farmer - brother Dougald McKeith, Aldborough - sister Ann, wife of Neil Currie LNAME[ PATTERSON FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAY 4, 1869 FILE[ 290 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Catherine - children: Archibald, 5 years; Janet, 3 years; Christy Isabella, 1 year LNAME[ BERRY FNAME[ MATHEW RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ NOV 18, 1869 FILE[ 291 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - no will - described as a harness maker - wife was Susan Berry LNAME[ DUNLOP FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ NOV 12, 1869 FILE[ 292 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - no will - administrator was James Fulton - described as a bachelor - died leaving two brothers and one sister overseas LNAME[ POTTS FNAME[ EDWARD RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAY 17, 1869 FILE[ 293 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as a school teacher - wife was Margaret Potts LNAME[ MCCOLL FNAME[ JOHN S. RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ FEB 17, 1866 FILE[ 294 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Jenny McColl, who remarried to John Thompson, Mersea Township, Essex County - brother was Samuel Macoll, Aldborough LNAME[ APPLETON FNAME[ THOMAS JAMES RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ DEC 12, 1869 FILE[ 295 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - no will - described as a butcher - left a wife Jane and 8 children - NOTE: There is no Folio Number 296 LNAME[ WELDING FNAME[ HOWARD BRIGGS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 21, 1870 FILE[ 297 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - no will - described as a miller - a widower - administrator was Edith Bradshaw Welding, spinster and daughter LNAME[ PUTMAN FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 22, 1869 FILE[ 298 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - known as Henry Putman the Elder - executors: John Carpenter the Younger, Yarmouth, blacksmith; George Norman, Yarmouth, wagon maker - wife Ann Putman - sons: Peter Putman; William H. Putman; Robert Putman; Charles Putman - daughters: Sarah Ann McLachlin; Mary Jane Ostrander LNAME[ SUTHERLAND FNAME[ LACHLAN RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ JAN 31, 1870 FILE[ 299 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - no will - medical doctor - brothers: Donald Sutherland; Robert Sutherland; both of West Zorra Township, Oxford County - sisters: Janet Sutherland; Ann Sutherland; both of West Zorra Township, Oxford County LNAME[ COOK FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ NOV 21, 1869 FILE[ 300 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - no will - says he lived in Aldborough East - wife Margaret Jane Cook - administrator was eldest son, James Cook, Aldborough East - mention of nine children - son Stephen Cook, Aldborough - daughter Jane Cook, Aldborough, spinster LNAME[ RUCKLE FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ DEREHAM TWSP DATE[ JUL 25, 1869 FILE[ 301 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - Thomas Ruckle lived in Dereham Township, Oxford County - brother was John Ruckle, Dereham - widow was Mary Ruckle of Dorchester - children were George Arthur Ruckle, 10 years; Mathew Robert Ruckle, 6 years; Ellen Ruckle, 5 years; Lelia Ruckle, 6 months - this was a petition for guardianship of the children filed by Richard Fullerton, brother of Thomas Ruckle's wife, Mary - Fullerton was a farmer in South Dorchester LNAME[ THOMPSON FNAME[ FRANCES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 1, 1870 FILE[ 302 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executors: Leonard Luton, St. Thomas, physician; Leslie Pearce, Yarmouth - sister-in-law Abigail Jane McBride, widow of Jacob B. Thompson and wife of John McBride - nephew John S. Thompson, son of brother Andrew Thompson - mother Susannah Thompson - nephew Samuel David Thompson LNAME[ LEMON FNAME[ FREDERICK RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 9, 1870 FILE[ 303 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: Alexander Bowlby, Southwold; John Stacey, Southwold, blacksmith - brother Thomas Lemon - sister Mary Lemon LNAME[ STAFFORD FNAME[ ABEL RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 24, 1870 FILE[ 304 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - executors: Lewis Stafford, son; William Stafford, son - daughters: Esther Ann; Sarah Jane; Amy; Margaret - sons: John B.; Ezra A.; Samuel; William; Lewis LNAME[ KING FNAME[ ABRAHAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 3, 1870 FILE[ 305 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: David King, Southwold, son; Charles King, Southwold, son - wife Mary LNAME[ HUNTER FNAME[ JANE RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ OCT 13, 1868 FILE[ 306 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was William Hunter - children: Ann Sutherland, wife of Peter Sutherland of Dunwich; Catherine Hunter; Fanny T. Bobier, wife of Leslie Patterson Bobier; William Hunter of Dunwich LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ JANET RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JUL 12, 1869 FILE[ 307 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as a widow and also as the widow of Malcom Leich of Dunwich - executor was David Dobie of Ekfrid Township, Middlesex County - daughter was Margaret Campbell - daughter's uncle was Dugald Campbell LNAME[ MCRAE FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ APR 26, 1870 FILE[ 308 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as a weaver - widower - executor was John MacLeod of Mosa Township, Middlesex County - late wife's sister was Ann McRae - sister was Catherine McRae - nephew was Duncan McRae - mention of nieces of Farquhar McRae, son of Donald - brother was Donald McRae - mention of Reverend John M. McLeod, minister of St. Andrew's Church, Glencoe - mention of Reverend James Morrison, minister of the Established Church, Kintail Scotland, left a legacy for relatives there LNAME[ ARKELL FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ FINGAL DATE[ MAY 3, 1870 FILE[ 309 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as a merchant - died in St. Thomas - executor was Ann Elizabeth Arkell of Fingal, wife - there were four infant children - mention of George McKenzie of Fingal, nephew - mention of Thomas Arkell of St. Thomas - mention of Robert Arkell of London, brother - mention of John Hall Arkell of Aylmer - mention of Henry Arkell of Port Stanley, brother - mention of Robert Merriman - mention of Samuel Eccles LNAME[ WHITESELL FNAME[ AARON RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 11, 1870 FILE[ 310 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: James Stokes, Yarmouth, friend; Colborne House, Yarmouth, friend; Daniel Whitesell of Malahide, brother - wife was Lucatia Whitesell - daughter was Margaret Drake - daughter was Fraualla Zavitz - son was James Nelson Whitesell - son was John Whitesell - son was Daniel Whitesell LNAME[ PENHALE FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUN 13, 1870 FILE[ 311 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: William Penhale of Yarmouth; Matthew Penhale of Yarmouth; George Axford of Westminster Township - wife was Mary Anne Penhale - sons: John Penhale; William Penhale; Matthew Penhale - daughters: Mary Anne Westlake; Elizabeth Baker; Grace Hawkins; Olive Penhale - mention of Benjamin Drake - granddaughters: Anne Westlake; Cristie Baker LNAME[ MINOR FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 9, 1870 FILE[ 312 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executor was Jordan Minor - wife was Sarah Minor - sons: Jordan Minor; Ailson Minor, deceased, married to Sarah - daughter Eliza Jane, wife of Leonard Smith of Lobo - grandson Samuel James Minor LNAME[ HOOVER FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 19, 1870 FILE[ 313 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: David Leaman Hoover of North Dorchester, butcher; Joseph Ephraim Hoover of Yarmouth; Charles John Hoover of Yarmouth - wife Elizabeth Hoover - daughters: Mary; Susanne; Ann; Elizabeth; Cauline; Catherine; Duleena; Fidelia - sons: Samuel; Henry David Leaman; Joseph Ephraim; Charles John - grandchildren: Mercy Ann Hoover; Elizabeth Jane Hoover; John Henry Hoover; Nano Simon Hoover LNAME[ ARKELL FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ FINGAL DATE[ MAY 3, 1870 FILE[ 314 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the children of William Arkell filed by Ann Elizabeth Arkell of Fingal, widow and mother of the children - uncles: Robert Arkell of London, grain merchant; Henry Arkell of Port Stanley, merchant - children: Charles Merriman Arkell, 14 years; Clara Winehood Arkell, 12 years; Ida Mary Arkell, 10 years; Frederick William Arkell, 6 years LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 25, 1868 FILE[ 315 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors were William Campbell of North Dorchester, son; Ann Campbell, widow; Archibald McIntyre of South Dorchester, son-in-law - sons William, Archibald, Duncan and Colin - daughters Mary, Isabella, Lucy - granddaughter Lucy Weir Herm___ LNAME[ MILLMAN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 10, 1870 FILE[ 316 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executor was Ann Maria Millman of Yarmouth, widow - mention of three infant children, not identified LNAME[ SUMMERS FNAME[ JOHN ROWEN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 20, 1870 FILE[ 317 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors were Alexander Summers of Malahide; William Rowen Summers of Malahide; William Augustus Glover of Malahide - sons: Hamilton Summers; Alexander Summers; William Rowen Summers; George A. Summers - wife Susan Ann Summers - daughters: Mary, wife of L. Denton; Louisa, wife of William A. Glover; Sarah Jane, wife of Robert Graham; Nancy Catherine, wife of William Farthings; Alunia Summers; Margaret Ellen Summers LNAME[ CUSACK FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 13, 1870 FILE[ 318 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as a butcher - executors were James Begg of Southwold, friend; and John Pincombe of Yarmouth, butcher and friend - wife Charlotte Cusack - son Thomas Cusack - daughters Alice and Nellie LNAME[ NEWCOMB FNAME[ SIMON RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ JUN 13, 1870 FILE[ 319 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - executrix was Mary Catherine Newcomb, widow - sons: Simon Bolivar Newcomb; Albert Newcomb; George Henderson Newcomb; Thomas Bolton Newcomb LNAME[ WARREN FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 27, 1870 FILE[ 320 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executrix was Elizabeth Warren, Yarmouth, widow - sons: Thomas, Robert, John, James - daughters: Mary, Elizabeth, Ann, Jane, Ida LNAME[ NEWCOMB FNAME[ SIMON RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ JUN 13, 1870 FILE[ 321 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of Thomas Bolton Newcomb filed by George Henderson Newcomb of Vienna - wife and widow was Mary Catherine Newcomb - there were two sons over 21 years of age living out of the Province of Ontario, Simon Bolivar Newcomb and Albert Newcomb - Thomas Bolton Newcomb was 16 years of age in 1870 - Simon Newcomb may have died on June 30, 1870 LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ MALCOMB RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 15, 1870 FILE[ 322 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: Daniel Black, Yarmouth, Esquire; Dugald Campbell, Yarmouth - wife was Catherine McIntyre - sons: John, Archibald - daughters: Elizabeth McIntyre, Ann Taylor LNAME[ NEWCOMB FNAME[ MARY CATHERINE RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ SEP 16, 1870 FILE[ 323 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - widow of Simon Newcomb, Folio No. 319 - executor was William Webber Williams of Houghton Township, farmer - neice was Cornelia Powers, daughter of sister Agnes Powers - nephews were James Freeman Powers and Wesley Powers, sons of Agnes Powers - friend was Rachel Springsted - mother was Phebe Brady - brother was Evan Brady - sisters: Agnes Powers; Martha Bogardus; Adelaide Brady LNAME[ BURWELL FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ AUG 25, 1870 FILE[ 324 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - widow of Mahlon Burwell - no will - sons: Isaac Brock Burwell, eldest, Caradoc Township; Leonidas Burwell, Port Burwell; Hannibal Burwell, Dunwich; Edward Burwell, Southwold - daughter Mary McCormick, Fingal, widow LNAME[ LINDSAY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 6, 1870 FILE[ 325 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: Thomas Lindsay, Southwold, son; William Lindsay, Southwold, son - wife Elizabeth Lindsay - son John Lindsay had a wife, Elizabeth - son Robert Lindsay - daughters: Jane; Sarah Ann Mills; Eleanor; Amelia - granddaughters: Elizabeth Jane Drake; Sarah Ellen Drake; Rachel Amelia Drake LNAME[ WEIR FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 26, 1870 FILE[ 326 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - lived with son - executor was Lachlin Weir, Yarmouth, brother - oldest brother was Archibald Weir - sisters: Mary Weir; Flora Weir; Isabella LNAME[ ALLISTON FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 3, 1870 FILE[ 327 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: Thomas Hope, St. Thomas, wheelwright; Richard B. Nichol, Southwold - sons: Richard Alliston, Southwold; John Alliston; David Alliston - wife Ellen Alliston - daughters: Mary Ann; Martha; Elizabeth; Esther; Julia LNAME[ MCKENNEY FNAME[ FEATHERSTON RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ DEC 3, 1870 FILE[ 328 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - no will - wife Jane McKenney - daughters Martha McKenney, Sealy McKenney - sons Sherman McKenney, Emerson McKenney, Freeman McKenney LNAME[ MURRAY FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 4, 1869 FILE[ 329 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: Malcolm Murray, Aldborough, son; James Turner, Southwold - wife Flora Murray - daughters Catherine Murray, Mary Murray - sons Neil Murray, Donald Murray, Malcolm Murray, John Murray, Archibald Murray LNAME[ REEKS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 25, 1870 FILE[ 330 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as a carpenter - no will - wife was Martha Ann Reeks LNAME[ MACKAY FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 13, 1870 FILE[ 331 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as a shoemaker - executors: Edward Horton, Yarmouth, Esquire; Leonard Luton, St. Thomas, physician - mention of wife, but no name LNAME[ ACKERT FNAME[ PHILLIP RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ MAY 9, 1870 FILE[ 332 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Rachael Ackert LNAME[ HARRISON FNAME[ DENNIS RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 26, 1870 FILE[ 333 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Sally Harrison LNAME[ SILLARS FNAME[ DUGALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ APR 10, 1870 FILE[ 334 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - no will - described as a bachelor - brothers: Archibald Sillars, Aldborough; Alexander Sillars, Aldborough; Donald Sillars, Campbelltown, Argyleshire, Scotland - sisters: Mary Sillars, Aldborough; Margaret, wife of Archibald McCallum, Aldborough; Ann, wife of John Moir, Luther Township, Wellington County; Grace, wife of Neil McMurchy, King Station, King Township, York County; Catherine McLean, Caledon Post Office, Caledon Township, Peel County - mother Catherine Sillars, Aldborough LNAME[ SYMINGTON FNAME[ JANET RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ AUG 1, 1870 FILE[ 335 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - widow - says that she was formerly of Yarmouth - died at Port Stanley - executors: Alexander Weir, Yarmouth; Charles King, Yarmouth; Thomas Weir, Yarmouth; John Smith, Glasgow, Scotland, form merchant - granddaughter Helen Symington, daughter of the late William Symington - daughter-in-law Eliza Symington, widow of the late William Symington - grandchildren: Mary Symington, youngest daughter of Eliza; Graham Symington - brothers: John Weir, Township of West Flamboro, Wentworth County; Alexander Weir, Yarmouth LNAME[ MCKELLER FNAME[ MALCOM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 31, 1870 FILE[ 336 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors were Neil McKeller and John McKeller, both of Yarmouth and both sons - wife was Marcy McKeller - sons: Neil; John; Malcom; Angus; Archibald; Dugald - daughters: Sarah; Ann LNAME[ GRIFFIN FNAME[ OBADIAH RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ DEC 1, 1870 FILE[ 337 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: David Eccles, who died March 2, 1866; James Philpott - son Jacob Griffin, Dunwich - widow was Hannah Griffin - children: Abraham Griffin, who left Canada 30 years ago; James Griffin, Dunwich; Stephen Griffin, Windham Township; John Griffin, Malahide Township; Samuel Griffin; Elizabeth Hublert; Christiana Lumley LNAME[ DUNCANSON FNAME[ DUGALD RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ AUG 23, 1870 FILE[ 338 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Christiana Duncanson LNAME[ CARRUTH FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JAN 21, 1871 FILE[ 339 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Catherine Carruth - mention of nine children, but not identified LNAME[ MCMILLAN FNAME[ NEIL RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ NOV 12, 1868 FILE[ 340 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - wife was Catherine McMillan, who died in 1871 - sons: Dugald McMillan, Aldborough; Edward McMillan, Aldborough, Wardsville Post Office; John McMillan, Aldborough, Wardsville Post Office; Neil McMillan, Aldborough, Wardsville Post Office - daughters: Grace, wife of Archibald Graham, Mosa Township, Newberry Post Office; Mary, wife of Duncan Ferguson, Aldborough, Clachan Post Office; Barbara, wife of Robert Graham, Aldborough, Duart Post Office; Margaret, wife of Dugald Campbell, Culross Township, Bruce County LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JAN 27, 1871 FILE[ 341 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - no will - wife was Ann Campbell - children: Archibald Campbell; Catherine, wife of John McLeod; James Campbell; Mary Campbell; Ann Campbell; John Campbell; Christiana Campbell; Duncan Campbell; Daniel Campbell LNAME[ MINOR FNAME[ CHRISTIAN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 22, 1871 FILE[ 342 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: Elizabeth Minor, Christian's widow; and John Van Syckel, Yarmouth, brother-in-law - children: John V. Minor; Isaac J. Minor; Ann, wife of Lawrence Bennett; Gitty, wife of Nathan Jones; Mary Catherine Minor; Naomi, wife of John S. Haight; Sarah, wife of William Middleton; Thirza, wife of William Sutton; Sophia Minor LNAME[ EASTMAN FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ OCT 25, 1870 FILE[ 343 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Harriet Eastman - mention of four children, but not named LNAME[ PEARCE FNAME[ LESLIE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 27, 1871 FILE[ 344 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: John Pearce, Dunwich; Thomas Pearce, Southwold; Phineas Barber, Southwold - wife Jane Pearce - childdren: Leslie; John; Mary; Hannah Frances; Martha Caroline; Ann Elizabeth - brother John Pearce, Dunwich - nephew Thomas Pearce, Dunwich - brother-in-law Phineas Barber, Southwold LNAME[ GILBERT FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 16, 1871 FILE[ 345 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: William McKay, Southwold; Charles Gilbert, Southwold - wife Elsey Gilbert - daughters: Sarah Stringer; Abigail Ferris; Catherine Old; Ruth Welch; Elsey Barns - grandson William Henry Gilbert, son of Isaac - sons: Charles Gilbert; Jacob Gilbert; David Gilbert; Abram Gilbert - granddaughter Betsy Sutton LNAME[ HAMILTON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 8, 1871 FILE[ 346 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executors: Norman Hamilton, Southwold, son; James Hamilton, Southwold, son - wife Mary Hamilton - children: James; Elizabeth; Mary; Emma; Norman; Samuel; Sarah; Margaret LNAME[ HEYDON FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 3, 1871 FILE[ 347 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Charlotte Heydon LNAME[ STEWART FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 21, 1871 FILE[ 348 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - executor was brother, David Stewart - sisters: Catherine, Margret, Ann, Jane, Betsy, Janet, ______ - cousin Catherine McEcheran, daughter of Neil McEcheran, Aldborough LNAME[ RUBBINS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 16, 1871 FILE[ 349 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ executors: William Rogers, Dunwich; John French, Dunwich - wife Margaret Rubbins - son William Rubbins LNAME[ FOLEY FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 2, 1870 FILE[ 350 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - no will - described as a bachelor - died at Glencoe - father was John Foley of St. Thomas LNAME[ PARKER FNAME[ PETER RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ APR 8, 1871 FILE[ 351 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - no will - brothers: James Parker; Robert Stewart Parker, Township of Gilford, Winnelcasa County, Illinois - sisters Ann Parker, Eleanor Parker LNAME[ DUNN FNAME[ WALTER RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAR 29, 1871 FILE[ 352 MFNO[ 1377 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - wife was Grace Dunn - children: Grace Euphemia Dunn, 14 years; Jessie Dunn, 5 years - brother Adam Dunn, Township of North Dumfries, County of Waterloo - brother William Dunn, Elora, Wellington County, grocer LNAME[ MCNAUGHTON FNAME[ ROBERT JAMES RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAR 7, 1871 FILE[ 353 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - wife was Eliza McNaughton - stepson Walter Carrington Hoag - brother John McNaughton, Ballymina, County Antrim, Ireland LNAME[ COLEMAN FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAR 28, 1871 FILE[ 354 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Sarah Ann Coleman - mention of five infant children, but not named LNAME[ LAWRENCE FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 5, 1871 FILE[ 355 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executors: James Hill, Yarmouth, friend; James Rogers, Yarmouth, friend - mention of Joanna Rogers, daughter of James Rogers - mention of Hannah Whitney, daughter of William Whitney - mention of Adeline Scott, wife of George Scott - mention of Sarah Hill, wife of James Hill - mention of Mary Whitney, wife of William Whitney - mention of Lucy Ann Rogers, wife of James Rogers - mention of JoAnne Dayne or Doyne, wife of James Dayne or Doyne LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ COLIN RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ NOV 9, 1870 FILE[ 356 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - died in the Township of Yarmouth - executors: Isabella McIntyre, wife; Archibald McIntyre, Southwold - sons Angus and Colin LNAME[ MOORE FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 14, 1867 FILE[ 357 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Mary Ann Moore - mention of eight children, but not identified LNAME[ PEPPER FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAY 30, 1871 FILE[ 358 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - wife Margaret Pepper - mention of Robert James Pepper; James Gordon Pepper; Augusta Pepper LNAME[ PARISH FNAME[ JOSHUA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUN 13, 1871 FILE[ 359 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a bachelor - executor was brother, Daniel Parish of Yarmouth LNAME[ WOODS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ SEP 11, 1859 FILE[ 360 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - widow was Marilla Woods - children: Adelia; Charles; Emma; Ernest - all under 21 years LNAME[ STEPHENSON FNAME[ JOSEPH ANSON RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 24, 1871 FILE[ 361 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - widow was Elizabeth Stephenson - son was Joseph Anson Stephenson - daughter was Purscilla Stephenson - daughter was Alice Maud Marr LNAME[ COOK FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUL 6, 1871 FILE[ 362 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - youngest daughter, Edna Ann Cook of Bayham, spinster - son Alonzo Cook - daughter Calesta Depeil, wife of Michael Depeil LNAME[ PATERSON FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ OCT 26, 1868 FILE[ 363 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - widow was Mary Paterson of Aldborough LNAME[ HEPBURN FNAME[ ANDREW RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ SEP 11, 1871 FILE[ 364 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - widow was Catherine Hepburn LNAME[ WALLIS FNAME[ ELIZA ANN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ AUG 25, 1871 FILE[ 365 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - mention of Thomas Wallis, Southwold - mention of Margaret Wallis, widow - mention of daughters?: Adelma, Rebecca - mention of sisters Mary Maria Wallis, wife of Thomas Wallis; Sarah Jane, wife of Joseph Norton LNAME[ MUNROE FNAME[ ANGUS RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ OCT 21, 1871 FILE[ 366 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a labourer - died in the City of Erie, State of Pennsylvania - executor was John McLean of St. Thomas - daughter was Mary Raft, wife of George Raft of the City of Erie - mention of her children LNAME[ MCKILLOP FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 24, 1871 FILE[ 367 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executors: John McKillop, Southwold, son; Duncan McArthur, Southwold, friend - daughters: Christina Euphemia; Nancy Sarah; Maria - wife Christina McKillop LNAME[ NEWELL FNAME[ FOSTER RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 23, 1868 FILE[ 368 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executrix was Margaret Neff of South Dorchester, lawful widow and wife of Peter James Neff - sons: Andrew Newell; Reuben Newell; Francis Newell; James Newell - daughter Mary Newell - brother Andrew Newell of Malahide - friend Joseph Nesbitt of Dorchester Township LNAME[ BLACKWOOD FNAME[ GEORGINA FORBES RESID[ TYRCONNEL DATE[ JUN 27, 1871 FILE[ 369 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executor was James Blackwood of Tyrconnel, husband - daughter was Georgina Blackwood - nephew was John, son of Sir James McInnis - mention of Mrs. Hera or Kera of Straloch Scotland, widow - mention of Christina Susan Ramsay of Straloch - mention of Mrs. Robert Blackwood - mention of Mrs. Thomas Blackwood - mention of Mrs. Shepherd of Kirksville, Scotland - mention of Alexander Innies, Shaw, England - mention of Deborah McKnee LNAME[ NEWELL FNAME[ FOSTER RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 23, 1868 FILE[ 370 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the children - filed by Margaret Neff, wife of Peter James Neff of South Dorchester - children: Mary Newell, 18 years; Andrew Newell, 16 years; James Alexander Newell, 14 years; Francis Newell, 12 years; Reuben Newell, 7 years - all were residing in South Dorchester LNAME[ GODER FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ SEP 2, 1871 FILE[ 371 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor was Joshua Goder of South Dorchester, cabinet maker, presumably her husband - only daughter was Marrinna Caroline Wheelwright Goder LNAME[ MANDEVILLE FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ NOV 27, 1871 FILE[ 372 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executors: Anna Mandeville of Southwold, lawful widow; William Henry Mandeville, son - sons: William Henry Mandeville; Peter; James; Benjamin; Abram; David - daughters: Margaret Jane; Elizabeth Ann; Emily LNAME[ THOMPSON FNAME[ SARRANUS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 1, 1871 FILE[ 373 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a cabinet maker - executors: Harriet Thompson, widow; George Thomas Claris - son was Arthur Thompson - mention of Laura Cook - mention of Neil Leitch LNAME[ NEWMAN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ SEP 20, 1861 FILE[ 374 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a labourer from the Village of Millersburg - executrix was Elizabeth Newman, widow - mention of Samuel Jake Axford and John Thomas Axford, both of whom received land LNAME[ LUMLEY FNAME[ COUGHLIN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ SEP 7, 1863 FILE[ 375 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - no will - administrators were William Purvis and John Jennings Brown on behalf of Frances Lumley, widow, of Dunwich - mention of Nancy Waters of Southwold, wife of Daniel Waters - mention of Gideon Lumley and Abraham Lumley, both of Chapier, Franklin County, State of Iowa - mention of Sarah Ann Lumley of Dubuque, State of Iowa - children: Daniel Simeon Lumley; Mary Jane Lumley; James Coughlin Lumley; John Alexander Lumley; Frances Melinda Lumley; Rosa Amelia Lumley - all of the Township of Dunwich and all under 21 years LNAME[ FIRBY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JAN 8, 1857 FILE[ 376 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - this was a will and a petition for guardianship - John Firby's was widow was Mary Cascadden, wife of Thomas T. Cascadden of Bayham - Mary Cascadden died in April, 1870 - executors: Joseph Firby, father of John; Robert Firby, brother; Thomas Firby, brother; all of Bayham - sons: William, who died at the age of 7 years; Richard, who was 15 years old in 1871 LNAME[ BALLAH FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ DEC 16, 1871 FILE[ 377 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - no will - wife Isabella Ballah - mention of two infant sons under three years LNAME[ DAVIS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 22, 1871 FILE[ 378 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - wife and executrix Almirah Helen Davis - son Marvin Davis - mother said to be still alive but not named LNAME[ MARIGOLD FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ NOV 10, 1871 FILE[ 379 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - no will - mention of Frederick Hamilton, Southwold, grandson - son Charles Robert Marigold of Amboy, Illinois - son Augustus Marigold of Ses___ Minnesota - son Edward Marigold left Canada LNAME[ LOCKER FNAME[ THOMAS JAMES RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 28, 1872 FILE[ 380 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executrix was Sarah Samantha Locker, widow, Malahide - mother was Susan Locker - wife was Sarah Samantha Locker LNAME[ ESCOTT FNAME[ WILLIAM HENRY RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JAN 29, 1872 FILE[ 381 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - no will - wife Hannah Escott - children Alice Escott and William Henry Escott LNAME[ TURRILL FNAME[ ENOCH J. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 9, 1872 FILE[ 382 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executors: Elihu Turrill, Yarmouth, brother; James Henry Yarwood, Yarmouth, brother-in-law - wife Sarah Jane Turrill - children: Edgar Turrill; Albert Edward Turrill; Arthur Edwin Turrill - father Joseph Turrill LNAME[ HEYDEN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ADRIAN, MICHIGAN DATE[ APR 29, 1868 FILE[ 383 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a hotel keeper - this was a petition for guardianship of the children by wife Lury or Lucy Heyden - children were John Henry Heyden, 12 years and Adela Heyden, 9 years - both described as being residents of Malahide LNAME[ SPEIRN FNAME[ JOHN HENRY RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ NOV 10, 1871 FILE[ 384 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - wife, widow and executrix Annie Margaret Speirn - children: Harmon; Henry; Mary; John; Margaret; Catherine; Wilhamene; Frederick; Jacob; William; Lydia LNAME[ MITCHELL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ AUG 7, 1860 FILE[ 385 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Elizabeth Mitchell - children Catherine Mitchell and Archibald Mitchell LNAME[ MCTAVISH FNAME[ ANGUS RESID[ WALLACETOWN DATE[ JAN 31, 1871 FILE[ 386 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - no will - described as a shoemaker and bachelor - father was John McTavish of Dunwich LNAME[ CLAUS FNAME[ LEVI WILSON RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAR 11, 1872 FILE[ 387 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Phebe Jane Claus - children: James Edward Claus; George Ryerson Claus; Robert Addison Claus; Sarah Elizabeth Claus; John Henry Claus LNAME[ BAILEY FNAME[ ELSIE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 27, 1861 FILE[ 388 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - no will - described as a spinster - sister Avira Winters, wife of Emanuel Winters, Charlotteville, moulder - mother Lucinda Bailey, Yarmouth, widow - father Charles Bailey, deceased LNAME[ MCDONALD FNAME[ AGNES RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ SEP 9, 1871 FILE[ 389 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - "or McCorcashy" - described as a married woman - executors: Donald McMillan, Dunwich; Angus McDonald, Dunwich, son - brother Dugald Duncanson - daughters: Agnes McDonald or McWilliam; Jane McDonald or Crawford - sons: Angus McDonald; Alexander McDonald; Neil McDonald; Donald McDonald LNAME[ NICKERSON FNAME[ LEVI RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 16, 1872 FILE[ 390 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Sarah Nickerson - son Alfred Nickerson LNAME[ HUNT FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 28, 1872 FILE[ 391 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Hannah Hunt of Dunwich - children: Charlotte, Susannah, Edward Albert - all described as infant children LNAME[ MITCHELL FNAME[ EPHRAIM COLE RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAY 4, 1872 FILE[ 392 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executors: Simpson Mitchell, Bayham; George Mitchell, Houghton; Lawrence Riley Stansell, Bayham, carpenter, son-in-law - wife Mary Mitchell - sons: Simpson Mitchell; Thomas Mitchell; George Mitchell - daughters: Elsey Mitchell; Mary Ann Mitchell - grandson, Alexander Mitchell, son of Thomas LNAME[ LYONS FNAME[ BENJAMIN FRANKLIN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 9, 1872 FILE[ 393 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - descibed as a salesman - father was William Lyons of Woodhouse - wife was Matilda Lyons - mention of a mother, brothers and a sister, but not named LNAME[ MONTROSS FNAME[ SIMON RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 1, 1872 FILE[ 394 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executors: Ann Maria Montross, Yarmouth, widow; John Joseph Vail, Delaware - wife was Ann Maria Montross - brothers: David Montross; Anderson Montross; Levi Montross - sisters: Elizabeth Hartwick, widow of Abraham Hartwick; Rebecca Allen, widow of Alexander Allen; Sarah Stonehouse, wife of George Stonehouse - son Alexander Nelson Montross - neice, Harriet Ann Vail, wife of John J. Vail LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ NEIL RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 24, 1872 FILE[ 395 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Gentleman - wife was Margaret Campbell LNAME[ LYONS FNAME[ BENJAMIN FRANKLIN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 9, 1872 FILE[ 396 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a salesman - no will - wife was Matilda Lyons - father was William Lyons of Woodhouse LNAME[ THOMSON FNAME[ BRYCE JOHNSTON RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ MAY 30, 1872 FILE[ 397 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executrix was Elizabeth Belyea, wife of John Belyea, forwarder - niece was Elizabeth Belyea, Port Stanley, wife of John LNAME[ WEIR FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 6, 1872 FILE[ 398 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executor was Edward Horton of Yarmouth - brothers were George Weir and William Andrew Weir LNAME[ CLAYTON FNAME[ PETER RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUN 3, 1872 FILE[ 399 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as Treasurer for the Township of Malahide - executors: Julia Clayton, Aylmer, widow of Peter; Joseph J. Clutton, Malahide; Walter Edgar Murray LNAME[ SAXTON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAY 20, 1872 FILE[ 400 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Sarah Elizabeth Saxton - father was Isaac Hatfield Saxton LNAME[ LOVE FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JUL 16, 1871 FILE[ 401 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executor was Duncan Stalker, Dunwich - sons: Archibald Love and Neil Love - daughters: Catherine; Flora; Mary; Margaret; Annie - wife mentioned but not identified LNAME[ TURNER FNAME[ JAMES D. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUN 9, 1872 FILE[ 402 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a labourer - no will - wife was Christiania V. Woodward of Victoria, B. C., divorced from Turner - son was Frank Turner, also of Victoria - paternal aunt of Christiania was Sarah Woodward, who had married Ellis Cutler of Ailsa Craig - father, presumably of James, was in England LNAME[ MCRAE FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JUL 4, 1872 FILE[ 403 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - says that he died in Aldborough - executor was James Beatty of Dunwich - sister was Isabella McRae - neice was Margaret McLeod LNAME[ MCPHAIL FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 23, 1872 FILE[ 404 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executors: Duncan McPhail, Dunwich; John Patterson, Southwold - brothers: Alexander McPhail; John McPhail; Richard McPhail - sisters: Sarah; Margaret; Catherine; Christina; Elizabeth - mention of mother, but not named LNAME[ HUTCHINSON FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ IRELAND DATE[ NOV 19, 1871 FILE[ 405 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - when Hutchinson died records say that he was living in Bally Mora Matha, County Down, Ireland, and was formerly of St. Thomas - described as a Gentleman and a widower - brother was William Hutchinson of St. Thomas, Gentleman LNAME[ SAXTON FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ AUG 7, 1872 FILE[ 406 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executors: Charles Bagot Saxton, Bayham; Mahlon Burwell Saxton, Strathroy, merchant sons: John M. Saxton; Francis B. Saxton; Mahlon Burwell Saxton; George Saxton; Charles B. Saxton - daughters: Oleaf Peterson; Margaret Ann Saxton; Mary Eliza Kingston - grandson Alexander Peterson - wife Harriet Saxton LNAME[ JAY FNAME[ MARY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 13, 1872 FILE[ 407 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - died at Rochester, New York - widow of James Jay - executors: Margaret Catherine Kimball, Rochester, New York; Ann Caroline Dingle, Hamilton, Ontario - daughters: Margaret Catherine Ronney, wife of Jabez Ronney, Rochester, New York; Ann Caroline Dingle, wife of William Dingle, Hamilton, Ontario - granddaughter Amelia Dickison, daughter of Margaret Catherine by former husband LNAME[ HAWLEY FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 17, 1872 FILE[ 408 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - wife of Thomas Hawley - executors: William Sanders, Yarmouth; Charles Cutter, Yarmouth - daughter Maria Hawley LNAME[ DANCEY FNAME[ EDWARD RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 6, 1872 FILE[ 409 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a physician - executors: John Kinsey, Malahide; Robert Evans, Malahide; John McCausland, Malahide - daughter Mary Augusta Dancey - son Benjamin Edward Dancey - grandsons: Edward Archibald Kirkland; John Kirkland - friend Eliza Joyce, City of New York, spinster LNAME[ BEST FNAME[ CASPER RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ SEP 9, 1871 FILE[ 410 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - known as Casper Best the Elder - executors: Henry Best, Bayham; Mary Ann Best, Bayham, spinster; Cornelius Kneff, South Dorchester - daughters: Mary Ann; Caroline; Jane; Dorothy; Azubah - granddaughter Amanda Riley - sons: Edward; Henry, the eldest son LNAME[ MINOR FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ SEP 16, 1872 FILE[ 411 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executors: James Armstrong; George Minor, brother, who died in 1872 - wife was Sarah Minor - sons: William Henry Minor; Laertes Minor - daughters: Rhoda; Sophia; Mary Lois LNAME[ DOAN FNAME[ GEORGE A. RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ OCT 5, 1872 FILE[ 412 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executors: Henry Wood, Richmond, Bayham, merchant; Robert Procunier, Bayham - George A. Doan was 52 years old on September 11, 1872 - daughters: Emma E. High, wife of Henry High, Michigan, eldest daughter; Esther M. Doan, second daughter; Thebe E. Doan, third daughter - sons: James W. Doan, eldest son; George A. Doan, second son; William T. Doan, third son - wife was Marcia Doan LNAME[ FROST FNAME[ DENIS RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ OCT 20, 1872 FILE[ 413 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executor was Alexander Treadwell, Malahide - son was Thomas Frost - daughters: Alice Vanderscheur; Emily Leeson; Lucy Ann Smith - granddaughter Adelaide Vanderscheur LNAME[ PAYNE FNAME[ ESAU RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 28, 1872 FILE[ 414 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as an inn keeper and widower - no will - daughter was Hester Arnold of Southwold LNAME[ TURVILLE FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 30, 1872 FILE[ 415 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - executor was Louisa Turville, St. Thomas, his wife and widow LNAME[ PENNINGTON FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAY 1, 1872 FILE[ 416 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as formerly of Malahide - executors: George Suffle, Vienna, merchant; Thomas Ward, Kenoku Township, St. Clair County, Michigan; mother Laura Pennington - son was Miles Pennington of Bayham - had two grandsons, sons of Thomas Ward and Annette, not identified - wife was Laura Pennington LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 1, 1872 FILE[ 417 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executors: James Campbell McIntyre, Malahide; Moses Sanders, Bayham - sons: James Campbell McIntyre; John McIntyre, oldest son - daughters: Isabella Gillett, Yarmouth, widow; Sarah Roahrer; Catherine Wood; Jane McIntyre LNAME[ MCLARTY FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUN 5, 1872 FILE[ 418 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executors: Neil McIntyre, Yarmouth; John McTavish, Yarmouth - wife Mary McLarty - daughter Catherine - sons: Angus McLarty, third son, Yarmouth; Alexander McLarty, second son, Dunwich LNAME[ PATTERSON FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 29, 1872 FILE[ 419 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - identified as Duncan Patterson, son of Neil Patterson and Margaret Patterson - brother Donald Patterson - executors: Moses Willey, Dunwich, farmer; Duncan McPhail, Dunwich, farmer LNAME[ GLOIN FNAME[ FRANCIS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 16, 1872 FILE[ 420 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executors: Edmund Westlake, Yarmouth; William Gilbert, Yarmouth - sons John Gloin and Francis Gloin - daughter Grace Cole, wife of William Cole, Yarmouth - grandchildren: Cornelius Gloin; Emera Gloin; Francis Gloin; Henry Gloin; Mary Gloin - all sons and daughters of Francis Gloin, Yarmouth LNAME[ HUFFMAN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAY 1, 1872 FILE[ 421 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - Executors: Isaac Huffman, Malahide; Elston Huffman, Malahide - wife was Elizabeth Huffman - sons: Isaac B. Huffman; Elston Huffman; Jeremiah Huffman; Michael Huffman; Melville Huffman; Elgin Huffman - daughters: Margaret L. Bowers; Catherine Baxter; Susan Jane Leeson; Elsey Huffman - grandson John Lee Huffman LNAME[ BEGG FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ NOV 16, 1872 FILE[ 422 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - Executors: James Begg the Younger, Southwold; Nancy Begg, Southwold, wife and widow - sons: George Begg, eldest son; John Begg; Charles Begg - daughters: Margaret; Barbara; Annie LNAME[ MILLER FNAME[ JOHN BURCH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 7, 1872 FILE[ 423 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as John Burch Miller the Elder - executor was Edward Miller of St. Thomas - daughter was Margaret Ann - son was Edward Miller LNAME[ DUNCANSON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ OCT 26, 1872 FILE[ 424 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - Executors: Duncan Black, Dunwich; Archibald McGrachy, Dunwich - sons: John, eldest son; Archibald, second son - wife Christy Duncanson - daughter Catherine, Mrs. Duncan Black LNAME[ DENNIS FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ FEB 29, 1864 FILE[ 425 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Mary Ann Dennis, who died prior to 1872 - son was John Dennis of South Dorchester, eldest son by his second wife - mention of three minor children - children: Benjamin Dennis; Peter Dennis; Frances Hawes; Joseph Dennis LNAME[ HALEY FNAME[ SELED L. RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ APR 26, 1872 FILE[ 426 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - no will - described as a farmer - children: John Haley, Oxford County; Eleanor Jane Rowson, Norfolk County; Cephronia Ann Herron; Sarah Boughner; William Haley; Jennet Haley; Squire Haley; Belinda Ronson; Andrew Thomas Haley; Margaret Crossett, who died in 1864, wife of Benjamin Crossett of Michigan - grandchildren: Andrew Irwin Crossett, 10 years, Michigan; Leander Crossett, 9 years, Michigan - wife described only as deceased LNAME[ MCKENZIE FNAME[ MURDOCH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 2, 1873 FILE[ 427 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - Executors: Donald K. McKenzie, St. Thomas, merchant's clerk; Henry Arkell, Port Stanley, merchant - daughter Mary Winewood Fraser - son George McKenzie LNAME[ COLE FNAME[ ROXANNAH RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ DEC 16, 1872 FILE[ 428 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a widow, wife of Daniel D. Cole, deceased - executors: John Gunn, South Dorchester; Henry Shirle, South Dorchester; Louisa Gillett, Yarmouth, widow - daughters: Liddy Murdaugh; Orilla; Elizabeth; Louisa; Matilda; Maria, deceased?; Laura? - son: James Cole - grandson Daniel D. Cole, son of James LNAME[ WISMER FNAME[ JACOB RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 30, 1872 FILE[ 429 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a widower - no will - administrator was John Dickinson of Yarmouth, husband of daughter - children: David Wismer, Aldborough; Abraham Wismer, Aldborough; Jacob Wismer, Amherstburg; Barbara Dickinson, wife of John Dickinson, Yarmouth; Elizabeth Trott, wife of William Trott, Caradoc; Susan Caughell, wife of Henry Caughell, Yarmouth LNAME[ PRINGLE FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 14, 1873 FILE[ 430 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - no will - described as a jeweller - wife and widow Louisa M. Pringle of St. Thomas - mention of four infant children, but not identified LNAME[ PENHALE FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 10, 1873 FILE[ 431 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - executors: George Thomas Claris, St. Thomas, Esquire; James Hill, Yarmouth - wife Mary - daughters: Mary Miller and Ann Cole - sons: Thomas Penhale; John Penhale; Matthew Penhale LNAME[ TEETZELL FNAME[ JONATHAN J. RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 17, 1873 FILE[ 432 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executors: Peter Lawrence, Southwold; William H. Hughes, St. Thomas, tinsmith - wife and widow Abigail Teetzel - sons: Charles L. Teetzel; George E. Teetzel; William Teetzel; Eltham Teetzel, Wayne, Michigan; James N. Teetzel; John Teetzel; Mahlon Teetzel - daughters: Elizabeth King; Mary Ann Johnston; Susan Willson; Margaret Conn LNAME[ ARNOLD FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JAN 28, 1867 FILE[ 433 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - known as Samuel Arnold the Elder - executrix was Phebe Arnold, Bayham, wife and widow - sons: Thomas Arnold; Edward Arnold; Samuel Arnold; John Arnold - daughters: Sarah; Jane; Rachel LNAME[ STANTON FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ APR 9, 1872 FILE[ 434 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a widow - no will - children: James Knox, Tennessee, U.S.A.; Margaret Fleck, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. - administrator was William Ramsay, Vienna, brother and farmer LNAME[ PRINGLE FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 14, 1873 FILE[ 435 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a jeweller - this file was probably a petition for guardianship of the children - wife was Louisa Maria Pringle - children: Henrietta Jane Pringle, 9 years; Mary Edith Pringle, 7 years; Robert Henry Pringle, 4 years; George Albert Pringle, 1 year, 8 months LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 16, 1873 FILE[ 436 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - known as William Smith the Elder - wife and widow was Elizabeth Smith - mention of four sons and three daughters, but only one son identified, James Smith LNAME[ MCLACHLIN FNAME[ DONALD NEIL RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 15, 1873 FILE[ 437 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executrix was Margaret McLachlin, his widow, who also lived in Southwold - mention of five children, but not identified LNAME[ BACKHOUSE FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 1, 1869 FILE[ 438 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executor was William Alashraf Backhouse, her husband LNAME[ BACKHOUSE FNAME[ ABRAHAM CULVER RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUL 3, 1872 FILE[ 439 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executrix was Amelia Backhouse of Elgin County, a widow and Abraham's mother LNAME[ STEWART FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 15, 1873 FILE[ 440 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executor was William Neal of the Town of St. Thomas, merchant - only says that he left a wife and children, possibly three LNAME[ LAWTON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 5, 1873 FILE[ 441 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: Thomas Green of Yarmouth, woolen manufacturer and friend; Johnathan Steel of Yarmouth, farmer and friend - sons: George Lawton of Southwold; James Lawton; Abel Lawton - daughters: Mary Ann Mellor, wife of Thomas Mellor; Elizabeth Ann Lawton - granddaughter Anna Lawton, daughter of son Joseph LNAME[ HUTCHINSON FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 6, 1873 FILE[ 442 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executors: Margaret Hutchinson, widow; James Armstrong, brother-in-law - children: Mary; Margaret; Thomas; Albert; James; Eliza Scarff, wife of George Scarff - left land and hotel, the Hutchinson House LNAME[ CHURCH FNAME[ ANDREW RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ NOV 13, 1872 FILE[ 443 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executrix was Amy Church, his wife and widow LNAME[ WARDELL FNAME[ JOSHUA RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 17, 1873 FILE[ 444 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: David Ving, farmer, Southwold; Charlotte Wardell, widow, Southwold; Joanna Josephine Wardell, daughter, spinster, Southwold - daughters: Sally Bates; Lucinda Louisa MacIntosh - sons: Edwin Wardell; Joshua Warsden Wardell - grandchildren James and Jenny Wardell, children of late son James Wardell - grandsons: Mushreau Wardell; Joshua Henry Nellis LNAME[ MILLS FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 23, 1873 FILE[ 445 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a Minister of the Gospel - executrix was Martha Mills, his widow - sons: David Mills; Michael Mills - daughter Sarah Jane Mills LNAME[ MCKILLOP FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ WALLACETOWN DATE[ MAR 15, 1873 FILE[ 446 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a merchant - executrix was Elizabeth McKillop, his widow, also of Wallacetown LNAME[ SPONE FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ AUG 8, 1867 FILE[ 447 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - name might also be Spore - executrix was Catherine Spone of Bayham, his daughter - widow was Elizabeth Spone of Bayham LNAME[ DECOW FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 12, 1873 FILE[ 448 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executor was John Decow, son - widow was Sarah Decow of Southwold - mention of Daniel Decow LNAME[ SPRAGUE FNAME[ EUNICE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 12, 1873 FILE[ 449 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors were Eliud Nickerson, nephew, and Robert Gunn, husband of niece Charlotte - no children - brothers: Eliud Nickerson, resides in the Township of Windham, Norfolk County, between 80 and 90 years old; David Nickerson, resides in the State of Wisconsin, U.S.A.; Enos Nickerson, resides in the State of Wisconsin, U.S.A.; John Nickerson, deceased, executor Eliud is son of John; Nathaniel Nickerson, deceased, his daughter, Charlotte, married Robert Gunn, farmer of Yarmouth; Levi Nickerson, deceased, his son, Alfred, is a farmer in Malahide; William Nickerson, half-brother to Alfred - mention of Lindley Moore Sprague LNAME[ TUTTLE FNAME[ ANN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 15, 1862 FILE[ 450 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a widow - lived at Orwell - executor was George Albert Tuttle, her eldest son - other children not named LNAME[ CARR FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 28, 1873 FILE[ 451 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executor was Amy Carr, his widow - sons: George Carr; Andrew Carr; Flemming Carr - daughters: Sarah Roxana; Amma; Aster LNAME[ GRIFFIN FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAY 17, 1873 FILE[ 452 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executors were John Lodge and Judson Milligan - sons: James Griffin; Thomas Griffin; John Griffin; William Griffin - daughters: Hannah; Nancy; Mary - granddaughter Delila Milligan LNAME[ THOMSON FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 22, 1873 FILE[ 453 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executors: John Thomson of Yarmouth, brother; John McInnes - sons: John Thomson; James Thomson; Archibald Thomson; Duncan Thomson - daughters: Jessie; Effie; Flora; Isabell - wife said to be still alive but name not mentioned LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ OLIVER RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 13, 1872 FILE[ 454 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executrix was Sarah Jane Smith, widow - sons: John James; Thomas William - daughter Margaret Elizabeth LNAME[ DECOW FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 12, 1873 FILE[ 455 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship over the infant children of Samuel DeCow - children were William DeCow, 6 years; Mary DeCow, 5 years; John DeCow, 3 years - petitioner was John DeCow, paternal grandfather to the children - Sarah, widow of Samuel, was served notice of the petition June 19, 1873 LNAME[ BATES FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 21, 1873 FILE[ 456 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a waggon maker - lived in the Village of Sparta - executors: Elizabeth Bates, widow; Andrew Murray, blacksmith, of Sparta, friend - sister Eliza Jane Bates - brother James Bates - mother Sarah Bates, who lived in Devonshire, England LNAME[ HASKIN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ FEB 9, 1872 FILE[ 457 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - known as William Haskin Junior - executrix was Jane Haskin, his widow LNAME[ CUTLER FNAME[ JOHN ROBBINS RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ APR 22, 1873 FILE[ 458 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman and actually lived in San Francisco, California, at the time of his death - executrix was Harriet Cutler of Bayham, his widow LNAME[ GAFENY FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 9, 1873 FILE[ 459 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executors: Helena Gafeny of Southwold, wife and widow; Peter John Alison of Strathroy, Gentleman - daughters: Kate Arm Whitelaw Gafeny; Helena Elizabeth Marigold Gafeny; Eva Gustin Gafeny LNAME[ BARNES FNAME[ JOHN TILLEY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 11, 1873 FILE[ 460 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a merchant's clerk - single - no will - died leaving a father, Michael Barnes of Blenheim Township, Oxford County; a mother; three sisters; and two brothers - only the father was identified - father was administrator LNAME[ POLLARD FNAME[ ARTHUR RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 20, 1873 FILE[ 461 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executors: Amelia Ann Pollard, Yarmouth, widow, wife of Arthur; Joseph Arundle Philp, Yarmouth; George Arundle Philp, Yarmouth LNAME[ YORKE FNAME[ WILLIAM DAVIS RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUN 29, 1873 FILE[ 462 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - no will - described as a drover - killed at Albany, New York, in an accident - wife and widow was Mariah Yorke of Aldborough - infant children: William Yorke; Carson Yorke; Jehiel Yorke; Eva Mariah Yorke LNAME[ ROBINSON FNAME[ MARIA O. RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 28, 1871 FILE[ 463 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - no will - died at County of Tuscula, Michigan - husband was William Tracy Robinson of the Township of Dayton, Michigan - mother was Harriet B. Lanning of Yarmouth, widow of John - brothers: James Perkins; William Alonzo Perkins - sisters: Harriet Ann Varnom; Sarah Welding LNAME[ DANCE FNAME[ EDWARD RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ AUG 5, 1873 FILE[ 464 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - no will - wife and widow was Elizabeth Dance of South Dorchester - mention of three infant children, but not named LNAME[ FISHER FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ DEXTER DATE[ AUG 28, 1873 FILE[ 465 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executors: Benjamin Fisher, Dexter; Lewis Fisher, Dexter - sons: Benjamin Fisher; Clement Fisher; Lewis Fisher - daughters: Louisa; Frances; Adeline; Catherine - wife Mary Fisher LNAME[ HOWE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ AUG 21, 1873 FILE[ 466 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - no will - described as a labourer and unmarried - administrator was father, John Howe the Elder, a farmer in Malahide LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ COLIN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAY 24, 1873 FILE[ 467 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - this was a petition for the guardianship of the children - filed by wife and widow, Ann Campbell of Aldborough - children: Colin Campbell, 3 years; Catherine Campbell, 4 years; Ann Campbell, 14 months LNAME[ OSTRANDER FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 30, 1873 FILE[ 468 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executors: Sarah Ann Ostrander, Yarmouth, widow; Lyman Stone Leonard, Yarmouth, Esquire; George Marlatt, son- in-law, deceased by 1873 - wife was Sarah Ann Ostrander - sons: Peter Ostrander; George Webster Ostrander; Job Earl Ostrander, physician, U.S.A.; James Ostrander - daughter-in-law, Sarah Ostrander, wife of James - daughters: Caroline, wife of George Marlatt, Yarmouth; Eliza Ann, wife of James Adams, Detroit, Michigan, blacksmith; Rachel, wife of George Couse, Wardsville, physician; Mary, wife of Adam Walthew, Detroit, painter LNAME[ TOZER FNAME[ CHARLES GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ AUG 11, 1873 FILE[ 469 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executors: Lodor David, Malahide; Jacob Cline, South Dorchester - daughters: Elizabeth Treadwell; Sarah Ann Tozer; Phebe Preston - sons: Mahlon M. B. Tozer; Charles Tozer, deceased - wife Abigail Tozer - mention of a granddaughter, the daughter of Charles, no name - grandson Frank Treadwell LNAME[ GARLICK FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ FEB 20, 1873 FILE[ 470 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widower - mention of a Thomas Garlick, South Dorchester, farm labourer - daughter Mary Ann, wife of William Granjer - eldest son Charles Garlick of Aldborough - mention of three sons LNAME[ HOOPER FNAME[ STEPHEN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 28, 1872 FILE[ 471 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executors: James Turnbull, Bayham, farmer; George A. Moon, Malahide - sons: Warren Hooper; Leander Hooper; Elum Hooper; Dewitt Clinton Hooper - daughters: Mary Ann, wife of George Moore; Harriet Door LNAME[ FARR FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 26, 1873 FILE[ 472 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - husband Samuel Farr, Southwold LNAME[ MCLARDY FNAME[ NICOL RESID[ IONA DATE[ AUG 17, 1873 FILE[ 473 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a shoemaker - executors: Duncan McLarty, St. Thomas, doctor; Archibald Kerr, Southwold; David McLaws, Wallacetown, described as a Gentleman and mechanic - son William Archibald McLardy, under 21 years LNAME[ SINGER FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 6, 1873 FILE[ 474 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a builder - executors: James Carrie, St. Thomas, merchant; Margaret Singer, St. Thomas, widow and wife of James - mention of children, but no specifics LNAME[ MCKILLOP FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ WALLACETOWN DATE[ MAR 15, 1873 FILE[ 475 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a merchant - brother was Duncan McKillop - sister Catherine Gow, wife of Robert Gow - mention of four children under the age of 21 years - wife was Elizabeth McKillop, who died October 27, 1873 - father was Archibald McKillop of Dunwich - sisters: Sarah, wife of Donald McWilliams of Dunwich; Nancy, wife of Donald Cameron of Wallacetown, shoemaker LNAME[ MILLS FNAME[ GEORGE PAIGE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 8, 1873 FILE[ 476 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executor was Robert Paige Mills, Yarmouth - sons: Robert Paige Mills; George Mills - daughters: Elizabeth Brower; Mary, wife of Richard Wicket - grandsons: George A. Mills; Benjamin Mills; George Wicket; George Henry Mills LNAME[ CLAYBORN FNAME[ JOHN B. RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 28, 1873 FILE[ 477 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a shoemaker - said to be formerly of Cambridge, England, and then of Marshall, Michigan - executors: Mark Brown, Southwold, shoemaker; William Hill, Yarmouth - wife Sarah Clayborn, Cambridge, England - sons: John William Clayborn; Robert E. Clayborn - daughters: Sarah Clayborn, Cambridge, England; Rachel Fuller LNAME[ WALKER FNAME[ MARGARET JANE RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUL 23, 1873 FILE[ 478 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a widow - was 60 years old in 1871 - executors: William Henry Cudney, Malahide; John B. Cudney, Malahide; Asa Van Buskirk, Malahide - sons: Ezekiel Cudney, eldest son,; John B. Cudney; William Henry Cudney - daughters: Mary Ann Walker; Margaret Jane Shipley; Caroline Deacon; Alvira Mills LNAME[ MCLEOD FNAME[ NEIL RESID[ BRUCE COUNTY DATE[ AUG 24, 1872 FILE[ 479 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - Neil McLeod died at Southampton, Bruce County - his wife, Mary McLeod, also died at Southampton May 20, 1868 - this was a petition for the guardianship of the infant children filed by David Fender, St. Thomas, carpenter, husband of Catherine Allen, aunt of the children - children: Johanna Louisa McLeod, 16 years; Robertina Allen McLeod, 14 years; Alexander Henry McLeod, 7 years LNAME[ DUNN FNAME[ WALTER RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAR 29, 1871 FILE[ 480 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the children - wife and widow was Grace Dunn of Aldborough - children: Euphemia Dunn, 17 years; Jessie Dunn, 8 years LNAME[ PORTER FNAME[ ALLAN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 1, 1873 FILE[ 481 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - executor was John Porter of Yarmouth - mother Mary Ann Porter - brother was John Porter LNAME[ MCKILLOP FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ WALLACETOWN DATE[ MAR 15, 1873 FILE[ 482 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - John McKillop's wife, Elizabeth, died October 27, 1873 - this was a petition for guardianship of the children - filed by aunt, Catherine Gow of Dunwich; uncle, Duncan McKillop of Dunwich - children: Archibald McKillop, 10 years; Robert Edward McKillop, 9 years; Duncan Alexander McKillop, 7 years; John Gordon McKillop, 5 years LNAME[ THOMPSON FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 25, 1873 FILE[ 483 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - described as a farmer and a bachelor - no will - brothers: John Thompson, Yarmouth, farmer; James Thompson; Andrew Thompson - sisters: Jane Thompson; Janet Beattie, wife of James LNAME[ BURNS FNAME[ ABIGAIL RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ SEP 20, 1872 FILE[ 484 MFNO[ 1378 NOTES[ - widow of Thomas Burns - executors: Thomas Ammerman, Bayham; John Ketchabaw - sons: Thomas Ammerman; Ansu Burns - great grandson Lewis Burns - daughters: Susan Ketchabaw; Abigail Ketchabaw - great granddaughter Betsy Mitchell, wife of Alexander LNAME[ HEPBURN FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 12, 1873 FILE[ 485 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executors: Susannah Hepburn, widow; Benjamin Wintermute, friend; James Hepburn, Yarmouth, broker; Thomas Edgecombe, carriage maker - children: Andrew Hepburn; Lovina Rock; Louisa, wife of Stephen Millen of Yarmouth; Robert Wallace Hepburn; Malcolm James Hepburn; Amy Ann Hepburn; John William Hepburn; Ada Hepburn; Susannah Hepburn; Helen Francis, now deceased - mention of godchildren or grandchildren, children of Helen and Robert Francis LNAME[ VAN AMBURGH FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ NOV 18, 1873 FILE[ 486 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executor was Rosamond Van Amburgh, widow - brother James Nelson Van Amburgh - sister Jane Harris - nephew Maitland Westover of Port Burwell - mention of Mrs. Amelia Misner, wife of George Misner LNAME[ HUTCHINSON FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 19, 1871 FILE[ 489 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a widower with no children - seems to say that Hutchinson was formerly of St. Thomas and that when he died he was living in the Townland of Bally Mac Annallan in County Down, Ireland - executor was Margaret Hutchinson, widow of William Hutchinson, deceased as of March 6, 1873 - the following appear to be the sons and daughters of William Hutchinson: Mary Hutchinson; James Hutchinson; Eliza, wife of George Scaiff; Margaret Hutchinson; Thomas Hutchinson; Albert Hutchinson - signed by James G. Hutchinson LNAME[ GREGORY FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 17, 1874 FILE[ 491 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executors: Frederick Hugh Amherst Sharon, Southwold; Ansel Bray, Yarmnouth; Elizabeth Ann Gregory, Yarmouth, widow - children: Kirby Gregory, son; Madeline; Ellen; Mary Catherine; Arabella; Ramsay; Caroline; Elizabeth Jane; Ann Isabella, wife of Frederick Hugh Amherst Sharon; Franklin; Daniel Howard; James Tinlin LNAME[ HEMPHILL FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ FEB 27, 1874 FILE[ 492 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as an Officer of Customs - executor was Charlotte Ann Hemphill, Port Stanley, widow LNAME[ HEMPHILL FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ FEB 27, 1874 FILE[ 493 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - this was a petition for Letters of Administration - filed by Charlotte Ann Hemphill, widow - children: Charlotte Eleanor, 2 years; William, 2 months LNAME[ CLARIS FNAME[ GEORGE THOMAS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 19, 1874 FILE[ 494 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executors: Hannah Moria Claris, widow; John McLean; George Rowley; Samuel Eccles - mention of daughters Mona and Moria LNAME[ POUND FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ APR 10, 1873 FILE[ 488 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: Joseph Pound, son, Malahide Township; Zipporah Pound, widow, Malahide Township - children: Phoebe Evelina, wife of Henry Thomas of Ridgetown; Clarissa, wife of Nelson Chambers of Malahide; Elizabeth, wife of John Benner, farmer, of Malahide; Emily, wife of Daniel Phelps, farmer, of Malahide; John D. Pound of Dereham Township, Oxford County; Jacob Pound of Malahide; Samuel Pound of Malahide; Stephen Pound of Malahide LNAME[ SILLARS FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ DEC 7, 1873 FILE[ 489 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - lived on the Fourth Concession of Aldborough Township - executors: Alexander Sillars of Aldborough, farmer and brother; Catherine Sillars, widow and his mother - sisters: Mary wife of John Magill of Aldborough; Margaret McCollum, deceased, wife of Archibald McCollum; Catherine, wife of Hugh McLean of Caledon Post Office in Peel County, merchant; Ann, wife of John Moir, Luther Township, Wellington County, farmer; Grace McMurchy of King, County of York, widow LNAME[ BUCHAN FNAME[ NEIL RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAY 22, 1873 FILE[ 490 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executors: John Paterson of Howard Township, Kent County; John Peter McKinaley of Howard Township, Kent County - youngest daughter Mary Buchan - only son Donal Buchan - eldest daughter Flora Buchan LNAME[ PETTIT FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 4, 1873 FILE[ 495 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executor was Iva Pettit of Southwold - wife was Nancy Pettit - daughters: Mary Burwell; Manda; Abigail; Eliza - nephew John Phillips - son Iva Pettit LNAME[ PYE FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 17, 1874 FILE[ 496 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executors: Thomas Wallis, Southwold; John Wait, Southwold - wife Jane Pye - brother, John Pye, Gosporton, Lincoln County, England - sister, Mary, wife of John Fisher, labourer, Bourne, Lincoln County, England LNAME[ VINCENT FNAME[ THOMAS CUMMINGS RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ FEB 18, 1871 FILE[ 497 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: Lewis Vincent, Bayham, farmer, son; Peter Vincent, Bayham, son - wife Chloe Vincent - sons: Gilbert Vincent; Lewis Vincent; Barnsnett Vincent; Elijah Vincent; Peter Vincent - daughters: Margaret Ann Pettit; Abigail Richardson; Mirilla Ostrander; Jane Ostrander LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ MALCOLM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 11, 1874 FILE[ 498 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - died at St. Thomas - executors: Nicoll McColl, Southwold, Esquire; Samuel Price, Port Stanley, merchant - brother John McIntyre LNAME[ MCRAE FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ SEP 12, 1873 FILE[ 499 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executors: Christopher McRae, Ekfrid Township, Middlesex County, farmer; John McRae, Glencoe, Middlesex County - sons: Duncan McRae; John McRae; Alexander McRae; Donald McRae - daughters: Nancy McRae; Catherine McRae; Flora McRae; Margaret McRae; Annabella McRae LNAME[ JONES FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 24, 1874 FILE[ 500 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executors: Jonathan T. York, Yarmouth; John C. Caughell, Yarmouth; Leonard Luton, St. Thomas, physician - sisters: Mrs. Susan Doan; Mrs. Phebe Doan; Mrs. Elizabeth Doan; Mrs. Mary McLachlin; Ann Jones - brother, Nathan Jones - sons of Nathan: John Jones; William Jones - nephews: Angus McAfie; William Small; George Small; Richard Small; Franklin Small; Daniel McAfie LNAME[ WEBB FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ FEB 20, 1874 FILE[ 501 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a grocer - executors: Bridget Webb, Port Stanley, wife and widow; Peter Doyle, stepson - children: Robert Willison Webb; Mary Ann Webb; Catherine Webb; James Henry Webb LNAME[ TUFFORD FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ APR 18, 1872 FILE[ 502 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executors: John Tufford, Malahide; George Kent, Malahide; Robert H. Nellis, Vienna, farmer - wife Martha Tufford - sons-in-law: George Kent; Robert H. Nellis - sons: ALexander Tufford; John Tufford; George Tufford; Jonathan Tufford; Francis Tufford - daughters: Mary Nellis; Amarantha Burns; Margaret Kent; Martha McDermand LNAME[ TRUMAN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 11, 1874 FILE[ 503 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Mary Louise Truman, Malahide, wife and widow; George Truman; Adolphus McConnell, Bayham - brother Moses Truman - son Murray Truman LNAME[ CORLISS FNAME[ JESSE RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAR 26, 1874 FILE[ 504 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executrix Hannah Corliss, Bayham, wife and widow - daughters: Betsy Ann Marlatt; Nancy Ann Sherman; Mary Jane Patton LNAME[ SELLS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 26, 1874 FILE[ 505 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - wife Maria Sells - children: William Henry Sells; Mary Elizabeth, wife of Charles Lawrence LNAME[ WRIGHT FNAME[ JAMES FRANCIS RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ NOV 21, 1873 FILE[ 506 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - described as a bailiff - wife Elizabeth Wright, Vienna - children: Sarah Jane Wright; Mary Elizabeth Wright; James Robinson Wright LNAME[ BLACK FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 11, 1874 FILE[ 507 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Sarah Black LNAME[ CALDWELL FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 19, 1874 FILE[ 508 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Samuel Eccles, St. Thomas, Gentleman; John H. Wilson, St. Thomas, physician - mention of Mrs. Eliza Walden - mention of John Midgley, St. Thomas, merchant - mention of Joseph Caldwell - mention of Sarah Caldwell, daughter of Joseph, of Overton, near Frodshram, England - mention of Mrs. Mary Wallace, daughter of Joseph - mention of Mrs. E. Roberts, 15 Leigh Terrace, Walton, near Liverpool, England LNAME[ MITCHELL FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 23, 1874 FILE[ 509 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Martha Mitchell, Dunwich, widow; Meredith Conn the Younger, Tyrconnell, merchant; Stephen Backus, Dunwich - wife was Martha Mitchell - mention of William Moore and Emily Moore - mention of Georgina Elizabeth Taylor LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ OCT 18, 1873 FILE[ 510 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - described as a mariner - died on Lake Erie "having been thrown overboard from the vessel James Norris about 4 or 5 miles from Port Colborne." - mother was Mary Smith of Redland Farm, Wisley, County of Surrey, England, widow of Richard Smith the Elder LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ HIRAM BURLEY RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 27, 1874 FILE[ 511 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - was a merchant at Sparta - executors: Mary Ann Smith, Yarmouth, widow; Joseph Arundle Philp, Yarmouth; George Arundle Philp, Yarmouth; Samuel Haight - sons: Byron Smith; Oscar Smith; Hiram Smith; Edgar Smith; Charles Smith - wife Mary Ann Smith LNAME[ FLOWERS FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 26, 1874 FILE[ 512 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a labourer - executor was Betsy Flowers of St. Thomas, widow - wife was Betsy Flowers - mention of infant children LNAME[ MCLEAN FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ MAY 28, 1874 FILE[ 513 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a physician and a bachelor - no will - mother was Barbara McLean of Southwold, widow LNAME[ ROBSON FNAME[ MARY RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JUL 24, 1873 FILE[ 514 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: James F. McDonald, Ingersoll, barrister at law; Delona Hamilton, South Dorchester, yeoman - mention of granddaughter of her husband, Phebe Robson LNAME[ MACKAY FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ MAR 28, 1874 FILE[ 515 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - wife and widow was Mary MacKay of Dunwich - mention of son 16 years old - mention of son 6 years old - neither identified LNAME[ WILLIAMS FNAME[ SYLVESTER RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 5, 1874 FILE[ 516 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Eliza Rebecca Williams - mention of four infant children - not identified LNAME[ SUMMERS FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ DEC 13, 1873 FILE[ 517 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - executors: John VanPatter, Malahide; Walter Edgar Murray, Aylmer, Esquire - wife Catherine Summers - daughters: Martha VanPatter; Mary Catherine Summers - sons: Francis Henry Summers; Rower Summers; Edward Summers; Theophilus Summers; John Summers LNAME[ MOORE FNAME[ MARTIAL TIMOTHY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUN 15, 1874 FILE[ 518 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - executors: Elijah Moore, tanner; William Henry Moore, Gentleman; Mary Moore, widow - sons: Elijah Moore; William Henry Moore; Andrew Moore; Martial Timothy Moore; Nelson Whitney Moore - wife Mary Moore - daughters: Martha Cecellia; Matilda Sabrina; Florence; Leonora - daughter-in-law, Mary Elisa Rebecca Moore, wife of Nelson LNAME[ WALDEN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ CHATHAM DATE[ NOV 16, 1862 FILE[ 519 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a track inspector - no will - this was a petition for guardianship of the children - wife was Eliza Walden of St. Thomas, widow - uncle by marriage was John Midgey or Midgley of St. Thomas, merchant - children: William Walden, 16 years; James Henry Walden, 12 years LNAME[ NICOLL FNAME[ SIMON RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAY 2, 1874 FILE[ 520 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executors: Eliza Nicoll, Southwold, widow; Richard Baden Nicoll, Southwold, friend; George Nicoll, Southwold, deceased as of November 9, 1867 - sons: William Nicoll; Francis Nicoll; Richard Nicoll - wife Elisa - daughter Alice - grandson Charles Dalton LNAME[ HARVEY FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUN 14, 1874 FILE[ 521 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - no will - wife and widow was Sophronia Harvey of Malahide LNAME[ WEBB FNAME[ BRIDGET RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ JUN 23, 1874 FILE[ 522 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - children: Peter Doyle, Port Stanley, merchant's clerk; Robert William Webb, 13 years; Mary Ann Webb, 11 years; Catherine Webb, 8 years; James Henry Webb, 6 years LNAME[ DENTON FNAME[ LOCIE RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAY 16, 1871 FILE[ 523 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - wife and widow was Mary Denton of Bayham - children: William Denton; John Denton; Wallace Denton; Alonzo Denton; Lorenzo Denton; Charles Denton; Mary Jane Denton; Ashley Denton LNAME[ DENTON FNAME[ LOCIE RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAY 16, 1871 FILE[ 524 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - this was a petition for the guardianship of the children - children: John Denton, now of age; Wallace Denton, 20 years; Mary Jane Denton, 18 years; Ashley Denton, 15 years; Charles Denton, 13 years; Alonzo Denton, 10 years; Lorenzo Denton, 10 years - wife was Mary Denton LNAME[ WEIR FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 16, 1874 FILE[ 525 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - children: James Weir; John Weir; Alexander Weir; Robert Weir, fifth son, Yarmouth; Helen Amelia Weir; Catherine Mary Weir; Caroline Frances Weir, under 21 years of age; William Andrew Weir, under 21 years of age; George Edward Weir, under 21 years of age LNAME[ FORREST FNAME[ WILLIAM JACOB RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ JUL 4, 1874 FILE[ 526 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - described as a seaman - died at Buffalo, New York - wife and widow was Prudence Forrest, Port Stanley LNAME[ LAWRENCE FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 17, 1874 FILE[ 527 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executor was Harriet Lawrence, Yarmouth, widow - wife was Harriet Lawrence LNAME[ ODELL FNAME[ HENRY OSTRAM RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JUN 29, 1874 FILE[ 528 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - wife and widow was Christina Odell, South Dorchester - children: Dorinda Emilina; Joseph Leonard; Maynard - all described as infant children LNAME[ HARVEY FNAME[ BENJAMIN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 30, 1874 FILE[ 530 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executors: Thomas Green, Yarmouth; John Warburton, Yarmouth - wife was Phebe Harvey - adopted daughter was Elizabeth Harvey - nephew was Benjamin Harvey - brother was David Harvey - sister-in-law was Amy Harvey, wife of David LNAME[ BEGG FNAME[ NANCY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 29, 1874 FILE[ 531 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: George Begg, Southwold, son; John Begg, Southwold, son - sons: Charles; George; John - daughters: Annie; Margaret; Barbara LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ COLIN RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ NOV 9, 1870 FILE[ 532 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - died in Yarmouth - this was a petition for guardianship of the children - wife and widow was Isabella McIntyre of Fingal - children: Colin McIntyre, 6 years; Angus McIntyre, 13 years LNAME[ LLOYD FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ MAY 28, 1874 FILE[ 533 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - described as an innkeeper and a widower - sons: Robert Lloyd; William Lloyd; George Whitney Lloyd, youngest son, not yet 21 years of age LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 21, 1874 FILE[ 534 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executors: Angus McIntyre, 10th Concession, Yarmouth, nephew; Angus McIntyre, 11th Concession Yarmouth - sons: Duncan McIntyre; Archibald McIntyre; Dugald McIntyre; Angus McIntyre - wife Rachel McIntyre - daughters: Catherine; Euphemia; Margaret; Sarah Barber LNAME[ COOK FNAME[ FLAVIUS RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUL 30, 1874 FILE[ 535 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - described as a farmer and unmarried - mother was Maria Cook, widow, Bayham - sisters: Calista Depeel, wife of Michael Depeel, Michigan, farmer; Edna Ann Cook, Bayham, spinster - brothers: Harvey Dewey Cook, Bayham, farmer; Haggai Cook, Bayham, Esquire; Alonzo Lorenzo Cook, Bayham, farmer LNAME[ MEEK FNAME[ ANDREW RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ AUG 27, 1874 FILE[ 536 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executrix was Sarah Meek, Dunwich, widow - wife was Sarah Meek LNAME[ TAYLOR FNAME[ NEIL RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUN 25, 1874 FILE[ 537 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - described as a bachelor - sister was Euphemia McKinnen or Love, Aldborough, widow LNAME[ GARNER FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUN 18, 1874 FILE[ 538 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executors: Robert G. Garner, Malahide, farmer and son; George Hiliker, Malahide, merchant - wife was Catherine Garner - mention of children, but not identified LNAME[ MCTAVISH FNAME[ ANGUS RESID[ DATE[ FILE[ 539 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - only says "NOT GRANTED" LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ GEORGE D. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ SEP 22, 1874 FILE[ 540 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - described as a farmer - wife was Lizzie V. Smith - father was James Henry Smith, Townsend, Norfolk County, farmer LNAME[ TUFFORD FNAME[ MARTHA RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 27, 1874 FILE[ 541 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - mention of: George Tufford, Malahide; Alexander Tufford, Port Hope, Durham County; Mary, wife of Robert Nellis, Vienna; John Tufford, Aylmer; Francis Henry Tufford, Malahide; Jonathan Tufford, Copenhagen; Amarantha, wife of Robert Burns, St. Thomas; Margaret, wife of George Kent, Malahide; Martha, wife of James McDermand, Grovesend LNAME[ BAIRD FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ SEP 27, 1874 FILE[ 542 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a Minister of the Presbyterian Church - executor was James Mitchell of Witby Township, Ontario County - sisters: Hannah Dick; Agnes Mitchell - brother Robert Baird - neice Jane McLay Baird, daughter of deceased brother William LNAME[ REIGHLLY FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 13, 1874 FILE[ 543 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executors: James Orr, Township of Westminster; Francis Kennedy, Southwold; William Milligan, Southwold - wife Mary Ann Kettlewell Reighlly - mentions children but not identified LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ DOUGALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAR 2, 1874 FILE[ 544 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as Dougald McIntyre the Elder - described as a farmer - executors: Zachariah McCallum of Southwold; Duncan Gillies of Orford, Kent County, farmer - youngest son Daniel; third son Dougald; first son Duncan; second son Angus - grandson John Monsor - wife Jennet LNAME[ SEDGE FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 3, 1874 FILE[ 545 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - administratrix was Mary Ann Sedge of St. Thomas, his widow LNAME[ MINOR FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 22, 1874 FILE[ 546 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - widow of Isaac Minor - executor was James Armstrong of Yarmouth, friend - neice Phebe Winchester - daughters: Rhoda Sophia Hawkins; Mary Lois White LNAME[ LLOYD FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 28, 1874 FILE[ 547 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a widower and an innkeeper - died in London, Ontario - executor was Samuel Price of London Township - sons: George Whitney Lloyd, 7 years; Robert Lloyd; William Lloyd LNAME[ CLEMENTS FNAME[ HENRY FINLETTER RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ JUN 27, 1874 FILE[ 548 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - administrator was Lydia Jane Conat of Tillsonburg, wife of Lewis Conat and widow of the late Henry Finletter Clements LNAME[ ANDERSON FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ NOV 12, 1874 FILE[ 549 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executors: James McAdam, St. Thomas, merchant; John McLean, St. Thomas, Esquire; Anna Anderson, wife of Richard, now deceased - daughter Elizabeth, known as Betty - son Robert, who has children Richard and Anna - son John - daughter Ellen, wife of David Alister, and her son Richard - son James and his son Richard LNAME[ MCLEOD FNAME[ CATHERINE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 13, 1874 FILE[ 550 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the infant children, filed by the father of the children, John McLeod - children: James McLeod, 20 years; Jane McLeod, 17 years; Johanna McLeod, 13 years; John McLeod, 12 years; William McLeod, 9 years; Thomas McLeod, 7 years; Angus McLeod, 4 years; Warren McLeod, 2 years; Charles McLeod, 2 months LNAME[ MCLEOD FNAME[ CATHERINE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 13, 1874 FILE[ 551 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - administrator was John McLeod of Southwold, her husband LNAME[ GARNER FNAME[ CATHERINE RESID[ SPRINGFIELD DATE[ OCT 29, 1874 FILE[ 552 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was James Clunas of Aylmer, gentleman - nephew was James Clunas LNAME[ TODD FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 28, 1874 FILE[ 553 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executor was Lyman Todd, brother of James, of Yarmouth - wife was Janet Todd, who died December 29, 1874 - Janet Todd's brothers and sisters: Duncan McColl of Westminster; Mary McLachlin, widow of Archibald McLachlin, of Argyleshire, Scotland; John McColl, of Plymouth, Indiana, U.S.A.; Catherine, wife of John Stewart of South Dorchester - James Todd's brothers and sisters: Margaret Todd, Yarmouth, spinster; Mary Todd, Yarmouth, spinster; Clementina, wife of John Duncan, of Dunwich; Elizabeth, wife of William Anderson of St. Thomas. William described as a painter from Edinburgh, Scotland; Jane, wife of William Duncan of the City of Glasgow, Scotland; John Todd of Victoria, British Columbia; Thomas Todd of the Town of Arcola, Illinois, U.S.A. LNAME[ FOSTER FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ DEC 11, 1870 FILE[ 554 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - administrator was Lavina Stoneman of Southwold says she was a widow and wife of John Stoneman - presumably the widow of George Foster LNAME[ PENHALE FNAME[ MARY ANNE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 13, 1874 FILE[ 555 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as the widow of Thomas Penhale - executors: William Penhale of Yarmouth, son; Mary Anne Westlake, widow of George Westlake, daughter - children: Mary Anne; Elizabeth; Grace; Olive; John; William - granddaughters: Alice Anne Westlake; Mary Anne Penhale - sister Anne Andrews - neice Mary Anne Andrews LNAME[ LUTON FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 17, 1875 FILE[ 556 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as William Luton the Elder - executors: Stephen Wilcox of Yarmouth; Isaac Ostrander of Malahide - wife was Suanna Luton - son was William Luton Junior LNAME[ CARPENTER FNAME[ AMBROSE GREEN RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ JAN 6, 1875 FILE[ 557 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - described as a woolen manufacturer - administrator was Frances Jane Carpenter of Vienna, his widow - daughter Sarah Elizabeth Frances Carpenter LNAME[ TOD FNAME[ JANET RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 29, 1874 FILE[ 558 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - administrator was oldest brother, James McColl of Yarmouth LNAME[ STONER FNAME[ JACOB RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 14, 1874 FILE[ 559 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executors: Lavinia Stoner, Malahide, widow; Benjamin Schooley, Malahide; John Kinsey, Malahide - wife Lavinia Stoner - sons: Elisha Stoner; Amos Stoner; Abram Stoner; Jonas Stoner - daughter Edith Cascadden LNAME[ CURTIS FNAME[ SALATHIEL RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 22, 1875 FILE[ 560 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executrix Mary Ann Curtis, Southwold, widow - wife Mary Ann Curtis - daughters: Mary; Eliza; Elizabeth Fletcher - sons: Richard; John LNAME[ LUMLEY FNAME[ HANCE RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ FEB 6, 1875 FILE[ 561 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widower - sons: Ephraim Lumley, Southwold, grocer; Joseph Lumley - daughter Esther Ann Lumley - uncle James Lumley LNAME[ GODWIN FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 4, 1875 FILE[ 562 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Hannah Godwin, St. Thomas, widow; George Laing, Richmond, Bayham Township, merchant - wife Hannah Godwin - sister Mary Ann High, wife of Amos High, Bayham, farmer - neice of wife, Elizabeth Hannah Kester, Yarmouth, spinster - mention of: Henry Godwin, Bayham; William Godwin, Bayham; Edwin Godwin, Bayham - adopted daughter Hannah Godwin Sherman, Yarmouth, wife of John Medcalfe, Yarmouth, farmer LNAME[ PARISH FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 22, 1875 FILE[ 563 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: Catherine Parish, Yarmouth, widow; Daniel Parish, Yarmouth - wife Catherine Parish - daughters: Elizabeth Bourne; Mary Jane; Susanna; Catherine; Ellen; Ann; Sarah - sons: Daniel; William; Thomas; James LNAME[ LOVE FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JAN 27, 1875 FILE[ 564 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - wife and widow Mary Love, Aldborough - children: Catherine Love; Alexander Love; Euphemia Love; Anna Bella Love; William Neil Love LNAME[ MCNEIL FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ OCT 14, 1874 FILE[ 565 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - wife and widow was Flora McNeil, Dunwich - mention of infant children - not identified LNAME[ MCNEIL FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ OCT 14, 1874 FILE[ 566 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the children filed by the wife, Flora McNeil - children: Mary, 10 years; Janet, 8 years; John, 6 years; Catherine, 5 years; Daniel, 2 years LNAME[ MCCOLL FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ DEC 22, 1874 FILE[ 567 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - executors: Mary McColl, Aldborough; Duncan D. McColl, Aldborough; James McColl, Aldborough - wife Mary McColl - sons: Hugh McColl; Duncan D. McColl; James McColl; Bruce P. McColl - daughters: Rebecca Graham; Mary Leahort; Barbara Beatty - grandson Alexander Graham - mention of grandchildren, children of deceased daughter Nancy LNAME[ FARLEY FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 26, 1875 FILE[ 568 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - executors: George Scarff, St. Thomas, Deputy Sheriff; John Farley - wife was Hannah Farley LNAME[ SANDERS FNAME[ ABNER RESID[ IONA DATE[ APR 20, 1875 FILE[ 569 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a Bailiff - executors: John Edgecombe, Iona, carriage maker; Thomas M. Sanders, Malahide, miller - sons: James Sanders; John M. Sanders; Philander Sanders - daughters: Ada Sanders; Ida Sanders LNAME[ DOAN FNAME[ LEANDER BYRON RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 26, 1875 FILE[ 570 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executors: George Hiram Yorke, Yarmouth; Harrison Kipp, Yarmouth - mention of wife and children, but not identified LNAME[ LOCKER FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ MAR 20, 1875 FILE[ 571 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - formerly of the Township of Houghton, Norfolk County - executors: Robert Locker, Vienna; Elizabeth Wolfe, Bayham, wife of Michael Wolfe - brother Robert Locker - daughters: Elizabeth Wolfe; Maria Locker; Jane Jackson - wife Emily Locker - sons: Hugh Locker; Robert Locker; John Locker; James Locker LNAME[ EDGECOMBE FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ MAY 6, 1875 FILE[ 572 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a wagon maker - executors: John Edgecombe, Iona, carriage maker; Sarah Edgecombe, Port Stanley, widow - wife Sarah Edgecombe - children: William Henry Edgecombe; Richard Geary Edgecombe; Elizabeth Jane Edgecombe; Sarah Edgecombe - mother Elizabeth Edgecombe - brother John Edgecombe LNAME[ HARTLEY FNAME[ CHARLES F. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 25, 1875 FILE[ 573 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - wife and widow was Sarah Hartley of Malahide LNAME[ HAIGHT FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 3, 1875 FILE[ 574 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executor was Charles King of Yarmouth, Esquire - wife Catherine Haight - son Stephen Haight - daughter Louisa Haight LNAME[ BUTTERWICK FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 23, 1875 FILE[ 575 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: James Pickard, Yarmouth, farmer; Sophia Butterwick - wife Sophia Butterwick LNAME[ LEESON FNAME[ FRANCIS RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAY 6, 1875 FILE[ 576 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as Francis Leeson the Elder - executors: Francis Leeson the Younger, Malahide; William Leeson, Malahide - wife Mary Leeson - sons: Francis Leeson the Younger; James Leeson; William Leeson LNAME[ CAUGHELL FNAME[ SARAH ELIZABETH JANE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 26, 1875 FILE[ 577 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - no will - husband Charles Metcalfe Caughell, St. Thomas, farmer LNAME[ LINDA FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ APR 21, 1874 FILE[ 578 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Margaret Harper, Malahide, wife of Joseph Harper, farmer; Isaac Huffman, Malahide - granddaughter Delphine Somers - neice Jane Bodine - sister Margaret Harper LNAME[ PEARSON FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAY 31, 1875 FILE[ 579 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executors: Thomas Pearson, Bayham; Surrinda Pearson, Bayham, wife of Thomas; Christopher Pearson, Bayham - wife Mary Pearson - sons: Joseph Pearson; Christopher Pearson; John Pearson; Thomas Pearson - daughters: Elizabeth; Mary; Sarah; Nancy LNAME[ NORTON FNAME[ LEWIS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUN 16, 1875 FILE[ 580 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executor George Deo, Yarmouth - father David Norton - sister Mrs. Mary Gloin, wife of John, Yarmouth - wife Adelphina Amelia Norton - brother James Norton LNAME[ DOUGLAS FNAME[ HUGH RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 9, 1875 FILE[ 581 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executors: George Francis, North Dorchester, farmer; Dougald Campbell, Yarmouth; Gilbert Taylor, Yarmouth - sons: Hugh Douglas; Alexander Douglas; Neil Douglas; John Douglas - daughters: Margaret; Charlotte; Sarah Jane LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ JANE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUN 28, 1875 FILE[ 582 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - wife of Abraham Smith, Minister of the Gospel, Baptist - executors: Bruce Davis, Yarmouth, merchant; Hannah Eliza Smith, Yarmouth, spinster - daughters: Salemma Jane Smith; Hannah Eliza Smith; Minnie Patience Smith; Sarah, wife of Phillip H. Learn, Yarmouth, farmer; Rachel Ann, wife of William H. Smith, M.D., Druggist, St. Thomas; Julia, wife of George H. Clark, merchant, St. Thomas; Naomi, wife of Bruce Davis, farmer and merchant, Yarmouth - granddaughters: Minettie Learn; Lena Chadwick Smith; Jane Clark LNAME[ BROWN FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUN 28, 1875 FILE[ 583 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executor William Armstrong, Yarmouth - wife Ellen Brown - sons: Edward Brown, fourth son; Joseph Brown, eldest son; George M. Brown, second son - step-daughter Mary Laur Lattimer - daughters: Mary Jane Calbick, eldest daughter; Margaret Ann Morse, youngest daughter LNAME[ DRAKE FNAME[ ANNE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 4, 1875 FILE[ 584 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executors: John McLean, St. Thomas, barrister-at-law; John McNab Green, St. Thomas, builder - brothers: Thomas Drake; William Drake; Phineas Drake; Benjamin Drake LNAME[ FINLAY FNAME[ RALPH SPENCE RESID[ LAMBTON COUNTY DATE[ MAY 22, 1875 FILE[ 585 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - lived in the Township of Sombra, Lambton County - this was a petition for guardianship of the children filed by the paternal uncle, John Finlay of Port Stanley, merchant - wife was Ann Finlay of Sarnia - children: James Ralph Finlay, 5 years, 11 months; Francis Joseph Finlay, 2 years, 6 months; John Spence Finlay, 9 months - all the children listed as living in Port Stanley LNAME[ HAYBALL FNAME[ JOHN WILLIAM RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ AUG 24, 1875 FILE[ 586 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - described as a boot and shoe merchant - described as a bachelor - died at the Village of Eastwood in Oxford County - creditor was James Henry Still of St. Thomas, boot and shoe merchant - father was Jonah Hayball of Oxford County, gentleman LNAME[ MCALPIN FNAME[ NEIL RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ AUG 20, 1875 FILE[ 587 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executors: Donald Black, Yarmouth; John McLean, St. Thomas, barrister- at-law - wife Mary McAlpin - sons: Hugh McAlpin; John McAlpin; Donald McAlpin; Neil McAlpin - daughters: Mary McAlpin; Sarah McAlpin; Christina McAlpin; Isabella McAlpin or Cameron; Margaret McAlpin or McGregor; Ann McAlpin or McCallum; Catherine McAlpin or McCallum LNAME[ MCCUGAN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 7, 1875 FILE[ 588 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - lived on Lot 5, Concession 4, Southwold - executors: Betsy McCugan, Southwold, spinster; Catherine McCugan, Southwold, spinster - sisters: Betsy McCugan; Catherine McCugan - nephew John McAlpin LNAME[ BRAY FNAME[ JUDSON RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ AUG 19, 1875 FILE[ 589 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - father Thomas Bowlsby Bray, South Dorchester - wife Arthalinda Bray LNAME[ BURNS FNAME[ PATRICK RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 23, 1875 FILE[ 590 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executrix Eleanor Burns, Southwold, daughter - daughters: Eleanor Burns; Charlotte Brady, deceased; Harriett Burns - sons: Edward Burns; Thomas Burns; Patrick Burns - grandchildren, children of deceased daughter Charlotte: Annie Eleanor Brady; Charlotte Mary or Mary Charlotte Brady; Harriett Brady LNAME[ WESTLAKE FNAME[ SIMON RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 17, 1875 FILE[ 591 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executors: Edmund Westlake, Yarmouth; Edward Miller, St. Thomas, gentleman - wife Hannah Westlake - granddaughter Nancy Hunt - son Edmund Hunt Westlake - daughter Mary Ann, wife of Edward Miller - grandson: James Henry Westlake, son of George; George Westlake, son of George; Walter R. Westlake - granddaughters: Hannah Westlake; Alice Westlake LNAME[ DRAPER FNAME[ HORATIO NELSON RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ OCT 2, 1875 FILE[ 592 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - described as a farmer and hotel keeper - wife was Eldura Draper, Port Burwell - children: Amelia Ann Cameron; Samuel Draper; Marion Wallace White; Elijah Nelson Draper; William Draper; Albert Draper LNAME[ LINDSAY FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 15, 1875 FILE[ 593 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a shoemaker - executors: George Webster Morgan, St. Thomas, boot and shoemaker; Margaret Lindsay, St. Thomas, widow; Mark Brown, Southwold, shoemaker - wife Margaret Lindsay - adopted child Charlotte Elizabeth - mention of two sons but not identified LNAME[ SINCLAIR FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ SEP 23, 1875 FILE[ 594 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a widower - no will - father was Coll Sinclair, Yarmouth, drover LNAME[ BALLAH FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 23, 1875 FILE[ 595 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Mary Ballah - mention of two children, but not identified LNAME[ MCKINNEY FNAME[ FEATHERSTONE RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ DEC 3, 1870 FILE[ 596 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - this was a petition for guardianship of the children - children: Martha McKinney, 15 years; Freeman McKinney, 12 years; Celia McKinney, 10 years; Sherman McKinney, 8 years; Emerson McKinney, 5 years - uncles: Daniel McKinney, Springfield, gentleman; Robert Elias McKinney, Malahide, farmer - mother Jane Koyl, formerly McKinney, South Dorchester - sisters: Lydia Ann Darney; Mary Jane Koyl; Harriett McKinney LNAME[ MCKILLOP FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ SEP 20, 1875 FILE[ 597 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executors: John McKillop, Aldborough, son; Archibald McKillop, Aldborough, son; John McKellor, Lobo Township, son-in-law - wife Isabella McKillop - sons: John McKillop; Archibald McKillop; Duncan McKillop; Donald McKillop - daughter Nancy McKillop - grandson Duncan McKillop, son of John LNAME[ KELLOGG FNAME[ STEPHEN BENSON RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 13, 1875 FILE[ 598 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a Clerk in Holy Orders - wife was Mary Helen Kellogg, St. Thomas - daughter Frances Henrietta Tremanie(?) Kellogg - sister, Mary McNab Slow LNAME[ HANKINSON FNAME[ THOMPSON HARTSHORN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 26, 1875 FILE[ 599 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executors: John Arthur Hankinson, Malahide; Hannah Jane Hankinson - children: Hannah Jane Hankinson; John Arthur Hankinson; James Thomas Hankinson; Caleb Haines Hankinson, who had three sons; Charity McConnell; Sarah Marr; Margaret Lyon; William Hankinson LNAME[ ROTHERMAL FNAME[ LUDWIG RESID[ RODNEY DATE[ DEC 15, 1875 FILE[ 600 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - described as a merchant - wife was Frederika Rothermal, Rodney LNAME[ WALKER FNAME[ NEIL RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUL 23, 1873 FILE[ 601 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: John Walker, Orford Township, cousin; Dougald Walker, Aldborough, brother; Altha Walker, Aldborough, widow - daughters: Margaret Ann Walker; Sarah Jane Walker; Jennie Walker - sons: David N. Walker, youngest son; John D. Walker, eldest son LNAME[ PREFFER FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 19, 1875 FILE[ 602 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - son Lucius John Preffer, Yarmouth - wife Olive Preffer LNAME[ CHANDLER FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ DEC 25, 1875 FILE[ 603 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - described as Esquire - wife was Margaret Chandler - mention of four sons and three daughters, but not identified LNAME[ ANDERSON FNAME[ MARION ISABELLA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 28, 1875 FILE[ 604 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - described as spinster - father was David Anderson of St. Thomas, merchant LNAME[ MITCHELL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 5, 1876 FILE[ 605 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executors: Robert Mitchell, Southwold; John Munro, Southwold - daughters: Mary Darrah; Janet Gillies; Christie McKellar; Jane McKillop; Catherine McColl; Betsy McKellor, deceased; Nancy Mitchell; Sarah Mitchell - son, Robert Mitchell - grandsons: Robert Mitchell; John Mitchell LNAME[ BLACK FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 30, 1876 FILE[ 606 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executor Daniel Black, Yarmouth, brother - wife Flora Black, Yarmouth - children: James Black; Nancy, wife of Lachlin Campbell, St. Thomas; Catherine, wife of Archibald McLarty; Flora, wife of John McFarlane, St. Thomas; Mary, wife of Archibald Blue, St. Thomas; Archibald Black; Christiann Black LNAME[ ROBERTSON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAY 24, 1856 FILE[ 607 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - daughter Georgianna West, died January 5, 1876, aged 25 years - eldest son, Hamilton Merritt Robertson, 22 years old, living in British Columbia - second son, James Harvey Robertson, 19 years old - cousin by marriage Haggai Cook of Bayham - mother Mira Caswell, formerly Robertson, wife of William Caswell of Bayham LNAME[ BATTLE FNAME[ ELIAS RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JAN 13, 1876 FILE[ 608 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executor was William Battle of Delaware, son - CHILDREN: - William Battle; - John Battle; - George Battle; - Eliza Battle; - Margaret Battle; - Elias Battle LNAME[ MERRIMAN FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 6, 1876 FILE[ 609 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - executors: Samuel Eccles, St. Thomas, Gentleman; Henry Arkell, Port Stanley, merchant - daughter-in-law Elizabeth Merriman, widow of William - granddaughter Mary Jane Merriman, daughter of William and Elizabeth - mention of sons and daughters, but not identified LNAME[ MCMILLAN FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ FEB 3, 1876 FILE[ 610 MFNO[ 1379 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Amelia McMillan LNAME[ SCANLAW FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUN 6, 1875 FILE[ 611 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executor was Rachel Naomi Scanlaw, widow - wife was Rachel Naomi Scanlaw - CHILDREN: - George Hall Scanlaw; - Arthur Wellesley Scanlaw; - Edward Leonard Scanlaw; - Susan Scanlaw; - Isabel Scanlaw; - John James Scanlaw LNAME[ WEAVER FNAME[ JOHN PETER RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JAN 31, 1874 FILE[ 612 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executor was John Dean, Vienna, Gentleman - wife was Catherine Weaver LNAME[ SANDERS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 26, 1876 FILE[ 613 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - lived at Port Talbot - executors: Alfred George Sanders, City of London, mail clerk; Frederick Sanders, Dunwich - CHILDREN: - Crisoe Elizabeth Sanders; - Frances Wells Sanders; - Jeanette Sanders; - Gertrude Jessie Sanders; - Henry Sanders, eldest son; - Alfred George Sanders, second son; - Frederick Sanders, third son LNAME[ WOOLLEY FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ MAR 26, 1876 FILE[ 614 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: John Wesley Woolley, South Dorchester; William Henry Woolley, Warwick, Lambton County; John Clunas, South Dorchester, Esquire - wife Maria Woolley - CHILDREN: - Almma Jane Sharp, eldest daughter; - John Wesley Woolley, eldest son; - Hiram Chancey Woolley; - William Henry Woolley; - Mary Olive Demary; - Serinda Rosella Woolley; - Lewis Benjamin Woolley; - Joseph Mitten Woolley; - Warren Archibald Woolley, youngest son LNAME[ JOHNSON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ JAN 20, 1876 FILE[ 615 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a mariner and captain - executors: Mary Ann Johnson, Port Burwell, widow; Himan P. Fitch - wife was Mary Ann Johnson - mention of children but not identified - note says that Captain James Johnson owned the Barge "Bay City" at Port Colborne in 1872, and the propeller "Dunkirk" at harbour in Buffalo in 1872 LNAME[ SILCOX FNAME[ GEORGE G. RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 15, 1876 FILE[ 616 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a merchant - executors: James Ball, Southwold; John B. Silcox, Southwold, divinity student - brother was John B. Silcox - wife was Almeda Silcox LNAME[ HAIGHT FNAME[ MATURA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 18, 1876 FILE[ 617 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Stephen John Haight, Yarmouth; Henry Minor Moore, Yarmouth - CHILDREN: - Henry Harrison Haight; - Jesse Carman Haight; - William Haight; - Stephen John Haight; - Phebe, wife of Benjamin Harvey, Yarmouth, farmer; - Elizabeth, wife of Henry Carter, Oregon, U.S.A. LNAME[ TOZER FNAME[ ABIGAIL RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ APR 17, 1876 FILE[ 618 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executrix was Lavina Smith, Aylmer, spinster - CHILDREN: - Lavina Smith, Aylmer, spinster; - Frederick Smith, Aylmer, innkeeper - granddaughter: Lavina Smith, daughter of Charles Smith, Aylmer, innkeeper LNAME[ JEWELL FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 1, 1876 FILE[ 619 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: Hiram Comfort, St. Thomas, Gentleman; Benjamin Axford, Yarmouth - daughter, Elizabeth, wife of John Parker - daughter Sarah Jewell - granddaughter Amelia Ann Parker, daughter of Elizabeth LNAME[ SADLER FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 24, 1876 FILE[ 620 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Eliza Sadler LNAME[ CAUGHELL FNAME[ PETER RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ MAY 6, 1876 FILE[ 621 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - executors: Maria Caughell, South Dorchester, widow; Abram Charlton Junior, Yarmouth - wife was Maria Caughell - CHILDREN: - Darius Caughell; - Mrs. Boughner; - Mrs. Coulson; - David Caughell; - Minnie Caughell; - Peter Caughell LNAME[ SHORE FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 12, 1876 FILE[ 622 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - no will - described as the wife of William Shore, Southwold, Esquire LNAME[ DAVIS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 28, 1876 FILE[ 623 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: William Pethwick, Yarmouth; Samuel Williams, Yarmouth - daughter Elizabeth Dance, St. Thomas - daughter Sally Gunn, wife of John LNAME[ MACALISTER FNAME[ HENRY B. RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ MAY 21, 1876 FILE[ 625 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a grocer - wife was Jeanie MacAlister, who had moved to Scotland - sister Jane B. Drummond - half-brother Alexander MacAlister LNAME[ MCKAY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 15, 1876 FILE[ 626 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: Martha McKay, St. Thomas, widow; James Henry Coyne, St. Thomas, barrister - CHILDREN: - Edward McKay; - John McKay; - George Buchanan McKay; - Alexander Erie McKay; - Martha Elizabeth McKay; - Lepie May McKay; - Jennie McKay LNAME[ TEETZEL FNAME[ HANNAH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUN 4, 1876 FILE[ 627 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor was William Teetzel of St. Thomas, husband and insurance agent - witnessed by James Teetzel of St. Thomas and Charles L. Teetzel of Southwold LNAME[ TEETZEL FNAME[ HANNAH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUN 4, 1876 FILE[ 628 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the children - filed by William Teetzel - CHILDREN: - William Franklin, 14 years; - Hannah, 11 years; - Ernest Willson, 7 years LNAME[ WEIR FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 18, 1876 FILE[ 629 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executor was Lachlin Weir of Yarmouth, brother - neice was Mary Robina White - SISTERS: - Mary Weir; - Margaret Weir; - Flora Weir; - Isabella Weir LNAME[ ROBERTS FNAME[ ANDREW RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JUN 25, 1876 FILE[ 630 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: Barbara Roberts, widow, South Dorchester; William F. Roberts, South Dorchester; Henry Alexander Brown, South Dorchester - daughter Elizabeth - SONS: - Andrew; - Henry Alexander; - John J. LNAME[ DAVIS FNAME[ MARGARET RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 17, 1876 FILE[ 631 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a widow - no will - administrator was William Augustus Davis of Yarmouth, only surviving son - a deceased son was John Davis LNAME[ GILLIS FNAME[ CATHARINE RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ FEB 13, 1872 FILE[ 632 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a widow, wife of Levi Gillis of South Dorchester, carpenter - executors: William Elias Gillis of South Dorchester; James McCready of South Dorchester; John Felker DAUGHTERS: - Lucinda Daisy; - Rebecca Maria; - Elizabeth Jane; - Liddy Catharine - grandson Francis Arthur, son of Liddy Catharine - son William Elias Gillis - Catharine Gillis' father was Robert Hodgkinson LNAME[ DRAPER FNAME[ ISAAC BROCK RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ SEP 21, 1876 FILE[ 633 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executrix was Eliza Jane Draper, widow CHILDREN: - Isaac Donald Draper; - Alice Maud Draper; - Maria Louisa Pauline Draper; - Laura Helena Draper; - George Albert Edward Draper; - William Pitt Draper; - Arthur Oscar Draper - parents of Isaac Brock Draper were Isaac and Amelia Draper - sister-in-law was Isabella Draper, widow of Robert P. Draper LNAME[ PEARCE FNAME[ JANE DONALDSON RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ SEP 10, 1876 FILE[ 634 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a widow - no will - administrator was Louis Jackson Goddard of Yarmouth, son-in-law - daughter was Hannah B. Gillette of Yarmouth, wife of John of Logan County, State of Illinois - daughter was Frances Goddard of Yarmouth, wife of Louis Jackson Goddard - daughter was Martha Caroline, wife of John Finlay, merchant, Port Stanley - daughter was Mary Izant Pearce of Yarmouth, spinster - daughter was Anna Pearce of Yarmouth, spinster - son was John B. Pearce of Logan County, State of Illinois LNAME[ MCPHAIL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ FEB 16, 1874 FILE[ 635 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executor was Duncan McPhail of Dunwich SONS: - Archibald McPhail; - John McPhail; - Dugald McPhail; - Alexander McPhail; - Angus McPhail; - Duncan McPhail DAUGHTERS: - Nancy Reid; - Mary Gray; - Flora McPhail LNAME[ MCWILLIAMS FNAME[ NEIL RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ OCT 12, 1876 FILE[ 636 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: John McMillan, son of Donald McMillan, Dunwich; Alexander Duncanson, Dunwich NEPHEWS: - Angus; - Alexander; - Archibald - all of the above sons of Archibald McWilliams NEICES: - Helen; - Mary - both of the above daughters of Archibald McWilliams - grand nephew Neil, son of Alexander McWilliams LNAME[ MCCALLUM FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUL 7, 1871 FILE[ 637 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executrix was Phebe McCallum of Bayham, sister and spinster - brothers were Robert Smith McCallum and Reverend J.W. McCallum SISTERS: - Harriet Cutler, wife of John R.; - Unis Jane McCallum; - Matilda McCallum; - Savilla E. Vanderzen, wife of Levi; - Marcia E. Doan, wife of George A.; - Elizabeth Palmer, wife of William LNAME[ GARRETT FNAME[ FRANCES RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUL 4, 1867 FILE[ 638 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a widow - no will - administrator was Christan G. Garrett of South Norwich Township, Oxford County, son CHILDREN: - William Garrett of Bayham; - George Garrett, Bayham; - Nancy Ann Cascadden, Bayham; - Elizabeth Crossett, Bayham; - Sophia McDonald (McDonell), Walsingham Township, Norfolk County; - Mary Ann Dotten, Oxford County - Christian G. Garrett, South Norwich Township, Oxford County LNAME[ GRAVES FNAME[ WILLIAM HENRY RESID[ SPRINGFIELD DATE[ OCT 16, 1876 FILE[ 639 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a merchant - no will - administrator was Frances Graves, Springfield, widow - children were Iva Jane and Clarence William Graves LNAME[ FRASER FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ IONA DATE[ OCT 21, 1876 FILE[ 640 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - no will - described as a waggon maker - administrator was Catherine Fraser, Village of Iona, widow LNAME[ MITCHELL FNAME[ CORNELIUS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 20, 1876 FILE[ 641 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a druggist - no will - administrator was Elizabeth Mitchell of St. Thomas, widow LNAME[ ERMATINGER FNAME[ EDWARD RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 28, 1876 FILE[ 642 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - executor was Achsah Ermatinger, St. Thomas, widow CHILDREN: - Charles Oaks Ermatinger; - Maria Ermatinger; - Anne Ermatinger; - Francis Ermatinger LNAME[ SUTTON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 23, 1876 FILE[ 643 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: John Wesley Sutton, Southwold; Thomas Stacey, St. Thomas, blacksmith - wife was Catherine Sutton - son John Wesley Sutton - grandsons John Wesley Sutton and Evert Stanley Sutton - both of the above were sons of John Wesley Sutton LNAME[ CASCADDEN FNAME[ THOMAS TALBOT RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 26, 1876 FILE[ 644 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: John King, Dereham, Oxford County; Richard Alfred Firby, Malahide - son Henry Maine Cascadden DAUGHTERS: - Jemina Catherine; - Vida Jane; - Mary Olive; - Elizabeth Augusta LNAME[ BOWERMAN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 30, 1876 FILE[ 645 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: Elizabeth Gifford Wright, Yarmouth, widow; Benjamin Franklin Hathaway, Yarmouth - sister Elizabeth Wright - wife Rhoby Bowerman - adopted daughter Nina Caroline Hathaway - brother David Bowerman LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ ELEANOR SARAH RESID[ FINGAL DATE[ NOV 30, 1876 FILE[ 646 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executor was George Ferguson of Fingal, Methodist Minister - brother was George Corbett Campbell, Meeusta County, Michigan - brother was Edward Clark Campbell, Cayuga, Haldimand County - sister was Sarah Annie Ferguson, Fingal - sister was Marion Kenning(?), Prescott, Grenville County, Ontario NIECES: - Eleanor Agnes Wyllie, Fingal; - Eleanor Marion Campbell, Cayuga, Haldimand County; - Eleanor Agnes Kenning(?), Prescott, Grenville County, Ontario - aunt Isabella Calengh, Village of Flamboro, County of Wentworth - brother-in-law James Kenning(?), Prescott, Grenville County Ontario LNAME[ DAVIS FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 30, 1876 FILE[ 647 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: Thomas Jackson, Southwold; Eley Davis, Southwold - wife was Eley Davis - nephew was William Davis, son of Fanny - also mentioned is James Davis Curtis, son of John and Mary Curtis LNAME[ COUGHLIN FNAME[ BARTHOLOMEW RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 29, 1876 FILE[ 648 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: Daniel Coughlin, Yarmouth, brother; Charlotte Coughlin, Yarmouth, widow; John Coughlin, Westminster Township, cousin - son Daniel Coughlin - son John Coughlin - wife Charlotte Coughlin DAUGHTERS: - Mary; - Ellen; - Charlotte; - Elizabeth Ann; - Theresa; - Henrietta LNAME[ WALKER FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUL 17, 1876 FILE[ 649 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a cabinet maker - executors: Deborah Walker, Aylmer, widow; John Morphy, Toronto, Clerk, Crown Lands Department; Henry Brindley Morphy, Toronto, barrister at law - son William James Walker - wife Deborah Walker DAUGHTERS: - Mary; - Susannah; - Charlotte LNAME[ WATSON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ FEB 28, 1876 FILE[ 650 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executor Robert Watson, South Dorchester - son Robert Watson, South Dorchester LNAME[ GREGORY FNAME[ MARTHA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 26, 1875 FILE[ 651 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - husband was George Gregory, Yarmouth LNAME[ MARSHALL FNAME[ WILLIAM MOSSLEY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 26, 1876 FILE[ 652 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a gardener - died at Dorsington, near Stratford on Avon, England - executors: George Eakins, Yarmouth; Henry Marshall, Yarmouth - brother Henry Marshall, Yarmouth - father Joshua Marshall - mother Mary Mossley Marshall LNAME[ HAIGHT FNAME[ BYRON EDWARD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 11, 1877 FILE[ 653 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: Granville Holmes Haight, Yarmouth; Margaret Liddell Haight, Yarmouth, widow; Henry Liddell Vircoe, Seaforth, Huron County, physician and surgeon - wife Margaret Liddell Haight CHILDREN: - Henry V. Haight; - Charles Granville Haight LNAME[ HAIGHT FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 27, 1877 FILE[ 654 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: Sarah Gurney Haight, widow, Yarmouth; Samuel Haight, Yarmouth; James Wright Haight, Yarmouth, manufacturer - wife Sarah G. Haight CHILDREN: - Isaac R. Haight; - James W. Haight; - Hannah Willson; - Phebe Ann Campbell; - Reuben M. Haight LNAME[ CASCADDEN FNAME[ THOMAS TALBOT RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 26, 1876 FILE[ 655 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the children - document says that the mother of the children was also dead, apparently some time after her husband - petitioner and half-brother was Richard Alfred Firby, Malahide CHILDREN: - Jemima Catherine Cascadden, 17 years; - Vida Jane Cascadden, 15 years; - Mary Olive Cascadden, 13 years; - Elizabeth Augusta Cascadden, 9 years; - Henry Maine Cascadden, 7 years LNAME[ DURYER FNAME[ STEPHEN VAN RANSELLAER RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 27, 1876 FILE[ 656 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a pedlar - no will - wife was dead - brother-in-law was Richard Martin of Malahide - brother was Abram H. Duryer, Newberry, County of Middlesex - mention of four infant children, but not identified LNAME[ MELLOR FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 21, 1877 FILE[ 657 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: Thomas Mellor, Southwold, brother; James Mellor, London, Gentleman, brother CHILDREN: - Allen Mellor; - James Thomas Mellor; - Mary Ellen Minard, wife of Daniel; - Emma Mellor LNAME[ CURTIS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 13, 1876 FILE[ 658 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the child, James Davis Curtis, 8 years old - no other information LNAME[ CANDY FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 27, 1877 FILE[ 659 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: Elizabeth Candy, Malahide, widow; George I. Walker, Aylmer, merchant; Aaron Price, Aylmer, grocer - wife Elizabeth Candy - daughter Helen LNAME[ VICARY FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 2, 1877 FILE[ 660 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a widower - no will CHILDREN: - James Vicary, eldest St. Thomas; - Elizabeth Vicary; - William Vicary; - John Vicary; - Thomas Vicary; - Anna Vicary LNAME[ WEAVER FNAME[ THOMAS E. RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAR 27, 1877 FILE[ 661 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - no will - wife and widow was Tamer Weaver, Bayham LNAME[ FOOTE FNAME[ EZRA RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUL 20, 1876 FILE[ 662 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - no will - described as a physician and surgeon - wife was Rachael Foote LNAME[ SILCOX FNAME[ GEORGE GUTCH RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 15, 1876 FILE[ 663 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a merchant - this was a petition for guardianship of the children - wife, Almeda Silcox, died after George - petition filed by paternal uncles, John B. Silcox, Toronto, Minister of the Gospel; Edwin D. Silcox, Stouffville, York County, Minister of the Gospel CHILDREN: - Joseph Edwin Silcox, 9 years; - Mary Adelia Silcox, 6 years; - Nancy May Silcox, 3 years; - George Abner Silcox, 1 year LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ MALCOLM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 30, 1877 FILE[ 664 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - no will - wife and widow was Mary McIntyre of Yarmouth LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ MALCOLM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 30, 1877 FILE[ 665 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - lived at Union - wife and widow was Mary McIntyre - this was a petition for guardianship of the children CHILDREN: - Emily McIntyre, 9 years; - John McIntyre, 7 years; - Isabella McIntyre, 3 years; - Alvin McIntyre, 1 year LNAME[ MILLS FNAME[ MARY RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ DEC 16, 1876 FILE[ 666 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: David Marshall, Aylmer, grocer; Mary Victoria Simmons, Aylmer, married woman - daughter Mary Victoria Simmons - granddaughter Mary Malissa Strong LNAME[ DECOW FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ SEP 2, 1876 FILE[ 667 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - no will - wife and widow was Jane Decow, Dunwich LNAME[ MCLAY FNAME[ ZELLAH RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 26, 1872 FILE[ 668 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as Mrs. Zellah McLay - this was a petition for guardianship of the children - father was John McLay - grandfather was William Waugh of Southwold, who died October 6, 1875 - maternal uncle was Abraham Waugh CHILDREN: - Mary Jane McLay, 12 years; - Peter McLay, 6 years; - Ellen McLay, 8 years; - John McLay, 5 years; - Letty McLay, 20 years LNAME[ WAUGH FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 6, 1875 FILE[ 669 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: Abraham Waugh, Southwold; Jacob Fowler; John Orchard SONS: - Abraham Waugh; - Alexander Waugh; - William Waugh DAUGHTERS: - Zellah McLay; - Nancy Sutton; - Marian Miller; - Sarah Waugh - granddaughter Letitia McLay - granddaughter Mary McLay LNAME[ TURNER FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ ELLISBURG, NEW YORK DATE[ JUN 18, 1876 FILE[ 670 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - lived in the town of Ellisburg, Jefferson County, New York - executor was Edward Hicks Welding, St. Thomas - nephew was Uriah Dare, Ellisburg, New York - niece was Sarah Dare, wife of Uriah - nephew was Stephen Turner - mention of Edith Dare, daughter of Sarah Dare, Ellisburg, New York - George Turner and John Turner, sons of nephew Thomas Turner, deceased - Samuel Fey, son of sister Mary - niece Henrietta Phippens, daughter of sister Sarah LNAME[ DARLING FNAME[ JANE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 13, 1877 FILE[ 671 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as formerly Jane Pye, widow of Thomas Darling and Richard Samuel Pye - executor was John Porter of Malahide Township LNAME[ PYE FNAME[ JANE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 13, 1877 FILE[ 671 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as Jane Darling, formerly Jane Pye, widow of Thomas Darling and Richard Samuel Pye - executor was John Porter of Malahide Township LNAME[ SHORE FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 2, 1877 FILE[ 672 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executor was Leonard Thompson of Southwold, a friend - mention of friends Theodore Thompson and William Joshua White, the latter from St. Thomas LNAME[ GOODRICH FNAME[ BUTLER RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ APR 25, 1877 FILE[ 673 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: Isaac Connor of Bayham, Gentleman; Peter Wilken McLay of Aylmer, physician; William Moore of Bayham CHILDREN: - Bromulus or Romulus Goodrich; - Nimus or Remus Goodrich; - Sara, wife of John Frasen; - Fanny Francis Goodrich; - Sarah Cook LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ JOHN S. RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAY 2, 1877 FILE[ 674 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a farmer and constable - executors: William Smith, Southwold, blacksmith and brother; Micaiah Hunt, Southwold, farmer - son Squire Smith, "by my first wife" Lewley Smith - daughter Elizabeth Remey, "by my first wife" - mention of second wife, Elizabeth Redgate Smith and family LNAME[ MCADAM FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 24, 1877 FILE[ 675 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as an engine driver - died in the Township of Wainfleet in the County of Welland - executor was Janet McAdam of St. Thomas, widow LNAME[ MCCOLL FNAME[ SAMUEL THOMAS RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAY 14, 1877 FILE[ 676 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: John Thompson Kerr of Southwold; Alexander McCallum of Dunwich - both of the above were nephews - wife was Sarah Ann McColl - son was Thomas Huntington McColl - mention of brother John McColl and his son Thomas McColl - mention of brother Duncan L. McColl and his son Duncan McColl LNAME[ MCADAM FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUN 2, 1877 FILE[ 677 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a merchant - executors: Jean McAdam, St. Thomas, widow; Joseph McAdam, St. Thomas, merchant and son NEXT OF KIN: - Jemima McAdam, Elgin County, spinster; - Bella, wife of Henry Lake, merchant; - Mary, wife of Donald McKenzie, merchant; - Jeanie, wife of Peter Christie of the Township of Gray in the County of Simcoe LNAME[ MCLEAN FNAME[ AUGUSTA RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ MAR 20, 1875 FILE[ 678 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executor was Abraham McLean of the Township of Yarmouth, father LNAME[ STAFFORD FNAME[ LEWIS RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 9, 1877 FILE[ 679 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executor was Ellen Stafford of Southwold, widow LNAME[ PAYNE FNAME[ EDWIN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 7, 1877 FILE[ 680 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executor was Margaret Payne of Southwold, widow LNAME[ KENNEDY FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ SPRINGFIELD DATE[ MAY 2, 1877 FILE[ 681 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executor was Andrew McKenney, dentist, village of Aylmer - wife was Euphemia Kennedy - mention of John Cornwall - daughter was Mary Emma Kennedy LNAME[ BATT FNAME[ MARY RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ MAY 26, 1877 FILE[ 682 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor and widower was John Batt of Port Stanley, Gentleman LNAME[ ARKELL FNAME[ ANN ELIZABETH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 25, 1877 FILE[ 683 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Robert Arkell of London Township, brewer, who died before 1895; Henry Arkell of the village of Port Stanley, merchant, who died June 1895; Henry appointed Helen Duncan Arkell, his wife, who died April 22, 1919, James Murray Wrong and George McKenzie, who died before 1919 - daughter was Ida M. Arkell Kohl, who died January 1923, and who was the wife of Ernest Frederick Kohl - daughter of Ida was Clara Kohl MacVicar Children of Ann Elizabeth Arkell: - Charles Merriman Arkell; - Clara Winewood Arkell; - Ida Mary Arkell Kohl; - Frederick William Arkell - servant was Mary Mitchell LNAME[ KYDD FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ APR 20, 1877 FILE[ 684 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - wife of George Kydd, blacksmith - executor was Thomas Robert Davis, village of Aylmer, Church of England clergyman - daughter was Effie LNAME[ SIMS FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUN 18, 1877 FILE[ 685 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executor was Sarah Ann Sims, Bayham, widow - wife was Sarah Ann Sims LNAME[ CUSACK FNAME[ BENJAMIN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 4, 1875 FILE[ 686 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a butcher - executors: Thomas Cusack, Yarmouth, butcher; Henry Francis Ellis, St. Thomas, attorney at law - wife was Amelia Cusack - daughter was Mary Alice Cusack - brothers were Thomas Cusack of St. Thomas, butcher, and John Cusack, St. Thomas, butcher LNAME[ CRAWFORD FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 8, 1867 FILE[ 687 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: William Lindsay, Malahide; Mary Ann Foster, formerly Mary Ann Crawford, Ailsa Craig, Middlesex County, married woman - wife was Mary Ann Crawford SONS: - George Crawford; - Charles Crawford; - John Crawford; - Thomas Crawford; - William James Crawford DAUGHTERS: - Margaret Dillon; - Mary Elizabeth Crawford; - Jane Ann Crawford LNAME[ OSTRANDER FNAME[ JACOB RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 29, 1877 FILE[ 688 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: Daniel Ostrander, Yarmouth; Lyman Stone Leonard, Yarmouth - wife Mary Ostrander SONS: - Daniel Ostrander, Yarmouth; - Isaac Ostrander, Malahide; - Jacob Ostrander, Yarmouth DAUGHTERS: - Isabella Higgins, Yarmouth; - Lydia Mann, Yarmouth; - Mary Ostrander, Yarmouth; - Rachel Ann Pettit, Yarmouth; - Margaret Ostrander, Yarmouth; - Jane Conrad, deceased by November 9, 1871 LNAME[ MCLAWS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JUL 14, 1877 FILE[ 689 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as an innkeeper - died at Wallacetown - executors: Archibald McLaws, Wallacetown, blacksmith; David McLaws, Wallacetown, blacksmith; John T. Kerr, Southwold CHILDREN: - Mary Catherine McLaws; - John William McLaws LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ AUG 18, 1877 FILE[ 690 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: Duncan McPhail, Dunwich; Archibald Graham, Dunwich; John Lumley, Dunwich - brother was Malcolm McIntyre - brother was Neil McIntyre, Dunwich - nephew was Neil Gunn - mother was Nancy McIntyre SISTERS: - Margaret Graham; - Nancy McGregor; - Catherine Gunn; - Mary Clarke, deceased by August 15, 1877; - Phoebe Graham, deceased by August 15, 1877; - Janet Graham, deceased by August 15, 1877 LNAME[ BAILEY FNAME[ RICHARD JESSE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 27, 1877 FILE[ 691 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - no will - wife and widow was Annie Sevilla Bailey LNAME[ TORRENS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ OCT 1, 1876 FILE[ 692 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executor was Isabella Torrens, Dereham, Oxford County, widow - wife was Isabella Torrens - son was Edwin Irvine Torrens LNAME[ EVELY FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 12, 1877 FILE[ 693 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a Veterinary Surgeon - executors: Grace Evely, Yarmouth, widow; Daniel Black, Yarmouth; Stephen Wade, Yarmouth - wife was Grace Evely CHILDREN: - John Evely; - Henry Evely; - William Evely; - Elizabeth Evely; - Fanny Evely LNAME[ HILL FNAME[ JOHN KEAN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 31, 1877 FILE[ 694 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: George Scott, St. Thomas, Gentleman; William Lawrence Hill, Yarmouth - sister Maria Hill - brother William Hill - brother Joseph Hill - mother and father James and Sarah Hill - nephews: James Hill; Richard Hill; Wynn Hill - all sons of William and Grace Hill LNAME[ KIEFFER FNAME[ QUINCY A. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 13, 1877 FILE[ 695 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a painter - no will - wife was Elizabeth A. Kieffer, St. Thomas LNAME[ KIEFFER FNAME[ QUINCY A. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 13, 1877 FILE[ 696 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a painter - this was a petition for guardianship of the children - wife was Elizabeth Kieffer CHILDREN: - William Jesse Kieffer, 16; - Eva Arabel Kieffer, 12; - Orpha, wife of Andrew Roman, 23 LNAME[ MARSH FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 1, 1877 FILE[ 697 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: Albert Hutson, St. Thomas, gentleman; Henry G. Hunt, St. Thomas, confectioner - wife was Jane Marsh CHILDREN: - Judith Marsh; - Alfred Richard Marsh; - Francis Henry Marsh LNAME[ GARRETT FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ SEP 22, 1877 FILE[ 698 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a private banker and bachelor - no will - sister was Mary Elizabeth Garrett, Aylmer, spinster - father was Judson Herman Garrett, Aylmer - mother was Elizabeth Garrett, Aylmer LNAME[ SEVEENEY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ SEP 12, 1877 FILE[ 699 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as an innkeeper - executors: Catherine Seveeney, Port Stanley, widow; John Price, Port Stanley, merchant - wife was Catherine Seveeney CHILDREN: - John Richard Seveeney; - Eliza Jane Seveeney; - Thomas Wrong Seveeney; - Charles Henry Seveeney; - James Seveeney; - Raphael Jones Seveeney; - Katie Helen Seveeney; - Charillie Maud Seveeney; - Frank Seveeney LNAME[ WELSTEAD FNAME[ MARY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 7, 1877 FILE[ 700 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Samuel Eccles, St. Thomas, Gentleman - niece was Mary Brown, St. Thomas, widow - niece was Jane Hammond, Southwold - sister was Elizabeth Warren NEPHEWS: - _____ Warren; - John Warren; - James Warren; - Thomas Warren; - Elizabeth Colestine; - Ann Gay LNAME[ CRAWFORD FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAY 18, 1877 FILE[ 701 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - no will NEPHEWS: - Alexander Weldon, Dunwich, Gentleman, formerly of St. Thomas; - Samuel Weldon; - Alexander Church; - John Church; - William Church NIECES: - Mary Evans; - Sarah Jane Cutler; - Eliza Bobier LNAME[ DOAN FNAME[ MAHLON RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 12, 1877 FILE[ 702 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: Sophia Doan, Yarmouth, widow; Hiram Kipp, Yarmouth; Benjamin Franklin Hathaway, Yarmouth; James Wright Haight, Yarmouth, manufacturer - wife was Sophia Doan - niece was Mary Cooley of Michigan - sister was Esther Gibbs of Walpole Township, Ontario - brother was Abraham Doan of Walpole Township, Ontario - sister was Mary Waggoner of Iowa, widow - wife's sister was Dorothy Long of Walpole Township, Ontario, widow - mention of Eliza Jane Fraser, daughter of Jarvis Fraser, Tillsonburg - niece was Rachel Boomer, daughter of Moses Doan - niece was Mary Hunter, Caradoc Township, widow, daughter of Moses Doan - nephew was Mahlon Dennis, son of Leah Dennis LNAME[ BARNES FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 26, 1877 FILE[ 703 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ executors: Edwin Barnes, Southwold; John Smith, Southwold, Esquire; Isaac Smith, Southwold SONS: - Edwin Barnes; - Jonas Barnes; - James Barnes - wife was Eleanor Barnes LNAME[ LYON FNAME[ PHILANDER RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 17, 1877 FILE[ 704 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - no will - described as a railway conductor and bachelor - died at the Canada Southern Railway Station at Cornell Station, Oxford County BROTHERS: - Seth Lyon, City of Kingston; - Charles Lyon, Township of Storrington, County of Frontenac; - Lyman Lyon, Township of Storrington, County of Frontenac; - Daniel Lyon, Minnesota, U.S.A.; - John Wesley Lyon, Middlesex County, labourer - mention of two sisters, but not identified LNAME[ LEWIS FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 6, 1876 FILE[ 705 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: Hannah Lewis, Yarmouth; David James Lewis, Yarmouth SONS: - David James Lewis; - Edward Augustine Lewis; - John Josiah Lewis DAUGHTERS: - Rebekah Lewis; - Hannah Maria Lewis; - Jane Lewis - wife was Hannah Lewis LNAME[ DODDS FNAME[ EDWARD R. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 22, 1877 FILE[ 706 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - no will - wife and widow was Harriett Dodds, Malahide CHILDREN: - John Dodds; - Mary Dickinson; - Margaret Dodds; - Martha McLennan; - Susan Hayes; - William Dodds; - Edward Dodds LNAME[ MCGUGAN FNAME[ DONALD ANGUS RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ OCT 7, 1877 FILE[ 707 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - died at San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas - executor was Thomas William Kirkpatrick, Aldborough, merchant - brother was Duncan R. McGugan - mother and father said to be still living as of October 2, 1877, as well as five brothers and one sister LNAME[ MCQUEEN FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 11, 1877 FILE[ 708 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: John Martin Penwarden, Fingal, doctor; Charlotte McQueen, Southwold, spinster DAUGHTERS: - Emmeline McQueen; - Eliza McQueen; - Susan McQueen; - Melissa McQueen; - Charlotte McQueen; - Harriet McQueen, deceased; - Phoebe McQueen SONS: - Richard McQueen; - Isaac Brock McQueen - grandson Albert Ballantyne, son of Harriet LNAME[ GARNER FNAME[ MATTHIAS RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ DEC 12, 1877 FILE[ 709 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - no will - wife and widow was Mellisa Garner of Malahide LNAME[ DALRYMPLER FNAME[ MARY RESID[ CORINTH DATE[ NOV 3, 1877 FILE[ 710 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - husband was Robert Dalrympler of Corinth - mention of four children, but not named LNAME[ MCLEAN FNAME[ DOUGALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ SEP 30, 1877 FILE[ 711 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - described as a retired farmer - executors: John McLean, Aldborough, farmer and son; John Kennedy, son-in-law CHILDREN: - Ann, wife of John Kennedy; - John McLean; - Jane, wife of Duncan Campbell; - Dougald McLean, resides abroad GRANDCHILDREN: - Dougald McLean; - Annabelle McLean - both were children of son Malcomb, deceased LNAME[ JACKSON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ JAN 29, 1878 FILE[ 712 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - no will - described as a butcher - brother and sister living in England - friend was John Batt of Port Stanley, Gentleman LNAME[ MANN FNAME[ DANIEL M. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 15, 1878 FILE[ 713 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Gentleman and a bachelor - died in the Township of Westminster - mother was Margaret Mann of Westminster Township, widow LNAME[ SIFTON FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ DEC 21, 1877 FILE[ 714 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - no will - wife and widow was Mary Sifton of Dunwich CHILDREN: - Robert Sifton; - Rebecca Pearce; - William Charles Sifton; - Joseph Thomas Sifton; - Barnlet Ellis Sifton; - John James Sifton, under 21 years of age; - Edmund Surrey Sifton, under 21 years of age; - Harry Sifton, under 21 years of age; - Frank Sifton, under 21 years of age LNAME[ SAUNDERS FNAME[ EDMUND RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ JAN 17, 1878 FILE[ 715 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - may have lived in the County of Peel - described as Esquire - wife was Mary Elizabeth Saunders, Aylmer, Elgin County - executors: Emma Saunders, Vienna, spinster; William Henry Eakins, Ingersoll, Esquire; Charles G.M. Draesiko, Vienna, merchant; Alice Venton Saunders; Robert William Saunders, Cleveland Ohio, carpenter; Joseph Saunders, Vienna, machinist "NATURAL CHILDREN": - Emma Saunders, Vienna, spinster; - Alice Venton Saunders; MENTION OF: - Mary A. Nolan, Kingston Jamaica; - Hannah Saunders, Kingston Jamaica; - Mr. Gilbert Wrong, his wife and four children; - Mary Ann McKinnon, sister; - Lexy McKinnon, sister; - their servant "Nanny"; - Mary Wrong, sister; - Sophia Wrong, sister; - John S. McKinnon and wife, Toledo Ohio - godson was Herbert Draesiko, son of Charles G.M. Draesiko. - Herbert described as a Church of England minister, Vienna; - children of Robert William Saunders; - Charles Nolan; - Francis M. Roper, Woodstock, Ontario, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, and formerly of Jamaica; - St. Luke's Church, Vienna; - James McKinnon, Michigan LNAME[ DOAN FNAME[ LEANDER BYRON RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 26, 1875 FILE[ 716 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the children filed by Maggie Williams of the Township of Yarmouth, wife of Asa Williams and widow of Leander Byron Doan CHILDREN: - John Doan, 11 years; - Mary Doan, 9 years; - Ernest Doan, 5 years - petition filed March 9, 1878 LNAME[ WILLEY FNAME[ LOT RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ SEP 27, 1875 FILE[ 717 MFNO[ 1380 NOTES[ - executors: Catherine Willey, widow, Dunwich; Wade Owen, City of London, Gentleman CHILDREN: - Scott Willey; - William Norton Willey; - Mary Dobie LNAME[ DARLING FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 26, 1876 FILE[ 718 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - executor was Asa Franklin Darling of Malahide - son was Asa Franklin Darling of Malahide - daughter was Florence Nightingale Darling LNAME[ RAMSDELL FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ BAY CITY, MICHIGAN DATE[ AUG 2, 1877 FILE[ 719 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a lumberman and mill owner - this was a petition for guardianship of the children - wife and widow was Agnes Jane Ramsdell of Bayham and formerly of Bay City, Michigan - maternal uncle was George H. Procunier of Bayham CHILDREN: - Imogene Ramsdell, 17 years; - Alma Ramsdell, 13 years; - Minerva Ramsdell, 11 years LNAME[ MCBAIN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 16, 1878 FILE[ 720 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - executors: Duncan Cameron, Yarmouth; Donald McBain, Yarmouth - son Duncan McBain, Yarmouth - son Donald McBain, Yarmouth - wife Catherine McBain - daughter Isabella McBain - brother Donald McBain, or McBean or McVean LNAME[ MACKINTOSH FNAME[ ALEXANDER AENEAS RESID[ INVERNESS, SCOTLAND DATE[ DEC 17, 1875 FILE[ 721 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - no will - died in Inverness County, Scotland - wife was Margaret Frances Mackintosh of Inverness County, Scotland - infant child was Eva Hermina Mackintosh - petitioner was Charles George Charteris, Treasurer of Kent County LNAME[ MCCOLL FNAME[ NICOL RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 17, 1878 FILE[ 722 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - executors: Dugald McColl, Southwold, son; James Henry Best, Southwold, son-in-law - wife was Mary McColl - son was Dugald McColl DAUGHTERS: - Christina Best; - Mary McColl; - Catherine Ann McColl; - Elizabeth Sarah McColl; - Janet McColl - nephew Hugh McCowan LNAME[ WATTERS FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ APR 13, 1878 FILE[ 723 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executor was Meredith Conn Junior, Dunwich, Esquire - wife was Catherine Watters SONS: - Thomas Watters; - Phillip Watters; - William Watters; - John Watters; - George Watters DAUGHTERS: - Mary Ann Watters; - Fanny Watters; - Grace Amelia Watters LNAME[ DOAN FNAME[ TACEY MATILDA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 29, 1878 FILE[ 724 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a widow - no will - eldest son was Samuel Doan York, Aylmer, tanner DAUGHTERS: - Eliza Jane Nelson, wife of Reuben B., Orwell, doctor; - Arthalinda Ecklar, wife of Abraham, Rochester New York; - Sarah Esther Ellison, wife of Truman, St. Thomas LNAME[ WHITE FNAME[ THOMAS ROCKEY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 13, 1878 FILE[ 725 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - executors: Lyman Davis Teeple, Aylmer, barrister at law; John White, St. Thomas, merchant tailor - brother was John White, St. Thomas, merchant tailor - mother was Mary Cole - daughter was Jennie White - wife was Margaret White - son was Henry Spurgeon White LNAME[ REEKS FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 12, 1878 FILE[ 726 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Albert Reeks, St. Thomas, freight agent; George B. Vail, St. Thomas, contractor - wife was Sarah Reeks - son was Albert Reeks DAUGHTERS: - Mary Ann, wife of William Drake; - Henrietta Reeks; - Sophia, wife of George B. Vail LNAME[ HOPKINS FNAME[ EDWIN RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ MAY 10, 1878 FILE[ 727 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a shoemaker - executors: Harriett Hopkins, Aylmer, widow; George Hopkins, Aylmer, blacksmith - wife was Harriett Hopkins - son was George Hopkins DAUGHTERS: - Mary Hopkins; - Salina Hopkins; - Esther Hopkins LNAME[ BARNES FNAME[ ELEANOR RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 23, 1878 FILE[ 728 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Thomas W. Jackson, Talbotville, Methodist Minister; John Nelson Smith, Southwold SONS: - Edward Barnes; - James Barnes; - Jonas Barnes - granddaughter Florence Gadsby - granddaughter Lucretia Hill - grandson Nelson Gadsby - daughter-in-law Nancy Barnes - daughter-in-law Elsy Barnes LNAME[ WANNACOTT FNAME[ ARSCOTT RESID[ ITHICA, MICHIGAN DATE[ FEB 14, 1877 FILE[ 729 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - lived at Ithica, Gratiot County, Michigan - wife was Ann Wannacott - this appears to have been a petition for guardianship CHILDREN: - Grace, wife of George Copeland, deceased, Malahide; - Thomas Wannacott, Malahide, hotel keeper; - Eliza, wife of Joseph Edwards Norman, Port Bruce, shoemaker; - George Wannacott, Gratiot County, Michigan, farmer; - Fanny Challenger, wife of George, Mitchell, Perth County, Ontario - grandchild was George Edwards Norman, age 10, son of Joseph Edwards Norman and Mary Ann, deceased - Mary Ann was a daughter of Arscott Wannacott - George Edwards Norman was the subject of the petition - the petitioner was Joseph Edwards Norman, Port Bruce, father LNAME[ NICOL FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 2, 1878 FILE[ 730 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executor John McLean, St. Thomas, barrister at law; George Thomas Claris, St. Thomas, Esquire - cousin Julia Nichol or Harvied, Dublin Ireland - wife was Elizabeth Nicol - brother of wife was William Clark MENTION OF: - Catherine, daughter of James Scott; - Mary Fitzgerald, daughter of James, shoemaker, Port Stanley; - Miss Jesse Buddan, living with James Rubbs of Edinburgh, Georgia - cousin was Henry Nichol, London, England - cousin was Alice Nichol, London, England LNAME[ MCGREGOR FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 13, 1878 FILE[ 731 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - executors: Hugh McAlpin, Southwold; Dugald D. Campbell, Yarmouth; Malcolm McGregor, Yarmouth - wife was Margaret McGregor - son was John McGregor - daughter was Mary Penhale LNAME[ FOX FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ AUG 8, 1878 FILE[ 732 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - known as Joseph Fox the Elder - executor was Hannah Hunt, Dunwich, widow - daughter was Hannah Hunt LNAME[ MCLACHLAN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JUL 17, 1878 FILE[ 733 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: Daniel McGregor, Westminster Township, Middlesex County; William H. Charlton, South Dorchester - wife was Isabella McLachlan - daughter was Isabella Charlton, wife of William H. - grandson Charles McLachlan - grandson John McLachlan - brother-in-law William H. Charlton - mention of four children, not identified LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ JACOB RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 10, 1878 FILE[ 734 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - no will - described as an innkeeper - wife was Mary Ann Smith CHILDREN: - Mary Barnes, wife of Minor; - Alma Smith, wife of Byron; - Henrietta Nelson, wife of Jonathan D.; - Charles Tahalia Smith; - Rachel Marie Smith LNAME[ HAMPTON FNAME[ PETER RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 1, 1878 FILE[ 735 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - no will - wife and widow was Sarah Hampton, Yarmouth LNAME[ BUCHNER FNAME[ BENJAMIN GEORGE RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ AUG 7, 1878 FILE[ 736 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a widower - no will - eldest son was John Henry Buchner, Bayham, farmer - petitioner was Henry Pressey, Malahide SONS: - John Henry Buchner, Bayham, farmer; - Alern Nelson Buchner; - Hiram Edmund Buchner - daughter was Sarah Letitia Buchner - note says that Hiram and Sarah Letitia were adopted by grandfather in 1869 and in 1878 were still minors LNAME[ BAIKIE FNAME[ JAMES P. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 13, 1878 FILE[ 737 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Presbyterian Minister and bachelor - brother was John D. Baikie, St. Thomas, Provincial Land Surveyor - mother was Jane Baikie - sister Jane Diana Baikie - sister Anna Louisa Baikie LNAME[ CROSSETT FNAME[ PETER RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ AUG 13, 1878 FILE[ 738 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - executors: Charlotte Ann Crossett, widow; Andrew Melvin Crossett, Bayham - wife was Charlotte Ann Crossett - son was Andrew Melvin Crossett - mention of other children, but not identified LNAME[ FANNING FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 8, 1878 FILE[ 739 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a bricklayer - no will - wife was Margaret Fanning, St. Thomas LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ CATHARINE RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ SEP 17, 1878 FILE[ 740 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as the widow of Malcolm McIntyre - executor was Nancy Taylor, wife of Daniel Taylor LNAME[ YOUELL FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ SEP 13, 1878 FILE[ 741 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - no will - described as a merchant and a bachelor - died at Montreal, Quebec - nephew was Alexander Jackson McKenzie, Port Burwell, merchant's clerk - children of deceased sister: William Youell Emery, Port Burwell, merchant; Gordon James Emery, Riverside California SISTERS: - Harriet McKenzie, Port Burwell, widow of Alexander; - Ann Little, wife of James, Cote St. Antoine, near Montreal, Quebec; - Elizabeth Jones, Bowmanville Ontario, widow of Richard NEPHEWS: - William James Youell; - George Warren Youell; - John Henry Youell, infant NIECES: - Clarinda Youell; - Charlotte Youell, infant - all of the above are described as children of deceased brother LNAME[ HARVEY FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ AUG 8, 1878 FILE[ 742 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - executors: Jesse Kinsey, Malahide, farmer; Richard Locker, Malahide, farmer; Ambrose Hill, Malahide, mill owner; Phebe Maria Harvey, Aylmer, widow; Hugh Sells, Vienna - wife was Phebe Maria Harvey SISTERS: - Betsy Van Patter; - Hannah Minor; - Isabella Hewett; - Sarah Kinsey NIECES: - Esther Kinsey; - Mary Jane Kinsey LNAME[ MCVEAN FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ SEP 25, 1878 FILE[ 743 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - executors: Duncan D. McVean, Yarmouth; Duncan J. McVean, Yarmouth; John Gillis, Yarmouth - son was Alexander McVean - wife was Isabel McVean DAUGHTERS: - Barbara McVean; - Christina McVean; - Sarah McVean; - Mary McVean - granddaughter was Mary Bell Buchanan LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 4, 1878 FILE[ 744 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a widower - executors: John Nelson Hunt, Southwold; Stephen Davies, Southwold - wife was Sarah Campbell SONS: - William Campbell, Aylmer, eldest son; - Isaac James Campbell, London, Ontario; - John Hugh Campbell DAUGHTERS: - Jane, wife of Charles Frasier, surveyor, Port Bruce; - Sarah Mariah, wife of George Sullivan, carptenter, Malahide; - Margaret Ann Campbell; - Catherine Amelia Campbell LNAME[ GILLMOUR FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 20, 1878 FILE[ 745 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - no will - described as an innkeeper - wife and widow was Emeline Gilmour, St. Thomas - mention of five children, but not identified LNAME[ LAWRENCE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 25, 1878 FILE[ 747 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - executor was Peter Lawrence, Southwold, son - son-in-law was Duncan Campbell, Southwold - son-in-law was Charles Teetzel, Southwold - mention of wife, but not identified - daughter was Etholinda Lawrence SONS: - Dennis Lawrence; - Peter Lawrence; - John Lawrence LNAME[ LEVERTON FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 8, 1878 FILE[ 748 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: Robert William Leverton, Dunwich, farmer; Francis Leeson, Aylmer, farmer - wife was Elizabeth Leverton CHILDREN: - Sarah Ann Flemington, wife of Josiah; - Robert William Leverton; - Mary Leeson, wife of Francis; - Elizabeth Merriman, widow of William; - Joseph Leverton; - Emma, wife of John Farr; - Edward Leverton LNAME[ FICK FNAME[ CHRISTIAN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ OCT 9, 1878 FILE[ 749 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as Gentleman - executors: Elizabeth A. Fick, Bayham, widow; William Youell Emery, Port Burwell, merchant - wife was Elizabeth A. Fick SONS: - William Fick; - Peter Fick LNAME[ TIBBITS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ OCT 14, 1878 FILE[ 750 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as an innkeeper - executors: William Augustus Glover, Aylmer, conveyancer; Samuel Sparks Clutton - wife was Emma Tibbits - daughter was Mar Tibbits LNAME[ VINCENT FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ AUG 17, 1878 FILE[ 751 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: Margaret Vincent, Bayham, widow; Harvey Caswell, Bayham - eldest son was Lewis Duncan Vincent - second son was James Alexander Vincent - eldest daughter was Janet Vincent - second daughter was Anna Maria Vincent - wife was Margaret Vincent LNAME[ GREEN FNAME[ BENJAMIN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ SEP 13, 1875 FILE[ 752 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - marked "Withdrawn" - no will - described as a railway employee - wife and widow was Ann Green of Dunwich - mention of one son and four daughters, all under the age of 21 years - not identified LNAME[ MCPHERSON FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ AUG 20, 1878 FILE[ 753 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Mary McPherson of Aldborough - mother was Nancy McPherson of Aldborough BROTHERS: - James McPherson, Aldborough; - Duncan McPherson, Aldborough, clerk; - Donald McPherson, Aldborough - Dugald McPherson, Aldborough - brother-in-law, Thomas Mulligan, Wardsville, blacksmith - sister, Mary Mulligan, formerly McPherson - petitioner was brother Dugald McPherson of Aldborough LNAME[ MCCOLL FNAME[ NICOL RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 20, 1878 FILE[ 754 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the children - wife and widow was Mary McColl of Southwold CHILDREN: - Catherine Ann McColl, 19 years; - Elizabeth Sarah McColl, 16 years; - Jennie McColl, 13 years LNAME[ ROBINS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ NOV 3, 1878 FILE[ 755 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - executors: James Bletzler Robins, Bayham, carpenter; Isaac Watts SONS: - James B. Robins, Port Rowan, Norfolk County - Daniel Harkamus Robins, Bayham LNAME[ MOORE FNAME[ JOHN REGINALD HENRY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 1, 1878 FILE[ 756 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a fireman for the Great Western Railway - bachelor - mother was Sarah Ann Moore, living in Lancashire, England BROTHERS: - George Henry Moore, St. Thomas, accountant; - William Henry Moore, Lancashire, England; - Herbert Moore, under 21 years, Lancashire England; - Ernest Moore, under 21 years, Lancashire England SISTERS: - Elizabeth Ellman, Lancashire England; - Florence Griffiths, Lancashire England; - Edith Moore, Lancashire England; - Blanche Moore, under 21 years, Lancashire England; - Mildred Moore, under 21 years, Lancashire England; - Constance Moore, under 21 years, Lancashire England; - Gertrude Moore, under 21 years, Lancashire England LNAME[ KAINS FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 23, 1878 FILE[ 757 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executor was Thomasina Kains, St. Thomas, widow - wife was Thomasina Kains SONS: - George Kains; - Robert Kains; - Tom Kains; - Joseph Ord Kains; - Charles Kenneth Grey sisters of Charles Kenneth Grey: - Eleanor Margaret Grey; - Elizabeth Mary Grey LNAME[ MUNGER FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ DEC 3, 1878 FILE[ 758 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - no will - wife and widow was Frances Ann Munger, Aldborough - mention of two sons and two grandsons, but not identified LNAME[ DAVIS FNAME[ KATY ANN RESID[ OHIO DATE[ DEC 10, 1878 FILE[ 759 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Oliver Davis - lived at Newberry, State of Ohio - petitioner was sister and next of kin in Canada, Eliza Jane Van Wagoner, wife of Charles Van Wagoner, Malahide LNAME[ SPROULE FNAME[ JULIA ELIZABETH RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ SEP 15, 1878 FILE[ 760 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - wife of William Wilcox Sproule, bailiff, Aylmer - executor was William Rolla Sproule, Aylmer, harness maker SONS: - William Rolla Sproule; - Charles Fenwick Sproule DAUGHTERS: - Annie Eliza Sproule; - Kate Cecelia Sproule LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ BENJAMIN RESID[ MICHIGAN DATE[ APR 10, 1878 FILE[ 761 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - lived in the Township of Alpine, Michigan - described as a widower - no will CHILDREN: - Charity Matthews, wife of John, Township of Alpine, Michigan; - Mary Elizabeth Blackall, wife of Benjamin, Sparta, Michigan; - Ebenezer C. Smith, carpenter, Grand Rapids, Michigan; - Jesse Smith, harness maker, White River, Newago County, Michigan; - Esther E. Gillett, wife of Washington, Ottawa County, Michigan; - Phoebe A. Anderson, wife of John who was a stage driver, Newago County, Michigan; - Harmon B. Smith, farmer, Newago County, Michigan LNAME[ BOWEN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 8, 1879 FILE[ 762 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a farmer and a widower - no will - daughter was Susan Jane Atkinson, wife of Duncan, who lived in Southwold and was a farmer LNAME[ SUTTON FNAME[ CATHARINE STEPHENS RESID[ GODERICH DATE[ JAN 4, 1879 FILE[ 763 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - formerly of St. Thomas - widow of John Sutton - died at Goderich - executor was Samuel Pollard Halls, Goderich, high school teacher - brother was Henry Borbridge - sister was Charlotte Halls, wife of Samuel Pollard Halls - sister was Elizabeth Warren - mention of Phillip John Halls, Wilmington Illinois LNAME[ BALLAH FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ DEC 16, 1871 FILE[ 764 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the children - wife was Isabella Troughton, wife of William Troughton, Brooke Township, Lambton County - presumably Ballah's widow CHILDREN: - George Frederick Ballah, 9 years old, as of January 1879; - Robert William Ballah, 7 years, 4 months, as of January 1879 LNAME[ BOYCE FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ NOV 23, 1878 FILE[ 765 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - says "formerly spelt Bice" - executors: Mary Boyce, or Bice, Bayham, widow; Moses Northrop Sanders, Bayham, farmer - wife was Mary Boyce or Bice LNAME[ MCEACHREN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JAN 11, 1879 FILE[ 766 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - executors: Margaret McEachren, Dunwich, widow; Findlay McEachren, Aldborough, farmer; Archibald Campbell, Dunwich, farmer - wife was Margaret McEachren - son was Neil McEachren LNAME[ FINNIE FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JAN 2, 1879 FILE[ 767 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Letitia Finnie, Aylmer, widow; Andrew Murray, Aylmer, merchant - wife was Letitia Finnie - adopted daughter was Isabella Finnie - daughter of Isabella Finnie was Bella May Duane - sister of James Finnie was Christina Dunbar - brother was Hector Finnie LNAME[ BERDAN FNAME[ JONATHAN WILLIAMS RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 16, 1879 FILE[ 768 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - executors: Theodore Berdan, Malahide, farmer and son; John Nichol, Southwold, farmer DAUGHTERS: - Jane, wife of John Nichol; - Arvillia Nichol, wife of Arthur; - Permillia Williams, wife of Asa; - Louisa Berdan, wife of Henry; - Rhoda Taylor, wife of Ira LNAME[ MCBRAYNE FNAME[ DUGALD RESID[ BELMONT DATE[ DEC 13, 1878 FILE[ 769 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a school teacher - died at Denver, Colorado - executor was his wife and widow, Bella McBrayne of Belmont LNAME[ GUNN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JUL 6, 1878 FILE[ 770 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - died at Aylmer - no will - wife and widow was Sarah Gunn of South Dorchester SONS: - William Alexander Gunn, South Dorchester; - John Davis Gunn, Springfield, hardware merchant LNAME[ WALKER FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JAN 31, 1879 FILE[ 771 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - executors: Harold Walker, Yarmouth; Alfred Walker, Yarmouth SONS: - Harold Walker, Yarmouth; - Alfred Walker, Yarmouth; - Barton Berry Walker; - William Joshua Walker DAUGHTERS: - Jane Ellen Bainard; - Mary Frances Bowlsby; - Caroline Maud Jones LNAME[ BURDICK FNAME[ ANDRUS DAVIS RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 5, 1879 FILE[ 772 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - executors: Caleb Teeple Burdick, South Dorchester, teacher; Hannah Lewis Burdick SONS: - James A. Burdick; - Caleb Teeple Burdick; - William L. Burdick - wife was Hannah Burdick - daughter was Hannah Calysta Burdick LNAME[ LORD FNAME[ LUCY ANN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 18, 1863 FILE[ 773 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - this was a petition for guardianship of the children - father of children was Abraham Spencer Lord of St. Thomas, carriage maker CHILDREN: - John C. Lord, 20 years; - Elisa J. Lord, 18 years LNAME[ HORTON FNAME[ ELLEN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 6, 1879 FILE[ 774 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - husband was James Colborn Horton - executors: George McKenzie, Southwold, merchant; William J. Wallis, Southwold, merchant MENTION OF: - Mrs. Samuel Stafford; - Sarah J. Adams; - Amy Stafford - mother was Ruth Harris - sister was Aveline Stafford - sister was Marion Wardell LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ PETER RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 8, 1869 FILE[ 775 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the children - wife was Catherine Campbell CHILDREN: - Archibald Campbell; - Malcolm Campbell; - Catherine Campbell; - Peter Campbell; - John Campbell; - Margaret Campbell; - Isabella Campbell LNAME[ BAXTER FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 8, 1879 FILE[ 776 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - executors: Samuel L. Buck, Yarmouth; William Cole, Yarmouth NIECES: - Sarah Baxter; - Elizabeth Baxter; - Hannah Baxter; - Maggie Rheaum; - Mary Jane Carruthers; - Matilda Down; - Fanny Lee LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ DUGALD RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 9, 1879 FILE[ 777 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a bachelor - no will - father was Duncan Campbell of Southwold - mention of mother, one brother and five sisters, none identified LNAME[ RUSS FNAME[ CALVIN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 4, 1879 FILE[ 778 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - executor was George Arnold Philp, Yarmouth SONS: - Alexander Russ; - Calvin Russ; - Oezin Russ; - Warren Russ; - Wellington Russ DAUGHTERS: - Amanda Russ; - Eva Russ; - Jane Moore, wife of George; - Julia Nigh - second wife was Isabella Russ - mention of Mary Littlejohn, who was brought up by Calvin Russ - wife's brother was Alexander Cochrane - wife's brother-in-law was John Haggart LNAME[ DOAN FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 29, 1878 FILE[ 779 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - no will - described as a farmer - wife was Susan Doan CHILDREN: - Amy Barnes, wife of James, carpenter, St. Thomas; - Melissa Cloes, wife of Lorenzo, carpenter, Yarmouth; - Hannah Marie Doan; - Francis Doan, Caradoc Township, Middlesex County; - Titus Doan, West Williams Township, Middlesex County - William Doan, Yarmouth, oldest son; - Abraham Doan, Caradoc Township, Middlesex County; - mention of two married daughters living in the United States, not identified LNAME[ PECK FNAME[ ORESTES RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ FEB 26, 1879 FILE[ 780 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - executors: Mary Jelette Peck, Bayham; Franklin B. Peck, Bayham - wife was Mary Jelette Peck SONS: - Franklin Brevett Peck; - Charles Cephas Peck DAUGHTERS: - Grace Triphenon Peck; - Lee Peck; - Nellie Jane Peck LNAME[ EAGAN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 15, 1879 FILE[ 781 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - wife and widow was Huldah Eagan, Southwold - son was John Robert Eagan, Southwold - mention of other children, but not identified LNAME[ WARREN FNAME[ THOMAS DICKSON RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 30, 1879 FILE[ 782 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - executor was his wife and widow, Frances Eliza Warren LNAME[ TEEPLE FNAME[ LYMAN DAVIS RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ MAR 28, 1879 FILE[ 783 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a Barrister at Law - executors: Colin MacDougall, St. Thomas, Barrister at Law; Temperance Teeple, Aylmer, widow - mother was Carloly Teeple - father was William L. Teeple - brother was Lewis Clarke Teeple, deceased LNAME[ RICHARDS FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ FEB 2, 1879 FILE[ 784 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - executors: Mary Elizabeth Swayze, wife of Salem, carpenter, Muskegon Michigan; Ralph Humphrey, Bayham, farmer; Michael Honsburger, Bayham - son was John Richards DAUGHTERS: - Mary Elizabeth; - Nancy Jane; - Charlotte; - Hannah Eliza LNAME[ BISSELL FNAME[ STEWART RESID[ FINGAL DATE[ APR 7, 1879 FILE[ 785 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a shoemaker - executor was Sarah Bissell, Fingal, widow - wife was Sarah Bissell LNAME[ BAXTER FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 18, 1877 FILE[ 786 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - executors: Samuel Adams, Westminster Township, Middlesex County; Peter Cameron, Southwold DAUGHTERS: - Hannah Baxter; - Sarah Baxter; - Elizabeth Baxter; - Margaret Baxter; - Mary Jane, wife of George Carruthers; - Matilda, wife of John Down; - Fanny, wife of John Lee SONS: - Thomas Baxter, Kansas, U.S.A.; - James Baxter, Chicago, Illinois; - John Baxter, Ohio - William Henry Baxter, Kansas, U.S.A. LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ CATHERINE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ NOV 8, 1878 FILE[ 787 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - daughter was Mary McKellar, wife of Donald, farmer, Flynn Township, Sanlac County, Michigan SONS: - Malcolm P. McIntyre, Eckfrid Township, Middlesex County, labourer; - Dugald McIntyre, Southwold, farmer; - John McIntyre, Glencoe, Middlesex County, labourer; - James McIntyre, farmer, Eckfrid Township, Middlesex County LNAME[ ALLEN FNAME[ JONAH RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JUN 17, 1878 FILE[ 788 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a blacksmith - executor was William Prichard, South Dorchester, farmer - wife was Julia Ann Allen, South Dorchester - mention of James Henry Stokes, South Dorchester, farmer LNAME[ TUCKER FNAME[ WILLIAM HENRY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 6, 1879 FILE[ 789 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - was formerly of Townsend, Norfolk County - described as a Gentleman - died at London Ontario - executor was Mary Tucker of St. Thomas, widow - wife was Mary Tucker LNAME[ PRICE FNAME[ AARON RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ FEB 3, 1879 FILE[ 790 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a druggist - executors: Esther Maria Price, Aylmer, widow; Walter Edgar Murray, Aylmer, friend; David Stewart, Aylmer, friend - son was David Hammond Price LNAME[ KENT FNAME[ GEORGE DAY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 23, 1879 FILE[ 791 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a brakeman - executors: Merrit Kent, St. Thomas, uncle and conductor; Brazella Kent, father LNAME[ BRUNSON FNAME[ MALINDA RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ APR 16, 1879 FILE[ 792 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Wesley McCausland - daughter was Jane Brown - grandson was William Arthur Brown LNAME[ MCCLEISH FNAME[ ANDREW RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ APR 23, 1879 FILE[ 793 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - executors: Mary McCleish of Aylmer, wife and widow; Lewis John Clarke of Malahide; Andrew McCleish of Malahide SONS: - Andrew McCleish; - Abraim Austin McCleish; - George Augustus McCleish - Robert Brice McCleish DAUGHTERS: - Sarah Jane McConnell; - Rachael Ann Haines; - Emmeline Helen Chute - mention of Elijah Saxton LNAME[ LICE FNAME[ ELEANOR RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ FEB 17, 1879 FILE[ 794 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor was Joseph Lice of Aldborough, husband and farmer CHILDREN 21 YEARS OR OLDER: - Amanda N. Lice; - Margaret M. Lice; - Emma Ester Lice; - Shipley C. Lice CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN 21 YEARS: - Joseph Wesley Lice; - Hezekiah Milton Lice LNAME[ HOUSE FNAME[ REBECCA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 19, 1879 FILE[ 795 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Sidney Ann House, Township of Yarmouth, married woman CHILDREN: - William House, St. Thomas, labourer; - Lewis House, Yarmouth, labourer; - Rose Annah McTaggart, Middleton Township, Norfolk County, married woman; - John House, Northern Michigan; - Weed House, State of Mississippi; - Moranda McNames, near Green Bay, Wisconsin - mention of George North, Yarmouth, labourer, and a creditor LNAME[ KATCHABAW FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JAN 26, 1879 FILE[ 796 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - no will - described as a farmer and a bachelor - parents were deceased - executor was Martin Kidd, Bayham, farmer BROTHERS: - Hiram Katchabaw, Bayham; - Lewis Katchabaw, Bayham; - Norman Anson Katchabaw, Bayham SISTERS: - Abbie Baldwin, wife of Samuel, Bayham; - Mary Katchabaw, Bayham; - Marilla Kennedy, wife of Zachaeus, Bayham; - Ceva Angeline Caton, Bayham LNAME[ MCMILLAN FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ FEB 3, 1876 FILE[ 797 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - widow was Amelia McMillan - son was Neil McMillan, 13 years old - Peter McMillan was granted guardianship of Neil on June 9, 1879 - Peter described as a cattle buyer - executors: Dugald McMillan of Aldborough Township, who was married to Amelia McMillan; Peter McMillan - securities by John Watterworth of Mosa Township, and John McRae of the Village of Glencoe, lumberman - application filed September 8, 1888 to remove Peter McMillan as an executor for squandering monies of the estate - the guardianship of Neil McMillan was transferred to Amelia, his mother LNAME[ MCCALLUM FNAME[ NANCY RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ DEC 1, 1872 FILE[ 798 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - no will - executor was John McCallum of Aldborough, her husband LNAME[ HUNTER FNAME[ CATHERINE RESID[ WALLACETOWN DATE[ MAY 10, 1879 FILE[ 799 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executor was William Hunter of Wallacetown, brother SISTERS: - Ann, wife of Peter Sutherland of Southwold; - Fanny Talbot Bobier, wife of Leslie Patterson Bobier of Wallacetown, miller LNAME[ WALKER FNAME[ SARAH HELEN RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ MAY 18, 1879 FILE[ 800 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - no will - administrator was Christopher Walker of South Dorchester, her husband LNAME[ CAMERON FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUN 5, 1879 FILE[ 801 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a labourer - executors: Alexander Henderson, St. Thomas, Gentleman and friend; Archibald McIntyre, St. Thomas, Gentleman and friend CHILDREN: - Catherine Stillson of Lobo Township, Middlesex County, wife of Andrew; - Elisa Cameron; - Jane Cameron LNAME[ PHILLIPS FNAME[ GEORGE K. RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAR 3, 1879 FILE[ 802 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - executor was Thomas Jenkins, Village of Vienna, merchant - widow was Barbara Phillips CHILDREN: - Joseph Daniel Phillips; - Nancy Augusta Marshall, wife of James, of the Township of Houghton, Norfolk County LNAME[ LLOYD FNAME[ MALANSA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUN 7, 1875 FILE[ 803 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - executors: George Hugh Lloyd, husband; Martha Lloyd; James McKenzie of St. Thomas SISTERS: - Melissa Brown, wife of Charles J. Her children were Henry A. Brown, Mary M. Brown, and Etta Brown of Calton, Ontario; - Huldah Hill, wife of Elias, who had a daughter, Hilda Hill of Aylmer; - Annie Willson, wife of Silas; - Annie Anderson of Fargo, Michigan BROTHERS: - Wheeler Burgess; - Oliver Burgess of Union, Ontario - mention of John A. Kains of St. Thomas LNAME[ LYON FNAME[ WILLIAM HENRY RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUN 6, 1879 FILE[ 804 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - no will - executor was Mary Ann Lyon of Malahide, his widow LNAME[ MCCALLUM FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUN 28, 1878 FILE[ 805 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - may have lived in Dunwich - executor was Daniel C. McCallum of Aldborough LNAME[ WONNACOTT FNAME[ ELIZA ANN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 17, 1879 FILE[ 806 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor was Charles Wonnacott of St. Thomas, her husband and a brakeman - witness was George A. Wonnacott of Copenhagen, merchant LNAME[ DOUGHERTY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 24, 1879 FILE[ 807 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - executors: Frederick Hugh Amherst Sharon, Southwold; Henry Sharon, Southwold - wife was Susan Dougherty CHILDREN: - Margaret Haut, wife of Thomas, Southwold; - Eliza Horton, wife of Andrew; - Mary Jane McLean, wife of Neil; - Caroline Silcox, wife of William; - Daly Claris, wife of John of Sarnia, boot and shoe merchant LNAME[ WALKER FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ AUG 4, 1879 FILE[ 808 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: Archibald B. McKellar, Township of Mosa, Middlesex County, farmer; Mark Walker, Township of Mosa, Middlesex County, farmer - buried near his father at the Episcopal Church in Wardsville - wife was Catherine Walker CHILDREN: - Catherine; - Annie LNAME[ HILL FNAME[ AMBROSE RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUN 26, 1879 FILE[ 809 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a mill owner - executors: Richard Locker, Malahide, nephew; Eugene Hill, Malahide, farmer and son; John McCausland, Malahide, Esquire - friend was Catherine Nichol - daughter was Alace Jane Hill - son was Eugene Benjamin Hill - son was Edgar Hill LNAME[ BURWELL FNAME[ LEONIDAS RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ AUG 7, 1879 FILE[ 810 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - executors: Phoebe Jane Burwell, Port Burwell, widow; Mahlon Gilbert Burwell, Port Burwell, farmer and son - daughter was Mary Louisa Wallowell - daughter was Alice Jane Burwell - wife's niece was Sophia S. Douglas LNAME[ IVOR FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 29, 1879 FILE[ 811 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Samuel Eccles, St. Thomas, friend and Gentleman; John Allworth, St. Thomas, friend and Gentleman; James H. Still, St. Thomas, friend and merchant - wife was Elizabeth Ivor - niece was Ann Ivor - nephew was Joseph Ivor - both niece and nephew lived at 54 Hoston Street, London, England - mention of friends John and Elizabeth Hall, Samuel and Maria Ann Eccles LNAME[ FRANKLIN FNAME[ HORATIO NELSON RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUN 25, 1879 FILE[ 812 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - executors: Mary Franklin; Adam Kelly, Malahide/Brant - wife was Mary Franklin - son was Horatio N. Franklin - son was Oliver Franklin DAUGHTERS: - Hester Ann Price; - Sarah Rebecca Franklin; - Mary A. Rosamund Franklin LNAME[ BURNS FNAME[ ELEANOR RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 2, 1879 FILE[ 813 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - may also have lived in Southwold - executors: John Henry Wilson, St. Thomas, physician; Reverend William Flannery, St. Thomas, Roman Catholic priest; Margaret Jordan, nun in St. Joseph's Convent, St. Thomas LNAME[ BEGG FNAME[ ANNIE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 27, 1879 FILE[ 814 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - executor was Jeremiah Rosenberger of St. Thomas, bowling alley keeper - brother was Charles Begg - brother was John Begg - mention of Margaret Alice Rosenberger, daughter of Jeremiah LNAME[ HEIDT FNAME[ CHARLES FREDERICK RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 18, 1879 FILE[ 815 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Louise Heidt CHILDREN: - Christian William Heidt; - Charles Heidt; - Jacobe Heidt LNAME[ ROOME FNAME[ ABRAHAM RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ OCT 1, 1879 FILE[ 816 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a hotel keeper - no will - wife and widow was Catherine Roome, Aldborough CHILDREN: - William Anous Roome; - Margaret Gertrude Roome; - Abraham Rupert Roome LNAME[ OSTRANDER FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ FEB 8, 1879 FILE[ 817 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a miller - no will - wife and widow was Mary Ostrander, Bayham LNAME[ BAKER FNAME[ ADAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 5, 1879 FILE[ 818 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - also known as William Adam Baker - described as a farmer - executors: William James Baker, Westminster Township, farmer; James Davey, Westminster Township, farmer - adopted daughter was Mary Ellen Baker, formerly Taylor - nephew was William James Baker of Westminster Township - nephew was Richard James Davey LNAME[ AMBRIDGE FNAME[ CATHERINE AUGUSTA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 26, 1879 FILE[ 819 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Frederick A. Ball, Toronto, Esquire, brother; Charles Theodore Ambridge, St. Thomas, accountant; Henry Arthur Ambridge, Aylmer, accountant SONS: - George William Ambridge; - Charles Theodore Ambridge; - Henry Arthur Ambridge; - Frederick Cheyne Ambridge DAUGHTERS: - Catherine Julia Eccles, wife of Hugh C. Eccles; - Mary E. Scott; - Helen Augusta Ambridge, youngest daughter LNAME[ GRIFFIN FNAME[ SAUNDERS RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ SEP 25, 1879 FILE[ 820 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - no will - described as a merchant - wife was Susan Griffin, Port Burwell LNAME[ WARE FNAME[ HANNAH RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 7, 1879 FILE[ 821 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - no will - widow of John Ware of St. Thomas, builder - seems to say that she boarded with Edward Wardell, or Edward Wardell Post for 14 years - brother was James Richardson, 72 years old, York County England, clock and watch maker SISTERS: - Sarah Swinbonk, 67 years old, City of York England, widow; - Ann Fox, 70 years old, County of York England, widow; - Mary Kay, 65 years old, wife of John, County of York England NEPHEWS: - John Kay Richardson, 34 years old, County of York England, watchmaker; - Edwin Richardson, 25 years old, New Zealand. Both Edwin and John were the sons of William Richardson, deceased, a brother of Hannah; - Thomas Isaac Richardson, 30 years old, France, son of Isaac Richardson, deceased, a brother of Hannah LNAME[ LEATHORNE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 13, 1879 FILE[ 822 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - formerly of Westminster Township, Middlesex County - executors: Robert Leathorne, Steven Township, Huron County; William Routledge Jr., Westminster Township, Middlesex County - wife was Ann Leathorne - cousin was Robert Leathern - second cousin was Elizabeth Leathern, daughter of Robert - friend was William Routledge Jr. LNAME[ HOOPER FNAME[ THOMAS HOWARD RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 3, 1879 FILE[ 823 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - no will - described as a school teacher and a bachelor - father was William Hooper, St. Thomas, minister LNAME[ O'DELL FNAME[ HENRY OSTROM RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JUN 29, 1874 FILE[ 824 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship - presumably of the daughter, Derinda Emeline O'Dell, 13 years old, at that time living in St. Clair County, Michigan - mother was Polly Christina Tibbitts, formerly O'Dell - applicant was Mitchell Dibb of Westminster Township LNAME[ BLAYNEY FNAME[ MARGARET RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 30, 1879 FILE[ 825 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as an infant, 2 years and 3 months old - no will - father was James Fisher Blayney, Yarmouth, farmer - mother was deceased LNAME[ WELTER FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 16, 1879 FILE[ 826 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - described as John Welter Senior - executors: Arthur Williams, Southwold; Joseph Spitler Barnes, Southwold - wife was Christina Welter SONS: - Jacob Welter; - Elijah Welter DAUGHTERS: - Susan Welter; - Malinda Stewart; - Ann Long; - Rachel Williams; - Claureta Miller; - Mary Barnes; - Rhoda Welter; - Lucinda Welter; - Delaphine Welter LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ OLIVER RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 13, 1872 FILE[ 827 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship - wife was Sarah Jane Smith, who died September 29, 1879 - petitioner and uncle was William T. Smith, Southwold CHILDREN: - John James Smith, 15 years old; - Thomas William Smith, 13 years old; - Margaret Elizabeth Smith, 11 years old LNAME[ ADDISON FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ APR 24, 1879 FILE[ 828 MFNO[ 1381 NOTES[ - executors: James Addison, South Dorchester, farmer and brother; Peter Addison, Trenton, Hastings County, Methodist Clergyman and brother - wife was Sophia Addison - mention of three infant sons, but not identified LNAME[ CURRIE FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ SEP 18, 1879 FILE[ 829 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - executor was Betsy Currie, Yarmouth, spinster - brother was John Currie SISTERS: - Betsy Currie; - Catherine Currie or Begg; - Jean Currie or Collieshaw; - Isabella Currie; - Mary Currie; - Margaret Currie or Begg LNAME[ PETHERICK FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 23, 1879 FILE[ 830 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - died at St. Thomas - executors: William Smith, Yarmouth, blacksmith; Thomas Roberts, Yarmouth - wife was Rachel Petherick NEPHEWS: - Samuel A. Gowman, Michigan; - Thomas Gowman, Melbourne; - Daniel Gowman, Mersea Township, Essex County NIECES: - Catherine Truax, Mersea Township, Essex County; - Mary Ann Gowman, Mersea Township, Essex County - the above nephews and nieces children of late sister STEPDAUGHTERS: - Charlotte D. Vercoe; - Mary Hutchins, Kansas, U.S.A.; - Margaret S. Hait STEPCHILDREN: - Henry L. Vercoe; - Gertrude Roberts; - John Vercoe; - James Vercoe; - Margaret L. Vercoe; - William Kettlewell; - Elizabeth Kettlewell LNAME[ BATT FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ NOV 9, 1879 FILE[ 831 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - died at London - executors: Tom Saville Firth, Southwold; William Joshua White, St. Thomas, Esquire; Jane Wright, formerly Jane Emery, wife of Richard Wright, London, mail clerk - housekeeper was Mary McCorquodale - friends were Tom Firth and William Joshua White - mention of Jane Emery, widow - mention of Ellen, daughter of Jane by former marriage - mention of another child of Jane Emery's first marriage, but not named LNAME[ MCRAE FNAME[ FARQUHAR RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAY 22, 1879 FILE[ 832 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executrix was Janet McRae, Aldborough CHILDREN: - Margret McRae; - Ann McRae; - Catherine Paterson, wife of Donald; - Mary McKenzie, wife of Donald; - Isabel Paterson; - John Duncan McRae; - William McRae; - Christopher McRae GRANDSONS: - Farquhar McRae, son of Christopher McRae; - Farquhar McRae, son of William McRae; - Farquhar McKenzie, son of Donald McKenzie; - Archibald Paterson, son of the late Donald Paterson LNAME[ SOUTHWICK FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 28, 1879 FILE[ 833 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - petitioner and husband was George Southwick, St. Thomas, physician LNAME[ ILES FNAME[ ANDREW RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 12, 1879 FILE[ 834 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - described as a railway conductor - died at Aylmer - petitioner and wife was Ella Susannah Iles, St. Thomas LNAME[ GOW FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ OCT 7, 1879 FILE[ 835 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: Aeneas Sage Kennedy Barclay, London, Inspector, formerly Postmaster at Wallacetown; David McLaws, St. Thomas, County Clerk, formerly blacksmith at Wallacetown - wife was Catherine Gow CHILDREN: - John R. Gow; - Archibald Gow; - Peter Gow; - Robert Gow; - Marjory Gow; - Sarah Jane Gow; - Duncan Gow; - Katty Ann Gow LNAME[ DAVIS FNAME[ STEPHEN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 8, 1879 FILE[ 836 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - executors: Colin Munro, Southwold, son-in-law; John Munro, Southwold, son-in-law - wife was Lany Maria Davis DAUGHTERS: - Hannah Melissa Munro; - Eliza Alice Munro GRANDCHILDREN: - Stephen Donald Davis Munro, son of Hannah; - Colin Herbert Munro, son of Hannah; - Ida Maria Munro, daughter of Hannah; - Mary Jane Munro, daughter of Hannah; - Edward Munro, son of Hannah - nephew was Harvey Davis - niece was Melissa Sutton LNAME[ BERDAN FNAME[ LYDIA RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ AUG 2, 1878 FILE[ 857 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow CHILDREN: - Albert Francis Berdan; - Henry Berdan, Southwold, farmer; - Samuel Berdan, living in British Columbia in 1879; - Cornelia Jane Vanseder, Aldborough Township, wife of George, a tanner LNAME[ MCLEAN FNAME[ LAUCHLIN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ SEP 13, 1877 FILE[ 858 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - described as a carpenter - petitioner and brother was John McLean of Wallacetown, a carpenter - mother was Mary McLean, Grenville, Argenteuil County, Quebec BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - James McLean, Lachabor, Ottawa County, Quebec, farmer; - Alexander McLean, Grenville, Argenteuil County, Quebec, farmer; - Charles McLean, Grenville, Argenteuil County, Quebec, farmer; - Donald McLean, Grenville, Argenteuil County, Quebec, farmer; - Mary McVicar, wife of Hugh, Grenville, Argenteuil County, Quebec, farmer; - Isabella McLean, Grenville, Argenteuil County, Quebec, spinster; - Duncan McLean, Wallacetown; - John McLean, Wallacetown, carpenter LNAME[ STEWART FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JAN 4, 1880 FILE[ 859 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - executors: Catherine Stewart, South Dorchester; Duncan Stewart, South Dorchester, farmer - wife was Catherine Stewart - son was John Thomson Stewart - daughter was Sarah Christina Stewart LNAME[ BOBIER FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ FEB 10, 1880 FILE[ 860 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - known as John Bobier the Elder - executors: Joshua Bobier, North Oxford Township, Oxford County; Thomas Jackson, Southwold - wife was Jane Bobier CHILDREN: - Sarah Jane; - Harriet; - Louisa; - Amelia; - Mary Ann, wife of Henry Liberty, Dunwich; - Thomas; - Alfred LNAME[ EDMUNSON FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 5, 1880 FILE[ 841 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Leonard Luton, St. Thomas, physician; William Alexander Lipsey, known as William Lipsey the Younger, accountant, London - sister was Emma Lipsey, wife of William, St. Thomas, millwright - daughter was Emily Edmunson LNAME[ MORRISON FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ FEB 2, 1874 FILE[ 842 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - known as Robert Morrison the Elder - executors: Peter Anderson, Aldborough, farmer; William David Hammond, Wardsville, merchant, who died October 1, 1868 - wife was Jane Morrison - daughter was Jane, wife of Dougald Purcell - grandson was Peter Anderson LNAME[ PATERSON FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ OCT 26, 1868 FILE[ 843 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - no will - this was a petition for guardianship of the children, filed February 28, 1880 - wife was Mary Paterson, who remarried to Alexander Lohore. Mary Paterson Lohore died October 23, 1878 - petitioner was stepfather, Alexander Lohore CHILDREN: - Anna Paterson, who married Reuben H. Fray on September 9, 1879; - John Paterson, 17 years old; - Archibald Paterson, 14 years old; - Mary Jane Paterson, 12 years old; - Donald Paterson, who died prior to February 6, 1880; - Mary Paterson, who died prior to February 6, 1880 LNAME[ MINOR FNAME[ GEORGE REILEY RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 8, 1880 FILE[ 844 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Martha Elizabeth Minor, Yarmouth LNAME[ FERGUSON FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 20, 1880 FILE[ 845 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - executor was Edward McCrone, St. Thomas, merchant - son was Daniel Ferguson - son was Albert E. Ferguson - brother was Robert Ferguson LNAME[ LAUR FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 4, 1879 FILE[ 846 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - executors: Oliver P. Mabee, Middleton Township, Norfolk County; John A. Laur, Kenneth, Sheridan County, Kansas - wife was Eliza Laur CHILDREN: - Andrew Laur; - James A. Laur; - John A. Laur; - Levi Laur; - Mary Maybee; - Catherine Moore; - Eliza Jane Smith - mention of Alvira Laur - mention of William Beecher Laur, son of Alvira LNAME[ LOOP FNAME[ NATHANIEL RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUL 1, 1850 FILE[ 847 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Gentleman - petitioner was Eli Loop, Aylmer, grandson, son of Mordecai Loop, Belvedere, Boone County, Illinois - Nathaniel Loop's wife stated to have died prior to March 9, 1880 - she is not identified LNAME[ MUNRO FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 27, 1880 FILE[ 848 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - executor was Colin Munro, St. Thomas, Sheriff - wife was Mary Munro CHILDREN: - Niel Munro; - Malcolm Munro; - Mary Munro; - Catherine Munro; - Nancy Cameron; - Sarah Black LNAME[ PRICHARD FNAME[ SILAS RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 2, 1879 FILE[ 849 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - executors: Raymond Van Velzer, Malahide; Joseph Henry Tedford, Malahide - son was Erastus Prichard - son was George Albert Prichard - son was Ira William Prichard - mention of five daughters, not named LNAME[ SHAW FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 18, 1880 FILE[ 850 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - wife and petitioner was Eliza Isabella Shaw LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ GEORGE SOUTHWICK RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 15, 1880 FILE[ 853 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - executors: Obed Hamilton Smith, Yarmouth; Melissa Ann Smith, Yarmouth - brother was Obed Hamilton Smith - sister was Melissa Ann Smith LNAME[ HUNSBERGER FNAME[ ANNA RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 5, 1880 FILE[ 854 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as widow of Abraham Hunsberger - executor was George Suffel, Vienna, merchant CHILDREN: - Sarah Bearsse; - Susan Grobb; - Nancy Wright; - Aaron Hunsberger; - Michael Hunsberger; - Enos Hunsberger LNAME[ CHANDLER FNAME[ MARGARET RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ APR 13, 1880 FILE[ 855 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a widow - no will PETITIONERS AND CHILDREN: - Catharine Maria Willis, wife of Archelamus, Toronto, York County, broker; - Thomas Scott Chandler, Port Stanley, grain merchant; - Sarah Jane Chandler, Port Stanley; - Charles Edmunds Chandler; - Emma Chandler; - Alfred Lee Chandler; - William Marsh Chandler, imbecile LNAME[ HARGREAVES FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 27, 1880 FILE[ 856 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a widow - died in Southwold - executors: Thomas Ballard, gardener; William E. Smith, St. Thomas, physician - nephew was Edwin, no last name - nephew was John Gloskins - mention of Mrs. Mary Ann Ballard and Christy Justin - sister was Jane Toles NIECES: - Mary Lusty; - Mariah Davis; - Sarah Lynch; - Mary Mills; - Sarah Wismen or Wismer; - Margaret Toles - witnessed by Silas Toles and James Foote LNAME[ WILLEY FNAME[ MOSES RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ APR 23, 1880 FILE[ 857 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - executors: Moses Willey Graham, Dunwich; Duncan McPhail, Dunwich - grandson was Moses Willey Graham - widow was Mary Willey - daughter was Mary McIntyre, wife of Lazarus W. McIntyre, Wallacetown LNAME[ HARRIS FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ SEP 24, 1879 FILE[ 858 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - died at the Village of Cuondayua, Brant County - executors: Joseph Jennings, Yarmouth, toll gate keeper; Susan Harris, Yarmouth, widow CHILDREN: - George Harris, Burford Township, Brant County; - William Harris, Delaware Township, Middlesex County; - John Harris, Delaware Township, Middlesex County; - James Harris, Oxford Township, Kent County; - Sophia Dennis, wife of David, Village of Onondaga, hotel keeper; - Nancy Jennings, wife of Joseph, Yarmouth; - Harriet Ann Slack, wife of Job. Note says that Job Slack has been absent for 14 years. LNAME[ SINCLAIR FNAME[ JANE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUN 4, 1880 FILE[ 859 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - she was the wife of Coll Sinclair, cattle drover - executors: Leonard Luton, St. Thomas, physician; Dougall Brown, St. Thomas, county agent CHILDREN: - Malcolm C. Sinclair; - Mary Sinclair; - Sarah C. Sinclair; - Daniel Shaw Sinclair BROTHERS: - John McLarty; - Malcolm McLarty; - sister was Margaret McLarty LNAME[ CHILCOTT FNAME[ FREDRICK RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 20, 1880 FILE[ 860 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a locomotive engineer - died at Simcoe, Norfolk County - executor was Mary Ann Chilcott, wife and widow - mention of Francis Fredrick Chilcott and Albert Edward Chilcott LNAME[ MCINNES FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUN 10, 1880 FILE[ 861 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - executor was Catherine McInnes of Aldborough, widow LNAME[ LINDSAY FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 4, 1880 FILE[ 862 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as the widow of John Lindsay - executors: Jane Lindsay, Southwold, spinster; Ellen Lindsay, Southwold, spinster - both of the above were daughters of Elizabeth Lindsay LNAME[ O'BRIEN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 1, 1880 FILE[ 863 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as an employee of the Canada Southern Railway - executor was Warren Rock, London Ontario, barrister - Inez A. O'Brien was the widow of the deceased - she lived in Port Byron, Cayuga County, State of New York - there were no children LNAME[ ORCHARD FNAME[ EDWIN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 1, 1880 FILE[ 864 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - executors: Henry Burden Pollock, St. Thomas, merchant; George McKenzie, Southwold, merchant - widow was Johanna Orchard - mention of two infant children, but not identified - Edwin Orchard's parents were Joseph and Mary Anne LNAME[ ORCHARD FNAME[ EDWIN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 1, 1880 FILE[ 865 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - administrator was Johanna Orchard, Southwold Township, widow LNAME[ MERRILL FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ AUG 23, 1876 FILE[ 866 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - executors: Rosamund Merrill, Port Burwell; James Eakins, Bayham, farmer - wife was Rosamund Merrill LNAME[ JOHNSON FNAME[ ANDREW RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUN 15, 1880 FILE[ 867 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - wife and petitioner was Elizabeth Johnson LNAME[ MCCONNELL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ NOV 13, 1879 FILE[ 868 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - executors: Eunice Eliza McConnell, Bayham; Heman Albert McConnell, Waterdown, Wentworth County - wife was Eunice Eliza McConnell - granddaughter was Lilly Bell McConnell CHILDREN: - Catherine McConnell; - William Burton McConnell; - Heman Albert McConnell LNAME[ LAUR FNAME[ BENJAMIN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAY 21, 1880 FILE[ 869 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - executors: Jane Laur, Malahide; Isaac Brook Matthews, Malahide - wife was Jane Laur CHILDREN: - Christiana Sparkman, wife of Phillip; - Matilda Shuttleton, wife of William; - Mary Eliza Long, deceased, wife of Alfred, Tillsonburg; - Julia Smith, Wisconsin, U.S.A. LNAME[ RIVARD FNAME[ ADOLPHUS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 5, 1880 FILE[ 870 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a shoemaker - executrix was Melissa Rivard, St. Thomas - wife was Melissa Rivard CHILDREN: - Adolphus; - Joseph; - Mary LNAME[ ROGERS FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 9, 1880 FILE[ 871 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a tanner and currier - executrix was Eliza Rogers, St. Thomas - wife was Eliza Rogers LNAME[ DAVIS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 19, 1880 FILE[ 872 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a clergyman - died in Wisconsin, U.S.A. - executors: Emily Davis, St. Thomas; Edward Davis the Younger, Toronto, carpenter - wife was Emily Davis - son was S. Byron Davis - mother was Louisa Davis - brother was John Davis - brother was Edward Davis LNAME[ DOBBIE FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ AUG 11, 1880 FILE[ 873 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Charles Thompson Dobbie, Bayham; William West, Tillsonburg, who died March 30, 1880; Thomas W. Dobbie; George T. Claris - wife was Ann Maria Dobbie CHILDREN: - Charles Thompson Dobbie; - William A. Dobbie; - George Oscar Dobbie; - Edwin R. Dobbie; - Alice Ann; - Mary Agnes - grandson was George, son of Edwin R. Dobbie LNAME[ ARKELL FNAME[ AGNES ELIZABETH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 1, 1878 FILE[ 874 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - note says "formerly Urlin" - she was the wife of Thomas Arkell of St. Thomas - executors: Thomas Arkell, St. Thomas, Esquire; Edward Horton - mention of children, but not named LNAME[ BURGESS FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ OCT 18, 1877 FILE[ 875 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: Nelson Burgess, South Dorchester, merchant; Lyman Whaley, North Dorchester, farmer - wife was Ellenor Burgess CHILDREN: - Stephen Burgess; - Nelson Burgess; - Isabella Burgess; - Frances Burgess; - Simon Burgess; - Thomas Burgess; - Sarah Burgess; - Elizabeth Burgess; - Wellington Burgess LNAME[ BRADY FNAME[ PATRICK RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 17, 1880 FILE[ 876 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - executrix was Bridget Brady, Southwold - wife was Bridget Brady LNAME[ BLACKBURN FNAME[ HARRIET SMITH RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ SEP 19, 1880 FILE[ 877 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a widow - no will - petitioner and oldest son was Henry Smith Halsted, Chicago Illinois, vessel agent LNAME[ BALLAH FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ MAR 29, 1880 FILE[ 878 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was wife, Elizabeth Ballah of South Dorchester - mention of 8 children, but not named LNAME[ KAIRNS FNAME[ MICHAEL RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 14, 1880 FILE[ 879 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - executor was Edward Kairns, Southwold - son was Edward Kairns, Southwold LNAME[ GLOVER FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 18, 1871 FILE[ 880 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as 45 years old on June 17, 1871 - executors: Huldah Hill, formerly Glover, wife of Elias Hill, Aylmer; William Harvey, Gentleman, who died June 14, 1874 - wife was Huldah Glover - daughter was Edith Huldah Glover - son was John Herbert Glover LNAME[ WARREN FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 20, 1880 FILE[ 881 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as the widow of James Warren, Yarmouth - executor was Henry Francis Ellis of St. Thomas, attorney DAUGHTERS: - Mary Brown; - Elizabeth Colestine; - Ann Finney; - Jane Hammond SONS: - Robert Warren; - John Warren; - James Warren; - Thomas Warren - grandson was James Warren, son of Thomas Warren LNAME[ O'MALLEY FNAME[ CHARLES ANTHONY RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ OCT 3, 1880 FILE[ 882 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Charles A. O'Malley, Aldborough, Colonel; Thomas Beckton, Esquire, Ekfrid Township, Middlesex County, Justice of the Peace - son was C.A. O'Malley, Colonel, 25th Battalion, Active Militia - wife was Honoria O'Malley GRANDSONS: - Charles Anthony; - Henry Ross; - Peter George Lawrence; - Frederick William; - Laughlin May LNAME[ BROWN FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ SEP 22, 1880 FILE[ 883 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Walter Edgar Murray, Aylmer, conveyancer; William Warnock the Younger, Aylmer, banker's clerk - wife was Silvia Brown CHILDREN: - Hiram J. Brown; - Samuel Brown; - Nancy E. Kimber; - Mary M. House; - Dorcas Hoover; - Betsey Davidson; - Sylvia Louisa Beubow; - Mrs. Deo (Eleanor?) LNAME[ WELTER FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 12, 1880 FILE[ 884 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was wife Martha Welter LNAME[ MCLARTY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 13, 1880 FILE[ 885 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - executors: Duncan McLarty, St. Thomas, physician; William Coyne, St. Thomas, merchant - brother was Malcolm McLarty - sister was Margaret McLarty - sister was Jane Sinclair, wife of Coll Sinclair, St. Thomas - niece was Margaret Elliott, wife of Thomas and daughter of Jane Sinclair NIECES AND NEPHEWS: - Malcolm Sinclair; - Mary Sinclair; - Sarah Sinclair; - Archibald Sinclair; - Daniel Sinclair; - Eliza Brown; - Jane Luton; - Coll Sinclair all of the above the children of Jane and Coll Sinclair LNAME[ HAWKINS FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ BELMONT DATE[ OCT 19, 1880 FILE[ 886 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a tailor - executor was William Henry Odell, Belmont, postmaster - wife was Elizabeth Hawkins - mention of children, including three sons, but not named LNAME[ POWER FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 24, 1880 FILE[ 887 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - described as a boiler maker - petitioner and wife was Catharine Power - note says that this was a second marriage LNAME[ GREEN FNAME[ PHILIP HOUSE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 14, 1880 FILE[ 888 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - executors: James Ball, Southwold, farmer; Lawrence Bainard, Southwold, farmer; Francis Warren, Southwold, farmer - wife was Mary Green - granddaughter was Teresa Green DAUGHTERS: - Isabella Catharine Green; - Diana Sutton; - Elizabeth Jane Frost LNAME[ DAVIS FNAME[ LODER RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ DEC 29, 1880 FILE[ 889 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Sophronia Davis, Aylmer CHILDREN: - Elizabeth Hays, wife of Newland; - Nettie Caroline Davis; - Daniel C. Davis LNAME[ POWER FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 24, 1880 FILE[ 890 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the children, filed January 22, 1881 - petitioner was Catherine Power of Portsmouth, Frontenac County, spinster and paternal aunt - children were Thomas Power, 17 years old; and Ellen Power, 15 years old - both said to be the issue of the first marriage LNAME[ LAMB FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 12, 1881 FILE[ 891 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Jacob Fowler, Southwold, Esquire; Angus Kerr, Southwold - mention of John Allen and his wife Sarah who lived in England LNAME[ FORD FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JAN 9, 1881 FILE[ 892 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Elizabeth Ford of Dunwich LNAME[ WRIDE FNAME[ WATSON RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 28, 1872 FILE[ 893 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widower - petitioner was Henry Branton, Southwold, veterinary surgeon, related by marriage CHILDREN: - Mary Anne Warner; - Hannah Moore; - John Wride, eldest son; - William Wride; - Robert Wride; - Elizabeth Wride; - Thomas Wride, under 21 years of age; - Joseph Wride, under 21 years of age; - George A. Wride, under 21 years of age; - Ellen Wride, under 21 years of age; - Eliza Wride, under 21 years of age; - James Wride, under 21 years of age LNAME[ CHURCH FNAME[ ANDREW RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 29, 1872 FILE[ 894 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a toll gate keeper - no will - this was a petition for guardianship of the children, filed February 10, 1881 - petitioner was Amy Widdifield, wife of Morris Widdifield, St. Thomas, carpenter, and formerly the wife of Andrew Church, and also the mother of the children - the children were William Andrew Church, 12 years old; and Mary Jane Church, 9 years old LNAME[ DEO FNAME[ ELLA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ SEP 24, 1874 FILE[ 895 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - this was a petition for guardianship of the children filed February 11, 1881 - petitioner and husband was William Deo of Bayham - children were Clara Bertha Deo, 9 years old in 1881; and Mary May Deo, 6 years old in 1881 LNAME[ MCCREADY FNAME[ LUCINDA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 30, 1881 FILE[ 896 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was James Aitken, Yarmouth GRANDSONS: - James Williams, son of Emily; - William McCready the Younger, son of William; - Charles McCready, son of William GRANDDAUGHTERS: - Ella McCready, daughter of William; - Adelia McCready; - Minnie McCready - daughter-in-law was Catharine McCready, wife of William LNAME[ MITCHELL FNAME[ HARRIET ANN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 5, 1880 FILE[ 897 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was her husband, James Mitchell of Southwold LNAME[ KELLY FNAME[ JOHANNA RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ FEB 12, 1881 FILE[ 898 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - died in the Township of Scarborough, York County, visiting friends - executrix was Ellen McIllmurray, Township of Scarborough, York County, wife of Henry who was a farmer - friend was Ellen McIllmurray - sister was Mary Kelly, Toronto LNAME[ WOOLLEY FNAME[ PETER RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ FEB 4, 1881 FILE[ 899 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: John Wesley Woolley, South Dorchester, nephew; Emily Woolley, South Dorchester; Jacob W. Keesler, North Dorchester, farmer - wife was Emily Woolley - son was William Henry Woolley - daughter was Francis Jane Sinclair - daughter was Mary Emily Little LNAME[ TAYLOR FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JUN 2, 1880 FILE[ 900 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - this was a petition for guardianship of the children filed in March 1881 - petitioners were Archibald Taylor, Westminster Township, brother; Archibald McIntyre, Yarmouth Township, cousin on his mother's side CHILDREN: - Archibald Taylor, over 21 years; - Catherine Taylor, over 21 years; - Duncan Taylor, over 21 years; - Mary Ann Moore, wife of Duncan, South Dorchester, over 21 years; - Malcolm Taylor, 19 years old; - Euphemia Taylor, 17 years old; - Donald Taylor, 14 years old; - John Taylor, 12 years old; - James Taylor, 10 years old; - William Taylor, 8 years old; - Rowland Gilbert Taylor, 6 years old; - Russell Taylor, 3 years old - all of the above ages were as of March 1, 1881 BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - Archibald Taylor, Westminster Township; - John Taylor, South Dorchester; - Angus Taylor, South Dorchester; - Neil Taylor, South Dorchester; - Euphemia McPhail, wife of Archibald, South Dorchester, who was a shoemaker; - Duncan Taylor, Yarmouth; - Gilbert Taylor, Yarmouth; - Donald Taylor, who died June 2, 1880 - mother and father of Donald Taylor were deceased - Donald Taylor's wife, Nancy, died January 11, 1881 LNAME[ TAYLOR FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JUN 2, 1880 FILE[ 901 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - described as a farmer - petitioners were Archibald Taylor, Westminster, farmer; and Archibald McIntyre, Yarmouth, farmer - wife, Nancy Taylor, died January 11, 1881 CHILDREN: - Archibald, over 21 years; - Catherine, over 21 years; - Duncan, over 21 years; - Mary Ann Moore, wife of Joseph, over 21 years; - Malcolm, 19 years old; - Euphemia, 17 years old; - Donald, 14 years old; - John, 12 years old; - James, 10 years old; - William, 8 years old; - Rowland Gilbert, 6 years old; - Russell, 3 years old - all of the above ages as of February 1881 BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - Archibald Taylor, Westminster Township; - John Taylor, South Dorchester; - Angus Taylor, South Dorchester; - Niel Taylor, South Dorchester; - Euphemia McPhail, wife of Archibald, South Dorchester, shoemaker; - Duncan Taylor, Yarmouth; - Gilbert Taylor, Yarmouth LNAME[ O'CONNORS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 21, 1881 FILE[ 902 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - described as unmarried - died at the Village of Anderdou, Essex County - petitioner was the father, Michael O'Connors, St. Mary's, Perth County, labourer LNAME[ DUBS FNAME[ LOUIS RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ FEB 20, 1881 FILE[ 903 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - executors: George Adam Dubs, Aldborough; Martin Dubs, Aldborough - wife was Bridget Dubs CHILDREN: - Albert; - Susan; - Janette; - Sarah; - Agnes; - Henry; - Charles William; - Herman; - Bertha LNAME[ MCBAIN FNAME[ CATHERINE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 7, 1879 FILE[ 904 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - deceased was the widow of John McBain - petitioner was the oldest son, Alexander C. McBain of Yarmouth LNAME[ FORD FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JAN 9, 1881 FILE[ 905 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - this was a petition for the guardianship of the children filed by Elizabeth Ford of Dunwich in March 1881 CHILDREN: - William John Ford, 13 years old; - Thomas James Ford, 11 years old; - Maggie May Ford, 5 years old; - Charles Freeman Ford, 2 years old LNAME[ MCLARTY FNAME[ MALCOLM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 2, 1880 FILE[ 906 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - executors: William Coyne, St. Thomas, merchant; Duncan McLarty, St. Thomas, physician - sister was Margaret McLarty LNAME[ MCLAUGHLIN FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 24, 1881 FILE[ 907 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - described as a labourer - wife was Emily McLaughlin, Southwold - daughter was Mary Catherine McLaughlin - son was Ernest L. McLaughlin LNAME[ PRESSEY FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 13, 1881 FILE[ 908 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - no will - wife was Elizabeth Ann Pressey, Malahide LNAME[ ECCLES FNAME[ CATHERINE JULIA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 18, 1881 FILE[ 909 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executors: Charles Theodore Ambridge, St. Thomas, accountant and brother; Henry Arthur Ambridge, Aylmer, brother, who renounced - husband was Hugh C. Eccles, City of St. Catherines, accountant - daughter was Florence Augusta Eccles - sister was Helen Augusta Ambridge - wife of Charles Theodore Ambridge, brother, was Fanny G. Ambridge - wife of Henry Arthur Ambridge, brother, was Marnie A. Ambridge - brother was Frederick C. Ambridge - sister was Mary E. Scott - brother was George Williams Ambridge, whose second child was Florence - mother was Jane Ambridge - aunt was Ellen, wife of Frederick Ball - aunt was Mrs. Feluings, wife of James - mentioned was Caroline A. White, daughter of William Joshua White of St. Thomas - mentioned was Sarah R. White, wife of William Joshua White LNAME[ CORRIE FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 4, 1881 FILE[ 910 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - petition filed by Effie Corrie, St. Thomas, widow - witnessed by George McArthur of St. Thomas and George Angus Small of Southwold LNAME[ GUERIN FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ JAN 22, 1881 FILE[ 911 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a labourer - executor was Mary Guerin of Port Stanley, widow - daughter was Ellen Wagestaff - daughter was Mary Caven - witnessed by John Holton Price of Port Stanley, merchant clerk LNAME[ GALSWORTHY FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 24, 1881 FILE[ 912 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - executors: William Augustus Glover, Aylmer; William Johns, Malahide, miller - daughter was Jane Riddle, wife of James, living at Fort William, Calcutta India - mentions two grandsons, children of Jane, but no names LNAME[ MOUSLEY FNAME[ ELLEN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 7, 1881 FILE[ 913 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Thomas Peacock of Southwold, nephew, son of her sister Margaret Peacock, who was the wife of John of Southwold - mention of a half-sister, Alice McDonald, who was a widow residing in Toledo, Ohio - mention of a half-sister, Annie Garnsey, who was a widow residing in Brant County. Annie was the widow of Samuel Garnsey of Vienna. - says that Ellen Mousley had no children, grandchildren or parents. LNAME[ THOMAS FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 16, 1881 FILE[ 914 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a merchant - this was a petition for guardianship of the children filed by the widow, Martha Thomas CHILDREN: - Emma Nevada Thomas, 5 years old; - Esther Lavina Thomas, 3 years old; - Charles B.H. Thomas, 1 year old - witnessed by Alva Thomas of St. Thomas, gentleman, and Jacob W. Strong of Gainsborough Township, Lincoln County, farmer LNAME[ FERGUSON FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ DEC 20, 1880 FILE[ 915 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: William Augustus Glover, Aylmer, Esquire; William Warnock the Younger of Aylmer, who renounced - son was David Eli Ferguson - daughter was Temperance Ferguson - sister was Betsey Matthews - sister was Jane Johnson - daughter was Della Ferguson - sister was Louisa McCaulley LNAME[ JOHNSON FNAME[ JANE RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ FEB 13, 1881 FILE[ 916 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - petitioner and only son was John Ralph Johnson of Yarmouth - husband was Cyrenius Johnson of the Township of Burford, Brant County - witnessed by Benjamin E. Dousey of Malahide LNAME[ ERMATINGER FNAME[ ACHSAH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 18, 1881 FILE[ 917 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - widow of Edward Ermatinger - no will - administrators and children of the deceased: Francis Edward Ermatinger, Postmaster, St. Thomas; Annie J. Ermatinger, spinster, St. Thomas; Charles Oaks Ermatinger, barrister, St. Thomas LNAME[ BURGESS FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUN 9, 1875 FILE[ 918 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executor was son, John Nelson Burgess of Bayham, farmer - widow was Clarissa Maria Burgess, who died January 9, 1881 DAUGHTERS: - Melissa Jane; - Mary Catherine; - Martha Ann LNAME[ DOUGLASS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 3, 1881 FILE[ 919 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - described as a wagon maker - petition filed by Margaret Douglass of Malahide, widow - witnessed by John McCausland of Malahide, Esquire, and Edwin McCausland of Aylmer, merchant LNAME[ GILLIS FNAME[ JOHN G. RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ SEP 17, 1880 FILE[ 920 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - executors: Donald G. Gillis, Aldborough, brother and farmer; John Kerr, Southwold, farmer - wife said to be still alive but not named SONS: - Archey Gillis; - Donald Gillis; - Duncan Gillis DAUGHTERS: - Sarah, now married; - Betsy; - Mary; - Effa - witnessed by Henry Watson of the Township of Orford, County of Kent LNAME[ MANN FNAME[ LOIS RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 28, 1881 FILE[ 921 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a widow - no will - executor was Henry Mann of Southwold, farmer and oldest son LNAME[ SAXTON FNAME[ GRETIA LISK RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ MAR 24, 1881 FILE[ 922 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - executor was Georgiana Lutherea Barton of Westminster Township, wife of James Ensley Barton - husband was Isaac Hatfield Saxton of Vienna, described as very sick - Georgiana Lutherea Barton was Gretia's daughter by her first husband, Philo Olmstead, who died 27 years ago - all the other children by her first husband died in childhood - there were no children from her second marriage to Isaac Saxton LNAME[ HAMILTON FNAME[ NORMAN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 31, 1881 FILE[ 925 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Hannah Hamilton, his widow LNAME[ HOOLEY FNAME[ MICHAEL RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ APR 14, 1881 FILE[ 924 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - executor was John Cascaden of the Township of Dunwich, physician - Hooley was a Catholic and wanted to be buried beside his first wife in the Catholic Cemetery at St. Thomas - son was Waddeus (Thaddeus?) - son was John LNAME[ BLASDELL FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 25, 1881 FILE[ 925 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - executor was Eliza Blasdell of Southwold, his widow CHILDREN: - Priscilla McKinney, wife of James of Lambton County; - Isaac Blasdell of Petrolia, Lambton County; - John Blasdell of Millgrove, Wentworth County; - Franklin Blasdell of Southwold Township; - Warren Blasdell of Southwold Township - Warren Blasdell was 18 years old, all the rest were over 21 - witness was William Wallis of Southwold LNAME[ GLOIN FNAME[ MARY RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 12, 1881 FILE[ 926 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as the wife of John Gloin of Yarmouth - executor was Thomas Elliott of Yarmouth, farmer - witness was Josiah Corlis of St. Thomas, physician LNAME[ MCBRIDE FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ NOV 2, 1879 FILE[ 927 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - no will - executors: Catherine McBride, Dunwich, his widow; Duncan McCallum, Dunwich, farmer; Robert Clark, Dunwich, farmer LNAME[ MCLAUGHLIN FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 24, 1881 FILE[ 928 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a labourer - actually lived at Fingal - this was a petition for the guardianship of the children filed by the widow, Emily McLaughlin CHILDREN: - Mary Catherine McLaughlin, 4 years old; - Ernest D. McLaughlin, 2 years old - the petition was to appoint the following as guardians of the children: John McLaughlin, Daniel's brother, farmer, Southwold; Cyrus W. Stafford, merchant, Southwold, husband of Mary, who was Emily McLaughlin's sister LNAME[ REES FNAME[ DAVID CARRODOCK RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ SEP 16, 1869 FILE[ 929 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Elizabeth Adams, wife of John Quincy Adams of Port Burwell, and daughter of David Carrodock Rees; Alexander Sutherland, who died in 1874; William Youell, who died in 1878 LNAME[ LITTLE FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAY 11, 1881 FILE[ 930 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: Joseph Hobbs, Township of Middleton, County of Norfolk, farmer; Henry B. Howey, Township of Bayham, farmer; Samuel Howey, Township of Bayham, who renounced SONS: - James Little; - William Little; - John Little; - Alexander Little; - Henry Little - all of the above were children of William Little and his first wife - daughter was Martha Parker, who was the daughter of his first wife, Margaret Rutledge - son was Robert Allan Little, son of William Little and his second wife, Elizabeth Potter - daughter was Elizabeth Little, daughter of William and his second wife - son was Edward Little, son of William and his second wife LNAME[ MORRISON FNAME[ REBECCA ANN RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUN 15, 1871 FILE[ 931 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor was Lewis Nepois Morrison, Aylmer, husband and carriage maker LNAME[ MCLEAN FNAME[ MALCOLM RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ NOV 27, 1867 FILE[ 932 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the children - filed by Janet Agor of Aldborough Township, widow of Malcolm McLean and wife of George Agor CHILDREN: - Anna Bella McLean, 16 years old; - Dougald McLean, 15 years old - relatives of Malcolm McLean were Dougald McLean, who died September 13, 1877, and John McLean, who was an executor for Dougald LNAME[ MCKENNEY FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ OCT 6, 1880 FILE[ 933 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: John Alexander, Township of Middleton, Norfolk County, farmer; Peter Hemmingway, Bayham, farmer; Jerusha McKenney, Bayham, widow CHILDREN: - Jeremiah McKenney; - James Harvey McKenney; - Sarah Alberta; - Edna Ann; - Mary Minerva; - Eliza Veldona; - Betsey Jane; - Edith Amanda; - Almina Melissa; - Maretta Helen; - Thomas McKenney; - John Wesley McKenney LNAME[ POTTICARY FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 10, 1881 FILE[ 934 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - executors: George Albert Potticary, Southwold, son; Susan Witt Potticary, Southwold, spinster DAUGHTERS: - Mary Victoria; - Susan Witt; - Emma Spier; - Ellen Caroline; - Eliza Ann; - Sarah Maria LNAME[ CAMERON FNAME[ ELIZA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 31, 1881 FILE[ 935 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executor was George Brown, St. Thomas, pork packer - sister was Kate Stilson, wife of Andrew Stilson of Lobo Township, labourer - sister was Jennie Brown, wife of George Brown, St. Thomas LNAME[ HILL FNAME[ JAMES KEAN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 9, 1881 FILE[ 936 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - executor was William Lawrence Hill, St. Thomas - widow was Sarah Hill CHILDREN: - William Lawrence Hill; - Maria A. Brophy, wife of Michael A. Brophy of St. Thomas; - Joseph S. Hill, City of Winfield, Kansas, U.S.A. LNAME[ PATTERSON FNAME[ FRANCES RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JUL 27, 1881 FILE[ 937 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executors: Thomas Urquhart, Wallacetown, merchant; William Joseph Moore, Dunwich SISTERS: - Catherine A. Patterson; - Hannah Patterson; - Lydia Duncan, wife of Archibald NEICES: - Frances Maria Patterson; - Alice S. Patterson mention of mortgages to: - John Patton; - Henry Brisser and Charles Allen; - John McCormick LNAME[ EMMETT FNAME[ FRANCIS LAWRENCE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 17, 1881 FILE[ 938 MFNO[ 1382 NOTES[ - executors: Thomas Roberts, Yarmouth, farmer; Robert Lyon Sanderson, Sparta, physician; Jehiel Mann, who renounced - only son was George Albert Emmett - wife was Jane Emmett - daughter was Sarah Jane - says that they bought land from David Mandeville which is now occupied by John Nelson Snyder and Margaret Louisa Snyder, and that the estate holds a mortgage on this land - mention of Estheretta McCormick, wife of William McCormick of Marlette, Michigan - possible daughter LNAME[ MCLEAN FNAME[ PETER RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 1, 1881 FILE[ 939 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - executors: Neil McLean, Wallacetown, farmer; Robert Mitchell, Southwold, farmer CHILDREN: - Christy; - Mary Jane; - Sarah; - Neil - nephew was Robert Mitchell - solicitor was William Joshua White, St. Thomas LNAME[ WALKER FNAME[ CHRISTOPHER RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ AUG 6, 1881 FILE[ 940 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - executor was Ellen Walker, South Dorchester, widow - says that he had two children by his first wife, but names not mentioned LNAME[ BURKE FNAME[ PATRICK RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 19, 1881 FILE[ 941 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a printer - executor was the Reverend William Flannery of St. Thomas, clergyman - wife was Eliza Agnes Burke SONS: - Charles Burke; - George Burke; - Albert Burke - brother was John Burke, who lived in Dublin, Ireland - daughter was Eliza Burke - says that he held a mortgage from Arthur Monahan on land in Talbotville LNAME[ GINLEY FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 2, 1881 FILE[ 942 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a teamster - executors: Mary Ginley, St. Thomas, widow; James Henry Still, St. Thomas, funeral agent; Daniel Ferguson, St. Thomas, merchant LNAME[ FORD FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JAN 9, 1881 FILE[ 943 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - executor was Thomas Wilson Crothers of St. Thomas, a creditor of the deceased - widow was Elizabeth Ford, who died April 20, 1881 - says that there were five infant children, the eldest 14 years old - child number five was born after the father's death LNAME[ FORD FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ APR 20, 1881 FILE[ 944 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as the widow of Thomas Ford - left five infant children - executor was Thomas Wilson Crothers of St. Thomas - brother was Charles Miller - mother was Jane Miller - sister was Mrs. Martin Ladler - document says that the above group took the children at the time of the mother's death and that they were now residing in Lambton County and the State of Michigan LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ AMANDA RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUN 7, 1880 FILE[ 945 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executors: John Smith, Malahide, brother; Daniel Edgar McKinney, South Dorchester, brother-in-law - father was Enoch Smith - mother was Abigail Smith - brother was Abram Smith SISTERS: - Nancy; - Jane; - Sarah LNAME[ FRAINE FNAME[ ANNE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 14, 1878 FILE[ 946 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - husband was Samuel Fraine of St. Thomas, merchant tailor and administrator LNAME[ GRANNIS FNAME[ HENRY A. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 22, 1881 FILE[ 947 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a "Refreshment Saloon Keeper" - died at Detroit Michigam - executors: Marion Grannis, St. Thomas, widow; Edwin D. Sunderland, Detroit Michigan, coal merchant - wife was Marion Grannis - sister was Catharine Grannis of Gowanda, Catarangus County, New York LNAME[ LODGE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DUTTON DATE[ SEP 20, 1881 FILE[ 948 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: James Miles Lodge, Dunwich, son; William Lodge, Southwold, nephew - wife was Emaline Lodge - daughter was Bertha Louisa Lodge - daughter was Ida May Lodge - son was James Miles Lodge - grandson was John Lessley Lodge - mention of the Freewill Baptist Missionary Society LNAME[ BLUE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ OCT 7, 1881 FILE[ 949 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - no will - known as John Blue Junior - widow and administrator was Margaret Blue of Dunwich LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ DUNCAN DUGALD RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 28, 1881 FILE[ 950 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a merchant - lived at Lawrence Station - executors: Catharine Campbell, Southwold, widow; Neil Dugald Campbell, Southwold, brother - wife was Catharine Campbell, Southwold - son was John Campbell - son was Lorne Campbell LNAME[ RICH FNAME[ CHARLES GOOD RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 1, 1881 FILE[ 951 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - no will - described as a gaoler - wife and administrator was Kate Rich of St. Thomas LNAME[ THOMPSON FNAME[ WILLIAM JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 18, 1881 FILE[ 952 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a merchant at Fingal - no will - wife and administrator was Mary Elizabeth Thompson of Southwold LNAME[ THOMPSON FNAME[ WILLIAM JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 18, 1881 FILE[ 953 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a merchant at Fingal - this was a petition for guardianship of the daughter, Elsie Hughena Gelena Thompson, 11 years old - filed by the widow and mother, Mary Elizabeth Thompson, November 8, 1881 LNAME[ HANVEY FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 24, 1881 FILE[ 954 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - executors: Alexander Thomas Hanvey, clerk and son; Edward Horton, St. Thomas, Esquire; Edward Hicks Welding, Yarmouth - mention of a wife, but not named CHILDREN: - Alexander Thomas Hanvey; - Eliza C. Caufield, wife of Charles; - Jane E. Hanvey; - William H. Hanvey LNAME[ WALMSLEY FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 29, 1881 FILE[ 955 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a locomotive engineer - no will - wife and petitioner was Ellen Walmsley, St. Thomas CHILDREN: - Richard Walmsley; - John Walmsley; - Mary Ann Walmsley; - Ellen Walmsley - Lucy Walmsley - all of the above described as infants LNAME[ CHARLESWORTH FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 7, 1881 FILE[ 956 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: John Charlesworth, Toronto, government employee; Mary Ann Pryor, St. Thomas, wife of Hiram Pryor, tinsmith - wife was Ann Charlesworth - son was William Charlesworth - daughter was Sarah Hannett, wife of Edward Hannett of Chicago, and formerly the wife of George Spencer GRANDCHILDREN: - Arthur, son of Sarah and George Spencer; - Samuel, son of Sarah and George Spencer; - Isabella, daughter of Sarah and George Spencer; - Henry, son of Sarah and George Spencer LNAME[ MCCANN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ WALLACETOWN DATE[ OCT 22, 1881 FILE[ 957 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a Methodist Minister - executor was Archibald Todd, Walkerton, Brant Township, Bruce County - wife was Sarah McCann - son was William McCann - mention of "children", but no others named LNAME[ BOWLBY FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 29, 1881 FILE[ 958 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - executors: John Stacey, Southwold; Edward Bowlby, Brook Township, Lambton County, youngest brother - wife was Susannah Bowlby DAUGHTERS: - Carlista E. Hunt; - Ellen P. Coulter; - Julia Travers LNAME[ LEMON FNAME[ CYRENIUS AXFORD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAR 10, 1879 FILE[ 959 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a carpenter - no will - wife and petitioner was Harriet Anna Lemon of the Village of Bismarck, Aldborough Township LNAME[ DRAPER FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAR 16, 1881 FILE[ 960 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - executor was William Brasher of Vienna, tailor - son was Robert Peel Draper LNAME[ BENTLEY FNAME[ SOLOMON RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 29, 1881 FILE[ 961 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - no will - wife and petitioner was Nancy Maria Bentley of Malahide - says that there were ten children, but not named LNAME[ MCCALLUM FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 22, 1881 FILE[ 961 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - executors: William Luton, Yarmouth, farmer; Edwin Culver, Yarmouth - nephew was Alexander McCallum, Dunwich, son of George of Dunwich - niece was Catharine McCallum, daughter of George of Dunwich - wife was Jane McCallum LNAME[ COPELAND FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ SEP 11, 1877 FILE[ 962 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - no will - wife and petitioner was Grace Copeland of Malahide - says that there were seven children, but not named LNAME[ WAGONER FNAME[ ELIZABETH HAGART RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ SEP 13, 1881 FILE[ 963 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Benjamin Wagoner - executors: William Smith, Bayham, blacksmith; Henry Stratton, Bayham SONS: - William Steel Wagoner; - Benjamin Wagoner; - Henry Sumton Wagoner - daughter-in-law was Heanetta Wagoner GRANDCHILDREN: - four children of the late Jane Steel Sumton Shrigley; - Anna Drian; - Benjamin Drian; - Ellen Jane Drian LNAME[ DEAN FNAME[ ANNIE RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ AUG 31, 1881 FILE[ 965 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a married woman, wife of David - executors: Alonzo Cook, Bayham, farmer; Henry Berry, Bayham, farmer; Thomas G. Hatch, Bayham, farmer CHILDREN: - Andrew Dean; - ______ Dean; - Susan; - Elmer Jane; - Mary; - Cyrus Dean; - David Dean LNAME[ MCALPINE FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ AUG 4, 1881 FILE[ 966 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - known as Archibald McAlpine the Elder - described as a widower - no will - petitioner and son was Archibald McAlpine the Younger of Aldborough CHILDREN: - John McAlpine, oldest son, Bridgehampton Township, Sanilac County, Michigan; - Duncan McAlpine, Aldborough; - Mary McArthur; - Charity McPherson; - Ann Kerr; - Margaret Campbell, wife of Daniel, West Lorne; - Archibald McAlpine LNAME[ LIPSEY FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 3, 1881 FILE[ 967 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a millwright - no will - petitioner was John Chamberlain Lindop, foundry man and creditor - wife was Emma Lipsey, St. Thomas CHILDREN: - William Alexander Lipsey, London, accountant; - Frances Amelia Lipsey, St. Thomas, spinster; - Charles Henry Lipsey, St. Thomas, infant; - Thomas C. Lipsey, United States LNAME[ BARRETT FNAME[ JOHN PETER RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ APR 15, 1881 FILE[ 868 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Catharine Barrett CHILDREN: - Milton Eugene Barrett, Westminster Township, Middlesex County; - James H. Barrett, Galt, Waterloo County; - Carey Barrett, Westminster Township, Middlesex County; - Mary E. Charleton, wife of Abram, Yarmouth; - Aaron Barrett, Freeport, Michigan; - William Barrett, Ann Arbor, Michigan - mention of three grandchildren, but not named LNAME[ LEITH FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ DEC 28, 1881 FILE[ 969 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - executor was James Anderson, Westminster Township, Middlesex County - mention of Isabella Morrison, wife of James Morrison Senior, Southwold, milkman - niece was Helen N. Leith, Brunswick, West Brunswick, Province of Victoria, spinster, daughter of late brother Alexander - brother was William Leith, Maines of Glengarrick, Banffshire, Scotland - nephew was James Leith, son of William LNAME[ HALL FNAME[ CHARLOTTE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 31, 1881 FILE[ 970 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executor was Henry Arkell, Port Stanley, merchant and nephew - brother was Henry Hall - niece was Mrs. Hannah Phillips, widow of Ralph Phillips, Port Stanley - niece was Mary Toomer, Corencester, Gloucester County, England, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Tarling NEPHEWS: - Daniel Miller, Manager of the Merchants Bank, Owen Sound; - James Arkell, New York City; - Thomas Arkell, St. Thomas; - Henry Arkell, Port Stanley; - Robert Joseph Arkell, London; - John Hall Arkell, Aylmer LNAME[ HALL FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 30, 1880 FILE[ 971 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executor was Henry Arkell, Port Stanley, merchant - sister was Charlotte Hall - niece was Mrs. Hannah Phillips, widow of Ralph Phillips, Port Stanley - niece was Mary Toomer of Corencester, Gloucester County, England, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Tarling NEPHEWS: - Daniel Miller, Manager, Merchants Bank, Owen Sound; - James Arkell, New York City; - Thomas Arkell, St. Thomas; - Henry Arkell, Port Stanley; - Robert Joseph Arkell, London; - John Hall Arkell, Aylmer LNAME[ MCCONNELL FNAME[ LOVENIA RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 16, 1881 FILE[ 972 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - no will - husband and petitioner was John D. McConnell, Bayham - petition dated January 1882 LNAME[ YEO FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 1880 FILE[ 973 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - this apparently was a petition for the guardianship of Susan Emily Yeo - she was 14 years old on December 31, 1881 - she was the daughter of William Yeo of Malahide and Serena J. Yeo - there is a mention of a Daniel Olvey of Mendon, Munro County, State of New York, who was Serena Yeo's maternal uncle - he may have died in November of 1880 - petition filed February 2, 1882 LNAME[ MELLOR FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ JAN 13, 1882 FILE[ 974 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - executors: Selena Mellor, Port Stanley; Dugald Ferguson, Southwold, Esquire - wife was Selena Mellor DAUGHTERS: - Mary Anna; - Sarah Eliza; - Alice Ann LNAME[ SHIPPEY FNAME[ CHARLES STEWART RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JAN 5, 1882 FILE[ 975 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a carpenter - died at Bismarck or West Lorne - executor was Archibald McLaws, Wallacetown, hotel keeper - wife was Eliza Jane Shippey SONS: - Charles Gordon Shippey; - James Sanford Shippey; - William Wallace Shippey LNAME[ STACEY FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 9, 1882 FILE[ 976 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a machinist - wife was Ellen Stacey of Elgin Street, St. Thomas - this was a petition for guardianship of the children filed February 20, 1882 by the paternal uncle, John Stacey of Southwold, Gentleman CHILDREN: - William Simpson Stacey, 17 years old; - Eva Ann Stacey, 14 years old; - Alice Mary Stacey, 11 years old; - Jennie May Stacey, 4 years old LNAME[ ROBERTS FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 5, 1881 FILE[ 977 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as an architect and engineer - note says "Toronto - July 1878" - executors: Thomas Roberts, Sparta, farmer; David Roberts, Toronto, architect; Robert Roberts, Sparta, farmer SONS: - Thomas Roberts; - David Roberts; - Robert Roberts DAUGHTERS: - Catherine; - Elizabeth; - Anne LNAME[ SHAW FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ SEP 12, 1881 FILE[ 978 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - no will - described as a farmer - wife and petitioner was Eliza Shaw of Crinan Post Office, Aldborough CHILDREN: - Martha; - Elijah; - Anna Margaret; - Charlotte; - Julia Catherine; - George Herbert; - John LNAME[ DEXTER FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ SPRINGFIELD DATE[ FEB 27, 1882 FILE[ 979 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - executors: John Clunas, South Dorchester, Esquire; Daniel J. McLachlan, Malahide, farmer; Lyman Dexter, Springfield, farmer SONS: - John Wesley Dexter; - Lyman Dexter; - Ransom Dexter; - George Washington Dexter DAUGHTERS: - Betsy Allen; - Margaret McLachlan, wife of Daniel J. LNAME[ MOORE FNAME[ MARY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 17, 1882 FILE[ 980 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as the widow of Martias Timothy Moore - executors: David Harvey, brother-in- law; William Henry Moore, St. Thomas, merchant and son; Jesse Percy Freek, St. Thomas, brick maker and son-in-law SONS: - Marshall F. Moore, Michigan, physician; - Andrew J. Moore; - Elijah Moore; - William H. Moore DAUGHTERS: - Cecelia, wife of Jesse P. Freek; - Matilda; - Florence, wife of Robert Coon? - Nora, wife of Edwin Decew GRANDCHILDREN: - Markial James Freek; - Florence P. Freek; - Mabel, daughter of William H. Moore; - Mary Irene, daughter of William H. Moore; - Nora, daughter of Marshall F. Moore; - Leila Blanche, daughter of Elijah Moore - stepson was Nelson Moore STEP GRANDCHILDREN, children of Nelson Moore: - Ida; - Charles Eli; - William; - Frederick; - Clara; - Mary LNAME[ GLASGOW FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 19, 1882 FILE[ 981 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a Manufacturer - no will - wife and petitioner was Jane Glasgow of Southwold CHILDREN: - George Glasgow, Clinton, Huron County; - Walter Scott Glasgow, Southwold, farmer; - William John Glasgow, whereabouts unknown; - Charles Wisner Glasgow, Southwold, farmer; - Clara Jane Glasgow, Southwold, under 21 years; - Alvan Stuart Glasgow, Southwold, under 21 years LNAME[ CARR FNAME[ ANDREW RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 18, 1882 FILE[ 982 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - no will - was residing in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the time of his death - executor was Amy Carr, his mother and a widow BROTHERS: - George Carr; - Fleming Carr SISTERS: - Roxanna Lawton, wife of George; - Amy McPherson, wife of Archibald; - Sarah Carr; - Esther Carr LNAME[ AULT FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ MAR 10, 1882 FILE[ 983 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executor was Jane Lightband, Port Burwell, wife of Thomas Lightband of Bayham, and John Ault's housekeeper - grandson was George Thomas Coulthard LNAME[ NEWELL FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ MAR 16, 1882 FILE[ 984 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - no will - described as a carriage maker - executor was Samuel Henry Walker, Aylmer, merchant - wife was Selina Newell - mention of six children, infants - mention of seven brothers - father dead BROTHERS: - William James Newell, Aylmer, carriage maker; - John Newell, Malahide, blacksmith; - Charles Newell, Malahide, farmer; - Robert Newell, Malahide, labourer; - Joseph Newell, Malahide, labourer; - Thomas Newell, Malahide, labourer; - Wallace Newell, Alvinston, Lambton County, labourer LNAME[ FERGUSON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 13, 1882 FILE[ 985 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the children, filed by Catherine Ferguson, widow of James CHILDREN: - John, over 21 years; - Duncan, over 21 years; - Mary Jane, over 21 years; - Frank Fisher, over 21 years; - Solomon, 20 years; - Agnes Ann, 18 years; - James Alexander, 15 years; - Catherine Victoria, 13 years; - David William, 10 years LNAME[ FERGUSON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 13, 1882 FILE[ 986 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - no will - executor was his widow, Catherine Ferguson of Yarmouth LNAME[ MCCAFFREY FNAME[ BERNARD WILLIAM RESID[ DUTTON DATE[ NOV 13, 1881 FILE[ 987 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a tailor and a widower - this was a petition for guardianship of the children - petitioner and executor was William Flannery of St. Thomas, parish priest and friend of the children - other executors were John Henry Wilson, physician, St. Thomas, and Colin Munro, Sheriff, St. Thomas CHILDREN: - Benjamin McCaffrey, 10 years old; - Catherine McCaffrey, 8 years old; - John McCaffrey, 6 years old; - William McCaffrey, 4 years old - all the children described as living in Dunwich Township LNAME[ MCCAFFREY FNAME[ BERNARD WILLIAM RESID[ DUTTON DATE[ NOV 13, 1881 FILE[ 988 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - no will - described as a tailor and a widower - executor was William Flannery, Parish Priest, St. Thomas CHILDREN: - Benjamin McCaffrey; - Catherine McCaffrey; - John McCaffrey; - William McCaffrey LNAME[ NORTON FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 28, 1881 FILE[ 989 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - no will - executor was Mary Norton of Yarmouth - sureties or bond holders were David Norton and George Washington Littlejohn LNAME[ NEWELL FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ MAR 13, 1882 FILE[ 990 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a wagon maker - executor was John Glanville Billet of Aylmer, bank manager - Billet was apparently in charge of money received from the London Masonic Mutual Benefit Association LNAME[ LOWRY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAR 26, 1882 FILE[ 991 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - died in the City of Toronto - executors: Jane Lowry, Aldborough, John's wife and widow; Donald McLean, Aldborough, his neighbour; Laughlin Patterson, Aldborough, his friend CHILDREN: - Eliza; - Martha, wife of Charles Ashby; - David; - James LNAME[ WILSON FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ APR 5, 1882 FILE[ 992 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: John Wilson, Aldborough, son; Thomas Ford, Aldborough - wife said to be still living, but not named SONS: - James, who has a son; - John; - George DAUGHTERS: - Henryetta Louisa, married with children; - Amey; - Jeanette; - Annie - mention of Mary Anne Skidmore and her children, William Skidmore, Hannah and Lena LNAME[ PRICHARD FNAME[ BENJAMIN RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ SEP 12, 1880 FILE[ 993 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: Sarah Sophia Prichard, South Dorchester, Benjamin's widow; Benjamin Hayden Prichard, 19 years old and still a minor, living in Michigan CHILDREN: - Benjamin Hayden Prichard; - Rowland Prichard; - Ambrose Prichard; - Mary Sophia; - Ruth K. LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ DUGALD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 11, 1877 FILE[ 994 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - executor was Margaret Gillies Campbell, Dugald Campbell's widow CHILDREN: - James; - Duncan; - Margaret; - Archibald; - Mary Bell - brother was James Campbell - along with Archibald McTavish, James Campbell was appointed to be guardian of the children if anything should happen to Margaret - the will was witnessed by Archibald Campbell and John Campbell LNAME[ GARNER FNAME[ GEORGE ALEXANDER RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 14, 1882 FILE[ 995 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - executors: Mary Ann Garner, George's widow, Malahide; James VanSlyke, Malahide; Theodore Berdan, Malahide LNAME[ HAWKINS FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 8, 1882 FILE[ 996 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - no will - described as a gardener and a bachelor - petitioner was Deborah Hawkins, St. Thomas, his widowed mother - brother was John Charles Hawkins - brother was Fred Frost Hawkins LNAME[ STACEY FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 9, 1882 FILE[ 997 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - no will - described as a machinist - wife and petitioner was Ellen Ann Stacey, St. Thomas CHILDREN: - William Simpson Stacey; - Eva Ann Stacey; - Alice McVey Stacey; - Jennie May Stacey - guardianship of the children was granted to John Stacey of Southwold, Gentleman and paternal uncle LNAME[ ATKINS FNAME[ FRANK RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 28, 1882 FILE[ 998 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - no will - described as a labourer and unmarried - died in Townsend Township, Norfolk County - brother and petitioner was Tom Atkins of St. Thomas LNAME[ BAGNALL FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 12, 1882 FILE[ 999 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widower - petitioner and son was Hosea Bagnall of Yarmouth - mention of a daughter, but not named LNAME[ KEARNS FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 7, 1882 FILE[ 1000 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: Elihu Marsh, Yarmouth, farmer and a member of the Society of Friends; John Callard, chemist and druggist at Sparta - wife was Katharine Kearns "WIFE'S DAUGHTERS": - Mary Jane White, wife of Joseph, Malahide; - Thurza Ann Millard, wife of Noah, Malahide - son was Granville Kearns, Austin Post Office, Moore County, Minnesota NOTE: The will was dated 1879, and in 1882 John Callard was in London. LNAME[ MOORE FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ MAR 1, 1882 FILE[ 1001 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - no will - described as a farmer - wife and petitioner was Caroline Moore of South Dorchester - son was Ernest Lorenzo Moore - son was Frank Wilbert Moore LNAME[ SOPER FNAME[ ELLEN JANE RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ APR 17, 1870 FILE[ 1002 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the daughter filed May 23, 1882 - petitioner was the maternal grandmother Susan Griffin of Bayham, widow of Sanders Griffin - Ellen Jane Soper's husband was John H. Soper - Ellen Jane Soper's daughter was Ellen Jane Soper, who was 11 years old on April 1, 1881 LNAME[ MIDFORTH FNAME[ ISABELLA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 18, 1882 FILE[ 1003 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as the wife of John Midforth, Engineer - died at Detroit, Michigan - executor was Colin MacDougall of St. Thomas, Esquire - son was William Midforth - mention of a child, Jennie - mention of Elizabeth Worth, wife of William of St. Thomas - mention of the Bible Christian Church on John Street LNAME[ BAGNALL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAY 2, 1882 FILE[ 1004 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - executor was John Hambly, late of the Township of King, York County, now of Malahide - daughter was Mary Rosetta Hambly, wife of John - granddaughter was Eva Ann Leeson, daughter of Mary Rosetta - nephew was James Bagnall, son of Hosea LNAME[ BROWN FNAME[ SYLVIA RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ MAR 26, 1882 FILE[ 1005 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Walter Edgar Murray, Aylmer, Conveyancer; William Warnock Jr., Aylmer, Broker CHILDREN: - Samuel J. Brown; - Hiram J. Brown; - Nancy Brown; - Elsie Brown; - Mary Brown; - Dorcas Brown; - Betsy Brown - granddaughter was Martha S. Kemp LNAME[ CRANE FNAME[ PETER RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAY 30, 1882 FILE[ 1006 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - executors: George Crane, Dunwich, carpenter; Benjamin Crane, son - wife was Mary Crane SONS: - Benjamin Crane; - George Crane; - William Crane; - Peter Crane; - John Crane LNAME[ ROBINS FNAME[ WALTER RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUN 21, 1882 FILE[ 1007 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Nancy Robins of Yarmouth LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAY 2, 1882 FILE[ 1008 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - no will - described as a farmer - wife and petitioner was Nancy Campbell of Dunwich LNAME[ EMPEY FNAME[ MARY RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ AUG 5, 1881 FILE[ 1009 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor was Adam Empey, South Dorchester, farmer - husband was Adam Empey - son was Andrew Empey - daughter was Isabella Evaline Empey LNAME[ COLE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ NEBRASKA DATE[ SEP 22, 1881 FILE[ 1010 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - no will - lived in the County of Dawson, State of Nebraska - formerly lived in Dunwich - wife was Mary Ann Cole of Dawson County, Nebraska, formerly of Dunwich CHILDREN: - Daniel Cole, Dawson County, Nebraska, formerly of Dunwich; - Elizabeth Mills, wife of John; - George W. Cole; - John H. Cole; - Mary Isabella Dodge, wife of William O.; - James A. Cole; - Douglas Cole; - Percy A. Cole LNAME[ BENTON FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ OHIO DATE[ FEB 1878 FILE[ 1011 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - lived in Seville, Medina County, Ohio - granddaughter was Lelah Ruth Benton, 14 years old on March 10, 1882, and the daughter of Rosamond Ruth Benton of St. Thomas - Rosamond was the widow of Corydon E. Benton of St. Thomas, Master Mechanic for the Canada Southern Railway and a son of Sarah Benton - this seems to have been a petition for the guardianship of Lelah Ruth Benton filed by Rosamond Ruth Benton on September 1, 1882 LNAME[ BAKER FNAME[ ELIZA RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 1866 FILE[ 1012 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Samuel Judson Baker - died in Yarmouth - no will - this was a petition for the guardianship of the children filed in September 1882 - petitioner was the husband, Samuel Judson Baker, farmer, Malahide CHILDREN: - Marshall Baker; - John Baker; - Eliza Matilda Baker, who was 20 years old on March 2, 1881; - Lydia Rose Baker, who was 17 years old on August 1, 1881 LNAME[ SECORD FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 15, 1882 FILE[ MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a bachelor - no folio number - no will BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - Warren Secord, Yarmouth; - Albert Secord, St. Thomas, Gentleman; - Charles Secord, Crystal City, Manitoba, Merchant; - John Henry Secord, Yarmouth, Gentleman; - Matilda Couse, wife of Ensey Couse, Yarmouth; - Leta Eliza Baker - sister-in-law was Pamelia Ann Secord, widow, Aylmer. She was the widow of William Secord, late of Lucknow, Bruce County, Merchant. William died in 1866. - niece was Mary Jeanetta Secord, Aylmer, spinster, daughter of William Secord - mention of a child of William Secord, unidentified, which died ca. 1876 LNAME[ BAGNALL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAY 2, 1882 FILE[ 1013 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the granddaughter, Eva Ann Leeson, filed in September 1882 - Eva Ann was 15 years old at this time - petitioner and mother was Mary Rosetta Hambly, Malahide, wife of John LNAME[ MCINTOSH FNAME[ ANGUS RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ AUG 8, 1882 FILE[ 1014 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - executor was Sarah McIntosh, Southwold - wife was Sarah McIntosh LNAME[ WILLSON FNAME[ GEORGE GILLMAN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 9, 1882 FILE[ 1015 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Phoebe Selina Willson, Southwold LNAME[ SHAIN FNAME[ ELIAS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 6, 1882 FILE[ 1016 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - executors: Thomas Stacey, St. Thomas, Merchant; Margaret Shain, Yarmouth; John Gregory, Yarmouth - wife was Margaret Shain CHILDREN: - Mary Scott, wife of William, North Dorchester, Middlesex County; - Anna Bella Shain; - Margaret Matilda Shain; - James Shain; - Hiram Shain; - Wellington Shain; - Albert Franklin Shain LNAME[ UNDERWOOD FNAME[ HANNAH E. RESID[ CHICAGO DATE[ APR 5, 1881 FILE[ 1017 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - formerly lived in Bayham Township - executor was Daniel C. Wigley, Kalamazoo, County of Kalamazoo, Michigan, General Merchant - son was Lynn Richards Underwood, minor LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ COLIN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 2, 1880 FILE[ 1018 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - executors: Archibald McIntyre, St. Thomas, Inspector of Licences; Catherine McIntyre, who died September 26, 1882; Dugald D. Campbell - wife was Catherine McIntyre, who died September 26, 1882 CHILDREN: - Neil McIntyre; - Angus McIntyre; - Colin McIntyre; - John McIntyre; - Isabel McIntyre LNAME[ MCNEIL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ SEP 18, 1882 FILE[ 1019 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - executors: Bryan O'Hara, Yarmouth; Charles King, Yarmouth DAUGHTERS: - Bridget McNeil; - Catherine McNeil; - Sarah McNeil; - Margaret McNeil - adopted son was Bryan O'Hara - mention of unnamed grandchildren, children of late daughter Mary, wife of Henry McVey LNAME[ RAMSAY FNAME[ JAMES MCQUEEN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 20, 1882 FILE[ 1020 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - petitioner and wife was Mary Ramsay of Southwold CHILDREN: - Agnes Marr; - Jessie Ramsay; - Neil McQueen Ramsay; - Mary Catherine Ramsay; - Sarah Margaret Ramsay LNAME[ OLDFIELD FNAME[ JONAS RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 21, 1882 FILE[ 1021 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - petitioner and wife was Clementine Oldfield of Southwold LNAME[ BAILEY FNAME[ JESSE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 4, 1882 FILE[ 1022 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - executors: William Bradver Cole, Yarmouth; Darius Bailey, Yarmouth, son - wife was Elizabeth Bailey - son was Albert Luscombe Bailey - son-in-law was Isaac H. Smith DAUGHTERS: - Eliza Ann Mills; - Emma Elizabeth Hilborn; - Hannah Jerusha Smith; - Alma Selissa Vail LNAME[ DYMOCK FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ OCT 8, 1876 FILE[ 1023 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: Ellen Dymock, Aldborough; Thomas Dymock, Aldborough, farmer and son - wife was Ellen Dymock CHILDREN: - Thomas Dymock; - Ellen Dymock; - Catherine Agnes Dymock; - James Dymock; - William Dymock; - John Dymock LNAME[ GOING FNAME[ FREDERICK B. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 17, 1882 FILE[ 1024 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a Physician and Surgeon - executor was William Weldon, St. Thomas, Gentleman and Store Keeper - sister was Eliza Going, County Tipperary, Ireland LNAME[ CHARLTON FNAME[ ABRAM RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ DEC 7, 1879 FILE[ 1025 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - executor was Amos Charlton, South Dorchester CHILDREN: - Miles Charlton, South Dorchester; - Hiram Charlton; - Amos Charlton; - Merrit Charlton; - Sarah Deo LNAME[ SECORD FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 15, 1882 FILE[ 1026 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - no will - described as a bachelor - petitioner and brother was John Henry Secord, Yarmouth, Gentleman BROTHERS: - Warren Secord, Yarmouth; - Albert Secord, St. Thomas, Gentleman; - Charles Secord, Crystal City, Manitoba, Merchant; - John Henry Secord, Yarmouth, Gentleman - sister was Matilda Couse, wife of Ensley - sister-in-law was Pamelia Ann Secord of Aylmer, widow of William Secord, who was a merchant at Lucknow, Bruce County, and died in 1866 - neice was Jeanette Secord, Aylmer, spinster, daughter of William - mention of an unidentified child of William which died circa 1876 - mention of Samuel Judson Baker of Malahide, widower of Eliza, sister of David Secord CHILDREN OF ELIZA AND JUDSON BAKER: - Marshall Baker; - John Baker; - Eliza Matilda Baker; - Lydia Rose Baker LNAME[ BARCLAY FNAME[ MARGARET RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ SEP 23, 1882 FILE[ 1027 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - formerly lived in Oakville - executor was John Barclay of Oakville, Halton County, merchant and oldest brother - sister was Mrs. Jane Gooden of Aldborough BROTHERS: - Patrick Barclay; - John Barclay; - Mathew Barclay; - Francis Barclay LNAME[ NICOLL FNAME[ RICHARD BRADON RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 13, 1882 FILE[ 1028 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - executors: Edwin Nicoll, Southwold, son; Robert Brimer, son-in-law; William Nicoll, nephew; Edward Horton - wife was Lucy Nicoll CHILDREN: - Frederick Nicoll; - Albert Nicoll; - Elizabeth Brimer, wife of Robert; - Edwin Nicoll - granddaughter was Eva Nicoll, daughter of the late George Nicoll LNAME[ LANE FNAME[ WILLIAM WALTER RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ OCT 24, 1882 FILE[ 1029 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - died at Grand Rapids, Michigan - no will - petitioner and wife was Henrietta Lane, South Dorchester - mention of one child, but not identified LNAME[ FOSTER FNAME[ MARY ANN RESID[ SPRINGFIELD DATE[ NOV 11, 1882 FILE[ 1030 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Oliver Foster - executors: William James Crawford, Springfield, blacksmith; Margaret Dillon - husband was Oliver Foster CHILDREN: - William James Crawford; - Mary Elizabeth Allen, wife of Walter; - Charles Crawford; - Thomas Crawford; - Margaret Dillon LNAME[ NETHERCOTT FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ OCT 7, 1882 FILE[ 1031 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - was the Post Master at Eden - executor was Charles Frederick Nethercott, Bayham - wife was Eliza Nethercott - son was Charles Frederick Nethercott - daughter was Emily Nethercott - mention of other children, but not identified LNAME[ WELDON FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ TYRCONNELL DATE[ NOV 3, 1882 FILE[ 1032 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a school teacher - executors: John Pearce, Senior, Dunwich; Alexander Church, Dunwich, carpenter MENTION OF: - Canadian Methodist Missionary Society for Indian Missions; - American Millenial Association, Boston, Massachussetts; - Mary Payson, widow; - Alexander Church; - John Church; - William Church; - Eliza Bobier; - Sarah Jane Cutler; - Mary Evans; - Eliza Ann Evans; - Mary Jane Wheatly; - Sarah Schultz; - Terese Evans; - Richard Evans; - Mary Ann Church, daughter of Andrew Church, deceased; - William Church, son of Andrew Church, deceased LNAME[ WILLSON FNAME[ GEORGE GILLMAN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 9, 1882 FILE[ 1033 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the children, filed in December 1882 - petitioner and wife was Phoebe Selina Willson of Southwold - father was Jephthah Willson, 77 years old CHILDREN: - Nora Jane Willson, 17 years old; - Orlin Elthan Willson, 14 years old; - Colin Welbra Neil Willson, 12 years old; - Ethel Maretta Willson, 5 months old LNAME[ HOUSE FNAME[ FREDERICK RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 9, 1882 FILE[ 1034 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - executors: Jacob German McNee, East Nissouri Township, Oxford County, farmer; George Petrie, North Oxford Township, Oxford County, farmer - mention of a wife, but not identified CHILDREN: - John House; - Melissa Gainer; - Eliza Ellen Snyder; - Mary House LNAME[ BOBIER FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ NOV 3, 1882 FILE[ 1035 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as the wife of John Bobier, Dunwich - died in Southwold Township - executors: William Henry Meek, Southwold, brother; James Meek, Southwold, brother - son was John Black LNAME[ WARD FNAME[ WALTER RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 17, 1882 FILE[ 1036 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - executors: Luther E. Ward, Malahide, brother; Walter Edgar Murray, Aylmer, who renounced - wife was Rachel S. Ward LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ JANET RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ NOV 14, 1882 FILE[ 1037 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - identified as the widow of Dugald McIntyre - executors: Donald D. Gillies, Aldborough; Archibald Thompson, Aldborough CHILDREN: - Dugald McIntyre; - Duncan McIntyre; - Angus McIntyre; - Jane McCallum, wife of Zachonah; - Margaret Foy; - Janet Livingston, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; - Isabel Baker; - Margaret McIntyre, Wayne Post Office, Wayne County, Michigan - mention of John Baker, son of Isabel Baker, who was deceased, and who lived in Bay City, Michigan - mention of William A. Baker, widower, who also lived in Bay City, Michigan - daughter-in-law was Margaret, wife of Donald McIntyre - daughter-in-law was Selina, wife of Dugald McIntyre - Jane McCallum was deceased, and had two daughters, Sarah and Euphemia, who lived at Iona Station - mention of Elizabeth Henderson, wife of William, Iona Station - mention of Jennie Preston, wife of William, Iona Station - mention of Christy McCallum, Iona Station LNAME[ MCKAY FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 5, 1882 FILE[ 1038 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - was the Clerk of Elgin County - executors: William McKay, St. Marys, Perth County, Ontario, Doctor of Medicine; Kenneth Weir McKay, St. Thomas, medical student; Susan McKay, St. Thomas, widow - wife was Susan McKay - son was William McKay - son was Kenneth McKay LNAME[ BELL FNAME[ AMELIA BARTON RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ SEP 12, 1881 FILE[ 1039 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Martha Celena Bell, Bayham, spinster; Abishai Morse, Smithville, Lincoln County, Esquire; Thomas Jenkins the Elder, Vienna, merchant - son was John A. Bell - son was Milton L. Bell - daughter was Martha Celena Bell - daughter was Sarah Theresa Wright GRANDCHILDREN: - W. Axford Bell; - James P. Bell; - Eliza; - Theador A. Bell; - John Bell Junior; - Emma LNAME[ RYCKMAN FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ SEP 25, 1882 FILE[ 1040 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - executors: Lucinda Jane Ryckman, Isaac's widow; James Hewey Yarwood, Yarmouth; Charles Franklin Ryckman, Yarmouth CHILDREN: - Augusta Evaline; - Estella May, youngest child; - Isaac Melour; - George Byron; - John Golen; - Charles Franklin; - Phoebe Jane; - Melinda Adeline; - Mary Jane LNAME[ MANDEVILLE FNAME[ MARGARET JANE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAY 1, 1878 FILE[ 1041 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - no will - executor was Anna Mandeville, widow, Yarmouth, her mother - mention of William Henry Mandeville of Southwold, her brother - mention of Mina Mandeville - mention of other brothers and sisters but not identified LNAME[ WATSON FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 31, 1882 FILE[ 1042 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executor was James Morrison Glenn of St. Thomas, barrister-at-law SONS: - David James; - William Edwin; - John - daughter was Florence - stepdaughter was Georgina Ambridge LNAME[ SQUANCE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 10, 1882 FILE[ 1043 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - described as a labourer - executor was Eliza Squance, St. Thomas, his widow SONS: - John Courtney Squance; - James Baldwin Squance; - Abraham Baldwin Squance LNAME[ BROWN FNAME[ CALVIN RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ DEC 7, 1882 FILE[ 1044 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - executor was Emaline Brown, Aylmer, his widow - son was Edward T. Brown - son was Maitland Brown - daughter was Mircella Barr LNAME[ HOSKINS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JAN 15, 1883 FILE[ 1045 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - executors: David Wismer, son-in-law, Aldborough; Robert Graham, Aldborough - son-in-law was David Wismer, who was married to Sarah - son-in-law was Nathaniel Lusty, who was married to Mary - wife was Sarah Hoskins - son was Theophilius Hoskins - son was John Hoskins - brother was Charles Hoskins of England LNAME[ SECORD FNAME[ ALBERT RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ DEC 17, 1882 FILE[ 1046 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - no will - described as a harness maker - executor was Loretta Secord of Aylmer, his widow CHILDREN: - Bertha Helena; - William Albert; - Ada Adelia; - Frederick Austin LNAME[ MOORE FNAME[ GEORGE KING RESID[ WALLACETOWN DATE[ DEC 25, 1882 FILE[ 1047 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a miller - executor was George W. Ling, Wallacetown, Physician - mention of George W. Netherclift, Village of Blenheim, Kent County - neice was Zara Moore, Village of Union, Elgin County, spinster LNAME[ DUFF FNAME[ REBECCA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 29, 1883 FILE[ 1048 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - executor was William Duff, shoemaker, her lawful husband - there were no children LNAME[ DOUGHERTY FNAME[ SUSAN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 14, 1882 FILE[ 1049 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Adelia Melvina Claris, St. Thomas, daughter, and wife of John Allworth Claris CHILDREN: - Adelia Melvina Claris; - Albert Dougherty; - Charles Dougherty; - Henry Dougherty; - Hugh Dougherty; - John Dougherty; - Margaret Hunt, wife of Thomas; - Eliza Horton, wife of Andrew; - Mary Jane McLean, wife of Neil; - Caroline Silcox, wife of William LNAME[ O'CONNOR FNAME[ PATRICK RESID[ BUFFALO, NEW YORK DATE[ OCT 14, 1882 FILE[ 1050 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as a brakeman - died at Hagersville, Haldimand County - executor was Mary Ann O'Connor of Raleigh Township, County of Kent, his lawful widow LNAME[ WILLIS FNAME[ BENJAMIN RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ MAR 5, 1883 FILE[ 1051 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - executors: Mungo MacNab, South Dorchester; John McCallum, North Dorchester - mention of wife and daughters, but not identified - grandson was Sidney Willis LNAME[ BROWN FNAME[ ALEXANDER C. RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ FEB 26, 1879 FILE[ 1052 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as a merchant - died in London, Ontario - executor was Jane Brown of Aylmer, his widow CHILDREN: - Ida May Brown; - Clara Dolene Brown; - Charles Dickens Brown; - Effie Jane Brown LNAME[ LUCAS FNAME[ MARGARET RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 14, 1883 FILE[ 1053 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - was the wife of Eli Lucas, carpenter - executor was Samuel Smith, St. Thomas - first husband was deceased - daughter was Mary Eliza Doan - son was Ernest Wright Doan LNAME[ SANDERS FNAME[ MOSES NORTHRUP RESID[ STRAFFORDVILLE DATE[ DEC 19, 1882 FILE[ 1054 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a merchant - executors: Susan Sanders, Straffordville, widow; Thomas Sanders, Aylmer, butcher - wife was Susan Sanders - son was James F. Sanders - son was Amaret Sanders - brother was Thomas Sanders LNAME[ STACEY FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 20, 1883 FILE[ 1055 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a blacksmith - executors: William Hill, Yarmouth, farmer; Thomas Stacey, St. Thomas, merchant - mention of a wife, but not named - mention of two children, but not named LNAME[ PARTLOW FNAME[ SUSANNAH RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JAN 5, 1883 FILE[ 1056 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a widow CHILDREN: - Sarah Ash, wife of Joseph, South Dorchester; - George Partlow, Brooke Township, Lambton County; - Hiram Partlow, Bear Grove County, Iowa; - Margaret Adams, wife of George, Malahide; - Isaiah Partlow, Malahide, labourer; - Frances Partlow, Aylmer, spinster LNAME[ PAGE FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 10, 1883 FILE[ 1057 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - executors: William Swayze, Yarmouth; Robert L. Sanderson, Yarmouth, physician; Mary Jane Page, Yarmouth, widow - wife was Mary Jane Page CHILDREN: - Kenneth J. Page; - Emma Page; - Genoa Page; - Rowned Page - Jesse Page GRANDCHILDREN: - Genoa Jane Page, daughter of Jesse; - Byron James Page, son of Jesse LNAME[ PHILP FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ METCALFE TOWNSHIP DATE[ DEC 16, 1882 FILE[ 1058 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - lived in Metcalfe Township, Middlesex County - no will - petitioner and wife was Mary Margaret Philp, Yarmouth Township - mention of Clara May Philp, 7 years old LNAME[ MCALPEN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 4, 1883 FILE[ 1059 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - executors: Abram Waugh, Southwold; Archibald McAlpen, Southwold; Dougall McCall - brother was Archibald McAlpin CHILDREN: - Duncan McAlpin; - John McAlpin; - Mary Waugh; - Catherine Hill; - Jannet McAlpin; - Margaret McAlpin; - Sarah McAlpin; - Betsey McAlpin; - P.A. McAlpin LNAME[ ORRIS FNAME[ MARY RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ AUG 18, 1874 FILE[ 1060 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - husband and petitioner was William Orris - died at Komoka, Middlesex County LNAME[ SHARON FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 30, 1883 FILE[ 1061 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - executors: Thomas Sturgeon Sharon, St. Thomas, Gentleman; Anne Sharon - wife was Ann Sharon CHILDREN: - Frederick Hugh Amherst Sharon; - Eliza Ann Sharon; - Sarah Ellen Sharon; - Frances Harriett Sharon; - Margaret Clarissa Sharon; - Thomas Sturgeon Sharon; - John Sutton Sharon LNAME[ MULHOLLAND FNAME[ CHARLES GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAR 21, 1883 FILE[ 1062 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as a farmer - wife and petitioner was Harriet Mulholland LNAME[ WILLSON FNAME[ HENRY BOUGHNER RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAY 15, 1883 FILE[ 1063 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as a farmer - grandfather and petitioner was Mordecai Willson, Southwold - parents deceased - mention of three half-sisters living near Newberry LNAME[ DAVIS FNAME[ SEPTYMINEUS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 1, 1883 FILE[ 1064 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - executors: Bruce Davis, Yarmouth; Jeheil Mann, St. Thomas, Barrister; George Misener, Yarmouth - wife was Mary Davis CHILDREN: - James N. Davis; - Naomi McCall; - Amelia Misener, wife of George; - Sarah McCordic; - Mary Love; - Bruce Davis; - Hosea Davis; - Lathrup Davis, who was married to Sarah LNAME[ LUCAS FNAME[ MARGARET RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 14, 1883 FILE[ 1065 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Eli Lucas, carpenter - this was a petition for guardianship of the children filed June 11, 1883 - petitioner was Samuel Smith CHILDREN: - Mary Eliza Doan, 14 years old; - Ernest Wright Doan, 10 years old - these were the children of Leander Byron Doan, who died in 1876 LNAME[ SHUPE FNAME[ JOHN WASHINGTON RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 9, 1881 FILE[ 1066 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a carpenter - this was a petition for guardianship of the children filed in June 1883 - petitioner was the widow, Mandana Shupe of Fingal CHILDREN: - Elan Roy Shupe, 3 years, 6 months; - George Vernal Shupe, 21 months LNAME[ MUTH FNAME[ MARTIN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 29, 1883 FILE[ 1067 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - executors: Edmund Andrew Muth, Yarmouth; John Weir, Yarmouth CHILDREN: - Edmund Andrew Muth; - Catherine Muth; - Clara Allen Muth; - Martin Muth; - Annie Muth; - Thomas Muth, deceased LNAME[ HAMILTON FNAME[ NORMAN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 31, 1881 FILE[ 1068 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Hannah Hamilton, who died June 14, 1883 CHILDREN: - Mary Eliza Smith, wife of William, Southwold; - Margaret Ellen Hamilton; - Maria Jane Hamilton; - Amy Hamilton - all the children said to be under 21 years - brother and petitioner was James Hamilton of Southwold, farmer - another brother, and the oldest, was Samuel Hamilton LNAME[ HAMILTON FNAME[ NORMAN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 31, 1881 FILE[ 1069 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - wife was Hannah Hamilton, who died June 14, 1883 - this was a petition for guardianship of the children filed in July, 1883 - brother and petitioner was James Hamilton of Southwold, farmer CHILDREN: - Mary Eliza Smith, wife of William, Southwold, 18 years old; - Margaret Ellen Hamilton, 14 years old; - Maria Jane Hamilton, 12 years old; - Amy Hamilton, 7 years old LNAME[ LEVER FNAME[ JAMES JOHN ASPENALL RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ APR 30, 1883 FILE[ 1070 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Minister - died in the Township of Houghton, Norfolk County - wife and petitioner was Sarah Lever, Township of Middleton, Norfolk County - mention of two infant children, but not identified LNAME[ HODGKINSON FNAME[ PHILIP RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ APR 26, 1883 FILE[ 1071 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - no will - wife and petitioner was Elizabeth Hodgkinson LNAME[ HEMPHILL FNAME[ MARY ANN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUN 24, 1883 FILE[ 1072 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner and oldest son was Thomas Robert Hemphill, Toronto, Gentleman LNAME[ SHELDON FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 7, 1883 FILE[ 1073 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as an inn keeper - petitioner and wife was Annie Sheldon, St. Thomas LNAME[ MCLELLAN FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. DATE[ SEP 18, 1877 FILE[ 1074 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - lived at Minneapolis, Minnesota - described as a Gentleman and a bachelor - died at Chattanooga, Tennessee - petitioners: Coll McLellan, Glendine, Montana, farmer; Daniel Sinclair, St. Thomas, livery stable keeper - brother was Coll McLellan - sister was Catherine McLellan, now Finkle, Moorhead, Minnesota NIECES AND NEPHEWS: - John Partridge, Evansville, Minnesota; - Mackey Partridge, Evansville, Minnesota; - Margaret E.J. McLellan, St. Thomas; - Dugald James McLellan, St. Thomas; - Leslie Welter, Manitoba; - Lavina Welter, Norwich, Oxford County - nieces and nephews described as children of deceased sisters and brothers LNAME[ MOORE FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ AUG 2, 1883 FILE[ 1075 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executor was Elizabeth Moore, Bayham - wife was Elizabeth Moore CHILDREN: - David Moore; - Thomas Moore; - Edward Moore; - Mary Jane, wife of Arthur Chambers; - Ellen, wife of Joseph Forbes; - John Moore; - Solomon Moore; - Alexander Moore; - Robert Moore; - Albert Moore, deceased - grandson was James L. Moore, son of Albert Moore, deceased LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ DUGALD RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 7, 1883 FILE[ 1076 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: Duncan Turner, Southwold, farmer; Dugald McColl, Southwold, farmer; Mary McIntyre, Southwold - wife was Mary McIntyre CHILDREN: - George Augustus McIntyre; - Daniel James McIntyre; - Catherine Ann McIntyre; - Mary Jane McIntyre; - John Albert McIntyre LNAME[ NEIL FNAME[ ELIZA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 31, 1882 FILE[ 1077 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - petitioner and mother was Eliza Neil, St. Thomas, married woman, wife of Robert Neil, Plymouth, Indiana - note says that Robert deserted his wife and family about 20 years ago and went to the U.S.A. He married in the U.S.A. and has a family. LNAME[ MCBRIDE FNAME[ NEIL D. RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ AUG 12, 1883 FILE[ 1078 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - lived on Shackleton Street - executor was Margaret McBride, Dunwich, spinster and sister - cousin was Lilley McBride - nephew was Dugald Tollman, son of sister May - nephew was Dugald McLean, son of sister Christie LNAME[ SALMON FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JUL 1, 1883 FILE[ 1079 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as a farmer and a bachelor - petitioner and brother was Alexander Salmon, Dunwich, farmer - oldest brother was William Salmon LNAME[ BOBIER FNAME[ JOSHUA RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ AUG 23, 1883 FILE[ 1080 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the children filed in September, 1883 - petitioner and wife was Elizabeth Bobier, Dunwich CHILDREN: - says that there are seven over 21 years, not named; - Elizabeth Bobier, 19 years old, February 7, 1883; - Margaret Bobier, 17 years old, May 29, 1883; - Henry Bobier, 12 years old, February 1, 1883 LNAME[ BOBIER FNAME[ JOSHUA RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ AUG 23, 1883 FILE[ 1081 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Elizabeth Bobier, Dunwich LNAME[ POUND FNAME[ MARY RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ AUG 11, 1883 FILE[ 1082 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as the wife of David Pound - executors: Amos Rogers, Malahide; Robert Abell, Malahide - sister was Sarah Harrott - nephew was William Henry Harrott - sister was Hope Thayer - "brother" was Jeremiah Harrott LNAME[ BURNS FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ MISSOURI, U.S.A. DATE[ JUN 19, 1883 FILE[ 1083 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - lived at Canton, County of Lewis, Missouri - described as a Gentleman - petitioner and oldest brother was John Burns of St. Thomas, Gentleman BROTHERS: - John Burns, St. Thomas, Gentleman; - Edward Burns, Decompte, Bayou Bocuffco, Louisiana - sister was Maria Mapes, Fulsom Dale, Wyoming County, New York NIECES: - Ellen Brady, Chatham, Ontario; - Charlotte Brady, Chatham, Ontario; - Harriett Brady, Chatham, Ontario LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ DOUGALD RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 23, 1878 FILE[ 1084 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - petitioner and wife was Mary McIntyre, Southwold - executor was Dugald Ferguson, who renounced CHILDREN: - Angus McIntyre; - Neil McIntyre; - Colin McIntyre; - James McIntyre; - Sarah McIntyre LNAME[ BENTLEY FNAME[ JACOB RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUL 11, 1883 FILE[ 1085 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - executors: Elizabeth Bentley, Bayham; George H. Backhouse - wife was Elizabeth Bentley CHILDREN: - Tamar Tribe; - Ira Bentley; - Samuel Bentley; - Frances Johnson; - Elizabeth Marlatt LNAME[ TISDALE FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ SEP 21, 1883 FILE[ 1086 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - apparently lived in Yarmouth in 1882 - executors: Mary Cameron, wife of Duncan, Dunwich, who was a farmer; John Newton, Southwold, farmer LNAME[ STUART FNAME[ HENRY G. RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ SEP 21, 1883 FILE[ 1087 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Ellen Jane Stuart, Dunwich LNAME[ VANWICKLIN FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ APR 26, 1883 FILE[ 1088 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Christiana Vanwicklin, Malahide LNAME[ BLOOM FNAME[ FREDERICK RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ AUG 10, 1883 FILE[ 1089 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as a labourer - petitioner and wife was Sophia Bloom - mention of a child, but not named LNAME[ GORDON FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 14, 1883 FILE[ 1090 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - executors: Donald Turner, Southwold, uncle; Duncan Turner, Southwold, uncle - father was Duncan Gordon Senior - mention of a mother, but not named - 'brother at law' was Neil Anderson BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - John Gordon: - Angus Gordon; - Margaret McLean; - Mary McLachlin - aunt was Christy McDairmid - niece was Margaret McLean LNAME[ WEISBROD FNAME[ JOHN CHARLES RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ SEP 30, 1883 FILE[ 1091 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Manufacturer - wife was Mary Weisbrod - mention of children under the age of 21, but not named - petitioners and eldest children were: Thomas Jefferson Weisbrod, Aylmer, teacher; Eliza Weisbrod, Aylmer, spinster; Floy G. Weisbrod, Aylmer, spinster LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ OLIVER RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ 1874 FILE[ 1092 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - this was a petition for the guardianship of the children - petition presented by Alexander Campbell of Southwold and David Crosson of Southwold - petition dated October 20, 1883 - only says that Oliver Smith died nine years ago, in 1874 - wife, Jane Smith, died three years ago, in 1880 CHILDREN: - John James Smith, 18 years old in 1883; - Thomas William Smith, 16 years old in 1883; - Margaret Elizabeth Smith, 14 years old in 1883 - a brother, William L. Smith, had been appointed guardian in 1882. He had moved to Michigan and was to be removed as guardian. - documents say that John James Smith had moved away; Thomas William Smith was working; Margaret Elizabeth Smith was living in St. Thomas with her grandmother LNAME[ MURISON FNAME[ JANE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ AUG 17, 1879 FILE[ 1093 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as a spinster - executor was James Murison of Dunwich, a farmer and her father LNAME[ MCMILLAN FNAME[ DUGALD RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAY 26, 1883 FILE[ 1094 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - not married - executor was John McMillan of Dunwich, brother BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - John McMillan, Dunwich; - William McMillan, Dunwich; - Archibald McMillan, City of Detroit; - Ann Purcell, Township of Plympton, Lambton County LNAME[ HILL FNAME[ ELIAS RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ OCT 11, 1883 FILE[ 1095 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Huldah Hill, Aylmer, his widow; Homer Hill, nephew, who died January 7, 1883 NEPHEWS AND NIECES: - Eugene Hill; - Jennie Hill; - Edgar Hill; - Florence Haggar; - Rowland Hill - Eugene, Jennie and Edgar Hill described as the children of 'my brothers' Ambrose and Homer Hill - Florence Haggar and Rowland Hill described as the children of Richard Hill LNAME[ MORRISON FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ OCT 18, 1883 FILE[ 1097 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - no will - executor and widow was Mary Morrison of Dunwich LNAME[ PORTER FNAME[ JOHN JAMES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 12, 1883 FILE[ 1098 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as a labourer - died in Westminster Township, Middlesex County - executor was Sophia Porter of London, Ontario, his widow CHILDREN, all under the age of 21: - Joseph Robert Porter; - Ethel Rosa Porter; - Ellen Louisia Porter; - Frederick William Porter; - Francis Edward Porter; - John James Porter LNAME[ HODGSON FNAME[ JONATHAN RESID[ CORINTH DATE[ MAY 25, 1883 FILE[ 1099 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a plasterer - executors: James Edwin Dennis, Woodstock, Oxford County, teacher; Hiram Hodgson, who renounced - wife was Elenor Hodgson - daughter was Betsy Hodgson - sister was Sarah Kipp, wife of John SONS: - John Hodgson; - James Hodgson; - William Hodgson; - Henry Hodgson; - Jonathan Hodgson; - Richard Hodgson - doctor was Henry Minshall, Dereham Township, Oxford County LNAME[ DURDLE FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 29, 1883 FILE[ 1100 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - executors: Davis George Bingham, Aylmer, Grocer; William Charles Bingham, Aylmer; Emily Durdle, Yarmouth, Henry's widow - son was James Edward Durdle - daughter was Charlotte Durdle - daughter was Ida Durdle - Percilia Lewis owed Henry Durdle money LNAME[ HARPER FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ SEP 11, 1883 FILE[ 1101 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - executors: Jane Harper, Aldborough, William's widow; Singleton Gibb, Mosa Township, Middlesex County, farmer; Zachariah Gillies, Wardsville, Middlesex County, merchant LNAME[ RANDELLS FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUN 16, 1883 FILE[ 1102 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executor was Ann Randells of Aldborough - wife was Ann Randells - son was Mark Randells - son was William Randells - mention of two children under the age of 21 years, but not named LNAME[ HAWLEY FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 31, 1883 FILE[ 1103 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - executors: Daniel Ostrander, Yarmouth; William Heydon, Yarmouth CHILDREN: - Maria Hawley; - Emer, wife of Daniel Luton; - John H. Hawley LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ JAMES HAMILTON RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 30, 1883 FILE[ 1104 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Edmund Sheppard, Bowmanville, Durham County, Gospel Minister; William Nicol, Yarmouth, switchman - wife was Margaret Smith CHILDREN: - John Henry Smith, Dakota, U.S.A.; - Eliza Maria Smith; - James Davis Smith, London, Ontario; - William Judson Smith, Dakota, U.S.A.; - Sarah Jane Ostrander, wife of Daniel, Yarmouth; - Ellen Doan, wife of Samuel, St. Thomas; - Amanda Catherine Heydon, or Heyden, wife of Thomas, State of Wisconsin, U.S.A. - grandson was Everard L. Smith, son of Charles Smith of St. Thomas - Charles described as deceased LNAME[ ARMSTRONG FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 26, 1883 FILE[ 1105 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a Merchant - executors: John Baird, St. Thomas; David E. Broderick, St. Thomas; Reverend David Hutchinson, St. Thomas - business partner was Hugh McPherson - father was Thomas Armstrong - brother was Thomas Henry Armstrong - sister was Agnes Armstrong - sister was Eliza Armstrong LNAME[ MCNICOL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 24, 1883 FILE[ 1106 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as a bachelor - nephew was Donald Sinclair, Township of Tilbury East, County of Kent, son of Ann Begg SISTERS: - Ann Begg; - Marjory McNicol; - Margaret Maynard; - Sarah McIntosh - mention of Marjory McIntosh, daughter of deceased sister, Isabella Douglas LNAME[ BURNS FNAME[ ARTHUR RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 6, 1883 FILE[ 1107 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as a brakeman on the Canada Southern Railroad - petitioner and youngest brother was James Burns of the Township of Mornington, County of Perth - father was Arthur Burns BROTHERS: - Elias Burns; - James Burns - sister was Mary Scott, wife of Christopher LNAME[ MORRELL FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ AUG 28, 1883 FILE[ 1108 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as a labourer - died in London, Ontario - petitioner was father, Robert Morrell of Southwold, railway employee LNAME[ MCLAWS FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ WALLACETOWN DATE[ SEP 18, 1883 FILE[ 1109 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as a hotel keeper - petitioner and wife was Georgina McLaws of Wallacetown LNAME[ BAGEL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 19, 1883 FILE[ 1110 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as a brakeman - petitioner and aunt was Bridget Barrett of St. Thomas, married woman LNAME[ COVENEY FNAME[ MICHAEL RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JUL 25, 1883 FILE[ 1111 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Margaret Coveney LNAME[ STEWART FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ DEC 30, 1883 FILE[ 1112 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - executors: Mary Stewart, South Dorchester; Angus McLarty, Southwold, brother-in-law - wife was Mary Stewart CHILDREN: - Duncan Alfred Stewart; - John Alexander Stewart; - Angus Stewart; - Agnes Stewart; - Sarah Jane Stewart; - Mary Catherine Stewart; - Colin Archibald Stewart LNAME[ MCCALLUM FNAME[ DUGALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ NOV 21, 1882 FILE[ 1113 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - lived in Aldborough East - executor was Dugald McCallum of Aldborough - mention of a wife, but not named CHILDREN: - Dugald McCallum; - Edward McCallum; - Barbara McCallum; - John McCallum; - Duncan McCallum; - Sarah McCallum - granddaughter was Margaret Sillers LNAME[ GOSSAGE FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ CHICAGO, ILLINOIS DATE[ JAN 5, 1883 FILE[ 1114 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a Merchant and formerly of St. Thomas - this was a petition for guardianship filed February 4, 1884 - petitioner was Brooks Wright Gossage - subject of the petition appears to have been Charles Arthur Gossage of St. Thomas, 19 years old, son of Brooks Wright Gossage, Civil Engineer, and Elizabeth Agnes Gossage LNAME[ WAITE FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 21, 1883 FILE[ 1115 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Charity Waite LNAME[ VAIL FNAME[ JAMES EDWARD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 19, 1883 FILE[ 1116 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - executors: Jehiel York, Yarmouth; James McKenzie, Yarmouth, merchant CHILDREN: - Mary E. Allen, deceased by May 11, 1883; - William H. Vail; - George J. Vail; - James H. Vail; - John H. Vail; - Sarah J. Vail; - Emma C. Vail; - Charles J. Vail; - Frank O. Vail LNAME[ ROACH FNAME[ CLARA WINEWOOD RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 28, 1883 FILE[ 1117 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor was Milton Courtwright Roach, St. Thomas, General Railway Passenger Agent - husband was Milton Courtwright Roach - daughter was Kathleen Lucile Roach - son was Harry Hunter Roach LNAME[ MCLAWS FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ WALLACETOWN DATE[ SEP 18, 1883 FILE[ 1118 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as a hotel keeper - this was a petition for guardianship filed February 15, 1884 - petitioner and wife was Georgina McLaws, Wallacetown CHILDREN: - Margaret McLaws, 6 years old; - Gertrude Mary McLaws, 4 years old; - Laury McLaws, 2 years old LNAME[ LUTON FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ NOV 24, 1883 FILE[ 1119 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Sarah Louisa Luton, South Dorchester LNAME[ WAGONER FNAME[ BENJAMIN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ NOV 7, 1883 FILE[ 1120 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - executors: William Smith, Bayham; Henry Stratton, Bayham - wife was Elizabeth Hagard Wagoner, who died prior to July 17, 1882 - son was William Wagoner - son was Benjamin Wagoner - granddaughter was Ellen Jane Knox LNAME[ PATTERSON FNAME[ CATHERINE RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ OCT 26, 1883 FILE[ 1121 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executors: James Precoor, Bayham; Henry Best, Bayham - mention of Bridget DePel, Michigan - mention of Ellin Peacock, Bayham - half-brother was James Precoor LNAME[ SARGENT FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 14, 1884 FILE[ 1122 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - executor was Isaac Styles of Southwold CHILDREN: - Jane, living with Thomas Fitzsimmons, Southwold; - Susannah, widow of Edward Luxton, St. Thomas; - Mary, wife of Samuel Peters, St. Thomas, plasterer GRANDCHILDREN: - William Styles, son of Elizabeth Styles, deceased; - George Styles, son of Elizabeth Styles, deceased; - Matilda, daughter of Susannah Luxton, now the wife of James Demare, Brigden, Lambton County; - George, son of the late Edward and Susannah Luxton; - Selina, daughter of the late Edward and Susannah Luxton; - Louisa, wife of Edward Nethercott, St. Thomas; - Isabella, daughter of Isaac Styles and the late Elizabeth; - Arthur, son of Isaac Styles and the late Elizabeth LNAME[ MCLEAN FNAME[ JOHN A. RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JAN 4, 1884 FILE[ 1123 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - executors: Duncan McLean, Dunwich; Henry Humphries, Dunwich - wife was Margaret Jane McLean CHILDREN: - Mary Ann McLean; - Maggie Bell McLean; - Charlotte Jane McLean - sister was Isabella McLean - sister was Flora McLean LNAME[ GILBERT FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 2, 1882 FILE[ 1124 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Luthera Gilbert, Southwold LNAME[ MUNRO FNAME[ COLIN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 1, 1884 FILE[ 1125 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - was the Sheriff of Elgin County - died at Buffalo, New York - executors: Alma Agnes Munro, St. Thomas, spinster; Archibald McLachlin, St. Thomas, Esquire and Registrar; Mathew Henry Taylor, Erie, Pennsylvania, Gentleman; George Kendal Morton, St. Thomas, bank manager - daughter was Alma Agnes Munro - George Scarff of St. Thomas was the Deputy- Sheriff - living with Colin Munro were Mary McNichol and Sophia Jones - sister-in-law was Miss Adelia Davis LNAME[ ARNOLD FNAME[ PHOEBE ANN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ FEB 29, 1884 FILE[ 1126 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Robert Moore of Bayham - daughter was Sarah Clark - daughter was Jane Knight - granddaughter was Susan Arnold, daughter of Thomas Arnold LNAME[ MCBRAYNE FNAME[ MALCOLM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 21, 1884 FILE[ 1127 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - executors: Daniel Black, London East, Middlesex County, Gentleman; Henry Francis Ellis, St. Thomas, attorney - wife was Mary McBrayne CHILDREN: - Catherine McBrayne; - Janet McBrayne; - Archibald McBrayne; - Mary Black, wife of Daniel; - Christie Black, wife of James, Huron City, Michigan; - Sarah Black, wife of James, Belmont, Elgin County; - Margaret Leitch, wife of Daniel, Yarmouth; - Jane Laidlaw, wife of John, London, Ontario; - Flora Nicolls, wife of John, Milwaukee, Wisconsin LNAME[ CALCOTT FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 8, 1884 FILE[ 1128 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: George William Calcott, Westminster Township, Middlesex County, farmer; George Scott, St. Thomas, Gentleman CHILDREN: - Theresa Ann Meadows, wife of Thomas; - James Albert Calcott; - George William Calcott; - John Alfred Calcott; - Frank Henry Calcott; - Sarah Charlotte Henderson, wife of William LNAME[ CURRAN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 17, 1883 FILE[ 1129 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as a brakeman - died at Walpole Township, Haldimand County - petitioner and wife was Julia Curran of St. Thomas - in 1884 Julia was living in London, Ontario LNAME[ WILLSON FNAME[ SETH RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 1, 1884 FILE[ 1130 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - executors: Lydia Willson, Yarmouth; William Henry Willson, Yarmouth; Alfred Baker, Yarmouth - wife was Lydia Willson CHILDREN: - William Henry Willson; - Sarah Page; - Eliza Jane Lindaberry; - Lydia Helen Beckett LNAME[ BOUGHNER FNAME[ ABRAHAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 29, 1884 FILE[ 1131 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - executors: John Coulter, Southwold; Daniel Boughner, Southwold - wife was Rachel Boughner - mention of Lucy Ann Orr, wife of George Orr CHILDREN: - Vesta Jane Remey; - Alonzo Boughner; - Lorenzo Boughner; - Hiram Boughner LNAME[ BUTLER FNAME[ ALDRICH FREEMAN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 10, 1884 FILE[ 1132 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a Public School Inspector - executor and wife was Augusta P. Butler, St. Thomas LNAME[ BOYCE FNAME[ MARY RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ FEB 25, 1884 FILE[ 1133 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as the widow of William Boyce - note says formerly spelled Bice - executor was Charles Price of Aylmer, contractor - adopted daughter was Lillie Belle Price LNAME[ BICE FNAME[ MARY RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ FEB 25, 1884 FILE[ 1133 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - entered in the Surrogate Court records as Mary Boyce, widow of William Boyce, formerly spelled Bice - executor was Charles Price of Aylmer, contractor - adopted daughter was Lillie Belle Price LNAME[ WHITESELL FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 28, 1884 FILE[ 1134 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - executors: Asa Burr Bradley, Malahide, son-in-law; John Bradley, Malahide, son of Asa; Daniel Roy, Malahide CHILDREN: - Eliza Whitesell; - Sarah Whitesell; - Lydia Whitesell; - James Whitesell; - Daniel Whitesell GRANDCHILDREN: - George Sherman Bradley, son of Asa; - Minnie Whitesell, daughter of Daniel Whitesell; - Andrew Whitesell, son of James; - Lewis Whitesell, son of James; - John Bradley, son of Asa; - Albert Hamilton Whitesell, St. Thomas LNAME[ BOYCE FNAME[ MARY ELIZA RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ OCT 31, 1883 FILE[ 1135 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as a spinster - petitioner and mother was Eliza Ann Hawkins, Port Stanley, married woman LNAME[ TEETZEL FNAME[ JAMES NELSON RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 23, 1884 FILE[ 1136 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - this was a petition for guardianship of the children filed April 24, 1884 - petitioner and wife was Elizabeth Teetzel of Yarmouth CHILDREN: - Sarah Teetzel, 19 years old; - Lillian E. Teetzel, 16 years old; - Rosa M. Teetzel, 13 years old; - William M. Teetzel, 11 years old; - mention of five children over the age of 21 years, not named LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ JEANETTE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 4, 1884 FILE[ 1137 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as a spinster - petitioner and brother was Neil McIntyre of Southwold - mother was Catherine McIntyre, widow - sister was Margaret Martin, wife of Robert - sister was Catherine McIntyre - sister was Mary McIntyre LNAME[ GLEN FNAME[ PETER RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ SEP 2, 1873 FILE[ 1138 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the children, filed April 2, 1884 - petitioner was Moses Leeson of Aylmer, carriage maker and friend - mother was Sarah Knowlton, wife of William K. Knowlton CHILDREN: - Olive Glen, 16 years old; - Arthur Glen, 10 years old LNAME[ MCDONALD FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 4, 1884 FILE[ 1139 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as a brakeman - died at Hagersville, Haldimand County - petitioner and brother was Joseph Robert McDonald, Stamford Township, Welland County, labourer LNAME[ LUTON FNAME[ DANIEL A. RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 22, 1884 FILE[ 1140 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Merchant - petitioner and wife was Catherine Luton of Yarmouth LNAME[ MARRIOTT FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 14, 1884 FILE[ 1141 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a machinist - executors: Hannah Marriott, St. Thomas; Robert MacKay, car builder, Michigan Central Railroad - wife was Hannah Marriott - brother was John O. Marriott - brother was Thomas Henry Marriott - sister was Jane Spencer, wife of William - sister was Lydia, last name not given - wife's sister was Fanny Breary LNAME[ SECORD FNAME[ ALBERT RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ DEC 17, 1882 FILE[ 1142 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a harness maker - this was a petition for guardianship of the children, filed April 29, 1884 - petitioner and wife was Lauretta Secord CHILDREN: - Bertha Helena Secord, 10 years old; - William Albert Secord, 9 years old; - Ada Adelia Secord, 6 years old; - Frederick Austin Secord, 4 years old LNAME[ SMUCK FNAME[ ROBERT WILLIAM RESID[ STRAFFORDVILLE DATE[ APR 20, 1884 FILE[ 1143 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a hotel keeper - executors: Amasa Green, Bayham; William Henry Lipsit, Straffordville - wife was Sophronia Smuck CHILDREN: - Walter Smuck; - George Smuck; - Addie Smuck; - James Smuck; - William Smuck LNAME[ MINOR FNAME[ HANNAH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 28, 1884 FILE[ 1144 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as the widow of George L. Minor - executors: Malvina McDowell, wife of John A., St. Thomas; Isabella Sanderson, wife of Robert Lyon Sanderson, Sparta - daughter was Isabella Sanderson - daughter was Malvina McDowell LNAME[ MCLACHLIN FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ FINGAL DATE[ DEC 11, 1883 FILE[ 1145 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - wife and petitioner was Isabella McLachlin, Fingal LNAME[ MARTIN FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAY 3, 1884 FILE[ 1146 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - executors: Jenny Martin, Bayham, widow; John Alexander Saxton, Malahide - wife was Jenny Martin - mention of William Thompson Martin LNAME[ RYON FNAME[ PHILOP RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 18, 1884 FILE[ 1147 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as a brakeman - died at Windsor, Ontario - petitioner and mother was Johannah Ryon, St. Thomas, married woman LNAME[ CAREY FNAME[ JOHN E. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ APR 6, 1884 FILE[ 1148 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - executors: Truman Hall Davis, Aylmer, carpenter; Christopher Hoover, Aylmer, carpenter CHILDREN: - Edward Carey, Delaware Township, Middlesex County; - Josiah Carey, Delaware Township, Middlesex County; - Sarah Jane Thompson, wife of Edward, Delaware Township, Middlesex County; - George Carey; - John Carey LNAME[ PARTRIDGE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 13, 1883 FILE[ 1149 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executor was Freeman Ellison, St. Thomas, lumber dealer CHILDREN: - Richard Partridge; - James Partridge; - George Partridge; - Thomas Partridge; - John Partridge; - Eliza Partridge; - Jane Partridge; - Pamala Partridge LNAME[ WILKINS FNAME[ WILLIAM ROCKWELL RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ APR 20, 1884 FILE[ 1150 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - executors: William Foxton, Aylmer, stove dealer; Henry Pressey, Malahide, who died May 6, 1884 - wife was Rebecca Jane Wilkins CHILDREN: - Mary Jane Wilkins; - George McKenzie Wilkins; - William Hately Wilkins LNAME[ BLUE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ OCT 7, 1881 FILE[ 1151 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as a farmer - this was a petition for guardianship of the son, filed May 23, 1884 - petitioner and wife was Margaret Blue of Dunwich - son was John Alexander Blue, who was one year old on October 30, 1881 LNAME[ PATTERSON FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 28, 1884 FILE[ 1152 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - no will - described as a bachelor - brothers and petitioners were: Roger Patterson, Dunwich, farmer; John Patterson, Dunwich, farmer - Mary Willey, deceased, was a sister of Donald Patterson - Katie Campbell was a sister NEPHEWS AND NIECES: - Matthew Willey; - Mary McIntyre; - Moses W. Graham, son of Christy Graham, deceased, who was a daughter of Mary Willey, deceased; - Jane Patterson, daughter of Archibald Patterson, deceased; - Mary Morrison, daughter of Archibald Patterson, deceased; - Archibald A. Patterson, son of Archibald Patterson, deceased; - Daniel Patterson, son of Archibald Patterson, deceased; - Duncan Patterson, son of Archibald Patterson, deceased; - Christy Kerr, daughter of Margaret Patterson, deceased; - Margaret Kerr, daughter of Margaret Patterson, deceased; - Sarah Patterson; CHILDREN OF NEIL PATTERSON, SON OF ARCHIBALD PATTERSON, DECEASED: - Duncan Patterson; - Betsey P. Smith; - Matthew Patterson; - Archibald W. Patterson; - Colin Patterson; - Bella Patterson CHILDREN OF MARY MCPHAIL, DECEASED, DAUGHTER OF MARGARET PATTERSON, DECEASED: - Alexander McPhail; - John McPhail; - Richard McPhail; - Eliza McPhail; - Sarah Howell - Byron Near was a son of Christy Near, deceased, who was a daughter of Mary McPhail, deceased - Clara E. Near was a daughter of Christy Near, deceased, who was a daughter of Mary McPhail, deceased - Mary Elizabeth McTavish was a daughter of Margaret McTavish, deceased, who was a daughter of Mary McPhail, deceased CHILDREN OF ROGER PATTERSON, DECEASED, WHO WAS A SON OF MARGARET PATTERSON, DECEASED: - Archibald C. Patterson; - Duncan Patterson; - Maggie Patterson; - Catherine Black - Margaret Patterson was the widow of Roger Patterson, deceased LNAME[ ROACH FNAME[ CLARA WINEWOOD RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 28, 1883 FILE[ 1153 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the children, filed June 7, 1884 - petitioner and husband was Milton Courtwright Roach CHILDREN: - Kathleen Lucille Roach, 3 years old; - Harry Hunter Roach, 1 year old LNAME[ WATT FNAME[ ELIAS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 31, 1884 FILE[ 1154 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - described as a lumber merchant - executor was Mary Elizabeth Watt, St. Thomas - wife was Mary E. Watt LNAME[ MCCOWAN FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAY 3, 1884 FILE[ 1155 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - executor was George W. Ling, Wallacetown, Physician - mother was Mrs. Mary Goodall - half-sister was Mary Jane Goodall LNAME[ ANGER FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUN 8, 1884 FILE[ 1156 MFNO[ 1384 NOTES[ - executors: Leonard Anger, Aylmer, carpenter; Frederick Benner, son-in-law - wife was Ursula Anger CHILDREN: - Susan Anger; - Robert Anger; - Leonard Anger; - Emily Smith; - Sarah Anger; - Phebe Cascadden; - Eleanor Benner LNAME[ PRESSEY FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAY 6, 1884 FILE[ 1157 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Margaret Ann Pressey, Malahide LNAME[ HIGH FNAME[ JANE RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ FEB 9, 1884 FILE[ 1158 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - described as the wife of Harvey Malcolm High - petitioner and husband was Harvey Malcolm High, Bayham CHILDREN: - Arnold High; - John High; - Ida High; - Frances High; - Margaret High; - Leslie High LNAME[ TREMELLING FNAME[ RICHARD NICHOLAS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUN 22, 1884 FILE[ 1159 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - described as a bachelor and a railway employee - died at Welland Station in Welland County - petitioner and mother was Ann Tremelling of St. Thomas, widow LNAME[ STIRTON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 9, 1884 FILE[ 1160 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Esther Stirton of Malahide CHILDREN: - James Stirton; - Richard Draper Stirton; - William Charles Stirton; - David Stirton; - Janet Stirton; - Elizabeth Stirton; - John Alexander Stirton; - Mary Margaret Stirton; - Joseph Stirton; - George Wallace Stirton; - Agnes Sutton Stirton LNAME[ CRAWFORD FNAME[ CATHERINE RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ MAY 31, 1883 FILE[ 1161 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Alexander Crawford, London East, carpenter CHILDREN: - Alexander Crawford; - Isabel Crawford; - John Crawford; - Nancy Crawford; - Catherine Crawford; - Margaret Crawford - brother was Duncan Brown - brother was Neil Brown LNAME[ OWEN FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUN 9, 1884 FILE[ 1162 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - described as a labourer - says that he drowned in creek - no next of kin named - petitioner was James Fewings of St. Thomas, Chief of Police LNAME[ TAYLOR FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 3, 1884 FILE[ 1163 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - executors: William Taylor, Yarmouth; Joseph McAdam, St. Thomas - wife was Mary Jane Taylor CHILDREN: - John Taylor; - George Taylor; - William Taylor; - Mary Ann Taylor; - Eliza Jane Taylor; - James Taylor; - Allen Taylor; - Edward Taylor LNAME[ MCROBERTS FNAME[ MARY ANN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 16, 1881 FILE[ 1164 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Edmund McRoberts - executor was Edmund McRoberts, St. Thomas, painter - daughter was Ethel May McRoberts, infant LNAME[ LUTON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ AUG 6, 1884 FILE[ 1165 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - executor was Jacob Sherk, South Dorchester - wife was Anna C. Luton - son-in-law was Jacob Sherk CHILDREN: - Mary Luton; - Amanda, wife of Charles Learn; - Leonard Luton, St. Thomas, Physician; - Francis Luton, 'in Western States'; - Charles Luton; - Albert Luton, Michigan, Physician; - Lottie, wife of Jacob Sherk; - Gilbert Luton, South Dorchester GRANDCHILDREN, children of William Luton: - Charles Orum Luton; - Ormiston Carlton Luton; - Wilhelmina Luton; - Frank Emerson Luton LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ NANCY RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUL 22, 1884 FILE[ 1166 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - described as a spinster - petitioner and mother was Nancy Campbell of Aylmer, widow LNAME[ JOHNSTON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ AUG 7, 1884 FILE[ 1167 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - executors: George Williams, Southwold, Merchant; Benjamin Johnston, Southwold - wife was Mary Ann Johnston CHILDREN: - Hugh Johnston, Toronto, Clergyman; - Jacob Johnston, Kingston, Tuscola County, Michigan, Hardware Merchant; - Mahlon Johnston, Southwold; - Alma Johnston, wife of J. Schultz, Dutton, cabinet maker; - Agnes Johnston, wife of John Fowler, Dunwich, farmer; - Elizabeth Jane Johnston, wife of George Williams, Fingal; - Mersey Johnston, wife of James Orchard, Southwold; - Benjamin Johnston; - Jonathan Johnston, Yarmouth, farmer; - Effie Hitchcock, wife of Willis, Manistu, Menistu County, Michigan, Druggist; - John Johnston, Denver, Colorado; - Anna M. Johnston, St. Thomas; - Friend Johnston, Fingal - Effie, John, Anna and Friend described as the children of Elisha Johnston, carpenter, late of the Town of Bancroft, County of Shiawasee, Michigan, deceased son of John LNAME[ ROBERTS FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JUN 23, 1884 FILE[ 1168 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - executor was William F. Roberts, South Dorchester CHILDREN: - Elizabeth Copeman; - Agnes Brown; - William F. Roberts LNAME[ HOWELL FNAME[ NATHAN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ AUG 27, 1884 FILE[ 1169 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - executor was Miriam Howell, Bayham - wife was Miriam Howell CHILDREN: - William H. Howell; - Jane Howell; - Elizabeth Howell; - Isabella Howell; - Elish Howell; - Lorenzo Howell; - Margaret, wife of C.M. Johnson; - John Howell; - Lewis E. Howell; - Alvin M. Howell; - Alice T. Howell LNAME[ PERCY FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ APR 22, 1884 FILE[ 1170 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Mary Percy of Malahide LNAME[ MANN FNAME[ GEORGE WOODWARD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ SEP 16, 1884 FILE[ 1171 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - executors: Edward Allen Miller, Toronto, student-at-law; Jacob Harvey Mann, Detroit, Michigan, clerk - wife was Meluida C. Mann CHILDREN: - John David Mann; - Mary Margaret Philp, widow of Charles; - Martha E. Matlock, wife of Maurice, St. Thomas, railroad employee; - Philura C. Mann, spinster LNAME[ CLARKE FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 17, 1884 FILE[ 1172 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - executors: Joel Wallace Davis, Malahide; Silas Hemingway, Malahide - wife was Jannet Clarke CHILDREN: - John William Clarke; - Catherine E. Clarke; - James Clarke; - Daniel Clarke LNAME[ FULTON FNAME[ HUGH RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 25, 1884 FILE[ 1173 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as Hugh Fulton Senior - described as the son of John and Mary Fulton - executors: Hugh Fulton, Southwold; Henry Fulton, Southwold NEPHEWS AND NIECES: - Hugh Fulton, son of James Fulton, deceased; - Henry Fulton, son of James Fulton, deceased; - Hellen Hough, daughter of Stuart Harris; - Mrs. Ernshaw, daughter of Stuart Harris; - Mrs. John Risdon, daughter of Stuart Harris; - Samuel Fulton; - Robert Fulton; - Archie Fulton; - John Fulton, son of brother Adam; - Dr. Andrew Fulton; - Adam Fulton; - George Fulton; - Dr. James Fulton; - Isabella McLachlin, daughter of Adam Fulton, deceased, brother of Hugh; - Margaret Overberry, daughter of Adam Fulton, deceased, brother of Hugh; - Carrie Walker, daughter of Adam Fulton, deceased, brother of Hugh; - Eliza Miller, daughter of Adam Fulton, deceased, brother of Hugh; - Agnes Fulton, daughter of Adam Fulton, deceased, brother of Hugh; - Elsie McIntyre, daughter of Adam Fulton, deceased, brother of Hugh; - Mary Fulton, daughter of late brother, James; - Mary Fulton, daughter of brother Adam; - Annie Fulton, wife of James, son of brother Adam; - James Fulton, son of Adam Fulton, deceased brother; - Eliza Fulton, 'Lunatic Asylum', London MENTION OF: - Robert Harris; - Sarah Campbell, widow of John Campbell, White's Station, Southwold; - Mrs. Clark, widow of William Clark, Fingal; - Mrs. McGill, widow of Robert McGill, Union Road, Southwold; - Reverend Mr. Macouchey, Presbyterian Minister, Port Stanley LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ JOHN S. RESID[ WALLACETOWN DATE[ MAY 29, 1884 FILE[ 1174 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as a carpenter - executors: George W. Ling, Wallacetown, Physician; Lazarus W. McIntyre, Wallacetown, Gentleman - wife was Isabella McIntyre - son was Andrew McIntyre LNAME[ WEINER FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUN 24, 1884 FILE[ 1175 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - executor was Theresa Weiner, Yarmouth - wife was Theresa Weiner - mention of children, but not identified LNAME[ POULSON FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 12, 1884 FILE[ 1176 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as the wife of William - executor was William Poulson, St. Thomas, painter - husband was William Poulson - daughter was Inata Poulson LNAME[ LANG FNAME[ ISRAEL RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 25, 1884 FILE[ 1177 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: John Farley, St. Thomas, Gentleman and Lawyer; Walter Laing, St. Thomas, Gentleman - brother was John Laing - sister was Hannah Rosevear, wife of Matthew LNAME[ WHALLS FNAME[ ALBERT RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUN 22, 1884 FILE[ 1178 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - described as a railway employee - father was Thomas Whalls of St. Thomas, labourer LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ CATHARINE D. RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 25, 1884 FILE[ 1179 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as the widow of Duncan Dugald Campbell - executor was Samuel Weldon, Southwold CHILDREN: - Lorne Campbell, infant; - John Campbell, infant LNAME[ LINDSAY FNAME[ CATHARINE RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ OCT 22, 1884 FILE[ 1180 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: William Nesbitt, Malahide, son-in-law; William Lindsay, Aylmer, shoemaker and son CHILDREN: - Mary Ann Lindsay; - Betsey Lindsay; - Margaret Jane Lindsay; - Matilda Lindsay; - William Lindsay; - John Lindsay LNAME[ MCNEILL FNAME[ PETER RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ APR 26, 1884 FILE[ 1181 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Nancy McNeill, South Dorchester LNAME[ BRAY FNAME[ JUDSON RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ AUG 19, 1875 FILE[ 1182 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the children, filed November 18, 1884 - petitioner was Sheldon Ward of Malahide - wife was Arthameda Bray, who married William Crosby of Malahide and died May 1, 1884 CHILDREN: - Mary Annette Bray, 18 years old in August, 1884, living in Malahide with Sheldon Ward; - Benjamin Franklin Bray, 17 years old in October, 1884, living with his uncle in Dakota Territory, U.S.A.; - Margaret Amelia Bray, 15 years old in August, 1884, living in Aylmer with William Campbell, Post Master; - Ida Bray, 13 years old in September, 1884, living in Malahide with Charles Van Wagoner; - Judson Bray, 10 years old in February, 1885, living in Malahide with grandfather, Thomas D. Bray LNAME[ CHAPLOW FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 28, 1884 FILE[ 1183 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - executors: William Chaplow, Southwold; John Chaplow, Southwold - wife was Elizabeth Chaplow - sister was Elizabeth Chaplow, England - sister was Margaret Chaplow, England - son was William Chaplow - son was John Chaplow LNAME[ STRONG FNAME[ JOSEPH HENRY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 19, 1884 FILE[ 1184 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - described as an Undertaker - petitioner and wife was Margaret Alvina Strong LNAME[ MONDAY FNAME[ CHRISTIE RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JAN 14, 1884 FILE[ 1185 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - this was a petition for guardianship of the children - petitioner was the husband, Charles Monday of Aldborough CHILDREN: - Mary Elizabeth Monday, 12 years old; - William Alexander Monday, 7 years old; - Charles Harry Monday, 5 years old LNAME[ SAXTON FNAME[ ELIJAH RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 2, 1884 FILE[ 1186 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and son was John Alexander Saxton, Malahide - wife was Margaret Saxton LNAME[ THAYER FNAME[ JAMES HERBERT RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 26, 1884 FILE[ 1187 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Conductor on the Canada Southern Railway - petitioner and wife was Mary Thayer of St. Thomas LNAME[ MUNRO FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 12, 1884 FILE[ 1188 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - executors: Colin Campbell, Delaware Township, Middlesex County, son-in-law; Colin Munro, St. Thomas, brother - wife was Mary Munro - daughter was Elisa Munro - son was Archibald Munro LNAME[ BALLARD FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 2, 1884 FILE[ 1189 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - described as a labourer - petitioner and wife was Melissa Ballard of St. Thomas LNAME[ MCMILLAN FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ DEC 2, 1884 FILE[ 1190 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: Hugh McMillan, Aldborough, farmer; Dugald Stewart, Aldborough, farmer - brother was Hugh McMillan - brother was John McMillan - mention of a mother and father, but neither identified LNAME[ MCLARTY FNAME[ MARGARET RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 5, 1885 FILE[ 1191 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executors: William Coyne, St. Thomas, Merchant; Duncan McLarty, St. Thomas, Physician; Jehiel Mann, St. Thomas, Barrister-at-Law - niece was Margaret Elliott, wife of Thomas, Yarmouth - grandnephew was John William Elliott, son of Margaret - grandnephew was Coll George Elliott LNAME[ LAMMEY FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 26, 1884 FILE[ 1192 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Mary Lammey, Southwold LNAME[ OSTRANDER FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ FEB 8, 1879 FILE[ 1193 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - described as a miller - this was a petition for guardianship of the children, filed January 30, 1885 - petitioner and wife was Mary Ostrander CHILDREN: - Annie Maria, wife of Joel Egbert, (unclear, might be a niece); - Melvin Russell Ostrander; - Massena Ostrander, 19 years old; - Emma Elizabeth Ostrander, 15 years old LNAME[ BUCK FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 14, 1885 FILE[ 1194 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Victoria Beatrice Buck, Yarmouth LNAME[ SCARFF FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 30, 1885 FILE[ 1195 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as the Deputy-Sheriff of Elgin County - executors: Eliza Scarff, St. Thomas; William E. Idsardi, St. Thomas, Gentleman - wife was Eliza Scarff - son was Frank Scarff - daughter was Bertha Scarff LNAME[ JONES FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 13, 1884 FILE[ 1196 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as a blacksmith - executor was Ann Jones of Yarmouth - wife was Ann Jones CHILDREN: - George N. Jones; - Alice Jones; - Maria Jones; - John Jones LNAME[ SCEALEY FNAME[ ANTHONY RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ DEC 25, 1884 FILE[ 1197 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as living in Bayham in 1879 - executor was George Scealey of Vienna, farmer and son - son-in-law was James McIntyre of Malahide CHILDREN: - George Scealey; - Orlo Scealey; - Catherine Griffin, wife of Edward; - Mehetabel Barton, wife of George; - Margaret McIntyre, wife of James LNAME[ AYRES FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JAN 31, 1885 FILE[ 1198 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as the widow of Daniel Ayres - says that Elizabeth Ayres lived with James Budman for many years - executors: John Cascaden, Dunwich, Physician; James Galbraith, Dunwich MENTION OF: - Hannah Humphrey; - George Cole, son of the late John Cole, Nebraska, U.S.A.; - Harry Budman; - James Budman, son of Thomas LNAME[ COX FNAME[ ELIJAH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 15, 1884 FILE[ 1199 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - also known as Daniel Cox - born November 12, 1843 in Randolph County, Indiana - described as a Railway Engineer, Canada Southern Railway - died in a railway accident at Tilbury Centre, October 15, 1884 - no will - petitioner was Colin MacDougall, St. Thomas, Barrister - father was Thomas Cox of Rudolph County, Indiana - brother was John Cox of Randolph County, Indiana, who was born March 3, 1822 in Randolph County, Indiana - fiancee was Catherine Parker of St. Thomas LNAME[ DUNCANSON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ FEB 4, 1885 FILE[ 1200 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Agnes Duncanson of Dunwich LNAME[ COX FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 15, 1884 FILE[ 1199 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - also known as Elijah Cox - see entry for Elijah Cox LNAME[ STILLWELL FNAME[ LOUIS NAPOLEON RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JAN 1, 1885 FILE[ 1201 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and father was Israel Stillwell of Eden, Gentleman - wife was Sarah Jane Stillwell - daughter was Edith Stillwell, 13 years old - daughter was Ethel Stillwell, 11 years old LNAME[ MORRISON FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 11, 1882 FILE[ 1202 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - petitioner was Mary McAlister Morrison, Dunwich, William's widow - oldest son was William Duncan Morrison - son was Robert Morrison LNAME[ LANE FNAME[ WILLIAM WALTER RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ OCT 24, 1882 FILE[ 1203 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship - wife and widow was Henrietta Lane of Springfield - child was Alfred W. Lane, 8 years and 10 months old - witnessed by Harry Burkholder and George Cramer LNAME[ BEGG FNAME[ CATHERINE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 13, 1885 FILE[ 1204 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as a widow - petitioned by Margaret Carrie of St. Thomas, wife of James Carrie Senior, Merchant, and only surviving child - says that John Begg renounced - son was William Begg, presumably deceased - daughter was Margaret Carrie - sister was Mary LNAME[ HUNTER FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JAN 22, 1885 FILE[ 1205 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - executors: Susan Hunter, Aldborough, John's widow; Edward James Currie, Mosa Township, Middlesex County; Duncan G. Gillies, Aldborough, who renounced LNAME[ MCLAIN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 21, 1885 FILE[ 1206 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - executor was Andrew McLain of Yarmouth - wife was Rebecca Elizabeth McLain - son was Andrew McLain - son was Abram McLain LNAME[ FERGUSON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 10, 1885 FILE[ 1207 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - executors: Thomas Jackson of Southwold; Thomas Meek of Southwold - wife was Sarah Ferguson SONS: - John Ferguson; - Andrew Ferguson; - Daniel Ferguson; - William Ferguson DAUGHTERS: - Janet Ferguson; - Mary Ferguson; - Jane Ferguson; - Sarah Ferguson; - Margaret Ferguson; - Ann Ferguson LNAME[ THAYER FNAME[ JAMES HERBERT RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 26, 1884 FILE[ 1208 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as a railway conductor - died at Montrose in Welland County - executor was Daniel McCallum of St. Thomas, butcher, father of James Thayer's lawful widow, Mary - James Thayer's widow was Mary McCallum Thayer, who was 20 years old and still a minor LNAME[ WARD FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 16, 1885 FILE[ 1209 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as a labourer - executor was Alfred John Allworth of St. Thomas, Gentleman - wife was Mary Ward - daughter was Mary - implication that there is more than one child, but not identified, "either of my children" LNAME[ YODER FNAME[ ELIZA RESID[ SPRINGFIELD DATE[ FEB 22, 1885 FILE[ 1210 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: eldest son John Yoder of Springfield, farmer; Reuben Johnson Senior, Springfield, farmer; Joshua H. Yoder, Springfield, cabinet maker CHILDREN: - John Yoder; - Joshua H. Yoder; - Susan Mason LNAME[ JOHNSON FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 17, 1885 FILE[ 1211 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executor was Grace Johnson of Yarmouth, George's widow CHILDREN: - Thomas Johnson; - Eva Johnson; - Effie Johnson LNAME[ JOHNSON FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 17, 1885 FILE[ 1212 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - this was a petition for guardianship of the children - petitioner was Grace Johnson, George's widow CHILDREN: - Thomas Johnson, Yarmouth, 21 years old; - Eva Johnson, twin of Effie, Yarmouth, 18 years old; - Effie Johnson, twin of Eva, Yarmouth, 18 years old - documents witnessed by William Johnson of Yarmouth, farmer, and John Johnson of Yarmouth, farmer LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ WILLIAM CORNWALL RESID[ RODNEY DATE[ MAR 2, 1885 FILE[ 1213 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as a hotel keeper - formerly lived in St. Thomas - executors: Sarah Smith, Village of Rodney, William's widow; Abraham Wismer, Village of Rodney, Gentleman LNAME[ DEACON FNAME[ JAMES EDWARD RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ MAR 13, 1885 FILE[ 1214 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as a Merchant - died in Tilsonburg, Oxford County - executor was Roxanna Marilla Deacon, Aylmer, widow of James Edward - documents witnessed by: Albert Bolton Deacon, Aylmer; George Suffel, St. Thomas; William Youell Emery, Port Burwell LNAME[ JOHNSON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ NOV 24, 1884 FILE[ 1215 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - executor was Letitia Johnson, John Johnson's widow LNAME[ PINCOMBE FNAME[ CATHERINE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 28, 1884 FILE[ 1216 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and husband was John Pincombe of St. Thomas, butcher LNAME[ WEIR FNAME[ HELEN RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ FEB 6, 1884 FILE[ 1217 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executrix was Catherine Mary Weir - mention of Catherine Mary Weir, Port Stanley, spinster - mention of Caroline Frances Weir, Port Stanley, spinster LNAME[ HEIDT FNAME[ CHRISTIAN FREDERICK RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 28, 1885 FILE[ 1218 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - executors: Christian William Heidt, Southwold; Charles Frederick Heidt, Southwold; H.A. Sharon, Southwold - mention of Charles Houth, son of William Houth - mention of William Houth, Eden Center, New York - mention of Caroline Houth, wife of William - housekeeper was Sarah Putnam - mention of "The Home" and Trinity Church - nephew was Christian William Heidt, Southwold - mention of Mary Southom or Southam, Warwick Township, Lambton County, wife of William - mention of Louisa Susz, Southwold, daughter of Christina Susz, afterwards Deibert. Louisa died in the State of Michigan in November, 1884. She was under the age of 21. - mention of John Wyatt, St. Thomas, labourer - mention of Christian Frederick Heidt, son of nephew Jacob - mention of Caroline Heidt, eldest daughter of Charles Frederick Heidt NEPHEWS: - Christian William Heidt; - Charles Frederick Heidt; - Jacob Heidt LNAME[ DRUMMOND FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 2, 1885 FILE[ 1219 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - described as single - petitioner and father was James Mitchell Drummond of London, Esquire LNAME[ PIGGOTT FNAME[ MARSHALL HAMILTON RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 17, 1884 FILE[ 1220 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - described as a farmer and a widower - petitioners: Lavina Piggott; Frederick William Piggott; John Colborne Piggott - mother was Lavina Piggott of North Dorchester Township, Middlesex County, widow - son was Frank Piggott, 18 months old, who was with his maternal grandparents in Malahide BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - John Colborne Piggott, West Bay City, Michigan; - William Frederick Piggott, Nilestown, Middlesex County; - Charles Piggott, Portland, Oregon; - Edwin Piggott, East Saginaw, Michigan; - Minnie Carr, wife of William, Chicago, Illinois; - Ida Piggott, 17 years old; - Bertha Piggott, 13 years old LNAME[ PIGGOTT FNAME[ MARSHALL HAMILTON RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 17, 1884 FILE[ 1221 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - this was a petition for guardianship filed April 25, 1885 - petitioner was paternal grandmother, Lavina Piggott, North Dorchester Township, Middlesex County, widow - child was Marshall Piggott's son, Francis, who was 18 months old - maternal grandparents were William and Martha Beauchamp of Malahide LNAME[ MCINTOSH FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 5, 1885 FILE[ 1222 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - described as a bachelor - petitioner and mother was Sarah McIntosh of Southwold, widow - mention of two brothers, but not identified - mention of three sisters, but not identified LNAME[ BUCK FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 8, 1885 FILE[ 1223 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - executors: William Fowler, Yarmouth; Archibald Campbell McIntyre, Yarmouth - daughter was Hannah Buck - mention of other children, but not identified LNAME[ MCCALLUM FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 11, 1885 FILE[ 1224 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was George McCallum, Yarmouth, son - wife was Nancy McCallum, 84 years old CHILDREN: - mention of four sons, two daughters, and one son deceased who had family surviving; - Margaret Turner, wife of Donald; - Nancy McLean, wife of Theophilus; - Malcolm McCallum; - Donald McCallum; - Neil McCallum, deceased, four children living in Michigan with mother; - John McCallum, Tennessee, United States HEIRS: - Janet Hinton; - John Hinton; - Katy Hinton; - Edward Hinton; - Annie Kirby; - George Kirby; - Daniel McCallum; - John McCallum; - Mary McCallum LNAME[ ADAMS FNAME[ CALVIN WINSLOW RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ APR 26, 1885 FILE[ 1225 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Nancy Jane Adams, Aylmer, Calvin's widow; George Adams, Malahide, nephew; Jehiel M. Davis, Malahide, nephew - great grandson was Calvin Winslow Ellis - great grandson was Allan Verne Ellis - nephew was George Adams - niece was Ann Richards, wife of John, Aylmer LNAME[ DANGERFIELD FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 28, 1885 FILE[ 1226 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - executors: James Jay Dangerfield, Yarmouth; Jane Dangerfield, Yarmouth - wife was Jane Dangerfield - oldest son was James Jay Dangerfield DAUGHTERS: - Amelia, wife of Eliphalet Barnum; - Marcella Sarah Dangerfield; - Beatrice Naomi, wife of Septeen G. Turrill LNAME[ CRAWFORD FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ APR 15, 1885 FILE[ 1227 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - executors: John Crawford, Orford Township, Kent County; Nancy McLean, wife of John D., Aldborough Township, and sister to Duncan Crawford - wife was Sarah Jane Crawford CHILDREN: - Sarah Ann Euphemia Crawford, infant; - Daniel Crawford, infant; - Mary Crawford, infant LNAME[ GREENE FNAME[ MARY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 4, 1885 FILE[ 1228 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as a widow - died in London, Ontario - lived in Clinton in 1878 - lived with her daughter, Margaret Colwell, and Margaret's husband, the Reverend Henry J. Colwell, in St. Thomas - executors: Thomas Cullen, Toronto, Methodist Minister; Mary Cullen, wife of Reverend Thomas Cullen; Margaret Colwell, wife of Reverend H.J. Colwell LNAME[ DODD FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 8, 1885 FILE[ 1229 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - known as James Dodd the Elder - says wife was deceased, but not identified - executors: John Andrews, Southwold; Thomas Bainard, Yarmouth CHILDREN: - William Dodd; - Noah Dodd; - Mary Ann Caswell, wife of Neil, Southwold, carpenter; - Harriet McNeilly, wife of James, Aylmer, cooper; - John Dodd; - James Dodd; - George Dodd; - Elizabeth Dodd - grandson was Frank Gadsby LNAME[ GILLIS FNAME[ NEIL D. RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAR 25, 1885 FILE[ 1230 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: John D. Gillis, Highgate, Kent County, Merchant; John Blue the Younger, Orford Township, Kent County, farmer; Duncan M. Gillis, Orford Township, Kent County, farmer - wife was Barbara Gillis - son was Daniel Edgar Gillis - daughter was Maggie Mabel Gillis LNAME[ MCLACHLIN FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 28, 1885 FILE[ 1231 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - described as a railway employee and a bachelor - petitioner and mother was Sarah McLachlin of St. Thomas, widow - 'no brothers or sisters in this Province' LNAME[ WILLIAMS FNAME[ ADOLPHUS RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ MAR 22, 1885 FILE[ 1232 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as a Physician - executors: William Warnock the Younger, Aylmer, Broker; Walter E. Murray - mention of Charlotte Millard, wife of Jeremiah Millard, Aylmer, labourer - mention of children, but not identified - sister was Hannah Long - friend was William Warnock the Younger, Aylmer, Broker - friend was Walter Edgar Murray, Aylmer, Conveyancer LNAME[ WISE FNAME[ MARGARET RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 11, 1885 FILE[ 1233 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - petitioner and husband was George Wise of St. Thomas, Steward LNAME[ MAHER FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 23, 1885 FILE[ 1234 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as a Cigar Manufacturer - executor was John Smith of London Township, Middlesex County, hotel keeper and brother-in-law - wife was Eliza Maher of St. Thomas LNAME[ JEWELL FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ APR 25, 1885 FILE[ 1235 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - petitioner and wife was Grace Jewell of Dunwich LNAME[ O'MALLEY FNAME[ HONORIA RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAY 11, 1885 FILE[ 1236 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - widow of Charles A. O'Malley - executors: Charles Anthony O'Malley, Aldborough, Lieutenant-Colonel; Thomas Beckton, Glencoe, Middlesex County, Justice of the Peace; John Fleming, Mosa Township, Middlesex County, farmer CHILDREN OF LIEUTENANT-COLONEL CHARLES A. O'MALLEY: - Charles Anthony O'Malley; - Henry Ross Archer O'Malley; - Peter George Lawrence O'Malley; - Frederick William O'Malley; - Laughlin May O'Malley; - Helena Antasta Elizabeth O'Malley - ward was Mary Alexander, now Mrs. Walter Hunt, United States - mention of Mrs. Thomas Robinson, Detroit, Michigan LNAME[ BEATON FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ MICHIGAN DATE[ APR 12, 1884 FILE[ 1237 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - lived in the County of Newayago, Michigan - no will - this was a petition for guardianship filed June 15, 1885 - the mother had died in 1878 - petitioner was Alexander Beaton of Aldborough Township, Gentleman and paternal uncle - subject of the petition was Mary Beaton, who was 8 years old and living in Aldborough at the time LNAME[ STILWELL FNAME[ LOUIS NAPOLEON RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JAN 1, 1885 FILE[ 1238 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Sarah Jane Stilwell, Bayham LNAME[ WHALLS FNAME[ PHOEBE JANE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 10, 1880 FILE[ 1239 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - petitioner and husband was Thomas Whalls the Younger, St. Thomas, Teamster LNAME[ BILLINGS FNAME[ GILES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUN 10, 1885 FILE[ 1240 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widower - petitioner was Thomas Billings of Yarmouth - son was Thomas Billings of Yarmouth - daughter was Lora Mary Billings of Yarmouth LNAME[ BOUGHNER FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 5, 1885 FILE[ 1241 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Hotel Keeper - petitioner was John Lyons Peters, St. Thomas, Student-at-Law - wife was Mary Boughner, South Dorchester - daughter was Ivy Boughner, by his first wife - daughter was Irene Boughner, by his first wife LNAME[ JEFFERIES FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SPRINGFIELD DATE[ MAY 4, 1885 FILE[ 1242 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Miller - petitioner and wife was Elizabeth Jefferies, Springfield LNAME[ MCLARTY FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 5, 1885 FILE[ 1243 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - petitioner and wife was Catharine McLarty of Yarmouth - mention of five children, but not identified LNAME[ MCLARTY FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 5, 1885 FILE[ 1244 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - this was a petition for guardianship of the children, filed August 7, 1885 - petitioner and wife was Catharine McLarty, Yarmouth CHILDREN: - John Black McLarty, 21 years; - Alexander Arthur McLarty, 17 years; - Mary Ella McLarty, 15 years; - Archibald McLarty, 13 years; - Angus Duncan McLarty, 8 years LNAME[ AXFORD FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 6, 1879 FILE[ 1245 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as a Mason - petitioner was John Pincombe of Yarmouth, Butcher - wife was Fanny Axford, who died July 5, 1885 CHILDREN: - John Axford, St. Thomas; - Elizabeth Ann VanSickle, wife of Isaac, Teamster, Petrolia, Lambton County; - William G. Axford, St. Thomas, Mason; - Rosamond Fanny Beatson, wife of Alfred Albert, Biddulph Township, Middlesex County; - Ebenezer B. Axford, Yarmouth, Brick Layer; - Samuel A. Axford, St. Thomas, Brick Layer; - Gifford Axford, St. Thomas, Carpenter; - Theresa Matilda VanSickle, deceased - mention of grandchildren, infant children of Theresa Matilda VanSickle, but not identified LNAME[ FISHLEIGH FNAME[ FRANCIS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 9, 1885 FILE[ 1246 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: William Fishleigh, Yarmouth, Farmer; John Fishleigh, Yarmouth, Farmer - wife was Elizabeth Fishleigh CHILDREN: - Robert Fishleigh; - William Fishleigh; - John Fishleigh; - Elizabeth Barnum, wife of Rodney; - Mary Prior, wife of George; - Sarah Fishleigh LNAME[ SUTTON FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ AUG 11, 1885 FILE[ 1247 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - executor was Catherine Sutton of Southwold - wife was Catherine Sutton CHILDREN: - William Sutton; - Wentworth Sutton; - Marrian Parker; - Frances Harriet B. Annett LNAME[ SANDERS FNAME[ FREDERICK GEORGE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 7, 1885 FILE[ 1248 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - described as an infant, six years old - petitioner and father was Frederick Sanders of St. Thomas, Gentleman LNAME[ SANDERS FNAME[ ANNA ELIZA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 7, 1885 FILE[ 1249 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - petitioner and husband was Frederick Sanders of St. Thomas, Gentleman LNAME[ CLINE FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 6, 1885 FILE[ 1250 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widower - petitioner and son was Jonas Cline of Yarmouth LNAME[ HAIGHT FNAME[ MARGARET LIDDELL RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUN 4, 1885 FILE[ 1251 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - executors and her children: Harry Vercoe Haight, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Elizabeth Gertrude Haight, Yarmouth Township, Elgin County - brother-in-law was Granville Holms Haight, Yarmouth - mention of Samuel P. Zavitz, Lobo Township, Middlesex County - brother was Henry L. Vercoe, Seaforth, Huron County, Physician - brother was John Vercoe, California, United States - father-in-law was Ephraim Haight LNAME[ TEETZEL FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 25, 1885 FILE[ 1252 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: James Verrall Teetzel, Hamilton, Ontario, Esquire and son; Jonathan Johnson Teetzel, St. Thomas, son and Dentist - daughter was Rosa - daughter was Bertha - son was William - witnessed by Phebe Haight, wife of Samuel Haight of Yarmouth LNAME[ MCCANCE FNAME[ MARTHA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 14, 1885 FILE[ 1253 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - executor was John McCance of St. Thomas, son and Carpenter - husband was Alexander McCance, who predeceased her CHILDREN: - Elizabeth Wice; - Mary Jane Helinkay, Township of Humphrey, Parry Sound District; - Matilda Phillips; - Lucinda Wilson; - Margaret Searl, wife of George; - John McCance - mention of the children of Rosanne Cousins and Alexander McCance LNAME[ MCCANCE FNAME[ MARTHA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 14, 1885 FILE[ 1254 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - executor was Margaret Searl, wife of George Searl, St. Thomas, Brick Maker - witnessed by Hiram Comfort of St. Thomas, Gentleman, and Alfred John Allworth of St. Thomas, Manager CHILDREN: - Elizabeth Wice, Buttonville, Carvile Post Office, North York, Ontario; - Mary Jane Helinkay, Trout Lake Post Office, Muskoka, Ontario; - Matilda Phillips, State of Nebraska; - Lucinda Wilson, Altwood Post Office, County of Perth; - John McCance, St. Thomas - mention of daughter Martha, and says that Martha had her mother living with her since the death of father LNAME[ SHARON FNAME[ THOMAS STURGEON RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 14, 1885 FILE[ 1255 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Gentleman - died in Southwold Township - executors: Ellen Sharon, St. Thomas, Thomas' widow; John Wilson Smith, St. Thomas LNAME[ LEITCH FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 15, 1884 FILE[ 1256 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - executors: Margaret Leitch of London, Ontario, Daniel's widow; Daniel Black of London, Ontario, Gentleman; John Beattie Laidlaw of London, Ontario, Bookkeeper LNAME[ FRANKLIN FNAME[ SARAH REBECCA RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 27, 1880 FILE[ 1257 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executor was Sarah's sister, Mary Rosamond Franklin of Aylmer, Dressmaker - brother was Oliver Franklin - sister was Hester Ann Price, wife of Stephen Price of Walsingham Township, Norfolk County - says that mother died June 13, 1885 LNAME[ GRAINGER FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ OCT 16, 1884 FILE[ 1258 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - no will - this was a petition for guardianship filed June 1885 - petitioner was Joseph Bobier of Dunwich, Farmer - wife was Mary Ann Grainger, who died in January 1884 CHILDREN: - Hannah Jane Grainger, 17 years old; - Mary Ann Grainger, 13 years old; - Sarah Lillie Grainger, 10 years old MATERNAL UNCLES: - Charles Garlick, 'in Ontario'; - William Garlick, 'in Ontario'; - Robert Garlick, 'in Ontario'; - Thomas Garlick LNAME[ MCKELLAR FNAME[ PETER RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ DEC 17, 1884 FILE[ 1259 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - executor was Duncan McArthur of Dunwich NIECES: - Janet McKellar; - Sarah McPhee; - Annie McKellar, daughter of Neil McKellar NEPHEWS, sons of Neil McKellar: - Edward McKellar; - Daniel McKellar; - Peter McKellar; - Neil McKellar; - James McKellar LNAME[ BACKUS FNAME[ ANDREW RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 22, 1885 FILE[ 1260 MFNO[ 1385 NOTES[ - executors: Meredith Conn the Younger, Tyrconnell; George W. Ling, Wallacetown, Physician - wife was Mary Jane Backus DAUGHTERS: - Mrs. Gow; - Mrs. Pearce; - Mrs. Humphries; - Katherine Elizabeth Backus SONS: - Andrew Storey Backus; - Stephen Alexander Backus - grandson was Andrew Stephen Backus, second son of William Henry Backus LNAME[ PRICE FNAME[ MOSES RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ AUG 17, 1884 FILE[ 1261 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Hotel Keeper in the Township of Bayham - executor was Mary Price of the Village of Corinth, Township of Bayham, Moses' widow - mention of Charles A. Price of Aylmer, Carpenter LNAME[ LUGSDIN FNAME[ MARY ANN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 5, 1885 FILE[ 1262 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - died in the Village of Dutton - executor was James Lugsdin of the Township of Dunwich, Gentleman, Mary Ann's husband - witnessed by Peter Stover of St. Thomas, Railway Engineer LNAME[ WARWICK FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ DEC 9, 1884 FILE[ 1263 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - executor was Eliphel Jane Warwick of South Dorchester, Samuel's widow - mention of James Warwick Senior and James Warwick Junior of South Dorchester LNAME[ WARWICK FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ DEC 9, 1884 FILE[ 1264 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - this was a petition for the guardianship of four infant children - petitioner was Eliphel Jane Warwick of South Dorchester, Samuel's widow CHILDREN: - James Warkwick, 34 years; - William Warwick, 31 years; - Samuel Warwick, 28 years; - Charles Warwick, 24 years; - George Warwick, 21 years; - Robert Warwick, 17 years; - Alicia Warwick, 15 years; - David Warwick, 11 years; - Edith Warwick, 9 years LNAME[ NICOLL FNAME[ FRANCIS RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 15, 1885 FILE[ 1265 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as a bachelor and a Gentleman - executor was Alice Graham of Grand Rapids, Michigan, wife of James Gordon Graham, dry goods merchant - only sister was Alice Graham - mention of Edwin Nicoll of Southwold Township, cousin LNAME[ LUTON FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 22, 1884 FILE[ 1266 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - this was a petition for guardianship filed by Catherine Luton of Yarmouth, Daniel's widow - subject of the petition was their son, Cecil Randolph Luton, 13 years old - witnessed by William F. Luton the Younger and William Rogers LNAME[ ROBERTS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 15, 1885 FILE[ 1267 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executor was Alfred Roberts of St. Thomas, oldest son and a railway employee - says that there were two sisters, one in New York City, and one in Eeuporia, Kansas - says that there were two brothers, not heard from in 15 years, William and Edwin FAMILY: - Alfred Roberts; - Susan Mary Tope, New York City; - Clara Jones, Eeuporia, Kansas; - mother died 15 years ago in November; - William Roberts last heard from in Cincinnati; - Edwin Roberts last heard from in New York City; - John Henry Roberts drowned November 20, 1884, in Copenhagen, Denmark - the above part of a sworn statement dated October 17, 1885 LNAME[ MCLEAN FNAME[ ISABELLA RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ SEP 27, 1884 FILE[ 1268 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Malcolm McLean - executor was Duncan McLean of Dunwich, grandson - daughter was Flora McLean - daughter was Isabella McLean - mention of Catherine Lyman LNAME[ ROBERTSON FNAME[ JAMES HENRY RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ AUG 25, 1884 FILE[ 1269 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - executor was Annie Robertson of Bayham Township, James' widow - witnessed by George Hubbard of Bayham Township and James Clark of Bayham Township, Contractor LNAME[ CLUTTON FNAME[ SOPHIA RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ OCT 16, 1885 FILE[ 1270 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as the widow of Joseph Clutton, Minister of the Baptist Church - executors: Samuel Sparks Clutton, Aylmer, Woollen Manufacturer; Joseph Josiah Clutton CHILDREN: - Joseph Josiah Clutton; - Samuel Sparks Clutton; - Harriet Alpha, wife of Thomas Durrant of Malahide, Butcher; - Kezia, wife of Hiram Powers of Malahide, Farmer; - Hannah Sophia, wife of Whitfield Baker, Malahide, Farmer - granddaughter was Hattie Blanch Fish, says that she lived with grandmother 14 years LNAME[ LEESON FNAME[ ELIZA ANN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ SEP 13, 1885 FILE[ 1271 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as the wife of John Leeson - executors: Francis Leeson, Malahide; James Leeson, who renounced - daughter was Alicia Delina Ramsy, also known as Alma - son was Franklin Ramsy STEPCHILDREN: - Charles Leeson; - Alice Ann Bowen; - Rachel Leeson LNAME[ TEEPLE FNAME[ GEORGE H. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 31, 1885 FILE[ 1272 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executors: George W. Copeland, Malahide, Farmer, son-in-law; William H. Teeple, Malahide, Farmer, son; William Teeple, brother - wife was Eleanor M. Teeple - daughter was Mary Copeland, wife of George W. - son was William H. Teeple LNAME[ BRIAN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ NOV 21, 1885 FILE[ 1273 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executors: William S. Wagoner, Bayham; William Smith, Bayham - son was Benjamin Brian DAUGHTERS: - Elizabeth Ann Cochian; - Isabella Matilda Brian; - Clara May Brian LNAME[ CLARK FNAME[ WILLOUGHBY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 27, 1885 FILE[ 1274 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Peter Couse, St. Thomas; Alexander Henderson, who renounced - daughter was Viola Campbell, wife of John L. - will says to divide money between children, but none others named LNAME[ MICHAEL FNAME[ THOMAS WRIGHT RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ NOV 24, 1885 FILE[ 1275 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Printer and Publisher - executor was Ellen Michael, Thomas' widow - witnessed by John Sanders of Malahide Township and William Michael of Yarmouth Township LNAME[ SCATCHERD FNAME[ JAMES NEWTON RESID[ BUFFALO, NEW YORK DATE[ JAN 18, 1885 FILE[ 1276 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as a Lumber Merchant - was living in, and died in, Buffalo, New York - executors: John Newton Scatcherd, Lumber Merchant, Buffalo, New York; Wilson Shannon Bissell, Attorney, Buffalo, New York; Annie Belton Scatcherd, widow, Buffalo, New York - James Newton Scatcherd signed his will when he was 54 years old, on June 3, 1879 - wife was Annie Belton Scatcherd - son was John Newton Scatcherd - son was Thomas Archibald Scatcherd - daughter was Emily Leslie Scatcherd LNAME[ MCALPINE FNAME[ PETER RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ APR 27, 1885 FILE[ 1277 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executors: James C. Graham, Dunwich, neighbour; James McAlpine, Dunwich, son CHILDREN: - James McAlpine; - Malcolm McAlpine; - Catherine McAlpine; - Jane Eaton; - Jessie McAlpine; - Margaret McAlpine; - Elizabeth McAlpine LNAME[ WALLACE FNAME[ WILSON RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ NOV 29, 1885 FILE[ 1278 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executor was Hannah Wallace of Southwold Township, Wilson's widow - mother was Elizabeth Wallace - mention of Trueman Waters - mention of Charles Waters - mention of A. Sutherland LNAME[ MORGAN FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 9, 1885 FILE[ 1279 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executors: Ellen Morgan, Yarmouth, David's widow; Angus McLarty, Yarmouth, friend - mother was Hannah Morgan, now in England LNAME[ BARNUM FNAME[ WILLIAM BURRAGE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 17, 1885 FILE[ 1280 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executors: Martha Ann Wood, Morpeth, County of Kent, wife of William K. Wood, Shoemaker; Henry Francis Ellis, St. Thomas, Attorney - daughter was Mary Ann Wood of Morpeth, County of Kent, wife of William K. Wood, Shoemaker LNAME[ AXFORD FNAME[ FANNY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 5, 1885 FILE[ 1281 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner was John Pincombe of St. Thomas, Butcher CHILDREN: - Gifford Axford, St. Thomas, Carpenter; - Ebenezer Benjamin Axford, St. Thomas, Labourer; - William George Axford, St. Thomas, Labourer; - John Axford, Yarmouth; - Samuel Askett Axford, St. Thomas, Mason; - Fanny Rosamond Beatson, wife of Albert, Village of Granton, Middlesex County; - Elizabeth Ann Van Sickle, wife of Isaac, Petrolia, Lambton County LNAME[ MITCHELL FNAME[ SIMPSON RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ DEC 25, 1885 FILE[ 1282 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executors: Walter Alonzo Mitchell, Bayham; Albert Mitchell, Walsingham Township, Norfolk County; Simpson Mitchell, Aylmer - mention of wife but not identified - son was Albert Mitchell - son was Simpson Mitchell - son was Walter A. Mitchell MENTION OF: - Arthur Mitchell; - Ann Spore; - Meriam Hatch; - Elsie Spore, wife of Lewis LNAME[ MOORE FNAME[ BRIDGET RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 29, 1885 FILE[ 1283 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Patrick Moore, Labourer - executors: Cornelius Maxwell, St. Thomas, Brakeman; Robert Kains, St. Thomas, Physician CHILDREN: - Thomas Moore; - Katie Moore; - Ellen Moore; - Mary Jane Moore; - Eliza Mack Moore LNAME[ BENNETT FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 29, 1885 FILE[ 1284 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: George Bennett, St. Thomas, Blacksmith; John Henry Wilson, St. Thomas, Physician CHILDREN: - Frank Bennett; - Edwin Bennett, St. Thomas; - George Bennett, St. Thomas; - James Bennett, St. Thomas; - Mary Jane Chaplow - mention of Celia Martin, wife of J.A. Martin LNAME[ MANDEVILLE FNAME[ PETER RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 5, 1885 FILE[ 1285 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - described as unmarried - petitioner and mother was Anna Mandeville of Southwold, widow LNAME[ SHARON FNAME[ THOMAS STURGEON RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 14, 1885 FILE[ 1286 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - died in Southwold Township - this was a petition for guardianship of the children, filed January 21, 1886 - petitioner and wife was Ellen Sharon of St. Thomas CHILDREN: - Mary Anna Sharon, over 21 years; - Sarah Edith Dugdate, wife of John, over 21 years; - Alice Ellen Sharon, over 21 years; - Ann Elizabeth Sharon, over 21 years; - Clara Eva Sharon, 18 years; - Morris Williams Sharon, 9 years LNAME[ WATSON FNAME[ FLORENCE RESID[ DETROIT, MICHIGAN DATE[ JUL 3, 1885 FILE[ 1287 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - described as a spinster - petitioner and half-brother was David James Watson of Southwold LNAME[ BEST FNAME[ CASPER RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ DEC 28, 1885 FILE[ 1288 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and widow was Elizabeth Maud Best, now Elizabeth Maud Lindsay, wife of William George Lindsay, Bayham, Farmer, as of February 4, 1887 - mention of five infant children, but not named - mention of four brothers, but not named - mention of five sisters, but not named LNAME[ MCKAY FNAME[ NEIL RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 11, 1886 FILE[ 1289 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - lived at Iona - described as a Blacksmith - executor was Catherine Wright McKay, Southwold - wife was Catherine Wright McKay - daughter was Catherine Graham Pineo, wife of Daniel G., Iona LNAME[ BULL FNAME[ ALBERT F. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 17, 1885 FILE[ 1290 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Master Mechanic - petitioner and wife was Angeline Bull of St. Thomas LNAME[ DOWN FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 23, 1886 FILE[ 1291 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - described as a bachelor - petitioner and father was Robert Down of Southwold LNAME[ ROSS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 19, 1886 FILE[ 1292 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Gentleman - petitioner and wife was Flora Ross of St. Thomas LNAME[ FIRBY FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ FEB 1, 1886 FILE[ 1293 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as a Mill Owner - executors: William Walter Firby, Bayham; Thomas Medd Firby, Bayham; Thomas Firby, Bayham - brother was Thomas Medd Firby CHILDREN: - William Walter Firby; - Thomas Weston Firby; - Joseph Mead Firby; - George Smith Firby; - Annie Victoria Firby; - Elizabeth Pathamia Firby; - Johnna Firby; - Mary Firby; - Robert Firby GRANDCHILDREN, children of Joseph Mead Firby: - William Walter Firby; - Margaret Firby LNAME[ COLE FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 31, 1885 FILE[ 1294 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: William Cole, Yarmouth; Thomas Cole, St. Thomas, Saloon Keeper; Peter Couse, St. Thomas, Gentleman and son-in-law; Maria Cole; Mathew Cole - wife was Maria Cole CHILDREN: - Samuel Cole; - William Cole; - Mathew Cole; - Thomas Cole; - John Cole; - Betsy Badge; - Mary Braddon; - Cathrine Morris; - Grace Clark; - Maria Couse; - Susan Henderson LNAME[ FLETCHER FNAME[ WILLIAM MILES RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 17, 1885 FILE[ 1295 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Methodist Minister - petitioner and wife was Caroline Fletcher of South Cayuga, Haldimand County LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 8, 1886 FILE[ 1296 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executors: James McLachlin, Southwold, brother-in-law; Donald Turner, Southwold CHILDREN: - Mary Shaw, wife of Samuel, St. Thomas; - Margaret Walker, wife of Nathaniel, Manitoba; - John McIntyre; - Annie McIntyre; - Archibald McIntyre LNAME[ GLOVER FNAME[ JONATHAN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 6, 1886 FILE[ 1297 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - known as Jonathan Glover the Elder - executor was Edward McCrone of St. Thomas, Merchant - wife was Mary Glover CHILDREN: - Jonathan Glover; - Elizabeth Ann Lewis; - Mary Glover; - George Jackson Glover; - Phoebe Glover LNAME[ SHEA FNAME[ PATRICK MATTHEW RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 27, 1886 FILE[ 1298 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as a Merchant - died in Hamilton, Ontario - executors: James Shea, Hamilton, Ontario, Merchant; John Shea, Hamilton, Ontario, Merchant - brother was James Shea of Hamilton, Ontario - brother was John Shea of Hamilton, Ontario - father was Robert Shea of Ardra Castle Corner, County of Kilkenny, Scotland LNAME[ MCCOLLUM FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ OCT 15, 1885 FILE[ 1299 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner and only surviving sister was Mary McIntyre of Southwold, also a widow - brother was James McCollum LNAME[ DUDY FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ FEB 27, 1886 FILE[ 1300 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - also spelled Doody - described as a Farmer - executors: John Turner Rogers, Dunwich, Farmer; John Tracey, Dunwich, Farmer; Margaret Dudy, Dunwich - wife was Margaret Dudy CHILDREN: - James Doody or Dudy; - Francis Doody or Dudy; - Michael Doody or Dudy; - Mary Catherine Doody or Dudy LNAME[ STALEY FNAME[ REBECCA RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 23, 1886 FILE[ 1301 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Samuel Staley of Malahide, Farmer - son was Samuel Staley - daughter was Mary Staley - son was Peter Staley LNAME[ DAUGHERTY FNAME[ ALBERT RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 29, 1886 FILE[ 1302 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as a bachelor - petitioner and brother was Henry Daugherty of Southwold BROTHERS: - Henry Daugherty; - Charles Daugherty; - John Daugherty SISTERS: - Margaret Hunt, wife of Thomas; - Eliza Ann Horton, wife of Andrew; - Mary Jane McLean, wife of Neil; - Adela Claris, wife of John; - Caroline Silcox, wife of W.F. LNAME[ GILBERT FNAME[ ELIJAH RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 4, 1886 FILE[ 1303 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executor was Ira Charles Gilbert of Southwold - wife was Mary Gilbert CHILDREN: - Ira Charles Gilbert; - Nancy Shackleton; - Sarah Gilbert; - Mary Ann Gilbert LNAME[ MCCREADY FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ SEP 9, 1882 FILE[ 1304 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - Charles McCready was an infant, would have been 11 years old in 1886 - petitioner and father was William McCready the Elder of Yarmouth LNAME[ MCLEOD FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 11, 1886 FILE[ 1305 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executors: William McLeod, Southwold; John McLeod, Southwold; John W. Coulter, Southwold, friend CHILDREN: - Jane McLeod; - Hannah McLeod; - William McLeod; - John McLeod - son-in-law was John Pike LNAME[ KENT FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ APR 15, 1886 FILE[ 1306 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executors: Sarah Margaret Kent, Malahide; Francis W. Kent, Malahide; Albert Hamilton Backhouse, Aylmer, Solicitor - wife was Sarah Margaret Kent - daughter was Minnie Elizabeth Kent - son was Francis W. Kent LNAME[ WELTER FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAY 23, 1886 FILE[ 1307 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executors: James Stanton, Southwold, son-in-law; Mary Em Welter, Southwold; Sarah Hendershott, Southwold, married woman - wife was Mary Em Welter - son was Charles Welter - daughter was Mary Jan Stanton, wife of James - daughter was Sarah Hendershott, wife of John LNAME[ YOUNG FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 3, 1886 FILE[ 1308 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Labourer - petitioner and wife was Hannah Young of St. Thomas LNAME[ MILLS FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 19, 1886 FILE[ 1309 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executors: Samuel Haight, Yarmouth; Asa L. Schooley, Yarmouth - wife was Anna M. Mills CHILDREN: - Mary Jane Wood, wife of Melvin; - Emily D. Welding, wife of Barclay; - Esther M. Tayne, wife of Albert M.; - Phebe Ann Simmons, wife of Charles; - Sarah Maria Kipp, wife of Hiram Kipp, deceased - granddaughter was Alzina Kipp, daughter of Sarah Maria Kipp - granddaughter was Anna Elveretta Kipp, daughter of Sarah Maria Kipp LNAME[ EASTABROOK FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 18, 1886 FILE[ 1310 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executor was Daniel Eastabrook of Yarmouth CHILDREN: - Daniel Eastabrook; - William Eastabrook; - Richard Eastabrook; - Ann Eastabrook; - Maria Eastabrook LNAME[ COOK FNAME[ WILLIAM B. RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ APR 9, 1886 FILE[ 1311 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executors: Joseph Cook, St. Thomas, Gentleman; John Cook, St. Thomas, Gentleman CHILDREN: - Joseph Cook; - John Cook; - George Cook; - Peter Cook; - Ebenezer Cook; - James Cook; - Sarah Ann Biggar; - Elizabeth Burgess; - Mary Jane Cook LNAME[ CAREY FNAME[ JOHN E. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ APR 6, 1884 FILE[ 1312 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship filed June 22, 1886 - petitioner and executor was Truman H. Davis of Aylmer - child was John Carey, 16 years old and at that time at the Reformatory School at Penatanguishene LNAME[ MILLER FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAY 22, 1886 FILE[ 1313 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executor was Nancy Maria Miller of Malahide - wife was Nancy Maria Miller LNAME[ BROWN FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ OCT 2, 1882 FILE[ 1314 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as the daughter of the late William Percy of Malahide, who died April 22, 1884 - this was a petition for guardianship filed June 30, 1886 - petitioner and father was George P. Brown of Malahide, Farmer CHILDREN: - George Wallace Brown, 17 years; - Oscar Herbert Brown, 9 years; - James Arthur Brown, adult LNAME[ BOWEN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUN 5, 1886 FILE[ 1315 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Lydia Bowen, Malahide; Samuel Staley, Malahide, Farmer; John Porter, Malahide, Farmer - wife was Lydia Bowen CHILDREN: - Cornelius Edmond Bowen; - William Henry Bowen; - John A. Bowen; - Mary Samantha Bowen; - Sylva Ann Bowen; - Sarah Kilmer - granddaughter was Rose Bell Bowen LNAME[ CRANE FNAME[ ELIZA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 23, 1885 FILE[ 1316 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - formerly lived in Springfield - described as a married woman - husband and executor was James B. Crane of St. Thomas, Builder LNAME[ JONES FNAME[ HANNAH RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUN 21, 1886 FILE[ 1317 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as the widow of Lambert Jones - executor was William Mabbot Jones of Bayham - daughter was Sarah Lay - grandson was William M. Jones LNAME[ MCLINN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ APR 3, 1886 FILE[ 1318 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: William Andrew McLinn, Orangeville, Dufferin County, School Teacher; James Henry McLinn, Jackson, Michigan, Market Gardener; Jane McLinn, Malahide - wife was Jane McLinn - son was William Andrew McLinn - son was James Henry McLinn LNAME[ PICKARD FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAY 31, 1886 FILE[ 1319 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - petitioner and wife was Isabella Pickard of Aldborough LNAME[ GRIFFIN FNAME[ EDWARD RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAY 22, 1886 FILE[ 1320 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executors: Mahlon Melford Griffin, Malahide; Catherine Griffin, Malahide; Edwin H. Hankinson - wife was Catherine Griffin CHILDREN: - Simon Griffin; - Mahlon Melford Griffin; - Isaac Griffin; - Emily Johnson; - Roxanna Griffin; - Icelonia Griffin LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 16, 1886 FILE[ 1321 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - died at Wallacetown - executor was John S. McIntyre of Wallacetown, Carpenter, who died May 29, 1884 - petitioner was Andrew McIntyre CHILDREN: - Mary Goodall, wife of Wallace, Rodney, Gentleman; - Malcolm McNicol, Aldborough, Farmer, son of Margaret McNicol, deceased wife of John; - Margaret Burbank, Sombra Township, Lambton County, wife of M.C. Burbank, Grocer; - Donald McDonald, Sombra Township, Lambton County; - William McDonald, Aldborough CHILDREN OF JOHN S. MCINTYRE: - Andrew McIntyre, Mill Owner, Wallacetown; - Barbara Isabella McIntyre, Wallacetown, spinster; - Daniel W. McIntyre, Glencoe, Grain Buyer; - John Richard McIntyre, Dundalk, Grey County, Bank Clerk; - Thomas Duncan McIntyre, Wallacetown, 15 years old - wife of John S. McIntyre was Isabella LNAME[ MCCRANEY FNAME[ LOUISA RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAY 5, 1886 FILE[ 1322 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as the widow of Hiram McCraney, Farmer - executors: Daniel McCraney, Southwold, who died February 28, 1885; Janet McCraney, also known as Jennie, widow of Daniel, Town of Oakville, Halton County, daughter-in-law CHILDREN: - Mary Dingman, Aldborough; - Eunice Alton, Trafalgar Township; Halton County; - William McCraney, Town of Oakville, Lumber Merchant; - Daniel McCraney, who died in Oakville; - Barbara, referred to as Barbara Gulick, Town of Bangor, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.; - Anna Louisa Orr - witness was William Andrew Orr LNAME[ KEARNS FNAME[ EDWARD RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 25, 1886 FILE[ 1323 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - died at the Village of Glencoe, Middlesex County - petitioner was Mary Campbell of Detroit, Michigan, Edward Kearns' sister, and the wife of Hugh Campbell of St. Clair, Michigan, Farmer LNAME[ BUCKLEY FNAME[ JANE RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ AUG 15, 1886 FILE[ 1324 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executors: Lewis Buckley, Aylmer, Jane's husband and a Teamster; Abram Smith, Aylmer, Baptist Minister, who renounced; Andrew Learn, friend, who renounced - daughter was Sara Ann Crawford LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ NEIL RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JUL 23, 1886 FILE[ 1325 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executors: Duncan McPhail, Dunwich; Angus Kerr, Southwold - widow was Margaret Agnes McIntyre, Dunwich - mention of two daughters, but not named LNAME[ MCMILLAN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 2, 1886 FILE[ 1326 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - executor was Mary Jane McMillan of Southwold, John's widow LNAME[ BURNS FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 7, 1886 FILE[ 1327 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Brakeman - died in the Township of Aldborough - executor was Arthur Burns of St. Thomas, James' son LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ MALCOLM RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JUL 22, 1886 FILE[ 1329 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executors: Dugald J. Campbell, Dunwich, Farmer; John Campbell, Yarmouth, Farmer - brother was Dugald J. Campbell - brother was John Campbell - both of the above were the executors - wife was Isabella Campbell CHILDREN: - John Campbell; - William Campbell; - Archibald Campbell; - Maggie Campbell; - Mary Campbell; - Catherine Campbell LNAME[ BEST FNAME[ CASPAR RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ DEC 28, 1885 FILE[ 1330 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship - petitioner was Elizabeth Maud Best, Bayham, Caspar's widow CHILDREN: - Henrietta Wintermute, Malahide, 17 years; - Angus Lorne Best, Bayham, 14 years; - Frederick Austin Best, Bayham, 11 years; - Ernest Hope Best, Bayham, 5 years; - George Ann Best, Bayham, 2 years LNAME[ ROBERTS FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 12, 1886 FILE[ 1331 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as the widow of Walter Roberts - executor was John Miller, St. Thomas, school teacher and brother- -in-law - son was Walter Roberts, who had a son named Walter H. Roberts - son was Edward Roberts - daughter was Mary Jane Roberts - witnessed by John Stacey LNAME[ MINES FNAME[ FANNY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 17, 1873 FILE[ 1332 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - husband was Joshua Mines, since deceased EXECUTORS AND CHILDREN: - Mary S. Mines, Southwold, spinster; - Thurza Clark, widow; - Mrs. Charlotte Lindop, wife of William E.; - James Mines LNAME[ PUTMAN FNAME[ WILLIAM HENRY RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ SEP 24, 1886 FILE[ 1333 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executor was Mary Putman of Yarmouth, William Henry's widow - note says that they had formerly lived in South Dorchester LNAME[ SMUCK FNAME[ SUSAN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUL 17, 1886 FILE[ 1334 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as the wife of John Smuck - executor was Montford Delos Welter, Southwold Township, her son LNAME[ FOSTER FNAME[ CHRISTOPHER RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 28, 1886 FILE[ 1335 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executor was Rachel Eugena Foster, wife of John W. Foster, photographer and Christopher's son CHILDREN: - Mary, wife of James Redaway; - Catharine, wife of John Woukman; - James Foster; - John W. Foster LNAME[ STANTON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 13, 1886 FILE[ 1336 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - described as an Engineer - petitioner and wife was Mary Stanton of St. Thomas LNAME[ MCCOLLUM FNAME[ MARY ANN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 4, 1886 FILE[ 1337 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Peter McCollum - executor was John N. Bowlby of Southwold, brother - sister-in-law was Caroline Bowlby LNAME[ KERR FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 1, 1886 FILE[ 1338 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executors: Thomas Kerr, Aldborough; John Thomson Kerr, Southwold - wife was Flora Kerr SONS: - Alexander Kerr; - John Kerr; - Thomas Kerr; - Archibald Kerr LNAME[ HUNT FNAME[ JOHN NELSON RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ NOV 15, 1886 FILE[ 1339 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executors: John Lindsay, Southwold; John Coulter, Southwold - wife was Mary CHILDREN: - Samuel Hunt; - Maciah Hunt; - Nelson Hunt; - Lewellyn Hunt; - Melissa Adams; - Hannah Ling; - Omer Hunt; - Annette Hunt; - Esquior Hunt LNAME[ CONNELL FNAME[ DUGALD RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 12, 1886 FILE[ 1340 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: John Ruthvin Campbell, St. Thomas, Builder; Duncan Connell, Southwold - brother was Duncan Connell, who is described as being in the House of Industry in November 1886 - mention of a nephew, the son of Duncan Connell, but not identified LNAME[ APPLEMAN FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ORWELL DATE[ DEC 12, 1886 FILE[ 1341 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executor was Sarah Appleman of Orwell - wife was Sarah Appleman CHILDREN: - John Appleman, North Branch, Lapeer County, Michigan; - George Appleman; - Frederick Appleman; - Margaret Teeple LNAME[ PROCUNIER FNAME[ GEORGE NEAL RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ NOV 30, 1885 FILE[ 1342 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - wife was Elizabeth Procunier - petitioner was son, James Adian Procunier CHILDREN: - Robert Henry Procunier; - Charles Ault Procunier; - Mary Desire McConkey, wife of Cicero; - Elma Jane Burdick, wife of George W.; - Victoria Adelaide Dunning, wife of James T.; - James Adian Procunier LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ DUGALD RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ OCT 31, 1886 FILE[ 1343 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executors: Levi Pollard, Dunwich, Farmer; John Carswell, Dunwich, Farmer - brother was Malcolm Campbell - brother was Alexander Campbell - brother was Humphrey Campbell, deceased - brother was John Campbell, deceased - brother was Robert Campbell, deceased NIECES AND NEPHEWS: - Jean Campbell, daughter of Alexander; - Christy Brodie; - George Campbell Elliott; - mention of children of deceased brother, John; - mention of children of deceased brother, Robert; - mention of children of deceased brother, Humphrey LNAME[ MUNRO FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUL 6, 1886 FILE[ 1344 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - petitioner and wife was Flora Munro of Aldborough CHILDREN: - Archibald Munro; - Malcolm Munro; - Duncan Munro; - Mary Johnson GRANDCHILDREN: - John Munro, son of deceased son, John; - Mary Munro, daughter of deceased son, John; - Maudie Munro, daughter of deceased son, Robert; - Maggie Munro, daughter of deceased son, Robert; - Granty McLarty, child of deceased daughter, Annie McLarty; - Archibald Marchbank, son of deceased daughter, Christie; - William Marchbank, son of deceased daughter, Christie; - Mary Marchbank, daughter of deceased daughter, Christie; - Henry Legg, son of deceased daughter, Catherine; - Archibald Legg, son of deceased daughter, Catherine; - Joseph Legg, son of deceased daughter, Catherine; - John Legg, son of deceased daughter, Catherine; - William Legg, son of deceased daughter, Catherine; - Lucy Legg, daughter of deceased daughter, Catherine; - Annie Legg, daughter of deceased daughter, Catherine; - Emily Legg, daughter of deceased daughter, Catherine; - Hattie Legg, daughter of deceased daughter, Catherine; - Bertha Legg, daughter of deceased daughter, Catherine LNAME[ MORGAN FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 1, 1886 FILE[ 1345 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widower - petitioner and son was George Morgan of Southwold MENTION OF: - James Morgan, Port Stanley; - Mrs. Alice Steele, Port Stanley, wife of John; - Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson, wife of Isaac, Wardsville; - Mrs. Sarah Jane Wagot, wife of George, Kingsville; - Mrs. Ann Leibert, wife of Adam, Rodney; - John Morgan, Port Stanley; - Ellen Morgan, Port Stanley; - Thomas Morgan, Wayne County, Michigan; - Mary Long, Detroit, Michigan; - William Morgan, Tasmania LNAME[ HOCKRIDGE FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 20, 1886 FILE[ 1346 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as a Carpenter - executors: William Gilbert Sanders, Yarmouth; John Farley, St. Thomas, Barrister-at-Law - wife was Mary Hockridge GRANDCHILDREN: - Mary Dixon Pavey; - Matilda Pavey; - Amy Pavey; - Bertha Pavey - mention of William Alexander Sloan and Thomas Sloan LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ MALISSA ANN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 2, 1886 FILE[ 1347 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executor was Obed Hamilton Smith, Yarmouth - sister was Mary Catherine Cole, wife of John, St. Thomas - neice was Minnie Alicia Cole, daughter of Mary Catherine - nephew was William Spencer Bentley - brother was James William Smith - brother was Obed Hamilton Smith LNAME[ KATZEBACH FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ PHOENIX, ARIZONA DATE[ MAR 31, 1886 FILE[ 1348 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - says that he was born March 15, 1843, in Bayham Township - executor was Levi Johnson Hatch of Bayham, who had a power-of- attorney from Ephraim Bennett, the executor in Phoenix - William Katzebach was a first cousin to Levi Hatch's wife's father - mention of Mrs. Nancy A. Pickens, Phoenix, Arizona - mention of Mrs. Rachel Leech, wife of D.P. Leech, Tillsonburg - mention of L.J. Hatch, Eden LNAME[ STYLES FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 10, 1887 FILE[ 1349 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executors: John Crocker, St. Thomas, Gentleman; Isaac Styles, Southwold, brother - wife was Sarah Styles CHILDREN: - Mary H. Styles; - Liza Hendershott; - Sara Down; - Elizabeth Elsie; - Emma Styles; - James Styles; - John Styles; - Isaac Styles; - Charles Styles - stepson was Frederick Harkwell, son of John's present wife - stepson was William Harkwell, son of John's present wife - grandchild was Lillie E. Hendershott LNAME[ LAWRENCE FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 11, 1886 FILE[ 1350 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - died in London, Ontario - executors: Victoria Lawrence, St. Thomas; Jesse John Lawrence, Township Gore of Camden, Kent County, brother and Farmer; William Spence, London West, Middlesex County, Hardware Merchant - wife was Victoria Lawrence - sister was Elizabeth Lawrence - son was Frank Lawrence, at Medical School - mention of other children, but not identified LNAME[ LEGG FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JAN 19, 1887 FILE[ 1351 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executors: Lydia Legg, South Dorchester; Charles Legg, South Dorchester - wife was Lydia Legg - son was Charles Legg LNAME[ FRIEND FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ APR 10, 1886 FILE[ 1352 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer and a bachelor - petitioner and sister was Jane Laing, Orford Township, Kent County, married woman - sister was Maggie Friend of Michigan - brother was James Friend of Michigan LNAME[ HEATHCOTE FNAME[ GEORGE E. RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 14, 1886 FILE[ 1353 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executor was Catherine Luton of Yarmouth, widow of Daniel A. Luton - mention of Mrs. D.A. Luton, widow of late D.A. Luton - mention of George Henry Caughell of Aylmer - mention of Cecil R. Luton - left a bequest to the Disciples Church in Mapleton in memory of the late D.A. Luton LNAME[ REID FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 4, 1887 FILE[ 1354 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - lived at Sparta - described as a Gentleman - executors: John Reid, Yarmouth, Gentleman; John Hilbourne, Yarmouth, Gentleman CHILDREN: - Jane Reid; - John Reid; - Louisa, wife of John Hibourne; - William Reid; - Albert Reid; - Elizabeth Reid LNAME[ PINE FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 29, 1887 FILE[ 1355 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - died at Tilbury Centre, Kent County - wife and petitioner was Maggie Pine of St. Thomas LNAME[ WALKER FNAME[ SAMUEL HENRY RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ FEB 6, 1887 FILE[ 1356 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as a Hardware Merchant - executor was William James Walker of Aylmer, Hardware Merchant - brother was William James Walker of Aylmer, Hardware Merchant LNAME[ HEGLER FNAME[ GILBERT RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JUL 25, 1886 FILE[ 1356 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Louisa Hegler, South Dorchester; James Smith, South Dorchester, Farmer; John Wilson, South Dorchester, Farmer - wife was Louisa Hegler SONS: - William Edward Hegler; - Wilborn Edgar Hegler; - Carmen Gilbert Hegler LNAME[ DEWAR FNAME[ NEIL RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 3, 1887 FILE[ 1358 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executors: John McInnes, Yarmouth; Joseph McAdam, St. Thomas, Manufacturer; John Thomson, Yarmouth - wife was Mary Dewar - grandson was Neil Dewar, son of Alexander - mention of Duncan Dewar - mention of Alexander Dewar LNAME[ HAWKINS FNAME[ ELIZA ANN RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ FEB 3, 1887 FILE[ 1359 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner was Alan Cassels of Toronto, Barrister-at-Law, acting for brother George Macauley Hawke, Toronto, and brother Edward Hawke, New York City - nephew was Widmer Hawke of Toronto, son of George Macauley Hawke LNAME[ LANDON FNAME[ FREDERICK RESID[ KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN DATE[ JAN 20, 1887 FILE[ 1360 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - lived in Kalamazoo, County of Kalamazoo, Michigan - described as a pattern maker - executor was Frances A. Landon of Kalamazoo, Michigan - wife was Frances A. Landon LNAME[ MILLS FNAME[ BETSEY ANN RESID[ MILFORD, MICHIGAN DATE[ MAY 13, 1856 FILE[ 1361 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - was the daughter of Stephen Vail - wife of Hanson Mills, also deceased - the couple is described as formerly of Bayham Township and later of the Town of Milford, Michigan - Betsey Ann Mills died in Bayham Township - petitioner and nephew was Austin Vail, son of William Alexander Vail, Township of Westminster, Middlesex County - daughter was Sarah Mills of Michigan, deceased - daughter was Catherine Delong, Milford, Michigan, widow - brother was William Alexander Vail, Township of Westminster, who died January 9, 1857 LNAME[ HAGGERT FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 4, 1887 FILE[ 1362 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - described as a Bookkeeper - died at the Town of Brampton, County of Peel - executors: Gordon Dewar Haggert, Paris, Ontario, Machinist; Sarah Amoret Haggert, St. Thomas, spinster; William Patton, London, Machinist and son-in-law - daughter was Sarah Amoret Haggert - son was Gordon Haggert - mention of other children, but not identified - nephew was Frank Johnson LNAME[ MCLEAN FNAME[ KENNETH RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ FEB 25, 1887 FILE[ 1363 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - executors: Margaret McLean, Aldborough; Donald McLean, Ekfrid Township, Middlesex County - wife was Margaret McLean CHILDREN: - John McLean; - Donald McLean; - Margaret McLean; - Marjory McLean LNAME[ WILEY FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 9, 1887 FILE[ 1364 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Mary Jane Wiley of Yarmouth LNAME[ METCALFE FNAME[ ANN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 3, 1887 FILE[ 1365 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and son was William Metcalfe of St. Thomas, Cooper - husband was Thomas Metcalfe Senior CHILDREN: - Thomas Metcalfe, Oakland, Manitoba; - George Metcalfe, St. Thomas; - Fanny Wardell, wife of James, London, Ontario; - Clara Skelding, wife of Thomas, Toledo, Ohio; - Annie Metcalfe; - Hannah Shaw; - William Metcalfe LNAME[ SHARP FNAME[ SAMUEL ALEXANDER RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 1, 1887 FILE[ 1366 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Brakeman on the Michigan Central Railroad and a bachelor - died at Welland Junction, Welland County - petitioner and father was William Sharp of Oil City, Lambton County LNAME[ MCLEAN FNAME[ JOHN C. RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ FEB 12, 1887 FILE[ 1367 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widower - this was a petition for guardianship filed in March 1887 - petitioner and sister was Mary Palmer of Dunwich, widow - son was John David McLean, 2 years - sister was Nancy Gilbert, wife of John Walter Gilbert, Dunwich - sister was Margaret Sutton, wife of Zaccheus Sutton, Dunwich LNAME[ CUTLER FNAME[ ALBERT RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 3, 1887 FILE[ 1368 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Brakeman - petitioner and father was John H. Cutler of Windham, County of Norfolk, Carpenter LNAME[ LALONDE FNAME[ ELI RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 10, 1886 FILE[ 1369 MFNO[ 1386 NOTES[ - had only been living in St. Thomas for two or three weeks when he died - executor was Henry William Gausepohl of Chatham, Ontario, Roman Catholic Priest - Eli Lalonde was formerly from Aldborough Township and, on the 24th of March, 1885, was living in Ford River, Delta County, Michigan - daughter was Catherine Lalonde - son was Charles Lalonde LNAME[ PEARSON FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 19, 1886 FILE[ 1370 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as the widow of Richard Pearson and formerly of Bayham Township - executors: John Middleton Dunsheath, St. Thomas, railway employee; William Middleton, St. Thomas, Brakeman; Hugh Douglass, Yarmouth - mother was Ellen Middleton - sister was Jane Douglass, wife of Hugh, Yarmouth - sister was Anna McKinney, wife of James, St. Thomas - sister was Mary Middleton - sister was Martha Middleton - brother was William Middleton - half-brother was John Middleton Dunsheath LNAME[ DAVEY FNAME[ WILLIAM RICHARD PITT RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 20, 1887 FILE[ 1371 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Blacksmith - this was a petition for guardianship filed in March 1887 - petitioner and mother was Annie Emily Davey CHILDREN: - George William Davey, 20 years; - Ernest Alford Davey, 18 years; - Annie Emily Davey, 17 years; - Ida Beatrice Davey, 13 years LNAME[ ODBERT FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 2, 1887 FILE[ 1372 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - described as a railway employee and a Brakeman - died at South Dorchester - petitioner and wife was Louisa Odbert of St. Thomas LNAME[ TAYLOR FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 1, 1887 FILE[ 1373 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - executors: Gilbert Taylor, Yarmouth; Alexander Douglas, Yarmouth - wife was Margaret Taylor CHILDREN: - John Taylor; - Angus Taylor; - Gilbert Taylor; - Duncan Taylor; - daughters, mentioned but not identified LNAME[ WILLSON FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 8, 1887 FILE[ 1374 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - executors: Truman Silcox, Southwold, son-in-law; John Seabury Pearce, London, Ontario, Seed Merchant and son-in-law - wife was Rebecca P. Willson - daughter was Sarah E. Silcox - daughter was Mary Ann Pearce - mention of a grandson, but not named, only described as the son of Truman and Sarah E. Silcox LNAME[ MACPHERSON FNAME[ ANGUS RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ OCT 9, 1886 FILE[ 1375 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Jane MacPherson of Dunwich LNAME[ ALLEN FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ APR 2, 1886 FILE[ 1376 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Charles William Allen, Dunwich, Manufacturer; Joseph Welch, Dunwich, brother-in-law - wife was Jane Allen CHILDREN: - Charles William Allen; - Susie Church; - John G. Allen; - Emmaline Allen; - Jowlar Clark; - Sarah Lovino Allen LNAME[ MCLEAN FNAME[ JOHN C. RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ FEB 12, 1887 FILE[ 1377 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widower - this was a petition for guardianship filed March 5, 1887 - petitioner and sister was Mary Palmer of Dunwich, widow - child was John David McLean, 2 years old - wife died October 7, 1884, not identified - sister was Nancy Gilbert, wife of John Walter Gilbert - sister was Margaret Sutton, wife of Zaccheus Sutton - sister was Mary Palmer LNAME[ SCOTT FNAME[ SARAH ELIZABETH RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ MAY 20, 1876 FILE[ 1378 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor was Enos Scott of Aylmer, Pork Dealer - husband was Enos Scott of Aylmer - daughter was Charlotte Valeria Marlatt - mention of children of Ezekiel Ogilvie LNAME[ TAYLOR FNAME[ ANGUS RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ APR 15, 1887 FILE[ 1379 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - executors: Hiram Pettit, South Dorchester; James Legg, South Dorchester - mention of wife, but not identified CHILDREN: - Angus Taylor; - Neil Taylor; - Catherine Taylor; - Annie Taylor LNAME[ WELLS FNAME[ JEREMIAH RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ MAY 6, 1884 FILE[ 1380 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Dentist - petitioner and daughter was Minnie Wells of Aylmer, spinster - wife was Susan Maria Wells of Aylmer - daughter was Minnie Wells of Aylmer, spinster - daughter was Ida Cottington of Lansing, Michigan LNAME[ GRAY FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 11, 1887 FILE[ 1381 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Gentleman - petitioner and wife was Mary Barbara Gray of Southwold LNAME[ DILTZ FNAME[ EDGAR RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 29, 1887 FILE[ 1382 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Carpenter - this was a petition for guardianship filed May 12, 1887 - petitioner and wife was Amanda Permellia Diltz of St. Thomas - child was Samuel Edgar Diltz, born August 30, 1870 LNAME[ DILTZ FNAME[ EDGAR RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 29, 1887 FILE[ 1383 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Carpenter - petitioner and wife was Amanda Permellia Diltz of St. Thomas - child was Samuel Edgar Diltz, 16 years old LNAME[ PAGE FNAME[ JONAS RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAY 12, 1887 FILE[ 1384 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - executors: William Page, Fingal, Merchant; Alexander Church, Dunwich, Carpenter - wife was Susan Page - mention of Emma Jane Swisher CHILDREN: - Jonas Alford Page; - Joseph Page; - Ellen Maria Braddon; - Sarah A. Church; - William Page; - James Page - daughter-in-law was Emily Page, wife of James LNAME[ FREEMAN FNAME[ NELSON RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 2, 1887 FILE[ 1385 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a Carpenter - executors: Oliver Cruse, St. Thomas, Builder; Edward G. Schooley, Yarmouth - mention of Thomas Darling Freeman - sister was Julia Mary Freeman - sister was Ann Freeman - brother was Ezra Freeman - mention of nieces and nephews, but not identified LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ APR 10, 1887 FILE[ 1386 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Carpenter and a bachelor - petitioner and brother was Archibald McIntyre of Dunwich, Carpenter LNAME[ MOORE FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ MAY 8, 1887 FILE[ 1387 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - executor was David Moore of South Dorchester, described as a friend - mention of a wife, but not identified CHILDREN: - David F. Moore; - Elizabeth Moore; - Mary Anne Moore; - Jane Moore; - Margaret Moore; - William John Moore LNAME[ SCRUTON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ MAY 8, 1887 FILE[ 1388 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a Butcher - executors: William Watts, Vienna, Merchant; George Scealey, Vienna; Emma Ann Scruton, Vienna - wife was Emma Ann Scruton - son was George Scruton - son was Alfred Scruton - son was Edward Scruton LNAME[ STRIPP FNAME[ MARY ANN RESID[ NEBRASKA, U.S.A. DATE[ SEP 23, 1886 FILE[ 1389 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Thomas Stripp - lived in Schuyler, Colfax County, Nebraska - executors: Thomas Henry Stripp, Yarmouth; Louis Orlando Stripp, Cedar Springs, Kent County, Commercial Traveller CHILDREN: - Louis Orlando Stripp; - Thomas Henry Stripp; - Gertrude Groat of Schuyler, Nebraska; - William Slade Stripp; - Fredrick John Stripp; - George Cecil Stripp - mention of a mortgage on the farm of Ida Maria Stripp LNAME[ LAWRENCE FNAME[ VICTORIA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 9, 1887 FILE[ 1390 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as the widow of Thomas Lawrence of St. Thomas - executors: William Spence, London, Ontario, Merchant and brother; Eliza Jane Spence, wife of William - sister was Mrs. Clara Bessie - sister was Mrs. Strong - aunt was Angie Lawrence - mention of children, but not identified LNAME[ BLACK FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAY 27, 1887 FILE[ 1391 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - executors: Daniel Black, Dunwich, son; John Archibald Black, Township of Orford, Kent County, Cattle Dealer and son LNAME[ HAIGHT FNAME[ FLORENCE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 10, 1886 FILE[ 1392 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - was only ten years old - daughter of Henry Harrison Haight, late of Yarmouth Township - Henry Harrison Haight died in the latter part of April, 1885 - no brothers or sisters - mother and executor was Mary Jane Ryckman of Yarmouth Township, wife of Joseph - Mary Jane and Henry Harrison Haight were married on March 29, 1871 at Sparta by the Reverend W. McDonald, a Baptist Minister LNAME[ LYON FNAME[ WILLIAM BRIDGEMAN RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUN 5, 1886 FILE[ 1393 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Mahalon Edward Lyon of Malahide Township, son; Olive Lyon of Aylmer, William's widow - daughter was Elizabeth Lyon - son was Mahalon E. Lyon - wife was Olive Lyon LNAME[ GRANT FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAY 24, 1887 FILE[ 1394 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - executors: Ann Grant, widow; James C. Grant, Bayham - wife was Ann or Anna Grant CHILDREN: - Alexander Grant; - John Grant and wife Mary; - William Grant and wife; - Margaret Harp; - James C. Grant; - Mary Ann Chambers; - Ellen Summers; - Clara Mitchell - granddaughter was Romania Chambers - grandson was Isaac Chambers - grandson was William Chambers - brother-in-law was Alexander Matheson of Tonable, Lairy, Scotland - brother was Hugh Grant of Rogart, Scotland - sister was Mary Campbell of Glasgow, Scotland LNAME[ BROWN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ APR 25, 1887 FILE[ 1395 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executor, son and oldest child was Theophilus Brown of Walsingham, Norfolk County, Teamster - wife was Mary Brown - daughter was Martha Jane Smith LNAME[ TOMPKINS FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JUL 9, 1880 FILE[ 1396 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - this was a petition for guardianship - petitoner was Irena Tompkins of South Dorchester, George's widow - sons were Henry Adrian Tompkins, 14 years old, and George W. Tompkins, 18 years old LNAME[ ROBERTS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUN 5, 1887 FILE[ 1397 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - executor was Jemima Roberts of Bayham, William's widow LNAME[ STILWELL FNAME[ MELVIN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ APR 22, 1887 FILE[ 1398 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Sarah Frances Stilwell, Bayham, widow; Alexander W. Almas, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Farmer - will mentions four children, but not identified LNAME[ BODINE FNAME[ MAHLON RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 24, 1887 FILE[ 1399 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - executors: George Edmonds, Village of Fingal, Merchant; George D. King - wife was Roxane Bodine CHILDREN: - Marshal Bodine; - William Bodine; - Amanda Page, wife of William of Fingal; - Mary Bodine LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUN 24, 1887 FILE[ 1400 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - lived on the First Concession of Aldborough - executors: Duncan Campbell, Aldborough; Charles McAllister, Orford Township, Kent County, married to Flora McAllister - wife was Catherine Campbell CHILDREN: - John A. Campbell, Bothwell, Kent County; - Duncan Campbell, Aldborough; - Alexander Campbell, Aldborough; - Dougald Campbell, Aldborough; - Archibald Campbell, Aldborough; - Mary Cole, Aldborough; - Thomas Campbell, Aldborough; - Flora McAllister, Orford Township, Kent County; - Daniel Campbell, United States; - Donald Campbell CHILDREN OF DONALD CAMPBELL AND HIS WIFE, FLORA: - Catherine Campbell; - Malcolm Alexander Campbell; - Mary Campbell; - Elizabeth Campbell; - Janet Campbell LNAME[ MCKAY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 25, 1887 FILE[ 1401 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as the Elgin Hotel Keeper - executors: Laura McKay, St. Thomas, John's widow; W.G. McMullen, Woodstock, Ontario, Barrister CHILDREN: - Mella McKay; - Edna McKay; - Stella McKay LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ ABRAHAM RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUL 20, 1887 FILE[ 1402 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a Baptist Minister - executors: Bruce Davis, Yarmouth; Hannah Eliza Smith, spinster, Yarmouth CHILDREN: - Arthur Allen Smith, State of Michigan; - Hosea B. Smith; - Johnson Smith; - Abraham Judson Smith; - Sarah Farr?; - Julia M. Cuniber; - Naoma Davis; - Salemma Jane Smith; - Minnie Patricia Fitch; - Hannah Eliza Smith - granddaughter was Lenna Smith - second wife's adopted daughter was Ida Winford Laurie LNAME[ CORSON FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 5, 1887 FILE[ 403 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - died in Yarmouth Township - executor was Fredrick Saywell Corson, St. Thomas, her son - Elizabeth married James Corson in 1867 - son was Fredrick Saywell Corson - son was Charles Daniel Corson - daughter was Mersa Ann, who died at the age of 4 years - daughter was Ada Zaversa, who died at the age of 6 months LNAME[ HEPBURN FNAME[ SUSAN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 22, 1887 FILE[ 1404 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as the widow of Robert Hepburn - executors: Robert Wallace Hepburn, Yarmouth; Benjamin Franklin Hathaway, Yarmouth; James McKenzie, Yarmouth, Merchant CHILDREN: - John W. Hepburn; - Robert Wallace Hepburn; - James Malcolm Hepburn; - Lavinia Rourke; - Louisa Millen; - Annie Axford; - Ada Hepburn; - Susan Hepburn GRANDCHILDREN: - Robert Rourke; - John Rourke; - William Hepburn; - Susie Hepburn; - Robert M. Axford; - Susie Millen; - Joseph Hide LNAME[ KILMER FNAME[ SOPHRONIA RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUL 8, 1887 FILE[ 1405 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - described as the widow of William Kilmer, who died intestate July 18, 1884 - petitioner and oldest son was John Colbourne Kilmer, Malahide, Carpenter CHILDREN: - John Colbourne Kilmer; - Rhoda Pound; - mention of four other children, not named but said to be under 21 years of age LNAME[ COUSE FNAME[ FRANK HENRY RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 24, 1887 FILE[ 1406 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer and a bachelor - petitioner and father was Moses C. Couse of Yarmouth LNAME[ FRAINE FNAME[ MARY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 15, 1887 FILE[ 1407 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman, 43 years old - petitioner and husband was Samuel Fraine of St. Thomas, Merchant Tailor - killed in an accident involving the Grand Trunk Railway CHILDREN: - Cynthia Ballah, 19 years, daughter by a former marriage; - Jennie Ballah, 23 years, daughter by a former marriage; - Mary Fraine, 16 years; - Hattie Fraine, 13 years; - Denton Fraine, 6 years LNAME[ SNYDER FNAME[ GEORGE WELLINGTON RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 27, 1887 FILE[ 1408 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a Broker - executor was Frances Sarah Angel Snyder of St. Thomas - wife was Frances Sarah Angel Snyder LNAME[ SMITHER FNAME[ ELIZABETH CATHERINE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 15, 1887 FILE[ 1409 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - known as Lillie Smither - 33 years old - petitioner and husband was James Smither of St. Thomas, Merchant - son was William J. Smither, 7 years old - note says that in 1902 he was a student in Toronto, 21 years old - killed in an accident with the Grand Trunk Railway LNAME[ FRANKS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ WEST LORNE DATE[ AUG 13, 1887 FILE[ 1410 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - executor was Dugald McPherson of West Lorne, Merchant - mention of a wife, but not identified - mention of six children, but not identified LNAME[ ENSIGN FNAME[ JAMES C. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUL 28, 1887 FILE[ 1411 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Lydia Ann Ensign, Malahide - daughter was Desdemonia Clutton, wife of Jonathan W. Clutton, Malahide - son was Herbert Ensign LNAME[ SUMMERS FNAME[ JANET RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAY 9, 1887 FILE[ 1412 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Thomas Talbot Summers - executors: Daniel Rowan Summers, Aldborough; William Henry Summers, Aldborough CHILDREN: - Daniel Rowan Summers; - William Henry Summers; - George Gunn Summers; - Mary Victoria Summers; - Eliza Lydia Summers; - Margaret Jane, wife of William Brint, Tilbury Township, Essex County; - Thomas Talbot Summers; - Duncan Ruthven Summers LNAME[ WOOLEY FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ AUG 23, 1887 FILE[ 1413 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - executors: Martha Alberta Wooley, South Dorchester, spinster and daughter; Joseph Warren Blake, South Dorchester, nephew CHILDREN: - Martha Alberta Wooley; - David Allen Wooley; - Sarah Ann Clarke, wife of Enos; - Philena Etta Dolbear, wife of Ransom LNAME[ MCKAY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 31, 1887 FILE[ 1414 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Hotel Keeper - this was a petition for guardianship filed August 30, 1887 - petitioners were Louisa McKay of St. Thomas and Edmund Montagu Yarwood of St. Thomas, Solicitor - wife was Louisa McKay CHILDREN: - Alice Maud McKay, 11 years; - Edna McKay, 9 years; - Stella McKay, 4 years LNAME[ WHITE FNAME[ IRA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 5, 1887 FILE[ 1415 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - described as Esquire - petitioner and wife was Jane White of Yarmouth LNAME[ KNIGHT FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ AUG 28, 1887 FILE[ 1417 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: William Lane Gregory, Yarmouth; George Gregory, St. Thomas, Brick Maker CHILDREN: - Harriet Sophia Balaam; - William Lane Gregory; - George Gregory; - Joseph Gregory; - Mary Ann Beckett; - Alfred Gregory LNAME[ MCCORMICK FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 2, 1887 FILE[ 1418 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship filed September 15, 1887 - petitioner and wife was Nancy McCormick of Southwold CHILDREN: - Leslie Duncan McCormick, 5 years; - Margaretta McCormick, 13 years, daughter by Duncan McCormick's first wife; - Catherine McCormick, 11 years, daughter by Duncan McCormick's first wife LNAME[ MCCORMICK FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 2, 1887 FILE[ 1419 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - executors: Dugald McColl, Southwold; Dugald Ferguson McIntyre, Southwold - wife was Nancy McCormick CHILDREN: - Leslie Duncan McCormick; - Margaretta McCormick; - Catherine Campbell McCormick LNAME[ DAVIS FNAME[ ELCY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 16, 1887 FILE[ 1420 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Dugald Campbell, Southwold; James King, Lockport, New York, brother-in-law NIECES: - Caroline Garbelt, Hartland, New York; - Jane E. Mathers, Hartland, New York; - Mary Curtis, wife of John, Southwold; - Margaret C. Begg, wife of John, Southwold, and daughter of George Lawton, Farmer, Southwold; - Ann Herdsman, wife of William; - Ellen Hobbs - mention of Wellington Street Methodist Church - mention of Theodore Worrell, Cumbria, New York - nephew was George Bradley of Somerset, New York - sister was Mary King, wife of James O. King, Lockport, New York - mention of George Lawton, Southwold LNAME[ BROWN FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JUN 1, 1886 FILE[ 1421 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - executors: James Campbell, Belmont, Physician; Elizabeth Brown, South Dorchester - wife was Elizabeth Brown CHILDREN: - William B. Brown; - Henry A. Brown; - Barbara Stenicks?; - Elizabeth Appleford; - Mary Emery; - Margaret Ferguson; - Rosabella McGregor LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ CHAUNCEY RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUL 30, 1887 FILE[ 1422 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - executors: Phebe Louisa Smith, Bayham; Daniel Tupper Smith, Dereham Township, Oxford County - wife was Phebe Louisa Smith CHILDREN: - Charles Sheridan Smith; - Daniel Tupper Smith; - Josiah Beckworth Smith; - Chauncey Eliakine Smith; - Joseph Henry Smith LNAME[ BLEAKLEY FNAME[ JOHN HENRY YARWOOD RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 27, 1887 FILE[ 1423 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executor was Edmund Montagu Yarwood of St. Thomas - cousin was Edmund Montagu Yarwood the Younger of St. Thomas, law student LNAME[ MCCONNELL FNAME[ BENJAMIN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ AUG 29, 1887 FILE[ 1424 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - executor was Huldah Ann McConnell of Bayham - wife was Huldah Ann McConnell of Bayham CHILDREN: - Adolphus McConnell; - Chilion McConnell, youngest son; - Mahlon McConnell, oldest son LNAME[ JENKINS FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ SEP 5, 1887 FILE[ 1425 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - described as Thomas Jenkins the Elder, Esquire - petitioner and wife was Mary Leonard Jenkins of Aylmer CHILDREN: - Robert Jenkins; - Ellen L. Youell; - Thomas Jenkins; - Edwin C. Jenkins; - Annie M. Caulfield; - Kate E. Jenkins; - Rosa M. Jenkins; - Edith G. Jenkins; - Agnes L. Jenkins LNAME[ THOMPSON FNAME[ SOLOMON LEE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 29, 1887 FILE[ 1426 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - executors: Sarah Ann Thompson, St. Thomas; Thomas Leitch, St. Thomas, Teacher; Lewis Cloes, Yarmouth - wife was Sarah Ann Thompson CHILDREN: - David Thompson; - Rosanna Thompson; - Lydia Ann Thompson; - Velona Thompson; - Julia Thompson; - Eliza Thompson; - Alexander Thompson; - Edward Thompson; - Benjamin Thompson; - Chester Thompson LNAME[ STEELE FNAME[ JONATHAN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ SEP 29, 1887 FILE[ 1427 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - executors: Maria Steele, Yarmouth; William H. Norman, Tailor, Shedden; Gonzello Hannan, Union, Harness Maker - wife was Maria Steele - daughter was Sally Steele Hannan - daughter was Lovina Steele Davis - daughter was Annie Maria Steele Bell - son was John Emery Steele - son was Caleb Steele GRANDCHILDREN: - Carrie Steele; - Maria Steele; - Orlando Steele; - Guy Steele; - Deloss Steele LNAME[ ZEALAND FNAME[ SAMUEL GORDON RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 15, 1887 FILE[ 1428 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Clerk - petitioner and cousin was John Morrison Gibson of Hamilton, Barrister - father-in-law was Edmund Holmes of Toronto, Ontario, Librarian - wife was deceased - daughter was Mary Evaline Carrie Zealand, spinster - mention of four other children under the age of 21, but not identified LNAME[ ZEALAND FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 6, 1887 FILE[ 1429 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - described as the daughter of Edmund Holmes of Toronto, Ontario - petitioners: Mary Evaline Carrie Zealand, St. Thomas, spinster; John Morrison Gibson, Hamilton, Esquire CHILDREN: - Mary Evaline Carrie Zealand; - two stepchildren, not identified, described as infants; - two children, not identified, 12 years and 9 years old, also described as infants LNAME[ ZEALAND FNAME[ SAMUEL GORDON RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 15, 1887 FILE[ 1430 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - this was a petition for guardianship filed September 30, 1887 - petitioners: Mary Evaline Carrie Zealand, St. Thomas; Edmund Holmes, Toronto; John Morrison Gibson, Hamilton CHILDREN: - Mary Evaline Carrie Zealand; - Agnes Ida Zealand, 20 years; - Edward Broderick Zealand, 16 years; - Theodore Frederick Zealand, 12 years; - Charles Hubert Zealand, 10 years LNAME[ DOUGLAS FNAME[ MARGARET RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 11, 1887 FILE[ 1431 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner and daughter was Emma Harriet Baxter, of the Village of Burlington, County of Halton, wife of Richard Grahame Baxter - daughter was Emma Harriet Baxter - son was George Andrew Douglas, age 27 years LNAME[ JOHNSON FNAME[ ANDREW RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUN 15, 1879 FILE[ 1432 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - this was an application for guardianship filed June 23, 1887 - petitioners: George E. Harp, Bayham; Elizabeth Johnson, Bayham, widow; James Johnson; John W. Johnson - wife was Elizabeth Johnson of Bayham CHILDREN: - James Johnson, 20 years; - John W. Johnson, 14 years; - Iva Jane Johnson, 8 years LNAME[ SCOTT FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ SEP 10, 1887 FILE[ 1433 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - executors: William Graham, Aldborough; Archibald Patterson, Aldborough CHILDREN: - Dugald Scott; - Flora Scott Campbell, wife of Donald; - John Scott; - Nancy McLeod; - Peter Scott; - Donald Scott; - Mary Campbell, wife of Duncan LNAME[ FRAINE FNAME[ MARY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 15, 1887 FILE[ 1434 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Samuel Fraine - this was an application for guardianship filed October 17, 1887 - petitioners: David Andrew Sherk, South Dorchester; Priscilla Jane Ballah, St. Thomas CHILDREN: - Priscilla Jane Ballah, 21 years, St. Thomas; - Cynthia A. Ballah, 19 years, St. Thomas - Thomas Ballah is identifed as the father of Cynthia A. Ballah, and is said to have died in August 1875 - David Andrew Sherk was the brother of Mary Fraine and the uncle of Cynthia Ballah LNAME[ KINGSWOOD FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 9, 1887 FILE[ 1435 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a Grocer - executor was Lydia Kingswood of St. Thomas - wife was Lydia Kingswood LNAME[ HARRIS FNAME[ ANDREW RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ AUG 3, 1887 FILE[ 1436 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - petitioner and wife was Anne Harris of South Dorchester LNAME[ ALLEN FNAME[ CLARK RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JUN 1, 1887 FILE[ 1437 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - executors: William Warnock Junior, Aylmer, Broker; Jacob Sherk, South Dorchester, Farmer; William Charlton, South Dorchester, Farmer CHILDREN: - Richard Allen; - Mary Jane Smith; - Maria Ann Finch; - Malinda Adeline Sutton; - Robert Allen; - Wesley Allen; - Hiram Clark Allen LNAME[ FISHER FNAME[ LEWIS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 14, 1887 FILE[ 1438 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - executors: Almira Fisher, Yarmouth; Henry Mann, Yarmouth, brother-in-law - wife was Almira Fisher - daughter was Amy Clark, wife of Charles of Malahide, Farmer - son was George Lewis Fisher - granddaughter was Florence Clark, daughter of Amy - grandson was Lewis Clark LNAME[ MURRAY FNAME[ ANDREW RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 8, 1887 FILE[ 1439 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a Labourer - died at Smith Avenue, St. Thomas - wife was Ann Murray - executors: William Flannery, Priest, St. Thomas; Ann Murray, St. Thomas; Timothy Murray, Village of Lawrence, railway employee CHILDREN: - Michael Murray; - James Murray; - Ellen Murray; - Anastasia Murray - brother was Timothy Murray - brother was Daniel Murray LNAME[ ZELLAND FNAME[ SAMUEL E. RESID[ DATE[ FILE[ 1416 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - documents missing LNAME[ FLAGG FNAME[ JUNIUS ANGUS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUN 4, 1878 FILE[ 1440 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Railway Engineer - this was an application for guardianship filed October 29, 1887 - petitioner and wife was Mary Haskell Flagg of St. Thomas CHILDREN: - Frederick Junius Flagg, 16 years; - Annette Haskell Flagg, 12 years - note says that on August 29, 1896, Mary Haskell Flagg was living in Toledo, Ohio LNAME[ BINNS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 17, 1887 FILE[ 1441 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - executors: William Johnson, Yarmouth; William Binns, Yarmouth - wife was Fanny Binns CHILDREN: - Jane Elizabeth Binns Burgess, who died May 23, 1940; - Martha Binns, spinster; - Annie S. Binns; - Adelia Binns, spinster; - Ida Belle Binns, who married a Fortner and died November 29, 1939; - George H. Binns; - William Binns; - Edward Binns - granddaughter was Ruby Fortner, who married a Barrett of St. Thomas - grandson was Reverend Frank Burgess, R.R. #5, Wiarton - acting executors in 1940 were: Edward Binns; Reverend Frank Burgess; Roy Guest of Yarmouth LNAME[ MOORE FNAME[ MARY ANN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 28, 1880 FILE[ 1442 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner and son was William E. Moore of Southwold, Farmer CHILDREN: - William E. Moore; - Nelson Moore; - Justin G. Moore; - Leslie Moore LNAME[ KETTLE FNAME[ HIRAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 26, 1887 FILE[ 1443 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - lived at the Village of Union - executors: James Kettle, Townsend Township, Norfolk County; John Wesley Kettle, Yarmouth - wife was Rachel Kettle CHILDREN: - James Kettle; - John Wesley Kettle; - Eleanor Howell LNAME[ HAIGHT FNAME[ LORETTA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 8, 1887 FILE[ 1444 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - lived at the Village of Union - executors: Isaac R. Haight, Yarmouth; Daniel Long, Yarmouth - husband was Isaac R. Haight - son was James Haight - brother was Ezra Freeman - sister was Mary Burnham - sister was Ann Edgecomb LNAME[ BANGS FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ OCT 6, 1887 FILE[ 1445 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - formerly of British Columbia - executors: Charles Chute, Esquire, Malahide, Justice of the Peace; James McConnell, Esquire, Malahide; John S. Chute, New Westminster, British Columbia, Collector of Customs - cousin was Selina Jane, wife of John Parks - cousin was Mary Elizabeth Kellogg - uncle was George Bangs - uncle was James McConnell - aunt was Jerusha McConnell MENTION OF: - Ella Parks; - Mrs. Adelia Johnson; - Mrs. Edith Walker; - Mrs. Louis Cohoon; - Mr. Pittendright LNAME[ MCKINNEY FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 21, 1887 FILE[ 1446 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a Labourer - executor was Mary Jane McKinney of St. Thomas - wife was Mary Jane McKinney LNAME[ SMART FNAME[ GEORGE ROBERT RESID[ KANSAS CITY, MO. DATE[ JUL 23, 1887 FILE[ 1447 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Gentleman - appears to have been living in and died in Kansas City, Missouri - petitioner and wife was Louisa Smart of Guelph, Ontario - daughter was Mabel Alice Smart, who was three years old in July, 1887 LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ DUNCAN PATTERSON RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 22, 1887 FILE[ 1448 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widower - this was a petition for guardianship filed November 23, 1887 - petitioners: James Campbell, Southwold, 45 years old; Nancy Campbell, Southwold, wife of James, 30 years old - the child was Alma Levina Campbell, who was born March 24, 1880 - the mother of Alma Levina Campbell was Nancy Campbell, who died March 24, 1887 - note says that the Nancy Campbell who was the wife of James was a first cousin to the Nancy Campbell who was the mother of Alma. This second Nancy Campbell's father was a brother to the first Nancy Campbell's mother. James and Nancy Campbell had been married eleven years and had no children. LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 14, 1887 FILE[ 1449 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - executors: James Peter Finlay of St. Thomas, Esquire; Dougald McColl of St. Thomas; Nicol McColl; Duncan McCormick - wife was Catherine Campbell, who died August 2, 1880 CHILDREN: - John Campbell; - Christy Campbell; - Dugald Campbell, who died July 1, 1879; - Mary Campbell; - Margaret Campbell; - Nancy Campbell; - Isabel Campbell - granddaughter was Kate McCormick, daughter of Duncan LNAME[ COUGHLIN FNAME[ CHARLOTTE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 5, 1887 FILE[ 1450 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Daniel Coughlin, Esquire, Yarmouth; John T. Coughlin, Esquire, Village of Glanworth, Westminster Township, Middlesex County CHILDREN: - Daniel Coughlin; - Mary Coughlin; - Ellen Coughlin; - Charlotte Coughlin; - Eliza Coughlin; - Mabel Coughlin; - John William Coughlin, Bay City, Michigan, Physician; - Theresa Coughlin, deceased LNAME[ CARSON FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ OCT 19, 1887 FILE[ 1451 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: George Moore, Bothwell, Kent County, Clerk of the Division Court; Archibald Campbell, Aldborough, Farmer - wife was Christie Ann Carson CHILDREN: - Samuel Carson; - Elizabeth Carson; - Flora Carson; - Mary Wright LNAME[ HATHERLY FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ NOV 14, 1887 FILE[ 1452 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a Wagon Maker - executors: George Stanton, Southwold; James Stanton, Southwold - son was John Hatherly, described as an infant LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ DUNCAN PATTERSON RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 22, 1887 FILE[ 1453 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship filed in November 1887 - wife was Nancy Campbell, who died March 4, 1887 - daughter was Alma Levina Campbell, who was born March 4, 1880 - petitioners were James Campbell, 40 years old, and Nancy Campbell, wife of James, who was 30 years old NOTE: - Nancy, the wife of James, was a first cousin to the Nancy Campbell who was the wife of Duncan Patterson Campbell. The second Nancy's father was a brother to the first Nancy's mother. Nancy and James Campbell had been married eleven years and had no children. - Nancy the wife of Duncan Patterson Campbell was a daughter of Duncan Walker of Southwold, a widower. James Walker was a brother to this Nancy Campbell. LNAME[ KILPATRICK FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 5, 1887 FILE[ 1454 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - executors: John Calcott, Yarmouth, Miller; John Pincombe, St. Thomas, Butcher; George Washington Brown, St. Thomas, Hardware Clerk - mention of a wife, but not identified - brother was Robert Kilpatrick CHILDREN: - Robert George Kilpatrick; - Uriah Wilbur Kilpatrick; - William John Kilpatrick LNAME[ ALEXANDER FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ NOV 2, 1887 FILE[ 1455 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a Teacher and a bachelor - petitioner and father was George Alexander of the Township of Walsingham, Norfolk County LNAME[ LAMB FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 5, 1887 FILE[ 1456 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executor was Harriet Lamb of Malahide - wife was Harriet Lamb LNAME[ TURNBULL FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ OCT 25, 1887 FILE[ 1457 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - died at Tillsonburg - petitioners: James Rolph Turnbull, Bayham, Farmer; Michael Reynolds, Township of Dereham, Oxford County, Farmer CHILDREN: - George M. Turnbull, Sanilac County, Michigan, Farmer; - James R. Turnbull, Bayham; - John A. Turnbull, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Lumberman; - Charles W. Turnbull, Bayham, Farmer; - Minera O. Donaldson, wife of Robert of Bayham, Labourer; - Mary J. Turnbull, Bayham, spinster LNAME[ HODGINS FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 28, 1887 FILE[ 1458 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a Brakeman on the Michigan Central Railroad - executor was John Rourke of St. Thomas, railway employee - mention of Ellen Stanley of Purple Grove, Huron County - mention of Mrs. Margaret Rourke of St. Thomas LNAME[ MILLS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ NOV 4, 1887 FILE[ 1459 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Gentleman - petitioner and wife was Catherine Mills of Aylmer - son was John W. Mills LNAME[ FISHER FNAME[ LEWIS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 14, 1887 FILE[ 1460 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship filed December 10, 1887 - petitioner and son-in-law was Charles Elias Clark of Malahide, Farmer - daughter was Amy Clarke - granddaughter was Florence Winnifred Clarke, 11 years - grandson was Lewis Fisher Clarke, 5 years LNAME[ HAIGHT FNAME[ EPHRAIM W. RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 24, 1887 FILE[ 1461 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - executors: Solomon Van Sickel Wilson, Yarmouth, Manufacturer; Elizabeth Morgan Haight, Yarmouth, Quaker; Henry Zavitz, Yarmouth, who died prior to December 14, 1887 - wife was Elizabeth M. Haight CHILDREN: - Granville Holmes Haight; - Ida Caroline Haight; - Phebe Maria Haight; - Edward Haight LNAME[ EDKINS FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 30, 1887 FILE[ 1462 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - petitoner and wife was Mary Edkins of Yarmouth LNAME[ THOMAS FNAME[ ENOS RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ DEC 7, 1887 FILE[ 1463 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - executors: Amasa Thomas, Aldborough, brother; John Sharon, Aldborough - wife was Catherine Thomas CHILDREN: - Elias Thomas; - Flora Ann Loyd; - Zuba Sanders McCallum; - Mary Hodskiss; - Aggie Somerville; - James Thomas; - Joseph Thomas LNAME[ NOBLE FNAME[ ELNATHAN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 8, 1887 FILE[ 1464 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - actually died at Clear Lake, Deval County, Dakota - executors: William Elijah Leonard, Esquire, Yarmouth; Daniel Ostrander, Yarmouth CHILDREN: - Carrie Noble; - Mary E. Noble; - William Isband Noble, Clear Lake, Dakota LNAME[ HUFFMAN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ SEP 12, 1887 FILE[ 1465 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Barbara Huffman of Aldborough LNAME[ KEEGAN FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 23, 1887 FILE[ 1466 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a Mason - executor was Catharine Keegan of St. Thomas - wife was Catharine Keegan LNAME[ FULLERTON FNAME[ MATTHEW RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ DEC 16, 1887 FILE[ 1467 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Richard M. Fullerton, Brantford, Merchant; James Scott Fullerton, Toronto, Barrister - wife was Eleanor Fullerton CHILDREN: - Louisa Victoria Fullerton; - Mary Fullerton; - Richard Fullerton; - Lucy Fullerton; - Robert Fullerton; - James Fullerton; - Ellen Fullerton; - Anne Jane Fullerton; - Margaret Fullerton GRANDCHILDREN: - Ella, daughter of Mary; - Matthew, son of Mary; - Leila, daughter of Mary; - Ella, daughter of Richard; - Amelia, daughter of Richard; - Herbert, son of Richard; - Matthew, son of Richard; - Lucy, daughter of Richard; - James Robert Henry, son of Richard; - William Ellston, son of Lucy; - Rubie, daughter of Robert; - May, daughter of Robert; - Eva, daughter of Anne Jane; - Estella, daughter of Anne Jane; - Ralph, son of Ellen; - Arthur, son of Margaret LNAME[ FLOWERS FNAME[ BETSY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 15, 1887 FILE[ 1468 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - executor was Henry Flowers, oldest son, St. Thomas, a railway employee - son-in-law was Frank Cantelo of St. Thomas, who was married to Vashti - daughter was Bella Maxwell, wife of William of St. Thomas - daughter was Inez Hammond, wife of John of St. Thomas - daughter was Selena Harvey, wife of Richard of St. Thomas - son was Edward Flowers of Arlington, Carlisle County, State of Kentucky; - daughter was Emma Whitlock, wife of Samuel of Moosomin, Manitoba; - daughter was Evelyn Finch, wife of Alfred of Chicago, Illinois LNAME[ SMITHSON FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAY 25, 1887 FILE[ 1469 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: George Brown, Malahide, friend; Robert James, Malahide, friend CHILDREN: - Trueman Smithson; - William Smithson; - Joseph Smithson; - Mary Ann Evans; - Harriet Buck; - Martha Smithson; - Rebecca Hoffman LNAME[ PONSFORD FNAME[ HERMAN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 16, 1887 FILE[ 1470 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a Bricklayer - executor was Jane Ponsford of St. Thomas, wife of the deceased - witness was George Ponsford, Brickmaker - witness was William Holman, Bricklayer LNAME[ SUTTON FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ AUG 11, 1887 FILE[ 1471 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - executor was William Sutton of Alvinston, Lambton County - wife was Catherine Sutton CHILDREN: - William Sutton; - Wentworth Sutton; - Marrian Parker; - Frances Harriet B. Annett LNAME[ CAMERON FNAME[ EWEN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 15, 1888 FILE[ 1472 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - known as Ewen Cameron the Elder - executor was Ewen Cameron of Southwold, son - son was Ewen Cameron Junior - mention of Luke Bishop LNAME[ PULLEN FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ OCT 18, 1887 FILE[ 1473 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Catherine Pullen of Bayham LNAME[ MCCALLUM FNAME[ ANNABELLA RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ DEC 24, 1887 FILE[ 1474 MFNO[ 1387 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - nephew and petitioner was Duncan McPherson of Dunwich - nephew and petitioner was Daniel McPherson of Dunwich, Farmer NEPHEWS AND NIECES: - John McPherson; - Hector McPherson; - Peter McPherson; - David McPherson; - Grace McPherson; - Archibald McPherson; - Betsy McGill - sister was Mrs. McGill - sister was Mrs. Mary McLaughlin - sister was Betsy, wife of Peter McPherson of Dunwich - mention of Sarah Blue, widow of Neil Blue of the Township of Ekfrid, Middlesex County - bequest to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Glencoe - witnessed by Richard Jones of Dunwich Township, Farmer - late brother was John McCallum of the Township of Ekfrid, Middlesex County, who died May 9, 1887 - his widow was Sarah McCallum - nephew was Christopher McCallum - sister was Mary McLachlin, who had children Betsy and Annabella - nephews were Duncan and Peter McKinlay - sister was Isabella McGill - sister was Annabella McLachlin - nephew was John McCallum - neice was Betsy, wife of Alex McAlpine - nephews were Duncan McPherson and John McPherson - nephew was Duncan L. McGill - nephew was Hector McPherson - nephew was William Gilbert McCallum - brother was Archibald McCallum LNAME[ NOBLE FNAME[ ELNATHAN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 8, 1887 FILE[ 1475 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a widower - died at Clear Lake, Donal County, Dakota - this was a petition for guardianship filed February 4, 1888 - petitioners: William E. Leonard, St. Thomas, Esquire; Daniel Ostrander, Yarmouth CHILDREN: - Carrie Noble, 16 years; - Mary Noble, 12 years - note says that the children were residing with Daniel E.M. Kenney of St. Thomas in January of 1888, and were attending the Central School on Wellington Street LNAME[ CLEMSON FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 7, 1888 FILE[ 1476 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner and daughter was Thirza A. Moore of Strathroy, Ontario, married woman LNAME[ EVERED FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JAN 8, 1888 FILE[ 1477 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - executors: John McClelland, Township of Walpole, Haldimand County; Charles Brown, Township of Walpole, Haldimand County; Edmund Pugsley, Township of Walpole, Haldimand County - wife was Frances Evered - mention of Samuel Pugsley, deaf and dumb child of Edmund LNAME[ FRANCIS FNAME[ ALLEN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 4, 1887 FILE[ 1478 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - this gentleman was the United States Consul in St. Thomas - died at the Hotel of Benjamin Franklin Queen - petitioner was John Baird Morford of St. Thomas, Superintendant of the Canada Southern Division of the Michigan Central Railroad - wife was Cecelia Binton Francis of Victoria, British Columbia CHILDREN: - Cecelia Hoffercamp, Whatcony, Washington, wife of Herman Hoffercamp, Post Master; - Nettie, wife of David A. Edgar, New York City, Publisher; - Huldah Holmes, Victoria, British Columbia, wife of Byron Z. Holmes, Portland, Oregon, Merchant; - Edward Henry Francis, Victoria, British Columbia, Pilot LNAME[ ROGERS FNAME[ ELIZA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 11, 1888 FILE[ 1479 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Henry Francis Ellis of St. Thomas, Attorney - sister was Margaret Sutton LNAME[ O'NEAL FNAME[ MARGARET RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 2, 1888 FILE[ 1480 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Ellen O'Neal of St. Thomas, spinster - daughter was Ellen O'Neal LNAME[ STACEY FNAME[ BENJAMIN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 17, 1886 FILE[ 1481 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - executors: Christiana Stacey, Port Stanley; John Price, Port Stanley, Merchant - wife was Christiana Stacey CHILDREN: - George Stacey; - James Arthur Stacey; - Jane Nicholas, wife of Samuel; - Charlotte Hindley, wife of George; - Elizabeth Stacey - an original executor was Jehiel Mann of St. Thomas, Barrister, but this was revoked on January 1, 1886 LNAME[ PRICE FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ FEB 2, 1888 FILE[ 1482 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - petitioners: Alma Price, Port Stanley; John Price, Port Stanley, Merchant - wife was Alma Price - son was John Price LNAME[ WHITESELL FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ OCT 14, 1887 FILE[ 1483 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - executor was Margaret Whitesell of Malahide - wife was Margaret Whitesell - son was Andrew Whitesell - son was Lyman Lewis Whitesell LNAME[ WEST FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 11, 1888 FILE[ 1484 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Mary Jane West of Malahide - wife was Mary Jane West CHILDREN: - Mary Eliza West; - James Nelson West; - George Benjamin West - all the children were under the age of 21 years LNAME[ DOAN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 8, 1888 FILE[ 1485 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - executors: James Doan of Yarmouth; William H. Elliott of Yarmouth, Merchant; Marilla Doan of Yarmouth - wife was Marilla Doan CHILDREN: - Sarah Jane Copeman?; - William Titus Doan; - Prudence McCollum; - John Doan; - Cordelia Spoar? - brother was James Doan - brother-in-law was William Elliott LNAME[ STITT FNAME[ ALBERT RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ FEB 7, 1888 FILE[ 1486 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Ellen Stitt of Dunwich LNAME[ MCCALLUM FNAME[ JANE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 29, 1886 FILE[ 1487 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - petitioner and husband was Zachariah McCallum of Southwold LNAME[ BOWLBY FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 20, 1888 FILE[ 1488 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - executors: Lucinda Bowlby, who died September 9, 1912; Edward Bowlby of the Township of Brook, Gentleman, who was deceased by October of 1912; William M. Bowlby, Southwold - wife was Lucinda Bowlby - brother was Edward Bowlby - daughter was Mary Margaret Bowlby Hunt - son was Horton Bowlby - son was William M. Bowlby LNAME[ LEGG FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ FEB 22, 1888 FILE[ 1489 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - executors: Charles Legg, South Dorchester; William Rodgers, South Dorchester; Ann Legg, South Dorchester - wife was Ann Legg - nephew was Charles Legg - brother-in-law was William Rodgers CHILDREN: - Rebecca Legg; - Minnie Legg; - William Henry Legg; - George Edward Legg LNAME[ HOTCHKISS FNAME[ MILES RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAR 2, 1888 FILE[ 1490 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Jeremiah House, Bayham, Farmer; Benjamin King, Township of Houghton, Norfolk County, Farmer - wife was Margaret Hotchkiss CHILDREN: - Thomas Hotchkiss; - Benjamin D. Hotchkiss; - Frederick F. Hotchkiss; - Elizabeth LeBarre; - John D. Hotchkiss; - Charles Sidney Hotchkiss; - Miles Hotchkiss; - Augusta Jane Scott; - Richard Hotchkiss LNAME[ STALKER FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JAN 7, 1888 FILE[ 1491 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Catherine Stalker of Aldborough - mention of nine children, but none identified LNAME[ WILEY FNAME[ MARY ANN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ FEB 11, 1888 FILE[ 1493 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor and husband was John Wiley of Aldborough, Farmer LNAME[ BARR FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ FEB 21, 1888 FILE[ 1494 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Marcella Barr, Aylmer; Alan Barr, North Dorchester, Middlesex County - wife was Marcella Barr - brother was Alan Barr CHILDREN: - Dewellyn Barr; - Alberta Barr LNAME[ DEVERS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 10, 1888 FILE[ 1495 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - described as a bachelor PETITIONERS AND SISTERS: - Bridget Cromwell, Malahide, wife of Josiah; - Mary McNeilly, Charlotteville Township, Norfolk County, married woman LNAME[ FREEMAN FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 5, 1888 FILE[ 1496 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - executors: Henry Freeman, Yarmouth; William Hill, Yarmouth - mention of a wife, but not identified - son was Henry Freeman - daughter was Mary Ann Freeman LNAME[ GILLIES FNAME[ DUGALD NEIL RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUN 26, 1887 FILE[ 1497 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Labourer and a bachelor - petitioner and father was Alexander Gillies of West Lorne, Gentleman - mother was Janet Gillies - brother was John A. Gillies - brother was Robert Gillies - mention of two sisters but not identified LNAME[ BAKER FNAME[ ANTHONY WHITFIELD RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 15, 1888 FILE[ 1498 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - executor was Hannah S. Baker of Malahide - wife was Hannah S. Baker - son was Julius Hosea Baker of Michigan LNAME[ KIDDIE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ MAR 20, 1888 FILE[ 1499 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - described as a bachelor - died while visiting Edinburgh, Scotland - petitioner and father was Thomas Kiddie of South Dorchester LNAME[ CLAWSON FNAME[ NELLIE MURTIE VANPATTER RESID[ NEBRASKA DATE[ FEB 1, 1885 FILE[ 1500 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - described as formerly Vanpatter - lived at Pawnee, Nebraska - died at Savannah, Missouri - petitioner was Charles Oaks Ermatinger, St. Thomas, Barrister - husband was Archel C. Clawson, who was living in Ellsworth, Kansas in 1888 LNAME[ ROSEVEAR FNAME[ MATTHEW RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 12, 1888 FILE[ 1501 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: John Nipon Smith, London, Methodist Minister; William Henry Rosevear, Montreal, Accountant - wife was Hannah Rosevear CHILDREN: - Mary Rosevear; - Fanny Rosevear; - William H. Rosevear; - Mrs. Bessie Smith; - Mrs. Sussie J. Dawson - granddaughter was Grace R. Lambie LNAME[ MCSHANE FNAME[ BARNEY RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAR 13, 1888 FILE[ 1502 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - executors: Isaac House, Bayham; Ephraim Tisdale Martin, Bayham - will is missing, last page naming executors is all that is there LNAME[ MANN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 30, 1888 FILE[ 1503 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executor was Amanda M. Mann of Yarmouth - wife was Amanda M. Mann LNAME[ GARNHAM FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUN 18, 1881 FILE[ 1504 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Robert Garnham, Houghton Township, Norfolk County, Gentleman; Sheriff K. Garnham, Houghton Township, Norfolk County, Lumberman - wife was Maria Garnham - mention of Louisa Marie Garnham - mention of Edwin Ambrose Garnham LNAME[ DUNN FNAME[ MARGARET RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ MAR 29, 1888 FILE[ 1505 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners: Jane S. Dunn, South Dorchester, spinster; Nellie Dunn Reavie, South Dorchester; James A. Dunn, South Dorchester - husband was John Dunn, who was deceased CHILDREN: - Jane S. Dunn; - Nellie Dunn Reavie; - James A. Dunn; - John P. Dunn; - Thomas U. Dunn LNAME[ SILCOX FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 8, 1888 FILE[ 1506 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: John Mills, Southwold, Farmer; Rebecca Silcox, Southwold - wife was Rebecca Silcox CHILDREN: - Oliver H. Silcox; - Sandford Silcox; - Ann Lumley; - Nancy Silcox LNAME[ MCKILLOP FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 13, 1888 FILE[ 1507 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a Shoemaker - executors: Archibald McLean, Glencoe, Merchant; John McKillop, Southwold, Shoemaker - mention of a wife but not identified CHILDREN: - Betsy McKillop; - Archibald McKillop; - Donald McKillop; - John McKillop LNAME[ DRAESEKE FNAME[ CHARLES M. RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ MAR 12, 1888 FILE[ 1508 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a Clerk - executor was Martha M. Draeseke of Vienna - wife was Martha M. Draeseke - son was Charles George Draeseke LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ NANCY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 24, 1887 FILE[ 1509 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - wife of the late Duncan Patterson Campbell - petitioners: James Campbell, Southwold; James Walker, Southwold - daughter was Alma Levina Campbell LNAME[ DAVIS FNAME[ WILLIAM AUGUSTUS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 10, 1888 FILE[ 1510 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - executors: John Allen Davis, Yarmouth; Edward Horton, Yarmouth, Barrister CHILDREN: - John A. Davis; - Mary Ann Parker; - Margaret Matilda Muir; - Eliza Malinda Leader; - Nancy Jane Whalls LNAME[ WHORRY FNAME[ JANET RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ JUL 8, 1886 FILE[ 1511 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - petitioners: George Moore, Port Stanley, Merchant; Duncan McCallum May, Port Stanley, Merchant - husband was Thomas Whorry, Fisherman, who was described as being out of Ontario CHILDREN: - John Whorry, Adams, Massachussetts; - James Whorry, Adams, Massachussetts; - Mary Gleasen, Adams, Massachussetts; - Isabella Stalk, Detroit, Michigan; - Louisa Hemphill, wife of Frederick, Grenville, Michigan; - Annie Ferguson, Alpena, Michigan; - Maggie Foley, wife of Thomas, Hepworth, Bruce County; - William Whorry, Woodstock, Ontario; - Elizabeth Strathdee, wife of William, Hamilton, Ontario LNAME[ MITCHELL FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 19, 1888 FILE[ 1512 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Bridge Builder - died in Southwold - petitioner and wife was Sarah Mitchell of St. Thomas LNAME[ NAIRN FNAME[ THOMAS MCINTYRE RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUN 1, 1888 FILE[ 1513 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Delphine Nairn of Aylmer CHILDREN: - Junius James Nairn, Cheyenne, Wyoming; - Jessie Delphine Nairn; - Thomas Bruce Nairn; - Agnes Hannah Bailie; - Maggie May Nairn, 15 years old LNAME[ FINLAYSON FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUN 29, 1885 FILE[ 1514 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - executors: Catherine Finlayson, Glencoe; Dugald Stewart, Aldborough - wife was Catherine Finlayson - son was Kenneth Finlayson of Detroit, Michigan LNAME[ CORBETT FNAME[ STEPHEN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 1, 1888 FILE[ 1515 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a Shoemaker - executors: Mary Corbett, St. Thomas; William Flannery, St. Thomas, Parish Priest - wife was Mary Corbett LNAME[ MCNAB FNAME[ FINLAY RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUN 14, 1888 FILE[ 1516 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - executors: Isabella McNab, Aldborough; Ann McDonald, Aldborough, widow and daughter; John McLean, Aldborough, son of Kenneth - mention of a wife but not identified - adopted daughter was Henjina - mention of Donald McCallum - mention of a son and daughters, but not identified LNAME[ GOODFELLOW FNAME[ GEORGE W. RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUN 19, 1888 FILE[ 1517 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Miller - petitioner and wife was Mary Louisa Goodfellow of Aylmer CHILDREN: - William Goodfellow; - Lillian Goodfellow; - George Franklin Goodfellow; - Ella Louisa Goodfellow; - Kate Goodfellow; - James D. Goodfellow LNAME[ HUTCHINSON FNAME[ MARGARET RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUN 18, 1888 FILE[ 1518 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner and oldest daughter was Mary Hutchinson of St. Thomas, spinster CHILDREN: - Eliza Jane Scarff, St. Thomas, widow; - Margaret Idsardi, St. Thomas, wife of William E.; - Thomas Henry Hutchinson, DeWitt, Iowa, Stock Dealer; - Albert Edward Hutchinson, Omaha, Nebraska; - Mary Hutchinson, St. Thomas LNAME[ REA FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 23, 1888 FILE[ 1519 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - executors: Hugh Winnard Rea, Almonte, Lanark County, Gentleman; Thomas James Rea, Township of Oka, Victoria County - wife was Sarah Rea - grandson was Henry Edward Rea - brother was Hugh Winnard Rea - brother was Thomas Rea - nephew was Thomas James Rea, son of Thomas CHILDREN OF HUGH WINNARD REA: - Susan Charlotte Shibley; - Anna Maria Singleton; - Matilda Jane Rea; - Mary Ellen Rea; - Winnard Milton Rea; - Hugh Franklin Rea LNAME[ HUNSBERGER FNAME[ MICHAL RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 20, 1888 FILE[ 1520 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - formerly of Southwold - executor was Sarah Ann Hunsberger of St. Thomas - wife was Sarah Ann Hunsberger - in January of 1888, Michal Hunsberger was the Manager of the Elgin County House of Refuge and Industry LNAME[ MCTAVISH FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ MICHIGAN DATE[ MAY 21, 1887 FILE[ 1521 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Labourer - lived at Marlette, Sanilac County, Michigan - petitioner and wife was Elizabeth McTavish, London Township, Middlesex County LNAME[ CATHCART FNAME[ ANN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 24, 1888 FILE[ 1522 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner and son was John Cathcart of St. Thomas, Teamster - son was John Cathcart of St. Thomas, Teamster - son was George Cathcart of Lucan, Middlesex County - son was Edward Cathcart of Southwold LNAME[ YEANDLE FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 22, 1888 FILE[ 1523 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Elizabeth Yeandle of Southwold LNAME[ LEWIS FNAME[ LYMAN RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUL 6, 1888 FILE[ 1524 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - executor was Mary Lewis of Aylmer - wife was Mary Lewis - mention of Sarah Wickett who was living with the family - son was Henry Joel Lewis - son was Edgar Allen Lewis - daughter was Ella N. Lewis LNAME[ COLEMAN FNAME[ LAWRENCE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 23, 1888 FILE[ 1525 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - executors: James Coleman, Southwold, Farmer; Dennis J. Dunahue, St. Thomas, Esquire - daughter was Alice Coleman of Southwold, spinster LNAME[ GILBERT FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 15, 1888 FILE[ 1526 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioners: Abigail Mahala Ley, St. Thomas, married woman and daughter; Nancy Jane Sanders, St. Thomas, married woman and daughter; David Lewis Gilbert, Southwold, son CHILDREN: - Abigail Mahala Ley, St. Thomas; - Nancy Jane Sanders, St. Thomas; - David Lewis Gilbert, Southwold; - Emma Agusta Rathvon, Michigan LNAME[ CORLESS FNAME[ BRADFORD RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ MAY 11, 1883 FILE[ 1527 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - executors: George Bradford Corless, South Dorchester; Matilda Corless - wife was Matilda Corless LNAME[ ROY FNAME[ GIDEON RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUN 18, 1888 FILE[ 1528 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - executors: Eleanor Roy, Malahide; George Kilmer, Aylmer, Builder - wife was Eleanor Roy - son-in-law was George Kilmer CHILDREN: - Annie Maria Roy; - Lavona Marietta Roy; - Daniel Benjamin Roy; - James Sylanus Roy; - William Melbourne Roy LNAME[ GLASGOW FNAME[ WILLIAM JOHN RESID[ WASHINGTON STATE DATE[ DEC 24, 1884 FILE[ 1529 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - actually lived at Walla Walla, Washington Territory, U.S.A. - described as a Labourer and a bachelor - petitioners: Jane Glasgow, widow, Fingal, stepmother; Charles Wisner Glasgow, Southwold, brother BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - George Glasgow, Clinton, Ontario; - Walter Scott Glasgow; - Charles Wisner Glasgow; - Clara Jane Glasgow; - Alvin Stuart Glasgow, 14 years old - NOTE: Clara Jane Glasgow and Alvin Stuart Glasgow were half-brother and half-sister, with the same father - William John Glasgow was the son of William Glasgow of Fingal. William John left Fingal in February of 1867 and in the fall of 1867 lived near Lockport, New York. He was killed in Walla Walla, Washington, age about 45 years. LNAME[ WATSON FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAR 12, 1888 FILE[ 1530 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Elizabeth Watson of Aldborough LNAME[ JONES FNAME[ WILLIAM D. RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ MAY 27, 1888 FILE[ 1531 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executor was Catharine Jones of Aylmer - wife was Catharine Jones CHILDREN: - George Jones; - Ida B. Jones; - Bertha I. Jones; - Cora M. Jones; - Ethel G. Jones LNAME[ NEAL FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ FINGAL DATE[ AUG 3, 1888 FILE[ 1532 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a Tailor - executors: William Neal, St. Thomas, Clerk; Jane Glasgow, Fingal, widow CHILDREN: - Jane Glasgow; - Eliza Rebecca Williams; - Louisa Stewart; - Emma McCallum; - William Neal - daughter-in-law was Mrs. George Neal LNAME[ MCLACHLIN FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 10, 1888 FILE[ 1533 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - was the Registrar of Deeds for the County of Elgin - executor was John Baird of St. Thomas, Esquire - mention of mother, but not identified CHILDREN: - Annie C. McLachlin; - James Archibald McLachlin; - Robert McLachlin; - Mary McLachlin Smith; - Florence McLachlin; - Charles Augustus McLachlin; - Jessie Grace McLachlin LNAME[ WILSON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JAN 28, 1883 FILE[ 1534 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - died at Vienna - petitioner and wife was Sophia Wilson of Vienna LNAME[ ALLISON FNAME[ WILLIAM A. RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ AUG 25, 1888 FILE[ 1535 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - executors: Jane Elliot Allison, Southwold; Francis R. Hamilton, Township of Hibbert, County of Perth; Andrew Lunn, Dunwich - wife was Jane Elliot Allison - brother was Andrew Allison CHILDREN: - Andrew George Allison; - William James Allison; - Isabella Allison; - John Allison; - Archie Allison; - Amy Allison; - Jannet Thorn Allison LNAME[ JEFFERY FNAME[ HARRIETT RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 23, 1888 FILE[ 1536 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as the wife of John Jeffery of Yarmouth - executors: Henry Bradshaw, St. Thomas, railway employee; Thomas Jeffery, Yarmouth; Edwin Jeffery, Yarmouth; Emma Jeffery, Yarmouth, spinster - brother was Henry Bradshaw CHILDREN: - Thomas Jeffery; - Edwin Jeffery; - Emma Jeffery LNAME[ HALE FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUL 30, 1888 FILE[ 1537 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Miller - petitioner and wife was Frances Mary Hale of Aylmer - son was Charles William Hale, over 21 years - son was John Mahlon Hale, over 21 years - daughter was Frances Annie Hale, over 21 years LNAME[ TAYLOR FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ AUG 29, 1888 FILE[ 1538 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executor was Robert Jones of Southwold, Farmer - wife was Eleanor Taylor - son was George William Taylor LNAME[ HUTCHINSON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 24, 1885 FILE[ 1539 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a Hotel Keeper and a Merchant - died at Fish Creek in the Northwest Territories - this was a petition for guardianship filed in September 1888 - petitioner and sister-in-law was Mary Ferguson of St. Thomas - wife was Catherine Hutchinson - daughter was Lois Bina Hutchinson, 13 years old - mother was Margaret Hutchinson, who was deceased LNAME[ GOODFELLOW FNAME[ GEORGE W. RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUN 19, 1888 FILE[ 1540 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a Miller - petitioner was the Toronto General Trust Company, which had a head office in Toronto - wife was Mary Louisa Goodfellow CHILDREN, ALL UNDER 21 YEARS: - William Goodfellow; - Lillian Goodfellow; - George Franklin Goodfellow; - Ella Louisa Goodfellow; - Kate Goodfellow; - James D. Goodfellow LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ COLIN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 11, 1888 FILE[ 1541 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Margaret McIntyre of Southwold LNAME[ TONKIN FNAME[ ELIZA MAY RESID[ MICHIGAN DATE[ APR 12, 1888 FILE[ 1542 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - lived in the Township of Adams, County of Houghton, Michigan - petitioner and barrister was James Sutherland Robertson of St. Thomas, Barrister At Law - husband was Captain William Tonkin, Township of Adams, County of Houghton, Michigan, Mining Superintendant - Eliza May Tonkin was the daughter of John Hamilton Smith of St. Thomas, deceased BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - Mrs. Amanda Heyden, Wynona, Minnesota; - Thomas I. Heyden, Wynona, Minnesota; - Mrs. Sarah Ostrander, wife of Daniel of St. Thomas; - Mrs. Ellen Doan, wife of Samuel of St. Thomas; - James Smith, Ashland, Wisconsin; - John H. Smith, Santoiego, California; - Charles Smith, deceased several years ago; - William Smith, deceased several years ago - Elvirard L. Smith was a child of Charles and living at Pine Bluff, Arkansas - Herbert Smith was a son of William and living in St. Thomas with his mother, on William Street LNAME[ BLACK FNAME[ MINNIE ELIZABETH RESID[ MICHIGAN DATE[ OCT 3, 1888 FILE[ 1543 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - lived in Midland, Midland County, Michigan - executor was Duncan Kenneth Black of Midland, Michigan, Physician - husband was Duncan Kenneth Black - note says that Minnie Elizabeth Black had an interest in the estate of the late George Kent of Dunboyne, Ontario LNAME[ AUCKLAND FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ AUG 23, 1888 FILE[ 1543 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - executors: John Dymock Haines, Aldborough; Edward N. Preston, Southwold - wife was Jane Ann Auckland CHILDREN: - Edward Auckland; - George Auckland; - Sarah Jane Harris of Glencoe, wife of George; - Oliver Auckland; - Ellen Haines of Bayham, wife of Benjamin - granddaughter was Myrtle Jane Haines, daughter of John Dymock Haines - granddaughter was Frances Wilhelmena Haines, daughter of John Dymock Haines LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ NANCY RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JUL 18, 1888 FILE[ 1544 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a widow, wife of the late Neil McIntyre - executor was Colin McGregor of Dunwich CHILDREN: - Archibald McIntyre, deceased; - Nancy McGregor, wife of Colin, Wallacetown; - Margaret Graham, Dunwich; - Catherine Gunn, Ailsa Craig LNAME[ WILCOX FNAME[ STEPHEN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 19, 1888 FILE[ 1545 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - executors: Esther Wilcox, Yarmouth, spinster; William Simpson, Malahide, Farmer CHILDREN: - Susan Secord; - George M. Wilcox; - Esther Wilcox GRANDCHILDREN, CHILDREN OF HENRY WILCOX, DECEASED: - Margaret Ann; - Wesley; - Stephen; - Aldrid; - Spurgeon LNAME[ MCNABB FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 27, 1888 FILE[ 1546 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - described as a railway employee - petitioner and wife was Margaret McNabb of St. Thomas LNAME[ DAVIS FNAME[ MARY RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 20, 1888 FILE[ 1547 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Lachlin Weir, Yarmouth; Flora Weir, Yarmouth; Isabella Weir, Yarmouth - brother was Lachlin Weir - sister was Flora Weir - sister was Isabella Weir LNAME[ VAN PATTER FNAME[ HARRIETT RESID[ ILLINOIS DATE[ NOV 8, 1878 FILE[ 1548 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - died at Taylor, in the County of Ogler, Illinois - granduncle was Cornelius Van Patter, deceased - petitioners: James Giffin, Ames, Storey County, Iowa; Lewis Van Patter, Aylmer - husband was James Giffin - Harriett was the daughter of Hiram Van Patter, deceased, and the granddaughter of Simon Van Patter of Malahide, deceased LNAME[ GIFFIN FNAME[ HARRIETT VAN PATTER RESID[ ILLINOIS DATE[ NOV 8, 1878 FILE[ 1548 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - died at Taylor in the County of Ogler, Illinois - granduncle was Cornelius Van Patter, deceased - petitioners: James Giffin, Ames, Storey County, Iowa; Lewis Van Patter, Aylmer - husband was James Giffin - Harriett was the daughter of Hiram Van Patter, deceased, and the granddaughter of Simon Van Patter of Malahide, deceased LNAME[ LOVE FNAME[ EUPHEMIA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 13, 1877 FILE[ 1550 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as the widow of Alexander Love - executor was Jane Love of St. Thomas, widow and daughter - mention of Elizabeth Augusta Love of St. Thomas, wife of Neil LNAME[ GUSTIN FNAME[ ANN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 18, 1888 FILE[ 1551 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - petitioners: Eliphalet W. Gustin of St. Thomas, lawful husband and Physician; George G. Claris, Barrister, St. Thomas - daughter was Harriet Helena Travers - daughter was Dora Travers - witnessed by Robert Miller LNAME[ PHILLIPS FNAME[ MARY LAWRENCE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 3, 1888 FILE[ 1552 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a widow - petitioners: Alonzo Caughell, St. Thomas, Hotel Keeper; Annie Willson, St. Thomas, wife of Leonard CHILDREN: - Alonzo Caughell; - Annie Willson, wife of Leonard; - Margaret Gilbert, wife of William R.; - Catharine Munroe, wife of Arthur; - Henry Caughell - mention of the children of Margaret Gilbert, Truwin and Ray LNAME[ DOAN FNAME[ SOPHIA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 25, 1888 FILE[ 1553 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as the widow of Mahlon Doan - executors: James Wright Haight, Yarmouth, Quaker; Benjamin Franklin Hathaway, Yarmouth, Quaker; David Long, Yarmouth, Farmer - will mentions: David Long; Hannah Long; Mary E. Long; Eliza Chute; Charlotte Elizabeth Baldwin; Susan Carrie Baldwin LNAME[ COLLINS FNAME[ JANE RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUL 21, 1887 FILE[ 1554 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executors: George Collins, Engineer, Aylmer; Thomas H. Collins, Plasterer, Aylmer - husband was George Collins - son was Thomas H. Collins LNAME[ MCCALLUM FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ NOV 16, 1888 FILE[ 1555 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - executors: John McCallum, Aldborough, Duncan's father and a Bailiff; William Brock, Aldborough, Physician LNAME[ HARRIS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ BUFFALO, NEW YORK DATE[ OCT 30, 1886 FILE[ 1556 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - described as being under the age of 21 years, born on October 4, 1867 - executor was Steward Harris of the City of London, John's father LNAME[ KINDREE FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ DEC 10, 1886 FILE[ 1557 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - executors: Thomas Kindree, South Dorchester, Machine Agent; Joshua Kindree, St. Thomas, Machine Agent and son SONS: - Thomas Kindree; - Joshua Kindree; - Lewis Kindree LNAME[ NEWCOMBE FNAME[ DANIEL WEBSTER RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 12, 1888 FILE[ 1558 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Merchant - died in St. Thomas - petitioner was Eliza Newcombe, Township of Yarmouth, Daniel's widow - oldest son was William Newcombe of St. Thomas, Gentleman - son was Webster Newcombe of Watertown, Dakota, Farmer - son was Charles Henry Newcombe of Huron, Dakota, Artist - mention of Almira Newcombe, wife of William LNAME[ GARRETT FNAME[ JUDSON HINDMAN RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ OCT 24, 1888 FILE[ 1559 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - executor was Mary Elizabeth Garrett of Aylmer, spinster and daughter - wife was Elizabeth Garrett LNAME[ IBBITSON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ NOV 22, 1880 FILE[ 1560 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - executor was Thomas Ibbitson of Southwold Township - wife was Ann - son was Joseph, who had a son, John - daughter was Fanny, who had sons William, Robert Clayton, Wesley and Walter - son was John, "now deceased", who had daughters Catherine and Ann - son was William, who had sons Theodore, Cyrus, Augustus, John, Thomas, Robert, Henry and Amos - witnessed by Alex Campbell LNAME[ MCMILLAN FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ FEB 3, 1876 FILE[ 1561 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship filed December 5, 1888 - petitioner was Amelia McMillan of Aldborough Township, wife of Dugald McMillan and mother of child - child was Neil McMillan - witnessed by Dugald McMillan and John McMillan LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ NOV 21, 1888 FILE[ 1562 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Jeanette Smith of Southwold Township, widow of John CHILDREN: - Tony Ann Berdan, wife of Epaphros H. Berdan; - Nancy Maria Barnes, wife of Edwin Barnes; - William Cyrenius Smith; - Sarah Emeline Smith LNAME[ ROSS FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 8, 1888 FILE[ 1563 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - died in the City of London - petitioner was Martha A. Markell, Rodney, wife of Daniel Markell and a daughter of Charles Ross LNAME[ ORCHARD FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 4, 1888 FILE[ 1564 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executor was Jacob Fowler of Southwold - wife was Mary Ann Orchard - mention of four daughters: Agnes, Emma, Anna, Sarah LNAME[ FRAINE FNAME[ MARY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 15, 1887 FILE[ 1565 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Samuel Fraine - this was a petition for guardianship - petitioner was Samuel Fraine, Mary's husband, of St. Thomas and a Merchant Tailor CHILDREN: - May Fraine, 16 years; - Hattie Fraine, 13 years; - Denton Fraine, 6 years - witnesses: Samuel Fraine, Merchant Tailor, St. Thomas; William Eli Smith, Physician, St. Thomas; John M. Denton, Merchant, London LNAME[ WARD FNAME[ MARY EMILY RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUL 24, 1888 FILE[ 1566 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executors: Leonard Anger, Aylmer, Mechanic; Charles B. Closs, Aylmer, Mechanic - brother was Luther E. Ward - name of Joseph struck out - nephew was Daniel Cameron LNAME[ BROWN FNAME[ RICHARD GLASS RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ DEC 8, 1888 FILE[ 1567 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - executors: Rebecca Brown, widow; James L. Lambert, Aylmer, Furniture Dealer; William O. Brown, brother, who lived in Welland and contested the will - mention of Lydia Johnson - mention of Rosa May Johnson LNAME[ CLARKE FNAME[ LEWIS JOHN M.M. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ DEC 9, 1888 FILE[ 1568 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - executors: Deborah Ann Clarke, Malahide, Lewis John's widow; Charles Elias Clarke, Malahide, son; Charles Ingram Timfany, Malahide, son-in-law CHILDREN: - John William; - Hannah; - Charles Elias; - Elgin; - Minerva; - Lewis Goodrich; - Harvey S. - George Henry LNAME[ CALDWELL FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 22, 1888 FILE[ 1569 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Commercial Traveller - executors: Belle Caldwell, Hamilton, Ontario, James' widow; Richard Russell, Hamilton, Ontario, Commercial Traveller LNAME[ BEARSS FNAME[ DAVID M. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ OCT 10, 1888 FILE[ 1570 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - no will - executor was Sarah Bearss of Malahide, David's widow - note says that Sarah was a member of the Society of Friends - witnessed by Charles Benjamin Closs of Aylmer, and Levi Adam Laur of Aylmer, Carpenter LNAME[ KING FNAME[ MARY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 6, 1889 FILE[ 1571 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was David King of Southwold - son was Charles King of London - son was David King LNAME[ REYNOLDS FNAME[ MARY ANN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 8, 1889 FILE[ 1572 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor was George Jonathan Reynolds of St. Thomas, Real Estate Agent - mention of Mrs. Jessie Ridley and daughter, Jessie Ridley - mention of Mrs. Minnie McGregor - witnessed by Hiram Comfort of St. Thomas LNAME[ APPLEMAN FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ ORWELL DATE[ JAN 9, 1889 FILE[ 1573 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: David F. Davis, Malahide; Fredrick Sutherland, Orwell, General Merchant CHILDREN: - Emaritta Rice, wife of Jacob; - Mary Gates, widow; - Abraham Johnson; - William Powell Johnson; - Emiline Noyes, wife of Thomas; - Albert Johnson; - Robert Johnson; - Alfred Johnson; LNAME[ BASTARD FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 14, 1889 FILE[ 1574 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executor was Elizabeth Stanfield of St. Thomas, William Bastard's daughter and wife of Thomas Stanfield, a Railway Engineer - daughter was Elizabeth Stanfield - son was William Bastard LNAME[ BROWN FNAME[ GEORGE H. RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JAN 23, 1889 FILE[ 1575 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a Blacksmith - executor was Thomas A. Silcox of the Village of Iona, Collecting Agent - wife was Rosette Anne Brown LNAME[ HILL FNAME[ MARY ADELIA RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 17, 1889 FILE[ 1576 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor was William James Hill of Malahide, Mary's husband - Mary's mother was Margaret Ann Pressey - witnessed by Albert Hamilton Backhouse LNAME[ WEISBROD FNAME[ MARY RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUL 3, 1888 FILE[ 1577 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as the widow of J.C. Weisbrod - executors: Eliza Weisbrod, Aylmer, spinster and daughter; Florence Weisbrod, Aylmer, spinster and daughter; James L. Lambert, Aylmer, Furniture Dealer CHILDREN: - Eliza Weisbrod; - Mary Weisbrod; - Edith May Weisbrod; - Florence Weisbrod; - Ivan Vernon Weisbrod; - Paul Fredrick Weisbrod; - Samuel Lyon Weisbrod; - John Charles Weisbrod; - Thomas J. Weisbrod LNAME[ FARTHINGS FNAME[ WILLIAM ROBERT RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JAN 14, 1889 FILE[ 1578 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - described as a Merchant - executors: John Murray Farthings, Aylmer, Merchant; Andrew Murray, who renounced; William Warnock, who renounced - wife was Cynthea M. Farthings CHILDREN: - John Murray Farthings; - Allan Harris Farthings; - Charles Farthings; - Nellie L. Farthings - mention of friend, John W. Baillie - mention of friend, Hamilton Wood, and his wife Cordelia - mention of stepson, Allan Harris LNAME[ MARKLE FNAME[ JOHN MURRAY RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 2, 1865 FILE[ 1579 MFNO[ 1388 NOTES[ - executor was Daniel Markle of Rodney, son - named executors ca. 1865 were Charles Ross of Malahide, who was deceased, and Benjamin McCallum of Bayham, who was now living in the Dakota Territory, at Leola LNAME[ EVANS FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ SEP 14, 1888 FILE[ 1580 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executors: Hannah Evans, widow, Malahide Township; John Evans; William Warwick the Younger, Malahide, who renounced - daughter was Mary Ann Phelps - wife was Hannah Evans - son was John Evans LNAME[ BISSELL FNAME[ RUFUS RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 11, 1889 FILE[ 1581 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - died in London, Ontario - executors: Beulah Crocker, Township of Southwold, wife of Henry J. Crocker, Carriage Maker; Jacob Fowler, Southwold DAUGHTERS: - Beulah Crocker; - Dorah; - Missay LNAME[ LALONDE FNAME[ ELI RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 10, 1886 FILE[ 1582 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executor was William Gausepohl of Chatham, Ontario, Catholic Priest - daughter was Catherine - son was Charles - Father William Gausepohl was granted guardianship of the children LNAME[ LINDSAY FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JAN 31, 1889 FILE[ 1583 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - petitioner was H. Ellen Lindsay, Township of Aldborough, widow LNAME[ MCLEOD FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ MICHIGAN DATE[ FEB 23, 1889 FILE[ 1584 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - lived in the Town of Richmond, Macomb County, State of Michigan - lived with his sister - executors: John McLeod, Southwold, brother; Thomas McLeod, Southwold, brother BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - John McLeod; - Thomas McLeod; - Jane Pike, wife of James; - Warren McLeod; - James McLeod; - Hannah - mention of John W. Pike, Richmond, Michigan - mention of Israel Dryer, Richmond, Michigan LNAME[ HUNT FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ NOV 28, 1888 FILE[ 1585 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Blacksmith - petitioner was Henry Hunt of London, Carpenter BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - Mary James, widow residing in Sanilac County, Michigan; - Richard Hunt, Forestville, Michigan; - George Hunt, North Dorchester Township, Middlesex County; - Grace Bickley, Ealing Post Office, East London, wife of John Bickley; - Thomas Hunt, Manishee, Michigan; - William Hunt, State of Nebraska; - Annie Cazort, wife of Ebenezer Cazort, State of Iowa; - Samuel Hunt, Leamgton, Michigan; - Robert Hunt, St. Clair County, Michigan; - Elizabeth Young, wife of William James Young of Euphemia Township, Lambton County; - Sarah Cazort, wife of David Cazort, State of Iowa; - Fanny Henderson, wife of Joseph Henderson, Manitoba; - Mary Jane Dickey, wife of Jacob Dickey, North Dorchester Township, Middlesex County; - Henry Hunt, London, Ontario; - James Hunt, North Dorchester Township, Middlesex County, 'died 18 years ago' CHILDREN OF JAMES HUNT: - Annie Hunt, 'of age'; - Blanche Hunt, 'of age'; - James Hunt, 'under age'; - Adelaide Hunt, 'under age' - says that John Hunt never married and that both father and mother predeceased him LNAME[ HUNT FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ NOV 29, 1888 FILE[ 1586 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - described as a bachelor and a Blacksmith - petitioners were George Hunt of North Dorchester Township, Middlesex County, and Richard Hunt of the State of Michigan, John's oldest brothers LNAME[ DUNN FNAME[ JEMIMA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 7, 1886 FILE[ 1587 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was John Dunn of the Township of Yarmouth, Farmer and Jemima's husband LNAME[ ELLISON FNAME[ FREEMAN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 12, 1889 FILE[ 1588 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a Coal and Lumber Merchant - executor was Sarah Esther Ellison of St. Thomas, Freeman's widow - mention of George F. Ellison LNAME[ FICK FNAME[ ELIZABETH A. RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ FEB 24, 1889 FILE[ 1589 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Sarah Elizabeth Nellis, Port Burwell, married woman; Archibald Pristie, who renounced - daughter was Sarah Elizabeth Nellis, whose maiden name was Hollywood - son was Thomas Hollywood - son was Edward Hollywood - Frank Fick was a grandson of the late Christien Fick - Peter Fick was a son of Christien Fick - William Fick was a son of Christien Fick LNAME[ FINCH FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ FEB 10, 1889 FILE[ 1590 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Mary Ann Edison, wife of Charles Oscar Edison of Vienna, Farmer - daughter was Mary Ann Edison LNAME[ BENEDICT FNAME[ ELIJAH RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 11, 1889 FILE[ 1591 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executors: Charles J. Benedict, Southwold; Mary Jane Benedict, Southwold, spinster - wife was Maria Benedict - son was Charles James Benedict - daughter was Mary Jane Benedict LNAME[ RIDLEY FNAME[ MARTHA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 16, 1878 FILE[ 1592 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as the wife of John M. Ridley of St. Paul, Minnesota, railway employee - this was a petition for guardianship filed March 26, 1889 - child was Jessie M. Ridley, born May 12, 1878 - petitioner and father of Martha Ridley was George J. Reynolds of St. Thomas - mother of Martha Ridley was Mary Ann Reynolds, deceased LNAME[ ADAMS FNAME[ NANCY JANE RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ MAR 24, 1889 FILE[ 1593 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Sarah Ann Widner, Aylmer, spinster; Almira Johnson, Malahide, married woman NIECES: - Jane Widner, daughter of Jeremiah Widner, deceased; - Sarah Ann Widner, daughter of Jeremiah Widner, deceased; - Almira Johnson, daughter of Jeremiah Widner, deceased, and wife of William Johnson, Farmer - mention of George N. Bilton, son of George Bilton, deceased, and grandson of brother N.C. Widner LNAME[ MURPHY FNAME[ CORNELIUS RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ FEB 26, 1889 FILE[ 1594 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Railway Engineer - petitioner and son was George Carrol Murphy of London, Clerk - wife was Jane Murphy LNAME[ MAY FNAME[ THOMAS W. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 14, 1889 FILE[ 1595 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executors: Frederick Martin, Malahide, Farmer; James E. Martin, South Dorchester; Sarah May, deceased - wife was Sarah May - half-sister was Sarah Walker - niece was Sarah Ann Martin - niece was Eliza Walker LNAME[ BURWELL FNAME[ JUDSON RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 12, 1889 FILE[ 1596 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Livery Keeper - petitioners: Cyrus W. Stafford, Southwold, Merchant; Nelson Moore, Southwold, Farmer - wife was Sarah Elizabeth Burwell - uncle of Sarah Elizabeth Burwell was James Hamilton - son was Hubert Burwell - daughter was Allice Burwell LNAME[ WALKER FNAME[ HAROLD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 9, 1889 FILE[ 1597 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and brother was Alfred Walker of Yarmouth SISTERS AND BROTHERS: - Jane Ellen Bainard; - Mary Frances Bowlsby; - Caroline Maude Jones; - Barton Barry Walker; - William Joshua Walker; - Alfred Walker LNAME[ PETTIT FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUL 15, 1888 FILE[ 1598 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - note says that he was living in Malahide on December 7, 1884 - executors: Finlay Chalk, Malahide; John Chalk, Bayham - son was Elisha Pettit - daughter was Almeda Bishiprick LNAME[ MANN FNAME[ ELIZA J. RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ SEP 6, 1888 FILE[ 1599 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - petitioner and brother-in-law was Joseph McAdam of St. Thomas, Grocer - husband was Thomas T. Mann, Druggist - son was John McCausland Mann - daughter was Katherine C. Mann - daughter was Ellen B. Mann LNAME[ LETHBRIDGE FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 27, 1889 FILE[ 1600 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - described as a bachelor - petitioner and father was Richard Lethbridge of Southwold BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - William Henry Lethbridge; - John Lethbridge; - Samuel Lethbridge; - Elizabeth Lethbridge; - Mary Lethbridge LNAME[ WEBB FNAME[ NATHANIEL RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 6, 1889 FILE[ 1601 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Merchant - petitioners: George Thomas Claris, St. Thomas, Broker; Eva Webb, St. Thomas, widow - mention of infant children, but not identified LNAME[ PINCOMBE FNAME[ MARY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 29, 1889 FILE[ 1602 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a widow - note says that she was living in the Township of Usborne, Huron County, on February 26, 1887 - executors: John Pincombe, St. Thomas, Butcher; Richard Pincombe, who died September 29, 1880 - grandson was Robert Pincombe, son of the late Robert Pincombe - son was Richard Pincombe - son was John Pincombe LNAME[ GRAHAM FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ APR 8, 1889 FILE[ 1603 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - died at Taylor Station in Aldborough - executors: Henry Watson, Orford Township, Kent County, Gentleman; Robert Graham, Aldborough, Gentleman - Henry Watson lived at Clearville in Kent County - brother was Robert Graham - wife was Margaret Graham CHILDREN: - Robert Graham; - Benjamin Graham; - Duncan Graham; - Flora McMillan, daughter by marriage; - Sara Jane Archibald, daughter by marriage; - Isabella Graham, daughter by marriage, living in Manitoba; - Mary Ann Graham - grandson was Ira Archibald, son of Sara Jane Archibald - granddaughter was Bertha Archibald, daughter of Sara Jane Archibald LNAME[ YOKUM FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ APR 30, 1889 FILE[ 1604 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a Clergyman - executor was Susannah Yokum, Aylmer - wife was Susannah Yokum - will was dated April 7, 1874 at the Township of Rainham in Haldimand County LNAME[ WHITE FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ SEP 27, 1888 FILE[ 1605 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - formerly of the Township of Houghton - executor was Elliott Symburuer of the Township of Houghton, Norfolk County - wife was Mary Ann White - mention of Thom White - mention of John White LNAME[ WEBB FNAME[ NATHANIEL RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 6, 1889 FILE[ 1606 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Merchant - this was a petition for guardianship filed May 20, 1889 - petitioners were George Thomas Claris of St. Thomas, Broker, and Eva Webb of St. Thomas, widow - wife was Eva Webb CHILDREN: - Mabel Eva Webb, 11 years; - Percy Arthur Webb, 9 years; - Frank Stephen Webb, 6 years LNAME[ SEARS FNAME[ FREDERICK J.B. RESID[ NEW YORK DATE[ OCT 3, 1887 FILE[ 1607 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Boarding House Keeper - lived at Buffalo, New York - petitioner and wife was Mary Melissa Sears of Aylmer - this was a petition for guardianship filed May 17, 1889 - child was Fredricka Victoria Sears, born December 10, 1887 LNAME[ WRIGHT FNAME[ JOHN THOMAS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 17, 1889 FILE[ 1608 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: John Martin Penwarden, St. Thomas, Physician; Solomon V. Wilson, Yarmouth (Union), Esquire - mention of Alma A. Stockton, Yarmouth - mention of Cyrus T. Stockton, Yarmouth - mention of Mahlon D. Welkins, Westminster - mention of Mrs. Lucinda Hannan, St. Thomas - mention of Mrs. Carrie Bell Welkins, Westminster - sister was Lucy C. Emerson, wife of Minet E. Emerson, Deer Creek, Wisconsin LNAME[ CUPPINS FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 1, 1889 FILE[ 1609 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a Labourer - executors: Elizabeth Ann Cuppins, St. Thomas; George Hogbin, St. Thomas, Teamster - will was dated August 12, 1881 and described George Cuppins as being of Blean, near Canterbury, Farmer and Dairyman - wife was Elizabeth Ann Cuppins - son was Edward Sydney Cuppins - mention of other children, but not identified LNAME[ HENRY FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ WALLACETOWN DATE[ JUL 22, 1888 FILE[ 1610 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and husband was Colin Gillis Henry, Wallacetown, Gentleman - son was Phillip J. Henry of Glencoe, Ontario LNAME[ TANNER FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 2, 1889 FILE[ 1611 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executors: Peter Tanner, Southwold; Cyrus M. Stafford, Southwold, Grocer at Shedden - wife was Elizabeth Tanner CHILDREN: - John Tanner; - Thomas Tanner; - Peter Tanner; - Lodesky Tanner, wife of John H. Simpson, Dakota; - Ludisy, wife of Luton Meeley; - Sarah Shackelton, widow with two sons, not identified; - Jane Tanner LNAME[ MCNAB FNAME[ REBECCA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUN 7, 1889 FILE[ 1612 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and son was William Digmond McNab, St. Thomas, Machinist - husband was James McNab CHILDREN: - John R. McNab, Coldwater, Michigan; - Mary A. Osborne, wife of J.R. Osborne, Norwalk, Ohio; - William Digmond McNab, St. Thomas LNAME[ BEGG FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 18, 1889 FILE[ 1613 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executor was James Begg the Younger of Southwold - wife was Margaret Begg - daughter was Margaret Elizabeth Begg - son was James Begg LNAME[ OSTERHOUT FNAME[ REBECCA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUN 6, 1889 FILE[ 1614 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and daughter and oldest child was Margaret Elizabeth Jarvis, wife of Lucius Jarvis, Yarmouth LNAME[ PINEL FNAME[ CHARLES T. RESID[ MICHIGAN DATE[ JUN 27, 1888 FILE[ 1615 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - lived in the Township of Clinton, Macomb County, Michigan - described as a Farmer - petitioner was William Strange of St. Thomas - wife was Rachel L. Pinel, Township of Clinton, Macomb County, Michigan CHILDREN: - Thomas F. Pinel, Township of Clinton, Macomb County, Michigan; - Betsy Jane Pinel; - Edgar Pinel; - Rachel Pinel LNAME[ WRIGHT FNAME[ JOHN THOMAS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 17, 1889 FILE[ 1616 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - this was a petition for guardianship filed June 29, 1889 - petitioner was Mahlon Duncan Stockton of Yarmouth, Farmer - child was Alma A. Stockton, born June 9, 1873, daughter of Margaret Ann Stockton LNAME[ LEARN FNAME[ ANDREW MCPHARLIN RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUN 27, 1889 FILE[ 1617 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executor was Sarah Ann Learn of Aylmer - wife was Sarah Ann Learn LNAME[ MUNRO FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUL 19, 1889 FILE[ 1618 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executors: Duncan D. McColl, West Lorne; John Munro, Township of Dawn, Lambton County; Archibald Munro, Township of Mosa, Middlesex County CHILDREN: - Margaret McColl, wife of Duncan D.; - John Munro; - Daniel Munro, Sombra; - Duncan C. Munro, Silver Street; - Neil Munro; - Hugh Munro; - Alexander Munro; - Archibald Munro - stepdaughter was Jane Leitch - grandson was Duncan McLean - grandson was Duncan Campbell - granddaughter was Catherine Munro, daughter of Hugh - brother was Archibald Munro - son-in-law was Duncan D. McColl LNAME[ MASON FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 6, 1889 FILE[ 1619 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executors: Duncan Hyndman, Norvell Township, Jackson County, Michigan; John Henry Mason, Ingersoll CHILDREN: - John H. Mason; - Mary Frances Mason; - Luisa Matilda Mason; - Laura Cecilia Mason; - Evangeline Eugenia Mason - son-in-law was Duncan Hyndman, husband of Mary Ann LNAME[ YARWOOD FNAME[ EDMUND MONTAGUE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 25, 1889 FILE[ 1620 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executor was Harriet Eleanor Yarwood, Yarmouth - wife was Harriet Eleanor Yarwood LNAME[ MCCONNELL FNAME[ WILLIAM BURTON RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ FEB 21, 1889 FILE[ 1621 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners: Mary McConnell, Bayham; Adolphus McConnell, Bayham - wife was Mary McConnell CHILDREN: - Ina McConnell; - Albert Ernest McConnell; - Hattie May McConnell; - Murray Rupert McConnell - all the children were under the age of 21 years - cousin was Adolphus McConnell LNAME[ COLE FNAME[ MARK RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ MAY 21, 1887 FILE[ 1622 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executors: Samuel Cole, South Dorchester; John Clunas, South Dorchester - wife was Sarah Cole - son was Charles Cole - son was Samuel Cole LNAME[ BILOW FNAME[ MICHAEL RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ AUG 4, 1889 FILE[ 1623 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Susan Bilow, Bayham; Andrew Stilwell, Township of Middleton, County of Norfolk, Farmer - wife was Susan Bylow - child was Frances Bylow LNAME[ HANKINSON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 22, 1889 FILE[ 1624 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executors: Abigail Hankinson, Malahide; Rowlen Hankinson, Malahide; Clarence McConnell, Malahide - wife was Abigail Hankinson CHILDREN: - Mary Jane McConnell; - Helen Vildora Hankinson; - Martin Luther Hankinson; - Charles Spurgeon Hankinson LNAME[ BUNDY FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 13, 1881 FILE[ 1625 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - this was both a will and a petition for guardianship filed in August, 1889 - executors: Adaline A. Osborne, widow of Samuel Bundy and now the wife of David F. Osborne of the Village of Fowlerville in Livingstone County, Michigan CHILDREN: - Ella Bundy; - Eva Bundy LNAME[ WHITWAM FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ AUG 14, 1889 FILE[ 1626 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widower - executors: Charles Saywell, Yarmouth; Suzzie Whitwam, Southwold, spinster CHILDREN: - Suzzie Whitwam, 21 years; - Ida Whitwam, 18 years; - Alfred Ansley Whitwam, 13 years - brother-in-law was Charles Saywell LNAME[ COURT FNAME[ EDWARD RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAY 7, 1889 FILE[ 1627 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - petitioners: Richard Lockers, who died August 30, 1889; John Richardson, Malahide; Thomas Ward Benner, Malahide - estate papers have lists of Receipts and Disbursements, with a lot of names - wife was Hannah Court - niece was Emily Court Richardson, wife of John Richardson, Luton Post Office, Elgin County - grandniece was Lillian Richardson, daughter of John and Emily - grandnephew was Arthur Earl Richardson, son of John and Emily - mention of Alta May Richardson, under the age of 21 years, whose address was the Luton Post Office - nephew was John W. Rowe, who lived in Aylmer - niece was Mary Ann Corley, wife of William J. Corley, 6 Park Avenue, Grand Rapids, Michigan - mention of Eddie J. Corley, under the age of 21 years, whose address was 6 Park Avenue, Grand Rapids, Michigan - nephew was George West, son of Benjamin West and Charlotte, all of whom lived at Mount Salem - mention of J.N. West, who lived at Mount Salem - mention of Mary Williams, who lived at Mount Elgin - nephew was Robert Sweet, of Aylmer, son of Henry and Amelia Sweet - mention of Emma J. Buck, who lived at Mount Salem - mention of Amelia Baughman, who lived at Mount Salem - mention of Bertha L. Hawley, who lived at Yarmouth Centre - mention of John N. Boyd, who lived at Mount Salem - niece was Matilda Marshall of Mount Salem, daughter of Henry and Amelia Sweet - niece was Lucy Swallow, who lived at 96 Baldwin Street, Toronto, and was the daughter of Henry and Amelia Sweet - niece was Hannah Stratton, who lived at Straffordville, and was the daughter of Henry and Amelia Sweet - niece was Phebe Jane Sweet, who lived at Mount Salem, and was the daughter of Henry and Amelia Sweet - niece was Ellen Boyd, daughter of Henry and Amelia Sweet LNAME[ SKELDING FNAME[ GEORGE W. RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 11, 1889 FILE[ 1628 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executor was John Skelding of Yarmouth - wife was Sarah Skelding CHILDREN: - John Skelding; - Ephraim Skelding; - George Skelding; - Charles Skelding; - Anthony Skelding; - Thomas Skelding; - Nancy Skelding; - Elizabeth, wife of Robert Hall, Wesleyan Methodist Minister, Romney, Kent County LNAME[ STRONG FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 22, 1889 FILE[ 1629 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a Druggist - died in Hamilton, Ontario - executor was Amelia Minnie Newans, wife of Cyrus M. Newans of Hamilton, Ontario, Grocer CHILDREN: - Amelia Minnie Newans, oldest child; - Henry J. Strong; - Caroline Strong LNAME[ IRVING FNAME[ CORDELIA RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ DEC 17, 1887 FILE[ 1630 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executors: William Henry Irving, Vienna, Manufacturer; George Taylor, Metcalfe Township, Middlesex County; Richard Henry Smithson, Metcalfe Township, Middlesex County - husband was William Henry Irving CHILDREN: - William Calvin Irving; - Annie Kissiah Irving; - Loftus Stanley Irving LNAME[ LAMOND FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUL 28, 1889 FILE[ 1631 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as Archibald Lamond the Elder, Farmer - executors: Sarah Lamond, Bayham, widow; Archibald Lamond, Bayham, Farmer - wife was Sarah Lamond CHILDREN: - Archibald Lamond; - Helen Western; - Delos Lamond; - Joseph Lamond; - Nancy Stiles; - Selina Chase - witnessed by Isaiah Dougherty and Franklin Grey LNAME[ APPLEYARD FNAME[ JOHN L. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 26, 1889 FILE[ 1632 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a Tinsmith - died in Vancouver, British Columbia - executors: Margaret Victoria Adelaide Appleyard of St. Thomas, John L.'s widow; George Lambton Hobson of Welland, Ontario LNAME[ BROTHERHOOD FNAME[ HORACE RESID[ FINGAL DATE[ SEP 9, 1889 FILE[ 1633 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executors: Jane Brotherhood, Fingal, Horace's widow; Amelia Eliza Brotherhood, Fingal, spinster and daughter; William Risdon, St. Thomas, Foundry Man - son was John Douglas Brotherhood - daughter was Mary Risdon, wife of William - daughter was Esther Ann Silcox, wife of the Reverend J. B. Silcox - daughter was Rhoda Jane, wife of Mahlon Johnston LNAME[ HINDLEY FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ SEP 1, 1889 FILE[ 1634 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executors: George Hindley, Yarmouth; Henry Hindley, Yarmouth - wife was Hannah Hindley - grandson was William Henry Hindley - granddaughter was Thurza Hindley - granddaughter was Elizabeth Hannah Hindley - son was Henry Hindley - son was George Hindley - daughter was Mary Ann Mellor LNAME[ MCCALLUM FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 13, 1888 FILE[ 1635 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - death date might be June 18, 1888 - petitioners: Zacariah McCallum, Southwold, father of Duncan; John McCallum, Southwold LNAME[ DOYLE FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 28, 1889 FILE[ 1636 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executors: Malcolm D. McIntyre, Southwold; Archibald McAlpine, Southwold - daughter was Margaret Ann Hatton - daughter was Sarah - daughter was Elizabeth LNAME[ SOWERBY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 17, 1886 FILE[ 1637 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Merchant - executors: Sophia Sowerby, St. Thomas, John's widow; George Wegg, St. Thomas, Carriage Maker and friend LNAME[ SHERWIN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ FOREST, ONTARIO DATE[ JUL 1880 FILE[ 1638 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - lived in Forest, Lambton County - petitioners: David Minard Chute, Port Burwell, Merchant; Harriet S. Chute, Aylmer, spinster; Susannah Stewart, Aylmer, wife of George Stewart, Cooper - son was William Sherwin the Younger, Aylmer, 11 years old - wife and mother of child was Arminella Sherwin, who died in March, 1881 - David Minard Chute was a maternal uncle - Harriet S. Chute was a maternal aunt - Susannah Stewart was a maternal aunt LNAME[ DEAN FNAME[ HIRAM RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ SEP 10, 1889 FILE[ 1639 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executors: Peter Charlton, South Dorchester, Farmer; John Wilson, South Dorchester, Farmer - wife was Judy Dean CHILDREN: - Marilla Wooley, wife of Hiram; - Ellen Wilson, wife of John H.; - Laura Syples, wife of John; - Elizabeth Udell, wife of Almond; - Joseph Dean; - Hopkins Dean; - Silas Dean; - William Dean - granddaughter was Marella Downing, wife of William - grandson was Hiram Wilbert Dean LNAME[ MULLIGAN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 26, 1889 FILE[ 1640 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Thomas Mulligan, Southwold, Farmer and son; Henry Campbell, Delaware Township, Middlesex County, Farmer and friend - wife was Margaret Mulligan CHILDREN: - Mary Jane Mulligan; - Lucy Emma Mulligan; - Margaret, wife of Henry Winder; - Robert Mulligan; - Thomas Mulligan; - John Mulligan; - William Mulligan - grandson was William Winder - grandson was Henry Winder - granddaughter was Margaret Winder - granddaughter was Lucy Mary Winder LNAME[ BALLAH FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ OCT 3, 1889 FILE[ 1641 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow EXECUTORS AND CHILDREN: - Charlotte Elizabeth Ballah, Aylmer, spinster; - Martha Little, Town of Hazelton, Michigan, married woman; - Randall W. Ballah, Aylmer; - Jane Hughes, Ann Arbor, Michigan, married woman; - Mary H. Kent, Malahide, married woman - daughter was Sarah Ann Ballah, under 21 years - daughter was Sophia J. Ballah, under 21 years - son was John R. Ballah, under 21 years LNAME[ APPLEFORD FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ SEP 15, 1886 FILE[ 1642 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executor was James Smith of South Dorchester - brother was David Appleford - wife was Jennet - mention of nieces and nephews in England and America, not identified - mention of his wife's relatives in Scotland, not identified - adopted daughter was Emily Smith, wife of James - witnessed by James E. Martin and John Clunas, both of South Dorchester LNAME[ STALKER FNAME[ GILBERT RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ OCT 18, 1888 FILE[ 1643 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executor was John G. Stalker of Aldborough - widow was Sarah Stalker the Elder CHILDREN: - Margaret McMillan, wife of Robert; - Euphemia McRae, wife of John O.; - Sarah Stalker the Younger; - John G. Stalker LNAME[ BRADY FNAME[ PATRICK RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 8, 1889 FILE[ 1644 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executors: Michael Joseph Brady, Woodstock, Ontario, Parish Priest and son; Joseph Doyle, Yarmouth, friend CHILDREN: - Reverend Michael Joseph Brady; - John Brady of Kansas City; - Anne Brady; - James Brady; - Margaret Coughlin, wife of Cornelius Coughlin of Amherstburg LNAME[ HEIDT FNAME[ CHRISTIAN WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 17, 1889 FILE[ 1645 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - executors: Esther Ann Heidt, Christian's widow, Southwold; Charles Frederick Heidt, Southwold, Christian's oldest brother - witnessed by Jacob Heidt and Henry Daugherty, both of Southwold LNAME[ MCGUGAN FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ OCT 1, 1889 FILE[ 1646 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executors: Angus D. McGugan, Aldborough; John Buchan, Aldborough - son was John B. McGugan - daughter was Mary McGugan LNAME[ LAIDLAW FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 10, 1889 FILE[ 1647 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executors: Agnes Laidlaw, Yarmouth, John's widow; John A. Laidlaw, Yarmouth, son - half-sister was Elizabeth Bates CHILDREN: - Agnes Elizabeth Laidlaw; - Maggie May Laidlaw; - John A. Laidlaw; - Archibald Neil Laidlaw LNAME[ BALLAH FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ MAR 29, 1880 FILE[ 1648 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a widower - wife was Elizabeth Ballah, who died October 3, 1889 - executors: Mary Helen Kent, Malahide, married woman and daughter; Charlotte Elizabeth Ballah, Aylmer, spinster CHILDREN: - Sarah Ann Ballah, Aylmer, 21 years; - Sophia J. Ballah, Aylmer, 17 years; - John R. Ballah, Aylmer, 12 years; - Mary Helen Kent, wife of Francis, Malahide; - Charlotte Elizabeth Ballah; - Randall William Ballah LNAME[ STEELE FNAME[ MARY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 22, 1889 FILE[ 1649 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executors: Alexander Steele, Orangeville, Dufferin County, school teacher and brother; John Steele, Southwold Township, brother - niece was Susan Barber - nephew was Ira Steele, son of John - nephew was James Steele, son of John - niece was Jane E.G. Steele - niece was Nina Steele - niece was Mabel Steele - mother said to be still alive, but not identified LNAME[ HILL FNAME[ MARY ANN RESID[ TORONTO DATE[ SEP 5, 1889 FILE[ 1650 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executor was Charles Scrase of St. Thomas, Builder - husband was William George Hill, who deserted his family on August 17, 1889 and was believed to be in the United States - daughter was Alice Hill, age 7 years - daughter was Edith Hill, age 5 years - Mary Ann Hill's father was Charles Scrase LNAME[ GRIFFIN FNAME[ CATHERINE RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ APR 20, 1889 FILE[ 1651 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Mahlon Melford Griffin, Malahide; William Wallace Marr CHILDREN: - Ellen Young, wife of Enos, Port Bruce; - Emma Johnson, wife of John, Chicago, Illinois, a Painter; - Roxey Esseltine, wife of James, Durham, Ontario; - Mahlon Melford Griffin, Malahide; - Icelona Eakius, wife of Robert Eakius, Malahide - grandson was George Franklin, son of the late Nelson Franklin LNAME[ KELLY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 14, 1889 FILE[ 1652 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a Milkman - executors: Joseph Doyle, Yarmouth; John Henry Wilson, St. Thomas, Physician - father was Thomas Kelly BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - Mary Margaret Kelly; - Johanna Kelly; - Theresa M. Kelly; - Emma Eliza Kelly; - Simon Lawrence Kelly; - Richard Kelly LNAME[ WEIR FNAME[ ISABELLA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 16, 1889 FILE[ 1653 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executor was Lachlin Weir, Yarmouth, Isabella's brother - sister was Mary Davis - sister was Flora Weir LNAME[ TWEEDALE FNAME[ JOHN BEESELY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 18, 1889 FILE[ 1654 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Physician - petitioners: Frances Margaret Tweedale, St. Thomas; Florence Tweedale, spinster, St. Thomas; Charles Beesely Tweedale, Gentleman, St. Thomas - wife was Frances Margaret Tweedale - daughter was Florence Tweedale - son was Charles Beesely Tweedale LNAME[ SCHERER FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ OCT 21, 1889 FILE[ 1655 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a Cooper - executor was Sarah Scherer, Aylmer - wife was Sarah Scherer LNAME[ JOHNSON FNAME[ SARAH JANE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 26, 1889 FILE[ 1656 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - described as a spinster - petitioners: John Johnson, Yarmouth; William Johnson, Yarmouth; Fanney Binns, wife of John, Yarmouth; Isabell Jordon, wife of Robert, Aldborough LNAME[ FLETCHER FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ NOV 20, 1889 FILE[ 1657 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executors: John C. Fletcher, Ekfrid Township, Middlesex County; Duncan G. McTavish, Dunwich CHILDREN: - Mary Clark, wife of Peter; - Jane Kerr, wife of John; - Christina Smith, wife of Alexander; - Annie Smith, wife of Charles; - Jessie Fletcher, spinster; - John Fletcher LNAME[ TONKIN FNAME[ ELIZA M. RESID[ MICHIGAN DATE[ APR 12, 1888 FILE[ 1658 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - lived in the Township of Adams, County of Houghton, Michigan - formerly Eliza M. Slith, wife of Captain Tonkin, who died in November of 1889 - petitioner was James Sutherland Robertson of St. Thomas, Esquire LNAME[ MORRISH FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ NOV 22, 1889 FILE[ 1659 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - lived at Tyrconnell - executor was John Wesley Morrish, Dunwich - wife was Catherine Morrish - son was John Wesley Morrish - daughter was Emily Elizabeth Morrish - son was Thomas Morrish - daughter-in-law was Ida Morrish LNAME[ PAGE FNAME[ ELIJAH RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ DEC 10, 1889 FILE[ 1660 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executors: Ecelia Jane Page, Dunwich; Peter Cameron, Dunwich - wife was Ecelia Jane Page - mention of Emma Jane Welch, wife of Edgar - mention of Mary Ann Morris, widow of Robert, Iona LNAME[ HAIGHT FNAME[ HENRY H. RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 13, 1889 FILE[ 1661 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executor was William Colley, Yarmouth, Miller - wife was Mary Ann Haight LNAME[ FOLEMSBE FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 30, 1889 FILE[ 1662 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Hotel Keeper - petitioner and wife was Annie Folemsbe - daughter was Maud Tilden Folemsbe, who was under the age of 21 years LNAME[ FOLEMSBE FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 30, 1889 FILE[ 1663 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Hotel Keeper - this was a petition for guardianship filed December 27, 1889 - petitioner and wife was Annie Folemsbe - daughter was Maud Tilden Folemsbe, who was 6 years old LNAME[ DINGMAN FNAME[ DAVID B. RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 5, 1889 FILE[ 1664 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Sarah E. Dingman of Southwold LNAME[ MILES FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ SEP 29, 1887 FILE[ 1665 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners: Emanuel Miles, Yarmouth; Priscilla Lounsberry, wife of Stephen, Cabinet Maker, Jarvis, Haldimand County - wife was Mary Miles, second wife and not living with William - son was Emanuel Miles - daughter was Priscilla Lounsberry LNAME[ BOUGHNER FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ DATE[ JUN 5, 1886 FILE[ 1666 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship filed December 30, 1889 - petitioners: Joseph S. Barnes, St. Thomas; Arthur Williams, Southwold - wife was Rhoda Boughner, who died February 14, 1883 CHILDREN: - Irene Boughner, 7 years; - Iva Maud Boughner, 10 years - Joseph S. Barnes and Arthur Williams were uncles by marriage LNAME[ HARVEY FNAME[ SOPHRONIA RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 29, 1889 FILE[ 1667 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a widow - died in St. Catherines, Ontario - executor was Horace Harvey of Toronto, Barrister-at-Law CHILDREN: - Mary M. Killmer; - Emma H. Westover, wife of Omer; - Ada N. Harvey; - Maggie M. James, wife of William; - Horace Harvey; - Edwin J. Harvey LNAME[ ELLISON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ OCT 22, 1889 FILE[ 1668 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as John Ellison Senior - described as a Contractor - executor was John Ellison of Port Stanley, Contractor - son was John Ellison Junior LNAME[ MAYNARD FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 20, 1889 FILE[ 1669 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Margaret Maynard of Yarmouth LNAME[ MILLS FNAME[ CATHERINE RESID[ MICHIGAN DATE[ DEC 30, 1889 FILE[ 1670 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - lived in Detroit, Michigan - described as a widow - executor was John Miller of Aylmer, Marble Dealer - mention of John W. Mills, who was the son of John and Catherine Mills - John Mills was deceased by April of 1889 - Catherine Mills lived in Aylmer in April of 1889 LNAME[ HOLLYWOOD FNAME[ JANE RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ DEC 9, 1889 FILE[ 1671 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executors: Jeannette Thompson Hollywood, Port Burwell, spinster; Edward Allen Miller, Aylmer, Solicitor - husband was Thomas L. Hollywood - daughter was Jeannette Thompson Hollywood - niece was Elizabeth Hectorine Morrison LNAME[ HARTE FNAME[ CHARLES WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 8, 1889 FILE[ 1672 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman and a widower - petitioner was Richard Robinson Harte, Hamilton, Ontario, Esquire - son was Richard Robinson Harte - son was Charles Davis Harte, Buffalo, New York, Express Messenger - son was Edward William Harte, Chicago, Illinois, Gentleman LNAME[ ORRIS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JAN 9, 1890 FILE[ 1673 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executors: Edward Allen Miller, Aylmer, Esquire; Albert Hamilton Backhouse, Aylmer, Esquire; Frederick Henry Orris, South Dorchester CHILDREN: - Robert John Orris; - Frederick Henry Orris; - Mary Florence Orris; - Eleanor Louisa Orris; - Emily Ann Secord GRANDCHILDREN: - William Frederick Lorun Orris, son of Robert John Orris; - Thomas George Milton Orris, son of Robert John Orris LNAME[ JEFFERIES FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SPRINGFIELD DATE[ MAY 4, 1885 FILE[ 1674 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Miller - petitioner and wife was Elizabeth A. Jefferies, who, in January of 1890, was living in the Township of North Cayuga, Haldimand County LNAME[ CHURCH FNAME[ SARAH ANN RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ JAN 20, 1890 FILE[ 1675 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor was John Church of Port Stanley, Engineer - husband was John Church LNAME[ GUNN FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ SPRINGFIELD DATE[ JUL 29, 1888 FILE[ 1676 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - described as the widow of John Gunn, Farmer - petitioner and oldest son was William Alexander Gunn of Toronto, Real Estate Broker - son was John Davis Gunn, Springfield, Gentleman LNAME[ STEPHENSON FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 25, 1890 FILE[ 1677 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - no will - died in Conneaut, Ohio - petitioner was Eliza Abbott, St. Thomas, wife of John Abbott - daughter was Eliza Abbott LNAME[ MCGILL FNAME[ NEIL RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 24, 1890 FILE[ 1678 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - died in Southwold, Township - executors: Neil Anderson, Southwold; John McLean, St. Thomas, Barrister At Law; Lachlin Weir, Yarmouth - niece was Jean, daughter of Archibald McGill, deceased - sister-in-law was Margaret McGill, widow of David McGill - nephew was Peter, son of the late David McGill - niece was Margaret, daughter of the late David McGill - nephew was Peter Duncanson, son of Isabel Duncanson - mention of Robert Finney - nephew was Duncan McGill, son of the late Peter McGill - nephew was Duncan McMillan, son of the late Jean McMillan - nephew was Neil Anderson, son of Sarah Anderson - niece was Annie Anderson - niece was Sarah McGill, daughter of David - niece was Mary McGill, daughter of David BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - Archibald McGill, deceased; - David McGill, deceased; - Isabel Duncanson; - Peter McGill, deceased; - Margaret McMillan, wife of Donald; - Duncan McGill; - Jean McMillan, deceased; - Sarah Anderson LNAME[ ARMSTRONG FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 8, 1890 FILE[ 1679 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executors: Mary Armstrong, Yarmouth; William Armstrong, St. Thomas, Gentleman; Samuel Price, Port Stanley, deceased - wife was Mary Armstrong CHILDREN: - James Henry Armstrong; - John Armstrong; - Margaret Armstrong; - Sarah Armstrong; - Mary Armstrong; - Jane Ann Armstrong; - Fanny Armstrong; - Susannah Armstrong; - Bessy Armstrong - brother was William Armstrong LNAME[ MITCHELL FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ NEBRASKA DATE[ NOV 26, 1889 FILE[ 1680 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - known as Robert Mitchell the Elder - lived and died in Chappel, Denel County, Nebraska - formerly lived in Southwold Township - executor was Margaret Mitchell of Detroit, Michigan - wife was Margaret Mitchell LNAME[ HANEY FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 22, 1889 FILE[ 1681 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - known as Isaac Haney Junior - described as a Farmer - executors: Mary Ann Haney, Malahide; William Warnock the Younger, Aylmer, Broker - wife was Mary Ann Haney - mention of children, but not identified LNAME[ MARTIN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 2, 1890 FILE[ 1682 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - note says that in 1890 he was living in Forest, Lambton County - executors: Alexander Martin, Bosanquet Township, Lambton County; John Martin, Yarmouth; Daniel Parish - wife was Jane Martin - daughter was Mary Hendry - son was Alexander Martin - son was John Martin LNAME[ BARNES FNAME[ AMOS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 9, 1890 FILE[ 1683 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - executor was Joseph S. Barnes of St. Thomas CHILDREN: - Joseph S. Barnes; - William Nelson Barnes; - Lydia Warren, wife of Thomas; - Sarah Teat, wife of William; - Catherine Smith; - Minor Barnes LNAME[ WILEY FNAME[ MARY JANE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 22, 1889 FILE[ 1684 MFNO[ 1389 NOTES[ - described as the widow of Henry Wiley - executors: John R. Roberts, Yarmouth; George Boughner, Yarmouth, Blacksmith; Charles A. Brower, Yarmouth CHILDREN: - Mary Jane Wiley; - Henrietta Wiley; - Ethel May Wiley; - Mabel Edna Wiley LNAME[ MATHEWS FNAME[ ISAAC B. RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ DEC 28, 1889 FILE[ 1685 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Grocer's Clerk and a bachelor - petitioner was Eleanor A. Mathews, Aylmer, spinster - sister was Eleanor A. Mathews - brother was Thomas Mathews of the Township of Houghton, Norfolk County, Miller LNAME[ PHILPOTT FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 15, 1890 FILE[ 1686 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - executor was Lucy Jane Down, wife of Ralph Down, Southwold - daughter was Lucy Jane Down - wife was Almira Philpott LNAME[ DAVIS FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ DEC 20, 1889 FILE[ 1687 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - petitioner and husband was Truman H. Davis of Aylmer, Mechanic - mention of three children, but not identified LNAME[ SUTTON FNAME[ SAMPSON RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 25, 1889 FILE[ 1688 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - executors: Jacob Fowler, Southwold; James Sutton, Clandeboye, Middlesex County, Physician - wife was Ann Sutton CHILDREN: - Levi Sutton; - James Sutton; - Sarah Best; - two other daughters mentioned, but not identified LNAME[ NEWCOMBE FNAME[ ELIZA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 29, 1890 FILE[ 1689 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioners: William Newcombe, St. Thomas, Gentleman; Webster Newcombe, Watertown, Dakota, Farmer; Charles Henry Newcombe, Huron, Dakota, Artist - William Newcombe was the oldest son - son was Webster Newcombe - son was Charles Henry Newcombe LNAME[ CURTIS FNAME[ JOB RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JAN 25, 1890 FILE[ 1690 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as a widower - petitioners: Daniel Curtis, Dunwich, Blacksmith; David Curtis, Dunwich; Jemima Curtis, Dunwich, spinster CHILDREN: - Daniel Curtis, oldest child; - David Curtis; - Jemima Curtis; - Miriam Brundige, wife of G.F. Brundige, Pine Lake, Michigan; - Samuel Curtis, formerly of Horton, Michigan, whereabouts now unknown LNAME[ TEETZEL FNAME[ HANNAH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUN 4, 1876 FILE[ 1691 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - this was a petition for guardianship filed February 20, 1890 - petitioner was William Teetzel of St. Thomas, Builder - father was William Teetzel CHILDREN: - James J. Teetzel, over 21 years; - William F. Teetzel, over 21 years; - Hannah Teetzel, over 21 years; - Earnest Wilson Teetzel, 20 years old in 1890, and living in Aylmer and working as a Tailor LNAME[ FUGGLE FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ BRITISH COLUMBIA DATE[ JAN 16, 1890 FILE[ 1692 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - lived in Victoria, British Columbia - worked as a Miller - note says that he lived in St. Thomas in 1889 - executors: Jane Lydia Fuggle, St. Thomas, widow; Norman McDonald, St. Thomas, Solicitor - wife was Jane Lydia Fuggle - father was Thomas Feelder Fuggle of Fowell Hall, Kent, England - son was George W. Fuggle - mention of other children, but not identified - brother-in-law was John William Bateman of London, Ontario - mention of John Fuggle of Kent, England, late of Fowell Hall, Valding or Yalding - brother was Thomas Fuggle of 117 North Street, Brighton, Sussex, England LNAME[ TREADWELL FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ FLORIDA DATE[ JUN 25, 1889 FILE[ 1693 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - lived at Waldo, Alachina County, Florida - described as a Gentleman - executors: John Mahlon Hale, Malahide Township; Elizabeth Treadwell, Waldo, Florida - note says that Alexander Treadwell lived in Malahide Township in April of 1885 - wife was Elizabeth Treadwell - nephew was John Hale - son was Frank Treadwell - niece was Edith Preston LNAME[ APPLEFORD FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JAN 24, 1890 FILE[ 1694 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - executor was Darius Appleford of South Dorchester - wife was Pamela Appleford CHILDREN: - Hannah Appleford; - Rachel Appleford; - Sarah Ann Appleford LNAME[ YOUNG FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ DEC 27, 1889 FILE[ 1695 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was William Young of Malahide - brother was William Young - mother was Tacy Young of Malahide, widow - sister was Martha Jane Koyl, wife of Ransom Koyl of Aylmer, Blacksmith LNAME[ KERR FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ FEB 3, 1890 FILE[ 1696 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Nancy Kerr of Aldborough CHILDREN: - Flora Kerr; - Effie Ann Kerr; - Archibald Kerr; - Bertie Kerr - all children under the age of 21 years LNAME[ MULLIGAN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 25, 1889 FILE[ 1697 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - known as William Mulligan Junior - executors: Thomas Mulligan, Southwold; John Mulligan; Robert Mulligan BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - John Mulligan; - Thomas Mulligan; - Robert Mulligan; - Mary Jane Mulligan; - Margaret Winder; - Lucy Emma Mulligan LNAME[ BABCOCK FNAME[ ABRAM IRISH RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ APR 5, 1889 FILE[ 1698 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - executors: Silas Babcock, South Dorchester, Farmer; Philander Babcock, Springfield, Butcher - wife was Martha Jane Babcock CHILDREN: - Silas Babcock; - Martha Ann Drann; - Auron or Avron Babcock; - Mary Jane Loveless LNAME[ ARMITAGE FNAME[ AMOS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 28, 1890 FILE[ 1699 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Track Foreman - petitioner and wife was Ann Staton Armitage of St. Thomas - mention of six children, all under the age of 21 years, but not identified LNAME[ COUGHLIN FNAME[ CORNELIUS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 22, 1890 FILE[ 1700 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Labourer and married - this was a petition for guardianship filed in March, 1890 - petitioner and brother was Timothy Coughlin of St. Thomas, Brakeman - wife was Catherine Coughlin CHILDREN: - Julia Fletcher, widow of Valentine F. Fletcher of St. Thomas, Carpenter; - Mary Coughlin, St. Thomas, spinster; - Ellen Benson, wife of George Benson, Detroit, Michigan, Carpenter; - Timothy Coughlin; - Ann Coughlin, wife of Daniel Coughlin, St. Thomas, Brakeman; - Catherine Coughlin, St. Thomas, spinster; - John Coughlin, St. Thomas, 12 years old LNAME[ MCKELLAR FNAME[ PETER RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ FEB 27, 1890 FILE[ 1701 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - executor was Mary McKellar of Aldborough - wife was Mary McKellar - ward was Delbort W. Elliot LNAME[ BEGG FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 6, 1890 FILE[ 1702 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - executors: George Charles Begg, St. Thomas, Brewer; Thomas Jackson, Southwold; John Price, Port Stanley, Merchant CHILDREN: - Elizabeth Jane Pollack, wife of John Pollack, Southwold; - Cora Dell Fawcett, wife of James Fawcett, Dunnville, Haldimand County, Miller; - Isabel Ferguson, wife of Duncan Ferguson, St. Thomas, Gentleman; - George Charles Begg, St. Thomas, Brewer LNAME[ JOHNSTON FNAME[ HUGH RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAR 17, 1889 FILE[ 1703 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - petitioner and son was Robert Johnston of Aldborough, Farmer - daughter was Catherine Buchanan of Kent County LNAME[ LITTLE FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ FEB 23, 1890 FILE[ 1704 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executrix was Margaret Little of Aylmer - wife was Margaret Little - daughter was Mary Priscilla Sutton - daughter was Nancy Caroline Little LNAME[ HAUSER FNAME[ JACOB RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ DEC 25, 1889 FILE[ 1705 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Ursula Hauser of Aldborough CHILDREN: - Mary Zoller, wife of Jacob; - Frederick Hauser; - Martin Hauser; - Catherine Hauser; - Annie Hauser; - Lydia Hauser; - Emma Hauser LNAME[ MCDOUGAL FNAME[ JANE RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 12, 1890 FILE[ 1706 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow PETITIONERS AND CHILDREN: - Thomas McDougal, Westminster Township; - Christina Drysdale, Malahide Township, wife of John; - John Drysdale, Malahide Township; - Joseph McDougal, Westminster Township; CHILDREN: - Thomas McDougal, Westminster Township; - Christina Drysdale, Malahide Township; - Joseph McDougal, Westminster Township; - Andrew McDougal, Saginaw, Michigan - son-in-law was John Drysdale of Malahide Township LNAME[ CHURCHILL FNAME[ ASA RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUL 5, 1886 FILE[ 1707 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - executors: Freeman A. Churchill, Malahide; James F. O'Bryan - wife was Mary E. Churchill - daughter was Mary Amelia Churchill - daughter was Emma Lurell Churchill - son was Freeman A. Churchill, Malahide - son-in-law was James F. O'Bryan LNAME[ VANN FNAME[ MARGARET ANN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 28, 1889 FILE[ 1708 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - petitioner and husband was King Vann of St. Thomas, Carpenter LNAME[ MASON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 23, 1890 FILE[ 1709 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - executors: Isabella Mason, Southwold; Thomas Jackson, Southwold - wife was Isabella Mason - niece was Alice Bake, wife of Thomas Bake, Fingal - nephew was James Walthew, St. Thomas LNAME[ BENTLEY FNAME[ NANCY MARIA RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 8, 1890 FILE[ 1710 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: David Adams Bentley, Malahide; James Urvin Bentley, Malahide - son was David A. Bentley - son was James U. Bentley - son was Waldo S. Bentley LNAME[ HAGGAN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 13, 1890 FILE[ 1711 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - executors: Susan Catherine Haggan, Malahide; James Craig Haggan, Malahide; Malcolm Beecher Haggan, Malahide - wife was Susan Catherine Haggan CHILDREN: - James Craig Haggan; - Christina Haggan; - Margaret Eliza Haggan; - Phebe Jane Haggan; - Euretta Wilmina Haggan; - John Leslie Haggan; - Malcolm Beecher Haggan LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ MALCOLM RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 19, 1890 FILE[ 1712 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - executors: John Shearing, Dunwich; John C. Graham, Dunwich CHILDREN: - Jennie Campbell; - Sarah Campbell; - Christina Campbell; - John A. Campbell; - Isabella Graham; - Margaret Graham; - Mary Jane Small; - Thomas M. Campbell; - Samuel D. Campbell - son-in-law was John G. Graham LNAME[ BROWN FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 1, 1890 FILE[ 1713 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Railway Engineer - petitioner and brother was John Brown of the Township of Bruce, Bruce County CHILDREN: - Ruth Elizabeth Brown; - Thomas Albert Brown; - Nellie May Brown; - Harry Brown - all the children under the age of 21 years LNAME[ BROWN FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 1, 1890 FILE[ 1714 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Railway Engineer and a widower - this was a petition for guardianship filed April 8, 1890 - petitioner and brother was John Brown of the Township of Bruce, Bruce County CHILDREN: - Ruth Elizabeth Brown, 15 years old, living in Muskegon, Michigan; - Thomas Albert Brown, 12 years old, living in Bruce Township; - Nellie Mary Brown, 8 years old, living in Paris, Ontario; - Harry Brown, 6 years old, living in Bruce Township LNAME[ WADE FNAME[ MARY ANN RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ MAR 29, 1890 FILE[ 1715 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor was James Wade, Port Stanley, Druggist - husband was James Wade LNAME[ FUTCHER FNAME[ HESTER RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 27, 1890 FILE[ 1716 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Thomas Futcher, Southwold; James Northwood Futcher, Southwold; Albert Edward Futcher, Southwold - son was Thomas Futcher GRANDSONS: - James N. Futcher; - William T. Futcher; - Albert E. Futcher; - John H. Futcher; - Thomas Futcher; - Frederick C. Futcher; - Robert H. Futcher LNAME[ ORCHARD FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 11, 1890 FILE[ 1717 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - executors: Henry Orchard, Southwold; James Orchard, Southwold; Ann Orchard, deceased prior to 1890 - wife was Ann Orchard CHILDREN: - James Orchard; - Henry Orchard; - Harriet Orchard; - Selina Orchard; - Dura Orchard; - William Orchard; - Thomas Orchard GRANDCHILDREN: - John Orchard, son of John Orchard; - James Orchard, son of John Orchard; - Nelson Baltinhamer; - Mary Ellen Baltinhamer LNAME[ KERR FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 13, 1890 FILE[ 1718 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as a Pattern Maker - executor was William C. Vanbuskirk, St. Thomas, Physician - son was John Francis Kerr - brother was John Kerr of Ireland LNAME[ SAYWELL FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 19, 1890 FILE[ 1719 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - known as William Saywell Senior - executors: William Saywell Junior, Southwold; James Saywell, Southwold; Thomas Saywell, Southwold - wife was Mary Saywell CHILDREN: - William Saywell Junior, Southwold; - James Saywell, Southwold; - Thomas Saywell, Southwold; - John Saywell, Southwold; - Mary Ann Logg, Southwold; - Maria Caverley, wife of William, Winona, Minnesota; - Martha Logg, wife of James, Detroit, Michigan LNAME[ MCCOLL FNAME[ DUNCAN M. RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAR 8, 1890 FILE[ 1720 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - described as a bachelor - petitioners: Archibald J. McColl, Aldborough; Daniel M. McColl, Aldborough; Annie M. McColl, Aldborough, spinster; Mary M. McColl, Aldborough, spinster - mother was Janet McColl BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - Archibald J. McColl; - Daniel McColl; - Alexander M. McColl, 16 years old and living in Chatham, Ontario; - Annie M. McColl; - Mary M. McColl LNAME[ COOK FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 5, 1890 FILE[ 1721 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Locomotive Engineer - petitioner and wife was Henrietta Cook of St. Thomas LNAME[ HEPBURN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ APR 18, 1890 FILE[ 1722 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - executors: Thomas Hepburn, Yarmouth; Robert Hepburn, Yarmouth; Angus McCrimmon, St. Thomas, Solicitor - mention of a wife, but not identified CHILDREN: - Robert Hepburn; - Thomas Hepburn; - James Hepburn; - John Hepburn; - Isobel, wife of James Forsyth, 'Model Farm', Guelph; - William Hepburn - grandson was William Hepburn, son of William LNAME[ BALKWILL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 27, 1890 FILE[ 1723 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - executor was Eliza Squance, St. Thomas, widow CHILDREN: - Eliza Squance; - Isaac Balkwill, Port Stanley; - Theresa Balkwill, St. Thomas, spinster; - Grace Newcombe - granddaughter was Bertha Squance, daughter of Courtenay Squance LNAME[ MCTAGGERT FNAME[ MALCOLM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 21, 1890 FILE[ 1724 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Nancy McTaggert of Yarmouth - mention of four children, but not identified LNAME[ COLLVER FNAME[ WILLIAM JOHNSON RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ APR 6, 1890 FILE[ 1725 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: William Elijah Leonard, St. Thomas, Gentleman; Charles William Marlatt, Aylmer, Doctor of Medicine - wife was Jane Collver - daughter was Atlanta Leonard, wife of Lyman Leonard, Esquire, Alvinston, Lambton County - grandson was William E. Leonard, Yarmouth - granddaughter's husband was Charles W. Marlatt, Alvinston, Lambton County, Physician (July 1879) LNAME[ HUGHES FNAME[ JULIA RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ MAY 15, 1890 FILE[ 1726 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: William Evans Hughes, Portage, Ohio, Surgeon; John Henry Hughes, Aylmer, Student; Alexander Love, Aylmer, Clerk of the Division Court CHILDREN: - Sarah A. Hughes; - William E. Hughes; - Jane Elizabeth Julia Dunnett; - John Henry Hughes - granddaughter was Jennie Alexandra Love - son-in-law was Alexander Love LNAME[ HARVEY FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ DEC 15, 1889 FILE[ 1727 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executor was Jane Harvey of Bayham - wife was Jane Harvey LNAME[ MCDIARMID FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAY 5, 1890 FILE[ 1728 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - executors: Frederick Prong, Bayham; James W. Eakins CHILDREN: - Jean G. McDiarmid; - Elizabeth Ann McDiarmid; - Sarah M. Martin; - mention of sons who went to Michigan, but not identified LNAME[ MCKENNA FNAME[ JENNIE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 6, 1890 FILE[ 1729 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and husband was Patrick McKenna of St. Thomas, Moulder CHILDREN: - Thomas McKenna, 4 years old; - Gertrude McKenna, 2 years old; - Jennie McKenna, 6 weeks old LNAME[ EAD FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ MAY 15, 1890 FILE[ 1730 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as a Merchant - executor was Alydia Ead, Port Stanley - wife was Alydia Ead LNAME[ MILLER FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 22, 1890 FILE[ 1731 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners: Joseph Miller, Southwold; Asher Miller, Southwold - wife was Hannah Miller CHILDREN: - Alfred Miller; - James E. Miller; - Hannah Miller; - George Miller; - Elizabeth Miller; - Maggie J. Miller; - Martha Brethon; - Victoria Miller; - Lucida? Locida? Waite; - Joseph Miller; - Asher Miller LNAME[ BUCHANAN FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JUL 29, 1889 FILE[ 1732 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - petitioner was Euphemia Buchanan of Dunwich, James' widow CHILDREN: - John Buchanan; - Duncan Buchanan; - Mary E. Buchanan; - Birdie Buchanan LNAME[ MCLARTY FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAY 12, 1890 FILE[ 1733 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Duncan McLarty, St. Thomas, Physician and son; David McLaws, St. Thomas, Clerk of the County Court CHILDREN: - Mary Stewart; - Margaret Campbell; - Catherine Stewart; - Sarah McLarty; - Archibald McLarty; - Duncan McLarty; - Colin McLarty; - Angus McLarty; - adopted daughter was Elizabeth Ann Mann - will signed December 11, 1883 LNAME[ ROBB FNAME[ WILLIAM A. RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAY 25, 1890 FILE[ 1734 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - executor was Isabella Margaret Robb, William's widow - witness to the will was Alexander Black of Dunwich LNAME[ NICOL FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 31, 1890 FILE[ 1735 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was John McLean of St. Thomas, Barrister - mention of Mary Fitzgerald, 'faithful nurse' - mention of deceased brother, William Clark, his widow, and their children, daughters LNAME[ GARBUTT FNAME[ ROBERT JAMES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 14, 1890 FILE[ 1736 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - died in Welland, Ontario - petitioner and wife was Christina Garbutt of St. Thomas - mention of one child, but not identified LNAME[ PIPER FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 12, 1890 FILE[ 1737 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - described as a School Teacher - petitioner was William Piper of Dunwich, father of Samuel LNAME[ WILSON FNAME[ RACHEL RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 3, 1890 FILE[ 1738 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executors: James Henry Still, St. Thomas; William Wilson, Maidstone Township, Essex County, Farmer and brother - brother was William Wilson - brother was Arnold Wilson, Tilbury, Kent County - sister was Elizabeth Coutts, who had daughters - niece was Ruby Violet Clarridge, daughter of Thomas J. and Sarah Clarridge - niece was Jane Coutts, daughter of Elizabeth - niece was Maggie Coutts, daughter of Elizabeth - niece was Sarah Clarridge - mention of James Henry Still, friend and adviser LNAME[ TRAVERS FNAME[ HARRIET CHARLOTTE RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ JUN 1, 1890 FILE[ 1739 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor: Kate Going, Port Stanley, widow - Harriet Travers had property in Middlesex County CHILDREN: - Olivia Wagner, Village of London West, Middlesex County; - Kate Going, Port Stanley, youngest daughter - will was dated December 3, 1889 and was later disputed LNAME[ WATTS FNAME[ JAMES C. RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ MAR 31, 1890 FILE[ 1740 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was William Watts of Vienna, Grocer - James Watts left a widow, three sons and four daughters - only William Watts, the oldest son, identified LNAME[ MACNISH FNAME[ MALCOLM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 11, 1890 FILE[ 1741 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - executors: Donald MacNish, Southwold; James MacEwing, Saugeen Township, Bruce County CHILDREN: - Neil MacNish, Southwold; - Archibald MacNish; - John MacNish; - Angus MacNish; - Euphemia MacNish; - Christina MacNish LNAME[ ASKEW FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 23, 1890 FILE[ 1742 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executor was Mary Jane Askew of St. Thomas, Charles' widow - nephew was Frederick L. Howell of St. Thomas LNAME[ GLOVER FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 4, 1890 FILE[ 1743 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - known as William Glover the Elder - executor was William Glover the Younger of Southwold - son was Samuel Glover - granddaughter was Elizabeth Glover - granddaughter was Ellen Maud Glover - mention of Susan Yeo, wife of James Yeo of Zorra Township - granddaughter was Edith Glover, daughter of son John Glover, now deceased - grandson was John Glover, son of son John Glover, now deceased - daughter was Mary Durdle, wife of George Durdle, both of whom lived in South Dorchester - son was William Glover GRANDCHILDREN: - William Lethbridge; - Samuel Lethbridge; - James Lethbridge; - Mary Lethbridge; - Elizabeth Lethbridge; - Ann Lethbridge LNAME[ BUSTIN FNAME[ WILLIAM HENRY RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUN 23, 1890 FILE[ 1744 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners: William A. Backhouse, Malahide Township; Christopher Bustin, Yarmouth Township, a brother LNAME[ MATHESON FNAME[ CHRISTOPHER RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAY 28, 1890 FILE[ 1745 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - executors: Kenneth Finlayson, Dunwich Township, Farmer; Henry Ashton, Aldborough Township, Farmer - wife was Olive Matheson - daughter was Mary Ashton - daughter was Katherine Finlayson - son was Dan Matheson LNAME[ ROUNDTREE FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 1, 1890 FILE[ 1746 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - described as a railroad employee - petitioners: Henry Brown, St. Thomas, Esquire; John Farley, St. Thomas, Barrister; Sarah Ann Roundtree, William's widow LNAME[ MCGREGOR FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ APR 30, 1889 FILE[ 1747 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - executors: James E. McKinlay, Ridgetown, County of Kent; Finlay McDiarmid, Aldborough Township CHILDREN: - Margaret McGregor; - Jannet McGregor; - Gregor McGregor; - Ellen McGregor; - Ewen McGregor - no mention of wife LNAME[ PALMER FNAME[ SAMUEL EDWARD RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 22, 1889 FILE[ 1748 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - described as a railway employee - petitioner was Eliza Clara Palmer of St. Thomas, Samuel Edward's widow LNAME[ TURVILLE FNAME[ LOUISA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 11, 1890 FILE[ 1749 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as the widow of the late Richard Turville, Miller - executor was Henry Payne of London, Ontario, Miller CHILDREN: - George Turville, Miller; - Inwood Turville, St. Thomas, Flour Merchant; - Robert Turville of Vancouver, British Columbia; - Henry Turville, Miller; - Ellen Turville, spinster; - Emily Turville, spinster; - Louisa Payne, wife of Henry, London, Ontario - Inwood Turville was named as an executor, but renounced on May 31, 1890. - Robert Turville was named as an executor, but renounced on May 23, 1890. LNAME[ ADAMS FNAME[ WILLIAM MELVIN RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUL 7, 1890 FILE[ 1750 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as a Carpenter - executor was Sarah Mary Melinda Adams, Aylmer - wife was Sarah Mary Melinda Adams LNAME[ SCOTT FNAME[ CATHERINE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 10, 1886 FILE[ 1751 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executor was James C. Scott of Toronto, Ontario, Builder - brother was James C. Scott of Toronto LNAME[ CLARK FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 20, 1879 FILE[ 1752 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - petitioner was Jane Clark - wife was Jane Clark CHILDREN: - Henry; - James; - Alex; - Mary Gilbert; - Jane (Jennie) LNAME[ MCGUGAN FNAME[ NEIL RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 3, 1890 FILE[ 1753 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - executors: Alexander McGugan, Southwold; Thomas Dunn, Downie Township, Perth County; John McFarlin, Delaware Township, Middlesex County CHILDREN: - Catherine; - John; - Daniel; - Alexander; - Janett; - Betsy McGunn - son-in-law was Thomas Dunn GRANDCHILDREN: - Sowisa Rienhandt; - five grandchildren not named, children of Flora LNAME[ DAVIS FNAME[ RICHARD ALBERT RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 4, 1890 FILE[ 1754 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - executors: William E. Leonard, Yarmouth, Esquire; Arthur Wellington Mann, St. Thomas, Gentleman BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - William B. Davis, Yarmouth Township; - Henry Melvin Davis, Yarmouth Township; - Napoleon J. Davis, Watertown, Codington County, Dakota; - Eusebia J. McKenny, Town of Elks Grove, Sacramento County, California; - Eliza Jane Arthurs, Malahide Township; - Bertha A. Davis, Yarmouth Township LNAME[ CARR FNAME[ ELLEN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 7, 1889 FILE[ 1755 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - known as Ellen Carr the Younger - described as a spinster - petitioner and mother was Ellen Carr of Yarmouth, widow LNAME[ CROSSETT FNAME[ BETSY RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAR 16, 1890 FILE[ 1756 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - was the wife of Joseph H. Crossett - executor was Ambrose H. Crossett of Bayham - daughter was Mary Louisa Crossett - son was Ambrose H. Crossett - mention of other children, but not identified LNAME[ CHEESEBOROUGH FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 6, 1890 FILE[ 1757 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Fireman and unmarried - died at Parkhill, in Middlesex County - petitioner and father was Charles Cheeseborough of St. Thomas, Locomotive Engineer - mention of a mother, brothers and sisters, but none identified LNAME[ FERGUSON FNAME[ JANET RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 3, 1890 FILE[ 1758 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioners: Marion Price, St. Thomas, married woman; Dugald Ferguson, Lockport, Illinois CHILDREN: - Marion Price, St. Thomas; - Dugald Ferguson, Lockport, Illinois LNAME[ MCMILLAN FNAME[ JOHN D. RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUL 30, 1890 FILE[ 1759 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Catherine McMillan of Aldborough CHILDREN: - Mary Jane McMillan; - Duncan McMillan; - Christina McMillan; - William McMillan; - Archibald McMillan; - Flora McMillan; - John McMillan LNAME[ MCMILLAN FNAME[ JOHN D. RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUL 30, 1890 FILE[ 1760 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - this was a petition for guardianship filed September 1, 1890 - petitioner and wife was Catherine McMillan of Aldborough CHILDREN: - Mary Jane McMillan, 19 years; - Duncan McMillan, 18 years; - Christina McMillan, 16 years; - William McMillan, 13 years; - Archibald McMillan, 8 years; - Flora McMillan, 6 years; - John McMillan, 3 years LNAME[ YOUELL FNAME[ CLARISSA LOUISE RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ NOV 21, 1886 FILE[ 1761 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - died at Glasgow or Glaslow, Scotland PETITIONERS AND CHILDREN: - William J. Youell, Aylmer; - George W. Youell, Aylmer; - Clara Ann Youell, Aylmer; - Charlotte M. Youell, Aylmer; - John H.G. Youell, Aylmer CHILDREN: - William J. Youell; - George W. Youell; - Clara Ann Youell; - Charlotte M. Youell; - John H.G. Youell LNAME[ HARE FNAME[ WESLEY ELBERSON RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 31, 1890 FILE[ 1762 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as a Bookkeeper - executor was Emily Delphine Hare of St. Thomas - wife was Emily Delphine Hare - son was William Henry Hare LNAME[ DOYLE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 14, 1890 FILE[ 1763 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners: Mary C. Doyle, St. Thomas; Alexander E. Wallace, St. Thomas, Gentleman - wife was Mary C. Doyle - mention of two infant children, but not identified LNAME[ MOORE FNAME[ MARTHA RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 24, 1890 FILE[ 1764 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and son was Jacob Wildinan Moore of the Township of Warwick, County of Lambton CHILDREN: - Solomon Moore, Bayham; - John E. Moore, Bayham; - Martha Jane Graham; - Jacob Wildinan Moore LNAME[ STEELE FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ AUG 21, 1890 FILE[ 1765 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - executors: John Steele, Southwold; Phineas Barber, Southwold - wife was Janet Steele CHILDREN: - John Steele; - James Steele, living in Sioux City, Iowa in August, 1890; - Mary Steele; - Alexander Steele - granddaughter was Susan Mary Barber - grandson was Alexander Thomas Steele, son of Alexander LNAME[ SALTER FNAME[ JULIA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 15, 1884 FILE[ 1766 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - petitioner was Edgar A. Smith of St. Thomas, Merchant - husband was Dennis Salter, Hotel Keeper, St. Thomas CHILDREN: - Annie Salter; - Bridget Salter; - Elizabeth Gott; - Mary Salter, under 21 years; - John Salter, under 21 years; - Catherine Salter, under 21 years; - Theresa Salter, under 21 years; - Cecilia Salter, under 21 years; - James Salter, deceased - all the children lived in St. Thomas LNAME[ TRAINOR FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 23, 1890 FILE[ 1767 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - executors: Lizzie Ann Trainor, St. Thomas; Asa Choate, Township of Glanford, County of Wentworth, Farmer - wife was Lizzie Ann Trainor - brother-in-law was Asa Choate - mention of children, but not identified LNAME[ ANDERSON FNAME[ WILLIAM DIXON RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUN 14, 1890 FILE[ 1768 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - died in the Township of Yarmouth - described as a Farmer - petitioner and wife was Jane Anderson of St. Thomas LNAME[ TANNER FNAME[ PETER RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 13, 1890 FILE[ 1769 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Eliza Jane Tanner of Southwold LNAME[ DIXON FNAME[ JOHN P. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ 1886 FILE[ 1770 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - died between October 26 and November 1, 1886 at El Paso, Texas - killed in a railway accident - petitioner was Charles Benjamin Spohn of St. Thomas, Esquire - wife was Jane Dixon of St. Thomas - mention of an unnamed female child 8 years old - says that there were brothers and other relatives in England LNAME[ CORLESS FNAME[ HANNAH RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ APR 13, 1889 FILE[ 1771 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner and daughter was Betsy Ann Marlatt, wife of George A. Marlatt, Bayham Township, Farmer - daughter was Betsy Ann Marlatt - daughter was Mary Jane Patton, deceased - son-in-law was Charles Patton, husband of Mary Jane GRANDCHILDREN, CHILDREN OF MARY JANE PATTON: - Jesse Patton, Imlay City, Michigan; - Ann Patton, Imlay City, Michigan, deceased; - Laura Patton, Imlay City, Michigan; - Henry Patton, Bayham Township; - George Patton, Bayham Township; - William Patton, Imlay City, Michigan LNAME[ RUSHMER FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ FLORIDA DATE[ MAY 27, 1890 FILE[ 1772 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - lived at St. Augustine, County of St. Johns, Florida - described as a Gentleman - executrix was Esther Hannah Rushmer of St. Augustine, Florida, spinster DAUGHTERS: - Mrs. Mary Ann White, Toronto; - Esther Hannah Rushmer; - Mrs. Harriet Collins Christiansen, Beaufort, South Carolina LNAME[ HOLMES FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ SEP 15, 1890 FILE[ 1773 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and wife was Sarah Tacey Holmes of Malahide LNAME[ MCMASTER FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUL 29, 1890 FILE[ 1774 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - described as an Accountant - died at Colorado Springs, Colorado - petitioner and father was John McMaster of Aylmer, Merchant LNAME[ MCLELLAN FNAME[ NANCY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 12, 1888 FILE[ 1775 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow PETITIONERS AND CHILDREN: - Dugald McLellan, Southwold; - Malcolm McLellan, Southwold; - John McLellan, Southwold; - Catherine McLellan, Southwold; - Duncan McLellan, Southwold; - Archibald McLellan, Southwold; - Daniel McLellan, Southwold, 20 years old; - Janet Leslie, Dunwich LNAME[ HOLMES FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 20, 1890 FILE[ 1776 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - executors: Robert Holmes, Guelph, Ontario, Agent; John George Fawcett, Belmont, Ontario, Merchant - wife was Jane Holmes - daughter was Harriot McIntyre - son was Robert Holmes - granddaughter was Effie Burrows - stepdaughter was Elizabeth Fawcett, wife of William R. Fawcett, Dickey County, Dakota - daughter-in-law was Elizabeth Holmes - nephew was John George Fawcett LNAME[ MCNICHOL FNAME[ MARJORY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 30, 1890 FILE[ 1777 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executors: Marjery McIntosh, Southwold, spinster; Daniel McIntosh, Southwold - nephew was Daniel McIntosh - nephew was John Maynard - niece was Marjery McIntosh - niece was Mrs. Jonas Axford - niece was Mrs. William Greenway - niece was Mrs. John Sutherland LNAME[ TULLY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ OCT 11, 1890 FILE[ 1778 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as a Labourer - executor was Frederick Christopher - friend was Frederick Christopher LNAME[ CASE FNAME[ LEVI RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 20, 1890 FILE[ 1779 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman and a Farmer - executor was Julana Elson, Yarmouth, married woman - sister was Julana Elson - will drawn up in Caradoc Township, Middlesex County LNAME[ MCNEIL FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ SEP 26, 1890 FILE[ 1780 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - no children - executor and widow was Annie McNeil of Aldborough LNAME[ MCCAULEY FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 11, 1890 FILE[ 1781 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Railway Engineer - executor was Margaret McCauley of St. Thomas, James' widowed mother - wife was Mary McCauley BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - Michael McCauley; - Daniel McCauley; - Dennis McCauley; - Maggie McCauley; - Kate Humphrey - niece was Katie McGowan - niece was Maggie McGowan - nephew was James McGowan LNAME[ TEEPLE FNAME[ WILLIAM BENJAMIN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 26, 1890 FILE[ 1782 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as a Music Dealer - died at Peterborough, Ontario - executor was Mary Teeple of St. Thomas, widow - will was drawn up in Leamington, Ontario and dated January 9, 1890 - witnessed by William McCubbie of Leamington, Carpenter LNAME[ DIXON FNAME[ JOHN PHILIP RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 28, 1887 FILE[ 1783 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Locomotive Engineer - died at El Paso, Texas - executor was Mary Jane Dixon of St. Thomas, John Philip's widow - mention of one daughter, Rebecca, who was eight years old on November 1, 1890 LNAME[ MORGAN FNAME[ GEORGE WEBSTER RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 26, 1890 FILE[ 1784 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as a Librarian - executor was Pricilla Outen Stripe Morgan, George's widow - son was George Webster Morgan - sister was Emma Davis - daughter was Eliza Morgan - daughter was Emma Lucille Morgan LNAME[ CANNELL FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ NOV 13, 1890 FILE[ 1785 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as the widow of Hugh Cannell - executors: Philip Benjamin Cannell, Dunwich; Thomas Clark, St. Thomas, Merchant CHILDREN: - Philip Benjamin Cannell; - Evan Joseph Cannell; - Margaret Catherine Cannell; - Ellen Jane Cannell; - Mary Ann Cannell; - Susan Emma Cannell; - Bella Cannell; - Sara Elizabeth Cannell; - Edmund James Cannell LNAME[ MCDIARMID FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ FILE[ 1786 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Duncan McDiarmid - executors: Henry Marlatt, Port Burwell; Sarah Ann Beech, Bayham, married woman; William Youell Emery, Port Burwell, Merchant CHILDREN: - Henry Marlatt; - Sarah Ann Beech; - William H. Marlatt; - Lydia Mariah Talmer, Seattle, Washington LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ APR 29, 1888 FILE[ 1787 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - petitioner was Janet Clark of Dawn Township, Lambton County, wife of Alan Clark - only child was Janet Clark LNAME[ MCCOLLUM FNAME[ NEIL RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUN 6, 1890 FILE[ 1788 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - executor was Mary McCollum of Aldborough, Neil's widow - only child was Margaret McCollum, 2 years and 6 months old LNAME[ WEAVER FNAME[ ADONIJAH RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ AUG 8, 1890 FILE[ 1789 MFNO[ 1390 NOTES[ - executor was Mary Jane Weaver of Bayham, his widow LNAME[ FARR FNAME[ MARY E. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 28, 1890 FILE[ 1790 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - executor was Edward Farr of St. Thomas, Mary's husband and a Carpenter - there were no children - witnessed by William H. Farr and Michael Rourke LNAME[ WILL FNAME[ ISAAC HORNING RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ NOV 14, 1890 FILE[ 1791 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - executors: William Richardson Will, Bayham Township, Farmer; John Wesley Will, Bayham Township, Farmer - wife was Sarah Jane Will CHILDREN: - William Richardson Will; - John Wesley Will; - Mary Ann; - Margaret Jane; - Isabel; - Almina LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ COLIN RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ DEC 28, 1890 FILE[ 1792 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - not married - executor was Archibald McIntyre of South Dorchester BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - Duncan; - William; - Daniel; - Angus; - Archibald; - Janet Bowlby; - Nancy Wilcox LNAME[ DOOLITTLE FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 2, 1890 FILE[ 1793 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a Broom Maker - executors: Elston Marsh, St. Thomas; Elizabeth Doolittle, Yarmouth, Thomas' widow - son was Thomas Doolittle - son was Walter Doolittle - daughter was Jane, wife of John Robinson LNAME[ HOUGHTON FNAME[ ISABELLA RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ APR 23, 1890 FILE[ 1794 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as married - executor was Lewis Van Natter, Aylmer - husband was William Houghton CHILDREN: - Robert W. Ballah, first husband; - George A. Ballah, first husband; - Alice E. Houghton; - Mary A. Houghton; - Laura J. Houghton LNAME[ JONES FNAME[ LEWIS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 13, 1890 FILE[ 1795 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - described as an Upholsterer - petitioner was Norman W. Crothers of St. Thomas, Barrister - mention of a Margaret Hemingway who was married to John and had three sons - John had a sister Mary Ann Hemingway Woods, who also had three sons - mention of a Martha Hemingway - Lewis Jones had a brother and sister in Liverpool - letter from the Vicar of Wilton, Liverpool, apparently quoting from a marriage certificate: Lewis Jones was of full age, a bachelor, an Upholsterer, who resided in Kirkdale, the son of Edward Jones, deceased, a Cabinet Maker. Lewis Jones married on April 14, 1873, Martha Hemingway, who was of full age, a spinster, and who resided in Kirkdale, and was the daughter of John Hemingway, a Paper Hanger. The marriage was witnessed by John Jones, Emily Brown, and Thomas Hornby, Vicar. LNAME[ DRAKE FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAR 23, 1890 FILE[ 1796 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Richard Carpenter Drake, Bayham - wife was Lavina Drake CHILDREN: - Richard Carpenter Drake; - Rachel Emily Thoms; - Charles Duncombe Drake; - Elizabeth Catherine Saxton; - Susan Lavina Conn; - Ellen Laversa Backhouse LNAME[ WADE FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ DEC 21, 1890 FILE[ 1797 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a Druggist - executor was Thomas Jackson of Southwold - niece was Charlotte, wife of Alexander Weir, Grain Buyer, formerly of Aylmer - sister was Isabella Mason of Southwold, widow of John LNAME[ HAWES FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ NOV 17, 1890 FILE[ 1798 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executor was Ellen Jane Hawes of Vienna - wife was Ellen Jane Hawes CHILDREN: - Samuel Hawes; - William Hawes; - Ann Barnhart; - Thomas Hawes; - Matilda Tapsell - grandson was Joseph Hawes LNAME[ DEWAR FNAME[ NEIL RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAY 24, 1890 FILE[ 1799 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: James Black, Southwold, Farmer; James Turner, Southwold, Farmer - mention of a wife, but not identified CHILDREN: - John Dewar; - Nancy Dewar; - Margaret Dewar; - Alexander Dewar; - Neil Dewar LNAME[ LEITCH FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JUN 14, 1890 FILE[ 1800 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Malcolm McPherson, Dunwich, Farmer; Archibald J. Leitch, Dunwich, Postmaster - wife was Mary Leitch CHILDREN: - James R. Leitch; - Barbara Forbes, wife of William; - Julia Campbell, wife of Duncan; - Mary McIntyre, wife of Daniel LNAME[ MCCONNELL FNAME[ CHILION RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ NOV 19, 1890 FILE[ 1802 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners: Mahlon McConnell, Bayham, brother; Adolphus McConnell, Bayham, brother LNAME[ MUNRO FNAME[ MARY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ NOV 15, 1890 FILE[ 1803 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as the widow of John Munro - executors: Malcolm Munro, Southwold; Catherine Munro, Southwold, spinster - brother was Neil Murray CHILDREN: - Catherine Munro; - Mary Munro; - Malcolm Munro; - Sarah Black; - Nancy Cameron; - Neil Munro LNAME[ FULTON FNAME[ ADAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 9, 1891 FILE[ 1804 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - known as Adam Fulton Senior - lived with son, John - executors: John Fulton, Southwold; John Price, Port Stanley, Merchant CHILDREN: - Mary Fulton; - Isabella McLaughlin; - Margaret Overbury; - Caroline Walker; - Eliza Mellor; - Agnes Grace Fulton; - George Fulton; - James Fulton; - Adam Fulton; - John Fulton LNAME[ BROWN FNAME[ WALTER L. RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ APR 5, 1890 FILE[ 1805 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - described as an Organ Manufacturer - petitioner and wife was Esther Ann Brown of Aylmer CHILDREN: - Amelia Maria Brown; - Willard Wentworth Brown; - Evan Llewellyn Brown, under 21 years; - Daisy Ethel Brown, under 21 years; - Cecil Roy Brown, under 21 years LNAME[ GREEN FNAME[ CHRISTIANA RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ DEC 17, 1890 FILE[ 1806 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - executor was Charlotte Hindley, wife of George Hindley, Yarmouth - daughter was Charlotte Hindley LNAME[ GREGORY FNAME[ JOHN JERVIS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 2, 1891 FILE[ 1807 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - executor was Robert Fulton of Fingal - wife was Elizabeth Gregory CHILDREN: - William J. Gregory; - Colin A. Gregory; - Mattie E. Brown; - Velma A. Fulton LNAME[ MCLAUGHLIN FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ NOV 22, 1890 FILE[ 1808 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Physician and a widower - petitioners: John McLaughlin, Southwold; David McLaws, St. Thomas, Clerk of the County Court - brother was John McLaughlin - daughter was Anna Laura McLaughlin - son was James Herbert McLaughlin, 16 years old LNAME[ KENNEDY FNAME[ THOMAS T. RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JAN 4, 1891 FILE[ 1809 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Hotel Keeper and a widower - petitioner was William Warnock Junior of Aylmer, Broker - son was Herbert Kennedy, described as an infant - sister was Elizabeth Mathews, wife of Thomas, Township of Houghton, Norfolk County - sister was Sarah Voght, wife of H. Voght, West Lorne - brother was William Kennedy, Kingsville, Ontario - brother was George Kennedy, Detroit, Michigan - brother was James Kennedy, location not known, formerly of Cumber LNAME[ MARLATT FNAME[ NANCY ANN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 14, 1891 FILE[ 1810 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Minerva Darrach, St. Thomas, wife of Donald; Donald Darrach, St. Thomas, Engineer - grandson was Orlando Davis - niece was Minerva Darrach, wife of Donald - grandniece was Effie Darrach, daughter of Minerva and Donald - grandnephew was John A. Darrach, son of Minerva and Donald LNAME[ ARMSTRONG FNAME[ SARAH ANN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 15, 1890 FILE[ 1811 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - described as the wife of William Charles Armstrong - petitioner and husband was William Charles Armstrong of St. Thomas, Railway Conductor LNAME[ MACCURDY FNAME[ LYNDES RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ NOV 26, 1889 FILE[ 1812 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - when he died was living with his daughter in Pontiac, Michigan - actually died at the Asylum for the Insane, Pontiac, Michigan - petitioner was Isaac Wildern of London, Ontario, Druggist - son was William H. McCurdy of Walnert, Texas - daughter was Alice Brower of Saginaw, Michigan LNAME[ HASLAM FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 29, 1891 FILE[ 1813 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was William Haslam of St. Thomas, Railway Employee and brother - father was James Haslam of Tacoma, Washington - sister was Emma Gage of London, Ontario - sister was Annie Haslam of St. Thomas, 17 years old BROTHERS: - George W. Haslam, St. Paul, 19 years old; - James Haslam, St. Paul, 15 years old; - Solomon Haslam, St. Paul, 12 years old; - William Haslam, St. Thomas LNAME[ GRANT FNAME[ HECTOR RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 25, 1890 FILE[ 1814 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Conductor - died in the Township of Dunwich - petitioner and wife was Louisa Grant of St. Thomas - mention of an infant child, but not identified LNAME[ KILMER FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUL 1884 FILE[ 1815 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship filed February 12, 1891 - William Kilmer's wife, Sophronia, died in July of 1887 - petitioners were Nelson and Annie Chambers of Malahide CHILDREN: - Rhoda Pound; - John G. Kilmer; - Haggai Kilmer; - Clara Kilmer; - William Kilmer; - Grace Kilmer, 7 years old in March of 1891 LNAME[ DANCEY FNAME[ JULIA A. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 13, 1890 FILE[ 1816 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Benjamin Edward Dancey - executors: Benjamin Edward Dancey, Malahide; Edward Ernest Dancey, Malahide; Leon Eugene Dancey, Malahide CHILDREN: - Leon Eugene Dancey; - Edward Ernest Dancey; - May Dancey; - John Dancey; - Thomas Dancey; - Cameron Dancey LNAME[ ABELL FNAME[ CYRUS ASABEL RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ DEC 22, 1883 FILE[ 1817 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - executors: Robert Abell, Malahide; Sarah Abell, Malahide, widow; W.A. Glover - wife was Sarah Abell - brother was Robert Abell of Malahide CHILDREN: - Asabel Abell; - Charles Abell; - Muretta Abell; - Lydia Abell; - Julia Abell; - Samuel Abell LNAME[ BUCK FNAME[ WILLIAM H. RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ NOV 30, 1890 FILE[ 1818 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer and a bachelor - petitioners: Jane Martha Buck, Aylmer, spinster; Julia H. Buck, Michigan; Sophronia S. Woodworth, Welland, Ontario SISTERS: - Jane Martha Buck; - Julia H. Buck; - Sophronia S. Woodworth LNAME[ MCPHAIL FNAME[ DANIEL H. RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ FEB 16, 1891 FILE[ 1819 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - executors: John Patterson Coyne, St. Thomas, Merchant's Clerk; Edward McKellar, Dunwich BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - Hugh McPhail; - Duncan McPhail; - Alexander McPhail; - John McPhail; - Arthur McPhail, deceased; - Eliza McPhail; - Christina McPhail LNAME[ NIEMANN FNAME[ FREDERIC RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 18, 1891 FILE[ 1820 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - known as Fritz Niemann - petitioners: Ann Niemann, St. Thomas; Samuel Hirsch, St. Thomas, Merchant - wife was Ann Niemann - daughter was Elizabeth Ann Amiotte, wife of John J. Amiotte, Muskegan, Muskegan County, Michigan, Livery Stable Keeper LNAME[ SAXTON FNAME[ LOT RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ DEC 20, 1890 FILE[ 1821 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Hannah Saxton of Vienna - wife was Hannah Saxton - daughter was Bella Gertrude Saxton of Vienna, spinster - son was Herbert Edward Saxton of Vienna - daughter was Florence Ida Saxton of Vienna, spinster LNAME[ ROGERS FNAME[ EDWARD R. RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 18, 1891 FILE[ 1822 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - executors: Agnes Rogers, Yarmouth; Mary Ann Dallyn, St. Thomas, married woman; Edwin Dallyn, St. Thomas, Painter - wife was Agnes Rogers - son was William Rogers, deceased - daughter was Mary Ann Dallyn LNAME[ MARTIN FNAME[ MARGARET RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 28, 1891 FILE[ 1823 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor was John Martin of St. Thomas, Gentleman - husband was John Martin LNAME[ KENNEDY FNAME[ THOMAS T. RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JAN 4, 1891 FILE[ 1824 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a Hotel Keeper and a widower - this was a petition for guardianship filed March 18, 1891 - petitioner was William Warnock the Younger, Aylmer, Broker - child was Herbert Kennedy, 20 years old, who had gone to Michigan in March of 1891 - brother was James Kennedy, whereabouts unknown, who formerly lived in Cumber - brother was George Kennedy of Detroit, Michigan - brother was William Kennedy of Kingsville - sister was Elizabeth Mathews of Kinglake, Ontario - sister was Sarah Voght of West Lorne, Ontario LNAME[ MEEK FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 3, 1891 FILE[ 1825 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - executors: William Bobier, Dunwich; Catherine Meek, Southwold; Hugh Fulton, deceased - wife was Catherine Meek CHILDREN: - William H. Meek; - James Meek; - Isabella Wilson, wife of Thomas; - Margaret Smith, wife of George; - Jane Bobier, wife of Joseph; - Thomas Meek; - Mary Bobier; - Sarah Black GRANDSONS: - John Meek, son of Thomas; - John Albert Bobier, son of Mary; - John Black, son of Sarah LNAME[ MOORE FNAME[ MARTHA RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ AUG 24, 1890 FILE[ 1826 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - died in the Township of Malahide - petitioner was Jacob Moore of Warwick Township, Lambton County - son was Jacob Moore - mention of two sons and one daughter, not identified LNAME[ MCGILL FNAME[ DUGALD RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JAN 24, 1891 FILE[ 1827 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Sarah McGill of Dunwich - wife was Sarah McGill - son was Duncan Edward McGill - daughter was Barbara McGill - daughter was Mary McGill LNAME[ MCGILL FNAME[ DUGALD RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JAN 24, 1891 FILE[ 1828 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - this was a petition for guardianship filed March 21, 1891 - petitioner was Sarah McGill of Dunwich CHILDREN: - Duncan Edward McGill, 7 years old; - Barbara McGill, 5 years old; - Mary McGill, 2 years old LNAME[ LEITCH FNAME[ DUNCAN C. RESID[ DUTTON DATE[ FEB 17, 1891 FILE[ 1829 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Physician - petitioner was Susan Leitch of Dutton - wife was Susan Leitch LNAME[ JUST FNAME[ FREDERICK RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 20, 1891 FILE[ 1830 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Gentleman - petitioner was Catherine Just - wife was Catherine Just LNAME[ LEITCH FNAME[ DUNCAN C. RESID[ DUTTON DATE[ FEB 17, 1891 FILE[ 1831 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a Physician - this was a petition for guardianship filed March 31, 1891 - petitioner and wife was Susan Leitch of Dutton CHILDREN: - Arthur E. Leitch, 20 years old; - Annie Leitch, 15 years old; - Maggie Leitch, infant LNAME[ LOCKE FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 23, 1891 FILE[ 1832 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Dugald Brown, St. Thomas, Sheriff; William Joyse Locke, Yarmouth, Farmer; Joshua Lewis, Yarmouth, Farmer - wife was Nancy Locke - brother was William J. Locke CHILDREN: - James D. Locke; - John A. Locke; - Eliza V. White; - Laura Mabel Locke; - Jennie L. Locke LNAME[ HENDERSON FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 5, 1890 FILE[ 1833 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Hannah Henderson of Southwold - wife was Hannah Henderson LNAME[ PINFOLD FNAME[ JANE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 25, 1891 FILE[ 1834 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Thomas Pinfold, Merchant - executor was Grace Davis of Bowmanville, Durham County, widow of Aaron Davis - husband was Thomas Pinfold LNAME[ ABELL FNAME[ CYRUS ASABEL RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 23, 1884 FILE[ 1835 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - known as Cyrus Asabel Abell the Younger - this was a petition for guardianship filed April 3, 1891 - petitioners: Sarah Abell, widow of Cyrus Asabel Abell, Malahide; Roxy Abell, widow of Cyrus Asabel Abell the Younger, Malahide - child was Asabel Hilton Abell, aged 6 years and 5 months, born 8 months after the death of Cyrus Asabel Abell the Younger LNAME[ SQUIRE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 21, 1891 FILE[ 1836 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - lived at Talbotville - executor was Fanny Squire of St. Thomas - wife was Fanny Squire LNAME[ HIGSON FNAME[ SARAH M. RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 30, 1891 FILE[ 1837 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - lived at Sparta - executors: Edward Schooley, Yarmouth; Edgar Haight, Yarmouth - mention of Anna P. Crawford, Riverside, California - mother's initials were P.H. - mention of pictures of John B. Crawford and wife, and Jesse Schooley and wife and children - mention of Caroline Polly - mention of daughter of Elston March of Yarmouth - mention of widow of Jobe Tripp and daughter of Brantford - mention of James Schooley of Woodstock, who had a daughter - James Schooley was Sarah Higson's nephew - witnessed by Edgar Haight and Amelia S. Haight LNAME[ CASWELL FNAME[ WARREN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAR 8, 1891 FILE[ 1838 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - son of Daniel Caswell, deceased - executor was Andrew Jackson Caswell of the Township of Bayham, Gentleman, a brother of Warren - brother was Seth Caswell - sister was Marenda Hubbard - nephew was Bruce Caswell, son of Andrew LNAME[ DURHAM FNAME[ EPHRAIM A. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 27, 1891 FILE[ 1839 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a Customs House Officer - may have lived at Port Burwell - executor was Ann Maria Durham of St. Thomas, Ephraim's widow LNAME[ ALLISON FNAME[ JANE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 2, 1891 FILE[ 1840 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - described as the widow of William A. Allison - executor was Francis R. Hamilton of the Township of Hibbert, County of Perth CHILDREN: - Andrew Allison, 24 years; - John Allison, 22 years; - Amey Allison, 20 years; - Bella Allison; - William Allison; - Jenny T. Allison; - Archibald Allison LNAME[ BAIKIE FNAME[ JOHN DONALD RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 9, 1891 FILE[ 1841 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Land Surveyor - never married - executors: Anna Louisa Baikie, St. Thomas, spinster and sister; Jane Diana Baikie, St. Thomas, spinster and sister - Jane Diana Baikie was living in Scotland at the time the will was probated LNAME[ PRESSEY FNAME[ MARGARET ANN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ APR 9, 1891 FILE[ 1842 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Edward or Edwin Walker of Aylmer, Merchant - daughter was Ella May Pressey - son was James Elias Pressey - daughter was May J. Hill LNAME[ LONG FNAME[ ELIAS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 7, 1891 FILE[ 1843 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Josiah Long, Yarmouth, Farmer; Daniel Long, Yarmouth, Farmer - son was Josiah Long - son was Daniel Long - wife was Catherine Long LNAME[ SANDERS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ APR 10, 1891 FILE[ 1844 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - executor was Jane Sanders of Malahide, John's widow CHILDREN: - Joseph Sanders: - Ellen Michael; - Harriet Dangerfield; - Lucy Gillett, who was married to Partial Gillett and died about 20 years previous Lucy had a son, John M. Gillett LNAME[ RAPELJE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ WALLACETOWN DATE[ MAR 26, 1891 FILE[ 1845 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - executors: Peter Rapelje, Dunwich Township, Farmer; Albert Couse, St. Thomas, Gentleman - widow was Carlista Rapelje of Wallacetown - son was Albert Edgar Rapelje LNAME[ TURRILL FNAME[ ELIHU RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 11, 1891 FILE[ 1846 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - executors: Adison Turrill, Yarmouth, Farmer; James H. Yarwood, Yarmouth, Farmer - brother was Adison Turrill - brother-in-law was James H. Yarwood - nephew was Edgar Turrill - son was Arthur Turrill - witnessed by George Dennis of Yarmouth, Farmer LNAME[ HALL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 28, 1891 FILE[ 1847 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a Sexton - executors: Elizabeth Hall, St. Thomas, John's widow; John Baird, St. Thomas, Gentleman - daughter was Elizabeth Thornton, wife of Henry Thornton - son was William Hall - son was James Hall LNAME[ BOYD FNAME[ JOHN S. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 17, 1891 FILE[ 1848 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: James Hodgins, London, Butcher; Robert Kennedy, St. Thomas - John S. Boyd's wife was Margaret - mention of Isabella, wife of J.H. Hodgins - James Hodgins was a brother to Eli Hodgins - nephew was William Boyd of Biddulph Township - brother was William Boyd of Detroit, Michigan, who had a wife, Mary - nephew was Michael Boyd, son of William - mention of Mrs. Nettie Platt of Hamilton, who was a daughter of Mary Ann Aualey - mention of William Reynolds - mention of Reverend Arundel C. Hill, Rector of Trinity Church - nephew was Robert Boyd of Detroit, who had a wife, Annie - sister was Jane Hodgins LNAME[ NELSON FNAME[ ELIZA JANE RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ MAR 19, 1891 FILE[ 1849 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Reuben B. Nelson - executor was Eleanor Jane Caverly of Aylmer, wife of Eli Caverly - daughter was Eleanor Jane Caverly - daughter was Arthalinda Wooley LNAME[ GLOIN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ APR 3, 1891 FILE[ 1850 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - known as John Gloin the Elder - executors: John Gloin the Younger, Malahide; Mary Gloin, John Gloin the Elder's widow - son was William Gloin - son was John Gloin - daughter was Nancy Jane Rynolds - daughter was Mary Susan McTaggart - daughter was Caroline Leeson LNAME[ HEGLER FNAME[ ADAM RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ APR 6, 1891 FILE[ 1851 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - executor was John Wesley Wooley of the Township of South Dorchester - Adam Hegler's widow was Mary DAUGHTERS: - Emeline Hegler; - Maria Susan Hegler; - Malinda Hegler; - Charlotte Ann Hegler; - Mary Eleanor Hegler LNAME[ ADAMS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 27, 1891 FILE[ 1852 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - executors: Joel Wallace Davis, Malahide; Elias J. Adams, Malahide - grandson was George A. Pepper - grandson was William McDermaid Pepper - son was Elias James Adams, who had a son William Lewis Adams - daughter was Catherine, who was married to Joel Wallace Davis LNAME[ WARREN FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 24, 1891 FILE[ 1853 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - executors: Ellen Cromwell, Yarmouth, spinster; Josiah Cromwell, Malahide, Farmer - friend was Ellen Cromwell, daughter of Joseph, alias Josiah, Cromwell LNAME[ DENNIS FNAME[ BENJAMIN RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ APR 12, 1891 FILE[ 1854 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Gentleman - executors: Sarah Dennis, South Dorchester, Benjamin's widow; Ray M. Dennis, their only child LNAME[ SHEPHERD FNAME[ WILLIAM GEORGE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 13, 1891 FILE[ 1855 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a High School Teacher - executor was Ella Shepherd, William George's widow - mention of two children, but not identified LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ DUTTON DATE[ MAR 9, 1891 FILE[ 1856 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - executor was Barbara Campbell of Dutton, Robert's widow CHILDREN: - Mary Decow; - Susan Graham; - Nancy Greives; - Peter Campbell; - Jane Killien; - Catherine Campbell; - Barbara Wilkie LNAME[ ANDREWS FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JAN 19, 1891 FILE[ 1857 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Elizabeth Andrews of Dunwich, James' widow - mention of eight children, all under the age of 21 years, not identified LNAME[ BRACKEN FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 18, 1890 FILE[ 1858 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Railway Employee - petitioner was Alice Ann Bracken of Aldborough - wife was Alice Ann Bracken LNAME[ MATTHEWS FNAME[ SAMUEL WALTERS RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAR 23, 1891 FILE[ 1859 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a bachelor - executor was John William Matthews of Malahide - mother was Mary Matthews - sister was Gladwise Bridget Matthews - sister was Honor May Matthews LNAME[ NEWCOMBE FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 2, 1891 FILE[ 1860 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - lived at Yarmouth Centre - executor was Grace Newcombe of Yarmouth - wife was Grace Newcombe LNAME[ SOUTHWICK FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 6, 1891 FILE[ 1861 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a Physician - executors: Mary Helen Parke; Ephraim Jones Parke CHILDREN: - Mary Helen Parke, wife of Ephraim Jones Parke; - Inez Southwick; - Florence Southwick; - Alice Isa Bella Southwick; - George Southwick LNAME[ DOYLE FNAME[ JOSEPHINE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 14, 1891 FILE[ 1862 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Matthew Doyle of Yarmouth, Farmer - husband was Matthew Doyle - daughter was Mary Josephine Frances Doyle, under the age of 21 years LNAME[ TURNER FNAME[ EDMUND RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 20, 1891 FILE[ 1863 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - executors: John Gloin, Yarmouth; Colborn House, Yarmouth; Eliza Ann Turner, Yarmouth - wife was Eliza Ann Turner LNAME[ SCOTT FNAME[ ANN RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ FEB 18, 1891 FILE[ 1864 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Henry Best, Bayham, Farmer; Robert McCally RELATIVES: - George Draper and family; - John Davis and family; - Martha Best; - Henry Best, Farmer, living near Corinth; - Robert McCally, Manufacturer, Vienna LNAME[ DOBBIE FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAY 5, 1891 FILE[ 1864 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executor was Louisa Dobbie of Bayham - wife was Louisa Dobbie - daughter was Edith Martha Firby, wife of George S. LNAME[ HAYES FNAME[ JAMES A. RESID[ MANITOBA DATE[ FILE[ 1865 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - was living in Township 2, Range 22, County of Turtle Mountain, Manitoba, Municipality of Winchester, Section 32 - petitioner was George Laing of Bayham, Merchant and brother-in-law - wife was Caroline Hayes of Manitoba - son was George S. Hayes, 22 years old - son was Frank J. Hayes, 17 years old - son was Cecil Adrian Hayes, 16 years old LNAME[ WEIR FNAME[ CHESTER J. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 13, 1891 FILE[ 1866 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - described as a railway employee - this was a petition for guardianship filed June 7, 1891 - petitioners: Norman McDonald, St. Thomas, Barrister at Law; Jennie L. Weir - mother was Jennie L. Weir, who was living in Detroit, Michigan, in September of 1891 - child was James T. Weir, 8 years old LNAME[ MUNRO FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 14, 1891 FILE[ 1867 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Mechanic - petitioner was Margaret Munro of St. Thomas - wife was Margaret Munro LNAME[ ROWLAND FNAME[ DAVID WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 17, 1891 FILE[ 1869 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Baptist Clergyman and a widower - petitioner was Hannah Rowland of St. Thomas, spinster - daughter was Hannah Rowland LNAME[ THOMAS FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 13, 1891 FILE[ 1870 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - executors: John Auckland, Westminster Township, Middlesex County; Martha Thomas, Southwold - wife was Martha Thomas CHILDREN: - Joseph Thomas; - Phebe Catherine Thomas; - Marguerite Elizabeth Thomas NOTE, AS OF JULY 2, 1919: - Phebe Catherine Thomas Auckland, Southwold; - Marguerite Elizabeth Thomas Ralph, Cleveland, Ohio; - John R. Auckland, Southwold; - Martha Thomas died October 29, 1918 LNAME[ HAWKINS FNAME[ DEBORAH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 23, 1891 FILE[ 1871 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - died at London, Ontario - petitioner and oldest son was John Charles Hawkins of St. Thomas, Agent - other children not identified LNAME[ MARCH FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAY 12, 1891 FILE[ 1872 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - executor was Joseph Milton of Dunwich - wife was Jane March - brother-in-law was Joseph Milton - mention of children, but not named LNAME[ CROOKS FNAME[ AMELIA M. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 22, 1891 FILE[ 1873 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Walter Crooks, St. Thomas, Gentleman - executors: John W. Tripp, Simcoe, Ontario, Physician; Cyrus Tisdale, Yarmouth; William Peter Tisdale, Township of Charlotteville, Norfolk County - husband was Walter Crooks - nephew was John Newton - niece was Mary Cameron - niece was Maud Tisdale, daughter of William P. - other nieces and nephews not named NOTE: in February, 1890, Amelia M. Crooks lived in the Township of Woodhouse LNAME[ DAVIDSON FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAY 9, 1891 FILE[ 1874 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Catherine Davidson of Southwold - wife was Catharine Davidson LNAME[ MCCONNELL FNAME[ EDWARD RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAY 25, 1891 FILE[ 1875 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - executors: Sarah Jane McConnell, Malahide; James E. Chute, Malahide; John James Kingston, Aylmer, Physician - wife was Sarah Jane McConnell CHILDREN: - Martin S. McConnell; - Maitland McConnell; - Halma Griffin; - Florence Maud McConnell; - Ethel Madge McConnell - nephew was James E. Chute LNAME[ MCCLEISH FNAME[ MARY RESID[ PORT HURON DATE[ APR 20, 1891 FILE[ 1876 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Lois Jeanette Wismer of Port Huron, Michigan, married woman - daughter was Lois Jeanette Wismer LNAME[ HALL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAY 21, 1891 FILE[ 1877 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - known as John Hall Senior - executors: John Hall Junior, South Dorchester; Alice Hall, Malahide, spinster - wife was Elizabeth Hall CHILDREN: - Nancy Baker; - John Hall Junior; - Margaret Hall; - Alice Hall; - Betsey Jane Hall; - Francis Hall LNAME[ DYMOCK FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAY 26, 1891 FILE[ 1878 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - executors: Thomas Dymock, Aldborough; Bandeena Dymock, Aldborough - wife was Bandeena Dymock - brother was Thomas Dymock LNAME[ STOKES FNAME[ CATHARINE ANN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 20, 1891 FILE[ 1879 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - petitioner was Thomas Elliott of Yarmouth - husband was John Stokes CHILDREN: - John S. Stokes; - Melissa Elliott; - Naomi Armstrong; - Priscilla Jane Sanders - son-in-law was Thomas Elliott, husband of Melissa LNAME[ JENNINGS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 25, 1891 FILE[ 1880 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a Carpenter - executor was Mary Ann Jennings of St. Thomas - wife was Mary Ann Jennings - grandson was William Benson Bennett, son of James Bennett - granddaughter was Olive Irene Bennett - son was William Henry Jennings - son was Frederick James Jennings - executors who renounced were Robert Kennedy of St. Thomas, Gentleman, and William Bromwell of St. Thomas, Hotel Keeper LNAME[ NEAR FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUN 6, 1891 FILE[ 1881 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - lived at Union - described as a Gentleman - executors: John Marriott, Yarmouth (Union); George Evans, Yarmouth - wife was Elizabeth Near CHILDREN: - Elizabeth, deceased; - Sophia Everett; - Rachel Ann Blundell; - Catherine Bull; - Diana, wife of Moses Burling; - Morris Near LNAME[ CARTWRIGHT FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUN 7, 1891 FILE[ 1882 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: George Alexander Marlatt, Bayham; George Warren Cartwright, Bayham - wife was Angeline Cartwright - son was George Warren Cartwright - daughter was Mary Jane Van Velzer LNAME[ PATTERSON FNAME[ ELLEN RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ JUN 20, 1891 FILE[ 1883 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor was Albert E. White of Dutton, Merchant - husband was Robert Patterson of Port Stanley - mention of Alicia White, wife of Albert E. White - son was William Thomas Patterson - mention of Sarah Jane Adams - mention of Eliza Anderson - mention of Margaret McKeag LNAME[ MCCOLL FNAME[ DUNCAN S. RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAR 27, 1891 FILE[ 1884 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Samuel McColl, Dunwich, Farmer; John A. Walker Esquire, Chatham, Ontario - brother was Samuel McColl - mother was Mary McColl - brother-in-law was John A. Walker - mention of a wife and children, but not named LNAME[ LAING FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 4, 1891 FILE[ 1885 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as an Auctioneer - executors: John Baird, St. Thomas, Merchant; Manuel Payne, Port Stanley, Merchant - son-in-law was John Baird - son-in-law was Manuel Payne - wife was Ann Laing - daughter was Elizabeth Buchanan Baird - daughter was Mary Penny Payne LNAME[ TAYLOR FNAME[ NATHAN RESID[ ENGLAND DATE[ APR 5, 1891 FILE[ 1886 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - late of Bassingham, County of Lincoln, England - died at Bassingham - executors: Joseph Holmes, Bassingham, Grocer and Draper; Charles Scorer, City of Lincoln, England, Solicitor BROTHERS: - John Taylor, deceased; - David Taylor, deceased; - Thomas Taylor, deceased; - Richard Taylor, deceased - mention of nieces and nephews, not named, children of deceased brothers - friend was Mrs. Mary Derry - friend was Miss Annie Holmes LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUN 15, 1891 FILE[ 1887 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was James McKenzie of Yarmouth, Merchant - wife was Amanda Smith CHILDREN: - Felix Y. Smith, Yarmouth; - May McCandless, wife of Albert, Yarmouth; - Clara Belle Meek, wife of Robert, Yarmouth; - George E. Smith, Yarmouth LNAME[ SPENCER FNAME[ CHARLES BENJAMIN RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ JUL 4, 1891 FILE[ 1888 MFNO[ 1391 NOTES[ - described as a Physician - executor was Amanda M. Spencer, Port Stanley, Charles' widow - adopted daughter was Clara B. Spencer - son was Theodore H. Spencer - sister was Ann M. Kennedy - sister was Altrallinda V. Dennison NOTE: on March 5, 1890, Charles B. Spencer was living in Belmont, Middlesex County LNAME[ STYLES FNAME[ MARGARET RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 31, 1891 FILE[ 1889 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executor was Isaac Styles of Southwold - husband was Isaac Styles LNAME[ BURNS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 19, 1891 FILE[ 1890 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executor was Ellen Burns of Southwold - wife was Ellen Burns CHILDREN: - Thomas Burns; - Edward Burns; - John Burns; - Harriet Burns; - Mary Burns; - Michial Burns; - Joseph Burns; - Ellen Burns; - Cescalla Burns LNAME[ BOBIER FNAME[ MARY RESID[ WALLACETOWN DATE[ APR 21, 1891 FILE[ 1891 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner was Joshua Bobier of Wallacetown, Agent - son was Joshua Bobier - mention of other children, not named, who were living out of Ontario LNAME[ BRADLEY FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUL 8, 1891 FILE[ 1892 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executors: Catharine Elizabeth Bradley, Malahide; Henry Bradley, Yarmouth; Nathaniel Pitcher Durkee, Yarmouth - wife was Catharine Elizabeth Bradley CHILDREN: - Hiram Bradley; - Henry Bradley; - Emily Bradley; - Sarah Elizabeth Bradley; - Eunice Catharine Bradley LNAME[ STRASSER FNAME[ FREDERICK RESID[ SPARTA DATE[ AUG 22, 1891 FILE[ 1893 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was William Kerly, Sparta, Retired Farmer - wife was Sarah Strasser CHILDREN: - Delmer John Strasser, Sparta; - Merrian Wagner, wife of Samuel, Teeterville, Norfolk County; - Arthur Frederick Strasser, Waukesha, Wisconsin; - Florence Ellen Strasser; - Laura Imogene Nuttell, wife of James, Belmont; - Frank Blair Strasser, under 21 years LNAME[ MIDDAUGH FNAME[ THEODORE T. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 22, 1891 FILE[ 1894 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a Railway Engineer - executor was Charity Ann Middaugh of St. Thomas - wife was Charity Ann Middaugh LNAME[ LOGAN FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUL 8, 1891 FILE[ 1895 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: John A. Purcell, Rodney, Farmer; William Logan, Aldborough, Farmer - wife was Ellen Logan CHILDREN: - William Logan; - Jane Logan; - Lettie Logan LNAME[ MCINTOSH FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 23, 1891 FILE[ 1896 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Cattle Drover and Insurance Agent - petitioner was Toronto General Trusts Company - wife was Elizabeth McIntosh CHILDREN: - James McIntosh, U.S.A.; - Fred McIntosh, under 21 years; - Mrs. W. Kennedy, Ingersoll LNAME[ BOUGHNER FNAME[ SIDNEY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 22, 1891 FILE[ 1897 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executors: Edmund Boughner, Southwold; John Smith, Southwold, son of the late Joseph Smith CHILDREN: - Daniel Boughner; - William Boughner; - Wesley Boughner; - Edmund Boughner; - Lena Boughner LNAME[ GILBERT FNAME[ HENRY W. RESID[ EDEN DATE[ OCT 2, 1891 FILE[ 1898 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as an Issuer of Marriage Licences - executors: George H. Gilbert, Cleveland, Ohio, Physician; Ann P. Phelps, Eden, married woman - daughter was Ann P. Phelps - daughter was Lucy E. Butterwick - son-in-law was Murard Phelps LNAME[ MCCONNELL FNAME[ CHARITY RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ SEP 7, 1891 FILE[ 1899 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: William Backhouse, Esquire, Bayham; John A. Hankinson BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - Sarah A. Moser; - Hannah Taylor; - Margaret Lyons; - William Hankinson; - Caleb Hawes? - cousin was Samuel Houtcrusin - mention of an unnamed daughter who was buried in the Baptist Cemetery in Port Burwell