Notes:

John is the son of Elizabeth A & Samuel McCutcheon of Grey Abbey, Co. Down, Ireland.

. 1792 - Sloanstown Land, Leased to John MCutcheon.
. 1815 - Sloanstown Townland, leased to John McCutcheon, value of Freehold 40 shillings.
Ref: Public Records Office of Northern Ireland ( PRONI ).

. 1844 May 21 - Isabella Morrison stated in her deposition "…Samuel McCutcheon was married to Charlotte Letitia, the only daughter of this deponent & the said Henry Morrison & this deponent further saith that about the year of our lord 1824 the said deponent accompanied the said Samuel McCutcheon & his family from Ireland…." The year, however, was 1823. The following newspaper articles found, place McCutcheons on the de Salaberry in 1823:

. 1823 Jun 13 - QUEBEC, JUNE 13 - LOSS OF THE DE SALABERRY STEAM BOAT BY FIRE
{Abbreviated for to reduce repetition.]
It is with feelings of deep regret that we announce the loss of this boat. She left our port about 2 o'clock yesterday morning for the River Chambly & Montreal & had on board no less than 240 passengers, chiefly emigrants of the poorer classes. She had hardly passed Cape Rouge, about 4 o'clock, when she was discovered to be on fire. A quantity of fuel had been piled on the right side of the boilers under which it is supposed some particle of fire must have accidentally fallen. Mr. Kuper was astonished to find that the flames had penetrated the gratings over the engine room, where 5 puncheons of spirits had been stowed, one of which instantly caught fire, burst, & spread over the deck,
The horror & confusion of the scene at this moment may be imagined but can hardly be described. The crowd of passengers huddled together in so small a craft, effectually baffled the spirited exertions Mr. K. directed the boat to be run a-shore before the water shoaled to the depth of a man's height, she struck upon a rock; but the De Salaberry fortunately had 2 large American Boats, belonging to some rafts men who were returning home, attached to her, these with his own boat would have been fully adequate to save every individual & much of the property.
Several passengers at this moment in a state of uncontrollable alarm, precipitated themselves into the water;  though every exertion was made to save them, 5 or 6 unhappily perished. It will hardly be credited that in this imminent peril, characters were found so inhumanly depraved as to avail themselves of common distress to plunder their fellow sufferers. It has however been reported to us, & we fear upon too good authority, that this was the case; that some of the first who landed detained the boats, regardless of the lives of those who remained on board, & commenced a most brutal scene of depredation & drinking. At a late hour of the day many were yet in a brutal state of intoxication, uttering the most ferocious execrations & threats against the proprietors of the vessel.
… Kuper expresses the utmost gratitude to the Proprietors of the Steam Boat Telegraph, for their alacrity in sending that boat to his assistance; several gentlemen of Quebec also rendered him their services. The Boat drifted as the tide rose, & was last seen off St. Augustin, nearly burned to the water's edge.
Ref: Quebec Mercury.

. 1823 Jun 14, Sat . - STEAM-BOAT DE SALABERRY LOST!
We learn with much regret, from Captain Ryan of the Steamboat La-Prairie, arrived last night from Quebec, that the De Salaberry was discovered to be on fire last Thursday morning at 6 o'clock off Cap Rouge, & the flames having made so much progress as to be inextinguishable, she was run on the chain of rocks at that place. As soon as the accident was perceived by the La Prairie, then about 3 miles ahead, she ran down to her assistance, & in concert with 2 boats dispatched from the shore on the same humane errand, took off such passengers as had remained on the wreck, some of whom had taken refuge in the chains & rigging, & whose distress may be more easily imagined than described. Many, indeed, of the more adventurous had jumped overboard before Captain Ryan reached her, but he is of opinion that few, if any, lives were lost. She then drifted with the flood tide into the middle of the river, &, when last seen, was burnt to the water's edge. Both boats had left Quebec [City] about 2 o'clock the same morning; the De Salaberry with about 150 persons (principally emigrants,) & a valuable cargo, all of which was lost; & the La Prairie with 120, mostly of the same description. We understand that Mr. Kuper, who commanded the former, used every effort to save the lives & property of those on board.
Ref: Montreal Gazette, Quebec.

UCLPetition 5, M Batch 14, V2204, 1824. To Lieut. Governor Peregrine Maitland.
Petition of Hugh McCutcheon, of the Town of York, Yeoman.
Your petitioner is a native of the Parish of Grey Abbey, County Down, Ireland, from whence he imported to this Province last year [1823], with a wife & 3 children.
He has taken the Oath of Allegiance & never applied for Land from the Crown & having the means to improve 100 Acres, humbly prays your Excellence will be pleased to grant him 100 Acres & prays for fees.
Your petitioner will ever pray, signed, John McCutcheon., York, 17 February, 1824.

. Province of Upper Canada I certify that John McCutcheon, Native of Ireland hath taken & subscribed the Oath of Allegiance required in the Home District [Toronto], this 17th day of February, 1824. Signed, Grant Power, Council.

* * We do hereby Certify that the bearers, John McCutchoen & Elenor McCutcheon, otherwise Johnston, his wife was born & bred in the parish of Grey Abby Co. Down, Ireland & always supported fair moral characters & regular members of this Congregation & in full communion with us & may be admitted into any Christian community wherever their lots may fall.
Signed, March 29, 1823, Edw. Jodin Caislees?, Wm. K Bailie, John MCondry, J.C.
I believe the above true, John Watson

. Envelope: Gov. Offices, 18th 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. Thos. Ridout, Survey Office.
In Council, 18 Feb., 1824, Recommended, Order issued 18th Feby, 1824.
Notes: It appears that John McCutcheon was requested to return for further information & may have spoken at the Council himself. - PJA

. 1824 Feb 18 - Upper Canada L Books [C104, p98].
York Executive Council Chamber, Wednesday 18 Feb. 1824, Present. Chief Justice Wm. Drummer Powell, James Baby & Samuel Smith.
John McCutcheon, M5, Praying for grant of 200 acres of land, praying for [free Survey] fees.
Granted.
. Granted on that day also were, Hugh McCutcheon, M3, Wm. McCutcheon, W4, of Lot 7, Con 5, Erin & Samuel McCutcheon, M2.

. 1821 Sep 4 TICKET OF LOCATION:
Under the authority of an Order of Council on the 22 of August 1821 granting
unto William McCutcheon a native of Grey Abbey, County Down, of land now of the home District, yeoman, a gratuitous grant of 50 acres of land the NE 1/4 of lot 7 in the 5th Concession in the Township of Erin in the County of Halton in the District of Gore containing 50 acres subject to the settling duties by Orders in Council 20th October 1818 clear & fence 5 acres for every hundred acres granted, build a dwelling house 16 ' by 20' & to clear one half of the road in front of each lot the whole to be performed within 2 years from the date of this ticket. Ref: pg. 755.

. 1827 Oct 1827 - WILL of John McCutcheon:
Heir & DeviseeIn the name of God Amen, I John McCutcheon do bequeath to my wife Eleanor otherwise Johnston, all the property that I possess while she lives that she is to have the rooms that we live in, & she half of the clearing at that time.
& at her death I do bequeath to my son Robert one shilling & to his son John one cow, & to my son Hugh 50 acres of l& if that he comes to live on it.
& to my son William 50 acres of the NW half of this lot & if Hugh does not come to live on it , then him or his family is to have 2 pound, 10 shilling per year out of it.
All that she possesses at her last after putting us in the ground is to go to our grandchildren - it is to be valued & then to be divided equally amongst them. Robert's sons Henry & James, Hugh's children & William's children.
I am in my full judgment & understanding at this present time but does not know how long that may last with me. October 28 1827
Signed, John McCutcheon, Lot 7, Con 5 Erin.

. 1848 Feb 21, Crown Lands Office, Elora
Sir, William McCutcheon has called here today wishing us to procure his patent for him & has put into my hands £12 0s 15d. which I here enclose as the Patent fees on East 1/2 Lot 7 Concession V Erin Township. 
William McCutcheon E-1/2-7 in Con. V Erin 100 acres obtained location ticket about December 1823 - Fees 6.7.6
John McCutcheon W 1/2-7 in V 100 acres obtained Location Ticket about December 1823. Fees 6.7.6. Total # 12 15s.
I also enclose certificate of what is now done on said lots together with certificate on the Location Tickets, having been left in the Surveyor's Office Toronto twelve years ago.
If the fees should be more I will forward the balance when the patents come up.  I have the honour to remain respectfully Sir, Your Obedient Servant. Ref pg. 763      

. 1860 March 1st, Ospringe,
Mr.  Murphy;  Sir;  Please let me know how the deed of lot No. 7 Concession V Erin is coming out, whether all in my name or 50 acres & 50 acres in Nancy Warden`s name.  My father William McCutcheon has been seeing you some different times about it.  Please write by return post & let me know how the matter stands, when it comes out & what it will cost.
& oblige, Yours Truly, signed, Hellen McCutcheon, Ospringe, Erin.
Ref: Erin Township Papers MS 658 R 135, pg. 765.

Erin Twp. Wellington Co. Assessment Census Summary: Head of family names only:
. 1824 & c. 1825 Apr 18th Census shows John McCutcheon: 1 Male, 1 Female, Total two; Wm. McC. Total 4; Robert McCutheon 1 Male 1 Female, Total 4

. 1826 Apr 11 Census: Wm. McKutching: Total 7 (additional adult male & female). John McC. no longer found on censuses. Are the parents living with son Wm. McC.?

. 1829 Census: Wm. McCutcheon: Total Seven but 1 less male adult & one new male child. Is father John deceased?

. 1830 Census: living with son Wm. McCutcheon? Adult Male Less One

. 1831 Census: Wm. McC. (no total) but one less adult female. Is mother Eleanor deceased?

. 1832 Census: Hugh McCutcheon now has his own farm with 2 female children.

. The MacCutcheon / MacQuiston's originated in the Isle of Skye circa 1495, as offspring of an illegitimate child of Hugh MacDonald. Hugh was the progenitor of the "MacDonalds of Sleat". The first record of a McCutcheon buried in the graveyard of Grey Abbey is Hugh McCutcheon. The Townland of Sloanstown is in the parish of Donaghadee sharing a common border with the parish of Grey Abbey. It is very easy to understand why the McCutcheons sometimes are referred to as originating in Grey Abbey. The town of Grey Abbey is located on the shores of Strangford Lough, derived from an Old Norse word meaning "strong fjord". The Towns of Donaghadee mid-upper & Grey Abbey mid- lower. In the early part of 1600's that the McCutcheons came to settle in the civil parish of Donaghadee.

. 1728 Oct 28 - WILL of John McCutcheon:
In the name of God Amen, I John McCutcheon do bequeath to my wife Eleanor otherwise Johnston all the property that I possess while she lives that she is to have the rooms that we live in, and she half of the clearing at that time. And at her death I do bequeath to my son Robert one shilling and to his son John one cow, and to my son Hugh 50 acres of land if that he comes to live on it. And to my son William 50 acres of the NW half of this lot. And if Hugh does not come to live on it then him or his family is to have 2 pound, 10 shilling per year out of it. All that she possesses at her last after putting us in the ground is to go to our grandchildren - it is to be valued and then to be divided equally amongst them. Robert's sons Henry & James, Hugh's children & William's children. I am in my full judgment & understanding at this present time but does not know how long that may last with me.
Signed, October 28 1827, John McCutcheon, Erin Lot 7 Con 5.
Wit: William Kennedy, John S. Teetzel, John T. Westfall, Stephen Clink.

GRAVE NOTES
Note1: 1827 Oct 28, John S Teetzel, Wm. Kennedy, John T. Westfall, Stephen Clink were witnesses to the WILL of John McCutcheon, Lot 7, Con 5, Erin Twp., Wellington County.

*Note2: In 1827 John S Teetzel was living at Palemro, Halton County, which was quite a distance from John McCutcheon's home in Erin Township. The Will was signed at Erin Township; two witnesses are also from Erin Twp., & Westall [of Elmira, Waterloo Co] was closer to Teetzel. Rev. Stephen Clink, Methodist Church, Balinafad. These 3 men were German.
The Irish men, Kennedy [of Lot 11, Con. 5, Erin Twp.] & McCutcheon were in-laws.
Was Teetzel also commissioned at the same time to make the monument for McCutcheon? If John McCutcheon's gravestone is ever located, it should be possible to determine John S Teetzel distinctive chisel markings. - PJ Ahlberg, 2017.

. 1860 March 1st, Ospringe. Mr. Murphy; Sir; Please let me know how the deed of Lot No. 5, Concession 5 Erin is coming out, whether all in my name or 50 acres & 50 acres in Nancy Warden`s name. My father William McCutcheon has been seeing you some different times about it. Please write by return post & let me know how the matter stands, when it comes out & what it will cost. & oblige, Yours Truly Ellen McCutcheon, Ospringe, Erin.
Ref: Erin Township Papers, Wellington Co., . pg. 765  of MS 658 R 135.

. 1860 Jun 28th, Quebec. Certificate for the Heir & Devisee Commission
Crown Land Department
I certify that the W Half Lot 7, Con 5, f the Twp. of Erin was located 20th July 1826 in the name of William McCutcheon as an emigrant settler & has been described for patent remains as certified to the Commission 7th July 1858 in the claim of Agnes Warren (Warne), formerly McCutcheon & Eleanor McCutcheon.

. Know all men by these presents that I Hugh McCutcheon of the Township of Erin in the County of Wellington and Province of Canada yeoman devise under the last will and testament of John McCutcheon late of said township of Erin County of Wellington deceased, for and in consideration of the sum of five dollars of lawful money of me in Canada to me in hand paid at or before the date hereof by William McCutcheon of the said Township of Erin in the said County of Wellington yeoman do by these presents sell, assign transfer and set over to and in favour of the said William McCutcheon his heirs executors administrators and assigns all my right title & interest both at law and in equity in & to the W half Lot 7 in Concession 5, Erin Township in the said County of Wellington.
In witness hereof I have hereunto set my hand & 9th July, 1860.
Signed, Hugh HISXMARK McCutcheon. Witness, John HISXMARK Anderson.
Ref: Archives of Ontario, Heir & Devisee Commission, MS657 Reel 82. - - -

Birth:
near Donaghadee Parish, Ireland.

Died:
Note: This is date of his WILL.

John married Eleanor JOHNSTON in 1792. Eleanor was born in 1773 in Grey Abbey, County Down, Ireland; died in 1833 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Hugh & Mary McCutcheon lived in Colbourg, Ontario. 2 children were born here. Hugh worked on the Rideau Canal where many Irish died on this hard wood. The Rideau call opened in 1832 at which time the family moved to Erin Township. Hugh purchased Lot 9, concession 3 & built an 1 & half story log house.

. UCLPetition 3, 1824. To Lieut. Governor Peregrine Maitland.
Petition of Hugh McCutcheon, of the Town of York, Yeoman.
Your petitioner is a native of the Parish of Bangor, County Down, Ireland, from whence he imported to Quebec in April last [1823], is 22 years of age [1802], has taken the Oath of Allegiance, Certificate is hereto annexed & has received no land from the Crown. Your petitioner is desirous to become an actual setter on the waste lands of the Crown & will improve a Lot of 200 Acres. Wherefore your petitioner humbly prays your Excellency will grant him 200 acres of the waste land & praying of fees.
Your petitioner will ever pray. Signed, Hugh M Cutcheon.,York, 18 February, 1824.
. Envelope: Gov. Offices, 18th Feb, 1824. The subject is requested to report here here for the information of the Honorable Council. Signed, M Johnson.
I do not find that the petitioner has received any lands or Order for land. Jno. Ridout, Survey Office.
In Council, 18 Feb., 1824, Recommended, Order issued 19th Feby, 1824.
Notes: It appears that Hugh was requested to return for further information & may have spoken at the Council himself. - PJA

. 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.
Hughl McCutcheon, M3, Praying for grant of 200 acres of land, praying for [free Survey] fees.
Granted.
. Granted on that day also were, Samuel McCutcheon, M2, Wm. McCutcheon, W4, of Lot 7 . , Con 5, Erin & John McCutcheon, M5.

. 1831 Nov 2, Canada Land Company, Hugh McCutcheon, SW half Lot 9, Con 4, Erin Twp., Wellington Co., 100 Acres.

. 1832 Mar 5, Gore District, Erin Twp., Wellington County Assessment:
MacCutcheon, Hugh, Males 1, Boys 2, Women 2, Girls 2 (Total 7 people.)
Lot 3, Con 9, Cultivated Land 4 Acres, west, Uncultivated 100 Acres.

. 1839 Gore District, Erin Twp., Wellington County Assessment:
McCutchon, Hugh, Con 4, Lot 9 West, Uncultivated 88 Acres, Cultivated 12 Acres.

. 1861 Census, Wellington Co.. Twp. of Erin
Hugh McCutchin, Farmer, Born Ireland, Married 1828, age 67 /1794, Logg house 1½ stories,
Mary, born Ireland, age 64, 1797
Stewart age 24, 1837
Hohn (John), age 22, 1839
Jane M, Age 21, b 1840
Robert McCutchin, age 19, born 1842.

Further research
. 1836-1838 Daybook, William Kennedy made a purchase of goods. page 168. [storekeeper unknown, but suggested it may have been Samuel Watkins, b. Ireland, arrives Esquesing Aug 1819. He was located on the northern boundary of Ashgove, Trafalgar Road.]
Ref: Esquesing Historical Society, Archival Papers, Vol 1, Joh Mark Benbow Rowe.

. Wellington County Atlas 1906
McCutcheon, Hugh (d.), b. Co. Down, Ire., in 1793, d. in 1859, age 66. His father was John McCutcheon, & his brothers were Robert & William. William, set. on the 5th line Erin, in 1829.
The late Hugh McCutcheon, came to Canada in 1830, settling first, in Lower Canada, & in 1833, came to Erin Tp., where he owned 100 acres, Lot 9, Con. 3. He was of a religious turn of mind, & was a constant attendant of the Congregationalist Church; in politics, he was a Conservative. He m. Mary Stewart, who d. in 1893, age 96.
Issue: William, in Kansas;
John, Michigan;
Thomas, Robert, Man.; Stewart, Mrs. Richard Hamilton, & Mrs. Allan Smith, Erin Village, & Mrs. Robert Little (d.).

. Thomas, b. 1830, d. 1904. He was on the old homestead in Erin. In 1856 he set. on 200 acres, Lots 15 & 16, Con. 4, & later, bought the west half of Lot 9, con. 3, & still later, the 50 acres adjoining. He took a pride in raising fine horses, & was very successful. He was always liberal in his contributions to the Disciples church, of which he was a member. He m. Mary Smith.
Issue: Matthew, Hugh R., John, William, Henry, (unm.); Mrs. Hugh Mitchell, David (unm.); Thomas, m. Mary Weatherstone, & set. North Dakota; Mrs. (Dr.) McCullough, & Mrs. Wm. Smith, in Everton. Of this branch: Matthew, b. 1858, resides on the east half of Lot 8, Con. 3, Erin, where he is a successful farmer. He m. Ellen Mitchell.

Hugh R., b. 1860, m. Maggie MacCollum, & started in business for himself three years after his marriage, settling on Lot 11, Con. 2, which is one of the best farms in the county, with up-to-date improvements, brick house & good buildings. He is a consistent member of the Disciples church. Issue: Mabel J. Thomas D., Annie M., & Bertha L.,
John, m. Annie E. Loree, & set. on Lot 22, Con. 7, Eramosa.

. William, b. 1860, is a self-made man. He is a member of the Disciples Church & a Conservative. He m. Isabella M. Loree, in 1888.
Issue: William A., Clara I., Melvin W., Sarah E., Thomas S., & Roy V. ,
Smith, son of Thomas, m. Lizzie Oakes, & set. in Guelph. He is a traveller for the Raymond Mfg. Co.,

. Stewart, son of the late Hugh McCutcheon, was b. in 1857. He resides on the homestead, & is a first-class citizen. He m. Sarah Kennedy. Issue: Mrs. Humphrey Barber, Hugh, David, William, Robert, James, & Clarence. Of this branch, Hugh, m. Miss Gibbon, & set. Esquesing; David m. Amelia Young, & rents the homestead from his father; William, m. Ruth Osborne, & set. Rockwood.

. Surrogate Court Register Books, Volume D - Erin Twp., Wellington Co., 19 Feb 1861, Pg. 261,
McCutcheon, Hugh, Wife: Mary Stewart
Kindred: William, Ann Little wife of Robert D. Little, Ellen Smith wife of Henry Smith, Thomas, Margaret wife of Thomas Fielding, Stewart, John,
Jane Matilda Hamilton wife of Richard,
Robert McCutcheon.

Transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Birth:
ALT DOB 1795. Sloanstown, Donaghadee Parish, Ireland.

Died:
100 Acres, Log 1 story, Lot 9, Con 3, Erin Twp., RR # 3.

Buried:
L1, C7, Erin Twp., Monument S13-5.

Hugh married Mary STEWART in 1828 in County Down, Ireland. Mary was born in 1798 in Sloanstown, Donaghadee, Co. Down, Ireland; died on 30 Aug 1893 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried on 2 Sep 1893 in Ballinafad Pioneer Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Living With Stewart & Sarah McCutcheon.
Samuel Brother Robert Stewart:

. 1825 Assessment & Census, Erin Twp., Wellington Co.
Robert McCutcheon, Males over 16: Two, Males under 16: One, Females over 16: One. Total Four.

. Obituary 1894 Feb 15m ERIN.
On Thursday, the 1st inst., death relieved Mr. Robert Stewart of his earthy cares forever. Deceased was an uncle of Mr. Stewart McCutcheon, the 3rd line, Erin, at whose place he died at the age of 85 years. Mr. Stewart was a native of County Down, Ireland, & came to Canada with his father & family in 1833. They settled in Lower Canada for a time.
His wife died in Montreal & he then removed to Erin & has for 15 years had a comfortable home with Mr. Stewart McCutcheon, his nephew. He was the last member of a family of nine, 3 of whom have died within 18 months, aged respectively 95, 92, & 85 years. The funeral was largely attended & was conducted by Revs. Reid & Baker.
Ref: Acton Free Press, p. 3, column 4.

1855 Jun 8, WILL of
"I ROBERT McCutcheon of the township of Arthur, County of Wellington & Province of Canada, Farmer, to make this my last Will & Testament in the following manner & form.  That is to say principally, & First - I give & allow my wife AGNES McCutcheon to have the use of all my land Estate & property which is Lot 30, W½, Con 1, Adjala Twp. together with  the N½, Con 3, Arthur, together with all my household furniture beds, tables, chairs & every moveable, together with cattle, horses, sheep & other animals now on the said Lots & also all implements of husbandry together with houses on the premises, to have & to hold all such during her natural life & to have the right of all monies, notes of any kind & every other thing which I possess.
I then give & bequeath to my son WILLIAM McCutcheon the S ½ Lot 16 Con 3, Arthur Twp. with freexxx & sufficient deed. I then give & bequeath to my son HUGH McCutcheon & to my daughter AGNES McCutcheon a sufficient maintenance & clothing during their natural lives, & that my son WILLIAM McCutcheon shall have the care of them as long as he does right by them, & that my Executors shall see the above performed, & in case of non performance justly the Executors shall have it in their power to change them to JAMES or ROBERT McCutcheon or any one else they may think would do justice by them.

Also I give & bequeath to my sons JOHN, HENRY McCutcheon, & JAMES McCutcheon, my sons XX of them 5 shillings one year after my buried & to my son ROBERT McCutcheon £5, this same money to be raised out of part of the chattle property on the premises by my Executors; & I hereby nominate & appoint JOHN McCutcheon & HENRY McCutcheon my 2 sons to be the Executors of this my last Will & Testament & to see that all things contained in this my last Will shall be performed. After the decease of my wife AGNES McCutcheon of this I would please God then take to my daughter AGNES McCutcheon away that the Adjala homestead shall be sold to one of my sons & the proceeds in 6 annual installments shall be equally divided to the aforesaid XX leaving HUGH McCutcheon the homestead in Arthur for his support during his natural life if unmarried & if married this deed to be made out in his own name by my Executors JOHN McCutcheon & HENRY McCutcheon. Thus declaring & signing this my last Will & Testament this 8th June, 1855.
Signed, ROBERT McCutcheon, JOHN BURCH, SARAH BURCH. - - -

Birth:
near Donaghadee Parish, Ireland.

Died:
Verify this Robert McCutcheon.

Buried:
Arthur, Ontario. Monument 4-7. Grey, square scraped, somewhat illegible monument; did perhaps once have a piller?

Family/Spouse: Agnes BECK. Agnes was born in 1790 in County Down, Ireland; died on 20 May 1873 in Cardwell, Adjala Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; was buried in Rosemont Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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:

Family/Spouse: 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:

Reg. #024361 Wm. McCutcheon, b.1872 Sept 21, Erin. Son ?

. Living in Erin Township, Feb. 1861 as stated in father's will. He was a widower at the time of death & he died intestate. Historical Atlas of Wellington Co., 1906 says he lived in Kansas.

. 1938 - Letter William:  "……All of their family are gone. William died in Kansas. - - -

Birth:
Verify.

Died:
/Census 1880 Kansas

William married Mary E RAY on 20 Jul 1868 in Erie, Neosho, Kansas. Mary was born in 1837 in Ilinois; died in c 1890 in Empire, Ellsworth Co., Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Eight children of Ann & Robert Little are:

1. Lemuel Little, b: 28 OCT 1849 in Erin Township Wellington County, Ontario, Canada - 25 Mar 1941 Brandon, Manitoba.
2. Mary Little, b: 22 OCT 1851, d. 1 Apr 1914, Erin.
3. Albert E Little, b: 12 SEP 1853 - 14 May 1933, Saskatoon Saskatchewan.
4. Ellen Little, b: 19 JUN 1856 in Erin - = 9 Dec 1944, Detroit, MI. Alt Name: Helen Little.
5. Robert Dee Little, b: 03 APR 1860 in Erin - 11 Apr 1860, Aged 8 days, twin to Rachel Ann.
6. Rachel Ann Little, b: 03 APR 1860 in Erin -26 Apr 1939, Detroit, MI., twin to Robert T.
7. Margaret Little, b: 14 Feb 1861, Erin Twp. She married 1880 her first cousin, Thomas Fielding.
7. Elizabeth DOLLIE Little, b: 07 MAY 1862 in Garafraxa, Wellington, Ontario, died 31 May 1841, Detroit, MI.
8. Stewart Little, b: 22 Sep 1866, died aged one 1867, in Garafraxa.

. A Tale of Two Sisters:
On the 1867 Census for Garafraxa Township, Robert Dee Little was listed as a resident of Lot 12, Concession 12. They were still living on the farm. However, sometime after 1867, Robert Little purchased a Hotel-Tavern in Garafraxa, Wellington Center. The 1871 Census states: 1. Hotel (Ann's Hotel); 2. Physician; 3. Blacksmith Shop; 4. Store.
 
This Hotel-Tavern was located about 20 miles from the Fielding Hotel in Ospringe, owned by her sister Margaret. 
The 19th century traveller making the long slow & grinding journey from Quebec & eastern Ontario did so on rough rutted trails through the Ontario wilderness. Along those rough roads the first dwellings that sprung up was the hotel-tavern. Every 5 miles or so, these taverns offered a refreshment stop for man & beast alike. These hotel-taverns opened their doors long before the post-offices, churches, schools & other such public buildings. 
Oxen or horses could be fed, watered & stabled whilst the weary, traveller found home cooking & a brew to warm their innards. If necessary, for 25 cents, a place to spend the night with all he could eat & bed for his animal; albeit the traveller may have had to share his bed with others. In the counties of Bruce & Grey alone, there were over 200 of these traveller's rest-inns.
 Some of the names of these early inns were; Bab Ryan's Roadhouse; The Rising Sun; Starvation's Corner's Wayhouse; Rockford Castle; Grannie Green's - to name only a few. & so it was one of these hotel-taverns that Robert & Ann eventually came to own. The name of their tavern has been lost to antiquity.  
In the early days the tavern was used for many purposes: church gatherings; land auctions; local meetings; & all the while the never-ending supply of cheap bootleg Canadian Whiskey. Pails of whiskey were plentiful; 5¢ could buy a "grunt" - take a breath, put the bottle in your mouth & swallow as much as possible in one large gulp.The mass consumption of liquor often led to brawls that required the attendance of both doctor & sheriff. The consumption of alcohol in the early days became the topic of legends.
 Who were these hotel-tavern operators? They were local characters, congenial & hospitable, the host-of-the-road kind of people. Entertainment of their guests kept them busy. Besides drinking, gambling was often part of the entertainment package that came along with the Inn. Robert was one of these hosts; Ann (& Margaret) took care of the home cooking. Robert Dee Little did not survive long as a hotel keeper.  He died within 3-4 years of purchasing his Hotel-Tavern-Inn. On Robert's death certificate, his profession was listed as "Hotel Keeper". Cause of death his son informed the Physician, was the consumption of too much liquor within a 2 week period. 
Ann's death certificate states that she died of Asthma which she suffered from for 15 years. She was buried at Erin Union Cemetery.
 
Ann's sister Margaret also owned one of these Hotel-Taverns in Ospringe, called the Fielding Hotel, 1861 - 1871 selling it circa 1875. 
2of their sons moved to Manitoba. Their eldest son, Lemuel, applied for a land grant & received 2 1/4 sections. One of them, SE 1/4 9-19-14 W1 (see attached grant) was only about 2 miles from HR. The other one, NE 1/4 29-11-10 W1, was located closer to Andy McCutcheon. It is not known if he knew that his uncle & his first cousin were living near-by. Their other son, Albert also moved to Manitoba & became a grain buyer at Morden Manitoba, 1901.
 
One girl, Mary, stayed near Erin & died of typhoid fever at the age of 62. The other 3 daughters immigrated to the USA, settling in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.
This family had one set of Twins.
Ref: McCutcheons From Donaghadee .

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Birth:


Died:
Asthma, 15 years.

Ann married Robert Dee LITTLE on 7 Jan 1849 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. Robert was born on 8 Jan 1826 in Queenston, Lincoln, Ont.; died on 3 Sep 1870 in Garafraxa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Prices Corner Union Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Two siblings married two siblings. 
Thomas Asa & Ellen McCutcheon
& Sarah Mary married Henry Allan Smith.

. Their first house was of logs & was built in the very South corner of the lot, close to an excellent spring. A creek still flows through the farm. Later they built a brick house near the 6th line.
Ref: Great-Great Granddaughter Caryly Smith.

. Died - In Erin twp., on Monday, March 27th, Eileen McCutcheon, relic of the late Henry Smith, aged 85 years.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 27 Mar 1913, page 2, column 1.

. Children of Ellen & Henry Smith are:
Mary Smith, Feb 1, 1848 Erin Twp., Ontario - 8 Feb 1848.
Nancy Smith Born, 28 Dec 1848 Erin Twp., Ontario -26 Mar 1934, b. Erin Cemetery.
Hugh Robert Smith, 13 May 1851, Erin Twp., Ontario. - - -

Birth:
Ref: Sister, Jane M. McCutcheon-Walker letter..

Died:
D. Uremic poisoning coma, Aged 84 y 11m 20d. /Lot 10 Con 7.

Buried:
Aged 85 y. Row 11 #5; Rounded red granite monument.

Eileen married Henry Allan SMITH on 16 Mar 1847 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario. Henry (son of Mathew SMITH, Sr.) was born on 21 Dec 1821 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 21 Apr 1890 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried on 21 Apr 1890 in Coningsby Cemetery, Erin. Twp., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Two siblings married two siblings. Thomas Asa & Ellen McCutcheon married Sarah Mary & Henry Allan Smith.

. 1876 Dec 21 -The School Board, at a special meeting on Monday, evening, accepted the tender of Mr. Thos. McCutcheon for the supply of firewood for use of the school, at $3 per cord, cut & split. There were only 3 tenders. p. 3.
.1900 Feb 15 - Thomas McCutcheon has sold his fine farm of 180? acres on the 2nd line to Wm. Maud for $9,000.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. Death Notice: McCutcheon, Thomas, A Well-Known Erin Pioneer Dead.
At midnight on December 8th, one of the pioneers of Erin Township, in the person of Thomas McCutcheon, passed to his reward. A week before Mr. McCutcheon had the misfortune to fall & break his thigh bone, while carrying a bag of grain up a step. He also suffered internal injuries, & the shock resulted in his death.
Deceased was born in Eastern Ontario in 1830, & was a son of the late Hugh McCutcheon, one of the early settlers in Erin Township. He was raised in Erin & was married to Miss Sarah Smith, daughter of the late Matthew Smith in October, 1854. October last he & he aged wife celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding day. They lived on the 2nd line & the 9th lot of Erin. 3 years ago Mr. McCutcheon gave up farming, & retired with his wife to Everton, where they have since lived a very quiet life. As members of the Disciples' church of Everton, they took a deep interest in its work. Besides his aged widow, 11 children survive.
They are: Matthew & Hugh R., Erin;
John, Eramosa; William, Erin; Henry & David, at home;
Thomas, South Dakota;
Smith, Guelph;
Mrs. Mitchell, Eramosa;
Mrs. D. McCullough, Mohawk, Brant county; &
Mrs. Wm. Smith, Everton. The funeral at Everton on Sunday was largely attended.
Ref: Acton Free Press, P 3 col 2, on the 15 Dec 1904.

. Thomas McCutcheon b. 1830, d. 1904. He was on the old homestead in Erin. In 1856 he set. on 200 acres, lots 15 & 16, con. 4, & later, bought the west half of lot 9, con. 3, & still later, the 50 acres adjoining. He took a pride in raising fine horses, & was very successful. He was always liberal in his contributions to the Disciples church, of which he was a member. He m. Mary Smith.
Issue: Matthew, Hugh R., John, William, Henry, (unm.); Mrs. Hugh Mitchell, David (unm.); Thomas, m. Mary Weatherstone, & set. North Dakota; Mrs. (Dr.) McCullough,
& Mrs. Wm. Smith, in Everton. Of this branch: Matthew, b. 1858, resides on the east half of Lot 8, Con. 3, Erin, where he is a successful farmer. He m. Ellen Mitchell. - - -

Ontario Land Registration
Lot 9 SWHalf, Con 3, ErinTwp., Wellington Co., Book 153 p109.
. 1824 Oct 6, Patent, Crown, to Geo. Young, 100A SW
. 1863 Jun 17 Bargain&Sale, Francis Standish & wife, to Thomas McCutcheon, SWHalf, 100A
. 1907 Feb 27, B&S, Matthew, Hugh R McCutcheon &Hugh Mitchell, Exors. Thomas McCutcheon, decd & Sarah McCutcheon, widow, to Thomas., Henry & David McCutcheon, WHald, $7900, & others lands
. 1911 Jul 8, Quit Claim, James Kirkwood, the Committee of East of Henry McCutcheon (a lunatic), to Thos. McCutcheon, WHslf, 100, $600.
. 1911 Jul 8, QC, James Kirkwood, committee of East. Henry McCutcheon, a lunatic, to Thos. McCutcheon, W Half, $14000, other
. 1924 Mar 26, Agreement, Thos McCutcheon & wife, to James Kirkwood Committee of the person & estate of Henry scutcheon, a Lunatic
. 1944 Jun 13, Grant of Easement, Murdo McCutcheon, to Hydro etc Power Comm, Par, Premises & $24, Re Transmission lines attached.
. 1965 Apr 26, Grant, Thos M & wife, Mary McCutcheon, widow & Thos M McCutcheon in his personal capacity Sarah J Tinney, to Free & Everlyn Clark, SW 100A., $1.
1974 Jun 14 Certificate, Thos M McCutcheon, decdRe Estate of Eileen S McCutcheon

Lot 9 North East Half, Con 3, ErinTwp., Wellington Co., Book 153p 111.
. 1871 Jan 2, Patent, Crown to John McCutcheon, NHalf of East Half, 50 Acres
. 1871 Jan 2, Patent, Crown to John McCutcheon, SHalf of EastHalf, 50 Acres
. 1872 Dec 11, John McCutcheon & wife, to Thomas McCutcheon, NE 50A
. 1907 Feb 28, B&S,Matthew, Hugh R. Scutcheon & Hugh Mitchell, to Thos.., Henry, & David McCutcheon, NHalf $7900, & others
. 1911 Feb 10, QC, David McCut. , a bachelor, to Thos McCut., NHalf 50A., $1400.
. 1911 Jul 8, Thos & Wife McCut. & James Kirkwood Committee of East of Henry McCutcheon, a bachelor, a Lunatic, to James Leslie, NHalf 50A, $1200
. 1924 Aug 11, Grant, Hugh & David A McCut, Exors of Stewart Mccutcheon, Decd., Clarence & wife McCut, Wm J McCut & wife Annie E Barbour, Eva wife of Hugh Cut, Amelia wife of Dvid McCut & Sarah McCutcheon, widow, to Robert S McCutcheon, SE 50A, $7000, others.
. 1929 Jan 28, Thos M McCutcheon, Sarah Mary McC. & Sarah I Tinney, Lot 9, 100A.
. 1946 May 13, Probate Will,, John C Aitken, Dec, Treasurer's Consent re Estate of Mary McCutcheon, Decd.

Birth:
Eastern Ontario. Res. 2nd Line, Lot 9, Erin Twp.

Died:
Died at midnight. Aged 74 yrs. 3 mos, 15 dys.

Buried:
Large grey tombstone.

Thomas married Sarah MARY SMITH in Oct 1854. Sarah (daughter of Mathew SMITH, Sr.) was born on 17 Sep 1833 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 10 Dec 1923 in Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Everton Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Margaret is the daughter of Mary Stuart & Hugh McCutcheon.

Margaret McCutcheon married her first cousin Thomas Fielding. 
Their mothers were sisters Ann and Margaret McCutcheons.

1871 Ospring Directory, A small village, Erin Twp., Distant 6 miles from Erin & Acton, Fare 25¢. Guelph, a station of Grand Truck Great Western, Wellington Grey Bruce Railways, 12 miles, fare 50¢. From Toronto 50 miles, Mail tri-weekley, Population about 60.
Anglo American Hotel, John Fielding, proprietor, Thomas Fielding, hotelkeeper. 1 shoemaker, 3 blacksmiths, a Justice of Pece, postmaster-storekeeper.

Children of James and Margaret Fielding are:

1. John FIELDING, b: 03 NOV 1855 in Erin Township,
2. Hugh FIELDING, b: 24 FEB 1857 in Ospringe, Erin Twp.
3. Henry S FIELDING, b: ABT 1859 in Ospringe - 1895 Kittitas, Washington.
4. Thomas James FIELDING, b: 10 OCT 1860 in Ospringe-1949 New Westminster, BC
5. Mary FIELDING, b: 1863 in Ospringe,
6. Stewart FIELDING, b: 17 FEB 1866 in Ospringe, Erin, Wellington, Ontario. - - -

Birth:
Third Line, Erin Twp., Wellington Co. ON

Died:
Alt DOB 1891 Ontario.

Margaret married James THOMAS FIELDING on 15 Dec 1854. James was born in 1829 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died after 1893 in Seattle, Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1869 Oct 13 - Marriage under the new Act pass by Ontario Legislature 1868
Marriage #115, Stewart McCutcheon, Age 30 /1838 Erin, Congregationialist, Erin
s/o Hugh & Mary McCutcheon, bride:
Sarah J Kennedy, Age 26 /1843, Methodist
d/o William Kennedy & Elizabeth Ann Travis.
Witnesses: Mathew & Nancy Smith, Erin.

. Stewart, son of the late Hugh McCutcheon, was b. in 1857. He resides on the homestead, & is a first-class citizen. He married Sarah Kennedy.
Issue: Mrs. Humphrey Barber, Hugh, David, William, Robert, James, & Clarence. Of this branch, Hugh, m. Miss Gibbon, & set. Esquesing; David m. Amelia Young, & rents the homestead from his father; William, m. Ruth Osborne, & set. Rockwood.
Witnesses at his sister's wedding: Richard HAMILTON, 26, Toronto, Esquesing, s/o James & Rebecca, married Jane M. McCUTCHEON, 20, Erin, same, d/o Hugh & Mary,
Witn: Stuart McCUTCHEON of Erin & Alex HAMILTON of Esquesing, 24 Jan 1861.

. 1870 Jun 8 - Neighbourhood News - Town & Country - Ospringe
In the death of Stewart McCutcheon on June 8 another name is stricken from the ever lessening roll of our old settlers. His widow in the sunset of life with the family is left to attest how sadly they will miss him. Yet in such a death there is no cause for grief. His life work was done & well done. He was born in March 1835, on the old homestead, near Ospringe, where he made his home for 83 years. He then removed to Erin village, where he spent the declining years of his life. He then removed to Erin village, where he spent the declining years of his life.

. 1870 he was united in marriage, to Sarah Kennedy, to this union a family of 7 were born:
Mrs. H Barbour, Erin
Hugh, James, David & Hobart
William in Rockwood &
Clarence in BC.
Mr. McCutcheon was a member of the Presbyterian church & is a Conservative in politics. He funeral service was held at the Ospringe Presbyterian church on Friday, June 10, Rev John Lumay officiating, after which the interment was made at Everton Cemetery. His 5 sons & son-in-law acted as pall-bearers.

They produced 8 children, 6 of whom were boys. All of their children, with the exception of Clarence, their youngest, lived & died within a few miles of the homestead.  Lawrence died in Summerland, British Columbia.
They lived on Lot 9, Concession 4.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 30 Jun 1921, p. 6, column 3.

. 1877 May 29, Erin. Advertisements: STRAY HORSE.
Came on the premises of the subscriber about 24th of May, an aged brown Horse. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges & take him away.
STEWART McCutcheon, Lot 9, #:1 Con. Erin.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 31 May 1877, p. 2.

. 1877 May 29 - Stray Horse Came on the press of the subscriber about 24th of May, an aged brown Horse. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges & take him away. Stewart McCutcheon, Lot 9 Con 3.1 (?), Erin
Ref: Acton Free Press, published 1877.5.31.

. 1885 Dec 3 - Painful Accident, An accident of a very painful & serious character occurred to Hugh McCutcheon, son of Mr. Stewart McCutcheon, of the 3rd con, Erin, on Monday afternoon. He was severely kicked by a colt & had his shoulder dislocated, besides being bruised about the abdomen. Dr. Stacey was called & under his skillful superintendence the young man is mending.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. Ontario Death McCutcheon, Registration number 034714.
Steward. County of Wellington, Division of Erin.
Died 8 Jun 1921, arteriosclerosis. Henry Gear, MD.
Died Main St., Erin, Irish, married, age 87. Born Erin, March 1835.
Retired farmer.
Father, Hugh McCutcheon, b. Ireland; mother, Mary born Ireland. Informant Robert McCutcheon, son, Erin.
Burial Everton Cemetery, 10 Jun 1921.

. 1921 Jun 30 - Spring. In the death of Stewart McCutcheon on Jun 8 is another name stricken from ever lessing roll of our old settler. His widow in the sunset of this life with the family are let to attest how sadly they will miss him. Yet in such a death there is no cause for grief. His life work was done & well done. He was born in march in March 1834, on the old homestead car Ospringe, where he made his home for 83y. He then removed in Erin village, where he spent the declining years of his life. In 1870 he was united in marriage to Sarah Kennedy, to the union a family of 7 were born;
Mrs. H. Barbour, Erin; Hugh, James, David & Robert; William in Rockwood & Clarence in Bc.
Mf. McCutcheon was a member of the Presbyterian Church & a Conservative in politics. The funeral service was held in Ospring Presbyterian Church on Friday, June 10. Rev John Lindsay officiating, after which the Interment was made at Everton Cemetery. His 5 sons & son-in-law acted as pall bearers.
Ref: Acton Free Press, p6.

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Birth:
Con 3, Lot 9, Erin Twp. Alt Name Stuart.

Died:
COD: Arteriosclerosis.

Buried:
Fancy red granite monument, shield, flowers, topped with round Mccutcheon top.

Stewart married Sarah Matilda KENNEDY on 13 Oct 1869 in Georgetown, Wellington Co., Ontario. Sarah (daughter of William Leo KENNEDY and Elizabeth Ann BETSEY TRAVIS) was born on 16 Jun 1840 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 6 Oct 1925 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Everton Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Two Hamilton siblings married two McCutcheon siblings:
Richard L Hamilton married Jane Matilda McCutcheon &
his sister Hadassah Hamilton married John McCutcheon.

. 25 Jun 1870 Census Saugatack, Michigan
John McCutcheon, age /30 1840, B. Canada, Nurseryman,
Hadapah, [old fashion writing for Hadassah.] Aged 28/ 1842 B. Canada,
John McCutcheon, Aged 1 / 1869, b. Mich.

[& at the adjoining farm is her brother:]
. Alexander Hamilton, Age 33 y/ 1837 B Canada, Nursery man; Sophia 1846 Ohio & Blanche Hamilton. , 1 b 189, Michigan.

. 1884 Western Michigan Directory,
John McCutcheon, Farmer, Big Rapids.

. Wellington County Atlas 1906
McCutcheon, Hugh (d.), b. Co. Down, Ire., in 1793, d. in 1859, age 66. His father was John McCutcheon, & his brothers were Robert & William. William, set. on the 5th line Erin, in 1829.
The late Hugh McCutcheon, came to Canada in 1830, settling first, in Lower Canada, & in 1833, came to Erin Tp., where he owned 100 acres, lot 9, con. 3. He was of a religious turn of mind, & was a constant attendant of the Congregationalist Church; in politics, he was a Conservative. He m. Mary Stewart, who d. in 1893, age 96.
Issue: William, in Kansas;
John, Michigan.;
Thomas, Robert, Man.; Stewart, Mrs. Richard Hamilton, & Mrs. Allan Smith, Erin Village, & Mrs. Robert Little (d.).

. Record for further research:
1. Geo. G. McCutcheon, b 1856 - 16 Jan 1939
2. Mary Elizabeth 'Mollie' McCutcheon, b 1868 - 16 May 1912
. both buried in Highland View Cemetery, Big Rapids.

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John married Hadassah HAMILTON est 1862 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario. Hadassah (daughter of James HAMILTON, Sr. and Rebecca LAWRENCE, DUE) was born on 6 May 1841 in Chinguacousy Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died on 28 Mar 1911 in Big Rapids, Mecosta Co., Michigan; was buried in Highland View Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jane was the daughter of Jane Matilda & Hugh McCutcheon.

Two Hamilton siblings married two McCutcheon siblings:
Richard L Hamilton married Jane Matilda McCutcheon &
his sister Hadassah Hamilton married John McCutcheon.

. 1911 Apr 8 Census Erin, Jane Hamilton, b 1840.

* > Jane had a speech impediment & called her husband Witchard, much to his enduring delight. In the fancy grocery store in Erin, Jane sold mincemeat which she had made in barrels. When there was wedding in the village, Jane would be called on decorate the wedding cake. Also Jane like to paint pictures on plates, said granddaughter, Ruby Walker.

. Erin Advocate, Ontario - Nov. 22, 1911 - Mrs. R. Hamilton is visiting her granddaughter, Mrs. J. Felker, Toronto. [ie Jennie Walker].
Jane is the daughter of Mary Stewart & Hugh McCutcheon.

. McCUTCHEON, Hugh (d.), b. Co. Down, Ire., in 1793, d. in 1859, age 66. His father was John McCutcheon, & his brothers were Robert & William. William, set. on the 5th line Erin, in 1829. The late Hugh McCutcheon, came to Canada in 1830, settling first, in Lower Canada, & in 1833, came to Erin Tp., where he owned 100 acres, lot 9, con. 3. He was of a religious turn of mind, & was a constant attendant of the Congregationalist Church; in politics, he was a Conservative.
He m. Mary Stewart, who d. in 1893, age 96.
Issue: William, in Kansas; John, Mich.; Thomas, Robert, Man.; Stewart,
Mrs. Richard Hamilton, & Mrs. Allan Smith, Erin Village, & Mrs. Robert Little (d.).

. Erin Advocate, Ontario - Nov. 22, 1911 - Mrs. R. Hamilton is visiting her granddaughter, Mrs. J. Felker, Toronto. [i.e. Jennie Walker].

> Jane had a speech impediment & called her husband Witchard, much to his enduring delight. In the fancy grocery R. Hamilton Fancy General Store, 110 Main Street in Erin, Jane sold mincemeat which she had made in barrels. When there was wedding in the village, Jane would be called on decorate the wedding cake. Also Jane like to paint pictures on plates, said granddaughter, Ruby Walker.

Erin Advocate, Ontario
. 1911 Nov 22 - Mrs. R. Hamilton is visiting her granddaughter, Mrs. J. Felker, Toronto i.e. Jennie Walker].

ACTON FREE PRESS:
. 1879 Jul 17 - RUNAWAYS - On Sunday last a Mr. R. Hamilton with his wife & daughter were coming home from a friend's residence, the horse suddenly became frightened & shied across the road throwing Mrs. Hamilton & daughter out of the buggy; more or less injuring both of them. Mr. Hamilton, accompanied by Mr. John Story, was out with the same beast again on Monday, & it ran away the second time. Both of the occupants were thrown out, & each received bruises & cuts.

. 1883 May 31, p3 - Miss Ella Davis is visiting her Hamilton friends. [i.e. Just before they move to Erin, no doubt.
2. Or is that visiting Hamilton, Ontario? - PJA.]
- Mr. R Royce has moved into the residence on Main Street, recently purchased from Mr. R. Hamilton.

. 1887 Dec 29 - Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hamilton, of Erin, visiting friends here [in Acton] this week.
1888 Feb 9 - Mr & Mrs Richard Hamilton, Erin, were visiting friends this week.
Mr & Mrs. Chas H. Walker, of Erin, visiting friends in Acton last week.

. 1893 Sep 7 - Obituary ERIN.
We are called upon this week to record the death of a respected nonagenarian, in the person of Mrs. Mary McCutcheon, who departed this life last Wednesday, in her 95 year. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon from the residence of her son, Mr. Stewart McCutcheon, lot 9, con. 4, Erin, to the Ballinfad Cemetery. Deceased came to this country with her husband, Hugh McCutcheon, & 2 children (one of which died on ship board) from the county of Down, Ireland, & settled 30 miles from Montreal. After living there for a few years, they came to Erin Tp., about 65 years ago, and hewed out a home for themselves in the forest where they since lived and died. Their family consisted of 9 children, 6 of whom are still living. Mrs. McCutcheon has been a widow for 32 years, & has continued to live on the homestead, with her son. In earlier days, she was a Congregationalist, but latterly was a member of the Disciple Church. 2 sons, Stewart & Thomas, live in Erin, Tp., Robert, in Manitoba; 2 daughters, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. R. Hamilton, reside in Erin, & Mrs. Fieldon, in Seattle, Montana. The funeral services were conducted by Revs. Mr. Baker and Mr. Fowley.

. 1902 May 22, Obituary of Mrs. Ruth Ann Hall Brown of Acton. Her father Asa hall was a Methodist Circuit Rider. Following friends from a distance were: Mr. Richard Hamilton & Mrs. C W Walker, Erin.

. 1913 June 11 - Michigan Passenger Lists: Jane Hamilton, Born Erin Canada, Age 73, Widow, Residence, Erin, Ont., Nearest relative: Daughter, Mrs. Ella Walker, Erin, Canada.
Ever in US, no; Passage myself. Destination: Brother- in-law, Rev. Jas, Hamilton, 436 Ethel Ave., Grand Rapids, Mich.
Height 5' 4", Complexion, dark; Hair grey, Eyes blue.
[ Accompanied by granddaughter Irene Walker .]

. 1917 Nov 22, Obituary Mrs Richard Hamilton
There was laid to rest in Erin cemetery on Monday the remains of one who for many years was an esteemed resident of Acton, in the person of Mrs Richard Hamilton. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs C H Walker, in West Toronto, on Saturday after a prolonged illness. Mrs Hamilton was a daughter of the late Thomas McCutchon of Erin. She came to Acton a bride between 50 - 60 years Her husband, the late Richard Hamilton, who dies at Erin 8 years ago, was a contractor here. For yers he did all the building at the tanneries for Beadmore & Co. He built the house on Fairview Avenue, now owned by Mr Robert Store, & the brick house at the corner of Main & River Srteets, now owned by J H Reed & occupied both of them. 30 years ago or so, the family removed to Erin. Their only child Mrs Walker, survives. Mrs Hamilton was a woman of very fine character, an earnest Christian worker & a kind & help neighbor. The buyer was held from the Disciples' Church, Erin, Rev Mr Munoe officiating.

> 1917 Nov 22 - Mr. & Mrs. William Williams & Miss Annie McCutcheon attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Richard Hamilton, at Erin, on Monday.
- Died. Hamilton - at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ella Walker, Pacific Ave., Toronto, on Saturday, 17 November, 1917, Jane McCutcheon, widow of the late Richard Hamilton, of Erin, in her 78th year.

. Ontario Death Registration #5413, died Nov 17, 1917:
Born Erin, 78 y, 1839, Erin, Residence 855 Keele St., Toronto, housework, widow, died of cancer uteri, for 1 year.

. JANE MATILIDA HAMILTON, ESTATE FILE, WELLINGTON, #8251, RG 2, 1917 Nov. 17
Petition of Ella Hamilton Walker: city of West Toronto, York Co., Widow
Jane M. Hamilton of the village of Erin, Wellington Co. left $1,000 in Real Estate
signed, Ella M Walker
Will dated 1 November 1910, Died "I devise & bequeath the sum to my daughter Ella Walker & for her & assign excepting the sum of $400 which I bequeath to my grand-daughter Jennie Felker --- Residue to my said daughter." Executrix is my daughter Ella Walker.
Signed, Jane M. Hamilton
Witnesses: Janette McDowell, Erin, William McDowell Arch H. MacDonald Solicitor. Real Estate Description: 1/17 of an acre, being part of Easterly half of Lot #14, 9th concession of Erin, described by metes & Bounds in a Conveyance dated 1 May, 1891, from Charles Staples, of Golden, Colorado, & his wife to the said Jane Matilida Hamilton.

. DISCIPLES OF CHRIST.
Briefly then, the Esquesing church grew peacefully into the principles of the Campbellian reformation, & in June, 1843, the first June meeting of the Ontario Disciples, was held. On that occasion the name "Disciples of Christ" or "Christians" was used. The site of this meeting house was near Norval, actually on the Menzies farm, lot 8, 10th line, Esquesing. So small was the log building, that at the first June meeting, Ash records that numbers of the listeners had to vacate their seats in order to permit others to hear.

This Esquesing church was characterized by very strict discipline as to its members' conduct. For, with this strong desire to maintain the purity of the witness to the gospel, there was evident the air of exaltation & discovery which are elements in any youthful cause. There was not much experience to fall back upon, & the Bible was truly an honored medium of counsel toward maintaining a high standard of conduct with which to exalt the Christian profession; & who can deny the wholesomeness of such an aim? Consider the delicacy of the recording scribe who could indite upon his records about a sister that had erred & been removed from fellowship-"for a crime mentioned in I Corinthians." ... This forest sanctuary to Christ which Esquesing folk raised, has long since passed from common knowledge, but the spiritual emanations from that Bible-loving people still grasp at the stars.

> 1938 - [ To Uncle] Thomas McCutcheon, [i.e. Jane Matilida McCutheon's brother Thomas Asa McCutheon:]
Hugh McCutcheon & Mary Stewart, the first of our ancestors in Canada were born county Down, Ireland. Hugh's mother was Ann Fulton. The Stewart farm was next to the estate of Lord Dufferin.
After Hugh & Mary were married they must have remained in Ireland for the first child, William was born there. Some of the Stewart family came to Canada with the McCutcheons (one brother died of fever crossing the ocean & was buried at sea.)
All the Stewarts, but Mary, settled at Montreal by the English River. They were David, John, William, James, Robert, Martha (Mrs. Ritchie) & Jane. I might says that in later years, Robert came to Erin & spend his last days at the McCutcheon farm on the 3rd line of Erin. He is buried at Ballinafad, Ont., beside Hugh & Mary in the west corner of the cemetery.

Hugh & Mary McCutcheon came as far as Montreal where their daughter Ann was born. Thomas & Ellen were born at Cobourg, The rest, Margaret Stewart, John, Jane, & Robert were all born at home in Erin Township.

Hugh & Mary worked hard, Mary helped a lot. One of Mary's brothers came to see her & it was so long since she had seem them she did not know them. Mary went to Montreal to visit her people & as there were no railroads, she road horse back to Oakville, [ south to a port on Lake Ontario - near Hamilton, ON.,] then took the boat to Montreal. I know once Mary came back from Montreal & rode home alone on horseback. She had a big load, as her people had given her so much to take back to the bush land. She got very tired & people along the way made her say overnight with them & rest.

Hugh died in 1861 at age of 64. Mary died in 1893 at the age of 96. They were both born in 1797.

. [Post Script probably by Thomas McCutheon, 1888- 1975). All of their family are gone. William died in Kansas, Ann in Erin village, Thomas in Everton, Ellen in Erin, Margaret in British Columbia, Stewart in Erin Village, John in Big Rapids, Michigan, Jane in Toronto, Robert in Neepawa, Manitoba.

Transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you.
Please see the McCutcheons on the separate McCutcheon Family of Erin, Wellington Co., Ontario. at Rootsweb.com. - - -

Died:
Aged 78 years. 855 Keele St., died of cancer uteri.

Buried:
Row 20, Plot 14.

Jane married Richard Lawrence HAMILTON on 15 Jun 1861 in Georgetown, Wellington Co., Ontario. Richard (son of James HAMILTON, Sr. and Rebecca LAWRENCE, DUE) was born on 20 Apr 1836 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; died on 4 Feb 1903 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Erin Union Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1869 Sep 2 - HR joined the American Civil War when is was 19 years old. His father-i-law, Andrew lamest may have fought side by side. HR & Lamott may have been drawn of Kansas by the American government's offer of free land in Kansas to veterans.

HR was born the youngest son of Hugh & Mary. He was 15 years younger than his oldest sister, Ann, & yet their paths, or rather her children's paths, crossed his in Manitoba years later. We have often wondered if he knew that Lemuel Little was his nephew, who homesteaded very close to both himself & Andy.
His childhood years were quite idyllic on the farm in Erin, Ontario. Being the youngest, he was spared a lot of the heavier farm labour that his older siblings bore the brunt of.  hat's not saying that he didn't have to do farm work, for he did. He was to become a very successful farmer….later on in his life; so he learned his trade well. But I am getting ahead of my story.
What possessed him to become a Soldier of Fortune, we don't know. As related by Andy only that he did become one.
But first, he got a girl "in the family way". He met Andrew Lamott's only child Rebecca about 1861. It was also the same year that his father, Hugh, died. The Lamott's were living 20 miles to the north (in Arthur Township) of the McCutcheons, on a homestead. According to the historical records found, Andy was 4 months old when his parents married. It was also around this time HR went to live on that homestead, with his new in-laws & a new born baby. Over the next several years, he & Andrew Lamott were to became very close.
12th April 1861 & the American Civil War had just begun. There were 45,000 Canadians who served in this war.  Andrew Lamott & HR McCutcheon were amongst them. HR, recently losing his father, never inherited anything. His Dad died intestate & his Mom continued living on the original farm in Erin. HR needed funds to finance his own farm in Ontario. The cheap new western Land Grants were still 15 years in the future.
It is believed that HR, after getting married in June 1862, headed south to the USA by August 1862. He returned once in 1864 or 1865 long enough to make Rebecca "in the family way again" with Mary, then he left, not returning until sometime in 1867. Robert John was born thereafter. This coincides with Andy's recollections. One time Andy recalled "……when he was young, he was no darn good as a father….." Andy remembers him coming & going when he was a young boy, not being around very much, henceforth his comments. It also coincides with the births of the children. Andy maintained that Rebecca lost no children. And then there are the existing war records that need to be verified, as of yet.
It's understandable why a boy would think that his father was "no good" when he wasn't around very often during Andy's formative years.
Why did HR go to war as a Soldier of Fortune? Perhaps adventure, loyal to the cause of slavery (he fought for the Union), maybe he liked to kill, money. At home on the farm in Arthur, he was lucky if he made $10 per month. From historical records, Soldiers of Fortune, pedestrian Soldiers, were paid, in gold coin, between $20 & $22 US per month. They were paid more than the regular recruits, who earned between $13 & $16 a month. In those days, a sizable sum of money; enough for him to buy a farm. When he came home to Arthur, his saddle bags would have been jingling with USD gold coin.

In 1867, HR McCutcheon, Rebecca, Andrew & his sister, Mary, were living on EOSR, Lot 26, along with Andrew Lamott & Jane Ferguson. This was the farm in Andrew's tale "The Man Who Rode with Jessie James". To quote Andrew "When I was a young lad I lived on my grandfather's farm near Mount Forest in Ontario…" This was the grandfather whom Andrew McCutcheon was named after.
By 1870 he owned the farm in Arthur; Andrew Lamott & Jane had moved south to Neosho, Kansas. In the 1877 County Atlas for Arthur, Wellington, R. McCutcheon is solely named on EOSR, 26, Lot size 100 acres. Lamott is no longer listed on that lot.
Circa 1880, HR heard the stories of cheap land opening up in the "Territories," as Western Canada was called.  For $10 a quarter section of land could be purchased in Manitoba. He applied for a Land Grant & received it. After disposing of his farm in Arthur, Ontario around 1885, HR, his wife, & 5 of their children left Arthur, Ontario for the "Territories". According to family folklore, they came west in Red River Carts, settling on a farm in the locality of Spring Hill, Manitoba which is located north-west of Neepawa. HR & his family first appear in the 1891 census for Manitoba, in the newly formed Rural Municipality of Rosedale. HR was one of the first settlers in Springhill. HR received title to his land on the 28 January 1898.
In 1897, building was brisk in the Glensmith area. Council news lists a few [houses] as follows: H.R. McCutcheon frame story & a half at $500.00, W.E. Mabley log house $200.00. His is an entry in the book "Kelwood Bridges the Years".  This entry is significant in that is an attestation as to the wealth that HR was accumulating. Compared to the houses of the era being built, log homes at $200, he built a very capacious house; 2 story framed. It was "the talk of the town".
HR's wife, Rebecca Lamott, died in 1912 leaving him on the farm, living alone. He got ill not long after she died & was unable to care for himself so a nurse by the name of Cecilia Black was hired. She stayed with him until his death on the 15 November 1917. He was finally laid to rest beside his wife of 52 years at the Riverside Cemetery in Neepawa, Manitoba.
When HR died, he was relatively wealthy. The land depression still had not devastated Manitoba & when the farms were sold, $5000 was bequeathed to each of his 4 surviving children. He also bequeathed $500 to his grandson, Robert McCutcheon, perhaps because Robert (Bob) was his name sake. Bob, who was only 19 years old at the time, spent his inheritance on a new car called the Tin Lizzie. Bob drove it for a while, as long as the gas lasted & then had to tow it behind a team of horses.  "HR" also left a small amount of money to his nurse, Cecelia Black. 
Ref: Recollections of son Andy McCutcheon & his grandson Lawrence McCutcheon.

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

Birth:
Res 881 Cenues: Arthur Con.

Buried:
Neepawa, Manitoba. Red granite monument with a urn on top.

Hugh married Rebecca LAMOTT on 10 Jun 1862 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. Rebecca (daughter of Andrew LAMOTT) was born on 27 Apr 1845 in Arthur Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 9 Mar 1912 in Springhill, Manitoba; was buried in Riverside Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1905 - John Alexander was just a small child of 5 or 6 when he made the arduous journey across the Atlantic Ocean from Ireland to Quebec. He & Elizabeth put down roots on their farm in Adjala & remained there until their deaths. 2 of his 9 children (Agnes & Elizabeth- the oldest & the youngest) migrated west to a homestead outside Edmonton, Alberta. The death of John McCutcheon of Alliston removed one of Adjala's oldest settlers. 
Deceased is survived by 2 daughters who reside in the west & 3 sons, Robert of Mono Centre, James of Manitoulin Island; &William of Alliston. The remains were buried in Thompson's Cemetery.
Ref: 1905 Feb 22, Shelburne Free Press. - - -

Birth:
Sloanstown, Donaghadee, Irealnd

Buried:
Also called, Thompsons Cemetery, Adjala Twp., Simcoe Co.

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth ALLEN. Elizabeth was born in 1821 in County Down, Ireland; died on 26 Jan 1884 in Adjala Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; was buried in Rosemont Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Henry McCutcheon, True Pioneer, Womb to Grave:

Henry Smith McCutcheon was a true pioneer from womb to grave; he had quite a life's journey in his 73 years. Following the tradition for the McCutcheon penchant for nicknames, Henry Smith was called Horace during his lifetime. After being born in Montreal, Quebec in 1824, the Robert McCutcheon & Agnes Beck family didn't stay long in Quebec. The family was then living just outside Montreal at Megantic. When he was only a month or so old, the family boarded covered wagons, probably pulled by oxen & headed into the wild untamed woods of Ontario, travelling over rough terrain, arriving at Erin Township before the snow fell. This 900 kilometer journey took several weeks. The family had to bake bread & cook their meals on open fires on the trail; with millions of insects as dinner guests.

It doesn't seem logical that the family would have headed west on bumpy, unstable trails in the spring of 1825 when Agnes was 7 months pregnant with their third son Robert. Robert's father, John & his older brother William, were already in Erin Township on their new homestead, & it is probable that the family stayed the 1824 winter with them. Then journeyed a few miles north to their new homestead in the spring of 1825.

Information from Alice Burke: Robert applied for his land in Adjala near Rosemont in 1825, Lot 30, Concession 1. This was the homestead where Henry's younger brother Robert was born.
In his father's will, the homestead in Adjala was left to his younger brother Hugh. Henry was left some money. After he married Sarah they farmed for a while on an adjacent farm. But the lure of black gold was beckoning. At the age of 23, their 3rd son, Robert, died in 1879 & was buried on Canadian soil. Soon after their son Robert died, Henry & his wife Sarah, along with their 4 younger children again boarded wagons or Red River carts pulled by oxen & left the farm in Nottawasaga, settling in Tomahawk, Wisconsin in 1885. This journey was a longer one; 1,250 kilometers.

They both died here & were buried in the Protestant Cemetery near Tomahawk. Henry was one of the founding pioneer settlers to farm in Tomahawk, Oneida County. Tomahawk was an uninhabited wilderness in 1885. The city of Tomahawk was not yet surveyed or laid out. It was surveyed in the spring of 1887 & lots were sold on the 25th June 1887. TheJohn Oelhafen Stor has a picture of the first buildings to be constructed in this small outpost town.The population of Tomahawk was 1816 in 1890. Henry & his family probably hitched their horses at the front of this store to shop & visit with their neighbours before returning home to their farm. Note the hitching posts still in place at this date.

Later, his sons owned & operated a saloon in Long Lake, Wisconsin, located about 80 miles east of Tomahawk. In the mid 1880 & later, this area boomed with logging, many saw mills opening up, creating employment. It was to this industry that Henry & Sarah's younger sons turned to for work for a while. In a list of registered voters for the area on the 12 March 1898: two of their sons, in Ward 1, David McCutcheon was registered & in Ward 4, Alex McCutcheon was registered to vote.
Henry & Sarah raised 10 children over a period of 21 years. Other than a 5 year span between child 2nd & 3rd child, they did not appear to lose any children which commonly happened then to childhood illnesses such as scarlet fever (as did his brother James), measles, whooping cough, small pox, etc.
Of Henry's ten children, 5 eventually settled & died in the USA, one applied for & received a land grant in Alberta, dying in Lacombe, whilst 3 others applied for land grants in Saskatchewan, near Bengough. The only one of this family left in Ontario was 23 year old son Robert lying in a cold grave. This family lived near Rosemont Lot 32, Con VIII Mono Twp., (Mulmur), then moved to Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co. & then to Wisconsin, U.S.A.
Ref: McCutcheon from Donaghadee - - -

Birth:
Ner Megantic.

Henry married Sarah IRWIN on 8 Mar 1845 in Adjala Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario. Sarah was born on 8 Jul 1824 in Kingston, Frotenac Co., Ontario; died on 18 Aug 1899 in Tomahawk, Oneida Co., Wisconsin; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Aged 40y. =b 1830.

Buried:
Listed on mother's tombstone.

Notes:

Hugh McCutcheon is mentioned in his father's will & was living in Arthur Twp. at that time.

1861 Census Adjula Twp., Simcoe Co., C 1 Lot 30,
Residing Adjala Twp. at that time were his older brother John McCutcheon with wife Elizabeth & family of Agnes, Mary, Robert, John A., James, Edward,William & Elizabeth,
Grandmother Agnes Beck McCutcheon & her sister Ann also known as Nancy .

1861 Agricultural Census:
Con 1, Lot 30 100 A. 40 A cultivated/ 34 A in crops /5 A in pasture, orchard & garden / 20 A wild/ value $3,000/value of implements $70/ 12A of fall wheat, 12 A - 200 bu/ 5 A spring wheat, 100 bu /2A of peas, 30 bu /9A of oats 270 b/1-1/2 A potatoes 200 bu /3A of hops// 8 A of hay/ 20 yd of wool flannel/ 3 steers/ 3 cows/ value of livestock $400 / 200 lb. butter/ 2 barrels of pork.
Ref: Alice Burke. - - -

Notes:

Lady Minto Rebekah Lodge No. 360, I.O.O.F [Independent Order of Odd Fellows], Harriston, records, 1952-2006:
. photo 23099: Lady Minto Rebekah Lodge, second prize float, Centennial parade, 1 July. Mary Tardif; Isobel McCutcheon; Laura Ziegler; Bettie Zimmerman; Isobel Dowling; Mary McNab;
. Photo 23101: Aleatha Dowler; Isobel McCutcheon; Ruby Chambers; Marguerite Wallace; Olive Walker; Isobel Dowling; Nila Harris; Mary Tardif; Ellena Arthurs; Lenore Gowing; Isobel Morton; Florence Bridge; Laura Ziegler; Bettie Zimmerman; Doris Newman; Isobel Harkness;
. Photo 23102: Jean Rennie; Marie Heipel; Isabel McCutcheon; Bernice Noble; Doris Newman; Doreen Dickert; Lenore Gowing; Mary Tardif; Norma Ott; Isabel Newman; Mary Cameron; Edith Kennedy;
. Photo 23103: Laura Ziegler; Isabel McCutcheon; Bernice Noble; Bette Zimmerman; Doris Newman; Jean Rennie; Marie Heipel; Norma Ott; Isabel Dowling; Mary Tardif; Leola Pritchard; Doreen Dickert; Agnes Job; Ruby Chambers;
. .Photo 23104: Dell Dinniwell; Lenore Gowing; Ruby Chambers; Bette Zimmerman; Isabel Dowling; Doreen Dickert; Marie Heipel; Norma Ott; Isabel McCutcheon; Doris Newman; Leola Pritchard; Mary Tardif; Bernice Noble; Florence Bridge; Grace Tipping.
Photos may be found at:
Ref: Wellington County Museum. - - -

Birth:
Res. Ontario

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.

Family/Spouse: 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:

1860 Mar 1 - Know all men by these presents that I, William McCutcheon of the Twp. of Erin the County of Wellington & Province of Canada yeoman for & in consideration of the natural love & affection I bear towards my daughter Eleanor McCutcheon have given, granted & assigned transferred & set over unto my said daughter Eleanor McCutcheon her heirs & assigns all my estate, right, title, interest, claim & demand whatsoever to that certain parcel or tract of land & premises situate lying & being in the Twp.Erin in the County Wellington & Province aforesaid containing by a measurement 50 acres be the same more or less being composed of the N-1/2 of the W-1/2 of Lot 7 in Con. V Erin aforesaid.

To have & hold the same with all & every benefit that may or can be derived from the said 50 acres of land unto my said daughter Eleanor McCutcheon her heirs & assigns forever.

In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand & seal this 15th day of March in the year of our Lord 1858.

Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of James xx.
Signed, William McCutcheon, Francis Warne.
Ref: Erin Twp. Papers MS 658 R 135, Ospringe - Page 765. - - -

Died:
Verify

Family/Spouse: John ANDERSON. John was born est 1837 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Verify.

Family/Spouse: Francis WARNE. Francis was born est 1831 in England; died after 1862. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:

Jane married Alexander MAXWELL in c 1852. Alexander was born in 1821 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 30 Jul 1895 in Maryborough, Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:

Notes:

Verify:

Obituary: Thursday, November 30, 1989
Katherine M. (McCutchen) Suesse, 66, retired Exxon employment administrator, died Monday, Nov. 27, 1989. Service 3:30 p.m. Friday, Quiring- Old Mission Mortuary.

Survivors: son, Ralph A. of Wichita; daughter, Margaret Middleton of Conway, Ark.; father, John E. McCutchen of Wichita; brothers, John McCutchen Jr. of Houston, Melvin of Las Vegas, Nev.; one grandchild. Memorial has been established with the Fine Arts Building Fund at Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Ind.

Ref: Wichita Eagle, Abilene, KS.

Notes:

Died:
Aged 63 years.

Mary married Frank MCMILLAN on 24 Dec 1880 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario. Frank was born in 1858 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 1 Apr 1914 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Erin Union Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Plot 68.L016-S1/2.

Notes:

Price's Corners Union Cemetery
62292 County Rd 3 East Garafraxa Township (Concession 13, Lot 5)
Dufferin County, ON

Buried:
Marsville, ON. Buried with father.

Notes:

Nancy is the daughter of Ellen McCutcheon and Henry Allen Smith.

Nancy Smith married1 Daniel McLellan on the 13th June 1871 in Erin. He was born in 1845 & died in 1872. His parents were Dugald McLellan & Anne Campbell.
Nancy married2 married John Dalton Leitch (1854-1924) circa 1881. His parents were Archibald Leitch & Jane Puterbaugh. - - -

Died:
COD: Carcinoma of the rectum.

Notes:

Monument inscription:
HUGH ROBERT
SMITH
Died Jan. 31, 1932
In his 81st year
ELLEN McDONALD
Beloved Wife of
H.R. SMITH
Died Aug. 7, 1925
In Her 76th year
little stone: ELLEN. - - -

Buried:
Plot Row 11-5.

Family/Spouse: Ellen MCDONALD. Ellen was born on 26 Oct 1849 in Caledon, Halton Co., Ontario; died on 7 Aug 1925 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Coningsby Cemetery, Erin. Twp., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Two siblings married 2 siblings:
Matthew McCutcheon married Helen Mitchell,
Hugh Mitchell married Cecelia McCutcheon.

. Living on Farm with Stewart & Sarah McCutcheon, Ospringe {thence Hugh & Eva McC}

. 1918 Jan 10 - Ospringe, On Friday, while Mr H. R. McCutcheon of the second line, Erin was chopping for his brother, Matthew, on the third line, the chopper burst & pieces of metal flew in all directions. Fortunately no one was seriously injured.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. Died McCutcheon - At the family residence, Lot 8, Con 3, Erin Twp., on Monday, July 2, 1923, Matthew McCutcheon, in his 68th year.
Ref Acton Free Press, 5 Jul 1923, page 6, column 1.

. 1923 Jul 5 - McCutcheon, Matthew, Obituary,
The Township of Erin lost a highly esteemed citizen when Matthew McCutcheon, of Lot 1, 3rd Line, passed away on Monday morning. Mr. McCutcheon was in poor health for some time. In May he went to Guelph Hospital for treatment. After about a month there he returned home & devoted wife administered to him with self-sacrificing solicitude.
Matthew MC. was a son of the late Thomas McCutcheon & spent his life in Erin township. He was 68 years of age. In his young manhood he married Miss Nellie Mitchell of Everton.
Two children blessed the home. Grace at home & Thomas who resides at Preston. He was a man who aimed to live an upright life & was a regular attendant of of the Disciples Church at Everton. He was a thrifty farmer, very handy with tools & quite adept in making of whiffatrees ?, "neckyokes, sleights & other farming sundries. The funeral to Everton cemetery yesterday was largely attended. The mother of deceased died last winter at the ripe age of 86 years.
Ref: Acton Free Press, p 6, col. 2. - - -

Birth:


Died:
Monday, Lot 8, Con 3. Probated . East half Lot 8, Con 3

Buried:
Eramosa Twp., Monument A1-5

Matthew married Helen NELLIE MITCHELL on 4 Feb 1885 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. Helen was born on 28 May 1862 in Ontario, Canada; died on 23 Apr 1946 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Everton Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Hugh R., b. 1860, m. Maggie MacCollum, & started a business for himself 3 years after his marriage, settling on lot 11, con. 2, which is one of the best farms in the county, with up-to-date improvements, brick house & good buildings. He is a consistent member of the Disciples church.
Issue: Mabel J. Thomas D., Annie M., & Bertha L. McCutcheon .

. Hugh Robert McCutcheon Family Portrait:
Maggie & Hugh Bobert McCutcheon, Thomas D, Mabel J, Annie M & Bertha L.

. 1918 Jan 10 - Ospringe, On Friday, while Mr H. R. McCutcheon of the second line, Erin was chopping for his brother, Matthew, on the third line, the chopper burst & pieces of metal flew in all directions. Fortunately no one was seriously injured.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. 1932 Oct 27 Ospringe - In the passing on Saturday, Oct 22, Guelph General Hospital, where he had been a patient for the last 6 weeks, of the late Hugh Robert McCutcheon, Ospringe lost another of its old & esteemed residents. He was in his 76th year & spent all his life in this community being raised on the farm now owned by Merdo McCutcheon, on the 4th Line, Erin Twp. Almost 50 years ago he married Margaret McCallum & move to their present home Lot 11, Line 2, Erin. In religion, Mr. McCutcheon was a faithful member of the Church of Christ, Disciples, at Everton.
The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon form his late residence, when a large number of neighbors & friends hatred to pay their last respects. The service as conducted by Rev J M McLeod, assisted by Rev H L Richardson of Erin. An appropriate duet was rendered by Mrs Hortop & Miss Sutter. The pallbearers were 6 nephews: Messrs. T P Smith, F McCutcheon, T McCutcheon, A McCutcheon, M McCutcheon & T Mitchell. Interment was made at Everton Cemetery.
He leaves to your his loss besides his widow, 1 son, Thomas D McCutcheon, Everton &
3 daughters, Mrs Duncan T McDougall, Toronto, Mrs A J Spence, Toronto & Mrs Thos. Aitken at home.
Surviving are 2 sisters Mrs Hug Mitchell &* Mrs W J Smith, Eramosa; & 4 brothers John, William, Henry & Smith. Since sympathy is extended to the extended family.
Ref: Acton Free Press.
Transcripts by P J Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -- - -

Birth:
Census 1901, Ospringe

Died:
Lot 11, Con 2, Erin Twp.

Buried:
Monument B6-8.

Hugh married Margaret Ann F. MAGGIE MCCALLUM on 20 Dec 1882 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario. Margaret (daughter of Dugall MCCALLUM and Margaret MCLELLAN) was born on 14 Jan 1858 in Coningsby, Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 12 Oct 1941 in Ospringe, Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Everton Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John, m. Annie E. Loree & set. on lot 22, con. 7, Eramosa.

Two siblings married siblings: 
John Stewart married Annie Elizabeth Loree &
William McCutcheon married Isabella Matilda Loree.

. 1935 My 9 - Everton, Mr Mrs Fred McCutcheon & sons, of Acton, Mr Mrs Alvin McCutcheon, townline, spent Sunday the home of Mr Mrs John McCutcheon.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. 1938 Apr 21 Erin - Mr Mrs Fred McCutcheon & sons, Acton; Mr Mrs Wilbert McCutcheon & family, 6th line, spent Sunday with the former's parents, Mr Mrs John McCutcheon.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. Photo 20382, Series 5: McCutcheon family, Eramosa Twp., potographs, 1941 - ca. 1988. & John McCutcheon & his wife Annie Loree, Eramosa Twp., 1941.
Photos may be found at:
Ref: Wellington County Museum. - - -

Birth:
Alt DOB: 13 Oct 1858.

Buried:
Monument A1-5.

JOHN married Annie Elizabeth LOREE on 4 Jul 1889 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of Isaac WASHINGTON LOREE and Ellen Maria MACK) was born on 20 May 1870 in Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 18 Aug 1947 in Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Everton Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Two siblings married siblings: 
John Stewart married Annie Elizabeth Loree &
William McCutcheon married Isabella Matilda Loree.

. William, b. 1860, is a self-made man. He is a member of the Disciples Church & a Conservative. He m. Isabella M. Loree, in 1888.
Issue: William A., Clara I., Melvin W., Sarah E., Thomas S., & Roy V.
Note: His monument reads born 1861.

. 1901 Census Lot 5, Con 1, Erin Twp., Farmer,
Resided 1917: RR 1, Guelph. - - -

Died:


Buried:
Monument A1-5.

William married Isabella Matilda LOREE on 13 Mar 1888 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario. Isabella (daughter of Isaac WASHINGTON LOREE and Ellen Maria MACK) was born on 10 May 1865 in Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 28 Aug 1920 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried in Everton Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Resides with bro Thos. McCutcheon

Died:

Notes:

Cecil McCutcheon is the daughter of Sarah McCutcheon, b Sept 1833, Ontario.

Two siblings married 2 siblings:
Matthew McCutcheon married Helen Mitchell,
Hugh Mitchell married Cecelia McCutcheon.

. 1924 Oct 2 - Best Exhibition Ever Held by Acton Fall Fair, the ideal autumn with sunshine & its haziness brought out an immense crowd. Outstanding features were the horses, sheep, cattle, poultry, flowers, ladies work, butter & baking & garden produce. Strong competition in almost every section this year.

. Ladies Fancy Work:
Pair Bedroom slippers, crochet or knit; Tattling colors; Embroidery Piece Fancy crochet, other than listed; Oriental; Knitted shoulder shawl; Collection Lace, 5 pieces, including Honiton, Neelepoint etc. - Miss C L McCutcheon.

Ladies house Dress, Machine made, (not factory), Mrs G M Judge.
Child's Dress (other than cloth), made from old garment, Mrs. W J Hall, Mrs J Lawson*.
Three pieces home dyeing, different colors, - Mrs J Lawson, Miss C L McCutcheon.
A side note: *Mrs. J Lawson should have been given a prize for the Most Entered Entries at Acton Fair! - PJA 2016]
Ref: Acton Free Press.
Transcripts by P J Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Birth:


Died:


Buried:
Monument B3-3.

Cecilia married Hugh MITCHELL on 29 Dec 1886 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario. Hugh was born on 1 Mar 1858 in Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 11 Aug 1932 in Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Everton Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Alt DOB: 19 Sep 1866.

Died:


Buried:
Monument D4-9.

David married Elizabeth MOORE on 4 Jun 1913 in Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. Elizabeth was born on 5 Jan 1877 in Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 1 Mar 1952 in Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Everton Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:

Mary married Dr. Obadiah MCCULLOUGH on 17 Jan 1893 in Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Obadiah was born in 1859 in Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died in in Mohawk, Brant County, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1926 Aug 25 - Ospringe - The many friends of Mr. T McCutcheon, 2nd line, are sorry to hear that he is under the doctor's care.
Ref: Acton Free Press. - - -

Died:
Erin Twp. Death Reg. # 037001.

Family/Spouse: Mary MARGaret I WEATHERSTON. Mary was born on 11 Oct 1871 in Ospringe, Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 23 Jun 1941 in Ospringe, Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Everton Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Thompson Smith McCutcheon married twice. 
First, to Elizabeth OAKES (1877-1923) on the 13th June 1898. Her parents were John Oakes & Elizabeth Beck. 
Second he married Sarah Lillian FIERHELLER (1877-?) on the 28th June 1924. - - -

Buried:
Monument F-30-4 (Buried / listed Everton Cemetery?)

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Clarice LIZZIE OAKES. Elizabeth was born on 26 Jun 1876 in Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 9 Mar 1923 in Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario; was buried in Woodlawn Memorial Park. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Children of Sarah J & William J Smith are:

1. Emma B SMITH, b: 1900 in Ontario
2. Sarah Mildred SMITH. b: 26 MAY 1902 in Everton, buried Everton Cem. B13-11;
3. Percy SMITH, b: JAN 1904 in Everton
4. Elva Pearl SMITH, b: 20 DEC 1906 Everton - Aug 9 1798, Brampton, ON. buried Everton Cem. B14-12; married Alvin Otto Miller, 1902-1949.
5. Vera May SMITH, b: 23 JUN 1909 in Everton, Ontario, buried Everton Cem. B14-12. - - -

Birth:


Died:
Monument B13-11.

Sarah married William John SMITH in 1900. William was born on 15 Mar 1874 in Belfountain, Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 4 Apr 1953 in Everton, Eramosa Twp., Wellington, Ontario; was buried in Everton Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elizabeth Anne, Ontario Birth Reg. Wellington Co. #5645. Accoucheur R. McGarvin.

. Two Siblings Married Siblings:   
Elizabeth Ann McCutcheon married Humphrey Barbour &
Robert S McCutcheon married & Edith Barbour.

. 1896 Dec. 16, - Ontario Marriage Registration
Humphrey BARBOUR, age 34, born 1862, farmer, Erin, same
s/o Ephriam BARBOUR & Margart McFEE
married Annie E. McCutcheon, 26, Erin, same,
d/o Stewart McCutcheon & Sarah CASSIDY
Witn: Wm. McCutcheon & Mary BARBOUR both of Erin
Married by at Erin by Robert Fowlie.

. 1896 Dec 16, Married Humphrey - McCutcheon At the residence of the bride's parents on Wednesday, 16th December. By Rev H Edwin Humphrey, Batchelor to Annie, daughter of Stewart McCutcheon, all of Erin.
Ref: Acton Free Press, published 1896.12.24.

. 1932 Jun 30, Entered Into Rest
Mrs. Humphrey Barbour, Annie Elizabeth McCutcheon, beloved wife of Humphrey Barbour, passed away at the family residence, Erin, on Saturday, June 25, in her 63 year. Only dau. of the late Stewart McCutcheon & Sarah Kennedy, she was born on the farm, Lot 9, Third line, Erin, & on 6 Nov 1895, she united in marriage with Humphrey Barbour; when they took up residence on the farm, Lot 18, Con 8, Erin;
7 year later they moved to lot 18, Con 10, Erin; & about 15 years ago retired to Erin Village. She was a member of Ospringe Presbyterian Church & sang in the choir for a number of years & on coming to Erin was active in Burns' church, & Ladies Aid of which organization she served as President.
Although she had been in failing health for several years, the end came as an chock to the family & friends & within a week of the day of the marriage of her son. She is survived by her bereaved husband & son Clayton;
6 brothers: Hugh of Acton, Wm. of Rockwood; David of Guelph; Robert on the homestead; James in Erin; Charles of Sumerland, BC.
The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, when her pastor Rev J A Grant, conducted the service at the home, followed by a service at burns church, in the presence of a large congregation.
Interment was made in Erin cemetery. Pallbearers: Peter & Robert Barbour, Robt., David, Wm. & Hugh McCutcheon. The floral tributes were beautiful. During the service at the church, Mrs. E Miller sang beautifully, The Old Rugged Cross," acc. by Dr. Abbott at the ogran. Flower bearers were, Jack Stewart, Harold Brett, Claude Redman & Douglas Campbell. (Extracted from:) Erin Advocate.
Ref: Acton Free Press. - - -

Birth:
Lot 9, Third Line.

Died:
Aged 62y 9m 9d. Died of Cerebral hemorrhage & bronchoctasis.

Buried:
Monument S14-10.

Elizabeth married Humphrey BARBOUR on 16 Nov 1896 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario. Humphrey was born on 4 Mar 1866 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 11 Apr 1958 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Erin Union Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
- no present on the Census 1881 with parents.

Notes:

. Ontario Birth Registration #005646, Dec 30, 1870. Hugh McCutcheon, male,
Father Stewart McCutcheon, Farmer,
mother Sarah M. KENNEDY.
Informant Stewart McCutcheon, Farmer, Erin, Registered Feb 21, 1871. Accoucheur Mrs. McDonald, Registrar Charles Ferguson. Division Erin, County Wellington.

. An accident of a very painful & serious character occurred to Hugh McCutcheon, son of Mr. Stewart McCutcheon, of the 3rd concession Erin, on Monday afternoon. He was severely kicked by a colt, & had his shoulder dislocated, besides being bruised about the abdomen. Dr. Stacey was called & under his skillful superintendence the young man is mending.
Ref: Acton Free press, December 3, 1885.

. X-Reference: Please see Mary Birdena A Swackhammer, b 19 Apr 1893, buried Aug 1906 Churchill Cemetery, Acton Ontario:
The Acton Free Press carries a conversation with Mr. Hugh McCutcheon regarding the murder of Birdena Swackhammer. ...the young boy was not naturally bad, just in need of good discipline.

. 1943 Sep 30 - Hugh McCutcheon, Friends in this district were indeed grieved to lean or the sudden passing of a lifelong resident of this community, Hugh McCutcheon, after returning home from the first night of Acton Fair, he was suddenly stricken with a heart attach, from which he never rallied & passed peacefully away at his home, Main St. Acton on Wednesday morning of last week.
Hug was the eldest son of late Stewart & Sarah McC, born Lot 9 Con 3, Erin.
45 years ago joined in holy wedlock to Eva Gibbons...a most helpful neighbor, a loyal friend. Funeral was held Friday afternoon, by Rev Forbes Thompson, Knox Presbyterian Church. Interment Fairview Cemetery Acton. Many relatives attended.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

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

Birth:
Wellington Co. Reg. # 5646. Accoucheur Mrs. McDonald.

Died:
Died of a heart attach after spending a day at the Acton Fall Fair.

Hugh married Eva GIBBONS on 18 May 1898. Eva was born on 25 Dec 1878 in Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died on 25 Sep 1956 in Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; was buried in Fairview Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wellington Co., Ontario Birth Registration #024361, Sep 21, 1872,
William McCutcheon, male,
father Stewart McCutcheon, farmer, mother Sarah KENNEDY,
Informant Stewart McCutcheon, farmer, Erin.
Registered Nov 9, 1872. Accoucheur Mrs. McDonald, Registrar Charles Ferguson, Division Erin, County Wellington.

. Obituary:
1946 Apr 11 - After a lingering illness, Mr. William John McCutcheon passed away at his home on Main Street, Acton. Born in Erin Township he was second son of Mr. & Mrs. Stewart McCutcheon. Deceased was in his 74th year.
At an early age he learned the carpentry trade & followed it for 50 years. 
Besides his wife, formerly Ruth Osborn & 2 daughters,
Elva (Mrs. Patterson), Acton;
Bertha (Mrs. Gray) Toronto, ON., his grandchildren are left to mourn his death. 
There are also 2 brothers - Robert of Erin & Clarence of West Summerland, BC.
The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon at the Johnson & Rumley Funeral Home & was largely attended showing the esteem in which Mr. McCutcheon was held.
Ref: Acton Free Press, p8, column 1

. 1946 Sep 26 Advertisement - Notice to Creditors & others
In the Estate of Wm John McCutcheon, Al persons having claims gains the estate of WJM late of Village of Acton, Halton Co., Carpenter, who died 9 Apr., 1946, are requested to file proof same with Solicitor before 12.10. 1946.
Dated at Acton 24 Sept 1846, Signed, Mrs. rather Edna McCutcheon, Mrs. Elva F Patterson, by their Solicitor.
Ref: Acton Free Press, p 5, column 4 - - -

Birth:


Died:

William married Ruth Edna OSBURN on 29 Dec 1904. Ruth was born on 9 May 1881 in Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 10 Jun 1960 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried in Rockwood Methodist Pioneer Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lived with his father Stewart & brother Hugh McCutcheon on the same farm.
16 June 1911 Census for Erin Twp., Ont.

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), June 25, 1936
Obituary: JAMES McCutcheon
After a short illness, the death of Mr. James McCutcheon, of Freeport, Ontario, came as a shock to many friends, in this community. Mr McCutcheon was a son of the late Stewart & Sarah McCutcheon & was born on the old McCutcheon homestead, 3 Line Erin, 60 years ago. He leaves to mourn his loss four brothers:
Hugh of Acton,
William of Rockwood,
Robert, 3d line Erin &
Clarence of Summerland, British Columbia.

Rev. Mr. Grant of Erin conducted the funeral service which was held from the home of his brother, Robert McCutcheon, on the old homestead. Interment was made in Everton Cemetery.

The pallbearers were William, Robert, Hugh McCutcheon,
Humphrey Barbour, Murdock McCutcheon, Thos. McCutcheon.
Flower-bears were J J Stewart, Clayton Barbour, Albert Kennedy & Roy McCutcheon.

NOTE: James was a farmer living at RR # 2, Acton, ON. His brother, Hugh McCutcheon, who was residing at RR # 3, Acton, ON, was the informant & signed his death certificate. James was buried at the Churchill Cemetery. On the death registration James was listed as single.

Transcripts by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Birth:
C 1911 Resides with father Hugh & bro. Hugh.

Died:
d. of Pullmonary Tuberculosis at Freeport Sanatorium.

Buried:
Alt Loc: Church Cemetery. Verify.

Notes:

. 1906 David was renting the homestead farm his father.

Wellington Co. Birth Registration #035175, Dec 25, 1877,
David Alexr. McCutcheon, male,
father Stewart McCutcheon, farmer,
mother Sarah KENNEDY.
Informant Stewart McCutcheon, farmer, Erin. Registered Mar 25, 1878. Accoucheur Mrs. Geo. Ferguson. Registrar Wm. Tyler.

. Erin Twp., Wellington Co. Marriages
McCutcheon, David, 27, of & born Erin Twp., bachelor, farmer, Presbyterian; parents Stewart McCutcheon & Sarah KENNEDY.
YOUNG, Amelia, 25, of Guelph Twp., born Erin Twp., spinster, Presbyterian; parents Robert Young & Abigale BOOTH.
Witnesses Robert Booth, Norval; Jennie Bolton, Rockwood. Registration number 019790. On 15 Mar 1905, by Rev. R. Fowlie, in Erin Village. License.

. 1932 Jun 9 - Rockwood - Visiters on the weekend: David McCutcheon, of Guelph.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. Death: On October 23rd, 1933 David fell from a tree & fractured his ribs. He was taken to the Guelph General Hospital, where he was treated for 3 days. However, he died of internal bleeding on the 26th October 1933.

. Memorial David McCutcheon
We little thought, when leaving home, He would no more return,
That in death so soon would sleep, & leave us here to mourn.
We do not know the pain he bore, We did not see him die.
We only know he passed away, Without a last goodbye.
by Irma & Claude Redmond.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

Transcripts by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you.- - -

Birth:
Census 1911, L18 C10, Erin Twp.

Died:
Guelph Hospital.

Buried:
Monument A1-6. Monument reads b. 1878.12.25.

David married Amelia Abigail YOUNG on 15 Mar 1905 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. Amelia was born on 3 Apr 1878 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Apr 1960 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario; was buried in Everton Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Two Siblings Married Siblings:   
Elizabeth Ann McCutcheon married Humphrey Barbour and
Robert S McCutcheon married &
Humphrey & Edith Barbour.

Acton Free Press:
. Robt S McCutcheon, resident of Bolton, Ontario on 1905 Mar 15.
Witness at brother David A's Wedding. Also Wit: 'Jennie'.
Because of ill health, Robert formed until 10 years before his death.

. 1932 May 12 - Ospringe - Mr & Mrs E Spence, Toronto, visited last week with the later's parents, Mr & Mrs H R McCutcheon. Mr & Mrs R S McCutcheon were Sunday visitors with Mr & Mrs W McCutcheon, Rockwood.

. 1934 Oct 25 - Mr Mrs R S McCutcheon of Ospringe, Mrs D McCutcheon, Mr Mrs Claude Redmond & son, Mr Mrs E Grey & son, Guelph; Mr Mrs W J McCutchoen, Mr Mrs R Patterson & son, Rockwood,
met at the home of Mr Mrs Hugh McCutcheon, Main St., on Saturday evening to visit with Mrs. Clarence E McCutcheon, West Summerland, BC, who has been visiting relatives & friends in the vicinity.

. 1938 Jun 30 - Ospringe - McCUTCHEON REUNION, held Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr Mrs Robert S McCutcheon, THIRD LINE, Erin, home offers McCutcheon settlers for 3 generations. The first McCutcheon came from Ireland over a 100 years go & purchased hyper home from the Crown.
Inspire of unfavorable weather in early afternoon, 110 guest registered. Games & races: winners children 6 & under Jackie McCutcheon & girls under 8, Merle McC., boys under 8 John McC.;
under 11 Frances Watson, jack Stewart;
under 13: Helen Aitken & CHARLIE FELKER;
peanut race Mrs T G Aiken & Roy tinny, suit case race Mr Mrs Thos. McC.
men's open race Jack Wallace; ladies time race Mrs Morgan Graham, mens time ace, Smith McC;
guest from the farthest point Mr & Mrs Smith McC., Drumbo;
oldest lady, Mrs H R McC; old gentleman, John McC. youngest child, Ronnie Miller.
After the races, supper was served on the lawn, President Robt McC. called the guests to order & extended to all a hearty welcome.
MRS ELLA WALKER, gave a short history of the McCutcheon clan, which was very interesting.
A 2 minute silence was observed for this who had passed on. Everett McC & Thos. McC were also called on for speeches. A short suites session elected the following officers for 1939: Pres. Thos. McC; VP Fred McC. Secretary Treasurer, Mrs J J Stewart.

. 1932 Jul 14, Thurs. - Mr. & Mrs. W McCutcheon and family & Mr & Mrs A McCutcheon visited on Sunday with Mr & Mrs John McCutcheon.
Note: * Everton. Miss Lillian Oliver, of Guelph, is spending some time with Miss Lois McCutcheon.

. 1942 Jan 1 - Everton Recent Visitors:
Mr. Robert McCutcheon & Miss J Krusky, visited on Sunday with Miss Lois McCutcheon* & Mr. T D McCutcheon. - - -

Died:


Buried:
Monument S 9-7.

Robert married Edyth ADA BARBOUR on 3 Apr 1912 in Hillsburg, Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. Edyth was born on 17 Mar 1884 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 24 Mar 1971 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Erin Union Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Cradle, McCutcheon - In Erin, on the 6th inst., the wife of Mr. Stewart McCutcheon of a son.
Ref: Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 8 Jul 1886, p. 2, column 4.

. Jun 4 Tues. - Died McCutcheon, Suddenly at Summerland, British Columbia Sat. May 31, Clarence McCutcheon, beloved husband of Sadie Dunalp & dear father of Hugh of Trail BC. 2 sons Robert & Bryce predeceased him. Funeral service as held in Summerland. BC.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 4 Jun 1959, page 5, column 1.

. Lived Past 30 Years in BC
1959 Jun 11 - Funeral services were held in Summerland, British Columbia on the 2nd June for the late Clarence McCutcheon who passed away suddenly on Saturday 31st May. He was the husband of the late "Sadie" Dunlop & also leaves a son, Hugh, of Trail, BC. 2 sons, Robert & Bryce, predeceased him.
Mr. McCutcheon was the youngest son of Stewart & Sarah McCutcheon. He was born on the McCutcheon homestead on the 3rd line of the township of Erin, but made his home in British Columbia for the past 40 years. 5 brothers predeceased him.
Ref: Acton Free Press, p9, column 6. - - -

Birth:
3rd Line, Erin.

Clarence married Sarah SADIE DUNLAP in 1915. Sarah was born on 29 Jan 1886 in Chatham, Ontario; died on 13 Jan 1972 in Summerland, British Columbia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1918 Sep 12, Draft, John H McCutcheon.

Died:
-Widowed {Verify.

Buried:
Plot: Section A, Lot 74.2

Notes:

. 1900 Census Big Rapids, Mabel McCutcheon, born Aug 1873.

. 1910 Census Big Rapids, Magdaline McCutcheon, dau., b 1876.

. 1920 Census Big Rapids, Mabel McCutcheon, sister, age 45, b 1875, 'no occupation.'

. 8 Apr 1930 Census, Big Rapids, Mabel, sister, age 56/ born 1874, Michigan.

Verify if this Mabel M McCutcheon
Passengers In-Bound on the QTEV "Queen of Bermuda"
Port of NY, NY, Nov 13, 1953, from Bermuda
McCutcheon, Mabel M, from Michigan, 3 HB pieces of luggage.

. 1940 Jan 16, Tuesday - Grand Rapids Herald, West Michigan, Death List, Mabel McCutcheon. - - -

Buried:
Big Rapids, Michigan. Plot Section A, Lot 74.5.

Notes:

1957 May 3, Friday - Grand Rapids Herald, obituary, Robert McCutcheon.

Birth:
Ref: WWI Registration Card. Alt DOB: 25 Jun 1870.

Buried:
Big Rapids, Michigan. Plot Section A, Lot 74.1

Notes:

. Ontario Marriage Registration # 3874, Acton, Halton Co., Ontario
Charles H Walker, Age 24/ b.1857, Resided Twp. of Erin, Born Erin, Manufacture,
Son of Elizabeth Walker & John S Walker, married
Ella Hamilton, Age 18 / 1863 in Twp. of Esquesing, Born Esquesing,
Daughter of Jame Hamilton an Richard Hamilton.
Wit: John Corraick, Erin & S M Law, Acton. arried at Acton, 15 Jun 1881.

. The Altar - Walker - Hamilton - In Acton, on the 15th inst., at the residence of the bride's father, by Elder A. Anderson of Hamilton, Mr. C. H. Walker of Erin Village to Miss Ella, the only daughter of Mr. Richard Hamilton of this village.
Ref1: ACTON FREE PRESS, Thursday, June 16, 1881 & in the Erin Advocate "
Ref2: ERIN ADVOCATE, Published every Wednesday.

NOTE1: A similar copy was written in Ella Hamilton's Bible & given to her eldest granddaughter, Jennie Walker's bible.

. 1881 Jun 23 - Mr. C. H. Walker & his newly made bride (Miss Ella Hamilton, of this village) returned from their wedding trip on Friday evening, after visiting friends in Toronto & Collingwood. They left for their new home in Erin Village on Saturday.
Ref: Acton Free Press, page 3, column 2.

. 1883 Wellington Country Directory:
The Erin Disciples church is a brick building, seating 300. It was erected in 1873, at the cost of $4,200. Services at 11 a.m.; Sunday school at 10 a.m. There are 75 members. The pastorate is vacant.

. Mr. C. H. Walker & his newly made bride, (Miss Ella Hamilton, of this village) returned from their wedding trip on Friday evening, after visiting friends in Toronto & Collingwood. They left for their new home in Erin Village on Saturday.

. 1897 Jan 14 - Erin, A grand musical entertainment was given by the ladies of the Disciple Church, in the Temperance Hill last evening. The programme consisted of vocal & instrumental music, solos & recitations.

. 1902 May 22. Obituary: Mrs. James Brown, Ruth Ann Hall, eldest daughter of Asa Hall, Esq. Born 1841 in Acton. Her husband lived 14 years. on Lot 1, Con 4, Erin, where he operated a saw mill. Friends form a distance were in attendance: Mr. Richard Hamilton (her father) & Mrs. C W. Walker, Erin. Ref: Acton Free Press.

. 1911 Census Erin, Ontario, Ella Walker, b 1863.
Ella sold up the foundry & house & moved with her girls to Toronto.

Erin Advocate Newspaper, Ontario:
. 1909 Aug 25, Wed. - Mrs. Chas. W Walker, of West Toronto, who has been spending a 2 weeks vacation with friends & relatives here, returned home on Saturday evening, sorry to leave, but looking forward to a return visit next year.
[Chas. Walker died in June 1908. Ella sold up the foundry & moved with her girls to Toronto in 1922 to nurse her dying daughter Kate Walker.]

. 1911 Jan. 11 - Mr. Frank Walker, Union Bank, Smith's Falls, at home. Mr. & Mrs. J. Felker, of Toronto, spent New Years with his mother, Mrs. C H Walker. May 24, 1911 - Mrs. J. Felker, Toronto; & Mrs. T. Justice & daughter, of Dauphin, Manitoba, are here on a visit to their mother, Mrs. C. Walker

. 1911 May 31 - Mrs. J. Felker,
Mr. John Walker, who has been visiting his mother here, for sometime returned to Winnipeg on Tuesday last.

Who has been here on a visit to her mother, Mrs. C. Walker, returned to her home in Toronto last week, accompanied by her sister Ruby.

. 1911 July 12 - Mrs. J. Felker, Toronto, is here on a visit to her mother, Mrs. C. Walker.

. 1911 Oct. 18- Erin Fair Visitors: Mr & Mrs. J. Felker, Toronto, at Mrs. C. Walker's, 6,000 people attended the Fair last Friday.

. 1911 Dec. 27 - Mr. & Mrs. J. Felker, of Toronto; Mr. Frank Walker, of Smiths Falls; Miss I. Walker, with their mother, Mrs. Walker.

. 1932 Jan 7 - Erin - Mrs. J. Felker an family, &
Misses Irene & Ruby Walker of Toronto, Mr. Hughes of Regina Sask. [ should be son Babe Walker of Regina, Sask?], spent Christmas with their mother, Mrs. Ella Walker.

. 1935 Wellington Co., voters list: Mrs. Chas. widow, Erin.
Notes2: For more Advocate social news, please look under the various individuals - PJA

. ELLA HAMILTON'S FAMILY BIBLE: 12 X 9 X 4.5 inches thick. This Bible does not bear a publication date as such, but does have a publisher's note that it was entered into US Librarian of congress in 1876. The first entry for Richard & Jane's marriage was, thus entered at least two to three decades later. The Bible was then given to her eldest daughter, Jennie Walker, who in turned left it her eldest & only daughter, Marie Felker. The Bible then came to Marie's niece, myself, Patricia Felker Ahlberg.

Here I would like to make interesting notation: Between the pages of Luke XXI -XXII, there are several dark blue ink spots. Additionally, caught up in the binding was a broken & spent wooden match head. Grandmother Ella was well noted for smoking a pipe! - So which came first the flying match head or spilt ink?

First Family Record is a richly coloured Certificate of Holy Matrimony,
Richard Hamilton of Acton
& Jane M. McCutcheon of Erin Township
on Thursday, Jany 24th, 1861 at Hugh McCutcheons
by Revd. Joseph Unsworth, Congressional Minister, Georgetown.

Note3: For more Advocate social news, please look under the various individuals Transcripts by P J Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Birth:
'Mamma & Grama Hammy'

Died:
West Toronto 81 years

Buried:
Row 28, Plot, with Rich. & infant granddau. Henrietta C Walker

Family/Spouse: Charles Henry WALKER. Charles was born on 6 Mar 1857 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 24 Jun 1908 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Erin Union Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

- Andy never received his Letters Patent to this farm. Tragedy struck them when their house burned to the ground from an overheated stove pipe. He had no insurance, so the family lost everything, including the prized piano they had recently purchased with his inheritance money. The family went to Roche Percee SK where Andy found work in the Souris coal mines.

1953 THE MAN WHO RODE WITH JESSE JAMES :
There will be a big celebration at Kelwood Manitoba next Friday for Andrew McCutcheon who will be celebrating his 10th birthday. Neighbours will crowd into the little home where he lives with his youngest son George, & his daughter-in-law & grandchildren. Old Andy will dance a jig & there will be plenty of food. After his jig Old Andy will return to his favourite chair to watch the fun. His great grandchildren will crowd around him & direct his mind to the past.

Grandpa, tell us about the times you rode with Jesse James, they will ask. Maybe Old Andy won't hear them very well at first, so the children will shout a little louder & then finally the old man will smile & nod & his eyes will mist up a bit.

"When I was a young lad I lived on my grandfather's farm near Mount Forest in Ontario" he may say.  "This fellow came out of the bush one day. Said his name was Jesse James. We didn't know he was a hold-up man. Stayed & worked at our place for two or three weeks. Seemed a good fellow. I was around 18 at the time & he was 4 or 5 years older 'n me. Him & me went riding lots of times. Oh, that Jesse, could he shoot. Could take 3 nicks out of a squirrel's tail as he run up a tree."
The children will laugh as they always do. This is their favourite story & they know it by heart. What else happened, Grandpa?
But Old Andy will have forgotten & will be stamping his foot in time to the music. The children will persist until he returns to the tale. Little by little he will tell of Jesse' prowess with a gun - the wild pigeons they shot in the pea fields, of the bears & the coons they brought home. There will be admiration in his voice, undimmed by the greater part of a century.
It is with sadness & reluctance he tells the latter part of the story - of how his grandfather discovered that his new hired man was only using his farm as a hide out after a recent robbery in the States & had hidden his share of the loot in the loft of the barn.
Shortly after this Jesse 'borrowed" a horse & rode away. Down the trail he was joined by an accomplice. The 2 men headed for Mount Forest where they committed a robbery & then disappeared. Old Andy shakes his tousled white head. "That Jesse sure could shoot" he always says.

Andrew McCutcheon was born near Arthur, Ontario in 1852. His acquaintance with the notorious outlaw Jesse James may be a fact but there is no record that Jesse James or any member of his gang ever reached Canada. But, there is a period of time around 1870 when his whereabouts were never definitely ascertained.
Mr. McCutcheon may unknowingly hold the missing link to the James story.  His reference to Jesse's age as compared to his own is correct as records show the outlaw was born in 1847. A recent research conducted by the Mount Forest Historical Society revealed no written record to show definite proof that Jesse James was ever in the district but several residents were convinced of the fact because of stories which had been handed down to them from reliable sources. The exact location of a shack in Proton Township, which he once used as a hide-out, was also established.
As a young man Mr. McCutcheon worked in the lumber woods of Muskoka. He helped to make the first rut roads in this area. Here, he recalls many a skirmish with the Indians. At one time he was captured by a marauding band but allowed to go free after they stripped him of all his possessions. He still recalls with sadness that it was here he lost his beloved Bible & hymn book given to him by his mother.
Later he wandered down through the northern States where he worked on small river boats & in the iron mines. In 1889 he was married in Lambston, New Jersey.  He moved to Manitoba in 1896 when they took up a homestead.  In 1915 they moved to Saskatchewan where he continued to farm at various places. After the passing of his wife in Northgate, Saskatchewan, he returned to Manitoba in 1935. This time he settled on a farm in the Kelwood district. Later he moved into the village of Kelwood but with no thought of retirement.
At 85 years of age he was available for part time employment & worked intermittently for several years. But around the time he marked his 100th birthday, his doctor persuaded him to stop buck sawing wood. He accepts his longevity with apparent unconcern.  He continues to enjoy above all three hearty meals a day, his pipe, the visits of his friends & memories of the days when he rode with Jesse James.
Ref: (BY Wanda Neill Tolboom, Winnipeg Free Press 1953)

- 1953 Fall, Andy was cutting wood for the household with an axe when it slipped & he cut his big toe. Gangrene quickly set in & he was hospitalized at Neepawa Hospital. The doctor informed him that in order for him to survive, his big toe would need to be amputated. Andy's replay was "..absolutely not. I was born with all my body parts & I am going to die with them…."

- Andrew was the oldest child born to Hugh Robert "HR" McCutcheon & Rebecca Lamott. Andrew McCutcheon didn't come west - with the family in approximately 1885. Instead, he wandered south to the United States, ending up in New Jersey looking for work in the mines. It was here where he met & married Lillian Simpkin. Lillian was 13 years old. Lillie is buried in an unmarked grave in Estevan, Saskatchewan.

A handsome photo of Andy McCutcheon, Andy is seated, wearing a corduroy jacket & pants & heavy button sweater. He has a heavy mustache with red or fair, graying hair, blue eyes.
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Died:
COD gangene

Buried:
Manitoba.

Andrew married Lillian LILLIE SIMPKIN in 1889 in Lambskin, New Jersey. Lillian was born on 23 Sep 1875 in Ocean Co., New Jersey; died on 15 Jul 1924 in Northgate, Saskatchewan; was buried in Estevan City Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Neepawa.

Notes:

William Robert McCutchin is the son of Rebecca Lamontt and Hugh Robert McCutcheon.

Buried:
Black granite monument, cement base reads McCutchin.

Family/Spouse: Elziabeth BOWMAN. Elziabeth was born on 22 Oct 1873 in Ontario, Canada; died on 28 Nov 1940 in Neepawa Co., Manitoba; was buried in Riverside Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

DEATH OF MOTHER AND DAUGHTER:
Jane McCutcheon died very young, at the age of 33, soon after her third and final daughter was born. She never recovered fully after her last birth.

She was incapable of caring for Sadie, so for the short two years of Sadie's life, she was raised by her grandparents, HR McCutcheon and Rebecca Lamott.

Although the historical records do not reflect it, Jane died before her baby girl, Sadie.

She thankfully never knew that her baby girl died. Sadie was two years old when she died.

Records say that "Sarah" Jane McCutcheon died 22nd September 1906. However, the coffin breastplate from her casket says she died 23rd September 1904. This agrees with family recollections that say Sadie was raised by her grandmother, Rebecca Lamott McCutcheon.

Mrs. Jane Pocket aged thirty years, beloved wife of Richard Pocket of Glensmith, and daughter of Robert McCutcheon of Springhill, died on Friday September 23rd at her home in Glensmith. Funeral services were held at 8 o'clock Sunday morning, the interment taking place in Neepawa. The deceased leaves a husband and three children to mourn her loss. The funeral was attended by a number of sorrowing relatives and friends.
Ref: Find A Grave. - - -

Family/Spouse: Richard Abner POCKETT. Richard was born on 6 May 1871 in Minden, Haliburton Co., Ontario; died on 1 Apr 1951 in Powell River, British Columbia; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ellen married W F Norris.

Notes:

A dainty wedding took place at 4 o'clock at the home of Mr. Robert McCutcheon of Springhill which united in matrimony Miss Annie McCutcheon with Mr. Richard Jackson, both well-known & highly esteemed members of society in Springhill. the bride was attended by Miss May Jackson while the groom was ably assisted by Mr. William McCutcheon. The Rev. T.J. Johnston BA officiated. The guests comprised the near relatives of the contracting parties. We all heartily join in wishing the young couple long life & happiness.
Ref: Acton Free Press.
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Buried:
Neepawa.

Family/Spouse: George Richard Lageson JACKSON. George was born on 27 Jul 1874 in Victoria Co., Ontairo; died on 6 Dec 1932 in Neepawa Co., Manitoba; was buried in Riverside Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William ANDERSON. William was born on 10 Jul 1871 in Ontario, Canada; died on 1 Nov 1940 in Neepawa Co., Manitoba; was buried in Riverside Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Children of Thomas & Agnes Robinson are:

James Alexander Robinson, B. 1865 in Adjala Township, Simcoe West, Ontario.
Thomas B Robinson, B. 1868 in Adjala Township, Simcoe West.
John Newton Robinson, B. 1870 in Adjala Township, Simcoe West.
Robert C Robinson, B. 1871 in Adjala Township, Simcoe West.
Mary Elizabeth Robinson, B. 1st January 1875 in Adjala Township, Simcoe West. - - -

Family/Spouse: Thomas ROBINSON. Thomas was born in 1805 in Cardwell, Adjala Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; died in 1885 in Cardwell, Adjala Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Verify location.

Family/Spouse: Mr. WALKER. Mr. was born est 1844 in Adjala Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert McCutcheon (senior) was the first one born at the new homestead in Rosemont, ON. on the 8th July 1825 & he died on the 18th December 1881 in Shelburne, ON.
He married Abigail Hughes (1836-1874) on the 24th February 1852 in the town of Arthur, ON. Abigail was the daughter of William Hughes & Abigail Patterson & the sister of Mary Ann Hughes. Abigail was born in Girvin, Scotland. Robert's brother James married Mary Ann Hughes.

Robert died of typhoid fever & was buried at the Shelburne Cemetery.

- children of Robert Abigail Hughes & Robert McCutcheon are:

• William John McCutcheon
• Robert Potter McCutcheon
• Abigail McCutcheon
• James Beck McCutcheon
• Mary Jane McCutcheon
• Hugh Henry McCutcheon
• Thomas Stewart McCutcheon
• Agnes McCutcheon.
Ref: FindAGrave. - - -

Died:
COD: Typhoid

Buried:
/ KenilworthMethodist Cemetery.Simcoe Co.

Family/Spouse: Mary HUGHES. Mary was born in 1836 in East Ayrshire, Scotland; died on 7 Feb 1874 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried in Kenilworth Methodist Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Verify

Notes:

Died:
Died of Epilepsy.

Buried:
Also called Thompsons Methodist Cemetery.

Notes:

Buried:
Niagara Falls.

Notes:

Buried:
Alberta.

Notes:

1872 Jun 0 - Two accidents of a serious nature have lately occurred in connection with the lumbering operations at Manitoulin Island. James McCutcheon, in the employ of Robert Adam Lyon & Co., was severely crushed whilst engaged in breaking roll-aways by the logs starting unexpectedly. He is recovering quite rapidly as could be expected under the circumstances.
Another employee named Ferguson had the better part of his foot cut off by the large circular saw. He had changed works? that morning with an acquaintance, & not being familiar with the work of tail sawing, got on the wrong side of the saw. Hence, the accident, which has maimed the poor fellow, probably for life. Both cases are progressing very favourably under the skillful direction of Dr. Simpson, Manitowaning.
Ref: Canadian Champion, Milton, published 6.20.1782 P2, Column 6.

Obituary,
The Late James McCutcheon:
On Thursday, December 14 at 3 o'clock PM another of the Island pioneers in the person of James McCutcheon passed away at the age of 71 after a prolonged illness. Mr. McCutcheon was born in the township of Adjala in the County of Dufferin in the year 1851. He came to the Manitoulin about 50 years ago to engage in the timber business, with the Robert Adam Lyon & Co. at Michaels Bay. The lure of the land soon led him to engage in the farming industry on an extensive scale in the township of Sandfield.
The well-known McCutcheon farm consisted of 500 Acres with a splendid house & large modern barns situated on the trunk road between Sandfield Mills & Manitowaning is a credit to our island. He was a natural lover of horses & livestock & more than 18 years ago the writer on his first visit to this farm was by Mr. McCutcheon a splendid herd of pure bred Registered Shorthorn Cattle.
In his earlier life Mr. McCutcheon devoted considerable time to Municipal affairs & for a number of years served his municipality as reeve with marked efficiency.
In 1875 he married Annie Hutchinson. This union was blest with 12 children of which 7 sons & 2 daughters are still living: Stewart of Duluth, Michigan; Minard of Spring Bay, Norman of Winnipeg, John of Bruce mines, Vesper, Harold & Clifford at home & Mrs. O. Lifton & Mrs. E. March & both of Vancouver B.C.
He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Thomas Allen of Edmonton, & 1 brother, William, of the Niagara district, they being the youngest 2 of a family of 7.
The funeral service which was held at the family residence was conducted by the Rev. W.W. Anglin, a former pastor & friend of many years to the deceased & his family, who delivered a message of comfort to the bereaved & of tribute to the memory of the deceased. A very large number of sympathetic friends & neighbours were in attendance. The pall bearers were Minard, Naaman; Vesper; Harold; Clifford; sons of the deceased & William Tilson.
Mr. Hugh Little was in charge as undertaker & funeral director. Internment took place at Hilly Grove Cemetery. Mrs. McCutcheon & family have the sympathy of the entire community.
Ref: The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, published January 4, 1923. - - -

Buried:
Manitoulin Island.

James married Anna HUTCHINSON on 30 Jun 1875 in Little Current, Manitoulin Island, Ontario. Anna was born on 28 Sep 1857 in Ontario, Canada; died in 1951 in Sandfield Twp., Manitoulin Island, Ontario; was buried in Hilly Grove Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Absent from the 1861 Census with parents.

Notes:

Spouse is Alexander Murphy

Notes:

The children of Pricilla Sarah Smith & John T McCutcheon are:

1. William McCUTCHEON (6) B. 1873, Nottawasaga Township, Simcoe County. He married Rose Elisabeth HOLDEN circa 1903.
2. Robert James McCUTCHEON (6) B. 1874,Nottawasaga Township, Simcoe County.
3. Thomas Henry McCUTCHEON (6) B. 1876, Nottawasaga Township, Simcoe County. He married & had one known child, Emma.
4. John Alexander McCUTCHEON (6) B. 1878 Nottawasaga Township, Simcoe County & died 5th August, Edmonton, AB. BU: Mount Pleasant Cemetery. He married Sue Agnes HALL (1886-1948) in 1904. Their only child, Stella May (1908).
5. David Edgar McCUTCHEON (6) B. 9th June 1883 - 31st May 1886 of Scarletina, Holland Township, Grey County, ON.
6. Norman Lorne McCUTCHEON (6) B. 12th July 1884, Holland Township, Grey County, ON. - 15th April 1961, Maple Ridge, BC. He was married twice. He enlisted in the US Military in WW I.
• Sarah Pricilla McCUTCHEON (6) B. 12th September 1885, Holland Township, Grey County, ON. - died in Vancouver, BC. She was married1 Charles Couse CURTIS ((1882-?) on the 26th January 1904. Their 3 children were: Muriel P (1908-?); Gordon Edward (1910-1970); Ruby M (1914-?). She divorced Curtis circa 1925 & married Alton JOHNSTONE. Their one child: Kenneth.
7. Floyd Oscar McCUTCHEON (6) B. 14th April 1889, Holland Township, Grey County, ON. He enlisted in the Canadian Army on the 15th October 1915.
8. Gladys Araline McCUTCHEON (6) B. 2nd September 1891, Holland Township, Grey County, ON - died circa 1973 in Spokane, WA. Gladys married twice but remained childless.
9. Walter Frederick McCUTCHEON (6) B. 4th January 1895 in Lacombe, AB - 3rd October 1971 Abbotsford, BC. He married Dyvekke Margrieta CHRISTIANSON circa 1920. Their children: Leona, Norman, Robert, Ruby, Donald (1933-2010), Muriel Pricilla (1935-1989).

NOTE: This family had 8 sons, 5 of whom served in the armed forces in World War I; 2 in the US military and 3 in the Canadian military.
Ref: FindAGrave. - - -

Buried:
Sec ! Lot 39, Plat !

Notes:

Isabella McCutcheon married R N Kinnear 1852-1926.

Notes:

Thomas MCutcheon married Margaret Jane Petland.
Their child: Mary Ann McCutcheon Reinke. 1890-1979.

Notes:

Wm. H McCutcheon married Sarah Jane Robinson 1863-1920.
Their child: Helen Josephine McCutcheon, 1890-190.

Buried:
Munising.

Notes:

Sarah McCutcheon married Chas. James McCormick, 1863-1906.
Their child: Wm. Chas. MCormick, 1893-1967.

Notes:

Buried:
Weyburn.

Notes:

Obituary

1936 Feb 17. Funeral for Well Known Tomahawk Man Tomorrow.
David McCutcheon Dies Saturday After Illness of Three Weeks' Duration:

Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. J Anderson at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday for the late David McCutcheon, a well known resident of the city who passed away at the Sacred Heart hospital at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday after a 3 weeks' illness.
Mr. McCutcheon, who was born March 31, 1864 in Rose Mount, county of Sincoe, Ont., Canada has been a resident of this city for f45 years & a resident in Michigan before coming here after leaving Canada in 1880.
He was in business in this city for 35 years & lost his building in the big fire of March 1929, when Mitchell Hotel was destroyed. The past 10 years he had rural mail routes; the Harrison route for 6 years & the Spirit Falls route for 4 years. He was married in this city on January 18, 1892 to Miss Margaret Flaherty, who passed away May 25, 1928. Of a larger number of children born to this union,
the surviving are: one son, Thomas McCutcheon of Wausau, 4daughters: (Ervie) Mrs. Edward Grant of Eau Claire, (Maude) Mrs. E Jonas of Wausau & the Misses Lilah and Gladys of this city. Other survivors are 7 grand children: one sister, Mrs. Sarah McCormick of this city; & 2 brothers, Alex McCutcheon of Long Lake, WIs., & James McCutcheon of Canada.
Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Ref: Daily Herald. - - -

Buried:
Plot 13, Lot 4,

Notes:

Buried:
Rheinländer, Oneider Co., Wi, Plot 25, lot 16, Grave J

Notes:

Birth:
born at home; Child not named in census

Notes:

Birth:
Res; 1911 at home Ospringe

Died:
Aged 81y 5m 25d. COD: old age.

Buried:
Acton, ON.

Notes:

William is the son of John McCutcheon.2 & Susannah.

. McCutcheon, WILLIAM - married Elizabeth Atwood. They have 5 children & live in Toronto.
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. - - -

Died:
Aged 63 y 11m 5d. = born 15 Aug 1853. 335 Perth Ave.

Buried:
Toronto. Paraplegia for years. Died pneumonia 2 days.

William married ELIZAbeth ATTWOOD on 25 Sep 1883 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. ELIZAbeth was born in Sep 1856 in England; died after 1917 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Ontario Marriage Registration #011872-77 (Wellington Co.)
Gilbert CURRIE, 26, farmer, Scotland, Erin,
s/o Neil CURRIE & Christina McNIVEN,
married Elenor Jane McCutcheon, 21, Ontario, Erin,
d/o John McCutcheon & Susannah FISHER,
Wtn: Archibald CURRIE & Frances A CURRIE, both of Guelph, on May 17, 1877, at Guelph. - - -

Died:

Eleanor married Gilbert CURRIE on 17 May 1877 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Gilbert was born in Mar 1851 in Cairnduncan, Islay Island, Argyll, Scotland; died in . [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]

Family/Spouse: Helen NELLIE MITCHELL. Helen was born on 28 May 1862 in Ontario, Canada; died on 23 Apr 1946 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Everton Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. The Grundy Farm - 150 Acres, lot 14, Con 3, 50 Acres and Lot 14, Con 2 was purchased by John Grundy from the John McCutcheon estate in the year 1906. Albert McCutcheon & son lived here, also a sister Jennie McCutcheon. The deed was called a bench deed through the court and was signed by a judge. Anyone that settled on a piece of land and cleared it were called squatters.

. 1921 Jan 5, Annual business meeting: Albert McCutcheon was to be a direction of the Farmers Club [co-operative buying.]

. 1951 Dec 27, Death Notice. McCutcheon - At his residence, Young Street, Acton, on Sunday Dec 23, 1951, Albert H McCutcheon, beloved husband of Hattie Jackson, dear father of Marjorie (Mrs Stewart Sinclair) both of Acton, in his 87th year.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 27 Dec 1951, page 8, column 5.

OBITUARY:
. 1952 Jan 10 - A McCutcheon Dies At Acton
A retirement to Acton 9 years ago culminated on Died 23rd when Albert H McCutcheon, Erin Township farmer, passed away. He was born at Ospring in 1865, the son of John McCutcheon & Susannah Fisher & lived nearly all his life in that district. In Acton, he lived on Yonge Street, where he died.
Mr. McCutcheon was married in 1907 to the former Hattie Jackson, who survives him. The ceremony was performed at her home at Everton.
Rev E A Currey of the Acton United church conducted the funeral on Dec 26, which was followed by interment at Everton Cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews Fred, Arthur, Alvin & Bill McCutcheon & Will & George Jackson.
2 daughters, Mrs W H Strumthers (Marjorie) & Mrs Stuart Sinclair (Lula) live in Acton & a brother Austin at Ospringe.
Ref: Acton Free Press page 4, column 2
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Birth:
RR 3 Acton, Halton Co., ON

Buried:
Monument B4-14.

Albert married Harriet Mabel JACKSON on 3 Apr 1907. Harriet was born on 3 Apr 1878 in Everton, Eramosa Twp., Wellington, Ontario; died on 4 Sep 1974 in Kitchener, Waterloo Co., Ontario; was buried in Everton Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

'Allen' Born 1865 12 4, Head Of Family, Farmer

Birth:
Census 1911: John Thompson In-law living with Albert McCutcheon

Notes:

. Ontario Birth Registration, Wellington Co., Registration #005697, Jun 16, 1871,
Ernest McCutcheon, male,
father John McCutcheon, farmer,
mother Susannah FISHER. Informant John McCutcheon, farmer, Erin.
Registered Jul 14, 1871. Accoucheur Mrs. Webb. Registrar Charles Ferguson. Division Erin, County Wellington.

. Mr. Ernest McCutcheon, a native of Ospringe, was struck by a train, near Woodstock, & instantly killed, 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: Acton Free Press, 22 Jun 1911, page 3, column 1.

. McCUTCHEON, MR ERNEST, a native of Ospringe, was struck 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: Acton Free Press.

Obituary: 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: Gazette, Boro, Manitoba. - - -

Died:
COD: Train accident.

Buried:
Monument 31-10.

Ernest married Sarah Jane THOMPSON in 1910±. Sarah was born in Jun 1874 in Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died on 8 Dec 1958 in London, Middlesex Co., Ontario; was buried in Erin Union Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Wellington Co., Ontario Birth Registration #005698, Jun 16, 1871,
Austin McCutcheon, male,
father John McCutcheon, farmer,
mother Susannah FISHER.
Informant John McCutcheon farmer, Erin. Registered Jul 14, 1871. Accoucheur Mrs. Webb. Registrar Charles Ferguson. Division Erin, County Wellington.

. 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.

. Died McCutcheon, at Guelph, Ont., on Tuesday, Apr 21 1953, Austin McCutcheon, formerly of Ospringe, husband of the late Jane Bryron in his 78th year. Funeral service was held at the Victor R Rumy funeral home, Thursday afternoon at 2:30 O'clock interment was in Everton Cemetery.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 23 Apr 1953 , page 12 , column 5
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. 2013 - t's been a fun ride: Ed Stewart, 2013; biography of Ed Stewart (1932- ) of Erin Township based on original interviews by Karen Dallimore . Mention of of Austin McCutcheon.
Ref: Wellington County Museum & Archives. - - -

Died:


Buried:
Monument B5-12.

Family/Spouse: Jetta JANE BRYRON, .ii. Jetta was born on 9 Oct 1873 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 1 Mar 1943 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried in Everton Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1891 John was living with his aunt & uncle, Francis Warne & Agnes McCutcheon on a farm near Carman, MB. By the 1901 Census for Canada, John had moved 115 kilometres directly west to Glenboro, MB. John's occupation was a lumber dealer. He & Ida resided on Broadway Street, in the small village of Glenboro, Manitoba. Glenboro is located directly south of Neepawa Manitoba about 89 kilometres on highway # 5, passing through Carberry & Shilo MB. Both John & Ida may be buried at one of the four cemeteries located in this small village.
Ref: The McCutcheons from Donaghadee, Angela Andrew. - - -

John married Ida MCLEAN in 1900. Ida was born on 22 Jul 1875; died on 2 Aug 1913 in Glenboro, Manitoba. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:

Notes:

Died:
verify location.

Buried:
Eramosa

Elizabeth married Duncan LAMONT on 27 Sep 1882 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario. Duncan was born in 1843 in Scotland; died before 1905 in Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William is the son of Agnes McCutcheon & Frans Warne.

William married Rachel BROWNLEE on 20 Sep 1876 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario. Rachel was born in 1850 in Scotland; died on 7 Jul 1923 in Ballinafad, Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Ballinafad Pioneer Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]