Notes:

. 1860 Jul 13 - Information Wanted.
If this should meet the eye of JOHN LAWRENCE, who left his father's residence in Vaughan in May 1859, he is requested to communicate with his friends. Any party who will recognize by the following description -
5 feet 7 inches high, dark brown hair, dark eyes, age about 26
. & will give information of his whereabout to his bereaved parent, will transfer a favor. Was seen at Ketteby Mills, Kings, about 2 weeks ago.
. James B Lawrence, Richmond Hill, P.O. July 12, 1860
. "Advance", Barrie, please copy twice.
Ref: Barrie Northern Advance & York Herald, Published 13 Jul 1860, 23 Nov 1860, p 3; 10 Aug 1860, 7 Sep 1860, 21 Sep 1860; p3; 12 Oct 1860, Pg3; 26 Oct 1860, p. 3; 23 Nov 1860, p 3; 7 Dec 1860, p3.

. Kettleby, King Twp., Ontario is (16 mi) N of Toronto, about 40 kilometres (25 mi) S of Barrie, 6 kilometers (3.7 mi) west of Newmarket. August 6, 1851, the first post office was opened, and was styled Kettleby Mills, Canada West. In 1853 the railway arrived in King Township & had an adverse effect on Kettleby. Kettleby also proudly boasted several hotels, shoemakers, blacksmiths, a dressmaker, a milliner, a weaver and a tailor. There was also a general store, wagon maker, farm implement factory & a Temperance Hall with the largest membership in Ontario. The lumber supply was almost exhausted, the potash & flour export trade languished & the factory system began to put small local mechanics out of business. The train traveled from Toronto to present day Aurora changing the main routes of travel & settlements in King Township which now swung toward Aurora. - - -

Birth:
Alt DOD 1833.