Anna Lucretia FELKER, .1

Female 1882 - 1956  (73 years)


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  1. 1.  Anna Lucretia FELKER, .1 was born on 29 Oct 1882 in Hampton, Bay Co., Michigan (daughter of Levi Green FELKER, .2 and Amanada E MOYER); died on 19 Jan 1956 in Birch Run, Saginaw Co., Michigan; was buried in St. Paul's Episcopal Mission Cemetery.

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    . 1894 Mar 11, Essexville Public School, Eighth Grade, Charles Felker, Ada Felker & Anna Felker who had no spelling mistakes.
    Ref: Bay City Times.

    . 1885 Feb 3 - Bay City. Scholars promoted to high school: Anna L Felker.
    Ref: Bay City Times.

    . 1904 Feb 11, Thrus. Testimony Heard in the Felker-McDonagh Breach of Promise Case
    Prosecution's Witness was on the stand Wed. afternoon & this morning - Miss Felker's Story.
    The $20,000 breach of promise suit brought by Ann Felker against Thomas McDonagh, boy of Taymouth. Although Anna Felker is the virtual complainant, the suit is brought in the name of her mother, Mrs. Levi Felker, Anna at the time of the suit being a minor. Wed. afternoon Miss Felker was immediately placed on the stand & outlined the story of her relations with McDonagh. Miss Felker is 21 years of age, a brunette, with hair almost black, brown eyes & a blush always on her cheeks. She is tall, slightly built & dressed in black.
    In response to questioning she sated she was born in Essexville, Oct 29, 1882. In 1894 the family moved to Bay city. Livered there until Mar 1900, when her father bought a farm & moved into Taymouth twp. near Burt. While in Bay City she attended the public schools & was in her graduating year in the high school at the time of the family removal. She became acquainted with Mr. McDonagh shortly after moving to Taymouth, meeting him a a KOTM party at Burt; was introduced to him by her uncle Samuel Meyers, a farmer in that locality.

    McDonagh lived only a mile from her father's home. She dances several times that evening. McDonagh said he was glad there were some new neighbors in town & that he could be expected over soon to make a neighborly call. Met again 3 days after at Burt where she had walked over to do some trading. Met McD in postoffice & rode home with him. Got home about 4:30, talked of the dance. Two weeks later he came to call at the house on Sun. PM. She was just starting for her uncle's house for a pail of water at that time & McD went with her. Stayed perhaps a hour & half.

    She stated she used to see McD every day on his way to Bur, he called nest, the latter part of June, with buggy, set in front yard with the rest of family; talked mainly about the crops. She walked to gate with him. McD told her there was to be a party in the neighborhood. He called for her that night of the party, but her mother would not let her go so he left.

    She shortly afterwards went to Bay city to visit her sister & he met her by chance at the depot & took her tome about 6:30 PM. Several days afterwards sister & herself met McD & friend in a buggy near the house. Both got in & rode to the Felker home; men hitched & came in; McD stayed for supper. On departing said he would come again & was liable to drop in most any time. He quit coming to the house shortly afterwards; met him thereafter at her aunt's house a mile or so away on an average of twice a week; Attended several parties at Burt & neighborhood together & frequently went riding The reason he discontinued his visits was that the 2 of them had been to Burt together one evening & came home about 11 o'clock & were sitting in the buggy. Her mother asked McD if he did not known enough to keep reasonable hours, that she was not used to having her girls out at all hours of the night. Mad got mad & told witness that when her mother saw him there again she would know it.

    After that they always met at her aunt's house 2 or 3 times a week. Went to parties. Never went with anyone else in that time. Tues. apr 30, 1902 she was at her aunt's house. He drove by & asked her where she was to be that night & said he would come up. Family remained up until about 9 pm. then went to bed leaving the house. She showed him photographs she had received in a letter from a young man in Toledo that day; McD didn't appear to like. Stated home about 10:30, When he got to her aunt's gate he stepped in front of her & said,"Anna, are you going to marry me or that fellow in Toledo?" She told him she was going to marry him. "Then he put his arm around my neck & kissed me" for the first time. When they got to the gate he asked her if she love him & told her if she did she should answer with a kiss. She kissed him. He put his arms around her & kissed her & left. She saw him go by next.

    He didn't time to the house until May 5 & told her he was going to Burt if she wanted to go along. They drove around until 9 pm without stopping anywhere. Finally they approached a new house he was building & he wanted her to go in & he was living in the house at the time. She wouldn't go. He told her she belonged to him now & do as he said. She said she wouldn't. He asked her if that was the way she was going to act when they were marred. "Maybee. He drove up to the house against her protest hitched the horse & lifted her in his arms & carried into the house. Witness refused at this point to proceed with the recital. The Attorney asked her if she was a mother & that the child was born Feb 9, 1903 & that Thomas McDonagh was the father of the child.

    After May 4 witness & defendant continued to meet about twice a week either at her house or her aunt's about once a week. Detailed conversations held between then as to how the house should be finished & furnished. Told McDonagh of her condition about July 1 & suggested that they he married. He said that the house was not finished. Nor could they be married in August. She should go away for a while & would be married when she came back. In October witness went to Saginaw, taking a room at 2016 S. Weadock. Defendant called on her there. He suggested they to see a doctor, she refused. He wanted her to go to Detroit. Went to Ann Arbor Dec 4. did not see defendant again.

    Court reconvened Thursday with letters purporting to have written by defendant to witness while she was in Ann Arbour. The letters were addressed to Mrs Anna Savage while in the hospital there & were unsigned & undated. One of the envelopes bore the printed address of Thomas McDonagh & attempt having been made to erase the same.All of the letters were written in stilled, terse style, with cautions to be careful of what she said & who she confined in. One told her not to write so many times, that Green the postmaster, would get on. One had an enclosure of money in. Another stated that he could send any money until he reached Saginaw as he was afraid that the people in the town would be next.

    Attorney Snow in cross examination questioned the witness closely, was really the first time they met not Feb 1900, rather than Feb 1901? Snow attempted to show why witness that a close friendship in 1900 between herself & Thomas O'Keefe, a neighbor. This was denied & said they were merely acquaintances.
    Ref: Sagnaw News & an abbreviated version appeared in the Bay City Times, Feb 12. 1904.

    . 1904 Feb 12, Fri. - Miss Felker Still on Stand - Cross-examination attempted to bring to light apparently 2 facts, first that witness went with other young men other than the defendant at times she stated on direct examination that she was keeping company with McDonagh alone; secondly, that defendant was not at any time paying witness the marked attention implied. Attorney Snow asked if it was true in the same year she was engaged to Wm. Nice & later to Clarence Barnett in the neighborhood. Witness emphatically denied the assertion. After her engagement to McDonagan she was accepting the attention of a certain Frank Polzin of the neighborhood, going for buggy riding with him in Saginaw. She came to Saginaw that day to do some trading that she had accidentally met Polzin's sister on the street, that the 2 girls attended the circus together. She knew Mrs Dorwood & daughter Mary & stayed at the Dorwood house some 5 weeks during Jan. & Feb 1902. Witness stated she did not know he came to see Mary particularly any more than herself. Witness stated she had heard rumors that defendant was engage to Mary Dorwood for years; first heard rumor in summer of 1901, she asked him & he replied "Anna, I know I go to Dorwood's a great deal, but I was never engaged to her, & so simply as a matter of policy & convenience." She had a talk with Mary Dorwood on the matter & Mary told her she didn't care how much witness went with Tomso long as she Miss Dowood didn't come in second".
    Case of Anna Felker vs.Thomas B McDonagh was adjourned until Monday at 2 pm. because of the fact that those interested in the case desired to leave for their homes in Taymouth this afternoon, that being the only train until tomorrow afternoon.

    . 1904 Feb. 13 - Effort of Defense is to show that Miss Felker went with others - Hearing at Saginaw, Anna Felker, the complainant, formerly of Essexville continues on the stand. Abbreviated report as above Feb. 12th.

    . 1904, Feb 18 - Case resumed. Samuel Miner, uncle of the complaining witness, whose home is only a quarter of a mile from the Felker home, testified as to the meeting frequently of the the two as his home. Mrs. Gustave Reinhart of Bay City, sister of the plaintiff, corroborated the testimony of her sister as to the attention McDonaugh paid her & fixed some dates the 2 were together, Anna received no other men during 1901 & 1902.

    . 1904 Feb 19, Fri. - Witness Mrs. Helen Perry Barr denied that Miss Felker was present with Mr. Reinhardt. Witness Mrs. Frank McNally of Taymouth visited the new McDonagh house & saw no furniture except an old stove. Witness Vincent Liddecot of Burt showed a sale of furniture to Mr. McDonagh on June 11, 1902. Witness Mrs. Lillie Carl, 548 S. Ninth St. told of the circus day incident. Miss Felker was present for supper with Frank, & Rose Polzin, went down town for the parade with Anna, Frank, Rose Polzin & his mother. After the show they went to American House & got a rig & drove to his home. Witness saw the witness do nothing unladylike at the circus. Witness Mrs Sarah H Crosby, a resident of Taymouth for 21 years said Miss Felker was a member of Maccabees & she testified as to Miss Felker's reputation & said it was bad, she never heard any one say anything good about.

    Dr. Geo W Pierce, of Burt knew McDonagh for 10 years, On May 30, 1902 McD was driving with him on the road near Verne when they met Miss Felker, Mr. Dorwood & another young man & stopped to talk for a moment. McD said that Miss F's general reputation was bad. Pierce knew of the engagement between Miss Dorwood & Mr McDonagh. Witness Ed E Adams, son of ex Sheriff, stated that at a surprise party Anna & her sister Ada were there. Reputation of Miss F discussed & it was not good. Witness Supervisor Geo Watson of Albee received gossip about Miss F. at the barn raising in April.
    Attorney Snow continued efforts to break down the story of Miss F. reputation for chastity was bad, that there was no furniture in the new McDonagh house on May 4, 1902. Witness Mrs. Mary McDonagh denied pointblank that Anna Felker & Mary Dorwood had visited the new house May 31, 1902 & Henry McDonagh testimony merely a reaffirmation of his wife's. The next witness, Al Green, postmaster at Burt visited while working & saw no furniture in the house. He said Miss Felker's reputation was bad & he had heard it in the postoffice & other places. "Burt is a gossipy town, it is, where you talk about your neighbors."
    James Darling testified that although he told Miss Felker that her presence was objectionable to his wife's people, that he & his wife would drive her home after she returned from Bay City if she wanted them, but she did not arrive.
    Ref: Saginaw News.

    . 1904 Feb 27, Sat. - A BROKEN HEART - Valued at $500 by a Saginaw Jury. After being out all night the jury in the $20,000 breach of promise case brought by Miss Anna Felker against Thomas B McDonagh, a prominent Saginaw county politician, returned a verdict this morning in favor of Miss Felker for $500.
    Ref: Jackson Citizen & Flint Journal 29.2.1904.
    Transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

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    1905 Jan 25 - Supreme Court Denies McDonagh release on Criminal Charge Against Him Before Jude Beach in Saginaw Co. circuit court. Thomas B McDonagh has 3 cases commenced at the instigation of Anna Felker. McD. was defeat in the capias case, judgment in the sum of $500. A suit of breech of promise is pending and Mr. McD has also been arrested on a charge of illegitimate parentage. The question hinged on whether the case came under of seduction of or basted. Judge Beach held it was a case for seduction and consequently the bastardy case could follow. Ref: Saginaw News.

    1905 Feb 15 - A large number of people are attending the trial.
    1905 Jan 16 - Wed. afternoon, while on the witness tanned, the compiling witness had a bad attack of heart failure. She had been undergoing a very strong cross-examination at the hands of E A Snow for the defense, when she collapsed. Dr. E F Crane was summoned and after applying restorative Miss Felker was removed on a stretch to the residence of the sheriff at the county jail where she still lies too wast to be moved. Dr. Cane certified his patient was too ill to appear.
    1905 Feb 18 - Fri. afternoon it was deem advisable to remove Miss Anna Felker from the county jail to the Saginaw General hospital.
    1905 Feb 27 - Miss Ann F. has recovered sufficiently from heart failure she suffered some days ago while on the witness stand to leave the hospital. She is expected to resume the case on Monday.
    1905 Mar 7 - Arrangements had bee made for the cur, Jury, attorneys & stenographer to visit the Crowley house where Miss Felker lies too ill to appear in court. The defense objected. (Various adjournments due to her ill health.)

    1905 Mar 29 - Felker-McDonagh case was only last week finished after a long trial. It commenced on the 13th month. First the complaining witness collapsed on the stand and her physician expresses doubts as to her ever recovering her former health. Junor Sylvester was taken ill with pneumonia and removed to his home. Now comes the death of Juror Moxley who was overtaken with nausea before the jury retired

    1905 May 12 - Judge Beach, Thursday sentenced Thomas B McDonagh who was found guilty by jury some time ago of being a father of the illegitimate child of Anna Felker to pay $2 a week for the support of child until its 15 years of age. He is also required to file a fond of $1,000 with superintendent of the poor to insure compliance with the order of the court.
    1905 Jun 15 - Orders have bee filed in the suits of Anna Felker Vs. Thomas B McDonagh and Henry McDonagh, Frank McNally and Mary McDonagh, that latter 3 garnishee defendants that they appear before Judge, June 10 and depose under oath at property they have in their possession belong to Thomas B McDonagh. - Adjourned to June 26th.
    Ref: Sagnaw Journal.

    1907 Jan 25 - Burt, Miss Margaret Felker, aged 19, has caused the arrest of Geo. Spencer, age 16, on a serious charge. His father is in poor circumstances but friends furnished bail for the boy's examination Jan 28. Margaret Felker is a sister of Miss Ann Felker who figured a breach of promise suit against Thomas B McDonagh 3 years ago.
    Ref: Flint Journal. - - -

    Birth:
    Alt Name: Anna L Felker

    Died:
    (Frankenmouth)

    Anna married Herbert Benjamin BRIGGS in 1907. Herbert was born on 18 Nov 1873 in Massachusetts; died on 24 Jun 1963 in Essexville, Bay Co., Michigan; was buried in St. Paul's Episcopal Mission Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Nourine Grutrude FELKER was born on 9 Feb 1903 in Burt, Taymouth Twp., Saginaw Co., Michigan; died on 14 May 1983 in Saginaw Co., Michigan; was buried in Oakwood Memorial Mausoleum.
    2. Donald B BRIGGS was born in Jun 1908 in Burt, Taymouth Twp., Saginaw Co., Michigan; died on 13 Feb 2007 in Gardnerville, Douglas Co., Nevada.
    3. Levi Gerald BRIGGS was born on 7 May 1909 in Burt, Taymouth Twp., Saginaw Co., Michigan; died on 22 Dec 1996 in Standish, Arenac Co., Michigan.
    4. Living
    5. John Bradford BRIGGS was born on 27 Jul 1918 in Burt, Taymouth Twp., Saginaw Co., Michigan; died on 1 Jun 2012 in Birch Run, Saginaw Co., Michigan; was buried in Saint Paul's Episcopal Mission Cemetery.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Levi Green FELKER, .2 was born on 6 Jun 1841 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario (son of John Fredrick FRED FELKER, .15 Jr. and Mary A BENTLEY); died on 27 Jan 1915 in Burt, Taymouth Twp., Saginaw Co., Michigan; was buried in Green Ridge Cemetery.

    Notes:

    Levi Green Felker is the son of Mary Bentley & John Frederick FRED Felker.3rd.

    Levi Green Felker married Amanda Moyer, c 1856, Michigan.
    . 1890 Mar 4,Tues. Essexville village election next Mart 10. Democratic, Levi Felker for president.
    . 1890 Jul 10, Hampton Twp., Levi Felker.
    Ref: Bay City Times Newspaper, Michigan.

    . 1891 Aug 17, Levi Felker is present of council of Essexville while JR Cotter is marshall & street commissioner. Felker undertook to superintend a street job which Cotter resented as an unwarrantable interface & acting in his capacity of marshal arrested the president. Felker ignored the arrest & is going on with the work.

    . 1894 Apr 9, Essexville. The following is the standing of pupils in the principal's room, based on regular attendance, deportment & daily recitations:8th grade: Chas. Felker, Ada, Felker, Ana Felker.

    . 1898 Aug 28, Sun. He Gave $2,000 Bail & Will Spend Sunday at His Time
    Wm. Henry, the Portsmouthh man who was robbed of $1,000 at his home, 1200 Marsac St. early yesterday morning by an unknown burglar called at police headquarters & preferred a complainant against Levi G Felker, charging him with the theft. What evidence the police dept. has, in any, is being kept a secret. It is stated that Mr. Felker's house was thoroughly searched yesterday afternoon without discovering the slightest trace of the missing gold, silver & paper money which Mr. Henry claims he so carefully laid away in the little drawers in his room.
    The Sunday Bay City Times is informed that Mr. Felker has been a resident of this country for more than a quarter of a century & has always been an honest, hard working & industrious man, having the respect of all who knew him. While living in Essexville he was twice elected president of the village.
    Mrs. Felker & daughter called at the police station yesterday afternoon with John E Kinnane, who has been retained to conduct the defense. ... The defendant was arraigned, entered a plea of not guilty, & was held in $2,000 bail for his appearance Sep 1 at 1 o'clock. Mr Felker then departed with his wife & daughter for home.
    "Why didn't you keep your money in the bank?" asked the Sunday Times of Mr. Henry.
    "Will, I will tell you. A few years ago when the banks all over the country were failing, the banks of this city united in an agreement making it impossible for depositors to get their money without giving them notice a certain time in advance. I had about 1 $1,000 in 3 certificates of deposit, intent to use them from time to time as I wanted the money. When I presented one of the certificates, I could not get the money & it bothered me a good deal, & since that time I have been keeping my own money. I last saw the money on Thursday. I had a little money came in & I put it with the rent. What beats me is the fact that the burglar overlooked all of my mortgages, notes & other valuables while he took pains to take Mr. Felker's private papers & spread them out on the kitchen table."
    Ref: Bay City Sunday Times.

    . 1898, Sep 19, Mon. L G FELKER IS FREE. Was Discharged This Afternoon - Evidence Not Considered Sufficient to Hold Him for Trial
    The examination of Levi G Felker, was was charged by Wm. henry with the theft of $1,000 from his room, came to a sudden end in the police court this afternoon at 3:30 o"clock. After a conference between Prosecutor Gilbert & Police Justice Kelly, it was decided to discharge the defendant. The police justice said that the evidence thus far taken was not, in his judgment, sufficient on which to hold the defendant to the circuit court for trail. He thereupon dismissed the charged & the defendant walked froth from the court a free man. This will be especially pleasing now to Mr. Felker's friends who have known him for many years as an honest & upright citizen.
    Ref: Bay City Times.

    . 1891 Jun 14 - In compliance with an order of the circuit court the following jurors to serve at the June term: Levi Felker.
    Ref: Bay City Times.

    . 1892 Feb 29, Mon. - RED HOT. - This Expresses the Political Situation in the Village of Essexville This Spring.
    The political cauldron in the village of Essexville is boiling over. The campaign which has been going on for the past few weeks has been the warmest in the history o the village. Meetings have been held on numerous occasions & the candidates suggested for several offices are too numerous to mention. Conversations with a number of prominent residents of the village show that the American protection ass, or anti-catholic movement, is the chief issue in the campaign. Election will take place on Mon. Mar. 14th.
    Retiring village officers are: Levi G Felker, president, Wm. Felker clerk.

    . 1892 Mar 8, Tues. Essexville Election. At the republican caucus in Essexvville last evening the following names were placed in nomination: President - Levi G Felker, Clerk - William Felker.
    Ref: Bay City Times.

    . 1898 Sep 20, Tues. - Bay City - Levi G Felker Discharged; as Evidence Against Him Was Purely Circumstantial.
    Levi G. Felker, charged by Wm. Henry with the larceny of $1,000, was discharged in the police court yesterday afternoon at 3:30, Police Justice Kelley holding that the evidence submitted by the people was not strong enough on which to hold the defendant for trail.
    Ref: Saginaw News.

    . 1899 Jan 24, Tues. The Women's Home Missionary society held a meeting this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Levi Felker at 521 Wilson St.
    Ref: Bay City Times.

    . 1904 Mar 15: Essexville Democrats captured all the offices: Levi Felker, assessor.

    . 1911 Jun 2, Fri. - Burt, Mich. L G Felker was quite seriously hurt Saturday by a kick from a horse. Mrs. Levi Felker with her sisters, Mrs. E M Thompson of Swaris Creek &Mrs R Fuller of Rose, spent Decoration day at Linden. At Fenton they visited their father, Aaron Moyer.
    Ref: Flint Journal Newspaper. - - -

    Died:
    COD: Cancer of nose & jaw. Aged: 7y 7m 21d.

    Levi married Amanada E MOYER. Amanada was born on 28 Oct 1856 in Fentonville, Fenton Twp., Genesee Co., Michigan; died on 26 Apr 1934 in Burt, Taymouth Twp., Saginaw Co., Michigan; was buried on 29 Apr 1934 in Green Ridge Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Amanada E MOYER was born on 28 Oct 1856 in Fentonville, Fenton Twp., Genesee Co., Michigan; died on 26 Apr 1934 in Burt, Taymouth Twp., Saginaw Co., Michigan; was buried on 29 Apr 1934 in Green Ridge Cemetery.

    Notes:

    Amanada is the daughter of Margaret A Woodhull of NJ & Aaron Moyer, of NY.

    . 1891 Feb 9, Mon. Essexville, The ladies of the WCTU will give a dime social at the residence of Levi Felker, at the corner of Langstaff & Mercer streets, Fri. evening, Feb 13, 1891. All are invited.
    Ref: Bay City Times.

    . 1899 Jan 24, The Women's Home Missionary Society held a meeting this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Levi Felker at 521 Wilson Street.

    . 1903 May 3, Sunday. Essexville. Mrs. Levi Felker of Burt & daughter, Mrs. O. Reinhart of West Bay City, were in town Monday.
    Ref: Bay City Times Newspaper.

    . 1911 Jun 2, Fri. - Burt, Mich. L G Felker was quite seriously hurt Saturday by a kick from a horse. Mrs. Levi Felker with her sisters, Mrs. E M Thompson of Swaris Creek & Mrs R Fuller of Rose, spent Decoration day at Linden. At Fenton they visited their father, Aaron Moyer.
    Ref: Flint Journal Newspaper.

    . 1911 Nov 2 - We wish to thank our friend & neighbors for their sympathy & kindness to us during the illness & death of our father. We also are very thankful for the beautiful flora offerings.
    Mrs & Mrs Jess E Moyer, Mr & Mrs Ralph Fuller, Mr & Mrs Edward Thompson,
    Mr & Mrs Levi Felker,
    Mr & Mrs John Moyer, Mr & Mrs. Geo. Moyer.
    Ref: Flint Journal Newspaper.

    First husband Levi Felker,
    Second husband Mr. Newvine. - - -

    Birth:
    Ref: Census 1870

    Died:
    COD: Acute endocarditis & Asthma, Aged 77y 5m 28d.

    Buried:
    Bay City. Plot 1481. Section C

    Children:
    1. ADA Nevada E FELKER was born on 27 Feb 1880 in Essexville, Bay Co., Michigan; died on 17 Mar 1959 in Saginaw Co., Michigan; was buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
    2. 1. Anna Lucretia FELKER, .1 was born on 29 Oct 1882 in Hampton, Bay Co., Michigan; died on 19 Jan 1956 in Birch Run, Saginaw Co., Michigan; was buried in St. Paul's Episcopal Mission Cemetery.
    3. Bessie B FELKER was born on 28 Jul 1885 in Hampton, Bay Co., Michigan; died on 17 Mar 1914 in Bay City, Bay Co., Michigan; was buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
    4. Jessie B FELKER, .2 was born on 28 Jul 1885 in Hampton, Bay Co., Michigan; died in 1887 in Bay City, Bay Co., Michigan; was buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
    5. Margaret FELKER, .3 was born on 14 Jun 1888 in Hampton, Bay Co., Michigan; died in 1947.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Fredrick FRED FELKER, .15 Jr. was born on 23 May 1794 in Elizabethtown, Hardwick Twp., Sussex Co., New Jersey (son of Johann Frederick Völkel JOHN FELKER, U.E., 13th and Mary MINGLE, , DUE); died on 28 Feb 1880 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; was buried in Felker Family Cemetery.

    Notes:

    John Fredrick FRED Felker.3, Jr is the son of Mary Mingle & Johann Frederick Völkel JOHN Felker, U.E. (United Empire Loyalist.)

    Place of Birth: New Jersey, Ontario Death Cert of Frederick Felker, d 28 Feb 1880, states he was born in NEW JERSEY.
    Note: Michigan Death Cert. of Jan 25 1917 of son James Felker, states: Father, John F Felker, Born PENN.

    . 1820 Mar 22, Sale of Gainsboro property, Lot 456, on 6, John Willson. Squatters on same & house & children, English from Loyalist of New Brunswick. Inspected late at great trouble e to go through the woods & examine the case & destruction of Timer, great part to the timer has been destroyed but by appearance has been done by Trappers before any of the present Occupants were on the land. These people wish to rest/purchase land.
    Ref: Saltfleet of Dept. of Crown lands.

    . War 1812 Private, Capt. Abram Nelles 1st Flank Company, of the 4th Regiment of Lincoln Militia under Capt. Wm. Crooks
    Muster Rolls 1812 24 July to 24 Aug.; &
    . 1814 Oct. 18 to Nov. 1 at the Battle of Niagara.
    John Felker (Jr. or Sr. not apparent,
    Frederick Felker of Saltfleet, Lewis Felker & cousin Joseph Felker.

    War of 1812, 4th Lincoln Reg't. Militia:
    . 1814 Oct 18 - Nov 15, Lewis Felker, Days 15, paid 7s 6s. [together with:]
    . 1814 Oct 18 - Nov 15, Fredric Felker, Days 15, paid 7s 6s. Counter Signed, Lt. Col. Robt. Nelles.

    * 1814 May 22 -30th, Days 9, pd 4s 6p. 4th Lincoln Militia Commanded by Capt. Henry Nelles, Privates Lewis Felker, Jur., Joseph Felker, Lewis Felker, Sen. Adam Mingle
    Ref: War of 1812: Upper Canada Returns, Nominal Rolls & Pay lists, t10386, p813. Archives of Canada.

    . 1814 Dec 23 - 1815 Jan 6, Days 12, pd 4s. 4th Lincoln Militia Commanded by Capt. James Ditterick, Private Fredric Felker.
    Ref: An Index of the Land Claim Certificates of Upper Canada Militiamen who served in the War of 1812-1814, Volume 20, Pages 307-310, compiled by Wilfred R. Lauber.

    . 1820 Jan 19, Order in Council, Patent May 18 Granted Lot S part 4 S Niagara, Concession Road Maidstone County, West District, Militia Claimant.

    . 1826 Gore District Census, Saltfleet & Binbrook Twps., Wentworth County.
    Fred Fulker: Males > 6 years or older: 2; Females >16 years: 5;
    Males <15 years: 1; Females >15 years or under: 1;
    Total: 9 persons.

    . 1831 - Lists of War of 1812 veterans not receiving bounty or land grants, Fred Felker, 4th Lincoln Militia.
    Ref: Adjutant-General's Office, Upper Canada fonds, Mikan #183604, V26 P910 File 99.
    . 1835 Register of Land Grants: FF, of Saltfleet, 4th Lincoln Militia, Lists of War of 1812 veterans eligible for bounty or land grants.
    Ref: Archives of Canada, V27, p39, &V29, p57, Mikan #183695.
    . 1835, FF, 4th Lincoln Militia, Saltfleet, Certificates of service during the War of 1812,
    Ref: Archives of Canada, Adjutant Gen Office, UC, V20, P307-10, File #30, Mikan 183692.

    . 1835 - John Felker, Gainsborough Two., Case File 40-1466.
    Upper Canada Heir & Devisee, Microfilm MS657, reel 35, Archives of Canada & Canadiana.ca.

    . 1847 Aug 17 - Frederick Felker, Yeoman, Saltfleet, Private in the 4th Regiment, Lincoln Militia, 2nd Flank Company, Battalions in Upper Canada which were entitled to Land for their Services during the last War with the United States of America.
    Ref: Lukin Homfray Irving Fonds, Archives of Canada, Mikan#99717, V1, p21.

    . 1852 Sep 4, Township of Saltfleet By-lay #25, to divide the township of Saltfleet into 5 Rural Wards: Ward No. 3 - At Daniel F. Davis's Inn, & that Frederick Felker, be Returning Officer.
    Ref:The Canada Gazette.

    . 1876 - Militiamen of 1812-15, who have applied to participate in the gratuity voted by Parliament in 1875:
    Private, Frederick Felker, Mount Albion, Wentworth Co., Canadian Veterans of the War of 1812. Age 81 in 1875 [b.1794], $20.
    Ref: Canadian Veterans of the War of 1812, Sessional papers, Third Session 3rd parliament, P6, p33.

    . Fred. moved to nearby Mount Albion on land in Saltfleet Township near the brow of the Niagara Escarpment. 7 miles from Hamilton, Saltfleet Twp. Nearby a saw mill was constructed, although it is not known exactly who built the mill. The earliest known owner of the mill is John Secord, who purchased it around 1812. Gradually, a small settlement began to form. It was originally named Albion Mills. The grist mill built alongside nearby Albion Falls, as well as Albion Mills' location at the head of the Red Hill Valley & along a well-travelled road were catalysts for growth in the small village. The influx of settlers to the area introduced services & establishments, including blacksmith shops, taverns & a general store. Albion Mills later gained its own stop on the horseback mail delivery route. Throughout the remainder of the 19th century, Albion Mills served as a local hub of commerce & services for the rural surrounding countryside. In 1880, the name of the village was changed to Mount Albion & the main road, up until then a muddy trail, was reconstructed with stone.
    Ref: Wikipedia, 2012.

    . John Frederick Felker, d. 28 Feb. 1880, Aged 86, Farmer, NJ chronic Bronchitis for 3 months.
    . Justice of Peace for 1879, appointed 1863, March 2nd, West Flamboro, Fred Felker,.
    Ref: 1878 Wentworth County Gazeteer & Directory.

    . Frederick Felker's funeral party photo:
    Frederick Felker (1794 - 1880) settled at Mount Albion /Stoney Creek, & purchased land just east of the hamlet. He built a modest house* on the site, & eventually acquired all the property between what today is Paramount Drive & the Davis Creek. This photo shows Felker's sons (including Hiram) & Felker's widow, Mary (Bentley), at the funeral in 1880.
    Hiram A. Felker (1822-1911took over the farm. His wife, Mary (Cowan) Felker outlived her husband by only 4 years. Both are buried in nearby Felker Cemetery, on Mud Street.
    The family name also lives on the Felker Falls Conservation area, which was located on Hiram Felker's farm after c.1890. Today it sits at the edge of "Satellite City".

    . Photo: The house is one store wood covered with plaster, two windows. The triple size doorway is recessed & in it stands an one foot squared timber two-thirds of the way on the left side. To the left may be seen small bare tree with a 3 foot large 'V shaped' animal crib with hay in it. 2 loose planks form a walkway to the house. Widow Mary Bentley Felker sits in a chair. Beside her is a empty rocking chair. Behind her in a single row stands 10 sons in dark morning clothes, holding their hats in their right hand.

    Ontario Land Registry, Hamilton Wentworth Book (xxx) p214
    Lot 30, Con 6, Township of Saltfleet
    . Patent, Crown, to Robt James DeyGray, All 100A
    >> . Bargin&Sale, James Henry, to John Felker, 200 Acres
    . B&S, John Felker, to Frederick Felker, 200 Acres

    - Research & transcriptions by PJ Felker Ahlberg, U.E. Thank you. - - -

    Birth:
    Alt Names: Völckel, Folker, Falker, Filker.

    Died:
    Aged 85y, 9m. 5d; B. New Jersey. COD: Chronic bronchitis, 10 days.

    Buried:
    Mud St., Saltfleet Twp., Stoney Creek

    John married Mary A BENTLEY on 8 Dec 1824 in Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario. Mary (daughter of Amos BENTLEY, Sr and Mrs. Eleanor (Amos) BENTLEY) was born on 20 Jun 1804 in New York State; died on 2 Jan 1882 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; was buried in Felker Family Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Mary A BENTLEY was born on 20 Jun 1804 in New York State (daughter of Amos BENTLEY, Sr and Mrs. Eleanor (Amos) BENTLEY); died on 2 Jan 1882 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; was buried in Felker Family Cemetery.

    Notes:

    . Mary is the daughter of Eleanor, b. NY - d. Malahide, Elgin Co., Ontario, & Amos Bentley, b. 1768 NY- 23 Oct 1846, Malahide, Ontario.
    Buried Rogers Cemetery, Aylmer, Malahide Twp, Elgin Co., Ontario. - - -

    Birth:
    Ref: MI Death Reg., son Ben Felker. Alt Loc. Penn.

    Died:
    Aged 77y 6m 13d. COD: Old Age.

    Buried:
    White granite monument with shield, appears top is broken off.

    Children:
    1. Eleanor FELKER was born on 4 May 1825 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died on 17 Jul 1825 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario.
    2. John FELKER, .17 was born on 31 Jul 1826 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died on 24 Oct 1884 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
    3. James FELKER, .1 was born on 22 Nov 1827 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died on 26 Jan 1917 in Monitor Twp., Bay Co., Michigan; was buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
    4. William FELKER, .3 was born on 2 Jun 1829 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died in 1908 in Michigan.
    5. Amos H FELKER was born on 4 Jun 1831 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died on 6 Apr 1895 in Memphis, Riley Twp., St. Clair Co., Michigan.
    6. David Bentley FELKER was born on 10 Sep 1832 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died on 13 Apr 1912 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario.
    7. Frederick FELKER, .1 was born on 28 Sep 1834 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died on 18 Aug 1907 in Omaha, Nebraska.
    8. Benjamin FELKER, .1 was born on 19 Feb 1837 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died on 23 Sep 1921 in Memphis, Riley Twp., St. Clair Co., Michigan; was buried in Memphis Cemetery.
    9. Samuel Griffin FELKER was born on 12 Dec 1838 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died on 22 Jun 1914 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario.
    10. 2. Levi Green FELKER, .2 was born on 6 Jun 1841 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died on 27 Jan 1915 in Burt, Taymouth Twp., Saginaw Co., Michigan; was buried in Green Ridge Cemetery.
    11. Hiram Albert FELKER was born on 13 Oct 1844 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died on 22 Jul 1911 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; was buried in Felker Family Cemetery.
    12. Walter HENRY FELKER was born on 15 Dec 1846 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died on 5 Jul 1926 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; was buried in Stoney Creek Municipal Cemetery.
    13. Mary FELKER, .6 was born on 27 May 1851 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died in in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Johann Frederick Völkel JOHN FELKER, U.E., 13th was born on 5 Aug 1751 in Erndtebrück, Westphalia, Germany (son of Johann ECKARDT VÖLCKEL, .6 and Maria CATHERINA AMOS); died on 30 Nov 1838 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; was buried in Felker Family Cemetery.

    Notes:

    Page One

    Johnn Friedrick Völkel was born 17 Nov 1757 at Siegen-Wittgenstein, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany & Johann Federick is the son of Anna KATHARINA, Amos & Johann Eckart Völkel.
    English name variation were first Folker, Falker & finally as Felker.
    John Felker is thus the step-son of Joseph Jost Volckel & also his uncle. John's mother, Maria Catharina Amos, remarried after the death of her 1st husband: John Eckhart Volckel - Joseph is John's brother.

    * VIllage of Erndtebrück, Germany
    The village of Erndtebrück was undoubtedly first settled in the upper part hill where the houses nestle themselves up against the 'castle' hill. This village needed protection, when on the cold winter nights, packs of wolves howled from the surrounding hills. Not a stout city wall, but rather a picket fence or thorny-hedge placed on a low wall served as the boundary fence.

    Now the Customs & Toll Collector, alone in his little office house, could not get at the purses of the travelers who sometimes tried to charged though in groups without paying. The Toll Collector would sound his horn to summon the local cart drivers to deal with a travelers with spears & pitchforks approaching from the city. Running the toll booth seems to have been an universal challenge.

    Many of the buildings in Erndtebrück were destroyed in the bombing on 10 March, 1945 at the end of World War II, including the Toll Collectors house & the oldest Luther church where the Volkels prayed & married. The church with its steeple, has been rebuilt in the same style & sits on high point overlooking the village. Similarly there are some beautiful rebuilt houses with gardens completely surrounding the path & stairway leading to the Evangelische-Reformiert Kirche. - Translated from German. PJA 2009.

    * FELKER BIBLE:
    On May 1773, Johann Fredrick Völkel left Erndtebrück with a German Bible with an inscription under the front cover:
    "This Bible is presented to you as a teaching of Christ, & instruction for your soul.
    God Grant that you may use it frequently on your journey to America. Erndtebrück, May 18, 1773"
    Last known location of this Felker Bible was by Belle Felker, great granddaughter, born in Auburn, Michigan.

    * 1773 AMERICA AT LAST!
    Oath of Allegiance to America as a British subject, etc,
    List 310C: At Wicaco (Philadelphia, Penn.) on 1 October 1773: Present: Thos. Willing, Esquire.
    The Foreigners whose names are written,
    imported in the Ship Hope, George Johnston, Master, from Rotterdam but last from Cowes, (Isle of Wright,) did this day take & subscribe the foregoing Oaths, & Declarations in the usual Form. 'Consigned to Messrs. Willing & Morris, 94 person on the List, Paid £7.1.0. (i.e. paid to lawyer taking the Oaths.) -
    . Fried. Völckel
    . Johann Frederich Völckel [handwriting may appear to read Johann Friederick Welckel - PJA]
    . John Ludwig Pfeiler [?]
    . Jost Voleckel. [Jost Welckel]
    Note1: All males over 16 years had to take the oath. This transcription from the original depositions, gives only the 53 males all German names, leaving out 41 females & boys aboard the Hope. Other voyages of the Ship Hope: Aug 28 1733, Rotterdam to Penn.; 9.23, 1734; 3.12.1772; 3 Dec 1772 Rotterdam-Cowes-Penn; & John's 1773 voyage appears to be the last record for the Ship Hope.- PJA 2010.
    Ref: Pennsylvania Immigrants, 1727-1776

    . Port of Philadelphia: Philadelphia would seem an unlikely candidate as a major immigration port of entry, but 1.3 million immigrants passed through the port. The route took immigrants around Cape May at the foot of New Jersey, into the Delaware Bay & up the Delaware River to Philadelphia, adding more than 200 miles to the journey from Europe. & the trip wasn't without its hazards. The Delaware River often froze over during winter, limiting early immigration to warmer months. During the 1700s, there was an influx of German many of whom arrived as indentured servants or "redemptioners" who often stayed in the city to work off the cost of the passage.

    * NEW JERSEY VOLUNTEERS LOYALIST REGIMENT: Quarter Master
    John FOLKER, 3rd Battalion Quarter Master of NJV, Master Feb 3 1777 -1783
    NJV Loyalists, John Falker was quartermaster the Third Battalion from its organization until 1781, then transferred to the Second Battalion & resigned at the end of the War on Feb. 22, 1783.
    Daniel James, on the Resignation of Quartermaster Falker, took this office & so continued until the 2nd Battalion was disbanded. William Felker (transcription?) Resigned Quartermaster, 2nd Bat. NJV.
    XRef: The NJV Loyalist in the Revolutionary War.

    . Note2 of Family Interest2: Also serving in the same NJV were Lieut. John Lawrence & Col. Elisha Lawrence of who commanded the NJV. - Later Lawrence descendant would married John Felker's descendant.

    * 1778 December 16, LAND AT ESSEX CONFISCATED:
    . At an Inferior court of Common-Pleas held for the county of Essex, on the 15th day of September last, were returned inquisitions for joining the army of the King of Great-Britain, & other treasonable practices found against (various names) & John Folker.
    . of which proclamation was made at said Court, that if they, or any on their behalf, or any persons interested, would appear & traverse, a trial should be awarded; but no traverses were offered:
    Therefore NOTICE is hereby given, That if neither they, nor any in their behalf, nor any interested, shall appear & traverse at the next Court to be held for the said county, the inquisitions will then be taken to be true, & final judgment entered thereon in favour of the state.
    John Clawson, Commissioner. Elizabeth-town, November 14, 1778.
    Ref: The New Jersey Gazette (Trenton), New Jersey, Essex Country .

    Muster Roll Captain Robt. Drummer's Co., 3rd New Jersey Volunteers:
    . 1779 Nov 29, Savannah, Quarter Master, John Falker
    Ref: Ward Chipman Muster Master's Office.

    . UCLPetition 33, F Bundle 2, C1893, p762. Niagara
    To Lieut. Gov of UC, John Graves Simcoe, In Council
    Petition of John Filker, Respectfully shows that your petitioner just moved from the Jeries with a wife & one child & that he is related to Geo. Bowman [Bauman?]* of the Township of Stanford. Requests 200 acres. Niagara, 2 July, 1796.
    Note3: No actual signature; As was common, the petition was possibly prepared, & in the hand of, Thos. Ridout, The Survey General].
    Envelope: 2 July, 96. Recommend for 200 Acres. Pay for survey. Read July 14, 1796.
    . I do hereby certify that the bearer John Felker has taken the oath prescribed by law to be a faith & allegiance to Our Majesty King., Signed, July 2, 1796, David Secord, J.P.
    Note4: Geo. Adam Bowman, b 1731 Albany Co., NY-1803 Niagara-on-Lake, Grantham, On. Wife Ann Marie Conrad 1649 /Schoharie, NY: is the relationship based on their being German?
    Note5: John Felker's petition was sent together with brothers Ludwig, Jacob, Joseph Felker & John's oath was thus filed with Ludwick Felker's Petition & oath. Peter Bowman, Con 2, L17 Stoney Creek, 1850.
    Note6: Alas, John Felker does not mention that he was the Quarter Master of NJ 2nd & later the 3rd Volunteers, otherwise he too should have received 1,000 Acres 'for one of his description"!

    . UCLPetition 56, F Batch 2, C1893, p836.
    Petition of John Felker,
    Most humbly shewth, That your Petitioner from the beginning of the late American war was an open & declared loyalist & carried Arms for His Majesty, was several times severely wounded, taken prisoner, & suffered 9 months' imprisonment.
    That your Petitioner is resident in this Home District of this province & is married to the Daughter of John Mingle (also a faithful loyalist) & has 2 children.
    That your Petitioner has as yet only drawn 200 Acres of land; wherefore he prays your Honor for such additional allowances as your Honor in your Wisdom may deem meet. & as in duty bound he will ever pray.
    Signed, John Felker, Newark 1st Feb'y 1797. [Newark is now Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. -PJA]
    Envelope: Received 4 Feb 1797. Read 25 Feb. Certificate of Petition having married the daughter of a loyalist waning, Entered Petition 226, Land Book B.
    Ref: Archives of Ontario.
    . 1797 February 25th. John Felker, Praying for land in right of his wife, the daughter of a Loyalist. Certificate of Petitioner having married the daughter of a Loyalist wanting.
    Ref: F56., Upper Canada Land Book, Film C101, p 225.
    Note7: Petition appears to be entirely in the hand of John Felker.

    . Petitioner Newark [Niagara-on-the-Lake], states is is a Loyalist.
    Ref: Upper Canada Land Book B 1796-7, p225, C101.

    Further Research required:
    1796 Jul 14, No. 39 F12, Ludwick Filker, Recommended for 200 Acres;
    No. 40 F42, Jacob Filker, 200 Acres"
    No. 41, F33, John Filker, "
    No.. 42 F35, Joseph Filker, "
    Nol 43 F34 John Filker, Junior, ". page 117
    Ref: UC Land & State Minute Book B, P6

    . 1803, John Filker, 20 Mile Creek. Delivered to himself, going off with a load of Wheat & Rye.
    Ref: Notes from Niagara, V14, p25.
    * WAR of 1812
    Muster Roll of Capt. Abram Nelles' Flank Company,
    From 24th July to the 24th of August 1812, both days inclusive. - John Felker (Jr. or Sr. not determined).
    Co-incidentally, also in-laws, Wim. Osburn, Charles Petit, Jacob Swackhammer & Jonathan Teetzel).

    . Gainsborough Twp. Land Registry is now found in West Lincoln, in Niagara North, Ontario.

    Ontario Land Registry Abstract, Wentworth Co., Saltfeet Book 361, p 272
    Lot 27, Con 7
    . 1967 Nov 21, Arthur H, Cora B, & Elsie M Felker, to Ontario Housing Corp, Remarks Pt 5, Reference Plan #15,
    . 1967 Dec 26. Deposit, Elsie B Quinn, to Arthur H Felker, Mge. {last Felker entry.

    LOUTH MILLS, Account of Flour & Wiskey sent from this to St. David's by Capt. Askin & Ensign Applgarth; &
    . 1813 Dec 18th - Francis Harkisom, 4 (barrels), John Falker, 4, Joseph Falker, 4, Stephen Roy, 4, David Moyer, 4, Henry Hooh, 4, Isaac Osburn, 4, John Linderberry, 4, John Snyder, 4, David Battram, 4, John Ensly, 4, Isaiah Griffen, 3, Jacob Fisher, 4, Lewis Falker, 4, Alexander Lane, 4, Gilbert Lane, 4, Jacob Houser, 4, A. Sheldon, 4, Joseph Ducher, 4, William Hutt, 4, Morris Canada, 4, Silas Hopkins, 5.

    . 1816 May 20, Election, Candidates Robert Nelles Esq. & Doctor Cyrus Sumner.
    John Felker, Gainsborough Twp., Lot 30, Con 5, Voted for Nelles.
    Ref: Annals of the Forty, Vol. 10, 1956.

    . 1820 Feb 23 - JOHN FELKER MOVES TO STONEY CREEK from Gainsborough Twp., Niagara region of Ontario:
    Indenture of Bargain & Sale, Lot 30, Con 6, & Lot 27, Con 7, Stoney Creek, Ontario.
    Purchased from James Henry of Clinton Twp.
    Dated Registered Mar 22, 1820. John Felker, his mark X. *
    Ref: Book B #534.
    Note8: Stoney Creek is next county northward, but still in the Niagara peninsula growing area. - PJA.
    Note9: * Very curious indeed! as we know John Felker could read & write, why did he sign with an X? - PJA 2010.

    . 1823 Mar 26 Registered - John Felker sold 200 acres to Frederick Felker, Bargain & Sale. Ref: Book B, #933.

    * The farm land at Stoney Creek is near the City of Hamilton, Ontario. This farm now bears a housing sub-division, but on a portion remains at the Felker's Falls Conservation Park. The land sits on the Niagara Escarpment Corridor. Davis Creek runs through the old farm, with a two terraced veiled waterfalls over 70 feet high, creating a small plunge pool at the bottom. This would be a good place to keep your churned butter from turning rancid & No doubt, the Felkers too cooled off in the pool on a hot day. The Bruce Hiking Trail pass by the top of the falls. Through the grove of maple trees you can see lower Stoney Creek & further on to the blue of Lake Ontario.
    Out along the now paved east side of Mud Road you can see the former Felker's stone blacksmith shop. - PJA.

    . 1824 May 7, Loyalist Claims for Losses £25. Discount 25% = £3. 15s.
    . 1824 June 28, Account of Losses: Felker or Falker, John, Payout £3 15s. CLAIM 645 - As of 486 [claim]
    . Claim 182 for damages by the enemy, John Felker, Grimsby, Niagara district.
    A horse taken by the Enemy. Claimed £25.
    Remarks, Claimant & David Gee departs to this Claim having been sustained from the Enemy. Recommend £15.
    . Claim for Losses War of 1812, John Felker, Gainsboro, Niagara District, Claimed: £25 Allowed £15.
    Also, Jacob Felker, Ancaster, Gore District, Claimed £28 2s 6p, Allowed £16 15s.Ref: t1124 end & 1125, p943, Archives of Canada.
    . c1824 Loyalist Claims for Losses: Commissioners Award £15. - no signature for receipt.
    Note10: To Researchers: After payment, Claim #182 is then reused for someone else. - PJA

    . 1826 Assessment Rolls, Saltfleet & Binbrook Twp.:
    Fred Fulker, Levi & William Green, & a little farther are: J. London, Joseph London & John Cowell.

    Ontario Land Registry, Niagara North Book 102, p374
    South Half Lot 30, Con 5 Township of Gainsborough
    . 1799 Jul 8, Patent, Crown, To John Felker 200 Acres, See Patent Book
    . 1820 mar 22, Bargain & Sale, John Felker, to James Henry, 200 A, £0.0.0.
    . 1820 Mar 22, B&S, Wm. Cooke, to John Felker, 200A, £0.0.0.

    Ontario Land Registry, Niagara North Book 102, p375
    South Half Lot 31, Con 5 Township of Gainsborough
    . 1836 Feb 17, Patent, Crown, to John Felker, SHalf 100 Acres, See Patent Book
    . 1846 Sep 29, Bargain&Sale, Frederick Felker, to James Page,SHalf 100A, £100.

    Ontario Land Registry, Niagara North Book 102, p376
    South Half Lot 34 & 35, Con 5 Township of Gainsborough,
    Lot 34: 1799 Jul 8, Patents, Crown, to John Filker, SHalf 100 Acres, See Patent Book;
    . 1827 Jun 13, Bargain&Sale, Joseph Filker and of John F, to John Filker, South Half, 100A, £0.0.0, 100 A.
    . 1836 Feb 12, B&S, Jacob Kennedy, to John Kennedy, SHalf 100A.

    . Lot 25: 1799 Jul 8, Patents, Crown, to Joseph Felker and of J.F., to John Filker, SHalf 100 Acres, See Patent Book;

    SHalf, 100 Acres, £0.0.0,
    . 1827 May 2, Bargain&Sale, Joseph Felker and J.F. to John Kennedy, SHafl 100 A., and SHalf 34, 200 Acres.

    Research & transcriptions by PJ Felker Ahlberg, U.E. Thank you. - . -

    Birth:
    Westfalen, Prussia Alt. Spellings: Völckel Falker, Folker.

    Died:
    Canada. Aged 80 years.

    Buried:
    120 Mud St. at First Rd. W. , Stoney Creek.

    Johann married Mary MINGLE, , DUE in c 1792 in Oxford Twp., Sussex Co., New Jersey. Mary (daughter of John MINGLE, U.E. and Mrs. Sufiah SOPHIA MINGLE) was born on 12 Nov 1769 in Oxford Twp., Sussex Co., New Jersey; died on 30 Nov 1841 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; was buried in Felker Family Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Mary MINGLE, , DUE was born on 12 Nov 1769 in Oxford Twp., Sussex Co., New Jersey (daughter of John MINGLE, U.E. and Mrs. Sufiah SOPHIA MINGLE); died on 30 Nov 1841 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; was buried in Felker Family Cemetery.

    Notes:

    WILL of John Mingle: I give & bequeath to my daughter, Mary Felker, the sum $80.
    John Mingle, 10 May, 1810. - - -

    Birth:


    Died:
    Aged 72y 18d.

    Buried:
    Monument no longer present in 2002.

    Children:
    1. 4. John Fredrick FRED FELKER, .15 Jr. was born on 23 May 1794 in Elizabethtown, Hardwick Twp., Sussex Co., New Jersey; died on 28 Feb 1880 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; was buried in Felker Family Cemetery.
    2. Lewis FELKER, .2, SUE was born on 5 Mar 1795 in Philadelphia, Delware Co., Pennsylvania; died on 20 Jun 1861 in Belwood, Garafraxa West Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery.
    3. Anna Nora ANNIE FELKER, .2 was born on 22 Jul 1797 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario, Canada; died on 4 Apr 1891 in Malahide Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; was buried in Luton Cemetery.
    4. Catherine Jane FELKER, .2 was born on 22 Jun 1799 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario, Canada; died in 1851 in Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; was buried in Felker Family Cemetery.
    5. Elizabeth FELKER, .1 was born on 5 Apr 1801 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario, Canada; died on 29 Aug 1875 in Malahide Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; was buried in Luton Cemetery.
    6. Sophia FELKER was born on 8 Mar 1803 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario, Canada; died on 21 Feb 1894 in Middlesex Co., Ontario; was buried in Melbourne Cemetery.
    7. Lydia FELKER was born on 15 Dec 1805 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario, Canada; died on 29 Jun 1880 in Malahide Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; was buried in Luton Cemetery.
    8. Sarah FELKER, .2 was born on 8 Mar 1808 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario, Canada; died on 19 Jan 1856 in Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; was buried in Felker Family Cemetery.

  3. 10.  Amos BENTLEY, Sr was born on 25 Jun 1768 in New York State; died on 23 Oct 1846 in Malahide Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; was buried in Rogers Corner Cemetery.

    Notes:

    Amos is the son of Dinah Straight (Strait?) & Greene Main Bentley Sr.

    . UCLPetition 163, B Bundle 4, 1848, C1639
    To Lieut. Gov. John Colborne, In Council
    The Petition of Amos Bentley, Malahide Twp., Farmer.
    Your Petitioner was located by Colonel Talbot in the year 1824, upon a lot of 200 Acres of land in the said Malahide Twp., liable to settlement duties which he has performed & is ready to pay the feed that may be required. Wherefore your petitioner prays for a grant of said lot.
    Signed, Port Talbot, 24 Dec 1830, Amos HISXMARK Bentley,
    Recommend by Thomas Talbot, Inspt.
    I certify that Amos Benltey has taken the oath of Allegiance before me. Thomas Talbot, J.P.
    Envelope: Recommend 26 July 1848.
    Note: Whatever took approval so long. PJA.

    Children of Eleanor & Amos Bentley are:
    James Green Bentley 1801.11.6 NY -1881 Bayham, Elgin Co., ON;
    Mary Bentley, 1804-1882;
    Amos Bentley, Jr 1811-1839;
    Benjamin C Bentley, 1814 NY -1872 Oakland, MI;
    Solomon S Bentley, 1816 NY - 1881 malahiade, Elgin co., ON.
    John Bentley, 1819-1859 Ontario.

    Recorded for further research:

    . UCLP31, B5, p41. Elijah Bentley, Came into Prov. 12 months ago [1799] rented land in Clinton Twp. & purchased January lasted brought his family, wife & 3 children now in Clinton, Wants 200 acres on Yonge Street or in Markham. His father & brothers are with him. Recommended 200 A in Markham. Recommended 200 A., Markham. Date on envelope 19 Aug. 1800.
    . UCLP32, B5, p43, William Bentley of Markham, came into Prov. about a year ago [1799] with his family of 5 children, wife died about 2 months ago. He has a yoke of one cow, farming utensils & other property. Desirous to settle in Markham wither his uncle & other relations reside. Signed, 24 Nov 1801, William Bentley.
    . UCLP54, B5, P106, C1621 Ruben Bentley, lately came into the province with his father Samuel Bentley & 2 brothers & families & 2 brother-in-law, has a wife 2 children, York 18 Aug 1800, Rueben Bentley.

    UCLP85, B5, p198, Ira Bentley, Clinton Twp., Farmer. Petition 2 years in Prov., Married to a daughter of Jacob Beam, of Clinton Twp., He has 6 head of horned cattle, a pair of horses, & other property, wants 200A. Signed, IRS HISXMARK Bentley, York 31 August 1802, T. Ridout. Rec. 200 Acres.
    Petition has his father, 2 brothers & 3 other relations in Markham.

    UCLP92, B5, p213, Samuel Bentley, Blacksmith & Scythe maker,
    Lately came into the Province with 3 sons: Reuben, Elijah & Ira Bentley, with 3 families & 2 sons in law: Joseph Plumb & Moses Bamfried? who have not heir families in this province. He is about to returned for the remainder of his family consisting of a wife & 2 younger children. He is a seedy loyalist during the American war., wants 200 A. of lands on Yonge Street, Markham Twp. for himself & each of his 2 sons in law for 6 months that they may settle together. Signed, Samuel Bentley, York 18 August, 1800. Recommended for 200A - - -

    Buried:
    Aylmer, Elgin Co. Ont. Plot 23. White sandstone recubant monument, cracked 2011.

    Amos married Mrs. Eleanor (Amos) BENTLEY est 1800 ±. Mrs. was born on 19 Feb 1779 in New York State; died on 25 Dec 1862 in Malahide Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; was buried in Rogers Corner Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Mrs. Eleanor (Amos) BENTLEY was born on 19 Feb 1779 in New York State; died on 25 Dec 1862 in Malahide Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; was buried in Rogers Corner Cemetery.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Aged 83y 10m 6d

    Buried:
    Plot 16

    Children:
    1. 5. Mary A BENTLEY was born on 20 Jun 1804 in New York State; died on 2 Jan 1882 in Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; was buried in Felker Family Cemetery.