LNAME[ MCCOWAN FNAME[ DUNCAN H. RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAY 4, 1890 FILE[ 1900 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executor was Rosamund Laura McCowan, Aldborough - wife was Rosamund Laura McCowan - mention of children, but not named LNAME[ MCINTOSH FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 23, 1891 FILE[ 1901 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Elizabeth McIntosh of St. Thomas - wife was Elizabeth McIntosh CHILDREN: - Jennie Kennedy; - James McIntosh; - Frederick McIntosh LNAME[ FERGUSON FNAME[ ALBERT EDWARD RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 11, 1891 FILE[ 1902 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a Retired Farmer - executors: David McLaws, St. Thomas, Clerk of the County Court; Frank Weiner, Yarmouth, Farmer - mention of a wife, but not named - son was Fergus Ferguson - daughter was Roxie Ferguson - uncle was Robert Ferguson LNAME[ CRANE FNAME[ SARAH ANN RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ SEP 29, 1890 FILE[ 1903 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Hiram Best, Township of Dereham, Oxford County; Francis Summers - son was Samuel H. Crane - son was James C. Crane - brother was Hiram Best - son-in-law was Francis Summers LNAME[ WILLIAMS FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 3, 1891 FILE[ 1904 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as an Engineer - executors: Charlotte Williams, St. Thomas; Henry Francis Ellis, St. Thomas, Attorney-at-Law; Samuel Williams, St. Thomas, Gentleman; John Williams, Southwold, Farmer - first wife was Mary Williams, who was deceased - second wife was Charlotte Williams CHILDREN: - Laura Burwell; - Jane Pollock, deceased; - Maria, wife of Ewing Cameron; - Martha, wife of Reverend Thomas Campbell; - William Williams, deceased; - Eliza, wife of Luke Ellison; - Sylvester Williams, deceased; - Hannah, deceased - daughter-in-law was Mary Williams, widow of William - daughter-in-law was Rebecca Williams, widow of Sylvester - brother was John Williams - brother was Samuel Williams GRANDCHILDREN: - Minnie Williams, daughter of William; - William Chapman; - Mary Williams, daughter of Sylvester; - Laura Edmunds, wife of Richard and daughter of Sylvester; - Charles Williams, son of Sylvester; - William Williams, son of Sylvester LNAME[ MUNRO FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 14, 1891 FILE[ 1868 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Mechanic - wife was Margaret Munro - no children LNAME[ MCQUIGGAN FNAME[ ALBERT RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ SEP 18, 1891 FILE[ 1905 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Sarah Almina McQuiggan, Bayham; Ozius McQuiggan - wife was Sarah Almina McQuiggan CHILDREN: - Charles William McQuiggan; - Hanlan Pearl McQuiggan LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ MALCOLM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 10, 1891 FILE[ 1906 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executor was Donald McIntyre, Southwold - wife was Isabella McIntyre CHILDREN: - Donald McIntyre; - Jessie McIntyre, who died prior to September 6, 1890; - Katie McCallum; - Catherine McIntyre, wife of James McCallum; - Mary McIntyre; - Isabella McIntyre; - Nancy McIntyre; - Angus McIntyre; - Duncan McIntyre; - Dugald McIntyre LNAME[ MCPHERSON FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ OCT 14, 1891 FILE[ 1907 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executor was Archibald Leitch of Aldborough - wife was Flora McPherson - brother was Archibald McPherson LNAME[ DOUGLAS FNAME[ NEIL RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ OCT 23, 1891 FILE[ 1908 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - executors and brothers: Alexander Douglas, Township of Yarmouth; Hugh Douglas, London, Ontario, Contractor - widow was Eliza Douglas - no children LNAME[ PETTIT FNAME[ EMERSON RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 20, 1891 FILE[ 1909 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - executor was John Pettit of South Dorchester, Emerson's father - wife was Emma Pettit - mention of two infant daughters - mention of George Pettit - mention of George S. Smith LNAME[ STEVENSON FNAME[ CATHERINE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 5, 1891 FILE[ 1910 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - executor was John Stevenson of St. Thomas, husband and Grocer - no children - says that father and mother were alive LNAME[ JAMIESON FNAME[ AGNES RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ NOV 1, 1891 FILE[ 1911 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a widow - died in Port Burwell - executor was Catherine McDearmid of the Township of Bayham, married woman and daughter of Agnes Jamieson LNAME[ PRICE FNAME[ EDWIN RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ OCT 19, 1891 FILE[ 1912 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Physician - executor was Electa Phelina Price, St. Thomas, Edwin's widow - mention of a son and daughter, aged 17 and 15 years - not identified LNAME[ MINES FNAME[ FANNY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 17, 1873 FILE[ 1913 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - executor was Mary L. Robinson, the wife of Jabel Robinson of Southwold - husband was Joshua Mines, who died in Southwold January 3, 1879 CHILDREN: - Mrs. Thurza Clark, widow, eldest child; - Mrs. Charlotte Lindop, wife of W.E. Lindop of St. Thomas, photographer; - James Mines; - Mary L. Robinson, wife of Jabel Robinson, youngest child LNAME[ MEEK FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 5, 1891 FILE[ 1914 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executors: George Meek, Southwold; Dugald Ferguson, Southwold - wife was Margaret Meek CHILDREN: - George Meek; - Jane Meek; - Edward Meek; - Charles Meek; - Harry Meek; - Arthur Meek LNAME[ JAMIESON FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ NOV 13, 1891 FILE[ 1915 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - executor was Mary Jamieson of Aldborough, Robert's widow - mention of seven children living and two dead - bondsmen were George A. Jamieson and Alexander Sellors LNAME[ GREEN FNAME[ INEZ AMELIA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 26, 1891 FILE[ 1916 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as the wife of John M. Green - executors: John M. Green, St. Thomas, Manufacturer; Robert Miller, St. Thomas, Solicitor - mention of children, but not identified LNAME[ BUCKLAND FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 19, 1891 FILE[ 1917 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - lived in the Village of Union - executor was Charles Arthur Learn of Yarmouth, Fruit Grower - brother was Walter J. Buckland of Biddenham, England - brother was Charles Buckland of Santa Rosa, California - niece was Charlotte A. Pettibone of Fond Au Lac, Wisconsin - nephew was Charles Champion of Buffalo - mention of Mrs. Charles Champion of Brantford, Ontario - friend was Mrs. Mitchell of Port Stanley LNAME[ HARVEY FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 23, 1891 FILE[ 1918 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executors: Marshall T. Harvey, Yarmouth; Benjamin Harvey, Town of Castlewood, Howlin County, South Dakota, Farmer - son was Marshall T. Harvey - wife was Amy Harvey - son was Benjamin Harvey - daughter was Allatua? Boddington or Baddington LNAME[ JONES FNAME[ MARTHA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 7, 1890 FILE[ 1919 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Lewis Jones of St. Thomas, upholsterer - executor was Thomas W. Crothers of St. Thomas, Barrister - no children - no next of kin - Lewis Jones died December 13, 1890 LNAME[ MCVANNEL FNAME[ PETER RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ SEP 15, 1891 FILE[ 1920 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executor was Mary McVannel, Dunwich, wife of Archibald McVannel and sister- in-law - brother was Archibald McVannel, who had the following children: - Jane McVannel; - Margaret McVannel; - Nancy McVannel; - Mary McVannel; - Duncan McVannel; - Donald McVannel; - Peter McVannel LNAME[ CHAMBERS FNAME[ AARON RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 20, 1891 FILE[ 1921 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - executors and brothers and sisters: - James Chambers, Malahide Township; - William Chambers of Jarvis; - John Chambers of Corunna; - Elizabeth Thayer of Malahide, married woman; - Margaret Ellis of Sarnia, married woman; - George Chambers of Blackriver, Michigan; - Hannah Smith of Bay City, Michigan - widow was Henrietta Chambers INFANT CHILDREN: - Florence Chambers; - George Chambers; - Arlie Chambers; - Ethel Chambers - witnessed by James Chambers of Malahide and George Edgar Thayer of Malahide - James L. Lambert of Aylmer was the undertaker LNAME[ ERMATINGER FNAME[ CATHERINE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ 1876 FILE[ 1922 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - described as the widow of Francis Ermatinger - died in Winnipeg, Manitoba - executor was Frances Maria Crawford of Detroit, Michigan, a married woman and Catherine Ermatinger's only child - letters of administration were granted to Francis Edward Ermatinger of St. Thomas, Postmaster and nephew and son of Edward - Catherine was the widow of Francis Ermatinger of Yarmouth LNAME[ BURROUGHS FNAME[ DELPHINE RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 9, 1891 FILE[ 1923 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Theodore Burroughs - executors: Theodore Burroughs, husband, Malahide; John Lyndon Crawford, Law Student, Aylmer LNAME[ STEWART FNAME[ MARY RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ NOV 12, 1891 FILE[ 1924 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Angus McLarty, Southwold, Farmer; Duncan McLarty, St. Thomas, Physician CHILDREN: - Agnes; - Sarah Jane; - Mary Catherine; - Duncan Alfred Stewart; - John Alexander Stewart; - Angus Stewart; - Colin Archibald Stewart - brother was Angus McLarty - brother was Duncan McLarty LNAME[ BUCKLAND FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 19, 1891 FILE[ 1925 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - Henry Buckland lived in Union - executors: Charles Arthur Learn, Yarmouth, Fruit Grower; John Mitchell, Port Stanley - niece was Mrs. Charlotte Pettibone of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin - mention of Mrs. Charles Champion, Brantford - mention of William Mitchell's children - nephew was Charles Champion of Brantford - mention of Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Learn of Union - brother was Charles Buckland of Santa Rosa, California LNAME[ JOHNSON FNAME[ DUNCAN M. RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ NOV 5, 1891 FILE[ 1926 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executor, wife and widow was Harriett Johnson of Aldborough - says that there were ten children CHILDREN MENTIONED: - David Urquabart Johnson, Aldborough, oldest son; - Peter D. Johnson, Aldborough; - John Kenneth Johnson, Township of Vaughan, York County, teacher; - James A. Johnson, Aldborough - securities: John Johnson; James Johnson; Duncan McAlpine; John R. Johnson LNAME[ FOSTER FNAME[ REBECCA ANGELINE RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ FEB 28, 1887 FILE[ 1927 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executors: Donald Montague Foster, husband, Marine City, Michigan; Norman McDonald, St. Thomas, Lawyer LNAME[ BROMELL FNAME[ DOROTHY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 11, 1891 FILE[ 1928 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executors: William Bromell the Elder, Hotel Keeper and husband, St. Thomas; John Bromell, son, St. Thomas; Robert McCully, harness maker and friend, St. Thomas - mention of the wife of William Bromell CHILDREN: - Amelia Bromell; - Emma Billings; - John Bromell; - Silas Bromell; - William Bromell LNAME[ KINSEY FNAME[ PHINEAS RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ DEC 2, 1891 FILE[ 1929 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executors: Mattie Hammond, Aylmer, married woman; Omer L. Westover, Malahide Township - wife was Louella Kinsey - sister was Mattie Hammond - friend was Omer L. Westover - mention of William Warnock the Younger - son was Ray Kinsey - daughter was Hilda Kinsey LNAME[ LILLY FNAME[ ELIZA RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ OCT 22, 1891 FILE[ 1930 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a married woman EXECUTORS: - William Hunter, Dunwich; - Gustie Prior, wife of Steven, Yarmouth; - Sarah Hunter, wife of William, Dunwich; - Martha Clay, wife of Henry, Amherstburgh, Essex County; - Thomas Lilly, Dunwich, Blacksmith; - Charlotte Lilly, Dunwich, spinster; - Alice Lilly, Dunwich, spinster CHILDREN: - Gustie Prior, wife of Steven; - John Lilly of Detroit, Michigan; - William Lilly of New Westminster, British Columbia; - Sarah Hunter of Dunwich; - Martha Clay of Amherstburgh; - Thomas Lilly of Dutton; - Charlotte Lilly of Dutton; - Alice Lilly of Dutton LNAME[ HEARD FNAME[ JOHN H. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 5, 1891 FILE[ 1931 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executor was Emma Heard of St. Thomas, John's widow LNAME[ STEWART FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 26, 1891 FILE[ 1932 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as the Elgin Inspector on the Grand Trunk Railroad - executor was Louisa Jane Stewart of St. Thomas, his widow LNAME[ POUND FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 15, 1892 FILE[ 1933 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executors: Thomas Elgin Pound, Aylmer; Thomas Ward Benner, Malahide - witness was Wilson Pound - mention of Eliza M. Stevens - mention of Georgine Johnstone - brother was Daniel Pound, deceased, who had a son, John K. Pound - sister was Clarsia, deceased, who had four children - sister was Pheba Evelina Thomas LNAME[ CROWDER FNAME[ MARY ANN RESID[ FINGAL DATE[ JAN 14, 1892 FILE[ 1934 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Jane Gillis of Fingal, widow and Mary Ann's daughter LNAME[ CLARK FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JAN 19, 1892 FILE[ 1935 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: William H. Scott, Bayham; John Weeks, Middleton Township, Norfolk County - son-in-law was William H. Scott, Farmer - wife was Mary - mention of a foster son, Harvey Williams CHILDREN: - Allen Clark; - Whitson Clark; - William Clark; - George Clark; - Jacob Byron Clark - Mary Jane; - Emily LNAME[ MINARD FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 26, 1892 FILE[ 1936 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer and a Quaker - died in the City of Chicago - executor was Serena Adelaide Minard of Yarmouth, John's widow - mention of three children older than 21 years LNAME[ COUSE FNAME[ GEORGE ANTHONY RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 31, 1892 FILE[ 1937 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - executors: Sarah Couse, Yarmouth; William G, Sanders, Yarmouth - wife was Sarah Couse LNAME[ BAKER FNAME[ HUGH RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 17, 1892 FILE[ 1938 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executors: Hannah Lewis, Yarmouth, his widowed sister; David James Lewis, Yarmouth, Farmer and nephew CHILDREN OF HANNAH LEWIS: - David James Lewis; - Edward Augustus Lewis; - John Jonah Lewis; - Rebekah Gilbert LNAME[ PENWARDEN FNAME[ JOHN MARTIN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 14, 1892 FILE[ 1939 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Physician - executors: Phoebe Ann Penwarden, St. Thomas, John Martin's widow; George Thomas Claris, St. Thomas, Broker CHILDREN: - Florence Ina; - Hatty Bell; - Lulu May; - Claude Barnard; - Leroy Carleton LNAME[ MOSS FNAME[ ORLANDO H. RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ DEC 22, 1891 FILE[ 1940 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a Grocer - executor was Sarah Ann Moss of Aylmer, Orlando's widow - daughter was Annie M. Richardson, wife of Edward - daughter was Minnie M. Moss LNAME[ BATES FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ SPARTA DATE[ FEB 6, 1892 FILE[ 1941 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: John A. Laidlaw, Yarmouth, nephew; Archibald Laidlaw, Yarmouth, nephew - sister was Janet Mills - niece was Harriet Mills - niece was Elizabeth Mills - brother was Robert Laidlaw - half-brother was William Murdie - sister was Agnes Voss - sister was Euphemia Halliday LNAME[ DYELL FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 11, 1892 FILE[ 1942 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - described as an Engineer - died at Tilbury, Ontario - petitioner was Isaac Dyell of St. Thomas, Engineer and father - William Dyell not married LNAME[ TOLES FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 5, 1892 FILE[ 1943 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executor was Jane Toles of Southwold, John's widow LNAME[ MCGLASHAN FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 3, 1892 FILE[ 1944 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executor was Janett McGlashan of Yarmouth, spinster and daughter - daughter was Euphemia Campbell - sister was Jane McGlashan - son was Peter McGlashan LNAME[ GILLET FNAME[ JOHN WARREN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 17, 1892 FILE[ 1945 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executors: Lyrinda Jane Pound, Malahide, married woman and daughter; Elva Wilson Gillet, St. Thomas, spinster and granddaughter - grandson was John Wilson Gillet - late son's wife and mother of John Wilson Gillet was Elizabeth Gillet - late son was Adoniram Hudson Gillet - granddaughter was Mary Adelia Woodworth, wife of Wilbert - granddaughter was Ella Amelia Kipp, wife of Arthur - daughter-in-law was Ellen Gillet Smith, wife of William E. Smith of St. Thomas, Physician - granddaughter was Elva Wilson Gillet - grandson was John D. Pound - grandson was Wilson Pound - son-in-law was Stephen Pound, husband of Lyrinda Jane Pound LNAME[ HUFFMAN FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUN 10, 1886 FILE[ 1946 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executors: William Herron, Bayham; William Snelgrove, now deceased - wife was Jane DAUGHTERS: - Celia; - Carline; - Mary Jane LNAME[ GROUT FNAME[ WILLIAM CARROLL RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JAN 23, 1892 FILE[ 1947 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executors: Isabella Grout, Aldborough, widow; Daniel Alexander Grout, son; Catherine Isabella Grout, daughter - both Daniel Alexander and Catherine Isabella renounced - they were living in Portland, Oregon - daughter was Mary Pane LNAME[ LEEMAN FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 27, 1891 FILE[ 1948 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Fireman - petitioner was Almira Leeman of St. Thomas, widow and mother of Robert - Robert's father was Nathaniel Leeman, who died February 17, 1892 - Robert Leeman not married LNAME[ LEEMAN FNAME[ NATHANIEL RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 17, 1892 FILE[ 1949 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - described as a railway employee - petitioner was Almira Leeman of St. Thomas, Nathaniel's widow SURVIVING BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - Sanford Leeman; - Charles Leeman; - Robert Leeman; - Letitia Mills; - Charlotte Westings LNAME[ STEWART FNAME[ PETER RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JAN 8, 1892 FILE[ 1950 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Dugald Stewart of Aldborough, brother - sister was Flora Stalker of Newbury - sister was Mary Stewart of Scotland - niece was Mary Thomas CHILDREN OF DECEASED SISTER AGNES MCEACHERN: - Aggie McEachern, Glencoe, Ontario; - William McEachern, United States; - Daniel McEachern, United States; - David McEachern, United States; - Archibald McEachern, United States; - Peter McEachern, United States; - Flora McEachern, United States LNAME[ BRISCOE FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ FEB 3, 1892 FILE[ 1951 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was William Poole Briscoe of Aldborough, oldest child OTHER CHILDREN: - Catherine Edgworth; - Walker Briscoe; - Henry Nesbitt Briscoe, under 21 years; - Jane Labane Briscoe, under 21 years; - Robert Arthur Briscoe, under 21 years; - Dancia Frances Briscoe, under 21 years LNAME[ NEWCOMBE FNAME[ ABRAHAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 10, 1892 FILE[ 1952 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executors: William Heyslon, Yarmouth; George Kellaway Crocker, St. Thomas, Merchant - son was Abraham Cook Newcombe DAUGHTERS: - Catherine Heyslon, wife of William; - Amanda McMann, wife of William; - Olivia Van Patter, wife of Warren; - Thankful Parlee, wife of George A.; - Mary E. Crocker, wife of George K.; - Eliza Marlatt, wife of William LNAME[ TEEPLE FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ SEP 24, 1891 FILE[ 1953 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - petitioner was Mary Ann Teeple of Yarmouth, widow CHILDREN: - Lewis Teeple; - Janet Teeple, under 21 years; - George Teeple, under 21 years; - Randall Teeple, under 21 years; - Allan Teeple, under 21 years; - Ernest Teeple, under 21 years; - Nora Teeple, under 21 years; - Clara Teeple, under 21 years LNAME[ HUTCHINSON FNAME[ CATHARINE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 12, 1889 FILE[ 1954 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as the widow of the late James Hutchinson of St. Thomas, Hotel Keeper - executor was Mary Ferguson of St. Thomas, spinster - Mary Ferguson was appointed guardian of Catharine Hutchinson's only daughter, Lois Dina Hutchinson, who was under the age of 21 years LNAME[ BARBER FNAME[ EDNA ANN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ FEB 16, 1892 FILE[ 1955 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Jeremiah McKenney of Bayham, Farmer and brother - daughter was Edna G___lda Barber, under the age of 21 years - daughter was Bennadetta Beatrice Barber, under the age of 21 years - sister was Eliza Veldora McKenney - sister was Sarah Alberta McKenney - sister was Mary Minerva McKenney LNAME[ HOLMES FNAME[ SARAH T. RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ OCT 15, 1891 FILE[ 1956 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Eber Kinsey of Aylmer, Agent, brother and guardian of child; Edmund W.H. Laidlaw of Malahide, brother-in- law - Leonard K. Van Patter of Malahide renounced as an executor - George Dickout of Malahide renounced as an executor - son was Roy K. Holmes, under the age of 21 - sister was Nancy Laidlaw - father-in-law was Edward Holmes LNAME[ VAN PATTER FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 11, 1892 FILE[ 1957 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executors: Martha Van Patter, Malahide, widow of John; Milton Van Patter, Malahide; John Richardson, Malahide, friend - son was Everett Van Patter - daughter was Temperance Locker, wife of Richard - daughter was Alma Locker, wife of Robert - son was Clinton Van Patter - son was Milton Van Patter LNAME[ BRISCOE FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ FEB 3, 1892 FILE[ 1958 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of Henry's son, Henry Nesbitt Briscoe, who was 18 years old on July 22, 1891 - filed by William Poole Briscoe - mother predeceased father, Henry LNAME[ SAXTON FNAME[ ISAAC HATFIELD RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAY 31, 1881 FILE[ 1959 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executors: Hannah Saxton, Bayham, widow; Lot Saxton, Bayham, who died December 20, 1890; Alexander Saxton, Bayham, who renounced and was a nephew - granddaughter was Naomi Jane Van Velzor - son was Lot Saxton LNAME[ VAN VELZOR FNAME[ RAYMOND RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ DEC 19, 1891 FILE[ 1960 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widower - petitioner was George Weaver Van Velzor, Malahide - CHILDREN: - George Weaver Van Velzor; - William Albert Van Velzor; - Eceluis Edgar Van Velzor; - James Peter Van Velzor LNAME[ MCINNES FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ FEB 2, 1892 FILE[ 1961 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - petitioner was Mary McInnes of Aldborough, widow LNAME[ LINDSAY FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SPRINGFIELD DATE[ FEB 14, 1892 FILE[ 1962 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executors: William James Lindsay, Malahide, son; Robert H. Lindsay, Malahide - wife was Catharine Lindsay CHILDREN: - George Robert Lindsay; - John Lindsay; - William James Lindsay; - Rebecca R. Lindsay; - Harriet Moore, wife of David; - Martha Jane, wife of Isaac Connor; - Eliza Cathern, wife of William Hannah; - Margaret Anne, wife of James F.S. Connor LNAME[ BRODIE FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ FEB 21, 1892 FILE[ 1963 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executors: John McRae, Aldborough; Christina Brodie, Aldborough, widow - son was Alexander Brodie - daughter was Jesse Brodie - daughter was Catherine Tunks, wife of George, Aldborough - daughter was Mary Ann Gillett, wife of William, Detroit, Michigan LNAME[ SULLIVAN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 18, 1892 FILE[ 1964 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executor was Patrick Sullivan of Yarmouth, Carpenter and son - wife was Bridget Sullivan - son was Daniel Sullivan - part of will missing LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 11, 1892 FILE[ 1965 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executor was Effie Campbell of Dunwich, spinster and daughter - wife was Janet CHILDREN: - Margaret; - Nancy; - John; - Mary Robbins, wife of William - Janet and Effie Campbell appointed guardians of Margaret, Nancy and John LNAME[ EMERY FNAME[ GEORGE C. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 27, 1892 FILE[ 1966 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Gentleman - described as formerly of Rodney and Port Stanley - widow was Mary Emery of Strafford or Stratford, Perth County, formerly of St. Thomas - petitioner for the widow was Charles Benjamin Spohn of St. Thomas, Gentleman CHILDREN: - Etta Malinda, 6 years old; - Thomas Wilson, 5 years old; - Annie, 3 years old; - Mary, 1 year old LNAME[ RAMSAY FNAME[ EDWARD RESID[ DUTTON DATE[ FEB 18, 1892 FILE[ 1967 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as formerly of Aldborough - executor was Robert Graham of Aldborough - wife was Bella Ramsay RELATIVES: - John McCallum; - Barbara Graham, wife of Patrick; - Donald McNeil; - Duncan McCallum; - Catharine Malloy; - Bella McCallum, wife of Edward; - John McEwan; - Christina McEwan, daughter of John; - Edward Ramsay, son of Gilbert; - Dougald N. McMillan; - Mary Ferguson; - Edward McMillan; - Barbara Sinclair, wife of John LNAME[ CLARKE FNAME[ DEBORAH ANN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 7, 1892 FILE[ 1968 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a widow - note says that will was disputed SURVIVING CHILDREN: - John William Clarke, Osnabruck Centre, Stormont County; - Charles E. Clarke, Malahide Township, Aylmer Post Office; - Elgin Clarke, Malahide Township, Aylmer Post Office; - Lewis G. Clarke, Steele City, Jefferson County, Nebraska; - Harvey L. Clarke, Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska; - Hannah Elizabeth Timpany, wife of Charles, J., Malahide Township, Aylmer Post Office; - Minerva Ann Simpson, wife of William C., Malahide Township, Orwell Post Office - mention of Julia Macomber, widow of George Clarke, who was the son of Deborah Ann CHILDREN OF GEORGE AND JULIA CLARKE: - Temperance Nealey; - Jennie Clarke; - Annie Clarke; - Charles Lyman Clarke; - George F. Clarke. Last address 15 years ago St. Thomas. Wife and family living in Detroit. - executors: Hannah Elizabeth Timpany, Malahide, married woman; Minerva Ann Simpson, Malahide, married woman CHILDREN OF JOHN CLARKE: - Nancy M. Clarke; - Walter Clarke CHILDREN OF HANNAH ELIZABETH TIMPANY: - Lewis Timpany; - Clark Timpany; - Ethel Timpany CHILDREN OF CHARLES E. CLARKE: - Flossie Clarke; - Lewis Clarke CHILDREN OF ELGIN CLARKE: - Minnie Clarke; - Charles Clarke; - Alma Clarke CHILDREN OF MINERVA ANN SIMPSON: - Herbert E. Simpson; - Harry Francis Simpson LNAME[ HUMPHREY FNAME[ CATHERINE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 23, 1892 FILE[ 1969 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor was George Burns, Yarmouth Township, brother - on November 30, 1903, George Burns was described as a Druggist living in Hanover, Hanover Township, Washington County, Kansas LNAME[ DELACEY FNAME[ STEPHEN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 5, 1892 FILE[ 1970 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Carriage Maker - petitioner was Almira Delacey of St. Thomas, widow CHILDREN: - William; - Abzyna?; - Martha, wife of Wesley A. Dain; - John, under 21 years; - George, under 21 years LNAME[ MCNEE FNAME[ JOHN AUGUSTUS RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 11, 1892 FILE[ 1973 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - died at Barberry, Manitoba - petitioner was Jacob German McNee, East Nissouri Township, father of the deceased - John Augustus not married - John Augustus left two brothers, two sisters, one half-brother, three half- sisters - none identified LNAME[ MILLS FNAME[ EVA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 8, 1891 FILE[ MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - these papers have no folio number - located before Folio Number 1973, papers of John Augustus McNee - this was the petition of Arthur Smith of Yarmouth for the proper distribution of the estate of Eva Mills - Eva Mills had no will - her husband, James H. Mills, had been granted probate but died July 25, 1896, intestate, and without administering his wife's estate - Arthur Smith was appointed guardian of Ula Belle Lilian Mills, presumably a child LNAME[ BOTHWELL FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ SEP 8, 1882 FILE[ 1974 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executor was Mary Ann Bothwell of Malahide, widow LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAR 30, 1891 FILE[ 1976 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executor was Elizabeth Smith of Aldborough, widow LNAME[ BAUGHMAN FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 11, 1892 FILE[ 1977 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Alice Baughman of Malahide, widow CHILDREN: - Alvin Baughman; - Lorinda Strong; - Susan Jane McGeoch LNAME[ CROSSETT FNAME[ CHARLOTTE ANN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAR 24, 1892 FILE[ 1978 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Alonzo Cook of Bayham, Esquire, friend - son was Andrew Melvin Crossett of the State of Dakota - mention of Charles S. Crossett LNAME[ DUNCAN FNAME[ WILLIAM JAMES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 9, 1891 FILE[ 1979 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Brakeman - petitioner was Susanna Duncan of Petrolia, Lambton County, widow LNAME[ NORTON FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 1, 1891 FILE[ 1980 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executors: John Cook, Esquire, South Dorchester, brother-in-law; William Boult, Merchant, Owen Sound, who renounced - son was William Norton - oldest son was James Norton - James Norton had a son named David LNAME[ MCCALLUM FNAME[ NANCY RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 19, 1892 FILE[ 1981 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executor was Margaret Turner - described as the widow of the late John McCallum - disputed probate - daughter was Margaret Turner, wife of Donald, Yarmouth - son was George McCallum of St. Thomas, Labourer - lawyer was Andrew Grant LNAME[ MILES FNAME[ MARY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 30, 1891 FILE[ 1982 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Emma Jessop of St. Thomas, daughter and wife of Edward Jessop, Barber - daughter was Mrs. Elizabeth Flowers, wife of Harry, St. Thomas LNAME[ MCLAUGHLIN FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 24, 1881 FILE[ 1983 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - died at Fingal - this was a petition for the guardianship of Mary Catherine McLaughlin, sole surviving child, four years old at her father's death - petition filed by Emily Marsells of Shedden, wife of James Marsells, widow of Daniel McLaughlin and mother of Mary Catherine; and James Peter Finlay of St. Thomas, Gentleman - son of Daniel was Ernest D. McLaughlin, who was two years old at the time of his father's death and who died in 1883, aged four years - as of June 6, 1881, the guardians of the children were Cyrus W. Stafford of Shedden, brother-in-law of Emily Marsells; and John McLaughlin, brother of Daniel - when Daniel McLaughlin died he owned property, the "McLaughlin farm", 160 acres, in Evansville Township, Douglas County, Minnesota LNAME[ MCEACHERN FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ FEB 4, 1892 FILE[ 1984 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executor was Mary McEachern of Aldborough, widow LNAME[ MCLAUGHLIN FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ FINGAL DATE[ NOV 22, 1890 FILE[ 1985 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Physician and a widower - this was a petition for the guardianship of the son, Herbert James McLaughlin - petitioner was George Albert Bingham, Aylmer, Grocer CHILDREN: - Anna Laura Bingham, nee McLaughlin, 21 years old; - Herbert James McLaughlin, 17 years old LNAME[ LAUR FNAME[ JOHN H. RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 28, 1892 FILE[ 1986 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executors: Catherine Laur, Yarmouth, widow; Thomas Olde, Yarmouth; Thomas G. Laur, Omaha, Nebraska, son, who renounced LNAME[ SPRY FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 28, 1892 FILE[ 1987 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - executor was Betsey Spry of Malahide, widow LNAME[ ANDREWS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ APR 11, 1892 FILE[ 1988 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: George Washington Hare, Tilsonburg, Police Magistrate; Andrew Slater Junior, Tilsonburg, Gentleman CHILDREN: - William Robin Andrews; - James Andrews; - Mary Jane Burton LNAME[ GRIFFITH FNAME[ GESSIE SEMANTHA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 8, 1892 FILE[ 1989 MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executors: Alonzo E. Griffith, St. Thomas, husband and Episcopal Methodist Clergyman; Mary Marinda Burwell, St. Thomas, wife of William John, Barber LNAME[ PRESSEY FNAME[ ELIAS RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 1, 1892 FILE[ 1990 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Eliza Pressey of Springfield, widow LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 30, 1892 FILE[ 1991 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - executors: Angus McLarty, Yarmouth; Neil McIntyre, Yarmouth CHILDREN: - Catherine; - Bella; - Eliza; - Sarah; - Annie; - Mary; - Malcolm LNAME[ SCOTT FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 15, 1891 FILE[ 1992 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Teamster - petitioner was Janet Scott of St. Thomas, widow - son was John Scott of St. Thomas LNAME[ GRAHAM FNAME[ DUNCAN P. RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ APR 17, 1892 FILE[ 1993 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - petitioner was Mary Mortimer Graham of Dunwich, widow LNAME[ PENWARDEN FNAME[ JOHN MARTIN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 14, 1892 FILE[ 1994 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Physician - petitioners: Toronto General Trusts Company; and Phoebe Ann Penwarden, St. Thomas, widow and mother of children - this was a petition for guardianship of the children: - Lulu May Penwarden, 17 years old; - Claude Bernard Penwarden, 12 years old; - Leroy Carleton Penwarden, 10 years old LNAME[ MCALPINE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 8, 1892 FILE[ 1995 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widower - petitioner was Daniel McAlpine of Yarmouth, oldest son CHILDREN: - Neil McAlpine; - Mary McAlpine; - Margaret Buchanan; - Annabelle McAlpine; - Christina McAlpine; - Ernest Burton Fitchett; - John Allan Fitchett LNAME[ CALDWELL FNAME[ ANDREW L. RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ MAR 30, 1892 FILE[ 1996 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - executors: Margaret Ann Caldwell, Aylmer, widow; William John Caldwell, Aylmer, Gentleman and son; Lindsay Caldwell, Aylmer, Gentleman and son LNAME[ WATSON FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAR 12, 1888 FILE[ 1997 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Elizabeth Watson of Aldborough, widow of William LNAME[ MISTELE FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ RODNEY DATE[ MAR 31, 1892 FILE[ 1998 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Carpenter and Contractor, and a widower who was childless - petitioner was David Mistele of Rodney, 33 years old, General Merchant - might be a brother - father was Jacob Mistele - mother was Caroline Mistele - brother was John Jacob Mistele, Rodney, General Merchant, 37 years old - sister was Caroline Miller, Aldborough, 31 years old, wife of Levi, who was a farmer - brother was Godfried Mistele, Aldborough, farmer and 29 years old - sister was Catherine Mistele, Rodney, spinster, 27 years old - brother was Ludwig Mistele, Rodney, General Merchant, 24 years old LNAME[ MCGREGOR FNAME[ COLIN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 12, 1892 FILE[ 1999 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - described as a widower - executors: James McGregor, brother, Yarmouth, who renounced; John McGregor, father, Yarmouth, who was deceased - petitioner was Malcolm McGregor, oldest son, Yarmouth - brothers of Colin were John and Duncan - Malcolm McGregor was appointed his father's guardian on May 7, 1869 - daughter was Mary McKellar, wife of Archibald, living near Belmont; - daughter was Catherine Smith, wife of John, living near Belmont; - daughter was Flora Fonger, wife of Ralph, living near Belmont - son was John at Shedden - son was Colin at Dutton - daughter was Nancy McGregor, unmarried, who died over five years ago - wife was Nancy McGregor, who was deceased LNAME[ BOWMAN FNAME[ THOMAS J. RESID[ BUFFALO, NEW YORK DATE[ APR 16, 1892 FILE[ 2000 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - described as a railway yardsman for the Michigan Central Railway - died near Montrose, Ontario - petitioner was William W. Coulter of St. Thomas, insurance and estate agent - described as a widower - only surviving son was Ray C. Bowman of the Borough of Sharon, State of Pennsylvania, bookkeeper - there were four other sons who were now dead - wife died March 30, 1885 LNAME[ COCHRANE FNAME[ MATTHEW RESID[ DUTTON DATE[ MAY 18, 1892 FILE[ 2001 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Contractor and Builder - petitioner was Jemima Cochrane of Dutton, widow CHILDREN: - Alvin Johnston Greer Cochrane; - Myrtle Roseland Lucella May Cochrane; - Melville James Cochrane; - Annie Levena Cochrane LNAME[ BINGHAM FNAME[ JONATHAN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 26, 1892 FILE[ 2002 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Rebecca Bingham of Yarmouth, widow LNAME[ GRAHAM FNAME[ FLORA J. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUN 8, 1892 FILE[ 2003 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - described as a spinster - petitioner was John Graham, Esquire, of St. Thomas, brother - mother was Elizabeth Graham, widow of Donald LNAME[ MACK FNAME[ LEVI RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUN 9, 1892 FILE[ 2004 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - executors: Margaret Elizabeth Mack, Yarmouth, widow; William Weldon, St. Thomas, Provision Dealer LNAME[ WILSON FNAME[ IDA FRANCES RESID[ RODNEY DATE[ MAY 15, 1892 FILE[ 2005 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor was William Wilson of Rodney, Hotel Keeper and husband LNAME[ VAN VELZOR FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUN 6, 1892 FILE[ 2006 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - executors: George W. Van Velzor, Malahide, nephew; George Spence, Malahide, friend CHILDREN: - Isaac Saxton Van Velzor; - William Eugene Van Velzor; - Americus V. Van Velzor; - Huldah Ann McConnell; - George LaFayette Van Velzor LNAME[ HOOLEY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAY 15, 1892 FILE[ 2007 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - executor was John Drumgold, Esquire, of Wallacetown - son was James Hooley - wife was Margaret - daughter was Mary Hooley LNAME[ THOMSON FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAY 11, 1892 FILE[ 2008 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - executors: William Thomson, Dunwich, son; John Thomson, Dunwich, son CHILDREN: - William Thomson; - John Thomson; - James Thomson; - Alexander Thomson; - Mary Thomson; - Jane Walker; - Janet Thomson; - Flora Thomson; - Margaret Thomson; - Agnes Ginley LNAME[ MACDONALD FNAME[ WILLIAM JOHN RESID[ OTTAWA, ONTARIO DATE[ JAN 6, 1892 FILE[ 2009 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Provincial Land Surveyor - this was a petition for guardianship filed by Annie Christina Macdonald of St. Thomas, widow of William John - guardianship of the two youngest children: - Jean Plummer Macdonald, St. Thomas; - Jessie Gilmour Macdonald, St. Thomas - both of the above appear to have been born on March 25, 1891 OTHER CHILDREN: - Anna Bella Matheson McDirmid, wife of John C., Coal Dealer, Montreal; - Mary McIntyre Christie, wife of William James, Bank Accountant, Ottawa; - George Smith Macdonald, Stouffville, York County, Barrister at Law; - Flora B. Macdonald, St. Thomas, Student; - William Joseph Macdonald, Ottawa, Student - administrator of property was Duncan Kippen of the Town of Perth, Ontario LNAME[ DOWN FNAME[ RALPH RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 13, 1892 FILE[ 2010 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Lucy Jane Down of Southwold, widow LNAME[ HARDING FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 4, 1892 FILE[ 2011 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - described as a Miller - executor was Thomas Edwin Harding of Southwold, Miller and son - daughter was Mrs. Ellen Mercer - daughter was Mrs. Mary Jane Wilson - daughter was Elizabeth Davis Harding, described as an infant LNAME[ SEERS FNAME[ NELSON RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUN 11, 1892 FILE[ 2012 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - described as a bachelor - petitioner was John Seers of Malahide, father LNAME[ COPELAND FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUN 13, 1892 FILE[ 2013 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - described as a Retired Farmer who was 70 years old on November 17, 1886 - executors: William Walker, London Township, Farmer; Elisha Ironsides, London Township, Farmer - daughter was Kate Murdie - granddaughter was Kate Copeland, daughter of late son George Copeland - son was William Copeland - granddaughter was Elizabeth Copeland, daughter of late son George Copeland - grandson was James Copeland, son of late son George Copeland LNAME[ AITKEN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 26, 1892 FILE[ 2014 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - described as a bachelor - petitioner was Samuel Liddle of Malahide, brother-in-law - brother was James Aitken of Grundy County, Illinois - sister was Agnes Aitken of Delbeattie, Kilcudbrightshire, Scotland, not married - sister was Catherine Ferguson of Delbeattie, Kilcudbrightshire, Scotland, married - sister was Mary Heugham, Auchencain Village, Scotland, widow LNAME[ LOCKER FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUL 20, 1891 FILE[ 2015 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - executor Susannah Locker, Bayham, widow - executor Alexander Grant, Bayham - son Robert William Locker - son John Locker now in Dakota - daughter Demaras Grant, Bayham LNAME[ MCLAUGHLIN FNAME[ HERBERT JAMES RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUN 12, 1892 FILE[ 2016 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner Anna Lora Bingham, Aylmer, wife of George A. Bingham, grocer, sister - property of deceased is part of estate of James McLaughlin, Fingal LNAME[ TEDFORD FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 27, 1872 FILE[ 2017 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - executor Joseph Henry Tedford, Malahide, son - executor George Peacock, son-in-law - son John Tedford - son Samuel Tedford - wife Mary Tedford - daughter Louisa Read - daughter Isabella Peacock - daughter Adalade Benns - daughter Maria Tedford LNAME[ KERR FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ FEB 3, 1890 FILE[ 2018 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - was farmer - petitioner for guardianship Nancy Kerr, Dutton, widow - children Flora Kerr, 10 years old, Effie Ann Kerr 8 years old, Alberta Kerr 4 years old - child Archibald Kerr, 7 years old, nephew of Alexander A. Kerr, Southwold, - Alexander A. Kerr died July 1892, survived by mother Flora Kerr, brother John T. Kerr and brother Archibald T. Kerr LNAME[ GILLESPIE FNAME[ ELIZA MAHETABLE RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 3, 1892 FILE[ 2019 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - executor Robert Barton Gillespie, Malahide, husband - executor Jehiel Mann Davis, Malahide - executor Eleanor Marshall, Aylmer, married woman - son Seth A. Beemer now residing in Quincy, Illinois LNAME[ LAWSON FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAY 7, 1892 FILE[ 2020 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - executor Richard Lawson, Southwold, youngest son - executor Henry Sloan, lives California - executor John Wesley Sutton, lives Michigan - widow Mary Lawson - child William Lawson, somewhere in California - child Ellen Teetzel, wife of Charles Teetzel of Southwold - child John Lawson, last address South Carolina - child Margaret Sutton, wife of Levi Sutton of Southwold - child Aleni Cusack wife of Richard Cusack of St. Thomas - child Hulda Lawson, Southwold, spinster - child Adelaide Confoot wife of W.G. of Virden, Manitoba LNAME[ TIMS FNAME[ CECELIA RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ JUL 22, 1892 FILE[ 2021 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - widow - executor Edward Headlam Suffel, Aylmer, merchant - executor John James Kingston, Aylmer, physician - adopted son Frederick William Tims, now living in Minneapolis, Minnesota, clerk LNAME[ TOPPING FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ SPRINGFIELD DATE[ MAR 1, 1892 FILE[ 2022 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner William Topping, South Dorchester, farmer, son - widow Keziah Topping LNAME[ TAYLOR FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ FEB 8, 1891 FILE[ 2023 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - executor James Taylor, Aylmer, shoemaker, husband - daughter Elizabeth Ann Taylor, Aylmer LNAME[ MCCORKELL FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUL 9, 1892 FILE[ 2024 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - drover - petitioner Mary Elizabeth McCorkell, Aldborough, wife LNAME[ TRAVIS FNAME[ WILLIAM MURRAY RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ AUG 6, 1892 FILE[ 2025 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner Dinah Travis, Bayham, wife LNAME[ YORKE FNAME[ WILLIAM JAMES RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAY 25, 1892 FILE[ 2026 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - was railway switch man - petitioner Cora Yorke, Aldborough, wife LNAME[ MCCALLUM FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 30, 1892 FILE[ 2027 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - executor John McGregor, Yarmouth - executor Edwin Colver, Yarmouth - wife of nephew Mary McCallum - nephews Neil McCallum - brother Alexander McCallum - sister Mary Campbell - brother Duncan McCallum, father of Neil McCallum - niece Catherine McCallum, daughter of Alexander McCallum LNAME[ TEAT FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 1, 1892 FILE[ 2028 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - railway conductor - formerly of London in May 1891 - executor Sarah Teat, St. Thomas, wife - had children, not named LNAME[ NETHERCOTT FNAME[ ANN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 9, 1887 FILE[ 2029 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - wife of William Nethercott, St. Thomas, a carpenter - residual legatee was William Nethercott LNAME[ GRAY FNAME[ MARY BARBARA RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ AUG 25, 1892 FILE[ 2030 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - widow of James Gray, Fingal - executor John Harris Gray, Southwold, machinist, son - executor Mary Ann Gray, Southwold, spinster, daughter LNAME[ THOMSON FNAME[ ELIZA RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ JUL 4, 1892 FILE[ 2031 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - widow of Robert - executor Mary Thomson, Port Stanley, daughter - executor Walter Simson, London, bookkeeper - grandson Walter Simpson - child Phyllis Thomson - child Catherine McRubbie, wife of Revd. G.G. McRubbie, Shelbourne - child Elizabeth Magee, wife of W.D. Magee, Toronto - child Joseph Charles Thomson - child Agnes Simson, widow - child Helen Luton, widow LNAME[ ERMATINGER FNAME[ FRANCIS EDWARD RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 21, 1892 FILE[ 2032 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - post master - executor Alice Kate Ermatinger, St. Thomas, wife - executor Charles Oaks Ermatinger, St. Thomas, brother LNAME[ CASCADDEN FNAME[ MELORA RESID[ CORINTH DATE[ OCT 6, 1891 FILE[ 2033 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - widow of Thomas Cascadden - petitioner George Alexander McKenzie, Corinth, painter, eldest son - no other children listed LNAME[ SINGER FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 20, 1892 FILE[ 2034 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - formerly lived in Ridgetown, Kent County 5 Sept. 1892 - blacksmith - executor Sarah Nellie Singer, St. Thomas, daughter - children under 21 years of age are Richard Singer and Robert Singer LNAME[ BACKUS FNAME[ MARY JANE RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ SEP 10, 1892 FILE[ 2035 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - widow - executor John R. Gow, Dunwich, farmer - executor John Pearce, Sr., Dunwich, farmer - child Andrew Storey Backus - child Mary Jane Gow, wife of John R. Gow, Dunwich - child Sarah Ann Pearce, wife of Thomas L. Pearce, Dunciwch - child Amelia Victoria Humphries, widow of Thomas Humphries - child Catherine Elizabeth Sifton, wife of Bamlet Sifton, Dunwich LNAME[ BROWN FNAME[ MARY RESID[ WEST LORNE DATE[ MAY 29, 1889 FILE[ 2036 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - executor Harry Brown, Toronto, banker - on Jan 7. 1888 Mary Brown, wife of Alfred Brown was living in London - son Harry Brown - brother in law Harry Brown, Toronto LNAME[ METTAM FNAME[ EDWARD RESID[ WEST LORNE DATE[ JUN 17, 1892 FILE[ 2037 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - widower - petitioner Frederick Mettam, West Lorne, hardware merchant, son LNAME[ NELSON FNAME[ REUBEN B. RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ AUG 18, 1892 FILE[ 2038 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner Eleanor Jane Caverly, Aylmer, wife of Eli Caverly, daughter - Eleanor could have moved to Chicago after Nov. 1892 - child Arthalinda Woolly, Lapeer Michigan - child Jonathan D. Nelson, Malahide, farmer LNAME[ KERR FNAME[ ALEXANDER A. RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 6, 1892 FILE[ 2039 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - farmer - executor John T. Kerr, Southwold, farmer, brother - executor John D. Graham, Dunwich, farmer - executor Archibald T. Kerr, Beaconsfield, County of Ringgold, Iowa, telegraph operator, brother - brother Thomas Kerr, deceased - nephew Archiblad Kerr, son of late Thomas Kerr - mother Flora Kerr - fiancee Amelia Elisabeth Preston, Southwold LNAME[ WEBB FNAME[ GEORGE HERBERT RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUN 10, 1891 FILE[ 2040 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - laborer - executor Annie Margaret Adams, Clare Michigan, wife of Gideon Adams, formerly Annie Margaret Webb - children under 21 years of age: Ernest William Webb & George Edward Webb LNAME[ MURPHY FNAME[ GEORGE C. RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ SEP 28, 1892 FILE[ 2041 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - died at Winnipeg, Manitoba - no will - petitioner Laura Lavina Hortense Murphy, Port Stanley, wife - petitioner Charles B. Spohn, St. Thomas - child Corinne Murphy, age 3 months LNAME[ HAMILTON FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 19, 1892 FILE[ 2042 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - executor Robert Miller, St. Thomas, solicitor - executor Hiram Comfort, St. Thomas, city assessor - executor Sarah Hamilton, London, spinster, daughter - wife Frances Hamilton - child Frederick Augustus Hamilton - grand daughter Harriett, daughter of Frederick Augustus Hamilton LNAME[ PATTERSON FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ FEB 13, 1892 FILE[ 2043 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - not married - petitioner John Patterson the younger, Dunwich - father John Patterson, Dunwich - mother Margaret Patterson, Dunwich - sisters were Christina Patterson, Catherine March & Annie March, all of Dunwich - sister Flora McIntyre, now deceased - brothers were Daniel Patterson, John Patterson the younger, all of Dunwich - half brother Roger Patterson, Michigan? - half sister Margaret Patterson, now deceased - nieces & nephews, children of Flora McIntyre not named - 1 niece & 2 nephews of Margaret Patterson not named LNAME[ PANTER FNAME[ EDWARD RESID[ GAINSBOROUGH, ENG. DATE[ JAN 23, 1892 FILE[ 2044 MFNO[ 1383 NOTES[ - late of Yarmouth Township, now of town of Gainsborough, Lincoln county, England, farmer - executor Edward Panter, Gainsborough, England - executor William Smith - attorney for executors Js. Robertson, St. Thomas - nephew Edward Panter - niece Fanny Smith's husband was William Smith - children of nephew Edward Panter were Sarah Ann Panter, William Panter & John Edward Panter - nephews were William Holmes Smith, John Smith, Edward Panter - nieces were Fanny Smith & Mary Ann Hales, now deceased - 4 daughters of Fanny Smith not named - 6 children of Mary Ann Hales not named - wife of Edward Panter was Drusilla Panter LNAME[ BISHOPRICK FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ SEP 20, 1892 FILE[ 2045 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - farmer - executor Almedia Bishoprick, Bayham, wife - executor Rev. Clarence Widner Ball, Port Burwell, clerk in Holy Orders - brothers Adam Bishoprick & Mark Bishoprick LNAME[ WILLIAMS FNAME[ WILLIAM WALKER WYNN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 6, 1892 FILE[ 2046 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - railway employee - died at Brantford - wife Louisa Williams - residual legatee Louisa Jane Williams, Townsend township, Norfolk County LNAME[ MUNRO FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 7, 1888 FILE[ 2047 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - executor Colin Munro, Southwold - executor Colin McArthur, Southwold - wife Mary Munro - children John Munro, Archibald Munro, Nancy Munro, Alexander Munro & Colon Munro - grandson Daniel Munro LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ NEIL D. RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 16, 1892 FILE[ 2048 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Malcolm D. Campbell of Southwold - mother was Isabella Campbell - brother was Malcolm D. Campbell - brother was D.D. Campbell - brother was A.D. Campbell - sister was Betsey McViccar - sister was Janet Campbell LNAME[ PARISH FNAME[ CATHERINE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 9, 1892 FILE[ 2049 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Daniel Parish of Yarmouth, Farmer CHILDREN: - Daniel Parish; - Ann Parish; - Sarah Parish; - Elizabeth Bourne, widow; - Mary Jane, wife of Richard Hopkins; - Susannah, wife of Isaac Abbott; - Catherine, wife of Arthur John Neale; - Helen, wife of John Brownlee LNAME[ ROWE FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUL 7, 1892 FILE[ 2050 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - executors: Charles Kenny Rowe, Aldborough; Walter Bristow, Rodney, Merchant - wife was Jane Rowe CHILDREN: - Charles H. Rowe; - Thirrza Poole; - James Edward Rowe; - John Francis Rowe LNAME[ MCMILLAN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ APR 19, 1891 FILE[ 2051 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - executor was John P. McMillan of Dunwich - son was John Pursell McMillan LNAME[ WARREN FNAME[ JULIA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 4, 1892 FILE[ 2052 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Spinster - petitioner was John McLean of Southwold BROTHERS: - Francis Warren; - Thomas Warren; - John Warren; - Richard Warren - sister was Mary McLean, wife of John - sister was Elizabeth McLean, deceased - nephew was Alexander McLean, son of Elizabeth McLean, deceased - niece was Clara McLean, daughter of Elizabeth McLean, deceased - niece was Laura Sharon, daughter of Elizabeth McLean, deceased LNAME[ MILLS FNAME[ JOHN B. RESID[ SPRINGFIELD DATE[ JAN 2, 1892 FILE[ 2053 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - described as a Physician and Surgeon - executors: Jane Mills, Springfield; Dugald A. Mills, Springfield, Merchant - widow was Jane Mills - son was Dugald A. Mills LNAME[ HENDERSON FNAME[ SUSAN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 1, 1892 FILE[ 2054 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - petitioners: Delphine Pavey, St. Thomas, married woman; Alexander Henderson, St. Thomas, Gentleman; Charles H. Henderson, Windsor, Railway Employee - husband was Alexander Henderson Senior, stepfather of Delphine - daughter was Delphine Pavey, wife of Samuel Henry Pavey, Commercial Traveller - son was Charles H. Henderson, half-brother of Delphine LNAME[ ROW FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ SEP 29, 1876 FILE[ 2055 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - executors: Henry Sweet, Malahide; Edward Court, who died May 7, 1889 - wife was Eliza Ann Row - daughter was Emily Court Richardson - daughter was Mary Ann Row - daughter was Amy Helena Row LNAME[ KEESLAR FNAME[ EMILY RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ NOV 11, 1892 FILE[ 2056 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - described as a widow LEGATEES: William Henry Woolley, Elba, Napeer County, Michigan; - Mary Emily Little, South Dorchester, wife of William; - Frances Jane Sinclair, deceased GRANDCHILDREN: - Florence Emily Woolley, daughter of William Henry Woolley; - Mary Emily Sinclair; - Margrett Loraine Sinclair; - Millie Little; - Charles Wesley Wiltsie? LNAME[ ROGERS FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 25, 1891 FILE[ 2057 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - legatee was James Wilbert Rogers of Toronto, Secretary, Dominion Horsebreeders Association - wife was Lucy Ann Rogers of Toronto CHILDREN: - Samuel Scott Rogers, Lewiston, Idaho; - William Rogers, Asotin, Washington; - George Albert Rogers, Asotin, Washington; - James Wilbert Rogers, Toronto; - Mary Jane Rogers, Toronto LNAME[ HEPBURN FNAME[ ANN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 11, 1892 FILE[ 2058 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Robert Hepburn of Yarmouth - son was Robert Hepburn - son was Thomas Hepburn LNAME[ WEIR FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ OCT 26, 1892 FILE[ 2059 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - executors: Donald Weir, South Dorchester; David Weir, South Dorchester - son was Donald Weir - son was George Weir LNAME[ LOUCKS FNAME[ MARY RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ NOV 15, 1892 FILE[ 2060 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: George W. Loucks, Guelph, Wood Carver; Eber Loucks, East Chicago, Indiana, Carpenter CHILDREN: - Mary Loucks; - George Loucks; - Eber Loucks; - Joseph Loucks; - Sarah Tredwell; - Edmund Loucks LNAME[ MCCOLL FNAME[ DUNCAN D. RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAY 30, 1892 FILE[ 2061 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - died in Detroit, Michigan - petitioner was Margaret McColl of Aldborough - wife was Margaret McColl CHILDREN: - Duncan J. McColl; - Dugald C. McColl; - Hugh A. McColl; - Neil J. McColl; - Bruce L. McColl LNAME[ POWERS FNAME[ MARY RESID[ SHEDDEN DATE[ OCT 28, 1892 FILE[ 2062 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Lawrence Bainard, Southwold; Joseph M. Ball, Southwold - niece was Eliza Patterson - niece was Julana Case - sister was Miranda Smalley - sister was Marion Powers - brother-in-law was John Powers - brother-in-law was Daniel Powers - brother-in-law was Alfred Powers - nephew was Abram Sells - nephew was William Sells - mention of Zebina C. Corbet LNAME[ NEWTON FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ NOV 5, 1892 FILE[ 2063 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Margaret Newton, Aldborough; Peter McGregor, West Lorne, Merchant - wife was Margaret Newton - mention of children, but not identified LNAME[ NICKERSON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 27, 1892 FILE[ 2064 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - executors: John Farley, St. Thomas, Barrister; Hattie Elizabeth Nickerson, Yarmouth - wife was Hattie Elizabeth Nickerson - daughter was Metta Maud Nickerson, an infant - mention of a father and mother, but neither identified LNAME[ KIRK FNAME[ ZELIA D. RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUL 23, 1892 FILE[ 2065 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was William R. Redding, generally known as William R. Kirk, Bayham - adopted son was William R. Redding LNAME[ SHIPLEY FNAME[ CELESTIA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 12, 1892 FILE[ 2066 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executors: Josiah Lang, Yarmouth; William Burns, Yarmouth - husband was Hance Wilson Shipley CHILDREN: - Hance William Arthur Shipley; - Pearl Randolphy Shipley; - Randolph Shipley LNAME[ KENNEDY FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAR 11, 1892 FILE[ 2067 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Robert William Kennedy, Bayham, Farmer; John W. Kennedy, Bayham, Farmer; Zacheus Kennedy, Bayham, Farmer - mention of a wife, but not identified CHILDREN: - William Kennedy; - Samuel Kennedy; - Cecil Kennedy; - Archibald M. Kennedy; - John W. Kennedy; - Robert W. Kennedy; - Angeline Kennedy; - Candas Kennedy; - Eliza Kennedy; - Josephine Kennedy LNAME[ MCARTHUR FNAME[ DUGALD RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 3, 1892 FILE[ 2068 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - executor was Dugald McArthur of Southwold - wife was Susan McArthur CHILDREN: - Dugald McArthur; - Sarah McArthur; - Christina Stafford; - Annie McNicoll LNAME[ HOPPERTON FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 30, 1892 FILE[ 2069 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Railway Employee - petitioner was Rachel Hopperton of St. Thomas - wife was Rachel Hopperton - documents indicate that Joseph Hopperton previously lived in Toronto LNAME[ DISHER FNAME[ WILFRID WILSON RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 29, 1892 FILE[ 2070 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - described as a Merchant - executor was Amelia Maria Disher of St. Thomas - wife was Amelia Maria Disher LNAME[ HIGH FNAME[ ANDREW RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ NOV 24, 1892 FILE[ 2071 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - executors; William Yeandle, Bayham; Ambrose J. High, Bayham; Marquis L. High, Aylmer, Medical Student - wife was Sarah High - daughter was Mary Margaret Yeandle, wife of William - son was Marquis L. High - son was Ambrose J. High - son-in-law was William Yeandle LNAME[ TRIM FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ DEC 14, 1892 FILE[ 2072 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners: Albert Trim, Malahide; Francis H. Trim, Aylmer, Butcher - wife was Mary Jane Trim CHILDREN: - Albert Trim; - Matilda Jane Summers, wife of John R.; - Francis H. Trim; - George Trim; - Samuel W. Trim; - John Trim; - James Trim; - Ida Trim, 20 years old LNAME[ LANE FNAME[ WILLIAM PARKES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 8, 1893 FILE[ 2073 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - died at Brownsville, in Oxford County - petitioner was Lury Ann Lane of Yarmouth - wife was Lury Ann Lane LNAME[ FANNING FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 21, 1890 FILE[ 2074 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Painter - petitioner was Teresa Fanning of St. Thomas, spinster - mother was Margaret Fanning SISTERS: - Mary Fanning; - Annie Fanning; - Teresa Fanning LNAME[ LIGHT FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ DEC 28, 1892 FILE[ 2075 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executor was James H. Light, Silverwood, Tuscula County, Michigan, Gentleman - wife was Eliza Light - son was James H. Light - son was Eber E. Light LNAME[ SQUIRE FNAME[ FANNY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 30, 1893 FILE[ 2076 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner was Lucy Wise, wife of Richard, St. Thomas, tinsmith - Lucy Wise was Fanny Squire's oldest child CHILDREN: - Lucy Wise, 25 years; - Thomas Squire, 22 years, living in Montrose, Welland County; - Polly Squire, 20 years; - Wesley Squire, 17 years; - Henry Squire, 14 years; - Elizabeth Squire, 11 years; - John Squire, 8 years LNAME[ WATSON FNAME[ GEORGE T. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 25, 1893 FILE[ 2077 MFNO[ 1393 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Railway Employee - died near Tilbury Centre, Essex County - petitioner was John H. Watson of St. Thomas, Railway Conductor and brother - father was William Watson of London, house mover - also surviving were a mother, three brothers and two sisters LNAME[ VAN BROCKLIN FNAME[ SIMON RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JAN 6, 1893 FILE[ 2078 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Labourer - petitioner was Amanda Van Brocklin, Bayham, widow - only known surviving next of kin was an uncle in Virginia, about whom there was no other information - either the uncle or Simon Van Brocklin had a pension from the United States Government LNAME[ CURRIE FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ FEB 17, 1891 FILE[ 2079 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - known as Donald Currie the Elder - no executor listed in will - wife was Mary Currie CHILDREN: - Donald Currie the Younger, Aldborough, petitioner; - Hector Currie; - Neil Currie; - Dougald Currie; - James Currie; - Mary Stalker, wife of John G.; - Betsey Currie LNAME[ SUTHERLAND FNAME[ ELLEN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 3, 1893 FILE[ 2080 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as a married woman, wife of David Sutherland, St. Thomas, Merchant - executor was Frederick Sutherland of St. Thomas, Merchant and son - daughter was Mary E. Sutherland - daughter was Margaret G. Sutherland - daughter was Janet Sutherland - mention of sons, but not identified LNAME[ YOUNG FNAME[ ISRAEL MARGIM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 13, 1893 FILE[ 2081 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as an Insurance Agent - executor was Edith Matilda Young of St. Thomas, widow LNAME[ RIDDEL FNAME[ MARTHA RESID[ WISCONSIN DATE[ AUG 16, 1878 FILE[ 2082 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - Martha Riddel was the wife of John M. Riddel of St. Paul, Wisconsin - this was a petition for guardianship of the child, Jessie, a female, who was living with the maternal grandparents - the maternal grandparents were Mr. and Mrs. George J. Reynolds of St. Thomas - Mary Ann, Mrs. George J. Reynolds, died January 8, 1889 - George J. Reynolds was appointed guardian March 26, 1889 - the petitioner was Herbert C. Hammond of Toronto, Esquire LNAME[ LEE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ FEB 17, 1893 FILE[ 2083 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners: Joseph Lee, Claybanks Township, Osceana County, Michigan, lumberman and son; Sydney Lee, Aldborough; John Lee, Beverly Township, Wentworth County; James William Lee, Aldborough - all of the above were sons - wife was Mary Ann Lee DAUGHTERS: - Lucinda Teeple, widow, Orford Township, Kent County; - Elizabeth Main, wife of William, Orford Township, Kent County; - Catherine Main, wife of James, Aldborough LNAME[ HATHAWAY FNAME[ BENJAMIN FRANKLIN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 21, 1893 FILE[ 2084 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - executors: Grace Hathaway, widow, Yarmouth; Zaccheus Hathaway, son, Yarmouth; Samuel Hathaway, son, Yarmouth DAUGHTERS: - Martha Elizabeth, wife of James Maynard; - Mary, wife of Sherman Truman; - Grace Victoria, wife of Daniel McIntosh - Charlotte, wife of Granville Steele; - Ada Caroline Hathaway - son was James Hathaway LNAME[ FERGUSON FNAME[ LEANDER RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 28, 1893 FILE[ 2085 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - executors: Lavina Ferguson, Yarmouth, widow; George A. Emmett, friend LNAME[ MARTIN FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ NOV 25, 1892 FILE[ 2086 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Robert - executor was Elizabeth Ann Martin, Port Stanley, spinster and daughter - Sophia Martin, now Smith, renounced as executor - Margaret Jane Martin renounced as executor - mention of John Samuel Martin LNAME[ LOCKE FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 23, 1891 FILE[ 2087 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - this was a petition for guardianship of the children: - petitioners: Nancy Locke, St. Thomas, widow; Dugald Brown, brother-in-law of Nancy Locke and Sheriff of Elgin County - children were James D. Locke and Jennie L. Locke LNAME[ MURRAY FNAME[ MARTHA RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 19, 1893 FILE[ 2088 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - described as the wife of Timothy D. Murray - petitioner was Timothy D. Murray of Southwold, Railway Employee and husband - Martha Murray's father was George Cheswick - Martha Murray's mother was Mary Cheswick BROTHERS: - John Cheswick; - Thomas Cheswick; - Fred Cheswick; - William Cheswick SISTERS: - Mary Cheswick; - Nellie Cheswick; - Anne Cheswick LNAME[ ROBERTS FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 23, 1893 FILE[ 2089 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - executor was Mary Elizabeth Roberts of Malahide, widow - son was William Edward Roberts - daughter was Amelia Grace Roberts - son was Frederick Ernest Roberts - daughter was Anna Louisa Roberts LNAME[ MATTHEWS FNAME[ MARGARET RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAY 11, 1886 FILE[ 2090 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner was Eleanor Ann Matthews of Aylmer, spinster MENTION OF: - Thomas Matthews; - Eleanor A. Matthews; - Isaac B. Matthews, who died a bachelor and intestate LNAME[ MONAHAN FNAME[ ARTHUR RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 25, 1893 FILE[ 2091 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - executors: Timothy Doyle, Southwold, farmer; Richard A. McCahill, Southwold, farmer - heirs were Catherine Campbell and Sister Ignatia, London, Ontario - may be same person - sister was Mary Monahan - sister was Hannah Monahan LNAME[ MCPHEDRAN FNAME[ ISABELLA RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ DEC 9, 1891 FILE[ 2093 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executors: Andrew Goldie, Dunwich, Farmer; James R. Leitch, Dunwich, Farmer and brother-in-law - son was John Daniel McPhedran - husband was James McPhedran - brother was Angus Galbraith - sister was Margaret McPherson - sister was Mary Leitch - mother was Mary Galbraith LNAME[ MCLAIN FNAME[ JANE RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 23, 1893 FILE[ 2094 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Thomas Newell of Malahide, son - daughter was Jane - daughter was Susannah LNAME[ REEKIE FNAME[ CATHERINE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 27, 1893 FILE[ 2095 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - no will - petitioner was William Reekie of St. Thomas, Railway Employee and husband LNAME[ COPELAND FNAME[ WILLIAM J. RESID[ SOUTH DAKOTA DATE[ NOV 26, 1892 FILE[ 2096 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - lived in the Town of Brooking, Brooking County, South Dakota - petitioner was Annie Jane Copeland of Malahide, widow - Mabel E. Copeland was their only child LNAME[ MCKELLAR FNAME[ JOHN ALEXANDER RESID[ RODNEY DATE[ FEB 7, 1893 FILE[ 2097 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as a Railway Agent - executors: Peter J. Sinclair, Rodney, Mason; Nellie L. McKellar, Rodney, widow of John Alexander - sister was Lizzie A. McKellar of Sarnia, spinster - son was Charles Alexander McKellar LNAME[ TURNER FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 14, 1893 FILE[ 2098 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - executors: Donald Turner, Southwold, brother; Angus Turner, Southwold, son; William Killins, Southwold, friend - wife was Mary Turner CHILDREN: - Mary Ann Turner; - Margaret Turner; - Charles Turner; - John Turner; - Angus Turner LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 6, 1892 FILE[ 2099 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Neil Campbell of Southwold, oldest son - wife was Lydia Campbell - daughter was Lydia Ann Campbell - daughter was Jennie Campbell - daughter was Grace Campbell - son was George Campbell LNAME[ DRYSDALE FNAME[ CHRISTINA RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 27, 1893 FILE[ 2100 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - petitioner was John Drysdale of Malahide, her husband LNAME[ PETTIT FNAME[ IRA RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 24, 1893 FILE[ 2101 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - not married - petitioners, nominees of sisters: Charles L. Teetzel, Southwold; John Culver, Southwold - sister was Mary Burwell, who was deceased - she had children: Edith Howard, who was the wife of Howard Howard; Judson Burwell, who was deceased - Judson's widow was Sarah E. Burwell of Southwold - Sarah E. Burwell's son was Herbert, who was eight years old - Sarah E. Burwell's daughter was Alice, who was five years old - Ira Pettit's sister was Eliza Pettit - Ira Pettit's sister was Amanda McChesley - Ira Pettit's sister was Abigail Partridge LNAME[ WILLSON FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 17, 1893 FILE[ 2102 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - petitioner was Charles B. Willson of Southwold, her husband LNAME[ MILLER FNAME[ EDWARD RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 5, 1893 FILE[ 2103 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Mary Ann Miller, St. Thomas, widow, who died November 15, 1904; John McLean, St. Thomas, Barrister, who died September 16, 1909; John Alfred Miller, Yarmouth, nephew - son was Charles A.W. Miller of Burford Township - on April 25, 1928, Charles A.W. Miller was living in London, Ontario LNAME[ PATTERSON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ RODNEY DATE[ NOV 4, 1892 FILE[ 2104 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Samuel B. Morris, Rodney, Banker; Samuel Patterson, Rodney, Farmer - wife was Margaret Patterson CHILDREN: - William Patterson, Michigan; - Jane Somerville, wife of William, Rodney; - John Patterson; - Samuel Patterson; - David Patterson; - Eliza McLean, wife of John, Rodney; - James E. Patterson, West Lorne; - Stewart Patterson, Rodney LNAME[ PARKER FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 14, 1893 FILE[ 2105 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: George W. Ling, Wallacetown, Physician; Eleanor Parker, who died March 28, 1893 - sister was Eleanor Parker LEGACIES TO: - Knox College, Toronto; - Friends of Infirm Ministers, Presbyterian Church of Canada; - Presbyterian Church, Wallacetown; - St. Peters Church, Church of England, Tyrconnell; - Methodist Church, Wallacetown; - Baptist Church, Dutton; - James McDermand, son of the Reverend Archibald McDermand, former pastor at Wallacetown Presbyterian Church; - Helen Gunn, widow of the late Hugh Gunn, Wallacetown; - Isabella Gunn, daughter of Helen and Hugh; - Bray Parker, son of deceased brother Robert LNAME[ PARKER FNAME[ ELEANOR RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 28, 1893 FILE[ 2106 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executors: George W. Ling, Wallacetown, Physician; James Parker, Dunwich, who died March 14, 1893 LEGACIES TO: - John Patton, Wallacetown, not related; - William Patton, Wallacetown, not related; - John Carruth Campbell, Wallacetown, not related; - Mary Jane Graham, Dunwich, wife of Dougald, not related; - Flora Gowanlock, Iona, not related; - Ellen Delaney, Dunwich, not related; - Mary Sloan, Dunwich, not related; - Helen Gunn, Wallacetown, not related; - Isabella Gunn, Wallacetown, not related; - George W. Ling, Wallacetown, not related; - William K. Parker, Rockford, Illinois, grand nephew, son of Bray Parker, who was the son of Eleanor's deceased brother, Robert; - George W. Parker, Rockford, Illinois, grand nephew, who was the son of Bray Parker, who was the son of Eleanor's deceased brother, Robert; - Fannie M. Parker, Rockford, Illinois, grand niece, who was the daughter of Bray Parker; - Harry G. Parker, Rockford, Illinois, grand nephew, who was the son of Bray Parker; - Norma A. Parker, Rockford, Illinois, grand niece, who was the daughter of Bray Parker; - Rolph B. Parker, Rockford, Illinois, grand nephew, who was the son of Bray Parker LNAME[ PHILLIPS FNAME[ MARGARET RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 8, 1893 FILE[ 2107 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner was Mary Jane Hurlburt of St. Thomas, daughter and wife of Harry D. Hurlburt, Railway Employee - husband was Ebenezer C. Phillips, who predeceased Margaret LNAME[ KERR FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ APR 9, 1893 FILE[ 2108 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - executors: Peter Kerr, Orford Township, Kent County, Farmer; Robert Kerr, Southwold, Farmer - wife was Janette Kerr - son was Robert Alexander Kerr - son was John Kerr LNAME[ LUNN FNAME[ JANNET RESID[ ALBERTA DATE[ APR 30, 1892 FILE[ 2109 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - lived in the Village of Gleichin, Alberta - petitioners: John Lunn, Gleichin, Alberta, husband; James Lunn, Dunwich - daughter was Mary Mable Omstead, who was under 21 years LNAME[ WILLIAMS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 10, 1892 FILE[ 2110 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Susannah Williams of Yarmouth, widow LNAME[ WHITE FNAME[ JENNIE RESID[ NORTH DAKOTA DATE[ SEP 29, 1892 FILE[ 2111 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - lived in the Town of Lakota, Nelson County, North Dakota - petitioner was the Trusts Corporation of Ontario, Toronto - husband was James Nelson White, who died October 15, 1888 at Lakota - daughter was Rosetta J. White, 18 years old - son was John Manley White, 11 years old LNAME[ WHITE FNAME[ JENNIE RESID[ NORTH DAKOTA DATE[ SEP 29, 1892 FILE[ 2112 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - lived in the Town of Lakota, Nelson County, North Dakota - husband, James Nelson White, had died October 15, 1888 at Lakota - this was a petition for guardianship of the children - petitioner was the Trusts Corporation of Ontario, Toronto - children were Rosetta J. White and John Manley White LNAME[ MCALLISTER FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ AUG 12, 1892 FILE[ 2113 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - known as William McAllister the Elder - described as a Farmer - executor was Angus M. McIntyre of Dutton, Private Banker - son was John McAllister - daughter was Maria, wife of John Montgomery - daughter was Isabella, wife of E. Rople - son was William H. McAllister - daughter was Janet, wife of Jeffrey Custer LNAME[ DINGMAN FNAME[ GIPSON RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAY 8, 1887 FILE[ 2114 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Merchant - not married - petitioner was mother, Charlotte Dingman, Southwold Station, widow - mention of a brother and sister, but not identified - father, Garner Dingman, died intestate May 20, 1889 LNAME[ DINGMAN FNAME[ GARNER RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAY 20, 1889 FILE[ 2115 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner and widow was Charlotte Dingman of Southwold Station LNAME[ MCBRIDE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 28, 1893 FILE[ 2116 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as a Mariner - executors: Georgina Ross, St. Thomas, spinster; Alexander McBride, St. Thomas, Hotel Keeper LNAME[ MCVICAR FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ APR 19, 1893 FILE[ 2117 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Elizabeth McVicar, South Dorchester; Duncan McVicar, North Dorchester, Middlesex County, Farmer - wife was Elizabeth McVicar - brother was Duncan McVicar CHILDREN: - Duncan McVicar; - Janet Elizabeth McVicar; - John McVicar; - Malcolm McVicar; - Alexander McVicar; - Daniel McVicar; - Anna Mary McVicar; - Archibald McVicar LNAME[ HEPBURN FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 1, 1893 FILE[ 2118 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Jane Hepburn, Yarmouth; Martha Christina Smith, Yarmouth, wife of Arthur Smith, Gentleman; Jeanet Eliza Hepburn, Yarmouth, spinster - wife was Jane Hepburn CHILDREN: - Martha Christina Smith; - Jeanet Eliza Hepburn; - Catherine Jane Hepburn LNAME[ MILLER FNAME[ ANDREW RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAY 3, 1893 FILE[ 2119 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Eliza Ann Miller of Southwold - wife was Eliza Ann Miller - son was Andrew Alexander Audley Miller of Southwold LNAME[ BOWMAN FNAME[ JOSEPH E. RESID[ WALLACEBURG DATE[ MAR 28, 1888 FILE[ 2120 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Sailor - died in the St. Clair River - petitioner was William W. Coulter of St. Thomas, Agent LNAME[ CONSTABLE FNAME[ GEORGE ALFRED RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAR 18, 1893 FILE[ 2121 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Robert Frederick Constable, Bayham, Farmer; Walter Constable, Bayham, Farmer - wife was Mary Constable - son was Robert Frederick Constable - son was Walter Constable LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ MARY RESID[ RODNEY DATE[ MAY 14, 1893 FILE[ 2122 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - described as the widow of Donald Campbell of Aldborough - petitioner was Mary Munro of Aldborough, wife of John Munro CHILDREN: - Mary Munro, 54 years old; - Betsy Mapes, Rodney, 52 years old, wife of William Mapes, Blacksmith; - Archibald B. Campbell, Michigan, Labourer, 51 years old; - James Campbell, Crawford County, Michigan, Labourer, 47 years old; - Donald B. Campbell, Buffalo, New York, Shipping Foreman, 43 years old LNAME[ MCINNES FNAME[ RONALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ APR 3, 1893 FILE[ 2123 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executor was Angus Colquhoon of Aldborough, Farmer - mother was Mary McInnes LNAME[ LEONARD FNAME[ EVA A. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 20, 1891 FILE[ 2124 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - described as the wife of William T. Leonard, Locomotive Engineer - petitioner was William Jesse Kieffer of St. Thomas, Painter - brother was William Jesse Kieffer - husband was William T. Leonard LNAME[ SIFTON FNAME[ MARTHA BLACKMORE TURNER RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ MAR 30, 1893 FILE[ 2125 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Joseph H. Sifton of the Township of London, Middlesex County - executors: Thomas James Livingston Orme, Port Stanley, Merchant; Annie Frances Rigney - son was Thomas James Livingston Orme - adopted daughter was Annie Frances Rigney, wife of Reverend J.W. Dickenson LNAME[ LLOYD FNAME[ GEORGE HUGH RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 21, 1893 FILE[ 2126 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - executors: James McKenzie, Union, Merchant; Martha Lloyd, Yarmouth - wife was Martha Lloyd - sister was Mary Wilson - sister was Sally Cummins - brother was Benjamin Lloyd - brother was Lionel Lloyd - left a bequest to the Universalist Church - left a bequest to the Thomas Williams Home through the Ladies Temperance and Benevolent Society LNAME[ ANDERSON FNAME[ JANE RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JUN 1, 1893 FILE[ 2127 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Ebenezer Anderson - executor was Duncan J. McPhail of Dunwich - son-in-law was Duncan J. McPhail - daughter was Elizabeth Boden McPhail, wife of Duncan J. - husband was Ebenezer Anderson LNAME[ GRAHAM FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAY 31, 1893 FILE[ 2128 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - executor was Susan Graham of Dunwich - wife was Susan Graham CHILDREN: - Barbara C. Graham; - Margaret Effie Graham, under 21 years; - William James Graham; - John Graham LNAME[ AUTHES FNAME[ JACOB RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JAN 25, 1893 FILE[ 2129 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - executors: John Spiera, Aldborough; Jacob Authes, Aldborough - wife was Sophia Authes CHILDREN: - Jacob Authes; - George Authes; - Martin Authes; - Barbara Authes; - Catherine Hardy, wife of John; - Elizabeth Brown, wife of Edward LNAME[ PETTIT FNAME[ NANCY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAY 9, 1879 FILE[ 2130 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow NOTE: William Pettit of Southwold died November 4, 1873; Ira Pettit of Southwold died March 24, 1893 - petitioners: Charles L. Teetzel, Southwold; John Culver, Southwold LNAME[ SAUNDERS FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ CLEVELAND, OHIO DATE[ JAN 24, 1888 FILE[ 2131 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Gentleman - petitioner was A. Emma Saunders of Ingersoll, spinster - wife not identified but said to be deceased after January 24, 1888 - mention of three children, not identified, and said to be deceased - sister was A. Emma Saunders of Ingersoll - sister was Alicia V. Saunders of Ingersoll, widow LNAME[ OSBORN FNAME[ DELOS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 21, 1893 FILE[ 2132 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as a Grocer - executor was Flora Osborn of St. Thomas - wife was Flora Osborn - son was Willis George Osborn of St. Thomas LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ MALCOLM DUNCAN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 21, 1893 FILE[ 2133 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as Esquire EXECUTORS: - Alexander McIntyre, Southwold; - Duncan Arthur McIntyre, Toronto, Barrister, who renounced; - Duncan N. Campbell, Southwold, who renounced; - Dugald D. Campbell, Southwold, who renounced PARTIES INTERESTED IN WILL: - Reverend Alexander McIntyre, Cramore, Ontario; - Isabella Campbell, Austin, Manitoba; - Mary McKillop, Lawrence, Ontario; - Nancy Munro, Cass City, Michigan; - John McKillop, Dutton, Ontario; - Duncan Campbell, Lawrence, Ontario; - Archibald McKillop, Chicago, Illinois; - Betsy McArthur, St. Thomas, Ontario; - Duncan McIntyre, Lawrence, Ontario; - John McIntyre, Lawrence, Ontario; - Janet McIntyre, Lawrence, Ontario; - Malcolm McIntyre, Tillsonburg, Ontario; - Sarah Killens, Lawrence, Ontario; - Kate Humphrey, Dutton, Ontario; - Alexander McIntyre and wife, Southwold - son was Alexander McIntyre - granddaughter was Catherine McIntyre, 4 years old, daughter of ALexander - granddaughter was Christina McIntyre, 2 years old, daughter of Alexander - Malcolm Duncan's wife was Catherine McIntyre, who died April 15, 1893 - his brother was Alexander McIntyre - his brother was John McIntyre, deceased - sister was Isabella Campbell - sister was Mary McKillop - sister was Elizabeth McKillop, deceased, formerly Campbell - nephew was Duncan Arthur McIntyre of Toronto, Barrister LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ CATHERINE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 15, 1893 FILE[ 2134 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - described as the wife of Malcolm D. McIntyre, who died April 21, 1893 - petitioner was Alexander M. McIntyre of Southwold - son was Alexander M. McIntyre LNAME[ FERGUSON FNAME[ BENJAMIN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUN 18, 1893 FILE[ 2135 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as a Wagon Maker - lived in Orwell - executor was Warren E. Ferguson of Malahide - son was Warren E. Ferguson - daughter was Amanda Minard LNAME[ PEARSE FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 2, 1893 FILE[ 2136 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - in April of 1891 was living in Delaware Township, Middlesex County - executor was Margaret Pearse of Southwold - wife was Margaret Pearse LNAME[ MCALLISTER FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ AUG 12, 1892 FILE[ 2137 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - known as William McAllister the Elder - described as a Farmer and a widower - petitioner was John McAllister of Dunwich, Farmer CHILDREN: - John McAllister, Dunwich; - William McAllister the Younger, Dunwich; - Maria Montgomery, Dunwich, wife of John; - Isabella Ropel or Rupel, Ohio; - Janet Kester, Ohio - executor named in will was Angus McIntyre of Dutton, Private Banker, who renounced LNAME[ GOODFALLOW FNAME[ MARY LOUISA RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUN 10, 1893 FILE[ 2138 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Thomas Hammond, Aylmer, Public School Teacher; George F. Clark, Aylmer, Physician; William Warnock, Aylmer, Broker CHILDREN: - Lilian Warren; - William A. Goodfallow; - George L. Goodfallow, infant; - Ella Louisa Goodfallow, infant; - Kate Goodfallow, infant; - James D. Goodfallow, infant LNAME[ WILCOX FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 28, 1893 FILE[ 2139 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - executors: George Wilcox, St. Thomas, Esquire; Alma Wilcox, Yarmouth, spinster - wife was Phebe Ann Wilcox CHILDREN: - Alma Wilcox; - Mary Rogers; - George Wilcox; - Melissa Rivard; - Margaret Ann Secord; - Emiley Hare LNAME[ WILKIE FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ DUTTON DATE[ JUN 30, 1893 FILE[ 2140 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - executor was John Wilkie of Dutton - mention of a wife but not identified CHILDREN: - John Wilkie; - George Wilkie; - Nancy Jane, wife of Thomas Cavanaugh; - Selina Wilkie LNAME[ THOMSON FNAME[ EDWARD RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 3, 1893 FILE[ 2141 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - described as a bachelor - died at the Thames River in Elgin County - petitioner was John Henry Thomson of St. Thomas, Insurance Agent - father was John Henry Thomson LNAME[ MCGLASHAN FNAME[ PETER RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 6, 1893 FILE[ 2142 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - described as a bachelor - petitioner was Janet McGlashan of Yarmouth, spinster - sister was Janet McGlashan - mother and father not identified but said to be deceased LNAME[ HIGGINS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUN 6, 1893 FILE[ 2143 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Brakeman for the Michigan Central Railroad - died at Welland - petitioner was William A. Minor of St. Thomas, Grocer - mother was Mary Higgins, a patient in the London Psychiatric Hospital - sister was Maggie Cole, wife of John H. Cole, Detroit, Railway Conductor - sister was Susie Gasco, wife of John Gasco of Detroit, Railway Employee - brother was James Higgins of Buffalo, Labourer - brother was Robert Higgins of St. Thomas, Labourer LNAME[ HARRINGTON FNAME[ ABRAM RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JUL 8, 1893 FILE[ 2144 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widower PETITIONERS AND CHILDREN: - John Harrington, Michigan; - Layfayette Harrington, Michigan; - Gamalia Harrington, Michigan; - William J. Harrington, South Dorchester; - Jane Vanderburg, South Dorchester; - Sarah Billington, South Dorchester; - Elizabeth House, South Dorchester LNAME[ POTTS FNAME[ MARTHA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 24, 1889 FILE[ 2145 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner was the Toronto General Trust Company - son was Frank Potts of Washington, McComb County, Michigan - son was John E. Potts of Ogemaw, Arkansas - son was Albert Potts of Ogemaw, Arkansas - father was Thomas Bell the Elder of Toronto, deceased LNAME[ CLARK FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 31, 1893 FILE[ 2146 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Charlotte Clark of Southwold - wife was Charlotte Clark LNAME[ WARD FNAME[ LUTHER E. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 3, 1893 FILE[ 2147 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - executors: Daniel Cameron, Malahide; Leonard Anger, who renounced - nephew was Daniel Cameron - sister was Mary Emily Ward LNAME[ SAUNDERS FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ DUTTON DATE[ AUG 26, 1893 FILE[ 2148 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - executor was Jessie Garvie Saunders, Dutton - wife was Jessie Garvie Saunders - mention of children, but not identified LNAME[ MCKILLOP FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ AUG 9, 1893 FILE[ 2149 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - executors: Archibald McKillop, Aldborough, Manufacturer and son; John Alexander McKillop, Aldborough, Manufacturer and son CHILDREN: - John A. McKillop; - Duncan McKillop; - Daniel McKillop; - Hugh C. McKillop; - Archibald McKillop; - John McKillop - niece was Isabella McKillop, daughter of John - brother was John McKillop - mention of the Christian Church LNAME[ SALMON FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ AUG 25, 1893 FILE[ 2150 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - executors: Peter Salmon, Dunwich, brother; John William Milton, Dunwich - sister was Mary Salmon - brother was Peter Salmon - brother was William Salmon LNAME[ WELCH FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ FEB 27, 1893 FILE[ 2151 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as "late of Kent County" - executors: John Breen Senior, Dunwich, son-in-law; James Welch, Dunwich, brother, who renounced - wife was Jerusha Welch - these documents contain a list of notes held for collection and due September 23, 1893 LNAME[ WALKER FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 15, 1893 FILE[ 2152 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Thomas Stacey, St. Thomas, Merchant; Archibald Campbell, Montreal, Broker and son-in-law; William Hart, Guelph, Broker and son-in-law DAUGHTERS: - Catherine; - Isabella; - Mary; - Eliza - mention of a wife, but not identified - left a legacy to the Bible Society, St. Thomas Branch - left a legacy to the poor connected with the Free Church in Tarbert, Argyleshire, Scotland LNAME[ PONSFORD FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 7, 1893 FILE[ 2153 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - known as George Ponsford Senior - described as a Brickmaker and a Builder EXECUTORS: - John C. Ponsford, St. Thomas, Builder and son; - Henry T. Ponsford, St. Thomas, Builder and son; - Albert E. Ponsford, St. Thomas, Builder and son; - Emanuel E. Ponsford, St. Thomas, Builder and son - wife was Sarah Ponsford SONS: - John C. Ponsford; - Henry T. Ponsford; - Albert E. Ponsford; - Emanuel E. Ponsford LNAME[ HANVEY FNAME[ ALEXANDER THOMAS RESID[ ILLINOIS DATE[ AUG 22, 1893 FILE[ 2154 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - lived at the Town of Roger Park, Cook County, Illinois, appears to have been near Chicago EXECUTORS: - Jane Elizabeth Hanvey, Roger Park, Cook County, Illinois, spinster and sister; - Eliza Caroline Hanvey Caulfield, Roger Park, Cook County, Illinois, married woman and sister - there was a legacy in Elgin County from the estate of the late Daniel Hanvey, father - sister was Jane Elizabeth Hanvey, Roger Park, Cook County, Illinois - sister was Eliza Caroline Hanvey Caulfield, Roger Park, Cook County, Illinois, wife of Charles, Druggist - mention of nieces and nephews, but not identified LNAME[ JAMES FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUL 25, 1893 FILE[ 2155 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - executors: Lorena James, Malahide, widow; John Gloyne; Frank Kent CHILDREN: - William; - Murray; - Charles; - Hannah; - Mary LNAME[ MARR FNAME[ JOHN S. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 11, 1893 FILE[ 2156 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - died in Bayham - executors: William Wallace Marr, Malahide, son; George A. Marr, son SONS: - William Wallace Marr; - George A. Marr; - Joseph Finnie Marr DAUGHTERS: - Ellen Smith; - Rachel Smith - granddaughter was Florence Marr - granddaughter was Alice Smith - grandson was Frank A. Smith LNAME[ SKELDING FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 24, 1893 FILE[ 2157 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - executor was Nancy Skelding of Yarmouth, spinster and sister LNAME[ RYCROFT FNAME[ AGNES BELL RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 5, 1893 FILE[ 2158 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - petitioner was Thomas William Rycroft of St. Thomas, Railway Employee and husband - son was Murray Edwin Rycroft, 2 years old - daughter was Jessie Gladys Rycroft, 6 weeks old LNAME[ ROSS FNAME[ MARY RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ SEP 23, 1893 FILE[ 2159 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: James A. Ross, London, Middlesex County, Hotel Keeper and son; W.O. Pollock, Yarmouth; John A. Smith, Yarmouth, neighbour living opposite her place on "Noble" farm - late husband was Charles Ross - son was James Ross - son was Francis Ross - daughter was Mary McMahon - daughter was Martha Markle - grandson was William Ross, son of James - granddaughter was Lily Ross, daughter of Francis - left a legacy to the Grace Methodist Church - left a legacy to Charles Batwright the Younger, English lad raised by the deceased LNAME[ WRIGHT FNAME[ THOMAS CRASKE RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ SEP 8, 1893 FILE[ 2160 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - will states that, in 1872, he was living in the Town of Clifton, Welland County - executor was Harriet Wright of Aylmer, widow LNAME[ MCEACHERN FNAME[ FINLAY RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ SEP 29, 1893 FILE[ 2161 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Elizabeth McEachern, Dunwich, widow; Joseph Kerr, Bay City, Michigan, Lumber Merchant and brother of Elizabeth McEachern CHILDREN: - Annie May; - John; - Katie Ellen; - Elizabeth LNAME[ BALL FNAME[ CLARENCE WIDNER RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ SEP 21, 1893 FILE[ 2162 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - described as a Clerk in Holy Orders - executors: Louisa Augusta Ball, Toronto, spinster; Florence Serring Ball, Toronto, spinster - brother was Reginald Lindsay Ball of Toronto, Esquire - wife was Frances - may have had a son named Widner - niece was Amy - another brother mentioned, but name cannot be deciphered LNAME[ GILBERT FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 9, 1893 FILE[ 2163 MFNO[ 1394 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Eugene Gunn of Yarmouth, party chosen by next of kin - widow was Eliza Gilbert - daughter was Eliza Jane Bailey - son was George Walter Gilbert - son was Peter William Gilbert LNAME[ CLUNAS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JUN 11, 1893 FILE[ 2164 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - executor was Elizabeth Clunas, South Dorchester, widow - brother was Thomas J. Clunas - brother was James Clunas - sister was Susannah B. Clunas - sister was Mary Jones LNAME[ SCHNECKENBURGER FNAME[ JOSEPHA RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ SEP 24, 1892 FILE[ 2165 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as the widow of Wendelin Schneckenburger - executor was Leopold Schneckenburger of St. Thomas, Bridge Foreman and son - son was Wendelin Schneckenburger - son was Christian Schneckenburger - son was Conrad Schneckenburger - daughter was Mary, wife of Charles Martini LNAME[ SCHNECKENBURGER FNAME[ WENDELIN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAR 5, 1891 FILE[ 2166 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - petitioner was Leopold Schneckenburger of St. Thomas, Railway Bridge Foreman CHILDREN: - Conrad Schneckenburger, oldest child, Aldborough; - Christian Schneckenburger, Aldborough; - Wendelin Schneckenburger, Aldborough; - Mary Ann Martini, wife of Charles, Aldborough; - executor named in will was Josepha Schneckenburger, who died September 24, 1892 LNAME[ OSTRANDER FNAME[ ANDREW RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ APR 14, 1874 FILE[ 2167 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - petitioner was Andrew Ostrander, Esquire, of Houghton Township, Norfolk County - note dated October 23, 1893, says that Andrew Ostrander's widow, Sarah, died intestate circa 9 years ago CHILDREN: - John Ostrander, Esquire, Middleton Township, Norfolk County; - Christiana, wife of William Stidwell, Farmer, Middleton Township, Norfolk County; - Henry Ostrander, who died February 8, 1879, in Bayham Township; - Jane Gray, wife of Randall, Farmer, now living in Wisconsin, U.S.A.; - Andrew Ostrander, Esquire, Houghton Township, Norfolk County; - Charles Ostrander, now living in Michigan, U.S.A.; - Simeon Ostrander, now living in Michigan, U.S.A.; - Emma, wife of Richard Porter Scidmore, Merchant, now of Toronto, York County LNAME[ WARD FNAME[ SHELDON RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 26, 1893 FILE[ 2168 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - executors: Lovicia Ward, Malahide, widow; William Warnock; George F. Clark - sister was Temperance Woodworth - mention of Charles Deo LNAME[ CHEYNE FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 19, 1893 FILE[ 2169 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Clerk - died at Brantford, Ontario - petitioners: Minnie Cheyne, St. Thomas, widow; George Starrett Turner, Village of Inwood, Lambton County, Shoemaker and father-in-law LNAME[ ELSWORTH FNAME[ EPHRAIM RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ AUG 19, 1892 FILE[ 2170 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Hanford Elsworth of Bayham, brother - there was apparently a court case over this estate because there was no will - Hanford Elsworth was the plaintiff and Elizabeth Moore and others the defendants HEIRS AT LAW OF REBECCA ANN DIXON DECEASED: - Elizabeth Moore; - Naomi Elsworth; - Rhoda Williams; - Lucida Brown; - Joan Ingersoll; - Mary Sutherland; - Ellen Elsworth; - William Dixon; - Henry W. Dixon HEIRS AT LAW OF MARY MCDONALD DECEASED: - Clara Beck; - Joan McDonald; - James McDonald; - Duncan McDonald; - Helen Barks HEIRS AT LAW OF BENJAMIN ELSWORTH DECEASED: - Mary Sutherland; - Ellen Elsworth; - Joseph Elsworth; - Benjamin Elsworth MENTION OF: - Ann Dixon; - Ann Russell LNAME[ DICKSON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ OCT 11, 1893 FILE[ 2171 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a bachelor - executors: Isabella Pendreigh, South Dorchester, wife of William and a niece; William Pendreigh, South Dorchester; Daniel McIntyre, South Dorchester, friend LNAME[ WILDERN FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ OCT 14, 1891 FILE[ 2172 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a Shoemaker - executors: Isaac Wildern, London, Ontario, Druggist and son; Job Wildern, City of Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan, son, who renounced - wife was Susan Wildern - daughter was Mary C. Wildern LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 24, 1893 FILE[ 2173 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - petitioner was Margaret Smith of Yarmouth, widow SURVIVING RELATIVES: - Daniel Smith, London Township, Middlesex County; - Noah Smith, Southwold Township; - Robert Smith, Yarmouth Township; - Mary Johnson, wife of Squire Johnson, Ocene County, Michigan; - Thomas Smith, Yarmouth Township; - Silas Smith, Muskoka District; - Kinsman Smith, Yarmouth Township; - William Smith, Yarmouth Township LNAME[ HOOD FNAME[ WALTER RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ OCT 7, 1890 FILE[ 2174 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executor was Mary Hood of Dunwich, widow LNAME[ JOHNSON FNAME[ WILLIAM E. RESID[ ORWELL DATE[ SEP 14, 1893 FILE[ 2175 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Gentleman - petitioner was Almira Johnson of Orwell, widow - son was Lewis J. Johnson - son was Asa M. Johnson LNAME[ WEBBER FNAME[ PHILETUS RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ OCT 13, 1893 FILE[ 2176 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executor was Lorenzo Franklin Webber of Bayham, Farmer and son CHILDREN: - Tillmon Webber; - Artemisia Maud Webber; - Mary Elizabeth Webber; - Martha Ann Webber; - William Webber; - Calvin Webber; - Joseph Webber; - George Webber; - Lorenzo Franklin Webber LNAME[ FOWLER FNAME[ MARY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 28, 1893 FILE[ 2177 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - died at Kansas City, Missouri - executors: Emma Williams, Iona, Southwold Township, wife of James and a sister; Elizabeth Hyde, wife of Marvin, Columbia City, Tuscola County, Michigan, and a sister - mother was Sarah Fowler LNAME[ SWISHER FNAME[ ELLA A. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 11, 1893 FILE[ 2178 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor was Marcus Swisher of St. Thomas, Teamster and husband - daughter was Hannah Musalta Swisher - daughter was Erma Gardie Swisher LNAME[ TUFFORD FNAME[ JONATHAN RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ NOV 15, 1893 FILE[ 2179 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Builder - petitioner was Mary Jane Tufford of Aylmer, widow SURVIVING RELATIVES: - Nettie Maud Welter; - Frederick A. Tufford; - Maggie Tufford; - Carrie Tufford; - Charlie Tufford, minor; - Clifton Tufford, minor LNAME[ DAVIS FNAME[ MARVIN M. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 13, 1893 FILE[ 2180 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a Merchant - executors: Emma A. Davis, St. Thomas, widow; Daniel Newcombe, St. Thomas, Merchant and partner and brother-in-law; George Anderson, St. Thomas, Agent and brother-in-law - daughter was Hazel Davis - son was Frank Davis LNAME[ SWEET FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 17, 1893 FILE[ 2181 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - executors: Sewell Boyd, Malahide, son-in-law; Maureen O'Bryan the Elder, friend - this lady may have been Elder Maureen O'Bryan, a Quaker - wife was Amelia Sweet CHILDREN: - Robert Sweet; - Phebe Jane Sweet; - Ellen Boyd, wife of Sewell; - Annie Stratton, wife of Thomas; - Lucy Swallow, wife of John - grandson was John Henry Boyd - grandson was Friend S. Boyd LNAME[ SCOTT FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 17, 1893 FILE[ 2182 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: James Clark Scott, Toronto, Ontario, son, Carpenter and Contractor; Daniel Ferguson, St. Thomas, Merchant - daughter was Katie Scott - wife was Isabella Scott MENTION OF: - Thomas Robert Scott; - Charles Scott; - George Scott; - Hellyard Scott; - Frank Scott LNAME[ STYLES FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ NOV 14, 1893 FILE[ 2183 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - executors: George Kellaway Crocker, St. Thomas, Merchant; Edward Moore, Southwold CHILDREN: - Arthur Styles; - William Styles; - Louisa Nethercott; - Isabella Berdan - grandson was William Nethercott - grandson was George Nethercott - granddaughter was Elizabeth Nethercott - mention of Mary Ellen Styles - mention of Mrs. Lexton LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ JAMES B. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 6, 1893 FILE[ 2184 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a Confectioner - executor was Elizabeth Jane Smith of St. Thomas, widow - son was James Alexander Smith, London, Ontario - daughter was Jennie, wife of William Floyd, Detroit, Michigan LNAME[ IRELAND FNAME[ HENRY WILLIAM RESID[ MONTREAL, QUEBEC DATE[ JUN 4, 1884 FILE[ 2185 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Gentleman - petitioner was George Stephen Plow of Montreal, Commission Agent - Henry William Ireland had an account in an Elgin County bank - wife was Charlotte Sophia Ireland, 'since deceased' - son was James Henry Ireland of Toronto, Ontario, Commercial Traveller - daughter was Alicia Anna, widow of James Edward Doyle, Montreal - daughter was Charlotte Elizabeth Plow, wife of George Stephen Plow, Montreal LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ DUNCAN BLACK RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ OCT 26, 1893 FILE[ 2186 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - described as not married - petitioner was Ann Campbell of Aldborough, widow and mother of Duncan Black Campbell - father of Duncan Black Campbell was John Campbell, who predeceased Duncan - brother was James B. Campbell - sister was Mary McLarty - brother was John B. Campbell - sister was Annie Pressmore - brother was Daniel J. Campbell - sister was Christiana Campbell - sister was Catherine McLeod LNAME[ ALBERTSON FNAME[ MARY ANN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 20, 1893 FILE[ 2187 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Alice Albertson of Yarmouth, spinster and daughter - mention of Joseph Albertson - mention of Zenas? Albertson LNAME[ ADAMS FNAME[ AUSTIN D. RESID[ SPRINGFIELD DATE[ NOV 8, 1893 FILE[ 2188 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a Carpenter - executors: Duncan McCrae, Springfield, Undertaker; Albert Hamilton Backhouse, Aylmer, Solicitor - son was James D. Adams, Eden - daughter was Sarah Amelia Adams - daughter was Adelia Adams of Boston - wife was Caroline Adams LNAME[ BOBIER FNAME[ MARY RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 31, 1891 FILE[ 2189 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner was Marie Brown of Wallacetown, spinster and creditor - the appointed administrator of the estate, Joshua Bobier of Wallacetown, had died on November 22, 1893 SURVIVING CHILDREN: - Leslie Bobier, Brandon, Manitoba; - John Bobier, left Ontario 20 years ago and address unknown; - Sarah Cusack, wife of Thomas, Manitoba LNAME[ RUSSELL FNAME[ BARBARA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 26, 1893 FILE[ 2190 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as the widow of William - executors: James H.F. Norton, Yarmouth, son-in-law; Charles C. Grant, Yarmouth - note says that the estate was held at the house of Andrew Russell, formerly occupied by the deceased CHILDREN: - Jane; - Barbara; - Ellen; - Mary, who died and was buried in the St. Thomas Cemetery; - Lizzie, who died and was buried in the St. Thomas Cemtery LNAME[ ELLISON FNAME[ ELIZA RESID[ NEW YORK CITY DATE[ SEP 30, 1893 FILE[ 2191 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - died at city of Middletown, Orange County, New York State - executor: Luke H. Ellison, New York City, manager of Sprague's Collection Agency, husband of deceased - son: Ernst Alfred Ellison - had legacy from estate of Thomas Williams, St. Thomas - was daughter of Thomas Williams LNAME[ CAIRNS FNAME[ PHILIP RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ OCT 5, 1893 FILE[ 2192 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - executor: Philip James Cairns, Aldborough, son - other son John Patrick Cairns - daughter Mary - wife not named LNAME[ HAGADONE FNAME[ MARY ELIZABETH RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ DEC 6, 1893 FILE[ 2193 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - petitioner: Sylvenus Kelley Hagadone, Bayham, husband of deceased - no will LNAME[ ECCLES FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 8, 1893 FILE[ 2194 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - executor: Mary Eccles, St. Thomas, spinster, daughter of deceased - other daughter Anabella Eccles - wife Maria Ann Eccles LNAME[ PELTON FNAME[ RODERICK JARIUS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 30, 1893 FILE[ 2195 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - was auditor - executor: Frances Louise Pelton, St. Thomas, wife of deceased - son Frank Kerr Pelton LNAME[ NEIL FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 20, 1893 FILE[ 2196 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - was a widow - petitioner: George Neil, City of Cohoes, Albany County, New York state, manufacturer, eldest son - sons: John, Chicago, Illinois, mechanic William, Chicago, Illinois, manufacturer Robert, St. Thomas, labourer LNAME[ RUSSELL FNAME[ LAURA JANE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 5, 1893 FILE[ 2197 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner: Louis Russell, Southwold, husband of deceased LNAME[ COLQUHOUN FNAME[ ANGUS RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ DEC 16, 1893 FILE[ 2198 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - was a farmer - executor: Nancy Colquhoun, Aldborough, wife of deceased and John Lochore, Orford Twp. Kent County, farmer - daughters: Margaret, Jessie, Annie, Elizabeth Colquhoun - sons: Angus, John D. Colquhoun LNAME[ MCNICOL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ NOV 18, 1893 FILE[ 2199 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - was a farmer - executors: Adam McColl, Aldborough, farmer Adam McLean, Aldborough, farmer - wife Margaret - sons: John, Malcolm, James - son Peter, as of Feb 17, 1887, was in Northwest Territories LNAME[ THOMPSON FNAME[ HARRIET RESID[ DUTTON DATE[ DEC 18, 1893 FILE[ 2200 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - wife of Scarth Thompson - executor: Frances Elizabeth Thompson, Dutton, wife of Donald J. Thompson who was son of deceased - grand daughters: Marie Adella Thompson and Zaida McLeod Campbell Thompson, daughters of Donald J. Thompson LNAME[ EVANS FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ CORINTH DATE[ DEC 18, 1893 FILE[ 2201 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - was merchant - executors: Kerwin E. freeman, Dereham Twp., Oxford County a friend; Richard Fullerton Evans, Bayham, a son; Josiah James Evans, Walkerton, Bruce County, teacher, a son - wife Margaret - daughter Jane Ida - other children: Robert Samuel Evans, William George Lorne, John Baconsfield Evans, Stanley Livingston Evans, Adrian Burston Evans, Kitty Ann Evans, Maggie Ameila Evans, Minnie Martha Evans, Hazel Evangeline Evans LNAME[ BATTY FNAME[ LINDLEY M. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 13, 1893 FILE[ 2202 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - formerly of Canton, Ohio - was a machinist - died at Thomas Williams Home, St. Thomas - executor: William Milton Morse, St. Thomas, machinist - niece Mary S. Batty, Popular Ridge, New York state - nephews: Arthur Batty, Clarence Batty - adopted son Walter C. Batty LNAME[ WILKERSON FNAME[ EMILINE RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ DEC 29, 1893 FILE[ 2203 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - was spinster - executor: Albert Hamilton Backhouse, Aylmer - executor: Nancy S. Anderson, Aylmer, wife of C.B. Anderson, sister of deceased, as of Jan. 3, 1894, living in Flint, Michigan - legacy to Phebe Ann Wilkinson, Aylmer LNAME[ MCCOLL FNAME[ MARY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 17, 1893 FILE[ 2204 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - was widow of Nicol McColl - executor James Henry Best, Southwold, farmer - daughters: Catharine Ann McColl, Janet McColl LNAME[ ALLIN FNAME[ ROGER RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 29, 1892 FILE[ 2205 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - was a milkman - petitioner Joanna Allin, St. Thomas, widow - son Thomas Neil Allin, St. Thomas, mechanic LNAME[ CLAY FNAME[ WILLIAM HENRY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ NOV 13, 1893 FILE[ 2206 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - executor Catharine L. Clay, Southwold, widow - executor Maitland Lee Clay, Southwold, son - sons: James E.A. Clay, Byron E.P. Clay - daughter Edith L.G. Crane LNAME[ LEGG FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JAN 1, 1894 FILE[ 2207 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner George Legg, South Dorchester, son - petitioner James Legg, South Dorchester, son LNAME[ HAYDEN FNAME[ JOHN HENRY RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 4, 1894 FILE[ 2208 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner Sarah Hayden, Malahide, widow - children: Thomas Arthur Hayden, 9 years old; Lulu Beatrice Hayden, 7 years old LNAME[ CROCKER FNAME[ ORIN RESID[ ORWELL DATE[ JULY 21, 1892 FILE[ 2209 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - was a farmer - petitioner Rachel S. Crocker, now of Aylmer, widow - died at Gabelville, Burew County, Michigan LNAME[ MATHESON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DUTTON DATE[ DEC 28, 1893 FILE[ 2210 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executor was Angus M. McIntyre of Dutton, Private Banker - wife was Flora Matheson - grandnephew was Murdock McDonald - nephew was William Matheson LNAME[ TAYLOR FNAME[ NEIL A. RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JAN 10, 1894 FILE[ 2211 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners: Hiram Pettit, South Dorchester; Colin Taylor, Belmont, Middlesex County, Gentleman and brother - the above were petitioners for Jennie E. Taylor of South Dorchester, widow - mention of one child, a daughter, one and one-half years old - not named LNAME[ MOORE FNAME[ LINDLEY RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 28, 1893 FILE[ 2212 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - executors: Walter Chauncey Lewis, Yarmouth; Adelia Davis, Malahide, spinster and stepdaughter; Peter Taylor, Malahide LEFT LEGACIES TO: - Adelia Davis, who was the eldest daughter of stepson Lewis Davis; - second daughter Amy Bradley; - Charles Moore, Michigan, son of Elias Moore, brother; - Lindley Moore, Michigan, son of Elias Moore, brother; - Elias Moore, Michigan, son of Elias Moore, brother LNAME[ LODGE FNAME[ WILLIAM JAMES RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 31, 1893 FILE[ 2213 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - executor was Mary Susan Lodge of Southwold, widow - son was Herbert Blake Lodge - son was William Gordon Lodge - daughter was Elizabeth Alice Lodge LNAME[ MCKILLOP FNAME[ ANNIE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 17, 1893 FILE[ 2214 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - petitioner was John McKillop of St. Thomas, Gentleman LNAME[ LOWTHER FNAME[ SUSAN RESID[ IONA DATE[ DEC 13, 1893 FILE[ 2215 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as the wife of James Bradley Lowther, Gentleman - died at Alvinston, Lambton County - executors: Peter A. McDiarmid, Alvinston, Lambton County, Druggist; Thomas Hoag, Alvinston, Lambton County, Merchant; Rosengrave Macklin Eccles, Village of Blissfield, Michigan, Physician and son CHILDREN: - Louisa Ann McDiarmid, wife of Peter A.; - Mary Elizabeth Hoag, wife of Thomas; - Susan Martha Eccles; - Rosengrave Macklin Eccles LNAME[ POUND FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ DEC 27, 1893 FILE[ 2216 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - executors: Mary Pound, Malahide, widow; John Wesley Pound, Malahide, son CHILDREN: - Adalene Jane Pound; - Elsey G. Pound; - Mary Adelia Pound; - Enos Alendo Pound; - Daniel Albert Pound; - John Wesley Pound LNAME[ PORTER FNAME[ MARY ANN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 31, 1894 FILE[ 2217 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Samuel Bowlby, St. Thomas, Waterworks Foreman and son; Lanson Bowlby, Talbotville LNAME[ LEGG FNAME[ ANN RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ NOV 17, 1893 FILE[ 2218 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - described as the wife of Samuel Legg, who died January 1, 1894 - petitioners: James Legg, South Dorchester, son; George Legg, South Dorchester, son LNAME[ MCPHERSON FNAME[ ISABELLA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 29, 1894 FILE[ 2219 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Angus McPherson, Gardener at the Thomas Williams Home - executors: Mary McKenzie, wife of Donald K., Insurance Agent, St. Thomas; Matilda McCrone, wife of James, Railway Employee, St. Thomas; Julia Hutchinson, widow LEGACIES TO: - Annie Coleman, wife of Henry, Labourer, St. Thomas; - Mary Ward, St. Thomas, spinster; - Ladies Aid Society, Knox Church, St. Thomas LNAME[ MCKILLOP FNAME[ ANNIE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 17, 1893 FILE[ 2220 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - petitioner was George Kendal Morton of St. Thomas, Broker and creditor - Annie McKillop was survived by her husband, John McKillop - Annie McKillop was survived by her son, John F. McKillop - the estate was also being sued by W.F. Boughner and Beal, creditors LNAME[ PARKER FNAME[ MARY JANE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 20, 1890 FILE[ 2221 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - petitioner was Rodney J. Parker of Yarmouth, Farmer and husband LNAME[ SUMMERS FNAME[ THEOPHILUS RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ FEB 12, 1894 FILE[ 2222 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Francis Henry Summers, Bayham, Farmer and brother; John Summers, Bayham, Farmer and brother - brother was Rowen Summers - brother was Edward Summers - sister was Martha Vanpatter, widow of John - sister was Mary Catherine Freeman, wife of Kerr C. Freeman LNAME[ MCBRIDE FNAME[ MARGARET RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ FEB 9, 1894 FILE[ 2223 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - described as a spinster - petitioners: Christina McLean, Dunwich, sister and wife of Neil McLean, Farmer; Mary Talman, Dunwich, sister and wife of John Talman, Farmer LNAME[ PENWARDEN FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 14, 1894 FILE[ 2224 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Thomas D. Finlay, St. Thomas, Gentleman; Oliver Penwarden, St. Thomas, Contractor and brother; Mary Ann Penwarden, St. Thomas, widow CHILDREN: - Gertrude (no surname given); - Eda Robb, wife of Daniel; - Sarah Jane Finlay, wife of Thomas D.; - William Penwarden - grandson was William Finlay - George Penwarden owned the Abdallah House Hotel, the Penwarden House Hotel, and the Munro pasture field, all in St. Thomas and vicinity LNAME[ HOBBS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 9, 1893 FILE[ 2225 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - executors: John Hopkins, St. Thomas, Auctioneer and Confectioner; William Weldon, St. Thomas, Flour Merchant - brother was Richard Hobbs of Tillsonburg, Minister - nephew was William Hobbs of Tillsonburg SISTERS: - Elizabeth Richards, wife of James, Devonshire, England; - Caroline Tutton, wife of James, London, England; - Rebecca West, wife of William, London, Ontario; - Mary Pugsley, wife of James, near London, Ontario LNAME[ MCCALLUM FNAME[ DANIEL J. RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ DEC 9, 1893 FILE[ 2226 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - executors: Malcolm McCallum, Dunwich, Farmer; Archibald Duncan Sinclair McCallum, Dunwich, Farmer - wife was Jane McCallum CHILDREN: - Eliza Jane McCallum; - Margaret McCallum; - Christina McCallum; - Isabell McCallum; - Daniel McCallum; - Alexander McCallum; - Malcolm McCallum; - Archibald Duncan Sinclair McCallum LNAME[ MARTIN FNAME[ JAMES B. RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JAN 9, 1894 FILE[ 2227 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - executors: William Youell Emery, Port Burwell, Merchant; Sarah Martin, Bayham - wife was Sarah Martin - daughter was Sarah Jane Brasher - grandson was James Alfred Brasher LNAME[ WILSON FNAME[ JEPTHA RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 5, 1893 FILE[ 2228 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - executor was Eliza Jane Wilson of Southwold, spinster - daughter was Eliza Jane Wilson LNAME[ HOGBIN FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 22, 1893 FILE[ 2229 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - known as George Hogbin Senior - described as a Drayman - executors: Mary Hogbin, St. Thomas; S. Chant, St. Thomas, Merchant - wife was Mary Hogbin CHILDREN: - George Hogbin; - Esther Hogbin; - Mary Ann Hogbin LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ EUPHEMIA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 7, 1893 FILE[ 2230 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - described as the wife of Archibald F. Campbell - petitioner was Janet McGlashan of Yarmouth, spinster - sister was Janet McGlashan - mention of infant children, but not named LNAME[ MILLER FNAME[ ALBERT RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 11, 1894 FILE[ 2231 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Clinton Miller of Malahide - wife was Lydia Miller - son was Clinton Miller - daughter was Roxy Miller, who was under 21 years LNAME[ PALMER FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ FEB 15, 1894 FILE[ 2232 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - known as Thomas Palmer the Elder - described as a Farmer - executors: William Watts, Vienna, Merchant; William Brasher, Vienna, Merchant Tailor; Henry Palmer, Bayham, Farmer - daughter was Catherine Palmer - son was Ebeneazer Palmer, who was deceased - grandson was Thomas Palmer - mention of the sons and daughters of Ebeneazer Palmer, but not identified BEQUESTS TO: - Institution for the Insane, London; - Institution for the Insane, Toronto; - Institution for the Blind, Brantford; - Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Belleville - mention of Frank Watts, Strathroy, Middlesex County, February, 1894 - REST OF WILL IS MISSING LNAME[ CARTWRIGHT FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 24, 1894 FILE[ 2233 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - formerly lived in Vancouver, British Columbia - executors: Jane Cartwright, St. Thomas; Franklin Orchard Lawrence, St. Thomas, Physician - wife was Jane Cartwright - brother was George Cartwright - sister was Harriet Cartwright LNAME[ GRAHAM FNAME[ MARTHA RESID[ WALLACETOWN DATE[ JUL 3, 1893 FILE[ 2234 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executors: Samuel MacColl, Dunwich; Hiram T. Shaw, Dunwich - niece was Charlotte Lowe - niece was Mary Stuart - niece was Jennie McColl LNAME[ HEPBURN FNAME[ ELIZA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 11, 1894 FILE[ 2235 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Michael Hepburn - executor was William Frederick Hepburn of Yarmouth - niece was Louisa Moulton, daughter of John and Mary Moulton - niece was Thirza Moulton, daughter of John and Mary Moulton - niece was Lily Osborne, daughter of Thirza, living in Edmonton, Northwest Territories - mention of Pearl Shipley, daughter of Wilson Shipley - mention of Mrs. Graham, wife of Joseph Graham - adopted son was William Frederick Hepburn - sister was Thirza Osborne, wife of A.L. Osborne, Gentleman - Mr. and Mrs. Osborne lived in Edmonton, Northwest Territories LNAME[ MARR FNAME[ JOHN S. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 11, 1893 FILE[ 2236 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship filed March 26, 1894 - petitioner was Rachel Smith, wife of Charles H. Smith, Bayham - child was Alice Smith, who was 12 years old on January 27, 1895 - Alice Smith was the granddaughter of John S. Marr LNAME[ HOWSE FNAME[ THOMAS K. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 6, 1894 FILE[ 2237 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - petitioner was Phoebe Howse of Malahide - wife was Phoebe Howse CHILDREN: - Richard Frederick Howse, Malahide, Farmer; - William Morgan Howse; - Jake Thomas Howse; - Frank Earnest Howse, Malahide, Farmer; - Leonard Truman Howse; - Alberta Howse; - Alice Howse LNAME[ WYATT FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 15, 1894 FILE[ 2238 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: James Henry Wyatt, St. Thomas, Mechanic; William Copeman, St. Thomas, Mechanic; Elizabeth Wyatt, St. Thomas, School Teacher - wife was Elizabeth Wyatt CHILDREN: - James Henry Wyatt, Machinist; - Elizabeth Wyatt, spinster; - William John Wyatt; - Florence Katie Wyatt, spinster; - Ann Copeman, wife of William, Carriage Trimmer; - Mary Jane Dance, widow LNAME[ KETCHABAW FNAME[ CHARLES MARITTO RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ APR 9, 1888 FILE[ 2239 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer and a bachelor - petitioner was John Ketchabaw of Bayham, Gentleman - father was John Ketchabaw - mother was Abigail Ketchabaw BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - Jacob Ketchabaw; - James Ketchabaw; - George Ketchabaw; - John Ketchabaw; - Cary Jane Hatch; - Elizabeth Richardson; - Martha Mitchell LNAME[ CLARK FNAME[ MARY L. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 12, 1894 FILE[ 2240 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - petitioner was William Clark of St. Thomas, Railway Employee - husband was William Clark LNAME[ LODGE FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 17, 1894 FILE[ 2241 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - executors: Jennett Lodge, Southwold; MacKenzie Lodge, Southwold - wife was Jennett Lodge CHILDREN: - MacKenzie Lodge; - Hershal Lodge; - Minnie, Mrs. Sage LNAME[ SUMMERS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAR 16, 1894 FILE[ 2242 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Francis Henry Summers, Bayham, Farmer; Rowan Summers, Bayham, Farmer; Theophilus Summers, deceased - brother was Theophilus Summers, deceased - brother was Francis Henry Summers - brother was Rowan Summers LNAME[ BURGESS FNAME[ CHANCEY RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 17, 1894 FILE[ 2243 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - lived at Union - executors: Oliver Burgess, Yarmouth; George Evans, Yarmouth CHILDREN: - Melissa Brown; - Huldah Hill; - Sarah Ann Willson; - Oliver Burgess LNAME[ HILLMAN FNAME[ HUGH RESID[ RODNEY DATE[ MAR 6, 1894 FILE[ 2244 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Labourer - petitioner was Sarah Hillman of Rodney - wife was Sarah Hillman CHILDREN: - Hugh Albert Hillman, 22 years old; - James Arthur Hillman, 19 years old; - Catherine Elizabeth Hillman, 17 years old; - Ardella Hillman, 12 years old LNAME[ CRAWFORD FNAME[ WILLIAM JAMES RESID[ SPRINGFIELD DATE[ MAR 27, 1894 FILE[ 2245 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a Blacksmith - died at Tillsonburg, Oxford County - executors: William James Lindsay, Malahide, Farmer; Richard McDonald, Springfield, Blacksmith - brother was Thomas Crawford - brother was Charles Crawford - sister was Mary E. Allen, wife of Walter - sister was Margaret Dillon, wife of Mathew - niece was Bertha M. Allen LNAME[ CARSWELL FNAME[ JANE RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ FEB 14, 1894 FILE[ 2246 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executor was John Carswell of Dunwich NEPHEWS AND NIECES: - John Archibald Carswell; - Isabell Jane Carswell; - Duncan Carswell; - Peter Daniel Carswell; - Edwin Carswell; - Archibald Graham; - Margaret Pollard, wife of Levi; - Jane Campbell; - Margaret Forbes, wife of Peter - mention of Elder William Pollard - brother was John Carswell LNAME[ HANEY FNAME[ MARY ANN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 16, 1894 FILE[ 2247 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was William Warnock of Aylmer, Broker GRANDCHILDREN: - Tommie I. Hill, son of Malissa C. Hill; - Myrtle Close, daughter of Elizabeth Close; - Roy Close, son of Elizabeth Close; - Ica Bell Mattice, child of Rachel S. Mattice; - Burley Aman Mattice, child of Rachel S. Mattice; - Pearl L. Mattice, daughter of Rachel S. Mattice; - Mary Maud Haney, daughter of William Elmer Haney CHILDREN: - Malissa C. Hill; - Elizabeth Close; - Rachel S. Mattice; - William Elmer Haney LNAME[ RYAN FNAME[ MARGARET RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 1, 1894 FILE[ 2248 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - died at St. Thomas - petitioner was Daniel Ryan of Yarmouth, Farmer - husband was Daniel Ryan - mention of two daughters and one son, not identified LNAME[ WILLIAMS FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 9, 1894 FILE[ 2249 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Daniel Murray Tait, St. Thomas, Manager of the Star Loan Company; William E. Leonard, St. Thomas, Loan Company Manager; John Williams; Samuel Moorehouse Pearce - brother was John Williams - daughter was Merinda Pearce, wife of Thomas; - daughter was Dama Lumley, wife of Moses; - daughter was Maria McLay, wife of Archibald McLay, M.D. NEPHEWS AND NIECES: - Richard Williams; - William Williams; - Arthur Williams; - Margaret Edwards, wife of James; - Mrs. George Marshman; - Mrs. Israel Morse; - John A. Williams; - Samuel C. Williams; - Mary Jane Williams, wife of E. Williams; - Eliza E. Williams; - Maria Johnson, wife of Howard Johnson, and daughter of Levina Burwell; - Jane Berdan, wife of Charles Berdan, and daughter of Levina Burwell; - Amy Kennedy, wife of Andrew Kennedy, and daughter of Levina Burwell; - Peter Burwell, son of Levina Burwell; - Richard Burwell, son of Levina Burwell; - Mary Ann Benedict, wife of Charles Benedict, and daughter of Eliza Stevenson; - Robert Stevenson, son of Eliza Stevenson; - Edwin Stevenson, son of Eliza Stevenson - mention of Maria Benedict, wife of Elijah Benedict - mention of Eliza Wilson - grandson was Samuel Moorehouse Pearce - mention of the Thomas Williams Home - mention of the Amasa Wood Hospital - mention of the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association - mention of the Free Will Baptist Foreign Missionary Society LNAME[ GAULD FNAME[ CATHARINE H. RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ MAR 16, 1894 FILE[ 2250 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a spinster and a Retired School Teacher - executor was Catharine J. Estey, Township of Sombra, County of Lambton, spinster - niece was Catharine J. Estey, Pelee Island, Essex County, a school teacher in 1891 LNAME[ COLLVER FNAME[ JANE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 27, 1894 FILE[ 2251 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a widow - was living in Aylmer in 1888 - executor was Jane Marlatt of Aylmer, married woman - husband was William J. Collver - granddaughter was Jane Marlatt, wife of Dr. Charles W. Marlatt, Aylmer - daughter was Atlanta Leonard LNAME[ HENDERSHOTT FNAME[ SARAH E. RESID[ MIDDLEMARCH DATE[ APR 11, 1894 FILE[ 2252 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - executor was John A. Hendershott of Middlemarch - husband was John A. Hendershott - daughter was Mary Lilly Hendershott - daughter was Rosa Maud Hendershott LNAME[ MARLATT FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ APR 9, 1894 FILE[ 2253 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was George A. Marlatt, Bayham CHILDREN: - George A. Marlatt; - Margaret Simmons, Hariwch Township, Kent County; - Elizabeth Carnes, wife of Lyman Carnes, Harwich Township, Kent County; - Minnie Carnes, Harwich Township, Kent County; - Nathan Marlatt, deceased; - James Marlatt, Oakland, California; - Mary Walker, Houghton Township, Norfolk County - daughter-in-law was Betsy Ann Marlatt LNAME[ MCVEAN FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 16, 1894 FILE[ 2254 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Hugh Beaton, Oil City, Lambton County, School Teacher; Angus McIntyre, Yarmouth, Farmer; Isabella McVean, Yarmouth - wife was Isabella McVean - daughter was Nellie Belle McVean - sister was Christy McVean - sister was Sarah McVean LNAME[ BRAUN FNAME[ JACOB FREDERICK RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUL 20, 1880 FILE[ 2255 MFNO[ 1395 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship filed May 4, 1894 - petitioner was Christina Braun, Aldborough, widow - Jacob Frederick Braun's wife or widow was Christina Braun CHILDREN: - George J. Braun; - Frederick Braun; - John P. Braun; - James Braun; - Jacob Braun, 19 years old; - Annie H. Braun, 16 years old; - Michael Braun, 14 years old; - Charles Braun, 13 years old LNAME[ BRAUN FNAME[ JACOB FREDERICK RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUL 20, 1880 FILE[ 2256 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - petitioner was Christina Braun of Aldborough - wife was Christina Braun CHILDREN: - George J. Braun, 29 years; - Frederick Braun, 28 years; - John P. Braun, 25 years; - Simon Braun, 21 years; - Jacob Braun, 19 years; - Annie H. Braun, 16 years; - Michael Braun, 14 years; - Charles Braun, 13 years LNAME[ CLAUS FNAME[ JOHN FREDERICK RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ SEP 16, 1893 FILE[ 2257 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Nancy Claus of Dunwich LNAME[ JACKSON FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAY 3, 1894 FILE[ 2258 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - executors: Harriet Jackson, Southwold; William Jackson, Southwold; Jonathan Woodall Jackson, Southwold - wife was Harriet Jackson CHILDREN: - William Jackson; - Jonathan Woodall Jackson; - Thomas Arthur Jackson; - Charles Frederick Jackson; - Samuel Edward Jackson; - Ellen Frances Jackson; - Harriett Louisa Jackson; - Hannah Jackson - sister-in-law was Hannah Woodall LNAME[ AXFORD FNAME[ MARGARET RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 16, 1893 FILE[ 2259 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner was Mark Bowey of St. Thomas, Contractor and nephew - Margaret Axford lived in Bowey's house for six months before her death - documents say that Margaret Axford might have been survived by one sister in Devonshire, England, if the sister was still alive LNAME[ PARKER FNAME[ BRAY RESID[ ILLINOIS DATE[ MAR 15, 1893 FILE[ 2260 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - lived and died at the City of Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois - executor was William Crotty of Rockford, Real Estate Agent and friend - Bray Parker had a bequest from the estate of James Parker of Dunwich - Bray Parker's wife was Sarah A. Parker LNAME[ SCEALEY FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAY 13, 1894 FILE[ 2261 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - executors: Sarah Jane Robins, Bayham, married woman; Murphy Hardy Best, Bayham, Farmer - Sarah Jane Robins was the daughter of Fredrick and Elizabeth Best and the wife of William Robins - George Scealey's daughter was Henrietta Whitsel, who had sons: Frank Whitsel; George Whitsel; David Whitsel LNAME[ MCKENZIE FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SPRINGFIELD DATE[ JAN 13, 1894 FILE[ 2262 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executor was Christena McKenzie of Springfield, widow LNAME[ JOHNSTON FNAME[ MARY ANN RESID[ FINGAL DATE[ MAR 22, 1894 FILE[ 2263 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Benjamin Johnston, Southwold; George Williams, Fingal - daughter was Agnes - daughter was Elizabeth - daughter was Mersey - granddaughter was Edith Fowler - granddaughter was Alma Fowler - granddaughter was Mary Fowler - son was Hugh Johnston - son was Jonathan Johnston - son was Jack Johnston - son was Mahlon Johnston - grandson was Walter J. Williams LNAME[ SEBURN FNAME[ LUCY RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ APR 25, 1894 FILE[ 2264 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor was Harry O'Brien of Aylmer, Painter and friend - niece was Emma Young - niece was Violetta Young - sister was Hattie Young - sister was Tacey Young LNAME[ SMALL FNAME[ JOHN Y. RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 4, 1894 FILE[ 2265 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - executor was William E. Leonard, St. Thomas, Loan Company Manager - son was Richard H. Small, St. Thomas, Drayman - wife was Rowena Small - mention of other children, but not identified LNAME[ SHEPPARD FNAME[ EDMUND RESID[ RODNEY DATE[ APR 29, 1894 FILE[ 2266 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Minister of the Gospel - executors: Edmund Ernest Sheppard, Toronto, Journalist and son; John Stevenson, Detroit, Merchant, Shipowner, and wife's brother - will dated and signed on July 15, 1893, at Walkerton, Bruce County CHILDREN: - Edmund Ernest Sheppard, Toronto; - Eliza E. Legg, wife of Samuel, South Dorchester; - Nettie A. Sheppard, Denton, Texas, elocutionist; - Harry Stevenson Sheppard, infant; - Norman Kirkwood Sheppard, infant - Edmund Sheppard's father was Christopher Sheppard of Toronto - Edmund Sheppard's wife was Marjorie Sheppard LNAME[ PATTERSON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ FEB 23, 1894 FILE[ 2267 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - executors: Christina Patterson, Dunwich, spinster and daughter; John Patterson, Dunwich, son - wife was Margaret Patterson - son was Duncan Patterson - son was Daniel Patterson - son was John Patterson - daughter was Christina Patterson LNAME[ HARRISON FNAME[ ARTHUR WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 24, 1894 FILE[ 2268 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Druggist - died at Hagersville, Haldimand County - note says that St. Thomas was his last place of fixed abode - executors: William Harrison, Hagersville, Gentleman; Ethan Hall Millington, St. Thomas, Chief Operator and friend - son was Fred Wilbur Harrison - daughter was Nettie Pauline Harrison LNAME[ HORTON FNAME[ ANDREW RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 4, 1893 FILE[ 2269 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - executors: Eliza A. Horton, Southwold, widow; Edward Horton, Southwold, son - daughter was Susannah Margaret Bissell - mention of Ida Eliza Horton - mention of Mary Ann Horton - mention of Andrew Leslie Horton LNAME[ MCARTHUR FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ NOV 29, 1893 FILE[ 2270 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Duncan J. McArthur, Dunwich, son; John D. McIntyre, Dunwich, neighbour - daughter was Margaret Webster, wife of James - daughter was Amelia Gillies, wife of Colin - daughter was Flora Clark, wife of Walter LNAME[ MARSH FNAME[ ELSTON RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUN 17, 1894 FILE[ 2271 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Mary Catharine Marsh, widow, Yarmouth LNAME[ HILLMAN FNAME[ HUGH RESID[ RODNEY DATE[ MAR 6, 1894 FILE[ 2272 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Labourer - this was a petition for guardianship - petitioner was Sarah Hillman of Rodney, widow CHILDREN: - Hugh Albert Hillman; - James Arthur Hillman, 20 years old; - Catherine Hillman, 17 years old; - Ardella Hillman, 12 years old WITNESSES: - Sarah Hillman, Rodney; - Alexander McCallum, Rodney, Farmer; - William J. Hillman, Aldborough Township, Farmer LNAME[ FULLER FNAME[ ESSIE RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUN 13, 1894 FILE[ 2273 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor was Charles Deyell Fuller of Aylmer, Grain Buyer and husband - sister was Jennie - witnessed by John Lyndon Crawford of Aylmer LNAME[ BLACK FNAME[ HUGH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 28, 1894 FILE[ 2274 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Bookkeeper EXECUTORS: - Joseph Mickleborough, St. Thomas, Merchant; - Daniel M. Tait, St. Thomas, Manager of Star Loan Company; - Mary Elizabeth Black, St. Thomas, widow of Hugh Black - witnessed by James M. Glenn of St. Thomas, Solicitor - son was Hugh Collins Black - mention of Hiram Comfort - mention of a mother, and brothers and sisters, but none identified LNAME[ MCNABB FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 27, 1888 FILE[ 2275 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Railway Employee EXECUTORS: - Peter J. McNabb, St. Thomas, Railway Employee; - William Henry McNabb, St. Thomas, Railway Employee; - Maggie McNabb, St. Thomas, spinster; - Isabella McNabb Smith, wife of John Philip Smith, Railway Employee, Charleston, Illinois; - Annie McNabb Johnson, wife of Marshall Brewster Johnson, Railway Employee, St. Thomas; - Neil McNabb, Railway Employee, Ridgetown - John McNabb's wife was Margaret LNAME[ INGRAM FNAME[ JOHN HENRY WINNINGTON RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ AUG 16, 1894 FILE[ 2276 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Mill Owner - executors: Helena Augusta Ingram, Aylmer, widow; James A. Ingram, Hensall, Ontario, School Teacher and brother; William Warnock, Aylmer, friend - son was Frederick H. Ingram - mention of other children, but not identified LNAME[ SAYWELL FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 10, 1894 FILE[ 2277 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - executor was John McLean of St. Thomas, Barrister-At-Law - wife was Ann Saywell - son was Charles - daughter was Jane Cook - daughter was Elizabeth, who was deceased, who had a son, Charles Corson - daughter was Susannah, who was deceased, who had children, not identified - brother was William Saywell, who had children, not identified LNAME[ SMALL FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 20, 1894 FILE[ 2278 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - executors: William H. Small, Yarmouth, Farmer and son; Nathan J. Small, Yarmouth, Gentleman and son - son was John Y. Small, who was deceased, who had daughters, Leila Small and Orlena Small - son was George A. Small - son was Richard A. Small - son was Benjamin F. Small LNAME[ STAFFORD FNAME[ CALEB RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ AUG 7, 1894 FILE[ 2279 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - executors: Avolina Stafford, Southwold, widow; Cyrus B. Stafford, brother - son was Wilson B. Stafford - daughter was Ida Stafford - daughter was Nettie Stafford - son was Charles Stafford LNAME[ HANDFORD FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 29, 1894 FILE[ 2280 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Labourer - petitioner was Mary Handford of Yarmouth, widow LNAME[ COMFORT FNAME[ HIRAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 20, 1894 FILE[ 2281 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executor was Etoile C. Hindmarsh of St. Thomas, widow and daughter - wife was Maud May Comfort of St. Thomas - daughter was Ellen Dier of Victoria, British Columbia - grandson was Elmore Dier of Victoria, British Columbia - grandson was Harry Dier of Victoria, British Columbia - grandson was Roy Dier of Victoria, British Columbia - granddaughter was Aggie Dier of Victoria, British Columbia - daughter was Mary Ann Toogood of Toronto - grandson was Frank or Frederick Toogood of Toronto - granddaughter was Muriel Toogood of Toronto - grandson was Harry Comfort Hindmarsh of St. Thomas - grandson was William Napier Cripps of Buffalo, New York, son of daughter Emma Cripps, deceased - grandson was Percy Cripps of Buffalo, New York, son of daughter Emma Cripps, deceased - brother was Frank Comfort of St. Thomas LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ DELORMA RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ AUG 25, 1894 FILE[ 2282 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - executor was Jane Smith of Bayham, widow - there is no will present in the Surrogate Court papers LNAME[ SLOAN FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JUL 12, 1894 FILE[ 2283 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Thomas Sloan, Dunwich, Farmer and son; Charles Alexander Bradt, Dunwich, Farmer - wife described as Mrs. Thomas Sloan Senior - daughter was Agnes Sloan - mention of a boy working on the farm, Norman Griswold LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ FANNIE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 18, 1894 FILE[ 2284 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Robert S. Smith, St. Thomas, Tinsmith - executor was William Campbell Van Buskirk, St. Thomas, Physician - Fannie Smith lived at 25 Hiawatha Street - sister was Jane Hall of Shedden - niece was Anabel Roison, daughter of brother Thomas Roison - niece was Elizabeth Roison, daughter of brother Thomas Roison - a man by the name of William Foster was living with the deceased LNAME[ LUDY FNAME[ LOUIS RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ AUG 20, 1894 FILE[ 2285 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executor was Catharine Ludy of Aldborough, widow LNAME[ RANDLES FNAME[ EDWARD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ FEB 11, 1894 FILE[ 2286 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - executors: Hannah Sophronia Randles, Aldborough, widow; Robert McLean, Aldborough SONS: - George H. Randles; - Edward H. Randles; - Albert William Randles; - Charles Herbert Randles LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ JAMES J. RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ SEP 2, 1894 FILE[ 2287 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Merchant - had a farm in Nebraska - executors: Henry Humphries, Dunwich, Farmer; James Balkwill, Dutton, Telegrapher - wife was Hannah B. Campbell - sister was Margaret Lawn - niece was Sarah Humphries - nephew was James Norsworthy - sister was Amelia Balkwill, who had sons John, George, and Charles - sister was Annie Campbell, who had daughters Victoria Philpott, Sarah Patterson, Alexander M. Campbell, John P. Campbell - sister was Jane Ward - nephew was James Balkwill - nephew was James Campbell, who was a son of Annie Campbell LNAME[ LEARN FNAME[ JACOB E. RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ AUG 23, 1894 FILE[ 2288 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - executors: Sarah Learn, Aylmer, widow; Walter J. Phelps, City of Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota, Machine Agent and son-in-law - Jacob Learn was 47 years old on March 13, 1890 - daughter was Elsie Nevada Phelps LNAME[ CLARKE FNAME[ JANNETTE RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ AUG 30, 1894 FILE[ 2289 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a widow - daughter was Catharine Elizabeth Matthews - son was James G. Clarke - executors: Peter W. McLay, Aylmer, Physician; Charles D. Fuller, Aylmer, Dealer - Jannette Clarke had property in Budgehampton, Sanilac County, Michigan - Margaret Elizabeth Clarke was the wife of son, Daniel - son was John William Clarke - son was James Clarke - granddaughter was Jannett, daughter of son John William - daughter was Hannah McIntosh LNAME[ CARTER FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAY 19, 1894 FILE[ 2290 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - executors: Sarah Ann Carter, Southwold, widow; William Carter, Malahide, son; Alfred Edward Haines, Aylmer, Solicitor and friend CHILDREN: - George Arthur Carter; - Bertha Ann Green, wife of Elijah; - Ellen R. Green, wife of Richard; - Mary L. Carter; - Alfred Carter; - Henry Carter; - William Carter LNAME[ TRIBE FNAME[ JANE RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ SEP 25, 1894 FILE[ 2291 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - petitioner was James Tribe of Bayham, husband LNAME[ NEVILLE FNAME[ SILAS RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JAN 6, 1894 FILE[ 2292 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was James Neville of Bayham, fourth child of the deceased - wife was Ann Neville of Bayham - son was Thomas Neville - daughter was Mary Locker - son was John Neville - son was James Neville LNAME[ SILCOX FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ IONA DATE[ AUG 18, 1894 FILE[ 2293 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Fruit Tree Pruner - executors: Thomas A. Silcox, Southwold, Collecting Agent; Dan Silcox, Farmer and son, Town of Lake Freemont, Martin County, Minnesota - daughter was Ann - James Silcox had property in Minnesota LNAME[ BAUGHMAN FNAME[ JACOB RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ SEP 23, 1894 FILE[ 2294 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executor was Mahala Ann Baughman, Malahide, widow LNAME[ ECCLES FNAME[ MARIA ANN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 8, 1893 FILE[ 2295 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner was Mary Eccles of St. Thomas, spinster and daughter LNAME[ DOAN FNAME[ JOHN THOMPSON RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 2, 1882 FILE[ 2296 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - no will - described as a student - petitioner was Ernest Wright Doan of St. Thomas, Clerk and brother - Ernest Wright Doan was formerly a resident of Chicago, Illinois - as of October 19, 1894, Ernest Wright Doan was the new Clerk at the Dake's House Hotel in St. Thomas - John Thompson Doan's sister was Mary Eliza Mitchell, Detroit, wife of Thomas, Labourer LNAME[ FERGUSON FNAME[ PETER RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ AUG 30, 1894 FILE[ 2297 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: John McNabb, South Dorchester, Farmer and nephew; Donald Ferguson, South Dorchester, Farmer and nephew NEPHEWS: - Colin Ferguson; - John Ferguson; - Duncan Ferguson; - Donald Ferguson; - Donald McNabb; - John McNabb LNAME[ MCARTHUR FNAME[ DUGALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ DEC 16, 1893 FILE[ 2298 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - no will - unmarried - petitioner was Duncan McArthur of Aldborough - mother was Mary McArthur, widow SURVIVING BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - John W. McArthur, Rodney; - Archibald McArthur, Ridgetown; - Daniel McArthur, Cleveland, Ohio; - Isabella Cunningham, Rodney, married woman; - Amelia Cunningham, Rodney, married woman; - Catharine McArthur, Ridgetown, spinster LNAME[ KILLINS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 8, 1894 FILE[ 2299 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: John Miller, Southwold; Archibald P. Campbell, St. Thomas, Agent DAUGHTERS: - Fannie Campbell, wife of Matthew, Southwold, Grain Merchant; - Mary Killins; - Eliza Killins; - Alice Killins LNAME[ WILKINSON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 17, 1894 FILE[ 2300 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Miller - executors: Solomon V. Wilson, Yarmouth; Zaccheus Hathaway, Yarmouth - left a bequest to Mary Haight, daughter of James W. Haight, Yarmouth LNAME[ COURTNEY FNAME[ MARGARET OLEVIA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 13, 1894 FILE[ 2301 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor was John William Courtney of St. Thomas, Machinist and husband LNAME[ MCMULLEN FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ SEP 27, 1894 FILE[ 2302 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Andrew J. McMullen, Town of Desoronto, Hastings County, student and son; William McMullen, Enniskillen Township, Lambton County, son - wife was Maria McMullen - daughter was Sarah Jane, wife of John Allison - daughter was Maria McMullen - daughter was Nancy Duncanson LNAME[ CARROLL FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ OCT 4, 1894 FILE[ 2303 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - no will - "grant not made" - described as a Farmer - petitioner was James Carroll of Dunwich, Farmer and only brother - Robert Carroll described as a widower - mention of one child surviving, a daughter who was 8 years old on October 8, 1894 - not identified LNAME[ MORFORD FNAME[ CHARLOTTE S. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 15, 1894 FILE[ 2304 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - petitioner was John Baird Morford of St. Thomas, Railroad Superintendent and husband LNAME[ SOPER FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUN 11, 1894 FILE[ 2305 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - executor was Richard Soper of Yarmouth, son - wife was Mary Soper CHILDREN: - Richard Soper, Yarmouth - James Soper, Town of Delta, Michigan, Farmer; - Joshua Soper, Lansing, Michigan, Furniture Dealer; - William Soper, Wyandotte, Michigan; - David Soper, Woodstock, Ontario, Harness Maker; - Harriett Matilda Styles, wife of John, Yarmouth; - Lavinia Louisa Daugharty, wife of Hugh, Southwold; - Thomas Soper, Cortey, Montezuma County, Colorado; - Peter Soper and wife, Jannet, Northwest Territories - John Soper had children who predeceased him: - John Soper, who was unmarried; - Mary Soper, who was unmarried; - Annie Gobb of Southwold, who had one male child who was living with his father in the United States - John Soper's granddaughter was Laura Soper LNAME[ ROSEVEAR FNAME[ HANNAH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 19, 1894 FILE[ 2306 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - Hannah was the widow of Matthew Rosevear, St. Thomas, Gentleman - executors: Hannah Rosena Medcalfe, St. Thomas, wife of John; John Farley, St. Thomas, Barrister; John Pincombe, St. Thomas, Methodist Minister LEGACIES TO: - Hannah Medcalfe, St. Thomas, niece; - Frances Emma Paulin, St. Thomas, daughter of Hannah Medcalfe; - Althea Titus, sister, Tillsonburg; - John Laing, brother, Williamson, N.W.; - Walter Laing, nephew, St. Thomas; - St. George Methodist Church, St. Thomas - mention of Israel Laing, brother, who lived with Mrs. Medcalfe LNAME[ WING FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ SEP 20, 1893 FILE[ 2307 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - executors: Henry Wing, Aldborough, son; Joseph H. Barnes, Aldborough - wife was Catharine Wing - daughter was Ella, wife of Falden Snyder, Huron County, Michigan - daughter was Mary, wife of Charles Humphrey, Aldborough - granddaughter was Cassie Williams, St. Thomas - son was James William Wing - son was Charles Andrew Wing - son was John Malcolm Wing - son was George Wing LNAME[ NORTH FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 4, 1894 FILE[ 2308 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executor was Almore North, Yarmouth, Farmer and son - nephew was Urban A. Buchner, London, Solicitor - daughter was Melissa North - niece was Elphy Boughner - wife was Elizabeth North - property in Yarmouth C9L22 known as "Abraham House estate" LNAME[ HAMILTON FNAME[ DELONA RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ OCT 25, 1894 FILE[ 2309 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - executors: Stephen Hamilton, South Dorchester, son; Mary Catherine Hamilton, South Dorchester, spinster and daughter - wife was Sarah Hamilton - daughter was Eliza Ann, wife of Sylvester Smith - daughter was Martha Cristena, wife of James White - daughter was Ellen M. Johnson LNAME[ MILLEY FNAME[ ELIZABETH SARAH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 24, 1894 FILE[ 2310 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as the widow of Richard Cox Milley - executors: Hepzibah Milley, St. Thomas, spinster and daughter; Selena Jemimah Milley, St. Thomas, spinster and daughter; Charles Waite, St. Thomas, Blacksmith and son-in-law LNAME[ ELGIE FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 1, 1894 FILE[ 2311 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - executor was Mary Ann Elgie of Yarmouth, widow SONS: - John Elgie; - Joseph Elgie; - Robert Elgie; - Simon Elgie; - Willard Elgie - mention of Laveona Ferguson, widow of Leander Ferguson - daughter was Mary V. Elgie - daughter was Annie Elmira Elgie LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ NOV 9, 1894 FILE[ 2312 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - executors: Henry Killins, Southwold, brother-in-law; Ralph Humphrey, Southwold, brother-in-law - brother was Malcolm McIntyre - brother was John C. McIntyre - sister was Jennie - sister was Sara - sister was Kate - niece was Mary Bell Campbell LNAME[ CAULFIELD FNAME[ MARIANNE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 15, 1894 FILE[ 2313 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Henry Theophilus Waring Ellis, Windsor, Ontario, Barrister and nephew; Charles Caulfield, Chicago, Druggist and son - servant was Sarah Barnwell - granddaughter was Kathleen Caulfield, daughter of Charles LNAME[ WELDING FNAME[ EDWARD HICKS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 31, 1893 FILE[ 2314 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Anna Margaret Welding of Yarmouth, widow LNAME[ KILDEA FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 8, 1894 FILE[ 2315 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Thomas C. Coleman, Southwold; John McLaughlin, Southwold - sister was Mrs. Bridget Sanagan, who had a daughter, Mrs. Julia Ann Coleman, who was the wife of Thomas C. - sister was Mrs. Mary Moore - brother-in-law was James Breen, who was the son of John Breen - mention of Edward Breen of Chatham - brother was Patrick Kildea - nephew was William Kildea - nephew was Charles Kildea - nephew was Alphonso Kildea - niece was Hannah Kildea - niece was Celia Kildea - nephew was Frank Moore - wife was Mariah Kildea LNAME[ MOORE FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 29, 1894 FILE[ 2316 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Manuel Payne, Port Stanley, Post Master and friend; Maxwell Hunter, Southwold - wife was Sarah Moore CHILDREN: - George Moore; - Walter Moore; - William Moore of the Town of Moreno, Riverside County, State of California; - Mary Hunter, wife of Albert, Village of East Dayton, Tuscola County, Michigan LNAME[ COLE FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 25, 1894 FILE[ 2317 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Thomas Cole, St. Thomas, Manufacturer; Emery Albert Cole, Yarmouth, Farmer - brother was Thomas Cole of St. Thomas, Manufacturer - son was Emery Albert Cole - wife was Grace Cole DAUGHTERS: - Amelia Buck, wife of Samuel; - Selina Buck, wife of Hiram; - Mary Geary, wife of James; - Nilma Putty, wife of George; - Amanda Cole LNAME[ MCKENNEY FNAME[ CELIA RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 14, 1894 FILE[ 2318 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Rosamond Sweet of Malahide, married woman - daughter was Rosa Sweet - executor who declined was George F. Clark of Aylmer, Physician and friend - executor who declined was William Warnock of Aylmer, Broker LNAME[ ELLIOTT FNAME[ SAMSON RESID[ WEST LORNE DATE[ NOV 20, 1894 FILE[ 2319 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Merchant - executors: John Anderson Elliott, Ridgetown, Kent County, Banker; John Cochrane, Ridgetown, Gentleman - brother was John Anderson Elliott - wife was Grace Elliott - daughter was Lulu - son was Howard Elliott - mention of other brothers and sisters, but not identified LNAME[ LUMLEY FNAME[ EUPHEMIA RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 7, 1894 FILE[ 2320 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - petitioner was James Wesley Lumley of Southwold, Farmer and husband LNAME[ BROWN FNAME[ HIRAM JAMES RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ DEC 11, 1894 FILE[ 2321 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman and a Hotel Keeper - executors: Emeline Brown, Aylmer, widow; Bolivar S. Brown, Aylmer, Gentleman - wife was Emeline Brown - son was Bolivar Samuel Brown - witnessed by Gideon R. Christie of Aylmer, Merchant; and William Augustus Glover of Aylmer, Magistrate LNAME[ MCFARLANE FNAME[ CATHARINE RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ NOV 24, 1894 FILE[ 2322 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner was John McFarlane of Dunwich, her son - no other children LNAME[ WARDELL FNAME[ SARAH CHARLOTTE B. RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 13, 1894 FILE[ 2323 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executor was Josephine Joanna Wardell, Southwold, spinster - probate granted December 27, 1894 - sister was Josephine Joanna Wardell - sister was Mrs. Louisa McIntosh, wife of Duncan - housekeeper was Miss Sarah Allen LNAME[ BROOKS FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 2, 1894 FILE[ 2324 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Janitor - petitioner was Martha Brooks, James Brooks' widow LNAME[ CLARK FNAME[ ELIJAH RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ DEC 29, 1894 FILE[ 2325 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - executors: Junius Clark, Dunwich; George Silcox, Southwold - brother-in-law was George Silcox of Shedden CHILDREN: - Junius Clark, Dunwich; - Laura May Clark; - Augustus Clark; - Lemuel Clark; - Ruth Amelia McIntyre, deceased GRANDCHILDREN: - Wilbert McIntyre, son of Ruth Amelia; - Herbert Clark, son of Junius; - Earnest Clark, son of Lemuel; - Roy Clark, son of Augustus LNAME[ WISE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 18, 1894 FILE[ 2326 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - known as John Wise Senior - lived at 20 Regent Street, and formerly in Yarmouth Township - executor was Elizabeth Wise of St. Thomas - wife was Elizabeth Wise - nephew was John Wise - step-daughter was Elizabeth Wise, wife of nephew, John - step-daughter was Charlotte Black, deceased - step-granddaughter was Elizabeth Janette Black, daughter of Charlotte - step-grandson was Lee Edwin Black, son of Charlotte - mention of Mary Susan Ashton, daughter of Marwood Ashton, Yarmouth, and granddaughter of wife, Elizabeth Wise LNAME[ TANSLEY FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 28, 1894 FILE[ 2327 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - executor was Arthur Tansley of Yarmouth BROTHERS AND SISTER: - Arthur Tansley; - William Tansley; - John Tansley; - Wealthy Avery, Aldborough LNAME[ LEMAIRE FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ DEC 28, 1894 FILE[ 2328 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Retired Farmer - executor was Edwin Ambrose Garnham, Bayham, Farmer - mention of George Garnham Senior - mention of Louisa Maria Garnham - mention of Edwin Ambrose Garnham LNAME[ MERRILL FNAME[ THOMAS P. RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 25, 1894 FILE[ 2329 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Sarah A. Merrill of Southwold LNAME[ MCNEILL FNAME[ PETER RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 31, 1894 FILE[ 2330 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners: Elizabeth McNeill; Mary McNeill; Sarah McArthur; Flora McNeill; Jennie McNeill - wife was Elizabeth McNeill of Southwold DAUGHTERS: - Mary McNeill, Southwold, spinster; - Sarah McArthur, Southwold, wife of Archibald; - Flora McNeill, Southwold, spinster; - Jennie McNeill LNAME[ FORREST FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 12, 1895 FILE[ 2331 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Railway Engineer - executor was William Forrest of St. Thomas, Railway Employee - brother was William Forrest - mention of children, but not identified LNAME[ NEWCOMBE FNAME[ GRACE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 18, 1895 FILE[ 2332 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: William Newcombe, St. Thomas, Real Estate Agent; John Pincombe, St. Thomas, Gentleman - sister was Eliza Squance - sister was Thirza Balkwill NEPHEWS: - George Newcombe Balkwill - William Balkwill; - John Courtney Squance; - James Balkwill; - James Balkwill Squance - grandniece was Bertha Grace Squance - grandniece was Catherine Ann Squance - sister-in-law was Amelia Balkwill - brother was Isaac Balkwill - father was John Balkwill, who was deceased - grandfather of Bertha Grace Squance was John Pincombe LNAME[ MCMILLAN FNAME[ ISABELLA RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JAN 7, 1895 FILE[ 2333 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - no will - described as a spinster - petitioner was Peter McMillan of Westminster Township, Middlesex County, Farmer - father was Donald McMillan who was deceased - mother was Margaret McMillan, who was deceased BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - Charles McMillan, Elgin, Illinois; - Donald McMillan, 254 Stanley Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba; - Neil McMillan, Killarney, Manitoba; - Sarah Teeple, Elgin, Illinois; - Mary Weldon, Lapeer, Michigan; - Elizabeth Jones, Brandon, Manitoba; - Margaret McTavish, Port Hammond, British Columbia; - Janet Thompson, Forestville, Norfolk County; - Christina Warren, Belmont, Elgin County; - Jane Baxter, wife of Daniel, Belmont, Elgin County; - Peter McMillan; - Agnes Fairbairn, deceased, wife of Walter Fairbairn LNAME[ MCMILLAN FNAME[ ISABELLA RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JAN 8, 1895 FILE[ 2334 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Jane Baxter of South Dorchester, wife of Daniel - sister was Jane Baxter LNAME[ MCCANDLESS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 7, 1895 FILE[ 2335 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - executors: Mary Jane McCandless, Yarmouth; James McKenzie, Union, Merchant - wife was Mary Jane McCandless CHILDREN: - Gordon McCandless; - Charles McCandless; - Murray McCandless; - John E. McCandless; - Mary McCandless; - Elizabeth McCandless; - Sarah McCandless; - Alice McCandless; - Emma McCandless; - Louis McCandless; - Albert McCandless; - Frederick McCandless LNAME[ BOBIER FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ SEP 29, 1894 FILE[ 2336 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - executors: Joseph Bobier, Dunwich; James Bobier, Dunwich; Mary Bobier, Dunwich - wife was Mary Bobier CHILDREN: - William Frederick Bobier; - Harry Bobier; - John Albert Bobier; - Annie Eliza Smith, wife of George; - Catherine Bobier; - Margaret Giff Bobier - brother-in-law was Joseph Bobier - nephew was James Bobier LNAME[ ADAMS FNAME[ RACHEL MARY RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ APR 21, 1892 FILE[ 2337 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was David Adams of Malahide - son was Arthur Adams, 4 years old LNAME[ WEAVER FNAME[ JESSE RESID[ SPRINGFIELD DATE[ DEC 29, 1894 FILE[ 2338 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: John B. Lucas, Springfield, Conveyancer; Samuel Pound, Malahide, Farmer - wife was Catherine Weaver BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - Mary Weaver; - Rebecca Weaver; - Hannah Weaver; - Jacob Weaver; - Peter Weaver; - Samuel Weaver; - Harriet Weaver - mention of David Shively - mention of Mary Pound, wife of Samuel - mention of the wife of Lewis Brush, name not legible - mention of Ada Young, wife of Henry - mention of Frederick Shively - mention of Francis Koyl LNAME[ NEVILLE FNAME[ HANNAH MARIAH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 19, 1895 FILE[ 2339 MFNO[ 1396 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executors: Albert J. Neville, Vienna; Elizabeth Payne, St. Thomas, married woman - sister was Elizabeth Neville Payne - brother was Albert J. Neville LNAME[ MCDIARMID FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 23, 1894 FILE[ 2340 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: John McDiarmid, Southwold; Peter McDiarmid, Alvinston, Lambton County CHILDREN: - Alexander McDiarmid; - John McDiarmid; - Elizabeth McDiarmid; - Hugh McDiarmid; - Peter McDiarmid LNAME[ CLARK FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ DEC 16, 1894 FILE[ 2341 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - petitioner was Esther Clark of Dunwich - wife was Esther Clark CHILDREN: - Louisa Catherine Clark, 24 years old on March 24, 1898; - Albert Clark, 22 years old on January 8, 1898; - Ethel Margaret Clark, 20 years old on December 26, 1897; - Esther Ann Clark, 14 years old on February 2, 1898; - Christopher Clark, 7 years old on July 22, 1897 LNAME[ MCRAE FNAME[ JANET RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JAN 1, 1895 FILE[ 2342 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: William McRae, Dunwich, Farmer; Archibald Patterson, Aldborough, Farmer - Janet McRae was the widow of Farquhar McRae - son-in-law was Archibald Patterson - son was William McRae - son was Christopher McRae - son was John McRae - mention of daughters, but not identified - granddaughter was Janet McRae, daughter of Christopher McRae - granddaughter was Janet McRae, daughter of William McRae - granddaughter was Janet Patterson, daughter of Donald Patterson - granddaughter was Janet McKenzie, daughter of Donald McKenzie - granddaughter was Janet Patterson, daughter of Archibald Patterson LNAME[ EAKINS FNAME[ MARIA RESID[ SPARTA DATE[ JAN 17, 1895 FILE[ 2343 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - petitioner was John Andrew Eakins of Sparta, Merchant - husband was John Andrew Eakins LNAME[ LEONARD FNAME[ LYMAN S. RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ FEB 12, 1895 FILE[ 2344 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: William E. Leonard, St. Thomas, Manager of the Elgin Loan Company; Charles W. Marlatt, Aylmer, Physician - wife was Atlanta Leonard - brother was Delos W. Leonard - sister was Maria Sells - son was William E. Leonard - daughter was Jane Marlatt - son-in-law was Charles W. Marlatt - grandson was William J. Leonard - granddaughter was Edna Marlatt LNAME[ FOOTE FNAME[ NINA RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ DEC 5, 1894 FILE[ 2345 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executors: Rachel Foote, Aylmer, widow; Andrew Murray, Aylmer, Merchant - mother was Rachel Foote LNAME[ CROCKER FNAME[ RACHEL S. RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ FEB 10, 1895 FILE[ 2346 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as a widow - lived with Henry Arvell Ball, Aylmer - executors: Henry Arvell Ball, Aylmer, Labourer; Leonard William Darling, Aylmer, Merchant Tailor - niece was Sarah Ball, wife of Henry - nephew was Julius H. Baker, son of Anthony Whitfield Baker - brother was Jesse Scott Baker LNAME[ MCCORMICK FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 2, 1887 FILE[ 2347 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - executors: Dugald McColl, St. Thomas, Valuator; Dugald McIntyre, Southwold - wife was Nancy McCormick, who died August 15, 1876 - this was a petition for guardianship of Kate McCormick, filed in February, 1895 - petitioners were Isabella Finlay and her husband, James Peter Finlay, Gentleman, of St. Thomas - Isabella Finlay was a sister of Nancy McCormick CHILDREN: - Margaretta Campbell; - Catherine Campbell; - Leslie Duncan McCormick; - Kate McCormick; - Etta McCormick, now Begg LNAME[ LAIDLAW FNAME[ JANE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 7, 1895 FILE[ 2348 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executors: Adam Laidlaw, Yarmouth, brother; William Kerly, Yarmouth, Esquire - Adam Laidlaw may have been living in Aylmer on March 3, 1892, and may have owned Lot 4 Concession 3 in Sparta BEQUESTS: - W.G. Pender, cousin, Halifax, Nova Scotia; - Mrs. Margaret Tait, Sea Houses, Sunderland, England; - Jane Lindy, Halifax, Nova Scotia; - Mary Hutley, Halifax, Nova Scotia; - Bessie Fleming, Halifax, Nova Scotia; - William Murdy, Port Bruce; - Elizabeth, wife of Andrew Laidlaw, Halifax, Nova Scotia; - Mrs. Adam Laidlaw; - Mrs. John Laidlaw, Junior; - Aggie Laidlaw, Sparta; - Maggie Laidlaw, Sparta; - Mrs. William Kerly (Emma), Sparta - brother was Robert Laidlaw - nephew was Arthur Laidlaw, son of Thomas - nephew was Henry Laidlaw, son of Thomas - nephew was John Laidlaw, son of Thomas - sister was Janet Mills - sister was Hattie Mills - sister was Mrs. Murdy - sister was Mrs. William Laidlaw of Blenheim - sister was Grace McCulloch LNAME[ KETCHABAW FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ FEB 21, 1895 FILE[ 2349 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - known as John Ketchabaw Senior - described as a Farmer - executor was James Bowes of Bayham, Farmer - daughter was Mary Jane Hatch - daughter was Martha Mitchell LNAME[ MCCALLUM FNAME[ HUGH RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ OCT 15, 1894 FILE[ 2350 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Duncan H. McCallum of Dunwich, son - wife was Barbara McCallum - son was William McCallum - son was Daniel McCallum - son was John McCallum LNAME[ SHERMAN FNAME[ JOHN LEWIS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 8, 1895 FILE[ 2351 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Railway Employee - not married - petitioner was James A. Sherman of St. Thomas, Railway Employee - father was James A. Sherman - mother was Ann Sherman - brother was Harry Melbourne Sherman - sister was Nellie M. Sherman - sister was Grace Mabel Sherman LNAME[ MCGREGOR FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JAN 14, 1892 FILE[ 2352 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - executor was Elizabeth McGregor of South Dorchester, widow - called Sarah in the will LNAME[ SINCLAIR FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 4, 1895 FILE[ 2353 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - executor was Mary Sinclair of Southwold, widow LNAME[ KINSEY FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ FEB 13, 1895 FILE[ 2354 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Jesse Kinsey of Aylmer - executor was Jennie Kinsey of Aylmer, spinster and daughter - Sarah Kinsey had a one-half share in the estate of Joseph Harvey of Aylmer LNAME[ STEVENSON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 20, 1894 FILE[ 2355 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Gentleman - petitioner was Hannah Stevenson of Southwold, widow - Charles Robert Stevenson of Southwold received a share in the estate - William E. Stevenson of Southwold received a share in the estate LNAME[ HENDERSHOTT FNAME[ WILLIAM HENRY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 14, 1894 FILE[ 2356 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners: - David Marshall Hendershott, father, who lived in Walsingham Township, Norfolk County; - Sarah Hendershott, mother; - Philip M. Hendershott, brother LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ WILLIAM ALDER RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 17, 1895 FILE[ 2357 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as a Land Valuator - executors: Elizabeth Smith, St. Thomas, widow; James W. Glenn, St. Thomas, Barrister-at-Law LNAME[ THOMPSON FNAME[ HARRIET RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 20, 1895 FILE[ 2358 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: John Baird, St. Thomas, Gentleman; Arthur Henry Thompson, Lapier, Michigan, Physician and son - brother was Russel Blakely of Middleton Township, Norfolk County - brother was Hamilton Blakely of Courtland, Ontario - mention of Laura, wife of Allanly Plumb, West Bay City, Michigan - mention of Annie, wife of W.E. Yeomans, St. Thomas - sister was Laura, wife of John Mabee - sister-in-law was Jennie, wife of Hamilton Blakely - sister was Tamson Compo - sister-in-law was Maggie, wife of Russel Blakely - mention of Mrs. John Sells, widow - mention of Mrs. John Baird, wife of one of the executors - grandson was Paul Thompson - grandson was Grey Thompson - mention of Emma Lock - mention of Fanny Lock - mention of Lucy Lock - neighbour was Mrs. D.M. Barnes - niece was Mrs. Jennie Campbell - sister-in-law of son was Mrs. White - mention of Mrs. John Farley LNAME[ JOHNSTON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 10, 1895 FILE[ 2359 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - executors: Archibald L. McIntyre of Dutton, Gentleman; Alexander McNeil, Dunwich - wife was Ann Johnston - son was John Johnston - son was Archibald Johnston - daughter was Jane Johnston LNAME[ DUNCANSON FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 30, 1895 FILE[ 2360 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - executors: James McKellar, Dunwich; John Curry, Dunwich - sister was Mrs. Archibald McCallum, Skipness Village, Scotland - mention of Ann McArthur, Skipness Village, Scotland - mention of Anabel McArthur, Skipness Village, Scotland - mention of Catherine McArthur, Skipness Village, Scotland - neighbour was Mrs. John Curry - neighbour was Duncan McArthur, Ekfrid Township, Middlesex County - brother was Duncan Duncanson, who had children: - Catharine Jewel; - Christy Murray; - Neil Duncanson - sister was Mary Curry of Michigan LNAME[ BLEWETT FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 29, 1895 FILE[ 2361 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Mary Blewett of Yarmouth, widow LNAME[ MARTIN FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ FEB 14, 1895 FILE[ 2362 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner was Sarah Jane Brasher of Bayham, married woman and only child LNAME[ PRESSEY FNAME[ BENJAMIN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAR 20, 1895 FILE[ 2363 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - no will - PETITIONERS: - David H. Pressey, Erie, Pennsylvania; - Lucy Williams, Bayham; - James S. Pressey, Bayham; - Silas Pressey, Bayham; - George William Pressey, Bayham, brother; - Sarah Swartz, Bayham; - John Pressey, Bayham; - Hannah Rayson, Bayham LNAME[ ELLIOTT FNAME[ SAMSON RESID[ WEST LORNE DATE[ NOV 20, 1894 FILE[ 2364 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as a Merchant - this was a petition for guardianship - petitioner was John Anderson Elliott, Ridgetown, Banker and brother CHILDREN: - Lulu Elliott, 12 years old; - Howard Elliott, 5 years old - Samson Elliott's wife was Grace Elliott LNAME[ AITON FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 9, 1895 FILE[ 2365 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Retired Builder - petitioner was Robert J. Aiton of Southwold, only son - widow was Jane Aiton - other children died in infancy - deceased daughter was Martha J. Brown - grandson was Henry R. Brown - granddaughter was Jessie Himmelsbach, nee Brown - granddaughter was Jane A. Corbin, nee Brown LNAME[ LUTON FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 15, 1895 FILE[ 2366 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - executors: Elizabeth Luton, Yarmouth, widow; William F. Luton, Yarmouth, son CHILDREN: - Eliza Ann, wife of Peter Ostrander; - Meribah Edith Luton; - Frankie? Luton; - George Luton LNAME[ PARKER FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 20, 1895 FILE[ 2367 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - executors: Susan Jane Parker, Malahide, widow; George Wallace Parker, Malahide, son; Byron Parker, Malahide, son - son was James Alfred Parker - son was Alvin Parker - son was Judson Parker - daughter was Mary Parker - daughter was Alva Annie Parker - child was Isadore Parker LNAME[ TYRELL FNAME[ MILES RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAR 25, 1895 FILE[ 2368 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - petitioner was Alonzo L. Cook of Bayham, Farmer - widow was Catherine Tyrell - son was Alanson Tyrell, Bayham, Labourer - son was Andrew Tyrell, Bayham - son was Noble Tyrell, Bayham, Farmer - mention of two infant children of deceased daughter, none identified LNAME[ PULLEN FNAME[ JOHN TYSON RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 21, 1895 FILE[ 2369 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as a Merchant - executors: Mary Druce Pullen, widow, St. Thomas; George Boucher, St. Thomas, Florist and son-in-law; Lawford Gard Pullen, Village of Havana, Cook County or Mason County, Illinois, Dentist and son - daughter was Helene - daughter was Elizabeth Beatrice - son was John Tyson Pullen LNAME[ DYKES FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ APR 17, 1895 FILE[ 2370 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - executor was Isabella Dykes of Aldborough, spinster and daughter - mention of grandchildren of son, James, but not identified - son was James Dykes - son was Mitchell Dykes LNAME[ GIBB FNAME[ SINGLETON RESID[ KENT COUNTY DATE[ SEP 16, 1894 FILE[ 2371 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - this was a petition for guardianship of the grandchildren - petition filed by Adda Ann Campbell, wife of Robert of Aldborough, mother of the children and daughter of Singleton Gibb GRANDCHILDREN: - Mary Campbell, 5 years old; - Grace Campbell, 2 years old LNAME[ ELLIS FNAME[ HENRY FRANCIS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 28, 1895 FILE[ 2372 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as a Solicitor - executor was Annie Elizabeth Ellis, St. Thomas, widow - daughter was Edith Hughes - daughter was Teale? Jeanette Ellis - daughter was Ethel Maud Ellis - son was Henry Ellis - daughter was Francis Anne Ellis LNAME[ GORDON FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAY 18, 1895 FILE[ 2373 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - executors: George McLaughlin, Southwold; John Gordon, who died December 3, 1892 - wife was Isabella Gordon - son was John Gordon - son was Angus Gordon - daughter was Mary McLaughlin - daughter was Margaret McLean - granddaughter was Maggie McLean - sister was Christianna Gordon LNAME[ LINDSAY FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 22, 1895 FILE[ 2374 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as a Grocer - executor was Hellen Lindsay of St. Thomas, widow LNAME[ WARWICK FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ MAR 30, 1895 FILE[ 2375 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - executors: Cecelia Warwick, South Dorchester, widow; George Vail ("James" in will), South Dorchster, nephew - nephew was James S. Warwick, son of James Marshall Warwick LNAME[ WRIDE FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ NEBRASKA DATE[ JUN 23, 1893 FILE[ 2376 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - lived and died at the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska - this was a petition for guardianship - petitioners were William Henry Morrison of Shedden, Merchant, and Mary Wride, widow CHILDREN: - Leslie Wride, Shedden, 16 years; - Carrie Mabel Wride, Shedden, 12 years; - Anderson Wride, Shedden, 11 years; - Mary Wride, the widow, said to be living at Shedden with relatives and friends LNAME[ CONNOR FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAR 15, 1893 FILE[ 2377 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - executors: Matthew Connor, Implement Dealer and nephew, Bayham; William George Lindsay, nephew, Bayham - son was Isaac Matthew Wilson Connor - son was James F.S. Connor - nephew was Matthew Connor LNAME[ LINDSAY FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 22, 1895 FILE[ 2378 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as a Grocer - this was a petition for guardianship of the children - petitioner was Helen Lindsay, Alexander's widow and lawful mother of the children CHILDREN: - Nellie Lindsay, 17 years; - Alexander Lindsay, 14 years; - Agnes Lindsay, 6 years LNAME[ AXFORD FNAME[ ANN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 15, 1894 FILE[ 2379 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - no will - executor was Benjamin Axford of Yarmouth, husband - will witnessed by Jonas E. Axford of Yarmouth, and Joseph B. Axford of Yarmouth LNAME[ BRAKEN FNAME[ ALICE ANN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUL 14, 1894 FILE[ 2380 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - died at Newbury in Middlesex County - executor was Jabez Spencer of Aldborough Township, described as father of children - children were Lloyd Bracken and Inez Bracken, both under 12 years of age LNAME[ JOHNSON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ APR 30, 1895 FILE[ 2381 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Elizabeth Johnson of Aldborough, James' lawful widow LNAME[ SMILEY FNAME[ SARAH AUGUSTA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 4, 1895 FILE[ 2382 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - executor was Samuel Henry Smiley of Yarmouth, husband - mention of a child between 7 and 8 years - Sarah Augusta's father was the late John McCandless - witnessed by George W. Smiley and James Y. Smiley, both of St. Thomas and both described as Merchants LNAME[ CLINE FNAME[ LEONARD RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ MAY 17, 1895 FILE[ 2383 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ EXECUTORS: - Lewis Van Patter, Aylmer; - Emma Van Patter, wife of Lewis; - George W. Cline of New London, Wisconsin, Undertaker; - Joel W. Bingham of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Secretary; - Annie E. Bingham, wife of Joel - grandson was Frank Leonard Cline, son of George W. Cline - grandson was William Edwin Cline, son of George W. Cline - grandson was Ganes Van Patter, son of Lewis and Emma J. Van Patter - grandson was Charles Van Patter, son of Lewis and Emma J. Van Patter - Winnie Bingham was the adopted daughter of J.W. and Annie E. Bingham - nephew was Leonard Cline, son of brother Benjamin Cline - nephew was Daniel Cline, son of brother Benjamin Cline - sister was Julia Hoover, who had a daughter Alta Hoover - wife was Maria Cline - Leonard Cline and Maria had three children: - Annie E. Bingham of Milwaukee; - Emma J. Van Patter, Aylmer, wife of Lewis, Farmer; - George W. Cline, New London, Wisconsin, Furniture Dealer - Joel W. Bingham was a son-in-law and Secretary at the Monarch Stone Quarry LNAME[ VANSICKEL FNAME[ ISAAC HENRY RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 20, 1895 FILE[ 2384 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - executors: John Price, Port Stanley, Merchant and friend; Thomas Jones, Yarmouth, friend - son was John Nelson Vansickel - wife was Elizabeth Jane Vansickel - will was witnessed by Ralph Vansickel, Yarmouth, Farmer, and Henry Jones, Yarmouth, Farmer LNAME[ CORLESS FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 18, 1888 FILE[ 2385 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor was Thomas Corless of Southwold, her husband - daughter was Mary Ann Corless, now Taylor, wife of William Taylor of Yarmouth LNAME[ MCKENNEY FNAME[ ARCHIBALD HAMILTON ADAMS RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUN 14, 1886 FILE[ 2386 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - executor was Lewis McKenney of Malahide, Farmer and son - wife was Cecelia McKenney - daughter was Rosamonde Sweet, wife of John - son was Lewis McKenney - daughter was Eliza Want, wife of William Want of the State of Dakota - daughter was Muriel Scott, wife of Robert Scott of Flint, Michigan - daughter was Jane Pulforde, wife of Thomas Pulforde of South Dorchester - mention of Thomas McIntyre Nairn, who died June 1, 1888 - mention of William Augustus Glover, who died December 1, 1894 LNAME[ SAXTON FNAME[ SWAIN O. RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAY 12, 1895 FILE[ 2387 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - executors: Albert Saxton, Bayham; John A. Saxton, Malahide - son was Frederick W. Saxton - daughter was Joan Triff - wife was Isabel Saxton - daughter was Mary Jane Saxton - daughter was Margaret Susan Saxton - daughter was Rebecca Ellen Saxton - daughter was Hannah Saxton - daughter was Harriet Edison LNAME[ SANDERS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 26, 1895 FILE[ 2388 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - executors: William G. Sanders; Alice Maud Sanders - widow was Alice Maud Sanders DAUGHTERS: - Mary Marlatt, wife of Daniel, residing at Moose Jaw in the Northwest Territories; - Eliza Marlatt, wife of George; - Penelope Sutherland, wife of Fred - nephew was William G. Sanders LNAME[ GILLETT FNAME[ ISABELLA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 19, 1895 FILE[ 2389 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner was James William Gillett of Aylmer, only son LNAME[ SANDERS FNAME[ THOMAS EXMOUTHE RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ MAY 20, 1895 FILE[ 2390 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - wanted to be buried in St. James Church Yard, Biddulph Township - executors: Nancy Agnes Sanders, widow, Aylmer; John McGunne, Wyoming, Lambton County, Minister; Charles E. Sanders, St. Thomas, Merchant - oldest daughter was Sally Agnes Snider - daughter was Emily Selley SONS: - Thomas Sanders; - William Sanders; - Charles Sanders; - Frederick Sanders; - Henry Sanders; - Arthur Sanders - son-in-law was Reverend John McGunne - mention of a granddaughter - Mr. Sanders changed his mind and decided he wanted to be buried in Trinity Church Yard, St. Thomas LNAME[ MARR FNAME[ HULDA J. RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 2, 1895 FILE[ 2391 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ -described as married woman - had no will - petitioner was John J. Marr, Southwold, a hotel keeper - John J. Marr named as husband LNAME[ ROSZELL FNAME[ JACOB RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUN 8, 1895 FILE[ 2392 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - had no will - petitioner was Phoebe Roszell, Bayham - Phoebe Roszell named as wife LNAME[ MCPHERSON FNAME[ ALLAN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 27, 1895 FILE[ 2393 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - died in North Dorchester - executors: Robert McPherson, Yarmouth and Dugald McPherson - wife : Catherine McPherson - children: Robert McPherson, John McPherson, Elizabeth McPherson - cousin: Dugald McPherson LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ COLIN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUN 10, 1895 FILE[ 2294 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - executor: Janet Campbell, Yarmouth - Janet Campbell named as wife LNAME[ ARKELL FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUN 16, 1895 FILE[ 2395 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - was postmaster - executors: Helen Duncan Arkell, Aylmer; George MacKenzie, St. Thomas, gentleman; James Murray Wrong, Aylmer, merchant - Helen Duncan Arkell named as wife - children not named LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ DUTTON DATE[ FEB 22, 1895 FILE[ 2396 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - was widow of Donald McIntyre - executors: Dugald J. Campbell, Dunwich; Donald McCallum, Dunwich - children: Nancy McPhail, wife of Archibald McPhail; Margaret McIntyre; Peter McIntyre; Sarah Forsyth, wife of John Forsyth; Lizzie Morrison, wife of Albert Morrison; Mary McIntyre LNAME[ MCMILLAN FNAME[ ISABELLA RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JAN 7, 1895 FILE[ 2397 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - was described as a spinster - had no will - petitioner was Christina Warren, wife of Thomas Warren, Westminster, sister - had 6 sisters but did not name them - had 4 brothers but did not name them LNAME[ MANN FNAME[ PEREGRINE M. RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUN 1 1895 FILE[ 2398 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - was a physician - executors: Hannah Mann, Aylmer; Harry V. Mann, Aylmer - Hannah Mann was named as wife - Harry V. Mann was named as son LNAME[ JAMESON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 26, 1887 FILE[ 2399 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - petitioner for guardianship is Louise Jameson, St. Thomas; John Belfrey, St. Thomas, locomotive foreman - Louise Jameson is named as wife of deceased - children: Herbert Charles Jameson, 20 years old; Harry Wilfred Jameson, 18 years old; Clara Louise Jameson, 12 years old - the childrens' ages are as of July 2, 1895 when petition for guardianship was made - paternal uncle: William Ephraim Jameson, Blyhe, County of Huron, who died May 15, 1894 LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ SUSAN RESID[ ST.THOMAS DATE[ APR 30, 1886 FILE[ 2400 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - had no will - petitioner: Sylvester L. Smith, Morpeth, Kent County, clergyman - Sylvester L. Smith named as husband LNAME[ FULTON FNAME[ ELLA RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 12, 1895 FILE[ 2401 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - had no will - described as infant 13 days old - petitoner: Henry Fulton, Southwold, farmer - Henry Fulton named as father - Ellen Francis Fulton named as mother, was deceased - see file #2402 LNAME[ FULTON FNAME[ ELLEN FRANCIS RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 31, 1895 FILE[ 2402 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - had no will - petitioner: Henry Fulton, Southwold, farmer - Henry Fulton named as husband - child mentioned but not named - see file #2401 LNAME[ BLUE FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAY 18, 1895 FILE[ 2403 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - had no will - petitioner: Mary Blue, Dunwich - Mary Blue named as wife - 4 infant children mentioned but not named LNAME[ TROUGHTON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUN 17, 1895 FILE[ 2404 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - executor: William Troughton, Malahide, farmer - William Troughton named as son LNAME[ PATTERSON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ST.THOMAS DATE[ JUL 6, 1895 FILE[ 2405 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as a painter - executors: Selina Patterson, St. Thomas; John C. Livsey, St. Thomas, hardware merchant - Selina Patterson named as wife LNAME[ CASWELL FNAME[ ANDREW J. RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUL 7, 1895 FILE[ 2406 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: Mary H. Caswelll, Bayham; John Pygall, Middleton Tp., Norfolk County, gentleman - Mary Huldah Caswell named as wife - Bruce Caswell named as child - other children not named LNAME[ JOHNSON FNAME[ ALBERT RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUN 25, 1895 FILE[ 2407 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - had no will - petitioner: Eliza Jane Johnson, Malahide - Eliza Jane Johnson named as wife - 8 children mentioned but not named LNAME[ HUNTLEY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 6, 1895 FILE[ 2408 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - executor: Lenah Jane Huntley - Lenah Jane Huntley named as wife - Frank Huntley named as child LNAME[ MCCRONE FNAME[ JAMES MILLER RESID[ ST.THOMAS DATE[ JUL 19, 1895 FILE[ 2409 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as a railway employee - executor: Matilda Ann McCrone, St. Thomas - Matilda McCrone named as wife LNAME[ LEWIS FNAME[ SUSAN M. RESID[ SHEDDEN DATE[ JUL 30, 1985 FILE[ 2410 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - executor: John Lewis, Shedden - John Lewis named as husband - son: John J. Marr, hotel keeper - niece: Annie L. Authistle, London LNAME[ NORTON FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JAN 5, 1895 FILE[ 2411 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: Thomas W. Dobbie, Tillsonburg, Provincial land surveyor; Charles Thompson Dobbie, Bayham, farmer - children: Ada Ann Burwell, wife of Hercules Burwell; Melissa Jane Stilwell, wife of David William Stilwell - declared a lunatic long time after Sept. 1892 LNAME[ MCKNIGHT FNAME[ MARTIN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 6, 1895 FILE[ 2414 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - executors: Thomas McKnight, Malahide; Annie McKnight, Malahide, spinster; Catherine McKnight -Catherine McKnight named as wife - children: Thomas McKnight, eldest son; Annie McKnight; Michael McKnight; John McKnight; Ellen McKnight; Kattie McKnight; Mary McConnell LNAME[ KENNEDY FNAME[ DANIEL A. RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ DEC 19, 1881 FILE[ 2415 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as a school teacher; unmarried - had no will - petitioners: Malcolm J. Kennedy, Ridgetown; D. Kennedy, Aldborough; Maggie Thompson, Aldborough; May Leitch, Ridgetown - brothers & sisters: Malcolm J. Kennedy, Ridgetown; D. Kennedy, Aldborough; Maggie Thompson, Aldborough; Roderick Kennedy, Cass City, Michigan LNAME[ FRANCIS FNAME[ ISABELLA RESID[ TOULON, ILLINOIS DATE[ JUL 22, 1895 FILE[ 2416 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - lived Rodney 1890 - died in Blanchard Tp., Perth County, - described as married woman - executors: George M. Harrison, Glencoe, banker; George A. Francis, Toulon, Illinois, clerk - George A. Francis named as husband - George M. Harrison named as brother - children not named LNAME[ PRESSEY FNAME[ FREDERICK RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 16, 1895 FILE[ 2417 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - executor: John P. Pressey, Malahide - John P. Pressey named as son LNAME[ RICHARDSON FNAME[ ARTHUR RESID[ WYANDOTTE, MICHIGAN DATE[ AUG 14, 1895 FILE[ 2418 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - was a dentist - executors: Agnes Richardson, Wyandotte, Michigan; William B. Brown, Malahide - Agnes Richardson named as wife - child: Lane Richardson - William B. Brown named as father-in-law LNAME[ DUFF FNAME[ REBECCA RESID[ ST.THOMAS DATE[ JAN 29, 1893 FILE[ 2419 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - former surname Harris; wife of William Duff - had no will - petitioner: Alice Nott, wife of George Nott, Southwold - Rebecca & William Duff married 1882 - Rebecca Duff's parents resided in England and are deceased - brothers & sisters: Alice Nott; Henry Harris, St. Thomas; Ann Bell, wife of John Bell, St. Thomas; John Harris, England; Mary Richards, England; Elizabeth Harris, England; Ellen Harris, England - husband named as William Duff, St. Thomas, shoe maker, left St. Thomas after 1893 LNAME[ JOHNSON FNAME[ JOHN WELLINGTON RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 17, 1895 FILE[ 2420 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - had no will petitioner: Humphrey Johnson, Malahide; Daisy Johnson, Malahide - wife named as Daisy Johnson - father named as Humphrey Johnson LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ MARY RESID[ ST.THOMAS DATE[ AUG 13, 1895 FILE[ 2421 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as spinster - executor: Dugald F. McIntyre, Southwold - aunt: Isabella Ferguson, wife of Duncan Ferguson, St. Thomas - sister: Isabella McIntyre, St. Thomas, widow - brother: Dugald F. McIntyre - Mary McIntyre lived in Westminster Tp. in May 1895 LNAME[ THOMAS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ AUG 16, 1895 FILE[ 2422 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - had no will - described as teamster - petitioner: Jane E. Thomas, Dunwich - Jane E. Thomas named as wife - had 5 children, 2 of whom are infants LNAME[ ROACH FNAME[ WILLIAM H. RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ AUG 8, 1895 FILE[ 2423 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as farmer - executor: Jane Roach, Dunwich - Jane Roach named as wife - daughter: Mary Jane Roach LNAME[ MCARTHUR FNAME[ MARTHA ANN RESID[ RODNEY DATE[ SEP 1, 1895 FILE[ 2424 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as widow - executor: Donald McLean the younger, Aldborough, farmer - daughter: Mary Jane Campbell, wife of Daniel Campbell - grand daughters: daughters of Mary Jane & Daniel Campbell: Martha May Campbell; Isabella Campbell, Veda Campbell LNAME[ BROWER FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 17, 1895 FILE[ 2425 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - executor: Mary Jane Campbell, Yarmouth, widow - Mary Jane Campbell named as daughter LNAME[ BAINARD FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ ST.THOMAS DATE[ AUG 29, 1895 FILE[ 2426 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - executors: Lawrence Bainard, Southwold; George Bainard, Yarmouth; Sarah Bainard, St.Thomas - wife named as Sarah Bainard - brother named as Lawrence Bainard - children: George Bainard; Sarah Marria Kirkland; Emily Ann Dickinson; Elizabeth Vowden; Loria Bainard LNAME[ BOUGHNER FNAME[ JOHN NELSON RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ AUG 15, 1895 FILE[ 2427 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - described as a manufacturer - executors: Alva Boughner, Aylmer, manufacturer; William Warnock, Aylmer, broker - wife: Hattie Boughner - children: Sarah Hayden; Mary Belle Boughner; Alva Boughner LNAME[ TOD FNAME[ SYM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 2, 1891 FILE[ 2428 MFNO[ 1397 NOTES[ - had no will - petitioner: Eliza Tod, Yarmouth - wife named as Eliza Tod - children: James Tod, Yarmouth, farmer; Eliza Hepburn, wife of Robert Hepburn, Yarmouth, farmer LNAME[ AUCKLAND FNAME[ WILLIAM BOWMAN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUL 15, 1895 FILE[ 2429 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - had no will - petitioner: Maria Auckland, Malahide - wife named as Maria Auckland LNAME[ NEWBIGGING FNAME[ JOHN LOGAN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ SEP 10, 1895 FILE[ 2430 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - had no will - petitioner: Archibald Newbigging, Mosa Tp., farmer; David Newbigging, Mosa Tp., farmer - wife: Catherine Newbigging - brothers: Archibald Newbigging; David Newbigging - children: Nelson Campbell Newbigging, 5 years old; Marvin Victor Newbigging, 3 years old; Bertha May Newbigging, 1 year old LNAME[ MCDONALD FNAME[ NORMAN RESID[ ST.THOMAS DATE[ SEP 9, 1895 FILE[ 2431 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - executor: Jennie MacDonald, St. Thomas - wife named as Jennie McDonald LNAME[ HENDERSON FNAME[ CHESTER RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ AUG 17, 1895 FILE[ 2432 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executor: Herbert Henderson, Southwold, farmer, nephew - wife still living but not named - 6 children - children over 21 years: Arthur Henderson, Gertrude Henderson - children under 21 years: Frank Henderson, Fanny Henderson, Violet Henderson, Margaret Henderson LNAME[ METTERS FNAME[ SALLY RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JUN 23, 1895 FILE[ 2433 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executors: John Kendall, Dunwich; William Metters, Dunwich, husband LNAME[ STAFFORD FNAME[ AVOLINA RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 16, 1895 FILE[ 2434 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as widow of Caleb Stafford - executor: Richard N. Stafford, Southwold, farmer, brother in law - sons: Cahrles Stafford; Milson B. Stafford - daughters: Ida Stafford; Nettie Stafford LNAME[ WILSON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ FEB 14, 1895 FILE[ 2435 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: Edwin Bowes, Bayham, farmer; William Rusling, Bayham, farmer - daughters: Mary L. Kennedy; Lily Wilson; Ethel Wilson; Bertha Wilson - son: William Wilson - wife not named LNAME[ TASKAY FNAME[ MRS. RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ FILE[ 2436 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - petitioner for guardianship: Walter Taskay, South Dorchester, farmer, is father of Thomas Taskay and husband of deceased - Thomas Taskay is 17 years old on 14 Sep 1895; has legacy from estate of Mrs. Knoepfel LNAME[ LINDOP FNAME[ WILLIAM E. RESID[ ST.THOMAS DATE[ JAN 14, 1893 FILE[ 2437 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as a gentleman - had no will - petitioner: John A. Robinson, St. Thomas, barrister at law; is a creditor of deceased - son: Thomas E. Lindop, St. Thomas - wife: Charlotte Lindop - children: Mary Duncan, wife of John Duncan, Alliston, Simcoe County; Elizabeth Lindop, St. Thomas; John M. Lindop, St. Thomas; Edith Lindop, St. Thomas; Charles Lindop, Denver - deceased had a half interest in a patent for a fire escape LNAME[ PATTERSON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ AUG 27, 1895 FILE[ 2438 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as a farmer - executors: Daniel Patterson, Aldborough, farmer, son; George Moore, Bothwell, Kent County, clerk of the Division Court - wife: Nancy Patterson - other sons: Archibald Patterson; John A. Patterson - daughters: Mary McColl; Margaret Hillman LNAME[ DUNHAM FNAME[ ANN MARIA RESID[ ST.THOMAS DATE[ SEP 24,1895 FILE[ 2439 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: James B. Hill, St. Thomas, merchant; Cyrus Heman Hepinstall, St. Thomas, jeweller, a friend - sisters: Phoebe Cordelia Schell; Abby Elizabeth Van Norstand, who died Aug. 28, 1894 - step daughter: Mrs. Elva McGreer, wife of Thomas McGreer, Pt. Burwell - step son: George F. Dunham - children of Abby Elizabeth Van Norstand: Mary Emma Van Norstand, Samuel Dunham Van Norstand, Eliza Van Norstand - deceased had property in Pt. Burwell, St.Thomas & Manitoba LNAME[ LUMLEY FNAME[ ELIZA RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 14, 1895 FILE[ 2440 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor: Margaret McCallum, Iona, Southwold Tp., spinster, sister - step son: Welsey Lumley - step daughter: Louisa Foster LNAME[ MCPHAIL FNAME[ DONALD C. RESID[ WEST LORNE DATE[ JAN 15, 1895 FILE[ 2441 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - was unmarried - had no will - died in Butte City, Montana - petitioner: Alexander McPhail, Aldborough, a brother - father: Donald McPhail, Aldborough - mother: Anne McPhail, Aldborough - brothers & sisters: Dougald McPhail, England; John McPhail, Scotland; Archibald McPhail, Scotland; Duncan McPhail, Detroit, Michigan; Mary McKenzie, Detroit, Michigan; Maggie Wilton, West Lorne; Ann Lethbridge, Fingal LNAME[ HENRY FNAME[ COLIN GILLIES RESID[ WALLACETOWN DATE[ MAR 25, 1895 FILE[ 2442 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as a gentleman - executors: Jesse A. Henry, Toronto, drover, a brother; John Henry, brother - son: Philip J. Henry, Glencoe, horse dealer LNAME[ DODD FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ OCT 13, 1895 FILE[ 2443 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - executors: Lucinda Dodd, Aldborough, widow; William Dodd, Southwold, a brother - brother William Dodd's children not named - niece: Lizzy Caswell - adopted daughter: Annie Hodge LNAME[ ASH FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ AUG 3, 1895 FILE[ 2444 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - lived concession 7, Aldborough - described as a farmer - executors: John Ferguson, Aldborough, farmer; James Beaty, Toronto, Q.C. - daughter: Elvia Virginia Ash - wife: Sarah Ash LNAME[ STEVENS FNAME[ WESTERN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ SEP 2, 1895 FILE[ 2445 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - executor: Hannah Stevens, Bayham, widow - sons: Ernest Leroy Stevens, Montnell Stevens, Leonard Sharp Stevens LNAME[ ROY FNAME[ ELEANOR RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUN 3, 1895 FILE[ 2446 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as widow of Gideon Roy - dispute about will - executor: George W. Roy, Malahide, applied for letters of administration Nov 8,1895 - executor: Charles L. Bentley - children: Daniel Benjamin Roy, contested will Oct 14, 1895 - other children: Eleanor Jane Dennis; Anna Maria Kilmer, Detroit, Michigan; George Wellington Roy; Lavona Marietta Kilmer, Detroit, Michigan; James Sylvanus Roy, Lisbon, Ransom County, North Dakota; William Melbourne Roy, Detroit, Michigan - grandson: (?) B. Roy - granddaughter: Ethel Roy LNAME[ MANN FNAME[ JEHIEL RESID[ ST.THOMAS DATE[ AUG 27, 1895 FILE[ 2447 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - was barrister at law, partner in firm Mann & Davidson - executor: Amelia Mann, St. Thomas, widow LNAME[ MCARTHUR FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ OCT 15, 1895 FILE[ 2448 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - executor: Robert McKay, Dunwich - daughters: Jane McArthur, wife of James McArthur; Christy McKillop, wife of Donald McKillop; Mary McArthur - son: Daniel McArthur - wife: Catherine McArthur LNAME[ GUNN FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 19, 1895 FILE[ 2449 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - executors: Eugene Gunn, Yarmouth, a nephew; Edwin McCausland, Aylmer, merchant, a brother in law; Wesley McCausland, Tara, Bruce County, grain merchant, a brother in law - son: Wesley Gunn - daughters: Alice Eugenie Gunn; Lizzie "Lizetta" Gunn; Dora Augusta Gunn; Josephine Gunn - wife: Mary Ann Gunn LNAME[ ROW FNAME[ FRANCIS RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTE DATE[ SEP 8, 1895 FILE[ 2450 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ -described as a farmer - had no will - petitioner: Simildia Row, South Dorchester, widow LNAME[ LYON FNAME[ OLIVE RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ OCT 11, 1895 FILE[ 2451 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as widow - executors: Elizabeth Jane Lyon, Aylmer, spinster, a daughter; Albert Hamilton Backhouse, Aylmer, esquire, a friend; Mahlon Lyon, Malahide, son LNAME[ NOLAN FNAME[ JOHN E. RESID[ ST.THOMAS DATE[ NOV 2, 1895 FILE[ 2452 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as a locomotive engineer - executors: Eleanor Nolan, St. Thomas, widow; Theodore Middaugh, who died Aug 22, 1891 - children not named LNAME[ MCLACHLIN FNAME[ DONALD A. RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 18, 1895 FILE[ 2453 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - petitioner for guardianship: Agnes McLachlin, Southwold, widow of deceased - children: Archibald Robinson McLachlin, 14 years old on Sep 27, 1894; Hugh Allan McLachlin, 12 years old on Oct 5, 1894; James Gordon McLachlin, 8 years old on June 16, 1894; Charles Duncan McLachlin, 6 years old on Apr. 28, 1894; Margaret Isabella McLachlin, 4 years old on Apr. 14, 1894 - see file #2454 LNAME[ MCLACHLIN FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 18, 1895 FILE[ 2454 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as a farmer, married - had no will - petitioner: Agnes McLachlin, his widow - children: Archibald Robinson McLachlin; Hugh Allan McLachlin; James Gordon McLachlin; Charles Duncan McLachlin; Margaret Isabella McLachlin - see file #2453 LNAME[ WHITE FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 4, 1895 FILE[ 2455 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as a widow - petitioner: William Jackson, Southwold Tp., attorney for Francis Catherine Eaton, Teledo, Ohio, USA - children: John White, Yarmouth; Francis Catherine Eaton, wife of John f. Eaton; Albert White, Sheppardsville, Michigan LNAME[ BOGGS FNAME[ GEORGE WALTER RESID[ DETROIT DATE[ OCT 31, 1895 FILE[ 2456 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - known as George Walter Boggs the younger - died in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan - was a wine clerk - executor: Amelia Boggs, St. Thomas, spinster - father: George Walter Boggs, St. Thomas - sister: Ameila Boggs - brother: Frank Boggs, Detroit, seed & grain merchant LNAME[ BERDAN FNAME[ THEODORE RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ OCT 11, 1895 FILE[ 2457 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - was an agent - executors: Charlotte Berdan, Aylmer, his widow; Archibald McTaggart, Malahide - children: Leslie B. Berdan; Alma Berdan LNAME[ MCDIARMID FNAME[ JOHN D. RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ OCT 11, 1895 FILE[ 2458 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - was a manufacturer - executor: Adelaide McDiarmid, his widow - children: Mary Howell McDiarmid, 18 years old on Oct 12, 1895; Ada Christina McDiarmid, 15 years old on Oct 5, 1895; Laura Josephine McDiarmid, 5 years old on Nov 21, 1895 LNAME[ HILLIS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST.THOMAS DATE[ NOV 11, 1895 FILE[ 2459 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - was a carpenter - executors: Elizabeth Ann Hillis, St. Thomas, his widow; Louisa Hillis, Aylmer, spinster, his daughter - son: Edward Hillis LNAME[ GOVENLOCK FNAME[ ANDREW RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ NOV 15, 1895 FILE[ 2460 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - was a gardener - had no will - petitioner: Elizabeth Govenlock, Southwold, his widow LNAME[ HISLOP FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ NOV 19, 1895 FILE[ 2461 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - was a farmer - executor: Irenia Hislop, Southwold, his widow - witnesses: Charles & Agnes Lemon, Hamilton, Wentworth County, barrister at law LNAME[ ADAMS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 27, 1895 FILE[ 2462 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - petitioner: Elias J. Adams, Malahide - grandsons: George A. Pepper, William McDermond Pepper - son: Elias J. Adams - son of Elias J. Adams: William Lewis Adams - daughter: Catherine Davis, wife of Joel Wallace Davis, died mar 3, 1893 - nephew: Gilbert Moore, died Apr 13, 1882 LNAME[ FISHLEIGH FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 22, 1895 FILE[ 2463 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - was a farmer - died in London, Middlesex County - executor: Bertha Fishleigh, Yarmouth, widow - mentions Robert Fishleigh LNAME[ COLLARD FNAME[ CARRIE RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAY 9, 1893 FILE[ 2464 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - died in Southwold Tp. - described as a spinster - executor: Arthur D. Collard, Aldborough - left father, mother, 4 sisters, 1 brother - witnesses: Arthur Collard, Nathan Mann, George Collard LNAME[ HARVEY FNAME[ PHOEBE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 25, 1895 FILE[ 2465 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor: James McKenzie, Yarmouth, merchant - nephew: Stephen Haight, son of her brother, William Haight - Phoebe Harvey raised Elizabeth Lincoln - will mentions Alventine Guest, daughter of John Guest - niece: Louisa Evely, wife of H.H. Evely, veterinary surgeon, St. Thomas LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 9, 1895 FILE[ 2466 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - executors: Annie Smith, Southwold, widow; John Nelson Smith, Southwold; Charles Gilbert, Southwold, a friend - wife: Annie Smith - brother: John Nelson Smith LNAME[ MAYNARD FNAME[ JAMES W. RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 12, 1895 FILE[ 2467 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - executors: Martha Maynard, Yarmouth, widow; Samuel Hathaway, Yarmouth - wife: Martha Elizabeth Maynard - sons: James Franklin Maynard; John William Maynard - daughter: Ida Flossetta Maynard LNAME[ HEYWOOD FNAME[ SARAH AMELIA RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ NOV 17, 1892 FILE[ 2468 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as a married woman, wife of Thomas Heywood - executors: Henry Charles Stephens, Glenville, Cuyahoga, Ohio, butcher; Thomas Heywood, Euphemia Tp., Lambton County, farmer - father: Thomas Stephens now deceased - brothers: Henry Charles Stephens, Benjamin Stephens - sisters: Mary Ann Shephers, Jennie Stephens, Ella Stephens - husband: Thomas Heywood - children: George Herbert Heywood, youngest child; Grace Elizabeth Heywood; Ethel Alberta Heywood; William Thomas Heywood LNAME[ BURKE FNAME[ CATHERINE RESID[ ST.THOMAS DATE[ NOV 18, 1895 FILE[ 2469 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Patrick Burke, St. Thomas, locomotive engineer; John Burke, St.Thomas, locomotive engineer; Thomas Burke, St. Thomas, locomotive engineer - children: Patrick Burke, John Burke, Thomas Burke, Bridget Burke, Mary Burke, Catherine Burke, Ellen Burke LNAME[ NORSWORTHY FNAME[ EMILY RESID[ ST.THOMAS DATE[ DEC 18, 1895 FILE[ 2470 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - had no will - petitioner: Charles Norsworthy, St.Thomas, manufacturer LNAME[ BREIST FNAME[ FREDERICK RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ DEC 19, 1895 FILE[ 2471 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - executor: Edgar Alexander Smith, St. Thomas, gentleman - housekeeper: Susannah Williams - children: Charles Breist, Michigan; Frederick Breist, Michigan; Annie Breist, Michigan LNAME[ HUGHES FNAME[ SARAH AGUSTA RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ DEC 25, 1895 FILE[ 2472 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executors: Alexander Love, Aylmer, esquire; John Henry Hughes, Goshen, Indiana, surgeon dentist - brother in law: Alexander Love - brother: John Henry Hughes - sister: Jane Elizabeth Julia Dunnett - niece: Jennie Alexandra Love - nephew: son of Jane E. J. Dunnett: John Alfred Hughes Dunnett LNAME[ PARKER FNAME[ JAMES ALFRED RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ DEC 22, 1895 FILE[ 2473 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - executor: Margaret Parker, Malahide, widow - wife: Margaret Parker LNAME[ SCHULTE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 15, 1895 FILE[ 2474 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as a Clergyman for the Church of England - died in Aldborough Township - executor was Ellinor Schulte of St. Thomas, widow - wife was Ellinor Schulte LNAME[ HUX FNAME[ MARTIN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ APR 4, 1892 FILE[ 2475 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - on January 29, 1892, Martin Hux was 60 years old - executors: Barbara Hux, Aldborough, widow; Ludwig Miller, Aldborough - wife was Barbara Hux - son was Jacob Hux - this will was written in German and then translated into English LNAME[ MCKELLAR FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ DEC 29, 1895 FILE[ 2476 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Archibald S. McKirdy, Dunwich, Farmer; Malcolm A. McNeil, Dunwich, Farmer - brother was Duncan McKellar - brother was Peter McKellar - mention of a mother, but not named NIECES AND NEPHEWS: - John Duncan McKellar, son of Duncan; - Mary Catherine McKellar, daughter of Duncan; - Archie Daniel McKellar, son of Peter; - Mary Betsy McKellar, daughter of Peter - sister-in-law was Bella McKellar, wife of Duncan - sister-in-law was Maggie McKellar, wife of Peter - mention of John Hyman LNAME[ MCPHEE FNAME[ ISABELLA RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ DEC 24, 1895 FILE[ 2477 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was William Clark of Aldborough - daughter-in-law was Eliza McPhee, wife of Duncan - son-in-law was William Clark LNAME[ HANKINSON FNAME[ WILLIAM H. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ DEC 30, 1895 FILE[ 2478 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Charles William Hankinson of Malahide - wife was Sophia Hankinson of Malahide CHILDREN: - Francis A. Hankinson, Malahide; - James M. Hankinson, Grand Rapids, Michigan; - Charles William Hankinson, Malahide; - Hannah W. Dalby, Malahide; - John C. Hankinson, Sindeirville, New York; - Lorenzo Dow Hankinson, Grand Rapids, Michigan; - Emily Jane Ingram, Malahide; - Kenneth H. Hankinson, Grand Rapids, Michigan - Louis A. Hankinson, Malahide LNAME[ BROWN FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 6, 1896 FILE[ 2479 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: John Walker Stewart, St. Thomas, Manager of the Southern Loan Company; Sarah Ann Brown, St. Thomas - wife was Sarah Ann Brown LNAME[ FIRBY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUN 2, 1890 FILE[ 2480 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widower - petitioners: John Irvine Muss Firby, Winnipeg, Manitoba; - Daniel Edwin Firby, Winnipeg, Manitoba; - Wealtha Marilla Smith, Malahide, married woman LNAME[ GUNN FNAME[ MARY ANN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 4, 1896 FILE[ 2481 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as the widow of Daniel Gunn - executors: Edwin McCausland, Aylmer, Commission Merchant; Wesley McCausland, Tara, Bruce County, Gentleman; Eugene Gunn, who renounced - brother was Edwin McCausland - brother was Wesley McCausland - daughter was Dura Augusta Gunn - daughter was Lizzetta Gunn - daughter was Josephine Gunn - nephew was Eugene Gunn LNAME[ BRUSH FNAME[ WILLIAM ALEXANDER RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 23, 1896 FILE[ 2482 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as a Horse Trainer - executors: Herschel David Brush, Southwold, Horse Trainer; William Asa Brush, Southwold; Frank Howard, Southwold, who died December 29, 1894 - wife was Jemima Ann Brush - son was William Asa Brush - son was Charles Wesley Brush - son was Herschel D. Brush - son was John Edmund Brush - brother-in-law was Frank Howard LNAME[ BROOKS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 24, 1896 FILE[ 2483 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - executors: William Brooks, Southwold; Samuel Lethbridge, Southwold - wife was Sarah Brooks CHILDREN: - Hiram Brooks; - James Brooks; - Elizabeth Brooks; - Celia Brooks; - Mary Ann Brooks; - Emma Brooks; - Jane Brooks; - William Brooks LNAME[ LOWRY FNAME[ HENRIETTA RESID[ RODNEY DATE[ JAN 8, 1896 FILE[ 2484 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as an infant and unmarried - petitioner was Henrietta Lowry of Rodney, wife of James C. - mother was Henrietta Lowry - father was James C. Lowry BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - William John Lowry; - James Charles Lowry; - Mary Jane Lowry, now Corder; - Elizabeth Ann Lowry, under 20 years; - Christie Lowry, under 20 years NOTE: Henrietta Lowry was born April 5, 1880, and when she died was 14 years, 9 months, and 3 days old LNAME[ FERGUSON FNAME[ PETER RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JAN 16, 1896 FILE[ 2485 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widower - petitioners: John Ferguson, South Dorchester; Duncan Ferguson, South Dorchester SONS: - John Ferguson; - Duncan Ferguson; - Donald Ferguson, North Dorchester; - Colin Ferguson, North Dorchester LNAME[ BINGHAM FNAME[ BEECHER RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JAN 6, 1896 FILE[ 2486 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - no will - described as a bachelor and a Gentleman - petitioners: Davis George Bingham, Aylmer, Merchant; William Charles Bingham, Aylmer, Gentleman - mother was Betsy Jane Bingham - oldest brother was Davis George Bingham - brother was William Charles Bingham - brother was Joel W. Bingham of Milwaukee, Wisconsin LNAME[ JUST FNAME[ FREDERICK C. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 3, 1895 FILE[ 2487 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Jeweller - petitioner was Josephine Just of St. Thomas - wife was Josephine Just LNAME[ BERDAN FNAME[ THEODORE W. RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ NOV 11, 1895 FILE[ 2488 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship filed February 10, 1896 - petitioner was Charlotte Berdan of Aylmer, widow CHILDREN: - Alma C. Berdan; - Leslie B. Berdan LNAME[ MACPHERSON FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ FINGAL DATE[ MAY 25, 1895 FILE[ 2489 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as a Manufacturer of Agricultural Implements and an Iron Founder EXECUTORS: - John Knox MacPherson, Fingal, Manufacturer; - Alexander D. MacPherson, Fingal, Bookkeeper; - Duncan Ferguson MacPherson - wife was Mary MacPherson CHILDREN: - Alexander D. MacPherson; - Duncan Ferguson MacPherson; - James D. MacPherson; - Edward D. MacPherson; - Mary E. MacPherson; - John K. MacPherson; - Daniel L. MacPherson; - William A. MacPherson; - Charles H. MacPherson LNAME[ LEARN FNAME[ JESSE RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 1, 1896 FILE[ 2490 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - executors: William Warnock, Aylmer, Broker; Stephen Pound, Malahide; Francis Leeson, Malahide - friend was Mary Arnott - brother was William Nelson Learn - brother was Matthias M. Learn - sister was Elsie Ann Parks LNAME[ TROTHEN FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ FEB 1, 1896 FILE[ 2491 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - executors: William Church, Dunwich; James C. Revell, Dunwich - son was Joshua Trothen - son was James Trothen, who was described as being blind - grandson was Richard Erie LNAME[ STEWART FNAME[ JAMES LOVE RESID[ CALIFORNIA DATE[ OCT 27, 1894 FILE[ 2492 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - no will - was living in San Diego, California, when he died - formerly a resident of Aylmer - described as a Marble Cutter - petitioner was the Toronto General Trusts Company - wife was Ann Stewart, who was a resident of the London Psychiatric Hospital LNAME[ GEE FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ NOV 13, 1895 FILE[ 2493 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was William Watts of Vienna, Conveyancer - mother was Sarah Gee of North Walsingham, Norfolk County, England - first cousin was Mary Watts - second cousin was William Watts LNAME[ BROWN FNAME[ MARK RESID[ TALBOTVILLE DATE[ APR 4, 1895 FILE[ 2494 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as a Shoemaker - executors: George Washington Brown, St. Thomas, Clerk; John Thomas Brown, Southwold, Farmer - wife was Sarah Brown CHILDREN: - George W. Brown, St. Thomas, Merchant; - John T. Brown, Southwold, Farmer; - Sarah Jane Brown; - Martha Kilpatrick; - Hannah Calcutt; - Elizabeth Baker; - Harriet A. Boughner LNAME[ SQUANCE FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 6, 1896 FILE[ 2495 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - executor was Frank Oke of St. Thomas, Cabinet Maker and son-in-law - wife was Elizabeth Squance LNAME[ JOST FNAME[ CATHERINE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 20, 1896 FILE[ 2496 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Josephine Jost of St. Thomas, widow and daughter-in-law LNAME[ AGAR FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ FEB 7, 1896 FILE[ 2497 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Jannet Agar of Aldborough, widow LNAME[ GALE FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ OXFORD COUNTY DATE[ JAN 5, 1896 FILE[ 2498 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - no will - under 21 years of age - legal residence was Dereham Township, Oxford County - died at Rodney and seems to have lived at St. Thomas - petitioner was Joshua Gale of Dereham Township, Labourer LNAME[ COUGHLIN FNAME[ MARGARET RESID[ NEW YORK CITY DATE[ MAR 22, 1894 FILE[ 2499 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Cornelius Coughlin and the daughter of Patrick Brady of Yarmouth, who died October 8, 1889 - there is no exact date for Margaret Coughlin's death - the estate papers say that she died prior to March 22, 1894, which is the date of the proof of her will in New York City - the will is dated January 28, 1893 - executor of Margaret Coughlin's will was Cornelius Coughlin - Cornelius Coughlin died October 25, 1895 in New York City - Michael Joseph Brady, Woodstock, Ontario, Parish Priest, was the executor of Cornelius Coughlin's will, which was probated November 22, 1895 by the Surrogate Court of Essex County LNAME[ COLE FNAME[ AGNES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 7, 1888 FILE[ 2500 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner was Robert Cole of St. Thomas, Builder and son - son was Archibald Cole, Millbank, Dakota, U.S.A., Carpenter LNAME[ MATTHEWS FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUN 5, 1895 FILE[ 2501 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner was William Warnock of Aylmer, Broker, Banker, and creditor LNAME[ MCNABB FNAME[ WILLIAM D. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 25, 1896 FILE[ 2502 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Railway Employee - petitioner was Eunice Marillia Palmer, wife of Alexander Gilbert Palmer of St. Thomas, Coal Dealer - Eunice Marillia Palmer is described as the widow of William D. McNabb - in 1902 it was discovered that the deceased had property and that Hannah Couse, now Thompson, had a mortgage on the property - mention of Bamlett Gilbert McNabb - mention of Arthur Burton McNabb - mention of Mabel Viola McNabb LNAME[ DAUGHARTY FNAME[ CHARLES EDWIN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 27, 1896 FILE[ 2504 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - petitioner was Susan Emma Daugharty, widow - son was Levi Daugharty - daughter was Valeria Alice Daugharty - son was Walter Allan Daugharty LNAME[ TEETZEL FNAME[ ABIGAIL RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 10, 1896 FILE[ 2505 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: William Coghill, Wyoming, Lambton County; Allister Cochrane, Detroit, Michigan, Reporter - daughter was Eliza Hunt - granddaughter was Jennie Abigail Cochrane - daughter was Jane Cochrane - daughter was Sarah Younghusband - granddaughter was Jennie Stoker LNAME[ MASON FNAME[ SARAH ELIZABETH RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ FEB 21, 1892 FILE[ 2506 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - petitioner was Thomas H. Mason of Bayham, son - husband was William Newell Mason - daughter was Mary Agnes Martin LNAME[ BROMELL FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 15, 1896 FILE[ 2507 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - known as William Bromell the Younger - described as a Cabinet Maker - executors: Emma Bromell, St. Thomas, widow; John Bromell, Toronto, Hotel Keeper and brother - son was Harold LNAME[ METTERS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 28, 1896 FILE[ 2508 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - note says that the will was contested by Mrs. Dingle - executors: Angus Campbell, Southwold; Alexander Ross, Dunwich - will dated October 15, 1895 - in a second will dated December 14, 1895, the appointed executor was Jane Bennett of Dunwich, spinster, and William Metters' housekeeper - William Metters late wife was Sarah - mention of John Kendall - Mary Ann Dingle was a niece of William Metters, and the wife of James Dingle, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ THOMAS M. RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 9, 1896 FILE[ 2509 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - described as an Agent - executors: John Angus Campbell, Dunwich, Farmer and brother; Samuel D. Campbell, Tilbury, Kent County, Operator and brother - sister was Christena Campbell - nephew was Malcolm Graham - nephew was William Arthur Graham SISTERS: - Isabella; - Margaret; - Mary; - Sarah; - Jennie - Thomas M. Campbell's fiance was Elizabeth McIntyre of Iona, daughter of Benani McIntyre - will was dated March 8, 1896 LNAME[ SHEPHERD FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 28, 1895 FILE[ 2510 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners: John E. Shepherd, Yarmouth; George H. Shepherd, Yarmouth - both were sons of William Shepherd LNAME[ NEWTON FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ MAR 26, 1896 FILE[ 2511 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - executor was Caleb B. Hunt of Malahide, friend - daughter was Martha Eleanor Orris - son was David Francis Newton LNAME[ STACEY FNAME[ MARJORIE RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JAN 29, 1896 FILE[ 2512 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner was James Stacey of Dunwich, Farmer and son CHILDREN: - Isabella Grisdale; - Jane Griffin; - Charlotte Stacey; - Mary Elizabeth March; - Marjorie Milton; - Martha Ellen Stacey; - Archibald Stacey LNAME[ TAYLOR FNAME[ NEIL A. RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ JAN 10, 1894 FILE[ 2513 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - no will - this was a petition for guardianship - petitioner was Jennie E. Taylor of Aldborough, widow - child was Gertrude Irene Taylor, who was 4 years old on July 24, 1896 LNAME[ BERDAN FNAME[ LUCY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 27, 1895 FILE[ 2514 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - petitioner was Epaphras Berdan of Southwold, husband - son was William Cyrenus Berdan - son was George E. Berdan - daughter was Carrie Evaline Berdan LNAME[ CALVER FNAME[ LOVINIA JANE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 1896 FILE[ 2515 MFNO[ 1398 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - petitioner was Alfred Calver of St. Thomas, Wine Clerk and husband - daughter was Olive Calver - daughter was Ethel Calver LNAME[ LEGG FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ APR 12, 1896 FILE[ 2516 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - executors: Ellen Legg of South Dorchester, widow; John McNabb, South Dorchester; John Pettit - daughter was Ethel Legg LNAME[ SCOTT FNAME[ JANET RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 28, 1896 FILE[ 2517 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was William Watson of St. Thomas, Merchant - stepson was John Scott LNAME[ CROOKS FNAME[ WALTER RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 26, 1896 FILE[ 2518 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Gentleman - petitioner was Charles F. Maxwell of St. Thomas, Barrister SURVIVING RELATIVES: - Alexander Crooks, Boissevan, Manitoba; - Mrs. John McWilliams, Manistique, Michigan; - Mrs. Martha Irvine, Village of Rosedale, Victoria County, Ontario LNAME[ MCMILLAN FNAME[ ALEXANDER G. RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ APR 11, 1896 FILE[ 2519 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - executors: Duncan McMillan, Harness Maker, Dutton, and brother; Alexander C. Gordon, Lumber Merchant, Dutton - nephew was John A. Gordon - nephew was Donald McMillan, son of brother, Archibald - sister was Barbara - sister was Sarah - brother was Archibald - mention of a mother, but not identified LNAME[ THOMPSON FNAME[ JOHN RICELEY RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAY 5, 1896 FILE[ 2520 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - died at London, Ontario - petitioner was Sarah Thompson of Malahide, widow LNAME[ MCLARTY FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 28, 1896 FILE[ 2521 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executor was Angus McLarty of Southwold, Farmer and brother - sister was Margaret Campbell, who had four sons - mention of Catherine J. Stewart - brother was Duncan McLarty - brother was Colin McLarty - niece was Agnes Robinson - niece was Sarah J. Allison - niece was Mary C. Stewart - niece was Sarah C. Stewart - niece was Minnie McLarty - mention of Elizabeth A. Mann, who lived with the family - brother was Archibald McLarty - deceased sister was Mary, wife of Colin A. (no surname given) - nephew was Archibald C. Campbell - mention of Duncan Alfred ______ - mention of John A. _______ - mention of Angus Stewart LNAME[ STALEY FNAME[ JOHN M. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 30, 1896 FILE[ 2522 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ EXECUTORS: - Elizabeth Staley, Malahide, widow; - Samuel Staley, Malahide, Farmer and brother; - John C. Lindsay, Malahide, Farmer - mention of children, but not identified LNAME[ BLACK FNAME[ FLORA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 27, 1896 FILE[ 2523 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as the widow of John - executor was Christy Ana Black of St. Thomas, spinster and youngest daughter - daughter was Mrs. Lachlan Campbell - daughter was Mrs. John Macfarlane - daughter was Mrs. And___ McLarty - grandson was Wilson Blue - son was James Black LNAME[ KREUTTER FNAME[ ULRICH RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ APR 9, 1896 FILE[ 2524 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship - petitioner was Peter Hessenauer of Aldborough, who was a brother-in-law to Ulrich Kreutter's wife and a widower CHILDREN: - Jacob G. Kreutter, who was executor of the estate and who died April 13, 1896; - John Kreutter, 21 years old; - Andrew Kreutter, 20 years old; - Lavena Kreutter, 18 years old; - Edith Kreutter, 15 years old; - George Kreutter, 16 years old; - Mary Ann Kreutter, 14 years old; - Amanda Kreutter, 10 years old; - Jeannette Kreutter, 9 years old; - Delia Kreutter, 7 years old; - Lilly May Kreutter, 3 years old - NOTE: The children spelled their name 'Kriter' LNAME[ RICE FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAR 4, 1896 FILE[ 2525 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Lewis Van Patter of Aylmer, friend - son was Byron Rice - daughter-in-law and wife of Byron was Eliza LNAME[ MANN FNAME[ HERBERT FREDERICK RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 5, 1896 FILE[ 2526 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Bank Clerk and unmarried - petitioner was Amelia C. Mann of St. Thomas, widow and mother LNAME[ ROY FNAME[ ELEANOR RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUN 3, 1895 FILE[ 2527 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - died in Detroit, Michigan - petitioner was William Warnock of Aylmer, Broker SURVIVING CHILDREN: - Daniel Benjamin Roy, Malahide; - Eleanor Jane Dennis; - Anna Maria Kilmer; - George W. Roy; - Livonia Marietta Kilmer; - James Silvanus Roy; - William Melbourne Roy LNAME[ NICKERSON FNAME[ ELIUD WELLINGTON RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 21, 1896 FILE[ 2528 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - executor was Maria Nickerson of Yarmouth, widow - granddaughter was Metta Maud Nickerson, daughter of Eliud Nickerson's son, John - Eliud Nickerson's brother was Nelson Nickerson LNAME[ ABBOTT FNAME[ SARAH JANE RESID[ BUFFALO, NEW YORK DATE[ MAR 25, 1896 FILE[ 2529 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - Sarah Jane Abbott owned real estate in Elgin County - petitioner was Ella Iles of St. Thomas, widow and daughter - son was Henry Abbott of St. Thomas - son was Frank Abbott of St. Thomas - son was Joshua Abbott of Buffalo, New York LNAME[ GILLIES FNAME[ DONALD J. RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAY 26, 1896 FILE[ 2530 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - also known as Daniel Gillies - executors: John T. Kerr, Southwold, Farmer; Duncan G. Gillies, Aldborough, Farmer - wife was Mary Gillies - mother was Jane Gillies - sister was Betsy Gillies LNAME[ WEINER FNAME[ FRANK RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 8, 1896 FILE[ 2531 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Hotel Keeper - petitioner was Nellie Weiner of Yarmouth, widow LNAME[ PATTERSON FNAME[ CATHERINE ANN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 19, 1896 FILE[ 2532 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executors: Archibald Duncan, Dunwich, brother-in-law; John Leslie Patterson Duncan, Dunwich, nephew - sister was Lydia Duncan of Dunwich, house wife LNAME[ CUMMINGS FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 12, 1896 FILE[ 2533 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - petitioner was James Cummings of Yarmough, Farmer and husband LNAME[ MISTELE FNAME[ WILHELMINA CAROLINA RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAY 23, 1896 FILE[ 2534 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Jacob Mistele - executor was John David Mistele of Aldborough, General Merchant and son - son was John Jacob Mistele LNAME[ BENNETT FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAY 20, 1896 FILE[ 2535 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - died at Houghton Township, Norfolk County - executors: James William Bennett, Bayham, Esquire, brother; Louisa Ammie Bennett, Bayham, widow - son was George Arthur Bennett - daughter was Violet Alberta Bennett LNAME[ KREUTTER FNAME[ ULRICH RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ APR 9, 1896 FILE[ 2536 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - executor was Peter Hessenauer of Aldborough, brother-in-law - actual named executor was Jacob G. Kreutter, who died April 13, 1896 and who was Ulrich Kreutter's oldest son - youngest daughter was Lilly May Kreutter - oldest daughter was Lavina Rosetta Kreutter LNAME[ KREUTTER FNAME[ JACOB G. RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ APR 13, 1896 FILE[ 2537 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - described as unmarried - petitioner was Peter Hessenauer of Aldborough, uncle-by-marriage - brother was John Kreutter - mention of other brothers and sisters under 21 years LNAME[ MCKEE FNAME[ MARGARET RESID[ WALLACETOWN DATE[ MAY 8, 1896 FILE[ 2538 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Daniel McKee of Dutton, Contractor and son - daughter was Deborah Blackwood of Wallacetown, widow of James Blackwood LNAME[ FERGUSON FNAME[ ISABELLA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUN 14, 1896 FILE[ 2539 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner was daughter, Mary White of St. Thomas, wife of Caleb, Railway Conductor SURVIVING CHILDREN: - Alexander Ferguson, Chicago, Railway Employee; - Fergus Ferguson, Chicago, Railway Employee; - Duncan F. Ferguson, Hamilton, Ohio, Railway Employee; - Kate Ferguson, St. Thomas, spinster; - Mary White, St. Thomas, wife of Caleb, Railway Conductor LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ OCT 3, 1895 FILE[ 2540 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Duncan McIntyre, Dunwich, Farmer and brother; Angus McIntyre, Dunwich, Farmer and brother - brother was Donald McIntyre - sister was Euphemia McIntyre - nephew was James McIntyre, son of brother, Archibald - niece was Maggie Welch LNAME[ THOMAS FNAME[ ERASTUS F. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 3, 1896 FILE[ 2541 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Railway Employee - this was a petition for guardianship - petitioner was Eliza E. Thomas, of St. Thomas, widow - child was Harry Walter Thomas, 11 years old, born January 26, 1885 LNAME[ MEEK FNAME[ CATHERINE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 12, 1896 FILE[ 2542 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was James Meek of Southwold, son CHILDREN: - Thomas; - Robert; - Mary; - Jane; - William; - James LNAME[ PORTER FNAME[ THERESA M. RESID[ DETROIT, MICHIGAN DATE[ JUL 17, 1895 FILE[ 2543 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - petitioner was William L. Wickett of St. Thomas, Barrister-at-Law - Theresa Porter had property in St. Thomas - executors: Edwards Williams Porter, Theresa Porter's husband; Alwilda E. McCall, her sister LNAME[ SPIERN FNAME[ ANNIE MARGARET RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUL 7, 1896 FILE[ 2544 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Frederick Tegge of Aldborough, son-in-law - daughter was Lydia, wife of Frederick Tegge - son was William Spiern - son was Frederick Spiern - daughter was Catharina, wife of Jacob Barman - daughter was Wilhelmina Beit, deceased GRANDCHILDREN: - Charles Tegge; - John Tegge; - Amelia Tegge; - William Tegge; - Rosina Tegge LNAME[ BROWN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JUL 7, 1896 FILE[ 2545 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - executors: Christopher Brown, Dunwich, Farmer and son; Cyrus Brown, Dunwich, Farmer and son - wife was Matilda Brown LNAME[ MCCOLL FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 17, 1896 FILE[ 2546 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - executors: James McLachlin, Westminster Township, Middlesex County, Gentleman; Neil Buchanan, Yarmouth - son was Charles McColl - wife was Mary McColl - son was James McColl - residing with James McColl was Edwin Buchanan LNAME[ BOSCH FNAME[ JOHN ALOIS RESID[ FINGAL DATE[ JUN 3, 1896 FILE[ 2547 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a Labourer - executor was Mary Bosch of Fingal, widow LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUL 22, 1896 FILE[ 2548 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Calista Dalton, Malahide, wife of J.H. and daughter; Herman Smith, Detroit, Michigan, Car Conductor and son - daughter was Emeranda, wife of Jesse K. Smith - daughter was Cecelia, wife of Herman Daniels - daughter was Bertha, wife of John Young - son was William Wallace Smith LNAME[ HEARD FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUN 16, 1896 FILE[ 2549 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - known as John Heard the Younger - described as a Manufacturer - petitioners: Thomas Heard, London, Ontario, Druggist; Robert Heard, St. Thomas, Wood Turner - wife was Martha Annie Heard - daughter was Lelia Ada Heard, under 21 years - daughter was Lenora May Heard, under 21 years - daughter was Helena Rose Heard, under 21 years - brother was Thomas Heard - brother was Robert Heard LNAME[ PRICE FNAME[ ESTHER M. RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ FEB 6, 1896 FILE[ 2550 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was David H. Price, Aylmer, Post Master - son was David H. Price - daughter-in-law was Anna M. Price, wife of David H. LNAME[ ORCHARD FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ SHEDDEN DATE[ JUN 29, 1896 FILE[ 2551 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - described as an Undertaker - petitioner was Emily Alice Orchard of Shedden - wife was Emily Alice Orchard LNAME[ HAIGHT FNAME[ JAMES WRIGHT RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 6, 1896 FILE[ 2552 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Louisa Haight of Yarmouth - wife was Louisa Haight LNAME[ MCVEY FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 8, 1896 FILE[ 2553 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - formerly lived in Yarmouth - executor was John R. Donahoe of St. Thomas, Veterinary Surgeon CHILDREN: - William McVey; - Bridget Elizabeth O'Rielly, wife of James, Grand Rapids, Michigan; - Ellen Serena Standfield, wife of John, St. Thomas LNAME[ MILLS FNAME[ EVA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 8, 1891 FILE[ 2554 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - described as the wife of James Mills - petitioner was James Mills of Yarmouth - husband was James Mills LNAME[ MILLS FNAME[ JAMES H. RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 25, 1896 FILE[ 2554 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners: Mary E. Mills, Yarmouth; David H. Gooding, Yarmouth - wife was Mary E. Mills LNAME[ AITON FNAME[ JANE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ AUG 20, 1896 FILE[ 2555 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Robert J. Aiton of Southwold - son was Robert J. Aiton - granddaughter was Jessie Himmelsbach - granddaughter was Jane A. Corbin - grandson was Henry R. Brown LNAME[ GARRETT FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ WALLACETOWN DATE[ MAY 20, 1896 FILE[ 2556 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a Labourer - executor was Mary Garrett of Wallacetown - wife was Mary Garrett LNAME[ WONNOCOTT FNAME[ GEORGE A. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAY 19, 1896 FILE[ 2557 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Gentleman PETITIONERS: - Anna M. Smellie, St. Thomas; - Mary J. Tufford, London; - John Wonnocott, Port Bruce; - Nellie E. Wonnocott, Copenhagen; - Charles W. Wonnocott, Copenhagen - wife said to have died in September, 1882, but not identified CHILDREN: - Anna M. Smellie; - Mary J. Tufford; - John Wonnocott; - Nellie E. Wonnocott; - Charles W. Wonnocott; - George Wonnocott, who was deceased, and who had 6 children LNAME[ ALLEMAND FNAME[ FREDERICK RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUL 2, 1896 FILE[ 2558 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - executor was Adelaide Allemand of Bayham - wife was Adelaide Allemand - son-in-law was A.N. Gray - son-in-law was John Hockey - daughter was Julia Allemand - daughter was Mrs. A.N. Gray, who was deceased - daughter was Mrs. John Hockey LNAME[ PRITCHARD FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ AUG 27, 1896 FILE[ 2559 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - executors: Isaac Ranson Pritchard, South Dorchester; John Robert Hewer, South Dorchester - wife was Ellen CHILDREN: - Isaac R. Pritchard; - Elizabeth Ann Olds; - Flora Catherine Hewer; - James Edward Pritchard LNAME[ CARROLL FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAY 1, 1896 FILE[ 2560 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - executor was James Patterson the Younger of Dunwich, Farmer - mention of a wife, but not identified - mention of children, but not identified LNAME[ MILLER FNAME[ ANDREW RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 6, 1896 FILE[ 2561 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - executors: Edward Allen Miller, Aylmer, Esquire; John Alfred Miller, Yarmouth - mention of a wife, but not identified CHILDREN: - John Alfred Miller, Yarmouth; - Edward Allen Miller, Aylmer, Barrister-at-Law; - Andrew Hamilton Miller; - Albert Miller; - William James Henry Miller; - Mary Elizabeth Miller; - Eliza H. Hayden, wife of Henry, Yarmouth; - Martha Miller LNAME[ HARTFIELD FNAME[ ISABELLA BURDON RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUL 3, 1896 FILE[ 2562 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor was Albert Hamilton Backhouse of Aylmer, Esquire - husband was James Hartfield - adopted daughter was Katie Bell Hartfield LNAME[ KERR FNAME[ ISABELLA RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ SEP 17, 1896 FILE[ 2563 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - lived on Lot 12, Concession 12, Aldborough EXECUTORS: - Peter Kerr, Township of Orford, Kent County, Farmer; - Robert Kerr, St. Thomas, Railroad Fireman; - Robert Alexander Kerr, withdrawn by codicil - brother was Robert Kerr - sister-in-law was Jannette Kerr, wife of Robert - nephew was Robert Alexander Kerr, son of Robert - nephew was John Kerr, son of Robert LNAME[ DICKSON FNAME[ HIRAM B. RESID[ RODNEY DATE[ AUG 28, 1896 FILE[ 2564 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - formerly lived in Aldborough Township - formerly lived in Norwich Township, Oxford County EXECUTORS: - Harriet Dickson, Rodney; - Joseph K. Dickson, Township of North Norwich, Oxford County, Farmer; - Alfred Rice, Township of East Oxford, Oxford County (formerly Woodstock), Farmer - wife was Harriet Dickson LNAME[ KIPP FNAME[ LETTY ANN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 4, 1895 FILE[ 2565 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - described as a spinster - petitioner was William Hodgson Kipp, Dereham Township, Oxford County, Farmer - brother was William Hodgson Kipp - brother was John Nelson Kipp - sister was Sarah Elizabeth Pratt LNAME[ PROWSE FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ SEP 2, 1896 FILE[ 2566 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a Stone Mason - executors: Alexander Milne, Aylmer, Engineer; William H. Prowse, Malahide, Mason - wife was Hannah Prowse - son was William H. Prowse - son-in-law was Alexander Milne LNAME[ LACEY FNAME[ SEPTIMUS GEORGE RESID[ LONDON, ONTARIO DATE[ OCT 5, 1895 FILE[ 2567 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a Shoemaker and a widower - this was a petition for guardianship filed December 1, 1896 - petitioner was Joseph Lacey of Dunwich, Farmer CHILDREN: - Robert Lacey, 11 years old; - Ada Lacey, 9 years old; - Albert Lacey, 2 years old - all the children were said to be residing in Dunwich Township - mother of the children was Mary Lacey, who died February 12, 1895 - paternal grandfather was Joseph Lacey - maternal grandmother was Mrs. Gies of Mount Clemens, Michigan LNAME[ NEFF FNAME[ PETER J. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 13, 1896 FILE[ 2568 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer EXECUTORS: - John A. Neff, Physician, who renounced; - Margaret Neff, Malahide; - George Neff, Malahide, Farmer - wife was Margaret Neff CHILDREN: - George Neff; - Earnest Neff; - Margaret E. Blake, wife of Albert; - Viola J. Bury, wife of John; - Sarah C. Oliver, wife of Albert; - Matilda A. Simson, wife of Lewis N.; - John A. Neff LNAME[ SUFFEL FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 16, 1896 FILE[ 2569 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - lived at 49 Southwick Street EXECUTORS: - William E. Leonard, St. Thomas, Loan Company Manager; - John McCausland, St. Thomas, County Treasurer; - Anna Margaret Suffel, St. Thomas - William E. Leonard was described as the Manager of the Southwestern Farmers and Mechanics Savings and Loan Society - George Suffel's wife was Anna Margaret Suffel CHILDREN: - Fanny Amelia McCollom; - William John Suffel; - Mary Sophia Gunn; - Edward H. Suffel; - Alfred Patton Torr Suffel; - Frank Hammond Suffel - adopted daughter was Alice Burwell, wife of M.G. Burwell, Port Burwell - daughter-in-law was Mary Rachel Suffel, wife of William John - daughter-in-law was Minerva Suffel, wife of Edward H. LNAME[ MONTROSS FNAME[ EMELINE RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ OCT 1, 1896 FILE[ 2570 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executors: Mercella Barton, Township of North Dorchester, wife of George; Arthur Treadwell, Malahide - daughter was Mercella Barton - son was Eli Maitland Brower LNAME[ MILLS FNAME[ JAMES H. RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 25, 1896 FILE[ 2571 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - this was a petition for guardianship filed November 5, 1896 - petitioners: Abram Mills, Yarmouth; Arthur Smith, Yarmouth - second wife was Mary E. Mills - child was Ula Belle Lilian Mills, who was 8 years old on October 28, 1896 - Ula Belle was the daughter of James H. Mills and his first wife, Eva, who died April 8, 1891 - at the time the petition was filed Ula Belle was living with her grandfather, Abram Mills - grandnephew of Abram Mills was Arthur Smith - James H. Mills had two children with his second wife, but they are not identified LNAME[ SMALL FNAME[ RICHARD HENRY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 12, 1896 FILE[ 2572 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Labourer - petitioner was Elizabeth Small of St. Thomas - wife was Elizabeth Small - mention of a child, but not named BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - Lorenza D. Small, South America Post Office, Saline, Illinois; - John Small, Galatia Post Office, Harrisbury, Illinois; - Walter Small, Galatia Post Office, Harrisbury, Illinois; - Mrs. Robert Bailey, Sparta; - Mrs. F. Dickson, Winnipeg, Manitoba; - James Small, care of Mrs. Dickson LNAME[ DECOW FNAME[ AUGUSTUS RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ AUG 9, 1893 FILE[ 2573 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a Hotel Keeper at Eagle - executor was Fanny Edith Decow of St. Thomas - wife was Fanny Edith Decow - brother was Daniel Decow LNAME[ BROWN FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUL 5, 1896 FILE[ 2574 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - executors: John L. Brown, Malahide; Charles M. Brown, Bayham - wife was Lucinda Brown CHILDREN: - Sarah V. Lee, wife of George; - Esther M. Borbridge, wife of Henry; - John L. Brown; - Charles M. Brown LNAME[ ROGERS FNAME[ WILLIAM HENRY RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ OCT 19, 1896 FILE[ 2575 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners: James Legg, South Dorchester, Farmer; Lemuel Snelgrove, Malahide, Farmer - brother-in-law was James Legg - brother-in-law was Lemuel Snelgrove BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - Mary Rogers, Township of Westminster, spinster; - Edward Rogers, Township of North Dorchester, Farmer; - Albert Rogers, Township of North Dorchester, Farmer; - Ann Legg, widow of William; - Ellen Legg, South Dorchester, widow; - Sarah Legg, wife of James; - Eliza Snelgrove, wife of Lemuel LNAME[ HENDERSON FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 14, 1896 FILE[ 2576 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Alexander Campbell Henderson, St. Thomas, Manufacturer; Thomas Cole, St. Thomas, Gentleman - wife was Susan Henderson, who was deceased by November, 1892 CHILDREN: - Isabella Henderson; - Charles Henry Henderson; - Alexander Campbell Henderson; - Julia Cole; - Angus W. Henderson CHILDREN OF WIFE SUSAN HENDERSON: - Delphine Pavey; - Charles H. Henderson LNAME[ CASEY FNAME[ MINNIE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 22, 1896 FILE[ 2577 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - described as a minor, 20 years old, and a spinster - lived at 31 Barnes Street - petitioner was Michael Casey of St. Thomas, Railway Employee - father was Michael Casey - aunt was Nellie McMahon of Niagara Falls, Ontario LNAME[ HAY FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 29, 1896 FILE[ 2578 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: John Lyle, Southwold; Ellen Lyle, Southwold, wife of John - wife was Agnes Hay - son was Thomas Hay - daughter was Ellen Lyle, wife of John LNAME[ KELLY FNAME[ PAMELIA RESID[ SPRINGFIELD DATE[ SEP 8, 1895 FILE[ 2579 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - petitioner was Ebenezer Kelly of Springfield, Gentleman - husband was Ebenezer Kelly LNAME[ WILEY FNAME[ MABEL EDNA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 15, 1896 FILE[ 2580 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - described as an unmarried woman, 19 years old - petitioner was Charles Andrew Brower of Yarmouth - Charles Andrew Brower described as the person who supported Mabel Edna Wiley for the past five years DEVISEES AT LAW: - Ethel Mary Wiley, infant; - Mary Jane Wiley, infant; - Hennetia Wiley, infant LNAME[ WESTLAKE FNAME[ EDMUND RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 24, 1896 FILE[ 2581 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - executors: John McLean, St. Thomas, Barrister-at-Law; John Alfred Miller, Yarmouth - brother-in-law was Edward Miller of St. Thomas, Gentleman - wife was Emily Westlake GRANDCHILDREN, CHILDREN OF HANNAH LEWIS: - Nora May Lewis; - Ada Louise Lewis; - Edmund Percy Lewis LNAME[ COCHRANE FNAME[ DOROTHY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 12, 1895 FILE[ 2582 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as the wife of John Cochrane - executor was Arthur Henry Jackson of Durham, Grey County, Land Agent - son was Johnnie Cochrane - daughter was Fossie Cochrane LNAME[ ARMSTRONG FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ ENGLAND DATE[ JUL 13, 1896 FILE[ 2583 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - was living in, and died in, the Borough of Wigan, County of Lancaster, England - executor was Eliza Crawford, Borough of Wigan, County of Lancaster, England, wife of Joseph Crawford, Police Sergeant - daughter was Eliza Crawford LNAME[ SCHOOLEY FNAME[ BENJAMIN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 3, 1896 FILE[ 2584 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - executors: Richard Locker, Malahide; John Richardson, Malahde - wife was Melissa Schooley - stepson was Edgar Mathews of Malahide CHILDREN: - Samuel Schooley, Malahide, Farmer; - William Allen Schooley, Buffalo, New York; - Martha Jane McTaggert, Malahide, wife of John; - Mary Adelaide Powers, Malahide, wife of Leonard; - Josephine Bixby, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, wife of Harry L. LNAME[ FORBES FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 9, 1896 FILE[ 2585 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Thrasher and a bachelor - petitioner was Maria McNeil of Southwold, wife of Peter H. McNeil, Labourer - sister was Maria McNeil - sister was Mary Forbes, Southwold - sister was Margaret Forbes, East Saginaw, Michigan - mention of a brother, not named, who resided in British Columbia LNAME[ FOSTER FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ NOV 10, 1896 FILE[ 2586 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - petitioner was Samuel Fulton of Southwold - wife was Margaret Foster CHILDREN: - Nettie Fulton, wife of Samuel; - Mary Ann Foster; - Margaret Foster the Younger, under 21 years; - Albert Edward Foster, Kentucky, U.S.A. LNAME[ MCMATH FNAME[ CHARLOTTE RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ DEC 3, 1896 FILE[ 2587 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executors: Charles Milton Smith, who moved from Aylmer to Winnipeg, Manitoba, in August, 1894; Maggie Wagner, Malahide, wife of Colborne Wagner - adopted daughter was Eliza Jane Devine McNeath of Aylmer LNAME[ SUTTON FNAME[ MARGARET RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 20, 1896 FILE[ 2588 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner was James Williams of St. Thomas, Labourer NEPHEWS: - Henry Sutton; - Charles Sutton; - Christopher Sutton; - James Williams LNAME[ LONG FNAME[ SANTFORD RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ NOV 13, 1895 FILE[ 2589 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - petitioner was Maggie Bryant, formerly Long, Minneapolis, Minnesota - Santford Long's wife was Maggie Long, who married Charles G. Bryant of Minneapolis on August 18, 1896 LNAME[ HAMPTON FNAME[ ANDREW RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ DEC 22, 1896 FILE[ 2590 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executor was Ann Jane Hampton of Aldborough - wife was Ann Jane Hampton LNAME[ ALLEN FNAME[ CHARLES W. RESID[ DUTTON DATE[ DEC 18, 1896 FILE[ 2591 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a Machinist - executors: Fanny Elizabeth Allen, Dutton, widow; Henry G. Gusterson, Dutton, Farmer LNAME[ MAPES FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ RODNEY DATE[ DEC 15, 1896 FILE[ 2592 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a Blacksmith EXECUTORS: - Elizabeth Mapes, Rodney, widow; - Donald McLean, Aldborough, Farmer; - David Mistele, Rodney, Merchant LNAME[ FRENCH FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ APR 11, 1894 FILE[ 2593 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - executors: William French, Township of South Norwich, Oxford County, Farmer and son; Francis French, son; Thomas French, son - wife was Ellenor French LNAME[ PRESSEY FNAME[ PHINEAS RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ DEC 22, 1896 FILE[ 2594 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - executors: James William Pressey, Bayham, son; John Henry Pressey, Malahide, son - wife was Julia Ann Pressey - son was George Phillip Pressey - daughter was Eliza Ellen Pressey - daughter was Mary Fidelia Stirzinger, wife of Samuel - daughter was Rebecca Jane Lounsberry, wife of Adam LNAME[ BLAIN FNAME[ AGNES ARMSTRONG RESID[ IRELAND DATE[ OCT 3, 1895 FILE[ 2595 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - late of Ballyntoag, Templepatrick Parish, County Antrim, Ireland - wife of Samuel Blain - executor was Samuel Blain of Ballyntoag, Stone Mason - Agnes Armstrong Blain had a share or interest in the estate of Robert Armstrong of St. Thomas LNAME[ ANDERSON FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ PORT BRUCE DATE[ NOV 5, 1896 FILE[ 2596 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Labourer - petitioner was Martha Anderson of Fingal, widow - documents say that there were no children LNAME[ SUMMERS FNAME[ ROWAN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 14, 1897 FILE[ 2597 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - petitioner was Ann Isabell Summers of Malahide, widow - no children BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - Francis Henry Summers; - Edward Summers; - Catharine Freeman; - Martha Van Patter LNAME[ VANSYCKLE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 5, 1896 FILE[ 2598 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - executors: William L. Vansyckle, Yarmouth, son; Henry Jones - granddaughter was Matta McCallum, daughter of James McCallum, Physician - son was Isaac Vansyckle - daughter-in-law was Libby A. Vansyckle, widow of late son James E. Vansyckle - grandson was Edgar Vansyckle - grandson was Melvin Vansyckle - grandson was Neil Vansyckle LNAME[ MUNRO FNAME[ ANDREW HEBER RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 13, 1896 FILE[ 2599 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - described as a Baptist Minister - executor was Phebe Ann Munro of St. Thomas, widow - had property in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in Louisville, Kentucky, and in Peterborough, Ontario - the will was dated June 7, 1884 at Peterborough, Ontario - Phebe Ann Munro was the daughter of the late John McGibbon, Esquire, of Douglas, York County, Ontario LNAME[ PENNINGTON FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ 1885 FILE[ 2600 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Railway Employee - no true death date, documents simply say that he has been missing since 1885 - date of petition was January 29, 1897 - petitioner was Edith Pennington of St. Thomas, spinster and daughter - son was Alfred Pennington - mention of a wife who died September 15, 1882, no name - Edith Pennington lived with her grandmother in London, Ontario, in 1885 - Alfred Pennington had lived in Yarmouth Township, but at the time of the petition was living in Minneapolis, Minnesota LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ NEIL RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 8, 1897 FILE[ 2601 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - died at St. Thomas - executor was Angus McIntyre of Yarmouth, brother - sister was Christine Jane - sister was Ann - sister was Mrs. John McKellar, nee Isabell McIntyre LNAME[ HILL FNAME[ JOSEPH SCOTT RESID[ KANSAS DATE[ AUG 3, 1896 FILE[ 2602 MFNO[ 1399 NOTES[ - lived and died at Pleasant Valley, Cowley County, Kansas - described as a Gentleman - petitioner was John Farley of St. Thomas, Solicitor and acting executor - appointed executor was James Rogers the Younger, who was not a resident of Ontario and had not been for a number of years - James Rogers was formerly a resident of Yarmouth and renounced his executorship while living in Toronto - Joseph Scott Hill's will was dated at Yarmouth Township on October 17, 1888 - Joseph Scott Hill's brother was William R. Hill of Yarmouth - James B. Hill was appointed administrator of the estate in Cowley County, Kansas LNAME[ FORD FNAME[ THOMAS P. RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ DEC 6, 1896 FILE[ 2603 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer and unmarried - petitioner was John L.P. Duncan of Dunwich, Farmer - father was Peter Ford - brother was William H. Ford, under 21 years - brother was George H. Ford, under 21 years - brother was Charles Ford, under 21 years - brother was Robert Ford, under 21 years LNAME[ NORTHRUP FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JAN 26, 1897 FILE[ 2604 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - executors: Eliza McMillan, St. Louis, Missouri, married woman and daughter; John J. Kingston, Aylmer, Physician and friend - son was Charles Northrup - niece was Mary McConnell - granddaughter was Eula Mabee - granddaughter was Florence Northrup - grandson was William Northrup McMillan LNAME[ MARR FNAME[ JOHN ALEXANDER RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 19, 1896 FILE[ 2605 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - no will - died at London, Ontario - petitioner was Asa Porter Marr of Aylmer, father SISTERS: - Mary Ann Edison, wife of Miles H., Grand Rapids, Michigan; - Eliza, wife of Joseph Marr; - Hannah Marr of Aylmer; - Maggie Marr of Aylmer LNAME[ WALSH FNAME[ ALICE RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ APR 20, 1896 FILE[ 2606 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a widow - petitioner was William Warnock of Aylmer, Broker CHILDREN: - Robert A. Walsh, Bayham; - George Walsh, Brantford, Ontario, Barber; - William U. Walsh, Aylmer, Livery Stable Keeper; - Fannie J. Warnock, wife of William; - Alice Wolff, Malahide, married woman LNAME[ LAMONT FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 11, 1897 FILE[ 2607 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ EXECUTORS: - Isaac Smith, Sparta, Clerk; - Stephen Prior, Yarmouth; - Albert Hamilton Backhouse, Aylmer, Solicitor - son was Daniel A. Lamont - son was Thomas Lamont, described as 'somewhat feeble' - daughter was Christina Lamont - daughter was Rebecca Hynes, wife of Thomas LNAME[ LITTLE FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 29, 1897 FILE[ 2608 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Jane Little of Yarmouth, widow - son was Thomas Little, now in the United States - son was William James Little, now in the United States - granddaughter was Minnie Herron, 11 years old LNAME[ GODBY FNAME[ CHRISTOPHER H. RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAY 1, 1895 FILE[ 2609 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executor was Eleanor Frances Godby of Bayham, widow CHILDREN: - George H. Godby; - Charles W. Godby; - Albert E. Godby; - Oliver Hardy Godby, youngest son; - John E. Godby LNAME[ HOBBS FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ OCT 11, 1895 FILE[ 2610 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - maiden name was Weaver - executors: Joseph Hobbs, Malahide, husband; Benjamin S. McCollum - sister was Elsie, wife of Robert Moore - sister was Hulday Weaver LNAME[ BRAY FNAME[ CATHERINE RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 15, 1897 FILE[ 2611 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - petitioner was William Byron Laur of Aylmer, Carpenter and son - husband was Thomas B. Bray of Malahide SURVIVING CHILDREN: - Henry V. Laur, Bayham, Tillsonburg Post Office; - Ervin E. Laur, Malahide, Aylmer Post Office; - George A. Laur, United States; - Jese Willard Laur, United States; - Catharine Jane Riley, St. Thomas; - Lydia Ann Ingslby, United States - Catherine Bray was formerly the wife of William Laur, 'who died many years before' LNAME[ FRANCIS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 11, 1897 FILE[ 2612 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - executors: John Curtis, Southwold, friend; Robert F. Francis, Yarmouth, son - wife was Jessie Francis CHILDREN: - Robert F. Francis; - Wellington Francis; - Arthur L. Francis; - James D. Francis; - Charles W. Francis; - George A. Francis; - Catherin Francis; - Ellen Guest; - Nettie Francis; - Eva Francis LNAME[ PORTE FNAME[ ADA A. RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ FEB 12, 1897 FILE[ 2613 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor was Frederick Porte of Aylmer, Cattle Dealer and husband - son was Edward Harris Porte LNAME[ JEWELL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 3, 1897 FILE[ 2614 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - executors: William Warnock, Aylmer, Broker; Freeman Smithson, Malahide DAUGHTERS: - Elizabeth Gerhart; - Mary Rolf; - Sarah Brown; - Ellen Teeple GRANDCHILDREN: - Ellen Brown; - Theresa Brown; - Harley Teeple; - Mabel Teeple LNAME[ ALLWORTH FNAME[ ALFRED JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 17, 1897 FILE[ 2615 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Alfred John Allworth, Kingsville, Essex County, son; John Baird, St. Thomas, Gentleman and friend DAUGHTERS: - Fannie Williams; - Henneretta Alia Elizabeth; - Sarah McNamara; - Amelia Jennie; - Kate Silcox; - Alice Silcox; - Eva Roett; - Maria LNAME[ HACKWELL FNAME[ FREDERICK RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 24, 1897 FILE[ 2616 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a Labourer - died at Isaac Styles residence, Southwold - executor was Charles E.B. Duncombe, St. Thomas, Physician - left a bequest to Isaac Styles LNAME[ CLINE FNAME[ MARIA RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JUN 26, 1895 FILE[ 2617 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a widow EXECUTORS: - Emma Joel Van Patter, Aylmer, daughter and wife of Lewis Van Patter; - Lewis Van Patter, Aylmer, son-in-law - left a bequest to Anna Davis, daughter of Henry CHILDREN: - Emma J. Van Patter, wife of Lewis; - Annie E. Bingham, wife of Joel W.; - George W. Cline LNAME[ MARTIN FNAME[ BENJAMIN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 17, 1896 FILE[ 2618 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Clerk - died at London, Ontario - petitioner was Alexander D. Turner, St. Thomas, Railway Employee and creditor - wife was Annie Martin - mention of five children under the age of 21 years - not identified LNAME[ FRASER FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 19, 1897 FILE[ 2619 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Broker - petitioner was Eliza Jane Fraser of St. Thomas, widow CHILDREN: - Jessie Ann Fraser; - John Alexander Fraser; - Clara Eliza Fraser; - Chester Simon Fraser LNAME[ BREDIN FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 16, 1897 FILE[ 2620 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Railway Employee and a widower - petitioner was Maurice Scarrow, London, Ontario, Harness Maker and son-in-law - daughter was Catharine, wife of Maurice Scarrow - daughter was Sarah Jane Rowland of St. Thomas, wife of Zachariah - grandson was Gordon Bredin, son of Charles LNAME[ LAUR FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 21, 1897 FILE[ 2621 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ EXECUTORS: - Henry Laur, Malahide, son; - Hiram Laur, Malahide, son; - Thomas Benner DAUGHTERS: - Amanda Noels, wife of Stephen; - Laura Elma Thompson, wife of Seth; - Rosanna Bearss, wife of George; - Sarah Jane Bearss, wife of Benjamin LNAME[ FRASER FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 19, 1897 FILE[ 2622 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a Broker - this was a petition for guardianship - petitioner was Eliza Jane Fraser of St. Thomas, widow CHILDREN: - Jessie Ann Fraser, 19 years; - John Alexander Fraser, 17 years; - Clara Eliza Fraser, 15 years; - Chester Simon Fraser, 10 years LNAME[ CHUTE FNAME[ EVERITT RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ MAR 6, 1897 FILE[ 2623 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a mason - executors: Charles Walter Chute, Vienna, Agent and son; James E. Chute, son - wife was Abigail Chute LNAME[ HARRIS FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ MAR 4, 1897 FILE[ 2624 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Tailor - petitioner was Adelia Harris of Aylmer, Henry's widow - documents witnessed by John M. Farthings, Merchant, Aylmer and George Lemon, Accountant, Aylmer LNAME[ LITTLE FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JAN 29, 1897 FILE[ 2625 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - executor was Jean or Jane Little, Yarmouth Township, William's widow LNAME[ MANN FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 25, 1897 FILE[ 2626 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ EXECUTORS: - Isaac Mann, Yarmouth, nephew; - John Martin, Yarmouth, brother-in-law - nephew was Leslie Knight of Butte City, Montana - nephew was Nathan Mann - nephew was Byron Mann - Phoebe Martin was a daughter of John Martin of the Township of Yarmouth, Farmer - Eva Martin was a daughter of John Martin of the Township of Yarmouth, Farmer - brother was Joseph Mann of the State of Dakota - sister was Melissa Barnes - sister was Jane Brett - sister was Lydia Martin, wife of John - mention of a sister married to David Knight, and this couple had a daughter named Thirsa Knight - Henry Mann left a bequest to Daniel Doan and his sister, Elizabeth Elwood SISTERS: - Matilda Conrad; - Elizabeth Winchester; - Charlotte McLoan; - one married to David Knight - Elizabeth Mann was the wife of Isaac Mann, a nephew LNAME[ POWERS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 1, 1897 FILE[ 2627 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a Boiler Maker - this was a petition for guardianship of the children - petitioner was Ellen Powers of St. Thomas, John Powers' widow and mother of the children CHILDREN: - Edward John Powers, 18 years; - Mabel S. Powers, 15 years; - Albert M. Powers, 13 years; - Roy J. Powers, 9 years; - Leo W. Powers, 7 years; - Mary E. Powers, 5 years; - Wilfred H. Powers, 4 months LNAME[ BAILEY FNAME[ DIANA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 22, 1897 FILE[ 2628 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - petitioner was Frederick Bailey of St. Thomas, Blacksmith and Diana's husband - son was William Edward Bailey, under 21 years - son was Walter Bailey, under 21 years LNAME[ WOOLEY FNAME[ PETER RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ FEB 4, 1881 FILE[ 2629 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - no will PETITIONERS: - Charles Wesley Willsie, South Dorchester; - Emily Wooley, who died November 11, 1892; - John W. Wooley, son; - Jacob W. Kiesler LNAME[ MCBAIN FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 26, 1897 FILE[ 2630 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - known as Daniel - described as a Gentleman - son of the late John McBain - petitioners: Alfred Walker, Yarmouth, friend; Daniel McAlpine, Yarmouth, friend - brother was John McBain, who had children: John McBain; Duncan C. McBain; Catherine McBain - sister was Isabella McBain, wife of Dugald McBane of Yarmouth - they had children: Dugald McBane; Mary Bell McBane; Kenneth McBane; Neil Rob Roy McBane - sister was Mary, wife of John Lindsay of Southwold - they had children: Alexander Lindsay; Carrie Amelia (Birdie) Lindsay; Mabel Irene Lindsay; Ray Lindsay LNAME[ LANGERICH FNAME[ FRANK RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ FEB 1885 FILE[ 2631 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - executor was Wilhelmina Clayton, Aldborough Township, wife of Enoch Clayton - Wilhelmina Clayton was the widow of Frank Langerich CHILDREN: - Magdelene Langerich, Aldborough, 19 years, born December 24, 1877; - Elizabeth Langerich, Aldborough, 16 years, born October 19, 1880 LNAME[ JOHNSTON FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAR 28, 1897 FILE[ 2632 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Daniel Walker Campbell, Township of Orford, Kent County, Farmer; Nancy Johnston, Aldborough, Richard's widow - will was witnessed by Hector McLean Patterson of Rodney, Physician - son was Delmer James Johnston - daughter was Catherine May Johnston LNAME[ PEARCE FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ APR 4, 1897 FILE[ 2633 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - executor was the London Western Trust Company, re John B. Kilgour of London - mention of a wife and children, but not identified LNAME[ KENNEDY FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 6, 1897 FILE[ 2634 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ EXECUTORS: - Francis Kennedy, Township of Crowland, Welland County, brother; - George J. Kennedy, St. Thomas, son; - Mary Jane Elliott, Glencoe, Ontario, daughter - wife was Jane Kennedy LNAME[ MANN FNAME[ MARY ELLEN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 14, 1897 FILE[ 2635 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor was Henry G. Jones of Delaware, Middlesex County - husband was Eli H. Mann of Yarmouth - Mary Ellen Mann's father was Henry G. Jones of Delaware LNAME[ DEACON FNAME[ JAMES E. RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ MAR 13, 1885 FILE[ 2636 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a Merchant - executor was Roxana Marilla Deacon of Middlesex County, James Deacon's widow CHILDREN: - Minnie Edith Deacon, over 21 years; - William Edward Deacon, who died October 18, 1894, in his 17th year; - Merley Herbert Deacon, who was 20 years old on January 5, 1897; - Etta May Deacon, who was 18 years old on February 5, 1897 - Minnie and Etta resided with their mother - Morley lived in Detroit LNAME[ GARDNER FNAME[ ROBERT AITKEN RESID[ DETROIT, MICHIGAN DATE[ DEC 28, 1896 FILE[ 2637 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a Railway Foreman - executor was Elcie Gardner CHILDREN: - Elcie Minnie Gardner; - Lucinia May Gardner; - William Robert Gardner; - James Fraser Gardner LNAME[ MCBANE FNAME[ DUGALD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FILE[ 2638 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of a child - petitioner was Isabella McBane, wife of Dugald and mother of the child - child was Mary Belle McBane, Yarmouth Township, 17 years old, born March 22, 1880 LNAME[ LINDSAY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FILE[ 2639 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of children - petitioner was Mary Lindsay of Southwold Township, mother of the children CHILDREN: - Carrie Amelia Lindsay, 19 years old, born June 19, 1878; - Mabel Irena Lindsay, 14 years old, born January 14, 1883 LNAME[ BENNETT FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JAN 19, 1897 FILE[ 2640 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - petitioner was Catherine Bennett of Dunwich, James Bennett's widow - son was David G. Bennett LNAME[ DOYLE FNAME[ JANE RESID[ WEST LORNE DATE[ JUL 7, 1895 FILE[ 2641 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executor was Mary Hogan of Aldborough, widow - niece was Mary Jane Fitzpatrick - sister was Mary Hogan, 55 years old - brother was Patrick Doyle of Aldborough, Farmer, 49 years old - brother was John Doyle of Aldborough, 45 years old LNAME[ JOHNSON FNAME[ BENJAMIN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 29, 1897 FILE[ 2642 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a Railway Employee, a Car Repairer - executor was Annie Johnson of St. Thomas - wife was Annie Johnson LNAME[ MERRITT FNAME[ HARRIETT RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 2, 1897 FILE[ 2643 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: William Merritt Smith, Burford Township, Brant County, Farmer; William Foster, Burford Township, Brant County, Cabinet Maker - adopted daughter was Nettie Maria Duncombe, wife of T.H. Duncombe of St. Thomas, Druggist - Charles Merritt Duncombe was the son of Nettie Maria - sister was Mary Ann Church, wife of Alfred, Township of Oakland, Brant County - nephew was Charles G. Church, Manitoba - mention of William Chapin who once resided with the family LNAME[ AMYOT FNAME[ SOPHIA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 12, 1897 FILE[ 2644 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - no will - described as the wife of John F. Amyot - petitioner was John F. Amyot of St. Thomas, Railway Employee - mention of three children, but not identified LNAME[ CORBETT FNAME[ MARY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 10, 1897 FILE[ 2645 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a widow - petitioner was Stephen Bernard Pocock of St. Thomas, Merchant - there is a will, but no executor is named CHILDREN: - Margaret Corbett, St. Thomas; - Ellen Corbett, St. Thomas; - May Corbett, St. Thomas; - Charles Corbett, St. Thomas LNAME[ FOOTE FNAME[ RACHEL PHOEBE RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ MAY 12, 1897 FILE[ 2646 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as the widow of Dr. Ezra Foote - executor was Mary Victoria Summers of Aylmer, widow - sister was Mary Victoria Summers - husband's niece was Alma Foote of the United States - mention of George Laing's son - sister was Melissa Van Patter, wife of J. Van Patter, Belmont, Stage Driver LNAME[ LETHBRIDGE FNAME[ WILLIAM HENRY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 22, 1897 FILE[ 2647 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was The Trusts and Guarantee Company Limited - wife was Annie Lethbridge of Southwold LNAME[ LETHBRIDGE FNAME[ WILLIAM HENRY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 22, 1897 FILE[ 2648 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - no will - this was a petition for guardianship of the children, filed June 7, 1897 - petitioner was Annie Lethbridge of Southwold - wife was Annie Lethbridge CHILDREN: - William Richard Lethbridge, 7 years; - Donald Duncan Lethbridge, 5 years; - Thomas Alexander Lethbridge, 3 years; - John Wilfred Laurier Lethbridge, 1 year LNAME[ BAKER FNAME[ JAMES K. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 26, 1897 FILE[ 2649 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Merchant and a bachelor - petitioner was Thomas Baker of St. Thomas, Contractor - step-father was Thomas Baker - mother was Catherine Baker LNAME[ HAIGHT FNAME[ STEPHEN D. RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 20, 1897 FILE[ 2650 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ EXECUTORS: - Ida Blanche Haight, Yarmouth, widow; - Joshua Lewis, Yarmouth; - James McKenzie, Yarmouth, Merchant (at Union); - Frederick A. Johnson, Yarmouth - wife was Ida Blanche Haight - son was William Thompson Haight - daughter was Hazel Charlton Haight LNAME[ FINLAY FNAME[ THOMAS DAVID RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 19, 1897 FILE[ 2651 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman EXECUTORS: - George McKenzie, St. Thomas, Gentleman; - Jacob Fowler, Fingal, Gentleman; - Sarah Jane Finlay, St. Thomas - wife was Sarah Jane Finlay - son was William James Philip Finlay LNAME[ CURRIE FNAME[ ALEXANDER BEITH RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAY 23, 1897 FILE[ 2652 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: John McRae, Aldborough, Farmer; Robert Currie, Aldborough, Gentleman; James Fleming, Aldborough, withdrawn by codicil CHILDREN: - Archibald Neil Currie; - Dugald Currie; - Donald Currie; - Catherine Gardiner, wife of John, Orford Township, Kent County, Farmer; - Sarah Winters, wife of John, Detroit, Michigan, Street Car Inspector; - Margaret Hardy, wife of Thomas, Farmer, Steven County, Washington Territory, United States; - Mary Currie; - Janet Currie; - Annie Currie; - Ella Currie - wife was Sarah Currie - grandson was Alexander Beith Gardiner, son of Catherine Gardiner LNAME[ RUTHVEN FNAME[ DUNCAN G. RESID[ DUTTON DATE[ MAR 29, 1897 FILE[ 2653 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a Physician - executor was Bella Ruthven of Dutton - wife was Bella Ruthven LNAME[ MCKENNEY FNAME[ WASHINGTON RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUN 7, 1897 FILE[ 2654 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ EXECUTORS: - Samuel Staley, Malahide; - Thomas W. Benner, Malahide; - William McKenney, Malahide - wife was Nancy E. McKenney - daughter was Luella Maud McKenney - daughter was Ina Zella McKenney LNAME[ MCKENNEY FNAME[ ROBERT E. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUN 8, 1897 FILE[ 2655 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - executors: William Warnock, Aylmer, Broker; Ludemia McKenney, Malahide - wife was Ludemia McKenney - son was Robert B. McKenney - daughter was Ila Beatrice McKenney LNAME[ HOTCHKISS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAY 30, 1897 FILE[ 2656 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Isaac Robinson, Township of Houghton, Norfolk County, Farmer; Joseph Stansell, Bayham, Farmer CHILDREN: - John Hotchkiss; - Edwin Hotchkiss; - Frederick Hotchkiss; - Jesse Hotchkiss; - Emma Jane Pressee; - Ellen Fick; - Sarah Chalk LNAME[ MANN FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 25, 1897 FILE[ 2657 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the children filed June 12, 1897 - petitioner was John Martin of Yarmouth CHILDREN: - Phoebe Martin, 19 years, Yarmouth; - Eva Martin, 12 years, Yarmouth - father of the children was John Martin LNAME[ MCFATE FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ WEST LORNE DATE[ FEB 6, 1897 FILE[ 2658 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a Carpenter - petitioner was Susie Evelyn McFate, West Lorne, spinster - wife was Edith McFate, West Lorne CHILDREN: - Emille McFate, Detroit, Michigan, Clerk, 30 years; - Susie Evelyn McFate, 28 years; - Robert McFate the Younger, Detroit, Michigan, 26 years LNAME[ HAIGHT FNAME[ STEPHEN D. RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 20, 1897 FILE[ 2659 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship of the children filed July 21, 1897 - petitioner was Ida Blanche Haight of Yarmouth CHILDREN: - William Thompson Haight, 5 years; - Hazel Charlton Haight, 7 years LNAME[ BAILEY FNAME[ ELIZA JANE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUN 21, 1897 FILE[ 2660 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Darius Bailey - executor was Darius Bailey of Yarmouth - son was Gilbert D. Bailey - daughter was Lyla Marian Bailey - brother was George W. Gilbert - brother was Peter W. Gilbert LNAME[ MONTROSS FNAME[ ANDERSON RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUN 27, 1897 FILE[ 2661 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: William E. Leonard, St. Thomas, Loan Company Manager; John H. Secord, Esquire, St. Thomas - wife was Lydia Ann Montross - mention of Margaret Ann Treneman, wife of the Reverend John Treneman - mention of Elbert Treneman - mention of Drusilla Stonehouse, wife of Edward, and daughter of George and Mary Barnes - mention of Anderson Bentley - mention of James Clifford, Kankekee, Illinois - mention of Benjamin Montross, Saginaw, Michigan LNAME[ INGERMILL FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 31, 1896 FILE[ 2662 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ EXECUTORS: - Ettie Schram, Chatham, Kent County, married woman; - Benjamin Ingermill, Southwold Township, Farmer; - Hardy Ingermill, Chatham, Kent County, Agent - no will in these documents LNAME[ MONTROSS FNAME[ LYDIA ANN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 6, 1897 FILE[ 2663 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as the widow of Anderson Montross - executors: Leonard Luton, St. Thomas, Physician; Anderson Montross, who died June 27, 1897 - mention of Robert A. Trinamen, son of John and Margaret A. Trinamen - mention of Mabel N. Trinamen, daughter of John and Margaret A. Trinamen - mention of James W. Clifford of Kankekee, Illinois - mention of Florence Bowlby, wife of Alonzo, St. Thomas - mention of Elbert H. Trinamen, son of John and Margaret Trinamen - mention of Margaret A. Trinamen, wife of John LNAME[ BRODIE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUL 16, 1897 FILE[ 2664 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Sarah Brodie of Aldborough - wife was Sarah Brodie LNAME[ HARVEY FNAME[ JANE RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUL 21, 1897 FILE[ 2665 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was William Watts of Vienna, Gentleman - son was William Harvey, deceased - son was Job Harvey - daughter was Sarah, wife of Calvin W. Cookson - son was James Harvey, deceased - daughter-in-law was Melissa Harvey, widow of James - grandson was Colin Harvey, son of Job - grandson was Henry Harvey, son of Job - granddaughter was Ella Harvey, daughter of Job - grandson was Thomas Harvey, son of James - grandson was William Harvey, son of James - grandson was Frank Harvey, son of William - daughter-in-law was Amelia Harvey, widow of William LNAME[ SCHNECKENBERGER FNAME[ CONRAD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ AUG 12, 1897 FILE[ 2666 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Mary Schneckenberger, Aldborough; Charles Martin, Rodney, Tinsmith - wife was Mary Schneckenberger - daughter was Josephine Schneckenberger LNAME[ HENDERSHOTT FNAME[ LORENZO DOW RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 23, 1897 FILE[ 2667 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a Miller - executors: Rebecca Hendershott, Malahide; Lorenzo Benjamin Walling, Malahide, Miller - wife was Rebecca Hendershott - nephew was Lorenzo Benjamin Walling LNAME[ MCLEAN FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 19, 1897 FILE[ 2668 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - executors: Hugh McKillop, Yarmouth; John McDonald, who renounced - daughter was Mary McKillop, wife of Hugh - daughter was Margaret Munro, who was deceased - granddaughter was Catherine Munro, daughter of Margaret and wife of George Gregory LNAME[ CONRAD FNAME[ NELSON RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 31, 1897 FILE[ 2669 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Lydia Ann Conrad of Yarmouth - wife was Lydia Ann Conrad - son was Daniel M. Conrad - daughter was Atlanta Jane Paddon LNAME[ LEARN FNAME[ MATTHIAS M. RESID[ OREGON DATE[ APR 28, 1896 FILE[ 2670 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - no will - lived and died in the County of Marion, Oregon - described as a Gentleman - petitioners: Trusts and Guarantee Company; William Hendershott, Newberg, Marion County, Oregon, Gentleman, who renounced CHILDREN: - Lilly Honsader; - Jesse Harding Learn; - Leonard Learn LNAME[ FREEMAN FNAME[ CORNELIA MARIA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 9, 1897 FILE[ 2671 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner was George Freeman of St. Thomas, Labourer - brother-in-law was George Albert Freeman - mention of three infant children, but not identified - brother was Samuel Freeman of St. Thomas - brother was Phinlay Bruce Freeman of St. Thomas - sister was Sarah Brown of St. Thomas - brother was Frank Rosswell Freeman of Shedden - sister was Minnie Allen of Shedden LNAME[ EVERED FNAME[ FRANCES RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ SEP 6, 1897 FILE[ 2672 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was William Warnock of Aylmer, Broker and friend BEQUESTS TO: - Maggie Meredith; - Jane Hoover; - Fanny Warnock; - Harriett Thompson; - Mrs. William Evans; - Alice Wolf; - John Evans; - Warren Evans; - Omar Evans - mention of nieces and nephews, but not identified LNAME[ FERGUSON FNAME[ CATHERINE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 20, 1897 FILE[ 2673 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as the widow of James Ferguson - executors: John Gillies, Yarmouth; Peter Cameron, Yarmouth CHILDREN: - David William Ferguson; - James A. Ferguson; - John C. Ferguson; - Duncan C. Ferguson; - Fisher F. Ferguson; - Solomon Ferguson; - Mary J.M. McDiarmid; - Catherine V. Crothers; - Agnes Ferguson - nephew was John F. McIntyre LNAME[ HUNT FNAME[ ESTHER RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ SEP 24, 1897 FILE[ 2674 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was George Emmett of Yarmouth, nephew - brother was Eli Silverthorn - brother was Alvin Silverthorn - brother was Isaac Silverthorn - brother was Anson Silverthorn - sister was Jane Emmett - nephew was Alphonso Light - mention of Estherella Silverthorn - mention of Esterella McCormick - sister-in-law was Miriam Silverthorn - Esther Hunt owned the Southeast one-quarter of Section 21, Town 12, North of Range 10 East, in the Town of Wells, County of Tuscola, Michigan (wild land) LNAME[ ANDERSON FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUL 15, 1897 FILE[ 2675 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as the widow of James - executors: Joseph McAlpine, Southwold, son-in-law; Alfred Walker, Yarmouth, son-in-law - son was Neil Anderson, who died before December 9, 1895 - daughter was Annie Walker, wife of Alfred - daughter was Sarah - son was Richard, who died before December 9, 1895 - son was Peter - granddaughter was Jeannie Bell - granddaughter was Jennie Bell Anderson LNAME[ MCCALLUM FNAME[ HUGH RESID[ DUTTON DATE[ SEP 18, 1897 FILE[ 2676 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Agnes McCallum of Dutton, spinster and third child - widow was Margaret McCallum of Dutton - first child was Clara McCallum - second child was Kate McCallum LNAME[ MCCRIMMON FNAME[ EDWARD ARCHIE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 8, 1897 FILE[ 2677 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a Carpenter - executors: Margaret Ann McCrimmon, Yarmouth, widow; Robert McIntyre, St. Thomas, Minister - daughter was Betsy Belle Stinson - daughter was Annie Laura - daughter was Rebecca Josephine LNAME[ SUMMERS FNAME[ HAMILTON RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ SEP 14, 1897 FILE[ 2678 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ EXECUTORS: - George A. Summers, Malahide, brother; - John Rowen Summers, Malahide, nephew; - Martha Jane Summers, Malahide, widow CHILDREN: - William Rowen Summers; - Louisa Jane Summers; - Mary Ellen Summers; - Nancy Catharine Summers; - Elsey Summers; - Susan Ann Summers; - George Hamilton Summers; - John Levi Summers LNAME[ MCDONALD FNAME[ GRACE RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ SEP 17, 1897 FILE[ 2679 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - wife of Verdun McDonald, Labourer - executor was Peter Robertson of Aldborough, Labourer and son - daughter was Katie McDonald - mention of smaller children, but not identified LNAME[ NEILEY FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ SEP 13, 1897 FILE[ 2680 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - no will - not married - petitioner was John Christopher Schleihauf, Esquire, of Aldborough - brother was Alexander Neiley of Delaware Township, Delaware County, Iowa - brother was James Neiley, County Antrim, Ballymena Post Office, Ireland, Farmer - sister was Laura Kenny, Townland of Colly Baccy, County Antrim, Ireland, wife of Joseph, Labourer - left a bequest to Archibald McColl of Aldborough LNAME[ OLLETT FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ MAR 28, 1897 FILE[ 2681 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a Woodworker - executor was Louisa Ollett of Aldborough, widow - Robert Ollett had an interest in his father's estate, William Ollett LNAME[ FOX FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ OCT 5, 1897 FILE[ 2682 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Hannah Hunt, Dunwich, widow and sister; Henry Garbutt, Dunwich, friend and neighbour - nephew was Thomas W. Curtis LNAME[ LOCKER FNAME[ SUSANNAH RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAY 20, 1897 FILE[ 2683 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Robert William Locker, Bayham, son; John Benjamin Backhouse - granddaughter was Anna Grant - grandson was Robert Grant - granddaughter was Maud Grant - sister was Emily Seymoure LNAME[ BRODIE FNAME[ CATHERINE RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUL 2, 1888 FILE[ 2684 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - no will - described as a spinster - petitioner was Malcolm Brodie of Aldborough, Farmer and nephew - niece was Susan Brodie - niece was Jane Johnston LNAME[ WELCH FNAME[ ALONCO RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ OCT 17, 1897 FILE[ 2685 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executor was Edgar Welch of Dunwich, Farmer and brother - mention of a mother, but not identified LNAME[ MCDOUGALL FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ OCT 14, 1897 FILE[ 2686 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - executors: Dugald McDougall, Aldborough, son; Peter Anderson, Aldborough, son-in-law - daughter was Catharine Lackore, wife of Alexander - daughter was Mary Riser, wife of Joseph - grandson was Arthur Bate, son of Joel Bate, Saginaw City, Michigan - grandson was David Bate, son of Joel Bate, Saginaw City, Michigan - granddaughter was Mary Anderson, daughter of Peter Anderson - granddaughter was Jane Anderson, daughter of Peter Anderson - grandson was James Anderson, son of Peter Anderson - granddaughter was Mary McDougall, daughter of the late Alexander McDougall - granddaughter was Gertrude McDougall, daughter of the late Alexander McDougall - granddaughter was Rebecca McDougall, daughter of the late Alexander McDougall - granddaughter was Lottie McDougall, daughter of the late Alexander McDougall LNAME[ FORSTER FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ESSEX COUNTY DATE[ NOV 7, 1888 FILE[ 2687 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - William Forster lived and died in Gosfield Township, Essex County - described as a Gentleman - this was a petition for the guardianship of Mary Jane Forster - filed by Andrew James Clark, no relation SURVIVING WILLIAM FORSTER: - Rachel Forster, Insane Asylum, London; - William Forster, 14 years old, Asylum at Orillia, Simcoe County; - Mary Jane Forster, 8 years old, living with her aunt, Jane Hall, in Shedden - Mary Jane Forster's uncle was James Lyons, Town of Ludington, Michigan LNAME[ BLOYE FNAME[ THOMAS GILLARD RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 13, 1895 FILE[ 2688 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Clerk - petitioner was John William Bloye, Carpenter, St. Thomas, and oldest son - son was Frederick Wallace Bloye, Rossburg, New York State, Farmer - son was Raymond Charles Bloye, City of Montello, Wisconsin, Locomotive Engineer - daughter was Mary Carr of St. Thomas, wife of Frederick - daughter was Emily Prentice, Clearwater, Washington State, married woman - son was Herbert Arthur Bloye, Clearwater, Washington State, Rancher - daughter was Martha Bloye, St. Thomas, Domestic - son was Richard Thomas Bloye - grandson was Ernest Bloye, London, Ontario, son of Richard Thomas Bloye - grandson was Frederick K. Bloye, London, Ontario, son of Richard Thomas Bloye - grandson was Sidney Bloye, London, Ontario, son of Richard Thomas Bloye - Thomas Gillard Bloye was to be buried beside his wife in the St. Thomas Cemetery, Lot Number 315, Section B LNAME[ MARLATT FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 5, 1897 FILE[ 2689 MFNO[ 1400 NOTES[ - known as John Marlatt Senior EXECUTORS: - Patience Jane Marlatt, Yarmouth, widow of John; - Charles W. Marlatt, Aylmer, Physician and son; - Benjamin Marlatt, Yarmouth, son - son was George A. Marlatt of St. Thomas LNAME[ FLEMING FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ SEP 23, 1897 FILE[ 2690 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - executors: Donald McIntyre, South Dorchester; Duncan Campbell, South Dorchester - wife was Janet CHILDREN: - Elizabeth Laur; - Janet Laur; - Marjory Enzenburg; - Maggie York; - Andrew Fleming; - Hans Fleming; - Robert Fleming LNAME[ FOWLER FNAME[ JACOB RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 17, 1897 FILE[ 2691 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - executors: John B. Hambridge, Aylmer, Merchant and friend; Alpheus Fowler, Yarmouth, son - wife was Sarah Fowler - daughter was Amaletta Fenner - daughter was Susannah Smith - daughter was Orpha Gostick LNAME[ BARRY FNAME[ JOHANNA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 12, 1897 FILE[ 2692 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner was Timothy C. Barry of St. Thomas, Conductor and son LNAME[ BUTCHART FNAME[ CHRISTINA RESID[ MANITOBA DATE[ SEP 27, 1897 FILE[ 2693 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - lived in the village of Carman, Manitoba - died in Winnipeg, Manitoba - executor was James Black McKillop, Esquire, London, Ontario - Christina Butchart had property in Aldborough Township - she was the wife of Marshall J. Butchart of Carman, Manitoba, Hardware Merchant - brother was Duncan B. Campbell, who was deceased - mother was Ann Campbell SISTERS AND BROTHERS: - Catharine McLeod, wife of John; - Mary McLarty, wife of John; - Annie Passmore, wife of Thomas; - James B. Campbell; - John B. Campbell; - Daniel J. Campbell LNAME[ LUMLEY FNAME[ LOUISA ANN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ SEP 5, 1897 FILE[ 2694 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner was Mary E. Willson of Dunwich, married woman and daughter - only surviving member of the family LNAME[ HUNT FNAME[ HENRY WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ NOV 25, 1897 FILE[ 2695 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Thomas Hunt, Southwold, Farmer and brother; Frederick Guest, Southwold, Physician - sister was Elizabeth Jane Smith - half-sister was Margaret Erwin - lived on Part of Lot 19, Concession 2, Southwold LNAME[ MCCORKELL FNAME[ MARY ELIZABETH RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ NOV 29, 1897 FILE[ 2696 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Charles Andrew McCorkell, St. Thomas, Contractor and son; Charles Albert W. Brown, Rodney, Agent and brother CHILDREN: - Charles A. McCorkell; - William A. McCorkell; - Mary Elizabeth Barbour; - Annie Mabel McCorkell LNAME[ WILLSON FNAME[ ELIZA RESID[ FINGAL DATE[ OCT 26, 1897 FILE[ 2697 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executors: Maria Benedict, Fingal, widow and sister; Mary Jane Benedict, daughter of Maria Benedict LNAME[ PATTERSON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ FEB 19, 1897 FILE[ 2698 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - known as James Patterson Senior - described as a Farmer - executor was James Patterson of Dunwich, Farmer and son - wife was Mary Jane Patterson - daughter was Martha Jane Jamieson, wife of James, Aldborough LNAME[ MCCALLUM FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ OCT 11, 1897 FILE[ 2699 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Municipal Clerk - petitioner was Bella McCallum of Dunwich, widow CHILDREN: - Maggie McCallum; - Daniel McCallum; - Jennie McCallum; - Thomas McCallum LNAME[ POTTS FNAME[ ISABELLA RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 19, 1897 FILE[ 2700 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executors: Robert Potts, St. Thomas, Master Car Builder and husband; Annie Potts, daughter SONS: - James Potts; - Walter Potts; - Burwell Potts - Isabella Potts had bank accounts in Buffalo, New York LNAME[ ALLISTON FNAME[ ELLEN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ DEC 1, 1897 FILE[ 2701 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner was Francis Kennedy of Crowland Township, Welland County, son-in-law CHILDREN: - David Alliston, Rockport, Missouri; - Richard Alliston, Southwold; - Martha Kennedy, Crowland Township, Welland County; - Ettie McMichael - granddaughter was Mary Ann Flockhart, daughter of deceased daughter - daughter not identified LNAME[ YOUNG FNAME[ MATHEW RESID[ UNION DATE[ DEC 16, 1897 FILE[ 2702 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Gentleman and a widower - died at Rodney - petitioner was John T. Young of Union, Carpenter and son - mention of two daughters, but not identified LNAME[ WRIGHT FNAME[ HARRIET RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ DEC 12, 1897 FILE[ 2703 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Moses Leeson of Aylmer, Carriage Maker and friend - nephew of husband was Alfred Wright - nephew of husband was Frederick Wright - niece of husband was Amelia Patton, Paris - niece of husband was Jane H. Deeks of Dundas - niece of husband was Mary Wright of Listowel - niece of husband was Annie Wright of Aylmer - brother of Annie Wright was Horace Wright - brother of Annie Wright was Arthur Wright - wife of Moses Leeson was Susan Jane Leeson - son of Moses Leeson was Emery - daughter of Moses Leeson was Mary Luella LNAME[ CULLINGSWORTH FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAY 24, 1897 FILE[ 2704 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - executor was Mary Ann Rockey of Malahide, wife of William and daughter - daughter was Marion Springer - son was John Franklin Cullingsworth LNAME[ PRESSEY FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JAN 21, 1889 FILE[ 2705 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executor was Mary Margaret Benner, formerly Pressey, of Bayham, married woman - George Pressey was Mary Margaret Benner's first husband - son was Joseph Thomas Pressey - son was James Henry Pressey - son was John William Pressey - daughter was Sarah Jane Chivers LNAME[ STIRTON FNAME[ JOHN ALEXANDER RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ SEP 23, 1895 FILE[ 2706 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Gentleman - died at Anatone, Washington State - petitioner was Esther Stirton of Malahide, widow and mother LNAME[ HOWELL FNAME[ PHOEBE M. RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ DEC 4, 1897 FILE[ 2707 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Richard Locker, Malahide; Alfred Edward Haines, Aylmer, Barrister-at-Law - friend was Jennie Kinsey - stepson was Fred Lewis Howell - stepdaughter was Kate Howell Mills - stepson was Charles M. Howell - sister was Mary M. Parker - friend was Helena Ponting - friend was Mrs. A.J. Earley, Owen Sound - niece was Libby Glass - niece was Fanny Lionberger - niece was Eva Brant - niece was Harriet McLaury, sister of Eva Brant - stepson was Frank J. Howell - nephew was Bertie McLaury - late brother was James C. Young - Phoebe Howell was buried in the Luton Cemetery LNAME[ MONTROSS FNAME[ LEVI RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 23, 1897 FILE[ 2708 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - was temporarily residing at Kingsville, Essex County - had lived in Aylmer for a short time - executors: Bruce Davis, Yarmouth, Gentleman; William E. Leonard - Levi C. Palmer was the husband of Seraphina Palmer, with whom Levi Montross had residence prior to his death - Levi Montross had home partly with Jeremiah B. Montross, Port Huron, Michigan - son of Jeremiah B. Montross was Arthur J. - mention of other children of Jeremiah B. Montross, but they are not identified - niece of Levi Montross was Seraphina Palmer, wife of Levi, School Teacher SERAPHINA PALMER'S CHILDREN: - Charles Palmer; - Bertha Palmer; - Ewart Palmer; - Flossie Palmer - nephew of Levi Montross was Simon Bentley of Emley City, Michigan - nephew of Levi Montross was Levi Stonehouse of Michigan, may have lived at Lyle City - mention of Baptist Church programs LNAME[ HUFFMAN FNAME[ LOUISA NELLA RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ NOV 19, 1897 FILE[ 2709 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - described as a spinster - petitioner was Jeremiah Huffman of Aylmer, Constable and father LNAME[ BARNUM FNAME[ ELIPHALET RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ DEC 21, 1897 FILE[ 2710 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was William Harold Barnum, St. Thomas, Barrister and only child - wife and widow was Amelia Ann Barnum of Yarmouth LNAME[ BACKHOUSE FNAME[ GEORGE H. RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ NOV 11, 1897 FILE[ 2711 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer and a Minister of the Gospel - executors: William Backhouse, Port Burwell, Postmaster and son; George H. Backhouse, son - wife was Rachel Backhouse CHILDREN: - William Backhouse; - George H. Backhouse; - John Benjamin Backhouse; - Charles Wesley Backhouse; - Hannah Ann Kenney, widow of Peter; - Margaret Jane Johnson, wife of Lawrence; - Alexander B. Backhouse LNAME[ DICKSON FNAME[ HIRAM B. RESID[ RODNEY DATE[ AUG 28, 1896 FILE[ 2712 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Joseph K. Dickson, North Norwich Township, Oxford County, Farmer and oldest brother - widow was Harriet Dickson of Rodney - there were no children LNAME[ TAYLOR FNAME[ HANNAH J. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 12, 1897 FILE[ 2713 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executors: James Taylor, Malahide, husband; Mahlon Lyons - brother was Caleb H. Hankinson - sister was Margaret Lyons - mention of Hannah Daulby - mention of Clary Hankinson - mention of Ally Harper - mention of Eliza Hutchinson - mention of Clary Martin LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ JOSEPH DAVID RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ AUG 5, 1897 FILE[ 2714 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Physician - petitioner was Sarah Abigail Smith, Dereham Township, Oxford County, widow - son was James Vining Bodwell Smith, under 21 years CHILDREN FROM FIRST MARRIAGE, ALL OF THE FULL AGE OF 21 YEARS: - Clara Bodwell, wife of Hason Sinclair Bodwell, Dereham Township, Oxford County, Farmer; - William Fletcher Smith; - Anna Isabel Smith; - Joseph John Smith LNAME[ ELSON FNAME[ JOHN CHARLES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ NOV 23, 1897 FILE[ 2715 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Julina Elson, Yarmouth, widow - daughter, over 21 years, was Mary Elizabeth Elson - daughter, over 21 years, was Alma Julina Elson LNAME[ COURSER FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 20, 1898 FILE[ 2716 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - executors: Eliza Courser, St. Thomas, widow; William E. Leonard, St. Thomas, Loan Company Manager - mention of Alice Miller, who was residing with the deceased - sister was Hannah Lenentine - sister was Patience Marlatt - sister was Abigail Johnson Smith - nephew was Lorenzo Marlatt - niece was Maria Wegg - niece was Catherine Gilbert - niece was Carrie Anderson LNAME[ TEEPLE FNAME[ ELLEANOR M. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 7, 1898 FILE[ 2717 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Edward Allen Miller, Aylmer, Solicitor; John H.G. Youell, Aylmer, Physician - daughter was Mary Copeland - son was William H. Teeple LNAME[ HITZEL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JAN 12, 1898 FILE[ 2718 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - executor was Elizabeth Hitzel of Aldborough, widow LNAME[ GRAHAM FNAME[ THOMAS W. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 13, 1898 FILE[ 2719 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a Railway Conductor - executor was Margaret Graham of St. Thomas, widow LNAME[ SEXTON FNAME[ MARY ANN RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ MAR 17, 1897 FILE[ 2720 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner was Mary Elizabeth Dickson of Yarmouth, wife of Gilbert and daughter - mention of Ann Robinson - mention of Eliza D. LNAME[ MARSHALL FNAME[ JOHN N. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 13, 1898 FILE[ 2721 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Matilda Ann Marshall of Malahide, widow - daughter was Amelia Ann Marshall - son was John Henry Marshall LNAME[ WILLSON FNAME[ LEVI JUDSON RESID[ DUTTON DATE[ FEB 17, 1898 FILE[ 2722 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a Manufacturer in the woollen business - died at Yarmouth Township - executor was Solomon V. Willson, Yarmouth, Manufacturer and brother LNAME[ MORISH FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ FEB 8, 1898 FILE[ 2723 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - executors: William Morish, Dunwich, son; Benjamin Crane, Dunwich, Farmer and son-in-law - wife was Jane Morish - grandson was William Morish, son of Thomas - daughter was Eliza Clark, wife of William, Dunwich - daughter was Grace Jewell, widow of William, Tyrconnell - daughter was Ann Pello, widow of John, Woodstock - daughter was Mary Gibson, wife of Robert, London, Ontario - daughter was Sarah Jane Rapelje, deceased, wife of Peter, Dunwich - daughter was Fanny Backus, widow of Stephen A., Dunwich - daughter was Elizabeth McIntyre, wife of John, Dunwich - daughter was Harriet Crane, wife of Benjamin, Dunwich LNAME[ OSBOURNE FNAME[ HUGH RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 1, 1898 FILE[ 2724 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - executors: Robert Meek, Southwold; John Meek, Southwold CHILDREN: - Hugh, youngest son; - James; - Amelia; - Christy; - Margret; - Mary; - Jane Rebecca; - Sarah; - Robert LNAME[ PRICE FNAME[ MATTHEW RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 11, 1898 FILE[ 2725 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a Labourer - executor was Margaret McManus of St. Thomas, niece and wife of Thomas McManus, Fireman - Matthew Price wanted some money to go to the Reverend Father Flannery for a mass LNAME[ YEO FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 17, 1898 FILE[ 2726 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - executors: Joseph Lee of St. Thomas, brother-in-law and Labourer; Thomas Giddon of Yarmouth CHILDREN: - Arthur Yeo, 21 years; - Bertha Yeo, under 21 years; - William Yeo, under 21 years; - Rosa Yeo, under 21 years; - John Yeo, under 21 years; - Eva Yeo, under 21 years LNAME[ BACKUS FNAME[ STEPHEN ALEXANDER RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ FEB 24, 1891 FILE[ 2728 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Fanny Backus of Dunwich, Stephen Alexander's widow LNAME[ AUCKLAND FNAME[ ANNETTE RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 5, 1898 FILE[ 2729 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a spinster EXECUTORS: - Maria Early, formerly Auckland, married woman, mother of Annette; - Henry Auckland, brother; - Mary Carter, sister - Maria Early was the wife of Judson Early LNAME[ STRIGEL FNAME[ ANTHONY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 27, 1898 FILE[ 2730 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a Shoemaker - executor was Mary A. Strigel of St. Thomas, Anthony's widow - mention of children but not identified LNAME[ SEARL FNAME[ MARGARET RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 27, 1897 FILE[ 2731 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - described as the wife of George Searl - petitioner was George Searl of St. Thomas, Merchant and husband LNAME[ PIPER FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JAN 25, 1898 FILE[ 2732 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Mary Ann Piper, William Piper's lawful widow - son was John James Piper LNAME[ BAKER FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAR 17, 1898 FILE[ 2733 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a Labourer - executor was Abigail Baker, William Baker's lawful widow CHILDREN BY A FORMER MARRIAGE: - Kate; - Ida; - William; - James; - Samuel; - Michael; - a daughter living in Michigan LNAME[ SOPER FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 28, 1898 FILE[ 2734 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - executors: Richard Millman, Yarmouth; Henry James, Yarmouth - sister was Lavinia Louisa Daugherty - niece was Anna Matilda Daugherty - niece was Rosea Tressa Daugherty - sister was Mrs. Harriet Styles - niece was Mary Helena Styles - nephew was Harvey Daugherty LNAME[ STOLIKER FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ RODNEY DATE[ APR 7, 1898 FILE[ 2735 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - executors: James Stoliker, Village of Highgate, Kent County, Harness Maker; Samuel B. Morris, Rodney, Banker - wife was Margaret Stoliker CHILDREN: - John Stoliker, Michigan; - Peter Stoliker, Michigan; - Daniel Stoliker, Michigan; - Josephine Bovier, Michigan; - Hannah Walke, wife of Robert, Ridgetown, Kent County; - Charlotte Ann McEwan, wife of James, Ridgetown, Kent County; - James Stoliker, Highgate, Kent County; - Alexander Stoliker, Michigan; - Samantha Goodwin, wife of William B., Waterford; - Eliza McIntyre, wife of Samuel, Detroit, Michigan; - Burgess Stoliker - Isaac Stoliker was a member of the Masonic Order - Isaac Stoliker had been married before and wanted his deceased wife's body dug up and buried beside him in the new Rodney Cemetery LNAME[ MILLER FNAME[ JACOB RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 17, 1898 FILE[ 2736 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - executors: Benjamin Franklin Miller, Yarmouth; John Alexander Miller, St. Thomas, Railway Employee CHILDREN: - Benjamin Franklin Miller; - John Alexander Miller; - Mary Jane Baker, wife of Thomas; - Margaret Christina Miller LNAME[ BARTON FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ APR 7, 1898 FILE[ 2737 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - executor was Catherine Barton of Yarmouth - wife was Catherine Barton - daughter was Mary Barton LNAME[ MCGREGOR FNAME[ MALCOLM RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 9, 1898 FILE[ 2738 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - executor was Catharine McGregor of Dunwich - wife was Catharine McGregor CHILDREN: - Malcolm McGregor; - Robert McGregor; - Dugald McGregor; - Donald McGregor; - Mary McGregor LNAME[ MARTIN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 23, 1898 FILE[ 2739 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executor was Samuel Martin of Port Stanley, Hotel Keeper - sister was Jane White - sister was Mary Ann Doan - brother was Robert Martin - nephew was Samuel Martin - nephew was Albert White - nephew was Frank White - niece was Sophia Smith - niece was Lizzie Durban - niece was Maggie Gray - niece was Emma Martin, wife of Samuel LNAME[ KEILLOR FNAME[ WILLIAM TRENHOLM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ APR 6, 1898 FILE[ 2740 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - petitioner was John Steele of Southwold, Farmer CHILDREN: - Esther Loche, wife of Elijah, Southwold; - James W. Keillor, Southwold; - Hellam Keillor, Dunwich, Labourer; - Emiline Armstrong, wife of Joseph, Ditcher, Southwold; - Louise Keillor, spinster, Southwold; - Jessie Alberta Keillor, spinster, Southwold; - Samuel Austin Keillor, Farmer, Southwold; - Catherine McLandress, widow, St. Thomas LNAME[ KINSEY FNAME[ JENNIE RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ APR 25, 1898 FILE[ 2741 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - petitioner was Jesse Kinsey of Aylmer - father was Jesse Kinsey LNAME[ LONG FNAME[ DANIEL B. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAY 21, 1897 FILE[ 2742 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Catharine A. Long of Yarmouth - wife was Catharine A. Long - son was William J. Long of Yarmouth LNAME[ JEFFERY FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ APR 20, 1898 FILE[ 2743 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - executor was Richard Avery of Bothwell, Kent County, Gentleman - grandson was Richard Avery - wife was Jane Jeffery LNAME[ SIMMONDS FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ APR 3, 1898 FILE[ 2744 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman EXECUTORS: - Elizabeth Harriet Simmonds, Aylmer; - Henry Woods, Aylmer, Gentleman; - George Laing, Bayham, Merchant - wife was Elizabeth Harriet Simmonds - sister was Anna Hartry, wife of John - niece was Rose Johnson - adopted daughter of Elizabeth Harriet Simmonds was Lizzie Wales - stepson was Frederick Miller - brother was James Simmonds - nephew was Richard Simmonds, son of James LNAME[ LAWRENCE FNAME[ PETER RESID[ RODNEY DATE[ MAY 3, 1898 FILE[ 2745 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: William Morris, Rodney, Merchant; Sarah M. Morris, Rodney, wife of William - wife was Mary Lawrence - daughter was Margaret Elizabeth Lawrence - daughter was Sarah M. Morris, wife of William LNAME[ BROWN FNAME[ THERESA RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 9, 1898 FILE[ 2746 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - described as a spinster - petitioner was Sarah Jane Brown of Malahide, married woman - mother was Sarah Jane Brown - father was Harvey Brown - grandfather was John Jewell, who was deceased LNAME[ AXFORD FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAY 15, 1898 FILE[ 2747 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - known as George Axford Junior - executor was Josephine Axford of Southwold - wife was Josephine Axford LNAME[ BALLARD FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ APR 27, 1898 FILE[ 2748 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a Retired Gentleman - lived at 90 Scott Street, St. Thomas - executors: Christy Justin, St. Thomas, spinster; Peter Couse, St. Thomas, Gentleman - adopted daughter was Christy Justin LNAME[ CULL FNAME[ ALICE CLARKE RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ MAY 11, 1898 FILE[ 2749 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - executors: John E. Morrison, Yarmouth; Wellington F. Nickerson, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Auctioneer NIECES AND NEPHEWS: - Wellington VanBuskirk; - Alma VanBuskirk; - Arrintha VanBuskirk; - Anna Morrison - brother-in-law was Asa VanBuskirk GRAND NEPHEWS: - Charles Petit Morrison; - Alexander Ernest Morrison; - Clarke Morrison; - Asa Weise GRAND NIECES: - Alice Ethel Morrison; - Mabel Weise LNAME[ SMELLIE FNAME[ JOHN REID RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUN 1, 1898 FILE[ 2750 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a Customs Officer - executor was Anna Maria Smellie of St. Thomas - wife was Anna Maria Smellie LNAME[ HOWELL FNAME[ MIRIAM RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ APR 30, 1898 FILE[ 2751 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner was Alvin Merritt Howell of Bayham, Farmer CHILDREN: - Elisha A. Howell, Dutton; - John Howell, Culloden, Oxford County; - Lorenzo Howell, Township of Stisted, District of Muskoka; - Lewis E. Howell, residence unknown for 12 years; - Margaret Johnson, District of Parry Sound; - Alice Lamson Rocket, Isabella County, Michigan; - Alvin Merritt Howell, 41 years old LNAME[ JOHNSON FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ MAY 19, 1898 FILE[ 2752 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - executors: James Johnson, Malahide; John A. McDonald, Aylmer, who died March 27, 1895 - son was Joseph G. Johnson - son was David W. Johnson - son was Albert W. Johnson LNAME[ COLLINS FNAME[ SARAH JANE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 15, 1897 FILE[ 2753 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was William Thomas Collins of St. Thomas, Tobacconist - Sarah Jane Collins and William Thomas Collins were married on September 7, 1893 - mention of six children from a previous marriage - mention of one male child, age three, from the present marriage LNAME[ HEARD FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUN 16, 1896 FILE[ 2754 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - known as John Heard the Younger - this was a petition for guardianship filed June 20, 1898 - petitioner was Martha A. Heard - wife was Martha A. Heard - daughter was Helena Rose Heard who was 10 years old on September 5, 1895 LNAME[ GRASS FNAME[ JAMES W. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUN 4, 1898 FILE[ 2756 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - executors: Edith Grass, Malahide; Moses Gunstone - wife was Edith Grass LNAME[ FLYNN FNAME[ JENNIE BIXBY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ MAR 16, 1898 FILE[ 2757 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - described as the wife of Michael L. Flynn - petitioner was Michael Lawrence Flynn of St. Thomas, Master Mechanic - husband was Michael Lawrence Flynn LNAME[ BINGHAM FNAME[ BETSEY JANE RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ MAR 9, 1898 FILE[ 2759 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner was Davis George Bingham of Aylmer, Merchant CHILDREN: - Davis George Bingham, Aylmer, oldest son; - Joel Wallace Bingham, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; - William Charles Bingham, Aylmer; - Beceber Bingham, Aylmer, who died, unmarried, February 6, 1896 LNAME[ MILLER FNAME[ ASA RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUN 9, 1898 FILE[ 2760 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - executor was Mary Miller of Malahide - wife was Mary Miller LNAME[ MARTIN FNAME[ EVALENA RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUN 10, 1898 FILE[ 2761 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor was Mary Jane Cook of Yarmouth, married woman - mother was Mary Jane Cook - son was James Eric Russell Martin LNAME[ CRANE FNAME[ SAMUEL H. RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ AUG 17, 1897 FILE[ 2762 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Painter - petitioner was John H. Glover of Aylmer SISTERS AND BROTHERS: - James C. Crane, New York, New York, Commercial Traveller; - Jane Summers, Bayham; - Abigail Baker, Malahide; - Amanda Baker, Malahide; - William Benjamin Crane, Bayham; - Anna Hogan, Cedar Rapids, Boon County, Nebraska - brother-in-law was Jacob Roswell, whose wife was deceased NIECES AND NEPHEWS: - Camby Roswell, Alabama; - Alice Roswell, Alabama; - Arthur Roswell, Alabama; - Olin Roswell, Alabama; - Elvia Roswell, Alabama LNAME[ GARLICK FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 1, 1898 FILE[ 2763 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow - petitioner was Mary Jane Green of Yarmouth, married woman - daughter was Mary Jane Green LNAME[ YEANDLE FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 2, 1898 FILE[ 2764 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a widow - formerly lived in Yarmouth - executor was William Yeandle of Bayham, Farmer CHILDREN: - Thomas Yeandle; - Charles Henry Yeandle; - Jane Ann, wife of Henry Sanders; - Mary, wife of Edward Webb; - Elizabeth Yeandle; - William Yeandle; - Emma, wife of Frederick Woodcock; - Samuel Yeandle LNAME[ DAVIS FNAME[ EMMA RESID[ MAINE, U.S.A. DATE[ MAY 14, 1898 FILE[ 2765 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - lived and died in Naples, County of Cumberland, State of Maine - described as a widow - executor was Eliza Morgan of St. Thomas, Librarian - mention of Georgiana Pease, wife of Henry A. Pease - mention of Henry A. Pease - niece was Emma Arnold, N. Abington - son was R.G. Davis - mention of Mrs. Matheson, St. Joseph, Missouri - niece was Matilda R. Pratt - mention of Eliza Morgan, St. Thomas - mention of Emma L. Morgan, St. Thomas - mention of Ellinor Arnold, Middleboro - mention of Eugene Pratt - mention of Leland Pratt LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ MARGARET RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JUL 5, 1898 FILE[ 2766 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Elizabeth Ann Kerr of St. Thomas, married woman - granddaughter was Elizabeth Ann Kerr - Elizabeth Ann Kerr was the wife of Robert Kerr, St. Thomas, described as a Fireman LNAME[ MILLER FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ CORINTH DATE[ JUL 15, 1898 FILE[ 2767 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Thomas Bearss, Corinth, Merchant; James Arnoss, Corinth, who renounced - mention of Mrs. Catharine Ball, wife of James, Corinth - mention of John Ralph Turnbull - mention of Charles Turnbull - mention of John Ruddy NEXT OF KIN: - Edwin I. Torrens, Tillsonburg, Deputy Post Master; - Mrs. Torrens, mother of Edwin - these people apparently protested the will, but then withdrew their complaint LNAME[ MARSH FNAME[ EPHRAIM RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUL 17, 1898 FILE[ 2768 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - executor was Eleanor Jane Marsh of Aldborough - wife was Eleanor Jane Marsh LNAME[ GILLIES FNAME[ DOUGALD RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAR 17, 1898 FILE[ 2769 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Thomas Kerr, Dunwich, Farmer; Daniel G. Blue, Dunwich, Farmer - wife was Jessie Gillies CHILDREN: - Annie Gillies; - Peter C. Gillies; - Catherine Gillies; - Bella Gillies; - Christy Gillies; - Jessie, wife of Donald G. Blue; - Mary Gillies, deceased - mention of two grandchildren, children of Mary Gillies, deceased, but not identified LNAME[ CHUTE FNAME[ CHARLES P. RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ JUL 1, 1898 FILE[ 2770 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ EXECUTORS: - Helen Victoria Hankinson Chute, Vienna; - Linden Charles Chute, Vienna; - William Binia Chute, Vienna - wife was Helen Victoria Hankinson Chute CHILDREN: - Linden Charles Chute; - William Binia Chute; - Estella Lavina Chute; - Mary Ann Chute - grandson was Hugh Leton Wilson LNAME[ HILBORN FNAME[ WILLIAM D. RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 5, 1898 FILE[ 2771 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - died at Detroit, Michigan EXECUTORS: - Charles Stafford, Yarmouth; - Fernando Oill, Yarmouth; - Charles Chase, Yarmouth - wife was Catherine Julia Ann Hilborn - Phobe Jane Marr lived with the family - Charles Stafford lived on the farm - daughter was Rosetta Bailey - son was James W. Hilborn - granddaughter was Ethel Bailey, daughter of Rosetta - granddaughter was Myrtle Bailey, daughter of Rosetta LNAME[ CHESLEY FNAME[ ALBERT F. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 17, 1898 FILE[ 2772 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Railway Employee - petitioner was Minnie Chesley of St. Thomas - wife was Minnie Chesley - father was William Chesley - mention of a mother, but not identified - mention of brothers and sisters, but not identified LNAME[ BURNS FNAME[ ELLEN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ AUG 24, 1898 FILE[ 2773 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: William Reath, St. Thomas, Contractor; Michael Sheridan, Cass City, Michigan, Hotel Keeper - mention of children, but not identified LNAME[ WALTER FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ AUG 23, 1898 FILE[ 2774 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executors: Henrietta Holmes, St. Thomas, married woman; Alena Alma Drinkwater, St. Thomas, Merchant and granddaughter - daughter was Henrietta Holmes, wife of Josiah - son was Albert John LNAME[ WALKER FNAME[ DUGALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUL 31, 1898 FILE[ 2775 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Catherine Walker, Aldborough; Peter Allison, Orford Township, Kent County, Farmer and friend CHILDREN: - Colin Alexander Walker; - Dugald Neil Walker; - John Charles Walker; - Lexie Cathrine Walker; - Sarah Ann Walker LNAME[ LINDSAY FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ AUG 26, 1898 FILE[ 2776 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - executor was George Henry Lindsay of Southwold, brother - sister was Annie Weldon, wife of Thomas, Westminster Township - brother was John Lindsay of Southwold - brother was David Lindsay LNAME[ MAGILL FNAME[ ELLEN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ SEP 4, 1898 FILE[ 2777 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a widow - formerly lived in Southwold Township - executors: Dugald Ferguson, Southwold; Thomas Meek, Southwold - deceased husband was Robert Magill - brother was John Bell of New York City - creditor was Euphemia Love LNAME[ PARKER FNAME[ MARY M. RESID[ ILLINOIS DATE[ MAY 23, 1898 FILE[ 2778 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - described as a widow - lived in the Town of Lacrosse, Hancock County, Illinois - executor was Fannie A. Lionberger of Lacrosse, Illinois, wife of S.G., who was a Farmer LNAME[ BACKUS FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JUL 26, 1898 FILE[ 2779 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - executor was Jane Backus of Dunwich, widow - son was John Robert Backus - daughter was Anna Frances Backus LNAME[ GORVETT FNAME[ LOUIS RESID[ SPARTA DATE[ SEP 16, 1898 FILE[ 2780 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - executor was William Kerly of Sparta, Gentleman - William Kerly died March 14, 1913 at St. Thomas - William Kerly's wife, Emma, died May 7, 1917 - Louis Gorvett's wife was Margaret, who died November 23, 1929 - son was William Gorvett - son was Edward Gorvett CHILDREN OF LOUIS AND MARGARET GORVETT: - Alice Butterwick, who predeceased mother; - Bessie Fishleigh, who predeceased mother; - William Gorvett, Sparta; - John Gorvett, Carpenter, Sparta; - Charles Gorvett, Gardener, Sparta; - Frederick Gorvett, Labourer, Yarmouth; - Edward Gorvett, Farmer, Yarmouth NOTE: THE SPELLING OF THE NAME MAY HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO GORBETT CHILDREN OF ALICE BUTTERWICK: - Myrtle Fishleigh, wife of Irvin, Sparta; - Jessie Badgeley, wife of Leonard, Yarmouth CHILDREN OF BESSIE FISHLEIGH: - Eva Neville, wife of John, Yarmouth; - Herman Fishleigh, Westminster Township, Farmer LNAME[ COUGHLIN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 31, 1898 FILE[ 2781 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - petitioners: Bartholomew Coughlin, Yarmouth, Farmer and brother; Daniel Coughlin, Yarmouth, Farmer and brother LNAME[ LIGHTFOOT FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ SEP 9, 1898 FILE[ 2782 MFNO[ 1401 NOTES[ EXECUTORS: - Edward Allen Miller, Esquire, Aylmer, Lawyer; - Moses Leeson, Aylmer, Grocer and friend; - Byron Lightfoot, Aylmer, son - wife was Jane - son was Joseph - daughter was Adelaide Ten Eyck of Wisconsin - daughter was Louisa Cline - daughter was Elizabeth Davis - grandson was Charles Gregory - grandson was Joseph Gregory - daughter was Josephine - son was Robert - grandson was Thomas Dancey - grandson was Cameron Dancey - son was Wellington Lightfoot - Wellington Lightfoot's wife was Mary - son was Nelson LNAME[ WAITE FNAME[ SARAH JANE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 20, 1897 FILE[ 2783 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was John Hopkins of St. Thomas, Constable and brother - son was John Richard Wellington Waite - daughter was Dora - daughter was Letitia - daughter was Lena - son was Thomas Waite - son was Charles B. Waite - brother was Charles Hopkins LNAME[ WALKER FNAME[ ANN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 18, 1898 FILE[ 2784 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executor was Weeden Laifett Walker, Southwold, Farmer and husband - son was William Laifett Walker LNAME[ HARDWICK FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JUN 23, 1898 FILE[ 2785 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - executors: Jane Hardwick, Bayham, widow; Caleb Hunt - adopted son was Arthur Hardwick - mention of William Prist, son of Tom Prist - mention of William Prist, son of Marwood Prist LNAME[ BROOKS FNAME[ FRANCIS RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ AUG 11, 1898 FILE[ 2786 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - executors: John Brooks, South Dorchester, son; James G. Heiter, Aylmer, Merchant and friend - daughter was Rose Brooks - wife was Ellen Brooks - son was Robert Brooks - daughter was Maria Ruckle LNAME[ BOYD FNAME[ HENRY WILLIAM MCPHEE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 28, 1898 FILE[ 2787 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - described as a Farm Labourer - died in St. Thomas - executors: Leonard Else, Southwold; Frank Else, Southwold - brother was Frederick John Boyd of Southwold - mother was Emma Boyd LNAME[ DAUGHERTY FNAME[ HARVEY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 1, 1898 FILE[ 2788 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executor was Lovenia Louise Daugherty, St. Thomas, widow and mother LNAME[ ALLEN FNAME[ ANDREW RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ OCT 15, 1898 FILE[ 2789 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was James Wilson Allen of Aylmer, Merchant and son - wife was Laurilla Deborah Allen CHILDREN: - Albert Andrew Allen; - Magdalena Van Wagoner; - Evangeline Nesbitt; - Isabella Woolley LNAME[ PEARSON FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAR 18, 1898 FILE[ 2790 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - executors: Thomas Bearss, Bayham, Merchant; Samuel Pearson - wife was Sarah Pearson LNAME[ MOORE FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JUN 13, 1898 FILE[ 2791 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widower - died at London, Ontario - petitioner was William E. Moore of Southwold, nephew CHILDREN: - Lycomedes C. Moore, Aldborough, oldest son; - George E. Moore, City of Dickson, Tennessee, Minister of the Gospel; - Charley A. Moore, City of Kewanee, Illinois, Minister of the Gospel LNAME[ PARKER FNAME[ MARY M. RESID[ ILLINOIS DATE[ MAY 23, 1898 FILE[ 2792 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - lived at the Town of La Crosse, Hancock County, Illinois - described as a widow - executor was Frannie A. Lionberger, La Crosse, Illinois, daughter - attorney in Ontario was Albert Edward Haines of Aylmer - daughter was Helen Cobb, who was deceased and buried in Keekuk, Iowa - daughter was Libbie Glass - granddaughter was Meda Fowler LNAME[ SANIGAN FNAME[ BRIDGET RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 11, 1898 FILE[ 2793 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was Julia Ann Coleman of Southwold, daughter and wife of T.C. Coleman LNAME[ BASTEDO FNAME[ EBENEZER WASHINGTON RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ OCT 13, 1898 FILE[ 2794 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executor was Louis Abram Bastedo of Malahide, son LNAME[ MELLOR FNAME[ SELINA RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ OCT 28, 1898 FILE[ 2795 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - described as the widow of Thomas - executors: Dugald Ferguson, Southwold; Thomas Jackson, Southwold, who died November 5, 1898 - daughter was Mary Hannah - daughter was Sarah Elizabeth - daughter was Alice Anne LNAME[ PAYNE FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ FEB 27, 1898 FILE[ 2796 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Constable - petitioner was Mary Ann Payne of Port Stanley, widow LNAME[ SEVERANCE FNAME[ ELIZABETH ANN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ OCT 29, 1898 FILE[ 2797 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Sewell Severance - executors: William Bain, Malahide; Americus Chiverton, Malahide - son was Phineas L. Pressey - daughter was Ellen Jane Ball - son was Emery L. Pressey LNAME[ WARDELL FNAME[ EDWIN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ OCT 28, 1898 FILE[ 2798 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - executors: Joshua Mearne Wardell, City of Cadillac, Michigan, Physician and son; James McQueen Wardell, London, Ontario, Clerk and son - wife was Melissa Wardell LNAME[ DURDLE FNAME[ MARY RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ NOV 24, 1898 FILE[ 2799 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - described as a widow - executor was John Franklin of Malahide - will was dated September 20, 1898 - will describes Mary Durdle as the wife of George Durdle 'of parts unknown' - daughter of Mary Durdle was Mary Franklin, who was the wife of John Franklin of Malahide LNAME[ BERRY FNAME[ WILLIAM M. RESID[ WINNIPEG DATE[ OCT 26, 1898 FILE[ 2800 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - formerly lived in Port Stanley - executor was Alexander Taylor of Port Stanley, Blacksmith and brother-in-law NEXT OF KIN: - Susan Hepburn, wife of Andrew Hepburn, Contractor, Port Stanley; - Ida Chambers, wife of Henry Chambers, Merchant, Springfield; - Lizzie Taylor, wife of Alexander Taylor, Blacksmith, Port Stanley; - Annie Hepburn of Port Stanley, spinster; - Alex Hepburn of Port Stanley; - Agnes Hepburn of Port Stanley, spinster - William Berry's mother was Mrs. Andrew Hepburn - William Berry's sister was Mrs. Alex Taylor - William Berry's sister was Mrs. Hiram Chambers LNAME[ BAKER FNAME[ JESSE SCOTT RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ FEB 5, 1898 FILE[ 2801 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - described as a Baptist Minister - executors: Annie Maria Baker, Jesse Scott Baker's widow; George Whitfield Baker - daughter was Mary Elizabeth Baker - daughter was Harriett Rosetta Ackard - son was George Whitfield Baker - cousin was Oliver Baker LNAME[ HOLLYWOOD FNAME[ ANSEL J. RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ NOV 4, 1898 FILE[ 2802 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - executor was Sarah Jane Hollywood of Bayham, Ansel's widow - Ansel Hollywood had purchased land from the Reverend H.P. Fitch, which transaction was witnessed by Culver Fitch LNAME[ CAUGHELL FNAME[ JOHN C. RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 3, 1898 FILE[ 2803 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - described as the heir of the late David Caughell - executors: Emma Laura Marlatt, St. Thomas, married woman and daughter; Walker Caughell, Yarmouth Township - daughter was Emma Laura Marlatt, wife of Albert E. - son was Walker Caughell - wife was Martha Caughell - son was Edward Thomas Caughell LNAME[ MCDIARMID FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ PORT BURWELL DATE[ NOV 9, 1898 FILE[ 2804 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Benjamin McDiarmid of Port Burwell, Gentleman and father - George McDiarmid never married - mention of William McDiarmid who was a carpenter LNAME[ NORTON FNAME[ REUBEN CHURCHILL RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 26, 1898 FILE[ 2805 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - died in Toronto - executor was Sarah Elizabeth Norton of St. Thomas, Reuben Norton's widow - mention of children, but not identified LNAME[ WILSON FNAME[ MARIA JANE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ NOV 20, 1898 FILE[ 2806 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - described as the wife of Richard William Wilson of St. Thomas - petitioners: James Fulton, St. Thomas, Physician; William _rott, St. Thomas, Grocer and Merchant - son was Edward Richard Wilson - daughter was Lottie Elizabeth Robbins - mention of Louisa H. Murray LNAME[ STOKES FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ OCT 27, 1898 FILE[ 2807 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - no will - also known as Joseph Wilson - petitioners: Sarah Ann Stokes, Malahide, Joseph Stokes' widow; Marwood Ashton, Malahide LNAME[ WILSON FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ OCT 27, 1898 FILE[ 2807 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - the man's name was Joseph Stokes, but was known as Joseph Wilson - no will - petitioners: Sarah Ann Stokes, Joseph Stokes' widow, Malahide; Marwood Ashton, Malahide LNAME[ CASWELL FNAME[ HARVEY G. RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ DEC 2, 1898 FILE[ 2808 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Farmer - petitioner was Ira D. Caswell of Bayham, Farmer and son - widow was Jane Caswell - son was Ira D. Caswell, only child LNAME[ BALSDON FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 12, 1898 FILE[ 2809 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - executor was Joseph Balsdon of Southwold, Richard Balsdon's 'oldest child in this country' CHILDREN: - James Balsdon, North Devonshire, England; - John Balsdon, Detroit, Michigan; - Joseph Balsdon, Southwold Township; - Richard Balsdon, Pontiac, Michigan; - Mary Anne Plain, Southwold Township; - William Balsdon, Muncey, Ontario; - George Balsdon, Muncey, Ontario LNAME[ ARKELL FNAME[ MARY ELIZABETH RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ DEC 3, 1898 FILE[ 2810 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - also known as Bessie Arkell - described as a spinster - executor was Helen Duncan Arkell of Aylmer, widow - stepmother was Helen Duncan Arkell BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - William H. Arkell; - Winewood Emily Arkell; - Helen Arkell; - Catherine Arkell; - Mary Cecelia Wrong, wife of James W. LNAME[ MCNABB FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ MAY 8, 1898 FILE[ 2811 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - owned land at Bayfield in Huron County - executors: Mungo McNabb, Dunwich, Farmer; Peter McNabb, Ekfrid Township, Middlesex County, Farmer - niece was Janet McFarlane, daughter of John McFarlane - niece was Isabella McFarlane, daughter of John McFarlane - niece was Jane McFarlane, daughter of Andrew McFarlane - niece was Bessie Chisholm, daughter of Andrew McFarlane - brother was Mungo McNabb - niece was Janet McFarlane, daughter of Andrew McFarlane - brother was Peter McNabb of Ekfrid Township, Middlesex County LNAME[ HAWKESWORTH FNAME[ JOHN N. RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ NOV 15, 1898 FILE[ 2812 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - described as a Carpenter - executor was Mary Ann Hawkesworth of Vienna, widow of John N. Hawkesworth LNAME[ HIRT FNAME[ CHRISTIAN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ DEC 27, 1898 FILE[ 2813 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - lived at Wallacetown - described as a Weaver - executor was Theresa or Therezir Weiner of Yarmouth, widow - there appears to have been some sort of a court case regarding this estate - Theresa Weiner was the plaintiff DEFENDANTS: - Lucas Hirt of Tittishausen, Baden, Germany, grandchild; Maria Anna Hauser, niece, daughter of Frederica Wilhelmina Munch, formerly Hirt, a sister who died August 28, 1898. Other children being Paulina Munch, Katharina Munch, and Johann Munch - grandchild of Christian Hirt was Johanna Hauser of Daushengen, Willingen, Germany - nephew of Christian Hirt was Lucas Hirt, son of Xavier Hirt, who was a brother to Christian - mention of Miss Elizabeth McKay of Wallacetown - sister of Christian Hirt was Cecelia Panman of Dandringen, Germany, who had children, but not identified - niece of Christian Hirt was Catherine, daughter of Xavier Hirt LNAME[ PURCELL FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ DEC 14, 1898 FILE[ 2814 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - executors: Dugald A. Purcell, Aldborough; Duncan L. Purcell, Aldborough - wife was Catherine Purcell CHILDREN: - Edmund James Purcell; - Colin Alexander Purcell, described as an invalid; - John A. Purcell; - Hector Purcell; - Mary Campbell; - Dugald A. Purcell; - Daniel A. Purcell; - Duncan L. Purcell LNAME[ BALL FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 30, 1898 FILE[ 2815 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - executors: Sarah Ann Ball, Southwold, spinster; Frederick George Ball, Southwold; James Ball the Younger, Southwold - daughter was Sarah Ann Ball LNAME[ NOBLE FNAME[ JOHN G. RESID[ RODNEY DATE[ DEC 31, 1898 FILE[ 2816 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - executors: Mary Noble, Rodney; Samuel Morley, Rodney - wife was Mary Noble - son was Russel A. Noble LNAME[ VANAMBURG FNAME[ JAMES NELSON RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ NOV 1, 1898 FILE[ 2817 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - executor was Albert Hamilton Backhouse, Esquire, of Aylmer - mention of a wife, but not identified - daughter was Luttia Elliott VanAmburg - daughter was Belle Cliaveller(?) LNAME[ CUNNINGHAM FNAME[ JAMES MOFFATT RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ JAN 6, 1899 FILE[ 2818 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Locomotive Engineer - petitioner was James Frank Cunningham of St. Thomas, Fireman, Michigan Central Railroad - wife was Euphemia Cunningham of Buffalo, New York CHILDREN: - William Cunningham, Buffalo, New York; - Mary Cunningham, Buffalo, New York; - James Frank Cunningham, St. Thomas LNAME[ ELLIOTT FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAR 18, 1898 FILE[ 2819 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - executors: Susan Melissa Elliott; William H. Elliott - plaintiff was Susan Melissa Elliott - defendant was Margaret Wilcox, sister - wife was Susan Melissa Elliott SISTERS AND BROTHERS: - Margaret Wilcox; - Jane Sanders; - Elizabeth Elliott; - Sarah Jones; - Tamzine Hawkins; - William H. Elliott; - Henry Elliott; - John Elliott; - Samuel Elliott - niece was Mary Sanders LNAME[ JONES FNAME[ ROBERT MORRIS RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ DEC 7, 1898 FILE[ 2820 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Labourer and a bachelor - petitioner was Robert Jones of St. Thomas, Labourer - father was Robert Jones LNAME[ GUSTERSON FNAME[ HENRY G. RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ NOV 6, 1898 FILE[ 2821 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Maria Gusterson of Dunwich - wife was Maria Gusterson - mention of a sister, but not identified LNAME[ DRAPER FNAME[ ELDURA RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ DEC 21, 1898 FILE[ 2822 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - no will - described as a widow PETITIONERS AND CHILDREN: - Annie Cameron, Houghton, Michigan, married woman; - Marion White, Sandwich, Essex County, married woman; - Samuel Draper, Aylmer; - Elijah N. Draper, Aylmer, Leather Dealer; - Albert Draper, St. Clair, Michigan LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ OCT 24, 1898 FILE[ 2823 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Hotel Keeper - petitioner was Lucinda Eleanor Smith of St. Thomas, widow - wife was Lucinda Eleanor Smith LNAME[ SAXTON FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ APR 30, 1898 FILE[ 2824 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - executors: John A. Saxton, Malahide; Albert Saxton, Bayham CHILDREN: - George Saxton, oldest son; - Swain Edison Saxton, second son; - Albert Saxton, third son; - Haines Saxton, fourth son LNAME[ HERRINGTON FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JAN 15, 1889 FILE[ 2825 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - executors: Martha Herrington, Malahide; Thomas Herrington, Malahide - wife was Martha Herrington - son was Thomas Herrington - son was William Herrington LNAME[ MCNEA FNAME[ LESLIE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ SEP 2, 1898 FILE[ 2826 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Susannah McNea of Southwold, married woman - mother was Susannah McNea LNAME[ SUMMERS FNAME[ JAMES ALEXANDER RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ JAN 28, 1889 FILE[ 2827 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman EXECUTORS: - Sarah Summers, Aylmer, widow; - James W. Summers, Gould City, Michigan, Physician; - Alberta Holcombe, Buffalo, New York, married woman - wife was Sarah Summers CHILDREN: - James W. Summers; - Nina Walker; - Alberta Holcombe; - Minerva McArthur - granddaughter was Beatrice McArthur - granddaughter was Sadie McArthur LNAME[ ACKFORD FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ JAN 30, 1899 FILE[ 2828 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was William Ackford of Southwold - wife was Emlyn Ackford of Southwold CHILDREN: - Thomas Ackford, Cleveland, Ohio; - Mary Jane Tucker, Wyandot, Michigan; - Emma Merrill, Southwold; - Annie Ackford, Southwold; - Frank Ackford, Southwold; - William Ackford, Southwold LNAME[ SILCOX FNAME[ ESTHER RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 13, 1899 FILE[ 2829 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - described as a spinster - petitioner was Edwin D. Silcox, Esquire, Paris, Brant County, Clergyman - mention of Fanny, daughter of William and Nancy Silcox LNAME[ JOHNSTON FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SHEDDEN DATE[ FEB 8, 1899 FILE[ 2830 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Gentleman - plaintiff was Robert Nicolls of Southwold, Farmer - defendant was Joseph Johnston of the Township of Elma, Perth County - mention of Henry Davis - mention of George Davis BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - Mary Davis, Township of Essa, Simcoe County, widow, 78 years old; - Henry Johnston, deceased; - Joseph Johnston, deceased; - Letitia Riley, deceased; - Elizabeth Nicolls, deceased NIECES AND NEPHEWS, CHILDREN OF ELIZABETH NICOLLS: - Robert Nicolls, Southwold; - Simon Nicolls, Toronto; - Richard Nicolls, Loraine, Ohio; - Johnston Nicolls, County Cavan, Ireland; - Mary Eliza Lidsitt, Donegal, Ireland; - Lucy Wallwood, Longford, Ireland - mention of the children of Letitia Riley, all of whom lived in Ireland, not identified - mention of the children of Joseph Johnston, all of whom lived in County Cavan, Ireland, not identified NIECES AND NEPHEWS, CHILDREN OF HENRY JOHNSTON: - Mary Ann Johnston, County Cavan, Ireland; - Marjory Fagen, County Cavan, Ireland; - William Johnston, County Cavan, Ireland; - Amelia Johnston, County Cavan, Ireland; - Henry Johnston, County Cavan, Ireland; - Jane Booth, Perth County, Ontario; - Joseph Johnston, Perth County, Ontario; - Margaret Johnston, Northwest Territories; - Elizabeth Johnston, Northwest Territories LNAME[ BACKUS FNAME[ JOHN ROBERT RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ JAN 29, 1899 FILE[ 2831 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - executor was Anna Frances Backus of Dunwich, spinster - sister was Anna Frances Backus LNAME[ HUNT FNAME[ SARAH RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAR 3, 1889 FILE[ 2832 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - no will - described as a married woman - petitioner was Margaret Caroline Wallace of St. Thomas, widow - husband was Henry Hunt, who died November 25, 1897 BROTHERS AND SISTERS: - Hugh Henry Sharon, County of Riverside, California; - Jane Sutton, Southwold, widow; - Margaret Caroline Wallace, St. Thomas NIECES AND NEPHEWS: - Fred Sells, Southwold; - Sarah E. Kirkley, Southwold; - Louisa Moorish, Flint, Michigan LNAME[ HEARD FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 15, 1897 FILE[ 2833 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - known as John Heard Senior - described as a Manufacturer - executors: Thomas Heard, London, Druggist; Richard A. Heard, St. Thomas, Bookkeeper - mention of a wife, but not identified CHILDREN: - William Heard; - Robert Heard; - Richard A. Heard; - Hattie Powell; - Elizabeth Anderson; - Maria Piper; - Mary Kemp; - Margaret Thomas; - Matilda Robinson; - John Heard; - Samuel Heard - mention of grandchildren, children of Matilda Robinson, but not identified - granddaughter was Ada Heard, daughter of John - granddaughter was Nora Heard, daughter of John - granddaughter was Helen Heard, daughter of John - John Heard's business was a Spoke and Bending Business of John Heard and Company, St. Thomas LNAME[ WARD FNAME[ REUBEN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 3, 1899 FILE[ 2834 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - described as a Butcher - lived at Fingal - executors: Fergus Cron, Southwold; Benjamin Johnston, Southwold - brother was Peter Ward of Cleveland, Ohio - brother was Edward Ward of Market Dereham, County of Norfolk, England - sister was Susan Parker of Necton, County of Norfolk, England LNAME[ JOHNSTON FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 7, 1899 FILE[ 2835 MFNO[ 1402 NOTES[ - no will - described as a bachelor, 86 years old - petitioners: Mary Davis, Township of Essa, County of Simcoe, widow; Henry Davis; George Davis - sister was Mary Davis, who was 78 years old and the wife of George Davis, deceased - brother was Henry Johnston, who was deceased, leaving a widow, Margaret Johnston of the County of Cavan, Ireland - brother was Richard Johnston, deceased - brother was Joseph Johnston, deceased - sister was Letitia Riley, deceased, wife of George Riley of Dublin, Ireland - sister was Elizabeth Nicolls, wife of Robert Nicolls, deceased NIECES AND NEPHEWS, CHILDREN OF HENRY JOHNSTON: - Mary Ann Johnston, County Cavan, Ireland; - Marjory, wife of Richard Fagan, County Cavan, Ireland; - William Johnston, County Cavan, Ireland; - Amelia Johnston, County Cavan, Ireland; - Henry Johnston, County Cavan, Ireland; - Jane Johnston, wife of _____ Booth, Trowbridge, Ontario NIECES AND NEPHEWS, CHILDREN OF RICHARD JOHNSTON: - Joseph Johnston, Trowbridge, Ontario; - Margaret Johnston, Northwest Territories; - Elizabeth Johnston, Northwest Territories; - Henry Johnston, County Cavan, Ireland - Joseph Johnston had two sons and one daughter who lived in County Cavan, Ireland, not identified - Letitia Riley had children who lived in Dublin, Ireland, not identified - Mary Davis had a son, Henry Davis, who lived in Ivey, Ontario - Mary Davis had a son, George Davis, who lived in Ivey, Ontario - mention of Elizabeth Lennox, wife of Ignatius Thomas Lennox, Northwest Territories - mention of Fanny, deceased wife of John Banting, Ivey, Ontario, who left six infant children with the father CHILDREN OF ELIZABETH NICOLLS: - Simon Nicolls, Toronto; - Richard Nicolls, Lorraine, Ohio; - Johnston Nicolls, County Cavan, Ireland; - Mary Eliza Nicolls, wife of John Lipsitt, Donegal, Ireland; - Lucy Nicolls, wife of Thomas Wallwood, County of Longford, Ireland; - Amelia Nicolls, deceased wife of Samuel Lowery, County Cavan, Ireland, leaving eight children, not identified; - Margaret Jane, deceased wife of Thomas Lloan, County Cavan, Ireland, leaving two children, not identified; - Matilda Nicolls, deceased, unmarried; - Robert Nicolls, Southwold LNAME[ STACEY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE TWSP. DATE[ NOV 18, 1799 FILE[ 1 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - died in Charlotteville Township, Norfolk County - daughter was Elizabeth Stacey - stepson was Moses Rice - wife was Maiden Stacy EXECUTORS: - William Cope, Walsingham Township; - Robert Munro, Charlotteville Township - will dated August 22, 1799 WITNESSES TO WILL: - William Culver; - Joseph Miller; - Joseph Culver - will was registered November 15, 1799 - Letters of Administration granted to Maiden Stacey October 25, 1800 - the executors named in the will appeared in Court October 25, 1800 and renounced their office: William Cope; Robert Munro - sureties to Samuel Ryerse, Judge of the Surrogate Court, from: Maiden Stacey, Charlotteville Township, widow of John; William Cope, Charlotteville Township; Robert Munro, Charlotteville Township - witnesses were Thomas Welch and John Bemer, October 25, 1800 - Maiden Stacey took an Oath of Administration on June 15, 1801, which was approved by William Spurgin, Justice of the Peace, on June 29, 1801, and registered on the same day - an inventory of John Stacey's estate was compiled on June 16, 1801 by Peter Teeple and William Culver LNAME[ LEWIS FNAME[ LEVI RESID[ TOWNSEND TOWNSHIP DATE[ SEP 13, 1799 FILE[ 2 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - lived in Townsend Township, Norfolk County - name in document spelled "Luis", but probably Lewis, as there is a Hannah Lewis and a James Lewis mentioned in Owen's 'Pioneer Sketches of the Long Point Settlement' - wife was Kaziah, who 'left him long time ago' - son was Levi - owned Lot 1, Concession 13, Townsend Township, 100 acres - sold 25 acres to Timothy Culver - sold 25 acres to Jonathan Pettit CHILDREN: - Levi; - Hannah, oldest daughter; - Daniel; - John; - James, youngest son; - Mary; - Anny; - Elizabeth; - Man__ - owned 240 acres in Charlotteville Township EXECUTORS: - John Bemer - Jabez Collver - will dated September 11, 1799 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Jabez Collver Senior; - Henry Beemer; - Phillip Beemer - will was registered October 10, 1799, and again on October 25, 1800 - Jabez Collver Senior declined to be an executor - Letters of Administration were granted to John Bemer on October 25, 1800 SURETIES: - John Bemer, Townsend Township; - Isaac Gilbert, Woodhouse Township; - James Glendinning, Woodhouse Township - John Bemer took an Oath of Administration on August 14, 1801 - an inventory of Levi Lewis' estate was compiled on March 25, 1801, by Reuben Green and Michael Shaff LNAME[ HILTON FNAME[ WILLIAM BENJAMIN RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ SEP 28, 1801 FILE[ 3 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Levinah Hilton of Charlotteville, on November 3, 1801 SURETIES: - Levinah Hilton, widow of William Benjamin, Charlotteville; - Oliver Mabee, Charlotteville; - Simon Mabee, Charlotteville - Levinah Hilton took an Oath of Administration on November 3, 1801 - an inventory of the estate was completed on April 26, 1802 by Abraham Smith and William Pitt Gilbert - William Benjamin Hilton owned 500 acres of land LNAME[ BARBER FNAME[ ABIGAIL RESID[ TOWNSEND TOWNSHIP DATE[ JUN 18, 1804 FILE[ 4 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - lived in Townsend Township CHILDREN: - Mathias; - Miriam; - John; - Aaron; - Moses; - Elisha; - Jacob; - Elizabeth; - Daniel; - Jane; - Mary EXECUTORS: - Nisbett Collver; - John Barber - appointed November 1, 1803 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Job Slaght Senior; - Job Slaght Junior; - William Pitt Gilbert - an Oath of Administration was taken by Nisbett Collver and John Barber on July 6, 1804 - an inventory of the estate was completed on June 10, 1804 by Phillip Sovereign and Jabez Collver Junior - mentioned in the inventory were: Job Lodor's account; William Smith; Henry Hough; Dan Millard; Lelah Stiler; Amos Monuel?; Jeremiah Boites; Ann Winegarner; Noah Millard; Peter Fairchild; Miss Hamless; Joseph Lones?; William Pitt Gilbert; Peter Bumess; Phillip Sovereign; Jabez Collver; Frederick Stinehoof LNAME[ CUNNINGHAM FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ TOWNSEND TOWNSHIP DATE[ NOV 18, 1804 FILE[ 5 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - lived in Townsend Township - death date uncertain - executor was James Corlis of Townsend Township, Blacksmith - wife was Mary - mention of Nancy Cunningham SONS: - Abraham; - William; - George; - Henry; - Andrew - will dated November 3, 1804 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Benjamin Caryl; - Joseph Lane; - Champion Scovil - an Oath of Administration was taken by James Corlis on November 22, 1804 - an inventory of the estate was completed on February 27, 1805 by Benjamin Caryl and Peter Fairchild LNAME[ LICK FNAME[ ADAM RESID[ OXFORD TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1804 FILE[ 6 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - lived in Oxford Township, Oxford County - died circa 1804, no date listed - wife was Ann Lick CHILDREN: - Daniel Lick, youngest son; - Margaret Lick, single woman; - Katherine Canfield; - Lana Youngs; - John Lick, living in United States; - David Lick, living in United States; - Elizabeth Gates, living in United States EXECUTORS: - John Youngs, son-in-law; - Samuel Canfield, son-in-law; - Daniel Lick, son - will dated October 25, 1804 WITNESSES TO WILL: - James Fuller; - Thomas Hornor; - Christopher Hartsough - John Youngs and Daniel Lick took an Oath of Administration on June 14, 1805 - Christopher Kern and Christopher Hartsough completed an inventory of the estate on December 14, 1807 LNAME[ BURTCH FNAME[ JONATHAN RESID[ BURTCH TOWNSHIP DATE[ MAY 18, 1805 FILE[ 7 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - lived in Burford Township, Oxford County - no will - petitioners: Unice Burtch of Burford Township, Oxford County, Jonathan's widow; Finlay Malcom, Burford Township - petition dated at Charlotteville, June 14, 1805 SURETIES: - Unice Burtch, Burford Township, Oxford County, widow woman; - Finlay Malcom, Burford Township, Oxford County; - William Lemon, Woodhouse Township; - Abraham Powell, Charlotteville - document dated June 14, 1805 and witnessed by Thomas Welch and Henry Bostwick - Oath of Administration taken June 14, 1805 by Unice Burtch and Finlay Malcom - inventory of estate completed December 2, 1805 by James Curtis and William Tyler - Jonathan Burtch's brother was Charles Burtch LNAME[ WATSON FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ BLENHEIM DATE[ MAR 3, 1803 FILE[ 8 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Edward Watson of Oxford County, described as a friend - petition dated June 14, 1805 SURETIES: - Edward Watson, Oxford County; - Thomas Hornor, Oxford County, Esquire; - Joseph Ryerson, Norfolk County, Esquire - Oath of Administration taken June 14, 1805 by Edward Watson - inventory of estate completed September 24, 1805 by Samuel Baker and Thomas Hornor Notes from: - Benjamin Doyle; - David Palmer; - William McCartney; - Rueben Dayton; - Josiah F. Dean; - Samuel Martin; - Samuel Baker; - John Graham; - Hugh Graham; - Isaac Kipp; - James Smiley LNAME[ SOVEREEN FNAME[ FREDERICK RESID[ TOWNSEND TOWNSHIP DATE[ OCT 25, 1805 FILE[ 9 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners: David Sovereen, Townsend Township; Jacob Sovereen, Charlotteville Township - petition dated December 5, 1805 - wife was Leanah Sovereen, who declined administration SURETIES: - David Sovereen, Townsend Township; - Jacob Sovereen, Charlotteville Township, Weaver; - Noah Fairchild, Norfolk County, Blacksmith; - Jacob Bayer, Norfolk County, Carpenter - Oath of Administration taken by David Sovereen and Jacob Sovereen November 11, 1805 - inventory of estate completed by Jacob Sovereen at Woodhouse, September 24, 1806 - mention in inventory of Ephrem Sorrels, Morres Sovereen, George Sovereen, John Sovereen, David Sovereen, Lewis Clous, Jacob Sovereen LNAME[ MONRO FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE TWSP. DATE[ MAR 1806 FILE[ 10 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - wife was Catharine Monro - daughter was Mary Monro - son was Robert Monro - son was Daniel McCall Monro EXECUTORS: - wife, Catharine Monro; - James McCall, Charlotteville; - Noah Fairchild, Charlotteville, Blacksmith - will dated March 6, 1806 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Robert Monro; - John Kern; - John McCall - the executors took an Oath of Administration on March 31, 1806 INVENTORY, 'list of buyers ': - Philip Bemer; John Taylor; Abram Smith; Thomas Smith; - Elizabeth McMichael; James McCall; Noah Fairchild; - J. Stanley; Otheniel Smith; Simon Mabee; Daniel McCall; - John Smith; Thomas Welch; Hugh Alexander; Daniel McQueen; - Nichol & Alexander; David Cowperthwaite; R. Henderson; - Albert Berdan; J. Muirhed; Titus Finch; Josiah Gilbert; - N. White; Robert McLoud; James Matthews; John Williams; - P. Fonger; Leonard Hudson; Jacob Sovereen; Jacob Wood Senior; - C. Ellis; J. Coltman; Jonathan Wade; George McCloud; - William Dell; Levi Churchill; Thomas Finch; Robert McCracken; - R. Lanning; Nathaniel White; Jonathan Sprague; - Jos. Miller; Joseph Wood; R. Munro; L. Dederick; J. Barnes; - Jon'n Odbeley?; Peter Teeple; John Conrad; Silas Secord; - L. Douglass; Martin Burnham; Jacob Wilson; John Kern; - Richard Mead; Platt Wood; David Turrill; J. Byer; - Michael Troyer; Joseph Dennis; Anthony Sells; Levi Douglass; - Art Rapelje; D. Shaff; Thomas Bowlby; Hugh Alexder; - Andrew Montross; Samuel Smith NOTES: - Judiah Moor; Maiden Stacey; Leonard Sovereen; Paul Averill; Peter Comb; John Moss; Jacob Wilson; Philip Fonger; Job Lodor; Dan Millard; Hugh Graham; John Earl; Henry Slaght (sold to Job Slaght); James Russell; Albert Berdan; William Hambly; Henry Bostwick; Samuel Matthews; Steph Taylor; Finlay Malcom; James Clendenin; Peter Teeple; Moses Rice; Jesse Smith; John Everly; Henry Van Allen; Abraham Powell; Levinah Hilton; John Monro; John Bostwick; John Bemer; Gideon Cooley; Joseph Chambers; W. Franklyn; John Furyen; Reuben Green; John Pettit; Christopher Hartsough; Alexander Hutchison; Isaac Lowell; George McLoud; Abner Owen; Thomas Price; John Smith; Alexander Stewart; David Secord; Peter Secord; Ariel Towsley; William Teeple; John Taylor; Michael Troyer; Sawyer Ten Broeck; John Wood; Nathan Wade; Peter Montross; Levi Montross; Amos Manuel; Christopher Baker; Isaac Pettit; Roger Obrian; _____ Rogers; John Wells; Wheeler Douglass; Andrew Kelly; Jacob Glover; Joseph McCool PAYMENTS BY EXECUTORS: - William Cope; Noah Fairchild; Levi Churchill; Thomas Welch; Robert Munro; Frederick Kilmer; Henry Gerks?; Daniel McQueen; Stephen Bartow; Joseph Bemer; James Watson; Donald McCall; Cornwall Ellis; Job Lodor; Leonard Hudson; Nichol & Alexander; James Machlein; Abraham Smith Senior; John Persia; John Muirhead; Job Slaght; James Durand; Andrew Heron; Isaac Smith; Peter Procunier; Isaac Jones; Alexander Douglas; John Fanning; John Munro; William Parks; David Hunter; Robert Stuart; Matthew Gilmore; Thomas Welch; Jacob Potts; Albert Berdan; Elisha Crosby; Lucas Dederick; William Biggar; Michael Shaw; Elizabeth W. Michaele; Samuel Ryerse; R.W. Dease; John Decow; Levi Douglas; William Rice; James McColl; Robert M. Clouse; William Millard Senior ACCOUNTS: - P.B. Williams; Charles Cunningham; Abraham Smith; Richard Gilbert; Baker Williams; Walter Anderson; Robert Henderson; Abner Decow; Robert Shierer; William Pitt Gilbert; John Coltman; Daniel Culver; Mr. Williams; Phillip Rush; Mr. Swift?; Mr. Frost; Johnathan Sprague; Daniel McCall; Noah Fairchild; Duncan McCall; James Russle?; John Darscot; William Mabee; John Stacey; Jercye Rohr; Job Cutner; Isaac Smith; Abraham Smith; John Cr__ey; William Smith; James Gilbert; Gabrell Colver?; Simon Mabee; Stephen Jabes Tepelle; Robert Monro; Elihu Price; Mr. Mackantire; Jethro Sprague; Abraham Powell; Dunken? McCall; Mikull Shoote; Gideon Couley; John Coher - inventory completed September 24, 1806 by Noah Fairchild NOTE: JAMES MONRO'S ACCOUNT BOOK FROM THE 1790'S IS PART OF THE MICROFILM LNAME[ HAVENS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE TWSP. DATE[ MAY 9, 1806 FILE[ 11 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ EXECUTORS: - Charity Havens, wife; - Samuel Smith, Charlotteville Township; - Robert Shearer, Charlotteville Township - John Havens' wife was Charity Havens CHILDREN: - William Havens; - Lydia Havens Westover; - Hannah Havens; - Abraham Havens; - Robert Havens - father was William Havens, who was deceased - will dated April 28, 1806 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Benjamin Caryle; - Oliver Mabee; - Othniel Smith - affidavits by Oliver Mabee and Othniel Smith dated May 24, 1806 - will registered May 29, 1806 - Oath of Administration taken by Charity Havens, Samuel Smith, and Robert Shearer, May 24, 1806 - inventory of estate completed by Oliver Mabee and Benjamin Caryle, February 23, 1807 ACCOUNTS: - Joseph Woolly; - Walter Anderson Junior; - Peter Combs; - Richard Meeches; - John Morris; - Robert Shearer; - Othniel Smith; - George Haven - affidavit by Lydia Havens Westover dated July 1, 1830 LNAME[ SPURGIN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE TWSP. DATE[ AUG 10, 1806 FILE[ 12 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ EXECUTORS: - Silas Secord; - John Conn; - Aaron Spurgin - wife was Ann Spurgin CHILDREN: - John Spurgin; - Margaret Spurgin; - Mary Spurgin; - William Spurgin; - Agness Spurgin; - Jennetta Spurgin; - Joseph Spurgin; - Elizabeth Spurgin; - Isaiah Spurgin; - Josiah Spurgin; - Aaron Spurgin; - Samuel Spurgin; - Anne Spurgin; - Sarah Spurgin - William Spurgin had property in North Carolina - will was dated August 2, 1806 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Robert Moore; - Judiah Moore; - Moss Rice - Executor's Oath sworn by Silas Secord and Aaron Spurgin October 10, 1806 - inventory of estate completed by Robert Munro and Lorrance Johnson November 30, 1806 NOTES: - Christopher Hartrough; - Stephen Tuttle; - Archibald McMillen; - William Park; - Robert Stuart; - John Reynolds; - Elijah Millard; - Isaiah Babcock; - John Gustin; - John Hewitt LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ BURFORD TOWNSHIP DATE[ DEC 27, 1806 FILE[ 13 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Neil Brown of Burford Township, friend - petition granted January 6, 1807 SURETIES: - Neil Brown, Township of Burford; - George Woodly, Township of Burford; - John Malcom, Township of Burford - dated January 6, 1807 - affidavit sworn by Neil Brown January 6, 1807 - inventory of estate completed by William Tyler and John Secord of the Township of Burford, February 12, 1807 LNAME[ SLAUGHT FNAME[ JOB RESID[ TOWNSEND DATE[ JUL 13, 1807 FILE[ 14 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - lived in Townsend Township - executors: Henry Slaught; Job Slaught CHILDREN: - Henry Slaught, oldest son; - Job Slaught, second son; - John Slaught, third son; - Cornelius Slaught, fourth son; - Aaron Slaught, fifth son; - Elizabeth Parney; - Mary Barber; - Sarah Misener - mention of James Secord of the District of Niagara - will dated February 3, 1807 - witnessed by Benjamin Caryl, Morris Sovereen, John Meickle - executors' affidavit dated August 10, 1807, sworn by Henry Slaught and Job Slaught - inventory of estate compiled by John Bemer and Benjamin Caryl and dated September 14, 1807 NOTES: - David Sovereen; - Reubin Rice; - Benjamin Caryl; - Leonard Sovereen; - James Munro; - William Robinson BOOK ACCOUNTS: - Peter Bemer; - Noah Millard; - Alexander Watson; - Ephraim Surles; - Jacob Barnhart; - Abner Owen; - Philip Bemer Junior; - Henry Bemer; - George Sovereene; - John Slaght; - Peter Secord; - William Pitt Gilbert; - Mathew Munro; - Barnabas Perry; - William McCool; - William Robinson; - Uriah Corlis; - Morris Thomas; - Samuel Hooten - approved by next of kin of testator - Elizabeth Slaght, Henry Slaght LNAME[ MASSACER FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ TOWNSEND TOWNSHIP DATE[ APR 18, 1807 FILE[ 15 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Elizabeth Massacer of Townsend Township - petition dated September 10, 1807 - wife was Elizabeth Massacer SURETIES: - Elizabeth Massacer; - William Robinson, Townsend; - Job Slaght, Townsend - dated September 19, 1807 - inventory of estate compiled by John Bemer and Abraham Maker? and dated November 25, 1807 LNAME[ DENNIS FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ WOODHOUSE TOWNSHIP DATE[ OCT 14, 1807 FILE[ 16 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Millwright - petitioners: Hannah Dennis, Woodhouse Township; Thomas Bowlby, Woodhouse Township - petition granted November 25, 1807 SURETIES: - Hannah Dennis, widow; - Thomas Bowlby; - Abraham A. Rapelje, Woodhouse Township, Merchant; - Henry Bostwick, Town of Niagara, County of Lincoln, Student-at-Law - dated November 25, 1807 - inventory appraisers: John Bostwick; John Dunham; William Parr - approved by Hannah White and Ellis Dennis, August 12, 1808 LNAME[ BURDICK FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ OXFORD COUNTY DATE[ NOV 2, 1807 FILE[ 17 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - lived in Oxford Township, Oxford County - described as Esquire - petitioner was Enoch Burdick of Oxford Township, son - petition granted December 26, 1807 - wife was Phebe Burdick of Oxford Township, who declined Administration - witnesses were Caleb Burdick and Evinah Burdick SURETIES: - Enoch Burdick, Oxford Township; - Isaac Burdick, Oxford Township; - Peter Teeple, Esquire, Charlotteville Township - dated December 26, 1807 - inventory of estate compiled by Levy Dean and Christopher Hartsough and dated January 25, 1808 LNAME[ DEDRICK FNAME[ LUCAS RESID[ WALSINGHAM TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1808 FILE[ 18 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no definite death date - executors: John Dedrick; John Penssen?; Lucretia Dedrick - wife was Lucretia Dedrick CHILDREN: - John Dedrick; - Cornelius Dedrick; - Hannah Dedrick; - Catharine Dedrick; - James Dedrick; - Lucas Dedrick - will dated January 3, 1808 - witnessed by Henry McMichael; Benjamin Meech?; John Penssen - affidavit dated January 14, 1808 - inventory of estate compiled by Elias Foster and Henry Baumwart and dated January 27, 1808 LNAME[ RICE FNAME[ REUBEN RESID[ WINDHAM TOWNSHIP DATE[ MAR 9, 1808 FILE[ 19 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Eliakim Crosby of Woodhouse, Physician - petition dated at Charlotteville, March 28, 1808 - says 'no kindred in Province' SURETIES: - Eliakim Crosby, Woodhouse Township, Physician; - William Smith, Charlotteville Township, Gentleman; - Ethan Woodruff, Charlotteville Township, Merchant - Oath of Administration taken by Eliakim Crosby on June 9, 1808 - inventory compiled by Avon Collver and John (Noman?), June 12, 1809 - mention in inventory of: Noah Millard; Martha Peak, widow; Samuel McAlister; Jacob Glover; Nathan Wade; L. Sovereen - letters mentioning Philip Sovereen and Leonard Sovereen, 1809 LNAME[ WEBSTER FNAME[ TIMOTHY RESID[ WALSINGHAM TOWNSHIP DATE[ MAY 27, 1808 FILE[ 20 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - oldest son was Timothy Webster, who lived on Concession 4, Lot 18, Walsingham Township - son was Henry Webster, who lived on Concession 4, Lot 17, Walsingham Township - oldest daughter was Jane Devenish - daughter was Mary Hastings - daughter was Rosanna Ellis - daughter was Elizabeth Webster - daughter was Ann Webster - son was Edward Webster - Timothy Webster had property in the United States EXECUTORS: - Henry Webster, Walsingham Township, son; - Edward Webster, son - will dated May 26, 1808 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Thomas Carty, Walsingham Township; - John Troyer, Walsingham Township; - Joseph Barber, Walsingham Township SURETIES: - Henry Webster, Walsingham Township, Printer; - Edward Webster, Walsingham Township; - Cornwall Ellis, Walsingham Township; - Jeremiah Woolfen, Walsingham Township - inventory of estate compiled by Nicholas Shoemaker, Samuel W__own, and Thomas Welch MENTION OF: - Jane Devenish; - Rasman Ellis; - Mary Hastings; - Ann Webster; - William Devenish; - Maiden Stacey; - Charles Tripp LNAME[ EDWARDS FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ DELAWARE TOWNSHIP DATE[ APR 6, 1808 FILE[ 21 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ BENEFICIARIES: - Thomas Edwards, oldest son; - James Edwards, son; - Elizabeth Edwards, wife - sole executor was Elizabeth Edwards - will dated March 6, 1808 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Daniel Springer, Delaware; - John Johnson, Delaware; - Ann McMillen, Delaware SURETIES: - Elizabeth Edwards, Delaware, widow; - Gideon Tiffany, Delaware, Gentleman; - James Edwards, Delaware - dated October 8, 1808 - witnessed by Daniel Springer - inventory of estate compiled by Elizabeth McMullen, Gideon Tiffany, and Moses F. Migham - no date LNAME[ GILBERT FNAME[ WILLIAM PITT RESID[ TOWNSEND TOWNSHIP DATE[ DEC 26, 1808 FILE[ 22 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - lived in Townsend Township - described as a Trader and Merchant BENEFICIARIES: - Mary Gilbert, wife; - Abigail Gilbert, oldest daughter; - Hannah Gilbert, daughter; - Liza Gilbert, daughter; - Jacob Barber EXECUTORS: - Mary Gilbert, widow; - Samuel Smith, Charlotteville Township; - Joseph Merrill, Townsend Township; - Truman Merrill - will dated December 16, 1808 - witnessed by William Smith; Miriam Barber of Townsend; Jane Smith of Charlotteville SURETIES: - William Smith, Township of Charlotteville; - Robert Shearer, Township of Charlotteville - Oath of Administration taken by: Mary Gilbert; Samuel Smith; Joseph Merrill; William Smith; Robert Shearer INVENTORY AND LIST OF PERSONS: - Jacob Barnhart; Jabez Collver; Henry Beamer; Dan Millard; Michael Shaff; Alexander Boughner; Alexander Tygert; John Muckle Junior; Peter Combs; Deacon Reuben Rice; John Widner; Jabez Ellison; Peter Secord; John Bostwick; Jonathan Wade; Finlay Malcom; Lewis Mathews; John Beamer Esquire; Joseph Beamer; Nesbett Collver; Richard Lanning; Jesse Owen; David Sovereen; John Walker; Marimes Seeber; James McMaster; Peter Teeple Esquire; Dennis Shaffe; William Sumner; David Miller; William Thorpe; William Robinson Senior; George Sargeant; Joseph Barnhart; Conrad Winegarden; John Gustin; John Williams; Charles Eddy; George Woodley; William Robinson; Leonard Sovereign; Walter Anderson; Aaron Barber; John McCall; Leonard Hudson; William Smith; James Utley; Joseph Spitler; William McCool; James Muckle; Samuel Horten; Gary S. Crosby; Captain Reuben Green; Anthony Sells; Joseph Chambers; James Corlis; Andrew Smith; Uriah Corliss; Doctor Utter; Nathaniel Rast; William Winegarden; John Wood; Job Slaght Junior; Asa Owens; John Miers; John Williams; George Sergeant; Isaac Pettit; Moses Barber; John Wells; Joseph Chambers; Haggie Wesbrook; Jonathan Williams; John Bacon; Doctor Crosby; Samuel Andrews; Walter Anderson Junior; George Cunningham; John Slaght Senior; John Ten Broeck; Richard Benton; Thomas Finch; Moses Omstead; Christopher Hampshire; Peter Fairchild; Henry Slaught; Abraham Powell; Amos Manuel; David Hunter; John Rice; Isaac Meritt; David Ellis; Asher Corlis; Nathan Wade; Uriah Pettit; Benjamin G_____ ; Benjamin Fairchild; John Winegarden; William McCool; John Barber; Thomas Bowlby; Peter Philips; Robert Davis; Joseph Merrill; Charles Sayles; Dennis Shaff Junior; Levi Babet; Robert Hamilton; John Philips; William Robinson Senior; John Wells; Barnabas Perry; Noah Fairchild; Silas Stiles; Isaac Secord - inventory of estate compiled by John Horner and Nisbett Collver and dated July 26, 1809 LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ ABRAHAM RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE TWSP. DATE[ APR 11, 1809 FILE[ 23 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ BENEFICIARIES: - Hannah Smith, daughter; - Rachel Smith, wife; - William Smith, son; - Abraham Smith, son - will dated February 24, 1809 - witnessed by A. Howell, Richard Lanning, Elee McColl - petition of Rachel Smith, William Smith, Abraham Smith LNAME[ LONG FNAME[ PATRICK RESID[ WOODHAM TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1809 FILE[ 24 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ BENEFICIARIES: - Elizabeth Long, wife; - Fanny, daughter; - Francis Long, son; - John Long, son; - Robert Long, son; - Elizabeth, daughter; - Ann, daughter; - Polly, daughter; - Peggy, daughter; - David, son - will dated August 14, 1809 - witnessed by Abraham Rapelje of Woodhouse, Samuel Parker, Physician, Henry Bostwick - mention of John DeCow Esquire - inventory of estate compiled by William Drake and Eber DeCow, both of Woodhouse Township, and dated December 29, 1810 LNAME[ HUBER FNAME[ JACOB RESID[ RAINHAM TOWNSHIP DATE[ FEB 6, 1810 FILE[ 25 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - may also have been known as Hoover, and probably was - lived in Rainham Township, Norfolk County BENEFICIARIES: - Barbara Huber, wife, deceased; - John Huber, son, who had a daughter; - Esther Sternenman, daughter and wife of Peter; - Abraham Huber, son; - David Huber, son - executors were Abraham Huber and David Huber - will was witnessed by Christian Hoover, Benjamin Hoover and David Hoover - will dated July 1, 1807 - affidavits by witnesses dated June 21, 1810: Christian Hoover, Rainham Township; Benjamin Hoover, Rainham Township; David Hoover, Rainham Township - bond from John Hoover, Manchester Township, County of York, Pennsylvania, farmer, dated May 7, 1792 and May 17, 1802 - documents include a letter in German RELEASE OF LEGACIES: - Benjamin Hoover, Rainham Township, September 3, 1823, witnessed by Jacob Hindrick and Lylia Hover?; - Peter and Esther Starnaman, Clarence, Erie County, New York State, November 9, 1822, witnessed by John and Anna Diller; - John Hoover, Markham, York County, Upper Canada, February 20, 1823, witnessed by Daniel and Benjamin Hoover - part of the estate of Jacob Huber or Hoover was sold on April 16, 1810, and these documents include a list of buyers, not printed here - Jacob Huber or Hoover kept an account of the amounts left to his children before his death: Christian Hoover; Henry Hoover; John Hoover; Mary Hoover; Anna Hoover; Ester Hoover; Susana Hoover; Chrystina Hoover; Abraham Hoover; Benjamin Hoover; Daniel Hoover - mention of John Kindig - mention of George Eistler - mention of Anna Stouffer - mention of George Wolfe - mention of Mary Miller, wife of John of Rainham Township LNAME[ REYNOLDS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ DORCHESTER TOWNSHIP DATE[ JAN 25, 1810 FILE[ 26 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was George Reynolds of Dorchester Township, Middlesex County, son - an executor, who renounced, was Elizabeth Reynolds, the mother of George - dated September 7, 1810 - witnesses were Enoch Burdick and Lucy Burdick SURETIES: - George Reynolds, Dorchester Township; - Henry Bostwick, Woodhouse Township, Inn Keeper - an inventory of the estate was completed on October 4, 1810 by Caleb Burdick and Perez Dean LNAME[ HASKIN FNAME[ ELISHA RESID[ OXFORD TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1811 FILE[ 27 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - wife was Delight Haskin - son was Benjamin Haskin - son was Elisha Haskin - son was Luther Haskin - daughter was Lodema Bryant - daughter was Tamma Gilbert - daughter was Delight Hartrough, who lived on Part of Lot 6, Broken Front, Oxford Township - grandson was John Bryant - daughter was Sally Graham - executors: son, Luther Haskin; Nicholas Brink - will dated January 19, 1811 WITNESSES TO WILL: - William Sumner of Oxford Township - Edward Logan of Oxford Township - Alexander Graham of Oxford Township - an inventory of the estate was completed on March 22, 1811 by John Youngs and Joel Piper - affidavits of witnesses dated March 25, 1811 LNAME[ AXFORD FNAME[ ABRAHAM RESID[ WOODHOUSE TOWNSHIP DATE[ MAR 11, 1811 FILE[ 28 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - an executor who renounced on April 20, 1811, was Abraham Axford's widow, Mary, of Woodhouse Township - petitioner was Daniel Freeman of Woodhouse Township, Minister of the Gospel SURETIES: - Daniel Freeman, Woodhouse Township, Minister of the Gospel; - James Freeman, Woodhouse Township; - John Bowlby, Woodhouse Township - an inventory of the estate was completed on April 20, 1811 by James Freeman and John Bolbe - mention of E. Crosby LNAME[ MOOR FNAME[ JUDIAH RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE TWSP. DATE[ MAR 25, 1811 FILE[ 29 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - son was William Moor, who lived on the rear of Part of Lot 6, First Range (Front) Charlotteville - daughter was Margaret Moor - daughter was Ann Spurgin - wife was Rachel Moor - executors: William Moor, son; Rachel Moor, wife - dated March 24, 1811 WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Kern, Blacksmith, Charlotteville; - Stephen Price, Blacksmith, Charlotteville; - Nathan B. Barnum, Esquire, Charlotteville - inventory of estate compiled by John Kern and Larrance Johnson - no date LNAME[ COWPERTHWAITE FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ JUN 13, 1811 FILE[ 30 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - mention of 'Turtullus Cowperthwaite, an imputed child of deceased left in N.B. on St. Johns River' - mention of John Jackson, who was an apprentice to Daniel Snider - wife was Ollive Cowperthwaite - daughter was Sarah Cowperthwaite EXECUTORS: - Richard Mead, friend; - John Kern, friend; - Ollive Cowperthwaite, wife - dated January 23, 1810 - witnessed by Robert Munro and John Lodor, both of Charlotteville - John Kern described as a Blacksmith in Charlotteville - inventory of estate completed on August 14, 1811 by Titus Finch and Joseph Andrus LNAME[ HOOVER FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ RAINHAM TOWNSHIP DATE[ JUN 1, 1811 FILE[ 31 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - described as a Weaver - wife was Margaret - son was David Hoover, who lived on the North End of Lot 18, Concession 1, does not say where - son was John Hoover - son was Henry Hoover - daughter was Anne - daughter was Elizabeth - executors were John Hoover and David Hoover - witnessed by John Miller of Rainham Township and Henry Miller of Rainham Township, and Jacob Feet of Rainham Township LNAME[ STEINHOFF FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ WOODHOUSE TOWNSHIP DATE[ SEP 11, 1811 FILE[ 32 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - John Steinhoff's widow was Anne of Woodhouse Township, who renounced the administration of the estate on September 16, 1811, witnessed by Thomas Bowlby and Nathaniel White - petitioners were Emanuel Steinhoff of Woodhouse Township and Abraham Beemer of Townsend Township SURETIES: - Emanuel Steinhoff, Woodhouse; - Abraham Beemer, Townsend; - Richard Mead, Woodhouse; - Nathaniel White, Gentleman, Woodhouse ACCOUNTS: - Sollomon Austin; - John Pettit; - Ester Brooks; - John Everly; - Mathias Boughner; - Levi Hughes; - McCallester; - John Potter; - Richard Parks; - Joseph Steinhoff; - David Miller; - Willson Shalling; - W.C. Colester; - William Thorp; - John Barber; - Daniel Shott; - Jabez Collver LIST OF RECEIPTS: - Received from John Steinhoff Junior by W.B. Sheridan, January 15, 1796; - Received by Jane Karlie, January 25, 1796; - Received by James Gregor, April 12, 1796; - Received by Solomon Austen, December 13, 1796; - Received by John McKinten Junior, March, 1797; - Note for John Steinhoff Junior by Solomon Austen, April 15, 1797, April 28, 1797; - Note for Clark and Street, May 9, 1798; - Note for John Steinhoff Junior by Frederick Entine, June 22, 1799; - Note for John Steinhoff Junior by John Cottman, July 2, 1799; - Note James Munro by J. Ryerson, November 29, 1800; - Note James Ryerson (Sheriff) December 3, 1800; - Note James Munro by J. Ryerson, December 13, 1800; - Note James Munro, December 15, 1800; - Note Noah Fairchild, December 16, 1800; - Note for William Frances by William M. Rinley, Secord Mill, December 23, 1800; - Note for Nathan Mann by Robert Nichol, December 29, 1801; - Note William Lemon, April 16, 1805; - Note Daniel Freeman, April 20, 1805 - Received from John Steinhoff by James Durand, April 11, 1806 - promissory note by John Steinhoff to Mrs. Mary Sills, dated May 7, 1806 and witnessed by Samuel McAlister - promissory note to Jacob Sovereen dated August 9, 1806 and witnessed by Samuel McAlister and Jonathan Wade - received from J.S. by Jacob Sovereen March 5, 1811 - received from J.S. for Hugh Alexander by Benjamin Hosshell, January 28, 1807 - received from J.S., Nichol and Anderson and Christopher J. Smith, March 2, 1807 - received from J.S., Nichol and Anderson and John C. Smith, March 4, 1807 - received from J.S., John Eberly March 19, 1807, witness Hugh Alexander - received from J.S. for David and Abraham Hoover by Benjamin Hoover, April 16, 1807 - received from J.S. for James Durand by Caryl and Crosby, August 26, 1807 - received for W.E. Woodruff by James Russell, January 8, 1808 - received Caryl and Crosby February 12, 1808 - received Nichol and Alexander and William Biggar July 5, 1808 - promissory note Ethan Woodruff, August 15, 1808 - promissory note Nicholl and Alexander August 1808 - received from J.S., E. Woodruff 1808 - received E. Woodruff August 16, 1808 - received per Nicholl and Alexander November 16, 1808 for William Biggar - received John Borden November 1808 - received per Nicholl and Alexander January 20, 1809 for William Biggar - received from Henry Reamer for J.S. per Nicholl and Alexander February 6, 1809 - received for E. Crosby September 16, 1809 - received Nicholl and Alexander April 26, 1809 - received by John Bowlby May 4, 1809 for Silas Maybee - promissory note Richard (Proyan) August 19, 1809 - received from J.S. for estate of R. Hamilton November 1, 1810 - received Daniel Ross January 12, 1811 - received Levi Bemer January 16, 1811 witness Michael Collver - received E. Crosby January 19, 1811 - received Robert Nicholl January 29, 1811 - received Robert Nicholl February 20, 1811 - Jonathan Cummings February 25, 1811 - from William Beemer collected by Samuel Mathews - from Abraham Beemer by Dennis Shaff - from Jonathan TenBrock - from Abraham Beemer by Francis Leigh Walsh May 11, 1812, Charlotteville - paid Robert Nichol by John Steinhoff (estate) LNAME[ HOOVER FNAME[ CHRISTIAN RESID[ WALPOLE TOWNSHIP DATE[ DEC 3, 1811 FILE[ 33 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ BENEFICIARIES: - wife Mary; - son Samuel; - son John; - son Jacob; - son Henry; - daughter Elizabeth; - daughter Mary; - daughter Nancy - executors were John and Jacob Hoover, sons - mention of Philip Sovereign, Esquire, District of London WITNESSES TO WILL: - Abraham Hoover, Township of Rainham, County of Norfolk, Menonite Society; - Peter Sternamen, Walpole Township; - George Woolf, Walpole Township - date of affidavit December 23, 1811 LNAME[ MCMASTER FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ BURFORD GORE DATE[ DEC 10, 1811 FILE[ 34 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - lived in Burford Gore, Oxford County EXECUTORS: - Mary McMaster of Burford Gore, Oxford County, James' widow; - Finlay Malcolm of Burford Gore, Oxford County - mention of William Tyler, Esquire, of Burford Gore and Neil Brown of Burford Gore LNAME[ RYERSE FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ WOODHOUSE TOWNSHIP DATE[ JUN 12, 1813 FILE[ 35 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ BENEFICIARIES: - eldest son, Samuel Ryerse, land purchased from R. Cockrill; - daughter, Elizabeth Liger, and her son Edmund R.T. Liger; - Samuel Ryerse's wife Sarah; - son George; - son Edward; - daughter Amelia WITNESSES: - Daniel Ross of Woodhouse Township, Merchant; - William McCracken of Woodhouse Township; - Henry Medcalf of Woodhouse Township - dated February 11, 1813 - witnesses of deposition: Sarah Ryerse, wife; George Ryerse, son; Thomas Cummings, Esquire, of Chippawa; John Brown, Esquire, of Townsend - dated May 20, 1812 - will registered February 10, 1813 - petitioners were Sarah Ryerse, George Ryerse, and John Bemer LNAME[ HARRIS FNAME[ ELY RESID[ OXFORD TOWNSHIP DATE[ APR 18, 1813 FILE[ 36 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - petition of Gilbert Harris of Oxford Township, son SURETIES: - Eliakim Crosby of Woodhouse Township, Physician; - Aaron Culver, Esquire, Townsend Township - inventory witnessed by Gilbert Harris, James P. Harris, Daniel Harris, William Herrington, Enoch Burdick, Joel Piper LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ OTHNIEL RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE TWSP. DATE[ FEB 20, 1813 FILE[ 37 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ BENEFICIARIES: - wife, Elizabeth; - Andrew Smith; - Garret Smith; - Samuel Smith; - Rachel Boughner; - Abraham Smith; - Joseph Smith, son of John Smith, deceased; - John Smith, son of Joseph Smith, deceased EXECUTORS: - Daniel Freeman; - Andrew Smith; - Samuel Smith, son - will dated February 20, 1813 - witnessed by John Pettit, Thomas Morrow, and Eliakim Crosby, Physician - inventory of estate compiled by Andrew Smith, Samuel Smith and Duncan McCall LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ WOODHOUSE TOWNSHIP DATE[ FEB 19, 1813 FILE[ 38 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - described as the son of Othniel Smith - executors: Andrew Smith; Sarah Smith; Samuel Smith, brother BENEFICIARIES: - wife, Sarah Smith; - son, Joseph Smith; - son, Garnet Smith; - Jonathan P. Smith; - Othniel Smith; - daughter, Caty P. Smith - inventory of estate compiled by Andrew Smith, Sary Smith, Samuel Smith, Daniel Freeman, John Boughner LNAME[ BEEMER FNAME[ LEVI RESID[ TOWNSEND TOWNSHIP DATE[ OCT 24, 1812 FILE[ 39 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - name might have been spelled Bemer - executors: Martha Beemer; Aron Culver, Esquire; Abraham Beemer - wife was Martha Beemer - oldest son was John Beemer - will dated October 24, 1812 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Eliakim Crosby of Woodhouse; - Samuel W. Jay of Woodhouse; - Maria Crosby of Woodhouse, spinster PROMISSORY NOTES, ETC., BY LEVI BEEMER - F. Wilson, January 21, 1812 - ___ Couse, January 21, 1812 - Markele Biggar - Pra___ Biggar, May 18, 1813 - Markle Biggar, April 20, 1812 - C. Ross, January 1, 1815 - Stephen Backett, January 1813 - M. Hut, February 12, 1813 - E. Crosby, April 2, 1813 - William Gilluspy, Blacksmith, March 1813 - Gran Biggart, May 18, 1813 - Abraham Beemer, May 26, 1813 - T. Pons, March 12, 1814 - E. Foster, November 29, 1813 - Joseph Woolly, March 10, 1815 - Joseph Woolly, April 1, 1815 - Dan Ross, February 5, 1815 - Moses Baron, April 8, 1815 - Michael Hunt, March 15, 1815 - William Sickles, May 13, 1815 - Stephen Buck, November 1, 1812 - Abraham Buck, November 1, 1812 - Samuel Horton, September 30, ____ , Blacksmith - Samuel Mathews, ___________ - Anna Shaw, December, 1812 - Hannah Loree, December, 1812 - Fosters Store, 1812 - Alexander Watson, February 23, 1812 - Robert Nichol, 1812 - Watts and Richard, Fullers, 1812 - Hattie Watson, 1812 - Grace Biggars CHILDREN: - Elisa, with Aron Culver - Emly, with Moses Beemer - Georg, with Widow Culver, November 27, 1814 - Georg, with Aron Culver, December 15, 1814 - Georg with Michael Shaw, December 23, 1814 - Martha Beemer married Joseph Wooley LNAME[ SECORD FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ BURFORD GORE DATE[ FEB 6, 1812 FILE[ 40 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - lived in Burford Gore, Oxford County EXECUTORS: - Abraham Medsicer, Townsend, Inn Keeper; - Henry Beemer, Townsend - will dated February 6, 1813 - witnessed by Richard Phillips and Peter Whinnitton CHILDREN: - James Secord - John Secord - Asa Secord - Mary Secord - Deborah Secord GRANDCHILDREN: - Ann, child of Mary - Vallyrich?, child of Mary - William, child of Deborah - Joseph, child of Deborah LNAME[ GLOVER FNAME[ JACOB RESID[ WINDHAM DATE[ FEB 9, 1813 FILE[ 41 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - lived in Windham, Norfolk County - described as a Gentleman PETITIONERS: - Deborah Glover, Windham - Francis Glover, Townsend, Gentleman - dated May 20, 1813 SURETIES: - William Robinson, Townsend, Gentleman - Henry Beemer, Townsend - inventory of estate completed on March 4, 1813 by William Robinson and Henry Beemer - wife was Deborah Glover LNAME[ DECOW FNAME[ ABNER RESID[ WOODHOUSE DATE[ 1813 FILE[ 42 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - known as Abner Decow Junior - death date uncertain - will dated April 1813 WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Bowlby of Woodhouse; - John Conrad Junior of Woodhouse; - Abraham Turtelot of Woodhouse, Physician - executors were Eber Decow and John Decow - mention of Nancy Sovereign, daughter of Frederick Sovereign - brother was Eber Decow - brother was Isaac Decow, deceased - brother was John Decow - sister was Charity Burger - mention of children of the late Isaac Decow, but not identified LNAME[ COLLVER FNAME[ NISBETT RESID[ TOWNSEND DATE[ SEP 11, 1813 FILE[ 43 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ WITNESSES TO WILL: - Timothy Collver Senior of Townsend; - Timothy Collver the Second - date of will was August 28, 1813 - executors: Sarah Collver; Abraham Beemer - wife was Sarah Collver CHILDREN: - Robert Collver, oldest son; - Eunice Collver, oldest daughter; - Martha Collver; - Nisbett Collver; - Timothy Collver; - Cleark Collver LNAME[ COLLVER FNAME[ EBENEZER RESID[ TOWNSEND DATE[ AUG 28, 1813 FILE[ 44 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Elizabeth Collver of Townsend, widow of Ebenezer - date was February 25, 1814 SURETIES: - Elizabeth Collver; - Timothy Collver the Second of Townsend; - John Kern, Blacksmith, Charlotteville - inventory of estate completed by Timothy Collver on January 12, 1814 LNAME[ BEEMER FNAME[ ABRAHAM RESID[ TOWNSEND DATE[ DEC 10, 1813 FILE[ 45 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - will dated June 30, 1812 WITNESSES T WILL: - Nesbitt Collver, Townsend, Gentleman, deceased; - Benjamin Collver, Townsend; - Ezra Perney, Townsend EXECUTORS: - Eunice Beemer; - Gabriel Collver, Esquire; - Henry Beemer - wife was Eunice Beemer - oldest daughter was Martha Beemer - daughter was Anna Beemer - daughter was Betsy Beemer - inventory of estate completed February 24, 1814 - compiled by Richard Kitchen and John Bray ACCOUNTS PAID BY EXECUTORS: - February 27, 1814, Nathan Wack; - February 29, 1814, William Gillaspy; - August 27, 1814, Phillip Beemer Senior; - April 26, 1815, R. Pumroy, for doctoring; - July 4, 1815, John Collver; - August 30, 1815, E. Foster, Benjamin Johnson; - September 1816, James McCall; - October 16, 1816, Eunice Schyler, widow of Abraham Beemer and wife of William Schyler LNAME[ BECKER FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ WALSINGHAM DATE[ JUN 5, 1813 FILE[ 46 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - will dated April 18, 1813 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Phillip Coutchman; - Peter Shoemaker; - Nathan B. Barnum, Esquire, of Charlotteville EXECUTORS: - Henry Becker, Walsingham; - John Becker, Walsingham; - Phillip Coutchman - wife was Elizabeth Becker CHILDREN: - Henry Becker; - John Becker; - Jeremiah Becker; - Catherine Becker, oldest daughter; - Hannah Becker; - Mariah Becker; - Elizabeth Becker - mention of John Persons - inventory of estate completed July 3, 1813 - compiled by Michael Troyer and Cornelius _________ LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ WOODHOUSE DATE[ JUN 5, 1812 FILE[ 47 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - will dated June 5, 1812 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Rufus Pumroy, Woodhouse, Physician; - Zebulon Sanders, Woodhouse; - Othniel Smith, Charlotteville, deceased by March 29, 1814 EXECUTORS: - Samuel Smith; - John Smith; - John Boughner - wife was Sarah Smith CHILDREN: - John Smith; - Levi Smith; - Andrew Smith; - Charlotte Smith; - Rachel Smith; - Tewly Smith - inventory of estate completed June 28, 1812 - compiled by Martin Burnham and Elmore Frost LNAME[ WHITE FNAME[ NATHANIEL RESID[ WOODHOUSE DATE[ MAR 20, 1814 FILE[ 48 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - date of will February 8, 1814 - witnessed by Solomon Austin and Phillip Saxton EXECUTORS: - Jonathan Austin, Woodhouse, Carpenter; - Jacob Lemon, Woodhouse - mention of wife, but not identified - son was William White - son was Nathaniel White - mention of other children, but not identified - mention of wife's children, but not identified - inventory of estate completed June 18, 1814, by Thomas Bowlby and Richard Man LNAME[ UNDERWOOD FNAME[ DUTY RESID[ PORT TALBOT DATE[ SEP 24, 1814 FILE[ 49 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Freeman Burdick of Oxford - dated November 14, 1814 SURETIES: Peter Teeple, Esquire, of Oxford; - Ephraim Tisdale of Charlotteville - inventory of estate completed November 18, 1814 - compiled by Enoch Burdick and William Reynolds - mention of small children, not named, with Freeman Burdick LNAME[ ROLPH FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ MAR 24, 1814 FILE[ 50 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners were Frances Rolph and John Rolph - date was November 28, 1814 SURETIES: Thomas Cummings, Esquire, Chippawa, Lincoln County; Daniel Ross, Charlotteville, Merchant - inventory of estate completed December 3, 1814 - compiled by Thomas Talbot and George C. Salmon - wife was Frances Rolph of Charlotteville - John Rolph was the oldest son LNAME[ BRIGHAM FNAME[ MOSES RESID[ DELAWARE TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1815 FILE[ 51 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain - described as a Gentleman - petitioner was Lucinda Brigham, widow of Moses - petition dated February 1, 1815 SURETIES: - Lucinda Brigham, widow; - B. Brinston Brigham, Burford, Gentleman; - William Teeple, Charlotteville, Gentleman - Oath of Administration dated February 1, 1815 - inventory of estate compiled by Archibald McMillan and Samuel Hungerford - no date given for inventory LNAME[ HALL FNAME[ ICHABOD RESID[ OXFORD TOWNSHIP DATE[ NOV 17, 1814 FILE[ 52 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - lived in Oxford Township, Oxford County - wife was Eve - son was Elisha - son was Harry - daughter was Elizabeth - daughter was Clarissa - daughter was Lorry EXECUTORS: - Eleazor Scott, Oxford Township; - James Harris, Oxford Township; - Enoch Burdick, Oxford Township - will dated November 14, 1814 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Elisha Hall, Oxford Township; - Lydia Harris, Oxford Township, spinster; - Lucy Towsley, Oxford Township - Oath of Administration taken by James Harris, Eleazor Scott, Ebenezer Scott - inventory of estate completed by Gilbert Harris and Enoch Huntley, August 23, 1815 LNAME[ MCLEOD FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE TWSP DATE[ 1815 FILE[ 53 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - name also spelled McCloud in documents - wife was Catherine McLeod - executor was Catherine McLeod - will dated August 9, 1810 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Noah Fairchild, Charlotteville Township; - Cornelius Morrison; - Ephraim C. Mitchell, Charlotteville Township - witnesses affidavits dated April 15, 1815 - inventory of estate completed June 12, 1815 by Nathan S. Luton and Francis Leigh Walsh LNAME[ WOLFEN FNAME[ WILHELMUS RESID[ WALSINGHAM DATE[ NOV 14, 1812 FILE[ 54 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Jeremiah Wolfen of Walsingham - dated April 21, 1815 SURETIES: - Jeremiah Wolfen, Walsingham; - Peter Newkirk, Walsingham; - Samuel Daniels, Walsingham - inventory of estate completed April 29, 1815 by John Munro and Abraham Brando CREDITS TO: - John Perce; - Wattley and Richards; - Michael Troyer; - Philip Troyer; - Daley and Cooper; - Samuel Brown; - Jeremiah Becker; - Daniel Ross; - Hezekiah Overfraus? LNAME[ CARROLL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ OXFORD TOWNSHIP DATE[ AUG 29, 1814 FILE[ 55 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - known as Esquire - lived in Oxford Township, Oxford County - petitioners were Henry Carroll of Oxford Township and Jacob Carroll of Oxford Township - petition dated May 10, 1815 SURETIES: - Henry Carroll; - Jacob Carroll; - Joseph Ryerson, Esquire, Charlotteville Township; - Enoch Moore, Charlotteville - inventory of estate completed on May 20, 1815 by Christopher Murtaugh and John Young LNAME[ FRANCIS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ WALPOLE TOWNSHIP DATE[ OCT 28, 1814 FILE[ 56 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Gentleman - petitioner was Thomas Francis of Walpole Township, Norfolk County, Gentleman - petition dated June 27, 1815 SURETIES: - Thomas Francis; - Thomas Cummings, Esquire, Chippawa, Lincoln County, Niagara District; - Thomas Welch, Esquire, Charlotteville Township LNAME[ WILLIAMS FNAME[ WYNANT RESID[ WOODHOUSE TOWNSHIP DATE[ OCT 16, 1815 FILE[ 57 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - petitioner was Benjamin Williams of Woodhouse Township, son - wife was Jane Williams, who lived on Lot 9, Concession 2, Woodhouse Township - son was Samuel Williams - son was Benjamin Williams - son was Bryant Williams - son was Henry Williams - son was Philip Williams - daughter was Elizabeth Williams - grandson was Wynant Williams - grandson was Joseph Dennis - granddaughter was Jane Dennis WITNESSES TO WILL: - William Drake of Woodhouse; - John TenBroek of Woodhouse; - Henry Van Allan - 'Devise of Wynant Williams - to Benjamin Williams, Wynant Williams, Henry Williams, Philip Williams and Jane Williams' - registered March 17, 1817 in Norfolk County - inventory of estate compiled by Daniel McQueen and Henry Van Allan at Woodhouse Township on December 29, 1815 LNAME[ MCCRACKEN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ WOODHOUSE TOWNSHIP DATE[ NOV 17, 1815 FILE[ 58 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - known as Captain William McCracken - described as a Gentleman - petitioner was Thomas Cummings of Woodhouse Township, Norfolk County, Merchant SURETIES: - Thomas Cummings, Woodhouse Township; - William Culver, Woodhouse Township, Gentleman; - Stephen Barton of Charlotteville, Gentleman - date was January 6, 1816 - appraisers were George C. Talman, Esquire; William Culver; Daniel Ross LNAME[ STEINHOFF FNAME[ ANDREW RESID[ WOODHOUSE TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1816 FILE[ 59 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain - petitioner was Jannet Steinhoff - widow was Jannet Steinhoff - administrator was Finlay Malcolm Junior - dated June 10, 1816 SURETIES: - Emanuel Steinhoff of Woodhouse; - George Silverthorn of Woodhouse - dated June 10, 1816 - appraisers were William Farland Wilson and John Davis LNAME[ WELCH FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE TWSP DATE[ JUL 2, 1816 FILE[ 60 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - will dated June 12, 1810 - petitioners: Francis Leigh Walsh of Charlotteville, son of Thomas Welch; Aquila M. Walsh of Charlotteville, Farmer - wife was Mary Welch - son of Thomas Welch was Francis Leigh Walsh - son of Thomas Welch was Aquila Mitchell Walsh - witnessed by Daniel Springer, Richard William Dease, and Jacob Sovencess (Sovereign?) - inventory of estate compiled by Francis Leigh Walsh, Aquila Mitchell Walsh and Noah Fairchild DEBTS OWED TO: - James Graham; - Daniel Ross; - Noah Fairchild; - Michael Troyer; - Henry Van Allan; - William Ratch Junior DEBTS OWED BY: - Martin Mitchell; - Joseph Nancise; - Marmaduke Crozier; - Henry Weishuhn; - Samuel Gregory; - Edward Kooks?; - Paul Dustin; - Francis Walsh Small; - Balser Williams; - Selah Stiles; - Eliakim Crosby; - Luther Cooley; - Henry Slaght; - Isaac Fairchild; - late Captain Jacob Glover; - Finlay Malcolm; - John Heath; - Thomas Neville; - Solomon Austin - list compiled in 1816 LNAME[ HUTCHISON FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ WALSINGHAM DATE[ 1816 FILE[ 61 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - oldest son was John Backhouse Hutchison - youngest son was William Butler Hutchison - second son was George Hutchinson or Hutchison - daughter was Mariah Hutchinson or Hutchison - sister was Mary Backhouse - brother was Thomas Backhouse - will dated March 16, 1816 at Walsingham WITNESSES TO WILL: - Minna Maria Backhouse of Walsingham, spinster; - Estan Hutchison of Walsingham; - Lydia Franklin of Walsingham LNAME[ BOSTWICK FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ WOODHOUSE DATE[ JUN 20, 1816 FILE[ 62 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - wife was Nancy Bostwick - son was Henry William Bostwick - daughter was Elizabeth Maxine Bostwick - daughter was Clarianna Bostwick - daughter was Cornelia Bostwick - will dated August 2, 1812 - named as executors: Jonathan Williams; John Bostwick; John TenBroek - also present were Titus Williams and Mary TenBroek - petition was by John Bostwick of Charlotteville Township, and dated July 27, 1816 LNAME[ MANUEL FNAME[ ANTHONY RESID[ WALSINGHAM TWSP DATE[ 1816 FILE[ 63 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain - administrators were Margaret Manuel of Charlotteville, spinster, and John Manuel of Charlotteville SURETIES: - Benjamin Slater of Charlotteville; - Jacob Bayar of Charlotteville - dated January 25, 1817 - witnessed by John Manuel, Jacob Bayar, and Benjamin Slater - inventory of estate completed on January 10, 1820 - no names LNAME[ WATTLES FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ WOODHOUSE DATE[ AUG 9, 1816 FILE[ 64 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - widow was Abigail Wattles of Woodhouse SURETIES: - Henry Van Allan, Woodhouse, Gentleman; - Francis Beaupre, Charlotteville, Inn Keeper - dated January 18, 1817 ADMINISTRATION WITNESSES: - Henry Van Allan; - Francis C. Beaupre; - Francis Leigh Walsh; - Jacob Corgin; - inventory of estate compiled by Henry Manaly, Daniel M. Quan, Benjamin Bowan LNAME[ CORLIS FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ WOODHOUSE TOWNSHIP DATE[ JAN 31, 1817 FILE[ 65 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - described as a Blacksmith - wife was Sarah - stepson was George Corlis - granddaughter was Sarah - mention of two sons, but not identified - grandson was Swain _____ (probably Corlis) - grandson was James Corlis - executors were Sarah Corlis and Champman Schovil - will dated January 7, 1817 WITNESSES TO WILL: James Corlis of Woodhouse; - Barzilla Beal of Woodhouse; - James Graham, Physician - inventory of estate completed by Sarah Corlis and Aarva Barber on March 14, 1817 LNAME[ SECORD FNAME[ PETER RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE TWSP DATE[ APR 3, 1818 FILE[ 66 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - known as Peter Secord the Elder - grandson was William Secord - son was David Secord - wife was Rebecca - will mentioned four children, each to receive one-quarter of the estate - will dated June 19, 1813 - witnessed by Francis Leigh Walsh, Moses Secord, and Margaret Becker - mention of a petition by David Secord of the Talbot Road, Middlesex County, dated May 12, 1818 LNAME[ BERDAN FNAME[ ALBERT RESID[ WOODHOUSE TOWNSHIP DATE[ FEB 8, 1818 FILE[ 67 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - wife was Susannah Berdan - son was John - son was Albert - son was Daniel - son was Jacob - son was Samuel - daughter was Margaret - daughter was Susannah - son was David Berdan - son was Henry B. Berdan - son was Jonathan W. Berdan EXECUTORS: - Jacob Berdan; - David Berdan; - Susannah Berdan, widow of Albert - will dated November 28, 1817 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Abraham Kelly; - Samuel Thompson; - W. Van Broeck - inventory of estate completed by Thomas Bowlby and Samuel Thompson, February 23, 1818 LNAME[ WALKER FNAME[ PETER RESID[ WOODHOUSE DATE[ 1818 FILE[ 68 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no firm date of death - will dated April 26, 1818 EXECUTORS: - Walter Nichol, Dover, Township of Woodhouse; - Mathias Stub, Dover, Township of Woodhouse; - Margaret Walker WITNESSES TO WILL: - Thomas Nichol; - Alexander McLauary?; - Mury White - wife was Ann Margaret Walker - nephew was George Walker, son of Misham Walker, Yonge Street, Home District - nephew was Peter Walker, son of Misham Walker - adopted son was William Stub, son of Mathias Stub - friend's son was Henry Bostwick Stub, son of Mathias Stub of Woodhouse - friend's son was Joseph Freeman Stub, son of Mathias Stub - inventory of estate completed September 8, 1818 by Walter Nichol, M. Stub, and Ann Margaret Walker NOTES: - Francis Beaupre; - John Fellows; - Jacob Fowler; - Henry Mutcalpin?: - late Albert Berdan; - William M. Park; - McFarland Wilson; - Isaac Williams; - John Heath; - John Vandervort; - ______ Boughner; - Benjamin Baron; - William Raymond; - Samuel Thompson; - Nathan Mann; - Jonathan Austin; - Daniel McQueen; - Samuel Williams; - Thomas Burgar; - Philip Bemer LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ CHAUNCEY RESID[ BURFORD DATE[ DEC 24, 1814 FILE[ 69 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - lived in Oxford County - described as an Inn Keeper - petitioner was Justus Smith of Burford, Oxford County, November 12, 1818 SURETIES: - Daniel Brown, Burford; - John Malcolm; - Justus Smith - inventory of estate dated November 2, 1819 - appraisers were Neal Brown and Peter Beemer LNAME[ ROOF FNAME[ JACOB RESID[ TOWNSEND DATE[ DEC 7, 1818 FILE[ 70 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - date of will December 2, 1818 - executors: Elizabeth Roof; John Roof WITNESSES TO WILL: - Uriah Corlis; - William Cunningham; - John Johnson - wife was Elizabeth Roof - son was John Roof - son was Jacob Roof - son was Mathias Roof - daughter was Elizabeth Roof - daughter was Susanah Roof - inventory of estate completed December 26, 1818 - appraisers were Uriah Corlis and John Dudbridge LNAME[ BRADLEY FNAME[ ASA RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ OCT 8, 1818 FILE[ 71 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - petition was by Susannah Bradley, and dated February 10, 1819 SURETIES: - Susannah Bradley; - Noah Millard of Malahide; - John Van Patter of Malahide - inventory of estate dated January 12, 1819 - appraisers were Daniel Davis, Hazleton Walker, and John Ferguson LNAME[ ANDERSON FNAME[ WALTER RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ 1818 FILE[ 72 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no firm date of death - will dated October 24, 1818 EXECUTORS: - Rebecca Anderson, Charlotteville; - Daniel Ross, Charlotteville WITNESSES TO WILL: - R. William Dease; - Enoch Moore; - Francis L. Walsh - witnesses affidavits dated December 26, 1818 CHILDREN: - Walter Anderson; - John Anderson; - Joseph Anderson; - Henry Anderson; - Elizabeth Anderson; - Rebecca Anderson - mention of three granddaughters and one grandson, none identified, children of Walter Anderson - inventory of estate completed June 10, 1819 - no appraisers listed LNAME[ WARWICK FNAME[ GREGORY RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ APR 19, 1819 FILE[ 73 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners: Amy Warwick, Malahide; James Matthews, Woodhouse SURETIES: - James Matthews; - Amy Warwick; - Isaac Gilbert the Younger, Woodhouse; - Joseph Walker, Woodhouse, Blacksmith - inventory of estate compiled in 1819 - appraisers: Axford Bowlby; John Butler; Titus Williams LNAME[ JEFFERSON FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ 1819 FILE[ 74 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - date of will was May 10, 1819 - executor was Samuel Smith WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Boughner; - Charles Hannan; - David Gilbert - mentioned in will were Mable Smith and Samuel Smith - witnesses affidavits dated July 1, 1819 - inventory of estate completed July 7, 1819 - appraisers were James Hamilton and John Warren LNAME[ PERRY FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ WOODHOUSE DATE[ OCT 1818 FILE[ 75 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - described as an Officer of the Port of Entry at Pattersons Creek - said to have drowned in Lake Erie - petitioner was Robert Alway of Townsend, August, 1819 - Letters of Administration granted to Robert Alway of Townsend, August 7, 1819 SURETIES: - Robert Alway; - Joseph Kitchen, Charlotteville - dated August 12, 1819 - inventory of estate completed September 8, 1819 - appraisers were Joseph Kitchen and Walter Victor ______ LNAME[ TURREL FNAME[ JESSE RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 6, 1819 FILE[ 76 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - will dated March 22, 1819 - EXECUTORS: - Mahlon Burwell, Esquire, Southwold; - Joseph DeFields, Gentleman, Bayham WITNESSES TO WILL: - M. Burwell; - Adam Hood Burwell, Southwold; - Sarah Burwell - wife was Elizabeth Turrel - son was Uriah Turrel - son was Jesse Turrel - son was George Turrel - son was Mark Turrel - mention of other children, but not identified - inventory of estate completed September 7, 1819 - appraisers were Joseph Bowes and Jeremiah Nooy - note dated at Bertie, June 24, 1811, to Benjamin Hardison and witnessed by Benjamin Hardison Junior - signed by Jesse Turrel - note to John Warren, dated January 10, 1812 - note to Andrew Miller of Bertie, dated October 20, 18__ - note to James Goalam or Arden of Bayham, dated June 5, 1819 - note to Thomas Finch, dated July 18, 1819 LNAME[ HUBBARD FNAME[ ASHLEY RESID[ WESTMINSTER DATE[ SEP 1, 1819 FILE[ 77 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - place of residence not definite - petition by Tilley Hubbard of Westminster, sister, dated October 16, 1819 SURETIES: - Tilley Hubbard, Middlesex; - James Weishuher?, Middlesex; - Andrew Nevills, or Neville, Middlesex - dated October 16, 1819 LNAME[ OMSTED FNAME[ JONAS RESID[ TOWNSEND DATE[ NOV 24, 1819 FILE[ 78 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ EXECUTORS AND GUARDIANS OF CHILDREN: - Aaron Barber, Townsend; - Robert Alway, Townsend, Teacher; - Hannah Omsted WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Dudbridge, Townsend; - Champion Scovill, Townsend; - Israel Omsted, Townsend - wife was Hannah Omsted - mention of children, but not identified - inventory compiled on December 7, 1819 - appraisers were Champion Scovill and John Dudbridge LNAME[ BOWEN FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ BURFORD DATE[ SEP 4, 1819 FILE[ 79 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - lived in Burford, Oxford County - petition was by Sarah Bowen of Burford, Oxford County, and dated January 13, 1820 - wife was Sarah Bowen SURETIES: - Sarah Bowen; - James Smith, Charlotteville; - Enoch Moore, Charlotteville LNAME[ DUTCHER FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ WALSINGHAM DATE[ DEC 22, 1819 FILE[ 80 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - petition was by Mary Dutcher on January 14, 1820 SURETIES: - Mary Dutcher, Walsingham; - Michael Troyer, Walsingham; - Jeremiah Wolfen, Walsingham; - Samuel Brown, Walsingham - inventory of estate completed on January 12, 1820 - appraisers were Elias Foster, James McCall, and John Troyer LNAME[ MCCALL FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ JUL 18, 1819 FILE[ 81 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - will dated October 16, 1815 - executors: Elce McCall; Hugh McCall WITNESSES TO WILL: - Nathan B. Birnam; - Hiver? Mabee; - Caleb Hazen - wife was Elce McCall - son was John McCall - son was Duncan McCall - son was Daniel McCall - son was James McCall - daughter was Mary Mitchell - grandson was Robert Munro - grandson was Nathaniel Fairchild LNAME[ VAN PATTER FNAME[ NICHOLAS RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ 1819 FILE[ 82 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - will dated November 14, 1819 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Caleb Burdick, Malahide; - David Adams, Malahide; - John Ferguson, Malahide - witnesses affidavits dated May 10, 1820 - executors were Simon Van Patter and John Van Patter - mention of a wife, but first name cannot be distinguished CHILDREN: - John Van Patter; - Simon Van Patter; - Esther Van Patter; - Ellenor Van Patter; - Milmat? Van Patter; - Cornelius Van Patter; - Aron Van Patter; - Jacob Van Patter; - Abraham Van Patter - inventory of estate completed January 13, 1820 - appraiser was ________ Nicholas LNAME[ DICKINSON FNAME[ JOSHUA RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ SEP 20, 1820 FILE[ 83 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - petitioners: W. John Bryning; James Hays; Bella Dickinson - petition dated October, 1820 SURETIES: - Bella Dickinson, Charlotteville; - James Hays, Charlotteville; - John Bryning, Charlotteville; - John Kern, Charlotteville - inventory of estate completed October 24, 1820 - appraisers were Jacob Potts, John Kern, John Kilmer LNAME[ MASON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ OCT 25, 1820 FILE[ 84 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ PETITIONERS: - Elizabeth Mason, Charlotteville; - William Curtis, Grand River, Haldimand County SURETIES: - Elizabeth Mason, Charlotteville; - William Curtis, Grand River; - Enoch Moore, Charlotteville; - Noah Fairchild - appraisers were Peter Loping, Noah Fairchild, James Smith - deed of bargain and sale: Ephraim Tisdale to Lot Tisdale the Younger, 75 acres in Charlotteville LNAME[ CONRAD FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ WOODHOUSE DATE[ 1819 FILE[ 85 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - also known as Coonradt - date of death uncertain - date of will April 23, 1819 EXECUTORS: - Thomas Curtis, son-in-law, Yarmouth; - Sarah Curtis - affidavit of executors dated February 8, 1821 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Thomas Furse, Woodhouse; - Walter Nichol, Flamborough West; - Alexander McLaven, Woodhouse - affidavit of witnesses dated February 28, 1821 CHILDREN: - John Conrad; - David Conrad; - Sarah Curtis, wife of Thomas; - Mary Conrad; - Elizabeth Conrad; - Charles Conrad; - Catherine Conrad - inventory of estate dated March 1, 1821 - no names of appraisers LNAME[ VAN ALLEN FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ WOODHOUSE DATE[ 1821 FILE[ 86 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - date of death uncertain - date of will May 13, 1816 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Levina Cooper, Woodhouse; - Jonathan Williams, Woodhouse; - Jonathan Ten Broeck, Esquire, who lived on Part of Lot 10, Concession 1, Woodhouse - witnesses' affidavits dated April 4, 1821 EXECUTORS: - Winnifred Van Allen, wife; - William Van Allen, son; - Abraham A. Rapelje - wife was Winnifred Van Allen - son was William Van Allen - son was Henry Van Allen - son was John Van Allen - daughter was Hannah Wier - daughter was Elizabeth Askin - daughter was Cynthia Van Allen - daughter was Sarah Maria Van Allen - daughter was Mary Jane Van Allen - daughter was Winnifred Van Allen LNAME[ BOWEN FNAME[ WILLIAM DANIEL RESID[ BURFORD TOWNSHIP DATE[ APR 13, 1821 FILE[ 87 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - described as Esquire - petitioners: Sarah Bowen; William Van Allan SURETIES: - Sarah Bowen, Burford Township; - William Van Allan, Burford Township; - James Smith, Charlotteville Township; - Ephraim Tisdale, Charlotteville Township - dated April 28, 1821 LNAME[ ELLICE FNAME[ CORNWALL RESID[ WALSINGHAM TOWNSHIP DATE[ MAR 4, 1821 FILE[ 88 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - wife was Rosamond Ellice - oldest son was James Ellice, who had land the East Part of Lot 16, Broken Front, Walsingham - second son was Henry Ellice, who had land the West Half of Lot 24, Concession 11, Windham - youngest daughter was Nancy - daughter was Elizabeth - daughter was Dianah - daughter was Mary - daughter was Lovina - daughter was Agnes - mention of William Raymond - mention of Jacob Wood, Bayham Township EXECUTORS: - Rosamond Ellice, wife; - John Dedrick; - Henry Webster, Walsingham - will dated December 20, 1820 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Anthony Fick, Walsingham; - Philip Countryman, Walsingham; - Henry Webster, Walsingham LNAME[ GUSTIN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ 1821 FILE[ 89 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - date of death uncertain - wife was named Abigail or Elizabeth, unclear - son was Charles Gustin - son was Eliphalet Gustin - daughter was Sophia Gustin - daughter was Jemima Gustin - daughter was Rachel Gustin - daughter was Katy Gustin - daughter was Frulove Gustin - daughter was Abigail Mabee EXECUTORS: - Sophia Gustin; - Samuel Smith; - Peter Teeple WITNESSES TO WILL: - William Pitt Gilbert; - Sophia Gustin; - Charles Gustin - will not dated - witness affidavit dated September 26, 1821 by Sophia Gustin Wood - will apparently made out around September 1800 - William Pitt Gilbert was deceased by then - Sophia Gustin Wood stated that John Gustin did not name all his children in the will - Charles Gustin did not remember witnessing the will - petitioners: Elizabeth Gustin, widow of John Gustin; Peter Teeple; Samuel Smith - petition not dated SURETIES: - Elizabeth Gustin, Charlotteville Township; - Eliphalet Gustin, Charlotteville Township; - Israel Wood, Charlotteville Township; - James Smith, Charlotteville Township; - Enoch Moore, Charlotteville Township - dated October 30, 1821 - inventory of estate completed October 22, 1821 by James Smith and Jacob Potts Junior LNAME[ ROCKEFELLAR FNAME[ TEAL RESID[ WALSINGHAM DATE[ SEP 1821 FILE[ 90 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - petitiioner was Walter Rockefellar, son, dated November 6, 1821 SURETIES: - Walter Rockefellar, Walsingham; - Michael Troyer, Walsingham; - Mark Bassett or Barrett, Walsingham - inventory of estate completed October 27, 1821 by Michael Troyer and Austin Sterns RECEIPTS FOR SHARE OF ESTATE SIGNED AT WALSINGHAM, DECEMBER 8, 1830: - Phillip Rockefellar and witnessed by Horatio N. Franklin and Mary Franklin; - John Troyer and Hannah Troyer, witnessed by Michael Troyer; - Nancy Rockefeller, no witness - receipt for share of estate signed at Walsingham on January 26, 1833 by George Gines? - witnessed by George M. Hutchinson and Catherine LNAME[ WHITE FNAME[ DEDERICK RESID[ WALSINGHAM DATE[ SEP 26, 1821 FILE[ 91 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - son was John White - son was George White - son was Jacob White - daughter was Katherine White - daughter was Elizabeth White - will dated June 3, 1815 - executors and friends were Henry Baumwart and Michael Troyer - witnesses were Stephen Burgar of Walsingham and Michael Troyer of Walsingham - inventory of estate completed on December 11, 1821 by Christian Rohrer and Jacob Baumwart LNAME[ GARLICK FNAME[ FREDERICK RESID[ TOWNSEND TOWNSHIP DATE[ JAN 27, 1822 FILE[ 92 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Cristin Garlick, widow of Frederick SURETIES: - Cristin Garlick, widow; - John Lefler, Townsend Township; - James Johnson, Windham Township - inventory of estate completed on February 18, 1822 by Francis Glover and James Johnson - B. Pomeroy had a note dated January 29, 1821 RECEIPTS: - Leonard Clows, February, 1823; - 28 May, 1823, John Robins, witness Roland Disbrow; - 25 June, 1823, received from Jonathan Pursley for Mrs. Garlick's account by R.D. Cockeroft; - 22 October, 1823, received of Ezekiel Foster by Jonathan Lefler for Henry Metcalf, signed Job Lodor per John G. Collver; - 13 ______ 1823, Lawrence Sovereen, witness Roland Disbrow; - 24 January, 1824, Timothy Collver, witness Samuel W. Day; - 3 August, 1824, David Lefler; - 20 January, 1825, Finlay Malcolm Junior; - 4 July, 1825, John Lefler - account of R.L. Cocroft (Doctor) to 1822 for Mrs. Garlick LNAME[ COVILL FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ NORWICH TOWNSHIP DATE[ OCT 1820 FILE[ 93 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - petition was by Jonathan Doan Senior of Yarmouth Township, for Reuben Covill of Yarmouth Township, a labourer, next of kin, and usually residing in the Province, a minor, dated 30th day of 4th month 1822 at Yarmouth SURETIES: - Jonathan Doan, Yarmouth; - Reuben Covill, Norwich; - Enoch Moore, Charlotteville; - Alexander Cowan, Charlotteville - Oath of Administration taken by Jonathan Doan Senior, April 30, 1822 - THESE PAPERS CONTAIN A LIST OF BIDDERS FOR THE ESTATE, DATED JUNE 12, 1822 - inventory of estate completed May 30, 1822 by Charles Moore, James Mills, and William Harvey RECEIPTS FROM ESTATE TO: - John Kipp, Yarmouth, November 25, 1825; - James Underwood, Norwich, December 10, 1822; - Thomas Sprague, Yarmouth, June 1, 1824, for note of one Lacy; - Isaac Minor, Yarmouth, May 20, 1822; - Ellis Moore, Yarmouth, December 12, 1826; - David Mills, Yarmouth, January 2, 1826; - Samuel Harper, Malahide, March 30, 1826; - William Ezard, September 20, 1824; - Amos Sands, Yarmouth, July 6, 1826; - Ira Horton, December 12, 1822; - George Allen for note to John Moore previously to Cornelius Lacy, December 12, 1822; - Joseph A. Lancaster, Yarmouth, December 6, 1825; - John Mills, Yarmouth, January 6, 1826 LNAME[ DUSTEN FNAME[ PAUL RESID[ WALSINGHAM DATE[ APR 29, 1822 FILE[ 94 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - wife was Violetta Dusten - stepson was Silvanus Nichol - stepson was Samuel Nichol - other stepchildren mentioned, but too faint to read EXECUTORS: - John Kilmaster, Walsingham; - Robert Alway; - Violetta Dusten - will dated November 25, 1819 - witnessed by: Reverend C.D. Schermerhorn, Walsingham; William Smith, Walsingham; Thomas Cope, Walsingham - inventory of estate completed June 1, 1822 by Thomas Cope and Henry Webster LNAME[ KELSALL FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ OXFORD COUNTY DATE[ DEC 27, 1821 FILE[ 95 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - petition was by Frances Kelsall of Nissouri, Oxford County, widow of David BOND: - Frances Kelsall; - Singleton Gardiner; - Benjamin Harrison LNAME[ MUCKLE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ TOWNSEND DATE[ SEP 30, 1822 FILE[ 96 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - known as John Muckle the Younger - petition was by John Walker of Townsend Township, brother-in-law, dated October 3, 1822 SURETIES: - John Walker, Townsend; - Dennis Shoff, Townsend; - John McCall, Gentleman, Charlotteville - mention of Eleanor Walker, wife of John Walker - letter asking that any two of Job Slaght, Leonard Clous and John Clous, all of Townsend, appraise the estate - inventory of estate completed October 1, 1822 by Leonard Clous and John Clous - notes from Michael Caroe and David Watson BOOK ACCOUNTS: - Job Slaght; - Michael Caroe; - John Cowel NOTES OF HAND: - Richard Wilcox; - John Heath; - Richard Kitchen; - Thomas Derickson; - William Walker Senior; - Thomas Silverthorn; - Job Slaght; - George Silverthorn; - Samuel Watts; - Nathaniel Grifen; - Andrew Caswell; - Samuel Thompson; - John Earl; - Henry Slaght; - Henry Sovereen; - Michael Caroe; - David Watson LNAME[ GILBERT FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ WOODHOUSE TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1822 FILE[ 97 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - wife was Mary Gilbert - son was Ebenezer Gilbert, who lived on Lot 4 from the Lake in Woodhouse - son was Isaac Gilbert - son was Rowland Gilbert, who lived on Lot 61 in the Queen's Rangers' Tract in New Brunswick - son was David Gilbert, who lived on Lot 24, Concession 6, Woodhouse - daughter was Sarah Wood, who lived on Lot 13, Concession 2, Woodhouse - daughter was Ruth Gilbert - daughter was Mary McNalley - daughter was Abigail Wicoff - daughter was Rebecca Lemon - will dated September 27, 1820 EXECUTORS: - Mary Gilbert, Woodhouse, widow of Isaac; - Isaac Gilbert, Woodhouse, son; - Platt Wood, Charlotteville, son-in-law WITNESSES TO WILL: - Joseph Miller, Charlotteville, Miller; - H. Sheehan, Charlotteville, Gentleman; - Daniel Ross, Charlotteville, Esquire - witnesses' affidavits dated October 8, 1822 - Oath of Administration taken May 20, 1823 - mention of Reuben Frayer LNAME[ MOORE FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ NORWICH DATE[ SEP 19, 1822 FILE[ 98 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - petitioners: John Moore; Caleb Tompkins; Adam Stover WITNESSES' AFFIDAVITS: - James Beach, Norwich; - Elijah Gifford, Norwich; - William Gifford, Norwich - son was Joseph Moore - son was Crowel Moore - daughter was Sarah Webster, who had a son, Crowel Webster - son was Enoch Moore - son was Samuel Moore - daughter was Phebe Shaw - daughter was Rachel Youngs - son was Elias Moore - son was John Moore - son was Lindley M. Moore - granddaughter was Catherine Webster - granddaughter was Phebe Webster - granddaughter was Emma Webster - mention of Caleb Tompkins - mention of John Gray - mention of Jonathan Doan EXECUTORS: - John Moore; - Caleb Tompkins; - Adam Stover; - Azaliah Schooley - inventory of estate completed November 22, 1822 by Samuel Cornwall and John McAuley THESE PAPERS CONTAIN A LIST OF NOTES OWED TO AND BY THE ESTATE, DATED AUGUST 25, 1823 LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ WALSINGHAM DATE[ APR 30, 1822 FILE[ 99 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - petitioner was Elias Foster of Walsingham - wife was Hannah Smith - grandson was John S. Smith - grandson was William Smith - daughter was Nancy Smith - executors and friends: Elias Foster; Daniel Freeman WITNESSES: - Henry Webster, Walsingham; - Augustus Franklin, Walsingham; - Agnes Webster, Walsingham, spinster LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ AUG 14, 1822 FILE[ 100 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - petitioner was Hannah Smith of Charlotteville, spinster and sister - son-in-law was Enoch Moore - daughter was Elizabeth Moore - wife was Hannah Smith - grandson was James Moore - executor was wife, Hannah Smith WITNESSES TO WILL: - Jacob Potts Junior, Charlotteville; - Platt Wood, Charlotteville; - John Rolph, Esquire, Charlotteville - inventory of estate completed by Jacob Potts Junior and Platt Wood - no date LNAME[ BURTCH FNAME[ ZACHARIAH RESID[ OXFORD TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1822 FILE[ 101 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - lived in Oxford Township, Oxford County - date of death uncertain - petition dated January 15, 1823 by Abigail Burtch and Levi Luddington - wife was Abigail Burtch - son was Archibald Burtch - son was Daniel Burtch - son was Levi Burtch - daughter was Elizabeth Sage or Sager - daughter was Mary Canfield - daughter was Esther Perry - executors were Abigail Burtch, wife, and Levi Luddington - will dated August 19, 1822 - WITNESSES TO WILL: - Robert Alway, Gentleman, Oxford Township; - Willerd Sage, Oxford Township; - Eli Sage, Oxford Township - witnesses' affidavits dated January 15, 1823 - Oath of Administration dated January 15, 1823 LNAME[ BLACKMAN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MIDDLETON DATE[ AUG 30, 1821 FILE[ 102 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Carpenter and Cabinet Maker - petitioner was William Abbott of Middleton - petition dated February 24, 1823 - surety was William Abbott of Middleton, Farmer - inventory of estate completed April 18, 1823 by Robert Standen - wife and widow was Elizabeth Blackman - note says that there were no other relatives living in the Province LNAME[ HILTON FNAME[ LEVINAH RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ MAR 4, 1823 FILE[ 103 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - described as a widow WITNESSES TO WILL: - Lewis Winans, Charlotteville; - Gabriel Mabee, Charlotteville; - Mary Stone, Charlotteville, spinster EXECUTORS: - Oliver Mabee, son; - John Stone, son-in-law; - William Stone, grandson; - Francis L. Walsh - son was Pellum Mabee - mention of other sons and daughters, but not identified LNAME[ NORTON FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ WESTMINSTER DATE[ JUN 11, 1823 FILE[ 104 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - date of death uncertain - date of will, November 20, 1822 WITNESSES TO WILL: - William Sumner, Westminster; - Nancy Clemens, Westminster, spinster; - Sarah A. Hart, Westminster, spinster - affidavits of witnesses dated June 27, 1823 - executors: Miriam Norton, wife; Nathan Burtch, son-in-law - wife was Miriam Norton CHILDREN: - William Norton; - David Norton; - Anna Burtch; - Daniel Norton; - Luois(sic) Norton; - Harvey Norton; - Ebenezer Norton; - Kuamy Barker - inventory of estate completed July 5, 1823 - appraisers were William Sumner and John O'Neil LNAME[ CLOUSE FNAME[ LEONARD RESID[ TOWNSEND DATE[ AUG 17, 1823 FILE[ 105 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ WITNESSES TO WILL: - William Winegarden, Townsend; - Phillip Smith, Townsend; - Mary Elson, spinster, Townsend EXECUTORS: - John Clouse, son; - Morris Sovereen; - Aaron Slaght - wife was Elizabeth Clouse CHILDREN: - Jacob Clouse; - John Clouse; - Abraham Clouse; - Anna Hunter; - Elizabeth Slaght; - Mary Masecer; - Sally Masecer; - Abram Clouse, youngest son LNAME[ MONTAGUE FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ LONDON DATE[ SEP 26, 1822 FILE[ 106 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners: Ann Montague, London; William Montague, London SURETIES: - William Montague, London; - William Bird, Gentleman, Charlotteville - inventory of estate completed on August 21, 1823, by Archibald McMillen and Ira Schofield LNAME[ BENNET FNAME[ JOSHUA RESID[ OAKLAND DATE[ 1823 FILE[ 107 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - lived in Oakland, Oxford County - date of death uncertain - date of will, February 4, 1822 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Frederick Yeuward, Mount Pleasant, District of Gore, Gentleman; - Ammi Swain, Oakland; - Solomon Mathews, Oakland - affidavits of witnesses dated September 17, 1823 EXECUTORS: - Mary Bennet, wife; - Isaac Howie; - Jesse Bennet - wife was Mary Bennet CHILDREN: - Joshua Bennet; - Henry Bennet; - David Bennet; - James Bennet; - Jesse Bennet; - Jane Bennet; - Rachel Bennet; - Hannah Bennet LNAME[ VAIL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ WINDHAM DATE[ SEP 26, 1823 FILE[ 108 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners were Phoebe Vail of Windham and Isaac Vail of Woodhouse SURETIES: - Phoebe Vail, Windham; - Isaac Vail, Woodhouse; - Abraham Powell, Windham, Gentleman - inventory of estate completed October 15, 1823 - appraisers: William Force, Windham; Samuel Wood, Windham; Abraham Powell, Windham LNAME[ STRONG FNAME[ JEREMIAH F. RESID[ WINDHAM DATE[ 1823 FILE[ 109 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - petitioners: Gabriel Collver, Windham; John Collver, Townsend - petition dated June 10, 1826 - note says that Frederick Augustus Strong was the heir at law - inventory of estate completed February 22, 1823 - appraisers were Cyahail? Foster and Oliver Smith THESE PAPERS CONTAIN RECEIPTS FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE DEBTS OF JEREMIAH F. STRONG LNAME[ ORTON FNAME[ JOSEPH H. RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ 1823 FILE[ 110 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - date of will February 7, 1823 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Joseph DeField, Bayham, Esquire; - Peter DeField, Bayham; - William Orton, Bayham - date of affidavit November 26, 1823 - executors were Horlinde Orton, Bayham, and Melinda Orton, Bayham - father of Joseph H. Orton was William Orton - brother was William Orton - brother was Horlinde Orton - sister was Melinda Orton - nephew was William N. Orton, son of William - inventory of estate completed March 12, 1825 - appraisers were David Hutchison and Caleb Cook LNAME[ MORRISON FNAME[ JACOB RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ 1823 FILE[ 111 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - date of death uncertain SURETIES: - Sophia Morrison, Charlotteville; - Charles Glover, Charlotteville; - Francis L. Walsh, Charlotteville; - Abram Brando, Walsingham - dated April 3, 1825 - administrators were Sophia Morrison and Charles Glover - administration granted December 31, 1823 - inventory of estate completed on March 3, 1823 - appraisers: Michael Troyer; Larrance Johnson; Levi Montague LNAME[ BOWLBY FNAME[ THOMAS WILLIAM RESID[ WOODHOUSE DATE[ OCT 13, 1823 FILE[ 112 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Harriet Bowlby, Thomas William's wife SURETIES: - Thomas Marr, Woodhouse; - John Lymburner, Haldimand County LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ JUN 14, 1824 FILE[ 113 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ PETITIONERS: - Fanny Smith, wife, Charlotteville; - Joseph Kitchen, Charlotteville SURETIES: - Fanny Smith, Charlotteville; - Joseph Kitchen, Charlotteville; - John Shearer, Charlotteville; - Jeremiah Nelson Anderson, Charlotteville - inventory of estate completed on June 18, 1824 - appraisers were Duncan McCall and Daniel McCall LNAME[ DODGE FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ OXFORD COUNTY DATE[ 1824 FILE[ 114 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - date of will October 12, 1822 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Samuel G. Dean; - Stephen Houghton, Oxford - date of witnesses' affidavits July 17, 1824 - administrators: Elizabeth Dodge, Oxford, County of Oxford; Joseph Dodge, Oxford, County of Oxford - wife was Elizabeth Dodge CHILDREN: - Catherine Dodge; - Adam Dodge; - Joseph Dodge; - Jesse Dodge; - Sarah Bunday; - Mary Wexford; - Lydia Dodge; - Parmilia Dodge; - Jane Dodge SURETIES: - Elizabeth Dodge; - Joseph Dodge; - Stephen Houghton, Oxford; - Luke Teeple, Charlotteville - dated July 17, 1824 LNAME[ WESTBROOK FNAME[ HAGGAI RESID[ OAKLAND DATE[ JUL 18, 1824 FILE[ 115 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - lived at Oakland in the County of Oxford and died at Ancaster - described as a Farmer - petitioners: Jane Westbrook, Oakland; Abraham Westbrook, Oakland SURETIES: - Jane Westbrook; - Abraham Westbrook; - Daniel Brown, Oakland; - Charles Sayles, Oakland - inventory of estate completed October 18, 1824 - appraisers were Finlay Malcolm Junior and Daniel Brown LNAME[ CLOUSE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ TOWNSEND DATE[ JUL 31, 1824 FILE[ 116 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners: Mary Clouse, Townsend; Morris Sovereene, Townsend SURETIES: - Mary Clouse; - Morris Sovereene; - Aaron Slaght; - Silas Roberts - inventory of estate completed September 8, 1825 - appraisers: Aaron Slaght; John Barber; Silas Roberts LNAME[ POWELL FNAME[ CALEB RESID[ BURFORD DATE[ SEP 4, 1824 FILE[ 117 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners: Eliza Powell, wife; William Force, Windham SURETIES: - Eliza Powell, Burford; - William Force, Windham; - Jacob Powell, Windham; - Christian Baker, Charlotteville - inventory of estate completed October 9, 1824 - appraisers: Jacob Powell, Windham; Adam Lampman, Burford Township; Henry Dutcher, Burford Township LNAME[ MONTROSS FNAME[ SILAS RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ NOV 15, 1824 FILE[ 118 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ EXECUTORS: - Elizabeth Montross, Charlotteville; - Peter Montross, Charlotteville, brother; - Oliver Mabee, Charlotteville WITNESSES TO WILL: - Francis L. Walsh; - Luke Teeple; - George Teeple - wife was Elizabeth Montross CHILDREN: - Anderson Montross, oldest surviving son; - Julia Montross; - Horatio Nelson Montross; - Eliza Montross; - Willson Montross; - Matilda Montross; - Rawden Montross ARBITRATORS RE WILL: - Joseph Tisdale, Charlotteville; - Joseph Kitchen, Charlotteville; - Francis L. Walsh, Charlotteville - dated September 10, 1828 - inventory of estate completed November 22, 1824 - appraisers were Larrance Johnson and Francis L. Walsh LNAME[ DERICKSON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ WINDHAM DATE[ OCT 28, 1824 FILE[ 119 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - lived in the town of Windham WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Davis; - William Jones; - John Kirkpatrick - son was Thomas Derickson - daughter was Jane, wife of John Cline - daughter was Mary Derickson - executor of will was Mary Derickson - James Derickson owned land in the Town of Saltfleet, Lincoln County LNAME[ STOVER FNAME[ ADAM RESID[ NORWICH DATE[ MAY 7, 1824 FILE[ 120 MFNO[ 1154 NOTES[ - lived in Norwich, Oxford County WITNESSES TO WILL: - Benjamin Birdsall; - John Palmer, Norwich; - Phillip Spencer EXECUTORS: - Michael Stover; - Frederick Stover; - Adam Stover Junior; - Peter McLees - son-in-law was Peter McLees - son was Michael Stover - son was Frederick Stover - son was Adam Stover - son was William Stover - son was Peter Stover - son was John Stover - mention of other children, but not identified - inventory of estate completed April 26, 1825 - appraisers: John McAuly; David Dunkin LNAME[ ROOF FNAME[ MATTHIAS RESID[ WINDHAM DATE[ DEC 3, 1824 FILE[ 121 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ WITNESSES TO WILL: - James Malcolm, Oakland, Gentleman; - Eliakim Malcolm; - John McCan, Windham EXECUTORS: - John Winegarden; - Joseph Beemer, Townsend - brother-in-law was John Winegarden of Windham - brother-in-law was Adam Brown of Twelve Mile Creek, Niagara District - inventory of estate completed February 12, 1825 - appraisers were Andrew Heron and Peter Beemer LNAME[ EDISON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ SEP 15, 1824 FILE[ 122 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - died at Woodhouse - petitioners: Mary Edison, wife; Thomas Edison, brother SURETIES: - Thomas Edison, Bayham; - James Matthews, Woodhouse - appraisers of estate were Joseph Merrill and Peter Wavene? LNAME[ COLLARD FNAME[ EDWARD RESID[ MIDDLETON DATE[ DEC 1824 FILE[ 123 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - date of death uncertain - petitioner was Sarah Collard of Middleton, Edward's wife - date of petition was June 29, 1825 SURETIES: - Sarah Collard, Middleton; - Edward Collard, Charlotteville; - Benjamin Bacon, Charlotteville - inventory of estate completed July 2, 1825 - appraisers were James Hawksworth, Sidney Bowlby, and Isaac Smith LNAME[ ALLEN FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ WESTMINSTER DATE[ FEB 1823 FILE[ 124 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - date of death uncertain - petitioner was Aaron Allen of Lobo, son - petition dated July 12, 1825 SURETIES: - Aaron Allen; - Thomas Horner, Burford, Oxford County, Esquire; - William Cornish, Burford, Oxford County, Esquire - dated July 10, 1825 APPRAISERS OF ESTATE: - John Matthews, Lobo; - Marvel White, Lobo; - Robert Morrison, Lobo LNAME[ SACKRIDER FNAME[ SOLOMON RESID[ NORWICH DATE[ SEP 14, 1825 FILE[ 125 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - petitioners were Abraham Cook and Benjamin Palmerton WITNESSES TO WILL: - John G. Lossee, Norwich Township; - Benjamin Smith, Norwich Township; - John Anderson, Norwich Township EXECUTORS: - Abraham Cook, Mount Pleasant; - Benjamin Palmerton, Charlotteville; - Hosea Baker, Talbot Street - wife was Mary Sackrider CHILDREN: - Nemiah Sackrider; - Thomas Sackrider; - John Sackrider; - Christian Sackrider; - Joseph Sackrider; - Abraham Sackrider; - Peter Sackrider; - Margaret, wife of Enoh Atwood - inventory of estate completed on October 17, 1825 by John G. Losee and Samuel Cornwall - estate included notes against: - Esoc Atwood; - Hosea Baker; - Cornelius Losie; - Henry Baker; - Benjamin Heliker; - John Smith; - Willet Post; - Benjamin Parmetton - another inventory completed on November 28, 1828 by Michael Stover and James Bunker LNAME[ SOVEREIGN FNAME[ LEONARD RESID[ TOWNSEND TOWNSHIP DATE[ JAN 2, 1823 FILE[ 126 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - petition was by William Sovereign of Windham Township - dated January 28, 1825 - sureties were William Sovereign and Jacob Langs of Windham Township - appraisers of the estate were Jacob Langs, Adam Bowlby, and Leonard Sovereign - inventory of the estate completed on November 24, 1825 MENTION OF: - John Slaght; - John Ellis; - Adam Bowlby and Adam Bowlby's wife; - Jacob Langs; - James McMaster; - Jacob Shelais?: - Andes Disbrow LNAME[ HILLIKER FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ NORWICH DATE[ AUG 16, 1825 FILE[ 127 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - wife was Debby Hilliker - oldest son was Henry Hilliker - son was Benjamin Hilliker - son was Giles Hilliker - mention of an oldest daughter, but not named - executors were Michael Sturs? and Benjamin Hilliker WITNESSES TO WILL: - David Hagaman, Norwich; - Benjamin Hilliker, Norwich; - Michael Stover, Norwich - inventory of estate completed on August 22, 1825 by David Hagaman and Owen Stringham LNAME[ WHITE FNAME[ ISAIAH RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ DEC 8, 1825 FILE[ 128 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - petition was by John White, older brother and only relative in the country BOND OF ADMINISTRATION FOR INVENTORY: - Hiram Capron, Charlotteville; - Walter Anderson, Charlotteville; - John Ward, Charlotteville SURETIES: - John White, Charlotteville; - Hiram Capron, Charlotteville; - John Ward, Charlotteville - inventory of estate completed by Hiram Capron and John Ward on January 30, 1826 - estate included notes against: - Luke Teeple; - William Corvins; - Joseph Andrews - Isaiah White appears to have had a one-eighth share in the Long Point Furnace LNAME[ HYDE FNAME[ SHERMAN RESID[ TOWNSEND TOWNSHIP DATE[ AUG 28, 1825 FILE[ 129 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Anna Hyde, widow of Sherman SURETIES: - Anna Hyde, Townsend Township; - Abner Owen, Gentleman, Woodhouse Township; - Levi Douglass, Farmer, Woodhouse Township - inventory of estate completed on January 7, 1826 by Gabriel Collver and Nicholas Bodine LNAME[ SHAFF FNAME[ WILLIAM P. RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ FEB 7, 1826 FILE[ 130 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - petitioner was William Davis - William Shaff lived on the South Half of Lot 8, Concession 5, Yarmouth - wife was Elizabeth - oldest son was James - wife's daughter was S. Mariah? Buchellor? - executors were William Davis and Daniel McKenny - in his will William Shaff gave land for support of the Baptist Gospel - will dated February 3, 1826 WITNESSES TO WILL: - William Yorke, Yarmouth; - Dennis Shaff, Townsend LNAME[ HUTCHISON FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ WALSINGHAM DATE[ MAR 20, 1826 FILE[ 131 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - petitioners: George Hutchison; Francis L. Walsh; Daniel Ross - wife was Catharine Hutchison - son was George Hutchison - son was Joseph Hutchison - grandson was John Backhouse Hutchison, oldest son of Alexander Hutchison, deceased, late of Walsingham - grandson was George Hutchison, son of Alexander - grandson was Alexander Butler Hutchison, son of Alexander - granddaughter was Mariah Hutchison, daughter of Alexander - son was James Hutchison - son was David Hutchison - daughter was Agness - daughter was Elizabeth - daughter was Mary Jane - daughter was Catharine EXECUTORS: - Catharine Hutchison, wife; - George Hutchison, son; - Daniel Ross; - Francis L. Walsh - will dated September 27, 1821 WITNESSES TO WILL: - George C. Salmon, Esquire, Woodhouse Township; - John Heath, Townsend; - Henry Sheehan, Gentleman, late of Charlotteville - inventory of estate completed on May 9, 1826 by James Hutchison, David Hutchison, and Joseph P. Hutchison NOTES: - Joshua Nunn; - James B. House; - Daniel Carr; - late Robert Nichol; - late Angus Gray; - Fred Cline; - George Coltman; - John Bury; - widow McMichael; - Oliver Pattison; - Jacob Pattison; - Francis Beaupre; - Amasa Sheldon - letter dated January 10, "80" to Doctor Hutchison from James Shaw: wrote to Edward Barton re Corporal Campbell and John Stine for recruiting service; wants Douty to send wood by King's boat; wishes fiddle and McCurdy will see to it; Mr. Hethdy? wants his canteens? from Douty - John Connely, recruit in First Battalion, New Jersey Volunteers, passed inspection and is attested, dated November 5, 1781 at Staten Island - distribution list of S(__?_), Drum, Rank & File (no date) WITHIN THE DISTRICTS: at Desfields? ferry on board the argo? brig: - Samuel Shepard; - John Bobbit; - John Prichard; - John Phillips; - William Bond WITHOUT THE DISTRICTS: - Samuel Boulten bugler; - Francis McMullen, taylor - morning report of Lieutenant Colonel E. Delancey's Company, 23 March, ____ - no names, signed Jonathan Lawrence, Lieutenant, First Battalion, New Jersey Volunteers - bill to Mr. Carter re medicine from Doctor Alexander Drummond, no date, and receipt - letter dated February 18, 1806 at Sussex to Hon. Sir the _____? - signed George Morton - receipts for wheat at mill - note 24 December 1826 of Joseph Hutchison on Daniel Ross, witnessed by Thomas Fonger and Cleman McClish - receipt Captain Hutchison for Mr. Thompson per Daniel Ross, dry goods - note of credit of number of days for Elijah Hazen - various lists, not dated, not addressed - list of accounts, diary, court notes, marriages MARRIAGES BY WILLIAM HUTCHISON, J.P.: - 19 May, 1805, Hanah McMichael, daughter of Edward and Elizabeth, of Walsingham, and William Backhouse, at house of Elizabeth McMichael, in Walsingham; - 25 June, 1808, John Person, Gentleman, of Walsingham, Norfolk County, 70 years, to Miss Maria Bacher, of Walsingham, Norfolk County, 14 and 3/4 years, by licence from Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada; - 19 November, 1811, Jeremiah Greene, Townsend, to Mary Monro, Walsingham, at house of John Munro, Walsingham; - 1 December, 1811, Frank and Miriam Wood, at house of Barron Pedemer in Charlotteville; - 15 June 1817, Gerge Franklin to Rachel Hazen; - 5 July, 1817, William Wilson to Charity Soper; - 5 April, 1818, Peter Lemon to Sarah Cronkyte; - 1819 January 10, Obediah Purdy to J____ Hagerman, a widow, at the house of Elias Foster; - 1819 January 12, William Ramond to Elizabeth Ellis, at her father's house in Walsingham; - 1819 May 9, Amasa Cool to Sarah Fick; - 1820, January 26, Athony Fick to Juley McMichael; - 1820, October 15, William Franklin to Martha McClish; - 1820, December 31, Christian Fick to Mary Burgar; - 1821, April 1, Thomas Backhouse to Emila Young; - 1821, May 27, Augustus Franklin to Jane Smith; - 1821, June 24, Dutcher; - 1821, July 8, James Dedrick to Elizabeth Edwards, at the house of Mr. Starns; - 1823, December 12, John Sales to Elizabeth Overholts, at her father's house LNAME[ HAWLEY FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ DURHAM TOWNSHIP DATE[ MAR 16, 1826 FILE[ 132 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - lived in Durham Township, Oxford County - petition says 'late of Bayham' - petitioner was Mary Hawley, widow of Henry CHILDREN: - Susannah; - William; - Abraham; - Daniel; - Thomas; - Cyrus B.; - Henry - executors of estate were Mary Hawley, widow, and John Moore of Yarmouth WITNESSES TO WILL: - Nathan Gage, late of Norwich; - John Jones, Norwich; - Henry G. Lossing, Norwich - inventory of estate completed on 12 March, 1826, by James Corbet, Wheeler Kitchen, and David Smith LNAME[ TEAL FNAME[ ASAPH RESID[ BAYHAM TOWNSHIP DATE[ MAY 14, 1826 FILE[ 133 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - petitioners were Joseph DeFields and Sally Teal - wife was Sally Teal - executors were Joseph DeFields of Bayham and Sally Teal, widow of Asaph, Bayham WITNESSES TO WILL: - Isaac Draper, Bayham; - Joseph Brooks, Bayham; - Thomas Hollowood, Bayham LNAME[ LEEK FNAME[ STEPHEN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 16, 1826 FILE[ 134 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - petition dated August 17, 1826 - wife was Sarah, who lived on Lot 4, South of the Talbot Road in Malahide - son was Nelson - daughter was Marian - daughter was Temperance - executors of estate were William Davis and Daniel McKenney WITNESSES TO WILL: - Hiram J. Brown, Malahide; - Mary Davis, Malahide, spinster; - James Crane, Malahide LNAME[ TREADWELL FNAME[ ANSON RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ AUG 9, 1826 FILE[ 135 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - oldest son was John M. Treadwell, who lived on Lot 12, North of the Talbot Road in Malahide - daughter was Mary - son was Alexander - son was William, who lived on Lot 8, North of the Talbot Road in Malahide - wife was Nancy - executors of estate were William Teeple and Tyron Treadwell WITNESSES TO WILL: - David W. Thompson; - Solomon Smith, Malahide; - Hiram J. Brown - inventory of estate completed on December 17, 1826 by Andrus Davis and John Van Patter LNAME[ MOTT FNAME[ JACOB RESID[ NORWICH DATE[ AUG 21, 1826 FILE[ 136 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - petition dated August 29, 1826 - wife was Elizabeth - son was Jesse Mott - son was David Mott - executors of estate: Thomas Cook, Mount Pleasant, friend; Crowel Webster, Norwich Township, friend; John Palmer, friend WITNESSES TO WILL: - John G. Lossee, Norwich; - Reuben Mott, Norwich; - Lewis Mott, Norwich LNAME[ LANCASTER FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ NORWICH DATE[ JUL 18, 1826 FILE[ 137 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - petitioner was Hannah Lancaster - wife was Hannah - son was Thomas - son was Joseph - wife's mother was Anna Corbin - wife's son was Aaron L. Corbin - daughter was Phebe - will dated March, 1824 - codicil to will dated April 9, 1824 - codicil witnessed by Peter Lossing, Peter McLees, and John Griffin EXECUTORS OF ESTATE: - Hannah Lancaster, widow of Joseph; - James Haight; - Edmund Lossing WITNESSES TO WILL: - William Barker, Norwich, Quaker; - Peter Lossing, Norwich; - John Griffin, Norwich - inventory of estate completed by Joseph Woodrow and Edmund Lossing on October 25, 1826 LNAME[ HANCHETT FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ OAKLAND TOWNSHIP DATE[ NOV 3, 1826 FILE[ 138 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners: Susan Hanchett, Oakland, widow of Charles; George W. Whitehead, Burford SURETIES: - Susan Hanchett, Oakland; - George W. Whitehead, Burford Township; - Hiram Hanchett, Norwich; - Enoch Moore, Charlotteville WARRANT OF APPRAISAL TO: - John Malcolm, Oakland; - Jacob Leigh, Burford; - Rufus Johnson, Burford - Letters of Administration granted November 14, 1826 LNAME[ KING FNAME[ EDMOND RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ NOV 1826 FILE[ 139 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain - petition was by Job Lodor of Ancaster, Merchant and principal creditor, dated December 2, 1826 - no next of kin of legal age SURETIES: - Job Lodor, Ancaster Township, Merchant; - Matthew H. Tisdale, London District; - William McCool, London District - dated December 2, 1826 - inventory of estate dated December 11, 1826 LNAME[ WHITMORE FNAME[ GEORGE L. RESID[ BURFORD TOWNSHIP DATE[ OCT 7, 1826 FILE[ 140 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - petition was by Catharine Whitmore, widow of George SURETIES: - Catharine Whitmore, Burford Township; - Michael Showers, Burford Township; - Michael Showers Junior, Burford Township - inventory of estate completed on October 23, 1826 by John Martin of Burford Township and Rufus Johnson of Burford Township, Farmer - Notes of Hand against: Samuel Heath; Henry Nelles; William Holme; George Phillips LNAME[ HOLLOWOOD FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ JAN 6, 1827 FILE[ 141 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - known as Thomas Hollowood Junior - petition was by Catharine Hollowood of Bayham, widow of Thomas Junior - Co-Administrators: Amos M. Hollowood, Bayham; Frederick Fick, Walsingham SURETIES: - Catharine Hollowood, Bayham; - Amos M. Hollowood, Bayham; - Frederick Fick, Walsingham; - Peter B. Fick, Walsingham; - John Burger, Walsingham - inventory of estate completed on February 10, 1827 by Stephen Elliott and James Hutchison LNAME[ CAMFIELD FNAME[ IRA RESID[ TOWNSEND TOWNSHIP DATE[ DEC 19, 1826 FILE[ 142 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - petition was by Mary Camfield of Townsend, widow of Ira WITNESSES TO WILL: - Levant Beale, Townsend; - Mary Ann Beale, Townsend, spinster MENTIONED IN WILL: - Cassper Van Coon; - Caleb Coffin; - John Jenkins; - Prossper Hosener - wife was Mary Camfield, who was described as stepmother to William and Erastus Camfield - oldest son was Ira Camfield - son was William Camfield - son was Hiram Camfield - son was Erastus Alton Camfield - adopted daughter and niece was Polly Van Wort Whiting - will dated February 12, 1825 - inventory of estate completed February 8, 1827 by Barzilla Point and Aaron Barber LNAME[ STEVENS FNAME[ JONATHAN RESID[ BURFORD TOWNSHIP DATE[ OCT 2, 1826 FILE[ 143 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - petition was by Isabella Stevens of Burford, widow of Jonathan - mention of mother in will, but not named - only child and daughter was Clarissa Jane - sister was Sarah Reynolds - sister was Jemima White - sister was Hannah Allen - sister was Dolly Hoskins - mention of George Washington Simmons EXECUTORS: - Isabella Stevens, Burford, wife; - George W. Whitehead, Burford, friend; - William Fowler, Burford - will dated August 16, 1826 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Charles Duncombe, Burford, Surgeon; - Polly Yeigh, Burford, spinster and seamstress; - Lawrence Daniel, Burford MEMORIAL - since original will lost and now registered ___ by Isabella Yeigh (formerly Isabella Stevens), dated June 1843 LNAME[ MCLEES FNAME[ PETER RESID[ NORWICH DATE[ 1827 FILE[ 144 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - petition was by Mary McLees and Edmond McLees, and dated June 5, 1827 - will dated January 25, 1827 - oldest daughter was Mariah - oldest son was Edmond McLees - daughter was Elizabeth Snider, wife of Elias - son was Adam McLees - wife was Mary McLees - son was James McLees - mention of Egbert McLees - mention of Letticia McLees - mention of Catherine McLees - executors of estate: Mary McLees, wife; Edmond McLees, son WITNESSES TO WILL: - John G. Losee, Norwich; - Robert Dennis, Norwich; - Joshua H. Colbin, Norwich - witnesses' affidavits dated June 5, 1827 LNAME[ KERN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ JAN 6, 1827 FILE[ 145 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - petition was by John and Christopher Kern - wife was Charity Kern - son was John - son was Christopher - son was Samuel - daughter was Mary Collver - daughter was Catharine Stokes - daughter was Elizabeth Stockwell - daughter was Sophia Smith - daughter was Charity Kern - daughter was Anna Brining - daughter was Sarah Kern - daughter was Susanna Kern - daughter was Martha Kern - executors of estate: John Kern, son; Christopher Kern, son WITNESSES TO WILL: - Robert Munro, Charlotteville; - Amos Weeks, Charlotteville; - R. William Dease, Esquire, Charlotteville - inventory of estate completed on October 31, 1827 by Laurence Johnson and Benjamin Palmaton LNAME[ DAVIS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ WINDHAM DATE[ MAY 23, 1827 FILE[ 146 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - petition was by Mary Davis, widow of John WARRANT FOR APPRAISAL: - John Robins, Windham; - Gabriel Collver, Windham; - William McCool, Townsend SURETIES: - Mary Davis, Windham, widow; - John Robins, Windham; - William McCool, Townsend - Certificate from North Carolina dated May 10, 1828, certifying that Joseph J. Daniel is duly qualified to issue statement. Statement by James Davis, Orange County, North Carolina, appointing his son, Robert Davis, same place, to act as his attorney for estate of late brother, John Davis. Dated May 8, 1828. - Similar certificate and statement from Orange County, North Carolina. By Thomas Bowls and his wife, Ann Bowls, appointing their nephew, Robert Davis, to act as their attorney for the estate of John Davis. Dated May 8, 1828. - Statement that Robert Davis died at Little Rock, Orange County, North Carolina, leaving a widow, Jane Davis, and children: - Edgewick married to James Derixson; - Ann, married to Thomas Bowls; - John Davis, who moved to Canada; - Robert Davis, oldest brother; - Thomas Davis; - James Davis After the death of her husband, Jane Davis and Edgewick Derixson, John Davis and James Davis moved to Upper Canada and Jane Davis and John Davis never returned, but James Davis returned around 1794 or 1795 to Orange County, while Thomas Bowls and his wife Ann have always resided in Orange County. - mention of Samuel Thompson and Isaac Thompson - mention of Jonathan Palneid and Thomas Clancy The Court met on June 1, 1829, to consider the claim of Robert Davis on the estate of John Davis. Robert Davis was the son of James Davis. - affidavits to John Robins and Robert Davis re the estate - Court Case re administration of estate of John Davis, who had war losses - Statement by Robert Davis, Walpole Township, Haldimand County, formerly of Orange County, North Carolina, that he owed money to Mary Davis from the estate of John Davis. Dated June 8, 1830. - Claim by Caleb Wood, Windham Township, Norfolk County, for wife, June 8, 1830. - Claim by William Potts, Woodhouse Township, Norfolk County, for wife, June 8, 1830. - Claim by John Cline for his four children, through their late mother, Jane Cline, May 8, 1835. Settlement to: - four children of Mrs. Cline; - three children of Mrs. Matthews; - Mrs. Davis; - Robert Davis; - late Mrs. Derickson and two children; - James Davis; - Ann Bowles; - late Thomas Davis children - dated 1837 - Claim by Pamelia Nevills, Binsbrook Township, Wentworth County, empowering David Davis, Saltfleet Township, as her attorney. Dated June 23, 1838. Witnessed by Elias Pettit. - Claim by William A. Davis and Margaret Rousseau, Barton Township, Wentworth County, son and daughter of the late Thomas Davis. Empowering Thomas Davis, Saltfleet Township. Dated January 4, 1840. Witnessed by Elijah Secord and W.B. Proctor. Listing of Receipts of Shares of Estate Distributed: - Caleb Wood, June 8, 1830, for wife's portion; - William Nott, June 8, 1830, for wife's portion; - Robert Davis, June 8, 1830; - Abraham Mathews, February 21, 1831, for wife's portion; - John Cline, April 16, 1831, for wife's portion; - Uzal Willson, June 16, 1831, for wife's portion; - William Vail, June 14, 1831, for wife's portion; - Ann Stewart, August 25, 1831; - Robert Davis, November 12, 1831; - John Davis, June 9, 1832; - Michael Burkholder, June 9, 1832, for wife's portion; - Joseph B. Rosseau, November 22, 1833, for wife's portion; - William A. Davis, November, 1833; - Robert Davis, December 1, 1834; - Robert Davis, April 15, 1835; - John Cline, for children, May 8, 1835: Peter James; Mary Ann; John William; Eliza Jane; - Job Lodor for James Davis and Ann Bowles of Orange County, North Carolina, May 30, 1835; - Uzal Willson, May 30, 1835; - John Davis, June 30, 1835; - William Potts, January 11, 1836; - Pamelia Nevills, February 12, 1836; - Caleb Wood, February 12, 1836; - Michael Burkholder, February 12, 1836; - for sale of land, Robert Davis, August 2, 1837, per William Wilson; - Abraham Matthews, September 9, 1837, for late wife's children; - Thomas Davis, per John Robins, February 16, 1838; - William Wilson, July 21, 1836; - Louis Sevid, September 8, 1836; - Robert Davis, August 2, 1837; - William Potts, February 7, 1838, for wife, Jane's portion; - Michael Burkholder, February 8, 1838, for wife, Susan Davis, portion; - John Davis, 8 February 1838; - Thomas Davis, 16 February, 1838; - Caleb Wood, 20 February, 1838, for Oisabeth, his wife; - John Cline, 26 February, 1838, for late wife Jane; - Fanny Wilson, daughter of late Thomas Davis, 3 July, 1838; - David Davis, son of late Thomas Davis, and nephew of late John Davis; - Job Lodor for Ann Bowles and James Davis, 3 May, 1838; - Mary Vail, daughter of late Thomas Davis, October 1839; - Ann Stewart, daughter of late Thomas Davis, 2 October, 1839; - Thomas Davis, 11 January, 1840; - James Davis, 25 September, 1840. - Note saying all accounts to John Robins of Mary Davis and estate of her late husband John Davis, 13 January, 1845. INVENTORY A: NOTES - Medcalf and Culver - Millard - Richardson - Robins - William Wilson - no date INVENTORY B: 30 June 1827 by John Robins and William McCool Administrative Accounts of Estate, Listing of Notes: - Henry Medcalf; - Aquillar Millard; - Reuben Richardson; - Abner Owen; - Phillip Yong; - Joseph Wrigley; - Thomas Davis; - Joseph Mathew; - Phillip Bastbinder; - John Robins; - Jacob Langs; - Nathaniel S. Dudley; - John Yong; - William Gorden; - William and John Wilson INVENTORY C: 1 June 1829: - additions - Accounts - blacksmith tools at Jacob Walker sold to James Hunt; - owed by P. Beemer; - owed by J.J. Harris; - owed by Peter Millard; - owed by Samuel Millard; - owed by John McCall Junior; - owed by A. Curtis; - owed by M. Freeman; - owed by Richard Dell; - owed by Sellick. WHERE LINE STOCK WENT: - William Thomas; - Philip Bemer; - Jacob Lang Junior; - Rowan M. Michael; - A. Griffin; - M. Wright; - James Wilson; - Adam P. Thibalt; - J. Pettit; - Adam Thomas; - John Clark. ACCOUNTS: - Henry Medcalf, note due February, 1825; - Joseph Culver, note due February, 1825; - Aquela Millard, note due 1 October, 1827; - Reuben Richardson's note due; - Abner Owen's note; - Philip Young note; - Joseph Wrigley's note; - Thomas Davis note; - Joseph Mashaws note; - Philip Vasbunders note; - John Robins note; - Jacob Lang's note; - Nathaniel Dudley's note; - John Young's note; - William Gordon note; - William and John Wilson. INVENTORY - Jacob Walker - James Kenster - Alex McIntosh - Robert Davis Junior - A. Bemer - Robert Davis ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: - Richard Dell; - Peter Millard; - Samuel P. Millard; - John McCalph; - William Wilson; - Thomas Finch; - John Clark; - M. Stael; - John Young. PAYMENTS MADE #1: - James Mitchell; - John Elsen; - John Robins; - Henry S. Collins; - F.S. Walsh; - Duncan Campbell; - William Willson; - John Robins; - A.A. Rapelje, Esquire; - J.B. Askin, Esquire; - John Kirkpatrick; - Solomon Walker; - Henry Medcalf; - John Pettit; - Jacob Langs; - Levi Farnsworth; - James Graham, Esquire; - William Potts; - M. Selick; - Nathan Smith; - H. Webster; - Doctor Duncombe; - Henry Walker; - G. Gurnette; - David Marr; - A. Griffin; - Jacob Pettit; - Sarah Wrigley; - Peter Willson; - Philip Vasbinder; - David Marr. PAYMENT RECEIVED FROM: - P. Bemer; - Jacob Lang Junior; - R. McMichael; - ____ Wright; - William Powell; - Joseph Wilson; - Henry Medcalf; - Aquila M. Millard; - Abner Owen; - Joseph Wrigley; - Thomas Davis; - Joseph Mashaw. AMOUNT PAYED BY: - Philip Vasbinder; - John Robins; - Nathaniel Dudley; - William Gordon; - William Willson; - Richard Dell; - Peter Millard; - Samuel Millard; - John M. Cabfer; - Alanding Curtis; - Robert Davis. DEBTS OWED BY DECEASED: - Jared R. Tyler; - Robert Davis. MARY DAVIS ADMINISTRATRIX: - citation to M. Davis; - citation to Robert Davis. SUPPLEMENTARY - INVENTORY - Aquilla Willson - Rheuban Richardson - Abner Owen, 24 October 1823 - Philip Young, 6 June 1817 - Joseph Wrigley, 14 April 1828 - Thomas Davis, 7 November 1825 - Joseph Mathers, 14 March 1825 - Philip Vastbander, 20 October 1826 - John Robins - Jacob Langs, 17 March 1829 - Nathan Dudley, 24 April 1829 - John Young, 9 June 1817 - William Gordon, 5 November 1825 - William Willson - John Willson - signed 11 June 1830 by Mary Davis LNAME[ DYGART FNAME[ WARNER SYLVENUS RESID[ WESTMINSTER TWSP DATE[ AUG 6, 1826 FILE[ 147 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - petition was by Fanny Dygart, widow of Warner Sylvenus - signed August 11, 1827 SURETIES: - Charles Duncombe, Township of Yarmouth; - John Putnam, Township of Dorchester - dated August 11, 1827 LNAME[ SPRINGER FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ DELAWARE TOWNSHIP DATE[ JUN 15, 1826 FILE[ 148 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - petition was by Ruth Springer, Township of Delaware, widow of Daniel; Silas E. Curtis, Township of Westminster, a friend SURETIES: - Ruth Springer, Township of Delaware; - Silas E. Curtis, Township of Westminster; - Benjamin Scram, Township of Westminster; - William Scram, Township of Westminster - inventory witnessed by Roswell Mount, Timothy Kil____, and Samuel Summers INVENTORY OF NOTES AND ORDERS: - William M. Corick or Carick note 27 June 1825; - John Burwell Esquire drawn by David Doty; - John See's note; - Tilly Hubbard's note; - Samuel Ramsey note; - Aaron Sutton's note LNAME[ YOUNGS FNAME[ BENJAMIN RESID[ WINDHAM TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1827 FILE[ 149 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - will dated October 1, 1827 - wife was Abigail Youngs - daughter was Phebe Youngs - Benjamin Youngs owned land in Grimsby formerly owned by Charles Moore - son was Thomas Youngs - mention of Anne King - son was John Youngs - son was Gabriel Youngs - son was Osborn Youngs - son was Thomas Youngs - daughter was Elizabeth Moore - daughter was Sarah Willson - daughter was Mary Reed - daughter was Lidia Links - daughter was Abigail McNice - executors: John Youngs, Township of Oxford; John Ogden of Windham WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Green, Township of Windham; - Ira Colven, Township of Windham; - Patrick Brown, Township of Windham - affidavit signed by John Green and Patrick Brown on November 19, 1827 - Oath of Administration taken by John Youngs and John Ogden on November 19, 1827 - inventory compiled by: Abraham Youngs; Gabriel Youngs; John Colver; John Ogden; Richard Willcox; John Bostwick. - witnessed by Gabriel Collins and John Robins LNAME[ BIRDSELL FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ WOODHOUSE TWSP DATE[ AUG 8, 1827 FILE[ 150 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - petition was by Rachel Birdsell, Township of Woodhouse, widow of Isaac; James Birdsell, Charlotteville, Farmer and oldest son SURETIES: - Rachel Birdsell; - James Birdsell; - Axford Bowlby, Woodhouse Township, Farmer; - Henry B. Bordan, Woodhouse Township, Farmer - inventory of estate completed January 26, 1828 by Benjamin Williams and Thomas Bowlby LNAME[ KITCHEN FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ TOWNSEND TOWNSHIP DATE[ JUL 1826 FILE[ 151 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - petition was by William Kitchen of Townsend Township, son of Richard, and dated January 9, 1828 SURETIES: - William Kitchen; - Mathias Boughner, Townsend Township; - Moses Culver, Townsend Township - dated January 9, 1828 LNAME[ SHENICK FNAME[ JACOBUS RESID[ WESTMINSTER TWSP DATE[ AUG 26, 1827 FILE[ 152 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - wife was Mary Shenick - oldest son was Fredrick Shenick - son was John Shenick - son was Henry Shenick - daughter was Mary Shelding - youngest son was Solomon J. Shenick EXECUTORS: - Joseph L. Odell; - Albert Odell; - Joshua Odell WITNESSES TO WILL: - Nathan Griffeth; - Albert S. Odell, Westminster Township; - William Cooper, Westminster Township LNAME[ BLOSS FNAME[ DAVIS RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ DEC 22, 1827 FILE[ 153 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - petition dated February 18, 1828, by Davis Bloss, State of New York, and Judson W. Burnham, State of New York SURETIES: - Davis Bloss; - Judson W. Burnham; - Hiram Capron; - John White, Gentleman, Charlotteville - inventory of estate compiled by Hiram Capron and John White - no date LNAME[ HAVENS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ FEB 25, 1827 FILE[ 154 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ OATH OF ADMINISTRATION: - Huldah Havens, Charlotteville, widow of William; - Rowland Gilbert, Charlotteville, father-in-law; - Robert Havens, Charlotteville, brother - dated March 18, 1828 SURETIES: - Huldah Havens, Charlotteville, widow of William; - Rowland Gilbert, Charlotteville; - Robert Havens, Charlotteville; - James Graham, Esquire, Woodhouse; - George Ryerse, Esquire, Woodhouse - dated March 18, 1828 - inventory of estate dated August 16, 1828 and compiled by James Graham and Andrew Smith LNAME[ DEASE FNAME[ RICHARD WILLIAM RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ APR 8, 1825 FILE[ 155 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - petitioner was John Warren Dease of Charlotteville, oldest son - petition dated May 14, 1828 SURETIES: - John W. Dease, Charlotteville; - Hiram McDonnell, Charlotteville; - John Ward, Charlotteville - dated May 14, 1828 - inventory of estate completed on August 9, 1825 by Platt Wood, Christopher Oakes, and Israel Wood LNAME[ DOXIE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ NORWICH DATE[ JUL 12, 1827 FILE[ 156 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - will dated July 9, 1827 - executors: Arseneth Doxie; John Palmer; Frederick Stover WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Palmer, Norwich, Quaker; - Miranda Palmer, Norwich - wife of John Doxie was Arseneth Doxie CHILDREN: - Enoch D. Doxie; - Samuel Dorton Doxie; - Adam S. Doxie; - Arseneth Doxie; - Mary Eve Doxie; - Phebiann Doxie; - Sarah Jane Doxie - inventory of estate completed on September 8, 1827 by Elias Snyder and John G. Losee LNAME[ COLLVER FNAME[ JOHN GRAVES RESID[ WINDHAM DATE[ JUN 26, 1828 FILE[ 157 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - petitioner was Gabriel Collver of Windham - widow was Mary Collver - inventory of estate completed on July 17, 1828, by John Robins of Windham and Jacob Langs of Townsend SURETIES: - Gabriel Collver, Windham; - John Collver, Townsend; - Israel W. Powell, Townsend THESE PAPERS CONTAIN A LISTING OF DEBTS AND NAMES TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION LNAME[ FAIRCHILD FNAME[ PETER RESID[ TOWNSEND DATE[ JUN 25, 1828 FILE[ 158 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - will dated June 22, 1828 EXECUTORS: - Samuel Fisher, Townsend; - Uriah Corlis, Townsend; - Asher Corlis, Townsend WITNESSES TO WILL: - James Racey, Esquire, Mount Pleasant; - Robert Stewart, Townsend; - Isaac C. Wheeler, Townsend CHILDREN: - Benjamin Fairchild; - Elizabeth Smith, wife of Jesse; - Esther Haviland, wife of John; - Rebeckah Merrill, wife of Joseph; - Rachel Tyler, wife of John; - Ruth Wansey, wife of Henry; - Sally Yost, wife of Willard; - Polly Nellis, wife of Abraham; - Peter Fairchild; - Abial Fairchild; - Israel Fairchild; - Cornelius Fairchild - inventory of estate completed on August 6, 1828 by Aaron Barber and David Phelps LNAME[ BURWELL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ 1828 FILE[ 159 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no exact death date - date of will July 20, 1826 - executors: Mahlon Burwell, Esquire, Southwold; William Hannah, Southwold WITNESSES TO WILL: - James Burwell, Southwold; - Robert Burwell, Southwold; - Charles Benedict, Southwold - witnesses' affidavits dated August 4, 1828 - brother was Timothy Burwell - brother was William Burwell LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ 1828 FILE[ 160 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no exact death date - petition was by Margaret Campbell of Woodhouse, widow of James - petition dated September 17, 1828 SURETIES: - Margaret Campbell, Woodhouse; - John B. Askin, Esquire, Woodhouse - dated September 17, 1828 - inventory of estate compiled by John B. Askin of Woodhouse and Duncan Campbell of Woodhouse LNAME[ TROWBRIDGE FNAME[ ELI RESID[ WESTMINSTER TWSP DATE[ APR 29, 1828 FILE[ 161 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - wife was Mary Trowbridge CHILDREN: - Sarah or Sally Trowbridge; - Eli Trowbridge; - Augustus Trowbridge; - Oliver Trowbridge; - William Trowbridge - will dated April 27, 1828 EXECUTORS: - Zina Trowbridge, Westminster; - George S. Goodhue, London, Merchant; - Hiram D. Lee, Westminster WITNESSES TO WILL: - Charles Duncombe, Burford, Surgeon; - Alvaro Ladd, Westminster, Inn Keeper; - Gilbert Showin, Westminster LNAME[ BATEMAN FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ CARRADOC DATE[ SEP 9, 1828 FILE[ 162 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - date of will was September 8, 1828 CHILDREN: - Robert Bateman; - Hester Bateman; - Martha Bateman; - Catherine Bateman; - Lilly Bateman; - Dorothy Bateman; - Edward Bateman; - William Bateman; - John Bateman; - Holly Bateman; - Charles Bateman EXECUTORS: - James Craig, Carradoc; - James Fisher; - Charles Bateman WITNESSES TO WILL: - George Wellman, Carradoc; - Thomas Lantry, Carradoc; - John Jennings, Carradoc LNAME[ BEMER FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ TOWNSEND DATE[ OCT 24, 1828 FILE[ 163 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - date of will October 20, 1828 EXECUTORS: - Philip Bemer; - Hannah Bemer; - Peter O. Carr; - Hiram Capron - wife was Hannah Bemer - daughter was Elizabeth Bemer - son was Philip Bemer - daughter was Marcia Bemer - daughter was May Bemer - daughter was Hannah Bemer - grandson was George I. Bemer - granddaughter was Phebe Elizabeth - grandson was Daniel Freeman Bemer - son-in-law was Peter O. Carr - daughter-in-law was Mary Ann, widow of John Bemer WITNESSES TO WILL: - John J. Crouse, M.D., Windham; - John Fero, Townsend; - Alexander McIntosh, Townsend; - Hiram Capron, Charlotteville, Gentleman - codicil to will mentions Alexander McIntosh and Abram Capron LNAME[ BEMER FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ TOWNSEND DATE[ AUG 31, 1828 FILE[ 164 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - known as John Bemer Junior - wife was Mary Ann Bemer - daughter was Phebe Elizabeth Bemer - son was Daniel Freeman Bemer EXECUTORS: - Mary Ann Bemer; - Philip Bemer, brother; - Peter O. Carr, brother-in-law WITNESSES TO WILL: - Hiram Capron, Charlotteville, Gentleman; - John Measham, Townsend; - Jesse Vasbinder, Townsend LNAME[ HENDERSON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ SEP 7, 1828 FILE[ 165 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - petitioner was John Gillies of Aldborough SURETIES: - John C. Gillies, Aldborough; - Archibald Gillies, Aldborough; - Peter McGregor, London - dated January 15, 1829 - inventory of estate completed on February 16, 1829, by Ewen McVeenly, Peter McKellar, and Dugald Campbell LNAME[ POST FNAME[ ISRAEL RESID[ NORWICH TOWNSHIP DATE[ APR 5, 1828 FILE[ 166 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - wife was Rhoda Post - daughter was Hannah Post - daughter was Martha Post - son was Simeon Post - son was Willet Post - son was Reuben Post - mention of grandchildren, children of Hannah, but not identified - mention of grandchildren, children of Martha, but not identified EXECUTORS: - John Stover; - Simeon Post; - Willet Post WITNESSES TO WILL: - Frederick Stover, Norwich; - John McAuley, Norwich, Quaker; - William Lawson, Norwich - inventory of estate completed on April 25, 1828 by John McAuley and Benjamin West LNAME[ THAYER FNAME[ ALONZO RESID[ NORWICH DATE[ 1829 FILE[ 167 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no exact death date - date of will November 26, 1828 - wife was Sarah E. Thayer CHILDREN: - Mowry Thayer; - Almina Thayer; - Sarah Durkaw?; - Elizabeth Thayer; - Abigail Thayer; - one child not named - executors: wife, Sarah E. Thayer; William Cromwell; Nathan Gage - affidavits dated February 25, 1829 WITNESSES TO WILL: - William Cromwell, Norwich; - Mowry Thayer, Norwich; - Caleb Swayze, Norwich, Carpenter - witnesses' affidavits dated February 1829 - the inventory of the estate has a long list of names - appraisers were Elias Snyder and John Palmer LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 21, 1829 FILE[ 168 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - wife was Sarah Smith - mention of Rachel Hannan, wife of Charles - mention of Sally Ann Bowlby, daughter of Daniel - mention of Jennet Bowlby, oldest daughter of James - mention of relatives in England - executors were Samuel Smith and Charles Hannan WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Boughner, Southwold; - Henry Stringer, Southwold; - Charles Knight, Southwold LNAME[ EDMONDS FNAME[ MATTHEW RESID[ MIDDLETON DATE[ MAR 12, 1829 FILE[ 169 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ PETITIONERS: - Hannah Edmonds, widow of Matthew; - Oliver Edmonds, son of Matthew; - Joseph Walker, Woodhouse SURETIES: - Hannah Edmonds, widow, Middleton; - Oliver Edmonds, Woodhouse; - Joseph Walker, Woodhouse; - John T. Gilbert, Middleton; - Henry Webster, Charlotteville, Merchant WARRANT OF APPRAISAL: - Morris Sovereen, Townsend; - Ezekiel Foster, Townsend; - William Robinson, Townsend - inventory of estate completed on March 31, 1829 by Ezekiel Foster and Morris Sovereen LNAME[ MALCOLM FNAME[ HUGH RESID[ TOWNSEND DATE[ MAY 17, 1828 FILE[ 170 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners: Eliza Malcolm, widow of Hugh; James Malcolm, Burford SURETIES: - Eliza Malcolm, widow, Oakland; - James Malcolm, Oakland; - Justus Smith, Burford; - George Malcolm, Oakland WARRANT OF APPRAISAL: - John Moore, Burford; - Jacob Smith, Burford; - Samuel W. Jay, Burford LNAME[ SCHERMERHORN FNAME[ CORNELIUS D. RESID[ WALSINGHAM DATE[ FEB 14, 1829 FILE[ 171 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - known as Reverend Cornelius D. Schermerhorn, Minister of the Gospel - petitioners were William Louks and Peter Newkirk - son was Daniel Schermerhorn - son was Peter Schermerhorn - wife was Catharine Schermerhorn - son was John William Schermerhorn - son was Aaron W. Schermerhorn - son was Henry A. Schermerhorn - son was Jorden Schermerhorn - daughter was Catherine Schermerhorn - daughter was Anna Maria Schermerhorn - daughter was Eliza Schermerhorn - son was Isaac Vandepool Schermerhorn - son was Nelson Schermerhorn - son was Cornelius P. Schermerhorn - daughter was Hannah Catherine Schermerhorn EXECUTORS: - William Louks, Walsingham; - Peter Newkirk Senior, Walsingham; - Catherine Schermerhorn WITNESSES TO WILL: - Edward Dickinson, Walsingham, Gentleman; - Abel E. Baker, Walsingham; - John Troyer, Walsingham - inventory of estate completed on May 18, 1829 by Michael Troyer and Titus Williams LNAME[ GILLOM FNAME[ JOSHUA RESID[ NORWICH DATE[ APR 20, 1829 FILE[ 172 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - petitioners were John Palmer and Adam Stover - wife was Anne Gillom - son was Joshua Gillom - son was Stephen Gillom - son was John Gillom - daughter was Elizabeth Gillom - son was Robert L. Gillom - son was Rufus Gillom EXECUTORS: - Anne Gillom, wife of Joshua; - John Palmer, Norwich; - Adam Stover, Norwich WITNESSES TO WILL: - John G. Losee, Norwich; - John Palmer, Norwich; - Andrew Cohoe, Norwich, Quaker - inventory of estate completed on April 27, 1829 by John G. Losee and Andrew Cohoe LNAME[ BROWN FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ WALSINGHAM DATE[ AUG 25, 1829 FILE[ 173 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - petitioners were Tyler Brown and Isaac Brown, both sons of Samuel - wife was Phebe Brown CHILDREN: - Samuel Brown; - Joshua Brown; - Abraham Brown; - Mehetable Brown; - Elizabeth Brown; - George; - Ely; - Moses; - William; - Phebe; - Amelia; - Peter; - Tyler; - Isaac - executors were Tyler Brown and Isaac Brown WITNESSES TO WILL: - Daniel Dickson, Walsingham; - Sylvester Post, Walsingham; - Michael Troyer, Walsingham WITNESSES TO CODICIL: - Michael Troyer; - Peter Shoemaker, Walsingham; - Jacob Burger, Walsingham LNAME[ PHILAN FNAME[ WILLIAM WINDHAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ OCT 13, 1829 FILE[ 174 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - wife was Elizabeth Philan, who lived on Lot 8, Concession 3, Yarmouth - son was John Philan, who lived on the East Half of Lot 38, Talbot Road East, Southwold - daughter was Elizabeth Doyle, who had land on the Long Woods Road in Caradoc Township - daughter was Catharine Philan, who lived on Lot 5, Concession 4, Yarmouth - son-in-law was Lawrence Doyle, who lived on Lot 6, Concession 4, Yarmouth - brother was Edward T. Philan, who lived on Lot 11, South of the Lake Road, Southwold - will left a bequest to a Roman Catholic Chapel if it was built in Yarmouth or Southwold - left a bequest to John Weavel of the Isle of Wight - will says that William Philan had a deceased wife and other children - will made provision for two tombstones: one for himself and his youngest son, Joseph; one for his deceased wife and oldest son, Joseph - had a family crest - will made provision for an unborn child, the Reverend James Champion to be Guardian EXECUTORS: - Joseph Smith, Yarmouth; - Lawrence Doyle, Yarmouth; - Patrick Smith, London - Edward T. Philan to assist executors - Samuel Street to receive future shipments of flour and pork due William W. Philan - will dated September 9, 1829 WITNESSES: - Edward Thomson Philan, Southwold; - Lawrence Doyle, Yarmouth; - Hezekiah Horton, Yarmouth LNAME[ SEGRAVE FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ NOV 11, 1829 FILE[ 175 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners: Margaret Segrave, Bayham, widow of Thomas; Joseph Lawson, Windham SURETIES: - Margaret Segrave, Windham, widow; - Joseph Lawson, Windham; - James Blayney, Charlotteville, Gentleman; - Abraham A. Rapelje, Charlotteville, Esquire WARRANT OF APPRAISAL: - John Blayney, Charlotteville; - B.W. Hamlin, Windham; - John McNabb, Middleton ACCOUNTS OF ESTATE: - to Asa Ostrander for making coffin; - to B.W. Hamlin for auctioneer services at Windham; - to John Lundy for auctioneer services at Bayham; - to William Salmon, Esquire, for estate business - not dated - inventory of estate compiled by John McNabb and John Blayney - mention of Lot 13, Concession 8, Bayham, sold to William Goodridge on February 16, 1830 - these papers include bills of sale for goods, with names, for sales held December 17 and December 28, 1829 LNAME[ FISH FNAME[ NORMAN BURTCH RESID[ LONDON DATE[ OCT 15, 1829 FILE[ 176 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - this was a petition for guardianship - Norman Burtch Fish was a minor, 17 years old, living in London - petitioner was Elijah Burtch of London, a friend - Norman Burtch Fish had no mother or father - the petition requested that Ephraim Burtch the Elder of London be appointed his legal guardian - dated October 15, 1829 SURETIES: - Elijah Burtch, London; - Ephraim Burtch the Elder, London - dated January 9, 1830 LNAME[ MCCORMICK FNAME[ MICHAEL RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ 1830 FILE[ 177 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - date of death uncertain - described as a Wheelwright - letters of administration granted to John J. Rhodes of Yarmouth Township, next of kin within the Province and of full legal age, January 18, 1830 WARRANT OF APPRAISAL: - Benjamin Wilson, Yarmouth, Esquire; - George Lawrence, Yarmouth; - Stephen A. Secord, Yarmouth - dated January 18, 1830 SURETIES: - John J. Rhodes; - Benjamin Wilson; - George Lawrence - dated January 18, 1830 - affidavit re loan payment by Ann and Patrick Agen, Southwold, dated March 3, 1830 - affidavit re loan payment by Isabelle Miligan for her father, Arthur Miligan, ordered by Mr. Lucius Bigelow, dated April 9, 1830 - affidavit re loan payment by James Young, Dunwich, dated April 25, 1830 - affidavit re loan payment by Stephen Randal, Hamilton, dated May 12, 1830 - affidavit re debt deceased owed Joseph Sifton, London, dated June 30, 1830 - affidavits re accounts James Williams, London, dated June 27, 1830 - affidavit re debt by deceased to John Mordan, London, dated July 1, 1830 - affidavit re payment of account, Charles Goulding, London, July 1, 1830 - affidavit re debt to H. King, London District, July 2, 1830 - affidavit re payment by Richard Williams, St. Thomas, July 10, 1830 - affidavit re debt to Richard Williams, July 10, 1830, and statement of account, July 1, 1830 - affidavit re loan payment by John Widdifield, Yarmouth, July 10, 1830 - affidavit re account payment by Thomas F. Howard, dated London, July 31, 1830 - affidavit re payments by Samuel Harris and Joseph Smith, September 30, 1830 - affidavit re debt to John Miller, Yarmouth, December 20, 1830 - affidavit re payment by Adam Miller, London Township, January 19, 1831 - affidavit re debt to Lewis Wenous, Bayham, February 12, 1831 - affidavit re payment by John Book, February 18, 1831 - affidavit re debt to deceased by John Cary of Caradoc, April 14, 1831 - affidavit re accounts of John Holden; John Brayn of Southwold, clothier; and Henry Tisdale; dated October 1, 1831 - affidavit re account of Donald McIntyre, February 24, 1832 - affidavit re payment by Charles W. Waters, April 18, 1832 - affidavit re debt to deceased by William Burks, October 6, 1832 - affidavit re payment by John Mitchell, November 6, 1832 - affidavit re account of James Rision and court order, September 17, 1831 - affidavit re account of Benjamin Smith and court order, December 17, 1831 - affidavit re debt to Robert Rolph, London Township, April 3, 1832 - Note of money from Enos Call to deceased, March 18, 1823, witnessed by A.H. Barwel - Note of money from John Hervey, dated July 10, 1824 - Note of money from Joseph Smith, dated July 19, 1826, Yarmouth - Note of money from Samuel Harris per J. Rhodes, August 19, 1826 - Note of money to be paid to Joseph Rhodes, February 17, 1827 - Receipt of payment by John J. Rhodes from estate to Mitchell, January 18, 1830 - Receipt of payment by John J. Rhodes from estate to Bryon S. Wade, March 6, 1830 - Receipt of payment by John J. Rhodes from estate to E.E. Duncombe, March 5, 1830 - Receipt of payment to John Stuart, March 9, 1830 - Receipt to William Mandeville, April 21, 1830 - Receipt to James Haight, June 17, 1830 - Receipt to Desarn Simons, July 8, 1830 - Receipt to J. Nevills, September 23, 1830 - Receipt for auctioneering services to Bran S. Wade, September 25, 1830 - Receipt of payment to Samuel Harris, September 30, 1830 - Note from John J. Rhodes to Samuel Harris, June 4, 1830 - Receipt of payment of John J. Rhodes to Samuel Harris, September 30, 1830 - Receipt of payment of John J. Rhodes to John Miller, December 20, 1830 - Receipt of payment of John J. Rhodes to Hooper King, January 18, 1831 - Receipt of payment of John J. Rhodes to Samuel Griffin, January 19, 1831; original note dated at Yarmouth, 1826 - Bill of William P. Secord, January 19, 1830; receipt February 19, 1831, witnessed by Benjamin Willson - Receipt of payment by J.J. Rhodes to R.C. Drake, November 4, 1831, Stirling - court order against J. Wilcocks, November 14, 1831 - Receipt to M. Burwell, October 6, 1832 - Receipt for funeral expenses from Sunow Nicolls, no date - account of Samuel Harris to deceased, 1823; receipt June 24, 1830, Southwold - account of Jonas Barnes, 1826, 1827 - account of James Hamilton for St. Thomas Church pews numbers 15 and 28 and receipt December 21, 1831 - Receipt Jonas Barnes, Yarmouth, July 13, 1830 - affidavit of Michael Murphy, July 2, 1830, and accounts 1826 and 1827 and receipt of payment December 22, 1831 - inventory by Benjamin Willson and George Lawrence LNAME[ ROBINSON FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ TOWNSEND DATE[ 1829 FILE[ 178 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - known as Captain William Robinson - described as a Farmer - death date uncertain - petition not dated - wife was Sarah - son was Richard Robinson - son was William Robinson - son was Thomas Robinson - son was George Robinson - daughter was Hannah - daughter was Mary - will dated April 29, 1829 - executors were sons, Richard and William Robinson WITNESSES TO WILL: - Jacob Glover; - Philip Beemer 3rd; - Peter Beemer, Townsend - witnesses' affidavits dated January 21, 1830 - oath of administration dated January 21, 1830 LNAME[ CHISHOLM FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ 1830 FILE[ 179 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain - petitioners were Archibald Chisholm, oldest son, and Frances Chisholm, widow of William - petition dated April 14, 1830 SURETIES: - Frances Chisholm, widow; - Archibald Chisholm, London; - William B. Lee; - Hiram D. Lee - dated July 1, 1830 LNAME[ WOOLLEY FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ JUL 4, 1830 FILE[ 180 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - wife was Mary, who was formerly married - son was Peter Woolley, who lived on the South Half of Lot 14, Concession 1, does not say where - mention of John Thrack - mention of Morton Woolley - mention of Joseph Woolley - mention of Daniel Woolley - mention of Sophia Woolley - mention of Catharine F. Woolley - grandson was Joseph Weekes EXECUTORS: - Nathan Lyons, Malahide; - Francis Leigh Walsh, Charlotteville; - Peter Woolley, son - will dated April 1, 1830 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Charles Smith, Malahide; - Joseph Merrill, Bayham; - Diadamia Smith, Malahide - account for funeral expenses, Joshua Thompson, August 7, 1830 RECEIPTS OF LEGACIES RECEIVED: - John T. Woolley; - Catharine Woolley, witnessed by Richard Muscut; - Richard Muscut for wife, Catharine Woolley, witnessed by H. Davis; - Sophia Davis, per Joseph Woolley; - Mary Woolley to Henry McCauley and James Carpenter; - John T. Woolley to William Northrup; - Adam Misner for his mother; - Adam Misner for his grandmother - inventory of estate compiled by Joseph Merrill and G. Wrong and dated September 11, 1830 LNAME[ MITCHELL FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ AUG 19, 1828 FILE[ 181 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - described as an Inn Keeper - died at Long Point Bay - petitiioner was Jane Mitchell of Southwold, widow of James - petition dated August 18, 1830 INVENTORY OF ESTATE COMPILED BY: - Ira Whitcomb, Administrator of Estate; - Jane Whitcomb, Administrator of Estate; - Justus Wilcocks; - Samuel Smith SURETIES: - Jane Mitchell, Southwold, widow of James; - Richard Brayn, Yarmouth, Gentleman; - Joseph Smith, Yarmouth, Gentleman APPRAISERS: - Joseph Smith, Yarmouth; - Richard Brayn, Southwold; - John Holden, Southwold LNAME[ WOOD FNAME[ PLATT RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ MAY 11, 1830 FILE[ 182 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - petitioner and oldest son was Jacob Wood - wife was Sarah Wood - son was Israel Harvey Wood - daughter was Phoebe Munro - daughter was Elizabeth Smith - daughter was Rebecca Mary - daughter was Sarah Eliza - daughter was Amelia - youngest son was Abraham Alvin Wood EXECUTORS: - Sarah Wood, wife; - Jacob Wood, son; - Isaac Gilbert, brother-in-law - mention of lands conveyed to deceased by James Secord and David Secord in 1823 - mention of lands conveyed to deceased by John Rolph in 1816 - mention of lands conveyed to deceased by John Gustin in 1812 - will dated March 31, 1830 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Francis L. Walsh, Esquire, Charlotteville; - Jacob Potts Junior, Esquire, Charlotteville; - Edwin L. Potts, Gentleman, Charlotteville LNAME[ MOTT FNAME[ SEARS RESID[ NORWICH TOWNSHIP DATE[ AUG 27, 1830 FILE[ 183 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - wife was Miriam - son was Moses - son was Reuben EXECUTORS: - Moses Mott; - Reuben Mott; - Miriam Mott, wife - will dated March 30, 1829 WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Palmer, Norwich; - Martha Smith, Norwich, who later became the wife of Robert Tompkins; - Reuben Mott, Norwich - inventory of estate completed on February 2, 1831 by John G. Losee and Isaac Waggoner LNAME[ MONTROSS FNAME[ SIMON RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ 1831 FILE[ 184 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - death date uncertain - wife was Phoebe Montross - niece was Phoebe McCleish EXECUTORS: - Peter Montross, Charlotteville, brother; - Thomas Cope, Walsingham, friend - will dated August 28, 1826 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Francis L. Walsh, Esquire, Charlotteville; - Richard Lanning, Yarmouth; - David Prockunier, Walsingham - witnesses' affidavits dated March 22, 1831 LNAME[ CHRYSLER FNAME[ ADAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ MAY 19, 1831 FILE[ 185 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer WITNESSES' AFFIDAVITS: - William P. Secord, Yarmouth; - David M. Merrill, Yarmouth; - Mary Davis, Yarmouth, wife of Andrus - dated July 11, 1831 - grandson was Adam McCall - mention of Matilda Banker - daughter was Mary Seymore - daughter was Margaret Chrysler - daughter was Elizabeth Cline EXECUTORS: - Dr. D.J. Bowman, Yarmouth; - Matilda Banker, Yarmouth - will dated May 18, 1831 - oath of administration taken July 13, 1831 by David J. Bowman and Matilda Banker LNAME[ SINCLAIR FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ LOBO DATE[ AUG 12, 1826 FILE[ 186 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - letters of administration granted to Effy Sinclair, Lobo, widow of John, October 12, 1831 SURETIES: - Effy Sinclair, Lobo, widow; - Hugh Johnson, Lobo; - Archibald McArthur, Lobo - dated October 12, 1831 LNAME[ CORLIS FNAME[ CORNELIUS HAGERMAN RESID[ TOWNSEND DATE[ MAY 22, 1831 FILE[ 187 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners were Abraham Corlis of Dumfries Township, brother to Cornelius, and Elizabeth Corlis, widow of Cornelius A DOCUMENT, UNSIGNED, DIVIDING THE ESTATE OF CORNELIUS H. CORLIS: - Cornelius H. Corlis, Townsend, to Asher Corlis, Townsend, dated 28 April 1827; - to keep father Asher Corlis and his wife Magdaline Corlis; - brother Ira C. Corlis; - brother Abraham H. Corlis; - mention of Charlotta? - witnesses to document were Abraham H. Corlis and E. Corlis SURETIES: - Elizabeth Corlis, widow, Townsend; - Abraham Corlis, Dumfries; - William H. Blakely, Townsend; - Francis L. Walsh, Charlotteville - dated November 9, 1831 - witnesses Elsey Walsh and Esther Dolon - oath of administration taken on June 10, 1831 by Abraham H. Corlis - oath of administration taken on November 9, 1831 by Elizabeth Corlis - Letters of Administration granted on November 9, 1831 Warrant of Appraisal dated November 9, 1831: - Aaron Barber, Townsend; - Ezekiel Foster, Townsend; - William H. Blakely, Townsend - Note to Duncan Campbell dated March 27, 1828, and receipt dated January 31, 1829 - Note to William Wilson dated April 26, 1830, and receipt dated April 30, 1830 - Receipt, J.W. Powell, for estate, to Henry Gates or Yates - Note to David Duncombe, January 29, 1831 - Receipt, Abraham Wilson, December 7, 1831 - Receipt, Job Slaght 3d, December 8, 1831 - Receipt, James Beal, December 9, 1831 - Receipt, William H. Blakely, December 9, 1831 - Receipt for Job Lodor by J.W. Powell, January 2, 1832 - Receipt, John Haviland, March 12, 1832 - Receipt, Ira Colver, March 15, 1832 - Receipt, Richard H. Harrison, March 15, 1832 - Note, John Haviland, March 5, 1831 - Receipt, Samuel Chadwick, March 16, 1832 - Receipt, Aaron Barber, March 16, 1832 - Receipt, Benjamin Haviland, March 16, 1832 - Receipt, Abraham Masecar, March 24, 1832 - Receipt, Asher Corlis, executor for P. Fairchild, May 14, 1832 - Receipt, Arthur Murphy, May 14, 1832 - Receipt, Jacob Cole, May 14, 1832 - Receipt, Mr. Best to William Wilson, June 2, 1832 - Note from Lodge Number 14, Masons, Ezekiel Foster, Secretary, to Cornelius Hagerman Corlis, October 8, 1830, and receipt March 15, 1832 - inventory, not dated, by Aaron Barber, Ezekiel Foster, and William H. Blakely - estate accounts - list of dispersal of inventory LNAME[ BROOKS FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ MAY 21, 1831 FILE[ 188 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Horatio Brooks of Bayham, son SURETIES: - Horatio Brooks, Bayham, Mariner; - Vincent Allen, Bayham, Carpenter; - Enoch Moore, Charlotteville, Gentleman LNAME[ YOUNGLOVE FNAME[ EZEKIEL RESID[ BURFORD TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1831 FILE[ 189 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - oldest son was John Younglove - granddaughter was Catherine Bowman - grandson was George Bowman - executors: George Bowman, grandson, and William Kay Cornish - will dated February 10, 1830 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Stephen V. Taylor, Oakland; - Alexander Westbrook, Oakland Township; - Magdeline Sours, wife of John Sours, Burford Township - witness's affidavit of Stephen V. Taylor, Brantford, sworn on February 20, 1832 - oath of administration sworn by George Bowman, February 20, 1832 LNAME[ ROSS FNAME[ DONALD M. RESID[ VITTORIA DATE[ APR 5, 1832 FILE[ 190 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Merchant - killed by a bursting piece of artillery - petitioner was William Chisholm Ross of Ancaster, Merchant, a creditor, dated April 19, 1832 - statement that could find no will by Andrew McLennan, dated April 19, 1832 SURETIES: - William Chisholm Ross, Ancaster, Merchant; - William Notruen? (Notman?), Ancaster, Esquire; - Matthew Crooks, Ancaster, Esquire - Citation for Next of Kin, Donald McLennan, York, April 25, 1832 - Letters of Administration granted May 21, 1832 WARRANT OF APPRAISAL: - Colin McNeilledge, Woodhouse; - William Wilson, Woodhouse; - John Kirkpatrick, Woodhouse - dated May 21, 1832 LNAME[ CHOAT FNAME[ JACOB RESID[ DORCHESTER DATE[ APR 9, 1832 FILE[ 191 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ WITNESSES' AFFIDAVITS: - James LeGraw, Dorchester Township; - William T. Cartwright, Dorchester Township; - Thomas Putnam, Dorchester Township - mention of late father, but not named - brother was William Choat - brother was Nathan Choat - brother was Cristophe Choat - brother was Hiram Choat - relative was (K)aturah Choat, Maturah? EXECUTORS: - William Putnam; - John W. Creg; - William Niter LNAME[ KENNEY FNAME[ EPHRAIM RESID[ NORWICH DATE[ MAR 26, 1832 FILE[ 192 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - will dated March 26, 1832 - daughter was Sarah Kenney - son was Frank Kenney - son was William Cown Kenney - wife was Maria Kenney EXECUTORS: - Maria Kenney; - Amos Scott, friend; - Alimar Van D. Burgh, friend - mention of Hiram Bentley of Norwich Township WITNESSES TO WILL: - Hiram Bentley, Norwich Township; - William Cower, Norwich Township; - Christopher G. Otis, Norwich Township - oath of administration taken by Maria Kenney on May 31, 1832 - inventory of estate completed by Peter G. Lossing and Benjamin West or Wist on April 14, 1832 LNAME[ SHEARER FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ MAY 18, 1832 FILE[ 193 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ WITNESSES TO WILL: - Henry Anderson, Charlotteville; - John Bell, Charlotteville; - Henry Webster, Charlotteville - executors were Samuel Smith and Joseph Kitchen, both of Charlotteville - wife was Ratchel L. Shearer CHILDREN: - John Shearer, oldest son; - Robert M. Shearer, third son; - David Shearer, fourth son; - Gabriel Shearer, fifth son; - James Shearer, sixth son; - Hannah Shearer; - Miriam Shearer; - Ratchel Shearer, third daughter; - Esther Shearer, fourth daughter; - Jane Shearer, fifth daughter - inventory of estate compiled in 1832 by: - Samuel Smith; - Joseph Kitchen; - Hiram Mabee; - Abraham Smith LNAME[ THOMSON FNAME[ CHARLES D. RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 13, 1832 FILE[ 194 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Merchant - petition by Bryce Thomson, Yarmouth, brother and only kin - executor was Bryce Thomson, Yarmouth, Gentleman SURETIES: - Gilbert Meason, Banker, Township of Markham; - Benjamin M. Harrison, Yarmouth - inventory of estate compiled by John Wintermute and James C. Crysler LNAME[ HENSHAW FNAME[ JOHN LEVERITT RESID[ LONDON DATE[ AUG 2, 1832 FILE[ 195 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - petitioners: Ann Maria Henshaw, London, widow of John, and John Young of Hamilton, Merchant - affidavit by Henry Van Buskirk of the London District, dated August 16, 1832 SURETIES: - Ann Maria Henshaw, London; - John Young, Hamilton; - Elisha Styles Lyman, London, Merchant; - Simeon Morrill, London, Farmer - inventory of estate compiled by Elisha Styles Lyman, David Bowman and James Farley, all of London - appraisals of estate done by Elisha Styles Lyman, William Robinson and George J. Goodhue LNAME[ FOSTER FNAME[ ELIAS RESID[ WALSINGHAM DATE[ 1831 FILE[ 196 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - will dated January 31, 1827 - executor and son was Edward Foster - son was Daniel B. Foster - son was Samuel Foster - daughter was Susan Harriet Soper - daughter was Sophland Ann Baumwart - executors were Edward Foster and John Soper WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Burger, Walsingham; - Stephen Burger; - Jacob Burger - dated February 7, 1831 LNAME[ PHILAN FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ 1831 FILE[ 197 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - described as a widow - death date uncertain - will dated August 26, 1831 - father was Elias Moore of Yarmouth - brother-in-law was Thomas Sprague of Yarmouth - late husband was William Windham Philan - infant daughter was Mary Helen Philan WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Bostwick, Yarmouth - James Brown, Yarmouth - Thomas Zavitz, Yarmouth - executors were Elias Moore and Thomas Sprague - affidavits of witnesses dated December 29, 1831 - Oath of Administration taken by Elias Moore, December 29, 1831 LNAME[ LANCASTER FNAME[ THOMAS I. RESID[ NORWICH DATE[ NOV 24, 1831 FILE[ 198 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - petitioners: Lucy Lancaster of Norwich, widow of Thomas; Joseph Ross of Norwich SURETIES: - Lucy Lancaster, Norwich; - Joseph Ross, Norwich; - James Wood, Charlotteville; - Edmund Spencer, Norwich - inventory of estate compiled by John Kennedy and Joshua H. Corbin, dated June 20, 1833 Payments Made July 2, 1833: - George W. Whitehead; - Nathaniel Ives; - Mary Griswold; - Lewis Charles; - John Van Drummond; - Elias Snyder; - Henry Emigh; - Irim Bentley; - L. Barker Payment Received: - Joseph I. Lancaster; - William Holsher; - Jonathan Spenser LNAME[ LEARN FNAME[ ASA RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ 1832 FILE[ 198 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain - described as an Inn Keeper - wife was Margaret Learn - executors were Jonathan Learn and V.E. Dancey - appointed October 4, 1832 - petition dated November 5, 1832, by John Learn of Yarmouth, and Edward Dancey of Malahide, Physician SURETIES: - John Learn, Yarmouth; - Edward Dancey, Malahide, Physician; - Isaac Collver, Yarmouth; - Thomas Boyd, Charlotteville, Teacher - dated November 5, 1832 - oath of administration taken November 5, 1832 LNAME[ HAWKINS FNAME[ ISAAC B. RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ 1832 FILE[ 199 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain - described as a Doctor SURETIES: - John Ryckman, Yarmouth; - Jonas Ryckman, Yarmouth; - Josias Hogle, Yarmouth - dated November 23, 1832 - oath of administration taken November 23, 1832 by John Ryckman WARRANT OF APPRAISAL: - Walter Lincoln, Yarmouth; - Henry Lincoln, Yarmouth; - George Watts, Yarmouth - dated November 23, 1832 - inventory of estate compiled by Henry and Walter Lincoln, and dated December 24, 1832 LNAME[ WELLS FNAME[ ALDRIDGE RESID[ BLENHEIM TOWNSHIP DATE[ NOV 17, 1832 FILE[ 200 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Merchant - died at Burford - petition, Amanda Wells, Blenheim, widow of Aldridge, for Letters of Administration for Peter Bastedo of Blenheim and Rollin H. Pelton of Blenheim WARRANT OF APPRAISAL: - George W. Whitehead, Esquire, Burford; - Jacob Patrick, Burford; - Henry Lester, Burford - letter re payment of suit against estate, signed by William H. Draper, November 23, 1833 - letter re seizure of goods and chattels for R.M. Long of Niagara, December 23, 1833 - letter re transfer of monies from the estate of the deceased Peter Bastedo to the Wells estate states on September 26, 1835, Rollin H. Pelton, surviving administrator, and Peter Bastedo, deceased administrator, and Jeremiah Cowin, deceased, executor of estate of Peter Bastedo, and Amanda Wells, widow of Aldridge Wells - letter dated April 20, 1850, re oldest son of Aldridge Wells, Charles William of Blenheim, who wishes to bring the administrators of his father's estate to account - mention of sureties given by William Swarts and Samuel Crosby, November 24, 1832 - various documents concerning the ensuing court cases in the 1850's, includes lists of names of people involved with the Aldridge Wells estate LNAME[ MCCALL FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ 1832 FILE[ 201 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - wife was Mary McCall - oldest son was Daniel McCall of Charlotteville - youngest son was Duncan McCall of Charlotteville - only daughter was Margaret Walch of Charlotteville EXECUTORS: - Daniel McCall; - Duncan McCall; - Margaret Walch - will dated April 29, 1819 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Rowland Gilbert, Charlotteville; - Andrew Smith, Charlotteville; - John O. Freeman, Charlotteville - witnesses' affidavits dated January 22, 1833 - oath of administration taken January 22, 1833 by Daniel McCall and Duncan McCall Junior LNAME[ KERN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ 1832 FILE[ 204 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - known as John Kern Junior - late father was John Kern - brother was Samuel Kern - brother was Christopher Kern - mother was Charity Kern - mention of sisters, but not named - executors were Samuel Kern and Charity Kern - will dated October 25, 1832 WITNESSES TO WILL: - F.L. Walsh, Esquire, Charlotteville; - Christopher Kern, Charlotteville; - Benjamin Bigelow, Shoemaker, Charlotteville - witnesses' affidavits dated February 9, 1833 LNAME[ ANDERSON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ FEB 14, 1833 FILE[ 205 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - described as a Distiller - distillery was located on Part of Lot 20, Concession 4, Charlotteville - brother was Henry Anderson - brother was Walter Anderson - sister was Rebecca Anderson - sister was Elizabeth Anderson - brother was Joseph Anderson - executors of the estate were John Anderson's brothers, Joseph and Henry Anderson, and his friend Francis L. Walsh WITNESSES TO WILL: - John B. Nash, Walsingham, Physician; - Owen Harvey Falls, Charlotteville; - Rebecca Anderson, Charlotteville, spinster LNAME[ DANIEL FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ BLENHEIM TOWNSHIP DATE[ AUG 15, 1832 FILE[ 206 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Esther Daniel, widow of Henry, who had no sons of lawful age - she was petitioning for Letters of Administration for Jonathan McLeod of Blenheim Township and herself SURETIES: - Esther Daniel, Blenheim, widow; - John McLeod, Blenheim, Gentleman; - John Smilie, Charlotteville, Schoolmaster; - Albert Toms, Charlotteville WARRANT OF APPRAISAL: - Holmes Spalding, Blenheim; - John Daniels, Blenheim; - Earl Martin, Dumfries - inventory of the estate completed on April 12, 1833 by Earl Martin, John Daniels, and Erastus H. Spalding LNAME[ JAMES FNAME[ PHILIP RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ JAN 25, 1833 FILE[ 207 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - brother was Daniel James - brother was Thomas James - brother was William James - son was Job James - executors and neighbours were Benjamin Van Norman and James Johnson - will dated January 25, 1833 - WITNESSES TO WILL: - Elijah Leonard, Charlotteville; - Benjamin Brown, Charlotteville, Inn Keeper; - Whiting F. Van Norman, Charlotteville LNAME[ MCCARTNEY FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ OXFORD TOWNSHIP DATE[ DEC 10, 1832 FILE[ 208 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - daughter was Jane McCartney - son was Cyrus McCartney - friend was Mrs. Catherine Vanevery EXECUTORS: - Henry Carroll, Oxford Township; - Robert Alway, Oxford Township - will dated April 2, 1832 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Samuel Vanevery, Oxford Township; - Sarah Alway, Oxford Township; - Comfort Sage, Oxford Township LNAME[ PROCKUNIER FNAME[ DAVID SANDS RESID[ WALSINGHAM DATE[ NOV 14, 1832 FILE[ 209 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - this was a petition for the guardianship of David Sands Prockunier, who was seven years old on November 14, 1832 - the petitioner was Peter Prockunier of Walsingham, grandfather of the child and father of Peter Prockunier, now deceased, who was the father of David Sands Prockunier - he was petitioning on behalf of David Prockunier of Walsingham, who was the brother of the deceased Peter Prockunier - wanted David Prockunier of Walsingham to be appointed guardian of the child - the mother of the child was now remarried and living in the Home District - petition dated December 17, 1832 - Notice of Application of Guardianship dated December 17, 1832 and sent to Mrs. Deborah Hunt - sworn statement by Peter Secord that notice was served to Mrs. Hunt - statement dated March 20, 1833 - Guardianship granted to David Prockunier April 12, 1833 - Bond by David Prockunier of Walsingham SURETIES: - Thomas Cope, Walsingham; - Charles Glover, Charlotteville BOND: - David Prockunier, Walsingham; - Peter Prockunier, Walsingham; - Adam Prockunier, Walsingham - dated April 2, 1833 - witnessed by Francis L. Walsh and Robert Davis LNAME[ O'NEIL FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ JAN 9, 1833 FILE[ 210 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - wife was Elizabeth O'Neil - oldest son was Henry O'Neil - son was Ralph O'Neil - oldest daughter was Mary Jane O'Neil - daughter was Elizabeth O'Neil - youngest daughter was Catherine O'Neil EXECUTORS: - Peter O'Neil, London Township; - William Deacon, London Township WITNESSES TO WILL: - Charles Golding, London Township; - Henry Hodgins, London Township; - Thomas O'Neill, London Township LNAME[ DALE FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ WESTMINSTER TWSP. DATE[ MAR 21, 1833 FILE[ 211 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Martha Dale, widow of Henry SURETIES: - Martha Dale, widow; - James Jackson; - Thomas Hammond; - Samuel Glass LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION: - Martha Dale; - Reverend James Jackson, father of Martha Dale LNAME[ MUDGE FNAME[ ABEL RESID[ BLENHEIM TOWNSHIP DATE[ OCT 12, 1832 FILE[ 212 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - wife was Mercy Mudge - youngest daughter was Harriett Mudge - daughter was Martha Richards, wife of William, of Ancaster - daughter was Clarissa O'Connelly, wife of Thomas, of St. Catherines - mention of William Dickson - oldest son was Richard Chapman Mudge - son was Abel Mudge - son was Lewis Craw Mudge - son was Isaac Smith Mudge - son was Benjamin Haviland Mudge - son was Joseph Mudge - will said that Abel Mudge had his unborn child provided for - Abel Mudge held a bond on land for Erastus H. Spalding EXECUTORS: - Mercy Mudge, wife; - Richard Chapman Mudge, oldest son WITNESSES TO WILL: - Thomas Roach, Blenheim Township; - E. H. Spalding, Blenheim Township, Merchant; - Thomas Horner, Esquire, Burford - inventory of estate completed on September 5, 1833 by Samuel Tubb and Earl Martin LNAME[ WILLIAMS FNAME[ JONATHAN RESID[ WOODHOUSE DATE[ OCT 28, 1832 FILE[ 213 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - Jonathan Williams owned land in New Brunswick - wife was Mary Williams - daughter was Ann Bostwick - daughter was Mary Ten Broeck - son was Isaac Williams - son was Charles De Be Vort Williams - son was Henry B. Williams - son was Horatio Nelson Williams - son was Francis Williams - oldest son was John Williams EXECUTORS: - Mary Williams, wife; - Titus Williams; - John Ten Broeck - will dated October 29, 1818 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Clarissa Bostwick, Woodhouse; - Betsy Maria Bostwick, later Mynrick; - Abraham Kelly, Woodhouse - codicil to will dated September 22, 1827 WITNESSES: - Bette Bostwick; - Anson Strong; - Clarissa McClancy LNAME[ SUTTON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ NORWICH DATE[ FEB 1, 1830 FILE[ 214 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Phoebe Sutton of Norwich, widow of John and a Quaker - petition dated April 27, 1833 SURETIES: - Phoebe Sutton, widow, Norwich; - Enoch Moore, Charlotteville; - Peter W. Rapelje, Esquire, Charlotteville - dated May 27, 1833 - Oath of Administration dated May 27, 1833 LNAME[ DEWITT FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ WALSINGHAM DATE[ OCT 14, 1831 FILE[ 215 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Charles DeWitt of Walsingham, son - petition dated May 31, 1833 - wife was Catherine DeWitt - she declined the administration of her husband's estate in a letter dated June 3, 1833, and witnessed by Edward Dickinson SURETIES: - Charles DeWitt, Walsingham; - James DeWitt, Walsingham; - Edward Dickinson, Gentleman, Walsingham - mention of Francis L. Walsh - mention of Jonathan Austin WARRANT OF APPRAISAL: - Jacob Baumwort, Walsingham; - Henry Baumwort, Walsingham; - Edward Dickinson, Walsingham LNAME[ BEDFORD FNAME[ STEPHEN RESID[ NORWICH DATE[ FEB 15, 1833 FILE[ 216 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - oldest son was Stephen - son was Paul - youngest son was Daniel - wife was Susan Bedford - daughter was Mary Permilia - daughter was Fany Permilia - granddaughter was Susan Perry - granddaughter was Hannah Perry EXECUTORS: - Susan Bedford, wife; - Daniel Bedford, son WITNESSES TO WILL: - Elias Snyder, Norwich; - Joshua H. Corbin, Norwich; - James McLees, Norwich - inventory of estate completed on July 16, 1833 by Paul Bedford and Ralph Woodrow LNAME[ SHERLOCK FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ NORWICH DATE[ FEB 5, 1833 FILE[ 217 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - wife was Mariah Sherlock - mention of children, but not named - executor was wife, Mariah Sherlock WITNESSES TO WILL: - Elias Snyder, Norwich; - John Griffin, Norwich; - Adam S. McLees, Norwich - inventory of estate completed on January 20, 1834 by Elias Snyder and John Kenedy LNAME[ ROBERTSON FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1833 FILE[ 218 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - wife was Charlotte Robertson - brother was John Robertson - brother was Alexander Robertson - brother was William Robertson - brother was Ross Robertson - executors were Alexander, William and Ross Robertson - will dated November 7, 1832 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Edward Allen Talbot, Esquire, London; - William Holland, Gentleman, London Township - witnesses' affidavits dated July 15, 1833 LNAME[ LOSSING FNAME[ PETER RESID[ NORWICH DATE[ APR 23, 1833 FILE[ 219 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - mention of Samuel Wood of New York and of books from the Society of Friends - mention of five grandchildren, children of daughter Mary Yeigh, deceased: Paulina; Eve; Henry; Hannah; Mary SONS OF LATE WIFE, CATHARINE, WHO SHARED IN HER FATHER'S ESTATE: - John McCauley; - Clyamond V.D. Burgh; - William Nisbet - son was Solomon - son was Edmund - son was Benson - daughter was Paulina, who had children, not identified - son-in-law was David D. Willson, husband of daughter Ethelinda - grandson was Daniel Willson - granddaughter was Mary Willson - mention of Job Peckham - mention of Catharine McAulay - son was John Lossing of Albany - executor of estate was Crowell Webster - executor of estate was Joseph H. Throckmorton - adviser to executors was Jeremiah Moore of Otter Creek WITNESSES TO WILL: - David D. Willson; - Ephraim Cook; - Catharine McAulay, Norwich, spinster and Friend - inventory of estate completed on July 8, 1833, by Ephraim Cook and Job Peckham - papers contain a list of the notes owed to and by the estate LNAME[ PHILLPOT FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ FEB 24, 1827 FILE[ 220 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - estate papers contain a letter concerning the will from James McIntire, dated April 18, 1835 - oldest son was Abraham Phillpot - second son was James Phillpot - son was John Phillpot - wife was Esther Phillpot - son was William Phillpot - daughter was Jane - daughter was Lucinda - daughter was Darciu? - daughter was Sally - will dated February 16, 1827 WITNESSES TO WILL: - James Drewry; - Abraham Griffin; - Henry Hamilton EXECUTORS: - Esther Phillpot, wife; - James McIntire - Oath of Administration taken by James McIntire on July 30, 1833 - witnesses' affidavits sworn on July 30, 1833: Henry Hamilton, Southwold Township; James Drewry, Southwold Township; Abraham Griffin, Southwold Township LNAME[ STEINHOFF FNAME[ EMMANUEL RESID[ WOODHOUSE DATE[ 1833 FILE[ 221 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - death date uncertain - wife was Mary Steinhoff - wife's son was Patrick MacMaster - will dated November 18, 1824 - executors: Francis L. Walsh, Charlotteville; Aquila M. Walsh WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Westin, Woodhouse; - McFarland Wilson, Gentleman, Woodhouse; - Samuel Hough, Woodhouse - codicil to will dated June 3, 1833 - codicil mentions Duncan Campbell, Merchant, of Woodhouse, as heir at law of the late John Steinhoff WITNESSES TO CODICIL: - William Dell, Windham; - Andrew Mulkins, Merchant, Woodhouse; - Samuel Hough - witness's affidavit by John Westin of the Talbot Settlement, dated August 25, 1833 LNAME[ PHELPS FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ TOWNSEND DATE[ 1833 FILE[ 222 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain SURETIES: - Hannah Phelps, widow, Townsend; - Aaron Barber, Townsend; - Samuel Smith, Charlotteville; - Joseph Kitchen, Charlotteville - dated August 30, 1833 - Oath of Administration taken July 31, 1833 by Hannah Phelps and Aaron Barber WARRANT OF APPRAISAL: - William H. Blakely; - Samuel Scofield; - Moses Barber - dated August 30, 1833 - inventory of estate completed on September 20, 1833 by William H. Blakely; Samuel Scofield; and Moses Barber LNAME[ DEDRICK FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ WALSINGHAM DATE[ AUG 7, 1833 FILE[ 223 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - wife was Harriet Dedrick, who owned Lot 21, Concession 1, Bayham - son was John Dedrick - son was Charles Dedrick - youngest son was William Dedrick - daughter was Catharine - daughter was Jane - daughter was Hannah EXECUTORS: - Cornelius Dedrick, brother; - Hugh McMichael, friend - will dated April 1, 1831 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Edward Dickinson, Gentleman, Walsingham; - James McMichael, Walsingham; - Ann McMichael, spinster, Walsingham LNAME[ WITT FNAME[ CALVIN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ MAY 12, 1829 FILE[ 224 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - wife was Susan - mention of children, but not named - executor was wife, Susan Witt - will dated January 2, 1829 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Elias Martin, Southwold; - John Woods, Southwold; - Alexander Woods, Southwold - witnesses' affidavits dated October 1833 - Oath of Administration taken October 11, 1833 by Susan Rollo, formerly Susan Witt LNAME[ CASWELL FNAME[ NATHAN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ 1833 FILE[ 225 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain SURETIES: - Jerothman Caswell, Bayham; - Sarah Caswell; - John McCall, Charlotteville; - Enoch Moore, Charlotteville - dated December 4, 1833 - witnessed by Duncan McCall - Letters of Administration granted to Sarah Caswell, widow, Bayham, and Jerothman Caswell, Bayham, December 4, 1833 WARRANT OF APPRAISAL: - Joseph Bowes, Merchant, Bayham; - Ephraim C. Mitchell, Bayham; - William Hatch, Bayham - dated December 4, 1833 LNAME[ AVERY FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ JUN 14, 1833 FILE[ 226 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - wife was Betsey - oldest son was Charles Augustus Avery - daughter was Betsey Atlanta Avery - son was Natum Aruner Avery - executor was son, Natum Aruner Avery - will dated May 14, 1831 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Lawrence Lawrason, Merchant, London; - Abigail Lawrason, London; - Samuel Hull, London LNAME[ GILBERT FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ 1834 FILE[ 227 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - wife was Ruth, who lived on Lot 23, Concession 9, Yarmouth Township - oldest son was John - son was Stephen - son was William - son was James - son was Jacob - daughter was Margaret - daughter was Maria EXECUTORS: - John Gilbert, son; - William Summers - will dated December 29, 1833 WITNESSES TO WILL: - James Stokes, Yarmouth; - Robert McConnell, Yarmouth; - William P. Secord, Yarmouth - witnesses' affidavits dated March 12, 1834 - Oath of Administration taken March 12, 1834 - inventory of estate completed February 3, 1834, by William P. Secord and James Stokes LNAME[ STORY FNAME[ WALTER RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ FEB 11, 1831 FILE[ 228 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - owned Broken Front Lot 11, Concession 10, Dunwich - owned Part of Lot 13, Concession 9, Dunwich - owned Lot 14, Concession 10, Dunwich - owned Lot 18, Concession 3, Malahide - wife was Mary Story - aged mother was Mrs. Mary Story - mention of Stephen Backus of Dunwich - mention of Benjamin Willson, Esquire, of Yarmouth - mention of Mark J. Ward - mention of John M. Farland, Dunwich - mention of Episcopal Church and burying ground in Dunwich - will dated April 26, 1830 EXECUTORS: - Joseph Patterson; - Leslie Pearce, Dunwich WITNESSES TO WILL: - Daniel Morehouse, Dunwich; - Francis Johnston, Dunwich; - Walter Patterson, Dunwich - Oath of Administration taken January 13, 1834 by Leslie Pearce of Yarmouth LNAME[ WOOLLEY FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ TOWNSEND DATE[ AUG 17, 1834 FILE[ 229 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - oldest son was McFarland Woolley - son was Hiram Woolley - son was Alvin Woolley - son was David Woolley - son was Peter Woolley - son was Daniel Woolley - daughter was Sarah - wife was Martha Woolley - mention of the bond of John Alloco EXECUTORS: - Martha Woolley, wife; - McFarland Woolley, son; - Francis L. Walsh, friend; - Israel W. Powell, friend - will dated August 7, 1834 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Nesbett C. Widner, Townsend; - Peter Goble, Gentleman, Windham; - Peter Boss, Townsend - inventory of estate completed on December 6, 1834 by John J. Nichols and John Allgeo - contains a list of notes with names LNAME[ ROHRER FNAME[ CHRISTIAN RESID[ WALSINGHAM DATE[ SEP 8, 1834 FILE[ 230 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - place of residence uncertain - petitioner was Martin Rohrer of Walsingham, oldest son of Christian SURETIES: - Martin Rohrer, Walsingham; - Cornelius Dedrick, Gentleman, Walsingham; - Edward Dickinson, Gentleman, Walsingham - Oath of Administration taken September 24, 1834 by Martin Rohrer and Michael Troyer LNAME[ WILSON FNAME[ ABRAHAM RESID[ WOODHOUSE DATE[ SEP 23, 1834 FILE[ 231 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - described as an Inn Keeper - petitioner was Hester C. Vantuyle of Woodhouse WITNESSES TO WILL: - John B. Crouse, Surgeon, Windham; - Jonas Chamberlain, Labourer, Woodhouse; - John B. Young, Labourer, Woodhouse - will mentions Hester C. Vantuyle, widow of Abraham Vantuyle, late of New York State - will mentions any children born to Hester since January 1, 1824 till the death of Abraham Wilson - will dated April 30, 1831 - executor was Hester C. Vantuyle LNAME[ COLTMAN FNAME[ BENJAMIN RESID[ MIDDLETON TWSP. DATE[ OCT 11, 1834 FILE[ 232 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - described as an Inn Keeper - brother was William Coltman - mother was Elizabeth Coltman - sister was Charlotte - sister was Hariet - mention of two sons of brother George, William Thomas and James Charles EXECUTORS: - Hezekiah Smith, Esquire, Bayham; - Joseph Bower, Merchant, Bayham - will dated March 12, 1834 WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Ostrander, Middleton; - John Golar, Labourer, Middleton; - William Hatch, Bayham - witness affidavit sworn by John Golar, 'late of Middleton', October 29, 1834 LNAME[ THORNTON FNAME[ ABEL RESID[ OXFORD TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1834 FILE[ 233 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Farmer - wife was Rachel Thornton CHILDREN: - Albert Thornton; - Jonathan Thornton; - Oliver Thornton; - Annah Williams; - Luceny Perry; - Rosannah Showers; - Clarissa Crague; - Calvin Thornton; - Simon Lawrence, stepson; - Phebe Sweet, stepdaughter EXECUTORS: - Isaac Burdick, Zorra Township, friend; - Robert Alway, Oxford Township, friend - will dated August 27, 1834 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Alvan H. Burdick, Oxford Township; - Enoch Burdick, Oxford Township; - Michael Tripp, Oxford Township - witnesses' affidavits dated November 28, 1834 - Oath of Administration taken December 2, 1834 by Isaac Burdick - inventory of estate compiled by John Baldwin and James Carrales, both of Oxford Township LNAME[ MORSE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ WOODHOUSE DATE[ 1834 FILE[ 234 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - formerly of Colonel Butler's Regiment of Royal Rangers and of Captain Colwell's Company in said Regiment - was a United Empire Loyalist - had land in Gosfield - had land in Newark, District of Niagara - had land in the County of Richfield, Ohio, which was left to him by the last will of Benjamin Morse, after the death of Benjamin's wife, Maria - had unassigned land - son-in-law was Andrew Steinoff, husband of daughter, Ann - mention of grandson, but not identified - executor was Andrew Steinoff, son-in-law - will dated October 1, 1834 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Edward Dickinson, Gentleman, Walsingham; - Frederick Steinoff, Woodhouse; - Jane Mann, spinster, Woodhouse - witnesses' affidavits dated December 8, 1834 - Oath of Administration taken December 8, 1834 LNAME[ GREEN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1834 FILE[ 235 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - son was Thomas Green - wife was Mary Green - son was James Green - son was Edward Green - mention of Maria Hill - mention of Elizabeth Ralph - daughter was Nancy Peel EXECUTORS: - Mary Green, wife; - Joseph Sifton; - Thomas W. Howard - will not dated WITNESSES TO WILL: - William King Cornish, London; - Christopher Cornish Coombs, London Township; - John English, London - according to the witnesses' affidavits the will was signed August 20, 1834, while the affidavits were dated September 30, 1834 LNAME[ BENTON FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ GODERICH DATE[ 1834 FILE[ 236 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - lived in the Town of Goderich - death date uncertain EXECUTORS: - Charles Prior, Esquire, Town of Goderich; - Thomas Brown, Town of Goderich; - Jasper Kimball Gooding, Town of Goderich - will dated June 9, 1834 - petition from the executors, Charles Prior and Jasper K. Gooding, dated August 12, 1834 - wife was Olive Benton - mention of children, but not identified WITNESSES TO WILL: - James Hamilton, Gentleman, Goderich; - Morgan Hamilton, Gentleman, Goderich; - George Gordon, Gentleman, Goderich - witnesses' affidavits dated October 12, 1834 - Oath of Administration taken by Thomas Brown October 12, 1834 - inventory of estate completed October 28, 1834 by William Hathaway and William S. Burnham - Isaac Benton owned a schooner called "Catherine" - letter dated December 29, 1834 from all the executors stating that the inventory of notes and debts was not complete ??????????????????? - affidavit dated March, 1837, by James Graham of Charlotteville, that Joseph Benton did sign the will; that David Marr was the executor; that Henry Edward Collins was the other executor LNAME[ HERSHEY FNAME[ FREEMAN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ OCT 7, 1834 FILE[ 237 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - died in Bayham Township - lived on Lot 1, Concession 1, Malahide, a Clergy Reserve, and owned a Blacksmith Shop in Port Burwell SURETIES: - Rachel Hershey, Bayham; - Alexander Saxton, Bayham; - Elijah Saxton, Malahide; - Anthony Sealey, Malahide - witness was Amos W. Hollowood WARRANT OF APPRAISAL: - John Burwell, Esquire; - Isaac Draper, Esquire; - Isaac Smith - Letters of Administration granted to Rachel Hershey and Alexander Saxton, both of Bayham - inventory of estate completed on May 22, 1835 by Amos Weekes Hollowood, Port Burwell, and Cyrus W. North, Port Burwell LNAME[ MCNABB FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ OXFORD TOWNSHIP DATE[ JUL 28, 1832 FILE[ 238 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - no will - part of this estate was a petition for guardianship - the petition stated that the wife, Eleanor McNabb, and five children, were left, and that Eleanor McNabb died August 1, 1832, with no will and not administrating the will of John McNabb - the children were under age, had no relatives in the Province, and wanted James Ingersoll as a guardian - petition signed by Eliza McNabb, Eleanor McNabb, and Margaret McNabb, the three oldest children - petition dated January 6, 1834 - witnessed by Thomas Ingersoll SURETIES: - James Ingersoll, Esquire, Oxford; - Thomas Ingersoll, Gentleman, Oxford; - William Merrigold, Gentleman, Oxford - dated March 3, 1835 WARRANT OF APPRAISAL: - Thomas Ingersoll, Oxford Township; - William Merrigold, Oxford Township; - Thomas Peacock, Oxford Township - dated March 3, 1835 - Letters of Administration granted to James Ingersoll on March 3, 1835 LNAME[ LEAK FNAME[ AARON RESID[ GODERICH DATE[ DEC 21, 1834 FILE[ 239 MFNO[ 1155 NOTES[ - lived in the Town of Goderich - described as a Shoemaker - mention of a wife, but not identified - son was David - son was Emanuel - daughter was Jemima - daughter was Jane - daughter was Maria EXECUTORS: - Collin Ross, Goderich, Merchant; - William Jervine?, Goderich, Carpenter; - Joseph D______, Goderich, Baker - will dated December 20, 1830 WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Chamberlain Sims, Goderich; - David Smith, Goderich; - William Oliver, Goderich LNAME[ BRAYNE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ 1834 FILE[ 240 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain SURETIES: - Richard Brayne, Southwold, Millwright; - Joseph Smith, Southwold, Esquire; - James Ferguson, Aldborough - dated January 24, 1835 WARRANT OF APPRAISAL: - John Bostwick, Esquire; - Joseph Smith, Esquire; - James Ferguson - dated February 3, 1835 - Letters of Administration granted to Richard Brayne on February 3, 1835 - letter dated January 3, 1835 from Jane Brayn declining administration of her husband's estate in favour of her father-in-law - witnessed by James Ferguson and Anna Smith LNAME[ CONRAD FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ 1835 FILE[ 241 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain SURETIES: - David Conrad, Southwold; - Enoch Moore, Vittoria; - Thomas Lamport, Vittoria - dated May 9, 1835 - Oath of Administration taken by David Conrad on May 8, 1835 WARRANT OF APPRAISAL: - Benjamin Wilson, Yarmouth; - James Nevills, Yarmouth; - Samuel Thompson, Yarmouth - dated May 9, 1835 - Letters of Administration granted to David Conrad on May 9, 1835 LNAME[ BROWN FNAME[ PATRICK RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ APR 1835 FILE[ 242 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain - petitioners were Goble Brown of Woodhouse, son, and John O. Deldine of Windham - dated April 20, 1835 - Goble Brown declined to administer his father's estate in favour of John O. Deldine, April 29, 1835 - Mary Brown, widow of Patrick Brown, declined to administer her husband' estate, April 30, 1835 SURETIES: - Israel W. Powell, Esquire, Townsend; - John O. Deldine, Windham; - Philip Bemer, Inn Keeper, Townsend; - Duncan McCall, Merchant, Vittoria - dated May 23, 1835 LNAME[ CULVER FNAME[ MOSES RESID[ TOWNSEND DATE[ 1835 FILE[ 243 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - oldest son was Levi Culver - youngest son was William Culver - second son was Loder Culver - oldest daughter was Jane - second daughter was Mary - youngest daughter was Nancy - wife was Sarah EXECUTORS: - Sarah Culver, wife; - David Culver; - Darius Culver - will dated January 26, 1835 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Gabriel Collver, Townsend; - Robert Collver, Townsend; - Lyman Wells, Mechanic, Townsend; - Timothy A. Collver, Townsend - witnesses' affidavits dated May 23, 1835 - Surety: Archibald Lamond, Charlotteville, Blacksmith, bound to Daniel McCall Munro, Charlotteville, for land, dated July, 1834 LNAME[ FREEMAN FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ WINDHAM DATE[ APR 10, 1835 FILE[ 244 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - no will - known as Reverend Daniel Freeman PETITIONERS: - John Ogden Freeman, Woodhouse, oldest son; - Phebe Freeman, widow of Daniel SURETIES: - Phebe Freeman, widow, Windham; - John Ogden Freeman, Woodhouse; - Daniel Wesley Freeman, Windham; - Peter Wycoff Rapelje, Esquire, Vittoria - inventory of estate completed on April 14, 1835 by Daniel Lewis and John Rob(blot) LNAME[ BASTEDO FNAME[ PETER RESID[ BLENHEIM TOWNSHIP DATE[ DEC 14, 1834 FILE[ 245 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - wife was Margaret Bastedo - oldest son was David Bastedo - son was John Galbraith Bastedo - son was Joseph Rogers Bastedo - son was Thomas Beveridge Goodwilly Bastedo - youngest son was Peter Bastedo - sister-in-law was Tamer Galbraith - daughter was Mary Galbraith Bastedo - mention of an unborn child EXECUTORS: - Margaret Bastedo, wife; - Jeremiah Cowin of Blenheim, friend - will dated December 13, 1834 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Abner Barnard, Blenheim; - John Galbraith Senior, Blenheim; - Joseph Smith - inventory of estate completed January 20, 1835, by William Howson or Hawson, and Lethrop Green LNAME[ BARREYMAN FNAME[ HENRY POTTER RESID[ GODERICH DATE[ AUG 22, 1834 FILE[ 246 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - no will - died at Sandwich LETTER: - to appoint William Bennett Rich temporary administrator; a search for a will was done by Mr. Prior, Captain Dunlop, Mr. Rich and Thomas M. Jones; Henry Potter Barreyman had no relations in the country, but had a mother, brother and sister in England; William Bennett Rich had come with the deceased from London, England and knew the relatives; a creditor of the estate, Dennis O'Brien, of London, Ontario, wished to be the administrator; letter dated September 6, 1834; signed by William Bennett Rich, Charles Prior, Thomas M. Jones; witnessed by: E.C. Taylor, Goderich; Morgan Hamilton, Goderich; Thomas William Luard, Goderich; George Geld or Gold, Goderich; James Hamilton, Goderich; Edward Griffin, Goderich SURETIES: - William Bennett Rich, Esquire, Goderich; - Edward Christopher Taylor, Esquire, Goderich; - James Hamilton, Esquire, Goderich - Letters of Administration granted to William Bennett Rich on June 17, 1835 WARRANT OF APPRAISAL: - William Fisher Gooding, Goderich, Merchant; - Colin Ross, Goderich, Merchant; - Charles Prior, Esquire, Goderich LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ HART RESID[ WOODHOUSE DATE[ 1835 FILE[ 247 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - described as a Shoemaker - death date uncertain - son was John Smith - wife was Ann Smith - granddaughter was Eliza Hood - daughter was Elizabeth Misner - daughter was Rachael Shehan EXECUTORS: - Ann Smith, wife; - Richard Mead; - John Decow - will dated December 9, 1825 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Richard Mead, Woodhouse; - Jonathan Ten Broeck, Woodhouse; - Isaac Birdsall, Woodhouse - witnesses' affidavits dated June 22, 1835 - Jonathan Ten Broeck and Isaac Birdsall were described as deceased - Marriage Certificate: Hart Smith of Woodhouse and Nancy Adams of Woodhouse, on February 10, 1822, at Woodhouse, by George C. Salmon, Justice of the Peace; witnessed by Richard Mead and Thomas Coats Mead; signed by 'Ann' Smith and Hart Smith - Letter of Agreement: Hart Smith and Benjamin Smith, Woodhouse, dated December 12, 1822; witnessed by Jonathan Ten Broeck and A. Kelly - deed from James Graham of Woodhouse to Hart Smith, dated February 18, 1826 - witnessed by Mary Ten Broeck and Jonathan Ten Broeck LNAME[ MCLEOD FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ BLENHEIM DATE[ MAY 31, 1835 FILE[ 248 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - oldest son was John McLeod - son was Lawrence McLeod - son was James McLeod - son was Jacob McLeod - son was Henry McLeod - son was Joel McLeod - wife was Elizabeth McLeod - daughter was Jane - daughter was Isabell - daughter was Clarissa ADVISORS: - Laurence Daniel, Burford, Farmer; - Jacob Yeigh, Burford, Farmer; - John Jackson, Blenheim - will dated January 1, 1834 WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Jackson; - Jacob Yeigh; - Laurence Daniel - inventory of estate completed July 18, 1835 by John Jackson of Blenheim, William G. Innis of Blenheim, and John Denton of Blenheim LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ 1835 FILE[ 249 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - this was a petition for the guardianship of Duncan McIntyre and Archibald McIntyre, sons of Archibald McIntyre of Dunwich, deceased - petition dated July 20, 1835 - petitioner was Donald Shaw SURETIES: - Donald Shaw, Aldborough; - Donald McIntyre, Aldborough - letter dated September 17, 1835 requesting guardianship papers LNAME[ HORNOR FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ BURFORD DATE[ 1835 FILE[ 250 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - petition from Olive Hornor, widow of Thomas, that her son, Thomas Joseph Hornor, be issued Letters of Administration - petition dated August 13, 1835 SURETIES: - Thomas J. Hornor, Burford, Esquire; - James Graham, Charlotteville, Esquire - dated August 17, 1835 - inventory of estate completed December 12, 1835 by Robert Alway and Michael Showers - inventory has lists of accounts and names LNAME[ WOLFEN FNAME[ JEREMIAH RESID[ WALSINGHAM DATE[ MAY 25, 1835 FILE[ 251 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - known as Jeremiah Wolfen Senior - son was Godfrey J. Wolfen - son was Wilhelmus Wolfen - daughter was Catharine Wolfen, 'Catey' EXECUTORS: - Wilhelmus Wolfen, Walsingham, son; - Jeremiah Wolfen, Walsingham, son-in-law?; - Francis L. Walsh, Charlotteville, friend - will dated February 9, 1832 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Francis L. Walsh, Charlotteville, Esquire; - Jacob Becker, Walsingham; - Elsey Walsh, Charlotteville, wife of Francis L. Walsh - Oath of Administration taken August 31, 1835 by Jeremiah Wolfen and Wilhelmus Wolven LNAME[ POWELL FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ WINDHAM DATE[ JAN 19, 1836 FILE[ 252 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - wife was Lydia Powell - daughter was Zelika Powell - son was Abraham Powell - son was Perry Powell - son was Alfred Powell - daughter was Rebecka Powell - daughter was Ruth Powell - son was William Powell - son was Elijah Powell - sister was Phebe Sovereign - niece was Harriet Collver EXECUTORS: - brother, Israel Wood Powell of Townsend, Esquire; - friend, Philip Force, son of William Force of Windham - will dated December 8, 1835 WITNESSES TO WILL: - David Hunter, Windham; - Abraham Powell, Townsend, Gentleman - codicil dated December 10, 1835 names Lydia Powell as executor - codicil witnessed by Caleb Wood of Windham and A. Powell LNAME[ THROCKMORTON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ NORWICH DATE[ 1836 FILE[ 253 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - oldest son was Joseph Hartshorn Throckmorton - grandson was John Throckmorton Heyland, son of Rowley and Ursula Heyland - second son was Samuel Throckmorton - mention of Harriet Burnside - mention of Rowley Heyland - executors were sons, Joseph Hartshorn Throckmorton and Samuel Throckmorton, and friend Frederick Yeoward - will dated September 26, 1833 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Michael Stover, Norwich; - David Hagaman, Norwich; - Michael Stover Junior, Norwich - codicil to will dated December 14, 1834 WITNESSES TO CODICIL: - F. Yeoward, Mount Pleasant; - Michael Stover; - David Hagaman; - Michael Stover Junior - witnesses' affidavits dated March 13, 1836 - Oath of Administration taken March 13, 1836 LNAME[ COLLVER FNAME[ DARIUS RESID[ TOWNSEND DATE[ NOV 30, 1835 FILE[ 254 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - wife was Mary - mother was Marion Collver - brother was John M. Collver - mention of children under legal age, but not mentioned EXECUTORS: - wife, Mary Collver; - Michael Collver; - John M. Collver - will dated November 28, 1835 WITNESSES TO WILL: - David Duncombe, Townsend, Physician; - Gabriel Collver, Windham Township, Gentleman; - Elsey Wilcox, Townsend, spinster LNAME[ MCCANN FNAME[ HUGH RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1836 FILE[ 255 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain SURETIES: - Ellen McCann, widow of Hugh; - Thomas Martin; - John Balkwill - dated June 1836 - Letters of Administration granted to Ellen McCann June 30, 1836 LNAME[ REID FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ HURON COUNTY DATE[ DEC 1834 FILE[ 256 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain - lived in North Easthope Township, Huron County - petitioner was Archibald Dickson - petition dated July 9, 1836 - petition says no person of kin in the Province - petition says nearest next of kin living in North Britain SURETIES: - Archibald Dickson, McKillop Township, Huron County; - William Sargent, Stratford-on-Avon, Huron County, Gentleman - dated July 9, 1836 - Oath of Administration dated July 9, 1836 WARRANT OF APPRAISAL: - James Mitchell, North Easthope; - John A. Linton, North Easthope; - Peter Patterson, Downie - dated July 9, 1836 - Letters of Administration granted to Archibald Dickson on July 9, 1836 - inventory of estate completed July 30, 1836 by J. Mitchell and John J.E. Linton - Power of Attorney from David Reid and Janet Reid, Borough of Jedburgh, County of Roxburgh, Scotland - described as nearest heirs of John Reid - dated February 21, 1835 - bond dated July 4, 1836: John Colquhoun, Tuckersmith Township; William Chalk, Tuckersmith Township - witnessed by John William Meyer, Township Clerk for McKillop LNAME[ FERGUSON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ALDBOROUGH DATE[ JUL 1, 1836 FILE[ 257 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - no will - described as a Merchant - died at Toronto - petitioner was Marion Ferguson, widow of James WITNESSES: - Robert Smith, Aldborough; - George Munro, Aldborough; - Neil Munro, Aldborough SURETIES: - Marion Ferguson, Aldborough; - Robert Smith, Aldborough; - George Munro, Aldborough - inventory of estate completed July 16, 1836 by George Munro and Neil Munro - letter, not dated, James Ferguson's brother, John, of Aldborough, needs the original will to take back to Scotland - so ordered January, 1837 LNAME[ PEACEY FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ FEB 15, 1836 FILE[ 258 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - described as a Gentleman - formerly of Cardon Hill, Prescott Parish, Gloucester County - petitioner was Samuel Eccles of Southwold, Gentleman - petition stated that the executrix was living in England - dated August 5, 1836 - sister was Elizabeth Peacey - brother was John Freeman Peacey - brother was Thomas Peacey - executrix was sister, Elizabeth Peacey - will dated September 29, 1830 - witnessed by Chr. Crouch Jr., 11 Southampton B?, London SURETIES: - Samuel Eccles, Southwold; - Murdoch McKenzie, St. Thomas, Merchant; - Andrew McKenzie, St. Thomas, Surgeon WARRANT OF APPRAISEMENT: - Murdoch McKenzie, Yarmouth, Merchant; - Andrew McKenzie, Yarmouth, Surgeon; - George Miller, Yarmouth, Inn Keeper - Letters of Administration granted to Samuel Eccles August 8, 1836 - inventory of estate completed December 20, 1836 by M. McKenzie and George Miller - inventory contains list of names for accounts LNAME[ MONTROSS FNAME[ RHODA RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ 1836 FILE[ 259 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - this was a petition for the guardianship of Rhoda Montross, now of Cayuga, daughter of the late Anderson Montross - bond by Emanuel Winter of Charlotteville dated August 15, 1836 - petitioner was Oliver Mabee of Charlotteville, executor of the will of Silas Montross, who was the grandfather of Rhoda Montross and father of the late Anderson Montross - petition was for Emmanuel Winter to be appointed guardian - dated November 12, 1835 - notice to Mrs. Wade re appointment of a guardian for Rhoda Montross, dated November 12, 1835 - guardianship granted August 15, 1836 LNAME[ WILLIAMS FNAME[ BENJAMIN RESID[ WOODHOUSE DATE[ APR 23, 1836 FILE[ 260 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - died near Port Dover - wife was Dorothy B. Williams - late father was Wynant Williams - mother was Jane Williams - son was William Henry Williams - daughter was Jane Williams - son was Benjamin Williams EXECUTORS: - wife, Dorothy B. Williams; - Colin McNeilledge; - Axford Bowlby - will dated February 22, 1835 WITNESSES TO WILL: - James McCoy, Woodhouse; - Alexander McNeilledge, Woodhouse, Gentleman; - Henry Clark, Port Dover - codicil dated April 23, 1836 mentions an unborn child WITNESSED BY: - John B. Crouse, Windham, Surgeon; - James McCoy, Woodhouse, Gentleman; - Henry Clark, Port Dover LNAME[ WILLIAMS FNAME[ JANE RESID[ WOODHOUSE DATE[ MAY 1, 1836 FILE[ 261 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - described as the widow of Wynant Williams - daughter was Elizabeth Mandeville, wife of Abraham Mandeville - son was Benjamin Williams - executor was son, Benjamin Williams - will dated July 30, 1835 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Colin McNeilledge, Woodhouse, Esquire; - Mary Williams - petition by Abraham Mandeville of Southwold, husband of Elizabeth, who was the daughter of Jane Williams - petition states that Elizabeth is the only surviving child - petition dated May 6, 1836 - bond dated May 7, 1836 by Abraham Mandeville SURETIES: - Dorothy Williams, Woodhouse; - Colin McNeilledge, Woodhouse; - James McCoy Senior, Woodhouse; - Thomas Sandford, Vittoria - dated September 26, 1836 - Oath of Administration taken September 26, 1836 by Dorothy B. Williams and Colin McNeilledge LNAME[ WOOD FNAME[ TIMOTHY RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ 1836 FILE[ 262 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - death date uncertain - son was Robert Corson Wood - mention of Philip Butler - daughter was Mary Spawn Wood - son was John Wilson Wood - daughter was Phebe Wood - wife was Esther Wood - oldest daughter was Hannah Eliot - daughter was Elizabeth Manwell - daughter was Esther Ann - daughter was Lydia EXECUTORS: - John ______ , Charlotteville; - David Smith, Woodhouse - will dated April 11, 1835 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Isaac H. Gilbert, Dorchester; - Russell Blakley, Charlotteville; - Jane M. Smith, Woodhouse, spinster - affidavits of witnesses dated October 12, 1836 LNAME[ WOOD FNAME[ ABRAHAM ALVIN RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ JUL 17, 1836 FILE[ 263 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - mother was Sarah Wood - sister was Amelia Wood - brother was Jacob Wood - father was deceased, not identified - nephew was David Alexander Munro, son of sister Elizabeth - nephew was Edwin Munro - nephew was James Henry Munro EXECUTORS: - mother, Sarah Wood; - brother, Jacob Wood; - Jacob Potts, Esquire - will dated June 21, 1836 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Eli Chadwick, Charlotteville, Teacher; - James Tisdale, Charlotteville - Oath of Administration taken November 8, 1836 by Sarah Wood, Jacob Wood, and Jacob Potts Junior LNAME[ WOOD FNAME[ ISRAEL HARVEY RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ OCT 2, 1836 FILE[ 264 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - sister was Amelia - nephew was David Alexander Munro, son of late sister, Phebe - nephew was Edwin Munro, son of late sister, Phebe - nephew was James Henry Munro, son of late sister, Phebe - sister was Elizabeth, who had children, not identified - mother was Sarah Wood - brother was Jacob Wood EXECUTORS: - mother, Sarah Wood; - brother, Jacob Wood; - friend, Francis L. Walsh - will dated June 21, 1836 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Eli Chadwick, Charlotteville, Teacher; - James Tisdale, Charlotteville LNAME[ PRICE FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ WALSINGHAM DATE[ AUG 28, 1836 FILE[ 265 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - wife was Fanny Price - son was James Price - daughter was Rebecca - daughter was Eve - daughter was Hannah - daughter was Leah - daughter was Phoebe - son was Stephen Price - son was Peter Price - son was David Price - son was Thomas P. Price - son was Aaron Price EXECUTORS: - brother-in-law, Peter Montross; - friend, Francis L. Walsh; - William Gillaspy - will dated May 17, 1836 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Simpson McCall, Charlotteville, Gentleman; - William McCall, Charlotteville, Gentleman LNAME[ MCCARTHY FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1836 FILE[ 266 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - son was Dennis - son was John - youngest son was Patrick - wife was Mary EXECUTORS: - wife, Mary McCarthy; - Patrick Smith; - Michael McIlhargy - note says that the Roman Catholic priest was to oversee the administration of the will - will dated November 8, 1831 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Bernard Mulholland, London, Gentleman; - Richard Browne, London, Gentleman; - Charles Sifton, London - Oath of Administration taken January 4, 1837 by Patrick Smyth LNAME[ BOYCE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ LOBO TOWNSHIP DATE[ JUN 8, 1836 FILE[ 267 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - known as John Boyce Esquire DEPOSITION OF JOHN SWETE CUMMINS, LOBO TOWNSHIP, ESQUIRE: - that "A" is true copy of will of John Boyce; - that "B" is true copy of Letters of Administration granted to William Johnson Boyce, son of John Boyce; - that "C" is Power of Attorney from William J. Boyce to John S. Cummins, Attorney; - that John S. Cummins is agent for Earl of Mount Cashell, sole devisee of John Boyce; - that property held by John Boyce was in trust for Earl of Mount Cashell; - that John B. Boyce, who is seeking Letters of Administration, knows property was entrusted; - John Boyce estate worth 600 pounds - dated February 1837 NOTATION: - petition, John Bartholomew Boyce of Trafalgar wishes Letters of Administration; - bondsmen: Christopher Beer, Esquire, Adelaide; Frederick Somers, Esquire, Caradoc - appraisers: Richard Thomas, Lobo, Farmer; Francis K. Carey, Delaware, Merchant; James Inches, Caradoc, Gentleman SURETIES: - bondsmen as listed above, January 11, 1837 LNAME[ DAVIS FNAME[ JOEL RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ 1837 FILE[ 268 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain SURETIES: - Amy Davis, widow of Joel Davis, Malahide; - Amasa Lewis, Yarmouth; - Andrus Davis, Yarmouth; - Luke Teeple, Vittoria - dated February 8, 1837 WARRANT OF APPRAISAL: - Hiram J. Brown, Malahide; - Daniel Davis, Malahide; - Caleb McMasters, Yarmouth - dated February 8, 1837 LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION: - Amy Davis and Amasa Lewis, February 8, 1837 - Oath of Administration February 8, 1837 - inventory of estate completed July 4, 1837 by Daniel Davis and Hiram J. Browne LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ JACOB RESID[ ZORRA TOWNSHIP DATE[ JAN 15, 1837 FILE[ 269 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - son was James - son was Henry - son was William - son was Samuel - son was John - wife was Jane - mention of daughters, but not identified EXECUTORS: - Samuel White; - Charles Perley, Burford - will dated January 7, 1837 WITNESSES TO WILL: - John L. Biggar, Burford; - Marany Smith, Oakland, spinster LNAME[ ELIOT FNAME[ OLIVER S. RESID[ OAKLAND TOWNSHIP DATE[ JAN 12, 1837 FILE[ 270 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ EXECUTORS: - brother, Daniel Eliot, Oakland; - William Smith Junior, Burford - will dated January 11, 1837 - mention of one son, not identified - mention of an unborn child, but wife not mentioned otherwise WITNESSES TO WILL: - Charles S. Perley, Burford; - Silvester Church, Oakland - affidavits of witnesses dated February 11, 1837 - Oath of Administration taken by Daniel Elliot, February 11, 1837 LNAME[ LEMON FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ WOODHOUSE DATE[ 1837 FILE[ 271 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - son was Lawrance Lemon - son was Samuel Lemon - son was Thomas Lemon OTHER HEIRS: - James Lemon; - Alexander Lemon; - Jacob Lemon; - Mary Bowlby; - Catharine Collins; - Nancy Gilbert; - Margaret Kinffen? EXECUTORS: - friend, David Marr, Woodhouse, Cabinet Maker; - Henry Edward Collins, Cabinet Maker - will dated July 27, 1823 WITNESSES TO WILL: - James Graham, Esquire, Charlotteville; - Thomas George Dowsley, Charlotteville, Physician; - Ann Sutherland Graham, Spinster, Charlotteville - affidavits of witnesses dated March 14, 1837 - Oath of Administration taken by David Marr, March 14, 1837 - Oath of Administration taken by Henry E. Collins, August 8, 1837 LNAME[ BARBER FNAME[ JACOB RESID[ TOWNSEND DATE[ APR 5, 1825 FILE[ 272 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - wife was Elizabeth Barber - daughter was Jane Barber EXECUTORS: - friend, Samuel Smith; - Aaron Barber - will dated May 25, 1824 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Benjamin Hazelton; - Moses Barber; - Simeon Olmstead, Townsend - affidavits of witnesses dated March 16, 1837 - Oath of Administration taken March 16, 1837 LNAME[ HALE FNAME[ THOMAS BENJAMIN RESID[ GODERICH DATE[ 1836 FILE[ 273 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain RELINQUISHMENT: - Jane Hale, widow of T.B. Hale, dated January 19, 1837, for James Hale, brother of T.B. Hale. Witnessed by John Stewart. Signed Jane Reed. SURETIES: - James Hale, Goderich; - Cyrus McMillin, Goderich, Carpenter; - James Hutchinson, London - will dated February 6, 1837 - Oath of Administration taken July 28, 1837 LNAME[ BOYCE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ LOBO DATE[ 1836 FILE[ 274 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - documents say 'formerly of Kilclough, Ireland' - will was extracted from the Registry of the Consistorial Court of Cloyne, of John Boyce of Kilclough, County Cork CHILDREN: - John; - William; - Mary; - Catherine - mention of a wife, but not identified - mention of lands in Canada in trust for the Earl of Mount Cashell - will dated June 7, 1836 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Thomas Pay; - Richard Andrews; - James Kirby SURETIES: - John Sweet Cummins, Esquire, Lobo; - John Wilson, Esquire, London; - John Jennings, London, Merchant - dated April 8, 1837 - waiver to administration of father's estate by John B. Boyce, London, Gentleman, in favour of John Sweet Cummins. Dated April 5, 1837. Witnessed by J.H. Park? and Alexander Milnium? - waiver of administration of estate of John Boyce by Mary Boyce, Mary Ann Boyce, and Catherine Boyce, in favour of William Johnson Boyce, son of John Boyce. And Oath of Administration. Dated August 15, 1836. - sworn statement that Oath of Administration for William Johnson Boyce is a true copy. Dated September 26, 1836. LNAME[ DOUGLAS FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ 1837 FILE[ 275 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Brewer - wife was Isabella EXECUTORS: - wife, Isabella Davis; - John MacNichal, Southwold - will dated January 3, 1837 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Daniel Hanvey, Yarmouth, Surveyor; - Hugh O'Brien or O'Beirne, Yarmouth - affidavits of witnesses dated April 17, 1837 - Oath of Administration taken April 17, 1837 LNAME[ STEPHENS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ WESTMINSTER DATE[ 1837 FILE[ 276 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - son was John Stephens - wife was Ann - son was Richard Stephens - son was James Stephens EXECUTORS: - friend, John Scatcherd, Esquire, Nissouri; - son, John Stephens; - son, Richard Stephens - will dated December 10, 1836 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Richard Stephens Senior, Gentleman, London; - Richard Dicy; - Rufus Merchant - affidavits of witnesses dated April 29, 1837 - Oath of Administration taken April 29, 1837 - mention of land purchased for Doctor Baldwin of Toronto LNAME[ FORSE FNAME[ PHILIP RESID[ WINDHAM DATE[ 1837 FILE[ 277 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - death date uncertain - wife was Mercy Forse - mention of Nathaniel Griffen, son of Mercy Forse - mention of John Wesley Griffen, son of Mercy Forse - mention of an heir-at-law, but not identified EXECUTORS: - friend, Peter Steinoff of Woodhouse, Farmer; - Philip Pettit of Woodhouse, Farmer - will dated May 12, 1837 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Joseph Tilney, Windham; - Robert Ferrier, Windham; - Robert Cuthbert, Windham - affidavits of witnesses dated June 19, 1837 - Oath of Administration taken June 19, 1837 by Philip B. Pettit LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ LONDON DATE[ JUL 9, 1836 FILE[ 278 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - no will - petitioner was Ann Smith of London Township, widow of Alexander - petition dated April 21, 1837 - Oath of Administration taken April 21, 1837 SURETIES: - Ann Smith, London Township, widow; - John Smith, London Township, Tanner; - David Oaks Marsh, London, Tanner; - William King Cornish, Esquire, London - dated April 21, 1837 LNAME[ ZAVITZ FNAME[ CHRISTIAN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ 1837 FILE[ 279 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - oldest son was Jesse Zavitz - son was Abraham Zavitz - son was Thomas Zavitz - son was Jacob Zavitz - son was Silas Zavitz - wife was Mary - daughter was Jane Horton - daughter was Betsy Hardison - daughter was Sarah Minor - daughter was Hannah Robb - youngest daughter was Mary - members of the family seem to have owned the following lots in Yarmouth: Lot 8, and the East Half of Lot 7, Concession 3; West Half of Lot 7, Concession 3; South Half of Lots 7 and 8, Concession 4, with mill - mention of 'other lands' EXECUTORS: - Jesse Zavitz, son, Yarmouth; - Joseph Smith, Yarmouth; - Isaac Minor, Yarmouth - will dated April 27, 1826 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Elias Moore, Yarmouth; - Hugh O'Beirne, Gentleman, Yarmouth; - Edward T. Phelan, Yarmouth - affidavits of witnesses dated June 20, 1837 LNAME[ MARTIN FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1837 FILE[ 280 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - mention of Christopher Dignan - niece was Margaret Hood, daughter of Betty - nephew was Barnard Hood - mention of Jacob Fralick - nephew was James Hood - nephew was Thomas Hood EXECUTORS: - James Parkinson; - James Hood - will dated May 21, 1837 WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Swartz, London; - Richard Service, London; - Thomas Farrel, London - affidavits of witnesses dated June 23, 1837 - Oath of Administration taken June 23, 1837 by James Parkinson LNAME[ FURMAN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ TOWNSEND DATE[ MAR 20, 1837 FILE[ 281 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - no will - petitioners were Nancy Furman of Townsend, widow of John, and Henry Kitchen, brother of Nancy Furman - petition dated June 14, 1837 SURETIES: - Nancy Furman, Townsend; - Henry Kitchen, Townsend; - John Barber, Townsend; - Philip Smith, Townsend - dated June 14, 1837 WARRANT OF APPRAISEMENT: - John Barber, Townsend; - Frederick Heath, Townsend; - Philip Smith, Townsend - dated June 28, 1837 RECEIPTS: - June 15, 1839, Richard Robinson; - October 31, 1840, Nancy Robinson; - April __, 1839, Jacob Saylor; - April 1, 1839, Jacob Saylor LNAME[ FOLS FNAME[ MICHAEL RESID[ OXFORD EAST DATE[ MAY 12, 1837 FILE[ 282 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - petitioners were Elias Snyder and Ephraim Cook - petition dated May 12, 1837 - wife was Catharine Fols - son was Jacob - son was Joseph - son was David - son was Michael - daughter was Catharine Coffin - daughter was Sally Boyer - daughter was Margaret Hillbeth - daughter was Mary Parkes - daughter was Elizabeth Shannon - mention of William Folse and Lois Ann Folse, illegitimate children of Mary Tuttle EXECUTORS: - Ephraim Cook; - Elias Snyder - will dated March 29, 1837 WITNESSES TO WILL: - N. Throop; - Spencer Briggs, Norwich; - Joseph K. Dickson - affidavits of witnesses dated July 3, 1837 - inventory of estate completed May 29, 1837 by John G. Losee and John Jaques LNAME[ FURMAN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ TOWNSEND DATE[ MAR 20, 1837 FILE[ 283 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - this was a petition for the guardianship of Henry Furman, son of John Furman - Letter: relinquishment of right to guardianship of child of John Firman to Jacob Saylor, dated 8, 1837, signed by Robert Fairman - Petition of Jacob Saylor of Townsend for the guardianship of Henry Furman, his nephew, aged 3 years and 9 months - both father and mother were deceased - petition dated July 8, 1837 SURETIES: - Jacob Saylor, Townsend; - Ezekiel Foster, Townsend, Merchant; - William Redker, Townsend, Tailor - dated July 8, 1837 LNAME[ RANKINE FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ NORTH EASTHOPE TWSP. DATE[ APR 10, 1834 FILE[ 284 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - no will - killed by a falling tree - letter from Elizabeth Frazer or Rankine, North Easthope, relinquishing rights to administer the estate of Charles Rankine, her deceased husband, in favour of her son-in-law, Daniel MacPherson, North Easthope - letter dated May 1, 1837 - witnessed by Daniel McPherson and John J.E. Linton - witness affidavit of John James Edmondstorme Linton, North Easthope Township, Gentleman, dated July 14, 1837 - petition of Daniel MacPherson, North Easthope, stating that Charles Rankine left a widow and 5 children, dated July 14, 1837 STATEMENTS THAT THE DECEASED DIED INTESTATE: 1. July 14, 1837, John J.E. Linton, Daniel MacPherson 2. July 21, 1837, James Rankin, North Easthope Township, oldest son of Charles Rankin, stating opposition to the petition of Daniel MacPherson SURETIES: - Daniel MacPherson, North Easthope; - John Wilson, London, Barrister; - John J.E. Linton, North Easthope - dated July 14, 1837 - Oath of Administration taken July 15, 1837 by Daniel MacPherson - inventory of estate compiled by William Reynolds of North Easthope and George Scott of North Easthope - inventory not dated - Letter from James Rankin to Judge Mitchell, dated January 19, 1838, concerning the settlement of the estate and Rankin's posting of a bond LNAME[ MATTHEWS FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ SIMCOE DATE[ 1837 FILE[ 285 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Blacksmith - wife was Elizabeth Matthews - executor of estate was wife, Elizabeth Matthews - will dated January 25, 1837 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Robert Benjamin, Woodhouse; - John Jones Huntly, Woodhouse; - John Aloway Bailey, Woodhouse - affidavits of witnesses dated August 2, 1837 - Oath of Administration taken August 2, 1837 LNAME[ BEACH FNAME[ ABRAHAM RESID[ BEACHVILLE DATE[ JUL 4, 1835 FILE[ 286 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - petition of Eleanor Beach Morrill, former widow of Abraham Beach, dated London, August 14, 1837 SURETIES: - Simeon Morrill of London; - David Oakes Marsh of London, Saddler; - Henry Davis of London, Watchmaker - dated August 14, 1837 APPRAISAL OF GOODS: - Welcome Yale, Oxford, Merchant; - William McCool, Townsend; - Hiram D. Lee, London, Surgeon - dated August 14, 1837 LNAME[ MURRAY FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ GODERICH DATE[ JUL 1835 FILE[ 287 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - died by drowning - petition of James Gentles and his wife, Charlotte, Charlotte being the widow of William Murray - dated September 18, 1837 - oath by James Gentles, Joiner, and Charlotte Gentles, dated October 16, 1837 SURETIES: - James Gentles, Goderich; - Charlotte Gentles, Goderich; - Valentine Fisher, Goderich; - Robert Gibbons, Goderich - dated September 15, 1837 INVENTORY BY: - William Fisher Gooding of Goderich, Esquire; - Edward C. Taylor of Goderich, Esquire; - Benjamin Miller of Goderich - dated March 19, 1838 LNAME[ BRIGGS FNAME[ JOEL RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ 1837 FILE[ 288 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - wife was Anna Briggs - will says property to Humphrey Smith Sedan when he comes of age in October, 1842 - will mentions note to be signed by Abram Graves to come due in 1842 CHILDREN IN ORDER OF AGE: - oldest, Esther Briggs; - David Briggs; - Joel Briggs Junior; - Edmond Briggs; - Lydia Briggs; - James Briggs; - Maria Briggs EXECUTORS: - David Welter; - James Conn - will dated March 5, 1837 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Nathan J. Sears; - Elijah Meritte; - Maria Ann Wardell of Southwold - affidavit of witness, Maria Ann Wardell, dated October 21, 1837 - inventory of estate completed August 25, 1837 WITNESS OF INVENTORY: - David Welter; - James Conn; - Peter Graves LNAME[ ELY FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ OCT 24, 1837 FILE[ 289 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - residence uncertain - petition of Anthony Peylor, London Township, dated October 30, 1837 SURETIES: - Anthony Peylor; - Henry Morris, London Township; - John Goor, London Township - dated October 30, 1837 APPRAISERS: - John WIlson, Esquire; - Edward Mathews; - Henry Morris LNAME[ HAMPTON FNAME[ NELSON RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ 1838 FILE[ 289.5 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - file or folio number strange - death date uncertain - described as a Merchant PETITION: - Maryann Hampton, Township of Woodhouse, sister to Nelson; - Alexander Craik, Township of Windham, Merchant; - ________ Hodgkinson, Esquire, of Malahide - dated February 13, 1838 SURETIES: - Alexander Craik of Windham Township; - Israel W. Powell of Townsend District; - Andrew Eadie of Townsend District, Inn Keeper - dated February 28, 1838 - witnessed by William Waller and Amos A. Merrill - Oath of Administration taken by Alexander Craik on August 4, 1840 - Authority to Appraise given to Alexander Craik on February 28, 1838 LNAME[ VAN EGMOND FNAME[ ANTHONY JACOB WILLIAM GILBERT RESID[ HURON COUNTY DATE[ 1838 FILE[ 290 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain SURETIES: - Constan Louis Van Egmond of the Township of Ross, Huron County, Gentleman; - Andrew Helmer of the Township of North Easthope; - Andrew Lukah? of the Township of Elgin - dated March 20, 1838 LNAME[ MELLOR FNAME[ DAN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ 1838 FILE[ 291 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - last name also spelled Millor EXECUTORS: - Bryce Thompson of Yarmouth; - Frederic Nicol of Southwold; - Robert Nicol of Southwold - will mentions youngest children, John and James Mellor - wife was Mary - will dated October 14, 1837 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Charles Scott, Southwold; - John Vansickle, Southwold; - William Binns, Southwold - Oath of Administration taken by Charles Scott and F. Nicol, March 24, 1838 LNAME[ RICHARDSON FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ LONDON DATE[ MAY 5, 1838 FILE[ 292 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - petition of Elizabeth Sarah Richardson of London, widow of Richard - dated May 12, 1838 SURETIES: - Elizabeth Sarah Richardson; - John Wilson of London; - Hugh Richardson of Toronto - dated May 12, 1838 EXECUTORS: - E.S. Richardson; - Hugh Richardson - Oath of Administration taken by E.S. Richardson, June 16, 1838 LNAME[ CHRYSLER FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ TOWNSEND DATE[ 1838 FILE[ 293 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as 'late of Townsend' SURETIES: - Israel W. Powell of Port Dover; - Hiram Slaght - dated July 3, 1838 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Florence Foster; - J. Mitchell - dated May 21, 1838 - letter received from William Salmon and William M. Wilson - dated at Simcoe, April 3, 1846 LNAME[ ANDERSON FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ 1838 FILE[ 294 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as 'late of Southwold' SURETIES: - Jane Anderson of Southwold, widow of David; - Henry Van Burdock of London; - George Mitchell of Southwold - dated June 11, 1838 - Oath of Administration taken by Jane Anderson, June 11, 1838 - inventory of estate compiled by: - John Wintermute, Middlesex; - Andrew Montgomery, Middlesex; - John Warren, Middlesex - dated June 7, 1838 LNAME[ ERSKINE FNAME[ JAMES DRUMMOND RESID[ GODERICH DATE[ 1838 FILE[ 295 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain EXECUTORS: - William Erskine of Mount Erskine Township, of Duro, New Castle District; - Reverend Robert Francis Campbell, Episcopalian Clergyman, Goderich - will dated March 27, 1837 WITNESSES TO WILL: - George Gordon, Goderich; - David Don, Goderich - Oath sworn by David Don, July 4, 1838 - wife was Jessie Erskine - brother was William Alexander Erskine, Lieutenant in the East India Portuguese service - mention of James Austin, Carlisle Cumberland, England - mention of Mrs. Ann McGregor, housekeeper to late father - mention of Mrs. Lucy Gray, wife of Peter Gray, Iron Monger, Edinburgh, Scotland - mention of Captain James Perry, now or late of the brig "James", of Peterhead, Scotland - mention of Captain Thomas Herniman, now or lately of the brig "Wheaton", of London, England - mention of James Drinkwater, son of ______ Drinkwater, of the Town of Wald and Drinkwater, Corn Merchant, Brunswick Street, Liverpool, England - rest of will missing LNAME[ CLARK FNAME[ HUGH RESID[ BURFORD DATE[ MAY 4, 1838 FILE[ 296 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - lived in Burford, Oxford County - known as Hugh Clark Senior WITNESSES TO WILL: - Davis Yates, Township of Burford; - Joseph Poole, Township of Burford; - Hugh Clark Junior, Burford, Gentleman - wife was Mary Clark CHILDREN: - Hugh Clark Junior; - Elizabeth Hanmer; - Jennet Oakley; - Elmira Lewis; - Hannah Hanmer - will dated March 29, 1838 EXECUTORS: - Mary Clark; - David Yates, Burford; - Cicero Ives, Burford LNAME[ BATLEY FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ NORTH EASTHOPE DATE[ 1838 FILE[ 297 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - executor of estate was James Mitchell of North Easthope - executor's affidavit dated November 1838 WITNESSES TO WILL: - James Mitchell, North Easthope; - William E. Higgins, North Easthope, Gentleman; - Henry Mitchell, North Easthope, Gentleman - affidavits of witnesses dated November 1838 - will dated December 8, 1837 - sister was Mary Batley of Glammier, Scotland LNAME[ HANMER FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ BURFORD TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1838 FILE[ 298 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain EXECUTORS: - Elizabeth Hanmer, wife; - Daniel G. Hanmer, son; - Samuel Whiting - will dated March 9, 1838 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Hannah Hanmer; - George W. Whitehead - affidavits of witnesses dated September 21, 1838 - wife was Elizabeth Hanmer CHILDREN: - Daniel G. Hanmer; - Charles W. Hanmer; - Francis Hanmer; - Elizabeth Ann Hanmer; - John Hanmer; - James G. Hanmer - inventory of estate completed May 12, 1838 - compiled by William Fowler and Charles G. Perley LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ LOBO DATE[ 1838 FILE[ 299 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain WITNESSES TO WILL: - Duncan Brown, Lobo; - Archibald Brown, Lobo; - Nicol McIntyre, Lobo - will dated March 21, 1838 - affidavits of witnesses to will dated 1838 - wife was Katherine Campbell - son was James Campbell - daughter was Isabella Campbell - son was Alexander Campbell - daughter was Janet Campbell EXECUTORS: - Malcolm McKellar; - Hugh Carmichael - affidavits of executors dated 1838 LNAME[ JONES FNAME[ THOMAS JOHN RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1838 FILE[ 300 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - wife was Ann Jones - wife, Ann Jones, turned over the administration of the estate to Charles Jones, August 2, 1838 SURETIES: - Charles Jones, Township of London; - James C. Little, Township of London; - Thomas Jones, Township of London - dated 1838 - Affidavit of Administrator, Charles Jones, dated December 10, 1838 LNAME[ MYRICK FNAME[ ZENOS BURTON RESID[ WESTMINSTER DATE[ 1838 FILE[ 301 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - died near Chicago SURETIES: - Julia Ann Myrick, Westminster; - Joshua S. O'Dell, Westminster; - Henry Van Buskirk, London, Gentleman; - John O'Neil, London, Inn Keeper ADMINISTRATION: - Julia Ann Myrick; - Joshua O'Dell - affidavit dated December 13, 1838 - inventory of estate appraised by Henry Van Buskirk of London LNAME[ GIBSON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ OXFORD TOWNSHIP DATE[ APR 21, 1839 FILE[ 302 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - described as a Lieutenant in His Majesty's Royal Navy - executor of estate was Margaret Gibson of Oxford Township - affidavit dated May 10, 1839 - inventory of estate signed by Margaret Gibson, Executor - will missing LNAME[ MCKINLEY FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ 1839 FILE[ 303 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Cabinet Maker - will dated November 21, 1838 WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Kent, St. Thomas, Gentleman; - Adam Hope; - James Gilbert - affidavit dated February 5, 1839 - mother was Jean Bennett, widow of Robert McKinley and Andrew Scott, living in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland - mention of brothers and sisters, children of Jean and Robert McKinley, but not identified EXECUTORS: - Bela Shaw, Merchant, St. Thomas; - Alexander Love, Carpenter, St. Thomas - affidavit dated February 5, 1839 LNAME[ BRYCE FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1839 FILE[ 304 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - wife was Jennet Bryce - son was Archibald Bryce - son-in-law was Esaw Deaton - oldest daughter was Margaret Deaton - grandson was James Deaton - grandson was Archibald Deaton - grandson was Archibald McTavlin Junior - grandson was George McTavlin - son-in-law was Archibald McTavlin of the Township of London EXECUTORS: - Alexander Smith, Township of London; - George McMahon, Township of London - will dated October 5, 1837 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Donald Sinclair, Township of London; - Donald Fraser, Township of London - affidavit dated June 4, 1839 LNAME[ STRANG FNAME[ NATHAN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ 1839 FILE[ 305 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - wife was Aletty Strang - son was Gabriel Strang - son was William Strang - daughter was Ruth Strang - son was Nathan Strang - daughter was Deborah Howis - granddaughter was Mariah Strang, daughter of William - will dated October 6, 1838 EXECUTORS: - Nathan Strang, Yarmouth; - Watson Welding, Yarmouth WITNESSES TO WILL: - Granville O. Holmes; - Daniel Birdsall - no other dated documents available LNAME[ CUDNEY FNAME[ JOSHUA RESID[ NORWICH DATE[ 1839 FILE[ 306 MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - wife was Margaret Cudney CHILDREN: - Joshua Cudney; - Hiram Cudney; - Shem Cudney; - Mary Cudney; - Margaret Cudney; - Adulline Cudney - will dated February 14, 1839 EXECUTORS: - Hiram Cudney, son; - Jeremiah Jonson Losey; - Joseph Cudney; - Frederic Depaistios - affidavit, not dated WITNESSES TO WILL: - John C. Emigh, Township of Norwich; - Levi Haines, Township of Norwich; - Joseph J. Lancaster, Township of Norwich - affidavit, not dated LNAME[ BONNETT FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ WALPOLE DATE[ 1822 FILE[ MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - file or folio not numbered - death date uncertain - wife was Sarah Bonnett - executor of estate was Sarah Bonnett - date of will was November 23, 1822 - codicil dated November 25, 1822 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Joseph Doan Senior, Township of Walpole; - Jonathan Lounsbery, Township of Caistor, Niagara District; - Catharine Gibbs, Walpole - affidavits of witnesses dated December 30, 1822 LNAME[ HAY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ CHARLOTTEVILLE DATE[ SEP 16, 1804 FILE[ MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - folio or file not numbered - described as a 'Native of Scotland' and as a Pedlar PETITIONERS: - Robert Henderson, Freeholder, District of London; - James Russell, Freeholder, District of London - dated November 1, 1804 LNAME[ MOORE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ 1830 FILE[ MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - file or folio not numbered - death date uncertain - lived on Lot 11, North of the North Branch of the Talbot Road in Southwold - wife was Martha Moore CHILDREN: - Charles Moore; - William Moore; - Sally Moore; - Mary Beth Moore; - Jane Moore; - Nancy Rhoda Moore EXECUTORS: - Martha Moore; - Henry Hamilton - will dated February 10, 1830 WITNESSES TO WILL: - James McCollum?; - Richard Howarth; - Elijah Gilbert LNAME[ RYAN FNAME[ LEVI RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ JUL 18, 1832 FILE[ MFNO[ 1156 NOTES[ - folio or file not numbered - executors affidavit dated August 29, 1832 EXECUTORS: - I. Draper; - Elias Moore - affidavit dated August 6, 1832 WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Bostwick, Esquire, Yarmouth; - Charles D. Thomson, Yarmouth; - Walter Chase, Yarmouth - affidavit dated August 6, 1832 - inventory of estate sent in from Vienna by I. Draper, October 12, 1832 LNAME[ RICHARDSON FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1838 FILE[ MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - unnumbered file - very incomplete - Letters of Administration granted in 1838 to Elizabeth Sarah Richardson, presumably his widow LNAME[ ELLIS FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ CARADOC DATE[ 1846 FILE[ 1 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - described as Esquire - death date uncertain - mention of wife, but not identified - son was Thomas Ellis - daughter was Ellen Ellis - date of will was February 24, 1846 - executor was William King Cornish of London - affidavit dated March 28, 1846 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Richard Flood - William K. Cornish Junior LNAME[ MOORE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1846 FILE[ 2 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - known as Esquire - death date uncertain - no will - petitioner was Jane Moore, London, widow of John - petition filed October 21, 1846 - Letters of Administration granted October 26, 1846 LNAME[ MILLS FNAME[ CORNELIUS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ 1846 FILE[ 3 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - will dated August 29, 1846 - wife was Matilda Mills - she lived on South Part of Lot 21, North Part of Lot 22, North Half of Lot 23, Concession 6, Yarmouth - oldest son was Minard Mills, who lived on the North Half of Lot 20, Concession 5, Yarmouth - son was Ira Mills - daughter was Phebe Haight - daughter was Priscilla Darling - daughter was Matilda Mills - son was Daniel Mills, who lived on the South Half of Lot 19, Concession 6, Yarmouth - son was William Mills, who lived on the Northeast Quarter of Lot 19, Concession 5, Yarmouth EXECUTORS: - Samuel Haight, Yarmouth; - Daniel Mills, Yarmouth WITNESSES TO WILL: - Henry Doggrell; - Edwin Jay - Letters of Administration granted December 15, 1846 LNAME[ LODGE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ 1846 FILE[ 4 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - died at London - death date uncertain - petition filed December 23, 1846 by widow - widow was Eleanor Lodge of Southwold - Letters of Administration granted December 23, 1846 to Eleanor Lodge LNAME[ DEAN FNAME[ DANIEL MATTHEW RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ 1846 FILE[ 5 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Cordwainer - petition for probate of will dated January 7, 1847 - granted January 23, 1847 - son was William Dean - son was John Dean - daughter was Elizabeth, wife of George Perry - wife was Elizabeth - daughter was Jane, wife of Daniel Moss - daughter was Anna, who lived somewhere in Michigan - mention of Joel Dean - mention of Harriet Degroates, wife of Peter Degroates, who had a daughter, Harriett, and another daughter, Jane Wall - son was Benjamin Dean - son was Henry Dean - son was Giles Dean - daughter was Deborah, wife of James Moss EXECUTORS: - Daniel Abel, Malahide; - Daniel Moss, Bayham - will dated August 26, 1845 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Alexander Love; - Anson Paul; - J.R. Bostwick LNAME[ MONTROSS FNAME[ ANDERSON RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ 1846 FILE[ 6 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - will received January 21, 1847, with petition - probate granted January 22, 1847 - wife was Rebecca Montross - son was Simon Montross, who lived on the North Half of Lot 6, Concession 5, Yarmouth - son was David Montross - daughter was Sarah Taylor, wife of Watson W. Taylor - son was Levi Montross - son was Anderson Montross Junior - daughter was Mary Barnes, wife of George Barnes - daughter was Rebecca Allen, wife of Alexander Allen - daughter was Elizabeth Hartwick, wife of Abraham Hartwick - daughter was Harriet Bentley, wife of Caleb Bentley - granddaughter was Emily Baker - grandson was Anderson Montross Baker, who had land in Caradoc Township EXECUTORS: - wife, Rebecca Montross; - Hosea Baker, Yarmouth; - John Lanning, Yarmouth - will dated November 20, 1846 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Enos Scott; - James Barnes; - John Lanning LNAME[ HUNT FNAME[ DANIEL WARREN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ 1847 FILE[ 7 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain - petition and bond by widow received and filed March 3, 1847 - wife was Matilda Hunt - probate granted to Matilda Hunt, Southwold, widow of Daniel Warren Hunt, March 3, 1847 LNAME[ BEATTY FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ WESTMINSTER DATE[ 1847 FILE[ 8 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain - petition by widow and bond received and filed March 3, 1847 - probate granted to Mary Beatty or Mary Beattie, widow of James, Westminster Township, March 3, 1847 LNAME[ LOOMIS FNAME[ EBENEZER RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ 1847 FILE[ 9 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - will received March 12, 1847 - Edward Merrigold applied for probate and had it granted March 31, 1847 - wife was Harriet, who lived on the South Half of Lot 22, Concession 5, South Dorchester Township - son was Homer Loomis - son was Noah Loomis - son was Willard Loomis - son was Hubord Loomis - daughter was Hulda Loomis - daughter was Mandam Loomis - daughter was Rhoda Loomis EXECUTORS: - Warren Herries, West Oxford Township; - Edward Merrigold, Ingersoll; - Hannah Loomis - will dated December 22, 1845 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Jacob Kalmateer; - James Swot? LNAME[ BAKER FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ 1847 FILE[ 10 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain - petition was from David Charlton Collins and John Ault, dated April 3, 1847 - citation from widow, not named, against petition, dated April 16, 1847 - widow wanted administration for herself and John Ault - widow renounced and wanted David Charlton Collins and James Wilson to administer the estate, dated April 22, 1847 - petition from David C. Collins and James Wilson received April 22, 1847 and granted April 26, 1847 - David Charlton Collins of Bayham - James Wilson of Bayham LNAME[ DAVIDSON FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ DORCHESTER DATE[ 1847 FILE[ 11 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain - petition by his widow, Anne Davidson, received and filed June 5, 1847 - granted to Anne Davidson, Napagaweya, Gore District, dated June 5, 1847 LNAME[ MARTIN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ 1847 FILE[ 12 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - will brought in by John Henry Truman and Elizabeth Martin on June 8, 1847 - probated on June 8, 1847 - wife was Elizabeth GUARDIANS OF HIS CHILDREN: - Elizabeth, wife of John Martin; - John Henry Truman, Bayham; - Jesse P. Ball, Houghton - oldest son was Thomas Martin, who lived on the South Half of Lot 27, Concession 5, Bayham - second son was Edgerton Ryerson Martin, who had a saw mill - daughter was Olivia Martin, who had a burial ground EXECUTORS: - John Henry Truman; - Jesse P. Ball; - Elizabeth Martin, wife - will dated December 3, 1846 WITNESSES TO WILL: - George A. Ball; - Henry King; - James Perrett? LNAME[ PARKER FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ 1847 FILE[ 13 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - will received and filed June 8, 1847 - along with petition for probate by Elias Hill and James Harvey - probate granted June 8, 1847 - oldest son was John Parker - second son was George Parker, who lived on the South Half of Lot 8, Concession 4, Malahide - son was William Parker - stepson was Jesse Augustus La Nue - youngest son was Henry Bingham Parker - daughter was Jane Murray, wife of James James Murray - daughter was Harriet Goff, wife of Alexander Goff - granddaughter was Sarah Jane West - wife was Roxina Parker - mention of William Kinsey, who purchased the Northwest One Quarter of Lot 8, Concession 4 - mention of Daniel Miller who was living with the deceased EXECUTORS: - Thomas Locker, Malahide; - Elias Hill, Malahide; - Joseph Harvey, Malahide - will dated February 14, 1847 WITNESSES TO WILL: - W.A.E. Murray; - Walter Brown LNAME[ ELLIOTT FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ 1847 FILE[ 14 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain - petition filed August 2, 1847 by George Elliott's widow, Mary Elliott, Southwold - petition granted August 2, 1847 LNAME[ WHITWAM FNAME[ CHRISTOPHER RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ 1843 FILE[ 15 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - the original will was destroyed in a fire at the Surrogate Office in London, Ontario, in February, 1846 - probate had been granted on November 4, 1843, and the Registrar, Henry C.R. Becher, has recopied the will and probate, dated August 3, 1847 - Will of Christopher Whitwam, formerly of Yorkshire County, England, now of Southwold - wife was Elizabeth Whitwam, who had property in Golear Township, Yorkshire County, England - oldest son was Walker Whitwam - son was Joseph Whitwam - son was Beaumont Whitwam - son was Charles Whitwam - son was Christopher Whitwam - daughter was Charlotte EXECUTORS: - wife, Elizabeth Whitwam, Southwold; - son, Walker Whitwam, Southwold; - Michael Calcott, Yarmouth - will dated June 1, 1843 - witnessed by Thomas D. Warren and M. Calcott LNAME[ THORN FNAME[ JAMES KERSLAKE RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1847 FILE[ 16 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Gentleman - will proved October 8, 1847, and probate granted October 8, 1847 - James Kerslake Thorn was formerly of the Island of Jersey, England - brother and executor of the will was Richard Thorn of London - will dated June, 1847 - witnessed by John Matthews and Christopher Fisher LNAME[ PHELAN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ 1847 FILE[ 17 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - will proved December 8, 1847 by Lawrence Doyle - probate granted December 8, 1848 - John Phelan owned the South Half of Lot 6, Concession 4, Yarmouth and the Southeast Corner of Lot 5, Concession 4, Yarmouth - nephew was Matthew Doyle, son of Lawrence Doyle - nephew was Joseph Doyle, son of Lawrence Doyle - niece was Eliza Doyle, daughter of Lawrence Doyle - niece was Mary Doyle, daughter of Lawrence Doyle - niece was Catherine Doyle, daughter of Lawrence Doyle - sister was Elizabeth Doyle, wife of Lawrence Doyle EXECUTORS: - Patrick Bobier, Yarmouth; - John McNeal, Yarmouth; - Lawrence Doyle, Yarmouth - will dated July 6, 1847 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Daniel Parish; - James Maynard; - Lawrence Doyle LNAME[ GUNN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ 1847 FILE[ 18 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - described as a Farmer - death date uncertain - probate granted August 10, 1847 - lived on Lot 19, Concession 2, Yarmouth - mention of a wife, whose name might have been Eundia? - daughter was Sarah Sophia EXECUTORS: - wife, Eundia?; - John Gunn; - Amos Canby - will dated January 13, 1847 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Duncan Wilson; - Alexander Gunn for O. Wilson, by request; - William Davis LNAME[ LEE FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ DORCHESTER DATE[ 1847 FILE[ 19 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - petition of Prudence Lee of Dorchester, widow of Samuel, which was granted February 19, 1848 - Samuel Lee lived on the South Half of Lot 19, Concession 2, but does not say which Township - mention of William Hillacad - mention of Samuel Hillard - mention of Samuel Lee - mention of Sarah Jeques or Jaques - mention of Eliza Lee - mention of Margaret Lee Linkeen? - mention of Ann Lee - will dated September 28, 1847 WITNESSES TO WILL: - James Kess; - Thomas Ingram; - William Brock LNAME[ BOWMAN FNAME[ DAVID JONES RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ 1848 FILE[ 20 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted to Jane Bowman, St. Thomas, widow, March 4, 1848 LNAME[ BONSER FNAME[ STEPHEN RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1848 FILE[ 21 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - described as a Blacksmith - death date uncertain - probate granted June 20, 1848 - only child was Esther Rebecca Bonser EXECUTORS: - John O'Neil, London; - Thomas W. Shepherd, London; - Peter Gaudy or Gandy, London - will dated January 10, 1848 WITNESSES TO WILL: - William Webb; - David Soper; - Thomas Webb LNAME[ LEE FNAME[ HIRAM DAVIS RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1848 FILE[ 22 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted June 20, 1848 - wife was Anne - son was John Rolph Lee - mention of other children, but not identified - mention of James Breckenridge Strathy, Esquire, of London EXECUTORS: - wife, Anne Lee; - son, John Rolph Lee; - James Breckenridge Strathy - will dated September 21, 1847 WITNESSES TO WILL: - T. Morrill; - James Thompson LNAME[ HIGGINSON FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ 1848 FILE[ 23 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted July 18, 1848 - will says that Thomas Higginson came from the Parish of St. Andrew, County of Surry, Jamaica Island, and that he was a Gentleman - wife was Anne Rozelle Higginson - mother was Mary Higginson - the family still owned land in Jamaica, 'Grove Peartree Hall' or 'Pleasant Hall Grove' - they may also have owned slaves - executor of the estate was Anne Rozelle Higginson, wife - will dated January 15, 1828 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Henry Trupill; - Thomas Trupill; - William Bruce LNAME[ TARGETT FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1848 FILE[ 24 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - petition by the widow received and granted August 8, 1848 - widow was Sarah Targett of London LNAME[ DEACON FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1848 FILE[ 25 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted July 21, 1848 - oldest son was Ralph Deacon - son was William Deacon - oldest daughter was Jane - youngest daughter was Mary - son was James Deacon - son was Johnathan Deacon - son was Henry Deacon - wife was Mary Deacon EXECUTORS: - Ralph Deacon; - William Hodgins Senior - will dated October 26, 1844 WITNESSES TO WILL: - George Hodgins; - Henry Neill; - William Hodgins Junior LNAME[ CREELMAN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ 1848 FILE[ 26 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - died at Detroit - petition was by Bedford Ogilvie of Yarmouth and Hannah Ogilvie, his wife - petition granted August 30, 1848 LNAME[ LAWTON FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ 1848 FILE[ 27 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - will brought in and proved September 28, 1848 - probate granted September 28, 1848 - wife was Mary Lawton, who lived on Lot 14, Concession 3, Yarmouth - son was John Lawton, who had a tavern at Unionville in Yarmouth - son was James Lawton - son was Hugh Lawton, who owned village lots in Unionville - daughter was Hannah, wife of William Hindley - daughter was Betty, wife of Henry Hindley - daughter was Mary Ann, who was in England EXECUTORS: - wife, Mary Lawton; - son, Hugh Lawton; - John Vansickle of Yarmouth - will dated January 4, 1848 WITNESSES TO WILL: - George Minor; - Edward Fordyce - codicil dated June 5, 1848 WITNESSES TO CODICIL: - Nelson Rees; - James Lawton LNAME[ BAILEY FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ 1848 FILE[ 28 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - will brought in and proved October 2, 1848 - probate granted October 2, 1848 - son was Jesse Bailey - daughter was Sarah, wife of Andrew Warwick - daughter was Mary, wife of Jeremiah Wilson - daughter was Elizabeth, wife of Charlie Lincoln - mention of seven sons, not identified EXECUTORS: - son, Jesse Bailey, Yarmouth; - James Jay, Yarmouth - will dated September 9, 1848 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Henry Doggrell; - Charles Bailey LNAME[ PAGE FNAME[ LUKE RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ 1848 FILE[ 29 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - petition for Letters of Administration received October 19, 1848 - Letters of Administration granted to William Page of Yarmouth, October 19, 1848 LNAME[ MELLOR FNAME[ ALLEN RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ 1848 FILE[ 30 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted December 12, 1848 - brother was John Mellor, who lived on Lot 4 on the East Side of the River Road in Southwold - mother was Mary Mellor - brother was James Mellor - brother was Thomas Mellor EXECUTORS: - brother, John Mellor; - James Lawton Senior, Southwold; - James Turvill, Southwold - will dated July 16, 1848 WITNESSES TO WILL: - George Lawton; - William Woodman; - John Vansickle LNAME[ MCGREGOR FNAME[ PETER RESID[ WESTMINSTER DATE[ 1848 FILE[ 31 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as an Inn Keeper - probate granted January 22, 1849 - only son was Mahlon Burwell McGregor - daughter was Margaret Matilda McGregor - mention of five other children, but not identified - wife was Lavinia McGregor EXECUTORS: - Robert Eaton; - Gardner Ellwood - will requested that his tombstone state that he was the first settler of a native of Scotland in London - will dated August 12, 1845 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Calvin Burch; - James Reynolds; - William Saigan or Saidgan LNAME[ SCOTT FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1849 FILE[ 32 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as an Inn Keeper - probate granted March 21, 1849 - wife was Ann Scott - son was John Beil Scott EXECUTORS: - wife, Ann Scott; - William Elliott, Gentleman, London - will dated January 5, 1849 WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Charlton; - William Robb LNAME[ EARNLY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ 1848 FILE[ 33 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Merchant - probate granted March 10, 1849 - will says that he was formerly of the Parish of Little Hendeed, Becke County, England - business partner was John Gillespie McKinnon - son was William Draper Earnly, a minor - mention of J. Henry and Sidney Jones, Brockville - mention of first wife, mother of William D. Earnly - mention of present wife, Cray? Earnly EXECUTORS: - Reverend Thomas Bolton Read, Rector at the Port Burwell Anglican Church; - John Gillespie McKinnon, business partner - will dated October 2, 1848 WITNESSES TO WILL: - S.F. Munro?; - Gilbert Wray Junior LNAME[ TEEPLE FNAME[ JARED J. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ 1848 FILE[ 34 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted January 5, 1849 - owned Lot 80 North of the Talbot Road East in Malahide - owned Lot 3, Block 2, in the Third Range of Lots South of the Talbot Road East in Aylmer - wife was Margaret Teeple - son was Jared Adolphus Teeple - daughter was Mary Ursula Teeple EXECUTORS: - wife, Margaret Teeple; - Adolphus Williams, Aylmer, Physician; - Walker Henry Tisdale, Aylmer, Shopman - will dated April 24, 1848 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Reuben Crandell; - Solomon Woodworth LNAME[ FISHER FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ CARADOC DATE[ 1849 FILE[ 35 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Letters of Administration granted to Hannah Fisher, widow, Caradoc, June 2, 1849 LNAME[ ARMISTEAD FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1849 FILE[ 36 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted September 29, 1849 to James Corsaut - mention of brother Peter's wife, Elizabeth, and a bequest left in trust with George Carter, London Township - niece was Sarah, wife of Joseph Lewis - nephew was John Armistead - nephew was Christopher Armistead - nephew was William Armistead - mention of Mary Anne Garnett, daughter of Charles Garnett, and a bequest left in trust with James Smibert Junior - mention of Robert Bryenton - mention of Isabella Smibert, daughter of James Smibert Junior - mention of Margaret Smibert - mention of James Smibert, son of James Smibert Junior EXECUTORS: - Thomas Smibert; - James Corsaut, London Township; - Patrick Farrell - will dated July 28, 1849 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Patrick Farrell; - Thomas Smibert; - James Smibert LNAME[ PETYFEE FNAME[ EDWARD RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1849 FILE[ 37 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Bricklayer - probate granted October 13, 1849 - wife was Elizabeth - mention of __ner Wood, wife of John Wood - mention of Margaret Wood, daughter of John Wood - mention of Mary Jane Wood, daughter of John Wood - mention of Matilda Watson, granddaughter of John Wood - mention of ______ Watson, sister of Matilda Wood - brother was William Petyfee - brother was John Petyfee EXECUTORS: - Richard Frank, Westminster Township; - Thomas Carling, Brewer, London - will dated November 7, 1848 WITNESSES TO WILL: - P. Bennett; - Andrew McCormick LNAME[ ARNOLD FNAME[ JACOB RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ 1849 FILE[ 38 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Petition for Letters of Administration granted to Samuel Arnold of Bayham, November 12, 1849 LNAME[ SHIPLEY FNAME[ EDWARD RESID[ LOBO DATE[ 1849 FILE[ 39 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted October 11, 1849 - nephew was Thomas Shipley - nephew was Lionel Shipley - nephew was Edward Shipley - nephew was John Shipley - nephew was William Shipley - nephew was George Shipley - mention of Samuel MacDonald of Blanchard EXECUTORS: - Reverend James Skinner, London Township; - Thomas Shipley, Lobo Township - will dated February 5, 1849 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Andrew Paterson; - Arthur Thielwall LNAME[ ELLIOTT FNAME[ MARY RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ 1849 FILE[ 40 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - residence uncertain - no will - described as the widow of George Elliott - letter to William Casey, Southwold, husband of Sarah, who was the only surviving child of George Elliott - Letters of Administration for the estate of George Elliott given to his widow, Mary Elliott, who has died - Letters of Administration for the George Elliott estate granted November 22, 1849 LNAME[ FAULDS FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ 1849 FILE[ 41 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted at Toronto, November 8, 1849 EXECUTORS: - Thomas Faulds, Vienna, Saddler; - James Linda - mention of brothers and sisters, but not identified - will dated October 8, 1849 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Hy W. Freeland; - John A. Tribe; - Andrew Faulds - affidavits of witnesses dated October 15, 1849 LNAME[ KENT FNAME[ LUKE RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ 1840 FILE[ 42 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - letter stating that probate granted October 19, 1840 and gives copy of probate and reaffirms probate January 9, 1850 - wife was Jane Moore Kent - son was George Kent, who lived on Lot 12, Concession 3, Malahide - son was John Kent - son was Luke Kent - mention of daughters, but not identified EXECUTORS: - wife, Jane Moore Kent; - Edwin Pater Kent, Simcoe, District of Talbot, Brewer; - William Jewill, Malahide Township, District of London - will dated September 30, 1840 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Caleb Burdick; - Abraham Backhouse; - Lucy Maria Kent LNAME[ BRYCE FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1849 FILE[ 43 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted at Toronto, November 3, 1849 - son was James - son was George - mention of a wife, but not identified - daughter was Jane EXECUTORS: - George Monaghan, London Township; - William Begg, London Township - will dated August 29, 1849 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Donald Sinclair; - John McIntosh LNAME[ WARD FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ ADELAIDE TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1849 FILE[ 44 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - petition for Letters of Administration by Sarah Ward of Adelaide Township, wife of Benjamin Ward, Adelaide Township - granted January 30, 1850 LNAME[ FORD FNAME[ ELI RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ 1850 FILE[ 45 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Carpenter and Joiner - probate granted at Toronto, February 18, 1850 - will mentions a debt owed to Andrew Moore for part of Lot 13, Concession 3, Bayham - will mentions a debt owed to Thomas and Snow Edison for Village Lots on Oak Street in Vienna - wife, Louisa, appointed guardian of sons - son was Mortimer Gordd Ford - son was George Barney Ford - daughter was Maria Louisa Ford - daughter was Ellen Sophia Ford - mention of wife's relatives in the United States EXECUTIVES: - wife, Louisa Ford; - Andrew Moore; - Robert Noah Cook, Cloth Draper, Bayham - will dated November 15, 1849 WITNESSES TO WILL: - W.B. Weine; - W.L. Kanady; - William Broom COURT PROCEEDINGS MARCH 26 - 28, 1850: - petition of Samuel Edison re judge in Sacramento, California, to take evidence in death of Eli Ford, and judge's refusal unless fees paid - correspondence February 18, 1850, re inconvenience to Surrogate Court, County of Middlesex, by Judge of that Court no longer residing in the County (Mr. Allen) LNAME[ SIMS FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ 1850 FILE[ 46 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - known as Thomas Sims the Younger - petition by Laura Sims, widow, of Vienna, for Letters of Administration - petition granted March 26, 1850 - letter, March 26-28, 1850, to Court by Samuel Edison re refusal of judge in Sacramento, California, to take evidence re death of Thomas Sims unless fees paid LNAME[ EDISON FNAME[ MARCELLUS RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ 1850 FILE[ 47 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted at Toronto, April 17, 1850 - daughter was Ann Elizabeth - daughter was O. Louisa - son was P. Marcellus - son was J. Syrenus - wife was Susannah - executor of estate was wife, Susannah Edison - will dated September 21, 1849 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Jonathan M. Crawford; - F.W. Atkins; - R.N. Cook LNAME[ MOORE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ 1850 FILE[ 47A MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Farmer - no will - strange file number - petition of Deborah Collins Moore of Yarmouth, widow, for Letters of Administration - granted at Toronto, April 17, 1850 LNAME[ COCKES FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ 1850 FILE[ 48 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - described as an Engineer - petition of Maria Cockes of Port Stanley, widow, for Letters of Administration - granted June 21, 1850 LNAME[ WRIGHT FNAME[ FRANCIS HENRY RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ 1850 FILE[ 49 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - described as a Gentleman - petition of Sarah Wright, Aylmer, widow, for Letters of Administration - granted July 25, 1850 LNAME[ VAN AMBURGH FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ 1850 FILE[ 50 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - petition of Phobe Van Amburgh, Bayham, for Letters of Administration - granted August 23, 1850 LNAME[ HOSKIN FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1850 FILE[ 51 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - known as Thomas Hoskin Senior - described as a Millwright - probate granted August 17, 1850 - will dated May 18, 1846 - wife was Elizabeth Hoskin - mention of children, but not identified - executor of estate was wife, Elizabeth WITNESSES TO WILL: - Robert L. Johnston, Metcalfe Township; - William R. Johnston, Metcalfe Township LNAME[ GRIFFITH FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1850 FILE[ 52 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain - petition of Alexander Griffith of London for Letters of Administration - petition granted, but only says 1850, no day or month LNAME[ DAVIS FNAME[ ANDRUS RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ 1850 FILE[ 53 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Farmer - probate granted November 13, 1850 - son was Junius M. Davis, who lived on Lot 28, Concession 8, Yarmouth - son was Albert A. Davis, who lived on Lot 27, Concession 8, Yarmouth - wife was Mary Davis EXECUTORS: - wife, Mary Davis; - William B. Teeple, Farmer, Yarmouth, and friend; - Elisha S. Ganson, Esquire, Yarmouth, and friend - will dated June 8, 1849 WITNESSES TO WILL: - David Sutherland; - William Davis; - W.B. Teeple LNAME[ HUGHES FNAME[ SAMUEL H. RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ 1850 FILE[ 54 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted December 28, 1850 - will dated September 2, 1850 - son was George Albert, who was 4 years and 9 months old when the will was made out - son was John Alexander, who was 2 years and 5 months old when the will was made out - only brother was Francis Hughes - sister was Deborah Ann, wife of William T. Chiverton - mention of Francis Hughes' oldest son, but not identified - mention of mother, but not identified EXECUTORS: - William H. Cascadden, Malahide; - sister, Deborah Ann Chiverton, Malahide WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Livingston; - Samuel Hughes ATTACHED TO WILL inventory, including notes of hand from: - John Cascadden; - Anthony Merow; - Jacob S. Jones; - A.J.W. Hewitt; - John T. Burgar; - Hiram Burgar. Judgements: - Robert Dickey; - George Eaton; - Alvin T. Boughner; - John Thompson; - Francis Moore; - John Crandle - witnessed by John Livingstone, September 2, 1850 - Receipt of Francis Hughes for goods of Samuel Hughes, September 2, 1850 LNAME[ EDISON FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ 1850 FILE[ 55 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - wife was Margaret Edison - daughter was Susannah Edison EXECUTORS: - Joseph Merrill; - William Saxton - will dated January 8, 1820 WITNESSES TO WILL: - James Hamilton; - William B. Barnum; - Moses Edison - Joseph Merrill was deceased and William Saxton renounced administration - petition of Enos Edison, Bayham, and his wife, Susannah Edison, for Letters of Administration for Susannah Edison - granted December 8, 1850 LNAME[ CHUTE FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ 1850 FILE[ 56 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted January 11, 1851 - Letter to James Frederick Saxon of Bayham, Esquire, empowering him to have Charles Chute and Walter Chute swear that the will of Thomas Chute was true and to have the witnesses give affidavits that the will is the one they witnessed, and to transmit all proceedings before January 6, 1851 - letter dated December 9, 1850, and signed by Henry Allen, Surrogate Court Judge - wife was Jane - oldest son was Israel - son was George - son was Walter - son was Charles - son was Adareram Judson - son was Richard Lawrence - son was David - daughter was Eleanor, wife of David McConnell - daughter was Phebe Chute - daughter was Armanella EXECUTORS: - son, Charles Chute; - Walter Chute - will dated August 12, 1850 WITNESSES TO WILL: - L. Burwell; - Orlo Smith; - Atwood Parks LNAME[ PEARCE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ 1850 FILE[ 57 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted January 9, 1851 - wife was Frances Pearce - son was William Pearce, who had land in Howard Township, Kent County - son was Leslie Pearce - daughter was Catharine, wife of William Moorhouse - son was Richard Pearce - son was John Pearce EXECUTORS: - William Pearce, son; - Leslie Pearce - will dated May 16, 1846 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Stephen Backus; - Andrew Backus; - Mark Burnham LNAME[ CAMPBELL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ 1850 FILE[ 58 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Merchant - petition and affidavits filed September 17, 1850 - letter to James Cuthbertson of Windsor, Essex County, a creditor of John Campbell, granting him administration of the estate - letter dated January 13, 1851 LNAME[ EDISON FNAME[ SNOW RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ SEP 16, 1849 FILE[ 59A MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - was living in the City of Sacramento, California, at the time of his death - described as a Miner - petition and affidavit of Michael Buckholder, Township of Barton, Guardian of the infant children of Snow Edison - granted 1851, then cancelled INFANT CHILDREN OF SNOW EDISON: - Mary Ann Edison; - Michael B. Edison; - Christina Edison - wife died some time before Snow Edison, June, 1847 LNAME[ LONG FNAME[ GABRIEL RESID[ ST. THOMAS DATE[ 1850 FILE[ 59B MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - died at Jacksonburgh, State of Michigan - letter to Samuel Long of Chatham, Kent County, granting administration, February 21, 1851 LNAME[ MOLLOY FNAME[ EDWARD H. RESID[ PORT STANLEY DATE[ 1851 FILE[ 60 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Gentleman - brother was George Molloy, a Railway Conductor, resident of Malone, Franklin County, New York State - Edward Molloy had land in the Township of Yarmouth, Lots 3 and 4 in the First Concession - Edward Molloy owned Village Lot Number 2 in Port Stanley, lying on the West Side of Colborn Street, and Lot Number 2 East on Bostwick Street - Edward Molloy owned Lot Number 15 South on the Union Road in Southwold Township - Edward Molloy owned the Northwest Halves of Lots 7, 8 and 9 in the Sixth Concession in the Township of Caradoc North of the Longwoods Road in the County of Middlesex - Edward Molloy owned the South Halves of Lots 5 and 6 in the Seventh Concession of Caradoc Township, County of Middlesex - mention of some personal effects at James Turvill's at Selborne - Edward Molloy wanted to be buried in the graveyard at the Schoolhouse on Lot 15 in Southwold Township, also buried there was his sister and her nephew, William Philan EXECUTORS: - Hamilton H. Killaly, Esquire, Engineer, St. Catharines, Niagara; - James Hamilton, Esquire, London, Sheriff of Middlesex County; - James Turvill, Merchant, of Selborne, near Port Stanley; - George Molloy of Franklin County, New York State - will dated March 29, 1850 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Sam Price; - James Wade - will proved March 17, 1851 LNAME[ MCINTYRE FNAME[ DUNCAN RESID[ LOBO TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1851 FILE[ 61 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - son was Peter McIntyre - son was Archibald McIntyre - son was John McIntyre, who owned the South Half and Northwest One Quarter of Lot Number 4 in the 8th Concession of Lobo - son was Donald McIntyre, who owned the Northeast One Quarter of Lot Number 4 in the 8th Concession of Lobo - son was Duncan McIntyre, who owned the North Half of Lot Number 5 in the 8th Concession of Lobo - daughter was Margaret McIntyre EXECUTORS: - Alexander Sinclair; - Hugh Carmichael; - Aaron Allan - will dated September 10, 1850 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Dugald Paul; - William Paul - probate granted April 3, 1851 LNAME[ HEPBURN FNAME[ ANDREW RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ 1851 FILE[ 62 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - known as Andrew Hepburn the Elder - petition from Robert Hepburn, Executor, to direct Dan Harvey or Hanvey, Executor, and nine other Executors - petition dated February 22, 1851 - son was Andrew Hepburn, who owned the South Half of Lot 3, Concession 6, Yarmouth - son was James Hepburn, who owned the North Half of Lot 3, Concession 6, Yarmouth - son was Thomas Hepburn - son was Robert Hepburn - daughter was Margaret, wife of Andrew Barry, living in the United States - son was William Hepburn - daughter was Mary Hepburn, somewhere in the United States - daughter was Jane Hepburn - daughter was Barbary Hepburn - daughter was Catherine Hepburn - daughter was Agnes Hepburn - granddaughter was Eleanor Hepburn, daughter of son, Robert - will requested that a boy who resided with Andrew Hepburn the Elder, by the name of Michel Hepburn, and whose proper name was Michel Brown, should live with Andrew Hepburn's son, Andrew - Andrew and James Hepburn were directed to administer the estate and pay duties - the deceased Andrew Hepburn's wife was Jane Hepburn EXECUTORS: - Robert Hepburn, Yarmouth; - James Haight, Yarmouth, Clothier; - Thomas Hodge, Esquire, St. Thomas; - Daniel Harvey or Hanvey, Esquire, St. Thomas - will dated September 18, 1850 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Daniel Harvey or Hanvey; - James Harvey or Hanvey - codicil to daughter, Elizabeth, dated September 18, 1850 - will proved April 1, 1851 LNAME[ MCLAUGHLIN FNAME[ FELIX RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1851 FILE[ 63 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - wife was Sarah, who lived on a farm on Lot 18, Concession 5, Township of London - son was Thomas McLaughlin - grandson was Felix McLaughlin - grandson was John McLaughlin - daughter was Rosina - daughter was Julian? - daughter was Eliza Chapman - daughter was Morden - daughter was Mary Ann Kennedy EXECUTORS: - Robert Turner, London; - Michael Morin, London; - William Herrs, London; - Thomas Wright, London - will dated February 28, 1850 WITNESSES TO WILL: - James Dickey; - William John Dickey - will proved April 1, 1851 LNAME[ MERRITT FNAME[ ABEL RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ 1851 FILE[ 64 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - petition for Letters of Administration by Mary Merritt, Township of Bayham, widow of Abel - administration approved April 12, 1851 LNAME[ O'MARA FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1851 FILE[ 65 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as an Inn Keeper - no will - petitioner was Joanna McAuliff of London - petition granted to Joanna McAuliff, May 10, 1851 LNAME[ EDISON FNAME[ SNOW RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ SEP 16, 1849 FILE[ 66 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - no will - this was a petition for the guardianship of the children of Snow Edison - petition filed by Michael Burkholder - at the time of his death, Snow Edison was living in Sacramento, California, and was described as a Miner - Edison's wife, not identified, died in June, 1847 SURETIES: - Michael Burkholder, Township of Barton, County of Wentworth, Farmer; - Thomas Edison, Esquire, Vienna; - John Alizander, Esquire, Vienna - dated May 5, 1851 INFANT CHILDREN OF SNOW EDISON, VIENNA FARMER: - Michael B. Edison; - Mary Ann Edison; - Christina Edison - guardianship granted to Michael Burkholder, Township of Barton, May 16, 1851 LNAME[ CASCADDEN FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ 1841 FILE[ 67 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - wife was Nancy Cascadden, who lived on Lot 106, North of the Talbot Road East, Malahide CHILDREN: - William Cascadden, oldest son; - Hugh Cascadden, second son; - Robert Cascadden, third son; - Mary Cascadden; - Nancy Cascadden; - Betsey Cascadden; - Eleanor Cascadden; - Margaret Cascadden; - Lydia Cascadden; - Maria Cascadden; - Sarah Jane Cascadden - will dated April 10, 1841 EXECUTORS: - Nancy Cascadden; - William Cascadden the Younger, Malahide, nephew WITNESSES TO WILL: - David Hutchison; - John Toimel?; - R.S. Kennedy - appointment re executors by Surrogate Court dated June 10, 1856 LNAME[ TEALL FNAME[ JOHN B. RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ 1851 FILE[ 68 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Millwright RE STEAM MILL NEAR VIENNA: - John B. Teall, 600 (English pounds); - Charles Upham, 50 (English pounds); - Isaac Blandford, owner of land; - Note against Joab Leatch - wife was Maria Teall - daughter was Ann Maria Teall - daughter was Sarah Adeline Teall - son was George Teall - stepdaughter was Lucy Josephine Gravemont EXECUTORS: - Isaac Blandford, Vienna; - Hiram Gilbert; - Maria Teall - will dated March 27, 1851 WITNESSES TO WILL: - W.B. Wrong; - H.W. Gilbert; - Isaac Blandford - Letters of Administration granted to Executors June 5, 1851 LNAME[ HAWKSWORTH FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ 1851 FILE[ 69 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - wife was Sarah Hawksworth - oldest son was John N. Hawksworth - son was Peter Hawksworth - daughter was Esthere Hawksworth - son was James Hawksworth - daughter was Hannah Hawksworth - child was Jergo Hawksworth - executor of estate was Sarah Hawksworth - will dated April 7, 1851 - Letters of Administration granted July 1, 1851 WITNESSES TO WILL: - John W. Cranford; - Isaac H. Saxton; - Lott? Saxton LNAME[ MINCHON FNAME[ JOSEPH WILLIAM RESID[ DELAWARE DATE[ 1851 FILE[ 70 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - described as Esquire - wife was Lydia Jane Minchon of Delaware Township - petitioner was Lydia Jane Minchon - petition granted July 4, 1851 LNAME[ BURGESS FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ 1851 FILE[ 71 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - wife was Eliza Burgess of Yarmouth - petitioner was Eliza Burgess - petition granted July 8, 1851 LNAME[ PROUDFOOT FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1851 FILE[ 72 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as the Minister of the United Associate Secession Church of Scotland, London - resided on Lot 20, Concession 2, Township of London - wife was Isabella Proudfoot - will dated March 3, 1842, in the Township of Flamborough West WITNESSES TO WILL: - Thomas Christie; - James McFarlane - Letters of Administration granted to Isabella Proudfoot on July 16, 1851 LNAME[ MACARTHUR FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ WESTMINSTER DATE[ 1851 FILE[ 73 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as Esquire - resided on the North Part of Lot 1, West Side of Wharncliffe Highway CHILDREN: - Alexander MacArthur; - James MacArthur; - Mary, wife of Finlay Stuart; - Lilva? MacArthur; - Jane MacArthur; - Margaret MacArthur; - Isabella MacArthur; - Ann MacArthur; - Charlotte MacArthur - mention of an aunt, not named, living in a cottage on Westminster land - brother was the late Alexander MacArthur EXECUTORS: - James MacArthur, son; - Duncan McEwin, Township of Williams - will dated December 1849 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Edward Horton; - W. Horton - Letters of Administration granted July 30, 1851 LNAME[ LIGHT FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ 1851 FILE[ 74 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Mason - wife was Phebe Light - mother was Mary Light - brother was George Light Junior - brother was Orin Light - brother was Lazarus Light - sister was Sarah Light - son was Alphonso Light - Trustee was John Dean of Vienna, Saddler and Harness Maker EXECUTORS: - John Dean, Vienna; - Robert Noah Cook, Clothdresser; - James Hawksworth, Farmer, who was deceased prior to September 2, 1851 - will dated January 20, 1851 WITNESSES TO WILL: - William Sidney Kanady; - T. McDonald; - W.B. Netherclift - Letters of Administration granted September 2, 1851 LNAME[ SCOTT FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ WESTMINSTER DATE[ 1851 FILE[ 75 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - resided on the North Half of Lot 19, Concession 6, Westminster Township EXECUTORS: - William McDonald, Westminster, who was the Administrator; - James Bruce, Westminster - brother was Adam Scott - brother was Alexander Scott - mother was Helen Gordon - sister was Jean Scott - will dated September 14, 1850 WITNESSES TO WILL: - James Scott; - William Scott - Letters of Administration granted September 20, 1851 LNAME[ MILLS FNAME[ EDMUND RESID[ CARADOC DATE[ 1851 FILE[ 76 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - wife was Frances Mills - petitioner was Frances Mills - Letters of Administration granted November 29, 1851 LNAME[ BOWLBY FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ 1851 FILE[ 77 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Farmer - wife was Sarah Bowlby - son was Peter Bowlby - daughter was Sally Ann Boughner - daughter was Editha Boughner - child was Sarry Boughner - grandson was James Westly Bowlby, son of Peter Bowlby - grandson was John Daniel Bowlby, son of Peter Bowlby EXECUTORS: - James Haight, Clothier, Yarmouth; - John Allworth, Inn Keeper, Southwold - will dated September 14, 1849 - codicil dated June 16, 1851 WITNESSES TO WILL: - William Arnold; - David Penwarden - Letters of Administration granted November 29, 1851 LNAME[ SINCLAIR FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ MOSA TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1851 FILE[ 78 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - wife was Margaret Sinclair of Mosa Township - petitioner was Margaret Sinclair - daughter was Margaret - daughter was Isabel - daughter was Sally - son was Alexander - mention of "Margaret McFarlane, alias Sinclair", "Mother", "lawful spouse of Archibald" - will dated February 27, 1833 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Malcolm Downie; - Hugh Leitch; - P. McGregor - Letters of Administration granted to Margaret Sinclair December 23, 1851 LNAME[ GATELY FNAME[ PATRICK RESID[ METCALFE TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1851 FILE[ 79 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - will dated July 10, 1843 - will not proved - daughter was Julia Joyce, deceased prior to December 23, 1851, wife of Ulick Joyce of Metcalfe Township - daughter was Margaret, deceased prior to December 23, 1851 - petitioner was Ulick Joyce - Letters of Administration granted December 23, 1851 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Thomas Phillips, M.D.; - John T. Curran Junior LNAME[ VAN PATTER FNAME[ HOSEA RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ 1851 FILE[ 80 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - will probated at Toronto, January 17, 1852 - wife was Margaret Van Patter - brother was Daniel Van Patter - mention of sisters, but not identified EXECUTORS: - Margaret Van Patter; - William Hernstead Davis; - David Flint Davis - will dated November 13, 1850 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Nicholas Spore; - William Veitch LNAME[ DUNCAN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1851 FILE[ 81 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Letters of Administration granted to Mary Duncan, London, widow, January 27, 1852 LNAME[ TAYLOR FNAME[ GILBERT RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ 1852 FILE[ 82 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Letters of Administration granted to Nancy Taylor, Dunwich, widow, February 17, 1852 LNAME[ GREEN FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1852 FILE[ 83 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Builder - probate granted February 19, 1852 - wife was Eliza - Trustee was Edward Adams of London, Merchant - Trustee was James Elliott of London, Builder - daughter was Ann Eliza - daughter was Isabella Charlotte - daughter was Susannah - daughter was Caroline EXECUTORS: - wife, Eliza Green; - Edward Adams; - James Elliott - will dated January 5, 1852 WITNESSES TO WILL: - William Glennon; - W. Elliott LNAME[ BRADLEY FNAME[ LEVI RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ 1852 FILE[ 84 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Miller - probate granted March 6, 1852 - oldest son was Milton Bradley, who owned a saw mill on the South Half of Lot 80, Concession 6, Malahide - younger son was Albert Bradley, who owned the South Half of Lot 82, Concession 6, Malahide - daughter was Emily Bradley - daughter was Margaret Bradley - daughter was Lydia Bradley - daughter was Catharine Bradley - daughter was Sarah Bradley - mention of an unborn child - wife was Sarah Bradley EXECUTORS: - Gould Bradley; - Asa B. Bradley; - wife, Sarah Bradley - will dated September 23, 1851 WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Freeman, Malahide; - W.P. Jones, Malahide - codicil dated February 23, 1852 WITNESSES TO CODICIL: - John Freeman, Malahide; - W.P. Jones, Malahide LNAME[ MCTAGGERT FNAME[ GODFREY RESID[ WILLIAMS TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1852 FILE[ 85 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - Letters of Administration granted to Barbara McCollum, Williams Township, widow and daughter of Godfrey McTaggert, March 16, 1852 - oldest daughter of Godfrey McTaggert was Sarah McGugan, who was deceased - husband of Sarah McGugan was John LNAME[ COOK FNAME[ ABRAHAM RESID[ WESTMINSTER DATE[ 1852 FILE[ 86 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted March 16, 1852 - wife was Mariah Jane Cook - brother was John Cook - sister was Anna Cook EXECUTORS: - William Patterson; - Almon C. Davis - will dated January 12, 1852 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Samuel Hunt Junior; - Andrew Fortune LNAME[ MCKAY FNAME[ JAMES GROSSART RESID[ IONA DATE[ DEC 7, 1851 FILE[ 87 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - lived in Iona, Southwold Township - described as a Merchant - Letters of Administration granted to Jane McKay, March 16, 1852 - the Executors named in the will had renounced - wife was Jane McKay, who owned Village Lots 1 and 2 - oldest son was George McKay, who had a Tavern and a Store - son was James McKay - daughter was Isabella McKay - daughter was Mary Jane McKay - daughter was Harriot McKay EXECUTORS: - Jonah Clark; - Moses Willie - will dated November 27, 1851 WITNESSES TO WILL: - William Taylor; - Archibald Galbraith; - John Blue LNAME[ WALLIS FNAME[ MARK RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ 1852 FILE[ 88 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain - Letters of Administration granted to Isaac Wallis of Southwold, April 2, 1852 LNAME[ PAGE FNAME[ JESSE RESID[ MALAHIDE DATE[ 1852 FILE[ 89 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Tanner and Currier - probate granted June 11, 1852 - oldest son was Joseph Page of Yarmouth - younger son was Benjamin Page of Aylmer, Tanner and Currier - only daughter was Frances Kees, wife of Nelson Kees of Malahide, Tailor - mention of Elizabeth Page Axford, spinster, daughter of Elizabeth Axford, Yarmouth EXECUTORS: - Benjamin Wilson, Esquire, Yarmouth; - son, Benjamin Page - will dated September 2, 1851 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Philip Hodgkinson; - William Corey LNAME[ WALLIS FNAME[ MARK RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ 1852 FILE[ 90 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain - Guardianship - Letter to Isaac Wallis of Southwold, stating: 1. Mark Wallis left three children, Mark, James, Selina, still infants; 2. the wife of Mark Wallis, not identified, died previous to Mark Wallis; 3. Isaac Wallis was the oldest brother of Mark Wallis - Isaac Wallis granted the guardianship of the children of Mark Wallis, June 26, 1852 LNAME[ PATTERSON FNAME[ LESLIE RESID[ DUNWICH DATE[ 1852 FILE[ 91 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as Esquire - probate granted July 13, 1852 - son was Joseph Patterson, who lived on Lot 100, South on the Talbot Road West, Howard Township - son was Walter Patterson - daughter was Mary Patterson, alias Mary Bobier - wife was Lydia Patterson - daughter was Hannah Patterson - daughter was Catherine Ann Patterson - daughter was Olivia Patterson - daughter was Frances Patterson - daughter was Lydia Patterson EXECUTORS: - son, Joseph Patterson; - son, Walter Patterson - will dated July 5, 1845 WITNESSES TO WILL: - M. Burwell; - John White; - Eliza Ann White LNAME[ HARRIS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1852 FILE[ 92 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain - described as an Inn Keeper - Letters of Administration granted to Bridget Harris of London, widow, August 28, 1852 LNAME[ ROBINSON FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1852 FILE[ 93 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain - described as a Contractor - Letters of Administration granted to Victoria Robinson, London, widow, August 31, 1852 LNAME[ BRENAN FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1852 FILE[ 94 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Teamster - probate granted to Benjamin Higgins, September 28, 1852 - will mentions Benjamin Higgins, Dundas Street, London, and his wife, not named - will mentions George Belton Junior, nephew of Samuel Belton, who was second cousin to Daniel Brenan - will dated September 11, 1852 WITNESSES TO WILL: - J. Gilbert Armstrong; - James Cronsbery LNAME[ WOODS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ MOSA TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1852 FILE[ 95 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Letters of Administration granted to Samuel Woods, Town of Gerry, Chatanque County, New York State, October 21, 1852 LNAME[ HEATHCOTE FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ NEW SARUM DATE[ 1852 FILE[ 96 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - lived in New Sarum, Yarmouth Township - described as a Gentleman - probate granted November 3, 1852 - will dated April 30, 1852 - George Heathcote had deeded land at New Sarum to the Anglican Bishop of Toronto for a burial ground and wanted to be buried there - wife was Margaret - daughter was Cathrine Heathcote - Executor of estate was wife, Margaret Heathcote WITNESSES TO WILL: - James Hutton; - Mathew H. Tisdale; - Henry House LNAME[ CONNELL FNAME[ JOHN WILLIAM RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1852 FILE[ 97 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted November 15, 1852 - mother was Elizabeth Connell of London, Canada West - friend was Mrs. O'Brien, wife of Dennis O'Brien, Merchant, London, Canada West - sister was Mrs. Elizabeth Byzanwaski EXECUTORS: - friend, James Reed; - mother, Elizabeth Connell - will dated December 25, 1851, in Memphis, Tennessee WITNESSES IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE: - Brett Springer; - John Magevney? - note says Continued on Folio 14 LNAME[ STONEHOUSE FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ LOBO TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1852 FILE[ 98 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain - Letters of Administration granted to Caroline Stonehouse, Lobo Township, widow, December 2, 1852 LNAME[ JOHNSTON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1852 FILE[ 100 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted January 2, 1853 - wife was Ann Johnston - daughter was Margaret A. Johnston - stepdaughter was Mary Ann Binns, wife of William Reid, St. Thomas, Carriage Maker EXECUTORS: - Harding O'Brien, London, Farmer; - Patrick George Norris?, London, Gentleman - will dated February 23, 1852 WITNESSES TO WILL: - James Fahey; - Michael Gilbert; - Paul Kernon? LNAME[ HAM FNAME[ ANDREW RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ 1852 FILE[ 101 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Letters of Administration granted to Margaret Ham, Southwold, widow, January 6, 1853 LNAME[ CODE FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1852 FILE[ 102 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Letters of Administration granted to Deborah Code, London, widow, January 14, 1853 LNAME[ NOBLE FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1852 FILE[ 103 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - known as William Noble Senior - probate granted at the residence of the Surrogate Court Judge, Henry Allen, Dundas Street, Toronto, January 19, 1853 - will dated March 9, 1846 - wife was Ann Noble - mention of Ralph Morden - brother was John Noble - mention of John Ridley, son of Thomas and Ann Ridley - niece was Mary Shipley, wife of Thomas Shipley - niece was Elizabeth Nixon, wife of Joseph Nixon - niece was Sarah Shipley - wife's son was Thomas Miller - nephew was Joseph Nixon - nephew was William Noble Junior - nephew was John Noble Junior EXECUTORS: - brother, John Noble Senior; - James Robson Senior; - William Calvert Senior WITNESSES TO WILL: - George Martin; - John Robson; - Andrew Taylor LNAME[ DURAND FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ WESTMINSTER TWSP. DATE[ 1853 FILE[ 104 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Letters of Administration granted to Donald Durand of Westminster Township, February 5, 1853 - right for administration reserved for George Durand's widow, Ellen Durand LNAME[ BALFE FNAME[ MICHAEL RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1853 FILE[ 105 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Surgeon - probate granted March 5, 1853 - according to the will, Michael Balfe had a residence at 25 Dorset Square, Parish of St. Marylebone, Middlesex County - wife was Mary Ann - Executor of estate was Mary Ann Balfe - will dated October 1, 1847 WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Maclean, 29 Montague Street, Montague Square; - Walter Southwood, 30 Somerset Street, Portmain Square LNAME[ MCARTHUR FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ LOBO TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1853 FILE[ 106 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted March 5, 1853 - wife was Nancy McArthur - son was James McArthur - son was Archibald McArthur - daughter was Euphemia McEmtaggart - daughter was Mary Lamont - son was Donald McArthur - son was Dougald McArthur - daughter was Ann McArthur - daughter was Jenet McArthur - daughter was Catherine McArthur - mention of property beside Dugald McIntire, Lobo Township EXECUTORS: - Peter McIntyre, Lobo Township; - John McIntaggart, Lobo Township - will dated October 24, 1851 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Dugald Carmichael; - Dugald McMurphy LNAME[ CLINE FNAME[ DANIEL RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ 1853 FILE[ 107 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted May 7, 1853 - wife was Jemima - son was Benjamin Cline, who lived on Lot 14, Concession 12, Dorchester - daughter was Christianna Cline, who lived on Lot 14, Concession 11, Dorchester - daughter was Julia Cline - son was Alexander Cline, who lived on the North Half and the Southwest One Quarter of Lot 71 on the North Side of the Talbot Road East, Yarmouth EXECUTORS: - Jacob Cline; - Leonard Cline; - John Haun - will dated September 15, 1852 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Benjamin Schooley; - Nancy Haun; - John Haun LNAME[ MOULTON FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1853 FILE[ 108 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted June 8, 1853 - oldest son was George Moulton - grandson was Robert Moulton, who was the son of Israel Moulton of Warwick Township, Lambton County - mention of Ann Isabella Bell, commonly called Craig, London, married woman - Executor of estate was Ann Isabella Bell - will dated October 18, 1851 WITNESSES TO WILL: - James McFadden; - Samuel Stansfield; - S. Morrell LNAME[ GODRICH FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ 1853 FILE[ 109 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Miller - probate granted July 5, 1853 - son was Butler Godrich, who lived on the South Half of Lots 11, 12 and 13, Concession 8, Bayham - son was Romulus Godrich - son was Remus Godrich, who had a saw mill on Lot 12, Concession 8, Bayham - daughter was Laura Godrich, who lived on Lot 16, a Clergy Reserve, does not say where - daughter was Louisa Godrich - daughter was Pheria Frances Godrich EXECUTORS: - Nicholas Spore, Village of Richmond, Bayham Township, Merchant and friend; - John Fraser, Bayham Township, Sawyer and friend - will dated September 5, 1851 WITNESSES TO WILL: - William Veitch; - Haggan Cook; - George Morris? LNAME[ JOSEPH FNAME[ FRANCIS RESID[ VIENNA DATE[ 1853 FILE[ 110 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - described as a Blacksmith - letter to John Burwell, dated June 4, 1853, for him to take the Oath of Administration from Clarissa Joseph, Bayham, widow of Francis LNAME[ MEDCALF FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ BAYHAM DATE[ 1853 FILE[ 111 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as 'formerly of Woodhouse Township, Norfolk County, lately of Bayham' - letter asking John Burwell to swear witnesses, etc., and to take evidence in case - letter dated June 17, 1853 - executor of Henry Medcalf estate to be Elizabeth Medcalf, widow of Henry and the petitioner - probate granted to Elizabeth Medcalf, July 16, 1853 - Elizabeth Medcalf was the wife of Henry Medcalf EXECUTORS: - wife, Elizabeth Medcalf; - William Culver, Woodhouse Township; - will dated July 30, 1822 at Woodhouse Township WITNESSES TO WILL: - John B. Askin; - Thomas C. Mead; - Samuel Lemon LNAME[ MCCOLL FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ YARMOUTH DATE[ 1853 FILE[ 112 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted July 16, 1853 - sister was Margaret, who lived on Lot 1, Concession 12, Yarmouth - mention of a mother, but not identified - sister was Annabella - sister was Effy - sister was Catherine EXECUTORS: - John McTavish, Yarmouth; - Hugh McIntyre, Yarmouth - will dated February 17, 1852 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Neil McIntyre; - Dugald McArthur LNAME[ SUTTON FNAME[ PETER RESID[ SOUTHWOLD DATE[ 1853 FILE[ 113 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted July 20, 1853 - wife was Mary, who lived on the Southwest Half of Lot 15 on the South Side of the North Branch of the Talbot Road, Southwold - son was John Sutton - son was Henry Sutton - son was Annanah? Sutton - son was Elijah Sutton - son was Samson Sutton - daughter was Ann, wife of Thomas Fowler - daughter was Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Tanner - daughter was Sarah, wife of Christopher Hush? - daughter was Hannah, wife of William Welch - youngest daughter was Olive Sutton - son was Calvin Sutton, who lived on the Northeast Half of Lot 15, does not say where, (North Branch of the Talbot Road, Southwold?) EXECUTORS: - son, Annanah Sutton; - son, Calvin Sutton; - wife, Mary Sutton - will dated July 1, 1845 WITNESSES TO WILL: - George Munro; - Levi Fowler LNAME[ BOYDELL FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ WESTMINSTER DATE[ 1853 FILE[ 114 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - described as a Gentleman - Letters of Administration petitioned for by Edward John Nichol Leopold Boydell of Petite Cole, Sandwich Township, Essex County, brother of the deceased - petition asked that the Oath of Administration be administered by Albert Prince, Town of Sandwich, Essex County, Esquire, - petition dated May 11, 1853 - Letters of Administration granted to Edward John Nichol Leopold Boydell, Sandwich Township, Essex County, June 28, 1853 LNAME[ HOOVER FNAME[ SIMON RESID[ SOUTH DORCHESTER DATE[ 1853 FILE[ 115 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Farmer - probate granted August 6, 1853 - wife was Rebekah - son was Jessy, who lived on the East Half of the South Half of Lot 20, Concession 12, South Dorchester - son was Jones, who lived on the West Half of the South Half of Lot 20, Concession 12, South Dorchester - son was Alexander - son was Frances - daughter was Herriet EXECUTORS: - Jesse Weaver; - John Tuttle - will dated March 6, 1853 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Jacob Augustine; - Christopher Hoover LNAME[ MCDONALD FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ WILLIAMS TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1853 FILE[ 116 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Letters of Administration granted to Donald McDonald, Williams Township, October 19, 1853 LNAME[ COX FNAME[ BERNARD RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1853 FILE[ 117 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - described as a Merchant - letter to John Ogilvie Hatt, Hamilton, Wentworth County, Esquire, asking him to swear William Boice, Hamilton, largest creditor of deceased, and petitioner for Letters of Administration, to the administration of the estate - and for John O. Hatt to take oaths and bonds - letter dated October 19, 1853 - Letters of Administration granted to William Boice, Hamilton, Merchant - widow of the deceased, not identified, renounced her right to administration - dated November 15, 1853 LNAME[ SUMMERS FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ AYLMER DATE[ 1852 FILE[ 118 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted March 8, 1852 - family seems to have owned Southeast Corner of Lot 68, Talbot Road East, Yarmouth; Village Lot 18, First Range on Front Half of Lot 84 on Talbot Road East; Lot 69, North on Talbot Road East - wife was Elen Summers - son was Thomas Talbot Summers - son was John Summers - son was Henry Summers - son was George Summers - stepson was David Moore, Malahide, Farmer, son of Elen Summers - stepdaughter was Annabella Hutchison, wife of William Hutchison, Port Burwell, Inn Keeper - stepdaughter was Elen Gregory, wife of Thomas Gregory, Louth Township, Lincoln County EXECUTORS: - Philip Hodgkinson, Esquire, Aylmer; - John P. Summers, Malahide; - James Summers, Malahide - will dated March 21, 1851 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Jehiel Mann; - Jarvis Merrills LNAME[ DANN FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1854 FILE[ 119 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - petition for Letters of Administration by John Dann, oldest son of Joseph Dann, London Township - petition granted March 6, 1854 - wife was Mary - son was John - son was George - son was William - daughter was Mary - son was Joseph - daughter was Anne White - grandson was Joseph Dann - will dated October 8, 1853 WITNESSES TO WILL: - G.W. Bayliffe; - William White; - William Dann LNAME[ PAYNE FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1854 FILE[ 120 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - described as an Inn Keeper - Letters of Administration granted to Edmund Payne, London, Inn Keeper, May 6, 1854, at Niagara LNAME[ MCLEAN FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ WILLIAMS TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1854 FILE[ 121 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Letters of Administration granted to Ann McLean of Williams Township, widow, Oct 13, 1854 LNAME[ HOBAN FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1854 FILE[ 122 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - described as a Bricklayer - Letters of Administration granted to Ellen Hoban, London, widow, November 22, 1854 LNAME[ ANDERSON FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ WILLIAMS TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1854 FILE[ 123 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Letters of Administration granted to John Anderson of North Dorchester Township, December 22, 1854 LNAME[ GREEN FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1854 FILE[ 1 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - described as a Bricklayer - Letters of Administration granted to Richard Winsor, London, Bricklayer, a creditor, January 15, 1855 LNAME[ SMITH FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1854 FILE[ 2 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Gentleman TRUSTEES: - Samuel Eccles, London, Brewer; - William Balkwill, London Township, Gentleman - wife was Eliza - will mentions lands held with Edward Adams, London, Esquire; William Elliott, London, Esquire; William Glen, London, Grocer EXECUTORS: - wife, Eliza Smith; - brother, William Smith, London, England, Surgeon; - Samuel Eccles - will dated February 17, 1854 WITNESSES TO WILL: - William Elliott; - W.D. Macintosh - administration granted at Niagara, January 15, 1855 LNAME[ DALTON FNAME[ HENRY RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1854 FILE[ 3 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Manufacturer - probate granted January 17, 1855 - will states that Henry Dalton was a Soap and Candle Manufacturer and the youngest son of Henry and Sarah Dalton, Kirbyshire, Westmoreland County, England TRUSTEES: - second son, Joshua Dixon Dalton, London, Soap Maker; - son-in-law, John Carling, London, Brewer - wife was Mary CHILDREN: - Joshua Dixon Dalton; - Joseph Dixon Dalton; - Henry Dalton; - Charles Cooling Dalton; - Hannah Dixon Dalton; - Amy Dixon Dalton; - Sarah Dixon Dalton; - Mary Dixon Dalton; - William Dixon Dalton, oldest son EXECUTORS: - Murray Anderson, Esquire, London; - William McBride, London, Wagon Maker; - son, Joshua Dixon Dalton; - John Carling; - wife, Mary Dalton - will dated May 23, 1853 WITNESSES TO WILL: - David Glass; - William Elliot - Codicil to will revokes Murray Anderson and William McBride as Executors and appoints David Glass of London, Merchant, and William Elliot, Esquire, of London - Codicil dated June 1, 1854 - WITNESSES: - John Barnes; - W.D. Mackintosh - Second Codicil dated October, 1854 WITNESSES: - David Savage; - John Dent LNAME[ BROWN FNAME[ ORANGE R. RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1854 FILE[ 4 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Sash Maker - probate granted November 27, 1854 - wife was Lucy Ann - only daughter was Clarissa Miriam EXECUTORS: - David Hughes, London; - wife, Lucy Ann Brown - will dated July 28, 1854 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Barthem Clifford Calvin; - James McFadden LNAME[ COLLINS FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ ADELAIDE TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1854 FILE[ 5 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - described as a Shoemaker - Letters of Administration granted to Isabella Collins, Adelaide Township, widow, February 19, 1855 LNAME[ WATERS FNAME[ HAYDEN RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1854 FILE[ 6 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted at Niagara, January 19, 1855 - son was William Waters - daughter was Drucilla Hall, wife of Robert Hall, Bayham EXECUTORS: - Thomas Carling, Brewer; - Samuel Stansfield, Bailiff - will dated March 8, 1853 WITNESSES TO WILL: - E.J. Parke; - William Oakley LNAME[ HORTOP FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1854 FILE[ 7 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Butcher - will probated January 19, 1855 - wife was Mary Ann - son was Thomas Hortop EXECUTORS: - wife, Mary Ann Hortop; - William Balkwill, London Township - will dated July 28, 1854 WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Elson; - Andrew McKenzie - Letters of Administration given to Mrs. Hortop, July 12, 1855 LNAME[ MCDONALD FNAME[ DONALD RESID[ WILLIAMS TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 8 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Letters of Administration granted to Rowland McDonald of Williams Township, March 26, 1855 - Rowland McDonald was the oldest son of Donald McDonald LNAME[ NAGLE FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ CARADOC TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 9 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - Letters of Administration granted to Rebecca Nagle of Caradoc Township, widow, March 26, 1855 LNAME[ BROWN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ CARADOC TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 10 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted March 27, 1855 - wife was Mary Brown - oldest son was William Brown - youngest son was Trueman Luther Brown EXECUTORS: - Richard Saul, Adelaide Township; - Nicholas Powers, Caradoc Township - will dated October 6, 1854 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Samuel Degraw; - John McNiel; - Benjamin Degraw LNAME[ HODGINS FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 11 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Letters of Administration granted to Mary Hodgins of London Township, widow, April 13, 1855 LNAME[ DICKEY FNAME[ HORACE RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 12 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Letters of Administration granted to Mary Ann Dickey of London Township, widow, April 28, 1855 LNAME[ THORNER FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ METCALFE TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 13 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Letters of Administration granted to Harriet Thorner, Metcalfe Township, widow, April 30, 1855 LNAME[ BULLEN FNAME[ SIMEON RESID[ CARADOC TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 14 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - described as Esquire - Letters of Administration granted to Eliza Bullen of Caradoc Township, widow, May 12, 1855 LNAME[ ORCHARD FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ METCALFE TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 15 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Letters of Administration granted to Jacob Beer Winlow, Metcalfe Township, creditor, May 14, 1855 LNAME[ HUMBLE FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ WEST NISSOURI TWSP. DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 16 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted May 14, 1855 - wife was Mary Ann Humble - executor of estate was Mary Ann Humble - will dated February 26, 1855 WITNESSES TO WILL: - F.F. Cogswell; - John Carr LNAME[ WILKINS FNAME[ MATHEW RESID[ ADELAIDE TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 17 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - estate probated to Mrs. Sarah Wilkins, May 16, 1855 - wife was Sarah Wilkins - son was David Wilkins - son was George Wilkins - son was Mathew Wilkins - daughter was Izabella Wilkins Brown - daughter was Margaret Wilkins Cave - daughter was Ann Wilkins Forbes - daughter was Mary Wilkins Lucus - daughter was Sarah Jane Wilkins Curry - daughter was Violet Wilkins - daughter was Catherine Wilkins - daughter was Eliza Wilkins EXECUTORS: - John Hartness, Adelaide; - David Moyan, Adelaide - will dated November 23, 1854 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Hugh Seed; - Alexander Johnstone - Mathew Wilkins had a share in a steam mill in the Village of Adelaide LNAME[ HARDING FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 18 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Boot and Shoe Maker - will probated May 23, 1855 - son was John Harding - Executor of estate was John Harding - will dated April 23, 1855 WITNESSES TO WILL: - R.J. Jeanneret; - Childen Dale LNAME[ IRWIN FNAME[ EDWARD RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 19 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Carpenter - this was a petition for the guardianship of the children of Edward Irwin - the mother had died between the date of Edward Irwin's death and the time of the petition - petition was by Edward Garrat and William Darbey - no date on petition BOND: - Edward Garrat, London, Carpenter; - William Darbey, London, Tailor; - John Hunter, London, Cordwainer; - Charles Colovin, London, Merchant CHILDREN: - Eleanor Ann Irwin; - Catherine; - Margaret Louise; - Edward - guardianship granted May 24, 1855 LNAME[ FREEMAN FNAME[ LEMUEL RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 20 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - this was a petition for the guardianship of the children of Lemuel Freeman - petitioner was Janet Freeman, dated May 31, 1855 BOND: - Janet Freeman, London, widow, mother of children; - Alexander Hamilton, London; - Thomas Scatcherd, Esquire, London CHILDREN: - James Freeman; - Lemuel Freeman; - John Freeman; - Thomas Freeman; - Matilda Freeman; - Elizabeth Freeman - guardianship granted June 11, 1855 LNAME[ COOPER FNAME[ HERBERT RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 21 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted June 11, 1855 - wife was Sarah Cooper - daughter was Emma Cooper - family had an interest in the firm, Fuller, Cooper and Morden - executor of estate was wife, Sarah Cooper - will dated February 22, 1855 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Thomas Scatcherd; - John Quiggan; - Robert Loveless LNAME[ HYDE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ WILLIAMS TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 22 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - described as a Physician - died at Moore Township, Lambton County - Letters of Administration granted to Ann Jane Delmage, Town of Chatham, Kent County, wife of James Delmage, formerly wife of John Hyde - dated July 14, 1855 LNAME[ QUINN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 23 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Letters of Administration granted to Jane Quinn, London Township, widow, July 14, 1855 LNAME[ RYAN FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 24 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted July 14, 1855 - will dated August 9, 1854 - wife was Mary - mention of a father, but not identified - mention of a daughter, but not identified - mention of an unborn child - brother was James - brother was Laswell - brother was John - sister was Ellen EXECUTORS: - Archibald McIlhardy, Biddulph Township; - John Scanlon; - James Kelly, Biddulph Township WITNESSES TO WILL: - Patrick Farrell; - James Ryan; - Robert Kelly LNAME[ HODGINS FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 25 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted June 18, 1855 - wife was Mary Hodgins - will mentions a first wife - son was James Hodgins - son was William Hodgins - son was Thomas Hodgins - son was John Hodgins - child was Pessman? Hodgins - daughter was Ellen - daughter was Diney - daughter was Elizabeth EXECUTORS: - John Hodgins, brother, Biddulph Township; - James Alfred Hodgins, son, Biddulph Township - will dated February 22, 1855 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Thomas R. Haskett - copy of probate sent to Henry B. Hodgins of McGillivray Township LNAME[ MACNEILL FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ CARADOC TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 26 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - known as John MacNeill Senior - probate granted June 11, 1855 - wife was Sarai? MacNeil - daughter was Flora MacNeil - son was Neil MacNeil - daughter was Mary - daughter was Sarai? - daughter was Elizabeth - daughter was Isabella - daughter was Nancey - son was Alexander EXECUTORS: - Donald Campbell, Caradoc Township; - John Graham, Caradoc Township - will dated July 7, 1852 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Archibald Campbell; - Donald McFarlan LNAME[ HEDLEY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 27 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted July 14, 1855 - wife was Jane - daughter was Helen - son was John - son was Allan - son was James - son was Roger - married daughter was Mary Ann Bell - married daughter was Elizabeth Radcliffe EXECUTORS: - wife, Jane Hedley; - Reverend James Skinner; - neighbour, John Robson - will dated January 2, 1855 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Thomas Robson; - Michael Lopping LNAME[ GARDNER FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 28 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Lumber Merchant - probate granted August 1, 1855 - wife was Jane - Executor of estate was wife, Jane - will dated December 9, 1854 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Peter McCrae; - William McCrae LNAME[ MOORE FNAME[ JESSE RESID[ NORTH DORCHESTER DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 29 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted August 11, 1855 - will dated August 4, 1851 - son was Norman - son was George Edward - daughter was Elizabeth Jane EXECUTORS: - William Marsh, Dorchester Township; - Preston Groat, Dorchester Township; - Dennis York, Dorchester Township WITNESSES TO WILL: - J.J. Manning; - Abram Moore - mention of a Hutton Moore in North Dorchester LNAME[ MOTT FNAME[ LEWIS RESID[ WILLIAMS TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 30 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted September 14, 1855 - son was Smith - son was Sears - son was Enoch - wife was Rebeka - son was John - son was James - daughter was Rachel - daughter was Susan EXECUTORS: - wife, Rebeka Mott, Williams Township; - son, Sears Mott, Williams Township; - Henry James, Williams Township - will dated June 5, 1855 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Robert Burns; - Adoline Mott LNAME[ GRAY FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 31 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as an Inn Keeper - estate probated September 24, 1855 - wife was Jane Gray - daughter was Sarah Gray - daughter was Mary Ann Gray - oldest son was William Gray - son was John Gray - son was Arthur Gray - son was Thomas Gray - daughter was Elizabeth Gray EXECUTORS: - friend, Thomas W. Howard, London Township; - James Thompson, London, Merchant; - wife, Jane Gray - will dated November 24, 1853 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Thomas Scatcherd; - Benjamin Higgins; - William Thompson LNAME[ STRATFORD FNAME[ GEORGE PERFECT RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 32 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Letters of Administration granted to Sarah Stratford of London Township, widow, October 24, 1855 LNAME[ FREEMAN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 33 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - described as a Builder - Letters of Administration granted to Elizabeth Dibbey, sister of the deceased and wife of Henry Dibbey, London - dated September 26, 1855 LNAME[ MCKAY FNAME[ HUGH RESID[ WEST NISSOURI TWSP. DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 34 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Letters of Administration granted to John McKay of West Nissouri Township, Joiner, October 11, 1855 LNAME[ HUMPAGE FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 35 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - described as a Gentleman - Letters of Administration granted to Martha Humpage of London, widow, November 3, 1855 LNAME[ CLIFT FNAME[ SAMUEL RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 37 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - estate probated December 4, 1855 - wife was Anne Clift - daughter was Dinah Clift - son was Joseph Clift EXECUTORS: - Henry Webb, London Township; - Thomas Morris, London Township - will dated September 6, 1854 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Joseph S. Ward; - Susannah Morris LNAME[ ALLEN FNAME[ ELIZABETH RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 38 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Elizabeth Allen was the wife of Joseph Allen - her maiden name was Elizabeth Percival - Letter by Henry Allen, Esquire, Judge, of Middlesex County, to Hugh Spooner Sands, City of New York, Merchant, the Attorney for Joseph Allen, Liverpool, County of Lancaster, England, Warehouseman - Administration granted December 18, 1855 LNAME[ MALLORY FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 39 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - died at the City of Quebec while travelling - no wife or next of kin - Administration granted to John Fitz, Esquire, of London, and John Harris, Esquire, of London - date was November 21, 1855 - Administration not granted to Joseph Abdallah Berrynight of London, a Plasterer and a creditor LNAME[ WHITE FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ MIDDLESEX COUNTY DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 40 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - appears to have been living in the State of California when he died - Administration granted to Eliza White, widow of William, of Addair?, Middlesex County, February 11, 1856 LNAME[ JOHNSON FNAME[ ISAAC RESID[ WEST NISSOURI TWSP DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 41 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Administration granted to Elizabeth Johnson, widow of Isaac, West Nissouri Township, February 9, 1856 LNAME[ MORGAN FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ ADELAIDE TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 42 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - wife was Ann Morgan, who lived on the West Half of Lot 8, Concession 5, Adelaide Township - son was Robert Morgan of Adelaide Township EXECUTORS: - George Early, Adelaide Township; - Richard Morgan, Adelaide Township - will dated September 22, 1855 WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Morgan; - William Patterson; - Samuel McCartney - Administration granted February 11, 1856 LNAME[ PATERSON FNAME[ NEIL RESID[ LOBO TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 43 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - wife was Margaret Paterson, who lived on the Northwest Quarter of Lot 5, Concession 12, Lobo Township - son was Dugald Paterson, who was born June 18, 1854 - daughter was Catherine Paterson - daughter was Nancy Paterson - Neil Paterson's wife was pregnant when he made his will EXECUTORS: - Gordon Ramsy, Farmer, Lobo Township; - Thomas Woodward Junior, Farmer, Lobo Township; - Duncan Paterson, Williams Township - will dated November 13, 1855 WITNESSES TO WILL: - David Lynch; - Hector Paterson; - James Crawford - Administration granted to the people named as executors, February 11, 1856 LNAME[ PUTNAM FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ NORTH DORCHESTER DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 44 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - described as a Lumber Merchant - oldest son was Thomas Henry Putnam of North Dorchester Township - wife was Eleanor Putnam - Administration granted to Thomas Henry Putnam on February 18, 1856 LNAME[ LITTLE FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 45 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Administration granted to Jane Little of London Township, widow of John, March 31, 1856 LNAME[ NEIL FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 46 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - died in the Town of London - no will - Administration granted to Margaret Neil of London Township, March 31, 1856 LNAME[ CARDEN FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 47 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Cabinet Maker - wife was Mary Lisit Carden - Executor of estate was Mary Lisit Carden - will dated May 14, 1856 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Henry O'Connor; - J. Cowley - Administration granted June 19, 1856 LNAME[ MUNROE FNAME[ ALMESIN RESID[ CARADOC TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 48 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Administration granted to Lydia Munroe of Caradoc Township, widow of Almesin, June 19, 1856 LNAME[ GIBBINS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 49 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Livery Stable Keeper - will left a bequest to the Reverend Benjamin Cronyn of London - will left a bequest to friend, William Dart of London, Carriage Builder - will speaks of John Gibbins' children and his girls, but no names are mentioned - will dated May 9, 1856 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Alfred Harper, M.D.; - J. Shanz Junior - Administration granted May 19, 1856 LNAME[ MCTAVISH FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ WESTMINSTER TWSP. DATE[ 1855 FILE[ 50 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - oldest son was Alexander McTavish - daughter was Christy McTavish - daughter was Jane McTavish - daughter was Margaret McTavish - daughter was Mary McTavish - daughter was Issabella McTavish - son was Hugh McTavish - wife was Jane McClavity or McClarty McTavish - will dated March 6, 1850 WITNESSES TO WILL: - J.J. Manning; - John Wilson - Administration granted to Jane McClavity McTavish, January 19, 1856 LNAME[ MCKELLAR FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ EKFRID TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 51 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - no will - death date uncertain - Administration granted to Christie McKellar of Ekfrid Township, widow of John, June 19, 1856 LNAME[ PERKINS FNAME[ HARRIET RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 52 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - died in Michigan - maiden name was Surrey - Administration granted to Nelson Perkins of the City of London, widower of Harriet, June 13, 1856 LNAME[ MCFARLANE FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 53 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - in his will, Archibald McFarlane left to his second son, Archibald McFarlane, the East Half and the North Half of Lot 15, Concession 8, London Township - in his will, Archibald McFarlane left to his youngest son, James McFarlane, the West Half of Lot 15, Concession 8, London Township - wife was Janet Bruce McFarlane - oldest son was George McFarlane - daughter was Janet McFarlane - daughter was Margaret, who was married, but does not say to whom - daughter was Jane, who was married, but does not say to whom - daughter was Elizabeth, who was married, but does not say to whom - daughter was Mary Anne - daughter was Isabella - daughter was Helen - daughter was Sarah - daughter was Amelia EXECUTORS: - Janet Bruce McFarlane, wife; - George McFarlane, son, of McGillivary Township, Huron County; - James Sumebut Junior, London Township; - John Carmichael Junior, London Township - will dated December 12, 1853 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Alexander Smith; - James Skinner - Oath of Administration taken June 13, 1856 LNAME[ MERRILL FNAME[ JABYEL BROWN RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 54 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - described as a Cabinet Maker - wife was Mary Sarah, now the wife of William John Aswell of the City of London, Upholsterer - Mary Sarah Aswell appointed as Administrator of the estate, _____ 1856 LNAME[ ODELL FNAME[ ALBERT SCRIVER RESID[ WESTMINSTER DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 55 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - may have died at Napierville in the District of Montreal, Canada East - will dated July 5, 1856 - brother was Loop Odell of Napierville, District of Montreal, Canada East - brother was James Odell, Ohio - brother was William Odell, deceased - brother was Peter Odell, deceased - brother was Joshua Odell - brother was John Odell, deceased - brother-in-law was David Doty, husband of Rebecca - sister was Martha - sister was Rebecca Doty, who was deceased - sister was Hannah NIECES AND NEPHEWS, CHILDREN OF WILLIAM ODELL: - John; - Johanna; - Deborah; - William Loop; - James; - Frederick NIECES AND NEPHEWS, CHILDREN OF PETER ODELL: - James; - Sydney; - Cornelia; - Lora; - George; - John; - Harriet NIECES AND NEPHEWS, CHILDREN OF JOSHUA ODELL: - Jeliam; - Enos; - John Gilbert; - Cornelius; - Rachel; - Alvira; - Rebecca; - Cornelia Manning was the granddaughter of Joshua Odell NIECES AND NEPHEWS, CHILDREN OF JOHN ODELL: - Eliza Jane; - Priscilla; - Enos; - Harriot; - John Austin NIECES AND NEPHEWS, CHILDREN OF REBECCA AND DAVID DOTY: - Darius; - Edwin; - Joshua; - William NIECES AND NEPHEWS, CHILDREN OF MARTHA: - Alonzo; - Lyman; - Almira; - Alvira; - Mary; - Charlotte; - James NIECES AND NEPHEWS, CHILDREN OF HANNAH: - John; - Ferguson; - Polly; - Charles; - Jacob; - Loop; - Enos; - Sally - mention of Leonard Odell EXECUTORS: - Loop Odell, Napierville, Canada East; - James Odell, Baden, Montgomery County, Ohio; - Leonard Odell, Township of Westminster - Oath of Administration taken August 15, 1856 WITNESSES TO WILL: - James Stow; - John York; - Thomas Hartt; - Loop Odell LNAME[ TIFFANY FNAME[ GIDEON RESID[ DELAWARE TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 56 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - described as Esquire - Frederick Tiffany, Esquire, of Delaware, appointed Administrator August 15, 1856 LNAME[ BETHUNE FNAME[ NEIL RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 57 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - described as a Clergyman - died in the Township of East Nissouri, Oxford County - wife was Anna Bella Bethune of the City of London - Anna Bella Bethune appointed Administrator of estate August 15, 1856 LNAME[ BELTON FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ WEST NISSOURI TWSP. DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 58 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - lived on the East Part of Lot 15, Concession 2, West Nissouri Township - probate granted September 13, 1856 - son was William - son was John - daughter was Emma Mary - daughter was Harriett Jane - daughter was Ann Maria - mention of Talbot G. Fitzgerald - mention of Samuel Park EXECUTORS: - Thomas Fitzsimons, Nissouri Township; - John Holland, Nissouri Township; - Samuel Belton, brother, Nissouri Township - will dated August 23, 1856 WITNESSES TO WILL: - William Doyle; - Charles Scott; - W.J. O'Mulvenny LNAME[ LEE FNAME[ JAMES M. RESID[ CARADOC TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 59 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - petitioner was William Lee of Caradoc Township - appointed October 15, 1856 LNAME[ LEE FNAME[ JAMES M. RESID[ CARADOC TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 60 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - wife was deceased - this was a petition for the guardianship of the children PETITIONERS: - James Hill, Caradoc; - William Cook, Caradoc; - George H. Althouse, Caradoc, Merchant - appointed October 15, 1856 CHILDREN: - Clarissa Lee; - James Alfred Lee SURETIES: - James Hill, Caradoc; - George H. Althouse, Caradoc, Merchant; - William Cook, Caradoc; - John Lee, Caradoc; - William Northcote, Caradoc - dated September 1, 1856 LNAME[ WILSON FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 61 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Cooper - lived on Lot 4, North Side of Horton Street, City of London - father was James Wilson CHILDREN: - Ann Giliven Wilson; - James Wilson; - Jane Ferrie Wilson; - Alexander Wilson; - Margaret Wilson - brother was Alexander Wilson of the City of London, Carriage Maker - sister was Catherine Crookshanks of the City of London, widow - friend was John Wright of the City of London, Builder - friend was Jane Wright EXECUTORS AND GUARDIANS OF CHILDREN: - Alexander Wilson; - Catherine Crookshanks; - John Wright - will dated April 3, 1856 WITNESSES TO WILL: - G. Phaud; - A. Lydox - probate granted September 9, 1856 LNAME[ PETTIT FNAME[ MARTIN RESID[ WESTMINSTER DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 62 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - petitioner was Eliza Anis Pettit of Westminster, widow - petition granted November __, 1856 LNAME[ SCOTT FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 63 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Farmer - lived on Lot 31, Concession 8, London Township - probate granted November 20, 1856 - wife was Mary Scott - son was George Scott - Executor of estate was Mary Scott, wife - will dated August 31, 1852 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Henry Scott; - Richard Scott; - A. Garden LNAME[ GLEN FNAME[ WILLIAM BIGGAR RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 64 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - described as a Merchant - petitioner was Eleanor Glen of the City of London, widow - petition granted December 2, 1856 LNAME[ MCDONALD FNAME[ EDWARD RESID[ WILLIAMS TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 65 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - described as a Merchant - wife was Jane McDonald - petitioner was Donald McDonald - petition granted December 3, 1856 LNAME[ JOHNSTONE FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ NORTH DORCHESTER DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 66 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - lived on the Southwest Part of Lot 5, Concession 2, North Dorchester Township - probate granted December 23, 1856 - brother was Henry Johnstone - sister was Martha Johnstone - sister was Jane Johnstone - aunt was Hannah Johnstone - uncle was John Johnstone EXECUTORS: - Robert Craik, North Dorchester Township; - Hiram Fifield, North Dorchester Township - will dated September 14, 1855 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Robert Craik; - William Harris LNAME[ TROTMAN FNAME[ AARON RESID[ WEST NISSOURI TWSP. DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 67 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - died in the City of London - petitioner was Moses Trotman of the Township of Lobo, Carpenter and oldest son - petition granted January 3, 1857 LNAME[ MCCALLUM FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DORCHESTER DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 68 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - wife was Euphemie - mother was Mary - son was John - brother was Peter - brother was James - sister was Flora Hyndman - sister was Mary Moore - sister was Jane McKenzie - sister was Nancy McKenzie EXECUTORS: - Peter McCallum, Dorchester; - Alexander McKay, Dorchester; - Donald Mallory, Dorchester - will dated October 14, 1856 - probate granted January 20, 1857 WITNESSES TO WILL: - J.I. Manning; - Peter McCallum LNAME[ RUPELL FNAME[ EDWIN RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 69 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - described as an Inn Keeper - petitioner was Jennett Rupell, Township of London, widow - petition granted February 16, 1857 LNAME[ REDMOND FNAME[ MICHAEL RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 70 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - lived on the South Half of Lot 22, Concession 2, London Township CHILDREN: - Michael Redmond, oldest son; - James Redmond, second son; - William Redmond, third son; - Mathew Redmond, fourth son; - Pierce Redmond, fifth son; - Mary Redmond, second daughter; - Ann Redmond, fifth daughter EXECUTORS: - James Brooks, Township of London, son-in-law; - Adolphus Mahon, Township of Adelaide - probate granted February 11, 1857 - will dated July 6, 1852 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Matthew Colow; - H. O'Connor LNAME[ BETTS FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ LOBO TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 71 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - described as an Engine Driver at the City of Hamilton - petitioner was William Betts of the Village of Komoka, father of Charles - petition granted February 11, 1857 LNAME[ GRIFFITH FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 72 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - petitioner was Eliza Griffith of the Township of London, widow - petition granted March 2, 1857 LNAME[ JOHNSTON FNAME[ BENJAMIN RESID[ NORTH DORCHESTER DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 73 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - affidavit by Laurence Dundas Lyon, as will was destroyed - wife was Hannah Johnston - son was William Johnston of the City of London - son was Joseph Johnston of North Dorchester - son was Henry Johnston of the City of London - mention of daughters, but not identified GRANDCHILDREN: - Gilbert Wood; - Hannah Wood; - Benjamin Johnston; - William Johnston EXECUTORS: - William Johnston, son; - Laurence D. Lyon - probate granted March 9, 1857 - will dated 'on or about' November, 1853 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Charles Cadham, North Dorchester; - Alexander McKenzie, North Dorchester LNAME[ GRANT FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ NORTH DORCHESTER DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 74 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain CHILDREN: - Margaret, oldest daughter; - Sary Ann; - Sophia Elizabeth; - Alexander; - William EXECUTORS: - William Marsh, Dorchester; - William Hill, Dorchester; - Henry Groat, Dorchester, Carpenter - probate granted March 9, 1857 - will dated November 4, 1856 WITNESSES TO WILL: - J.J. Manning; - William H. Yorke; - Standish Groat LNAME[ MILLS FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1856 FILE[ 75 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - described as a Moulder - petitioner was Sarah Mills of the City of London, widow - petition granted June 30, 1856 LNAME[ ELLIOTT FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ WESTMINSTER DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 76 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - petitoner was Ellen Elliott of Westminster, widow - probate granted March 27, 1857 LNAME[ MCROBERTS FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 77 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - lived on the East Half of Lot 4, Concession 15, Township of London - probate granted March 27, 1857 CHILDREN: - Joseph; - Margret; - Jane; - Mary; - Matilda; - Adam; - David; - Eliza EXECUTORS: - David McRoberts, Township of London; - James Sturgeon, Township of London - will dated January 15, 1857 WITNESSES TO WILL: - William T. Abraham; - James McRoberts LNAME[ MCILHARGY FNAME[ ARCHIBALD RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 78 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted April 28, 1857 - wife was Ann - daughter was Sarah - son was Joseph B. McIlhargy - son was James J.L. McIlhargy - son was Charles E.S. McIlhargy - son was Patrick McIlhargy EXECUTORS: - John McIlhargy, son, London Township; - Patrick McIlhargy, son, London Township - will dated July 11, 1855 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Patrick Farrell; - Patt Dewy LNAME[ THICK FNAME[ THOMAS RESID[ DORCHESTER TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 79 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted April 28, 1857 - wife was Tabitha - son was Martin Richmond - mention of an unborn child - will dated February 21, 1857 EXECUTORS: - Morgan Thick, Dorchester Township; - Samuel Demaray, Dorchester Township; - wife, Tabitha Thick WITNESSES TO WILL: - J.T. Manning, J.P.; - Hutton Moore; - Henry Groat LNAME[ SEABROOK FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ CARADOC TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 80 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Farmer - probate granted May 30, 1857 - wife was Mary Ann Seabrook - Executor of estate was Mary Ann Seabrook - will dated August 11, 1849 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Richard Webb; - Arthur Webb LNAME[ ORR FNAME[ ALEXANDER RESID[ CARADOC TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 81 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted to Nancy Orr, Michael How, John Anderson, June 22, 1857 - wife was Nancy Orr - son was Robert Orr - son was William Orr - son was Alexander Orr - son was Hamilton Orr - son was Thomas Orr - son was Johnston Orr - son was Roland Orr - daughter was Nancy Orr - daughter was Prudence Orr - daughter was Margaret Orr EXECUTORS: - Michael How, Caradoc Township; - John Anderson, Caradoc Township - will dated November 3, 1853 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Hugh Anderson; - Patrick Sullivan; - Matilda Anderson LNAME[ GILLIS FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ NISSOURI TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 82 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Letters of Administration granted to John Gillis of Nissouri Township, June 23, 1857 LNAME[ JENKINS FNAME[ EDWARD RESID[ DELAWARE DATE[ APR 18, 1857 FILE[ 83 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - lived in the Village of Delaware - described as Esquire - probate granted to Thompson Wilson, July 29, 1857 - wife was Eleanor Jenkins - executor of estate was wife, Eleanor Jenkins - will dated April 7, 1857 WITNESSES TO WILL: - William Grant; - S.M. Towle - mention of children, but not identified - mention of a cottage in Delaware rented to Peter Windover LNAME[ HAWMAN FNAME[ IMMANUEL RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 84 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Plasterer - probate granted July 29, 1857 - amended by order of December 4, 1894, to Hawman from Hawman - wife was Anne - oldest daughter was Ellen Hawman - second daughter was Anne Hawman - oldest son was Samuel Hawman - second son was Immanuel Hawman - third daughter was Elizabeth Hawman - mention of an unborn child - will dated February 4, 1857 WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Meger; - Hugh Hymers EXECUTORS: - James Thompson, brother-in-law, London; - Richard Thompson, brother of James Thompson, London; - Anne Hawman, wife LNAME[ MORRISON FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ DORCHESTER TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 85 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Letters of Administration granted to Ellen Morrison, Dorchester Township, widow, July 30, 1857 LNAME[ RAINEY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ LOBO TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 86 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted August 5, 1857 - wife was Susan Zavitz Rainey - son was Anson Rainey - son was Leslie Rainey - son was Laurence W. Rainey - daughter was Julia EXECUTORS: - Gordon Rainey, Lobo Township; - Thomas Daniels, Lobo Township; - Susan Zavitz Rainey - will dated March 20, 1857 WITNESSES TO WILL: - William Lewis, Lobo Township; - James Lewis, Lobo Township LNAME[ CARMODY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 87 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Letters of Administration granted to Michael Carmody, London, August 8, 1857 LNAME[ GRIFFITH FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ LONDON DATE[ FEB 13, 1857 FILE[ 88 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - this was a petition for the guardianship of the children of John Griffith - petition filed by John Buchanan, August 22, 1857 - John Griffith's wife died in January of 1846, no exact date CHILDREN: - Hugh Griffith; - William Griffith; - Elizabeth Griffith BOND: - James Buchanan, London; - Richard Stevens, London; - James Nelin, London - dated August 22, 1857 - guardianship granted August 24, 1857 LNAME[ BEACH FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ WESTMINSTER TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 89 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted August 26, 1857 - son was Jonas Ransom Beach - oldest son was Peter Beach - son was Nathan Beach - daughter was Catherine Beach - daughter was Elisabeth Beach - daughter was Anna - daughter was Mary - daughter was Esther Malissa - son was Jacob Ransom Beach - son was Elijah Beach - daughter was Pamella Jane Beach - granddaughter was Calesta Jane Cutler EXECUTORS: - Adam Wheaton, London; - William Patterson, Westminster Township; - Samuel Hunt Junior, Westminster Township - will dated July 16, 1857 WITNESSES TO WILL: - William Crinklaw; - William Piper LNAME[ WELLS FNAME[ CHARLES WILLIAM RESID[ OXFORD COUNTY DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 90 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - lived in North Oxford Township, Oxford County - probate granted September 26, 1857 - wife was Mary Wells - executor of estate was wife, Mary Wells - will dated April 25, 1857 WITNESSES TO WILL: - James Bevin, Ingersoll, Conveyancer; - William Dunn, Ingersoll, Iron Founder - a Codicil added other executors to the will: John Choat, Dorchester Township; Robert Craik, Dorchester Township, Esquire - codicil dated August 31, 1857 WITNESSES: - Helen Choate, Dorchester Township; - Isac Stenebugh, Dorchester Township LNAME[ TELFER FNAME[ ADAM RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 91 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as Esquire - probate granted October 21, 1857 CHILDREN: - William; - Thomas; - Adam; - Ann; - Elizabeth; - Margaret; - Isabella; - Eleanor; - Jane; - Mary; - Cecilia EXECUTORS: - Robert White, London Township; - Robert Telfer, London Township - will dated September 19, 1857 WITNESSES: - John B. Wilson; - Robert Nichol LNAME[ KINGSTON FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 92 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted October 21, 1857 EXECUTORS: - John Bonser, London, Painter; - James Doyle, London; - Agnes Kingston, wife - wife was Agnes - daughter was Margaret - will dated September 3, 1856 WITNESSES TO WILL: - V.A. Brown, M.D.; - Roswell Tomlinson; - Alexander Picken LNAME[ LOTHIAN FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 92a MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - residence uncertain - folio or file number strange - Letter to George Lothian, Village of Princeton, Oxford County, stating that he is the next of kin of Joseph Lothian; that John Erskine, London, has petitioned for Letters of Administration for the estate of Joseph Lothian, dated October 21, 1857. Letter asks George Lothian to appear in the Surrogate Court for the administration of the estate. LNAME[ CARTY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ LONDON DATE[ AUG 24, 1857 FILE[ 93 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - described as a Labourer - lived on East Simcoe Street - probate granted to Mary Jane Carty, November 6, 1857 - mother was Ann Carty - wife was Mary Jane Carty EXECUTORS: - James Oliver, Dundas Street, London; - Doctor Alexander Anderson, Ridout Street, London - will dated August 23, 1857 WITNESSES TO WILL: - James Cattermole, M.D., London; - Eugene Finn, London; - Anthony Saunders, London LNAME[ GUEST FNAME[ LANCELOT RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 94 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - Letters of Administration granted to Margaret Guest, London Township, widow, October 20, 1857 LNAME[ FLETCHER FNAME[ CHARLES RESID[ MOSA TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 95 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - probate granted November 13, 1857 - lived on the North Half of Lot 15, Concession 5, Mosa Township - executor of estate was Hector McLean of Mosa Township, friend - mention of a wife, but not identified - mention of children, but not identified - will dated May 12, 1857 WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Sheppard LNAME[ LOTHIAN FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 96 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Tailor - Administration granted to John Erskine of London, Merchant and creditor, November 13, 1857 LNAME[ HUBBARD FNAME[ JANE RESID[ WEST NISSOURI TWSP DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 97 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as the wife of Jacob Hubbard, late of West Nissouri Township, and the widow of William Pupel - Jacob Hubbard was described as having left Jane Hubbard and was living in the United States - Administration granted to John Cunningham, Township of West Nissouri, Middlesex County, next of kin to Jane - dated December 6, 1857 LNAME[ NEIL FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 98 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - there were two estates processed in this file, that of Robert Neil, who died first, and that of Margaret Neil, who died second - Administration granted to Robert W. Neil of London Township, oldest brother of Margaret Neil, who was the wife of Robert Neil - date was January 6, 1858 LNAME[ NEIL FNAME[ MARGARET RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 98 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - there were two estates processed under this file, that of Robert Neil, who died first, and that of Margaret Neil, who died second - Administration granted to Robert W. Neil of London Township, oldest brother of Margaret Neil, who was the wife of Robert Neil - date was January 6, 1858 LNAME[ CORY FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 99 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - Administration granted to Susan Cory, widow of John Cory, January 6, 1858 LNAME[ COX FNAME[ MARY ANN RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 100 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a widow - will not found, but was said to have appointed the Reverend Thaddeus Kervan as executor - Administration granted to Hiram Chisholm of London, Merchant and largest creditor, January 29, 1858 LNAME[ SCRINSHAW FNAME[ JOSEPH RESID[ MOSA TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1858 FILE[ 101 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - Administration granted to Susan Scrinshaw, Mosa Township, February 23, 1858 LNAME[ LOGAN FNAME[ ROBERT RESID[ WEST NISSOURI TWSP. DATE[ 1858 FILE[ 102 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - lived on Lot 17, Concession 3, West Nissouri Township - wife was Elizabeth Logan, who was to have the East Half of Lot 17 - son was George Logan, who was to have the Northeast One Quarter of Lot 17 - son was Thomas Logan - son was Robert Logan - son was John Logan - son was Andrew Logan, who lived on Lot 16, Concession 3, West Nissouri Township - daughter was Margaret Logan - son was William Logan - daughter was Martha Logan - daughter was Elizabeth Logan - daughter was Mary Anne Logan EXECUTORS: - George Logan, brother; - Richard Logan Junior, nephew; - Elizabeth Logan, wife - will dated December 11, 1857 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Richard Logan; - Francis Bowers Junior - will proved February 27, 1858 LNAME[ RUGEMER FNAME[ CASPAR RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1858 FILE[ 103 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - Administration granted to Anna Rugemer, widow of Caspar, City of London, February 27, 1858 LNAME[ HARES FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ LOBO TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1858 FILE[ 104 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - widow was Christee Hares - Administration granted to James C. Macklin, City of London, Esquire, March 2, 1858 LNAME[ ISAAC FNAME[ RICHARD RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1858 FILE[ 105 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Farmer - lived at Stanford Cottage, London Township - this may have been Lot 14, Concession 4, London Township - wife was Alicia Anne Isaac, who lived on Lot 14, Concession 4, London Township - will left a bequest to Alicia Catherine Gaffiney, daughter of John Gaffiney of Ireland, "a brother of my wife" - will left a bequest to Mary Gaffiney, daughter of John - will left a bequest to the Episcopal Fund of the Huron Diocese of Canada EXECUTORS: - Alicia Anne Isaac; - William Balkwill, Esquire, friend - will dated January 6, 1858 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Charles G. Moore; - W. Balkwill - will proved March 2, 1858 LNAME[ STEER FNAME[ STEPHEN RESID[ MOUNT BRIDGES DATE[ 1857 FILE[ 106 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Carpenter - appears to have owned Lots 16 and 17, Block R, Mount Bridges - oldest son was Stephen I. Steer - son was James Steer - son was Robert Steer - son was John Steer - son was William Steer - 'departed' wife was Mary Ann Steer - will left a bequest to Sarah Cooper, who used to live with Stephen Steer EXECUTORS: - John R. Bateman, Mount Bridges; - John Thompson, Caradoc Township; - Thomas R. Bateman, Merchant, Mount Bridges - will dated May 15, 1857 WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Arnold; - Samuel Humphries - will proved January 23, 1858 LNAME[ CAREY FNAME[ GEORGE M. RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1858 FILE[ 107 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - was 61 years old when he died - described as Esquire - son was William N. Carey, Town of London, who received the North Half of Lot 19, Concession 4, London Township - second son was George A. Carey, who received the following lands: West Half of Lot 26, Concession 10, Enniskillen Township, Lambton County; West Half of Lot 29, Concession 14, Enniskillen Township, Lambton County; East Half of Lot 25, Concession 13, Enniskillen Township, Lambton County; Lots 22 to 38, East Francis Street, Port Stanley - wife was Eliza Carey - granddaughter was Augusta Jackson - daughter was Charlotte - daughter was Eliza - daughter was Louisa EXECUTORS: - Eliza Carey, wife; - William Carey, son; - George A. Carey, son - will dated August 11, 1857 - probate granted March 6, 1858 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Thomas Phillips, M.D.; - Albert Clark LNAME[ BRAZELL FNAME[ DAVID RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1858 FILE[ 108 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - lived on the North Half of Lot 29, Concession 15, Township of London - wife was Mary CHILDREN: - David Daniel Brazell, youngest son; - Oliver Brazell; - Mary; - Amelia Ann; - Rachel; - Hannah Mariah; - Adeline; - Raturah; - Lettice - will dated September 26, 1854 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Lionel Shipley; - G.W. Campbell - executor of estate was Oliver Brazell - probate granted March 8, 1858 LNAME[ LABB FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ MOSA TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1858 FILE[ 109 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - petitioner was Catherine Labb of Mosa Township, widow - administration granted March 18, 1858 LNAME[ ASHWELL FNAME[ GEORGE RESID[ LONDON TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1858 FILE[ 110 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - owned the following lands in London Township: East Half of the South Half of Lot 31, Concession 4; West Half of the South Half of Lot 30, Concession 4; West Half of the South Half of Lot 31, Concession 4 - wife was Mary Ashwell - son was Daniel Ashwell - son was Benjamin Ashwell - son was Charles Ashwell EXECUTORS: - Stephen J. Lancaster, Lobo Township; - Andrew Ferguson, Lobo Township - will dated March 6, 1855 WITNESSES TO WILL: - William Bolton; - Robert Ferguson; - S.J. Lancaster, Lobo - Administration granted March 18, 1858 LNAME[ PAUL FNAME[ SAMUEL SHEPHERD RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1858 FILE[ 111 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Gentleman - wife was Mary Anne - mention of a mother-in-law, but not identified - mention of a mother, but not identified - brother was Nathaniel Boyer Paul of Kinloss, Kent County CHILDREN: - Benjamin; - Nathaniel; - Joseph; - Elizabeth M.M.; - Samuel; - Theresa; - Kosoutt?; - Charles; - Pileen; - Thomas B. - will dated March 6, 1858 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Francis Aason, Adelaide Street, London; - Samuel Barratt, Adelaide Street, London; - James Doherty, Adelaide Street, London - executor of estate was Mary Ann Paul of London - Administration granted April 17, 1858 LNAME[ REYNOLDS FNAME[ JOHN RESID[ METCALFE TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1858 FILE[ 112 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - petitioner was Robert Richards of the Township of Metcalfe, Farmer - Administration granted March 31, 1858 LNAME[ ANDERSON FNAME[ MARY RESID[ LOBO DATE[ 1858 FILE[ 113 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - no will - petitioner was Alexander Anderson of Lobo, Carpenter - Administration granted March 31, 1858 LNAME[ GEE FNAME[ JEREMIAH RESID[ DORCHESTER TWSP. DATE[ 1858 FILE[ 114 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - wife was Dorothy - oldest son was John Walter, who was deaf and dumb - mention of other children, but not identified - will dated December 26, 1857 EXECUTORS: - William Gee, Dorchester; - William Plaxton, Dorchester WITNESSES TO WILL: - William Graham; - J.J. Manning, Commissioner - Administration granted April 26, 1858 LNAME[ BURNS FNAME[ PHILIP RESID[ WILLIAMS TOWNSHIP DATE[ 1858 FILE[ 115 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - described as a Lumber Merchant of the firm of Burns and Proctor - age was 31 years - owned Lots 14, 15, West Half of Lot 16, West Part of the East Half of Lot 17, known as Sylvan Mills Property, Concession 21, West of the Cutter Road, Williams Township - wife was Nancy Elizabeth Burns - son was Murel Robert Harrah Burns - mother was Margaret Burns - brother was Robert Burns - Bible Union Society mentioned in will EXECUTORS: - Nancy Elizabeth Burns; - Robert Burns, Township of Williams; - Edward Moore Proctor, Sarnia - will dated January 15, 1858 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Reuben Proctor, Township of Williams; - John Dawson, Township of Williams - Administration granted May 4, 1858 LNAME[ ELEMENT FNAME[ WILLIAM RESID[ DELAWARE DATE[ 1858 FILE[ 116 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain - owned the South Half of the East Half of Lot 9, Concession 3, Delaware - owned the North Half of the East Half of Lot 9, Concession 3, Delaware - had a leasehold on cottages at Little Tharrock, Essex, England - wife was Harriet Element - mention of William Field - daughter was Susannah, wife of John G. Judd - daughter was Mary Ann, wife of William Hickson - son was William John Element EXECUTORS: - Harriet Element; - William Field - will dated July 24, 1857 WITNESSES TO WILL: - John Howlet; - John Race - Administration granted June 2, 1858 LNAME[ MCFADDEN FNAME[ JAMES RESID[ LONDON DATE[ 1858 FILE[ 117 MFNO[ 1465 NOTES[ - death date uncertain EXECUTORS: - Jane McFadden, wife; - Simeon Morrell, Esquire, London; - Thomas Scatchard, Esquire, London - wife was Jane McFadden - daughter was Ann Margaret McFadden - son was Forbes McFadden - son was William McFadden - will dated June 19, 1856 WITNESSES TO WILL: - Alexander Anderson; - James Daniell - Administration granted June 5, 1858