1772 - 1862 (90 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Margaret Bell* was born in 1772 in Cumberland, England; died on 17 Nov 1862. Notes:
Summers 10
Margaret married Robert Summers*. Robert was born in 1758 in Cumberland, England; died on 21 Aug 1833. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Margaret Summers* was born in 1795 in Cumberland, England; died on 05 Feb 1890.
- 3. Jane Summers was born in 1795 in Cumberland, England; died in 1864 in London Tp,, Middlesex, Upper Canada.
- 4. Mary Summers* was born in 1803; died on 17 Sep 1897.
- 5. John Summers* was born in 1806; died on 12 Apr 1889.
- 6. Elizabeth Summers was born in 1808 in Cumberland, England; died in 1880.
- 7. Robert Summers* was born on 14 Jul 1810 in Cumberland, England; died on 24 Mar 1897 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- 8. Thomas Summers* was born in 1817 in Cumberland, England; died on 22 Oct 1889.
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Generation: 2
3. | Jane Summers (1.Margaret1) was born in 1795 in Cumberland, England; died in 1864 in London Tp,, Middlesex, Upper Canada. Notes:
"George and Jane had nine children and it is from this couple that all the Hyde Park Routledges descend" [London Twp book]
Jane married George Routledge in 1821. George (son of Thomas Routledge and Elizabeth Routledge) was born in 1792 in Cumberland, England; died in 1847 in London Tp,, Middlesex, Upper Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. Elizabeth Routledge* was born on 13 Apr 1822 in London Tp,, Middlesex, Upper Canada; died on 23 May 1904 in Westminster, Middlesex, Ontario.
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7. | Robert Summers* (1.Margaret1) was born on 14 Jul 1810 in Cumberland, England; died on 24 Mar 1897 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Notes:
Summers 11
farmer, then introduced this area's first knitting machine 1869 and established a custom knitting shop in Byron; 1879 his four daughters established large knitting trade in London;
8 children
Photo of him from London library on file.
HCM, p. 1013]: Robert Summers, a resident of the 2nd Concession of Nissouri Township, Middlesex County, was born in County Cumberland, England, on the 14th of July, 1810,, his parents, Robert and Margaret (Bell) Summers, being natives of the same county....Robert has been a farmer the greater portion of his life, but for a time was engaged in merchandising. In 1865 he went to Massachusetts, and for about four years was engaged there in a cotton factory, but then returned to Middlesex County. Since that time he has resided five miles south-west of London, and is one of the oldest and most honored residents of the county. Although seventy-nine years of age, his memory is remarkable, and he recollects with distinctness incidents that happened when he first came to this county. He has always been a Reformer in politics. July 29, 1833, he was married to Miss Isabella robson, who was born in Cumberland County, England, and immigrated to Canada in 1820. The following are their children who are living: -- Margaret (Mrs. Kenny), Robert (in San Jose, California), Ann (wife of Albert McCulloch, in New York State, near Rochester), Jane (wife of Thomas H. Orrell), Isabella, Mary and Katherine. John, the eldest son, died in California on Christmas Day, 1878.
Robert married Isabella Robson in 1833. Isabella (daughter of John Robson and Nancy Ann Calvert) was born in 1805 in Cumberland, England. [Group Sheet]
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8. | Thomas Summers* (1.Margaret1) was born in 1817 in Cumberland, England; died on 22 Oct 1889. Notes:
Summers 12
-lived L37 C1
-their 3 young children under 4 died in Jan. 1864
"The other war-time squatter was James McNames, who was born in New York State in 1792. In 1804 he and his family immigrated to Upper Canada and lived on a reserved lot in Oxford Township. McNames bought Orrison Gillet's improvements on the southern part of lot 37, first concession, in October 1814 for $150, and shortly afterwards Gillet returned to the United States. In the spring of 1815 McNames moved his family onto the lot and over the next year cleared five acres of land in addition to the seven already improved. Then, on January 29, 1816, Sykes Tousley was allowed a large location in Westminster including the old location of Orrison Gillet, now, of course, occupied by McNames. As far as the government was concerned the lot was still located in Gillet's name and since he had returned to the United States, it was considered forfeited and located to Tousley. In March McNames brought the matter to the government's attention and it was later decided that McNames should be recommended for a grant of the north half of the lot, leaving the south half to Tousley. McNames accepted the government's decision and on March 5, 1817 he paid the necessary fees. Two years later, on December 18, 1819, he received his patent for the land, which he eventually sold on January 17, 1840 to Thomas Summers. [Byron: Pioneer Days in Westminster Township - Guy St-Denis]
Thomas married Ann?*. was born in 1827; died on 12 Feb 1899. [Group Sheet]
Thomas married Catharine M. Mcquire* on 04 Jun 1848. Catharine was born about 1826; died on 28 Nov 1855. [Group Sheet]
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Generation: 3
10. | John Nixon* (2.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) was born in Jun 1817 in Hall, New York state; died on 13 Aug 1899. Notes:
Nixon 3
never married, lived with sister Margaret
-the business and financial head of the family
-owned several farms in Westminster
-Justice of the Peace for 35 years
-Reeve of Westminster Tp
-served onWestminster Tp. Council for 32 years, except 1872-75 when visiting England
-a director of Westminster Mutual Fire Insurance Company for 30 years
-a director of bothe Western Fair Board and East Middlesex Agricultural Society
-Church of England member
-noted for strict integrity
-respected by all
[HCM, p. 945]: John Nixon, a member of the Township Council, is a descendant of a prominent family, the male members of which have been farmers of England for several hundred years, and were the owners of landed estates, on which the ruins of the family castle can still be seen. John was born in New York State, in 1817, and came to Canada with his parents, but owing to the newness of the country the school facilities were very poor. Indians were very plentiful at that time, and the woods were filled with wild game of all kinds. John grew to be skilled in woodcraft, and the hardships of pioneer life were as naught to him. He has been Justice of the Peace for probably thirty-five years, and has also been a member of the Township Council for thirty-two years, with the exception of three years spent in visiting England, from 1872 to 1875. He has been a Director of the Westminster Mutual Fire Insurance Company for thirty years, and holds the same connection with the Western Fair Board and the East Middlesex Agricultural Society. He is a member of the Church of England, and is the owner of 425 acres of land, all of which is well improved; and he is noted throughout the county as a man of strict integrity, and has the respect of all who know him for his affection and fidelity to his aged mother, for whom he has always made a home.
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11. | Margaret Nixon* (2.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) was born in Jan 1818 in Hall, New York state; died on 04 May 1911. Notes:
Nixon 3
-never married
-lived with brother John
-they adopted 2 young children who eventually married each other.
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15. | James Nixon*+ (2.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) was born in 1828; died on 25 Jul 1907 in Westminster Tp, Ontario. Notes:
DWT says James & Margaret are both buried at BSC but only Margaret has been found.; her stone is a double one, (Nixon4) but only her inscription is there, the other is blank; GPR reading in 2012 shows there are 3 burials at the stone; G. Curnoe confirmed James is buried at BSC so it is presumed he is there with wife Margaret, but the stone was never inscribed [who is the 3rd one buried there?]
farmed L75 ETR at corner of Bostwick and Pack roads
James married Margaret Peggy Walker*. Margaret (daughter of William Walker and Elizabeth Kerr) was born in Aug 1837; died on 15 Oct 1891. [Group Sheet]
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17. | Elizabeth Routledge* (3.Jane2, 1.Margaret1) was born on 13 Apr 1822 in London Tp,, Middlesex, Upper Canada; died on 23 May 1904 in Westminster, Middlesex, Ontario. Notes:
Norton 5
Elizabeth is descended from the Routledges of London Township
Elizabeth married Nelson Norton*. Nelson (son of George Norton* and Sabrina Manning*) was born on 11 Jun 1816 in Westminster, Middlesex, Ontario; died on 18 Apr 1904 in Westminster, Middlesex, Ontario. [Group Sheet]
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18. | William Trowbridge* (4.Mary2, 1.Margaret1) was born in 1827; died on 04 Dec 1906. Notes:
L37 C1
a school trustee for 3 years
a Reformer in politics
owned several farms from the Thames River to C2
Trowbridge/Nixon
married his 1st cousin
[HCM, p. 1029]: William Trowbridge, one of the enterprising and successful farmers of Westminster Township, is the son of Eli Trowbridge, ...William Trowbridge, was born April 14, 1827, on his father's farm, and received a common school education. He assisted his father on the farm until grown, and then married Miss Mary Nixon, daughter of James Nixon, an old pioneer of the Township. To Mr. and Mrs. Trowbridge were born two children --Jane and Mary. After marriage, Mr. Trowbridge and fmaily settled on Lot 37, and has always resided in the immediate vicity, and is now residing on Lot 35. He has been successfully engaged in farming all his life, and is one of the substatnial farmers of the county. He takes great interest in educational work, and has filled the office of School Trustee for three years. He has also held other offices. He has always been a hard-working, industrious citizen, and a pleasant, genial gentleman. He is a Reformer in politics.
William married Mary Nixon*. Mary (daughter of James Nixon* and Margaret Summers*) was born in 1834; died on 21 Feb 1926. [Group Sheet]
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20. | Robert W. Summers* (5.John2, 1.Margaret1) was born on 21 Oct 1842; died on 18 Apr 1919. Notes:
1888: L45 BF in Byron; operated a grist mill
no stone at BSC; according to his obit, supplied by G. Curnoe, he is buried here:
Robert Summers
From Free Press, April 19, 1919 p.8
Robert Summers of 95 Wharncliffe road south, who died yesterday
will be buried tomorrow at 3 o
Robert married Susan Eager*. Susan (daughter of John Eager*+ and Eliza Smith*) was born in 1844 in Quebec; died on 18 Apr 1919. [Group Sheet]
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32. | Sarah J. Summers* (8.Thomas2, 1.Margaret1) was born in Mar 1861; died on 06 Jan 1864. Notes:
died age 2 years 10 months, 1 day after brother Robert
Summers 6
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33. | Mary M. Summers* (8.Thomas2, 1.Margaret1) was born in Mar 1863; died on 16 Jan 1864. Notes:
died age 10 months, 10 days after sister Sarah, 11 days after brother Robert
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Generation: 4
49. | James William Nixon (14.William3, 2.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) was born in 1859 in Westminster, Middlesex, Ontario; died in 1934 in London, Ontario. Notes:
farmed S1/2 Pt L40 and 41 C1
10 children
James married Jane Mair in 1882 in London, Ontario. Jane (daughter of William Mair* and Ann Hammond*) was born in 1863 in Westminster, Middlesex, Ontario; died in 1928 in Middlesex, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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54. | William James Nixon (15.James3, 2.Margaret2, 1.Margaret1) was born about 1864. Notes:
10323-99 William James NIXON, 35, farmer, Westminster twp., same, s/o James NIXON & Margaret WALKER, married Blanche Louise SHAPLAND, 24, Westminster twp., same, d/o Richard SHAPLAND & Annie BUCKINGHAM, witn: Harry & Eliza POOLE of Lambeth, 5 April 1899 at 225 Wharncliffe Rd., London
William married Blanche Louise Shapland on 05 Apr 1899. Blanche was born about 1875. [Group Sheet]
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79. | Hattie Summers* (21.Edward3, 5.John2, 1.Margaret1) was born on 01 May 1874; died on 23 Jul 1898 in Cleveland, Ohio. Notes:
Hooper/Summers
marriage certificate calls her Mattie
She died 2 years after marrying Harry Hooper
Hattie married Harry Hooper on 25 Nov 1896 in Westminster, Middlesex, Ontario. Harry (son of William Hooper and Anne) was born about 1873. [Group Sheet]
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