Notes:

Edward is the son of Jefferson Mann Thurber & Mary Anne Levington.

Buried:
Detroit.

Edward married Gertrude Ellen WILLSON on 21 Jun 1904 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan. Gertrude (daughter of Anson Abram WILLSON, .1 and Sarah ALICE HILL) was born on 21 Feb 1881 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan; died in 1954 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Detroit.

Notes:

Anton is the son of Julia Baldwin & Abram Lockwood Willson.

Birth:


Buried:
Detroit, Plot section A3

Anson married Sarah ALICE HILL on 6 Jan 1881 in Howard Twp., Kent Co., Ontario. Sarah was born in Jul 1859 in Howard Twp., Kent Co., Ontario; died on 26 Nov 1932 in Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michgan; was buried in Woodmere Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sarah is the daughter of Ellen Laura Bennet & Austin Hill.



Possibly Ida’s cousin. Son of “Uncle Abe” (Abram) Willson & Julia (Julia probably Ida’s aunt on her mother’s side.

Notes:

Abrams is the son of Statira Edith Montgomery & Stillwell Willson the Younger.

. Montgomery's Tavern Battle just north of Eglinton on Yonge Street:
. Dr. John W Montgomery, son of John & Mary Montgomery, was born at Newtonbrook, Ontario in 1827. Hence he was only 10 years of age when the Rebellion broke out, at which time he & his cousin, Abraham Wilson, were the only persons in the old hotel, the Sickle & Sheaf, owned by his Brother when the first cannon shot came through his home, cutting down the three chimneys. The two lads stood viewing the scene from the upper windows; they thought it mere sport until a second shot entered the wing, when they were removed by some of their friends.
Ref: History of Toronto & County of York, Vol II, 1885.

During the 1837 Rebellion, the Yonge Street rebel had occupied John Montgomery's Tavern. Of the 300 men, a 150 men were posted in the woods behind the tavern & another 60 took up positions behind a line of rail fencing. One hundred & 50 were posted in the woods behind the tavern & another 60 took up positions behind a line of rail fencing.The majority of Mackenzie's supporters, numbering about 300, were gathered around the tavern proper. These primarily farmer-supporters of the Globe newspaper man, William Lyon Mackenzie, were gathered around the tavern proper.

On December 7th, 1837, Col. James Fitzgibbon & a 1,000 British regular soldiers & militiamen marched up Yonge Street & fired artillery at Tavern. During this 1837 Rebellion, Abraham Willson, 11 years old, & his cousin John Wilson Montgomery were playing on the third floor when his uncle John Montgomery's tavern was set on fire by the rebels. The two boys playing upstairs were spotted & barely escaped the fire. The largely unarmed rebels had no choice but to retreat. The grand Government Forces then looted the tavern & burned Montgomery's Tavern to the ground, before marching back to York.

An Historical Plaque marking the location of Montgomery's Tavern may be found on Yonge Street, north of Eglinton Avenue at the former two-story cement Art Deco, Canada Postal Station K. In commemoration of the Battle of Montgomery's Tavern has been designated a National Historic Site.

. 1881 Atlas of Co. Essex & Kent, Ontario. Abraham Willson.

. Obituary Pioneers Gone, Abraham Wilson
Another old resident Kent died on Monday in the person of Abraham Willson. The death occurred at the residence of his of his son Collin at Owosso, Mich. & deceased was nearly 82 years of age.
Mr Willson was born near Toronto & came to Kent when quite a young man, residing for many years on a farm on Talbot street, Hadrwich. He leaves 3 sons & one daughter. Mrs. T A Ridley, Detroit, Edward, Windsor, Anson, Detroit & Collins Owosso all of who attended the frugal which took place Wednesday xx on Talbot Street.
Ref: Chatham Daily News, published 8.16.1901.

. Lot 22, Con 3, Harwich Twp., Elgin Co., On Lake Erie, Township of Harwich, [recombined} Book 0, p1210.
. 1856 Nov 5, B&S, Jared Caughilll, to Stillwell Willson, South Talbot Rd. 1, Korriill ?,
.1862 Jun 18, B&S, Abraham L Willson, et al, to Edwin L Willson, $200., NE100 Acres.

. Lot 23, Con 3, Harwich Twp., Elgin Co., On Lake Erie, Township of Harwich, [recombined} Book 299-302, p1218-9.
. 1856 Nov 5, B&S, Ed Elliott., David S Baldwin, £300, all of
.1854 Aug 3 B&S, David S Baldwin, to Julia Willson, £50. Part Acres, Book B.
. 1867 Jan 16, Partition, Abraham Willson, to D S Handy, Part 50 A W.
. 1875 Mar 9, Quit Claim, Sarah A Willson et eu, to Orin Handy, $100, Part 100A.
. 1882 Oct 31, B&S, Collin Willson et ul?, to Abram L Willson, $1100, Part 17.5 A
. 1886 Jun 22, Mortgage, Abram Willson, to Ontario L & Ec Co., $1100, Part 24 of 100A.
. Abraham Willson et al, to Peter Caughill, $4000, N part 70 A
. 1888 Jan 4, Quit Claim Sarah A Willson, to Abraham L Willson, $300
. 1889 Mar 7, B&S, Abram L Willson, etux, to Elizabeth Hayden, $6200. Part 24 A. Book X (K?)

. Lot 24, Con 3, Harwich Twp., Elgin Co., On Lake Erie, Township of Harwich, [recombined} Book 299-302, p1226
1867 Jan 16, Partition, Abraham Willson, to Sarah Ann, Louis & David Handy, [£ nill]Part 20 Easterly A.
. 1869 Sep 22, B&S, Davis S Handy, to Abram Willson, $450, Part 23 N Acres
. 1888 Oct 28, Quit Claim, Sarah A Willson, to Abraham L Willson, $500 part 23 N
. 1889 Mar 7, B&S, Abram L Willson etal, to Elizabeth Hayden, $2000. Part 24 A. Book X (K?)
. 1890 May 21, Ass Mtg. Abram Willson, to Isabella Forwell, $2010. - - -

Died:
Aged 80y 10m 1d = 1901.10.10, died Bright's Disease, burial Morpath, Ontario. Ref: Mich. Death Reg. Son of Stillwill Willson.

Buried:
Grey granite Monument W425, is at the foot of parents tall white pillar stone.

Abraham married Sarah JULIA BALDWIN. Sarah was born on 15 Feb 1827 in Town of York (Toronto), Ontario; died on 14 Nov 1865 in Ridgetown, Kent County, Ontario; was buried in Trinity Anglican Church, Howard, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Julia is the daughter of Catherine Roome & David S Baldwin. Catherine Roome She moved to Wisconsin with husband & family in 1849, but returned to Ontario after her husband’s death.

HANDY, Collins Sr.(“Pa”):Ida’s father.
HANDY, Louisa: Ida’s sister. Married Henry Watson in 1863HANDY, Collins Jr.:Ida’s brother. Married Elizabeth Jane Watson
(Henry’s sister)in 1863.
HANDY, Julia Ellen(“Julia E”):Ida’s sister. Married Oliver Ransom in 1900
HANDY, Julius(“Jule/Jules”):Ida’s brother. Married Lucretia “Lulah” Bryant
HANDY, Otis: Ida’s nephew, son of Lucretia Bryant and Julius
HANDY, George Washington:brother of Ida. Married Henry Watson’s sister Rhoda Angeline in 1871
HANDY, Franklin Morse (“Frank” or “Franky”):Ida’s brother. Married Alice Bryant
HANDY Wesley Norman (“Wes”):Ida’s brother, married Lucy Olivia “Leva” Fairchild in 1877.
HANDY, Clara Lucinda(“Lucy”):Ida’s sister. Married Alvin Bryant in 1884.
HANDY, Anson Frederick (“Fred”): Ida’s brother. Married Anna Mabel Warner in 1883.
HANDY, David:married ‘Rachael’ (unknown surname) sometime prior to 1862. There is a Rachel mentioned in the diary, but she does not seem to appear with David at any point

DIARY OF IDA KATE HANDY, B 1875 Morpeth, Kent Co., Ontario. Extracted version:
Begins January 1 1875.
. 1875 Jan 3rd. Sun. Fair not very cold, Anson Willson & Johnny Purvis & others, came down in the afternoon. Anson brought a piece of poetry entitled 'you down you do".
. Jan 7. Snowed all day.
. Jan 14th. More pleasant. In the eying Anson & Ella [children of Anson Willson.1] was here & spent the evening. Had a big time.
. Jan 17 Sunday. Other warm. Anson came in the afternoon & in the eve him & Frank Fred & Lucy Fan & I went down to Henrys for a slight ride & came around by Fairchilds & brought Wes {Wesley Norman Handy] home.
. Jan 21st. Quite warm. Received an invitation to go to Mr Simons this evening but declined. Anson came down to go with us to Henry's party.
. Jan 28. Snowed nearly day, Lucy & Fan went down to David [Handy's?] toward evening. Collins & Sherman Willson came up in the evening. Work part of day on my Antimaccasar photograph.
. 1875 Jan 31st Sunday. Between 9 & 10 O'clock Anson Wilson came down. It tried to snow a little today.
. 1875 Feb6. Fan Lucy & I down to Morpeth, we went & called on Julia Willson. Had quite a talk with Johnny. When we came home Anson was here.
. 1875 Feb 13 & 14. Collins Wilson came up after me yesterday to come & say till today Elizabeth is sick. The children stayed her all night Collins brought me home tonight.
. Feb 16th. Lucy went to do the work at Colins Willson today. Not quite as cold as usual.
. Feb 25th. A little older. Ella Willson came down this morning & staid till about 2 Oclock.
. Feb 28. Sunday. Anson came down & staid till evening & then time & Frank went to Morpeth to Church.
. Mar 7th Sunday. Quite pleasant. Anson Came down while we were gone down to Mr Scarletis.
. Mar 12th Nice & warm today. Anson came down & spent the evening. Played Pedro Pitch [card game] all the evening.
. Mar 14. Anson came down & him & Wes went to Morpeth to get a tooth pulled this morning & when they came back Fan went home e with him to stay this week. Had quite a thunderstorm this afternoon.
. Mar 19th. Anson was don this morning to give us an invitation to an evening part at his place next Tuesday Eve. Commenced snowing this afternoon.
. Mar 23rd. A little colder than usual. did not go to the party. Anson & J Purvis came down after us but I couldn't go on account of a sore throat & the rest wouldn't it ling so late. Anson took Fanny down to Sarah's on Sunday to stay till today.
. Mar 24th Quite cold & windy, tired to snow a little i the afternoon. Pa & Colins & Sherman Willson went to Chatham today with a load of Peas. Anson came down & took Fan & I to the entertainment up the Old Street. Had a good time.
. Mar 28th Easter Sunday. Not quite as warms usual.Henry & Louisa came back this morning & stayed all day & also Collins & Elizabeth Willson. Anson called in this evening.
. Apr 3rd. Warm & Pleasant. Went down Collins & stayed until 11 in the evening. We played Pedro Pitch & ate [Maple sugar] was all the evening.
. Apr 11th.Sunday. Anson was down a little while today.
. Apr 14th Ans. Willson was down for a little while. I had quite a confab with him.
. Apr 19th. Ella came down this afternoon a little while & brought a print dress for Julia Ellen to make Collins & Lucy went to Clearville with Mr Mrs Westlake who start for Port Hope tomorrow.
& Lucy came home today.
. Apr 20th Quite cold. Collins & Lucy came home today.
. Apr 22nd. Quite warm. Mr Waddel , Mrs Reynolds, Mrs Springsteten called to see Louise who was not so well this morning.
. May 5th. Eddie Willson's birthday 24 yrs old.





Uncle Abram, married a Julia Baldwin & Ida 's aunt who died before the writing of this diary.
After Julia’s death, Abram Willson married Ida’s Aunt Sarah Baldwin (Aunt Sarah in the diary)
. Known children of Abram & Julia: Anson, Edwin (“Eddie” in the diary?), Collins, Ella, Julia Willson.

Ida’s aunt on her maternal side. Sarah married Ida’s father’s brother Ebenezer Handy. Ebenezer died in 1865. Sarah married2, Abram Willson in 1867, in Michigan.




Ref: Transcription by Ida’s great -great granddaughter, Leah Wilson, 2017)




Grey monument Inscription:
Fate gave the word, death's arrow sped & pierced her gentle heart, & with her all the days have sped life can to him impart. - - -.
 

Birth:
Alt DOD: 14 Mar 1860 /

Died:
Aged 27d 8m 38y = 2.15.1827

Buried:
Grey granite monuments reads Julia, d. Nov 14, 1865