Notes:

Obituary: On Wednesday the 6th instant, at two in the morning, departed this life, much lamented, Rebecca Wilson, wife of John Wilson, Esq., of Yonge street, in the 63 year of her age. The following day her remains were followed by the a numerous train of mourners & friends to the place of interment, where a suitable oration was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Stuart on the solemn occasion.
Ref: THE ORACLE, Saturday, June 16, 1804, No. 8, Total # 684 (subscribers).

Rebecca & John Willson were living with their son Wm. Ladner, at the time of Rebecca's death.

BURIAL CAIRN
Willson, East face: John Willson Esq., aged 90 years & 11 days died July 8th 1829. Moved 1940 from East Gwillimbury In mind Rebecca Willson wife of John Willson Esq. departed June 6th 1804, aged 61 years. Moved in 1940 from Lot 26 Markham which was a Loyalist grant to her son W.L. Willson. [Wm. Ladner Willson.]

West face: John Willson, U.E.L. born in Middlesex Cy, New Jersey, 1739. died in York Cy, Upper Canada, 1829. Also his wife. Rebecca Thixton, born in New Jersey, 1743 died in Markham Tp., Yonge St 1804.

John Willson brought his family to St. John, N.B. in the "May Fleet" in 1783 & came to Upper Canada in 1793. He held the lease of the "Kings Mill on St John's Creek" on the site of the present ruin known as the Old Mill on the Humber, from 1793 till 1799, when he came to Yonge St. with his son & a nephew, John Arnold. He was among the officers of the 1st York Regiment held prisoners at Fort York in April, 1813.

RE-BURIALS: John had been buried in 1829 in Queensville Burial Grounds, with his second wife Katherine Kuhn. Rebecca had been buried in 1804 on her son's William's farm on 1 Jan.,1940, descendant Alice Willson of Toronto had them reburied together & had build also the stone cairn near south side fence, in Holy Trinity Cemetery. This incidentally would be adjacent to the property of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Willson Lawrence, which is the last lot in the Toronto.(This stone cairn is in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Richmond Hill on Yonge St. near Royal Orchard Blvd., behind Baptist church Holy Trinity Church which since has been moved when Yonge Street was widened from two lanes.)
Ref: North York Ref: Library, Newspaper Collection, R E. Wm. C H Dowson & Alice Willson. - PJ Ahlberg, 2010.

. 1940 Oct 10, North York: Erects Memorial Cairn of Boulders
M W C H Dick Doson of 68? Parkview Ave, Willow has must completed the erection of a memorial cairn of field boulders in Thornhill Anglican Cemetery. This is to the memory of Capt. John Willson, Esq. & his wife Rebecca Thixton. ... His wife predeceased him in 1804. She was buried in what is now the lawn of Mr. Hugh Wilson (no relation) on the north side of Steeles Ave. near Bayview.
Her gravestone the oldest in the area is believed to have been carved & erected by her husband himself. It is a piece of unhewn river slate such as is found in the Humber river area. The lettering, crudely carved reads, "In Mind, Rebecca Willson, wife of John Willson, Esq. who died June the 6, 1804. " The 2 old head stones are set together in the east side of the cairn facing the rising sun, wind & storms. The cairn boulders are not hammer dressed but remain as they came from the field.
The cairn contains, history of Thornhill Anglican Church; other records, coins & stamps inc. a letter, sealed in a glass container.
The work was done for Miss Alice Willson of Toronto, who is a retired teacher of languages; & a direct descendent of those to whom the memorial is erected. She is also a descendent of Mr. Jacob Cummer founder of Willowdale.
Ref: North York Enterprise Newspaper.

Note: New Jersey WILL mentions Arnold relations & Yonge St. neighbours Langstaff:
1797 Sept 15 Arnold, John, of Piscataway,Middlesex Co. Administrators James Arnold, David Thorp. Fellow bondsmen Henry Fourat & Joseph Thicksun all of said County.
Inventory £266 made by John Langstaff, senior & Junior.

For Research:
1. Rebecca Thicksun, born 18 May 1798, Bonhamtown, Middlesex, NJ d/o Lewis Wm. Thickstun & Mary Molly Compton, Is this a brother or some relation? & she married Chamberlain.
2. Rebecca Thickstun b 1751 Piscataway, Middlesex NJ, d 23 Sep 1819 Woodbridge, Middlexsex, NJ. Relationship?

3. NJ Calendar of Wills: 1711-12 Feb. 12. Blackford, Samuel, of Pitscatways, Witnesses: William Thick Stone, Wm. Lang, Ad. Hude. Proved April 29, 1712.

4. WILL of Azariah Dunham of NB, Middlesex Co., NJ,D 1789 12 23, to Daughter Jane, wife of Joseph Thixton of Piscataway, 30 Acres.

. St. James Episcopal Church, 2136 Woodbridge Ave. Edison, Piscataway , NJ. ' Founded 1666. Organized in 1704, this is the second church on the site. It was erected in 1837 in the new Greek Revival style, Although the cemetery does not appear well tended, the church has been kept us exceptionally well.' Edison as formerly called Raritan Township. Revolutionary War skirmishes took place in Bonhamtown, Piscataway on Woodbridge Avenue. St. James Episcopal Church building served as a barracks hospital for wounded British soldiers during the war. Piscatawaytown Burial Ground is also referred to as the White Church Cemetery. - -- -

Birth:
Alt Name: Thickson. Rebeka Ref: Her signature.

Died:
Lot 26, Con 1 Yonge East Side.

Buried:
- on property of son Wm. L Willson.

Rebeka married John WILLSON, .1, Sur. in 1760 in Piscataway Twp., Middlesex Co., New Jersey. John was born on 24 Jun 1739 in Piscataway Twp., Middlesex Co., New Jersey; died on 8 Jul 1829 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, York Co., Ontario; was buried in Sharon Burial Grounds. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Richard Lawrence's New Brunswick Land Petitions indicate he was single March 1786 at Queensborough & married by August 1789 on the Miramichi. They could have been married by her father, a Justice of the Peace for Miramichi, or perhaps by an Anglican Minister in transit on the Miramichi, who had baptized a Willson child [Jonathan Willson 1783 & John Willson.III, born 1791?]
Further Research: However, also retained for further search: St. Andrews Church, Long Island. 1780 Oct 5, Married, Lawrence Mary & Lawrence, Richard. Vol. xxx, Page 56. This seems this would be too early for this Mary Willson.

. UC Land Petition 63, L Bundle 4 c 1808 p241
York, daughter of John Willson, [MARY WILLSON,] Richard Lawrence.
. To His Honor Peter Russell, Esq., president of the Government of Upper Canada etcetcetc. In Council:
The Petition of Richard Lawrence of the Township of York. Humbly shows That your Petitioner is a Loyalist & came from Nova Scotia about 3 years ago, [1794] that he is married to Mary, the daughter of John Willson, Esq. of Kings Mills on the Humber, who is also a Loyalist. That your Petitioner's wife having never received any Land, your Petitioner prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 Acres in right of his said confer & is in duty bound your Petitioner will ever pray.
Richard Lawrence, York, 22 June, 1797.
Envelope: Ordered 200 Acres to wife of Petitioner as DUE, 1778 Dec 24. [Daughter of an Empire Loyalist.]

Ontario Land Registry Abstract Vaughan Book 185,
Lot 1, Con 3, Vaughan Book 185, p4
. 1802 May 17, Patent, Crown, to Mary Lawrence, All 200 A
. 1821 Feb 21, B&S, Richard Lawrence et ux, to John Guthrie, £100, All.

Note1: As of 2018 this land is now 1900 Steeles Ave. West, Fairbanks Lumber Co., Concord, Vaughan Twp., York Co., Ontario. As of 2018 this land is now 1900 Steeles Ave. West, Fairbanks Lumber Co., Concord, Vaughan Twp., York Co., Ontario. -PJA

Note2: Husband Richd. Lawrence had other land at Lot 1 Con 4, also the adjacent, Lot 25 across on Yonge St in York Township. In others words, all located on Steeles Avenue: First East at Yonge & Steeles to Dufferin St.]

. 1801 Children's schoolhouse, Condition of Yonge Street:
Lot No. 25 west & east complied with, Lot 25 East Side of Yonge Street; nothing done to the street & a schoolhouse erected in the centre of the street. This is the end of the Township of York.
Ref: Report to Surveyor-General D W Smith on the condition of Yonge Street in 1801, by John Stegmann, formerly a Hessian officer.
. On page 427 of Scadding's memoirs, he tells us that Elisha Pease taught in this early schoolhouse.
XReference: E. Pease was a witness of the WILL of John Willson, Jur. in 1818 & also John Johnston, 1852.
Note3: The schoolhouse was built in the road allowance in front of the Lawrence's property so the children could find it & not getting lost in the woods. Just a few lots away, Jacob Cummer tells us a black bear was digging up his garden. - PJ Ahlberg.

. DAUGHTER & WIFE of a TAVERN KEEPER:
Mary Willson Lawrence & her children, had much experience at Taverkeeping. Husband Richard Lawrence held a UC licensed tavern located on Yonge Street north. She & her friend, as noted below, Mary Thompson visited Miss Elizabeth Russel when Thompson was employed by the sister of THE most prominent & powerful man in Upper Canada. From extracted stories from Ely Playter's Journal we may see what life was like a woman tavenkeeper in early Upper Canada:
. 1806 Jan 11 - Thinking it was a tavern, Ely Playter & a companion mistakenly stopped & stayed over night at Mr. Miller's house. Implicit in the mistake at Millers & throughout his journal, is a parallel understanding that household life intersected with public life in taverns.

. 1802 May 2 & Sept 29 - Mary Thomson*, Playter's journal's Miss T - also lived at his house. She was the daughter of a substantial farm family from Scarborough Township. Her father, Archibald, was a master stonemason & a Justice of the peace from 1806. Nothing about her presentation in the journal suggests less than respectable young womanhood. It is difficult to account for her presence in the tavern rather than on her family's farm. [Scaboro Museum, 2016]. Certainly not a servant in the house, she socialized within the same circles as the tavern-keeper & came & went as she pleased.
Playter mentioned her almost exclusively in the parlour usually in the context of polite sociability, but once he noted, I seated myself by the Parlour fire & finished my letters to Mr & Mrs Rogers, it was one o'clock in the morning before I retired to bed. Miss T sat at her work till I had finished writing. This brief reference & others, imply Mary Thompson may have worked in the textile trade from Playter's tavern & continued so working after marrying John Scarlett of the Humber. Tavern-keepers placed tea tables in their parlours. Nor did anything about the emphatically public nature of their homes work to exclude the women of tavern-keeping households from local networks of female friendship & association:
The Tavernkeepers' daughters, Player saw Miss Beman, the Miss Jarvises, & Miss Robinson on their way home as they had been visiting & he gave my Sister's Compliments to her as they had requested in their letter" In their taverns these women crafted a female space for sociability, into which they also welcomed men.
Ref: Women, Men, & Taverns in Tavern-Keeper Ely Playter's Journal, by Julia Roberts, Guelph.
Note4: Mary Thomson's husband-to-be, John Scarlett was granted in 1817 Apr 2, Lot 19, south side of Richmond, that is across the street from husband Richard Lawrence. Ref: Town of York Abstracts, p263.

. 1837 - Toronto & Home District:
. 1799 - Population 224; 1800 - Population 1127. 1818 - Population 8,459.

Date & place of burial of Mary Willson Lawrence is unknown. Last known whereabouts of Mary Lawrence was noted in her daughter Mary Ann Lawrence's UC Marriage Bond of 10 August 1819, where permission to marry was obtained at Long Point in southern Ontario. Rebecca Lawrence says her father died when she was very young & she was reared by an older sister, implying perhaps that Mary Willson was dead between 1821 & 1831 when her husband died & thus making Rebecca about 16 years of age - not so 'very young'.

Richard Lawrence was an inn keeper in the Long Pointe to Harwich, Ontario, until his death about another 1 years later, about 1831.

A separate Willson Family Tree may be found at Ontario Ancestor; & also Rootsweb.com: John Willson of New Jersey & the Kings' Mill, Ontario. - - -

Birth:
Alt DOB: Est 1765 -1769.

Died:
Alt Loc: Harwich, Kent Co., Ontario

Mary married Lieut. Richard LAWRENCE, , UE est 1786 in New Brunswick, Canada. Richard (son of William LAWRENCE, .6 Esq. The Quaker and Margaret TILTON) was born on 20 Aug 1759 in Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey; died before 5 May 1831 in Harwich, Kent Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Date of Birth Estimates:
Parents married about 1786 in New Brunswick, at Miramichi.
. 1797 Town of York Minutes Census: Two female children (= Elizabeth, then Margaret Lawrence. Possibly brother John Lawrence is older than them).
Ref: UC Land Petition 1819, if 21y, she was born 1798.

. Married 1813, if 18 years old she was born 1795.
Notes1: Why did relatives Wm. Lawrence & John Willson sign a marriage bond for her, & not her father Richard? Was Richard away with the War of 1812 duties then? - PJA.

. Elizabeth Lawrence & Elisha Tarbox founded Caledon East, first called Tarbox Corners in 1821.
UC Land Petition 1819, if 21y, she was born 1798.

. 1813 APR 26, both York Twp., Lawrence, Elizabeth married William Osborn.
Witnesses: *William Lawrence & John Willson,
By special license at St James Cathedral, Toronto.
Notes1: Why did relatives Wm. Lawrence & John Willson sign a marriage bond for her & not her father Richard? Was Richard away with the War of 1812 duties then? - PJA.
Note2: *Witnesses to her wedding are likely Uncle William, UE & either her Grandfather or Uncle John Willson. - PJA.

. 1819 Sep 10 - Notice is hereby given to all those persons who have orders for Land & who expected to procure locations in the southern Township of Chinguacousy: Locations will be open for Settlement on the 9 Sep, consisting of 288 Lots of 100 acres each.
Surveys of Albion, Caledon & the north part of Equesing, are daily expected & will be thrown open for all Settlers, those who have larger grants as well as others,
Signed, John Small, Executive Council Office.
Ref: Kingston Chronicle Newspaper, Kinston, Ontario

. UCLPetition 99, T Bundle 12, C2834 p896-9.
1819 October 13 -To Lt. Gov. Pergrine Maitland, Petition of Elizabeth Tarbox of Markham Twp. Petition is a daughter of Richard Lawrence now of Southwold Twp., but formerly of York Twp., an UE Loyalist. Wants a grant of 200 Acres.
Appeared at York Court House, General Quarter Session on 1819 October 13 & made oath she was formerly married to William Osborn, deceased, & is now the wife of Elisha Tarbox of Markham & she never received any land from the Crown. Signed, Elizabeth Tarbox, York, 13 October, 1819.
Elizabeth Tarbox personally appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of Peace & is recognized to nee a daughter of Richard Lawrence. She was formerly wife of the late William Osborn, deceased, who did his duty in defense of the Province during the late Ware [of 1812], now wife of Elisha Tarbox to whom she married since the War. Signed, Grant Powell, Chairman & Stephen Heward, Clerk of the Peace, Court House at York, 13 Oct 1819.
Envelope: Received 1819 Oct 14. Granted 200 A., 6 Oct 1819 Entered Land Book X /F? K?, page 282.

. 1819 Sep 10 - Notice is hereby given to all those persons who have orders for Land & who expected to procure locations in the southern Township of Chinguacousy: Locations will be open for Settlement on the 9 Sep, consisting of 288 Lots of 100 acres each.
Surveys of Albion, Caledon & the north part of Equesing, are daily expected & will be thrown open for all Settlers, those who have larger grants as well as others,
Signed, John Small, Executive Council Office.
Ref: Kingston Chronicle Newspaper, Kinston, Ontario

. 1819 Oct 15 - Elizabeth Tarbox, Residence Markham - Caledon, Lot 4, Con 6 ECR [east Credit River],
Over the years the village has had various names, the first one being Tarbox Corners, after its first settlers Elisha & Elizabeth Tarbox, who arrived in 1821. As the daughter of United Empire Loyalists, Mrs. Tarbox had been granted 200 acres of land on the Caledon-Albion town line, at the junction of County roads 7 (Airport Road) & 22 (Old Church Road) & about 25 kilometers northwest of Brampton. The address is now 4 Rocker Road. (at Airport Road) earliest settlers of Caledon came about 1821. At that time the township was covered with thick forest & swamp.

. 1851 Census Caledon East, Peel Co., Ontario:
Elisha & Elizabeth Tarbox & John Osborn age 7, (Grandson of Elizabeth). 1 story log cabin.

. 1851 Oct 9 - Registered 1864 Apr 2, Grant, Elisha & Elizabeth Tarbox, to James Walker of Caledon, 5 shillings, Remarks: full rights, title, & privilege of using for passing through a certain road which is to be one and a half rods wide. Making of about 40 or 50 rods of a fence in the east half of Lot 4."
The road, which seemingly is to be built by Walker, cuts southwest across the east half of Lot 4 to the west half, north of the south boundary of the lot. It became known as Walker's Lane, now Walker Road West:

To commence at the east end of said lot adjoining the township line between Albion & Caledon to commence between the house now occupied by the said Elisha Tarbox & the house occupied by Henry Christorphenson to continue a southwesterly direction through the whole length of the said lot until it extends to the west half of the said Lot 4, without let or hindrance or molestation of the said Elisha & Elizabeth Tarbox his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns.
Wit, James Walker, Senior, Caledon, farmer & John Maguire, Albion, blacksmith.

. Land granted to Elizabeth Lawrence was Lot 4, Con 6 EHurontario South, Toronto Twp. - at what is now the intersection of Airport Road & Walkers Line meet in Caledon East. They were the original settlers and the town was first named Tarbox Corners after Elisha & the village was later renamed Caledon East. In his WILL, Elisha left some land to John Osborn, the grandson of his wife, Elizabeth Lawrence.

Ontario Land Registry
Abstract Book Caledon Twp., Peel Co., p41-2.
Lot 4 West Half, Con 6,
. 1821 Dec 1821, Patent, Crown, To Elizabeth Tarbon [Name transcript errors continue], 200 Acres;
. 1822 July 10, Bargain&Sale, Elisha Torbay & spouse, to Wm. Higgenson, £12:10s, Westerly part;
. 1829 Mar 25, B&S, Wm Higgenson & spouse, to Jos Milburn, £50, Westerly part;
. 1844 Oct 21, B&S, Elisha Tarbon & Spouse, to James Warbrick, £6:15s, 4.5 acres;
. 1854 Mar 31, Indenture, Elisha Tarabon & Spouse, £200, to Jos McDougall;
. 1854 Jul 13, Release, Elisha Tarbon & Spouse, to James Munsie, 5 shillings;

. 1854 Jul 13, Mortgage, Jos McDougall, to Elisha Tarbon, £150;
. 1854 Jul 13, Release, Elisha Tarbon & Spouse, to James Munsie et all, 5 shillings, 3.5 Acres;
. 1861 Mar 26, Discharge Mortgage, Elisha Tarbon, to James Munsie;
. 1864 Apr 2, B&S, Elisha Tarbon etux, to James Walker, 5 shillings, other consideration Road Privilege;
. 1865 Jan 4, Indenture, Elizabeth Tarbon, to Sam Allison, $1600, NEHalf excepting Walkers Road.

. Elisha Tarbox, bearing a historical plaque may be found at 4 Rocker Rd, at Airport Rd. (which is the first line) Caledon East, Ontario.
. 1869 Caledon East - population 100.

. Elizabeth Tarbox Park, 37 Borland Cres., Caledon East
Early Caledon settler Elizabeth Tarbox was issued the west half of Lot 4, Concession 6 EHS, Caledon Township in 1819, receiving the formal Crown patent for the entire Lot 4 in 1821. Elizabeth & her husband, Elisha, sold the west half of the Lot to William Higginson in that same year. The Tarbox family remained on the east half of the lot, subdividing the portion of the property within the Caledon East village boundary into building lots. Caledon East was originally known as Tarbox Corners.
Ref: Heritage Caledon, 2014.6.3.

For further research:
. Wednesday, 11 March, 1812, by License, William Lawrence & Mary Holiday, both of the Township of York. 
Witnesses, Colin Drummond & Elizabeth Lawrence
Note3: Verify identify of this Wm. & Mary Holiday - PJA & information on:

(More history in the printed Richard Lawrence, UE book in the North York Public Library, Toronto. PJA.) - - -

Birth:
Alt DOB. 1797, Census 1861.

Died:
Verify. Resided Caledon East 1821-1864.

Elizabeth married William OSBORN, .1 on 26 Apr 1813 in St. James Anglican Cathedral. William was born est 1792 ± in England; died between 1814 - 18 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Elisha TARBOX, .1 on 3 Apr 1813 in St. James Anglican Cathedral. Elisha was born in 1782 in Massachusetts; died on 2 Oct 1862 in Caledon East, Toronto Twp., Peel Co., Ontario. (Now Albion Twp.); was buried in St. James Anglican Cemetery, Caledon East. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

Date of Birth Estimate: If the correct, Margaret Johnston, she was 43 when buried, or born 1796; UCLP 1818 at an estimated age of 21 /1797;
:. Married 1813 at an estimated age 16 or 15.
. 1797 Town of York Minutes Census: 2 female children (= Elizabeth, then Margaret Lawrence. Brother John Lawrence is possibly older than them.)

. 1813 December 14, by special License by Rev. Dr. John Strachan, Robert Johnstone & Margaret Lawrence, of the Township of York. Witnesses, John & Thomas Johnstone.

. 1819 York Inhabitants: Robert Johnston: Males 1, women 1, girls 2, Total 4. or xxx;
. 1819 Inhabitants, Robert Johnston Senr. Males 1, boys 1, women 2, girls 1, Total 6.

. Upper Canada Marriage Bond # 127 on 10 Dec 1813
Robert, Johnston, carpenter, Town of York
Margaret Lawrence married. 1813 Dec 10,
Bond signature: John Johnston, Calb. Humphing?
Wit: John Johnston & Thomas Johnston,
14 DEC 1813, by special License, St. James Cathedral.
Film C6777, Vol. 13. Bond 127. [Toronto, Ink on the Bond is very faint. - PJA.]

. Religious Service at St. James Cathedral:
York 14th Dec. 1813. This day were married by special license, Robert Johnstone & Margaret Lawrence, both of the Township of York.
John Strachan, minister.
This marriage was solemnized between us, Robert Johnstone & Margaret Lawrence.
Witnesses: John Johnstone & Thomas Johnstone.

. 1813 Jul 11, by Banns, John Johnston & Mary Edend, both of the Township of York.
Witnesses: Thomas Johnston, Hannah Johnston. 11 July, 1813, by Banns.
Note2: In-laws of Margaret Lawrence & Thomas who married 6 months after them, also at St James Cathedral.

. UCLPetition 27, J Bundle 11 Ref: C2110, p5.
Margaret Lawrence Johnston of Town of York, Appeared personally at the York General Quarter Session of the Peace today 1818 April 14. She is recognized to be a daughter of Richard Lawrence, formerly York Twp., now of Woodhouse, an UE Loyalist, who maintained his loyalty in the late war. Her husband is Robert Johnston of the Town of York, as her agent, he may locate in 200 acres. Husband Robert Johnston, Town of York, Carpenter, did his duty in defense of the Province during the late war.
Ref: UC Land Petition #27, 1818 Apr 19: Lot 1, Con 2, Toronto Gore, Ontario.

. Checkered Store, In the spring of 1886 the building was torn down at the NW corner of King & Toronto streets to make room for the new Quebec Bank bluings. Opposite, to the eastward stood the jail.
. 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 Checkered Store & lot on the corner of King & Toronto Streets. [i.e. beside their house].
Ref: Robertsons Landmarks of Toronto, Vol1 p 110.
X-Ref: See Globe & Mail for many advertisements with store illustrations.

. WILL of Robt. Johnson: 12 Aug 1834. It is my 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, the children shall share & share alike, including his adopted daughters Margaret & Mary Johnson, daughter of her sister Mary Anne Lawrence & brother-in-law Thomas Johnston.

. 1833 York Commercial Directory: Robert Johnston, carpenter, Tormto St.
. 1836 & 1837 Toronto Directory: Johnson, Margaret, widow, Toronto Street. Toronto, Ontario.

. Potter's Field Cemetery,
Margaret Johnston, widow of Robert, born Toronto, Buried 3 June 1842. 46 years. [1796] Spinal Affection. (1508).
St. James Anglican Cathedral, Burial 1842. Ref: Book 2, # 3198.

* 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.
. Mrs. Priscilla Belding Whittemore was similarly reinterred the next day on March 1876. Priscilla Whittemore's record reads, Removed to Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Dec. 20th, 1906. It is noted further that all are recorded on the same page in the Necropolis Record Vol. 5 1875-1877.
Note2: *Sarah Kough, dau. of Thos. Johnston, is recorded together with the Johnston, although Mrs. Belding, Whittemore record's says four other family members were removed to Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

. Toronto's Potter's Field, also known as the York General or Strangers Burial Ground was the first non-denominational cemetery in Toronto. Situated on the north west corner of of Yonge & 1 Bloor streets, in what today is the centre of Toronto known as Yorkville. It owes it's existence to Thomas Carfrae Jr., a wealthy retired merchant of Scottish ancestry. Mr. Carfae was appointed by a committee to purchase a burying ground, which he selected & bought the the 6 acres at Yonge & Bloor in May, 1826. The land was bought from Mrs. Elmsley for £75, which would be $300 in today's economy (2016).

. 1832 the great cholera outbreak killed many people in Toronto. During the outbreak the cemetery filled every quickly, especially during the summer of 1832. The cemetery's last interment took place on 21 January 1855, making 6,685 burials over 6 acres of land.
After the closure of the cemetery burials were moved Toronto Necropolis & Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Ref: Find A Grave, Toronto Potters Field. - - -

Birth:
Est 21 years old /Order in Council, Land Grant.

Died:
46 years = 1876.

Buried:
Aged 46 y. COD: spinal affection. Potters Field is the older part of the Necropolis Cemetery.

Margaret married Robert W JOHNSTON, Jr. on 14 Dec 1813 in St. James Anglican Cathedral. Robert (son of [Thomas R] JOHNSTON, Sr.) was born in 1793 in Scotland; died on 12 Aug 1834 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Potter's Field, Toronto. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1837 Toronto & Home District Directory :
John Lawrence, Con 7 Lot 19, Pickering, Durham Co.

Estimated date of birth is 1798, based on UC Land Petition at an Estimated age of 21. Thin documentary evidence would seem to suggest John was born between c1796 to 1798.

. 1797 Minutes of the Town of York:
Richd. Lawrence: 2 males & 4 females. Total 6 people.
Note1: Female children: (Elizabeth, then Margaret Lawrence. Or possibly additional male is brother-in-law, Wm. L. Willson, whose lot of land was next door. - PJA 2009.

. 1809 - Pickering had a population of 187. A vote called & passed, that no hogg shall be free corner except they will weigh more than 40 weight. Voted that no fence shall be lawful except it measure 4.5 ft. high & 2 feet at the bottom, the rails not to be more than 4 inches apart. Meeting closed until warned again.

. 1811 - Donald R Beaton, Esq., Township Clerk, has a record of the town meetings for Pickering alone, commencing 1811. In this record appears the names of: John Lawrence as pathmaster, Joseph Wilson & Timothy Rogers, pound keepers. Further research may reveal more information.
Ref: History of Ontario County, by John E C Farewell.

. 1814 Jul 25 - Aug 24, John Lawrence, War of 1812, Muster Roll & Pay List of Capt. Sam. Ridout's Co. of Embodied Militia. 31 days, paid 15s 6p., On Command. Also John Vanzantee Junr., Jonathan Hale, Stilwell Willson, On Command.
. 1814 Jul 23-30 - Priv. John Lawrence, 3rd York Militia, commanded by This Denison in Batteaux Service. Days 3, pd. 1s 6p.
. 1814 Aug 25 - Sep 27, John Lawrence, 30 days, pd. 13s 6p. Discharged 20 Sep. [like the majority of the 83 men], also men as above. Signed, Capt. Ridout.

. UCLand Petition #26, L Bundle 21, C2127 p144
To Lt Gov Peregrin Maitland,
Petition of John Lawrence, of Darlington, Blacksmith. Your Petitioner is a son of Richard Lawrence, formerly of York Twp., but now of London District, a UE Loyalist. Your Petitioner is upwards of 21 years having never received a grant of Land, prays for 200 Acres as the son of a UEL. Robert Johnston of York, year be permitted to be his agent.
Signed, Court House at York, 1819 April 13, John Lawrence.

. Affidavit: John Lawrence, District of Darlington, Newcastle District, Blacksmith, maketh Oath, saith he is the person he represents himself to be in the annexed Petition. He is upwards of 21 years of age as he verify believes & has never received any land or order for land from the Crown.
Sworn before me at York this 13th day April 1819.
Signed, John Lawrence & S Howard, Clerk of Peace H.D. Home District.
. We Grant Powell, Chairman & Stephen Howard, Clerk of the Peace, Certify John Lawrence personally appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, this day is recognized by the Magistrates to be the son of Richard Lawrence, formerly Township York, but now of the District of London who retained his Loyalty during the late war without suspicion of aiding or assisting the enemy. The said John Lawrence did his duty in defense of the Province".
Dated at the Court House, Town of York, Home District.
Signed, 13 Apr 1819, Grant F Powell, Cha. & S. Howard, Clerk of Peace H.D.
. Envelope: Received 13 Apr 1819. Recommended for 200 Acres. Entered into Book R /K?, page 79 Order issued Survey General 29 April.
Note2: Robt. Johnston married 1813 to John's sister, Margaret Lawrence.
Note3: War of 1812 ... making him an estimated minimum of 16 to 18 years old at the start of the War.
Note4: In Apr 1819 John's father, Richard Lawrence is in District of London, i.e. Long Pointe, Norfolk County, Ontario].

Early History of Darlington
. c 1816 -The early history of Darlington, we find that Mr. John Burk, John W. Trull, & Roger Conat, were the pioneers, & first settlers of this Township. They emigrated together, with their families, from the United States to Canada, in the year 1794, & on the 2 October, they landed from their boats on the beach of Lake Ontario, one mile west of Barber's Creek, now Port Darlington.
The settlers then living on the main road in Darlington, (this does not include persons who lived on the lake shore) were as follows, commencing from the west: Stevens Thos. Powers, Solomon Tyler, David Stevens, John Burk, Squire Fletcher, & John Borland; in the Township of Clark were R. Lovekin, J. P., Avery, Bates, Blair, & Hartwell. There were not settlers north of the main road, in Clarke or Darlington. It was a dense, unbroken forest, inhabited only by Indians & wild animals. … in 1841 there was a blacksmith in Darlington [who?]
Ref: Diary John T. Coleman,
Note: Benjamin Willson Lot 4, Con 1, Whitby Twp., 1796 Jun 20, built house & purchased a Kingston water lot, Sep 3, 1795.

. 1831 May 5: Granted Lot W½ 22, Con 11, Gosfield, Nissouri 1831 Twp., Essex Co., Ontario
Note4: Microfiche for Gosfield & Woodhouse Land Abstract transactions are too faint to confirm anything. So, alas, this the last known record for John Lawrence, Jr. - PJA

Note5: Gosfield is now part of Kingsville, one of the foremost natural bountiful locations in Canada, famous for the spring & autumn flyway migration.

Verify identity:
. 1837 City of Toronto & Home District Directory:
Lawrence, John Con 7, Lot 19, Pickering Twp. [Durham Co.]

. 1837 Oct 30, brother RICHARD, LAWRENCE Jr., Point & Play, Gosfield, Essex Co., 1838 petitioned to grant him as the heir-at-Law, of the Late Richard Lawrence.
Note6: Verification of John Lawrence's date of death is, nonetheless, required as certainly the rest of his siblings were all alive in 1837. - PJA

VERIFY IDENITY:
> 1866 Pickering Township, Ontario Co., [now Durham Co.]
. Lawrence, John, Carpenter. Con 6, Lot, Freeholder
. Lawrence, Paul, Con 4, Lot 8 Freeholder.

. 1866 & 1868 Whitby Twp., Ontario Co.
Lawrence George, Con 4, Lot 35
Lawrence, Jas., saddler, Con 8, Lot 29 freeholder
Lawrence, John, Con 5, Lot 30 holder
Lawrence, William, Con 6, Lot 28 freeholder.
Ref: Mitchell Gazette & Directory.

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

Birth:
SUE: Son of Empire Loyalist.

Died:
Brother Richard Lawrence Jr. 'heir-at-law'. (i.e. 'brothers dead' however, brother Daniel was alive in Ohio.)

Notes:

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

. Date of Birth Estimate: UCLPetition at Est. age 18; Married in 1819 at Estimated age 19. Mary Anne has her parents' permission, perhaps indicate she was even younger. Date of death is also an estimate based on the 1834 WILL of her brother-in-law, Robt. Johnston.

. UPPER CANADA MARRIAGE BONDs # 380 & 381,
(Oath of) Thomas Johnston of the Town of York in the Home District, Bachelor, in Oath & saith that he hath obtained the consent of the parents of Mary Ann Lawrence of Long Point, in the District of Long Point. Spinster daughter of Richard Lawrence of the same place, late of the Twp. of York, to marry her the said Mary Anne. That he is himself upwards of 21 years of age & there is no impediment of practice, affinity their being married within his knowledge.
Sworn before me at York, in the Home District, John X JP. 10th day of August 1819, Thos. Johnston.
Witnesses: Robert 'X' Ross & Thomas Carroll (of the Town of York).
Ref: RG5, B9, Vol. 14, Archives of Canada & Archives of Ontario, Three Pages: Oath #380, Bond 381. Envelope.

. ANGLICAN WEDDING:
York, 6 August, 1818. This day were married by special license, Thomas Johnston, of York, bachelor & Mary Ann Lawrence, of Long Point, London District, spinster. John Strachan. This marriage was solemnized between us Thomas Johnson & Mary Ann Lawrence.
Wit: Robt. Ross & Thomas Carroll [who both are also carpenters, as was Thos. Johnston & R Ross who was also the undertaker.)
Note1: Thos. Johnston oath was given after the wedding! - PJA]

Note2. That the UC Marriage Bond says that the groom Thomas has OBTAINED THE CONSENT OF BOTH PARENTS of Mary Ann residing in Long Point. Richard had just sold his property just short after the wedding on 20 Aug. 1819 at Lot 25 Yonge St., Toronto - but retaining his wife Mary Willson Lawrence's properties until 1821. Perhaps the Lawrences accompanied their daughter on the local ship up to York. It could even have been aboard her brother Stillwell Willson's slip-keel schooner that plied Lake Ontario regularly between York & Niagara.

. UCLP 72, J Bundle 12, C2110, p449
To Samuel Smith, Esq. Administrator of UC, Petition of Mary Ann Lawrence, Petitioner is a daughter of Richard Lawrence formerly of York Twp. but now of Charlotteville Twp., a UE Loyalist. Petitioner is marred to Thomas Johnston, Town of York & having never received any land from the Crown, prays, a grant for 200 Acres as a Daughter of an UE.
Mary Ann Lawrence Johnston appeared personally at the General Quarter Session of the Peace at York Court House today 1818 April 14. She is recognized by the Magistrate to be a daughter of Richard Lawrence formerly of Twp. of York, but now of Twp. Charlotteville. She is married to Thomas Johnston of the Town of York, who he did his duty in defense of the Province during the late war. [1812]
Witnesses to her oath: Grant Powell, Chairman of Session & Stephen Howard, Clerk of the Peace. Court House of York.
Signed, Maryann Johnston, York, 13th April 1820.

. TICKET OF LOCATION, # 000297, Not Transferable.
Under the authority of an Order in Council, of the 19 April, 1820 granting Mary Ann Johnston of the Town of York, in the County of York in the Home District,
Wife of Thomas Johnston, Daughter of Richard Lawrence, formerly of York, late but now of Charlotteville, an U.E. Loyalist, 200 Acres,
I do hereby assign to the said Mary Ann Johnston
(Lot Number 3 in the 2nd Range of the Gore) & adjoining Lot 26 in the 3rd Concession of the Township of Oro, In the County of Simcoe,
in the Home District containing 200 Acres, subject to the settling Duties required by the Order in Council of 20 Oct 1818, of 5 Acres cleared & fenced, along the length of the front adjacent to the road, for every 100 Acres granted;
A Dwelling house of 16 Feet by 20 in the clear & one half of the Road cleared in front & rear of each Lot; the work to be performed within 18 months from the date hereof.
. York, 22 Aug, 1820, Signed, Thomas Ridout, Office Survey General; Warrant 514, Entd.
Dec 1, 1825, Settlement Duties preformed, attested & admitted, Thomas Ridout, SGO.

Ontario Land Registry, Simcoe Co., Oro Book 211, p93 [semi-illegible]
Concession Range 2, WATER LOT 3,
. 1826 Jan x, Patent, Crown, to Mary Ann Johnston, All 200 Acres
. Part I?, 1825? Sep 13, Reb. 1831 Jul 25, Thomas Johnston of Town of York, & Mary Ann his wife, to Eli Beaman of Whitchurch, £58.6.8, Said Lot, Pt of ind? of retro? in land?

Ontario Land Abstract Registry Office, Simcoe County, Ontario
Con 2, East Penetanguishene Rd. [then renumbered as:]
Lot 27 East Half, Concession 2, Oro Twp., Wilberforce Street, Book 215 & 216, p181.
. 1850 August, Patent, Crown, to Benjamin Johnston, 100 acres
. 1850 Aug 4, Registered 1853 Jan 8, Deed, to Ben. Johnson of Oro etux, to Wm. Gardner of Oro, £100, all 100 Acres.
Note: 1837 Toronto City Directory: Johnston, Benjamin Con 2, L27, Johnston, Matthew, Con 14, Lot 7, Johnson, John T, C on 3, Lot 12.

. DATE Last WILL & Testament of me, Robert Johnston of the City of Toronto, Carpenter.
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;
0Daughters 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 this 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.

The Cholera Plague in Upper Canada
. 1832 Jul 4 - Quebec, number of cholera deaths reported to June 23rd was 1021. Montreal 350; 17 cases & 7 deaths at York, UC. A steam boat had arrived at Niagara, UC, with the cholera on board, but the authorities would not suffer the passengers to land. Navigation had almost ceased on Lake Ontario.
Ref: Connecticut Courant, Hartford, from the Montreal Gazette of 26 June 1832.

. 1832 June 26, Buffalo Board of Health, we have this morning to announced the appearance of the Cholera at York, UC. 23 new cases for 24 hours, both in & out of the hospital.
Ref: Illinois Weekly State Journal, Springfield, Illinois.

. 1834 Jul 30, Wed. - The CHOLERA has again appeared in our city & Province in its most malignant form. The cases as yet are, we believe, not so numerous as in 1832, but in general more fatal. Indeed very few who are seized with it recover - it triumphs over the utmost efforts of human skill & experience. There are, however, a few cases of recovery.
Ref: Christian Guardian, published 1834 Aug 20 ?

. 1834 Aug 13, The Toronto Advocate of 31st ut contains a communication which says, The malignant cholera has shown itself in this city & about 12 persons within my knowledge has fallen its victims.
Ref: Eastern Argus Newspaper, Portland, Maine & NYC Evening Post.

. 1834 Aug 21 - In Upper Canada the Cholera continues to prevail with unabated violence. Not merely the towns, but the small villages & detached settlements on the roads have suffered severely from its ravages. In Toronto it is still fatally present & has made its appearance on the Yonge & Dundas street roads.
Ref: Commercial Advertise Newspaper, NY.

. 1832 Oct 13 -In Upper Canada cholera is spreading in the distant townships, but except at York, its effects have bee less generally fatal then this province.
Ref: Caledonian Mercury newspaper, Edinburgh, Scotland.
. 1832 to 1834, Toronto & Great Lakes coastal towns, were suffering from a Cholera outbreak. - PJA
. 1834 Aug 15th -Ladner Bostick, Snr., a Willson-in-law, also died of cholera on Toronto. He lived near by at 175 King St. East, Toronto.
. 1834 Oct 15 -Cholera in Canada copy of Quebec Gazette. In Upper Canada the disease was spreading rapidly. At York (Toronto) the deaths were, however only from 6 to 12 a day. the disease we are happy to add, appeared from the reports to be generally on the decline.
Ref: Aberdeen Journal newspaper, Scotland.

. The below is recorded for future reference:
Toronto Directories
Mrs. Mary Johnston, House, 230 Front St. W, widow Thomas, Washerwoman 1867
Mrs. Mary Johnston, House, 230 Front St. W, widow Thomas, 1866
Mrs. Mary Johnston, House, 80 Dummer, widow Thomas, 1867, 1870 & 1877
Mrs. Mary Johnston, 53 William, Widow, 1878 & 1879.

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Died:
Verify if Oro-Medonte Twp., Simcoe Co.

Maryann married Thomas Robert JOHNTON, Jur. on 10 Aug 1819 in St. James Anglican Cathedral. Thomas (son of [Thomas R] JOHNSTON, Sr.) was born est 1779 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; died on 1834 Nov 13 in York Twp., York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Daniel is the son of Mary Willson & Richard Lawrence.

. 1831 Cincinnati Directory, Lawrence, Daniel T., Blacksmith, 12th nw Main & Walnut, p 93
. 1836 Cincinnati Directory, Lawrence, Daniel T., Blacksmith, Water NW Corner & Race, page 102.

. 1840 Cincinnati Ward 1 Census:
Daniel Lawrence: 1 Male 30-40y; 2 boys 5-10y, 2 girls under 5; 1 Woman 20-30y20-29y: one; Total 6 people. One person employed in manufacture & trades.
Note: Ages of Lawrence family coordinate with the 1840 Census: Daniel Lawrence 35y; Samuel 4y, Wm. 5y; Margaret 3y, Elizabeth estimated 1 or 2 years; & Jane Crawford Lawrence 25 years.

. 1850 Aug 25 Census Hamilton Twp., Warren Co., Ohio
Lawrence, Daniel, Age 45, /1805, born Canada, Farmer,
Jane, age 36, Born, Ohio
Samuel, 18, /1832 Farmer, Born Ohio;
William, Age 15, Farmer;
Margaret, age 12;
John, age 7;
Juditha, Age 5;
Haddasah Lawrence, Age 1, born Ohio.

. 1860 Aug 18 Census Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan, Millburgh Post Office:
Daniel T Lawrence, Age 55, b 1805, Canada
Jane, age 50, b 1810, Ohio
William, age 25, 1835, Ohio; Margaret J, age 23, 1837, Ohio;
John, age 17, b 1843 Ohio;
Juditha, age 17, 1846, Ohio;
Hadatha (Hadassah,) age 11, b 1849, Ohio;
Robt.,
R Lawrence, age 10, b 1850, Ohio.

. 1865 July, U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists:
Lawrence, Daniel T., Butcher's Cast. # in Abstract 196 (items?), Quantity 11 months, Tax Rate $5. 00, [= Total $5.00]

. 1866 U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists:
Lawrence, Daniel T.,
. Income Tax # in Abstract 312, Valuation: $5, Tax Rate $15.60,
. Watch Abstract #272, Valuation $1.00,
. Watch Abstract #23, Valuation $2.00.
. Piano, Abstract #267, Valuation $2.00.Total: $20.60.

. 1870 Jun 27 Census Benton Harbor, Micigan
Daniel Lawrence, Age 64, b 1806 Canada, Farmer
Jane, age 60, b 1810, Ohio, wife
William, age 35, b 1835, Ohio, works on the farm, John, age 25, b 1845, Ohio, works on the farm, Robert Lawrence, age 19, b 1851, Ohio, works on the farm.

. 1870 Jun 24 Agricultural Census Benton Harbor
Daniel Lawrence; Improved 43 Acres, Value $5000., Unimproved 10A., Live Stock: Horses 2; 3vMilch cows = Value $300.
Grains: Indian Corn 100 bu; Oats 100 bu.

* at the next farm is:
John Osborn, b. 1846, b ONTARIO, Carpenter
Judith, age 23, b 1847, Ohio, wife
Daniel Osborne, Age 1, b 1869, Michigan.
Verify if this was (his g-nephew), the g grandson of Elizabeth Lawrence Osborn Tarbox of Caledon East, Ontario.

* Eight farms before Daniel Lawrence is his sister (Hadassa) Hester Lawrence Teetzel & family.

. 1871 Berrien Co. Directory & History, nw sec, 16 Benton Harbor:
Lawrence, D. T., Land owner;
Lawrence, Robert, School teacher; Lawrence John, School teacher.

. 1878 Polk Directory, Benton Harbor: D. T. Lawrence, H. Lawrence.

. 1880 Jun 5 Census, Benton Harbor, MI.
Lawrence, Daniel T, Farmer, age 74, b 1806 Canada
Jane, wife, keeping house, age 69, b 1811, Ohio, father b. Ireland, mother b. America,
John C, age 38, b 1842, Ohio, father born Canada, mother b. Ohio, school teacher
William Lawrence, age 46, b 1834, Ohio, Farmer,
Crawford, Icey, age 13, b 1867, niece, Indiana, father & mother b. Ohio
Crawford, Samuel, age 22, b.1858, nephew, works on farm., age 22, b 1858 Indiana.

. Charles Teetzell, b 1853, age 27, jeweller, cousin, is a few farms away. Charles is living with his brother-in-law, Andrew, Canada, b 1832, Ireland, wife Elizabeth, Canada, 1838, Canada, their children:
Willis E, Canada, b 1863, Mich; Mary, b 1866, Mich.

. 1880 June 5 Benton Twp. Agricultural Census, P1, District 2.
Daniel T Lawrence, 15 Acres Tilled Land, Meat Cattle 3, 4 Acres yield 35 Bushels Wheat, 8 A yield 200 Bu Apples.
Note: Printed headings themselves are too blurry to interpret further crops. - PJA 2018.

. D T Lawrence is buried in the same cemetery as Jane Lawrence, (Mrs. Teetzel).

. 1885 Census Burleigh, North Dakota: Son Samuel B Lawrence says his father was born in New York State, which may be interpreted that Daniel lived/studied in NY. In the 1900 Santa Clara, California Census, daughter Haddassah ways her father was from in Canada. - PJ Ahlberg. 2018.

. Michigan Death Certificate,
Daniel T Lawrence
DOD 15 Aug 1887, Benton, Berrien, Michigan, Widower, Age 82 years, /born 1805 in Canada, Farmer, widowed,
Parents: Mary & Richard Lawrence.
Ref: Michigan Ref: vB, p46.

. 1887 Aug 16, Death of Daniel Lawrence:
Daniel Lawrence, father of Supervisor Lawrence & an old & esteemed resident of Benton twp., died at his home this morning at the advanced age of 82 years. He had been very feeble for years but the final illness was of only 3 weeks duration. The deceased came a resident here in 1856, occupying shortly afterward the homestead where he has since resided & where he has seen his large family reach the stage of manhood & all become useful & esteemed members of their respective localities.
He leaves a family of 4 sons & 3 daughters, 2 of the sons Messrs. J.C. & William Lawrence residing at home. Dr. Robt. Lawrence at Hartford & Samual Lawrence in Iowa. Of the daughters, Mrs James Silver & Mrs John Osborne resides in Benton Twp. & Mrs. John Withey in California.
Funeral services will be held at the Hull school house, Wed, by Rev W H Brewster.
Ref: News Palladium, Benton Harbor, MI.

* 1898 Biography1 of DANIEL T. LAWRENCE & FAMILY
DANIEL T. LAWRENCE, our subject, who passed to his rest in 1877, universally mourned as a sincere friend & upright citizen & for 30 years been identified with the advancing interests of Berrien Co., Michigan.

Born in Toronto, Canada, removed from his birthplace with his parents to the State of New York, where he was reared & educated. His ancestors were natives of England but the father & mother*, appreciation the advantages offered by the United States, early located in the dominions of the Federal Gov. & citizens were true & loyal.

* Note1*: Perhaps Daniel was sent to live in NY State, but evidence by Daniel's siblings states their father Richard Lawrence, Sr. died by Jul 1831 in Woodhouse, Ontario, Canada. Other statements by the Lawrence children places Richard Lawrence constantly in Ontario, with only the years 1821-1830 not explicitly documented as his being in Woodhouse, Ontario. The estimated death of their mother, Mrs. Mary Willson Lawrence, is 1821. - PJ Ahlberg, 2012

. Our subject made his home in Cincinnati, Ohio, while young & was there united in marriage with Miss Jane Crawford & with his estimable wife continued to reside in the Buckeye State for many years. A family of 8 sons & daughters, all born in Ohio, blessed the fireside with their cheerful presence. In 1857, Daniel T Lawrence decided to try the farther West & following the tide of travel journeyed to Michigan with his family & settled permanently a short distance from Benton Harbor. In time death deprived the brothers & sisters of their devoted mother & a 12 month later the father also died.

The children now residing in Berrien Co. are William, John & 2 daughters. John Lawrence was but a little lad when he left his native State, Ohio & came to Michigan. He attended to manhood in the country, attended excellent schools of his home district & enjoyed the benefit of a course of instruction in Indiana College at South Bend, from which well known institution he graduated with honor. He successfully taught school in the country 24 years, 22 years of which time he was a valued teacher of Benton Twp.
A public spirited citizen & active worker in all matters of mutual welfare, John Lawrence was appreciated by his fellow townsmen & in 1882 he was elected to the office of Supervisor, the duties of which position he continued to discharge with faithfully ability for about 9 years. At the expiration of this length of time he resigned in order to accept the office of County School Commissioner, tendered to him in the fall of 1891. A prominent factor in education advancement, Mr. Lawrence had since 1881 continuously been a member of the Board of Examiners & for one term gave universal satisfaction in his official work as County Commission of Schools.

While John Lawrence was with genuine enthusiasm gave his time & earnest efforts to the cause of education & has aided materially in the advancement of the schools of county, giving especial attention to the methods & manner of instruction, his brother WILLIAM was found active & profitable employment in another field of work. William Lawrence is numbered among the substantial general agriculturist & fruit-growers of Berrien Co. The brothers, unmarried, own together a fine cultivated farm of 50 acres, which is partially devoted to the culture of fruit & annually yields & excellent crop of hay. John & William Lawrence occupy positions of useful influence & widely known & highly esteemed as representative men of the county, actively participate in social & business. Fraternally, John Lawrence is valued member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The brothers are in political affiliation stanch Republicans, but our subject Daniel T Lawrence, was a lifetime adherent of the Democratic party. The father was ever deeply interested in local & national issues. The sons are thoroughly posted in the affairs of the day & intelligently do their full duty as earnest American Citizens.
Ref: Portrait & Biographies Record of Berrien & Cass Counties, Michigan, 1898.

. a later biography offers a different perspective:

* 1906 Biography2 of DANIEL T LAWRENCE & FAMILY:
JOHN C. LAWRENCE, living in Benton township, Berrien Co. his home being on the Territorial road about 2 miles east of Benton Harbor, was born in Warren County, Ohio, Aug. 24, 1843. In 1857 he was brought to this country by his parents, Daniel & Jane (Crawford) Lawrence. The father was born in Canada & was of English parentage.
Crossing the border into the US, he became a resident of Cincinnati & was married in Ohio to Miss Jane Crawford, whose birth occurred in Warren Co. of that state, her people having living in Ohio from an early day. - Her father was of English parentage line while her mother was from Ireland. [i.e. Irish descent.]

Daniel Lawrence was a blacksmith by trade & late learned & followed the shoemaker's trade. Subsequently he turned his attentions to farming & in 1857, on coming to Michigan, he purchased the present home of John C Lawrence on the Territorial road near Benton Harbor. The land was only partially cleared land upon the place was a frame house but few other improvements. He paid $1,600. for 80 acres. He further developed & cultivated the farm & lived in the original home until his death, which occurred on the 16th Aug 1887, when he had reached the age of 82 years, 11 months & 16 days. [= 21 Aug 1804 - which conflicts with his death certificate. - PJA]
His wife had passed away Mar 17, 1886, aged 75 y, 1m. 17d.
In his political views Mr. Lawrence was a Democrat & kept well informed on the questions & issues of the day.

In the family there were 4 sons & 4 daughters, seven of who reached years of maturity, while 2 sons & 2 daughters are yet living, but only 2 of the number are now residents of Berrien county, namely:
John C. of this review & his sister Judith, the wife of John Osborn of Sodus Twp.

Of the others, Samuel died in North Dakota,
Margaret became the wife of James Silver & died in Benton Harbor,
William whose whole life was spent upon the home farm in Benton Twp., there died 8 Apr 1905, aged 69 years,
Robert is a practicing physician at Hartford, Michigan & for some years was a teacher.
Hadassah is the wife of John G Withey, a fruit grower of Santa Clara County, California.
Ref: Michigan County Histories & Atlases: A twentieth century history of Berrien County, Michigan Orville W. Coolidge. 1906.

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

Birth:
Was Daniel T. Lawrence named for Grandmother Margaret Tilton?

Died:
Aged 82y 11m 16 days = 15 Aug 1805.

Daniel married Jane CRAWFORD on 6 Jan 1831 in Ohio. Jane (daughter of Oliver CRAWFORD and Margaret PEGGY NEELY) was born on 31 Jan 1815 in Hamilton Twp., Warren Co., Ohio; died on 17 Mar 1886 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Morton Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Date of Birth Estimate: Est. DOB by 1810 based on:
Married 1830, at Estimated age under 20;
1831 UCLPetition Estimated age 21 &
1833, first child at 24y.

. UCLPetition #55, L Bundle 16, C2129 p311
Richard Lawrence, s/o an UE, cabinet maker of Trafalgar Twp., was too young to do his duty during the War. Son of Late Richard Lawrence of Western District, formerly of the Home District.
Signed, York, 3 May 1831, Richard Lawrence.
Oath of Allegiance, witnessed, Robert Johnston [Brother-in-Law]. Council Recommended, 5 MAY, 1831.

. UCLBooks. 1831 May 5, Richard Lawrence, L55, of Trafalgar, Cabinet Maker, Son of Richard Lawrence, Western District, formerly of the Home District, deceased.
Son of UE Loyalist, granted 200 A.

. Ontario Land Registration Book, First Registration Book
. Con 11, Lot 22, Richard Lawrence [junior], all 200 A D, 220 acres,
8 Feb 1836 (page 85).
Note1: Concession 11, Lot 8 ; Con 9 Lot 7; Con 10 Lot 4 Lot 1, Con 11 are, also called "Wide Talbot Road."

. Ontario Land Registration
Lot 22, Con 11. Abstract Book Gosfield, Essex County: p3
. 8 Feb 1836, Instrument 220, Patent, Crown to Richard Lawrence, xx order lands, for West 22.
. 1836 Mar 1, Instrument T125, Registered 4 Nov 1840, Bargain&Sale, Richard Lawrence, to Horatio Nelson*, £25, For West 22.
Note2: Is this perhaps Horatio Nelson Williams, who resided Walsingham Twp., Norfolk Co., & who was married to his cousin Mary Matilda Mosher, 1st cousin twice removed (John Willson, Jr.)?

Lot 23, Con 11, Faint writing, p 3
. 1836 Feb 8, Patent, Crown, to Richard Lawrence, Irregular Lands, 30 Acres. West for N23.

. 1836 Mar 1, B&S, Reg. 1837.1.25, Richard Lawrence, to Horatio Nelson, month other lands, £25, W for .No. 23.
Note3: Unusual Crown Patent, splitting same Lot among 4 people: R Lawrence, Peter, Handershort, Sarah Owens, Wm Times?

Land Grant: Gosfield, Lot W half 22-23, Con 11, Essex Co. [now located in Elgin Co.]
Residence Trafalgar [1831.] He was in York (Toronto) on May 3, 1831 to submit his 1831 May 5 Granted & settlement duties performed 1834 MAR 4 Deed.
Ref: Archives of Ontario, MS693R20.

. Ontario Land Registration
Con 11, Lot 22 & Lot 23, Gosfield, Essex Co., Abstract Book , p3
. 1836 Feb 8, Patent, Crown, to Richard Lawrence, Lot 22.
. 1836 Mar 14, Reg. 1837 Jan 25, B&S, Richard Lawrence, to Horatio Nelson, £25 for Lot 22 & £25 for Lot 23 along other lands {i.e. £25 for both 22-23 Lots].

. UCLPetition 26, Pointe & Play [Gosfield], L Bundle 21, C2131 p658.
Petition of Richard Lawrence, Gosfield. The Petition of Richard Lawrence, Gosfield in the Western District is the Heir-at-Law, of Richard Lawrence as a Loyalist. 600 acres of lands it being what my later father in his lifetime was entitled to as an Lieutenant in the British Service during the American Rebellion.
Signed, Toronto, The 30 October 1837, Richard Lawrence.
Envelope: Referred to the Receiver General to report hereon for the information of the the Executive Council: - I find a Richard Lawrence who was granted 600 Acres of Lands as an UE Loyalist under Order In Council of the 30 July 1796 discharged for the same in the Township of York and Markham & do not find any other order or Location in his name.
Signed, Jno. MaCauley, Survey Generals's Office, 23 Nov 1837.
No further, got his land as appears by these 2 grants reported. Communicated 18 Apr 1838.

. 1842 Wages in Upper Canada:
Carpenters, 6 s 10 p Halifax Currency, Cabinetmakers: 7s 6p. Halifax Currency per diem.

. 1846 Brown's Toronto Directories, Canada:
Richard Lawrence, Con 1, Lot 26, Markham, ON. Cabinet Maker 1846.
Note4: Richard is residing on Uncle William Ladner Willson's farm L26 C1 ESY, which was across the road from his father Richard Lawrence's former farm.
Found in 2 different directories for 1846. Sisters Jane & Hadassah left with their husbands, John & Mathias Teetzel, for Michigan between January 1852 & 25 Jun, 1853.

. 1860 Aug. 15 Census St. Joseph, Benton Twp. Berrien Co, Michigan, p.211,
Lawrence Richard L, 51 years /1809, Canada West, Farmer, Value of Person Estate: £50.
B. 1815, Elizabeth, f., 45y, Canada West
B. 1841, John, m. 19y, Canada West
B. 1843, Hester, f, 17y, Canada West
B. 1845, Joseph, m 15y, Canada West
B. 1847, Robert, m, 13y, Canada West
B. 1849, Charles, m, 11y, Canada West
B. 1851, Clara, f, 9y, Canada West
B. 1853, Rebecca, f, 7y, Canada West
B. 1855, Alimira Lawrence, f, 5 years, Canada West.

. H Company 28th - Union Army
Private Richard S Lawrence, age 41/ b1823, enlistment: 10 Mar 1864, at Kalamazoo,
Company K, Michigan 28, Mustered out: 21 Nov 1864 at Louisville, KY.

. Private Richard Lawrence, discharged for disability, 9 January, 1863.
Received Civil War pension 1865.
'Richard S Lawrence, H Company G.
Ref: History of Berrien County & Van Buren Co.

. CIVIL WAR: Richard L Lawrence enlisted at Oronoko Twp., 5 Oct, 1864 for a term of one & half months & died in Hospital at Louisville, Kentucky, Brown US G.H. on 21 November, 1864 of Typhoid Pneumonia, inflammation of lungs, signed, B E Fryer, As, USA.
Ref: Register if Deaths of Volunteers 1861-65. - - -

Birth:
Alt Name: Richard D or L. Ref: Dau. Rebecca Lawrence's Marriage. Cert.

Died:
COD: Typhoid Pneumonia.

Buried:
Sec A Row 4, Father.

Richard married Mary Lizy ELIZABETH SIMONS on 14 Oct 1830 in Palermo, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Mary (daughter of Bildad SIMONS and Mrs. Bildad SIMONS) was born on 19 Aug 1813 in Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died on 8 Jan 1904 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried on 9 Jan 1904 in Morton Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jane E is the daughter of Mary Willson & Richard Lawrence Sr.

> 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.
. Cousin Richard Lawrence Johnson.

. UCLP at age 20; Married at age 22, First child at Mary Marg b. 1831 at age 20 & twins at age 24.

. UCLPetition 13, Received 4 July, 1833.
Jane Lawrence Teetzel of Township of Trafalgar, appeared personally before the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace on 1831 May 4, York & is recognized by Magistrate John Colborne to be a daughter of Richard Lawrence of the District of London formerly of the Home District & latterly of the London District, Innkeeper, deceased.
She is married to Mathias Teetzel of Trafalgar, a carpenter & he was too young to serve in late war. She prays for 200 Acres. Signed in two places: Jane Lawrence 4 May, 1831
Robert Johnston of York, Carpenter [brother-in-law], sworn at York Seventh day of May 1831.
Note1: Actual writer of this petition had crossed out her signature & written Jane Teetzel. Note the UC Land Petition is dated 1831 & Jane was married in 1833. It appears the Petition was held for 2 years until Jane got married or perhaps reached age of majority which was January of 1832. - PJA]

. When the Teetzel's first arrived in Michigan the village of Benton Harbor was known as Bronson Harbor. In March 1865 the name was changed to Benton Harbor.

. 1860 Census St Joseph, St Joseph.
. 1870 Census Jane & Sarah Teetzel. St. Joseph's Berrier.

. 1865 Oct 21 - Probate Order, State of Michigan, Berrier Co., Mon. 25 Sep 1865. In the Matter of the Estate of Mathias Teetzel, deceased, Petition of Jane E Teetzel, widow & Elizabeth J Teetzel, one of the heirs at law of said Etter praying this Court that letters of administration be granted to Jane E Teetzel. Ordered. next Nov 6, all persons interested in said estate appear in the Village of Berrien & show cause whey the prayer of petitioner should not be granted.. Cause a copy of this order e published in the St. Joseph Traveller newspaper. Signed, WS Merrill, Judge of Probate.

. 1866 Jan 10, Sworn before a Notary Public, Berrier County, Signed, Jane Teetzel
ESTATE OF MATHIAS TEETZEL, deceased: SE Quarter, Section 9, Twp. 4 S, 80 acres Lots 119, 120 & 149; Lots 444 & 445 Main House, Lot 448 [Dock], Total $14,800.
2 sofas front & back part of house; Duyer & Forsythia Sofa $75; marble top centre table $12; 2 Whatnots [- ornamental shelf to hold small decorations]; @$16; 6 Hair bottom chairs, 2 carpets; Stand, 7 Kaine bottom chairs, 4 Bedsteads $16; 4 Beds $42; 2 Mask stances, 1 Bureau; 3 Bedroom carpets; Hall Carpet; 4 stove & Pipes in Parlor, dining room, Box, Cooking Stove & furniture; 11 Counter pans/panes? $24.15; 21 Sheets; 24 Pillow cases; 14 Cover beds; 2 common tables, 6 Flag bottom chairs; Pan scales;
1 Horse $125. 1 Harness & buggy $33. 1 County Map, 2 Plows $13; 4 old Volume Jeffersons works & 3 Vol. Life of Jefferson $6; 3 Ball life of griff?; Black stein cow; 1 Kaned? cast $4. 2 hoes $1;
Cash left by decades, $1,000.; Lot 149 sold to Mr King, $100.
Widow entitled furniture described & $250 & others $187.25.
Personal Property of widow: 1 Horse $125.; 2 Plowes; Scales; Hand Cart; 1 Bake; Co. Map; Jeff & Blackstone & Miscellaneous Books; $187.25.
Ref: Michigan Probate Records, 1797-1973, Berrier Co., Lib. 2, p440, File #689 [Images 477 -604, i.e. 127 pages!].

. 1868 Feb 8 & Feb 22, St Joseph Herald, Michigan
ADMINISTRATRIX SALE: Notice is hereby given, that by virtue & in pursuance of a license granted to me by the Probate Court for the County of Berrien, State of Michigan, bearing date of 15, July, AD 1867, I shall sell at public venue, to the highest bidder, pursuant to the statute in such case provided, at 10 o'clock on Saturday the 14th day of March, 1868, at the Perkins House in the Village of St. Joseph the following described Real Estate, to wit:
Lots No. 441 & 445, (Checkered Ware-house).*
All in the village of St. Joseph, Berrien County, in the state of Michigan.
Terms of Sale: One-third cash, balance in 2 equal annual payments, interest 10 pr. ct. annually, secured by mortgage on property.
JANE TEETZEL, Administratrix. St. Joseph, Feb. 1, 1868.

*Note2: *The 'CHECKERED WARE-HOUSE IN ST. JOSEPH' is named after the famous large & most successful general store, the 'Checked Store,' on King Street in Toronto, Ontario & owned by Jane's sister Margaret Lawrence Johnston's daughter, Margaret Johnston & her husband E. B. Whittemore. This also indicates & knowledge of or communication between Lawrence sisters, Margaret & Jane. After the death of Mathias Teetzel the Checked warehouse was sold for $5,350 to son-in-law [Elizabeth Teetzel] Saml. L Williams. - PJA 2011.

. 1868 Apr 18 & Apr 25th - For Sale: Mrs. M. Teetzel, offers for Sale her residence (with one or two lots,) located on the Bluff, in St. Joseph, upon very reasonable terms. Apply at the premises or at C W Ormabee's office.

. 1870 Jun 18 - MORTGAGE SALE: Whereas, default has been made in the payment of the sum of $758, which is the amount claimed to be due at the date of this notice, on a certain note & mortgage bearing date 21 Mar., AD 1868, made & executed by James E Stevens, John T Edwards, Martin Green & Parsons P Allen, mortgagors,
to Jane Teetzel, guardian of Sarah Martin*, mortgagee & payable 2 years after the date thereof, with 10% interest payable annually which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, Berrien Co, Mi., 1 Jun AD 1868, in Liber V of Mortgages, p 386, rehears said note & mortgage were duly sold & assigned by the said Jane Teetzel, guardian as aforesaid,
To John H Lee, 1 Jun 1898, as assigned, was recorded in the office of the Reg. of Deeds of Co. Berrien on 13 May, 1870, Book 1, of Mortgages on P 430, whereas the said John H Lee is now the owner & holder of said note & mortgage & of the remaining secured thereby & no suit or proceedings have been instituted at law to recover the debt now remaining secured by said mortgage or any par thereof: Now, therefore, notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale in said mortgage contained & in pursuance of the statue in such cases made & provided, the premises described in said mortgage, to wit:
All that certain piece of parcel of land situated in Berrien Co. Michigan, described as village lots 448, 445, St. Joseph, according to the recorded plat thereof, will b sold at public auction to the highEst bidder at the hour of 12: noon, Wed., 7 Sep, 1870 at the front door of the Court House in the village of Berrien, in said count of Berrien, by the Sheriff of said county, to satisfy the amount due & unpaid on said mortgage & the costs & expenses allowed by law & the attorney fee mentioned in said mortgage.
Dated at St. Joseph, Michigan, June 11th, 1870. John H Lee, Assignee.
W R Lyon, Atty. for Assignee, St. Joseph, Mich.

Note3: Mary Sarah Martin, is her granddaughter, daughter of Mary Margaret Teetzel Martin, deceased.
X-Ref: See M. Sarah Martin who complained her mother was too slowly distributing her share of the estate.

. 1870 Census Benton, Berrien Co., Michigan.
. 1871 Berrien Directory. Mrs. Jane Teetzel, h. 41 Front, St. Joseph's Village.

. 1879 Mar 15 - A First Rate Chance for Somebody.
I will lease on favorable terms, that farm of 140 acres, ½ mile east of Benton Harbor, (formerly known as the Teetzel place) to an energetic & liable man. For particulars, See John H Lee, St. Joseph.

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Birth:
DUE: Daughter of Empire Loyalist.

Died:
41 Front Street. Died at her residence: St. Joseph Isl.

Buried:
Tall white marble & cement with urn on top. Wooded cemetery.

Jane married Mathias TEETZEL on 4 Jul 1833 in Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Mathias (son of Charles Frederick TEETZEL, Sr. and Mary TUFFORD) was born in 1810 in Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died on 26 Apr 1865 in St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Morton Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hadassah is the daughter of Mary Willson & Richard Lawrence. Hadasah used her second name Hester at times & is an archaic form for written 'ss' as in Hadapah.

> 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.

. UC Land Petition 27, 1835 Jul 1,
Mathias Teetzel, Residence Trafalgar, Ontario.
Patent Lot 7, Con 11, Brooke Twp., Lambton Co., Ontario, 1839 JUN 26. Recognized at the York Court House to be the daughter of Richard Lawrence, innkeeper.
Note1: Location, Brooke Mills, today Alvinston.

1835 July 1, Wed. D'Arcy Boulton, Esq, JP, Chairman. - Hadassah Lawrence, of the Township of Trafalgar, in the District of Gore, Spinster, appeared in open Court & was Recognized to be a Daughter of the late Richard Lawrence of the District of London, formerly of York Twp. in the Home District, Innkeeper, deceased, an U.E. Loyalist, & a certificate was signed by the Chairman & Clerk of the Peace accordingly.

. Haddasah Lawrence Marriage Bond # 6053
Mathias Teetzel & John Teetzel of Trafalgar Twp., Gore District bond themselves to pay £200.
Signed, at Toronto, Home District, on 18 July, 1837.
John Teetzel of Twp. of Trafaglar in the Gore District, Bachelor & Hadassa H. Lawrence, of the same place, Spinster.
Signatures of John Teetzel & Mathias Teetzel.
Note2: But not Haddassah's signature! Photocopy too faint for duplication. -PJA
Upper Canada Marriage Bond 6-53, Microfilm C6786.

. Moved to Benton Harbor, Michigan with her sister, brother Richard Lawrence Jr. & Cousin Richard Lawrence Johnston, mother Margaret Lawrence, married a Teetzel also.

. 1860 Census Michigan, Berrien, Benton, FILM 537, FAMILY 1658 -
Teetzel, Hester, 47, b. 1813 in Canada East.

. 1869 Minutes of the Michigan Methodist Episcopal Church Annual Conference, Benton Harbor, Mrs. John Teetzel & Miss M. A. Teetzel, each $1.00. Hull, MI, Goe. Teetzel $1. Mason, MI. James Teetzel.

. 1871 John Teetzel, fruit grower, SW Section 17, Territorial Road, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co. Directory.

. 1878 Polk Directory, Benton Harbor & St. Joseph's Directory: John Teetzel, res. Lincoln street.

* 1887 Jan 15 - Mrs John Teetzel, Sr, is very ill rather home on Empire avenue. Ref: News Palladium Newspaper, Benton Harbor, MI.

. 1888 Jan 4, Obituary. Death of Mrs John Teetzel. wife of John Teetzel, sr. & mother of Mr C W Teetzel, the jeweler, died at her home on Empire avenue at noon today, aged about 74 years. She was taken ill last Monday night, with hemorrhage of lungs, the attach terminating fatally. Mrs Teetzel was an old resident, esteemed for many virtues. She leaves beside her husband 6 children, Charles & George Teetzel, Mrs Andrew Kennedy & Miss Hester Teetzel of Benton harbor, Mrs. Horace Brunson of Chicago & John Teetzel of Ottawa, Ill. The later have been summoned by telegram. The funeral is not yet arranged.

. 1888 Jan 5, Mrs John Teetzel whose death was noted our least issue, left 7 children, one name was inadvertently omitted from our list, that of Mrs Will Smith. Funeral will occur on Friday afternoon.
* Mrs. Hamilton, of Peachville, Mich., a sister of Mrs Teetzel, accompanied by her husband & son Alexander, arrived yesterday afternoon.
At our last advices it was doubtful whether Mr Mrs John W Teetzel of Ottawa, or Mrs. Brunson, of Chicago, could come to attend the funeral, on account of illness.
Note3*: Rather than her late husband, it was her son Rev. James Hamilton, junior, along with Rebecca's other son Alexander Hamilton.) There are several 'Peachvilles' in Michigan. Allegan is the peach growing area of Michigan. - PJ Ahlberg.

. 1888 Jan 7 - John Teetzel & family desire to return their sincere thanks to all the neighbors & friends who so kindly assisted them in their late bereavement.
- Rev. James Hamilton, of Three Rivers, & Mrs Hamilton & son, of Peach Belt, Allegan county, attended the funeral of their relative, the late Mrs. John Teetzel & returned home today.
Ref: St. Joseph Herald Newspaper.

. 1888 Jan 7, Benton Harbor. Mrs. John Teetzel died' Wednesday, aged 74 years. [Wed. 1888 Jan. 4th.]

. 1961 Apr 6 to 17th, News Palladium, Benton Harbor, MI., Legal Notice:
Order to Answer, File # C309, State of Michigan in the Circuit Court, Co. of Berrien, Ervin & Virginia Bontranger, Plaintiffs Vs many names, Preston Lumber Co., Maxwell Lumber Co., The Mich. Trust Co., JOHN & HESTER TEETZEL, etc, Defendants. On reading & filing of the complaint in this cause, Ordered that the Defendants & their unknown heirs & devises cause their appearance to be entered on 2 Jul 1963 in default there of.

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Birth:
DUE: Daughter of Empire Loyalist. Alt Spelling: Haddasah & Adasah. Alt DOB 27 Sep 1812.

Died:
Berrien Co., Mich Reg. # 35. Dau. of Mary & Richard Lawrence. COD: Lung disease.

Hadassah married John Solomon TEETZEL, Jr. on 18 Jul 1837 in Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. John (son of Charles Frederick TEETZEL, Sr. and Mary TUFFORD) was born on 15 Apr 1815 in Palermo, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died on 29 May 1894 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Morton Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. The 1892 Biography of Alexander Hamilton says his grandmother died when Rebecca was but young & she was raised by an older sister. The most like possibilities for the 'older sister' could be:

1. Elizabeth Lawrence Tarbox, living in 1821 at Caledon East, Peel Co. & fairly close to James Hamilton at his farm in Chinguagousy Twp., Peel; or is Rebecca was still in Toronto with:

2. Second eldest sister, Margaret Lawrence Johnston, who lived at 179 King St. East, Toronto, which is based on Richard Hamilton, Rebecca's eldest son's statement that he was born in Toronto. King St. was a principal street in Toronto, where indeed, James Hamilton would have done business with the Canada Land Company.

. DOB 1815; UCLP at age 18, Married c 1833, at about age 18; First child at c. 19 years old.

UCLBooks, 1833 Feb 7, Thursday, York Council Chamber, Present Peter Robinson, Geo. H. Parkland, Jos. Wells.
Rebecca Hamilton, Petition H179, Wife of James Hamilton of Toronto, Yeoman. Praying for a grant of 200 Acres of land, as the Daughter of the late Richard Lawrence, formerly of York, an U.E. Loyalist. Recommended.
Ref: UCLBook, C105 p 354. Note1: Rebecca was age 17y 9m 3d.

. Upper Canada Land Petition #179, 1818 Apr 14,
Patented: 1833 Jul 4: Lot 7, Con 18, Garafraxa Twp., [Gore District], Wellington Co., Ontario.
* [ later transferred to EAST Garafraxa Twp, in Dufferin Co.]
Witnesses to Oath of Rebecca Hamilton, Page 179a, C2052, Home District (Toronto),
We, D'Arcy Boulton the Quarter Chairman & Steven Washburn … Clerk of the Peace certify that Rebecca Hamilton personally appeared at the general quarter Sessions of the Peace in & for said Home District this day & is recognized by the Magistrate to be a Daughter of the late Richard Lawrence of the Township of Harwich in the Western District of London, formerly of the Twp. of York, deceased, who retained his Loyalty during the late war [1812] without suspicion of without suspicion of aiding or assisting the Enemy. Dated at the Court House of York (Toronto), the 28th day of February, 1833.

Quarterly Session of Peace, Home District:
. 1833 Feb 28, Thurs. Present D'Arcy Boulton Jun, Esq. Chairman, Grant Powell, Esq. JP, Clerk of Peace having reported to Court that the Grand Jury summoned them for 1 O'clock this day. Report of David Gibson, Surveyor of Hwys. granted. Rebecca Hamilton appeared in open-Court & was recognized to be the Daughter of the late Richard Lawrence, deceased, an United Empire Loyalist, whereupon a certificate was signed.

. 1834 Dec 19, UC Sundries, Petition of Rebecca & James Hamilton of the Twp. Nassagaweya,
Petitioner Rebecca Hamilton, the daughter of a UE Loyalist received a grant of Lot 7, Con 18, Garafraxa Twp.
Petitioners are residing & cultivating a lot of land in Nassagaweya Twp. , upon which he has nearly 40 Acres of improvement. In consequence of possessing this farm, they are from the distance of the grant, unable to quit their present residence & become occupiers of the Garafraxa Lot. Yet your petitioners part to allow a deed to be issued, upon the grounds they are already settlers in the very District in which the grant is, the value of the same is of importance to them, for the provision their family. Should it be the pleasure of your Excellency to grant them title, the land will be improved by having the power to let it on lease, otherwise your petitioners cannot occupy in person the Lot & will be subject for forfeiture.
Signed for Jas. & Rebecca Hamilton, City of Toronto, 29 Dec 1834, Tos. Talbot.
Envelope: Referred to Comm of Lands to report therein. 31 Dec 1834.
. Cannot be granted under present regulations.1835 Apr 8, John Robison, Com. of Crown Lands Office, Toronto. Forward the report.
Ref: UC Sundries C6884, p1279.
Note2: Lot 18 SW Con 7 was granted 1824.9.21 Patent to Ann Headly & the NE half patent was granted 1824.922 to Jesse Meredith.

. Land Registration Office Dufferin County,
Lot 7, Con 18, East Garafraxa Twp. Abstract Book B20, p42.
. 1836 Mar 11, Patent, crown to Rebecca Hamilton Hamilton, Rebecca.
. 1836 Jun 16, Registered 1836 Jun 29, BN&S, James Hamilton & his wife Rebecca Hamilton, to James Pattulo, 200 Acres.
. 1879 Mar 28, Bargain&Sale James & Robert A. Pattullo, to Kenneth Pattullo, [to both each]. All the timber on 10 acres with right of way.

Note3: Purchaser: James Pattullo. Others settlers began to arrive at an early period, doubtless sent forward by the enterprising Land Agent at York. In the autumn of 1820 Alexander Pattullo, native of Prestonpems, near Edinburg, but more recently a resident of Glasgow, arrived at Rockside, having left behind him his wife & family of 3 sons & 2 daughters, wile he spied out the land & prepared a home for them. In a letter from Paisley dated Apr 2, 1823 he stated that a young man James Pattullo who was about to emigrate to Canada & intended to settle in Caledon along with his father who had preceded him, offered to convey letters.
Ref: Rockside Pioneers.

. Biography: At James Hamilton's death there was nothing left for his wife & family of 7 children, all of whom were under age. It was in this crisis that Alexander Hamilton's sterling character made itself evident. Though but 18 years old, [1854 or 55], he assumed the care of the family & until the day of his death none of them ever went to him in vain for assistance of any sort. His devotion to his mother was particularly beautiful, & even when the others were able to contribute to her comfort he never yielded his privilege of being the first to bear burdens in her behalf; & this even when hard times often made it difficult to provide for his own family as he wished.
Husband James Hamilton died about 1856 to 1858. 'He might have become a wealthy man if he had not placed too much confidence in his friends & wreaked his own fortune by going security for others.' So this would have been a timely investment for him or the widow Rebecca Hamilton. Perhaps the tollgate didn't live up to expectations for development. In the meantime, son Rev. James Hamilton moved to Michigan & number of close relatives were also in Michigan too.
. Rev. James Hamilton, Jr. "God-fear mother dedicated him to the service of the pulpit before he was born" in Feb. 17, 1843, Trafalgar, Ontario. . -.

* XRef: This biography continues at 1892 & 1912 Biographies of Alexander Hamilton & at James Hamilton.

Note4: Husband James Hamilton died in 1855 probably in Esquesing Co., Halton County, Ontario. Rebecca had moved to Flamborough Twp., Wentworth County by the time son James Hamilton was baptized a Methodist.
By 1856 son Richard L Hamilton was living alone in a log cabin near Acton, Ontario. He was working as a carpenter, no doubt earning money to help support his family.
In 1864 Alex Hamilton went to Ohio & afterward to Michigan to make fruit farm to Saughatuck, MI. Mary Jane Hamilton landed in the US in 1866 so it would seem probably she would have lived with her mother Rebecca, at least up to that time.

. 1859 Flamborough West, Canada West., Tp. in Co. Wentworth. For office Post office see: Strabane.
Ref: The New World in 1859: Being the US & Canada.

. 1861 March Census, East Flamborough, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Broken Part Lot 14, 2nd East Concession,
Rebecca Hamilton, age 46, Toll House, W. Methodist, Widow, One half story frame house. *Family member ABSCENT on Census day.
Alex Hamilton, Age 23, b 1838, Nursery Agent, born Upper Canada, W. Methodist.
Richard Hamilton, Age 26, b 1835, Carpenter, born Upper Canada, frame house. *Family member ABSCENT on Census day.
Mary Jane Hamilton, Age 22 b1839, Labourer
Hadassah Hamilton, Age 19, 1842 UC [No occupation listed], *Family member ABSCENT on Census day.
James Hamilton, Age 17 b1844, Nursery Agent, attending school. *Family member ABSCENT on Census day.
Wm. J Hamilton, Age 15 b1846, Labourer, attending school.
Rebecca Hamilton, Age 7, b1854, attending school.

. Description of Flamborough tollhouse: Neighbor murdered previous to Rebecca Hamilton taking up the house which was: The tollhouse is quite a small room & the ceiling is very low & usually a lock was applied to the door. Woodrack rails, likely cedar, surrounded the tollhouse; there was plenty of room in the shanty to stoke a blow with the stick; a 6 o'clock sounded in neighboroughood! Undoubtedly there would be quite a bit of gossip about the tollhouse where Rebecca & family lived.

. 1857 Jan 29th, Extracted from a previous coroner's murder inquest that took place:
The day previous at a shan't on the New Waterdown road, near Burlington Heights, where John Lawry killed another man supposed to have gone to the shanty for the purpose of robbing awry of his money. Lawry is about 60 years of age & Hopkins near as old.
John Smith, a teamster, was going out to the woods for cordwood & was passing the toll gate about 6:30, Wednesday morning when the toll keeper called after him & his comrade that John Hopkins came to the tollhouse about an hour before daylight that he had a letter for the toll keeper who then let him in Hopkins had a stick in his hand about 4 feet 6 inches long such as used woodrack rails & made a blow at him the tollkeeper, John Lawry. There was a fierce encounter till he succeeded in getting the stick & gave Hopkins blows to the head. Witness saw no blood on the floor. The toll keeper wanted to send word to the Watertown police.
John Gilmour resided on the hill about 100 yards from the tollhouse. Half an hour after sunrise Lawry came up the hill & called there was a dead man there near the door. He went to the house where he was told the same story. Lawry looked wild & he was glad to get out of the house, he did not appear to be drunk. The tollhouse is quite a small room & the ceiling is very low. The deceased's cap & handkerchief were lying at his feet. Gilmour asked how the deceased fall. He finally said the fell on his back, but the witness could see from the head wounds he would fall on his side. He had struck him 5 or 6 times after he was down, knocked out 2 teeth & he was determined to rub out the marks.
Lawry was a nice man, a very quiet neighbor, Never saw either of them worse of liquor. Witness has frequently seen the deceased this winter, but never saw the muffling on his feet before; had seen the shawl tied on his head, as if to keep off the cold. There was plenty of room in the shanty to stoke a blow with the stick, but not much blood on the floor inside, measuring about 3 or 4 inch broad. The previous day Hopkins was in witnesses house said he had broke his axe & said he to go to Hamilton to borrow one.
Ann fully deposed she slept at her son-in-law Hopkins' house on Tuesday night. He was going to Hamilton to borrow one. Thinks Hopkins could be about Gilmour's when the 6 o'clock bell rang. Hopkins had worn rans on his feet sine the thaw. Dr. Ryall deposed the deceased's body had contusions on head, face, 2 on thumb, & extensive 5 fractures into the brain.
John Flynn deposed the deceased told him David Smoke proved to lend him an axe & would leave the axe or word at the tollhouse.
[No further followup found, but he did not do jail time as by the 1861 Census he is the toll keeper outside of Waterdown on what is now called Waterdown Road. Back in those days Snake Rd. was called the Waterdown Rd. or the road to Waterdown]
Ref: Toronto Globe & Mail Newspaper.

Note5: One can imagine the widow Rebecca Hamilton taking up residence in this toll house where the neighbors would no doubt remind her & her family of the infamous history of this toll house. Lock you doors!

GANGES, Michigan
. 1878 - Allegan is county seat, 3,000 inhabitants on the Kalamazoo river, 25 miles nw of Kalamazoo, 2 Grand Rapids railroads pass through Allegan. 3 flouring mills, 2 saw mills, 2 planning mills, 1 foundry & 1 woolen mill.
It is an excellent farming twp. & near the lake the land is devoted chiefly to the cultivation of peaches. In the spring of 1880 the number of peach trees reached 84,000, of which 30,000 were 445 years old over. The fruit of Ganges is mainly sent on the Chicago W Michigan Railroad. It was of her son Alexander Hamilton who started these very fruit trees. - PJA
Ref. Polk Michigan State Gazetteer.

. 1887 Michigan Crop Report, Ganges. Large meteor seen through the fog on evening of May 23, first appearing in the east. 45 degrees above the horizon, moving north. Optical phenomena, Ganges 2 May: Solar halos were observed (i.e. weather - planning forecast); Hails 31st May. This phenomena would have been much discussed in the neighbourhood. - PJA.]

. 1888 Jan 7, Benton Harbor. Mrs. John Teetzel died' Wednesday, aged 74 years.
. 1888 Jan 5, Mrs John Teetzel whose death was noted our least issue, left 7 children. Funeral will occur on Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Hamilton, of Peachville, Michigan, a sister of Mrs Teetzel, accompanied by her husband & son Alexander, arrived yesterday afternoon.
Note6: Rather than her late husband, it was her son Rev. James Hamilton, junior, along with Rebecca's other son Alexander Hamilton.) There are several 'Peachvilles' in Michigan. Allegan is the 'Peach Belt' growing area of Michigan. - PJA

. 1890 Michigan Death Registration:
Registration #1600, died 17 Feb 1890, widow, aged 74y 11 months, Ganges Twp., Allegan Co., Michigan.
[Born 17 Mar 1815, compared with her Monument date, equals born 4 May 1815. ] Cause of Death: Slow paralysis.
Born Canada, parents Mary & Richard Lawrence.
Note7: Rebecca Lawrence-Hamilton was living with daughter Mary Jane Wanner at the time of her death.

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Birth:
Born Lot 25, Con 1 Yonge St., Toronto. Until 1818 her father was living in York/Toronto, ON.

Died:
COD: Slow paralysis. Aged 74y 11m. = 17 Mar 1815. Widowed. Dau. of Mary & Richard Lawrence.

Buried:
Ganges. 74y 9m 13d. 'Mother', Tall grey monument with wheat sheaves. "Hamilton"

Rebecca married James HAMILTON, Sr. in c 1831-33 in Halton County, Ontario. James (son of James HAMILTON, .1 and Mrs. Mary HAMILTON, .1) was born on 23 Jun 1801 in Drumragh, Co. Tyrone, Ireland; died on 1853 - 1858 in Chinguacousy Twp., Peel Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

This Summary is to aid in following my main line of descent:

First Generation
John Willson, Sur, born 8 Jun 1739 Piscataway Twp., Middlesex Co., New Jersey, died 8 Jul 1829 Sharon, E Gwillimbury, York Co., Ontario {Reburied Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Thornhill, ON]
married 1760, Rebeka (Thixton) Thickson, 10 Jul 1743 St James, Piscataway Twp., Middlesex Co., NJ - 7 Jun 1804, Thornhill, Markham Twp., Ontario. [REburied Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery].
Primary residence: Lot 30, Con 1 West Side of Yonge Street, Ontario.

Second Generation:
Their daughter: Mary Willson, b. Est. 1770 Piscataway, New Jersey - died Est. 21 Feb 1821 Charlottesville, Norfolk Co., Ontario,
married c. 1833 Toronto to: Lieut. Richard Lawrence, 20 Aug 1759 Middletown, Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey - died Bef. 5 May 1831 Harwich, Kent Co., Ontario; burial unknown.
Primary residence: Lot 25, Con 1 East Side of Yonge, Town of York, that is Steeles & Yonge, Toronto.

Third Generation:
Their daughter Rebecca Lawrence, York Twp., Lot 25 Con 1 Yonge St., York Co., Ontario - 17 Feb 1890 Ganges, Allegan Co., Michigan, buried Taylor Cemetery, Ganges, MI.
Married c.1833 Toronto, to James Hamilton Sr., b. 23 Jun 1801 Strabane, Tyrone Co., Ireland - d. 1853-1855 Chinguacousy Twp., Peel Co., Ontario;
Primary residence: Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co. After the death of husband Jame Hamilton she moved with sisters & her other children to Ganges, Michigan.

Fourth Generation:
Their son: Richard Lawrence Hamilton, born 20 Apr 1836 Toronto, York Co., Ontario - 4 Feb 1909 Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario, buried Erin Union Cemetery, Ontario,
married 16 June 1861 Georgetown to: Jane Matilda McCutcheon, born 10 Oct 1841 Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario - 17 Nov 1917 Toronto, York Co., Ontario, buried Erin Union Cemetery, Ontario;
Primary residence: Acton, ON. Moved to Erin when his only child Ella Hamilton married in Richard Lawrence Hamilton.

Fourth Generation:
Their daughter: Mary Ellen ELLA Hamilton, born 27 Jul 1863, Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario - 28 Dec 1944 Toronto, York Co., Ontario,
married 15June1881 Acton, ON. to: Charles Henry Walker, born 6 Mar 1857 Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario - 23 Jun 1908 Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario, buried Erin Union Cemetery.
Primary residence: Main St., Erin, ON.

Fifth Generation:
- Their 1st daughter: Jennie JENN Walker, 11 Mar 1883 Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario - 2 Oct 1959 Toronto, Ontario,
married John Wesley JACK Felker, born 2 Dec 1879 Belwood, Wellington Co., ON.- 14 Aug 1929, Toronto, ON. Buried Erin Union Cemetery, ON.
(X-Ref: John Westly Felker is the Great-Great Grandson of (Johann Frederick Völkel) / JOHN FELKER, U.E., born 5 Aug 1751 Erndtebrück, Westphalia, Germany - 30 Nov 1838 Stoney Creek, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Quarter Master, 3rd NJ Volunteers. Ref: Patricia Ahlberg, U.E.).
Primary residence: Toronto, ON.

- Their 8th child: Mary Lillian Walker, born 9 Aug 1901 Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario - 19 Nov 1974 Toronto, Ontario buried Erin Union Cemetery,
married 21 May 1923, Toronto, to William PERCY Finn, born 31 Jul 1892 Chesley, Elderslie Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario - 3 Mar 1959 Toronto, ON., Buried Erin Union Cemetery.
Primary residence: Windermere Ave., Toronto, ON.
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Patricia Felker Ahlberg, United Empire Loyalist & of course, Mary Willson Lawrence, Daughter of an Empire Loyalist:
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United Empire Loyalist Proof for JOHN WILLSON, SUR.
John Willson, Sur. Born 8 Jun 1739, New Jersey - died 8 Jul 1829 Sharon, Ontario
John Willson was a friend of Governor John Graves Simcoe. Simcoe gave Willson the first license to operate the Kings Mill (the Old Mill) on the Humber River, Etobicoke;
also a Town of York Park Lot 3 and 4 E side Hospital St. Next to Simcoe Place, Town of York,Toronto.
Ref: UCLPetition 37C, W Bundle 2, Microfiche C2950.
A great many official documents exits, only ta few are given here:

1. - Old United Empire Loyalists List
Wilson John Senr., (Home District) From Staten Island. Came in a settler in 1878 with three sons. Ref: Appendix B.
Willson, John of Piscataway, Middlesex Co., Memorial, now of Northumberland Co., NB, sworn St. Johns, NB, 1786. He fled to the Army at Perth Amboy in 1777.
Schedule of LOSSES 81 Acres of land in Piscataway Twp., Middlesex Co., East New Jersey; 1 house, barn, out houses, Orchards,£1000; 3 Acres of Salt Meadow, £10; confiscated & sold by Congress; 5 Horses,£50; 9 Cows, £45; 4 young cattle, £8; Farming utensils & Household furniture £60, Total: £1173. New York currency.
Ref: United Empire Loyalist Claims, 2, 21 Mar 1786.

2. 1796 UPPER CANADA LAND PETITION & REVOLUTIONARY MUSTER:
UCLPetition 57. To John Graves Simcoe, Lieut. John Willson, Jur.* He suffered much by this Rebel party (at the point of the bayonet) before the British Army Landed on Staten island, then making several attempts to join them but always hindered till when the British Army was Advancing [22 Oct 1776] from the White Plains (NY) to the Jersey. I then joined them at Woodbridge [New Jersey, Dec 3, 1776] and went with them to Brunswick (NJ, Dec 16, 1776).
I then entered into James Christies' employ [i.e. the Quartermaster ] as a Forage master and ran Many risks of my Life, being twice taken Prisoner and confined but maid my escape and returned to my service again, till when the army returned from the Jerseys to Staten Island,
and embarked for the Head of Elk [river flowing towards Philadelphia, Dec. 1777] were my health would not admit of my going on board, to retrieved with my family on said Island where I continued till the commencement of the peace.
I then embarked with my family for Nova Scotia (since New Brunswick), where I drew 270 acres in Northumberland where I served in Sivil Commission and offices under Governor Carleton till July the 19th, 1793. There I set out with sixty men, women and children (Including my own family) for Niagara where we arrived on the 7th of next October. ... He wants Lots 4 & 5 on the River Humber and Lot 30 on west side of Yonge Street.
Signed, March 25th, 1796, John Willson.

Envelope:The Petition of John Willson of the Kings Mill. Rec. March 31 1796.
Recommended for Broken Lots No. 4 & 5 on the Humber as prayed for is part of 1200 Acres. The lot No. 30 on Yonge I have referred to His Excellency's Pleasure. Aug 22, 1796 gave a Warrant at 5 Mr. xx Langlais, No. 723 Entered in Land Book B, Page 59. Terms if granted to J B Eng …To Boulton Lots No. 4 & 5 on the Humber and Lot No 30 on the West side of Yonge Street is part of 1300 Acres.
O. C. 8 October 1796, [Order in Council.)
Ref: Willson I, John Sur., UE, UCLPetition 57, W Bundle 2, 1795-97 Vol. 522, C2950 p834.

Note1*: In New Jersey John was called junior, but in Upper Canada he adopted the usage of John Willson Sur. { & further, his grandson was signed, John, son of John Willson Jur.! 

3. 1800 Apr 8 * FIRST APPOINTMENT for the first HOME DISTRICT, Toronto, Magistrates: Wm. James, John Willson, J Small, J McGill.
Ref: Toronto Sundries, Quarter Session Minutes.

4. Recapitulation of Fort York, (Toronto), WAR of 1812,
As Captain of the 1st Regiment, York Militia on duty during the captured at Fort York, John Willson was arrested and jailed.
John Willson was one of the six officers that signed, the papers of Recapitulation to the American invaders.
Geo. Playter's Diary tells us, like him, John Willson was armed with one of the few muskets and ready for action!

5. 1813 April 27 - John Willson, Parole at York Garrison 24 to 27 April 1813, 1st York Reg. Surrendered as Prisoners of War to the Americans at York 2 Apr 1813.
(On Parole under the Terms of Capitulation. During this period fort York was referred to as the Garrison.)
Ref. Document t103383, p 128, UC Nominal Rolls & Returns.

Note2: Wilson Avenue - York Mills Avenue, Toronto, are named for the Willson Family

- United Empire Loyalist Proof for Mary Willson Lawrence, Daughter of an Empire Loyalist:
Mary Willson, born Est. 1770, Piscatawy, New Jersey and died est 21 Feb 1821, Charlottesville, Norfolk Co., Ontario, Resided with husband Lieut. Richard Lawrence, UE., carpenter, tavenkeeper, Lot 25, Con 1 East Side of Yonge, Town of York, that is Steeles & Yonge, Toronto. She is the daughter of John Willson, UE & Rebecca Thickson:

To His Honor Peter Russell, Esq., president of the Government of Upper Canada etcetcetc. In Council:
Petition of Richard Lawrence, township of York.
Your petitioner is a Loyalist, and came from Nova Scotia about three years ago, [ 1794 ] that he is married to Mary, the daughter of John Willson, Esq. of Kings Mills on the Humber, who is also a Loyalist.
That your Petitioner's wife having never received any Land, your Petitioner prays your Honor would be please to grant him 200 Acres in right of his said wife and is in duty bound your Petition will ever pray.
Signed, Richard Lawrence, York, 22 June, 1797.
Envelope:Richard Lawrence, Recd. 22 June 1797.
Recd 29 Jan 1798. [i.e. Reviewed in Council:] Ordered that 200 acres be granted to the wife of the Petitioner, the daughter of a U.E. Loyalist, if not granted before. P.R. [Peter Russell]
A.W. 24 Dec, 1798, Entered. {Book HA, Folio 180 and 181, Patent 17 May, 1802, Vaughan].
Ref: [Willson, Mary], Richd Lawrence Sr., UCLPetition 63, York , L Bundle 4, Vol 285, C2125 p522.


United Empire Loyalist Proof for RICHARD LAWRENCE
(Richard Lawrence is the son-in-law of John Willson, Sur and is also a loyalist in his own right:
Lieut. Richard Lawrence, 20 Aug 1759 Middletown, Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey - died Bef. 5 May 1831 Harwich, Kent Co., Ontario;
There are also a great many official documents for Richard Lawrence, including:

1. New Brunswick Land Petition: Memorial of Richard Lawrence of Miramichie, (Northumberland Co., New Brunswick)
Humbly Shewth, that our memorialist has been all the last War in the service of His King and Country, most of the time as a Volunteer in the Army. That a lott of Land has been assigned, to him at Prince William in the County of York, but being then a young single man he resigned, it. That he is now settled at Miramichie, & likes the country, wishes to live by farming in reference to fishing.
Your Memorialist therefore prays you Excellency may be pleased to grant him a Lot of Land adjoining a lot assigned, to Arthur Nicholson, Esq. [i.e. his brother-in-law] on the north east side of the North West Branch of Miramichie, and your memorialist is duty bound will Pray.
Signed, Richard Lawrence, 11 Aug., 1789
Envelope side: Memorial of Richd. Lawrence - Complied with 25th Sept. 1789.
Ref: Lawrence, Richard, Province of New Brunswick Land Grant 209, Northumberland, F16301 NB Archives.

2. UCLPetition 5, His Excellency John Graves Simcoe, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor and Major General Commissioning his Majestry's Forces in Upper Canada.
The Memorial of Richard Lawrence Late of the Province of New Brunswick in Nova Scotia. That your Memorialist entered in the Service of His Britannic Majesty at the beginning the Late rebellion continued in the same till the Peace of of '83 and that since that time he accepted a Commission of First Lieutenant for the County of Northumberland in this Province.
Humbly Prays that his Majesty's most gracious bounty in Lands may be Extended to your memorialist for the following lotts viz number 25 on Yonge Street Eastward and two other Lotts in the Rear of said number 25 second Concession also a Lott in the Town of York, Number 18 in the second range which he has improved as well as No 25 Yonge Street & such others quantity of Land as to others quantity of Land as to your Excellency in your Wisdom may seem meet - & your Petitioner as in Duty Bound will ever pray.
Signed,6 April, 1796, Richd. Lawrence.
Envelop: Order in Council: 14 JUL 1796 Granted: 25 Yonge St South, East Side '
No. 708, Receiver General Office, Feb. 1, 1805
Thomas McMicking has paid into this office £3..5..2 for Patent fees on a Grant to Richard Lawrence of 400 Acres in Vaughan, being part of 600 Acres granted him under an order of Council 2 and 8, October 1796. The Survey Fees to be paid as the Surveyor Generals Office. O.R.
To the Attorney General, Peter Russell, RG
Envelope: #12 Settled, before No. 98, Entered Page 46, Land Book B.
Ref: Lawrence, Richard, Sr., UCLPetition 5, L Bundle 2, 1796 , C2124, p804.

NOTE3: Original large parchment with wax seal of Richard Lawrence's Land Patent, dated 1806, may be found at the archives of North York Central Library, Willowdale, Ontario.

XRef: Richard Lawrence's brother, John Lawrence is also a Loyalist. In 1780 John Lawrence was a lieutenant in the Queens Rangers appointed in NJ, by Lieut. General John Graves Simcoe. Lawrence Avenue Toronto is named for the Lawrences. -.-

By Patricia Ahlberg, U.E.
Willowdale, Ontario.

Notes:

Upper Canada Sundries
. Osborn, Wm. 1811, May 18, York, pg. 5404-5.
. Osborne, William, 1815 Oct 12, York, pages 10734-10735, & 1815 Oct 14, pg.10770-10735.
Verify identify: Osborne, Betsey, 1813, Aug 21, page 6622-3.

. William Osborn appears to have died during the War of 1812 during the capture of the Town of York.

Further research:
. Muster Roll of Capt. Abram Nelles' Flank Company, from 24th July to the 24th of August 1812, both days inclusive. - Wm. Osburn
(Also John Felker & Jacob Swackhammer & Jonathan Teetzel).

. Abraham Nelles, 4th Regiment, Lincoln Militia, at Engineer Dept. at Forts George & Niagara:
. July 4, 1814 to July 28, 1814: Sarjants: William Osburn, 7 days.
[Also Sargents: Roszels, Nathaniel, George & Eldgridge, of Erin Twp., Felker relatives.]

. William Osborn died at the time of War of 1812. Elizabeth Lawrence Osborn then married Elisha Tarbox. The 1852 Census of Caledon, Ontario records the 7 year old grandson, John Osborn, living with her.

. Minutes of Town of York, Census records that one male child was born in 1813 into Richard Lawrence's household. Was Elizabeth still living with her parents then?

. 1837 Toronto Directory
Osborne, William, land agent, etc., 203 King Street
. Recorded for further research. If this is William Osborne' son, he would be about 24 years old. - - -

Birth:
Ref: MI. Death Cert. of son John Osborne.

William married Emline KINNARD est 1844 in Ontario, Canada. Emline was born est 1814 in Ontario, Canada; died before 19 Feb 1931 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan. [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:

William is the son of Jane Crawford & Daniel T Lawrence.

. 1896 Jan 17 - A pleasant surprise on Messrs William & John C Lawrence & in honor of the latter's cousin, Miss Nettie Greeley, of Cincinnati, was organic by Mrs. James Sliver & daughters & took the nature of party at the Lawrence home last Friday night. By arrangement the party all arrived same the place of rendezvous about the same time, 7 o'clock & after greetings were exchanged with the almost bewildered hosts & bear fair relatives, the ladies set about preparing supper which was an appetizing feast & of bountiful proportions. Mr Bert Smith acted as toastmasters & some of the after dinner talks would have done cried to Chancy Depew. Little Margaret Crowley sang a pretty song. There were doubt 30 present. Miss Greeley will make her home with here relatives here.
Ref: Weekly Palladium newspaper, Benton Harbor, Michigan.

. 1898 Sep 7 - Real Estate Not Dead. At least one agent says he is selling right along. Geo W Closson, who runs a bus line & does a real estate business on the side, with frequent opportunities to meet strangers as they come to town inquiring for land, denies the real estate business in this vicinity is dead. Her has sold 5 farms in the last for years. He has just completed the sale of 15 acres of choice fruit land of John & Wm. Lawrence, 2 miles east of Benton Harbor to Mr A T Stevens, who came her from North Carolina for $1,800. When fruit land without buildings will sell for $120 an acre it shows the value on real estate is by no means depreciating at the rate many suppose. Mr. Stevens has already gone to work to put up a nice house & bar on his farm.
Ref: News Palladium, Benton Harbor

. 1905 Apr 10 - Death Makes Big Inroad
William Lawrence, Pioneer, died at his home on Territorial road, 2 miles east of the city, Saturday afternoon, at the age of 70. He was a native of Ohio & one of the earliest settlers in Benton twp. He was a brother of John C Lawrence of Benton, D. Lawrence of Hartford & Mrs. James Silvers of this city. Saturday afternoon he assisted his brother in hitching a team of horses to come to the city & upon the return of the brother William was dead. Mr. Lawrence never married. Funeral was held this afternoon at the residence at 1 'clock. Burial at Morton Hill Cemetery.

. 1905 Apr 11 - Card of Thanks. Although bowed with grief at the loss of our birth, William Lawrence, we cannot refrain from expressing our since thanks to the Rev F Schofield for his brief but consoling words of condolence, to the Benton Center choir, for their selection & rending of appropriate hems, also to the donors of beautiful flowers, emblematic of friendship & love. That each of you may be so kindly remembered when similarly afflicted is the prayer of the brothers & sisters of the deceased.
Signed, J C Lawrence, R R Lawrence, Mrs J Osborne.

Obituary:
. 1905 Apr 15 - Millburg. F Scofield was called to officiate at the funeral of William Lawrence on Monday at the home of his bother, John Lawrence on Territorial street.
Ref: News Palladium, Benton Harbor, Michigan.

. William Lawrence is numbered among the substantial general agriculturist & fruit-growers of Berrien Co. The brothers, unmarried, own together a fine cultivated farm of 50 acres, which is partially devoted to the culture of fruit & annually yields & excellent crop of hay. John & William Lawrence occupy positions of useful influence & widely known & highly esteemed as representative men of the county, actively participate in social & business.
X-Ref: Please see Daniel T Lawrence full Lawrence biography.

- Transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg, Thank you.

Died:
Aged 70y 4m 6d. 'Probably d. of heart disease' as the doctor was called after he died. Single.

Notes:

. 1863 Civil War Draft Registration, Samuel B Lawrence, born Ohio, registered at Mahaskha, Iowa.

. 1878 - New Sharon established 1856 Lawrence, S. B., dealer in grain, stock & agricultural implements, New Sharon; born in Warren county, Ohio, in 1832, & came to this State in 1862; owns 160 acres of land; has held office of town trustee; married Miss Kittie Benedict in 1856; she was born in Ohio.
Ref: History of Prairie Twp. Mahaska Co., Iowa by H J Vail.

. 1878 - Methodist E Church - In the spring of 1863 were added S B Lawrence & wife & some few others. Soon after, the class was organized into a church. Meetings weregild at the residence of H Wincer, J Howl, S B Lawrence, & in the blacksmith shop.
Ref: The History of Mahaska County, Iowa: containing a history of the county.

. 1882 Feb 3 - They Continue to Come to Bismarck.
During the holiday season S B Lawrence, of new Sharon, Ia., arrived her on a land & businesses locating hunting trip. He was so well satisfied with Bismarck & vicinity that repurchased 3 quarter sections near town. Upon returning to his old home in Iowa he pictured the features of this country & the desirable geographical situation of Bismarck, in such bright colors & with such persistent enthusiasm as to infect a number of his business fiends there with the Bismarck fever. Mr T S Thompson arrived by last evening in west bound train, & is now at the merchants, was one of the victims of Mr. Lawrence's enthusiasm & came out here as the agent for the converts referred to. Mr Thompson decision should determine them in the mater of removing out her. He is much more favorably impressed that he had any idea he could be. He informed the Tribune that Mr. Lawrence had sold all his property in Iowa & would move, bag, baggage & a 2:20 trotting ouse, out her during the present month.
. S B Lawrence, of New Sharon, Iowa, who recently purchased the RM Douglas property on Apple Creek, has arrived with 8 head of horses, a car load f household goods & various utensils for farming. Mrs. Lawrence arrived las evening. Mr L. will prove a very valuable addition to Burleigh county. …Several families arrived Wed. At least 50 letters have already been received by the proprietors of the townsite.
. S B Lawrence, who bough the Douglas farm of 400 acres near Bismarck recently is now here ready to begin operations. He started from his old home in Illinois with 17 head of horses but sold 9 at St.Paul. His family will arrive in a day or 2 , also his household effects & farming implements. Mr. Lawrence, who interviewed Fargo on his way here, says that is a good dandy of a horse market, for those who desire to purchase horses, but a depressed market for those having the equines for sale. There are at present, according to his estimate, over a thousand horses for sale & no buyers. Fargo has reached the end of its string.

. 1883 Jan 1 - Real Estate Transfers Dees Recorded: Henry H Douglas to Samuel B Lawrence, E hlaf SW quarter, Sec 15, T 138, R 80 west, $4,320. Published 1883.2.2.
. 1882 Apr 14 - S B Lawrence, the Iowa granger who purchased the Douglas farm & is now putting in a large corp , writes a communication to his home paper, the New Sharon Sr, from which the following excerpt is clipped:
Bismarck is going to be a second St Louis in the nee future - but don't tell ole the Star family, I am afraid we will be too crowed out here. the trains are so loaded now it take to engines to pull therefrom Fargo to Bismarck. Said gentleman from Oskaloosa to me this morning: The cars were crowded with the most intelligent business men I ever saw. From nearly every state are found shrewd businesses men hunting locations. The best land in the world is between Steel & Bismarck on the North Pacific railroad. The inhabitants of this fr off country are not all buffalo & Indians but first class members of society. The most genial gentleman are found in the proprietors of the Merchants Hotel - visit them when you come to Bismarck. Come to Bismarck.

. 1882 Jun 9 -Advertisement: Woods cord binders & mowers. For sale by S B Lawrence. All machines warranted to work well. Will sell for as little money as any first class machine. A general stock of repairs on hand. Farmers instructed so that they can operate the machines without difficulty. Office at residence, Crn. Fifth & C St.

. 1882 Jul 7 -The races at driving park half a miles east of the city. 1000 spectators, among who were many ladies & gentlemen of our best class of comity. Trotting contest, best 3 in 5, mile heats. Horses entered c. m. Dusky Maid, by S B Lawrence. First Heat, Lehigh at pole, Gipsy Girl the cent, Dusky Maid the outside who left her feet a hundred yards from the wire, the gap bet. Maid closed, the Maid opened daylight between them, but losing her grip before reaching the home stretch on the first half mile. Lehigh won. On the second head only the Maid refused to work & was run the great portion of the mile, yet failed to get a position where she would come 2nd place. …About 30 citizens, young & old, went to Apple creek to spend the day in romping on the ambrosia banks of that stream.

. 1882 Aug 26 - Bismarck, Missouri Slope. Last year a great many people of the Missouri slope came here to investigate for themselves, found that the statements made were true & are not among the most successful enterprising farms along the North Pacific one. Among these should be notices S B Lawrence of New Sharon, Iowa who is largely interested in stock culture. Joseph F King of New Sharon, Iowa will settle down in Burleigh county & raise 500 heads of sheep.
. 1882 Oct 6 Burleigh Co. commissioners met & resolved 3 election precincts of general election first Monday in Nov. 1882. S B Lawrence as judge of Precinct 2.
.1882 Nov 17 - S B Lawrence has sold his residence on Avenue C, bet. 4 & 5th sweets, to J Crum, of Illinois, who will bring his family to Bismarck b before spring. The consideration was $2,000.
. 1884 Sep 26 - SBL & H Sinclair left yesterday for Iowa. Sinclair will move to Clear Lake, Iowa, & take possession of the farm lately owned by Mr Lawrence, leaving the latter in possession of his farm at Menoken.

. 1884 Oct 17 SBL of this city, met with a very serious injuries yesterday morning & it is almost a miracle that the was not killed. He had intended to take a party of Ohio friends out into the country, in harnessing the horses he gave them smooth bites instead of the wire to which they were accustomed. Just as he was passing though the gate the animals began to run, apparently from no fright, but pure deviltry and cussedness & soon became unmanageable. Mr Lawrence attempted to quit the horses agains the roadhouse, but filed & was facing them for the round table when they suddenly sprang to one side, throwing him out of the carriage on to a piece of railroad iron, breaking 2 of his ribs & otherwise injuring him. He was taken to this house & Dr. Lambert immediately summoned. The doctor pronounced his injuries very serious but not fatal. At last accounts he was resting well. After throwing him, the horses confined running until they reach some shade trees at the corner of 7th St. where they were completely demolished the buggy & upset themselves. Here they were caged.
. 1884 Nov 12 - District Court convened Tues. The courtroom presented a very neat & dignified appearance, having been carpeted & other adorned, while the cars & general furnishing of the room are new & elegant. Grand jury empaneled: SBL.
. 1885 Sep 11 - US Grand Jury, SBL, Bismarck: Col. Thos. Magill Homicide Case. Officers compelled to hunt for him.
. 1886 Feb 5 - Joint stock association selected SBL to report & set rules & bylaws for Bismarck assoc.
. 1886 Apr 23 - The last city council meeting empowered the committee to purchase a suitable fire department team. Looking about the city they failed to find the required team, therefore, negotiated with SBL who goes east in a few days to effect the purchase of a suitable team. Mr. Lawrence will not above the confidence reposed in him by the people & mayor.
. 1886 May 21 - J W Waller in company with SBL left for his Iowa home yesterday & will return in a few weeks. He has purchased over 300 head of cattle to increase in interests in the Slope.
. 1886 Aug 27 - S.B. Lawrence has ten C W Thompson tree claim on Apple creek.
Ref: Bismarck Tribune newspaper, North Dakota.

. 1886 Apr 3 - Land Decisions: Residence - A homestead or preemption claimant, who accepts an office, is not thereby relieved from the necessity of actually residing upon & cultivating his claim to the same extent as is required of other claimants. Cir. to Samuel Lawrence, March 8, 1886.
Ref: Devils Lake Inter Ocean Newspaper, Ramsey Co., ND.

. 1887 Feb 11. Registered deeds o for a railroad over & across 100 feet of land: S B Lawrence & wife, South half section 13, twp. 138, range 80.
. 1887 Jul 8 - No doubt wheat has been damaged in some sections of the country by the very dry weather of the past few weeks, but it is certain that in other sections the grain is in good going condition There was brought to this office yesterday a specimen of Non 1 hard as it flourished on the Antelope Park farm, S B Lawrence proprietor, 3 .5 miles southeast of the city. The stems are thick & full of sap, heads are long & heavy and altogether it is about as fine a sample of grain as has been found in previous years. The specimen must been see to be believed & appreciated and it is on file for public inspection at this office.
. 1887 Nov 4 - Notice of Summons, Territory of Dakota, Burleigh Co., 6th judicial district court: SBL, Plaintiff Vs. Frank E Stone Deft. …complaint against you for $158.29 for feet cattle sold & delivered to you at your request on Sep 9, 1887.

Ref: Bismarck Weekly Tribune newspaper.
. 1888 Oct 5 - The Republican county committee constitutes is as follows: Samuel Lawrence.
. 1889 Feb 4 - The report of Commissioner Edgerly as committee on bridge at Samuel &' closing at Apple Creek, received & filed for future reference.
. 1889 May 24 - Commissioner District Samuel Lawrence, road district 4.

. 1890 Jan 10, Editor Tribune: In reply to the arti­cles appearing in the last issue of Mr. Moffet's paper reflecting on the engineer who located the bridge-to be-over Apple creek near Samuel Lawrence's place, said article calling attention to the altitude of that structure, I wish to make the follow­ing statement of facts:
On August 12th last at the request of M. J. Edgerly, commissioner of the First dis­trict, 1 in company with Mr. Edgerly as he directed, located & measured a certain ditch to be constructed & also marked the location of an iron bridge to be built. In measuring for the same 1 was assisted by Samuel Lawrence who asked Mr. Edgerly what height the new bridge would be laced at. Mr. Edgerly asked Mr. Lawrence where high water had come. Lawrence replied not quite up to the floor of the old bridge. SV Thomas, Hebron, County Surveyor. Bismarck, Jan. 1, 1890.

. 1890 Jun 13 - Bismarck, To Hon W H Winchester, Judge, Your grand jury of 6th district has the hour to report. 3. We have visited Apple Creek bridge near Samuel Lawrence's place & find that the bridge is none too high to be protected from high water.

. 1890 Oct 10, Commissioner District 4, shall consist of that portion of Twp. 183, range 80, out of the city of Bismarck & outside of Fort Rice military reservation & vote at school house on section 26. Judges - Samuel Lawrence.
. Editor Tribune: What about the game law? If the bird hunters & shooters could realize the harm they do this wet weather - running their dogs through the grain fields - we have charity enough for them to think they would not do it. Making paths through the growing grain at this time is very damaging, to say nothing of shooting a month too soon. It has already been repeated & we want it distinct understood that those dogs are not welcomed at Antelope Park. We have no birds to spare.
Signed, S B Lawrence, Antelope Park, July 13, 1891.

. 1891 Jul 31 - Notice of Final Proof, Bismarck Land Office. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim & will be registered at Bismarck, on Sept 12, 1891:
Geo. Procter names the witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon & cultivation of said land, Sam B lawrence.
Ref: Bismarck Week Tribune Newspaper, North Dakota.

. 1894 Jan 26 - Notice of Mortgage Sale - Default existing in a mortgage executed by Samuel B Lawrence & Kittie Lawrence, his wife, to the Missouri Valley Land Mortgage Company, April 8,1889, recorded April 9, 1889, at 10:30 o'clock, a.m., in Book 56 of Mortgagee, page 76. of the records of Burleigh County, then Territory of Dakota, now State of North Dakota, afterwards assigned to Warren 6. Farrington, executor, on the south half 8.5 of section 13 in township 138 n. of range (80) w. of the 5th principal meridian, in Burleigh county, State of North Dakota, now due on said mortgage $4,118.47, said mortgage will be foreclosed & said premises sold to the highest bidder for cash, at from door of the court house, in the city of Bismarck, county of Burleigh, & State ND, March 12,1891, at 10 o'clock, to satisfy said debt & cost.
Warren G Farrington, Executor, Assignee. January 25,1891.
Ref: Bismarck Week Tribune Newspaper, North Dakota, published 2.2.1894.

. 1893 May 12 - Death of Samuel B Lawrence.
The death of Mr Lawrence as an unexpected event by most of his friends & acquaintances. On May 12 at 3:15 a.m. he peacefully passed away. He had not been able to attend to the chores since March 15, but was not confined to his bed until the 6th inst.
25 years ago he was married to the companion that now is left. Some years ago he joined the Methodist church & was identified with the Odd Fellows for some years. Mr Mrs Lawrence removed from near Oscaluss, Iowa, to Bismarck in 1882. They resided in the city for several months & then moved onto the farm, familiarly known at Antelope Park, 4 miles southeast of he city.
The funeral services were held at the farm last Sunday afternoon, in the presence a large number of sympathizing friends. There services were conducted by Rev J R Deckard of Mandan. Text Palm 55, Cast they burden upon the Lord & He shall susie thee. The following indicates the line of thought of the sermon: We are a burden bearing people. Burdens come from financial distress, sickness, disappointment & breaking up of families. While in Sioux City, Iowa, a few weeks ago a financial crash came.
Calling upon a pastor of one of the city churches, there were manifestations of disturbance in the pastor's heart. The case of disturbance was easily divined. Some of his parish were among the heavy losers. He was sharing their burdens & laying them before the Lord, the chief burden bearer. Fortunate indeed, were those men to be identified with a man of God, who had the intelligence & the cart to tome to their assistance & in faith lay the adversities of his people before Him, who is so abundantly able to sustain them by His grave, in the hour of their great need.
A sermon recently heard led to the conclusion that most of our trails have no foundation in fact. We are given too much imaginary evils. We worry over possible results if certain conditions are fulfilled; which conditions are not fulfilled & the results never have anything more than an imaginary place. It is enough for the average mind to battle with facts, with grasping it with imaginary evils, which seldom produce the anticipated sorrows.
There are many burdens which we must bear. Let us manfully & with concerted hearts meet the issue. But let us not be so foolish as to carry them aline. Cast they burden upon the Lord. God never intended for us to be left alone the midst of such trails. He has made ample provision to help us, & He has sought out the better way of relieving us; the way of intelligence. He would have the sorting ones sear of hIm. Call upon Him. Why so? He shall sustain thee. We aught to exercise the wisdom, with which he has endowed us & go directly to Him, in the name of His crucified Son & claim His grace to receive our burden souls. There is no garment so thoroughly befitting us, under trails the garment of humanity. There is no time where said garment is more needed than an occasion of dark providence such as calls us together today. We can offer no better exhortation to the bereaved wife - than that found in the text: Canst they burden upon the Lord & He shall sustain thee. May we all be ready for these special entrances.
The floral offerings were vey fine. The remains were borne from the late residence to the Bismarck cemetery, where the last sad rites were performed. Mrs. S B Lawrence expresses gratitude for the assistance & sympathy extended to her many friends.
Bismarck, ND. May 16, 1893

. Sam B Lawrence, one of Burleigh county's oldest & most highly respected farmers, died about 3 o'clock yesterday morning, at his home 4 miles, se of the city. Mr. Lawrence came to Burleigh county in 1882 & for 11 years has been number among the county farming population. Since 1885 however, he has struggled with reverse & illnesses, & his last illness was a complication of physical troubles, to which was aded a nervous strain & mental worry, used by financial distresses. Mr. Lawrence was 57y of aged & lease a wife to mourn his decease. Funeral will occur from the farmhouse. Friends of the family are invited to attend.
Ref: Bismarck Tribune, North Dakota.

. 1910 Sep 21 - Necrological. Death Phoebe M Brooks of McKenzie, Monday evening. Born Ulster Co NY 1861, aged 49y. Married 1882 Mar to Geo. Brooks, a prosperous young farmer of Ulster Co. The young couple came immediately to Burleigh Co., ND. Brooks entered the employ of the late Samuel Lawrence, who lived on what was known as the Barnum place in Apple Creek. Since her husband's death Mrs Brooks had continued to run the farm & to raise cattle & hogs. She had already shipped 2 carloads of hogs to Chicago markets.
Research & transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Died:


Buried:
Black granite monument, Aged 57y.

Samuel married Jemima L KITTIE BENEDICT on 2 Oct 1856 in Jennings County, Indiana. Jemima was born on 29 Jul 1834 in Morrow County, Ohio; died on 4 Dec 1920 in New Sharon, Mahaska Co., Iowa; was buried in New Sharon Friends Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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At the time of her death Margaret J Silver resided at 171 Territorial St., Benton Harbor. 1902 she was the parent of 3 living children, 1 deceased.

. 1896 Jan 17 - A pleasant surprise on Messrs William & John C Lawrence & in honor of the latter's cousin, Miss Nettie Greeley, of Cincinnati, was organic by Mrs. James Sliver & daughters & took the nature of party at the Lawrence home last Friday night. By arrangement the party all arrived same the place of rendezvous about the same time, 7 o'clock & after greetings were exchanged with the almost bewildered hosts & bear fair relatives, the ladies set about preparing supper which was an appetizing feast & of bountiful proportions. Mr Bert Smith acted as toastmasters & some of the after dinner talks would have done cried to Chancy Depew. Little Margaret Crowley sang a pretty song. There were doubt 30 present. Miss Greeley will make her home with here relatives here.

. 1898 Mar 25 - Mrs. James Silver is sick at her home on Territorial Street.
. 1899 Jan 10 - Mrs James Silver went to Elkhart yesterday to see her daughter Mrs Dan Crowley, who is sick.
. 1899 Mar 4 - Mrs James Silver is very sick at her home on Territorial street with static rheumatism.

Obituary
. 1902 Nov 13 - Well known lady, a resident of Benton Harbor for 40 years.
Mrs Margaret Jane Silver, wife of James Silver, died at her home, corner 4 & Territorial its, Wed. afternoon. She had been ill with cancer for a long time & for some months had been overflow, her death being sorrowfully anticipated for several weeks.
Mrs Silver was born in Ohio Aug 17, 1837, being a little over 65 year at her death. She had lived here Robert 40 years, Mr Mrs Silver residing in the first frame house erected in Benton Harbor on the corner next to the present family home.
Deceased leaves besides her husband, 3 children: Mrs John W Silver of Watervliet, Mrs Cynthia Crowley, wife of Daniel Crowley, the Big Four engineer, residing in Elkhart & Mrs Ada Atkinson, wife of John Atkinson, who rise at the Silver home, 171 Territorial St. Burial will take place Friday with derives at the house.
Ref: Weekly Palladium Newspaper. Benton Harbor. - - -

Birth:


Died:
Aged 66y 2m 24d. COD: Cancer of Uterus. 171 Territorial Rd.

Buried:
Monument reads "Mother, Margert J Silver 1837-1902"|

Margaret married James SILVER, Jr. on 7 Sep 1861 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan. James was born on 5 Jan 1840 in Ontario, Canada; died on 28 Nov 1919 in Ocala, Marion Co., Florida; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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. John C Lawrence soon became Benton Harbor's most popular schoolmaster in the early days of the village. To JCL is due credit for placing Benton Harbor's schools upon a practical working bases. To John C. Lawrence is due credit for placing Benton Harbor's schools upon a practical working basis. The school was graded into first & second grades, & as the building was too small to accommodate all the pupils another school house of similar construction was erected. In the new building the younger children, or juniors, were taught the alphabet, primer & first reader by a woman teacher.
. 1882 to 1890 & 1900 to 1901 2nd term., Benton Twp., Supervisor: JCL.
Ref: History of Benton Harbor & Tales of Village Days, 1915.

Civil War, Michigan 14th Independent regiment, Light artillery. John C Lawrence

. 1878 Polk Directory, Benton Harbor: Twp. Officers, John C Lawrence, Supt. Schools.

St. Joseph Herald, Michigan
. 1878 Nov 2 - Indignation Meeting, Fair Plain, Oct 23rd 1878 was held at the school house this evening. Mr. J H Watson publicly stated that he had made personal investigation to the qualification of A. V. Hover, an applicant for the position of teacher & was well satisfied Mr. Hover was well qualified as a teacher & would keep good order in his school & he was the kind of teacher we need. Mr. Hove & wife to teach to present term ... to carry out rules & regulations... to furnish the teacher with a list of text-books to be used in the school: Complaints.
1. Hover's rules are repugnant to the feelings of the complainants.
2. He has put at large expense of text-books outside of regular course.
3. He is incompetent.
Superintendent Mr. John Lawrence said Hover is qualified & efficient teacher, yet the Board persistently & stubbornly refused to go near the school until it had given Hover a notice of dismissal. Resolved the Board refused to provide Mr. Hove with a list of rules, by vote, Mr. & Mrs. Hove to continue teaching.

. 1878 Nov.15 (A lot more on Mr. Hove.)
Mr. J H Watson, Board member wants to vindicate himself. Mr. John Lawrence, Supt. School Benton Harbor, will not issue a 2nd grade certificate. Mr. Lawrence justly regards as an insult the insinuation of Watson & his clackers that he would give to an unworthy man a certificate, merely because some other man asked him to do so.

Weekly Palladium Newspaper, Benton Harbor
. 1886 Apr 9 -Annual township elections in Berrien Co. last Monday were conduct with much spirt. The result was a complete rout of their opponents by the Republicans, every candidate of that part was elected. Messrs. Lawrence & Plummer were on both the Republican & Prohibition tickets. Total number votes cast, 697. Supervisor: John C Lawrence 509.
. John Lawrence returned Tuesday from Chicago, where he sold a horse & found the market in those animals quite active.
. 1886 May 22 - The County Seat. Supervisor John C Lawrence of Benton, was in the village yesterday.
. 1886 Jul 30 - John C Lawrence, West. was chose a delegate to represent the Old People's Mutual Insurance Co. of Benton Harbor, at the general meeting to be held at Elkhart Aug. 4.
. 1886 Sep 17, The Republican caucus at the opera house chose to attend the county nominating conventional Berrien Springs on Monday.
. 1887 Feb 12 - Republican Caucus held at Berrien Springs, chose 28 delegates to attend the county convention: JC Lawrence.
. 1887 Mar 25 - County Teachers' Examination> Supervisor JCL is also a member of County school board, when to the county death this morning.
. 1888 Mar 30 - JCL was promptly renominated for Supervisor, but in a few remarks made in a courteous spirit he endeavored to decline; this the convention would not allow & on motion, the secretary was authorized to cast the unanimous vote for Mr. Lawrence, which was done.
. 1889 Apr 4 - the new board of supervisions, elected Apr 1st, will be as follows, the politics of each member being indicated: Benton, JC Lawrence, Republican.
. 1889 Aug 29 Ferrier Springs County Seat. Messrs JCL of Benton & HC Crosby of new Buffalo, [also a teacher] called at the clerks's office Tuesday.
. 1890 Apr 5 - Democrats of Benton twp. met in caucus at the city hall. JCL was nominated for Supervisor & on motion his nomination was made unanimous by acclamation.
. 1890 Aug 6 - School inspector to fill the vacancy the Co. Board of Examiners, JC Lawrence re-selected.
. 1891 Sep 19 - Benton Twp. Republican club held a meeting at the town hall on Britain rd. last Saturday night, with the following officers: President JCL.
. 1891 Dec 12 - Benton Harbor, At a meeting of twp. board at the town hall SL VanCamp resigned his position as supervisor & JCL was elected as his successor, to fill the unexpired term until the spring election. The outstanding Twp. accounts were audited & all bills paid to date.
. 1898 Aug 5 - JCL appointed administrator of the estate of Lillian H Clayton, deceased.

News Palladium, Benton Harbor:
. 1898 Sep 7 - Real Estate Not Dead. At least one agent says he is selling right along. Geo W Closson, who runs a bus line & does a real estate business on the side, with frequent opportunities to meet strangers as they come to town inquiring for land, denies the real estate business in this vicinity is dead. Her has sold 5 farms in the last for years. He has just completed the sale of 15 acres of choice fruit land of John & Wm. Lawrence, 2 miles east of Benton Harbor to Mr A T Stevens, who came her from North Carolina for $1,800. When fruit land without buildings will sell for $120 an acre it shows the value on real estate is by no means depreciating at the rate many suppose. Mr. Stevens has already gone to work to put up a nice house & bar on his farm.

. 1900 Aug, 28 - The court appointed John C Lawrence administrator of the Estate of Maria Hearne, deceased, late of Benton Twp.
. John Lawrence Upset. John Lawrence who was riding in a cutter today in attempting to cross the street car tracts had his cutter completely turned over & he wha thrown out. is head striking on the rails.
fortunately he was not seriously injured.
.1912 Sep 30 - John C Lawrence to Richard P Chaddock & wife, 1 ½ acres, Sec 16, Benton Twp. $300.
. 1913 July 15 John C Lawrence to H V Hutton, ½ acres in Sec 16, Benton Twp., $100. < < <

. 1910 May 3 Census, Benton, Berrien Co., Michigan
Lawrence, John C, age 66, b 1844, single, Ohio., English Can. Ohio, Farmer, general farming
Greeley, Janette, age 57, 1853, cousin, b. Ohio, Maine, Ohio, housekeeper, private family.

. 1917 Apr 10 . John C. Lawrence. who taught during 1867 -1868. Several amusing incidents occurred during his teaching. One afternoon a little girl who was always bent on mischief would not obey him. In site of the fact that it was a warm day, the fire in that old box stove was blazing merrily way. Mr. Lawrence made this unruly pupil sit on the heap of splintery wood pile by the side of the hot stove. Suddenly a knock was heart at the door & in came a few elect visitors. Of course Mr Lawrence told the girl that she could take her seat but being stubborn & cross she refused to do this. consequently after sitting by the stove all the afternoon she was badly blistered & bruised.
At another time he was bothered by a 16 old girl who was not very bright. She had a habit of falling asleep during school & thereby caused much annoyance as well as amusement by her ceaseless snores which sounded like an inharmonic scale sung backwards. On this particular afternoon she made more noise than usual & Mr. Lawrence unable to stand the racket longer picked up his ebony ruler and gave her several smart slaps on the shoulder with it. this made the girl exceedingly angry & she left he school for good. Everybody talks about this episode & said that it was a shame for him to have hit her, a girl, on the shoulder so. However, he said, "I am gland she did leave school because she was naturally due & stupid & caused a great deal of trouble"
Different social affairs are held there too, until the American Hotel was built & the dining hall became the village's auditorium. J Lawrence had 112 scholars in one room. As his attendance increased he was given a tenement house by Crushing Burr. In this, which was right back of his building, he placed the pupils from 3 grades down under the new instructor Miss Bowman. Mr. Lawrence taught all of the hight grades in the old building. He instructed them also in the harder subjects like Geometry & Trigonometry.
One day a little cooler fellow sho was broke out the smallpox came to school & entered Miss Bowman's room. As soon as she saw him se hastily if not gracefully climbed out the window & ran to Mr. Lawrence. She told him that unless he sent the boy back to his home she'd quit right then & there. Mr. L. hastens to her call & sent the lad away.
When Mr Lawrence was leaving the school a large sized dictionary bearing an inscription i Geo. Thresher's handwriting that plainly showed how dearly his scholars loved him & a copy of Earths striation are presented to him by the pupils. He still treasures these.
Ref: News Palladium, Benton Harbor.

. Bill Hess was succeeded in the school by John C. Lawrence. who taught during 1867 -1868. The later soon became Benton Harbor's most popular schoolmaster in the early days of the village. To John C. Lawrence is due credit for placing Benton Harbor's schools upon a practical working basis. The school was graded into first & second grades, & as the building was too small to accommodate all the pupils another school house of similar construction was erected. In the new building the younger children, or juniors, were taught the alphabet, primer & first reader by a woman teacher.
- Supervisors: 1882 to 1890 John C. Lawrence; & 1900 to 1901 John C. Lawrence. (2nd term).
History of Benton Harbor & Tales of Village Days, 1915.

* 1906 Biography of John C Lawrence
Living in Benton Twp., on Territorial Road about 2 mile e of Benton Harbor, born in Warren County, Ohio, Aug 24 1843. In 1857 he was brought to this country by parents Daniel Lawrence, born in Canada of English parentage, & Jane Crawford Crossing the border into the US he became a resident of Cincinnati & married Miss Jane Crawford of Warren Co., from an early day. Her father was an English line & her mother was from Ireland.
Daniel Lawrence was a blacksmith by trade & later learned & followed the shoemaker's trade. In 1857 he purchased farm land on Territorial rd. near Benton Harbor. He paid $1,600. for eight acres. He died on 6 August, 1887, aged 82 y 11 16d. He wife had passed away Mar 17, 1886, at age 75 y 1m 17d. Mr. Lawrence was a Democrat & kept well informed on the questions & issues of the day.
In the family there were 4 sons & 4 daughters, 7 of whom reached years of maturity, while 2 sons & 2 daughters are yet living, only 2 of the number are now residents of Berrier Co., John C & his sister Juditha, wife of John Osborn of Sodus township.
Of the others, Samuel died in North Dakota;
Margaret became wife of James Silver, d.in Benton Harbor;
William spent his whole life farming in Benton township, & died April 8, 1905, age 69 years,
Robert is practicing physician at Artford, MI,
Hadasshah, married John G Witney, a fruit grower of Santa Clara Co., California

* John C Lawrence came to Michigan when a youth of 14 year; when a boy he was lost in the right hand causing him the loss of the member. His early education was in public schools. He attended the Northern Indiana Collage for teachers.
Through all these years Mr. Lawrence resided at the old home where he still resides. In his political beliefs, Mr. Lawrence is a stalwart Republican, attends the conventions of his party & takes an active interest in its work. He has been caring on the work of the home farm, He & his brother William being owners of the property & at the latter's death, he became his heir. They were partners all their live with the exception of 3 months always lived together. He is now engaged in fruit growing having 114 acres planted to fruit.
His cousin Jeanette Greeley, has acted as his housekeeper for ten years. [ b. 1853 Ohio.]
Ref: Michigan County Histories & Atlases: A twentieth century history of Berrien County, Michigan Orville W. Coolidge. 1839-1918.

. 1920 May 8 Census, Hartford, Michigan
- Lawrence, John C, Head, Age 76, b 1844, Ohio, Father born Canada, mother b. Ohio
Wanner, Mary J, cousin, widow, age 81, b 1839 Canada, parents b, Ireland & Canada
Hamilton, Elizabeth A. cousin, single, age 64, b 1856 Canada, single, parents. b. Ireland & Canada.
Note: The widowed Mary Jane Hamilton Wanner & her sister Elizabeth Rebecca Hamilton resided at Hartford, Michigan, with John C Lawrence, Elizabeth as his housekeeper. Both were listed on the 1920 census as cousins. John C Lawrence's brother Dr. Robert Lawrence, also resided in Hartford, had just died the previous year.

John C Lawrence, teacher. Buried Morton Cemetery.

XREF: Please see his father Daniel T Lawrence for more details in the two printed biographies of this Lawrence family. - - -

Birth:
Census 1920 Hartford, MI., Alt DOB 1843 /Census 1860.

Died:
Millburgh Post Office.

Buried:

Notes:

Juditha is the daughter of Jane Crawford & Daniel T Lawrence.

. 1868 August 20 , Michigan Marriage Registration #134,
at Millburgh, Michigan
John Osborn, Resided Benton, MI; Age 23 / 1845,
Born Caledon, Canada West, Farmer; married
Juditha Lawrence, Resided Benton, MI; age 22 / 1846, Born Hamilton, Ohio,
Married by Justice of the Peace, L A Hall;
Wit: Emma F Hall of Millburgh, Mich., & Mrs. L A Morisnt? Depassvilleville?, NY, Reg. Aug 25, 1868.
Note: Judith Lawrence & John Osborn are first cousins once removed,
i.e. both grandchildren of Richard Lawrence & Mary Willson. - PJA

. 1897 Jun 25 - Rev & Mrs James Hamilton visited the family of Mr. John Osborne at Sodus Thursday.

. 1889 Dec 20 - Unclaimed letters remaining in Benton Harbor post office. Mrs John Osborne.
. 1892 Apr 8 - Sodus. Mrs John Osborn & Miss Kate Kennedy of Benton were the guests of Carrie Parks last week. Pub. Apr 9, 1892.
. 1899 Jun 19 - Benton Harbor, Funeral E W Bovec. Organist Mrs. John Osborn preluded the funeral with a softened dirge, which induced the solemnity that prevailed throughout the service.
. 1905 Nov 27 - Mrs John Osborne is ill at her home in Sodus.

. 1917 Dec 3 - Early Settler is Honored At last Service
Large attendance of old time friends from all around the country was noticeable at the funeral services for the lat Juditha Osborne, wife of John Osborne, at the home of East High street, Tuesday afternoon. Th lady was well beloved in the community, where she had reside since a child & a the company who gathered to pay their last respects testified to the friendship they felt for her.
Impressively beautiful was the message of comfort given by Rev IT Raab, Presbyterian church, to the relatives & friends assembled. The absence of music was the faithful carrying out of the expressed wished of the deceased. Large quantity of lovely flowers covered the casket & spoke silently of the many friendships which were the treasures of Mrs Osborne while living. Acting as bearers are a number of former neighbors & friends. Messrs Ernest Sherman, Lorenzo Snyder, Worth Buck, Clarence Darlin, Ge Keeler & SV Morrill.
The deceased was born in Warren county, Ohio in 1846 & was one of 8 children born to Daniel & Jane Lawrence. All have passed away except Robert of Hartford & John of Benton township. She came to this country with the family in 1856, where she has since resided. She was married to John Osborne in 1867. to this union are born 5 children, 2 of whom have gone to rest. Mrs. Osborne is survived by her husband, 2 sons & 1 daughter. She also leaves 6 grandchildren. She died in this city December 2 1917, at the age of 71 yers.

Ref: News Palladium, Benton Harbor.
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Birth:
Alt Name: Judith A.

Died:
Haemorrphage from Gastric ulcer. Aged 71y 7m 17d. 639 High St.

Buried:
Benton Harbor.

Juditha married John OSBORN on 20 Aug 1868 in Millburgh, Benton Twp., Berrien Co., Michigan. John (son of William OSBORN, Jr. and Emline KINNARD) was born on 1 Mar 1845 in Caledon East, Toronto Twp., Peel Co., Ontario. (Now Albion Twp.); died on 19 Feb 1931 in Sodus Twp., Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried on 21 Feb 1931 in Pearl Grange Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1913 Aug 10 Evening News Paper
died, Witney - Near Los Gatos, August 19, Mrs. Hadassah Withey.

. 1913 Aug 21, Mrs. Withey Buried
The funeral of Mrs Hadassah Withey was held in Los Gatos this afternoon. The Deceased was the wife of John G Withey & the mother of H J Robert R & George L Withey & Mrs. L E Sheffield.
Ref: 'Evening New' - - -

Birth:
Alt Name: Hadatha Lawrence (1860).

Died:
resided east of Saratoga Ave. Died between 1910-1920.

Buried:
San Jose.

Hadassah married John Griffith GEORGE WITHEY in 1869. John was born in Jan 1846 in Leicester, Livingston Co., New York; died on 5 Apr 1949 in Sacramento, California; was buried in Los Gatos Memorial Park. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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. 1871 Berrien Co. Directory & History, nw sec, 16 Benton Harbor:
Lawrence, D. T., Land owner;
Lawrence, Robert, School teacher; Lawrence John, School teacher.

. 1873 Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Department of Medicine & Surgery, 1875, (Graduated.)

. 1880 May 29 - Watervleit - Last Sat. afternoon Wing, a little son of Daniel Woodward about 8 yawls, child at the saw Mill& during the temporary absence of the man who had change of a small circular as which was in motion, was kicking the saw dust from under the table when his knee struck the saw, nearly severing the let at that joint. He was immediately attended by Drs. Lawrence & Garret, who while believing amputation necessary, decided to defer the painful operation & endeavor to save the lim, if possible. No fatal effects were expected& on Sunday morning his condition seemed favorable but he shock proved too sever for the poor little fella & on Monday morning his suffering were terminated by death. No accident with fatal termination has visited our community for years & this has cast a shadow of sadness over all.
Ref: St. Jospeh Herald Newspaper, Michigan.

. 1885 Apr 2 - Hartford, We are glad to say that our sick seem to be improving. Mr OC Sticky thinks Dr. Lawrence will soon be obliged to hunt up another patient.
1887 Sep 7, - Mr. Geo. Collett, while attempting to head up a barrel of apples to go on tho train became dizzy & fell off the platform, striking his head against a bolt in a car that was standing on the track & his shoulder on tho rail. He was picked up & taken home where he became unconscious. Being covered with blood, his family were greatly alarmed until the arrival of Dr. Lawrence who assured them that no serious consequences would ensue. The odd fellows have been very attentive, but not a mason has called on him. Mr. C. was able to be out again the Monday morning.
Ref: True Northerner, Paw Paw, MI.

. 1891 - YERBA REUMA. Yerba Reuma possesses properties well worthy our attention. As an alternative to inflamed mucous membrane of long standing, topically applied, I consider it without a peer.
In ozaena, with that most fetid of all odors, I have found it very useful, & in chronic inflammation of the Schneiderian membranes it is even more effective; & a few patients have claimed that they have received permanent benefit in chronic nasal catarrh by insufflation of this preparation, properly diluted. I do not wish to be placed on record as claiming curative properties for this drug in chronic nasal catarrh, as I attribute the exciting cause largely due to climatic influences, over which medication has no control Dr. Robert R. Lawrence, of Hartford, Mich., in Med. & Surg. Rep.
Ref: The Medial Bulletin, John V Shoemaker, Vol XIII.

. 1898 Jan 19, Hartford, Miss B. Stafford, a young woman of 20, was run over by the fast train south, Friday, on the crossing one mile north of Watervliet. One arm was broken & the other arm & shoulder severely bruised. Dr. L. of this place, the company surgeon, was soon there & reduced the fracture.
1889 Sep 25, Hartford, Dr. L & wife are in Chicago a few days last week.
. 1900 Jul 20, Hartford, Dr. L. attended the meting of the Michigan state medical society last week, returning home Friday.
. 1900 Sep 7, Hartford, Dr. L's horse ran away & smashed a buggy; no one was hurt.
Ref: The true northerner, Paw Paw, Mich.

1906 Apr 5 - Watervleit. DD Lavely of N. Waterliet was severely bitten by a large bulldog. He had been called to get a load of hay & not finding anyone at the barn went to the shore & was at the door the ferocious beast pounced upon him shewing his right and & arm in a frightful amber. As Mr lovely entered the house to get away the dog jumped on his bak tearing his shoulder open in several places. Neighbors see summoned but the dog corralled 6 of them. finally Sim Wright appear with a repeating riffle & dispatched the brute. Dr. Lawrence of Hartford dress Mr. Lavely's wounds.
Ref: St. Joseph Dail Press, Michigan.

. 1912 Biography: Dr. Robert R Lawrence
Dr. Robert R Lawrence, has lived in Hartford 30 years. The Doctor was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 28, 1851, & is a son of Daniel T Lawrence & Jane Crawford, the former a native of Canada & the latter of Warren County, Ohio. The father was captain of a river boat on the Ohio river & became acquainted with the lady who he made his wife in Cincinnati. It seems to have been a case of love at first sight, for they were married after a short companionship, & a little later located in Jennings County, Indiana. From there they moved to Berrien county, Michigan, settling on a farm on which they passed the remainder of their lives. That of the mother ended in 1883, & that of the father in 1886, each having reach a good old age.

Rearing & educating 9 children, 4 of whom are living:
Judith, who is the wife of John Osborne, of Benton Harbor;
John C, also a reside of that city;
Hadassah, now the wife of John Withey & not a resident of Los Gatos, California; & Doctor Robt. R Lawrence.

The father was a man of fine education & excellent business capacity. His father Daniel was also a man of the strictest moral rectitude & was impelled in everything he did by a strong sense of duty. This made him industrious in his affairs & careful management of them enabled him to accumulate a competence for the benefit of his offspring, as well as for the enjoyment of himself & his wife in their declining years.

Dr. Lawrence was reared on the farm in Berrien Co. & began is education in Union School, Benton Harbor. He entered the University of Michigan in 1871, becoming in the medical department in receiving his degree in 1875. He located at Watervliet, MI. & for 6 years was an active physician & surgeon. In 1881 he came to Hartford as surgeon for the the Chicago & West Michigan Railroad Company, & also a large general practice in Co. of Van Buren.

Dr. Lawrence married on Mar 24, 1876, to Miss Carrie B Merrifield of Colona, Berrien Co., where she was born. She is a highly accomplish & cultivated lay, well versed in literature. No children. The Doctor is a member or Florida Masonic Lodge No 309, at Hartford. He is a Republican.

Large portrait photo of a dark eyed, dark hair & with a full mustache turning into a full beard, which was parted to leave his chin shaved. Dark coat, vest, white shirt & black bow tie.
Ref: A History of Van Buren County Michigan, Vol. 2, 1912.

. 1901 Aug 9 - Hartford. Dr. Lawrence has the foundation laid for his new house on south Center street.
1902 Jan 10 - Dr .Lawrence has his house nearly completed & will movie this month.
Ref: The True Northerner, Paw Paw, MI.

. 1911 Aug 30 - Dr. Robert Lawrence of Hartford was in the city Monday, called in consultation in the case of Mrs John J Atkinson of Territorial st., who is very low with dropsy. [i.e. Atkinson are in laws]
. 1911 Nov 15 - Dr Robert lawrnece of hartford was her Tuesday in consultation with Dr C A Mitchell over Mrs J J Atkinson of Territorial St.
Ref: Herald Press newspaper, Saint Joseph, MI.

. 1919 Oct 31 - Probate Court, Estate of Robert R Lawrence, decd. Ordered appointing John C Lawrence administrator, Bond Issued.
Ref: True Northerner Newspaper, Paw Paw, Michigan.

. 1922 Jul 27 - Advertisement: To close Up the estate of the late Robert R Lawrence, I offer for sale a lot 50 X 125 fee corner Waucedar & Forest Ave. McCords second addition city of Benton Harbor, Ed Finley, Administrator, Hartford, Mich.
Ref: News Palladium, Benton Harbor.

. Robert Richard Lawrence, Birth date: 1851, Cincinnati, Ohio
Death: 11 Sept 1919, Hartford, Mich.
Type practice: allopath, Hartford, Mich., 1875
Licenses: Mich 1900
Practice dates & places: Hartford, Michigan
Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor; University of Michigan Department of Medicine & Surgery 1875
Education: Common schools, Ann Arbor, JAMA Citation: 73:1572.
Ref: Directory of Deceased American Physicians 1804-1929. - - -

Birth:
Cincinnati.

Died:
Aged 68y 1m 12d. Chronic cardio-carditis with hypertrophy & chronic interstitial nephritis.

Buried:
Hartford, MI.

Robert married Carrie B MERRIFIELD on 24 Mar 1876 in Coloma, Berrien Co., Michigan. Carrie was born in 1856 in Coloma, Berrien Co., Michigan; died in Jun 1917 in Hartford, Van Buren Co., Michigan; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Richd Lawrence, Jr. was married at the time of his death in 1867. Farmer
Ref: Genealogical Death Indexing System, Michigan, Dept. Community Health.

. 1860 May 29, Michigan Marriage, Sodus Twp, Justice James Albright,
Richard Lawrence, Twp. of Benton, Michigan, Age 24 = 1836; married
Angeline A Smith, Sodus Twp., Michigan, Age 10 = 1841.
Witnesses: Albert & Jane Nichols.

Civil War,
Persons subject to do military duty from Allegan, Berrien, Kalamazoo, Joseph, Co., Michigan, enumerated during the month of June 1863.
. Sodus, Berrien Co., Richard Lawrence,
Age on 1st July, 1863: 28 years /b. 1835, white, farmer, married, born Canada, in the C Company, 25th Michigan Regiment, 4 months,
Discharged for disability at Louisville,KY, Jan 15, 1863.
Discharged before March 3rd, 1863 (= reenlisted Dec. 1862.) Signed, July 1863.

. Michigan Company K28, Infantry,
Private Richard A. Lawrence, mustered out May 20, 1865.
& Michigan Company 25, Infantry, Pension 1877.
. Civil War Pension Application:
1877 Jan 6, Richard A Lawrence, K28th Regiment, Michigan Infantry
Widow, Application 370528 J, Cert 319815
Minor, Application 229441, Cert 319816
Additional Services C 25 Michigan Infantry.

. His mother Mary E Lawrence was still alive 1867 & Mary died after 1877 was receiving a Civil War pension from her husband Richard S Lawrence.

. Berrien County, Michigan Deaths:
Registration # 14. Died Feb 15 1868, Richard A Lawrence, Male,
Father Richard L Lawrence, Mother Mary E Lawrence:
Farmer, Married, Aged 33y 9m 6d, Benton, MI., Registered 18 Jun 1868. - - -

Birth:


Died:
Aged 33y 9m 6d. Lung fever. Mich. Death Reg. #14 (= born 9 May, 1853).

Buried:
Alt: Perhaps also listed Bethel Pipestone Cem. with wife Angeline Lawrence.

Richard married Angeline Azuby SMITH on 29 May 1860 in Sodus Twp., Berrien Co., Michigan. Angeline was born on 29 Jul 1841 in Niagara Falls, Niagara Co., New York State; died on 10 Jun 1927 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Pipestone Road-Bethel Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John Lawrence is the son of Richard Lawrence.

Notes: By 1846 he was living with his Uncle William L Willson, on Yonge Street, Vaughan Twp., York County. The lot NEXT in York Twp. had belong to his grandfather, Richard Lawrence, Sr. & hence, sometimes quoted as living in Toronto. - PJA

. 1900 Jun 18 Census, Sodus Twp., Berrier Co., Michigan
Osbourne, John, Head household, b. Mar 1845, age 55 Canada, Father b. Canada, Mother b. England, Landed 1863, and family; &
Lawrence, John, Cousin, Jan 1844 Canada Eng., Age 56, parents born Canada English, Landed 1860 - 40 years ago; Farm labour.

. 1911 Sep 15 - Returned to Farm & Died Aline in Barn.
John Lawrence is found dead in hay loft in Sodus Twp. Barn. Barking dogs attract attention & body is discovered.
Returning t he farm upon which he had worked as a laborer for the past 4 or 5 years, John Lawrence, aged 67, crawled into the aloft of the barn on the farm premises of Mrs Sherman in Sodus township & died peacefully & alone.
Mrs. Sherman heard the dogs barking about the barn last evening &sent hers onto investigate the cause of the trouble. Mr. Sherman found Lawrence lying in the hay loft dead, & at once noticed Sheriff Johnson who was soon on the scene. The officer summoned a physician, who declared the deceased died from natural caused & pronounced heat disease the cause of death. The body was brought to Rowe's morgue in Baton Harbor, where Mr Lawrence ha relatives. Four or 5 weeks ago Mr Lawrence left the Sherman farm & came to Benton Harbor, where he followed the occupation of a carpenter & did other odd jobs. While in the twin cities he imbibed quite freely, it is alleged, & finally decided to return to the farm where he was formerly employed. He must have died shortly after his arrival at the farm at about 6 o'clock. There were no evidences of a struggle & he passed away peacefully. Several relatives of the deceased reside in Benton Harbor & Sodus. No inquest was held.
Ref: St Joseph Daily Press, Michigan.

. 1911 Sep 15 - Benton Harbor. Is Found Dad in Barn Haymow, John Lawrence, aged carpenter, suddenly Expires, Body Brough to This City From Sodus - Sheriff Was Called.
John Lawrence nearly 70 years of age, was found dead in the haymow of a barn off the Sherman farm in Sodus township early Thursday evening. Lawrence was a carpenter & had been doing odd jobs in the neighborhood for years. He had visited Benton Harbor Thursday, returning to the Sherman place between 6 to 9 o'clock. Later members of the household were attracted to the barn by the strange barking of dogs & upon investigation Lawrence's lifeless body was found in the hay.
Sheriff Johnson was notified & he made an investigation. Natural causes were responsible for the old man's death. The body was brought to Rowe's morgue in the city, where it now awaits burial. Lawrence was well known in Sodas. He is survived by a member of relatives including a nephew, Harry Grow & a nice, Miss Molly Grow of this city.

. 1911 Sep 28 - Find Clue of Suicide. That John Lawrence, the Sodus laborer who was found dead a couple of weeks ago on the farm of Mrs. Lucy Sherman committed suicide was proven Wednesday, when Roy Jenkins in removing a load of hay from the haymow in which the dead body was found, discovered an empty bottle of laudanum. It lay but an arm's distance from where Lawrence was found. Lawrence had often remarked that rather thing to the poor house he would take his own life. Only a day or so before he died he said he expected to 'end it all."
Ref: News Palladium Newspaper, Benton Harbor, Michigan. - - -

Birth:


Died:
Aged 70, about 1841. COD: congestive heart

John married Desire V CONGDON on 3 Jul 1871 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan. Desire was born on 25 Apr 1859 in Millerton, Pennsylvania; died on 11 Feb 1913 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois; was buried in United Herbrew Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1867 Dec 19 Affidavit of sister Esther Lawrence King was present at the births of Clarissa & Almira Lawrence.

. 1889 May 31 & June 7th. - Unclaimed Letters remaining in the Benton Harbor Post Office: Mrs.Esther King.

. History of Berrien County, 1906
Henry L King Biograph:
His father Geo. D King was born Jefferson Co., NY, & came to Michigan in the fall of 1843 with wife Miss Susan Williams of NY, & 2 children Eunice (married Merzy Gustine, she died age 60y.) & Henry L. His birth having occurred on 27 Jan 1841, New London, Ohio. Mr. King trade his Ohio land for 80 lands on the Territorial Rd.
Henry L King, remained at home until 21 years, after which he returned to Ohio. Following the outbreak of the Civil ware he enlisted at New London Ohio, 87 Ohio Infantry for 3 months' service. He was capture at Harper's Ferry but was immediately exchanged & returned to Ohio returned. He re-enlisted in 1863 in Company G, 20 Ohio Infantry, under Capt. Graves. His brother George enlisted at the same time. In the spring of 1864 he was sent to join Gen. Steele at Little Rock, Arkansas, & was discharged with his regiment in 1865.
When the war was over Henry L King returned to his home & married the following year 1866 to Miss Esther Lawrence, a cousin of John Lawrence,
& a daughter of Richard & Elizabeth Simonds Lawrence, who had come from Canada before the war & lived in this vicinity. Her father died while serving in the US Army & her mother, who long survived, passed away at the very advanced age of 90 years. She had lived with her daughter, Mrs. King.

Unto Mr & Mrs King have been born 6 children:
Herman, died age 28 years, having graduated from Detroit Veterinary Collage.
Nellie is the wife of Dr. Leonard C Conkey, veterinary surgeon of Grand Rapids;
Cuba is at home.
Elmo is a veterinary surgeon at Lake View, Michigan.
Myrtle is the wife of Harry Wyman, of Benton Harbor;
Bert King is at home.
Mr. King is a Republican.

. 1909 Oct 26 - Esther Lawrence was born June 18, 1844, at Toronto, Canada & lived there until 15 years of age when she removed with her family to Michigan, August 23, 1866. She married Herman L King & has lived in the vicinity of Millburgh ever since. Her 6 children were born to her, girls & 3 boys, all of whom are still living wit the exception of the eldest son, Herman, who passed away July 22, 1894.
Mrs. King will be greatly missed by her neighbors as she has always been ready to help in times of sickness & has always been a loving friend & a devoted mother to there children & finally passed away in her old home, Thursday night, Oct 21 at 11:30 O'clock. She leave a husband & 5 children to mourn her loss: Mrs Nellie of Grand Rapids, Mrs D G Fuchs of Benton harbor, Mrs. Harry Weyman of Grand Rapids, Dr E H King of Lakeview, Bert King, who has resided at there old home. He also laves 3 sisters & 1 brother, also many fiends who will miss her. Services were held at the home Sun. 10 a.m. Rev Merrifield preached, a Quartette from Millburg burnished the music. Many beautiful flowers testified of the love & esteem in which she was held. Interment was at Crystal springs.
Ref: News Palladium Newspaper, Benton Harbor. - - -

Birth:
ALT Loc: Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario.

Died:

Hesther married Henry Lawrence KING, .1 on 23 Aug 1866 in Berrien County, Michigan. Henry was born on 27 Jan 1841 in New London, Huron Co., Ohio; died on 15 Dec 1925 in St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried on 15 Dec 1925 in Crystal Springs Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
ALT Loc: Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario.

Died:
Verify.

Joseph married Martha Ann JONES on 22 Feb 1868 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan. Martha was born in 1846 in Jackson, Hancock Co., Ohio; died in in Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
ALT Loc: Vaughan Twp., York Co., Ontario with G-Uncle Wm. L. Willson.

Notes:

Birth:
ALT Loc: Vaughan Twp., York Co., Ontario with G-Uncle Wm. L. Willson.

Notes:

Clara is the daughter of Mary Elizabeth Simons & Richard Lawrence, Jr.

. 1867 Dec 19 Affidavit of sister Esther Lawrence King was present at the births of Clarissa & Almira Lawrence.

. Michigan Marriage Registration # 294,
dated 1868 Jan 20 Benton Tp., Michigan,
Charles Collins, resides St. Joseph, Michigan, age 22 / b 1846 Knox, Ohio, farmer
Married Clara Lawrence, res. Benton Twp., age 16 minus 3 months (= 1851 November), Canada,
by Geo Peters, Justice of the Peace,
Wit: Jackson Wells, Charles E Peters, Barrien Co., Michigan.

Note: Brother Joseph Lawrence's marriage was registered #295, one month later. - - -

Birth:
ALT Loc: Vaughan Twp., York Co., Ontario with G-Uncle Wm. L. Willson.

Clarissa married Charles P COLLINS on 20 Jan 1868 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan. Charles was born in 1846 in Howard, Knox Co., Ohio; died on 8 Jun 1908 in Los Angeles, California; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Rebecca gives her father's name as Richard D Lawrence & their mother as Mary R Simonds (& Simmonds).

. Place of Birth: Rebecca's first marriage registration says she was born in Toronto, which is, first of all, entirely possible. Her father Richard Lawrence, Jr. moved around Ontario a fair bit. In 1843 he was living with Uncle Wm. L. Willson in Vaughan Twp. - which was Lot 26, right beside where Grandfather Richard Lawrence, Sr., was located - all very close to Toronto. In addition other relatives lived in the Town of York. It is not currently known exactly when Richard Lawrence, Jr. left his land in Gosfield Twp., Ontario, where some or all of Richard & Mary Eliza Lawrence's children could have been born. - PJA 2011.

1. Michigan Marriage Registration #72, 1869 Nov 11, at St. Joseph, Michigan,
WILLIAM THORP PROCTOR, Residence: Benton, Mich., Age 23, born 1846 in Yorkshire, England, Labourer;
married Miss Rebecca Lawrence, Born Toronto, Canada. Residence Bainbridge, Mich., Age 16 /1853, by Rev. John B Fairbank;
Wit: Joseph Silvers & Susan Proctor, both of Benton, Michigan.
Note1: Wm. Proctor remarried in 1884 & Rebecca remarried in 1885. Rebecca will remarry William Proctor for a second time in 1912.

. 1882 Jun 2 - Circuit Court Proceedings. Rebecca Proctor Vs. William T. Proctor divorcee decree granted. Complainant allowed custody of 4 minor children.
Ref: Paw Paw The True Northerner.

2. Michigan Marriage # 4188, Bangor, Van Buren, 1883 Aug 8
Rebecca Proctor, age 30, born 1853 in Canada, resided Bangor, Michigan.
married ISSAC FOWLER, resided Bangor, Age 40, born 1843 in New York.
Married by Albert B Cochron, Minister of the Gospel.
Wit: Emma L Cochran & Mary E Phillips, both of Bangor.

3. 1900 Jun 14th Census Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., Michigan
CHARLES CARRAO, born Mar. 1859, Age 41, married for 15 years in 1885, born Tennessee, Occ: Restaurant.
Rebecca Carrao, wife, b. Jun 1853, age 46, married 15 years in 1885, born Canada English, her father born Canada English (i.e. Ontario); her mother was born in Pennsylvania*, 1858 Immigration Year, 42 years in the USA.
Wm. Proctor, Step-son, born Jan 1872, age 28, b. Michigan, Parent born Canada Eng., Occupation: Cook.
Note2: *Her mother Mary Elizabeth Simons was born 1815 in Canada. Her grandmother's name is unknown, so it is difficult to verify if she was thinking about her grandmother been born in Pennsylvania.
Note3: Census 1900 Census appears to be in conflict with the below Michigan Marriage Certificate:

. 1892 Aug 11, A L Jackson Not Expected to Survive the attack of heart trouble with which he is suffering, the Milwaukee St. coal dealer, is much worse today. Mrs. Jackson has been visiting relatives in Ohio, was telegraphed for. The sick man is being cared for by Mr & Mrs. Charles Carrao, of the Order of Unity, of which Mr. Jackson is a member. Ref: Jackson Citizen Patriot.
. 1894 Mar 16 - Mrs. CC has an unique souvenir from the California mid-winter fair, presented to her by her father-in-law, C.G. Carrao, of Boston. It is a pure silver miner's shovel, 4 inches in length, with a miniature nugget of virgin gold on the blade & the handle is surmounted by a grizzly bear, wrought in gold & suitably inscribed. The workmanship is perfect & is a very unique novelty.
. 1894 Aug 13 - Mrs. Charles Carrao spent Sunday at Eden. Ref: Jackson Citizen Patriot.
* 1895 Jan 26 - Mrs. Charles Carrao has returned from Benton Harbor, where she was summoned by the illness of her mother. Ref: Jackson Citizen Patriot, Michigan.

* 1896 Feb 10 - Mrs. Charles Carrao, wife of the proprietor of the Portland cafe, while assisting the cook today, was burned on the face & arms by hot grease which splashed from a dish on the kitchen range. Dr. Kimball attended Mrs. Carrao, who was painfully thought not seriously burned.
Ref: Jackson Citizen.

. 1899 Dec 25 - Mrs. Rebecca Carrao & husband C L Carrao were witnesses sat the second wedding of her sister Myra Lawrence. Also their cousin Rev. James Hamilton performed the marriage.
. 1900 Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co. Census
Charles Corrao, age 41, b Mar 1859, Tenn., Restaurant, e Huron St.
Rebecca Corrao, age 46, b June 1853 Canada, 15 years married, 4 living children, her father b. Canada, mother b Pennsylvania, Landed 1858, 42y in US.
Wm. Proctor [Jr], son, b Jan 1872, age 28 Michigan, Cook.
. 1902 July 17, Thurs. - Mrs. Myra Grow is entertaining her sister, Mrs. Charles Carrao of Ann Arbor.
News-Palladium, Benton Harbor, Michigan, p4.

. 1904 Apr 13, Wed. Alderman Goodyear moved that license money to the amount of $69.25 be returned to Mrs. C L Carrao; a warrant to be drawn for the same.
Ref: Ann Arbor Daily Times.

4. Michigan Marriages, on 1912 May 6, Grand Rapids, Kent Co.
Rebecca Lawrence Carrao, age 57, born 1855 in BENTON HARBOR, MI.,
resided Oklahoma, Occupation Cook,
daughter of Richard Lawrence & Mary Simonds (Simons); Married THREE* previous times,
married WILLIAM PROCTOR, age 67, 1845 in England, resided Gd. Rapids, Farmer, son of Mary Bailey & Ilbertson Proctor; married THREE previous times.
Wit: Wm. Geldersma & Dennis Colleton, both of Gd. Rapids.
Note4. Wm. T Proctor's re-married before on 5 July, 1884.

. 1912 May 8. Romance Bared By Marriage License Proctor & Divorced Wife to Try It Again- Their Fourth Experience
When Wm. Proctor walked into the county clerks office & procured a marriage license today he gained a permit to rewed a former wife after an intervention of incidence of a somewhat romanic nature. The issuance of the license marked the determination on the part of 2 persons to strive once more for the happiness which did not materialize during a former experience in wedlock.
The little story of their lives has rather a dramatic setting to say the least. Mrs. Rebecca Corrao of Oklahoma is the other principal in the narrative & becomes the wife of Proctor for the second time. He now is a resident of Grand Rapids two & it is said he intends to make his home there. When the 2 walked to the alter this time it was their 4th experience of this character. It appears that Mrs. Corrao was Proctor's 2nd wife. But somehow their married existence was not productive of the happiness they had hoped for & finally they were divorced. Both decided to go their own way, but fate did not so decree. Both married again & began life anew. Years interceded & Proctor's wife died. Mrs. Corrao's husband died also. Thus did their fortunes run along parallel lines. The 2 once more felt the need of each other's companionship. Their paths of life which were diverging gradually began to close & their second wedding is the culmination. Proctor is 67 & his wife is fifty-seven.

. 1915 Aug 7, Tues. Court Notes: An answer has been filed in Circuit court by the defendant in the case of William C Proctor against Rebecca Proctor.
. 1915 Aug 24, Sat. Discontinue Divorce Case: Last July, William Proctor began a divorce action in circuit court against Rebecca Proctor. Tuesday afternoon a stipulation was filed with the county clerk discontinuing the case. The parties have made up their differences & have decided to continue their matrimonial relations.
Ref: Grand Rapids Press.
Note5: Rebecca Lawrence Proctor remarried Dec 1916 to Martin Hooker.
. 1915 Dec 31 - Circuit Court, Rebecca Proctor has filed a bill for divorce against Wm J Proctor on charges of cruelty. They were married in May 1912 & have no children.
Ref: Grand Rapids Herald Newspaper.

. 1916 Mar 31. News of the Supreme Court, Lansing, Mich. Circuit Court, A deposition has been filed with the county clerk by Charles Marriott, in the case of Rebecca against William T Proctor.
Ref: Grand Rapids Herald Newspaper.

. Michigan Divorce Record 20131, Marriage 1912 May 6, Grand Rapids, Rebecca Proctor, Spouse William T Proctor. No children. Her complaint Application 1915 Sep 12; Final Action 1916 Jul 17, Alleged cause for Divorce: Extreme cruelty, Was the case contested, yes. Granted Absolute.

5. Michigan Marriage #4000, on 1916 Dec 26 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co.
Rebecca Proctor Lawrence, Age 63 /born 1853 in Canada, Residence Grand Rapids, daughter of Richard D. Lawrence & Mary E. Simons, Time previously married TWICE,
married MARTIN HOOKER, born Kent Co., MI., Age 53, born 1863, Residence Grand Rapids, son of Edward Hooker & Emma Greenman; Time previously married TWICE;
Married by Harry L Rosswell, J of. P.
Wit: Arthur H Jones & Dana Kirk, both of Gd. Rapids.

. Michigan Divorce Record # 20131, Date of Marriage 1912, May 6 Grand Rapids, no children, Her complaint of 1915 Dec 30, Uncontested. Granted absolute 1916 Mar 20, Extreme Cruelty.

. 1919 Apr 16 - Court Notes. Divorce was granted Tuesday afternoon by Judge M I Dunham in superior court to Mrs. Rebecca Hooker, whose husband, Martin Hooker, is in prison.
Ref: Grand Rapids Press, printed 1919 Apr 16.

6. Michigan Marriage #7995, on 1919 Apr. 16 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co.
Rebecca Hooker Lawrence, Age 57* /1862 Canada, Resided Gd. Rapids, born CANADA, housekeeper,
daughter of R. D. Lawrence & Mary E Simons, Previous marriages TWO,
married CHARLES F. WEBB, Age 54 /b. 1865, born Ohio, resided Gd. Rapids, Paperhanger,
son of Henry Webb & Mary Mercer, Previous marriages: TWO.
by John C Loucks, J. of P.
Wit: Wm. & Norman Proctor*, both of Gd. Rapids.
Note6: * Rebecca appears to have gotten 9 years younger. *Son Wm. Proctor & grandson Norman. - PJA.

. 1920 Census, Charles Webb, Boards with 2 other men from Ohio at 528 Ottawa St, age 56, married (alone) factory Labourer.
. 1920 Jan 3 Census, Grand Rapids, 135.5 E. Fulton Ave.
Wm. Proctor, his wife Vera, son Norman & wife Marie &

Rebecca Webb, Roomer, age 67/1853, Landed 1860, American citizen 1870; hospital cook, also Ella Petosk
. 1923 - 263 Plainfield NE, Rebecca Webb, (Widow Chas.) Roomer, Printer Press feeder. age 35y/ 1885 Michigan. [Boarded with Rebecca previously 1920.]

. 1922 Jul 11 - Mary Rebecca Webb has filed suit for divorce in circuit court against Charles T Webb, alleging cruelty. Arraigned before Judge Major L Dunham.
Ref: Grand Rapids Press.

. 1920 Grand Rapids Directory: Res. Rebecca Webb, r. 135.half Fulton E.
. 1920 Charles F Webb, res 89half Market Av NW, Grand Rapids.
* 1923 Polks Grand Rapids Directory: Webb, Rebecca, Widow Chas., r. 1263 Plainfield Ave. NE.
* 1923 Grand Rapids Directory: Webb, Mary E, rooms 149 Grand Ave NE.
Note7: The published Directory of 1923 would have data collected from the previous year 1922.

. Michigan Death Certificate 38230179.
Rebecca Webb, 5731 Forsyth Ave, Detroit., widow of Charles Webb,
Born June 6, 1853, Aged 70y 2m 12d, housework,
Father born Canada, but parents names unknown,
Died Aug 18 1923 Detroit, of Acute Nephritis, contribute Mitral regurgitation, for 2 years.
Death informant: Mrs. Maria Marriott, 5731 Forsyth [i.e. daughter Lillian Proctor Marriott's family].
Buried Evergreen Cemetery, 8.20.23.

Note to Researchers: This is different person:
Directory: Wm T Proctor (Rebecca), lab. h 727 S Chactaw Av. Namely Wm. Thomas Proctor, b 1859, Missouri, married Rebecca Ann Wigal Proctor, 1855-1929.

All research & transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Birth:
Born 6 June 1854. Ref: Mother Pension Claim & Aunt Hester L. Teetzel.

Died:
Aged. 70y 2m 12d. COD: Acute Nephritis & mitral regulation, 2 years.

Buried:

REBECCA married William Thorpe PROCTOR, Jr. in 11 Nov 1869 St. Joseph & again, 6 May 1912 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan. William (son of Ibbitson B PROCTOR) was born in 1845 in Ingleton, Yorkshire, England; died on 12 Sep 1928 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma; was buried in Okmulgee Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

REBECCA married Issac FOWLER on 8 Aug 1883 in Bangor, Arlington Twp., Van Buren Co., Michigan. Issac was born in 1843 in Plattekill, Ulster Co., New York; died before 1900 in Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

REBECCA married Charles L. CARRAO on 14 Apr 1900 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan. Charles was born in 1855 in Tennessee State; died after Dec 1917 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

REBECCA married Martin Bryan HOOKER on 26 Dec 1916 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan. Martin was born on 18 May 1863 in Gaines, Kent Co., Michigan; died on 18 Aug 1944 in Shelbyville, Barry Co, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

REBECCA married Charles F WEBB on 16 Apr 1919 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan. Charles was born in 1865 in Ohio; died on 9 Mar 1928 in Kalamazoo, Michigan; was buried on 12 Mar 1928 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Myra is the daughter of Lizzie (unknown name) & Richard Lawrence. Myra was born Dec 23 1856, Sandwich, Canada (Near Windsor & Gosfield, ON.) Res. RR 1 Coohersville, Michigan.
Ref: Her death certificate.

. 1867 Dec 19 Affidavit of sister Esther Lawrence King was present at the births of Clarissa & Almira Lawrence.

. 1879 Apr 18, Local News. Frank Grow has launched his bark upon the matrimonial sea with Miss Myra Lawrence as first mate.
Ref: Weekly Palladium Newspaper, Benton Harbor.

First marriage:
. Michigan Marriage Registration # 969, 1879 Apr 9,
Frank H Grow, Benton, Michigan, Age 24, born Monmouth, Ill, Agent, Married;
Elmira Lawrence, Benton, Mich, Age 22, Born Canada.
Wit: M. Rose? & C. Grow, both Benton Harbor. Reg. 10 Apr 1879.

Second Marriage:
. Michigan Marriage Registration #1073,
1899 Dec 25, St. Joseph, Michigan;
J A Burgess, age 42, Res. St. Joseph, born Illinois, Machinist; parents R B & Mary Burgess;
married: Myra Grow Lawrence, age 43, b 1856, resided St. Joseph, born Canada; parents R & E Lawrence;
Both one previous marriage.
Minister: James Hamilton*
Note1: Their cousin James Hamilton.
Wit: C L Carrao & Rebecca Carrao*, both Ann Arbor.
Note2*: Myra's sister Rebecca Lawrence Carrao.

. 1899 Dec 26, Tues. - News-Palladium, Benton Harbor, Michigan, p1
. 1899 Dec 29, Affairs At the County Seat, Marriage Licenses, J A Burgess 42 & Mrs. Myra Grow, 43; St. Joseph.
Ref: Weekly Palladium Newspaper, Benton Harbor, MI.

. 1902 July 17, Thurs. - Mrs. Myra Grow is entertaining her sister, Mrs. Charles Carrao of Ann Arbor. p4.
. 1905 Feb 8 - Small Informal Part. Mrs. Myra Grow entrained a few friends pleasantly last evening at her home in the Herring block. The game of the evening was Ringtoff, the prize being won by Mrs T A Shave. Mrs. Geo Mills received the booby prize. Solos were rendered by Miss Evelyn Grow & Mesdames Shaver Plumb sang duets. Refreshments were served.On leaving the guests left a pretty plate & pantry with their hostess. (Ref: & Republished 25 Years Ago 1930 Feb 8.).
. 1905 Apr 21 - Mrs Myra Grow & dau. Every left last night to spend 2 weeks with Mrs Vofers?, south of St. Joseph.
Ref: News-Palladium, Benton Harbor, Michigan,

. 1908 Dec 5, Sat. - Mrs. Myra Grow of Holland is here visiting her son, Harry Grow & family for a ... its history turned out Saturday night as the Berrien County Shrine club staged its ...
News-Palladium, Benton Harbor, Michigan, p2.

. 1910 Nov - 50 years ago. Mrs. Myra Grow of Washington Street, left for Goshen, Ind., where she will join her younger daughter, Evelyn row, who recently accepted a position as telegraph operator in that city.
Ref: News Palladium, published 1960.11.10.

. 1914 Dec 5 - Mrs Myra Grow of Holland is here visiting her son, Harry Grow & family, for a couple of weeks.
Ref: St. Joseph Daily Press.

. 1925 Sep 3 - Honor Mrs Grow - complimenting Mrs. Myra Grow of Holland, who is in the city visiting fiends, Mrs Amos Messner of Flair Plain, was hostess yesterday to the Pleasure Seekers at a 1 o'clock 3 course luncheon. Mrs Grow is the mother of the late Harry Grow of this city. His wife the late Mrs. Grow, was a beloved member of the Pleasure Seekers & an ardent club workers. Other guests of the club yesterday were Mrs Wm. Messner & Mrs Maude Miller, both of this city. Mrs messier served the repast at a table artistic in a color scheme of Yellow & white.

. 1925 Sept 4, St. Joseph, Mrs Myra Grow of Chicago, has been best for past 2 weeks of Mrs Jay Gard of Niles Ave, left yesterday for Holland for indefinite stay.
J J Gard of Niles ave, who recently accepted a position with the Eaglesfied Co. in Milwaukee, Wis., is expected home the later part of the week to spend the weekend with Mrs. Gard.

. 1928 Oct 20 - Mrs Myra Grow of Albuquerque, NM is here for a visit at the home of her son Frank Grow & family. The trip from New Mexico was made by auto is company with fiends who are visiting in Benton Harbor.
Ref: News Palladium Newspaper.

. 1927 Jul 28 Thrus - The home of her daughter, Mrs. Myra Grow. Edwards avenue, Benton Harbor, on the occasion of her with.

Obituary
. 1938 Apr 21 - Funeral services for Mrs. Myra Grow, 82, Virginia Park resident, who died Wednesday at 7 o'clock in Grand Rapids, were held Friday in Benton Harbor she was a member of the Maccabees lodge whose members are expected to attend the services. Mrs. Grow is reported to have died of heart trouble. Burial Morton Hill cemetery.
A son Frank of Eau Clair & a daughter, Mrs. Thomas Olinger of Grand Rapids, survive.
Ref: News Palladium, Benton Harbor, MI. - - -

Birth:
Alt Loc: Sandwich Twp., Essex Co. Ontario. (i.e. near Windsor, ON & Detroit, MI) Ref: Death Cert.

Died:
Aged 81y 3m 20d. COD: Cardio vascular degeneration, 6 years.

Almira married Frank Herbert GROW, .1 on 9 Apr 1879 in St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan. Frank was born on 14 Jun 1854 in Monmouth, Warren Co., Illinois; died on 27 Jun 1892 in Pipestone Twp., Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Morton Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Almira married J A BURGESS on 25 Dec 1899 in St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan. J was born in 1857 in Illinois; died before Apr 1910 in Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Census 1910, Detroit, Michigan
Mary J King, age 47
Walter R King, age 24
Myrtle A King, age 22
John A King, age 18
Ann Cooper, Age 70, b 1840, English Canada, widowed, Boarder, her parents were also born in Canada. [Verify if any relationship.] - - -

Birth:


Died:

Family/Spouse: John KING, .Jr. John was born on 8 Jan 1886 in Minnesota; died on 19 Nov 1933 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Palermo United Cemetery Monument, banded with aluminum, reads Mary Margaret, wife of Joseph Martin, a daughter of Mathias & Jane Teetzel, died Mar 12 1850, Aged 18.7 yrs ( ? faint).

. Morton Hill Cemetery, Michigan, also lists: Mary M Teetzel 1833 - Mar 12, 1851.
Compare with other burial's of Jane & Mathias's children. - PJA - - -

Birth:
Born before parents marriage.

Died:
Heart Aflication / childbirth Alt DOD 1854?

Buried:
- which is near Milton, ON.

Mary married Joseph MARTIN in 1849 in Ontario, Canada. Joseph was born in 1818 in Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died in in Palermo, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; was buried in Palermo United Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

TEETZEL, Jane, [parent]: Palermo United Cemetery, Halton County
TEETZEL, Mathias [parent]: Palermo United Cemetery, Halton County.

. Hester Teetzel is marked on the Teetzel gravestone, Morton Hill, Barrier, Michigan, as dying on April 4, 1835, which is of course before her parents emigrated to Benton Habor in 1851. She was buried with her twin, Hadasah Teetzel in Palmero (Milton), Ontario.

. Morton Hill Cemetery, Michigan Monument reads: TEETZEL, HESTER, Apr 18, 1835. - - -

Buried:
Also listed on monument, Morton Hill, MI.

Notes:

. Palermo United Cemetery - White sandstone monuments, some liken, 2 aluminum bands support the stone which reads:

. Hadashah daughter of Mathias & Jane Teetzel,
die April 18 1835, Aged 10 months 6 days.

. At the time of burial the church was called Trafalgar Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, & now is the Palermo United Church of Canada.

. Hester Teetzel is marked on the Teetzel gravestone as dying on April 4, 1835, which is of course before her parents emigrated to Benton Habor in 1851. She was buried with her twin, Hadasah Teetzel in Palmero United Cemetery (Milton), Ontario. Hadasah is buried with other Teetzeel relatives at Palermo United Church. - - -

Died:
10m 6d. lWhite cement monument repaired with steel edges.

Buried:
Also listed on monument in Morton Hill Cemetery, Michigan.

Notes:

. CIVIL WAR, Volunteer Union Soldiers, State of Missouri
2nd Lieutenant, Charles W. Teetzel, C Company 7th Missouri Inf.
Card # 8430366 & 23 entries.

. CWT CI & Reg. Mar & Apr 1862 present Remarks: On daily duty as Corp. of the Provost Gard.

. CWT. 3rd Serg. Co. I, 7 Regt MO Inf. Jul & Feb 1863، Present sick in quarantine.
. Muster-out Roll، dated St. Louis, MO.، 14 Jun 1864.
Remarks, Age 27 (1836), Resigned Dec 28/63 at Viscksburg, Miss.

. Charles W Teetzel, Sergt. Con I, 7 Reg. Missouri Inf.
Muster Out Roll، St. Louis, 14 Jun 1864.

. Chas. W Teetzel, 2 St., Co. C, 7 Reg MO Infantry
Jan - Feb 1864.
Remarks. Honorably discharged the service of the M.S.S.O. 33. Date Hd 2 S (?) Dept. & Army of the Tennessee, Bridgeport، Ala., Dec 28, 1863.

. Chas W Teetzel، 2nd Co C & Reg. MO. Inf. Muster Roll: Nov & Dec 1863.
Muster Roll Sept - Oct. 1863 Remarks: Ascent sent without leave from Oct 12 to Oct 16/63.

. C W T, 2nd Lieut. Co C 7 Reg MO, Age 24
Muster Roll, Vicksburg, Miss July 1 to July 13, 1863; Joined for duty & enrolled Jul 1 1863, Bicksbury, Miss, Period 3 years. Commissioned from Sept of I Co. to 2nd Lieut. of the Co. Vice Sullivan deceased. Mustering to date from Jul 1/ 63 as per affidavit.
. 1863 Jul & Aug, Present. Sergt. Co. I promoted 2nd St Co C, Jul 1 /1863. Comd. Co. from Jul 27, 1863 - Corrected by J J Meding, L. Mustered & transferred into the troop.

. 1863 Dec 7، Chas. W Teetzel, 2nd Lieut. 7 MO, Vols., Tenders resignation cause, family affairs, Sec. 316 VS 1868. Certified that CW Teetzel, 2nd Company of 7th MO Volunteers was last paid by Maj. Brown, Paymaster USA to include Aug 31, 1863.

. 1863 DEC 7 - 'Camp of 7th MO Vol Inft. Vicksburg, Miss.
I hereby respectfully tender my resignation. ... Circumstances connected with my family render my presence at my home necessary. I am not indebted to the Government & have no Govt. property in my possession. Charles W Teetzel.'

[Only some muster records have been transcribed here. - PJA]

. 1943 Ed. Borrendame, sprinkled through his letter of reminiscences are one & two line references of many an old timer of the gay nineties period, such as: "C. W. Teetzel limping into his jewelry store."

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

Died:
Verify county.

Charles married Zilpha JANE CHADWICK on 9 Oct 1858 in St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan. Zilpha was born on 12 Oct 1837 in Hamilton Twp., Van Buren Co., Michigan; died on 10 Oct 1884 in Hartford, Van Buren Co., Michigan; was buried in Hartford Pioneer Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

First husband of Elizabeth Teetzel was John Sam Williams.
Second husband was Judge Geo. Day. - - -

Birth:
Alt Loc: Buffalo, NY, Ref: Wisconsin Death Reg. [Probably refers to husband.]

Died:
Widow. Aged 63, d/o Math. Teetzel & Lawrence.

Buried:
Milwaukee.

Elizabeth married John SAMuel WILLIAMS est 1869 in Michigan. John was born in 1840 in Ontario, Canada; died in in Berrien County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Judge George DAY. George was born on 3 Dec 1840 in Troy, Rensselaer Co., New York; died on 26 May 1913 in Troy, Rensselaer Co., New York; was buried in Morton Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Julia A Teetzel married George Luce.

. 1872 Feb 6 - Petition of Julia A Luce in the Estate of [her father] Mathias Teetzel, deceased, (Summary version:)
To Judge of Probate Berrier County, Michigan, Petitioner Julia A Luce is one of the heirs-at-Law of Mathias Teetzel, Deceased & interested in the settlement of said Estate & entitled to a share of the proceeds arising from a distribution thereof: She was a daughter of Mathias Teetzel, died 1865, posses of Estate valued at $165,037 as appraised of said Estate not on file in this court. Letters of Administration granted to Jane Teetzel, wife of the deceased, although more than a year has elapsed since granting that administration. She had made no settlement or adjustments of said Estate what so ever, nor has she paid over to your petitioner her share of the proceeds of the Estate. That the Court compelled her to cause a just & full account of all matters.
Signed, Julia A Luce, 5 Feb, 1872.
Court Order published in the newspaper.
Account of Jane Teetzel, Administratrix of MT Estate: Total $16,880;

. 1865 Nov 6 - Probate Court found Jane E Teetzel to be appropriate & suitable administratrix of the Estate & Letters of Administration be issued to her.
Ref: Michigan Probate Records, 1797-1973, Berrier Co., Lib. 2, p440, File #689 [Images 477 -604, i.e. 127 pages!]. - - -

Birth:
Alt DOB 1843 /Census 1860, 17 years old.

Died:
Age 80 Married.

Family/Spouse: Henry W SPRAGUE. Henry was born est 1842; died after 1923 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jane Elizabeth is the daughter of John S Teetzel & Hadassah Lawrence.

Birth:
Alt Name: Jane Elizabeth, Ref: MI Death Registration.

Died:
Attended brother C W Teetzel funeral.

Buried:
Monument reads E Jane Teetzel.

Elizabeth married Andrew Wm. KENNEDY on 4 Mar 1858 in Berrien County, Michigan. Andrew was born in 1835 in Ireland; died in Jun 1912 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Morton Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary Anna is the daughter of Hester Lawrence & John S Teetzel.

. 1869 Minutes of the Michigan Methodist Episcopal Church Annual Conference.
Mrs. John Teetzel & Miss M. A. Teetzel, each $1.00.

. Morton Hill Cemetery: Mrs. W. A. Smith B 1842, died 1915 (William Smith not list for this cemetery.)

. Alternate date of marriage 31 Oct 1870 to William Smith. Verify. - - -

Birth:
Ref: MI. Death Cert.

Died:
COD: Hemiplegia. Aged: 65y 5m 8d. = 1841.2.24

Buried:
VERIFY buried or listed also at Crystal Springs Cem.

Mary married William A SMITH on 31 Oct 1870 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan. William was born in 1847 in Ohio; died on 11 Oct 1873 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Berrien County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Margaret is the daughter of Hadassa Lawrence & John Teetzel.

. 1870 Jun 27 Census Benton Harbour, Michigan
Relatives residing beside each other were:
. Margaret Teetzel & husband Horace Bronson & son Charles Bronson. (Mother Haddassah Hester Lawrence.)

. Daniel Lawrence & wife Jane, children William, John & Robert Lawrence. (Their uncle, brother to Haddassah Lawrence Teetzel and Elizabeth Lawrence Osborn.)
. John Osborn & wife Juditha & son Daniel Osborn. (Grandson of Elizabeth Lawrence Osborn Tarbox.)

. 1901 Jul 9, Horace Brunson returned to Chicago Monday evening while his wife remains, visiting her brother Chas Teetzel & the family of W E Kennedy.
. Mr Mrs CD Cole & Mr Mrs Horace Brunson left his afternoon for Chicago after spending Sunday with Mr Mrs SG Antisdale.

. 1910 May 25 - Mrs JC Fyfe of Chicago is spending the week with her mother, Mrs SG Antisdale. Mrs Horace Brunson of Chicago is also a guest at Oakwood & is visiting other relatives in this city.
Ref: News Palladium newspaper, Benton Harbor, MI. - - -

Birth:
/ 1860 Census.

Died:
2444 Lexington St. Aged 71y 11m 7d. COD: Paralysis Hemiplegia at 9:45 P.M., 7 days.

Buried:
Informant F A Brunson 2438 Lexington St.

Margaret married Horace BRUNSON in c 1861. Horace was born in Apr 1838 in Indiana; died in Nov 1909 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Crystal Springs Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1880 Census Benton Harbour, Berrien, Michigan,
John W. Teetzel, Self, M, Male, W, 34y /1846 Canada, Laborer, Canada
Mary Teetzel, Wife, M., Female, White, 31y,1849, born MI, Keeping House, NY, NY.

. 1884 Apr 26 Sat. St Joseph Traveler Herald, Saint Joseph, Michigan,
St. Joseph, Circuit Court convened the the Court House on Monday, Judge S Smith presiding.
John W Teetzel & Mary Teetzel VS. James Pointer. Plaintiff ordered to file security for costs & order was made.

. 1884 Jun 14 Sat. St. Joseph,
Circuit Court, John W Teetzel vs. James Ponter. Plaintiff having failed to give security for costs, the case was dismissed.

. 1887 Jan 22 - The following suits ere commenced last week: J. W. Teetzel Vs. Warren C Riale, Appeal $70.65.
Ref: Ottawa Free Trader.

. 1887 Aug 19 - Enlarging the Fair Ground. Board of agricultural society considered an offer made by John Teetzel, Jr. for these to the society a strop of land 2 rode wide & running the entire with of the fair for $100. The board authorized the payment of the sum asked.

. 1892 Nov 11 Mrs. John Teetzel & Chas Teetzel took the train Thursday morning for Detroit where David Teetzel is very low & not expected to live.

. 1902 Dec 4. Benton Harbor., Mr. John Teetzel of Ottawa, who has been the guest of his brother, Mr. Charles Teetzel, has gone to Allegan where his wife is at present visiting relatives.

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

Birth:
/1860 Census.

Died:
Aged 71 y.

John married Mary D DARLING in 1867. Mary was born on 10 Mar 1848 in Amherst, Ohio; died on 4 Jun 1934 in Evanston, Cook Co., Illinois; was buried on 6 Jun 1934 in Graceland Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Teetzel, Geo, painter, res Colfax ave, wife.
Ref: 1896 Benton Harbor, Michigan - City Directory.

. 1870 Census, Benton, Berrien Co., Michigan, Born Canada, 22 /1847, Residing with parents & siblings.

. 1875 May 28 - Golden Wonder, Relieves & cures all infirmities of the system, not chronic in a few minutes, Sole agency for the city: Chapskey & Teetzel, 145 Gravier St.
. 1872 Jul 11- Copartnership - The undersigned will continue the business of the New Orleans Stencil Works & Manufactory of Teetzel's Celebrated Magic Battery, at the old stand, 145 Gravier Street; also retain the agency for the Golden Wonder. Geo. E. Teetzel & Co.

. Dissolution of co-partnership - the copartnership heretofore existing between the undersigned, under the name of Chapsky & Teetzel, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Mr. Robert Chapsky assumes all liabilities of the old firm & will collect all outstanding debts up to June 15. 1872. Robert Chapseky, Geo. E. Teetzel.
Ref: Times Picayune Newspaper, Louisiana. - - -

Birth:
Alt DOB: 1848 / 1860 & 1870 Census Berrien, Mich.

Buried:
Benton Harbor.

George married Frances Ada FANNIE WOODRUFF on 6 Oct 1875 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan. Frances was born on 16 Oct 1851 in Great Bend, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania; died on 15 Feb 1896 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Morton Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Mrs H run-on & Miss Hester Teetzel of Chicago are visiting relatives here.
Ref: News Palladium newspaper, Benton Harbor, M

. 1907 Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Niles & Berrier Co. Directory
Teetzel, Hester, f, 30, 1, $750., Benton, Benton Harbor.

. 1909 Mar 11 - Miss Hester Teetzel of Chicago is visiting Mr. & Mrs. W. Kennedy.
Ref: Saint Joseph The Weekly Press.

Obiturary
. 1911 Mar 9 - Miss Hester Teetzel Deal was well known in the Twin Cities - Remains brought Here.
Intelligence of the death of Miss Hester Teetzel of Chicago, for many years a resident of this city was a great shock to relatives & friends here today. It is expected the remains will be brought her tonight for interment & funeral arrangements will be announced later. The cause of death was pneumonia & after an illness of but a few days. She was a cousin of Mrs Chas Teetzel & Mrs Andrew Kennedy, both of this city. Remains will be brought here tomorrow. funeral on Saturday.

. 1911 Mar 11,Respect is Paid, Funeral Late Hester Teetzel Held this morning at Wm E Kennedy home on Broadway was held the funeral of the late Hester Teetzel tis morning, the house being filled with many friends who came to pay their last respects to one who was well known in the community some years ago. The floral displays large. NA McCune of the Methodist church officiated. Interment at the Morton cemetery. In her death local friends are called upon once more to realized that the passing of those who have been prominent in the city is gradually decreasing the circles & breaking the ranks of those who have watch the progress of the city, even though taking up residence for awhile elsewhere.
Ref: News Palladium newspaper, Benton Harbor, MI.

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

Died:
2438 Lexington St. (4 ys.) D. endriocardis & Nephritis. & Hypostatic pneumonia & arteriosclerosis.

Buried:
Aged 60y 9 13d.

Notes:

Charles Wesley is the son of Hester Lawrence & John Teetzel.

. 1877 Michigan Gazetteer: Benton Harbor: Teetzel, C W.

. 1880 Jun 5 Census, Benton
Charles Teetzell, b 1853, age 27, jeweller,
Note: A few farms away is his in-law Daniel T Lawrence. Charles is living with his brother-in-law, Andrew, Canada, b 1832, Ireland, wife Elizabeth, b. Canada 1838,
Their children:
Willis E, Canada, b 1863, Mich., Mary, b 1866, Mich.

. 1878 Polk Directory, Benton Harbor & St. Joseph's Directory: Teetzel, C., Res. N. Water street.

. 1896 Teetzel, Chas. W, jewelry, res 183 Empire ave, cor Broadway, wife.
Ref: Benton Harbor, Michigan - City Directory.

. 1891 Dec 12 - Benton Harbor: short advertisements: Fancy clock's, Rae diamonds, Everything in silverware, See those exquisite gems at Teetzel & Haydons.
Fraternal Notes: CW Teetzel was introduced into the mysteries of the KOTM last night.
the jewelry Opening. Teetzel & Haydon, the jewelers, are having their grand holiday opening this afternoon. The store is prettily decorated in terms, palm & smilax & is overflowing with dainty things for the holidays. Music is being furnished by a music box, the strains mingling with the murmur of many callers who are received by Mrs C W Teetzel, Mrs. C T. Warner & Miss Grace Northrup. They are serving chocolate & wafers. Each lady is being presented with a souvenir in the form of a pretty bouquet of carnations.
Ref: News Palladium newspaper, Benton Harbor.

. 1887 Atlas of Berrien County, Michigan: C. Teetzel 15 Acres, Madison Lane at Empire Ave.

Michigan State Gazette 1875, Benton Harbor, Mich., Enos & Teetzel Jewelers, Main, Also entry for: Enos & Teetzel, agts. American Express Co., Main.

The History of Berrien County states he was born Toronto, Ontario. Perhaps this is given as a nearby, better known location (?) He accompanied his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Teetzel to Berrien Co. At the age of 16 Chas. W. became an apprentice to Henry Enos, a jewelery man of Benton Harbor, where he continued to for for forty years.

. 1888 Feb 14, US Patent Office, Charles W Teetzel of Benton Harbor, Michigan
Holdback for Vehicles, Letters Patent # 393,797, Dated Dec 4, 1888, Application Filed Feb 14, 1888. To all whom it many concern, be it known that I Charles W Teetzel of Benton, Berrier Co., Michigan, ave invented a new & useful improvement in Safety Holdback Strap Attachments, of which the following is a description [much abbreviated]
it consists of a metal case or shell to be attached to the shaft or thill, on one side of which case is a flexible metallic spring, the action of which spring holds in position within a slot in the case a loop attachment have a T shaped lug, which loop attachment holds firm when bulled backward, but which detaches itself well pulled forward… Accompanied by drawings. ...the holding back attachment holds firmly; but should the strap pull forward, because of the horse becoming detached from the whiffletree, the holdback strap will become detached from the thill & the horse go free, thus avoiding an accident by the dragging of the hills upon the ground. Charles W Teetzel, Witness A J Kidd, F G Worth.

. 1898, Fifty years ago: 'Brownie' is going to the Klondike. Brownie is Mr. & Mrs. C W Teetzel's Big Newfoundland dog which figured so prominently in court not so long ago. Mr. L Bashford is going to take the handsome animal with him to the Alaskan gold fields & Brownie's shoes & blankets are being made ready today. - Republished 1948 Feb 6th.

. 1899 Sep 23 Sept 1899 Messrs. Teetzel & Hamilton will open another store in St. Joseph, Oct 1, of which Mr. H. A. HAMILTON will have charge. Mr. Teetzel remaining in the store here. The stocks of both stores are to be filled to meet all demands.

. 1899. Dec 12 - Advertisement: Teetzel & Hamilton, Watches, Clocks, Jewelery, Silverware, Two stores, well filled, new stocks, all novelties, latest in everything, Benton Harbor, & St. Joseph. - We are closing out C E Bowman's line of musical instruments cost.

Mr. C W Teetzel has accrued a place in the room adjoining the post office for his jewelry store & will not leave Benton Harbor. He will move his goods there at once. Mr. Geo. Alger will have his jeweler's bench here also.

. 1900 Jun 21. Dissolved Partnership. The firm of Teetzel & Hamilton formally dissolved partnership today. Mr. T retains the store in Benton Harbor & Mr. Hamilton takes the St. Joseph business. The dissolution is the result of the increase & growth of the firms business & seemed advisable for the mutual interests of the parties. Mr. T has for many hears been engaged in the jewelry business in this city & his success is note with satisfaction of his friends.

. 1902 Mar 4. FOR RENT: 8 acre farm near town. Enquire of C W Teetzel, next door to post office.

. 1902 Jul 31 , A Happy Midsummer Occasion at Home of Mrs. Teetzel. The ladies of the GAR ... at home of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Teetzel, Wed. under the maples tees bedecked with the stars & stripes, a long & bounteous spread table was places & amid the twittering of birds, surrounded by the tall & stately hollyhock & fair gardens, the company did enjoy a free & happy hour at 12 o'clock.

. 1902 August 5 - A pair of silver rimmed spectacles in a case marked O A Carr, Wabash, were found Monday night & left at Charles Teetzel's jewelry store.

. 1902 Dec 4 - Benton Harbor. Mr. John Teetzel of Ottawa, who has been the guest of his brother, Mr. Charles Teetzel, has gone to Allegan where his wife is at present visiting relatives.

. 1904 - 30 Years Ago - C W Teetzel, the oldest jeweler in the twin cities, who has been in business as any other man in this city, ill consolidate his stock with that of Geo. D Alger under the firm name of Teetzel & Alger. Mr. Alger has been located in this city for 10 years. The Alger stock will be moved to the room in the Graham block where Mr. Teetzel has been located for the fast year.
Ref: The News Palladium, published 1934 Feb 22.

. 1897 Dec 12, Thus. ...a dependable article here is a store that gives you a square deal any day in the year Diamonds, Watches, Clocks , Jewelry ware both solid & plated, Novelties of all kinds & description.s TEETZEL ALGER Jewelers & Opticians. 02 Witter Street. Watch I Inspectors for Big 4.

. 1906 Jul 23 - Obituary, Benton Harbor. Chas W Teetzel died at his home Sunday evening at 6 o'clock, the result of a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Teetzel was stricken while taking a bath about 10 am. He was found in an unconscious state by his wife who summoned help & the mantas carried to his bend where he passed away without regaining consciousness. deceased leaves 4 sister: Mrs Wm. Smith, Mrs NG Kennedy of this city, Mrs Brunson & Miss Hester Teetzel of Chicago, George & John Teetzel, the later of South Bend. Mr Teetzel has been a prominent jeweler & business man of this city years & he will be missed from the active circles of the community. funeral arranges have not yet been made.
Ref: Herald Press, Saint Joseph, MI.

. 1908 Dec 3, Advertisement: TEETZEL & ALGER JEWELERS. - Are you skeptical concerning our advertising? Are you on who believes it's just talk? But when we say "we have the best CHRISTMAS JEWELRY stock in town you'll admit that your lack of knowledge on the subject is not proof that it is not so.
There are no secrets in this store. Our prices are marked in plain figures. These are no superficial temporaries. Our goods are genuinely good. & impartial public common sense seems to recognize intelligent & honest salesmanship. TEETZEL & ALGER Jewelers, Benton Harbor, Mich., 102 Water St.

. 1908 May 21. Probate. Estate of Charles W Teetzel, deceased, final accounting. The Weekly Press, Saint Joseph Mich.

. 1908 Jan 22 - injure prompt attention please have your order early Everything in the of cut flowers & funeral also palms for rent. Manager J JEWELERS A souvenir spoons tx G M fleet spoons Teetzel Alger line of souvenir spoons. As to our special G M fleet spoons elusive sale A large line of glass & hand painted ccxx class...
Ref: News Palladium.

. 1910 Jun 14, Tues. - birthday & wedding gifts And our best efforts are aimed at quality & diversity we a ways keep price consideration well in mind It is these three factors that are making the Teetzel Alger store a synonym for safe trading THE REFLEX INVERTED LAMP throws the light down where you want it. It throws 99 candle power...

. 1909 Jul 21, Wed. - number & a gold filled watch with case guaranteed for 20 years to the lady receiving the fourth largest number watches will be on exhibition at the 108 Pipestone Street Haydoits 117 street Teetzel Alger 102 Water street & Hamilton Bros Co 105 East Main street Pitchers old stand The pianos will be in a short time...

. 1910 Aug 10, Sat -Birthday & wedding gifts & while our best efforts are aimed at quality & diversity we always keep price consideration well in mind It is these two factors that are making the Teetzel Alger store a synonym for safe trading High Price for Relic A oak Jacobean cabinet which had been used as a medicine chest in...

. 1915 Advertisements of business houses appear in this first number of The Daily Palladium as follows:
- C. W. Teetzel, Jewelry.
History of Benton Harbor & Tales of Village Days, 1915.

Further research, which Charles Teetzel's marriage: TEETZEL, CHARLES W & FRANK, AGNES M TEETZEL, TUSCOLA,- 24 FEB 1884.
. Research & transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

* History to Berrien County: CHARLES WESLEY TEETZEL:
The life of Charles W Teetzel was so varied in its activity, so honorable in its purpose, so far-reaching in its effects that it became an integral part of the history of Benton Harbor & he also left an impress upon the annals of this portion of the state. In no sense a man in public light he nevertheless exerted an immeasurable influence upon the city of his residence & in business life as a financier & promoter of important industrial & commercial enterprises; in social circles by reason of a charming personality & unfeigned cordiality; in political circles by reasons of this public spirit & devotion to the general good; & in the development of those actions which ameliorated had conditions of life & of the calling forth of benevolences & liberality. Thus it was that he became known as "one ob Benton Harbor's leading mean & best beloved citizens.
At the time of his death Mr. Teetzel was the oldest business in BH in years of continuous connection with its mercantile circles. He was born in Toronto, Ontario, Sep 23, 1851 & in his youth accompanied his parents, Mr & Mrs. John Teetzel, to Berrien county, his father being a pioneer of this section of the state. The public schools afforded his educational privileges, & when 16 y. of age he put aside his text-books & entered the business world, where for many years he figured prominently & honorably. He became apprentice to Henry Enos, the pioneer jewelery man of BH & eventually he purchased the business of his employer & continued therein up to the time of this death, covering a period of almost 40 years.
During the latter part of the time he was associated with Geo. D Alger, under the firm style of Teetzel & Alger, this connection continuing for 2 & half years. A for a period he was associated with Fred Hamilton, conducting stores in BH & St. Joseph. He was a man of progressive spirit & ever desired to attain the highest degree of perfection possible in the conduct of his businesses interests. At the same time he was thoroughly reliable & trustworthy.

In 1890 Mr. Teetzel was united in marriage to Jennie E Teetzel & their was largely an ideal married life. congenial by nature their companionship was strengthened with the passing years & it was the effort of each to promote the happiness & welfare of the other. Many there were who benefited by the efforts & liberality of Mr. Teetzel, the poor & needy always found in him a friend & no appeal was ever made to him in vain by one who really needed air. It has been said of him that he often deprived himself of pleasures he might have enjoyed were it not for the open-handedness to persons in times of distress. He gave freely, generously & unostentatiously & oftentimes no one know of his benefactions save the recipient. In fact he shunned & avoided all publicity in connection with his many kindness but be builded for himself a monument in the gratitude & love of whom he assisted. Public measures, too, received his endorsement when he felt that the purpose was to benefit the city or promote its material, social, intellectual, political of moral welfare. He was a life long & ardent Republican in politics but never held a public office, although the opportunities to do so were numerous. He held membership in the Knights of the Maccabees & the Patricians.

His death came suddenly & was a great shock to his fellow citizens. In fact he had won so prominent a place in public regard by reasons of his long & active connection with business life, his co-operation in public affairs & his efforts in behalf of the poor & needed that this death came as a personal bereavement to nearly all who knew him. e passed away July 22, 1906. He was a man of most congenial affable & jovial nature, & shed around him much of the sunshine of life. He was also a great man because of the use he made of his talents & opportunities, because his thoughts were not self-centered but were given to the mastery of life's problems & a fulfillment of this duty as a man in his relations to his fellowmen & as a citizen in his relations to his city, his state & his country.

Ref: A Twentieth Century History of Berrien County, Michigan by Orville W. Coolidge, 1906. page 956. - - -

Died:
Probated 21 May 1908.

Charles married Jennie E. ( Petitt ) BELL on 4 Jun 1890 in Bainbridge, Berrien Co., Michigan. Jennie (daughter of Joseph BELL and Mary Green TEETZEL, .I) was born in Jan 1856 in Michigan; died after 1906 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Estimated date of birth is based on a small comment in the James & Rebecca's Upper Canada Sundries Petition of 29 December 1834,
- that the value land of the same is of importance to them, for the provision of their family.
While not definitive, it does imply the had a family at this time. - PJA.

Died:
Died young.

Notes:

Richard L Hamilton, Part One:

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

. 1840 - There were 2 flours mill on Lot 28 in Con 2 & 3. A Water on the next lot 29 in the third concession, there was a water saw mill.
Ref: A Sketch of Co. Halton, Canada West, 1862.

. 1846 Smith's Canadian Gazetter, Province of Canada West:
Esqsuesing, Twp. in Gore District, with excellent land & many good farms, generally well cultivated. What of superior quality is grown in this & adjoining townships. Nine hundred acres of Crown lands are open for sale at 8 Shillings per acre. 4 grist & 11 saw mills.

. 1852 Agricultural Census Chinguacousy Twp., Peel Co., Ontario
Hamilton, Con. 4, Lot 1, Chinguacousy, 100 Acres, 75 A. cultivated 43 A. under crops in 1851; 31 A under pasture 1851, 1 A. garden or orchard; 25 A under wild wood; 25 A. produced 400 bushels of wheat.
4 A. produced 80 Bsh. peas.; 4A. produced 150 bsh. oats; 10 Acres produced 15 tons of hay, 47 lbs. wool; 5 bulls, oxen or steers, 5 milch cows, 5 horses, 24 sheep, 4 pigs, 300 lbs. beef; 21 cwts. Pork.

* REMARKS on the January 1852 CENSUS, written by Allen Bowfield (b. c1825, also farmer in Chingoucousy.)
In reference to the soils: The nature of the soil will be best explained by stating that there are 2 kinds of land in the ward. The one may be called sandy loam. In the neighbourhood of which soil in a few cases most excellent building sand is founded. The sandy loam with sharp subsoil grows good wheat, barley & peas; The other goes by the name of clay land has a deep black top soil with heavy clay below. Grows first rate vegetables as good crops of hays & oats. Ward No. 2 is not as favourably situated for water as some localities. In many instances the farmer depends principally upon the well. The water of which is generally of superior quality. There are a few living streams. On one of which there is a grist mill. Incapable, however of doing must dry weather for want of bountiful supply of water. The average valve of land throughout the Ward is about seven pounds per acre.
Note1: No Fulled cloth or linen or Flannel implies James Hamilton, Sr. was no longer weaving.
. James Hamilton owned an high number of animals in comparison with most neighbors whose average was 2 bulls, 4 milk cows & double the number of sheep! These were likely raised for the market. Also indicates a dependable water supply. Not for nothing was James Hamilton a Canada Land Agent. - PJA 2011.

. 1856-66 Mitchell & Co.'s Canada Classified Directory Canada West: Halton, Acton. Hamilton, R., carpenter.

. 1856 son Richard L Hamilton was living alone in a long cabin near Acton, Esquesing Twp., Ontario, working as a carpenter, no doubt earning money to help support his mother & siblings. In 1864 Alex Hamilton emigrated first to (Ohio) & then Michigan to farm.

. Esquesing is a native word for which lies at the end.

. 1859 Acton Esquesing Tp., Halton Co., A Telegraph Station on the GTR.

. 1861 Jan 25 Enumerated twice,
> First in Flamborough Twp., Enumerated, but 'Family member not present':
Rebecca Hamilton, Toll Keeper, Age 46/1815 UC
Richard Hamilton, Carpenter, Age 26/1835 UC
Hadassa Hamilton, Laborer, Age 19 1842 UC
James Hamilton, Nursery agent, Age 17 / 1844 UC

> 2nd Peel Co., CHINGOUCOUSY TWP, Dist 5, P85"
Richard Hamilton, Carpenter, b Canada 26/1835, resides by himself, in Log 1.5 story cabin.

> 1861 Agricultural Census Chingoucousy Twp., Peel Co., Ontario. Enumeration District No 5, 2nd page of Page 110, Line 37.
Richard Hamilton, Con 4, Lot 4, 200 Acres, 110 cultivated, 88 A. in 1860, Under pasture in 1860, 20 Acres; Orchard/Garden 2 A., Woods 10 A., Farm value $12,000.
Fall Wheat 30A yielded 570 bushel., Spring Wheat 10A/200bu., Barley 21A/200 bu; Rye nil, Peas 5A /100bu; Oats 18A /100; Potatoes 21A /600 bu.; Turnips 3A /170Bu; Magul Wuztel [turnips] 1A /111 bu; Hay 21 bushels. [This census is somewhat blurry.]

. This Certifies that the rite of Holy Matrimony was celebrated between
Richard Hamilton of Acton & Jane M McCutcheon of Erin Township
on Thursday Jane 24th, 1861 at Hugh McCutcheons
by Rev. Joseph Musnworth, Congregational Ministries, Georgetown.
Wit: Stewart McCutcheon, Alex Hamilton.
Ref: Bible of Jane Matilda McCutcheon Hamilton.

. 1861 Jun 15 - MARRIAGE LICENSE.
Hamilton, RICHARD, born 'City of Toronto', residing Esquesing Twp., Age 26*,
Son of Rebecca & James Hamilton, married
McCUTCHEON, Jane M, Age 20 (=1841*), b. Erin, daughter of Mary & Hugh McCutcheon,
Wit: Stuart McCutcheon of Erin & Alex Hamilton of Esquesing, Ontario & Married 24 OCT. 1861 at the Congregational Church, Georgetown, Halton Co.
Note3: Brother Alex was witness at his wedding. It is possible that his mother was present at Richard's wedding as she did not emigrate to the US until 1864.The marriage license is just before Richard's birthday on April 20 when he would be 27 years old.

. 1861 January 24 - Congregational Church, Halton Co., Georgetown
Jane M McCutcheon, Born & resides Erin Twp., Age 20 /1841,
daughter of Mary & Hugh McCutcheon,
married Richard Hamilton, Age 26 / born 1836, Toronto, resides Esquesing Twp.,
son of Rebecca & James Hamilton.

* 1861 Jun 15 - MARRIAGE License Halton County:
RICHARD HAMILTON, born 'City of Toronto', residing Esquesing Twp., Age 26 / 1835,
Son of Rebecca & James Hamilton, married
JANE M. McCUTCHEON, Age 20 (=1841*), b. Erin, daughter of Mary & Hugh McCutcheon,
Witnesses: Stuart McCutcheon of Erin & Adaz Hamilton of Esquesing, Ontario.
Married 24 OCT. 1861 at the Congregational Church, Georgetown, Halton Co.
Note3:* The marriage license is just before his birthday on April 20 when he would be 27 years old 'Adaz" that is his sister Hadassah Hamilton.
XReference: His mother Rebecca Lawrence Hamilton's Land Grant states Town of York, Residence 1833.

. 1866 Toronto Peel Directory:
Richard Hamilton, Con 4 Lot 4, EHS, freeholder, Chinguacousy Twp.
James Hamilton: Con 4, Lot 1, Chinguacousy Twp.
John Hamilton Con 4, Lot 5, East Hurontario Street.
John Hamilton Con 6, Lot 25 house. Chinguacousy Twp. [ie. near Acton, Ontario].

. 1869 Prov. of Ont. Gazetteer & Directory Acton: A station on the Grand Trunk Railway, in the Township of Esquesing, County Halton, containing 2 flour mills, 4 sawmills, 2 shingle factories, 1 planing mill, 1 tannery, 1 foundry, 1 cloth factory, 4 churches, 1 common school, 3 hotels. The principal trade is in grain, lumber, cord wood, leather & hops. Land averages from $28 to $35 per acre. Distant from County Town 11 miles, from Toronto, 30 miles & from Guelph, 14 miles. Money order office. Daily mail. Population, 700. Hamilton, Richard, carpenter.

. 1873 Directory of County Peel, Chinguacousy - East of Hurontario St.:
John Hamilton, Lot 20, Con 5
Richard Hamilton, Lot 13, Con 6.
. 1881 Halton Co. Gazetteer, Hamilton,Richard, Carpenter, Acton.
. 1882 Hamilton, Richard, Acton, carpenter, Lovell's Business & Professional Directory of the Province of Ontario for 1882, (Montreal: John Lovell & Son, 1871), page 204.

. 1877 Peel Co. Atlas, Chinguacousy S Twp.,
Richard Hamilton, Farmer, Settled 1831, Brampton Post office, 1877 [deeded from his father?]
Mrs. Hamilton, Con 2, NDS, Lot 11, 100 Acres, non-resident 1877, Non-Resident;
Ada Hamilton, Con 4 E, Lot 2 Chinguacousy South, (now Peel Co.), 50 Acres, Non Resident.
Con. 3E, Lot 4, 150 Acres; Con 3E, Lot 3
Con. 4E, Lot 4, 200 Acres
Con. 4E, Lot 2, 50 Acres, Ada Hamilton, Chinguacousy S, Ada Hamilton [i.e. Hadassah?]
James Hamilton Con 4, Lot 1, Chingoucousy Twp.;
John Hamilton Con 4, Lot 5 also a John Hamilton Con 6, Lot 25 house. Chinguacousy Twp.

Note4: Wages in Upper Canada 1842: Carpenters, 6 s, 10 p. Halifax Currency per diem.

Note5: 1855 Transferred by his WILL: Richard Hamilton, Con 4 Lot 4, freeholder, Chinguacousy Twp. Halton. &
James Hamilton Con 4, Lot 1, Chingoucousy Twp.;
John Hamilton Con 4, Lot 5 also a John Hamilton Con 6, Lot 25 house. Chinguacousy Twp.
Note6: Concession 4 East is now located between Bramalea Rd. & Heart Lake Road, Peel Co., it was split in half, with the northern half becoming part of the town of Caledon & the southern half, along with the township of Toronto Gore, joining the town of Brampton. - PJA 2010.

Acton Tanneries of Beardmore
- Geo. Beardmore purchased the Acton plant 1864, Fire again destroyed the plant in 1872 & rebuilt the same year. About 1880 they built their Bracebridge plant. 1899 they build their brick warehouse. Ref: Esquesing Historical Society Newsletter May 1990.
- 1877 Feb 8 Acton Tannery, The number of sides tanned annual is from18,000 to 20,000, all South American stock, imported from NY & Boston, 2,000 cords of hemlock bark earth year @ $20,000. Wages for a large number of skilled workmen is $400 per month. 100 vats. 4 acres.About 1879 they opened a larger business at Bracebridge & the dispose of that tannery. In May 1883 they set to work tearing down & remodeling the Acton property Ref: Acton Free Press.

ACTON FREE PRESS:
. 1875 Aug 25 - Village Council met last Thursday evening. A petition was presented from J H Smith & others for a drain on Main street from opposite Richard Hamilton's. also, one from A Stephenson, R. Hamilton & others to have Willow st. graded from the corner opposite the Post Office to the new paw factory Both potions were laid over till next meeting.
. 1875 Nov 12 - Acton's Progress, Acton has Stephenson grown more the past 3 years than at any time, during many years of its previous history & the season now closing has probably been productive of a greater number of new buildings & a greater outlay of money than any previous year.
* Main Street: Wm. Stephenson - A 1 ½ story frame dwelling, 22 X 30, Gothic front, upright battens, neatly designed, & well finished, at a cost of about $800. Built by RICHARD HAMILTON.
. ROBERT AGNEW - ADDITION TO THE DOMINION HOTEL, RICHARD HAMILTON, builder. Cost about $300.
. 1875 Dec 16 - Acton Municipal: For the Council, we hear several new names mentioned, among them being, Richard Hamilton we have, however, no positive information from the parties themselves.
Note7: 65 Main St. N, Lot 28, Con 3, Cultural Heritage Value: Acton Veterinary Clinic: Built c. 1875 by Richard Hamilton, an esteemed carpenter credited by George Beardmore as Acton's best, on the former site of a woolen mill; The 5th or 6th brick home built in Acton; Representative of Gothic Revival style architecture including stone windowsills, bargeboard detail in gable, & dichrome [red & beige] brick detail under eaves, at corners and arch over windows.
Ref: Halton Hill Heritage Register, Phase 3 dated 2016.

> 1875 Dec 28, page 1 - Village of Acton, For Reeve, Dr. McGarvin - proposed by F Snyder & R. Hamilton. For Councillors: D D Christie, H J Hall, Ed. Moore - Proposed by R. Hamilton.
. Speeches of the Candidates: I am very sorry Mr. Hamilton is going to retire [from the race], as we have always been co-workers in the interest of the village. Glad to see that Acton is keeping her place among the villages of the county, & whether in the Council or out I shall do all in my power to help her to keep that place.
> 1875 Dec 30 - (A printed election ballot to be cut out & filled in:)
Election of Members for the Municipal Council for the village of Acton, in the County of Halton, On Monday, the 3rd day of 1876 January - For Councillors. #2, HAMILTON, Richard Hamilton, carpenter.

. 1876 Mar 2 - Acton Finance Committee reported the following accounts & recommended their payment. On motion of Messrs. Secord & Hamilton a committee was appointed to select the standing by-laws of the municipality & ascertain the cost of printing hem in pamphlet form.
. 1876 Dec 7 - Municipal elections will soon be on. Matters very quiet her yet no work of any new candidates. We presume the present Reeve & the ochre members of the Council will the exception of Mr. Hamilton, will soon be making their obeisance to the electors again.

>1876 Dec 28, Village of Acton, For Reeve, Dr. McGarvin - proposed by F Snyder & R. Hamilton. For Councillors: D D Christie, H J Hall, Ed. Moore - Proposed by R. Hamilton.
. Speeches of the Candidates: I am very sorry Mr. Hamilton is going to retire [from the race], as we have always been co-workers in the interest of the village. Glad to see that Acton is keeping her place among the villages of the county & whether in the Council or out I shall do all in my power to help her to keep that place.

****Date? Acton Village Council met on Tuesday evening. Councillors: Duncan Kennedy, Benjamin Nicklin, Thos. Easton, Peter McCass were proposed by R. Hamilton.

. 1877 Jan 18, p.3, The last meeting of the old Council was held shortly before noon on Monday, all the embers present except Mr. Hamilton.

. 1877 Feb 8, Beardmore & Sons have about concluded arrangements to remove their entire operations to Bracebridge & that the concern here in Acton will be closed in about a year fro this time. This step has been forced upon them by the growing difficulty of pricing sufficient bark at a reasonable cost. for several years past the supply has been brought long distances, even in some case as much as 20 miles by team & further by railway. It is quite probable that the building will be used for the manufacture of upper leather & other light stock, requiring but a very small quantity of [Hemlock] bark but a larger number of skilled workmen.
. 1877 May 3, page 3, - Mr. Richard Hamilton, ex-councilor of this village, has secured the contract or building & equipping Mr. Beardmore's new tannery at Bracebridge. He will probably be absent all summer.
Note8: The following construction was under the direction of Richard Hamilton:

. 1877 Aug 9, Beardmore's Tannery at Bracebridge. The Bracebridge Gazette of the 27th ult., gives an interesting account of the new tannery premises being erected at that place. The editor of the Gazette mentions having interviewed our friends, Mr. Richard Hamilton, the contractor & Mr. Z A Hall, the manager, by whom he was courteously received & from who he obtained information concerning the capacity of the building & the process of manufacturing leather: Tan yard, 65X112 ft., one story; leach house & bark shed 84X34 ft. with lean-to, 3 ft; dry house, 61x37ft., 5 stories; sweat pits, stone building, 45x345ft., one story; boiler house 35x45 ft., brick; engine house 14x35ft, brick; in the centre of the engine house there will b a brick chimney, 90 ft high, with a stone foundation 14x14ft, 6ft deep; the chimney being hollow at the bottom & consisting of inner & outer walls ob rick work, but tinselly carried in the solid, as the wall tapers on the outside.
There will be 8 coolers, 14x16ft, in the leech house. On the top of them will stand four tubs, 14ft. in diameter & 10 feet high. From the engine house to the yard a shaft will cross about 34ft. long, to work the hide mills & water pumps.
Tramways will run from the various buildings to the dry house & store shed & from the store shed to the wharf. A wire rope to turn the shaft in the dry house & work the hoist, will run from engine house to the dry house - thus the loads of hides will be conveyed to the different stories of the dry house, each floor of which is traversed lengthwise by a trimway working in the centre of hall on either side of which are five rooms, each containing 100 sides of leather; the dry house could thus contain, 5,000 hides, though in practice this number will not be reached, because some of the lower stories are occupied by a congress? of steam pipes.
About 450 cords of tan back [ Xtree pat??] have been delivered on the piling grounds at opposite sides of the river.
. 12 carpenters, 4 masons & an average of 10 laborers are employed on the works & the whole concern when finished will make so big a hole in $20,000, that the residue will be nowhere.
The Beardmore tannery will probably be the largest tannery in Ontario & certainly the model tanner in the Dominion. - . -

. 1877 May 10 - Complementary Supper: On the eve of Mr. Zolman Hall's departure from Acton, a number of his friends assembled at the Dominion Hotel to honor him with a complimentary supper, as a token to the universal esteem in which he is held in this his native place. ... removing to Bracebridge to take the management of new Beardmore tanner being erected there. The party comprised a large number of our most prominent citizens, ... Richard Hamilton. Mr. Hall responded warmly.
. 1877 Oct 25, To Acton Reeve Council, I am soon to vacate Acton Tannery, I am looking for a tenant, but have not yet heard of anyone to undertake so large a concern. [ & also] I hereby give notice that I do not now buy Hemlock Bark, as I have a full supply on hand. G L Beardmore, Acton Tannery.

. 1878 Feb 28 - We are pleased to see Mr. Richard Hamilton has recovered from his late illness enough to him to return to Acton from Bracebridge. He arrived home on Monday evening. [i.e. Monday Feb 25th].

. 1881 Halton Co Gazetter: Village of Acton: Richard Hamilton, carpenter.
. 1881 Oct 20 - Eramosa Fall Fair: Rockwood, last Thursday, Successful exhibitors: Agricultural Productions, Class 11, Grain etc. Indian corn: R. Hamilton.
1882 Jul 13 - Richard Hamilton - Assessment from $1100 to $800 on pt. lot Block 1 the owner.

. 1881 Dec 29, Thrus. - For councillors nominations there are in the field for elections, Messrs. Speight, Campbell, Moore, Richard Hamilton, John Kennedy, B Necklin & C T Hill.
For Councillors: Richard Hamilton, Proposed by G Havill, seconded by Thos. C Moore. Thos Easton, Peter McAnn & Ben Necklin, proposed by R Hamilton. The returning officer then declared the hour for receiving nomination expired. Speeches were made by a large number of those present.

. 1882 Jul 13 - Court of Revision met on the 5th ins. The following changes were made in the Assessment Roll:
9. Richard Hamilton - Assessment reduced from $1100 to $800 on pt. lot block 1, is owner.
. 1882 Dec 28 - Richard Hamilton - nominated by Wm. Hemstreet, 2nd by A A Secord, Sr.; H.W. Storey, Nominated by Richard Hamilton. For Councillors: R. Hamilton.

. 1883 Jan 11 - Richard Hamilton desires us to state that he did not consider himself a candidate at the recent municipal elections.
* 1883 Mar 15, p. 3 - Mr. Richard Hamilton, of Acton, who is to take charge of the building department of J. McMillan & Co.'s, Lumbering Mill, has moved into Erin. - Reported in the Erin Advocate.
. 1883 May 31, p3 - Mr. R Royce has moved into the residence on Main Street, recently purchased from Mr. R. Hamilton.
. 1884 Mar 6 - Acton, Messers. R. Hamilton & C Walker, of Erin, were in town on Monday.
. 1884 Apr 17 - Advertisement: 2,000 Cords Hemlock Bark wanted @ $5.50 per cord, delivered at their Tannery in Acton before Nov 2, 184, Bark must be bright on flesh, flat & full 4 feet long, curled or damaged bark only received at a proportionate reduction. We wish it distinctly understood no bak will be received after the first of Nov without special contact. Beardmore & Co.
. 1884 Jul 10 - Demands Immediate Attention. Owing to the careless or want neglect of Beardmore Tannery mangers, late quantities of tan bark & other deleterious substances are allowed to run into the stream passing through Acton & large quantities of bark etc, are now to be seen in the steam & along its banks all the way to Limehouse. If continued, this will have the effect not only of filling up the stream & ponds, but will inevitably kill the trout with which the stream abounds. The practice of dumping the bak into the stream is certainly an illegal one, & should be immediately prohibited by the proper authorities.

. 1887 Oct 20, Thursday - A large number of citizens attended the World's Fair at Erin yesterday. !
. Erin show yesterday was a great success. The weather was delightful & visitors crowded in swarms. The village didn't begin to accommodate the people. The reputation of this far-farmed exhibition has been fully sustained.
. 1887 Dec 1 - Mr. Richard Hamilton, of Erin as in town (Acton) yesterday.
. 1888 Feb 9 - Mr & Mrs Richard Hamilton, of Erin, were visiting friends this week.
Mr & Mrs. Chas. H. Walker, of Erin, visiting friends in Acton last week.

> 1889 Oct 17, Erin, Mr. Richard Hamilton has just returned from visiting all over Michigan & other parts of the States, meeting relatives he had not seen in about 33 years. [i.e. since 1856!] Page 2 as copied from the [Erin] Advocate.

* 1896 Jun 4 - Richard Hamilton of Erin, a former resident of Acton is preparing the planks for the saw vats at the tannery. He has put in nearly all the vats at the tanner for 30 years [1866]. Republished in the Acton Free Press on 1916 Jun 1.
. 1897 Feb 11 - Mr & Mrs Richard Hamilton, Erin, were in town yesterday.
. 1899 Wellington Co. Directory, Hamilton, Richard, grocer. Population 700.

. ACTON'S EARLY DAYS: At the corner of Mill & River Streets occupied part of the site of John Holt was old woollen mill. It was built by Richard Hamilton, on of the best carpenters Acton ever had. He built it for his own residence about 70 years ago [1869]. He previously built the residence on Fairview Avenue, near Fairview Cemetery. After living there for a short time he sold that house to David Williamson, who lived there from shortly after his marriage until he went over to the Malcolm McPherson farm in Nassagaweya. Richard Hamilton lived in the brick house a good many years. ... The late George Beardmore thought no one in the community could put in (tannin) vats equal to Richard Hamilton.
Mr. & Mrs. Hamilton's only daughter (only child) married Mr. Charles Henry Walker, manufacturer, of Erin Village & the family sold out their interests in Acton & moved to Erin. Mr. Hamilton went into the grocery business there & continued until his death [in 1909].

Crossing River Street, which was opened when Acton Plow Company's works were built, we come to the Acton Creek. The source of this splendid stream is the spring on the third line, a little over a mile to the north, where it comes from the rock. The creek flows through the Near property, supplying the trout ponds & hatchery ...across Main Street into Fairy Lake which covers 88 acres. Many a trout have I caught in the bed of the creek when it meandered among the willows. Many a dozen speckled beauties have I seen caught in the big mill pond from flat-bottomed boats or long rafts.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 1939.

* Hamilton family photo available c 1895 Erin.

History of the Acton House Richard Hamilton built:
. 1926 Nov 18 - Old Times Along the New Highway: Beside the home of stone mason Malcom Kennedy's the wee cottage with a history. It was built by John Hold when he erected the Wollen Mills on the lot where M. J H Reid's fine brick residence now stands. Mr & Mrs Sidney Smith reside there while there palatial residence was being erected. It is known as Fairview Place for the past 50 or 60 years, Mrs C S Smith lived their most of her married life & where she passed away last spring.

> > > The fine home of James H Reid, at the corner of Main & River Streets, was erected by the late Richard Hamilton, carpenter and contractor, for himself & his wife and Miss Ella, their daughter. It was a perfect piece of construction and when built was regarded as one of the best houses in this country. Mr & Mrs Hamilton resided there until Richard gave up his contracting work & more to Erin, where he went into the grocery business.
Mr Robt. Royce purchased the property when Mr & Mrs Hamilton & daughter removed from Acton. Mr Royce's daughter, Mrs Orr was left alone through the removal of her children to make their way in life. After them, James H Reid, a retired farmer purchased the property & for the last 12 or 15 years has made this home. Mr. Reid has kept the place as neat as a new pin all the time.
River Street was at one time the site of the Mill race & flume from the dam to the Wollen Mills.When Acton Plow Co. was established, over where the Hydro Power Station & mason Kitting Works are now, the course of the stream was diverted & the old mill race was discarded & River St. opened.The fine old car pine timbers of Plow Factory went up in smoke when the factory was destroyed by fire 30 years ago [1901] 50 years ago I saw many shoal of speckled trout & under the old log bridge there I caught my fear share of them under the grass banks further down steam. On the north side of stream there was a saw mill on the Smith property. I remember when lumber was sawn there. Between the old mill & stone house, there was at one time a carriage shop of Tom Easton. Other houses on Main street were the first brick cottage built by Charlie Holmes, Royal Exchange Hotel (now Bank of NS & Patterson's Meat Market). Wm. Overton's blacksmith, the old school lane, Smith's Shingle Factory, Store Glove Leather Tannery. Mary is calling me to dinner. I must go. Signed, The Red Man McCutcheon.

Acton History Contd.
Across Ransom Street (now Fairview Ave) from the Cook Homestead: Richard Hamilton built a fine frame house of attractive design shortly after he was married, about 80 years ago. dick Hamilton, was on of the best carpenters ever had in Action. This house he regarded with much pride. It was one of the finest houses the village then possess, but he didn't live there long. He took a fancy to but a brick house for a home down town & shortly after the Acton Plow Co. was organized in 1874 & bought the old Holt Mill property & part of the Sidney Smith frontage on Main St., he bought from the Company the lot at the corner of Main & River Streets & but his new home. It was a fine brick house this time & still stands there in good state of repair. James H reed is the present owner. It was the 5th or 6th brick house erected in Action. David Williamson & his bride resided there next, as well as Wilson Ramshaw for quite a time. Next to Hamilton was Esra Adams.
by, The Old Man of the Big Clock Tower (regular column) in Acton Free Press, published 1937.11.25.
. 1979 Aug 29, Dr. Ron Trenton, Esquesing Historic Society is trying to preserve Acton's past by cataloging the town's older buildings..He is living in a house build in the 1860 or 1870, The building was constructed by Richard Hamilton, who also built what is now Rott Little School. When he was renovating it , he found parts of a newspaper dated 1879 behind some wallpaper. He learned of the building's hasty by asking neighbors.

.1901 Jul 18, Obituary: Wm. Marsales, an early resident for nearly 70 years was resident in Action, Lot 1, Con 5, deacon of Disciples of Christ, Bearers, Richard Hamilton.
Note: Will Mmarsales operated the rolling machine at the mill, & owned part of the land on which the tannery was built.
. 1902 May 22. Obituary: Mrs. James Brown, Ruth Ann Hall, eldest daughter of Asa Hall, Esq., Born 1841 in Acton. Her husband lived 14 y. on Lot 1, Con 4, Erin, where he operated a saw mill. Friends from a distance were in attendance: Mr. Richard Hamilton & (his daughter), Mrs. C W. Walker, Erin.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. Land Registry Office, ACTON VILLAGE. Lot 28, Con 3
. 1856 May 28, Instrument 355C Mortgage, Reg 4 May 1856, Richard Hamilton.
. 1863 Nov 25, Instrument #54 F Quit Claim, Reg 11 NOV 1864, Richard Hamilton.
(Investment group Wm & Mary Glass; subdivided lot). The next lot is the Halton Disciples of Christ Church, South of Mill Street. (Document is too faint to know for sure who was the grantor/grantee. There was much land speculation in Acton & consequently continual land partitioning by the Glass-Adams etc. PJ Ahlberg. )
. 1872 Mar 25, Bargain&Sale, Wm. Stephenson & Wife, to Richard Hamilton, 34 acres, Part West Half Lot 28, Con 3, $1.
. 1874 Jul 22, B&S, Wm. Stephenson, to Richard Hamilton, Part W Half, subject to a certain mortgage, $50
. [also found in] VILLAGE of ACTON. Copy Book Vol. 11, 8 OCT 1874. (i.e. duplicate copy) Richard Hamilton, Carpenter of Acton.

ACTON VILLAGE, Abstract Book Lot 2 Block 14.
Ins. 355, Mortgage 2 & 1856. Reg. 4 MAY 1855 Grantee: Richard Hamilton.
1863 Nov 25, Instrument 54. Quit claim, Reg. 11 NOV 1864. Richard Hamilton.

Ontario Land Registry Abstract Esquesing Book 711
Lot 32, Con 28, Esquesing, Halton Co.
. 1872, Mar 25, Bargain&Sale, Wm. Stephenson & wife, to Richard Hamilton, 34 Held perches, Part of Wly. Half of Lot 28, $7.
. 1874 July 22, Partial, Wm. Stephenson, to Richard Hamilton 36 sq. perches of Part Wly Half. Subject to a certain Mortgage. $1.
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Page Two:
Died, Richard Hamilton, died Feb 4th 1909
Ref: Bible of Jane Matilda McCutcheon Hamilton.

> Died, Hamilton - In Erin, on Thursday, February 4th, aged 74 years.
Ref: Acton Free Press, published 11 Feb 1909, p. 2.

. OBITUARY1: Mr. Richard Hamilton, of Erin Village, died very suddenly last Thursday. He had been at his usual work & business about the store the day before & death came without warning. The funeral on Sunday afternoon was very largely attended. Mr. Hamilton spent his boyhood & middle life in Acton & was highly esteemed here. He was a house carpenter & builder & was foreman carpenter for Messrs. Beardmore & Co. at the tanneries for many years. During his residence here Mr. Hamilton built one of the first brick houses in town - the comfortable residence at the corner of Main & River streets, at present owned & occupied by Mr. J. H. Reed & family. About twenty years ago he removed to Erin. Mrs. Hamilton & her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Walker, survive. Mrs. Walker was bereaved by the death of her husband last fall.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 11 Feb 1909, P 3, Col 2.

. OBITUARY2: That "in the midst of life we are in death" was most impressively forced upon Erin, Ontario, attended by a large number of sorrowing friends. The pallbearers were H. Mathews, D. McCleland, G. F. Sutton, J. D. Leitch, H. R.Smith & H. Barbour., one of our prominent & most highly esteemed citizens, was, almost without a moments warning, summoned from the activities of his life to the realities of the unknown world beyond. Up to the moment he was stricken Mr. Hamilton was in the enjoyment of his usual good health & his unexpected & startlingly sudden death within 24 hours thereafter, came as a great shock to his family, to his friends & to the community at large.
Deceased was born in Toronto 73 years ago, was for many years a successful builder & contractor & some 25 years ago came to Erin, where he engaged in the grocery business & won the respect & esteem of every one with whom he came in contact during that quarter of a century. His genial presence will be greatly missed in business, religious & social circles.
His youngest brother predeceased him by only nine months & those who survive are Alexander of Bangor, James of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Warner of Fairville, Mrs. McCutcheon of Grand Rapids & Miss Rebeckah Hamilton, Fairville, all in Michigan.
On January 24, 1861, he married Jane McCutcheon of the 3rd line, Erin & she & an only daughter, Mrs. C. H. Walker are left to mourn the loss of a faithful husband & a loving father. They have the sympathy of all. Deceased was a devout member of the Disciple Church & a member of the A.O.U.W. Services were held by Rev. G. O. Black in the above church on Sunday afternoon & the interment took place to Erin Cemetery, the funeral being attended by a large number of sorrowing friends.
The pallbearers were H. Mathews, D. McCleland, G. F. Sutton, J. D. Leitch, H. R.Smith & H. Barbour.

ESTATE FILE, Richard Hamilton died 4 Feb, 1909. Application of Jane Matilda Hamilton, widow, of Erin, Wellington Co.
Real & personal, valued at $3,050.00.
Richard Hamilton of Village of Erin, County of Wellington, Merchant.
All in favour of Jane Matilda Hamilton & thence of any surveying children.
The property #13 East side of Main Street, Erin, W 1/2 Lot 15, 10 Con., Erin Twp. According to a Plan of Survey made by Charles J. Wheelock, Esq., filed at Guelph.
Signed, R. Hamilton. Witness Humphrey Matthews, Erin, Harness Maker & Wm. M. Dowell, Barrister-At-Law.
PROPERTY $1,800. - . -
Securities A.O.W.W. 150.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS 300.
STOCK-IN-TRADE 300.
$3,505.00

. 1919 Jun 12. Obituary: In his young manhood Mr. John Bell learned the trade of carpenter & framer. He & the late Richard Hamilton built numbers of the buildings in Acton & vicinity. They built the store on the site of the Secord block on the south side of Mill Street for Mr. Benzie, one of our early merchants. This store was burned down about 50 years ago. [1869]. When the Civil War broke out in 1862 the family moved to Niagara, NY & joined the American Army.

JOHNSON COUSINS: Cousins Richd. Lawrence Johnson, Senior live also in Esquesing Twp. as did his brother Robert Lawrence Johnson (Lot 30, Con 1.) & also his son Richd. Lawrence Johnson, Junior, also live in Acton, & surely must have have known each other. R L Johnson, Jr. was born 1869 & thus 30years younger than R L Hamilton.

. 1856-66 Mitchell & Co.'s Canada Classified Directory Canada West:
Carpenter & Builders, Acton. Hamilton, R., carpenter.
. 1871 Ontario Directory: Acton West; Village, A large quantity of wheat is purchased here. There is a considerable mfg. of flour, lumber & leather. Hamilton Richard, carpenter.
. 1892 Ontario Gazetteer & Directory, Hamilton, Richard, grocer & crockery.
. 1898-99 Western Ontario Gazetteer & Directory: Erin, Hamilton, Richard, grocer.

Transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you- . -

Richard Lawrence Hamilton, Part THREE, Life in Old Ontario

. PIONEERS of OLD ONTARIO:
One of the great privations at the beginning was in the long intervals between regular religious observances. I remember when we were crossing the ocean, William Hunter, who afterwards settled in Chinguacousy, came to our quarters & had prayers with us every night & morning. After we arrived at our new home the first regular services were held by the Rev. Mr. McMurchy, who came over from Eldon township for the purpose. John Gunn, father of the founders of Gunn's Limited, was a volunteer helper. He made a regular practice of reading Scriptures & praying with the old people of the settlement, who, owing to growing infirmities, were unable to attend the regular church services that were held. Daniel Cameron was another who helped in this same way.

When church services were held, people travelled as much as 30 miles to take part, said Angus McDougall, the son of the speaker.
I have known them, even in my time, to come in lumber-wagons from as far as Sutton on the south, Uptergrove? on the north & Woodville on the west to the old stone church at Beaverton. Their earnestness was shown not only in the distance they travelled but in the patience with which they sat through services lasting from eleven o'clock till four, while their simple faith & devout thankfulness were voiced in the Psalms which filled the old church with a stern melody. Duncan Gillespie was the precentor. He read the Psalms line by line & then led the congregation as they sang in praise & thanksgiving. The favourite Psalms were the 103 & 123rd. …

. A CHINGUACOUSY VILLAGE:
Few men witnessed more varying stages of the pioneer period than did Abraham Campbell, whom I met at Lot 28 on the first concession of Chinguacousy in July, 1899. Mr. Campbell spent his life on the farm on which he was born when Chinguacousy was the farthest settlement north of the lake. As a child & youth he saw other pioneers pass his door on their way to the virgin forests of Dufferin, Grey & Bruce. He was witness of the annual summer pilgrimage of the men from the newer lands of the north to the older settlements of the south in search of employment in which they might earn bread for the winter. As the forests of the northland were pushed back before the attack of the axe-men, he viewed the winter procession of teams by which the grain of the north country was hauled toward lake ports. To all this Mr. Campbell was able to add what his father had told him of days prior to the period covered by his own recollection, the period when even the Niagara district was young. His father as a youth was at Queenston Heights, Stoney Creek & Lundy's Lane & one of the most prized possessions of the Campbell homestead, when I was there in 1899, was an iron pot,18 inches in diameter, captured from the American forces at Stoney Creek & still doing duty in the Campbell homestead over eighty years later.
Ref: WHEN OAKVILLE RIVALED TORONTO 1879.

Mr. Campbell's father & 6 brothers took up 1000 in Chinguacousy about 1820, after having journeyed from the old family home in Lincoln County by an ox-team. From Cooksville to their locations, the way led over a road made through the bush with their own axes. A quarter of a century later Campbell's Cross, on the highway connecting north & south, was a scene of bustling life." There was a tavern there containing 18 rooms," said Mr. Campbell, "& in those rooms I have known 20 or 30 people to be accommodated over night. As late as two o'clock in the morning I have seen the bar-room so full of people that one could not get near the bar itself. There were three stores in the village at that time & they were all busy places. Whence did the business come? Largely from the north country, which by that time had begun to produce a surplus. I have seen as many as one hundred teams arrive with grain in a single day. Part of the grain was bought by local merchants & teamed by them to Port Credit for shipment by water. Some of the farmers hauled their own grain all the way to the lake port.

" Teaming this grain was real labour. Between Chinguacousy & the north, hauling was possible only in winter & even then 25 to 30 bushels made a load. In coming down the Caledon mountain it was necessary to put a drag on the sleighs. Those who did their own teaming to Toronto or Port Credit frequently used ox-teams & sleighs to Campbell's Cross & then borrowed wagons for the journey to Toronto. On some of these journeys the snow was up to the backs of the oxen when north of the Caledon mountain, [Hwy. 10/ Hurontario St., Halton Co. - PJA], - while south of our place the animals wallowed to their bellies in slush & mud. Some of these northern farmers came from as far back as Owen Sound with grass seed, venison & pork for sale, the round trip occupying well over a week. At times the nights were spent in the bush while sleet or rain beat in through the partial covering afforded by the forest. But the people were happy with it all. Return cargoes usually consisted of groceries & a half-barrel of whiskey & as long as the latter kept the interior warm, exterior cold did not matter much to the hardy men of that day.

"At the period covered by my earliest recollection bears & wolves were common in Chinguacousy. I have more than once seen cows come home with flanks & udders so badly torn that the animals had to be killed. During the 'thirties, 'forties & 'fifties, the father of Kenneth Chisholm, who for years represented Peel in the Legislature, made staves from the oaks that covered a good deal of the township. The staves were hauled to the Credit by oxen, floated down the stream to the Port & thence shipped to England. About 1860, while I was assisting in removing an old oak stump, we unearthed a tool that had been used in splitting staves.

"One of my earliest election recollections is connected with the contest in which Colonel Ed. Thompson defeated William Lyon Mackenzie in the year before the Rebellion [1837]. That was the most exciting electoral battle we ever had. The electors of Caledon, Chinguacousy & Toronto townships all went to Streetsville to vote. The polls remained open for a week or two & for most of that time my father was engaged in hauling Tories to the voting place. On the last day of polling five or six teams were massed &, headed by bagpipes, took the last of the voters to the poll.

When Oakville rivaled Toronto: Robert W. Brock, whom I met at Belfountain about the same time that 1 had the interview with Mr. Campbell, gave some further information of early days in Peel & Dufferin. "At the time of my earliest recollections," Mr. Brock said, "the Centre Road had displaced the first concession of Chinguacousy was the leading highway to the north. In the late 'sixties, I have seen that road black with teams & traffic going on day & night. This continued until the old narrow gauge T. GK & B. was built to Owen Sound & markets were opened at Orangeville, Shelburne & Dundalk. Then the glory of Churchville & Streetsville began to wane.
Ref: When Oakville Rivaled Toronto, 1879. - - -

Birth:
Obituary says he was married Jan 24, 1861.

Died:
DOB also given on Death Cert. COD: cerebral heamorrhage after a few hours, Grocer.

Buried:
Row 20, Plot 14, with his wife & granddaughter Henrietta Charlotte Walker.

Richard married Jane Matilda MCCUTCHEON on 15 Jun 1861 in Georgetown, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Jane was born on 10 Oct 1841 in Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died on 17 Nov 1917 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; was buried in Erin Union Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Alexander Hamilton's in-law, John McCutcheon, farmed next lot to Alex, in Saugatack, 1870.

PART ONE, Canada:

. Alex's birth year conflicts with his brother Richard L Hamilton's verified DOB as 1836 APR 20th.*
Note1: As supported by Ontario Census of 1861, 1870 & 1881
& brother Richard Hamilton's Wellington County Death Certificate.
Saugatuck Allegan Co., Michigan, gives Alex's DOB as 1837.
"Though but eighteen years old, he assumed the care of the family' (1855 father dies, minus 18 years = born 1837).

Witness:
. This Certifies that the rite of Holy Matrimony was celebrated between
Richard Hamilton of Acton & Jane M McCutcheon of Erin Township
on Thursday Jane 24th, 1861 at Hugh McCutcheons
by Rev. Joseph Munsworth, Congregational Ministries, Georgetown.
Wit: Stewart McCutcheon, Alex Hamilton.
Ref: Bible of Jane Matilda McCutcheon Hamilton.

. 1861 March, Flamborough W Twp., Wentworth Co, Ontario, Canada:
Richard Hamilton, Age 26, b 1835, Carpenter, born Upper Canada, frame house 1.5 stories.
Alex Hamilton, Age 23, b 1838, Nursery Agent, born Upper Canada.

. 1870 Jun 25 Census, Saugatuck, Allegan Co., Michigan: Alexander 33 y/ 1837, B Canada, Nursery man; Sophia, 1846, Ohio & Blanche Hamilton, age 1, b Michigan.
. Sister Hadassah Hamilton McCutcheon & family live beside Alex Hamilton.
. 1880 Jun 24 - Saugatack, Allegan, 1910 Census Van Buren, MI., gives DOB 1837
. 1900 Census Van Burren, MI. gives DOB 1836 Oct. Date of emigration to Michigan remains consistent at 1864.
In the c.1895 photo, Richard & Alex appear to be a similar age, but not enough to say if Richard is actually the elder.

* Photo taken with Hamilton siblings at Erin, Ontario about 1895.

. Obituary: Dies after lingering illness
Alexander Hamilton formerly of this place & who lives in Ganges for a number of years before moving to Bangor, where he has resided ever since, died at his home, Monday Oct 10 & was buried from the house Wednesday of this week.
Mr. Hamilton was widely known as a a nurseryman & had many personal friends in this vicinity. He was born Oct 1, 1836 & his well lived life was an example to his neighbors wherever he lived. The large number of flowers sent & the crowds of friends who attended the funeral from far & near indicates the esteem in which he was held. The remains were laid to rest in the Arlington Cemetery at Bangor.

. 1985 Illustrated Atlas of Saugatuck, Allegan Co., Mich. shows A. Hamilton's property is beside his brother-in-law, Sam'l Wanner. 40 acres each, two concessions from Lake Michigan. The school house was situated on the neighbours connecting the backside of Alex Hamilton's property.

. 1910 May 6 - Acton, Ontario - Rev. T. Albert Moore, D.D. was undergoing treatment in the hospital a few weeks ago ... Dr. Moore is the fourth of Acton's sons, that we know of, to receive a coveted honor, thee of whom were at one time members of the same Sunday School class: Rev. Dr. Chas A Cook, of Spikane, Wash.; Rev. D. J. E. Farmer, of Dekalb, Illinois & himself. Rev. Dr. James Hamilton, of Grand Rapids, Mich., is the other. Perhaps there are more. The Free Press has much pleasure in extending hearty congratulations to its former editor.
Newspaper clipping with photo of T A Moore included.
Ref: Acton Free Press. Newspaper clipping was found in the Bible of Ella Hamilton Walker, the niece of of a James Hamilton. For a paper over a hundred years old, the clipping appears in excellent quality.

1892 BIOGRAPHY.2

. ALEXANDER HAMILTON. This gentleman is one of the influential & respected residents of Ganges Twp., Allegan County, residing on section 20. He is extensively engage in fruit-growing & the nursery business. He was born October 3, 1836, in Halton County, Canada, to James & Rebecca Hamilton.

Our subject began working out at the age of seventeen, at the death of his father.
Note2: If Alexander was born in 1836 + 17 years, means James Hamilton died 1853 (or more likely in 1854, owing to the conflict here of Alexander's date of birth. - PJA.

He was the oldest son at home & help to educate his younger brothers & sisters. He completed his own education after the age of 21 years [i.e. about 1857 or 1858.]

In 1864 he came to Michigan, locating at Benton Harbor on a small fruit farm, where he made good financial success, but lie a great many people in that city, he wanted to go West & after taking an extensive trip in different Western States, came to the conclusion that Michigan was a good enough State for him & so, in 1866, came back to this State & located in Allegan County; here he now resides.

Here Mr. Hamilton has given his attending to fruit-growing & the nursery business. He has been very successful in this line of of pursuits & has an orchard 1,000 trees now bearing. He raises annually 100,000 peach trees for market & until about 1880 all was raised on his farm in this county. The greater part of his nursery is now situated near Grand Rapids, Kent County. His largest sales are in this county & he sold one year 100,000 trees within a radius of ten miles of his own home. His trees & fruits are of the choicest varieties & he is visited by customers from all the counties around. He is well liked for square dealing & his genial manners & he has secured a competence as a result of personal industry & good judgement, put forth in a field wisely selected.

The original of this biography was married on 26th of May, 1868, to Miss Sophia Ensign. Mrs. Hamilton is a native of Ohio & one of 14 children born of Horace & Lucinda Ensign, natives of Massachusetts. Nine of this family are yet living. They are Caleb, Electa, Lysander, Sophia (Mrs. Hamilton), Cora, George, Hattie, Summer & Denning. Our subject & his amiable wife are parents of 5 children:
Blanche, the wife of A. G. Robinson, Maude, deceased, Alice, Harry & Willie.

The parents of this family are members of the County & Mrs. Hamilton is a member of the Congregationalist Church. In politics, Mr. Hamilton votes for the man he think best qualified for the position, irrespective of the party.
Ref: Portrait & biographical record of Kalamazoo, Allegan & Van Burren Counties, Michigan. Printed 1892, Chicago.

. 1864 Alex Hamilton had gone to (Ohio) & Michigan to work. Did Alex Hamilton visit with cousin Daniel T. Lawrence was then living in Ohio & who was also a tree farmer? - PJ Ahlberg 2013.

. Michigan Naturalization Records, Allan Co., Michigan, Box 1, Folio, Page 322 (*no date noted). *

. THE SAUGATUCK & GANGES POMOLOGICAL SOCIETY, 30 Sept 1871, at the village of Douglas, Alexander Hamilton - Director. In Mar 1880 Alex. was the again the Director of the Society.

. ILLUSTRATED ATLAS OF ALLEGAN CO. MICHIGAN, Published 1895) Ganges: PEACH BELT NURSERIES:
We make a speciality of growing healthy, hardy Peach Trees of the surest bearing & most profitable market varieties. We also have now growing in these nurseries of the best money-making kings, a large stock of Currant & Gooseberry plants, 2 year old Grape Vines, 2y old Asparagus Plants, nursery grown Blackberry & other Berry Plants. In addition to the above we can furnish in small quantities at bottom prices, a fine stock of young & thrifty apple, Pear, Plum & Cherry Trees. Call or address: A Hamilton, Ganges, or J C Maynard No. 156 W Bridge Street, Grand Rapids.

. 1855 several thousand baskets of peaches -mostly Crawfords - were being shipped to Chicago annually. The fruit was sold for three dollars per bushel; the peaches were then peddled by street vendors for ten cents each. The great Berrien County peach boom came to an end with refrigeration.
Ref: May/June 1993 issue of Michigan History. - . -

PART TWO, Michigan News:

. 1880 March The Saugatuck & Ganges Pomological Society
The society was organized Sep 30, 1871 at the Village of Douglas...2 western town of Allegan Co....Treasurer: Alexander Hamilton. The Charter members numbered 85.

. The Lake Shore Commercial Record Newspaper, for the Saugatuck-Douglas, Michigan Area, Pub. every Saturday morning:
1 Jun, 1882 - Dec. 31 Meeting of the Saugatuck & Ganges Pomological Society, Douglas, Masonic Hall. An essay will be found on the 5th P. of this paper from the pen of A Hamilton, on varieties of peaches to plant. It was read before the last meeting of the S G Pomological Society & is a most excellent article. ... Mr. Hamilton read a paper on varieties of peaches to plant, which caused considerable discussion & brought out some very desirable information. Summary of article:
When peaches are scare as they were this year, almost any kind / quality will sell at remunerative prices, but when they are plentiful as last year, only the very choicest will well: The most remarkable of these trees: The Reeks peach ripens with the Amsden & Alexander, a third larger, quite beautiful. The Ensfield peach ripens a few days after the Hale's Early: it does not rot as that variety usually does & has been shipped sound without any special attention year after year;
The Lewis Chili ripens between the Early Rivers & the Early Crawford. size & general outside appearance resembles the Hale, but the flesh is more sold & creamy white & parts from the pit freely. It is valued chiefly on account of its early ripening. The Bandle peach is very large, high colored, round, yellow peach, ripens a few days before the Early Crawford & sold last year for $3 a crate, other peaches were scarcely paying expenses. The Purday peach is a marvel of wonderful size, surpassing beauty & unequalled excellence & ripens a few days before the Late Crawfords. Last year $3 to $5 / basket, other good peaches were selling at 50¢ /basket. One tree yielded 25 baskets last year.

. 1882 Jan 27 - The essay read by Alex. Hamilton at the last S & G Pomological Society meting, which appeared in the COMMERCIAL soon after, has been republished in many of the leading papers of the state.
. 1882 Sept 29ch yielded him 176 Bushels. & still some farmers are discontented with their crop, Mr. H. however, is quite happy over his good fortune.

. 1883 Jul 22 - Pomological Society (Saugetuck & Ganges) meets last Saturday each month in Masonic Hall, Douglas. H Bird Jr. Sec. J F Taylor, Pres.
. 1884 Jan 11 - Saugatuck. Of the 30,000 peach trees grown & purchased by A. Hamilton, Peach Belt, 5,000 including 20 Kinds, are still for sale.
. 1884 Feb 22 - Mr. A. Hamilton is in receipt of some 5 bushels of Tenne? seed grown peach pits.
1884 May 16 - On the way to Mr. A. Hamilton's early Monday morning, we noticed that Dr. Brunson is putting up a new house on his farm in this twp.
. Peach Belt Clippings. A. Hamilton's trees arrived in good shape on Saturday evening.
1884 Sep 5 - Walter but Little Ahead.,- G W Wanner budded, at the Peach Belt Nursery, for A Hamilton, 26, 516 peach trees in 12 days of nine hours each, which would be an average of 2,455 for each ten hours work. The wood was taken out of buds & each one inserted as soon as removed form the stick of buds. Gilbert Desser did the tying. John Hones, a boy 14 years of age, put, 1,030 to 1,200 per day & did it nicely. Saugatuck township has made a good record this year & there are still 2 nurseries yet to be heard from.

. 1885 Feb 13 - Pomological Points. Feb. Meeting, re-elected A Hamilton.
. 1885 Apr 24 - Mr. Hamilton has returned from a business trip to the State of Ohio.
. 1885 May 5 - A. Hamilton, who has been at Johnsville for 3 weeks, returned home Tuesday.
. 1885 May 15 - Peach Belt Pick Ups, Frank Augustine went to Johnsville, Saturday to work Mr. Hamilton's farm three.
. 1885 Aug 28 - Jimmie Hamilton of Johnsville, is visiting his Uncle Alexander.

. 1886 Jan 29 - Alexander Hamilton, of Ganges, dropped in to shake hands with the printer this week.
. 1886 Feb 12 - Pomological Meeting, Douglas, Sat. Feb 6, at 2 p.m. Elected VP. A. Hamilton.

. 1890 Jan 17 - Alexander Hamilton visited Grand Rapids this week on purpose to confer wit the promoters of railroad from Gr to Benton harbor. Mr. Hamilton was told that the new company was disposed to favourably consider a crossing of the Kalamazoo R at Saugatuck, but the CL*MR had secured such land ...Mr H. was further informed that if the projected road was built that operations would begin not later than the first of next August.
. 1890 Feb 21 - Over a year ago Alexander Hamilton wrote the C&WMR in regard to building a side track from some point on their line into the peach section of Ganges Twp. He called their attention to the large shipments of fruit made each year from that section, but his letter was unheeded. Mr. Hamilton has lately rec. a replay indicating their willingness to favorable consider the side track matter. The people of Ganges, however, are not now to be waned from the the more important project of a lake shore Rd. by & by when the Grand Rapids & Lake Mich. Rd. gets in more practicable shape...

. 1890 Mar 17 - The people of Ganges have already begun the work of securing subscriptions to furnish the right of way for the GR & Lake Mich R. ...Alex Hamilton & Hutchinson were summed to GR this week to confer with those who have the project in hand. ... to cross the Kalamazoo River at Saugatuck ferry, Village of Douglas, then branch off to the S. 7 W through the Twp. of Ganges between the Hooter & Chase roads.

. 1891 Jan 23 Jan - S G Pomological Society, Masonic Hall, Douglas, last Sat., Elected A Hamilton VP for Ganges. Membership fee was fixed at 50 cents.
1891 Feb 13 - Peach Crop. AH, one of the big fruit men of Allegan Co., says there least 1,500,000 baskets of peaches now in sight in his section incase the buds all get through. He claims to have made a personal canvass of the big orchards.

. 1894 Jun 7, Muskegon, West Michigan, fruit Growers meet here Jun 14 -15. Executive committee consists of Walter Phillips, A. Hamilton. Afternoon Session, The cause of the decline in the price of fruit, by Alexander Hamilton, Ganges.

. 1894 Jun 14, Among the Fruit Growers R M Kellogg of Ionia says the prospects for fruit in that locality are very promising. Grand Rapids grapes were retarded by the frost, but not materially injured. Alex Hamilton of Ganges, Allegan County, is a large fruit grower in that locality. A. Hamilton stayed at the Wierengo Hotel, Muskegon.

. 1894 Jun 15 - "The cause of the decline - the price of fruit" appear red by Alex Hamilton of Ganges ... like other things, are usually cause by over production takes place when there is more produce than is required. Under consumption when times are hard & money is scarce & Common & poorer people are unable to purchase what fruit they need & pay a good price for it. At present a large portion of our people are unable to buy fruit.The western Michigan farmer cannot afford to buy peaches here at a pice that would afford us a profit while he is obliged to sell his wheat for 50¢ a bushel."
The low prices of farm products was given as one cause of low prices for fruits. The Legislation decreased the supply of paper & metallic money. ... The judge urged fruit growers of Mich. to plant potatoes to compete with the world. The speaker replied to Alex Hamilton of Ganges, who thought the judge had criticized his paper on the cause of fruit prices. One swallow doesn't bring summer, one one financial mismanagement is not the sole cause of our present depression.
Ref: Muskegon Chronicle Daily, published Jun 21,1894.

. 1895 Mar 7 - Grand Rapids, the West Michigan Fruit Growers Association elected as treasurer, A. Hamilton, of Ganges. Ref. Grand Rapids Herald.

. 1898 Feb 10 - Grand Rapids, Held at County building Feb 15-18, Long Fruit Institute of Farmers' instate assoc., Evening spearer A. Hamilton. Feb 18th: San Jose scale, whence it was brought in fruit shipments from Chile. Great effort were made to kill it. The only effective means was by fumigating the trees by covering them with tents & inflating the tents with certain deadly gases. The pest hen was noted in NJ. a Hamilton of Bangor said the Ganges & Naugatuck Pomological Society had condemned the Santa Jose Scale Law by resolutions.
Ref: Grand Rapids Herald.
. 1898 Jun 16 - Mich. Horticultural Society at the court house, Thus & Fri., Jun 23 -24: "Why I do not like the Mich. Scale Law & in what respects I would have it Amended" AH of Bangor.
Ref: Muskegon Chronicle.
. 1899 Aug 12 - Douglas, Mich. State Horticultural society were held her yesterday. Afternoon session, "How should our frozen orchards be treated?" Alexander Hamilton of Bangor.
Ref: Grand Rapids Herald.
. 1889 Dec 12 - State News: Alexander Hamilton the Peach Belt Nursery, Ganges, his just received from Green County, Tenn., a carload (459 bushels) of natural peach seed. This is the first carload of peach seed ever shipped into Michigan.
Ref: Muskegon Chronicle Newspaper: Jackson Citizen Patriot Newspaper

. 1900 Jun 21 - Newaygo July 11-12, Summer meeting of Mich. Sate Horticultural Society. Varieties of Peach Not Likely to Be Injured by Leaf Curl, A. Hamilton, Bangor. . - .

PART THREE:

. BIOGRAPHY.2 1912
A. Hamilton & Sons. The firm A. Hamilton & Sons is widely known & it is the proud privilege of Horace & William Hamilton not only to carry on the business which their father's enterprise created & made to flourish, but to have received from him a heritage beyond price in the memory of his spotless & kindly life & the influence of his nobility of character.

Alexander Hamilton was the second son of James & Rebecca (Lawrence) Hamilton, both of whom belonged to prominent families in Ireland & England, respectively, the former to the Scotch Irish branch of the Hamilton family, of whom the Duke of Abercorn is the head as far as titles & dignities are concerned, while the latter was the youngest daughter of Captain Richard Lawrence, related to the Lawrence-Townley-Widdrington families of England. Mr. Hamilton's grandfather above named was a United Empire Loyalist, which gave to him the same standing in Canada & England that our revolutionary sires have in this country; & the sons & daughters of the U.E.L. are as proud of their lineage as are the S.A.R. & D.A.R. of America.

James Hamilton, the father of Alexander, was born in County Tyrone, near Strabane, Ireland & came to Canada in 1828. Shortly after immigrating he was married to Rebecca Lawrence. In Ireland he had been engaged in linen weaving, but immediately on coming to Canada took up farming & later went into the real estate business. He was successful in both these ventures & might have become a wealthy man if he had not placed too much confidence in his friends & wreaked his own fortune by going security for others. At his death there was nothing left for his wife & family of 7 children, all of whom were under age.

It was in this crisis that Alexander Hamilton's sterling character made itself evident. Though but eighteen years old [1855], he assumed the care of the family & until the day of his death none of them ever went to him in vain for assistance of any sort. His devotion to his mother was particularly beautiful & even when the others were able to contribute to her comfort he never yielded his privilege of being the first to bear burdens in her behalf; & this even when hard times often made it difficult to provide for his own family as he wished.

Mr. Hamilton was 27 when he first came to Michigan in the spring of 1864, [= born 1837*] as he was born October 3, 1836, in Halton County, Ontario. Within a week of their arrival he & a friend (Lewis Williams) prepared to plant an orchard & nursery on a 20 acre plot of ground where the city of Benton Harbor now stands; but the price of land rose with remarkable rapidity, going from 80 to 200 & $50 per acre in a few months, so Mr. Hamilton decided to sell here & look elsewhere for a home & a suitable place for his proposed industry.

In December 1865 he went to Missouri but no liking that country soon returned to Michigan & in the spring of 1866 commenced in a small way the nursery & fruit growing business in western Allegan county. The demand for trees by local planters rapidly increased & in order to supply his growing trade Mr. Hamilton established branch nurseries at Hart, Grand Rapids, Schoolcraft & Kent City. In 1896, to be near a good shipping point, he moved to Van Buren county & settled just outside the corporation of Bangor. Here he developed the extensive business which was operated at the time of his death under the firm name of A. Hamilton & Sons. During the period of his business career Mr. Hamilton was instrumental in helping to organize the Saugatuck & Ganges Pomological Society & was also for years an active worker in the Western Michigan Horticultural Society. He had early realized the possibilities of the fruit industry in his section of the state & devoted himself to the development of the country, not merely to promote his own profit, but with the broad-minded intention of improving general conditions.

It was in 1866 that Mr. Hamilton made the acquaintance of the young lady who on May 26, 1868, became his wife. This was Miss Sophia C. Ensign, the daughter of a prosperous farmer living near Bryan, Ohio & at whose home the wedding was celebrated. The children of their union were Blanche A., Cecelia M., Alice R., Horace E. & William L., all of whom are living except Cecelia, who died in infancy.

It was Mr. Hamilton's privilege to successfully work out the plan of his life, but the competence he acquired for himself resulted in material prosperity for many others. It is a question, however, if even the impetus he gave to the valuable industry of fruit growers in this region can compare with the good he did by merely being what he was; a man with absolute integrity of soul, indomitable will, high courage & great patience, tempered by tenderness & humor; a man who exemplified the Golden Rule & made his life one lone "confession of faith."

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

Birth:
Mich. 1910 Census: 3 Oct. 1837. This seems to be correct. - PJA 2010

Died:
Aged 74y 0 months 8d. =1836. COD: Uremia with arterio-sclerosis. [i.e. Kidney failure.]

Buried:
Bangor, MI.

Alexander married Sophia CLARISSA ENSIGN on 25 May 1868 in Williams Center, Defiance Co., Ohio. Sophia (daughter of Horace Lyman ENSIGN and Lucinda CECILLIA PARKS) was born on 22 Oct 1845 in Rootstown, Portage Co., Ohio; died on 4 Aug 1935 in Tallahasee, Leon Co., Florida; was buried on 13 Oct 1910 in Arlington Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Photo taken at Erin, Ontario with her siblings. c 1895.

. Mary Jane Hamilton was born in Chinguacousy Twp., now in Peel County. Chinguacousy is an Indian worked for the nearby Credit river & it mens "young pine." The Hamiltons lived in the present day Brampton & near the Mayfield United Church.

. Gore District, Flamboro E. Twp., Ontario [Burlington-Hamilton area] Mary Jane Hamilton daughter of James & Rebecca, Resides E. Flamboro, Born Chinguacousy Twp. on 10 Dec. 1839 Baptized, at E. Flamboro, by Gray, Rev. James. Reg. #1382.
Ref: Ontario Methodist Baptismal Register, Vol 2, Pg. 95.

. 1867-8 Michigan State Gazette, Ganges. Situated on the shore of Lake Michigan. It has four stores, one flouring mill & saw mill & several mechanics shops. Until recently the trade has consisted chiefly of lumber, wood & tanbark, which is found a market at Chicago. But of late fruit growing has become a speciality in consequence of which the lands have rapidly appreciated. Pop. of twp. is 2,500, village 500, four mails a week.

. 1875 Michigan State Gazette Ganges, A village of 150 inhabitants in Allegan Co. It is on the shore of lake Michigan, 6 mils south of Saugatuck & the same distance west of Fennville, on the C & M, LSR, its ordinary railroad shipping station. Its chief interest is fruit-growing, peaches, grapes & apples, being produced in great abundance. It has daily mail.

. 1880 Jun 2 Census, Ganges, Allegan Co., Michigan
Samuel Wanner, Age 39 1841 Switzerland, Farmer
Mary J Wanner, Age 38 1842, Canada, Keepinghouse, Wife;
Rebecca Hamilton, Age 63 1817 Canada, Mother-in-law, Parents both England.

The Lake Shore Commercial Record Newspaper, for the Saugatcuk-Douglas, Michigan Area, Pub. every Saturday morning:
. 1884 Feb 22 - A Runaway. Saturday morning a team came tearing into town at less than a two 10 gait, making things lively on Lake Street. - or the 'avenue" as it is called - for a while. The team used the cutter occupied by a Mrs. Wanner, but she received no injuries to speak of. Besides the breaking of the neck-yoke, no damage resulted to the team or sleigh. Could not find what the owner's name was. They belonged south of here somewhere.

. 1900 Census, Ganges, Allegan Co., Michigan
Samuel Wanner, Age 59, b Oct 1840 Switzerland, Landed Mich. 1846; Fruit Grower, owns farm.
Mary J Wanner, Age 59, b. Dec 1840, Canada, Landed Mich. 1866, married 25 y 1875, No children.
Elizabeth A Grow*, Age 10, b. Feb 1898 Indiana, Parents b. Mich. & Canada. At School. Note*: Cousin.
Directory 1895 Ganges, Allegan Co., Michigan, Population 87, Post Office, No train station.

. One of the picturesque spots along the lake shore is Pier Cove, the post office being known as Gangs. This is in the northwest corner of the twp. & was once a place of importance as a shipping point. ...village laid out in 1851, steam saw mill, grist mill. A pier was constructed into the lake while the lumber business flourished there were stores, mills & a considerable population. ...the village prosperity has depended almost entirely on the fruit business since 1874 is has been called Ganges.

Witness:
. 1908 Sep 18, Michigan Marriage Registration #2986, at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan
Thomas Olinger, Age 30/ b 1878, Resided Lansing, Mich, Born California, Bookkeeper,
son of Abner F Olinger & Sarah M.
married Elizabeth N Grow, 1890, Resided Grand Rapids, b. Indiana,
daughter of Myra & Frank Grow. [i.e. nee Myra Lawrence.]
by Rev G E Lewis,
Witnesses: Carrie Hamilton* of Grand Rapids & M J Wanner*, Fennville, MI
Note1: *Carrie Hamilton wife of Rev. James Hamilton, Jr. & James' sister Mary Jane Hamilton Wanner. ( Was her husband Samuel Wanner already sick by this time? - PJA)

. 1910 Apr 22-23 Census, Clyde, Allegan Co., Michigan
Rebecca Hamilton, Age 52, born 1858 Canada, Parents Cdn. Landed 1872, Teacher in Public Service, worked 10 weeks in the previous year 1909, Owns house & farm.
Mary J Wanner, Age 69, born Canada, Parents, Cdn. Landed 187, no occupation, rents.

. 1920 JAN 8 Census, Hartford, Michigan
Lawrence, John C, Head, Age 76, b 1844, Ohio, Father born Canada, mother b. Ohio
Wanner, Mary J, cousin, widow, age 81, b 1839 Canada, parents b, Ireland & Canada
Elizabeth A. Hamilton, cousin, single, age 64, b 1856 Canada, single, parents. b. Ireland & Canada.

. Note for further research: The landlord for these there person was Minnie Edmond J Robinson. Is E. Robinson any relation to their cousin Blanche Alexandria Hamilton's husband, Albert Grant Robinson?
. 1920 Aug 19 - Kalamazoo. Mrs. Mary Hamilton & sister Elizabeth Hamilton of Hartford both attended the wedding of grandniece Marion Hamilton (Granddau. James Hamilton) to Roy L Risley of Poughkeepsie. Many relatives & friends were present.

. Two graves in the Taylor Cemetery, Ganges, next to Mary Jane & Rebecca Lawrence Hamilton, they read: Father, born 1864 - 1918 & Baby Girl*, died 1918.

. Note2. Baby Girl: Michigan Death Certificate: Baby Girl Hamilton, Still Born on Jan 15, 1918. Father James Hamilton, born Canada, Mother. Linda [Gecant?] Too faint for clarification. Born Michigan. Stone Between Mary Kibby Smith & Elizabeth Hamilton.
Further research required. - - -

Birth:
Monument reads 1838, (Now in Peel Co.)

Died:
Ref: Mich. Death Cert. Aged 91y 2m 8d. COD: Pneumonia

Buried:
Buried with husband Samuel Wanner &Mother & sister Eliz. R. are adjacent.

Mary married G. Samuel WANNER, .1 on 15 May 1873 in Michigan. G. was born on 24 Oct 1840 in Berne, Switzerland; died on 13 Dec 1903 in Ganges, Allegan Co., Michigan; was buried in Taylor Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

. Hamilton family photo taken at Erin, Ontario, c 1895.

. District County of Gore; Area Flamboro East Twp., BAPTISM
Haddessa Hamilton, Father James, Mother Rebecca,
Residence East Flamboro, Birthplace Chinguacousy, Birthdate: 6 May, 1841,
Baptized 7 Oct. 1860, Place E. Flamboro. Minister Rev. James Gray. Registration # 1183.
Ref: Ontario Methodist Baptismal Register Vol 2 Pg#95.

. 1870 Saugatuck, Allegan - Michigan: Alexander 33 y, born 1837 in Canada, Nursery man; Sophia 1846 Ohio & Blanche Hamilton, b. Michigan.
4. 1877 Peel Co. Atlas
Ada Hamilton, Con 4E, Lot 2, Lot 50, Non Resident [i.e. Hadassah Hamilton Two lots away from Richard & John Hamilton.
Note1: The 1877 Atlas may refer to previous land ownership. - PJA

. 1877 Peel Co. Atlas
Ada Hamilton, Con 4E, Lot 2, Lot 50, Non Resident [i.e. Hadassah Hamilton 2 lots away from Richard & John Hamilton.
Note1: The 1877 Atlas may refer to previous land ownership. - PJA

. 1880 Jun Census, Big Rapids, Michigan
McCutcheon, John, Age 38 b. 1842, born Canada, Farmer
Hadafsah, [old fashion handwriting, f is used for double s, Hadassah,] age 36 b. 1844, wife, born Canada
John H, age 12b. 1868, son, born Michigan
Mabel, age 8, b. 1872, daughter, born Michigan
Rob McCutcheon, age 6, b. 1874, born Michigan
Lizzie Hamilton, age 24, b. 1856, sister-in-law, born Canada, school teacher.

. 1883 Oct 5 - Peach Belt Pick-Ups. Mrs. John McCutcheon, who has been visiting her brother Mr. A. Hamilton, returned to her home in Big Rapids last Thursday.
Note2: Brother Richard Hamilton of Erin, Ontario was married to Jane Matilda McCutheon also resided in Erin. McCutheon family as in the Census 25 Jun, 1870 John McCutcheon is located beside Alex Hamilton's farm in Saughtack, Michigan.

. Her Great-nephew Charles H. Felker, remembered his mother taking about 'Aunt Adassah'. Brother Richard L Hamilton retired to Erin, Ontario. See Hamilton Family photo c.1905, taken in nearby Acton, Ontario where Richard had worked many years before.

. Photo taken with her siblings in Erin, Ontario where brother Richard Hamilton lived. Estimated 1895 or so.

. 1900 June 4 Census, Big Rapids, Meekest Twp., Michigan
McCutcheon, H, born May 1842 in Canada, widowed, farmer, Landed 1868, married 38 years, All 3 children living, Owns own farm, mortgaged.
John H, b Nov 1869, farmer, Michigan
Mabel, b Aug 1873, Michigan, School Teacher
Robert McCutcheon, b Feb 1870, Farm labourer.

Note3: Big Rapids, Michigan is located in north central Michigan & should not be confused with Grand Rapids, further south & closer to Lake Michigan. - PJA.

. 1903 Apr 11 - Attended wedding of niece Alice G Hamilton, in Grand Rapids.

Michigan Death Certificate #4
Mrs. Hadassah McCutcheon, Born May 6 1842, Canada, Aged 69y 10m 22d., Died 1914 Mar 28 of Cardia Ascites.
Father Richard Hamilton, Mother unknown.
Death reported by (appears to be) H J McCutcheon.
Note3: While the name of Hadassah's father is partly confused, it is an interesting reply: her father was James Hamilton & her mother Rebecca's father was Richard Lawrence. Hadassah's brother was Richard Hamilton. - PJ Ahlberg, 2018. - - -

Birth:
Alt DOB: May 1842. Ref: Census 1900 Big Rapids. Alt Spelling: Hadapah = Hadassah in modern handscript.

Died:
COD: Cardiac Ascites Aged 69y 10m 22d.

Buried:
Big Rapids, MI. Plot Section A, Lot 74, Grave 3 Mother.

Hadassah married John MCCUTCHEON, Sr. est 1862 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario. John (son of Hugh MCCUTCHEON, Sr. and Mary STEWART) was born in 1839 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died before May 1900 in Saugatuck, Allegan Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

* Ontario Wesleyan Methodist BAPTISMAL REGISTER, Ontario Register 2, Page 316, Halton Co., Trafalgar Twp., Wentworth:
James Hamilton, son of James & Rebecca. Resided E. Flamboro. Born E. Flamboro. See E. Flamboro [No date given.] & 2nd entry:

* Gore - Trafalgar Twp., Flamboro E. Twp., James Hamilton son of James & Rebecca.
Resided E. Flamboro, born E. Flamboro on 17 Feb.1842;
Baptized 16 Jan. 1859 at E. Flamboro by Rev. A T Green. Registration # 1371.
Ref: Methodist Church Register Vol. 2, pg. 94.

. 1850 Directory of Inhabitants of York County, Chingucousy Twp., Lot 5, Con 4, James Hamilton, with [brother] John Hamilton.
Note1: It seems likely represented here is James Hamilton Junior. - PJA

James W. Hamilton - Could the W. stand for Willson, his grandparents? -PJA

. 1855 Chinguacousy Twp., Ontario Tax Collectors Rolls
Hamilton James (Jr.) Con 4 E Lot 4, 5, 2 &, No 267
Hamilton John, Con 4 E Lot 5, No 139
Hamilton Richard, Con 4 E Lot 4, 5, 2 & 1, No 267.

* 1861 March Census, Flamborough W, Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada:
Rebecca Hamilton, b 1815, Alexander b 1838; Richard, b 1835; Mary Jane b 1839; Hadassah, b 1842; James, b 1844 Nursery Agent, [unnamed ] 'Family member not present'; & Rebecca, b 1846 Upper Canada.

* 1861 Agricultural Census Chingoucousy Twp., Peel Co., Ontario :
James Hamilton, Con 4, Lot 1, 150 Acres, 100 cultivated, 78A. in 1860, Orchard/Garden 20A., Woods 3 A., Farm value $1000.
Fall Wheat 76A /1 bushel., Spring Wheat 20A/6000 bu., Barley, Rye nil, Peas, Oats, Potatoes, Turnips, Hops 20 Acres. [This census is somewhat blurry.]

. 1866 Toronto Peel Directory: Richard Hamilton, Con 4 Lot 4, freeholder, Chinguacousy Twp. &
James Hamilton Con 4, Lot 1, Chingoucousy Twp; John Hamilton Con 4 Lot 5 also
John Hamilton Con 6, Lot 25 house. Chinguacousy Twp.
[i.e.. near Acton, Ontario. Reminder, the Directory was printed 1866 & subscriptions preceded that 1865 etc.].

. James owns his house at 35 Ethel Ave., Grand Rapids & rents out 33 Ethel Ave., Grand Rapids, Michigan.

. Hamilton, James, Dec. 28, 1863, Grand Rapids. Co. H. 1st C.I. Age 28 [ b.1835]
(Published by Freedman's which was an organization to promote human rights -PJA.)
Ref: Freedmen's Progress, by Francis H Warren, 1915 Detroit.,

. 1869 Michigan Methodist Episcopal Church Annual Conference:
Disciplinary Questions, What Preachers remain on trial? Jas. Hamilton.
List of Probationers: J. Hamilton, Newaygo.

. 1870 Apr 5 - Newaygo, MI. Justice Wm T Howell, aged 60y. Funeral series took place at the M E Church, in this village today at 10 o'clock & were of a very interesting character. Funeral discourse was preached by Rev M S Angell after which Rev Jam. Hamilton read a sketch of the life & public services of the deceased. Nearly all the business places of the village were closed during the funeral services & the large congregation present, testified that the deceased occupied a place in the public estimation which it will be difficult to till.
(Newspaper quote from Newaygo.

* 1870 Jul 11 Census Newaygo, Michigan
Hamilton, James Age 27, 1843, Canada West, Methodist Clergy
Hamilton, Alice J, Age 26, 1844, Penn.

. 1871 October, 19, Grand Rapids, MI., James W Hamilton, naturalized citizen of the USA.
. 1871 December 14, Local Events; Evening of the same day, donation for the benefit of Rev. J Hamilton.

. METHODIST PREACHER; James Hamilton was the Methodist Minister for Allegan Village, MI. in 1872-4 Eaton Rapids Methodist Episcopal church. The membership of this church in Jul 1880 was about 275. Rev. James Hamilton is the pastor. A Sunday School is maintained with a large attendance.

* 1880 Census Eaton Rapids, Michigan: James Hamilton, Minister, 37ys / b 1843, born Canada, Father b. Ireland, Mother, b Canada.

. 1881 Sep 6 - Michigan 46th Annual Conference of the Methodist Church, J Hamilton, Eaton Rapids. Ref: Jackson Citizen Newspaper.
. 1908 Sep 14 - Michigan Annual Conference of the Methodist Church, 1908 Sep 14, St. Joseph. Mich.: J W Hamilton.
. 1899 Norton's Directory Berrien Co.: Hamilton, James Rev. James & wife, pastor M.E. Church, 411 Main. & James Hamilton, piano tuner, 310 Church; Miss Allie, 41 Main.
James Hamilton, Jr., piano tuner, 411 Main.

. The Lake Shore Commercial Record Newspaper, for the Saugatuck-Douglas, Michigan Area, Pub. every Saturday morning:
1870 Oct 9 - His many friends will regret to learn that Rev G L Haight is to leave us. He goes to Otesego; Rev. A L Thurston comes here; Rev. J. Hamilton goes to Big Rapids.
. 1883 Jul 22 - Some 20 or more of the voters of Ganges have signed a pledge to support only prohibitionists or official positions. The Rev. James Hamilton, of Ionia, lectured on Prohibition there on Monday evening.
. 1883 Jul, 27 - Peach Belt Pick-Ups. The Rev J Hamilton, of Ionia, delivered a temperance lecture at the Baptist Church on Monday evening, it was well attended.

. 1882 Oct 18 - Rev. James Hamilton, pastor of the M.E. church at Ionia, will speak in Opera Hall, this Friday, evening in favor of political prohibition. We sincerely hope he may be greeted with a full house. We do not in the least fear free discussion.
. 1882 Oct 26 - Rev. James Hamilton, of Ionia, will speak in the interests of prohibition, at Salisbury Hall, on Friday evening, the I8th inst. Let him be greeted by a full house.
Ref: The Times Newspaper. Owosso, MI.

. 1887 Jun 7 - Temperance Mass Meeting, Eaton Rapids, Jul 6-6. The appeal urging the attendance of the noble, heroic woman who prayed & worked on that stormy April election day, the brave men of Detroit, who, in exercise of their God-given rights as citizens were boycotted, bulldozed, spit upon & hustled at the polls. It says: Come together under the oaks at Eaton Rapids & without the fear of the party bosses before your eyes, say what shall be done to this brutal & nefarious traffic whose existence is a menace to home, church & state so that the politicians will understand. This appear is signed by JH, president L.D.O.A.
Ref: Jackson Citizen Patriot.

. 1888 Jan 7 - Rev. James Hamilton, of Three Rivers, & Mrs Hamilton & son, of Peach Belt, Allegan county attended the funeral of their relative, the late Mrs. John Teetzel & returned home today.
. 1888 Sep - Sunday services, St. Joseph pulpits were filled Sunday as per announcement: Methodist, Bishop Merrill in the morning, preceded by conference love feast conducted by Rev James Hamilton.
. 1889 Jul 5 - Annual Mich. holiness camp meeting at Grand Rapids elected: Rev JH, Battle Creek.

. 1892 Aug 6, Rev James Hamilton, Coldwater's popular young ME minister, came very near being killed on Thursday. He was doing from Battle Creek & whole passing through Union City his horse ran away, throwing him out & breaking sever ribs, besides inflict other serious injuries.
Ref: Detroit Free Press.

. 1893 Aug 4 -Rev. James Hamilton of Goldwater had his pockets picked of tickets & money to the extent of $15 while at the World's Fair.
Ref: Owosso The Times & Detroit Free Press.
. 1894 Jun 21 - The revival band of the ME church has been holding a national camp meeting at GR for the past week. Rev. James Hamilton, elected Vice-Presents.
Ref: Muskegon Chronicle.

. 1897 Jun 25 - Rev & Mrs James Hamilton visited the family of Mr John Osborne at Sodus Thursday.
Note: James Hamilton & John Osborne were first cousins, once removed.
Ref: News Palladium Newspaper, Benton Harbor, Mich.

> 1894 Sept 15 -Revival Band mangers of ME church met this afternoon, Rev. James Hamilton, Grand Rapids, presiding. The society is to assist pastors in revival work During the 4 years it has been in existence the board reports, 12,000 converts at a cost not to exceed, $13,000, There are 30 minister & payment composing the officers & mangers & evangelistic corps has 25 workers.

. c 1895 Family photo taken at Erin, Ontario Canada.

. 1897 Sep 21 - Meth. Conference Trustees: James Hamilton & appt. to Niles District. - Rev. JH & son of Ann Arbor, were guests of Mr & Mrs. Bruce Simpson of Phelps Ave., Sunday. Ref: Kalamazoo Gazette.
. 1889 Jul 4 -The fourth annual nicotine of the Michigan state holiness camp meeting association held at Eaton Rapids elected the following officers: Rev. James Hamilton, Battle Creek.

. 1899 Sep - Famous matrimonial Mecca, Loving couples fly to St.Joe & the Rev James Hamilton does the rest. One of the most interesting personalities at ME church conference: Rev. James Hamilton of St. Joseph. While always modest & prone to efface himself except when the exigencies of the occasion required, his participation in debate, his shrewd common sense & dry wit always made his opinions influential in the formation of the decisions of the conference. .. money raiser. The Rev. Mr. Hamilton is best known as "the marrying parson". His record certainly justified the title. During the season just past, he admits to having averaged 5 weddings each Sunday & many during the week. The average is 20 in the city.
St. Joseph," he said to the The Herald, during a lull in the conference last week, "has always been a good marrying city, but its importance as the matrimonial center of the west is a matter of the last year. Couples from Chicago & other parts of Illinois & may of the bordering states, have been accustomed to take the boat & make the trip to Milwaukee to be married, but the law of the state of Wisconsin now makes it obligatory for both parties to a marriage to present themselves 5 days before to take out license & this has had a depressing effect on business in the matrimonial in that city. The Graham & Mortin steamers put a special route from Chicago, from the opening of navigation ins spring till the chilling winds of the late fall & winter make travel on the lake a hardship.
"I want you to correct the erroneous opinion that the greater part of these weddings are runaway affairs & elopements. The class of people who have visited St. Joseph for matrimonial purposes has been drawn almost entirely from the ranks of the middle class. They are people who do not desire to go to the expense of a large church wedding & its attendant troubles.' "$2 to $10 averaging for 1,000 weddings this year. Ref: Grand Rapids Herald.
. 1899 Sep 20 - James Hamilton, St. Joseph Appointed to preach for the next year.
* 1900 Sep 25 -Rev JH, the retiring Methodist minister, will continue to make his home in St. Joseph.
. 1900 Oct 30 - Rev. JH of St. Joseph address delivered upon the Twentieth Century movement (education & care of superannuated ministers) which the church is now engaged in.

* 1901 Mar 3 - Marriage Laws Defended. Rev. James Hamilton, formerly of St. Joseph, writes letter.
St. Joseph, Mich., March 2, Special. Rev. James Hamilton of St. Joseph, for 4 years pastor of the Methodist church here, furnished a long letter to the Michigan Christian Advocate which is published in the current issue defending the present marriage laws of Mich. & controverting the theory that they have been abused in the "Gretna Green" so largely created by newspaper correspondents. He ways the current "senseless crusade" against the St. Joseph marriage business is based on misinformation; the the Meth. & Presbyterian conferences of the sate & district have taken no notice of the matter because they have been too well informed s to the facts to believe "the exaggerated reports of the newspapers; & that the little coterie of ministers of Joseph to meet with them & so acted in ignorance of the true facts Mr. Hamilton points out that the larger number of licenses issued here than in other counties is partly due to our proximity to Chicago & facilities for pleasant wedding trips across the lake. He claims that the St. Jos. clergymen have married only couples that have conformed to the law in every respect. Finally Mr. Hamilton says the present agitation was not called out by heartbroken mothers or deserted wives but simply because "St. Joseph is a popular place to get marred & the other fellows are not there." Ref: St. Joseph.

. 1900 Feb 17 - St. Joseph: Rev. JH of this city, who was nominated by the prohibitionists for congress, declares he cannot engage in politics while in the ministry. Ref: Kalamazoo Gazette.
. 1900 Feb 22 - the convention of the prohibition party of the Fourth congressional district the Rev. James Hamilton, pastor of the First Methodist Church of St. Joseph, was the unanimous choice for the nomination of Congressman. The convention was held at Plainwell. Mr. Hamilton
says he will decline the nomination Ref: Crawford Avalanche Newspaper, Grayling, MI.

. 1900 Oct 5 - Will Fight the Elders - St. Joseph has no idea of giving up the Marriage Industry. Oct 5. The Methodist ministers here a very indignant over the announcement that the Meth. body of Mich. will oppose the marriage business here. A committee has already been appointed to fight the presiding elders in their efforts to have the marriage law annulled by the coming legislature. The committee is composed of prominent clergymen & other influential parties. Fr. James Hamilton & Mr. French, the 2 Meth ministers her, consider the action of the elders of personal affront, Mr. French says that the idea of the elders that the marriage business here is horrible, is the rankest kind of rot & that no one but backwoodsmen would think of such a thing as involving the church & trying to get the legislature to annul the law. St. J. citizens will use money & influence against the killing the the present law. Ref: Kalamazoo Gazette.

. 1901 Nov 8 - Rev. JH will preach at the M E Church next Sunday morning & evening.
Ref: Paw Paw True Northerner Newspaper.

News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan)
. 1905 May 5 - Rev. James Hamilton of Grand Rapids is the guest of his son, H A Hamilton.
* 1905 Sept 8 - Are Not Well Paid, Methodist Minister labor Principally for Love. Doing A Great Work. The Rev. JH of GR Praised. Charlotte Sept. of 32y minister in conference more than 2/3 receive less than $700 a year. Rev. James Hamilton, secretary of endowment fund was born in Canada in 1843. He came to Michigan in 1865. Hope ME collage in 1868. ..one of the leading men in Mich. Methodist.
Cameo photo, wearing a dark jacket & stiff white shirt & white bow tie. - PJA
Ref: Grand Rapids Press, Page 5.

. 1905 Sept 9. The Clark Home accepted by the methodists for clergymen. Charlotte, Mich. Sept. 9 - A Friday's business session, accept $50,000 donation by M J Clarke of home in Grand Rapids for superannuated preachers. 12 trustees, Rev. James Hamilton. Rev. JH elected field secretary. His reported receipts for last year were $67,489.35 Ref: Daily Telegram.
. 1905 Jun 10 - Rev. & Mrs. James Hamilton of Grand Rapids will spend Sunday in this city. (Benton Harbor).
. 1905 June 12 - Of Public Interest - Rev. James Hamilton of Grand Rapids a former pastor of the Methodist church, of this city, occupied the pulpit both morning & evening yesterday on account of the absence of Rev W P Fraye.
. 1905 June 26 - Rev J H of Grand Rapids, a former pastor of the Meth. church.
. 1905 August 30 - Benton Harbor, Guest at the Hilborn home on Lake St. are Mrs. Hamilton (which?) of Grand Rapids & Mrs. McLaughlin of Chicago.
. 1905 Sep 25 - Shepard, MI. - Rev. James Hamilton, D.D., agent for the 20th Century Conference Claimants' fund of the M. E. Church, preached at tho M. E. Church Sunday morning & at Pleasant Valley in the afternoon. Ref: Alma Record Newspaper.

. 1906 Jun 21 - Rev. James Hamilton Gets Degree. Albion, June 21 - Rev. James Hamilton of Grand Rapids, formerly of St. Joseph was awarded the degree of divinity by the board of trustees at the annual meeting.
. 1906 Jul 23 - James Hamilton of Grand Rapids is the guest of Mr. & Mrs. H Valentine this week. (Grand Rapids Evening News.)
. 1907 October 22 - Benton Harbor, James Hamilton spent yesterday in the city, returning to Grand Rapids this morning.
. 1907 October 28 - St. Joseph, Rev. & Mrs. James Hamilton of Grand Rapids are the guests of their son, Walter Hamilton & wife.
. 1908 Oct 20 - Mr & Mrs Walter Hamilton left yesterday for Grand Rapids where they will be the guests of Mr. Hamilton's brother & wife, Mr. & Mrs. James Hamilton.
. 1908 Mar 4 - Rev. JH of Grand Rapids spent Tuesday in this city. Ref: Alma Record Newspaper.
. 1909 Jul 10 - Rev JH, D. D., of Grand Rapids, will preach at the Methodist church Sabbath morning & evening. Dr. Hamilton is a forceful & entertaining speaker & will have a message of unusual interest. Ref: Charlevois County Herald.

. 1913 September 11 - Rev. J H returned to his home in GR today after several days' visit with relations & friends in the twin cities. Rev. H. was a former pastor of the First Methodist church in this city.
. 1913 September 11- Rev. & Mrs. J H of RG returned home today, after attending the Pullen-Hall wedding.
. 1913 September 13- ... several days visiting relatives & friends.

* Grand Rapids Press:
Rev. JH now on retired list, ...placed on retired list ...invited to deliver an import address at Washington Dec. Oct 28th, at a national conference of bishops. His topic will be "Methodist' youngest x institution, the board of Conference Claimants."
Friday, Mr. Hamilton will leave for Canada to attend a general conference of Cdn. ME in Ottawa & to visit friends in the Dominion.

. 1915 Apr 16 - Clark Memorial Methodist Church Row Breaks Out Anew at Sherman & Norwood Ave. Discordant notes were first sounded by Rev John Graham & Rev James Hamilton, 2 white headed ministers, ling in the east end who fought Rev Russel Breadys merger plant 2 years & since have taken the matter twice without success, to the annual conference. Despite final decrees from 2 bishops who south to have the church organization continued.
. 1915 Apr 23 - Methodists set for big celebration. Rev James Hamilton who has led the state & national movement for veterans many years & raised more than $300,000 for the cause, has been invited to attend the Chicago convention as a guest with al expenses paid. He has been a member of the general conference board since its organization& out of 20,000 clergymen in the country he has served as one of the 3 who are on the national board, made up of 3 bishops, 3 ministers & 3 lay men. Subscriptions run above $10 million.
. 1915 Sep 10, Hastings, Methodist annual conference, 2 fractions in the Grand Raids delegation locked horns in a bitter contest over seating delegates from the First church. The controversy is said to be an echo of the 3 year issue over the closing of Clark Memorial Church, in which Rev JG and Rev James Hamilton are deeply interested. Involved in it today were some of the veterans of many conflicts
. 1915 Jun 1 - Walter A Hamilton, 618 Summer St., returned to Kalamazoo last night from Grand Rapids, where he has been at the bedside of his aged father, Rev James Hamilton, who is critically ill at his home in that city. Rev John Graham, past 80 years of age [b1835+], was behind the fight put up by his son to be seated in place of Whitworth, whose friends hoped to have him chose a Michigan delegate. Rev James Hamilton still is determined to have Clark Church problem pending & settled on a difference basis he says in fairness to the inmates of the home.
. 1915 Aug 23 - Hastings. Annual Methodist Episcopal church meeting. Saturday Afternoon, Women's Home Missionary society: Rev JH, the president presiding address: My first Presiding Elder, Rev. Jun Graham, An Evangelistic Ministry.

. 1915 Oct 22 - Apoplexy takes well known Grand Rapids Minister at sons's Florida Home. Rev John Graham on Friday rec. a telegram from Tampa Fla, that Rev JM had died there suddenly. ... News of Mr. Hamilton's death was a surprise in this city, yet not wholly unexpected, as he suffered from a stroke of apoplexy a year ago. Last Tuesday he went to Florida with Mrs. Hamilton to visit his son, James P Hamilton, formerly of Gr. It is believed the long journey was more than Mr. Hamilton, in frail health, was able to endure.
Mr. Hamilton was born on a farm near Hamilton, Ont. about 72 years ago. It was nearly 50 years ago that the came to western Michigan [1865], joined the Methodist conference & after about 2 years study at Hope college, Holland, began his ministry at Newago. He had been a nurseryman in his youth & also held a first class certificate as a school teacher in Canada.
Besides being pastor of Trinity church, GR, he spent the last 14 years of his active religious service, up to 2 years ago, as field secretary for conference claimants.
... He is survived by Mrs. Hamilton & 5 children, all married: James P & Allie of Tampa; Mary of Battle Creek, Walter of Kalamazoo & Fred who lives in the west.
Formal portrait photo: Metal rimmed eye glasses, dark jacket with stiff white shirt & bow tie, somewhat more receded hairline since c1895 photo. - PJA.

* Kalamazoo Gazette
. 1915 Oct 15 - Rev James Hamilton Paralysis Victim, Father of Kalamazoo jeweler & well known Grand Rapids Pastor.
Rev. James Hamilton of GR, prominent in the Michigan Methodist Episcopal conference & father of W A Hamilton of this city died suddenly Friday morning at the home of another son JP Hamilton, of Tampa, Fla., where he had gone on a visit. It is thought the cause of death was a stroke of paralysis.
Mr. Hamilton was born in Trafalgar, Canada, February 17, 1843 & came to Michigan when 22 years of age. He was graduated from Hope college, Holland Mich. He was an ordained a minister of the Methodist Episcopal church & help pastorates in may Mich. cities, among them being Newago, Big Rapids, Allegan, St. Johns, Eaton Rapids, Ionia, Coldwater, Grand Rapids, St. Joseph & Battle Creek. While in charge of the First M E church in the latter city he was instrumental in the erection of the Maple St. ME church there. At one time he was presiding elder of the Lansing district.
During his work in the interest of his Conference, Mr. Hamilton raised $180,000 for the 20th Century Preachers' Endowment fund. He was secretary of the board of trustees of the Clark memorial home at GR & was field secretary for the Conference Claimants' fund.
Mr. Hamilton is survived by 5 children: W A Hamilton of this city. J P Hamilton of Tampa, Fla, Mrs James G Redner of Battle Creek, E A Hamilton of Colorado Springs, Col., 3 sisters, Mrs. Kenneth Ransom of Tampa Florida, Mrs. Mary Jane Warner of Big Rapids & Miss Elizabeth Hamilton of Big Rapids. AT Hall of Benton Harbor, is a brother-in-law.
The fboy will be taken to Battle Creek where the funeral will be held in the First M E church, Battle Ck., at 3 o'clock, Monday afternoon. Rev A E Craig of Sioux City, IA. officiating. A large number of people from this city as well as Methodist ministers & laymen from other parts of the sate will attend the funeral.
Ref: Kalamazoo Gazette, Kalamazoo Gazette & also published 1915 Oct 23- Sat., Page 8, Grand Rapids Herald., St. Joseph Daily Press.

. 1915 Oct 25, Memorial Service for Rev JH at Clark Memorial Methodist church next Sunday is expected a memorial service will be held for Rev JH, who died last Friday at Tampa, Fla. Rev. John Graham will conduct the service & address will be made by other speakers. A large number of local Methodists went to Battle Creek Monday to attend the funeral of Mr. Hamilton.
. 1915 Nov 1, Rev JH Eulogized by Friends. A large congregation attend the memorial Service Sunday at Clark Memorial ME Church, JH died 10 days go & for many years had been prominently associated in Methodist affairs in Grand Rapids & Michigan. Resides relatives of the deceased minister from Battle Creek, there were prints Revs. JG, Robt H Bready, JW Horner, Al Smith, S C Strickland.
Dr John Graham gave the principal address, recalling the quality of character in him who had died. He knew Mr. Hamilton when they were young men together in Canada, was at the service in which Mr. Hamilton professed conversion & had been associated with him during his entire ministerial career. Dr. Hamilton had been a district superintendent, 3 times elected to gen. conference & chose by bishops on conference claimants. His most enduring work was hat of helping to found the local Clark Memorial Home for the Aged.
Note2: Rev John Graham, b 1835.12.4 Sterling Scotland -1920.12.27 Grand Rapids, MI. Settled near Hamilton, Ont., Landed Mich. 1863, Methodist conference 1869 ME Bap. Reg: Ontario Methodist Baptism: Thos. Ebenezer Graham, b 1850.12.5, Bap 1851. 3.23, s/o John & Mary, Watertown, E Flamboro.

. OBITUARY1, Methodist Michigan Tribunal Conference 1916, Summary
Rev. James Hamilton, D.D., more than 47 y. member of Mich. conference.
Died Tampa Florida, Oct 22, 1915, in his 73 year, stricken with apoplexy some months before. went to Tampa, Florida in autumn. Son of James & Rebecca Hamilton of Canada. Born at Trafalgar, Ontario, Feb. 17, 1843. When 14 years [1858] he was deeply convicted & soundly converted to God. Those who knew him & saw the intellectual, the spiritual trend of the youth, said there was a future for him, presumably the ministry, nor was this a mere presumption, as we are told how his God-fear mother dedicated him to the service of the pulpit before he was born.

Came to Michigan in 1865, student in Hope College for 2 years, after which he joined the Mich. conference at Three Rivers in 1868. His appointments: Newaygo, Big Rapids, Allegan, Ovid, St. Johns, Eaton Rapids, Ionia, Lansing District, Battle Creek, Coldwater, Trinity church Grand Rapids & St. Joseph. After 32y, he became the field sec. of 20th Century Thanks Offering Movement, 14 years plans, statesmanlike wisdom, courage, faith. endowment funds ... Quick & incisive in debate.
He was a model husband, thoughtful, dutiful, affectionate. He loved children & gave his best effort for their comfort & improvement. A widow 3 sons, 2 daughters, 2 sisters.

. OBITUARY2, Roll of the Dead, HAMILTON, James K, 72y old, died yesterday at the home of this son James P Hamilton, near Sulphur Springs.The son is the senior member of the Hamilton-Green Piano Co. A retired minister, the elder Mr. Hamilton was well known in church circles in Michigan. He arrived in Tampa Thursday apparently in good health but dies that night of heart failure.
He is survived by a widow & 3 son, 2 daughters. The sons are H A Hamilton of Colorado Springs, Col., W A Hamilton of Kalamazoo, Mich. & J P Hamilton, Tampa. Daughters are Mrs. KW Ranson of Indian Rocks & Mrs. James G Redner, Battle Creek, Mich.
Funeral services were held at 4 yesterday afternoon.

The remains were shipped last nigh to the former home in battle Creek, where the interment will be made. They were accompanied by J P Hamilton, his son, of this city.

. OBITUARY. DEATH OF MRS REV. JAMES HAMILTON: the Grand Rapids Mich., Press gives particulars of the death at her son's home at Tampa, Florida o Nov 30th, of Mrs Alice Hamilton, widow of Rev James Hamilton, who was pastor of Trinity M E Church in Grad Raids about 5 years ago. Mrs Hamilton is survived by 3 sons, James P Hamilton, Tampa; W A Hamilton of kalamazoo & Red Hamilton, in Oklahoma. There are 2 dau. Mrs Kennth Ransom of Tampa & Mrs James Redner of Battle Creek.
Mr. Hamilton dies about 3 years ago in Tampa. He was a native of Acton , a brother of Richard Hamilton, contractor, who lived her for many years & then went to Erin. Rev Dr. Hamilton was a frequent visitor to Acton & friends here.
Ref: Acton Free Press, Acton, Ontario.
Research & transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Birth:
Ref: Cdn. Meth. Baptisms Cert: 1842. Monument reads born Feb 17 1843 - Dec 22 1915.

Died:
COD: Apoplexy, stricken several months before, d. at son J P Hamilton's .

Buried:
Section P, Lot 36, Rt 14., 255 South Ave., Battle Creek.

James married Alice Josephine HALL on 13 Sep 1869 in Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan. Alice (daughter of Oliver HALL and Emily EASTMAN) was born on 15 Sep 1843 in Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania; died on 29 Nov 1923 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1850 Directory of Inhabitants of York County,
Chingucousy Twp., Lot 5, Con 4, John Hamilton.

Note: By this entry, I suggest that land was registered under John's name by his father, James Hamilton, who was an agent for the Canada Land Company.

Recorded for further research. - PJA 2012.
. 1885 Union Publishing Co. Farmers Directory: Nassagewya Twp.: Hamilton, James, Tentant, C7, L4 &
Hamilton, Wm. Tentant Con 7, L3.

. 1855 CHINGUACOUSY TWP., HALTON CO., ONTARIO.

. TAX COLLECTORS ROLLS :
Hamilton, James (Jr.), Con 4 E, Lot 4, 5, 2 & 1, No 267
Hamilton, John, Con 4 E, Lot 5, No 139
Hamilton, Richard, Con 4 E, Lot 4, 5, 2 & 1, No 267.

. 1861 Agricultural Census Chingoucousy Twp., Peel Co., Ontario.
John Hamilton, Con 4, Lot 5,
100 Acres, 80 cultivated, 63 A. in 1860, Orchard/Garden 1 A., Woods 20 A., Farm value $6500.
Fall Wheat 76A /1 bushel, Spring Wheat 20A/6000 bu., Barley, Rye nil, Peas, Oats, Potatoes, Turnips, Hops 12 Acres. [This census is somewhat blurry.]
. * William was enumerated in 1861 at two locations.

. 1866 Toronto Peel Directory:
Hamilton, Richard - Con 4 East, Lot 4, freeholder, Chinguacousy Twp. [now Bramalea, ON., &
Hamilton, James - Con 4, Lot 1, Chingucousy Twp.;
Hamilton, John - Con 4, Lot 5; also
Hamilton, John - Con 6, Lot 25 house. Chinguacousy Twp. (ie. Caledon, Ontario).

RESEARCH NOTES FOR SORTING OUT IDENTITY:
. Census 1881 John Hamilton, 1827 Ireland, & Nancy Hamilton, 1837 Ont. = (same as Waite), 1891, (1881 nine children), 1901, 1911: Esquesing Lot 4, Con 4 Noah Hamilton b 1873 Aug 7, Ont. Irish decent & wife Alice Hamilton b Feb 1887, Ont. L4 C4 Esquesing, Milton P.O.
. Census 1891 Esquesing Twp., Halton:
John Hamilton, age 62, b1829 (Ballybay, Monaghan) Ireland, Free church/ Presbyterian, farmer; wife: (Alice Agnes) WAITES Hamilton ( from Milton, ON), 54y, b 1837 Ont., son Noah Hamilton, age 25, 1866 Ont, Julie, age 21 1870 Ont., John Hamilton Jr. 15 b1876 Ont., Esther E Hamilton, 10y b 1881 Ont. - . -

. 1873 Directory of County Peel, Chinguacousy - East of Hurontario St.
John Hamilton, Lot 20, Con 5
Richard Hamilton, Lot 13, Con 6.

. 1877 Peel Co. Atlas
Chinguacousy Twp. ... 1826 hastened the growth of population in the county, but by the end of the troubled thirties the rate of growth had noticeably slowed & in 2 townships Caledon & Toronto - one the most remote & the other with the highest levels of absentee ownership - it had come virtually to a standstill. No census data are available for the years between 1842 - 1852.
Re: Travellers: families, land & social change in mid Victoria Peel County, by David Paul Ganan, 1981.

. 1912 BIOGRAPHY.2
James Hamilton, the father of Alexander, was born in County Tyrone, near Strabane, Ireland & came to Canada in 1828. Shortly after immigrating he was married to Rebecca Lawrence. In Ireland he had been engaged in linen weaving, but immediately on coming to Canada took up farming & later went into the real estate business. He was successful in both these ventures & might have become a wealthy man if he had not placed too much confidence in his friends & wreaked his own fortune by going security for others. At his death there was nothing left for his wife & family of 7 children, all of whom were under age.

. The 6 adults, including John Hamilton, had a family photo taken circa 1895-1905 in Acton, Ontario. They must all have traveled to the photographer's studio in Acton, Ontario, to be together for this gathering. - P J Ahlberg.

. Obituary of Brother Richard Lawrence Hamilton, died. 2 Feb 1909, Erin, Ontario:
His youngest brother predeceased him by only 9 months [=May 1908] & those who survive are Alexander of Bangor, James of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Warner of Fairville, Mrs. McCutcheon of Grand Rapids & Miss Rebeckah Hamilton, Fairville, all in Michigan.

Ontario Land Registry Abstract:
Halton Co., Esquesing Book 12, p46:
Lot 4, Con 4, W & E Half
. 1856 Nov 9, John Hamilton & Wife, to Corp. County Halton, Lot 4 Works
.1869 Mar 17, Bargain&Sale, Wm & Eliz. Fleming, to John Hamilton & wife, 200 Acres
. 1869 Mortgage, John Hamilton & Wife, To Eliz Fleming. 220A
. 1877 Feb 3, Discharge Mortgage. Wm & Eliz Fleming, to John Hamilton, 200A
. 1896 Oct 28, Probate of Will, John Hamilton, to His executors Isaiah, Joshua H, & Noah Hamilton upon trust, $100, 200A Lot 4 & other land to be sold,
. 1889 Jan 12, Release, Margaret Jane Hamilton, spinster, to Noah Hamilton, $100, 200 A undivided Sarah Hamilton & Claim in Lot & 4 other land
. 1889 Jan 16, Ruth Hamilton Hannagan, wife of L. Hannagan & John Hamilton, student, to Isaiah, Joshua H & Noah Hamilton, $200 & other land
. 1896 Oct 28, Probate of WILL, John Hamilton, to Hos Exors Isaiah Joshua H & Noah Hamilton upon trust, 200 acres Lot 4 & other land to be sold;
. 1899 Jany 12, Release, Margaret Jane Hamilton, spinster, to Noah Hamilton, $100. 200 Acres undivided share & claim of every kind in Lot 4 & ohter land.
. 1889 Jan16, Release, Julia Hamilton, Spinster, Isaiah Hamilton, Exors of Will of John Hamilton, deceased, to Noah Hamilton, $800, Lot 4 subj to existing Mort & which is to be deducted from consideration.
. 1889 Feb 14, Gen. Letters Probate: Noah Hamilton, to his wife Alice Hamilton, 200 Acres Lot 4;
. 1953 Mar 2, By Law Agree &k Lease: Alice Hamilton, to Limited Suburban Gas Co., $1, Lot 4, 200 A.
. 1960 Aug 4, Alice Agnes Hamilton*, charge on Lot 4
. 1962 Aug 7, Certificate: Treasurer of Ontario, to Estate Alice Agnes Hamilton, Lot 4.
. 1977 Oct 31, Cert., Ont. Minister of Revenue, Estate of Noah Hamilton.
(Note: Alice Agnes Hamilton, Widow, d. Jan 6 1962, Esquesing.)

. Flamborough East Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario: with mother Rebecca Hamilton & siblings. William was one of 3 'Family member not present'. - - -

Birth:
His family referred to him as William but John was used on more documents.

Died:
Died 9 months before brother Rich. Hamilton.

Notes:

. 1861 Machr Census Flamborough West Twp., Wenworth Co., Ontario, Rebecca Age 7 b 1854, UC, W. Meth. Labourer.
1870 Aug 5 Census Allegan, Twp. of Filmore Twp., Hamilton, Rebecca, 17y /born 1843 in Canada, parents foreign born. Teacher.

. The Lake Shore Commercial Record Newspaper, for the Saugatuck-Douglas, Michigan Area, Pub. every Saturday morning:

. 1855 Apr 24 - Peach Belt Pick Up: Professor Lizzie R Hamilton of Big Rapids is the guest of her brother, Mr. A. Hamilton.
26 Mar., 1886 - From Peach Belt: Miss R. Hamilton, of Big Rapids, is visiting her brother, A. Hamilton.

. Fairview appears to be the only one location in Michigan, Elizabeth & sister Mary Jane Hamilton Wanner resided her in 1903 - there was a narrow gage train line, he town was very small at this time, it was situated wherever the post office was located'.

. 1910 Apr 22-23 Census, Clyde, Allegan Co., Michigan
Rebecca Hamilton, Age 52, born 1858 Canada, Parents Cdn. Landed 1872, Teacher in Public Service, worked 10 weeks in the previous year 1909, Owns house & farm.
Mary J Wanner, Age 69, born Canada, Parents, Cdn. Landed 1867, no occupation, rents.

. It appears from this census that the widow Mary Jane was living with her unmarried sister, E Rebecca Hamilton. More research may provide further information.

. Michigan Development: Capac & Clyde State road was approved on 14 March, 1865 & appropriated 3 sections of State swamp land. The road was to be completed by 1871.
Jennie Walker used to talk about her 'Aunt Sis', implying that Sis was a well known visiter to her brother Richard Hamilton in Erin, Ontario. Did she work in his grocery store?

* Hamilton family photo taken c 1895. Erin, Ontario.

. TAYLOR Cemetery is on Section 4, Ganges Twp. on the east side of highway US-31 about 1 mile north of the Ganges Store. It is a well kept old graveyard.
Recorded for further research:

. 1913 Mar 15 Miss Elizabeth Hamilton of Galien, spent Tuesday evening with Mrs. & Mr. Chas. Miller.
News Palladium, Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Note: Galien is in the Niles-Benton Harbor metro area.

. 1913 Aug 25 - Elizabeth Hamilton received her teacher's certificate conducted by the county board of examiners, held at St. Joseph.

. 1920 May 8 Census, Hartford, Michigan
Lawrence, John C, Head, Age 76, b 1844, Ohio, Father born Canada, mother b. Ohio
Wanner, Mary J, cousin, widow, age 81, b 1839 Canada, parents, b, Ireland & Canada
Elizabeth A. Hamilton, cousin, single, age 64, b 1856 Canada, single, parents. b. Ireland & Canada.

Kalamazoo Gazette Newspaper, Michigan.
. 1918 Apr 23 - Founders' Day At College Observed, Kalamazoo College Monday observed Founders's Day this expertise with began with the first appearance of the seniors in their caps & goes a chapel & need with a reception & program at Bowen Hill in the evening. The annual alumni reception was given Monday evening. Music was furnished by the Gaynor club & Miss Elizabeth Hamilton.
. 1918 Jun 20 - Confer Honors To Collegians 41 Degrees & Many Honors & Prizes Awarded By College: High Honors for the Year: Elizabeth Hamilton.

. 1920 Aug 19 - Kalamazoo. Mrs. Mary Hamilton & sister Elizabeth Hamilton of Hartford both attended the wedding of grandniece Marion Hamilton (Granddau. James Hamilton) to Roy L Risley of Poughkeepsie. Many relatives & friends were present.

. 1920 Sept 5 - Are Ready For School Opening First Day Of School Will Be Next Wednesday, Lake Street School: Elizabeth Hamilton,

. 1921 Nov 8 - Horrified Students Find Teacher Dead At School
Miss Elizabeth Hamilton Dies of Heart Failure at County Center School Before First Pupils Arrive.
Pupils who attend the County Centers School about 5 miles southeast of the city, were horrified this morning on entering the school room to find the body of their teacher lying on the floor dead. The teacher, Miss Elizabeth Hamilton, had gone to the school house only a few minutes before to open the placer the morning session. No ons was with her when she expired. Dr L J Krum was summoned to the school by telephone. On his arrival he said that Miss Hamilton & undoubtedly died instantly & gave heart disease as the cause. It is said that she had suffered for some time from high blood pressure & that occasionally she had complained of feeling as if suffocating.
Miss Hamilton had taught the Country Center school for the past 2 year & was highly regarded by patrons & pupils. The morning she left the home of Mr Mrs C E Denniston, about a quarter of a mile from the school house, with whom she boarded. She had not complained of feeling badly. It was shortly after 8 o'clock when she reach the school house. The body was brought to Turesdale's chapel to await arrangements for the funeral.

. 1921 Nov 9 - Bury County Teacher At Bangor Thursday. The body of Miss Elizabeth Hamilton, teacher in the County Center school who died of heart disease & was discovered by her pupils as they entered the school room Tuesday morning, will be sent to Bangor, where the funeral & burial will take place Thursday.

. 1921 Nov 16 - People's column: Pays tribute to Teacher: R. Elizabeth Hamilton, a life long teacher of Michigan, died November 18, 1921, in her school room in Kalamazoo county. Miss Hamilton began teaching when she was 15 years of age [1869! teacher's collage?] & expert for 2 years when she was physically unable to do so & the years spend in study of various educational institutions, taught continuously until the time of her death. She was 67 years old. Many men & women in this & other states will recall the gentleness, regiment & inspiration of this splendid woman & true teacher. All of her pupils in many places & for the many years would gladly pay a tribute to her memory. Written by Miss Mary Enfield.

. 1922 Aug 17 - 275 Pioneers of County Expired during last Year, according to the report submitted by Kalamazoo County Pioneer society, at the annual region & panic of the organization held at Ramona Park, Long Lake today. Most of those who passed away since the last region had been regular attendants at the annual pioneer gatherings. Rest of the death list follows: Rebecca Hamilton, 67.

. TAYLOR CEMETERY is on Section 4, Ganges Twp. on the east side of highway US-31 about 1 mile north of the Ganges Store. It is a well kept old graveyard. Some inscriptions were copied in 1940 & 41 & revisited in June 1950. Thank you to volunteers Elizabeth Davis, Cornellia Peck & Ruth Robbins Monteith. - - -

Birth:
Alt Name: Sis, and Lizzie R. Hamilton, Rebecca 1870.

Died:
Rebecca E Hamilton, d/o Rebecca Lawrence, Ont. & James Hamilton, Ireland. Aged 67y 1d 0d.1m. COD: apoplexy sudden death.

Buried:
Stone 1854-1921, with her mother Rebecca.