Notes:

1946 Apr 25 - Everton news, Mrs. John McCutcheon is visiting in Guelph with her son & daughter-in-law. Mr. & Mrs Alvin McCutcheon.
Ref: Acton Free Press, p. 8, column 1. - - -

Alvin married Elizabeth WHITESIDE on 25 Stp 1924 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born in 1903 in Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. McCutcheon, MATTHIAS - married Mary M. Hawkins & settled in Grimsby. They have 3 children.
Ref: From the "Biographical sketches" Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario, compiled, drawn & published from personal examinations & surveys.
Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co, 1906, reprint 1972. p. 44.

. 1924 Aug 28 - Ospringe Mr. George McCutcheon of Guelph, received work from Hamilton on Monday of the death of his father, Mathias McCutcheon. The deceased was an invalid for 5 years previous to his death. He was one of the pioneers of Erin Twp. & was born at Ospringe 64 years go. He had only lived in Hamilton nine months. He is survived by 3 sons:
Fred of Acton,
George & Alvin.
His wife predeceased him 14 years ago.
Ref: Free Press, p 6, column 6.

. 1924 Aug 24 - The death occurred in St. Joseph's hospital, Hamilton, on Sunday, Aug. 24, 1924, of Mathias McCutcheon, of Guelph and formerly of Grimsby, in his 67th year. Mr. McCutcheon was born in the township of Erin in the county of Wellington in 1858 & was married there.
About 30 years ago he came to Grimsby & remained here for nearly 23 years & removed to Guelph.
Surviving are 3 sons, Frederick of Owen Sound; George & Alvin of Guelph;
4 brothers, Albert and Austin of Erin; Armond in Winnipeg; John in Brandon; &
3 sisters, Mrs. D. Lamont of Toronto; Miss Maggie McCutcheon of Rockwood; Mrs. T. Currie of Harbor Beach, Mich. There is also Mrs. J. Hawkins, mother-in-law, &Mrs. R.H. Swackhammer, sister-in-law, Grimsby.
The funeral will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 27, from his late home in Guelph by motor to Queen's Lawn Cemetery, Grimsby, arriving here about 4 p.m.Ref: Grimsby Independent Newspaper, pub. 1924. 8.27.

Note of Coincidence: Mathias F McCutcheon lived in 1901 beside Richard Johnson, who was an in-law of Jane McCutcheon-Jennie Walker-Richard Lawrence-Margaret Lawrence Johnston. - PJA - - -

Birth:
/bef 1906 Alt name: Matthew? Marriage Reg. says he was born in Erin.

Died:
D. Exhaustion of Arterio Sclerosis. Aged 66y. Widower.

Buried:
Grimsby.

Mathias married Mary Maria HAWKINS on 21 Apr 1886 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario. Mary was born in 1865 in Ospringe, Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 30 Jan 1910 in Grimsby, Lincoln Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary is the daughter of Sarah Anderson & John Hawkins.

Died:
COD: Cerebral Embolism, 10 days, paralysis1 day.

Notes:

Married:
English Congregational Church by Rev. R Fowlie of Hillsburg-Erin, ON.

Notes:

John McCutcheon, Erin Twp,
1906 Wellington Co. Historical Atlas
McCutcheon, JOHN (d.), The late John McCutcheon, was a son of the late William McCutcheon, who only lived for a short time after coming to Canada.

The late John McCutcheon, was b. in Erin Tp., in 1827, & d. 1899, age 62.
He was b. on lot 8, con. 5, Erin Tp., & was one of the first children b. in the township. He afterwards purchased 250 acres, lot 14, con. 3, where he lived until his death. He had very little to start with, however, by his own efforts, he became very successful. He was a hard worker, & cleared his own farm. Although caring little for political matters, he was always interested in the welfare of his neighbors, & the township. He died comparatively young, with the respect of the community. He was a Congregationalist, & a Liberal. He m. Susannah Fisher, who is living, age 74.

Issue: Mrs. Duncan Lamont, set. in Woodstock; Margaret, at home;
William, Mrs. Gilbert Currie, Mich; Matthias, John A., Albert H., unm., at home; Hiram, in Man.; Ernest, unmarried, lives at home, & Austin.
William, m. Eliza Atwood. They have 5 children, & live in Toronto.
Matthias, m. Mary M. Hawkins, & set. in Grimsby. They have 3 children.
John A., m. Ida McLean, & set. in Man. They have 2 children.
Austin, succeeded to a part of the homestead, which he owns in conjunction with his brothers & sisters. He is a successful farmer, & has a fine place, where he carried on mixed farming, feeding a large number of cattle for market. He is a Presbyterian, & a Liberal. He m. Jetta Brydon. Issue: Ernest.
Ref: From the "Biographical sketches" Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario, compiled, drawn & published from personal examinations & surveys.
Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co, 1906, reprint 1972. p.44.

1880 Mar 11 -The Grave, McCutcheon, John,
- At Ospringe on the 8th inst. Mr. John McCutcheon, aged 53 years.
Ref: Acton Free Press, page 3, column 3.
Transcripts by P J Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Birth:
born Lot 8, Con 5, Erin Twp.

Died:
Res. Lot 14 Con 3 Erin Twp.

Buried:
Acton, ON. Will probated on 1923 Jul 2.

John married Susannah FISHER. Susannah was born on 27 Jun 1831 in Ospringe, Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 26 Jan 1916 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. One of the boys is named 'Josiah' McCutcheon, first or middle name?

CHILDREN of JOHN McCutcheon & SUSANNNAH FISHER were

. Elizabeth Catherine BETSY McCutcheon,
. Margaret McCutcheon was born on the 22nd August 1851 in Erin Township, Wellington, ON & she died on the 16th February 1933 in Wellington. She was buried at the Churchill Cemetery. Margaret never married.
. William McCutcheon
. Eleanor Jane McCutcheon
. Matthias F McCutcheon
. John A McCutcheon
. Albert Haines McCutcheon
. Hiram McCutcheon born circa 1870 in Erin Township, Wellington, ON.
. Ernest "Twin"McCutcheon was born on the 16th July 1871 in Erin Township, Wellington, ON & he died on the 10th June 1911 in Oxford, ON. He married Sarah Jane Thompson (Jennie Near) on the 16th June 1910. Almost a year to the day, Ernest was killed.

NOTE: Sarah (Jennie) was married twice.
First she married John Edgar NEAR (1866-1900) on the 16th December 1891 in Erin Township, Wellington County, ON. John Near died at the age of 34 of "spinal paralysis" which is most often caused by trauma to the spinal cord. Sarah & John produced no children. Jennie's parents were Joseph Thompson & Sarah McLean. Sarah & Ernest produced no children.
Ref: Acton Free Press, P3, Col 1, 22nd June 1911:

. McCUTCHEON, MR ERNEST, a native of Ospringe, struck was by a train, near Woodstock, & killed instantly, on Wednesday of last week. He had been gathering ferns along the right of way & did not see the oncoming train. He leaves a wife but no children.
Ref: Gazette, Boro, Manitoba.

. Very sudden & very sad indeed was the death of Ernest McCutcheon, late of 115 Oxford Street of Woodstock, Ont., who was struck by a G.T.P. freight train about 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 10th & instantly killed.
Mr. McCutcheon was an employee of the Canada Furniture Manufacturers Ltd., working in the shipping room & had the usual half-holiday on Saturday. Taking advantage of the fine weather, he went to the woods just west of the city to gather ferns &, having got a good supply, he was returning home when the accident occurred. It is supposed that he was crossing the tracks, almost where they cross, train coming from the west & he stepped out of its tracks, not seeing the train from the east which struck him. He was rather deaf & probably did not hear both trains. According to those at work near that point, the engine was whistling a warning before it got to him, but he walked on without noticing it. He was terribly mangled, having both arms & legs cut off, & his skull fractured. The inquest over the body was opened on Saturday evening at 8 p.m. when the jury empanelled viewed the remains & adjourned until Wednesday evening when evidence will be taken.
The death of Ernest McCutcheon has caused widespread sorrow in the city. He, with his newly married wife came here almost a year ago, & took up their residence on Oxford Street, where they bought their home. A man of sterling character & fine qualities Mr. McCutcheon soon became a prominent member of Chalmers Church at which he was a most regular attender & few members were as highly esteemed as he. The sympathy of the community goes out to Mrs. McCutcheon, who was terribly shocked when the news of the fatality was broken to her.
Deceased was this morning taken to his former home, Ospringe, where interment will be made. He is survived by his widow, his mother, Mrs. John McCutcheon of Ospringe; 6 brothers, Albert of Ospringe; John & Hiram of Manitoba; Mathias of Grimsby; William of Toronto & Austin of Everton, Ontario; also by 3 sisters, Margaret of Ospringe, Mrs. W. Currie of Michigan & Mrs. Lamont of Buller Street this city.
Ref: Woodstock newspaper.

1916 Jan 27 - Died McCutcheon at Ospringe on Wednesday Jan 26? 1916, Susannah Fisher, relic of the late John McCutcheon, in her 85th year.
Ref: Acton Free Press, p2, col 1

Transcripts by P J Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Died:
Died of General Senility, Dr. McCutcheon

Notes:

UCLPetition 4.1824, M Bundle 14, C2204. To Lieut. Governor Peregrine Maitland.
Petition of William McCutcheon, of the Town of Erin, Yeoman.
Your petitioner is located on the north east quarter of Lot 7, Con 5 of Erin, is thereon located & has cleared nearly 20 Acres.
Your petitioner is of the ability & desirous to settle on & improve a lot of 200 Acres of the waste lands.

That being of ability to improve & another 50 Acres your petitioner humbly prays your Excellency will be please to grant him 100 Acres including the former grant.
& in duty bound your petitioner will ever pray,
signed, William McCutcheon, by his father & agent, John McCutheon,, York, 17 Feb, 1824.

. Home District [Toronto], John MCutcheon maketh oath & saith that William McCutcheon has cleared & fenced 10 Acres of the North East Quarter of Lot 7, Concession 5 of Erin, & chopped 2 Acres more, & also built a Dwelling House thereon 16 by 20 feet & has also cleared the road in front excepting a few logs purposely left for bridging. Signed, John McCutheon.
Sworn before me this 18th day of February, 1824. Signed, Thos. Ridout, J.P.

. Envelope: Wm. McCutchon. Gov. House, York 17 Feb, 1824. The subject is requested to report here here for the information of the Honorable Council. Signed, M Johnson.
I do not find hat the petitioner has received any lands or Order for land. Jno. Ridout, Survey Office.
The petitioner has received a gratuitous grant of 50 Acres under your Excellency's Order in Council of 22 Aug 1821, which was located 4 Sept. 1821 on the NE Quarter Lot 7, Con 5 of Erin.
The Certificate shewing performance of settlement duty has not yet been produced - & the description has issued for the said 50 Acres. Survey Office, Thos. Ridout, Survey General.
In Council,18 Feb.,1824, Recommended if the order of !4 Dec, 1819 may be in order with the advancement of 50 Acres adjacent, be found vacant. Order issued 27 November 1824..

. 1824 Feb 18 - Upper Canada Land Books [C104, p98].
York Executive Council Chamber, Wednesday 18 Feb. 1824, Present. Chief Justice Wm. Drummer Powell, James Baby & Samuel Smith.
William McCutcheon, M4, Stating that he is located on NE quarter Lot 7, Cn 5, Erin, containing 50 A whereon he resides & Have cleared nearly 20 a, that being of ability to improve another 50 prays that he may receive a grant of 100 A, including the former.
Recommended of the Order of 14 December 1819 may be granted an additional
50 Acres adjacent if found vacant. Signed, W.D.P, signed, P.M.

. Granted on that day also were, Hugh McCutcheon, M3, Wm. McCutcheon, W4, of Lot 7, Con 5, Erin & John McCutcheon, M5.
Notes: It appears the Council wanted more information & may have spoken with Samuel McCutcheon himself. - PJA

* The following Assessments were carefully transcribed by myself at the Archives of Ontario, Toronto. The handwriting was small, cramped & the lines, often ran together, but as far as known, they are correct. - PJ Ahlberg, 2010.

. 1824 Gore District, Erin Twp., Wellington County Assessment:
William McKutching, Males 1, Girl 2, Women 1, Total 4.

. 1825 Apr 18, Gore District, Erin Twp., Wellington County Assessment
William McKutching, Males 1, Women 1, Girl 2, Total 4. (unchanged from 1824. - PJA.)

. 1826 Apr 11,Gore District, Erin Twp., Wellington County Assessment:
William McKutching, ales 2, Women 5, Total 7.

. 1827 Gore District, Erin Twp., Wellington County Assessment:
William McKutching, Lot 7, Con 5, Males 2, Boys 2, Females 2, Girls 1, Total 7.
Uncult 180 A. Cultivated land 20 Acres.
Note: Have parents John & Eleanor McCutcheon joined them?

. 1829 Gore District, Erin Twp., Wellington County Assessment:
William McKutching, Male 1, Boy 1, Women 16y+ 3, Girls 2,
Uncultivated land 75, Cultivated land 25 Acres, Con 5, Lot 7 E.

. 1830 Gore District, Erin Twp., Wellington County Assessment: (unchanged from 1829 - PJA.)
William McKutching, Male 1, Boy 1, Women 16y+ 3, Girls 3
Uncultivated land 75, Cultivated land 25 Acres, Con 5, Lot 7 E.

. 1831 Gore District, Erin Twp., Wellington County Assessment:
McCitcheon, William, Males 1, Boys 1, Women 2, Girls 3,
Lot 7, Con 5, Uncultivated Land 170 Acres, Cultivated Land 30 Acres.

. 1832 Mar 5, Gore District, Erin Twp., Wellington County Assessment
MacCitcheon, William, Males 1, Boys 1, Women 1, Girls 3,
Lot 3, Con 7, Uncultivated Land 170 Acres, cultivated Land 30 Acres.

. Wellington Co., Erin Twp. Surrogate Court: File 489, 31 Jul 1862.
McCutcheon, William
Son: John - 34
Daughter: Ellen wife of John Anderson
Agnes wife of Frances? Warren
Jane wife of Alexander Wuxuele? Farmer. - - -

Birth:
Landed: UC Land Petition 1824 2 8/ Landed Erin Twp.

Died:

William married Margaret HAYES, .1. Margaret was born est 1795 in Ireland; died in 1858 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Location Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth: