Notes:

Recorded for further research:
. Lot 15, 9 Con., Innisfil Twp., Simcoe Co., ontario
The Upper Landing was more frequently called "Johnson's Landing," after its first settler, Joseph Johnson, Sr. He was one of five brothers of U.K. Loyalist descent, & had originally settled on Yonge Street, between Thornhill & Hogg's Hollow, about the time of the war of 1812-15. Shortly after this, however, he exchanged this Yonge Street Property with a Mr. Davis, (whose hotel, built upon it, has been a familiar landmark for later travellers), taking in exchange the property at the Upper Landing Place on the Holland River. He at once permanently settled upon the latter, & his name from that time onward was connected with the place.
Ref: A History of Simcoe County, Andrew F Hunter, 1909.

. 1804 Oct 2 Tuesday. Town of York,
Read the Petition of THOMAS R JOHNSON, Keeper of the Home District Gaol & House of Correction, praying that his Salary may be paid to him half yearly. Recommended he paid the sum of £20 currency, the amount of six months salary, due to him the 10th day Oct. last past.
. 1804 Apr 10, Read the Account of Thos. R. Johnston, Keeper of the Home District Gaol & of House of Correction from 10 Apr 1804 - 10 April 1805,
amount to £49. Approved.
A Committee of the Magistrates, who had visited the Home District Gaol report that they find it in such state of disorder & filth as denotes great negligence on part of the Gaoler. [ His name name was not stated. - PJA] Clerk of Peace to write the Home District Sherriff to request he will have said gaol constantly kept in a state of cleanness & good order.
. 1805 Mar 5, Petty Jury called & severally sworn, 2nd case: Wm.. Marsh, Jr. Abraham & THOMAS JOHNSON, John Harkie VS Henry Busman, Assault & Battery, Guilty, fined £5.

. 1807 Apr 18, Saturday, Thomas R. Johnson, Keeper of the Gaol Account & Contingent Acct. Approved £40.
. Read a Protest of Miles McDonell, Esq' Sheriff of the Home District, against the insufficiency of the Home District Gaol, also read a Certificate of Joshua Leach & John McBeath Carpenters, relative to said Gaol.
. Ordered, That the Sheriff be directed to have the rubbish & filth removed from the Gaol yard & the Building & that he bring in his account for said service. Ordered that the Clerk of the Peace shall not paid the Sheriff Joseph Hillocks Esq. shall have paid the the reasonably incurred Goal yard & Building expenses.
. Hugh Carfrae, Gaoler, from 10 Apr 1807 to 10 Ap. 1808, £17.
Ref: Twenty-first Report of Dept. Public Records & Archives of Ontario.

. 1810 Apr 21, Sat. Hugh Heward Assessor for the Town of York for the year 1810, reported to the court the following percent, who had neglected or refused to give to him a list of all their Ratable property for the year 1810, & were ordered to be summoned as follows, T R Johnston, Fined 40 shillings & ordered to be summoned to attend next session. &
John Vanzantee, ordered to summon James Wood of Toronto.
. 1811 Oct 12, York. Path Master Jacob Smith produced his account for statuary labour, there appeared to be 5 defaulters: J R Johnson, 6 days labour.
. 1811 Apr 13, Sat. Persons appointed Constables in Town of York: Thomas Johnson Junr. Sworn on 23 April 1811.
. 1812 Apr 18, Constables appointed for Town of York, Robert Johnson, Sworn.
. 1812 Apr 30, York, York. On the 18 instant appeared pursuant to their notifications: Thomas Johnson, a Path Master, York Twp. Robert Johnson, appointed on 18th Inst., did not attend, Ordered that Clerk do Notify him to shew cause &c. on the 9th May next.
. 1814 Apr 20 Summoned to shew cause why execution should not issue against them for not paying the amount of their Assessment of Last year, Thomas Johnson, Twp. of York. Adam Johnson, Jos. Kendrick, Thomas Johnson. Constables appointed in East Riding of York Co, Town of York, Robert Johnson, John Vanzanatee Junr., Sworn.

VERIFY IDENIFY for clarification:

* UCLP14 C2108, p804, Thomas Johnson, Lot 21 East side Yonge St., cleared 5 Acres, Signed for Thomas (crossed out Nicholas) Johnson & Lawrence Johnson.
UCLPet 11, Joseph Johnson, Lot 20 Westside Yonge St. 10 A cleared & House.
UCLPet 15 Nicholas Johnson, Lot 20, ESY 7 A cleared,
UCLPet 16., page 809, Asa Johnson, First settler in the wilds of Yong St. [Possible difference family]; wife Hannah Johnson, UCLPet 35, p890, 5 children, of which 2 are sons].
UCLP47, p931, Lawrence Johnson, Lot 19 ESY, considerable improvements, 7 A cleared.
UCLP48. p 934, Abraham Johnson, Cultivated upward 20A land, house larger than required, by Justice of peace, Abraham writes 12 A cleared,

. 1833-4, York Commercial Directory Directory, Capt. T H Johnston, of the 66th Regiment, Garrison;
Regiment of Line, Serving in York, 66th Regiment of Infantry,
Commander, Maj James Baird, Capt. T H Johnston, about 200 men.

Toronto & County of York, Ontario, Published 1885., Vol. 2
Thomas R Johnstone, flour & feed merchant, was born in Little York in 1829, on the present side of the Post-office, & is the 7th in a family of 9 children. His father, John Johnston, came to Canada from Scotland about 1798, with his father's family. His father carried on the business of a butcher & drover until his death in 1834. He left a family of 4 daughters & 2 sons, as follows: John, living in the United States, Thomas R, Almeria, Sarah, Dead
Adeline; & Isabella married to T W Gosford, Aurora. Mr. Thomas R Johnstone has been engaged in the flour & feed business since 1882. - - -

Birth:
Verify. Alt Name Joseph or Thomas, a relative.

Died:
Son is Thomas Johnson Jr.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Two Johnston brothers Thomas & Robert
married two Lawrence sisters, Mary Ann & Margaret Lawrence.

. 1812 Sep 7 to 22nd, 3rd Reg. York Militia, Capt. Thomas Hamilton's Company, Robt. Johnston, 16 days, pd. £1 1s 4p., Priv. John Vanzante Junr. 16 days, pd. £10 8s 8p.
. 1813 JAN 6 - Capt. Thos. Hamiltons Co., 3rd York Militia, Sergt. ROBERT JOHNSON, Reduced to a Private. & in same document:
. 1813 Jan 7 - Jan 24, Private Robert Johnson, REDUCED FROM A SERGT. 6 Jan. - 7 Jan.
Recorded on the same Muster roll: Sergt. John Johnson [who is listed next to Robt. & Andrew Johnson.] Andrew Johnson, Promoted to Sergt. 7 Jan., Osburn Cox, Discharged 7 Jan.
. 1813 Feb 25 - Mar 24 & to Apr 24th - Robt Johnson. Employed in the Engineer Dept. Pay & Provisions stopped. Sergt. John & Andrew Johnson continued here. 3YM, Capt. Thos. Hamilton Co.
. 1814 May 15, York Muster Day: Robert Johnston of Capt. Thomson's Company, who was captured at York on the 27th April, 1813. Signed, Lt Col. W. Chewett, 3 Yk Militia, 1814.5.15.
. 1814 Dec 3 - Robt. Johnston, 3rd Regiment of York Militia.

. The account of Robert Johnston for making & fixing a bar for the office of the Clerk of Peace, which was ordered to be paid out of the Police funds amounting to £1. 11 shillings.

. 1812 Apr 30, York, Robert Johnson, Ordered that Clerk do notify him to shew cause &c. on the 9th May next.
. 1814 Apr 20, Constable, Town of York, Robert Johnson.
. 1827 Nov 22, King & Jane French, VS Franklin Page, Assault, Jury: Ricd Vanderburgh, Robert Johnson, Jr., Witness Pro: John Willson [3rd], Wit. Con. Anne Falieur, Esther & Chas. Ruggles, Verdict Guilty: Fine 5 shillings & Costs, Costs not paid, Ordered to be in Custody till fine & costs are paid.
King & Jos. Dale VS: Geo Laur, Assault. Jury, Wm. & Jacob Munshaw, William Johnson. Verdict Guilty. fine £2.10 & Costs, Costs not paid, ordered to be in Custody till fine & costs are paid.

. History of the settlement of York - King & Toronto St., was was across from Robt. & Marg. Johnston's store.
The first owner of the lot was Thos Robert. Johnston, a carpenter, who held the property from the Toronto street lane to King St.
. 1834, opposite the Cathedral, on the southeast corner of Church & King, was a framed building known as the Checkered Store painted like a checker-board,
1st owner of the lot was Thos. & Robt. Johnston, a carpenter, who first held the property from Toronto St. ... lane to King St. ...In 1831 a man named R. A. Parker erected the Checkered Store, a 2 story frame building, selling notions, everything from a needle to an anchor. Ref: Globe Newspaper advertisement.
Note1: Opposite it to the eastward stood, the stood the gaol where Lout & Matthews suffered on the scaffold in the 1837 Rebellion.
Note2: This substantial brick building was later the Consumer's Gas Company. 2 historical plaques are on the front the the building. - PJA 2009.

. 1833-34 York County Directory:
Johnston, Robert, carpenter, Toronto street, by the side of the Gaol, to Newgate St., Parker's Checkered Store at the Corner.

. 1834 Aug. 12, Toronto, Summary:
This is the last WILL & Testament of me Robert Johnston of the City of Toronto, Carpenter. First pay my just funeral & testamentary + expenses. It is may will & desire that my beloved wife do receive & take the annual Rents & proceeds arising from my Real & personal Estate during her widowhood for the support of herself & the education support & maintenance of all my children. From & immediate after my said wife shall depart this life or they reach 21 years or marry, I devise & bequeath my Estate on King Street to my children as follows:
Son Richard: The lot & house on the corner of King & Toronto Streets in which Mr. Perrin now lives. [1834];
Daughter Mary Ann: The house & Lot adjoining the one devised to Richard;
Son Robert: The house & lot west of Mary' Ann's with the privilege to the secure belongings;
Son Thomas: The house & Lot west of Robert's with the privileges to the same belongings;
Daughters Margaret & Sarah: My Lot on Toronto St., north of the right of way, to the rear of the Lot before mentioned, to be equally divided between them, share & share alike;

To my 2 adopted children MARY & MARGARET.2 JOHNSTON, daughters of my brother Thomas [& therefore, also wife Margaret's sister's children - PJA]: The sum of £150 each on their arriving at age 21 or marriage. I desire that they may be supported in the same way as my own children out of my Estates.
Executors: J. L. Perrin of King Street, merchant & my brother, John Johnston. 12 August, 1834, Robt. Johnston, Witness: J H Price.
J H Price was a witness to signing of the WILL, as was, signed:
Alexander Hamilton, 24 Sept., 1834. W. Baldwin, Surrogate Home District,
To Home District Surrogate Court: We, James Lewis Perrin, Toronto, Merchant & Margaret Johnson, executor & executrix, will give a full inventory & pay the debts & Legacies so far as his goods shall extend.
Signed, Margaret Johnston, Toronto, 24 Sept., 1834.
(1842 Aug 2, Exectors: John L Perrin & John Johnson Ref: Land Reg. Lot 2, Old Toronto St.)
Ref: Archives of Ontario, Probate Files 1834.

Note3: on Robt. Johnston's Will's References: Dr. W W Baldwin, 23 Yonge St. & Surrogate of Home District, round the corner in King St. No. 195.½, in 1833.
Alexr. Hamilton, Looking-Glass Mfgr., Carver Gilder, 118 King St., in 1833.
Perrin & Co., Dry goods store, 106 King St., Toronto, in 1837.
Ref: Toronto Directories, Toronto Public Libraries.

. Recorded for research: Margaret Johnstone, buried Potter's Field - Mt. Pleasant, Bloor & Yonge, buried 7 July 1834, years. Cholera, 201.

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

Ontario Lands Abstract, Toronto Book 654 - East Side Old Toronto St., pages 3-5, p18, 55 & 68; (& dup. Book 683, p179.)
Town Lot 1, East Side Old Toronto St,. Blocks 1- 2 & Blocks 5 - 6;
{now fronting on the west side of (new-present) Toronto St.]
[Transactions of Lot 1 Blocks all done on same date, as indicated below:}

. 1810 Jul 1801, Patent, Crown, to James Green, Town Lot 1;
. 1818 Aug 12, Memorial Bargain&Sale, Robt Jackie Jnr. & Margaret his wife, to Robert Johnston, York, Yeoman, 2 parts, £150 [each of 3 blocks], [to land of Geo Ridout]… Certificate of voluntary Executor, to hold unto said grantees, heirs & consignees. Signed, R W Johnson;
. 1820 Jan 18, B&S, Robert Johnston, to Jacob & John Cummer, £125. [for each Block]. Half of Half of Lots 1 - 2 & 5- 6;
. 1820 Apr 5, Reg. 1830.2.17, Memorial B&S, Robert Johnson & Margaret his wife, to Caleb Humphrey, York, Carpenter 2 pts., £250, commg. at N Lots 1- 2, & Lots 5 - 6, Dower barred xxx of voluntary execution to hold unto said heirs & assigns forever to Caleb Humphrey.
. 1842 Jul 30, Reg. 1842 Aug 2, T R Johnston et all, to Bank America, Discharged;
. 1834 Aug 12, Reg. 1842 Aug 2, WILL Robt Johnston;
. 1844 Nov 26, Mortgage, R L Johnston, to Bank America, Discharged.
. 1846 Apr 7, Lease & Release, E F Whittemore ete, Frank Widmier
. 1852 Oct 1, B&S, John Cummer, to Paul Kane, £650, 53ft S, Block 1- 2 -5, Adelaide St. [Note: Paul Kane - famous early Canadiana painter.]
. 1866 Mar 27, B&S Ricd L Johnson, to (Govt). Queen, £100, Lot 1 & 2, N side King St.
. 1868 May 9 Forclure, Robt Mulroy, to Wm Osborne Defs.
. 1870 Jun 30, Grant, Elizabeth Graham Morrison, to John Ross Robertson*, $12,000. Block 1&2, [John Ross Robertson - history newspaper & Landmarks of Toronto]
. 1884, Pt. Dis., John F Taylor, to Globe Printing (i.e. Newspaper), $1.00.

Town Lot 2, ES Old Toronto St. , Toronto Book 654, being 88ft. North side King St by 105 deep on West side of Toronto Street,
Block 1, pages 148-154 {Duplicate version: Metro TO. Book 683,p184]
. 1818 Aug 12, B&S, Robt. Lackie The Younger & wife Margaret, to Robert Johnston, York, yeoman, SW Corner, King St. of land reserved of a gaol & Courthouse, to Toronto St., signed Robt. Johnston, E halves of 1 & 2;
. 1834 Jul [26?], Mem. Mortgage, this Ridout & Johnston, his wife, devises of Robert Johnston, to xblurry, £450, consignment St N corner of store & premises on King St.;
. 1834 Aug 12, Reg. 1842.8.2., Mem. WILL, Robt. Johnston, to John L Perin & John Johnston & wife, Execors;
. 1841 [Feb 26], Mem. Mort, Richard L Johnson & Robt Johnston decd., to British Am. Fire Life Assoc., £300., 30 ft. N side of King St. & Toronto St., & right of way;
. 1844 No 26, Mortge., R L Johnston etux, to Bank America, Discharged
. 1845 Feby 26, Mem. Mort, Chas Park & wife Margaret Divisee of Robt Johnston
. 1845 Oct 30, BA Fire & Life Assoc., to R L Johnston, Mtgee 23620;
. 1845 Dec 5, B&S, Richard Lawrence Johnston & Julia Ann, his wife , to Charles Garner Parks, Gent., sale & mo., [i.e. to brother-in-law]; £00, Remarks: recipes devise by Robert Johnston to grantor, Commencing 23 ft for King St, along division line of wall in course of erection by E F Whittemore, assigns for ever, signed, Chas G Parks.
. 1845 Dec 5, Thomas Robert Johnston & Chas G Park & Mary Ann his wife, to John Eastwood, Toronto, merchant;
. 1845 Dec 5, Memorial B&S, Richard Lawrence Johnston & Julia A his wife, to Ezekiel Francis Whittemore, Toronto, merchant, £1100, Remarks: Recites WILL of Robt. Johnson, King St, N side by 100 ft. on the West side of st. dowd barred, signed E F Whittemore;
. 1845 Dec 3, Mort., Ezekiel F Whittemore & Margaret his wife, to Richard L Johnson, £800;
. 1847 Jan 21, Morgt., Wm. Cawthra, to E F Whittemore, Remarks Mtge. sd by Wm Cawthra;
. 1846 Jany 16, B&S, Robt. Thos. Ridout & Parks an infant & John Jones Evans, his guardian in a suit on Chancery, Richard L Johnston, Charles G Parks & E F Whittmore & John Maynard?, granted;
. 1846 May 14, Mtge., Robt. Johnson [Jr?], to Hon Chi Wiemar, ‹200 land in seizure & mortgage;
. 1847 Mar 31, Meml. for Chge., Robt Johnston, to Hon C Widmer, £125, Lands;
. 1851 Apr 28, B&S, Hon Chris Widmer & Hannah his wife, to Ezekiel Whittemore & rear 10 ft of land;
. 1851 Apr 21, B&S, Robt. Johnston & Robt. Baldwin, to Chis Widmer;
. 1851 May 31, Mem. Lease, Hon Chris Widmere
. 1851 Jul 21, Recognizance, Wm. Cawthra, to E F Whittemore, £500, Lands to hold by W Cawthra;
. 1857 Oct 8, B&S, E F Whittemore & Margaret his wife, to Luther Hamilton Halton, Montreal, Esq., £6,500, 23 ft NS of King St & Toronto, signed, E F Whittemore;
. 1862 My 13, John Naggan, to Wm. Osborne, Toronto, Lands Agent, £881.

Block 5, Town Lot 2, ES Old Toronto St., p 179-182.
1801 Jul 10, Patent, Crown, to Maria Green;
. 1818 Aug 31, Ins.xx, Robt Lackie & wife Margaret, to Robert Johnston, York, yeoman, having frontage N side Corner, King St. , running westerly to Market St. to a lane known as the OLD POST OFFICE.
. 1842 Jul 30, WILL, Robt Johnston, to John L Perrin & John Johnston & wife, Exors, & Excors. -. -

Block 2, Town Lot 5, ES Old Toronto St., p213-218.
[Checked Board Store location]
. 1818 Aug 12, B&S, Robt Lackie & wife Margaret, to Robert Johnston, York, yeoman, £150, SW Corner King St. of land reserved of a gaol & Courthouse, to Toronto St., signed Robt. Johnston;
. 1842 Jul 30, WILL, Robt Johnston, to John L Perrin & John Johnston & wife, Exors, & Excors.
. 1845 Dec 3, Mort., Ezekiel F Whittemore, Executor, to Richard L Johnson, £800;
. 1846 Apr 15, Lease & Release, Fred Rogers, to Ezekiel F Whittemore, Toronto, Merchant, £5
. 1846 Apr 22, E F Whittemore & wife Margaret & Sarah & Thos. Stortt Keough, to T Rogers, £4;
. 1846 Oct 16, A of M, Richd. Lawrence Johnston, to Wm Cawthra, Esq. Toronto;
. 1849 Nov 2, B&S, Thos. Stott Keogh, to E F Whittemore, Toronto, Merchant, £700, signed, Thos. S Keogh;
. 1851 Jun 13, Grant & Release, Thomas Rigney, to E F Whittemore, £350;
. 1851 Jul 21, Recovery, Wm. Cawthra, Assigns forever Ef Whittemore, £400;
. 1851 Aug 2, B&S, E F Whittemore, Her majesty the Queen, £1137;
. 1866 Mar 27, Grant. Richard L Johnston, eldest son & heir-at-law of Robt Johnston, decd, eldest brother & heir-a-law of Sarah Mckeough, formerly Sarah Johnston, dec, & Mary Johnston his wife [i.e. Mary Stevenson], to HM The Queen, $100, signed Mary & R L Johnson.

Block 2, Part Town Lot 6, ES Old Toronto St., p219-222,
Masonic Hall Building (Masonic Bldgs. Block)
. 1818 Aug 12, Wife Margaret & Rob.t Lackie Junr., to Robt. Johnston, York, Yeoman, £150, commencing King to SW corn received for a Gaol & Court House, of Lot 2 Toronto St.;
. 1842 Jul 30, WILL, Robt. Johnston, to John L Perrin & John Johnston & wife, Exors, & Excors.;
. 1846 Apr 7, Fred Rogers, to Thos. Stott Keogh, Palermo?, Merchant, £5
. 1849 Nov 2, B&S, The Stott Keogh & wife Sarah, to E F Whittemore, Toronto, Merchant, £120 or £20 faint;
. 1865 Aug 23, Mary & Richard Lawrence Johnston of Esquesing, eldest heir & brother of Sarah Johnston Keogh, dec., to Sam Nordoheimer, £500. - . -

Birth:


Died:
- date of his Will.

Buried:

Robert married Margaret LAWRENCE, .5 DUE on 14 Dec 1813 in St. James Anglican Cathedral. Margaret (daughter of Lieut. Richard LAWRENCE, , UE and Mary WILLSON, DUE) was born est 1797 in Town of York (Toronto), York Co., Ontario; died on 3 Jun 1842 in Town of York (Toronto), York Co., Ontario; was buried in 1842 in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Potter's Field, Toronto. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Two Johnston brothers Thomas & Robert married two Lawrence sisters, Mary Ann & Margaret Lawrence.

. 1803 Sept 8, Vaughan. I do cerify that Thomas Johnson has buuilt a house and improved Lot No. 21 on the east side of Yonge Street, and that the has clearned the road acvross the front of said lot, all agreeable to tyhe Order of Council, singed R. Figurson, J. P.
Ref: Ontario Heir & Devisee Commission, H1145, p317

Quarterly Sessions of Peace. 1804 Oct 2. - Read the Petition of THOMAS R JOHNSON, Keeper of the Home District Gaol & House of Correction, praying that his Salary may be paid to him half yearly. Recommended he pay the sum of £20 currency, the amount of six months salary, due to him the 10th day Oct. last past.
. 1816 Apr 9, York, Grand Jury: Peter Lawrence, Martin Snider, Johnathan Hale, Samuel Heron, Thos. Johnson, John Willson, Abraham Johnson. Diversion indictments. Those Coates, Assault & Battery.
King VS. William Lawrence & Robert Johnston, Assault & Battery. A True Bill.

. UC Land Grant: Order in Council. 1833 JUL 4, Johnston Thomas. Lot 24, Con 3 York Twp. 1837
[Father-in-law, Rich Lawrence was at Lot 25, Con 1, York Twp., Toronto, ON. ]

. 1837 Toronto City & Home District Directory
Lot 20, Con 3, ESY, John Johnston
Lot 22, Con 3 ESY, James Johnston
Lot 24, Con 3 East side Yonge, Thomas Johnston
Lot 23, Con 3 ESY Henry Johnston.

. History of the settlement of York
In 1834, opposite the Cathedral, on the southeast corner of Church & King, was a framed building known as the Checkered Store painted like a checker-board. King & Toronto St., Opposite it to eastward, stood the jail stood the gaol where Lout & Matthews suffered on the scaffold [1837 Rebellion.]

The first owner of the lot was Thos. & Robt. Johnston, a carpenter, who first held the property from Toronto St. Lane to King St. In 1831 a man named R. A. Parker erected the checked store, a 2 story frame building, selling notions, everything from a needle to an anchor.
. 1811 Apr 9, Saturday. Thomas Johnson, Jur. Sworn by Benjamin Cozens on 23 April as constable Town of York.

War of 1812:
. 1813 Jun 11 - To Thomas Johnson, £16 4s ( also Mrs. Duke Kendrick £15.12.10. who died while on duty in York Garrison, the Society accordingly ordered to his widow.
. 1813 Jun 21 - To Thomas Johnson, £19 4s.
Ref: The report of the Loyal & Patriotic Society of Upper Canada (for the relief of militiamen's families.)

. 1812 Sep 8 to 2nd Oct., Muster Roll of Capt. Samuel Ridout's Company of the 3rd Regiment of York Militia: Lieut. Duke Wm Kendrick, killed - Jan. 1, 1813, Sergeant Jacob Snyder, Private: Thos. Johnson 15 days pd. 17s 6p., John Willson (Jr), Stillwell Willson, Peter Lawrence (plus 85 other privates).

. 1812 Sep 8 to Sep 22. Stillwell Willson & Thos. Johnson. Remarks: Discharged.
. 1812 Oct 16, Muster as above, Peter Lawrence transferred to Rifle Co. 21 Oct 1812, York Garrison 1812. Capt. Ridout's Co.
. 1812 Nov 25- Dec 24. Muster Roll Capt. Hewards Co., 3rd York Militia: Thos. Johnson of York, others: James Ross, Peter Whitney, Sam. Sinclair & Thomas Johnson of Humber. Total 40 men.
. 1812 Dec 25 - 1813 Jan 8, John Willson, 15 Days 7s 6p., also This Johnson, John Montgomery, Jo. Johnson, Danl. Cummer. Contractors in Kings Works, struck off pay & provisions.

. 1813 Dec 25 - 1814 Jan 24: Paylist Detachment of 3rd York Militia, Employed expressing Teams for Transportation of Government Stores.
Priv. Thomas Johnson, 31 days, pd. 15s 6p. Others Jonathan Ashbridge, Wm. Barber, John Kanada [i.e. the Bishop of Toronto], Ensign Geo T Denison.
. 1813 Feb 18 - Feb 24, Thomas Johnson, 3rd York Militia, Capt. S Ridouts Co., 3 days, pd. 3s 6 d. - Returned from contracts in Kings Works 18 Feby.

. 1813 Feb 19, Roll & State of my Company, Capt. S Ridout.
Joseph Johnson on command gone to Niagara with sleigh; Thos. Johnson, K. W. (Kings Work).
. 1813 Mar 25 - Apr 24, Days 31, pd. 15s 6d. Ridouts 3YM. Note1: The next day Apr 25th, Ft. York Garrison will fall to the Americans!

. 1813 Apr 25, Kings Work: John Wilson, Thos. Johnson.
. 1813 Sep 25 - Oct 3 Muster Roll of Capt. John Densions Company, 3rd YM, Thomas Johnson pd. 4s 6p.
1814 Jan 25 to Feb. 24: Paylist BATTEAUX SERVICE Detachment of 3rd York Militia, Employed expressing Teams for Transportation of Government Stores.
Priv. Thomas Johnson, 31 days, pd. 15s 6p. Others Jonathan Ashbridge, Wm. Barber.
. 1814 Feb - Mar 24, Muster & Pay List, as above, Thomas Johnson & 13 others, paid $1. 14S 4p. (Yes dollars - PJA).
XRef: On the eve of the attack on York, Thos. Johnson was no longer on the York Transport Detachment Muster Roll for 1814 Feb 24 to Apr 24.

* * 1814 May 15, York Muster Day:
John Vanzante & Priv. Thos. Johnson, of Capt. Hamilton's Company who were captured at York on the 27th April, 1814.
Signed, Lt Col. W. Chewett, 3 York Militia, 1814.5.15.

. 1814 Aug 28-Sep 8, Thomas Johnson, Days 12, pd. 16s. 3rd YM, Batteaux Service.
. 1814 Sep 23 - Oct 24 - Muster of Detachment of Sedentary Militia employed in the Engineers Dept. at York, Command of Capt. Stephen Heward, John Lawrence & John Lawrence, Jun., John Willson (JR?)
Note2: No doubt employed to clean up & repairs to Fort York which was blown up on the American raid on York in the previous month of April 1814.

. 1814 Jun 10 - Men drafted in Capt. Wm. Jarvis Co., York Militia: STILLWELL WILLSON* formerly of Capt. Ridout 3YM,
* Ira Kendrick, substitute for PETER LAWRENCE*,
Wm. Kendrick substitute for THOMAS JOHNSTON* formerly 3rd Reg. Capt Hamilton,
JOHN VANZANTE, Osborn Cox, all formerly 3rd Regt. York,
Isaac Vanderburgher* of 1st York Militia who is a substitute for Joshua Leack & John Willson of Capt Ridout's 3YM,
Jenlay Cameron of 1YM, under Capt. Wilson, substitute for Thomas Wilson(*?) of Ridout's 3Y Militia.
Note3: All these are relatives* or neighbors & acquaintances - PJA].

. 1812, Awarded Military General Serivce Medal for Waor of 1812
Ref: Military, War of 1812, C3519, vol 2303, p5.

Ontario Land Registry, Simcoe Co., Oro Book 211, p2 [semi-illegible]
Concession Range 2, WATER LOT 1,
. 1816?? Feb, Patent, Crown, to Thomas Johnson, West Part of Lot
. 1821 Sep 13, Registered 1831 Jul 24, Thomas Johnston of Town of York, £29.3.23 W Pt of said Lot.
. 1832 Many 13, Eli Beaman of York*, to Reuben A Parker of York, £38.8,W Pt
Note*: Eli Beamn of York & Whitchurch, well known tavern owner.

. Quarter Sessions of Peace, General Court Minutes:
1821 Apr 10th, p. 567
Against Pheobe [Varder] Kendrick, wife of James Kendrick & John Jelly.
Assault & Battery on one Thomas Johnston.
Witnesses for Prosecution: Thomas Johnston, Nathaniel Carrol, George Carrol*
Witnesses for defendant: Sarah Long, Rachael Long.
Verdict Guilty, fine of 5 shillings with costs.
Note4: The Carrols were fellow carpenters & sometimes they had worked together. - PJA - . -

1833 Toronto Directory: Johnson, William, carpenter, Newgate street west.

RECORDED FOR FUTHER RESEARCH:

. Joseph JOHNSON was named in the WILL of Thomas JOHNSON on 13 November 1834 at York Township, York County, Home District, Upper Canada America.

. He married Elizabeth (--?--).
He was granted execution to administer the estate of Thomas JOHNSON on 25 January 1839 at Toronto, York Township, York County, Home District, Upper Canada,
He was a carpenter in 1842. In 1842 he was a witness to a deed signed by.
Dr William LYON & Catherine Elizabeth LYON in which Catherine described herself as
'...Catherine Elizabeth Lyon, wife of William Lyon of Cuyahoga Falls, county of Summit & state of Ohio, Botanist, Doctor... & daughter of the late Elizabeth Saunders, of the township of Markham....'The witnesses of the deed were: Joseph Johnston, carpenter of Toronto & George A. Lyon of Meadville, State of Pennsylvania, gentleman".
He lived in 1842 at Toronto, York Township, York County, Home District, Canada
He was granted execution to administer the estate of Thomas JOHNSON on 15 April 1843.

. Jane JOHNSON was born circa 1842 at York Township, She was listed as a visitor to the household of Rev. Bishop James RICHARDSON in the 1861 Canadian census at St Joseph Street North Side, St John's Ward, Toronto. She lived on 13 January 1861 at Bell Ewart, Innisfil Township, Simcoe County, Canada She was Baptist. She was also listed in the 1861 Canadian census at Innisfil Township, Simcoe County, Ontario.)

. Mary JOHNSON was born circa 1844 at Canada, Baptist. She was listed in the 186 census at Innisfil Township, Simcoe Co.

. John JOHNSON was born circa 1845 at Canada, Baptist. 1861 census at Innisfil Township, Simcoe Co

. Joseph JOHNSON was born circa 1850 at Canada Baptist. 1861 census at Innisfil Township, Simcoe Co

. Nichol JOHNSON was born circa 1854 at Canada Baptist. 1861 census at Innisfil Township, Simcoe Co

. Stoughton JOHNSON was born circa 1855 at Canada Baptist. 1861 census at Innisfil Township, Simcoe Co. He was naturalized as a US Citizen on 14 February 1893 at Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
Ref: John Dennis UE, Martha Brown UE. & their children & grandchildren.
http://www.uelac.org/Loyalist-Info/extras/Dennis-John/Dennis-John-Children-Grandchildren.pdf

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Ontario Land Registry,
Lot 11, Con1 ESYonge, North York Book 6, p3-5,:
. 1805 Nov 14, Patent, Crown, to Margaret Cochrane, 190 A.
. 1813 May 11, B&S, Thomas Johnson, £100, 190A
. 1832 Jul 11, B&S, Thos Johnston et ux, to James Mitchel, Part Half acre
. 1832 Sept 1, B&S, Joseph Shephard etux, to Wm. Marsh, part 40A
. 1834 Jun 30, B&S, Thomas Johnson etux, to Wm. James, Part 1 A.
. 1842 Apr 23, B&S, Joseph Johnson, to Hannah Johnson, £?, Part
. 1851 Oct 1, B&S, Hannah Johnson, to Margaret A Penneck, £?, Part 1 acre.
. 1855 Jun 15, Indenture, Hannah Johnson, to Henry Johnson, Part 52Half A.
. 1855 Aug 27, Hannah Johnston, to Margaret A Pennock, part 51A.
. 1856 Mar 20, Mortgage, Thomas May, to Henry Johnston, £1000. part 53A
. 1842 Mar 10, B&S, James Ramsay, to Moses Willson, Part 1 A.
. 1858 Mar 20, Agrt., Henry Johnson, to David Boyle tall part 63 A.
. 1846 Mar 23, B&S, Moses Willson, to Church Society of Toronto [Anglican], part 5 perches
. 1861 Nov 9, Robert Willson, to Geo Parson, Part Acre
. 1862 Sep 2, Mortgage, Robt Willson, to Thos. Holmes, part 1 acre
. 1862 Oct 14, Bryant Willson, to Geo Jackson, $440, Part Acre
. 1861 Nov 9, B&S, Wm. Marsh, to Robert Willson, 5 shillings, part 1/16 Acre
. 1866 Jun 19, R.T. [?], James R Johnson & Cordelia his wife, to Thos Breen, $2225, Part 50 A
. 1866 Jun 19 RT, Court of Chancery, to James R Johnson, Part 49A
. 1859 Jan 31, Registered 1868 May 20, A.M. Henry Johnson, to Wm. James, $400 Part 53A

Ontario Land Registry, Toronto Book 683, p90
Lot 6 North side of George St, TOWN OF YORK
. 1808 Apr 23, Grant, Crown, John Kendrick, 3/5 Acre;
. 1814 Nov 14, B&S, W D Forrest eteux, to Thos R Johnston, 1/5 A.;
. 1815 Jun 12, Tos R Johnston eteux, to Thos Johnston, 1/5 acre;
1816 May 6 Thos Johnston, to Sarah Johnston, 1/5 Acre

Ontario Land Registry, North York, Book 6, p3,:
Lot 21, Con 1 ESY
. 1816 Feb 24, Bargain&Sale, Thomas Johnson, to Joseph Shepard, £62.10s, W 30 acres.
. 1832 Jul 11, B&S, Thomas Johnston etux, James Mitchell, all Part Half acre.
* 1834 Nov 13, registered 1836 Dec 15, WILL of Thomas Johnston et ux, to Wm James, Part 1 acre.


See 3106 on Lot 11 Con 1 WYSt. DL sold from Jos Shepard to John Willson, Seneca Ketchum (Trustees)
. 1834 Jun 30, B&S, Thomas Johnson et ux, to Wm James, pt. 1A.
. 1842 Apr 23, B&S, Joseph Johnson, to Hannah Johnson, pt acre.
. 1851 Oct 1, B&S, Hannah Johnson, to Margaret A Pennock, pt 1 acre.
. 1855 June 15, Indenture, Hannah Johnson, to Henry Johnson, S 52.5 A.
. 1856 Mar 19, B&S, Henry Johnston etux, to Thomas May, £1000, 53 A.
. 1858 Mar 20, Agreement, Henry Johnson, to David Boyle et all, 53 A.
. 1851 Oct 1, B&S, Hannah Johnson, to Margaret A Pennock, pt 1 acre.
. 1858 Oct 14, Mortgage, Joseph A Pennock et ux, to John C T Cochrane, £500, 51A.
. 1858 Cec 10, Mortgage, Joseph A Pennock et ux, to Barbara Bond, Part 51A Exception.
. 1861 Nov 9, B&S, Robt Willson, To Geo Parsons, 1/16 Acre.

Ontario Land Registry, North York Book 13, p3 :
Lot 21, Con 1 ESYonge,
. 1800 Sep 4, Patent, Crown to Thomas Johnson, All 190 acres
. 1811 Jun 18, Bargain & Sale, Thomas Johnson et ux, to Alex. Gray £100, 190 Acres.
. 1815 Jan 23, B&S, James Ashely to John Montgomery, £360, S 95A
. 1823 Nov 15, B&S, John Montgomery to Alexander Montgomery Jr.
NOTE: Age to receive land is 21Y = born 1779.

Verify identity:
Lot 20, Con 2 EYS, North York Book 28, p19-20
. 1861 Dec 26, Mort., Wm. Irwin, to Thomas Johnston, $1400, Society, SEHalf of East half
. 1868 Apr 16, Grant, Ann Lightholder, to Thos. Johnston, Jr., $2455, All South to Enc. .
. 1869 Aug 31, WILL 19279, Thomas Johnson, Jr. to Thomas W. Johnston, All Ex 1 Acre in all South to Payments.
. 1879 Apr 28, Disc Mrgt., Wm. Johnston, to Wm. Irwin $11400, Society.
. 1892 Jan 30, Thos. J Johnston, to Toronto Gen Trusts Co.$2000, E Half.
. 1892 Feb 24, Sarah A & Jacob Munshaw, Robt J & Wm. H Johnston, Fanny & Jane Johnston, Eilz. & Robt. Lattimore & Mary Dixon, to Thos. W. Johnston, $1. East Half, Subj to Legacy.
. 1895 Dec 30, Release of Mort., Robt. J Johnston, to Thos. W Johnston, $1000, East Half Except 1 A.
. 1895 Dec 30 Grant, Thos. W Johnson & Ada S his wife, to Robt. J Johnston & Ada S, his wife, $5000. E Half S to M.
. 1895 Dec 30, Mort, Robt. J Johnson & Fanny E his wife, to Thos. W Johnston, $2000, E Half S to M.
. 1896 Oct 28, Agreement Mort., Thos. W Johnston, to Silas Hill, $2000, S Half [Research: Silas Arthur Hill 1870.4.13., York-1902.7.4]
. 1904 Nov 16, Grant, Richard J Johnston, to James Bay Railway Co., $422.80, Part EHalf.
. 1905 Jun 29, WILL 1905 Jun 29 (registered 1934.6.28), Robt J Johnston, to Fanny E Johnston, Exch. etc. $xx, All Ex. part James Bay Rlwy, Pt 97Acres in al.
. 1919 Mar 7, Release, Zelma M Johnson, to Fanny E Johnston, $1000, Allinal.
. 1934 Jun 12, Grant, Fanny E Johnston Exrix. Robt J. Johnson.
.
Lot 21, Con 2 EYS, North York Book 29, p13
. 1868 Jul 30, D.C. John Cummer et ux, to Wm. Johnson, $800. Part A.
. 1841 Apr 1, Elihu Pease, to Thos Johnston, £278, East 50A.
. 1869 Jun 23, Thos. Johnston Sr et ux, to Wm. Johnson, $1, E 50A

Lot 22, Con 2 EYS, North York Book 30, p3
. 1837 Jul 25, WILL of James Johnston.
. 1868 Jun 30?, Grant, John Johnston, $1400, 49A
. 1871 Feb 11, XX, Silas Johnston et ux, to John Johnston, $3000, P SouthA.
. 1879 Apr 2, Grant, John Johnson et ux, to John T Lindsay, A$14,000 Pt 50A.

Verify identity:
Lot 23, Con 3 EYS, North York Book 43 p15
. 1855 Jun 55, Patent, crown, to Thomas Johnson, All 50 A.
. 1864 Feb 15, WILL, Henry Johnston
. 1853 Jun 24, Patent, Crown, to Thomas Johnston, All 50 A.
. 1869 Aug 31, Grant, Thos. Johnston, Sr, to Thos. Johnston, Jr. $1, All.
. 1869 Aug 31, Mort., Thos. Johnston, Jr, to Robt. J Johnston, All & way in all, subj to payment.
. 1905 Jun 29, WILL 12330, Robt. J Johnston, to Robt. W Johnston, $—,Pt 50 A.
. 1954 Jul 14, Rob W Johnston, Robt. W Johnston & Agnes E his wife as Joint Tenants, $1. All 50A.

Lot 24, Con 3, North York Book 43, p 22.
. 1837 Jun 27, B&S, John Hunter etux, to Thos Johnston, £100, S 100A
. 1869 Apr 16 Grant, TJ, Sr. to TJ, Jr. $1. S 100A
. 1866 Jan 29, WILL, Thos. Johnston, Jr, to Wm. H Johnston et all, $—, E90A.
. 1892 Feb 24, Grant Quit Claim, Sarah A & Jacob Munshaw, Robt J & Wm. H, Fanny & Jane Johnston, Eilz. & Robt. Lattimore & Mary Dixon, to William H Johnston, $1. East Half 90 of South Half.
. 1892 Jun 16, Q & Q.C. Mary J Dixon, to Wm H Johnston, $266.66, 90A.
. 1916 Apr 1, Grant, Wm H Johnston & Jane E his wife, tort Myers, $9000, # 90A.
. 1920 Jun 15, Letters of Admin, Surrogate Court, York Co., to Robt Myers, (deceased), Leonard A & Elgin R Myers, [nill $ listed ], E90 A.
. 1920 June 23, Grant, Leonard A Meyers, Belgian R Myers, Admrs. of Robt. Myers Estate, Said Leonard A, Elgin R, Walter R Meeyrs & Norma M his wife, Adelaide E, Janet M Myers & Edith M Martin.
. 1905 Jun 29, registered 1934.6.28), WILL of Robt. J Johnston, to Fanny E Johnston, $ xx, Part 10A.
. 1920 Jun 15, Letters of Admin., York Co. Surrogate Court, to Robt Myers, deceased .
. 1927 May 9, Q.C., Fanny E Johnston, Executor, Robt. J & Robt W Johnston, to Walter R Myers, $350, Way over lane on S part.
. 1950 Jun 8, Grant, Robt W Johnston & Agnes E his wife, to Roy H Rice, $1. - - -

Birth:
XRef to Thos Robt Johnston, see Land transactions.

Died:
WILL. Lot 11, Con 1 E Yonge St.

Thomas married Maryann LAWRENCE, .8th, DUE on 10 Aug 1819 in St. James Anglican Cathedral. Maryann (daughter of Lieut. Richard LAWRENCE, , UE and Mary WILLSON, DUE) was born est 1800 in Town of York (Toronto), York Co., Ontario; died est before 13 Nov 1834 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

UCLPetition 17, J17, C2109 p1066
To Hon. Samuel Smith, Esq. In Council,
Petition of John Johnston of York, yeoman. Your petitioner is a son of the late Thomas Johnston of York, that he was born in North Britain & is 24 years of age. That he was resided permanently in this part of the Province [Kingston crossed out] age of 16 years last part. He has strictly conformed to al such military duty as was imposed on him since he became of age & has never applied for or received any land from the Government. Under such circumstances he humbly requests that your Honour in Council my be graciously pleased to grant unto him such a portion of waste land of the province, as in your wisdom may be deemed most subject to the present Regulations. Signed, York 30 July 1817, John Johnston.
. Envelope: Received from petitioner, John Johnston, 30 Jul 1817. John Johnston doses not appear to have rec. or lated any land. Entered Land aBook J, p235. granted 100A Order issued 22 Mar 1822.
. I certify John Johnston belong to my Company in the time of the late war & did take the Oath of Allegiance. Signed, Thos H Hamilton York, 3rd Reg. York Militia, 30 Jul 1817.

. 1834 Aug 12 his brother Robert, named him an executor, but he appears not to have taken the position as the widow & Alexander Hamilton & James Perrin, King Street shopkeepers acted themselves.

. X-Reference Original, Signed, WILL filed under Robert Johnson, his brother. It duplicates Robert's will.
Ref: J Folios 1834. Surrogate Court copy file. "Registered in Book No. 4, Fol. 348. Summary:

. I John Johnston leave my property in York Twp. to my three son:
William, Junior Johnston, James Johnson & XX Johnston.
To my 2 daughters, Margaret Emerison? Luisa Johnston &Mary Florence? Johnston, £50 each.
He wants his young children educated & supported until they are 18 or they have a profession of their own. He revokes the previous will in his hands.
Executors: James Lang, Henry Johnston & George Henderson.
Signed, 9 Feb. 1852, John Johnston.
Witnesses: Signed, Elisha Pease & Silas Johnston.

Note: Elisha Pease married Catharine Cummer, & Margaret Lawrence-Johnston's cousin Peter Lawrence was married to to her sister, Elizabeth Cummer. - PJA.

. 1833 Toronto Directory
John Johnson 42 Lot Street West, north side at the corner of Elizabeth Street. (Now Front St.)

. 1837 - John Johnston, 33 Lot St., Waggon maker.

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Birth:
Lot 20, Con 3.

Died:

John married Mrs. John JOHNSTON est 1839 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. Mrs. was born est 1800; died in Est. 1850 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Richard Lawrence Johnston is the son of Margaret Lawrence & Robert Johnston.

> Two Lawrences sisters married two Teelzel brothers:
. Hadassah Hester Lawrence married John Solomon Teetzel Jr.
. Jane Lawrence married Mathias Teelzel &
> Lawrence cousin married their sister:
. Richard Lawrence Johnston married Julia Ann Teetzel.

. WILL of Robt. Johnston:
Daughter MARY ANN: The house & lot adjoining the one devised to Richard Johnston. (That is the store at 106 King & Toronto St.) 12 Aug. 1843. Estate Files J4.
. To Son Richard: The lot & house on the corner of King & Toronto Streets in which Mr. Perrin now lives. [1834];

. By this WILL of Robert Johnston, his eldest son, Richard Johnston, who is yet living [1888 publication] became, after his mother's death, the owner of the lot & Checkered Store [King St., Toronto]. This Richard L. Johnston sold to E. F. Whittemore some time after Whittemore's marriage to his sister Margaret [in 1843].
Note1: Many drawings & advertising may be found the Globe Newspaper, Toronto. PJA

. Wife is a first cousin, daughter of Margaret Johnston & Jane Teetzel are sisters, residing near by in Palermo, ON.

. 1837 Toronto Directory:
Johnston, Robert, carpenter, Toronto street.

. 1837 Toronto District Directory:
Johnston, Richard, Con 1, Lot 5 Yonge St., York Twp.,
Lawrence, Peter, Con 1, Lot 6, Yonge St. road, York Twp.
Montgomery, J., Con 1, Lot 1 Yonge St. east side, York Twp.,*
Willson, John, the fourth, Con 1, Lot 3, east side Yonge St. road, York Twp.

Note2: Cousins Lawrence, Johnston & Willson.
Note3*: Montgomery's Tavern historical building, Yonge & York Mills Rd., incidentally, the west side of Yonge street is called Wilson Avenue.

. TEETZEL, Julia Ann of Trafalgar, 1815 - 1853 July 12, Trafalgar, on 1836 Nov 22, Trafalgar, married
JOHNSTON, Richard of this city. - Julia Ann Teetzel, [ d/o John Soloman Teetzel, b 1762, Germany & Mary Tufford b 1788].
Ref: Christian Guardian.

. 1838 March, Upper Canada Sundries, Index C9824, Image xxx, & Page 105939-40, p723, C6898.
Petition of Eli Irwin, Twp. Whitchurch, for Pardon. Petitioner is a married man having a wife & child. He was unfortunately taken a part in the recent troubles, used by desperate & unprincipled persons by who he was unhappily seduced from allegiances.
Signed, Eli Irwin, March 1830, Jail of the Home District (Toronto).
. Petition of Inhabitants of West Flamborough to Sir Geo Arthur on behalf of prisoners under sentence of high treason. Hundreds of signatures, including Richard Johnston [Sr.], Joseph Simons, Lorenzo & Mathias Teetzel, Charles Jr. & Sr., Teetzel & Wm. Turbo. Read in Council 20 May 1838 & pardoned upon giving into Bail for good for 3 years.

. 1840 Halton, Esquesing Twp. 2nd Con, Lot 31: Richard L Johnson & John Cummins.
Lot 32: Richard L Johnston, J Cummins & J Warden.
1840 Apr 3, Richard Johnston, Lot 1, Con 11, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., 100 Acres.

. 1841 Census, Trafalgar Twp., Palmero
Johnston, Richard, Carpenter Proprietor, wife, 2 children, Total: 5 people.
Note4: Who is the 5th person on this census?- PJA

. 1846 Oct 16 mortgaged his share in Checkered Board Store, block 2, Town of York Lot 5, Toronto St. to W. Cawthra, Toronto;
.1866 Mar 27, Grant. Richard L Johnston, eldest son & heir at law of Robt Johnston, decd, eldest brother & heir at law of Sarah McKeough, formerly Sarah Johnston, dec, & Mary Johnston his wife [i.e. Mary Stevenson], to HM The Queen, $100, signed Mary & R L Johnson.

. Palermo is situated on the 2nd line, 3 miles from Bronte Station on the Great Western Railway & 8 miles from Milton.

Lawrence Relatives:
Cousin Richard Lawrence Hamilton also lived in Acton at this time. Robert L Johnson & brother Richd. L Johnson, Senior & Junior surely must have have known their Cousin Richard L Hamilton (& his brothers & sisters).

. 1843 Aug 12 - Robt. Johnston, Sr., WILL: to son Robert, The house & lot west of Mary Ann's with the privilege to the secure belonging. Estate Files J4.
(That is two next to the store at King & Toronto St. - PJA.)

> See drawings of Checked Store,'on King Street; also Toronto newspapers advertisements.

. 1852 Census Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario
Johnson, Richard, Farmer, England, W Meth., age 36
Johnson, Mary, England, W M, age 37 [1815], F, Married
Johnson, Wm, England, W M, age 14
Johnson, Robt., England, W M, age 10
Johnson, Geo., England, W Meth, Age 7.

. Robert Johnston's son, Robt Jr. was born in Acton. Verify birth location of the rest of his children.

. 1865 Esquesing Twp. Directory: Johnson, Richard, Acton Freeholder, L32 C2.

. 1861 Census Esquesing Twp., Halton, Ont.
Richd. L Johnson, age 47y, b. 1814, Canada West, Married
Mary Johnson, age 30y, 1831 England, Married
Robert, 23y b 1838; Julia Ann, 17y, 1844; Sarah, 12y 1849; Margaret, 7y, 1854; Francis, 5y, 1856; Chas, 3 y, 1858; John, age 1y, 1860.

. 1866 - Toronto & Peel Directory:
Johnston, Richard, wharfing, house 27 Seaton Robt. Johnston, Sr., WILL: to son Robert, The house & lot west of Mary Ann's with the privilege to the secure belonging. 12 Aug. 1843. Estate Files J4,
(That is two next to the store at King & Toronto St. - PJA.)

. 1871, Toronto Directory: Robt. Johnson, 196 Chestnut St., Carpenter, { this Robt. ?
Robert Johnston's son, Robt Jr. was born in Acton. Verify birth location of the rest of his children.

. 1871 Census, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario, Div. 2, P 54
Richard Johnston, L, Age: 56 [1815], Birthplace: Ontario Religion: Episcopal Methodist, Origin: English, farmer.

. 1881 May 17 Census, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario
Johnston, Richard L., Farmer, Living in Esquesing Township, widowed, Scottish, C Meth, 1881,
Richard L. Johnston, Born Ontario, Scottish, age 65 /1816, Methodist, Farmer
Erastus E., age 19,1862, Apprentice; Danl., age 17, 1864, Labourer; Eleanor, age 14, 1867; Richd., age 12, 1869; William Johnston, Age 8, 1873, Ontario.

. 1885 Feb 5, Dr Richard Johnston, of Esquesing new Action, is no open for congratulations. On Sunday be became the father of a bouncing boy girl. It might be interesting to explain that the doctor had already celebrated his 69th birthday. Third wife.
Ref: Acton Free Press, pub. 188, p3, Col 1.

. 1885 Sep 10 - An Immense Fortune. Prospective Millions, in which an Acton Family claims Legal Heirship.
Sometime ago we referred to the fact that Dr. Richard Johnston & family, residents of Acton & vicinity, were claimants of a large estate in England & that the Doctor was engaged in establishing his claims to a proportion of the estate. We are please to state that the prospects for the family coming into possession of their share of the property at no distant date are very encouraging., much more so in fact that in the majority of similar claims. The history of this estate - the celebrated Lawrence-Townley estate ...heirs of estates in England have for 40y. been making spasmodic efforts to get possession of the vast property, are now combining together to make a general investigation... enormous sum of $ 8 million ... by Act of British Parliament passed Aug 4, decided to pay over to all legal heirs their moneys.
In Toronto alone there are 20 families who have claims. One of the heirs will leave for England in a few weeks to compare notes with the London agent. Mr. Wm. Northcoate Geare, of 475 King St W is one of the heirs, is acting as agent, receiving correspondence. Mary Townely married John Lawrence in 1693 against the WILL of his parents, owing to religious differences. ... Millions of dollars have been spent in attempts to get possession of the estates.
Note5: Millions were spent on lawyers' fee's scam. - PJA
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. 1890 Aug 21 - died. Johnston - At his home Lot 33, Con 3, Esquesing on the 19 August, Richard Johnston, aged 74 years.
Ref: Acton Free Press, page 2, column 1.

. 1890 Aug 21- Died. Johnson - At his home Lot 11, Con 1, Esquesing on the 19th August, Richard Johnston, aged 74 years.
Ref: Acton Free Press, p2.

. 1906 WELLINGTON COUNTY ATLAS
JOHNSTON, Richard (d.), b. Toronto, 1815; d. in Esquesing in 1889, age 74. He was a son of Richard Lawrence Johnston, & was b. in Toronto when it was "Muddy Little York." He was a man of education & studied medicine with Dr. Ralph. Although not a regular practitioner, he performed a number of wonderful cures & seldom lost a case. He was skillful both as a physician & a nurse & was accurate in diagnosing. He was a sympathizer in the Rebellion of 1837-8 & was a Liberal in politics. At one time he owned considerable land in the heart of Toronto, owning the stores called "Checkered Stores."
In 1845 he set. in Waterdown, where he ran for M.P.P. He was a class leader in the Waterdown Methodist church & a Superintendent & teacher of the Sunday School. He has been twice married, first to Julia A. Teetzell, who d. age 34;
later he m. Mary Stevenson.
Issue: Robert J., (d.), Mrs. John Levins, Esquesing; Mrs. John McMaster, Washington State; Mrs. Austin Swackhammer, Daniel McKenzie, a Methodist minister in Minn.; Erastus, who owns a foundry in B.C.; Richard, William & Charles.

Robert J. was b. 1839 at Palermo. He purchased the west half of Lot 1, Con. 2, Erin, from the Canada Co., in 1865 & in 1874 bought the east half of Lot 2, Con. 2, which he cleared & erected buildings upon. He has raised a large family, who are representative citizens of to-day. In 1865 he m. Martha Leslie.
Issue: Richard L., Melissa, Mrs. James Reid, Acton; Mrs. Wm. Gamble, Erin; Joseph (d.), Charles B., Julia A., Robert E., Frederick O., Ida M., Maggie E. & Basil C. L., Richard L., was b. 1868,
& set. on Lot 30, Con. 1, Esquesing, which he purchased in 1899. He owns 150 acres, upon which he carried on mixed farming & is very successful. In 1897 he m. Verma Rainshaw.
Issue: Orval & Edna.
Charles B., b. 1876 & set. on Lot 23, Caledon. 3, Esquesing. In 1901 he m. Charlotte Antony.
Issue: Lottie & Elinor، Robert Edwin, b. 1880, m. Maud Ramshaw in 1904.

Town Lot 1, ES Toronto St. , Metro Toronto Book 683, p180
. 1801 Jul 10, Patent, Crown, to James Green
. 1834 Aug 12, Reg. 1842 Aug 2, WILL Robt Johnston;
. 1866 Mar 27, B&S Ridd L Johnson, to (Govt). Queen, £100, Lot 1 & 2, N side King St.

Town Lot 2, ES Toronto St. , Metro Toronto Book 683, p184
. 1858 Aug 13, Mort., Wm. Osborne, to John Foggin, (Discharged)
. 1862 May 13, Wm. Osborne, to Robt Milroy, £800, 1662 ft.(about 1/10 Acre);
. 1864 Jul 1, Mort. Hon Geo Brown, to Wm. Ross
. 1865 Aug 23, B&S, Rich' L Johnston et all, to Saml Nordhemier, £500, p 1 & @ N side King St.
. 1866 Mar 27, B&S, Rich L Johnston, Our Sovereign Lady The Queen, £100, Pt2 & 2, N side King St.

Ontario Land Registry
Lot 33, Con 1, NDS [North of Dundas St.], Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., p. 498-90
. 1809 Nov 17, Patent, Crown, to L. Shauson, 200 A
. 1846 Feb 25, Bargain&Sale, John & Wm. McQueen & Wife, to Richard L Johnston, 50 Acres
. 1847 Mar 15, Richard L Johnstone & Wife, to Geo Bucks, 50 A.
. 1851 Aug 28, Mortgage, Francis Wilkinson & Wife, to Wm. McQueen, 75 A.
. 1857 Sep 17, B&S, Geo Buck, to Francis Wilkinson, 75A.
. 1869 Nov 24, Mortgage, Francis Wilkinson & Wife , to Wm. Cawathra, 50 A.
. 1883 Feb 5, WILL, Francis Wilkinson, to his sons Geo. & Walter & James A Wilkinson, Lot 33 to be divided equally between them in the manner they may think best, subject to certain legacies.
. 1884 Apr 16, B&S, Walter Wilkinson & Wife, to Geo. & James Andrew Wilkinson, 200A, All his share Lot 33, $2000.
. 1886 Nov 2, Quite Claim, Elizabeth Norton & her husband, & Clarissa Harrison, & Wm. Beasley Wilkinson, to James Andrew Wilson & Geo Henry Wilkinson. 200A, Lot 33
. 1886 Nov 16, Deed of Partition, Geo, Henry Wilkinson & Wife, James Andrew Wilkinson & wife, James Andrew Wilkinson & Wife, to J A & G H Wilkinson, 100A east quarter Lot 33.

Lot 1, Con 11, Esquesing Twp., Halton County, Book 22. p2
. 1824 Sep 29, Patent, Crown, to Richard Johnston, 100 A. SWHalf
. 1842 Aug 5, B&S, Richard Johnston, to Jarvis Edwards, £100, SWHalf.

Lot 31, Con 2, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Book 10, p232 & 244.
. 1859 Oct 6, B&S, Richard L Johnston, to John G Dorland?, 100A, West Half except 1 acre.
. 1859 Oct 6, B&S, John Howell & Wife, to Richard L Johnson, West Half
. 1859 Oct 6, B&S, R L Johnston & Wife, to Chas Sutton, West Half 100A

Lot 32, Con 2, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co.,
. 1856 Apr 18, Mortgage, John T Howell & Wife, to Richard L Johnston, West Half Acres.
. 1860 Jun 23, Mortgage, RJL & wife, to Wm. L. Wilson, 100A, as is 1836.
. 1862 Mar 14, RLJ & Wife, to James Anderson 100A, W Half A.

Lot 32, Con 2, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Book 711, p431-433
. 1866 Apr 9, B&S, Jacob Snyder & wife, to Mary Johnston, 50A.
. 1897 Nov11, Deed Quit Claim, John T Johnston & wife, Erastus D Johnston & wife, Chas. Wesley Johnston, unmarried, Dan. McKenzie Johnston, unmarried, Wm Albert Johnson & wife, Kirkland Lawrence Johnson, unmarried, Mary Amelia Johnston, spinster, Frances Catharine Swackhammer & T Austin Swackhammer her husband & Eleanor Trefecias? Johnston, spinster, to Wallace Ashby, $900, 50 Acres, excepting about 41 rods from the W corner for meeting house & burying ground.
. 1901 Apr 1, B&S, Jessie & Wallace labs, her husband. to Robert Johnston, $1000. NW corner for meeting house & burying ground.
. 1906 Apr 5, B&S, Robt. Johnston & wife, to Chas. B Johnston, $4200, 100 Acres.
. 1926 Apr 1, Grant, Charlotte Melissa McDonald, married woman as admix of estate of Charles B Johnson, decreased & Elmore Roy Johnston, unmarried man, to John Allan, $5500, 100 acres.
. 1928 Jan 21, Quit Claim Deed, Gordon Leslie Johnston, unmarried man, to John Allan, $1., 100 Acres.

Charlotteville Twp., Norfolk Co. - VERIFY IDENTIES
Lot 2, Con 1, (Charlotteville Twp., now Delhi), p23-24
. 1844 Oct 17, Grant, The Crown, to Richard Johnson, South Half 100 Acres,
. [Date omitted], Deed 70724, Richard L Johnson, to S Norfolk Railway, N Half, 100A.
. 1893 Apr 15, Deed, Richard L Johnson et eux., to Wm H Stackhouse, Part 1.5 Acre.
. 1893 Apr 25, Deed, Richard L Johnston et ux, to Corville? Johnson, Part NHalf 35. acre,
. 1906 Jul 25, Lease, Orville Johnson, to Federal Oil & Gas Syndicate, Lot 2,
. 1914 MAY 18, B&S, Christopher Johnson et eu, to Harriet L Kitchener, 25 A., $3500.
. 1921 Apr 1, Grant, Richard N Johnson, sole, WILL of Jeremiah Johnson, dec. Izetias? W. Johnson, Widow, Frank E Johnson et ux, Violet Bell Butter, Nellie M. Gray, Eiza Reta Price, Jessie Short & Bertha Parsons, to Wm. Billington, 89A md pt. Lots & 2 lease Ry. $5250.
. 1926 Nov 4, Easement, Corville Johnson, to Hydro Electric Power Comm. of Ont., Mid way part quantity,
. 1932 Jan 27 Grant, Mary Johnson & Pearl Johnson, Executrix & Exec, Will of James L Johnson, to Pearl Johnson,
. 1931 Dec 19, Deed of Election, by Mary Johnson, Land
. 1931 Apr 9, Grant, Harry A Johnson, C R Reeves, Exrs Will Jesse Alton Hoover, to Edna Hoover,
. 1939 Nov 11, Nick Girswski, to Coville Johnson
. 1951 Mar 27, Grant, Pearl Johnson et ux, to Wm. Ed Brandon, 1 fifth A. $150.

Lot 3, Con A 1, Charlotteville, p 46
.1903 Feb 16, B&S, Richard L Johnson, Widower, to Coville Johnson, 100A, less pt sold to Cy co., $1600.
. 1907 Jul 25, Lease, Coville Johnson, to Fed. Oil & Gas Syndicate.
Lot 4, Con 1, Charlotteville, p51
. 1882 Jun 10, B&S, Coville Johnson & wife, to A Craven, $1000.
Con 9 Lot 9

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

Birth:
79 King St. East. Aged 74y 3m = b.19 May 1816.

Died:
Lot 33, Con 3. Farmer. COD: Wasting & general breakdown. 6 months.

Buried:
Burial or listed on a monument? Verify

Richard married Julia Ann TEETZEL, .i on 22 Nov 1836 in Palermo, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Julia (daughter of Charles Frederick TEETZEL, Sr. and Mary TUFFORD) was born on 12 Sep 1814 in Palermo, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died on 12 Jul 1853 in Palermo, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; was buried in Palermo United Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Mrs Mary.the 1st JOHNSTON about 1854 in [[pt:1546]]. Mrs was born in 1831 in England; died on 20 Jun 1876 in Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; was buried in Churchill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Mary Jane STEVENSON on 10 Nov 1881 in London, Middlesex Co., Ontario. Mary was born in 1844 in Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 23 Apr 1888 in Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; was buried in Churchill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary Ann is the daughter of Margaret Lawrence & Robert Johnston, Jr.

. WILL of Robert Johnston:
1843 Aug 12 - Daughter MARY ANN: The house & lot adjoins the one devised to Richard Johnston. Estate Files J4. (That is next to the store at King & Toronto St.)

. Drawings of 'Checked Store,' on King Street may also be found in Toronto newspapers advertisements.

Johnston, Mary, Newgate St. [1843-4.
Verify this Mary or cousin Mary Johnston? -PJA]

. 1837 May 1 May, by license, Charles Garner PARKS, of the city of Toronto, bachelor,
& Mary Anne Johnston, of the same place, spinster.
Witnesses, Sidney S. Hamilton, Mary Ann DOYLE.

. 1837 May 3 - Constitution Newspaper of Toronto:
On Monday, 1st Inst. Charles G Parks, Printer, to Mary Anne,
eldest Daughter of the late Robert Johnston, both of this city.
Rev. H. Grassett, St. James Anglican Cathedral, Toronto.

Recorded for further research:
. Mary Ann 's sister, Margaret Johnston, steadily maintained she was of Scottish parentage.
Below is an excerpt from a letter that my grandmother, Grace (Brown) Emerson wrote to a relative: 
"My father's mother was Mary Ann Johnston & her parents & grandparents settled originally in Muddy York near the Old St. Lawrence Market. …Her father, William Johnston from Co. Tyrone arrived in NYC in 1815 & owned property which was confiscated & they moved to Upper Canada."
Ref: Sarah Nelson, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, 11 Mar 2001 & the Emerson Family Tree.

. Photo Mary Ann Johnson
Beautiful cameo photo of Mary Ann Johnston. Bright eyes, clear of a healthy & respectful women. She is seated at a small covered table with books, 'Thinking.' She has traces of smile.
Age possibly mid fifties. The Victoria dress should be dateable: plain 'grey' skirt with medium dark lace over top, short ruffles on her shoulders & chest, also ruffles on the wrists; white kerchief around her next with male cameo broach; a ribbon necklace with dangling broach is partially visible. She wears bracelet, possible black stone & on the other wrist she wears a double metal jointed band which is an inch & half wide. Earrings are possibly clip on.
She appears to have light short? brown hair parted in the middle. Distinctive Victoria white & black lace or ribbon, dangling house -headdress - with two or so prominent black centre pieces. (1865ish is an estimate).
Over her dress she is wearing a dark printed flower shawl, hanging just off her shoulders.

. Toronto Necropolis Cemetery:
Monument F-160/161d, TWO grey slate stones, both imbedded in the ground.
1. Mary Ann Johnston, wife of C G Parks, died Jun 19, 1887, in her 69th year.
2. Open grey state 'book' reads Charles G Parks, died Dec 24, 1909, in is 91st year & Mary M Parks, died Nov 19, 1910 in her 65th year. - - -

Birth:


Died:
Aged 69y 3m 2d. Heart failure., ill about 2 weeks.

Buried:
Monument F-160/161d TWO grey slate imbedded in ground.

Mary married Charles Garner PARKS on 1 May 1837 in St. James Anglican Cathedral. Charles was born in 1808 in Ireland; died on 24 Feb 1898 in Troy, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; was buried on 28 Apr 1898 in Toronto Necropolis Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. WILL of Robt. Johnston:
To son Thomas: The house & lot west of Robert's with the privileges to the same belonging. 12 Aug.1843. Estate Files J4.
Note: That is 3 doors next to the store at King & Toronto St. - PJA.

. Drawings of' Checked Store,' on King Street here & also Toronto newspapers advertisements.

. Johnston, Thos. Caledon Inn, Market Lane [1843-4] &
Johnston, Thos. Clark at Bowes & Hall, Toronto St. [1843-4].

. 1850 Inhabitants of Toronto, Ontario: Johnston, Thomas, labourer, 46 Duke St. [i.e. now King Street.)

Recorded for further reseach:

Ontario Land Registry, North York Book 43, p15
NW Quarter of Lot 23, Con 3 ESYonge St.
. 1853 Jun 24, Patent, Crown to Thomas J Johnston, All 50 acres
. 1864 Feb 15, WILL of Henry Johnston
. 1953 Jun 24, Patent, Crown, to Thomas Johnston
. 1869 Apr 16, Grant, Thomas Johnston Sr., to Thomas Johnston, Jr. £1, All
. 1869 Aug 31, Mortgage, Thomas Johnston Jr, to Robert J Johnston, All acres
. 1886 Jan 29, Release, Eliz R Latimer, to Robt J Johnston, $200, All
. 1905 Jul 29, WILL OF ROBERT J JOHNSTON, to Robert W Johnston, $x, Pt 50 ac. in all;
. 1954 July 14, Grant, Robt W Johnston, to Robt W Johnston & Agnes E his wife as Joint Tenants, $1, All
. 1955 Aug 29, Mtg. Gladys J & Wm H Cool, Turstee, to Anges E & Robert W Johnston on Joint Account.n, $65,272. All;
. 1955 Jun 29, Grant, Agnes E & Robt W Johnston, to Wm H Cool, Trustee, $1 etc.

SW Quarter of Lot 23, Con 3 ESYonge St., NY Book 43, p 19
. 1864 Feb 15, WILL of Henry Johnston, S.W. Quarter Acres
. 1870 Feb 1, Grant, Wm. Kirk, to Henry Johnston, $400, All 50 acres
. 1881 Jul 13, Lease?, Henry Johnston, to Waterous Engine Coy, $776, All, Discharged
. 1887 Sep 14, Agreetment, Sarnia Agricultrual Col., Henry Johnston, $525, All;
. 1913 Sep 24, Grant Half Interest, Arabella Johnston, to John K Johnston, $8370, All;
. 1904 June 29, WILL of Robert J Johnston, To Robt W Johnston, $xx, Pt 50 acres;
. 1946 May 7, Quit Claim, Agnes & Robt W Johnston, to John K Johnston, $1, All
. 1946 Apl 30, Grant, Zelma & John K Johnston, to Herbert A Dent, $19,000, All.

Lot 24, Con 3 ESYonge, Book 43, p 22
. 1837, B&S, John Hunter, to Thomas Johnston, £100, all 200 Acres
. 1837 Jun 27, B&S, Thos Johnston Sr., to Thos Johnson Jr., $1, South Half 100 A.
. 1869 Aug 31, WILL Thos Johnston Jr. to Wm. H Johnston etall, $$xx, SH 90 acres.
. 1892 Feb 24, Grant Quit Claim, Sarah A & Jacob Munsshaw, Robt J Johnston etux, Robt & Elizabeth Lattimore, Mary J Dixon & Thos W Johnston, to Wm H Johnston, $1., East 90 A.
. 1916 Apl 1, Grant, Jane E & Wm. H Johnston, To Robt Myer, $9000, E half of SHalf.



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Died:
King Street. /46 Duke St.

Notes:

Mary Johnson.2 is the daughter of Mary Ann Lawrence & Thomas Johnson & then adopted niece of Margaret Lawrence & her husband Robert Johnston.

. WILL of Robert Johnson, Sr.: I give & bequeath to-day to my two adopted children
MARY & MARGARET.2 JOHNSTON, daughters of my brother Thomas: The sum of £150 each on their arriving at 21 or marriage. I desire that they may be supported in the same way as my own children out of my Estates. 1834 Aug. 12, Toronto.
Ref: JR York Estates.

. Johnston, Mary, Newgate St. [1843-4.
Verify if this is Mary or cousin Mary Ann Johnston?]
Ref: Brown's Toronto City Directory 1844. - - -

Notes:

. Marriage, Home District. On the 6th day of April, in the year of our Lord, 1843,
Ezekiel Francis Whittemore, of the City of Toronto, in the Home District in the Province of Canada, Bachelor
& Margaret Johnson of the same place, spinster, daughter of the late Robert Johnson, of this City, Deceased, were joined together in holy Matrimony by me, Mathew Richey, Wesleyan Minister, KINGSTON, July 28, 1843.
Witnesses: John Bowes, Thomas Rigney.

. 1843 Apr 6, In this city, on 6th inst., E F Whittemore, formerly of Montreal,
to Margaret, second daughter of the Late Robert Johnston, of this city. By Rev. Mathew Ritchey.
Toronto British Colonist, Marriage Notice, Published 19 Apr 1843.

. 1851 - WHITTEMORE, RUTHERFORD & CO., wholesale merchants & general dealers in dry goods, groceries & hardware, King st. east, See card, page 445.
Ref: 1851 Canada Directory.

. 1871 Census gives Margaret's origin as Scotch, (that is, her father was Scottish.)
Frank, age 24, b 1849, Ontario, bookkeeper
William, age 22, b 1849, Ontario, clerk
Fred, age 16, b 1855, Ontario
Luther Whittemore, age 13, b 1858, Ontario, Scotch.

. 1881 Census Toronto: Margaret Whittemore, Wm. A., Fredk. T, Luther H. Whittemore.

. Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online, Archives of Canada, says Margaret had 6 children & one of them died in infancy, 19 Feb. 1859 in Toronto. It is not apparent which child that may have been, as husband Ezekiel died on 19 Oct. 1858.

. Drawings of the 'Checked Store,' on King Street; were published in Toronto newspapers advertisements.
Whittemore, E F of T. Rigney & Co., residence 35 Bay Street. The Checked Store King St., Toronto, housed Globe & Mail Newspaper, Established Toronto Stock Exchange.

. After the death of Robert Johnston & also of his wife Margaret Lawrence, Ezekiel Francis Whittemore was married to their daughter Margaret & had a marriage portion as devised to her by the WILL of her father, which as a portion of the property on Toronto Street. She never had any claim on the Checked Store & lot on the corner of King & Toronto Streets.

. In this city on the 30th ultimo, the Lady of E F Whittemore, of a daughter., [Margaret.1 Whittemore.]
Ref: Toronto Mirror 18 Dec. 1846, Pg 3, Col 3 #21].

. 1846 - Birth in this city on the 24th Instant, Mrs. E F Whittemore, of a daughter. 24 Dec. 1849 Adeline A Whittemore, Toronto.
Ref: Toronto Mirror, 1846 Dec. 18, P 3 Col 3, # 2.

. 1862-3 Whittemore, Margaret, wid. E.F., h. 78 Bay. Colonel W B Jarvis, 82 Bay. Many tenants in the Whittemore buildings, Toronto St., Ref: Hutchinson's Toronto Directory.

. 1859 Caverhill's Toronto City Directory, Whittemore, Mrs. M. widow, 78 Bay St.
. 1866 York Peel Directory: Whittemore, Mrs. Margaret (Widow E F) h. 78 Bay, Toronto.
Whittemore F B, Clerk, Gas Co., H. 78 Bay.
. Whittemore's Buildings, Toronto cor. King, Prov. of Ontario Gazetteer 1869.
. 1874 - Whittemore Building, cor. Toronto & Queen Sts. Ref: Fisher & Taylor's Toronto Directory.

. ONTARIO DEATH CERTIFICATE:
Margaret Whittemore, died 20 Sep 1896, aged 72/1824, Widowed. Death Place: Waterdown, Wentworth, Ontario.

Note2: Her son Wm. Henry Whittemore & his wife & various other Whittemores lived at this house. William was a store clerk in the town of Waterdown, (near Hamilton, Ontario).
Note3: Date of habitation is estimated after 1880 or perhaps Margaret Johnston Whittemore arrived later.
X-Ref: Whitehern Museum Archives, Hamilton, Ontario. McQuestern Family's letters.

Note4: Reggie Whittemore was a friend of the McQuestern family of Whitehern. While the 'Mrs. Whittemore' who could also be Reggie's wife, the elder Marg. Johnson Whittemore would certainly be known to Mrs. McQuestern & more of her generation. - P J Ahlberg, 2010.

. 1871 Census Toronto West, Margaret Whittemore, Age 43/1828 in Ontario/ Scottish, Congregationalist.

Recorded for further research (Verify whose land is this):

. 1850 Jan 23 - For Sale, a most valuable farm of 200 A. of land, Twp. of Chinguacousy, Lot 24, 1st Con., East of Hurontario St, 30 miles from Toronto, Over 100 A. cleared & in a high state of cultivation, upon which is erected a good Brick Cottage. 40 Ft. Sq., well finished & now in thought repair, also an excellent Orchard, a new frame Barn 30 X 60 ft. a large frame Shed, Driving House. A never-failing stream of Water runs through the premises are near the Barn is a Spring that never freezes.
This Farm is well worthy the attention of persons wishing to purchase. Title is indisputable & Land of very finest quality. One-third of purchase money will be required in cash, the residue in 3 equal Annual Installments with interest.
For further particulars apply to Mr. James Merchant, James Town, Esquesing or to Messrs. Whittemore, Rutherford & Co., Toronto City.
Ref: The Globe, Sat. Feb 2, 1850. - - -

Birth:
Alt DOB 12 Mar 1823.

Died:
Aged 72y. Heart disease with Dropsy [i.e edema or water retention.]

Buried:
Plot D-4S, Estate E F Whittemore.

Margaret married Ezekiel Francis WHITTEMORE, .I on 6 Apr 1843 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. Ezekiel (son of Thomas WHITTEMORE, .II and Priscilla BELDING) was born on 2 Jul 1818 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada; died on 19 Oct 1859 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; was buried on 22 Oct 1859 in Toronto Necropolis Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. WILL of Robt. Johnston:
Daughters MARGARET.1 & SARAH: My lot on Toronto street, north of the right of way, to the rear of the lot before mentioned. To be equally divided between them, share & share alike as tenants in common & not just as tenants. 12 Aug.1843. Estate Files J4.

(With others, on Newgate St & now named Adelaide St., in the quadrangle adjoining the lot with the store at King & Toronto St Also Aunt Margaret Johnson & her husband owned land on Toronto street. - P J Ahlberg)

. Drawings of 'Checked Store,' on King Street; may also be found in early Toronto newspapers advertisements.

Across the road from Marg. & Sarah's home is Toronto's first Post Office, located at 260 Adelaide Street East. It was built in 1834 & from here we can almost hear the voices of the Johnstons, Lawrences & Willsons posting a letter or opening news from New Jersey. Today it is both an operating post office & a museum (2010). - PJ Ahlberg.
* Toronto Necropolis Cemetery, Registration Numbers 5303-7:
Elizabeth Johnston, Robert Johnston, Margaret Johnston, Thomas Johnston & Sarah Kough*
. Removed from Potters Field. Interred March 1876;
Interred: F 160 & 151, Ground property of C G Parks.
. It is noted further that all are recorded on the same page in the Necropolis Record Vol. 5 1875-1877.
Note: Sarah Kough is recorded together with the Johnston, although Mrs. P. Whittemore record says four other family members were removed to Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Block 2, Town Lot 5, ES Old Toronto St., p213-218.
Checked Board Store location
. 1818 Aug 12, B&S, Robt Lackie & wife Margaret, to Robert Johnston, York, yeoman, £150, SW Corner King St. of land reserved of a gaol & Courthouse, to Toronto St., signed Robt Johnston;
. 1842 Jul 30, WILL, Robt Johnston, to John L Perrin & John Johnston & wife, Exors, & Excors.
. 1846 Apr 22, E F Whittemore & wife Margaret & Sarah &Thos Stortt Keough, to T Rogers, £4;
. 1849 Nov 2, B&S, Thos Stott Keogh, to E F Whittemore, Toronto, Merchant, £700, signed Thos S Keogh;
. 1851 Jun 13, Grant & Release, Thomas Rigney, to E F Whittemore, £350;
. 1866 Mar 27, Grant. Richard L Johnston, eldest son & heir at law of Robt Johnston, decd, eldest brother & heir at law of Sarah Mckeough, formerly Sarah Johnston, dec, & Mary Johnston his wife [i.e. Mary Stevenson], to HM The Queen, $100, signed Mary & R L Johnson.

Block 5, Town Lot 5, ES Old Toronto St., p213
Old Post Office
. 1818 Aug 12, Wife Margaret & Robt Lackie Junr., to Robt Johnson, York, yeoman, £150, SW King St. of land reserved of a gaol & Courthouse, to Toronto St., signed Robt Johnston;
. 1842 Jul 30, WILL Robt Johnston, to John L Perrin & John Johnston & wife, Exors, & Excors.
. 1846 Oct 16, Assignment of Mortg, Richd Lawrence Johnston, to m. Cawthra, Esq.
. 1849 Nov 2, B&S, Thos Stott Keogh, to E F Whittemore, Toronto, Merchant, £700, signed Thos S Keogh;

Block 2, Town Part Lot 6, ES Old Toronto St., p219-222,
Masonic Hall Building
. 1818 Aug 12, Wife Margaret & Robt Lackie Junr., to Robt Johnston, York, Yeoman, £150, commencing King to SW corner received for a Gaol & Court House, of Lot 2 Toronto St.
. 1846 Apr 7, Fred Rogers, to Thos Stott Keogh, Palermo, Merchant, £5
. 1849 Nov 2, B&S, The Stott Keogh & wife Sarah, to E F Whittemore, Toronto, Merchant, £120 or £20 faint,
. 1865 Aug 23, Mary & Richard Lawrence Johnston of Esquesing, eldest heir & brother of Sarah Johnston Keogh, dec., to Sam Nordheimer, £500.

Block 5, Town Lot 5, ES Old Toronto St., p213-218
Old Post Office
. 1818 Aug 12, Wife Margaret & Robt Lackie Junr., to Robt Johnson, York, yeoman, £150, SW King St. of land reserved of a gaol & Courthouse, to Toronto St., signed Robt Johnston;
. 1842 Jul 30, WILL, Robt Johnston, to John L Perrin & John Johnston & wife, Exors, & Excors.
. 1846 Oct 16, Assignment of Mortg?, Richd Lawrence Johnston, to m. Cawthra, Esq.
. 1849 Nov 2, B&S, Thos Stott Keogh, to E F Whittemore, Toronto, Merchant, £700, signed Thos S Keogh;
. 1851 Jul 28, Recovery, Wm Cawthra, Assigns forever E F Whittemrore, £500;
. 1851 Aug 2, Wife Margaret, E F Whittmore, to HM The Quee , £1137.
. 1866 Mar 27, Grant, Richard Lawrence Johnson, eldest son, heir RL dec, eldest bro of Sarah Johnston McKeough, to HM The Queen, $100
Research & transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Birth:


Died:
COD: Disease of the Lungs. Aged 25y

Family/Spouse: Rev. Thomas Stott KEOUGH. Thomas was born in in England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Margaret is the daughter of Mary Ann Lawrence & Thomas Johnson & then adopted niece of Margaret Lawrence & her husband Robert Johnston.

1834 Aug 12, Toronto - WILL of Robert Johnson, Sr.:
I give & bequeath to-day to my two adopted children
MARY & MARGARET.2 JOHNSTON, daughters of my brother Thomas:
The sum of £150 each on their arriving at 21 or marriage. I desire that they may be supported in the same way as my own children out of my Estates. 1
Ref: Thomas Johnston, York Estates.
Note: It is not completely apparent which Margaret Johnston is the daughter of Margaret Lawrence, or her sister Mary Jane Lawrence - P J Ahlberg. - - -

Birth:
Census 1852, Age 25 / 1827.

Notes:

Birth:
Verify exact identity & relationship to Thos. Johnston.

Died:
COD: Summer complaint 3 weeks, Aged 5 months less 4 days. Ref: ON Death Reg. # 205600358.

Family/Spouse: Emma JANE SHEPPERD. Emma was born est 1870± in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Recorded for further research:

Ontario Birth Registration: 1888 Jan 1, Marion Kathleen Johnston, born Acton, Halton County.
Father Robert Laurence Johnston & Emma Martindale. - - -

Birth:
Con 2, Lot 5, Toronto Twp. [Verify this Wm. Johnston.]

Notes:

Working notes:

Verify if there is a relationship:
. Wellington Co., Ontario Reg #011532-76,
Jessie JOHNSON, 23, of Little Toronto, born Canada, bachelor, Blacksmith, Presbyterian,
parents: John W. JOHNSON & Mary NOBLE.
To: Mary WILLIAMS, 20, of W. Garafraxa, born W, Garafraxa, spinster, Presbyterian, parents: Samuel WILLIAMS & Elizabeth WILSON, on 22 Mar 1876 in W. Garafraxa by J B Mullin. (Registered West Garafraxa. ) - - -

Notes:

Recorded for further research:

. Johnston, Florence, Marriage notice, appeared in Canadian Champion, 20 Dec 1888, page 3 column 4.

. Johnston, Florence, Marriage notice, appeared in Canadian Champion, 27 Jun 1888, page 3, column 3.

. Johnston, Florence, New, appeared in Georgetown Herald, 26 Mar 1964, page 13, column 6.

. Johnston, Florence Elizabeth, News, appeared in Georgetown Herald, 30 Apr 1947, page 1, column 5. - - -

Birth:
Verify if this is Mary Florence or Florence Johnston.

Notes:

Birth:
Verify. Puncuation is important here. Verify if this Mary or Mary Florence.

Notes:

Robert Prine is the son of Julia Ann Teetzel & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. See drawings of 'Checked Store,' on King Street; also Toronto newspapers advertisements.

Robert Johnston's son, Robt Jr. was born in Acton.

. On his father-in-law's death in 1873 he inherited the east half of lot 2, Concession 2, (York) & this became his new farm. "The present home was built by Robert Johnston at the front of the farm. An addition was made to the front of the dwelling about 1892." The farm was left to his youngest son Basil.
Certificate: mother MARY TEETZEL.

. 1978 Nov 29 - The Siloam Brick Church as it was commonly called, was Methodist Episcopal Church, built by Eli Snyder, On the north westerly corner Lot 32, Con 3, Esquesing, & founded 1862. The erection of this church & the organization of a church society was the outcome of gracious revival at a camp meeting held in a beech & maple grove one lot east, across the road from the Churchill Cemetery. The erection of the Brick Church was an important event in the annals of the Community. The families most intimately associated with the enterprise were the Snyders, Leslies & the Johnston & others. ...Time saw numerous changes it was attached to Rockwood circuit. ...Regretfully closed in 1920 the membership was transferred to Acton Church ...The brick from the church were purchased by Mr. Basil Johnston, Lot 2 & used to brick his house.
. Orwell Johnson members got to Sunday School in a the little brick church. & traveling up the First Line from his family farm behind a trotting horse. The Johnston family didn't take Hwy. 7 to reach the corner of Hwy. 25 & Town Boundary where the church was situated. There were no paved highways in 1909. Instead the horse would travel his familiar route fromFirst Line along a sidereal now long gone, beside harry Murray's farm to Town boundary & Second Line.
Mr. Johnston remembers being taught by Mrs. Albert McKeown, mother of our presents postmaster. He loved the classes although they were very different from present day Sunday School. Both Clarence & Orwell enjoyed their Sun. School days although they maintained they were well behaved boys not getting into mischief. I had to behave - I had strict father. If a I let a hymn book fall, he would take me out & lick (punish) me.
At one point a fierce storm blew the church roof off & flattened the driving sheds. The congregation clubbed together & repaired the damaged with a few days but Orwell Johnston fells the church started to go downhill from then on. Photo of Mr Mrs. O Johnston, seated, apparently in a house.
PHOTO Mr Mrs Orwell Johnston, both seated, (possibly taken inside a house), looking at early Brick Church documents.
Ref: Acton's Early Days, pub. 1939, by the Acton Free Press & Abbreviated, Wellington Co. Museum & Archives.

. 1866 Toronto & Peel Directory: Johnston, Richard, wharfing, house 27 Seaton
. 1867 Erin Twp. Directory: Johnston, Robt., Fl. 2, Con 2, Freeholder.

. 1887 Jan 6 - Erin Free Pressings from our new Correspondent:
Robert Johnson was elected trustee for the Leslie section last Wednesday. We have not learned who was chose for the 4th line.

The Johnston Farm
. E 1/2 Lot 2, Con. 2, was taken from the Crown in 1823, & changed hands several times before it was purchased by James Leslie in 1841. In 1873, at the death of James Leslie, this 100 acres was willed to his daughter, Martha & her husband, Robert Johnston.
The first log house was built far back from the road, with part of it being over a never-failing spring. A new home was built by Robert Johnston, closer to the road, with the front part being added in 1892. Married in 1865, Robert & Martha Johnston had a family 6 sons & 6 daughters. Robert died in 1911, & the youngest son, Basil, succeeded to the farm. 3 years later he married Catherine Gray, & they had 1 son & 1 daughter. In 1939 Basil Johnston died, as the result of an accident. His son, Elwood purchased the farm in 1943. He married Mary Cutts, & they have a family of 3 daughters & 1 son. They operated a dairy farm, & also own 100 acres, Lot 3, 3rd line.
Ref: History of Erin Township.

TWEEDSMUIR HISTORY, as recorded by Greennock Women's Institute:
. 1889 - Robert Johnston, School Secretary-Treasurer.
Note1: Is this referenced to the Greennock School. - PJA
Ref: Wellington Co. Archives & Museum.

. 1893 Jan., Erin - Aged Ram Astray - Came upon the premises, Lot 4, Con 2, Erin, about 15 October, an aged ram. The owner will prove property, pay expenses & remove it.
Ref: Acton Free Press, advertisement published 1893 Feb 2.

. 1896 & 1899 - Johnston, Robt. Acton, Esquesing Twp. Freehold, Con 3, Lot 32,
Ref: Nirret's Business Directory.

. 1898 Jan 6, Leslie's School, Mr A McIntyre who has been teacher in S S No 8, Erin for the past 2 years end his labors last Wed. Dec 22. he has been very success teach & made many friends whom join in wishing him future success. Wed Afternoon a ref program was given by the scholars. Robt. Johnson, Esq., occupied the chair & requested the pupils to come to the front when Ernest Near read an address.
.1898 Aug 4, Robert Johnston is improving his residence on Main Street by the addition of another story.
Ref: Acton Free Press newspaper.

WILL of Robt. Johnston, Sr.:
To son Robert, the house & lot west of Mary Ann's with the privilege to the secure belonging. 12 Aug. 1843. Estate Files J4.
Note2: That is TWO next to the store at King & Toronto St. - PJA.

. Ontario Death Registration, Erin Town
Robert Johnston, died 1 Jul 1911, aged 71 years /b 1840,
Father Richd. Johnston, Palermo & mother Mary Teetzel*
Informant Basil Johnston.
Died Erin Twp., Farmer, Cancer, Asthenia [weakness], Dr. Grey.

*Note3: Son Basil Johnson is the informant. He has crossed the names of his father's mother:
The first wife of his grandfather, Richard Lawrence Johnston, was Julia Ann Teetzel. 2nd wife: Mary Stevenson. - PJA.

. Lawrence Relatives:
Cousin Richard Lawrence Hamilton also lived in Acton at this time. Robert L Johnson & brother Richd. L Johnson, Senior & Junior surely must have have contact with their Cousin Richard L Hamilton (& his brothers & sisters). R L Johnson, Jr. was born 1869 & thus 30 years younger than R L Hamilton.

Recorded for further research"
. Johnston, Robt. Laurence - In loving memory of a dear son, brother, father & grandfather who passed away February 6, 1995. Though we can not see him smile & his hands we can not touch, His memory is our keepsake, With which we'll never part. Sadly missed by his mother Margaret Johnston & sisters Joyce, Dorothy & Helen.

Ontario Land Registry Abstract, Wellington Book 152
Lot 2, Con 2, Twp. of Erin
. 1841 May 4, Bargain&Sale, Thos. Martin & Wife, to James Leslie, £100, East Half, 100A.
. 1873 Jun 13, Probate Will, James Leslie, to John & Joel Leslie, Executors & Lydia Leslie Executrix of James Leslie. To sell & convey.
. 1874 Mar 10, Quit claim, Phebe Fonger & Robert Johnston & Wife & Robt. Tovell, to John Leslie, SE Half.
. 1874 Aug 25, B&S, Robt. Tovell, to Robt. Johnston, EHalf 100A. with use of Spring & right of way.
. 1908 Jul 9, Registered 1911 Jul 25, Probate WILL, Robert Johnston, decd., to Basil C Johnston, EHalf, Subject to legacies.
. David A Henderson & Wife, to Richard L Johnston, $1800, Half 100A., Special re Timber etc.
. 1939 Oct 5, Grant, Elwood Johnston & Laura Johnston spinster, heirs of Basil Johnston dec, to Catherine Johnston, $1., E half 100A., Treasurer consents others.
. 1943 Oct 26, Grant, Catherine Johnston, Widow, to R Elwood Johnston, Affection & $2000, EHalf Acres.
. 1954 Mar 24, Oil & Gas Grant, R Elwood Johnston & Wife, to Tony Seynuck, East Half 100A @ $1. per year: Re Drilling & operating for oil.
1956 Aug 24, Probate WILL, Richard L Johnston, decd., to sons: Albert L O Johnston & Wm. R Johnston, West Half, as tenants in common.
. 1959 May 14, Grant, Albert L Johnston & XX missing off edge of page.

Lot 3, Con 2, Twp. of Erin,
. 1958 Jul 28, Grant, Elevyn Hepburn Committee of Walter & Irene Lambert, to Robt E & Mary C Johnston, $1. West Half 100A., as joint tenants, subject to easement.
. 1996.8.12. Robt. & Elwood Johnston, to Barbara & Randy Walker, as joint tenants.

Note4 to researchers: This appears to be a different person
Lot 28, Con 8, Esquesing, Book, 18, p267
. 1862 Aug 18, Quit claim, Abraham Lindsay, to Eliza Johnston, 50A.
. 1862 Aug 15, Frontage, Rott Johnson & his wife Eliza, to Abraham? Lindsay, $1000.

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

Birth:
Alt Name: Robt. Pryan Johnston.

Died:
Lot 1, Con 2, Acton. COD: Cancer, Astharia.

Buried:
Acton. Buried with wife Martha Leslie Johnston.

Robert married Lydia MARTHA LESLIE on 27 Sep 1865 in Ballinafad, Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. Lydia was born on 16 Oct 1844 in Glen Williams, Esquesting Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died on 2 Oct 1930 in Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; was buried in Fairview Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Julia Ann is the daughter of Julia Ann Teetzel & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. 1871 Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario
Age 26 /1845, born Ont., English origin, Rel: E Meth.

. Ontario Marriage Registration # 003481-78 (Halton Co)
Joseph Fearnley, Widower, 40, Canada, Acton, Farmer
s/o George & Ann Fearnley,
married Julia Ann JOHNSTON, 33, Canada, Acton,
d/o Richard L. & Julia Ann Johnston,
Witn: Sarah J. Johnston, Esquesing & George Townsend, Chinguacousy married 5 June 1878 at Nassagaweya.

. 1897 Jun 17 - Death of Mrs. Joseph Fernley.
Mrs. Fernley came to Acton from her home at Brantford last Christmas [1896] & has ever since been lying ill at the home of her brother, Robert Johnston, Esq. After much suffering, death came to her relief on Tuesday morning. Mrs. Fernley was the eldest daughter of the late "Dr" Richard L. Johnston & was married to Mr. Joseph Fernley about 19 years ago. [1878]. Mr. Fernley died at London some 15 years ago [1882]. Mrs. Fernley was a confiding Christian & died trusting her Saviour. The funeral will take place this afternoon to the cemetery at Churchill.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 17 Jun 1897, page 3, column 2. - - -

Died:
COD, Liver disease, at the home of brother Robt. Johnston.

Julia married Joseph FERNLEY on 5 Jun 1878 in Nassagaweya Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Joseph was born in 1837 in Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario; died on 16 Nov 1881 in West Flamboro, Wentworth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sarah is the daughter of Julia Ann Teetzel & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. Ontario Marriage Registration 3781-80
John H. Leavens, 22, laborer, Georgetown, Esquesing,
s/o Charles Leavens, & blank Willson,
married Sarah J. Johnston, 29, /1851. Residing at Waterdown Ont. & born at Esquesing Twp.,
d/o Richard L. Johnston & Julia Ann Teetzel,
Witn: James Snider of Erin & *Nellie Johnson of Esquesing, married 27 Oct 1880 at Georgetown, Methodist Church.
Note: *Nellie is the half-sister of Sarah Jane Johnson.

. 1912 Jul 25 Acton. John Leavens of Parry Sound was here this week. He brought Mrs Leavens to Toronto for treatment for her eyesight, which has become much more defective since she left here. She will remain here for a month or two.
Ref: Acton Free Press newspaper.
. 1914 Jan 29 - Leavens, John, Mrs., Death died. Leavens, At Parry Sound on Wed. 20? January, Sarah Leavens, aged 62 years.
Ref: Acton Free Press, p2, col 1.

. Obituary, CREWSONS CORNERS
. 1914 Jan 20 - Death claimed another former resident of this place, Mrs. John Leavens, who died at her home in Parry Sound on the 20th inst. Interment took place to Acton cemetery last Friday. Her husband, 2 sons & 1 daughter survive to mourn the loss of a loving wife & mother.
Ref: Acton Free Press, published 1914 Jan 29, p3 col 1. - - -

Birth:
Resided 1881 beside father's property,

Died:
Bay Street.

Sarah married John Henry LEAVENS on 27 Oct 1880 in Georgetown, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. John was born in 1858 in Georgetown, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died after 1914 in Parry Sound, Ontario; was buried in Acton Pioneer Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Maggie is the daughter of Julia Ann Teetzel & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. Ontario Middlesex Marriage, London
John James McMaster, age 23 / 1855, Erin Twp., Wellington Co.
Resided Twp. Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, farmer
married Margaret Johnston,
age 25 /born 1853, London, Ontario, Resided Waterdown, Wentworth Co.,
d/o Richard & Julia Johnston.
Wit: William Teetzel & Samuel Campford?

. 1878 Dec 5 - In London, at the residence of the bride's brother-in-law, on the 23rd lets. Mr. John McMaster of Erin
to Miss Maggie, third daughter of Richard Johnson of Esquesing.
Ref: Acton Free Press. - - -

Birth:
[Milton, ON .]

Died:
Verify

Buried:
Oak Harbor, Washington.

Margaret married John MCMASTER on 27 Nov 1878 in London, Middlesex Co., Ontario. John was born in Feb 1847 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died after 1906 in Washington State. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Frances is the daughter of of Mary.the 1st & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. 1871 Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario
Francis C Johnson, Age 15 /1856, born Ont., E Methodist.

. Ontario Marriage Registration # 012092-77 (Wentworth Co)
1877 Apr 17 at Lynden, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co..
Thomas Austin Swackhammer, 22, Farmer, Canada, Twp. of Esquesing, Christopher & Elizabeth Swackhammer,
married Frances Catherine Johnston, Age 21, /1856 Canada, Twp. of Esquesing,
d/o Richard Lawrence & Mary Johnston,
Wit: R.L. Paterson & Frances McKenzie both of Lynden, 17 April 1877 at Lynden.

. 1924 Mar 20 - Churchill. A social evening was held at the house of Arthur Swackhamer on Monday evening. Dainty refreshments were served during the evening. It was delightful to have present Mrs Austin Swackhamer, the President, who had been confined to her home throughout illness for several months.

. 1924 Aug 28 - The monthly meeting of the Ladies Aid Society was held at the home of Mrs. Austin Swackhamer on Monday afternoon.

. 1932 Jul 14 - Splendid outing held by Sunday Schools at Stanley Park - Races & other events, LastFriday the Limehouse & Churchill United Churches jointed for a panic event at Stanley Park, Erin. Oldest married Couple - Mr Mrs Austin Swackhamer.

. 1932 Sep 22: Acton Fair. A very fine group of horses were on hand to complete the hurdle events. Donald Albert Johnson, son of Mr Mrs R W Johnson, Limehouse, came second.
Oldest Couple Attending, Mr Mrs T A Swackhamer, married 56 years ago.
. Churchill Laides Aid Sept meeting. Mrs Austin Swackhamer, as President took the chair, & opened the meeting with prayer. The star quilt was shown & admired.

Ref: Acton Free Press. - - -

Died:
RR2, Lot 1, Fourth Line. COD: Hemiplegia. NOTE: Husband also died of hemiplegia.

Buried:
Acton, Ontario

Frances married Thomas AUSTIN SWACKHAMER on 17 Apr 1877 in Lynden, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario. Thomas was born on 29 Jul 1857 in Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died on 10 Jul 1935 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Churchill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charles is the son of of Mary.the 1st & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

Ontario Land Registry Abstract, Esquesing Book 711 p433.
Lot 32, Con 3
. 1906 Apr 5, B&S, Robert Johnston & Wife, to Charles B Johnston, $4200., 100A W Half except 41 rods at W corner.
. 1926 Apr 21, Grant, Charlotte Melissa McDonald, married woman & as admirx. of Estate of Charles B Johnston, deceased & Elmore Roy Johnston, unmarried, to John Allan, $5500. WH 100A. - - -

Birth:
Alt DOB 1857, Ref: Census 1861.

Notes:

John Thos. Charles is the son of of Mary.the 1st & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. Ontario Marriage Registration 37886
John Johnston, age 20y/1860 Esquesing, Halton Co., farmer
Son of R.L. Johnston & Mary Stevenson
MARRIED 1 Dec 1880, Georgetown, both Methodist, to
Margaret Stevenson, age 17y Erin Twp.,
resided Eramosa Twp.
d/o Mary Ann Peavoy & Samuel Stevenson
Wit: Aquilla Peavoy, Erin & Maggie Stevenson, Garafraxa.

Ontario Land Registry Abstract, Esquesing Book 711 p431 -432.
Lot 32, Con 3
. 1866 Apr 9, B&S, Jacob Snyder & wife, to Mary Johnston, S W Half, 50Acres.
. 1897 Nov 11, Deed Quit Claim, John T Johnston & Wife, Erastus D Johnston & wife, Charles Westley Johnston, unmarried, Daniel McKenzie Johnston, unmarried, Wm. Albert Johnson & wife, Kirkland Lawrence Johnston, unmarried; Mary Annelia Johnston, Spinster, Frances Catharine Swackhamer & T Austin Swackhammer her husband & Eleanor Francis Johnston, Spinster, to Wallace Ahasley, $900 NHalf excepting about 41 rods from the W corner for meeting house & burying ground.

. 1886 Apr 22. Bargain&Sale, Isaac Snyder, to his son James Edward Snyder, Natural Love, 50 acres SE H reserving standing timber or trees in bush with right of egress to some. Any fallen timber or trees that may be blown down during the lifetime of party of first part to be the property of party of second
. 1901 Apr 1, B&S Jessie Lasby & Wallace Lasby her husband Walle, A Lasby & wife, to Robt Johnson, $3200 + $1000, SE Half of W Half 50A & NHalf of W Half excepting about 41 roos for meeting house & burying ground.
. 1902 May 10, B&S, Isaac Snyder, to James Edward Snyder, $10, NE Half of now used as a lane.
. 1902 May 10, Deed of Timer, Issac Snyder, to James Ed Snyder, 50 A, all trees & timer on SEHalf.
. 1906 Apr 5, B&S, Robt Johnston & Wife, to Chas B Johnston, $4200, W Half . 1926 Apr. Charlotte Melissa McDonald married woman & as admix of Estate of Chas B Johnston, deceased & Elmore Roy Johnston unmarried man, to John Allen $5500, W Half, 100 Acres.
. 1928 Jan 21, Quit Claim deed, Gordon Leslie Johnston unmarried man, to John all Prem $1, W Half, 100A.
- - -

Died:
Aged 78, COD: Arterscolotic heart disease, hypostatic pneumonia.

John married Margaret MAGGIE STEVENSON on 1 Dec 1880 in Georgetown, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Margaret was born in 1863 in Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Erastus Dorland Johnston is the son of of Mary.the 1st & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. 1874 Pupils enrolled by John Ross Principal of Acton Public School:
Daniel McK Johnston, 9 & John Thomas Johnston, sons of "Dr". Richard Johnston.
Eratus D Johnston, 11, son of Richard Johnston.
Richard Johnston, 5, son of Dr. Richard Johnston.
James M Fearnley, 9, son & Sarah J Fearnley 7, daughter of Joseph Fearnley.
Mary Ellen Hamilton, 10, daughter of Richard Hamilton.
The revelation of their respective ages when registered back there in the old school, 57 years ago, caused quite a furore among some of the grandmothers & others of today.
Ref: Acton Free Press newspaper, republished 1931.7.2.

For further research: Paul J & Philip Dorland lived at Acton, Esquesing, 1869.
Ref: Ontario Gazetteer & Directory.

. 1861 Census
Dorland, Erastus, Farmer, Male, Age 25, Birth Place: Upper Canada, Religion: Episcopal Methodist/Methodist Episcopal, Trafalgar Township.

. 1871 Census
Dorland, Erastus, Farmer, Male, Age 34, B. Ontario, Religion: IME, Trafalgar Township,, division 3, page 17.

. 1881Census
Erastus Dorland, M, Male, German, 44, Ontario, Farmer, Episcopal Methodist
Elizabeth Dorland M, Female, English 45, England, Episcopal Methodist
John Dorland, Male, English, 15, Ontario, Going To School. - - -

Died:
/resided.

Erastus married Mary Eleanor MINNIE SMITH on 23 Feb 1887 in Hamilton, Barton Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario. Mary was born est 1862 in Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died after 1916 in Cranbrook, Kootenay Co., British Columbia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Daniel is the son of of Mary.the 1st & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. Obituary: Rev D M Johnston, died at St. Paul, 8.3.1935
Cemetery: Acacia Park, St. Paul
children: Rev J Wesley Johnston, Echo.
siblings: 5 brothers in Canada
Born Acton Ontario
Spouse Annie. - - -

Buried:
Plot: LAUREL 14 5 12, Mendota Heights, Dakota Co., MInn.

Daniel married Annie J EASTERBROOKE in 1897 in Ontario, Canada. Annie was born in Feb 1863 in Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died on 17 Jun 1938 in Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota; was buried in Acacia Park Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Nellie is the daughter of of of Mary.the 1st & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. 1880 Nellie Johnston was a witness the wedding at Georgetown of her half-sister, Sarah J Johnston to John H Leavens (Levins).

. Died - PENTLAND - at 1653 North El Molland Ave., Pendouduna, Cal. on Monday, Nov 20, 1921, Eleanor Martha (Nellie Johnston) widow of the late David Pentland, formerly of Acton & Peterboro, Canada. In her 72nd year.

. In Memoriam:
Eleanor Martha Pentland. A note from Mrs. Marsh Little of Penplena, Cal. given the following particulars of the death of her sister, Mrs. David Pentland, known in her girlhood days in Acton as Nelly Johnson:

"After a prolong illness death came to Mrs. Pentland, at her home at Penplena, Cal. on Monday Nov. 28. Mrs. Pentland's children & immediate relatives were present at the time of her sleeping. She had been in full health since last April. Afterwards she suffered extremely so that all were thankful when the end came in peaceful rest.
She entered into rest on the same date as her wedding day, Nov 28th.
Mrs. Pentland was the xxx of 10 children of late Mr. & Mrs. R L Johnston, who lived in Acton bet. 50 - 60 years ago. Of the 6 sons & 4 dau, the living here, Mrs. Rxx Little, widow of the late Robt. Little, public school inspector of co. of Halton. Much sympathy will go out to Mrs. Little in her bereavement & loneliness.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 8 Dec 1921, page 6, column 1. (Blurry article, multiples of place spelling are suspect. - PJA. - - -

Birth:

Family/Spouse: Dr. David PENTLAND. David was born est 1866 in Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died on 18 May 1911 in California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rev. Richard William SCANLAN. Richard was born in 1854 in County Limerick, Ireland; died on 26 Mar 1926 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Richard Lawrence.3 is the son ofof of Mary.the 1st & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

Verify identities of Mrs. Firsbrook T P Watkins:

. 1920 Oct 28 - Mr & Mrs R L Johnston & family & Mr & Mrs T P Wakings & family motored to Moorefield & visited friends there & at Drayton on Sunday.
. Mr & Mrs W A Firstbrook, of Toronto, entertained Mrs. Firstbrook's brother, Mr & Mrs. Richard Johnston of Washington, DC, at the Trout Ponds over the weekend & Mr & Mrs. Johnston proudly report burying sugar at 12 cents per pound last week in their home city.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

Verify identity:
. 23 Oct 1968, p. 20, Acton Free Press
The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. Richard Johnson & family in the sudden passing of his wife on October 9, they were residents of Churchill before moving to Acton. - - -

Birth:

Family/Spouse: Mary Bettie May CONDIT. Mary was born on 18 Oct 1876 in River Sioux, Harrison Co., Iowa; died on 27 Dec 1921 in Anacortes, Skagit Co., Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William is the son of of of Mary.the 1st & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. 1871 Census Halton Co., Esquesing Twp. Ontario.

. 1921 Apr 22, William Johnston of Acton is listed as the undertaker for (his nephew) William Johnston Swackhammer. - - -

Birth:

William married Maggie B STODDARD on 10 Feb 1897 in Coupeville, Island Co., Washington. Maggie was born on 18 Sep 1880 in Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Millie is the daughter of of Mary.the 1st & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

Mary A Hambly reported the death of brother John Thos. Johnson on Sep 4, 1936, Toronto Western Hospital.

. Ontario Death Registration 004076
Mary Amelia Hawley, 365 Melrose Ave., Toronto, widow
Born Acton May 17 1873, Aged 72 y. died 2 Jan 1946, Coronary thrombosis, chronic myocarditis, 4 years.
Husband The late John R Hambley
Father Richard Johnston, born York County, Ontario
Maiden name of mother: Unknown, Mary, [Stevenson is crossed out]. Unknown, England.
Informer Jennie Taylor, cousin, 3 Jan 1946, 1648 Avenue Rd, Toronto
Burial: Hamilton Cemetery.

Died:
365 Melrose Ave., COD: Coronary thimbles

Family/Spouse: John R HAMBLY. John was born est 1873; died before 1945 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charles Wesley is the son of of Mary.the 1st & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. Census 1891, Charles is listed as farmer labourer. Two sisters have recored him as residing with him. Charles must be splitting his time working the farms at both places -
Census 1900, Charles is in Minnesota with his sister Anne. This time is 21 years old & listed as a student. - PJA 2010.

. Ontario Marriage Certificate 723-13
Charles Wesley Johnston, 34, [1879] widower, traveller, Acton, Edmonton Alberta,
s/o Richard Lawrence Johnston & Mary Stevenson,*
married Eva Ruth Johnston, 27 [1886], Nassagaweya twp., same,
d/o James Easterbrook & Jessie CAMERON,
Wtn: John & Dorcas Easterbrook of Nassagaweya,
Married 22 Jan 1913 at Nassagaweya Twp., Halton Co.
Note: Mother Stevenson refers to his sept-mother who raised him.
His birth mother ' Mary' died between 1853 & 1855.

. 1896 Morrey's Business Directory, Halton co.
Charles Johnston, Acton, Esquesing Twp., Tenant, Con 1 Lot 30.

. Death notice
Johnston, At Edmonton on Saturday Nov 19, Charles W Johnston, formerly of Acton,
Beloved husband of Eva Easterbrook, formerly of Camperville.
The funeral took place at Edmonton on Tuesday November 22nd.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 24 Nov 1949, page 10, column 1 &
Canadian Champion, 24 Nov 1949, page 8, column 1. - - -

Charles married Eva Ruth ESTERBROOK on 22 Jan 1913 in Nassagaweya Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Eva was born on 3 Mar 1885 in Nassagaweya Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died in in Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Ontario Birth Registration # 12107.
1885 Feb 1, Esquesing, Halton County,
Bertha Johnstone
Mother Mary Jane Stephenson, Father Richard L Johnstone.

. 1885 Feb 5, Dr Richard Johnston, of Esquesing new Action, is no open for congratulations. On Sunday be became the father of a bouncing boy girl. It might be interesting to explain that the doctor had already celebrated his 69th birthday. Third wife.
Ref: Acton Free Press, pub. 1885.w.1, p3, Col 1. - - -

Birth:
'Erin near Guelph. Ref: Death Cert. son Rich Law, Fredin.

Died:
Bertha May Johnston. Alt DOD Jan 1945.

Bertha married Frederick Carlin FREDIN on 13 Dec 1905 in Nissouri Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario. Frederick was born on 25 Aug 1884 in Dorchester Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; died in Jan 1952 in Pleasantdale, Saskatchewan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ontario Land Registry
Lot 8, Con 3, Beverly, Hamilton Wentworth Co., Abstract, Beverly Book 2, p40 .
. 1882 Apr 1, B&S, Peter Wood et ux, to Annie E Parks, $1200, Pt S 1/2 - 20.5 North.
. 1882 Apr 1, Mortgage. Annie E & Robt. T Parks, to Peter Woods, $1000., Pt South Half - 2R 12.P
. 1881 Nov 26, B&S, Chas B Parks et ex, to John G Clements, $100., Pt South, Half. - - -

Birth:

Robert married Annie ELIZABETH WILSON on 25 Dec 1870 in Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Annie was born in 1845 in Driffield, Yorkshire, England; died on 7 Oct 1935 in Troy, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Margaret Eliza is the daughter of Mary Anne Johnston and Charles G Parks.

Died:
496 Wellington St W., Age 70y. Brights disease [Thyroid].

Buried:
Plot M76, Ground property of John Maughan.

Margaret married John Arthur MAUGHAN, Jr. on 18 Jun 1863 in Palermo, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. John was born in 1835 in Markham Twp., York Co., Ontario; died on 27 Nov 1918 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charles is the son on Mary Ann Johnson & Charles Parks.

. 1911 Oct. 15 - Port Huron, Michigan Passenger Lists, Port Huron, Michigan [ie. Crossed at Sarnia, Ontario]
Charles B Parks, laborer, Age 72, Toronto, Canada,
Height 5 feet, 10 inches, Ruddy hair Gray, Eyes blue.
Remarks: Double strangulated hernia supported by a truss. To reside with sons, Class E, GTR, #3.
Contact: wife Annetta Parks 62 William St., Brantford, Ontario
visiting son, Walter Parks, 100 F Bldg, Pomona, Cal.
Double inguinal hernia supported by a trust, to reside with son, Class #, GTR #3. - - -

Birth:
Alt Name: Charles Beresford Barrington Parks.

Died:
Age. 75y 3m. Heart disease some years, Pneumonia. Died in House of Refuge. Married.

Charles married Annetta E NETTIE LAWRASON on 12 Oct 1876 in Beverley Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario. Annetta was born on 29 Sep 1861 in Beverley Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary is the daughter of Mary Ann Johnston of Toronto & Charles Garner Parks.

Died:
Aged 64y 5m 20d, Paralytic stroke, a few minutes. Ref: ON Death Certificate 32662.

Buried:
Monument F-160/161b.

Notes:

. 1901 Census, Troy, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario
Richard Parks is now the head of the family,
Residing with him are brother Wm. B., sisters, Mary M, Sarah J, &8 year old Bessie G. Parks. Brother Chas. B Parks and family are next door. - - -

Died:
Aged 88y 6m 22d. COD: Cystitis & Pyelitis & old age.

Notes:

Died:
Aged 7y 7m. Inflammatory rheumatism.

Buried:
Vaulted 8 Feb. 1856 Property of Chas. G Parks. Plot F 160.

Notes:

Died:
Aged 79, 4m. Chronic interstitial nephrites, Myrocardis, gradual on set.

Notes:

Died:
Ont. Death Certificate: b. Age 39, b. Feb 20 1852. Addison, Phisis Pretmonasis?

Buried:
Monument F-160/161c. Aged 40 years = 1852. Grey slate book monument lies in the ground. Parents have same double stone.

Notes:

Whittemore is the son of Mary Ann Parks & Charles G Parks.

Whittemore Parks was named after is Ezekial F Whittemore who married his mother's sister, Margaret Johnston. E F Whittemore was a famous, rich, business man & owner of the "Checked Store" in Toronto. He also promoting insurance companies, which may have influenced the occupation of various family members.
Aunt Margaret Johnson Whittemore & her son, Whittemore later lived in Waterdown, Ontario as did the Parks. - P J Ahlberg. 2012. - - -

Birth:
Alt DOB: 1853 [Birth date varies with each census.]

Whittemore married Mary MCLANE on 25 Dec 1889 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois. Mary was born in 1862. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Bessie is the daughter of Mary Ann Johnston and Charles G Parks.

Alt DOB: 1858. Birth dates varies with censuses. - - -

Birth:
b. Palermo Ref: T.O. Necropolis Burial records.

Died:
Aged 64. Died apoplexy & Tonsillitis. 21 days.

Buried:
Plot F 161 Gore. Property Est. Chas G Parks.

Notes:

Birth:
Lot 9, Con 3. Alt Name: BIG BILL Parks.

Died:
Aged 67 years.

Notes:

Frances is the daughter of E. F. and Margaret Whittemore.
Ref: Potters Field Cemetery register. - - -

Died:
Aged 4 months. COD: inflammation.

Buried:
Top end plot 1277; purchased 8 Sep 1844.

Notes:

Attended Upper Canada Collage, Toronto.

. 1846 May 23, Sat. Home District Assizes, spring:
. 1846 May 23 Chief Justice Beverly Robinson, Queen VS James Larceney; Our: E F Whitthimore, Verdict Guilty, 5 years hard labour,
. Queen Vs Oliver Badgero & Wm. Vanzant: larceny: Jury E F Whittemore, Verdict Guilty, Sentence & years hard labour in penitentiary. [Markham Gang: Murder &K Mayhem]

. 1866 York Peel Directory: Whittemore, Mrs. Margaret (Wid E F) h. 78 Bay, Toronto.
Whittemore F B, Clerk, Gas Co., H. 78 Bay.

. 1871 Lovell's Cdn. Dominion Directory
Consumers Gas Co., 19 Toronto St., Directors: F. F. Whittemore, clerk.

. Francis enjoyed attending Jarvis St. Baptist Church, supported the YMCA & other good works. Every winter he gave a steroview exhibit to thousands.

. 1874 - F B Whittemore, chief clerk is Toronto-born & has been in the employment of the since 1864.
[W H Pearson Co., Toronto Water & Gas Light Co., since called Consumers' Gas. ]
Ref: History of Toronto & County of York, Vol 1,1885.

Witness at a wedding: 13302-77 Charles SYMONS, 23, laborer, London England, Toronto, s/o Charles SYMONS & Margaret THILSTON,
married Margaret FARRELL, 23, Oakville, Toronto, d/o Edward FARRELL & Margaret COUGHLIN,
witn: F. WHITTEMORE & Hannah FARRELL, both of Toronto, 13 Feb 1877 at St. Michaels Palace.

The Globe, Toronto.
. 1888 Jan 26 - Mountain Land of the Switzer
A most enjoyable evening was spend Tuesday in the lecture room of the Jarvis St. Baptist church, which was crowded to its utmost capacity. A lecture was delivered by Rev Hugh Johnston on "Switzerland," illustrated with the aid of a powerful stereopticon by Mr. F F Whittemore. In addition, a choice musical programme was disposed of. As the general arrangements were supervised by Mr. Whittemore.

. 1891 Sep 26, Sat. - YMCA COURSE OF ENTERTAINMENT
Two illustrated lectures by the Rev H Johnston, DD & Rev D G Sutherland, DD, illustrated by Mr. F F Whittemore's stereopticon views. Members of the association are allowed privileges for securing reserved seats for this entire course at $1 each - nom members at $2. each seat.
Note: YMCA is Young Men's Christian Association.
. 1891 Dec 15 - YMCA Anniversary address next Monday evening at the YMCA. An evening in European Cities illustrated by Mr FR F Whittemore's beautiful views.

. 1893 Apr 26 - Rev. Dr. Whithrow's Lecture, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society of the Metropolitan Church."Egypt & the Holy land." Dr. Withrow's lecture was illustrated with striking realism by the aid of stereoscope operated by Mr. Whittemore.
. 1893 Oct 10 - YWC GUILD Rev Dr Withrow deliver his lecture on Egypt & Holy Land, ... was beautifully illustrated by Mr Whittemore with his stereoscopic views & was very much enjoyed by the large number who were present.
. 1893 Dec 13 - There will be a fine exhibition of World's Fair pictures by Mr F B Whittemore in Association Hall Next Friday evening.
. 1895 Feb 15 - Mission Work in India in Assoc. Hall cast a flood light on the great work which is being carried on there in the spread of Christianity & the difficulties which are met with in the propagation of religious truth. The lime-light views, which belonged to Mr. F F Whittemore, were of a most interesting character.
. 1895 Jun 7 -Spending summer at Lorne Park are Mr J McMaster & family, E Burke, W Watson, Mr. f B Whittemore & family. Ref: Toronto Star Newspaper.
. 1895 Jul 27 - The Temple at Grimsby Park, the annual camp meeting held in the open air ...The Stereopticon entertainment are given by Mr F B W of Toronto, to illustrate descriptive lectures upon various scenes of foreign travel.
. 1895 Aug 21 Grimsby Park News - on Aug 20. Mr. FBW gave a stereopticon lecture on Ireland, enjoyed by all.

. 1896 Apr 21 - On thus evening a public missionary meeting will be held in the Guild Hall, McGill St., when the Bishop of Toronto will be in the chair & some light views of the far north, Mackenzie River, will be shown by Mr. Whittemore.
. 1896 Jul 2 - Mrs. Miller, of Dry harbor, Jamaica is visiting the family of F B whittemore, on Church St. Ref: Toronto Star.
. 1896 Apr 26 - Rev. Dr Withrow, assisted by Mr. Whittemore gave an illustrated talk on "The Home & Walks of Christ".

. 1897 Feb 12 - Erskine Presbyterian church on Tues. next, Subject being Scotland. A fine collection of views of the "auld land' will be presented by Mr FBW.
. 1897 Mar 2 -Rev. W G Wallace will repeat his lecture on Scotland in the school room of Old St. Andre's Church, illustrations by MR FBW. ...also as above, Under the auspices of the YWCA of Elm St., by FBW.
. 1897 Apr 14 - Views of Toronto, A gathering of the Aldermen in the Council Chamber witness & exhibition of stereopticon views by Mr FBW. The affair was got up by Ald. Lamb for the purpose of enabling Council to inspect the view of Toronto which it intended to send to England in response to a request of the Commission of Canada. The programme was materially lengthened by a number of excellent views which Mr. Whittemore threw on the canvas in addition.
. 1897 May 1 - Sunday School of Bonar Congregation ...lecture on Canada illustrated by 130 views by Mr. BFW.
. 1897 Nov 16 - Rambles in London, tonight, Masonic Hall, Parkdale, a stereopticon entertainment & descriptive lecture, views by MR. FBW.

. 1898 Feb 5 - Lecture on Palestine at Westminister Presbyterian Church Bloor St. Tues., Feb 8, 8 p.m. The lecture will be illustrated with magnificent stereopticon views by Mr. Frank Whittemore.
. 1898 Apr 1 - Upper Canada College course, "Canada from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The set of stereopticon views furnished by Mr. Whittemore is said to be the best yet obtained.
. 1898 Aug 28 - Mr. & Mrs. L H Whittemore, Mr. Lawrence & Aubrey Whittemore of Chicago, who have been staying at Dr. Oldright's summer residence, Jackson's Point, return to Chicago next week.
. 1898 Apr 18 - 'Halifax to the Kondike' lecture YWC Guild, McGill St., illustrated by limelight pictures exhibited by Mr. WBW.
* "The Indian, his haunts, homes & journeyings among them by canoe & dog train, by Rev. Young, missionary to the Northwest Indians, at Jarvis St. Baptist Sunday School. Illustrated by stereopticon views by HP Whittemore. As there is no person in Canada better acquainted with this subject about Indians, a large attendance is looked for.
. 1898 Dec 7 - Rev. Cody lectured before Guild of Holy Trinity Church on his trip up the Line. illustrated with stereopticon views by FBW.
Ref: Toronto Evening Star.

. 1899 May 3 - Travels Through Palestine, illustrated by the latest limelight views by Mr. FBW. At the close of the lecture Mr. Whittemore cast upon the canvas a number of the most recent views of the Philippines, the seat of the present war troubles.
. 1899 May 17 - 47 Anniversary of Elm St. S.S. Dr. Lloyd lectured on Eternal city Rome, stereopticon vows by Mr. Whittemore. Ref: Toronto Evening Star.

. 1900 May 17 - Mr. F. B. Whittemore, the late cashier of the Consumers' Gas Company left an estate of $3,005, chiefly in life insurance. - - -

Birth:
Francis B. is the second son of E F Whittemore.

Died:
Age 53, 133 Bloor St. East. COD: Pistol shot wound. Dr. S Spencer.

Buried:
Vault 50

Francis married Anna LOUISA MCCORD on 22 May 1872 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. Anna was born on 21 Jun 1846 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died on 2 Jan 1938 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1846 Dec 18, In this city on the 30th ultimo. The Lady of E F Whittemore, Esquire, of a son. [Actually it was a girl, Margaret Whittemore.] - p 3 V 3 #21 .
Ref: Globe & Mail.

. Aged 9 mos. born Toronto. Daughter of E. F. Whittemore. Died from streamer from Montreal of Bowel complaints..

. Yes there are two Potters Field Cemetery (part of Mt. Pleasant Cemetery), records for Margaret Whittemore, daughter of E F Whittemore. While a tight fit, I am recording them as separate people. Further information is welcomed. - P J Ahlberg 2013. - - -

Died:
Aged 9 mos. Bowel Complaints. Daughter of E. F. Whittemore.

Buried:
'Died on the steamer from Montreal.' Cost of grave, 50 shillings.

Notes:

Ontario Death Certificate. James Whittemore, b 17 Jul, 1920, 5 days,
died 22 Jul 1920,
son of Margaret Whittemore & George Tanner.
Verify: This would make Margaret 70 years at birth.

. 1926 Jun 21, Mrs. Margaret Whittemore, 18 Alvin Ave., 8 years old. Globe & Mail Newspaper photo portrait B & W glass 9 x 11 cm.
Ref: Globe & Mail, fonds 1266, Spadina, vault storage, Box 158823, Folio 57, City of Toronto Archives.
NOTE: Verify the Globe & Mail Newspaper story of Mrs. ? Whittemore. - - -

Died:
18 Alvin Avenue

Family/Spouse: George TANNER. George was born est 1846 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1884 Dec 11 - United States News: W & F H Whittemore, oil dealers at New York, have failed, liabilities $150,000.
Ref: Toronto World Thursday Morning.

. 1887 Feb 26 - Business difficulties: The following assignments are reported:
Waterdown, W H Whittemore, General store.

. 1891 Census St. James Ward,Toronto - Frank Whittemore's wife is Louisa & children are Harry, Frank, Holton and Reginald.
Census 1911 Waterdown, Ontario (near Hamilton, Ont).
Wm. Henry Whittemore has his niece Penrose Margaret, 27 years & nephew Frederick McDonald Whittemore, age 24, living with him on Dundas St., Waterdown.

. 1906 Oct 15. Called on Mrs. Whittemore in their new home Rosedale a very pretty house for which they paid partly. Harry is feeling very well & weighs more than he ever did in his life. He is also doing very well in business.
Note1: Some confusion whether they moved to Parkdale/Queen St. W or Rosedale north of Bloor St., both Toronto.
Note2: Mrs. Whittemore could refer to his mother Margaret Johnson Whittemore, who would be more Mrs. McQuesten's age and social status - PJ Ahlberg.

. 1911 Jun 5 Census Waterdown Village, Wentworth Co., Ontario
Whittemore, Frederick McDonald, b Feb 1887, age 24, Dundas St., Anglican, (Earnings) Income
Whittemore, Penrose Margaret, born Jul 1883, age 27, Anglican, (Earnings) Income
Whittemore, William Henry, b. Mar 1848, age 63, Anglican, (Earnings) Income.


. Death Certificate for Wm. Henry, d 15 Jan 1912, Death Place: Saltfleet, states he single, born Toronto.
Transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Birth:
Alt Name: Harry when young . born 63 Toronto St.

Died:
Aged 63y 9m. Pneumonia, heart failure, 4 days.

Buried:
Plot O 15. Resided 1911 Dundas St., Waterdown. Winter vaulted Jan 17, property of EF Whittemore.

Family/Spouse: Louisa M MULLIGAN. Louisa was born on 21 Jun 1846 in Ontario, Canada; died after Jul 1928 in Ottawa, Carlton Co., Ontario; was buried in Christ Church Anglican Cemetery, Ottawa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1851 Sept 26. Margaret C is the 'daughter of E. F. Whittemore'.
Ref: York General Burial Grounds [Potters' Field Cemetery register.] - - -

Died:
Aged 1 3/4 years. Died "d. Convulsions of lungs".

Buried:
Burial date is written 'Sept 22' [Previous person buried. 23rd & after Marg C., buried on the 28th.] Costs of grave 5 shillings & ground 15 shillings.

Notes:

Birth:
Son of E F Whittemore.

Died:
Aged 10 days. Convulsions.

Buried:
Cost of grave 5 shillings.

Notes:

. 1871 Census, St. George's Ward A, Toronto, Fred Whittemore, Age 16, 1855, Ontario.

Toronto Directory 1909: Whittemore, F T, Trav., 34 Rose Av.

Ontario Death Certificate: Frederick Whttemore, Age 55 /1858 Toronto,
Died Port Arthur, Thunder Bay, Ont. married. - - -

Died:
COD: Hemorrhage from lungs, 12 hours. Pt. Arthur now Thunder Bay.

Buried:
Plot O-15, Estate of E F Whittemore.

FREDerick married Sophie Jane MCDONALD on 28 Jun 1882 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. Sophie was born on 4 Jan 1852 in Jamaica West, New York City, New York; died on 8 May 1927 in Kingston, Jamaica West, W. I.; was buried in Toronto Necropolis Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Toronto World Newspaper.

. 1884 Feb 18 Mon, pg .3 - The Snow Shoe Races. The races of the Toronto snowshoe club came off on Saturday at the lacrosse grounds. There was fair attendance of spectators, including ladies. Game Committee: L H Whittemore.

. July 16, 1884Wed - Accident to Argonauts: On Monday night the four-oared crew of the Argonaut, made up of Whittemore, Langmuire, Davidson & Wyatt, were out for a spin on the Toronto Bay in their new papermache boat. When coming between the Aileen & the Oriole at anchor, they struck a boat with twp. half drunken chaps in it, & broke off over 4 feet of the shell. One dingy put off the the Oriole & picked up the 2 men of the skiff & another from the Aileen picked up the crew. Some of the parties had narrow escape. The crew will have trouble in replacing their boat in time for the races.

. 1884 July 30, Wed - Long description of thrilling rowing event. Argonauts won $600 & gold watches.
. 1884Sep 29 Mon- "Toronto at Hamilton met, lasted too long, event continues next week."

. Toronto Star, Start 13 Season in Baptist Hockey League - It is just 13 years ago that the Baptist Churches organized their hockey league & the league is still running as a house league open only to competition by members of its Bible Classes. The meeting for organization purposes for this ear will be held Thursday night at 8 sharp at the Park Road Baptist Church with L H Whittemore in the chair.

. 1895 Sept 5 - Mr & Mrs. L H Whittemore, Mr. Lawrence & Mr. Aubrey Whittemore who have been spending the summer at "Oakleigh," Dr. Oldright's residence, have returned to their home in Chicago. Mr. W P Oldright is now in business in Chicago.

. 1898 Aug 28 - Mr. & Mrs. L H Whittemore, Mr. Lawrence & Aubrey Whittemore of Chicago, who have been staying at Dr. Oldright's summer residence, Jackson's Point, return to Chicago next week.
Ref: The Globe Newspaper, Toronto. - - -

Died:
COD: stroke.

Buried:
Verify.

Luther married Sarah Elizabeth DAISY OLDRIGHT on 31 Dec 1884 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. Sarah was born on 5 Dec 1867 in Walkerton, Bruce Co., Ontario; died on 6 Mar 1962 in New York City, New York; was buried in Toronto Necropolis Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Aged 13 months. COD: Diarrhea.

Buried:
Plot O-43.50. Property owned by Mrs. Whittemore. Officiating Minister Rev. Mr. Baldwin.

Notes:

William Henry is the son to Emma Jane Sheppard & William Washington Johnston.
Ref: Ontario Birth Registration 917 039439. Feb 9, 1895, Toronto.

Birth:
53 Queen St. East