Notes:

Birth:
235 Wellesly St., St. David's Ward.

Allan married Marjorie Dorothea MCCAUSLAND on 17 Jun 1914 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. Marjorie was born in 1892 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Ontario Methodist Baptismal Records:
Vol 3, P81, York Co., Vaughan Twp.,
Alex George Frederick Lawrence,
son of James Marsh Lawrence & Sophonia,
Residence Richmond Hill, Vaughan Twp.,
born 1858 Sept 7, born at Holland Landing,
Baptized 1861 Dec 25, by Rev. T A Ferguson.

. 1881 Nov 24 - Admitted. The name of Mr A G F Lawrence of this village, is among those who are announced as admitted to the law Society as Studen-at-Law.
Ref: York Heard newspaper, Richmond Hill.

. 1899 Toronto Directory
A G Frederick Lawrence, Barrister, solicitor, rooms 77-78, 60 Victoria H 243 Wellesley St., Toronto,

. 1905 Toronto Directory
Lindsey, Lawrence & Wadsworth,
Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries, Etc,
A G F Lawrence, Home Life Building, corn. Adelaide & Victoria Streets.
Phone Main 2984.

. 01906 Toronto Directory
A G Frederick Lawrence, (Lindsay, Lawrence & Wadsworth, h. 253 Wellesley, Toronto. - - -

Birth:
Alt Name A G Frederick Lawrence. Verify heath of birth.

Died:
Vaughan Twp.

Buried:
Buried with parents and wife on the north face. Monument W2.23.

Alexander married Marjorie Palmer SANDERSON on 4 Aug 1886 in Richmond Hill, Vaughan Twp., York Co., Ontario. Marjorie was born on 14 Sep 1859 in Vaughan Twp., York Co., Ontario; died on 6 May 1939 in Richmond Hill, Vaughan Twp., York Co., Ontario; was buried in Richmond Hill Presbyterian Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marjorie Palmer Sanderson is the daughter of Elizabeth Atkinson & Henry Sanderson.

. 1886 Aug 4, Wednesday, Married Lawrence - Sanderson
At the residence of the bride's father by Rev W R Barker,
A.G.F. Lawrence Esq., Barrister of Toronto,
To Miss Margaret, daughter of Henry Sanderson, Esq., f Richmond Hill. The happy couple left for Montreal & other place after the performance of the ceremony. The couple have the best wishes of the Herald for their future happiness.
Ref: York Herald newspaper, Richmond Hill.

. 1900 Jan 4, Mrs A G F Lawrence & 3 children spent a few days in the village & were guests of Mrs W A Sanderson.
Ref: The Liberal newspaper, Richmond Hill.

. The Society Blue Book of Toronto, 1902 [as below] & Mr. Fred Lawrence.

. The Society Blue Book of Toronto, Hamilton & London, A Social Directory 1903-04:
Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. F. , 253 Wellesley street. Toronto.
Receives 1st Monday.
Mrs. James M. Lawrence. Mrs., nee Sanderson, (65- Woman's Art Assoc.) Mr., (17-Granite Club, 511, Church St.. 18 - Granite Curling Club, 513 Church St.)

. The Society Blue book, Toronto: a social directory 1913
Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Frederick (Sanderson)
322 Roxborough street East, Toronto, Receives 2d Wednesday Clubs, Mr. 33 National Club .

. The Society Blue Book of Toronto, 1920
Lawrence, Mr. & Mrs. A G Frederick, Marjorie Sanderson, 22- Granite Club, Roxborough Dr., Toronto,
Club, Mr. 33- National Club
Miss Queenie Lawrence, Mr. Douglas Lawrence. - - -

Birth:


Buried:
Buried with husband. Plot W2.23.

Notes:

Married:
Methodist church.

Notes:

. Mr. Lawrence, the Town Clerk is a descendent of the UE Loyalist on both parents' sides. His mother & father, Robert Marsh, settled here in 1800. His father's father, John Lawrence, was a captain in the Royal Army, during the War 1776-83.
He was first a refugee in New Brunswick, but came to Canada in 1817. Mr. Lawrence showed us a volume of the first statistic enacted in NB dated 1784." *
Ref: Historical Atlas of York Co., 1878.

Note1*: I wonder if his interest in this book of statistics had involved his father, Col. Alexander C Lawrence was a magistrate for Richmond Hill & specifically, during this time his grandfather, John Lawrence was also a magistrate for Fredericton? - PJA

. 1852 Census, Richmond Hill, Vaughan Twp.
Lawrence, J M, Age 25, b 1826 Canada, Episcopalian. General storekeeper, 1.5 story store, one family.
Lawrence, M A, Age 26, b 1825 Canada, Female. Episcopalian. VERIFY IDENITY.

Letters Remaining in the Richmond Hill Post Office,
. 1859 Jan 1st, Lawrence, James.
Ref: York Commonwealth, 21 Jan 1859, p. 3

. 1859 Jun 1 - Eliza Lawrence, JS Lawrence, A C Lawrence.
. 1859 Jul 15 & 22, James M lawrence
. 1859 Sep 1 & Dec 2: James Lawrence.
. 1859 Dec 3 - James M. Lawrence
. 1860 Mar 1 - Charles Lawrence & James Lawrence, Jr.
Ref: York Herald Newspaper, Richmond Hill.

. 1860 Mar 2 - Accessor or the while York Township, such plan being thought by the Council to be preferable to having Ward Assessors as heretofore, as it would doubtless cause a more equal assessment: James Lawrence & Gibert Gilmour.

. 1860 May 4 - Tuesday, 1st inst. a large meeting of the Moderate Party, held at Richmond Hill for the purpose of organizing committees & to act in connection of the eastern section, to bring out a good strong man to represent their views in the Legislative Council. The meeting was organized by Col. Bridgford. The first resolution was moved by Mr. J M Lawrence of Vaughan Twp. to electing a member for the Legislative Council. The next resolution was moved by R Marsh, Esq., J.P. of Markham: A committee be appointed from Markham & Vaughan to unite with South Ontario, Scarboro & Etobicoke. It was then moved by R Marsh, Esq., JP. the following gentlemen be appointed as a committee for Markham & meet at Size's Hotel, Unionville, Sat, 12 in: John Sutton, A. Arnold, R. Marsh & others.
For Vaughan Twp. the following committee to meet at the Inkerman Hotel, Berwick, Sat. 12 Inst. 2 o'clock: Col Bridgford, Robt J Arnold, John R Arnold, Edw Sheppard Jr.

. 1860 May 4 -Yonge St. Agricultural Society - the usual annual meeting of he above society was held at Mr. G Simson's Hotel on the 14th alt. about 30 members being present, inc. Col. Bridgford, & R. Marsh.
Ref: York Herald Newspaper.

. 1861 May 1 - Letters remaining in Richmond Hill Post Office, James Lawrence.
. 1862 Mar 7 - "Vaughan council," The By-law appointing Mr. James M Lawrence Assessor for the current year (1862).
. 1862 Jul 11 - Mr. Jas. M. Lawrence, the Assessor laid before the Council, the particulars he had obtained with reference to certain lots in arrears of taxes, with a few to replacing them in the hands of the Sheriff, for sale by public auction.
Ref: York Herald, Richmond Hill, Ontario.

. 1866 Toronto Peel Directory:
Vaughan Township: Lot 42, Con 1 Yonge Street: A. C. Lawrence; Chas. C. Lawrence., Charles & James Lawrence; James B Lawrence, James M Lawrence. Clerk of the division Court no. 3.
Note2: There was seven house on the Lawrence's Lot, which is Lawrence Avenue & Rosehill in Richmond Hill, Ontario.

Ontario Land Registry Book 172, p14.
Lot 47, Con 1 West Side Yonge, Richmond Hill
. 1868 Feb 29, Grant, Austin Wilmott, to James Lawrence, $485 SE, on Yonge St.
. 1868 Mar 23, Mortgage, James M Lawrence Etux, to Thos Cook, $300. SE on Yonge St.

. 1871 Scarboro Township Riding Council: James M Lawrence, Richmond Hill P.O., Clerk for Vaughan Twp.

. 1871 May 11, For Sale, half an Acre of land with a good brick cottage erected thereon, situated on the corner of Yonge & centre Streets, in the village of Richmond hill, for further particulars enquire of Jas. M. Lawrence.
. 1871 Oct 12, To Rent, A house, garden, orchard, stables & about 2 acres of land on Yonge Street, within one mile of Richmond Hill, For further particulars apply to James M Lawrence.
. 1873 Apr 18 - Municipality of Vaughan, Court of Revision, for the Municipality of Vaughan will be held at the Town Hall on Tuesday, the 13th Day of May next, at 10 a.m. By order of the Council,
Signed, Jas. M. Lawrence, Township Clerk, 15 April, 1873.
Ref: York Herald.

. 1876 Jun 30 - appointed Sub treasures of school moneys for York County: Arthur L Willson, York Tp, James M Lawrence, for Vaughan & North Gwillimbury townships.

. 1889 Jun 6, Anti-Jesuit Meeting. Last Friday evening a meeting was held in the Masonic Hall for the purpose of discussing the Jesuit Estate Bill. Rev W W Percival explained the meeting did not represent any party or creed but was purely a citizen meeting. He object to the government of Quebec recognizing the power of the Pope of Rome uncivil affirms of any British province. All dominations, inc. Roman Catholics should join in the protest. Resolution mobs by Rev. Percival & seconded by James M Lawrence, Esq.1, carried. Richmond Hill village & vicinity electors the great importance of maintaining religious liberty & equality as recognized in the BNA Act.
. 1898 Oct 20 - For Sale A good pair of Curling Stones, the property of J M Lawrence,Price $6. May be seen at the Liberal office.
Ref: The Liberal newspaper.

. 1898 Dec 22, Moved by Mr. Devins that the treasure be authorized to pay the account:
James M Lawrence, for services as clerk for Court of Revision, $66.74.
. 1899 Jan 19, Obituary
Until about 2 years ago J M Lawrence had for a number of years previously enjoyed good health. Since that time he gradually failed & the end caveat the residence of his son in Toronto early Sunday morning last. Deceased was the eldest son of the late Lieut. Col. A C Lawrence, who was of UE Loyalist parentage. He was born below Richmond Hill on Yonge St on 28th August 1827. He lived all his life in or near this village & for a time was engaged in keeping a general store at Mills.
On Nov 9, 187 He was married a daughter of late George Arksey, who survives him. He was appointed by the last Judge Boyd in 1864, Clerk of No. 3 Division Court in the County of Your, & in March 1868 was made Clerk & Treasurer of Vaughan, both of which positions he held until his death. He was a Justice of the Peace & some years ago was frequently called upon to discharge his duties as such.
For some years past, however, owing to ill health he avoided as much as possible active work as a J.P. He at one time took an active part in politics & held the position of President of West York Reform Association. Mr. Lawrence had a vivid recollection of 1837 & imbibed much information about those stormy times from his uncle the late Perine Lawrence who in the rebellion was one of the the chief officer in what is now known as the Governor General's Body Guard, the family being then strong supporters of the Government.
The funeral took lace from his on's residence. Tues. afternoon, when the remains were laid in the family put in the Richmond Hill cemetery, Rev. Grant reading the solemn service.
Besides the immediate relatives & old friend from the village, many were present from a distance, particuliarly officials from Vaughan township which whom he had worked so long including. A Bryson, reeve; J H Kirby, W Watson, J N Boyle, councillors; I Devins, excouncillor; G W High, warden of the county, ex-reeve; J B mcLean & T J Saigeon, auditors; Dugald Mc Donald, collector. Besides his widow, he leaves a son Mr A G F Lawrence, barrister, Toronto.
Deaths,Lawrence, At his son's residence, 243 Wellesley st, Toronto, on Sunday Jan 15, 1899, James Marsh Lawrence, of this village in his 72 year.
Ref: The Liberal newspaper, Richmond Hill.

Research & transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Birth:


Died:
243 Wellesley St. - COD: softening of brain, 2 years.

Buried:
Lawrence Grey Monument W2.23.

James married Sophronia ARKSEY. Sophronia was born on 14 Jul 1837 in Ontario, Canada; died on 4 Jan 1920 in Aurora, Whitchurch Twp., York Co., Ontario; was buried on 6 Jan 1920 in Richmond Hill Presbyterian Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sophronia daughter Harriet West (23 Sep 1817-30 Dec xx) & Geo. Arksey. (5 Apr 1809 - 6 Aug 1897) both buried Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, cement pillar.

. 1860 Apr 1 - Letters remaining in Richmond Hill Post Office: Mrs. James Lawrence.
. 1879 Apr 10 Birth Pry - A large number of ladies & gentlemen enjoyed a very pleasant evening on Saturday last, at a part held at the residence of James Lawrence, Esq. JP, in commutation of the birthday of his father-in-law, Geo Arskey, Esq.
Ref: York Herald Newspaper.

. 1889 Jun 6, Richmond Hill, Miss Arksey of Toronto, is making a visit with her sister, Mrs J Lawrence.
Ref: The Liberal newspaper.

. 1895 Sep 26 A Pleasure Party,The reside of Mr Mrs Jas. M Lawrence was a scene of gaiety last Sat. evening, when bet. 20 & 30 ladies & gentlemen arrived from Toronto in a handsome tallyho, down by 4 horses, Noticeable among the guest where:
Mr Ms G B Smith & Miss Smith; Miss Minnie Arksey, Mr Mrs A G F Lawrence, Mr Mrs E A Trow & Dr Trow, Dr Grant, Mr Mrs Horston, Mr W A Hutchinson, Mr G Baker, Mr Hodge, Mr. Middleton of Sarnia.
Shortly after arriving the party were summoned to the spacious dining room where a tempting repast was spread & it is needless to say after the long drive, amp justice was done. The party was joined by a few ladies & gentlemen from this place when a most enjoyable evening was spent together. The part from Toronto was chaperoned by Mrs G B Smith; Mr Smith who is most popular with young people as well as old, assisted in making it exceedingly pleasant for all concerned. The super being over, besides promenading on the law & outside the grounds, dining in the drawing room was nudged in at intervals during the evening & despite the extremely hot night, was greatly enjoyed. The music was unusually excellent, the guests having brought with them an accomplished pianist & Mr Hutchinson contributed several sons which added much to the interesting event. The merry part started homeward about 11 pm, after warmest expressions of appreciation for the hospitality extended by the host & hostess. Before starting, the time honored custom of singing "Good Night Ladies" was duly observed, when the Scotman mounted and the tally-ho horn was sounded, after which the other guests dispersed, thereby bringing to a close a most pleasant & unique part, which will long be remember by those who were present.
Ref: The Liberal newspaper, Richmond Hill.

. 1898 Nov 4. - Mrs. C. Hanmer of Newmarket is making a visit with Mr. & Mrs. J M Lawrence. Richmond Hill Liberal Newspaper.
Ref: Reprinted in the Newmarket Era Newspaper. - - -

Birth:


Died:
Died Suddendly, Apoplexey, contributed by old age & arterio solceriosis.

Buried:
Lawrence Grey monument W2.23.

Notes:

Alexander Cairns Lawrence son to John & Mary Lawrence was born on Wednesday about 3 O'clock in the afternoon the 23 day of Nov. 1796. - On 5 July 1825, at York, mother Mary Rezeau Lawrence swore she saw her husband John Lawrence, wrote down their children's with birth dates.

Note1: The names of those children were equally carefully chosen. The following choices assuredly contributed to their name choice:
Alexander Cairns married 19 Apr 1783, to the widow Margaret Poillon, (i.e. sister Mary Poillion Rezeau & both being daughters of Margaret Perrine & Jean John Poillon.)
Thus, Alex. C. Cairns married Aunt Margaret Perrine as her 2nd. husband. Additionally, John Cairns, lived near by in Fredericton; his WILL was dated 26 May 18, Executors Dr. Charles Earle & Jonathan Odelle.
Additionally, Alexander Cairns was executor of both his great-grandfather John Poillon, Sr., of Southfield, Staten Island, NY & great-mother, Margaret Perrine Poillon.

Niece Mary Rezeau would marry a few weeks later at the same French Protestant church of St. Andrews, on Staten Island. In 1796 Mrs. Mary Rezeau Lawrence named her fourth son Alexander Cairns Lawrence after her Uncle Alex C. Cairns. The original Henry Latourrette homestead, built 150 years earlier, close to the site of the French Church St. Andrews was sold in 1798 to the their neighbor, Capt. Alexander Cairns.

Capt. Alexander C. Cairns, b. 6.10. 1745 Edinburgh, Scotland - c 1821 Fresh Kills, NYC. In 1803 Fresh kills purchased land at Fresh Kills, Staten Isl., New York. -1782 Shipmaster, armed Vessel the Ranger, for Antigua with lumber. P J Ahlberg, 2013.

. Lawrence, Alexander et al, St. John Co. Registry Books, to Reuben Watts, N 2 pg.503 Deed.

. Petitioner is son of John Lawrence of Vaughan, an Officer in NJ Volunteers & a Confirmed Magistrate in NB. He was born in NB & has resided in this Province since December last [DEC 1817]. He has the ability to improve a portion of waste land. He is upwards of 21 years. Did his duty defending Prov. Certificate Att. [Not found -PJA 2009].
Signed, York, 10 June, 1818. Alexander C. Lawrence, York, Granted 200 Acres, Samuel Ridout.
Ref: 6 Jul, 1804, £2.18.
Lawrence, Alexander Cairns, UCLP Bundle L 11, 1811-19, Petition 52, Summary. Ref: Microfiche C2126.

. 1831 York Almanac & Calendar: 1st North York Militia: Lieutenant William Willson from April 1, 1828;
Ensigns Abner Arnold from Oct 7, 1826; Alex L E Lawrence, from April 1, 1828; E C Lawrence, from April 4 1828, Isaac Arnold, from 8 April 1828.
. 1838 Mar 22, Capt. Alex Lawrence, 4th Reg North York or Vaughan & King Militia.
. 1837 - Lawrence, Alex C, Con 1, Lot 42, Vaughan.

. 1838 Jun 4, North York Militia, 4th Regiment, parade at Richmond Hill: Present 701 men: Lieut. Col. John Arnold, Vaughan, captains A Lawrence & Charles E Lawrence, of Vaughan.

. 1838 Jun 4, Richmond Hill, North York Militia:
Captain A. Lawrence, Charles E Lawrence, Vaughan, Ensign John Arnold, Ensign Peter Vanderberg. Assembly every year on George III's birthday, June 4th (later May 24th for Queen Victoria) Return of arms & accouterments processes by the 4th Reg. Militia: 31 English muskets & 500 rounds of ammunition.

Quarterly Session of Peace, Home District:
. 1824 May 4, Holden at Court House, Town of York, Grand Jury Sworn: Alex C Lawrence, Geo & Jacob Munshaw, David Bridgeford, Wm Burkholder. King VS John Wattenberger, Assault & Battery, confined in Gaol for want of bail.
. 1834 Jul 1, Tues. James Fitzgibbon, Esq., JP, Chairman: Grand Jury: Alexander Lawrence. Rev. Zenas Adams, Toronto Top, Minister Wesleyan Methodist Minister, Certificate under marriage Act. Tavern licenses petitions.
. 1837 Feb 21, Toronto, Chairman Geo T Denison, Grand Jury sworn: Alex C Lawrence, Ricd Vanderburgh James Marsh. King VS Jonathan Seaton against John Court, Assault, Settled. Ordered survey a new road in Markham. Certificate in favor of members of Parliament for last Session. William L Mckenzine, Esq. £49; Samuel Lount, Esq, £50.
. 1842 Jan 5, Wed, Grand Jury: Alex P Lawrence, Chas. C Lawrence, Abraham P Lawrence, Miles Langstaff, John Langstaff, Rich Vandeburg. Tavern Licenses granted, Queen VS Cotter, Assault, No bill.

. 1842 Jan 5, Wed. Ed W Thomson, Esq. Chairman. Grand Jury: Alexander P Lawrence, Chas C Lawrence, Abraham P Lawrence, Miles, John Langstaff, Ricd. Vandeburg. Tavern License granted. Queen VS Cotter tall, Assault, No Bill.
. 1845 Jan 7, Fri. Grand Jury, Alexander P Larence, Charles C Lawrence, Richard Vanderburg, James Playter, James Marsh, Miles Langstraff: Queen VS John Thompson. Larceny, brought in a True Bill. Tavern licenses ordered.
accounts Mr. Leslie for stationery, John Fenton for fire wood supplied. John Moore, Etobicoke Twp., appointed Path Master, Jos Spragee Path Master York Twp., at Humber bridge.
. 1849 Apr 3, Tues. S B Harrison, Esq. Chairman; C J Baldwin Esq., Grand Jurors, John & Lewis Landgstaff Jr, John & Abner Arnold, James Marsh, Rich. Vanderburg, Alexander C Lawrence. Petition Thomas McAlister & 40 Freeholders Vaughan Twp, praying for placing of monuments upon Line 10 & 10 Con. Ordered P Callagan DP Surveyor, Bowmans Post Office, Clairville ascertain the boundaries thereof.
. 1850 Nov 19, Tues. Grand Jury: Sam Lemon Rich Vanderburg, John Arnold, Alexander C Lawrence, Charles E Lawrence. John Jr & Lewis Langstaff. Queen VS Thos. Elliott & others. Riot. Tavern License & transfers issued.
. 1862 Nov 11. Present. Col R l Denison, Mr Fisher, A C Lawrence. An address to His Royal Highness, Princes of Wales, on attaining his Majority on behalf of magistrates & clerk of Peace.
. 1862 Dec 23, Tues. Present A C Lawrence. Carried that regular minutes of all meetings of magistrates be regularly entered in a proper minute book.
. 1863 Mar 27, Col. E W Thomson, JP Chairman, Present A C Lawrence. County accounts audited & passed. County Constables taken, Wm. Higgins appointed High Constable.

. 1846 Brown's Toronto & Home District Directory
Alexander Lawrence, Lot 42, Con 1 Yonge Street
Charles E Lawrence, Lot 42, Con 1 Yonge Street.
. 1850, Lot 41, Vaughan is not the south part of Roselawn Farms, A sawmill was built 1828 by Reuben Burr & destroyed by fire in 1840.
Lot 42 Vaughan, the south side of Mill Rd, a sawmill was built in 1834. In 1840 a carding & fulling mill & woolen factory was built on the same property.
Lot 43, probably May Avenue, was a distillery in 1811 also a small log grist mill by James Lymburner, 1840-1845 a grist mill built by John Atkinson.
Ref: The Liberal Newspaper, Richmond Hill, written by Doris M FitzGerald.

. 1850 Jan 21 - Election for Ward 1, reeve & deputy reeves, first meeting held in Smellie's School House that is, Vaughan Township Hall, Concession 7, Vellore. Voting was by open ballot, which meant the voter stood before the returning officer & publicly announce his preference:
Moved by Alexander C Lawrence, second by Wm. McGill that Thomas Cook Miller be elected for said Ward. 29 Votes of David Smellie & 20 Votes for Thos. Cook. A C Lawrence voted for Mr. Cook. David Smellie duly elected.
Ref: Pioneering with Billy: The story of the Jarretts / Jarrots, Mary Jarrott Cassar, 2000.

. 1851 Jun 25, Petition L25, Charles Earl Lawrence, for confirmation of Location & Patent Lot 14 -15, Con 9, Reach Twp., which he claim by the heir & Evie Commission 7 was allowed as assignee as representative of late Robt. Fulton, the original nominee & which he has made improvements. Recommend that a Parent be issued on payment of 2 shillings per acre in lieu of Crown fees to which the Location was originally subject.
Ref: UC Land Books, C109, p251.

. 1852 Census, Vaughan Twp.,
Alexander A C Lawrence, Tanner, Saint John N. B., English Church, age 56, 1796
Ann age 56, 1805 Canada
Eliza C, age 20, 1832 Canada
Margret, age 18, 1834 Canada
John A, age 16, 1836 Canada, labourer
Maranda V Lawrence, age 13, 1839, Canada.
Resided in a 1 story frame house, & 1 empty building.
Tannery on Lot 42, First Conc. Property invested at present £150. One man employed. The property of Mr. Lawrence. Census taken after 2 Feb1852.
Note by Census Taker for adjacent lot: one Grist Mill on 43 in 1sth Con. is bought by Geo. Priest. Three run stones' very light street he could give no information how much he could de, being newly come to the place, the buildings one machinery cost £12.00.

. 1852 Agricultural Census, Vaughan Twp., Alexander C Lawrence:
Lot 42, Con 1, 49 Acres, 30 cultivated acres, 21.5A cultivated last year, Pasture 8 A, Half Acre inGarden/Orchard,
Woods 19A, Wheat 8 A produced 80 Bu.,
Milch cows 1, Pigs 3, Butter 40 lb., 1 barrels of pork.

. 1859 Mar 18 - Magistrates for Vaughan Twp., Alex C Lawrence, Robt. J Arnold.
Ref: York Commonwealth Newspaper, Richmond Hill.

. 1859 Jun 3 - Letters Remaining in the Richmond Hill Post Office June 1st, 1859: Eliza Lawrence, JS Lawrence, A C Lawrence, M Teefy, Post Master.
Ref: York Herald, Richmond Hill, ON, p. 3.

. 1861 Agricultural Census, Vaughan Twp., York Co., Ontario, p9528
Alexander C. Lawrence, Con 1, Lot 42*, 48 acres, 30 Acres in 1860, 5 A. Pasture; 3 Acres Orchards or Garden; 10 A. wild woods, $4.000 Value of Farm; $100 Farm Implements;
5 Acres produced 60 bushels Wheat; 6 A. produced 100 bushels Spring Wheat; 4 A. produced 185 Bushels Barley; 4 A. produced 160 Bushels peas; 22A. produced 660 Bushels oats; 3/4 A. produced 30 Bushels Indian Corn: 1 A. produced 120 bushels Potatoes, 1/10 Acres produced 50 Bushels Turnips, 8 tons Hay.
Note2: Other part of Con 1 Yonge St. Lot 42 belongs to brother Charles E Lawrence, sister Serah C Lawrence & Wm Palmer.

. 1861 Nov 22. Correspondence: Assault & Battery, To the Editor of the York Herald
Sir, Permit me, through your columns, to say a few words concerning the case of maladministration on the part of your local Magistrates of Richmond Hill:
Adult & Battery, Weber Vs. Edwards, before D Bridgford, Esq., on of her Majesty's Justice of the Peace; Robert Marsh, A. C. Lawrence & J D. Duncumb, Esqires, associates - when the following verdict was rendered. After hearing the evidence & duly considering the case, rendered that Charles Edwards to pay a fine of $1 & costs. Signed, D Bridgford, J.P.
After all costs were paid, the case was brought before J Duncumb, Mr. Edwards Vs Webster for the same offense, (Assault & Battery) R Marsh, A C Lawrence & D Bridgeford Esq. & Associates. The same witnesses having been sworn as in the former case, with little additional evidence but of no consequence, another verdict was rendered. The following is in the substance:
After attentive consideration & hearing of the witnesses for both plaintiff & defendant the case was dismissed, each party to pay their own costs. £1 1s 6d each. Signed, J Duncumb, Marsh Lawrence & D Bridgford.

Now, sir how is it possible for a bench of magistrates to sit down & order Edwards to pay a fine of $1 for assault & battery on Webster, when the assault was clearly proven against him & then at the next sitting before J Duncumb dismiss the case, each paying their won costs. I ask J Duncumb or any other of the Magistrates, (or even dare them) to show me how Webster has £1 1s. 6d costs to pay, as all the costs he had were his 2 witnesses & that he paid before either of the cases were tried? or how is it possible for a magistrate to tell how he is going to deal with the case before he hears the evidence, or even expresses himself on the public street how he is going to deal with a case before it comes to court? This, I understand by the Doctor's own language, that he was bound to make Webster pay if in his power. I would only ask, does such sentiments show an unprejudiced mind or not, or is any man fit to deal out justice to the public with such personal feeling? I do not want to offend either of the gentlemen, but I hope they will study their codes of law better & then they will be able to render justice according to the evidence without any personal feeling; not forgetting the rule laid down in holy writ, "Do unto all men as you would that all men should do to you."
But I understand the case has been taken to Toronto, to be brought up at the next Quarter Sessions, where, I hope, juice will be done to all parties concerned. Yours truly, Justice. Markham, Nov 20, 1861.
Ref: York Herald, Richmond Hill, Ontario.

. 1863 - Grand Truck Railway Business Directory & Gazetteer, Richard Hill, on Yonge St., 4 miles from the - OS&H Railway, Toronto 16 miles, Daily Mail. Population 900.

. 1866 Toronto Peel Directory:
Vaughan Township: Lot 42, Con 1 Yonge Street: A. C. Lawrence; Chas. C. Lawrence, Charles & James Lawrence; James B Lawrence., James M Lawrence.
[There were seven houses on the Lawrences' Lot, which is Lawrence Avenue & Rosehill in Richmond Hill, Ontario. By 1861, there was a sawmill, a woollen mill & a tannery & a pond. Neighbor' Arksey L43, C1. William Hollingshead received this lot in lieu of Lot 30, which proved to be very swampy, but 1 year after receiving his patent he sold it to William Johnson. By 1811 it had been divided into 100 acres on Yonge Street & 2 westerly parcels. In 1859 George Arksey petitioned to have a road built along the southern edge of the lot, to give access to his grist mill. Mill Road, as it was known, later became Weldrick Road.]

. 1866 -Toronto Peel Directory, Toronto Gore. N.D. Lawrence Alexander, Innkeeper, Con 10, Lot 10.
Census 1871, Age 74, Born NB, English Origin, Gentleman, Toronto East: St. James' Ward.

. 1867 Nov 26, Tuesday - Auction Sales, Credit Sale of Farm Stock,Implements etc, on Lot 42 1st Con Vaughan, near Richmond Hill. Mr A C Lawrence proprietor, Sale at 1 o'clock pm. W H Myers, Auctioneer.
Ref: YorkHerald newspaper.
Note3: This auction sale was just after the death of his wife in March of 1867. - PJA

. 1869 Feb 26 - Regimental Division of the West Riding of York: to be Lieut. Col. John W Gamble, from late 1st non-service battalion, York. To be Majors: Lieut. Col. Alexander C Lawrence, from late 4th non-service battalion, York.

. 1871 Nason's East & West Ridings of the County of York
Reserve Militia, Regimental Div. of West York.
Lieut. Col. John W Gamble, Major Alexander C Lawrence, 13 Company Division, in.
Lt. Wm. Montgomery, Capt. Robert J Arnold.

Obituary: 1879 August 19, Lieut. Colonel Alexander Cairns Lawrence, aged 83 y, born New Brunswick, died of Old Age, died Town of Niagara, Ontario, Church of England, Informant Geo. Woodington, Merchant, Niagara.
Research & transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Ontario Land Registry
Lot 38, Con 1 East Side Yonge St., Richmond Hill, Markham Abstract Book 152, p48
Patent: Crown to Alexander Vanderburgh
* 1831 Mar 17, Bargain&Sale, Isaac Vanderburgh, to Alexander C Lawrence, £50, Part
. 1831 Mar 23, Bargain&Sale Alex. Vanderburg to Alexander C Lawrence Part, £50;
. 1831 Mar 23 B&S, Isaac Vanderburgh to Alexander C Lawrence, Part, £50;
. 1834 Jun 30, B&S, Richard Vanderburgh to Alexander C Lawrence Part, £250;
* 1840 Nov 28, Alex C Lawrence etux, to Wm. Cook, £350. Part.
. 1841 Jun 9, B&S, Alexander C Lawrence to William Cook, - A., £200.

Lot 38, Con 1 WYS, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Abstract Book 170, p37:
. 1835 Jan 10, B&S, Rowland Burr etux, to Alexander Lawrence, £100, pt Front 1 Acres.
. 1839 Dec 12, B&S, Alexander C Lawrence etux, to James Routledge, $100, Pt F. Pt.

Lot 39, Con 1 East Side Yonge St., Richmond Hill, Markham Abstract Book 152, p 61
. 1797 Mar 12, Patent, Crown, to Samuel D Cozens, All 190A
* 1831 Mar 17, Bargain&Sale, Isaac Vanderburgh, to Alexander C Lawrence, £50, Part
. 1834 Apr 28, B&S, to Alex C Lawrence, £250, SE 1/4 Acres.
* 1840 Nov 28, Alex C Lawrence, to Wm. Cook, £350. Part.

Ontario Land Registry, Markham Book 153, p55.
Lot 44, Con 1 East Side Yonge, Richmond Hill
. 1805 May 18, Patent, Crown, to Bowley Arnold, All 190 Acres
. 1839 Oct 25, B&S, Wm. Stockale et ux, to Alex C Lawrence, £500. S Half.
. 1840 Apr 27, B&S, Robert Arnold et ux, to Alex C Lawrence, £500. S Half.
. 1855 Feb 1, Mortgage, ACL et ux, to Savings Bank, £200, SouthHalf 95A.
. 1865 Mar 29, Mortgage, ACL et ux, to Eleanor Boyd et al, $800, S Half.
. 1875 Nov 10, Grant, ACL, to Wm. Harding, $12500. ALL 190 A.In 1875
. Lawrence sold the entire farm to William Harding, for whom Harding Avenue is named.

Lot 41, Con 1 WYS, Richmond Hill, Abstract Book 170:
. 1856 Apr 9, B&S, Alex C Lawrence tux, to Charles Sheppard, £200, pt 11.5 Acres.

Lot 41, Con 1 West Side Yonge, Richmond Hill
. 1807 May 2, B&S, Stillwell Willson et ux, to Nicholas Johnson, £200, All acres.
. 1843 Jan 24, B&S, Rowland Burr et ux, to Alexander C Lawrence, £125, 11 Acres.
. 1854 Feb 24, Deed poll, John Foggin, to Rowland Burr, 5 shillings, Water course.
. 1856 Apr 9, Alex C Lawrence, etux, Charles Sheppard, £200, Pt 11 Half Acres.

Lot 42, Con 1 West Yonge St., Richmond Hill, Abstract Book 170, p 127
. 1817 Mar 4, Bargain&Sale, John Lawrence, £500.10., All 210 acres.
. 1833 Nov 28, B&S, Mary Lawrence etal, Alexander C Lawrence et al, £500 & £800, Part E 40A. & W pt 160A.
. 1846 Jan 10, B&S, Chas E Lawrence, etux, to Sarah C Lawrence, £150, Pt Half Acres, NE angle.
. 1868 Dec 11 WILL, Charles E Lawrence
. 1871 Dec 1, G:, Alex C Lawrence to John Layton, $350, John Layton
. 1872 Mar 26, Disc. Mortgage, Alex C Lawrence, to John Layton teal, $3100, E Pr 49 acres.

Birth:
SUE: Son of Empire Loyalist.

Died:
'Town of Niagara'. COD: Old aged 83y. Visiting on business?

Buried:
(Included the Quaker-Presbyterian Cemetery.) Monument S6.14.

Alexander married Ann Clarissa MARSH on 18 Jul 1822 in Markham Twp., York Co., Ontario. Ann (daughter of Robert MARSH) was born on 12 May 1803 in Ontario, Canada; died on 30 Mar 1867 in Richmond Hill, Vaughan Twp., York Co., Ontario; was buried in Richmond Hill Presbyterian Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ann Clarissa Marsh, daughter of Sarah Bridgeford Smith & Robert Marsh*, Vaughan Twp., Ontario. Robert landed in Upper Canada in 1800 & lived near by to daughter, Mrs. Ann C Lawrence.

. 1822 Jul 18, Published Marriage Banns, Markham,
Alexander Lawrence married A Clarissa Marsh.
Witnesses James Marsh & David Bridgeforth,
Marriage # 65 performed by Rev. Jenkins, Richmond Hill.

. Although there is no record of to whom the land was assigned the patent was to the Honourable Michael Kortz in 1803. The Lawrence family acquired the property in 1817. In spite of the single family ownership, there were 7 houses on the property in 1851, as well as a tailor shop. By 1861, there was a sawmill, a woollen mill & a tannery.

. Marsh Street
Robert Marsh purchased Lots 42 & 43, Markham, in 1815 & 1802 respectively. Alexander Marsh built the house now used by the David Dunlap Observatory as the Director's residence. Rev. Wm. Jenkins on March 19, 1821, Margery married James Marsh, Wit. brother David Marsh.

. Lot 63-Con 1 King Twp.
King Thomas Hind received the Crown grant in 1797, having been assigned the lot in 1794, as a settler. The next buyer was John McFarland, who held the property until 1834 when he sold to Thomas MacAdam. No sooner had Thomas MacAdam purchased the land than he sold the west half to James Marsh. The next year Thomas sold the northeast quarter to Hiram Beach & the northwest quarter to Nathaniel Vernon. The Marsh family were still on a portion of the property until 1886. This property was the site of the well-known Bond Lake Hotel.

* Robert Marsh:
$200 Reward, Whereas on Saturday evening, between the hours of 11 & 12 o'clock, some evil disposed person or persons took from the shed pertaining to Mr. Ingles Hotel, Markham Village, a Horse & Buggy belonging to James Bowman, Esq., Thornhill & drove it over the Bridge into the Rouge, smashing the buggy & severely injuring the horse, the above reward will be given to any who will give information that shall lead to the conviction of the dastardly scoundrel or scoundrels.
Robert Marsh, James Gibson, Richmond Hill, Oct 4, 1860.
Ref: York Herald, Richmond Hill, Published 12 Oct 1860, Pg. 3.

Research & transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Buried:
Monument S6.14.

Notes:

Married:
by Rev. W., Jenkins, # 65, Published bands. Wit: James Marsh, David Bridgeford.