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     Hon. Robert Charles Wilkins was born on 21 December 1782 at New York, U.S.A; Date Dec 21 1782 & location NY per Memorial & CemSearch. per Carole Newbury email, April 28, 2002.^2,3 He lived in 1789 at England; "In 1789 he returned to England to press his claim for compensation, " (https://uelac.ca/loyalist-ships/apollo/.) He lived in September 1792 at Montreal, Quebec; "I arrived in Montreal in September or October 1792. At that time, a large portion of the old wall of Montreal and the Quebec and Recollet gates were standing. At this date there was no canal to Lachine and goods destined for Upper Canada was carted to West Landing and then put into Bateaux, to ascend the river. It was customary for a number of Bateaux to leave Lachine in company that the hands of all might assist each one in pulling up the rapids." Wilkins, Robert Charles, "Recollections of Robert Charles Wilkins regarding transportation on the St. Lawrence River system during the War of 1812", Library and Archives Canada, R6824-0-9-E, MG24-I2, Volume number: 1, pages 1-3, downloaded from LAC Reproduction Department, Item 196670, Nov 7, 2024. He lived in October 1792 at Murray Twp., The Carrying Place, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; "Wilkins, Robert Charles (1782 - 1866) Legislative Councilor of Upper Canada, was born in 1782, and settled in the bay of Quinte district, with his parents, who were loyalists, about 1792." A Brief biographical sketch of the Hon. Robert Charles Wilkins", Belleville, 1866) Taken from The Encyclopedia of Canada, Vol. VI, p. 301" from Biographical Sketches Hastings County -
(http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~onhastin/Misc/biograph.htm.) He lived in October 1792 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; "My father was an Englishman by birth and feeling, and a freeman of the borough of Leicester. I accompanied my father, Captain Robert Wilkins, from England to this country, about 1792. I was then nine years of age. My father readily obtained a grant of land on his arrival in the colony, for himself and his children; for himself as Captain he drew 3,000 acres of valuable lands, and for each of his children who were of age, 600 acres. I was ten years old when my father arrived at Kingston. and from that time to the present my home has been upon the margin of the Bay of Quinte." in "A BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF The Hon. Robert Charles Wilkins", (Written for the Hastings Chronicle.) 25th March, 1866. He Robert's sister, Ann Ridgeway Wilkins, was born Jun 8 1798. on 8 June 1798 at Murray Twp., The Carrying Place, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada. He married Mary Smith, daughter of Capt. Elias Smith and Catharine Molenaer, on 13 September 1804 at York, York Co., Upper Canada; "In 1804 I united fortunes to that of Mary Smith, fourth daughter of the late Charles Smith, of Port Hope, with whom I spent many happy years." in "A BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF The Hon. Robert Charles Wilkins", (Written for the Hastings Chronicle, 25th March, 1866)
Date Sep 13 1804 & location York per family tree of LindaSusanSmith on ancestry.com, Oct 20 2013. per Carole Newbury email, April 28, 2002.⁴ Hon. Robert Charles Wilkins lived on 21 February 1811 at Carrying Place Lot 13, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 271) show that Jonathan Walton sold all 72 acres of lot 13, Carrying Place Lots, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co. to Robert C. Wilkins. ITS Date: Feb 21 1811. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Murray Twp., Carrying Place Lots, Lot 13, Book 001, pg 300 of 377, pg 1, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Apr 25 2022.)⁵ He lived on 20 June 1811 at Conc 4 Lot 108, Hillier Twp., Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (Patent) show that the Patent from the Crown for "West Half 100 acres", Conc 4 Bay Side, Lot 108, Hillier Twp., Prince Edward Co. was granted to Robert Charles Wilkins. ITS Date: Nov 20 1811. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Prince Edward Co., Hillier Twp., Book 065, pg. 43 of 85.)⁵ He lived on 20 June 1811 at Conc 4 Lot 107, Hillier Twp., Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 2251) show that Archibald Marsh granted "Mill Property", Conc 4 Lakeside, Lot 107, Hillier Twp., Prince Edward Co. to Robert Charles Wilkins. ITS Date: Apr 4 1834. Reg'n. Date: Apr 12 1834. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Prince Edward Co., Hillier Twp., Book 065, pg. 23 of 85.)⁵ He lived on 20 June 1811 at Conc 4 Lot 102, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (Patent) show that the Patent from the Crown for "All 200 acres", Lot 102, Concession 4, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co. was granted to Robert Charles Wilkins, ITS Date: ?Jun 20 1811?. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Prince Edward Co., Ameliasburgh Twp., Book 011, pg. 142 of 254)
Note: Very difficult to guess what the dates are, very poor reproduction on these pages.
Note: The location is just east of Consecon on the road to Wellington. Belden shows buildings north side of road here. (Dan Buchanan, Nov 15 2024.)⁵ He lived on 31 July 1811 at Carrying Place Lot 11, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (Patent) show that Robert Charles Wilkins obtained the Patent from the Crown for all 100 acres of Carrying Place Lot 11, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co. ITS Date: Jul 31 1811. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Prince Edward Co. Ameliasburgh Twp., Carrying Place Lots, (south east of Carrying Place) Lot 11, Book 013, pg 260 of 340, pg 1, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Mar 3 2022.)⁵ He "On 18 June 1812, President Madison signed a declaration of war against Great Britain, supported by both the Senate and Congress." The Canadian Encyclopedia, article by James H. Marsh & Pierre Berton. (https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/war-of-1812?) On 18 June 1812 at Washington, U.S.A..⁶ He "On the breaking out of the war of 1812. I was appointed Captain of a flank Company, and in that year was on duty with my company in Kingston ... " from A BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF The Hon. Robert Charles Wilkins. (Written for the Hastings Chronicle.) 25th March, 1866. on 20 June 1812 at Northumberland Militia, Kingston, Frontenac Co., Upper Canada. He "Captain ... 2 Robert C. Wilkins - Capt. Wilkins took command of the company in 1812" Annual Return of Flank Companies of 1st Regiment, Northumberland County Militia, Library and Archives Canada, t-10379, (https://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/microform-digitization/006003-110.02-e.php?&q2=35&interval=50&sk=0&PHPSESSID=rgi7t06a60or2jdheocn6v65f4) in July 1812 at 1st Regiment, Northumberland County Militia, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada.⁷ He "That which is known of the War of 1812 and its relation to Brighton is most interesting. Among the known participants were John M. Lawson, Colonel Richard Bullock, Major Richard Bullock, Hazelton Spencer, Lieutenant General John Murray and the sons of George Gibson of Presqu'Isle Point. John M. Lawson, the father of Monroe Lawson was drafted for service on both land and water but preferred to serve in the Bateaux Brigade which carried supplies from Kingston to York. He belonged to Commissary Wilkins Corps, in which many of the settlers of Northumberland served." from page 52 of The Tobey Book. in July 1812 at Ameliasburgh Twp., The Carrying Place, Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada.⁸ He "On the breaking out of the war of 1812. I was appointed Captain of a flank Company, and in that year was on duty with my company in Kingston until I was appointed a Commissary agent at the Carrying Place. This appointment, and its location here, were in consequence of the United States having obtained control of Lake Ontario. The object of this office was to obtain supplies for the army, and to secure safe transportation of troops and stores from the head of the Bay of Quinte. To enable me to carry these objects to a successful issue, it was ordered by General Drummond that all Magistrates and Colonels of Militia were to obey my orders and carry out my requisitions when required for the public service. In that position I continued to the end of the war, assisted by a most efficient officer, John McCuaig, of the Commissary department." from A BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF The Hon. Robert Charles Wilkins. (Written for the Hastings Chronicle.) 25th March, 1866. in July 1812 at Northumberland Militia, Kingston, Frontenac Co., Upper Canada. He "The Governor has sent a Captain Robert Wilkins to procure supplies from the Quintie area, this being the closest and most productive region near to Kingston. The Niagara area will be the scene of the most of the conflict of the War, it is thought, and the farming land will finally become ravaged and neglected in that region. Captain Wilkins is setting up an Agency in the Upper Bay area, with Simon McNabb as purchasing agent, to buy surplus supplies from the settlers. Wilkins has also requested that Colonel Bell provide forty privates from the local Militia with an accompanying officer to convey supplies and provisions to Niagara on the King's batteaux. The Carrying Place is to be used as an assembly point and all provisions will be moved across the Isthmus by Weller's Land Ferry to the outer Lake (Presqu'ile). The journey to Burlington takes three weeks. A great many provisions' carriage and transport of persons is expected, when the British troops arrive here." from page 412 of "Hans Waltimeyer" by Jane Bennett Goddard, UE, 1980.
Note: This refers to Robert Charles Wilkins who was the Commissariat Agent at the Carrying Place, and not to his father, Robert Wilkins who was in his 70s at this time. (Dan Buchanan, Dec 3 2024) in July 1812 at Ameliasburgh Twp., The Carrying Place, Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada. He "Script in various forms was used. During the War of 1812 shin plasters carrying a nominal value of 25 cents were introduced by Commissioner Robert Wilkins of Carrying Place and were accepted by all except the Quakers. As late as 1849 script was used and there is little doubt that some of this reached Brighton. .. Food was scarce all over the district. It was for this reason that Captain Robert Wilkins, the chief commissary had a Department of Militia store in Brighton although the real headquarters was at Carrying Place." from page 51 of The Tobey Book. in July 1812 at Ameliasburgh Twp., The Carrying Place, Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada. He "Brock and the gunners abandoned the battery and hastily retreated down the hill. Realizing the importance of evicting Wool from his commanding position before he could be reinforced, the general collected the troops near by and led them up the slope on foot. Wool's account, which is not very clear, indicates that the Americans were driven back some distance, but at this moment Brock - six feet two and a splendid target - fell a victim to an enemy sharpshooter. As the bullet-hole in his extant coatee proves, he was struck full in the heart and must have died without a word. This, indeed, is the evidence of George Stephen Benjamin Jarvis*, a Canadian volunteer with the 49th, who was beside him. The attack ebbed back down the hill." https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/war-of-1812 on 13 October 1812 at Death of Isaac Brock, Queenston Heights, Niagara District, Upper Canada. He "Now, American prisoners-of-war are being marched all during the remainder of this month over the old Danforth military road down the length of the Colony to Quebec. Their straggling line, under escort, is wending its' way, in disgrace, through the country they seek to possess, where the fortunes of war and the efforts of these gallant determined Canadians have brought them to this ignoble state. As they pass through the Bay of Quinte region, the weather is chilling and the forlorn enemy appears none too menacing to the watchers along the way. The scenes at the Carrying Place, Port Trent and Meyers' Creek often throng with people, soldiers and prisoners-of- war. An American general, now captive, is billeted in Colonel Wilkins' home." Hans Waltimeyer, pg. 416.
Note: Shown as 15 to 30 Oct 1812.
Note: The prisoner was General Winfield Scott. on 15 October 1812 at The Carrying Place, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada.⁹ He "Military colonels and sub-officers must yield to the demands of Colonel Robert Wilkins, the purchaser of government supplies, when the occasion arises. His written instructions indicate that he is also able to issue orders for men as man-power to act as batteaux-men, transporters, et cetera. Now, at times, over three hundred men are necessary to propel the batteaux, and assist in transportation of articles across the Carrying Place. The Quakers, who object to any connection with the War, will only sell their grain to the government outright for gold; Colonel Wilkins is obliged to procure their payment in that form from Kingston. A "high martial law'' is in effect, by which provisions, wherever they can be found, have to be sold at whatever the officials consider a fair evaluation, and not that which the farmer ascertains is their worth. This will vex many people, amongst them Captain John Walden Meyers, who feels that the farmers are better acquainted with the prevailing market prices." from page 414 of "Hans Waltimeyer" by Jane Bennett Goddard, UE, 1980.
Note: This text uses the name Colonel Robert Wilkins, which might indicate Robert Wilkins, the father of Robert Charles Wilkins. However, we must read in the full name here, because we know it was the son and not the father who was Commissariat Agent at the Carrying Place. (Dan
Buchanan, Dec 3 2024) in 1813 at Ameliasburgh Twp., The Carrying Place, Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada.⁹ He "One stipulation, however, to those resident in the Upper Bay, is that these provisions are to be obtained every three months from the store run by Colonel Wilkins, who is under contract with the Government and as the former Commissariat, is receiving an extra years' profit from the situation. Further hostilities with the subdued Americans are now not likely, but it will be recognized that the United States will ever pose a permanent threat to the future existence of Canada. The military are considering the wisdom of fortifying the Carrying Place as a supply depot. Kingston's defenses will doubtless be strengthened to a great degree." from page 431 of "Hans Waltimeyer" by Jane Bennett Goddard, UE, 1980. in 1813 at Ameliasburgh Twp., The Carrying Place, Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada.⁹ He Captain Robert C. Wilkins is one of 7 captains in the list of officers on a Militia Return dated Mar 24 1813. He has a Company of 6 officers and 41 rank and file, total 47. (Library and Archives Canada, Northumberland Militia Return, 1813 03 24, Pg 01 of 28. Documents downloaded in one PDF package per reproduction request.)
Note: Robert Charles Wilkins is on these returns for 1813 and 1814. He is not on lists for 1816. on 24 March 1813 at Northumberland Militia, 1st Regiment, The Carrying Place, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada.¹⁰ He "From his headquarters at the Carrying Place, at the head of the Bay, Colonel Wilkins is still in control of all the movements of vessels and transport of supplies through this region for military purposes. The arrangements for purchase and shipment of war goods in demand by the forces, as processed locally here, are being made at Meyers' Creek by the McNabb brothers, James and Simon, who are under contract to Colonel Wilkins. Items to be purchased from local farmers cover every sort of food staple available, as well as goods ranging from squared timbers to shingles. The rivalry born the first day of the coming of the McNabbs between themselves and Captain Meyers is ever felt, even in this hour of emergency. The McNabbs are at present in greatly profitable circumstances by the advent of the War, and of this, Captain Meyers does not approve. He, time after time, will be annoyed at the prevailing purchase price of articles by these appointed assistances, it being below the usual marketable level. Captain Meyers, as well as other leading citizens of the area, is becoming increasingly disturbed by the powers of confiscation employed by members of the Commissariat Department. Of opposite opinions are those such as the McNabbs and Colonel William Bell, who consider the buying procedures just. In any major question that arises in this small community, Meyers and the McNabbs ever fall into opposite sides, and consequently, their conflict of interests increases." from page 425 of "Hans Waltimeyer" by Jane Bennett Goddard, UE, 1980. in 1814 at Ameliasburgh Twp., The Carrying Place, Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada.⁹ He lived on 23 March 1814 at Murray Twp., Newcastle, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; "On the 23rd March, 1814, all the three years' men were paraded at the Court House paid off, and discharged. Each man so discharged drew 100 acres of land in Upper Canada, farming utensils, and a year's provisions. The provisions were distributed every three months at Robert Charles Wilkins' store, at the Carrying Place." page 7 & 8, "A Veteran of 1812, Jonathan Phillips".
Note: When you read the full text, you see that the Court House being referred to here is at Adolphustown, where the Glengary was billetted for the winter. He lived in July 1814 at The Carrying Place, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; "No American attack was made on the Carrying Place, although nearby Presqu'ile was the target of a military operation. In July, 1814, two enemy vessels, one a gun boat, arrived at Presqu'ile Harbour and attackers armed with cutlasses and pistols burned Gibson's store house and several boats. At least one hostage was taken by the enemy. Fearing a similar attack on his depot, perhaps by "disafected vagabons" who inhabited the area, Captain Wilkins asked that a company of soldiers he located permanently at the Carrying Place." Boyce, Gerald E., Historic Hastings, Published by Hastings County Council, 1967, Chapter 7, A Call to Arms, page 39 & 40.
Note: See my story about "George Gibson's Schooner".¹¹ He lived on 2 April 1815 at Carrying Place Lot 13, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 331) show that Robert Wilkins Sr. sold "all 100 acres", Lot 13, Carrying Place Lots, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co. to Robert C. Wilkins. ITS Date: Apr 2 1815. Reg'n. Date: May 3 1815. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Prince Edward Co., Ameliasburgh Twp., Carrying Place Lots, Book 013, pg. 327 of 340.)⁵ He Claim of RC Wilkins for property damages. RC Wilkins of the Carrying Place Claims for Damages he has Sustained during the late war with the United States of America from the month of June 1813 to the month of Feby 1815: For Damages done his Fences, Orchard, Barn and premises, by His Majestys Troops on their route to and from the Right Division of the Army, Viz. Estimate of losses signed by JM Peters L Col Militia, Sam.? Sherwood J.P., James Young J.P., Asa Weller J.P. We the undersigned Magistrates do Consider to the best of our knowledge and belief that the damages which RC Wilkins Esq. has Sustained during the late war with the United States of America at the Carrying Place, head of the Bay Quintie, by his Majesty's Troops, passing and repassing to and from the Right Division of the Army, in Fencing, Buildings, Orchard and Meadow, may be fairly Estimated at Ninety Two Pounds. Given under our hand at Ameliasburg 16 Sept 1815. JM Peters, L. Col.     Militia, Sam Sherwood, J.P., James Young, J.P., Asa Weller J.P." War of 1812 Loss Claims. on 16 September 1815 at Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada. He lived on 18 September 1815 at Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada; "Deposition of Benjamin Young, Ameliasburg, 18 Sept 1815, Midland District: Personally appeared before me James Young, Esq., one of His Majesty's Justices of the Peace, in and for the Said District, Benjamin Young maketh Oath and Saith that in the month of October in the Year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirteen, being at the House of RC Wilkins on the Carrying Place, Head Bay Quintie, at the time when the His Majestys Troops were on the March from the Right Division of the Army to Kingston, that they encamped there for Several Nights and he had seen the Soldiers Burning the Fences for a considerable distance by which means the Fields were laid open and Mr. Wilkins had about Eight Acres of Buckwheat Destroyed that was ready for Harvesting, and he, the Deponent, seen the Troops a number of Times in the year of 1814 Burning the Fences on their route to and from the Right Division of the Army belonging to the Said Mr. RC Wilkins, by which means he had a considerable number of Fruit Trees Destroyed and his Premises materially Injured. Benjamin Young. Sworn before me at Ameliasburg 18 Sept 1815. James Young J.P." War of 1812 Loss Claims.¹² He lived on 8 February 1816 at Murray Twp., The Carrying Place, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; "Deposition of Samuel H. Sherwood- loss of ox in government service. I hereby do Certify that some time in the month of Sept. last Samuel H Sherwood Came before me and made oath that he was employed by RC Wilkins Esq of the Carrying Place as a teamster for the purpose of transporting the Government Batteaux over the Portage Head(?) Bay Quintie, and that in the act of Drawing(?) a Batteaux for a Detachment of Troops, it accidently going down a Hill Side, on the Oxen, by which means one of the oxen was very much injured and that he died in a few day after in consequence of the Hurt he received. York, 8th Feby 1816. James Young J.P." War of 1812 Loss Claims.¹² He lived on 19 June 1816 at Carrying Place Lot 9, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (Patent) show that Robert Charles Wilkins obtained the Patent from the Crown for all 100 acres of lot 9, Carrying Place Lots, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co. ITS Date: Jun 19 1816. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Murray Twp., Carrying Place Lots, Lot 9, Book 001, pg 086 of 377, pg 1, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Apr 25 2022)
Note: This page has only this transaction at the top and 5 other transactions, all from 1879 to 1891. At some point, this lot was designated as "School Land" as we see in the 1878 Belden County Atlas Map. The boarder between lots 9 and 10 is shown to be the highway we now call No. 33, with the cemetery on the west side half way down, and St. John's Anglican Church a bit to the west on Portage Road from the intersection of the two roads. This is the centre of Carrying Place. (Dan Buchanan, May 13 2022.)⁵ He lived on 14 April 1818 at Commissariat Department, The Carrying Place, Upper Canada; "Commissariat Sale: The reversion of a lease for the two ensuing seasons, of a piece of ground with a large commodious store, on the Carrying Place, at the head of the Bay of Quinte, at present in the occupation of Commissariat Department. The property to revert to the owner, R.C. Wilkins, of the Carrying Place, on the expiration of the above period. A sale of the above will be made at Public Auction, on Wednesday, 6th May next, at the Commissariat Store, on the premises. Assistant Commissariat's Office, Kingston, 13th April, 1818, 46.3" Kingston Gazette, 1818-04-14, Page 3
(https://collections.digitalkingston.ca/islandora/object/pdf:5290.)¹³ He lived on 9 January 1821 at Carrying Place Lot 11, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S ??) show that Robert Wilkins sold all 100 acres of Carrying Place Lot 11, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co. to Robert Charles Wilkins. ITS Date: Jan 9 1821. Reg'n. Date: Feb 5 1821. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Prince Edward Co. Ameliasburgh Twp., Carrying Place Lots, (south east of Carrying Place) Lot 11, Book 013, pg 260 of 340, pg 1, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Mar 3 2022)
Note: R.C. Wilkins had the Patent in 1811 - no other transactions before this. ???⁵ He lived on 9 January 1821 at Carrying Place Lot 12, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 295) show that Robert Wilkins sold "All 100 acres", Lot 12, Carrying Place Lots, Ameliasbugh Twp., Prince Edward Co. to Robert C. Wilkins. ITS Date: Jan 9 1821. Reg'n. Date: Feb 5 1821. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Prince Edward Co., Ameliasburgh Twp., Carrying Place Lots, Book 013, pg. 295 of 340.)⁵ He lived on 22 January 1821 at Carrying Place Lot 13, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 832) show that Robert Wilkins sold all 72 acres in the west side of lot 13, Carrying Place Lots, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co. to Robert C. Wilkins. ITS Date: Jan 22 1821. Reg'n. Date: Jul 13 1821 (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Murray Twp., Carrying Place Lots, Lot 13, Book 001, pg 300 of 377, pg 1, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Apr 25 2022.)⁵ He lived on 2 March 1821 at Carrying Place Lot 12, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 369) show that Robert Wilkins sold "all 100 acres", Lot 12, Carrying Place Lots, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co. to Robert C. Wilkins. ITS Date: Mar 2 1821. Reg'n. Date: Jan 5 1822. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Prince Edward Co., Ameliasburgh Twp., Carrying Place Lots, Book 013, pg. 295 of 340.)⁵ He lived in April 1821 at Carrying Place Lot 13, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 900) show that Robert Charles Wilkins sold "all 100 acres", Lot 13, Carrying Place Lots, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co. to Robert Wilkins. ITS Date: Spring 1821. Reg'n. Date: Jul 9 1821. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Prince Edward Co., Ameliasburgh Twp., Carrying Place Lots, Book 013, pg. 327 of 340.)⁵ He lived on 5 May 1821 at Conc C Lot 23, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 798) show that Daniel Walker sold all 100 acres of Lot 23, Conc C, Cramahe Twp., to J. Shuter & R.C. Wilkins. ITS Date: May 5 18213. Reg'n. Date: May 17 1821. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Conc C, pg 094 of 395, page copied from OnLand by Dan Buchanan, Nov 21 2020)
Note: This is Stoney Point, along the south side of the eastern extent of Presqu'ile Bay, near the mouth of Weese Creek. This would be the western entrance to the Murray Canal.⁵ He Register of the Parish of St. Ch, Montreal; 1821, October 7th; Shuter, Baptiszed; Joseph, son of Joseph Shuter of Montreal, Merchant, and of Mary Ann Barnes, his wife, was born the Twenty sixth day of August one thousand eight hundred and twenty one and was Baptized on the seventh day of October, solemnized by me, John Bethune, Rector. The Sponsors are Robert Charles Wilkins, William Edmondstone, Merchants and Mary Wilkins who have hereonto signed their names; (R.C. Wilkins, Wm. Edmondstone, Mary Wilkins) Parents: Joseph Shuter, Mary Ann Shuter (Quebec, Canada Vital and Church Records, 1821, M, Montreal, Anglican Christ Church Cathedral, ACtes, pg. 51 of 66, ancestry.ca)
Note: Joseph Shuter, the father of this child, was Rpbert Wilkins' partner in the firm Shuter and Wilkins based in Montreal. They distributed all sorts of products to merchants across Upper and Lower Canada. (Dan Buchanan, Nov 1 2024) on 7 October 1821 at Montreal, Quebec.¹⁴ He lived on 2 March 1822 at Carrying Place Lot 13, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 1200) show that Robert Wilkins sold "all 100 acres", Lot 13, Carrying Place Lots, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co. to Robert Charles Wilkins. ITS Date: Mar 2 1822. Reg'n. Date: Jan 3 1823. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Prince Edward Co., Ameliasburgh Twp., Carrying Place Lots, Book 013, pg. 327 of 340.)⁵ He lived on 4 April 1822 at Conc B Lot 11, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 937) show that Robert Wilkins sold "the same land" (meaning 100 acres in the west half), lot 11, Concession B, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co. to Robert C. Wilkins. ITS Date: Apr 4 1822. Reg'n. Date: Jun 20 1822. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Murray Twp., Book 003, pg. 055 of 261.)⁵ He lived on 28 February 1823 at Conc C Lot 23, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 1191) show that J. Shuter & R.C. Wilkins sold all 100 acres of Lot 23, Conc C, Brighton Twp., to Joseph A. Keeler & wife. ITS Date: Feb 28 1823. Reg'n. Date: Jan 21 1825. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Conc C, pg 094 of 395, page copied from OnLand by Dan Buchanan, Nov 21 2020)
Note: This is Stoney Point, along the south side of the eastern extent of Presqu'ile Bay, near the mouth of Weese Creek. This would be the western entrance to the Murray Canal.⁵ He "The end of the War of 1812-1814 brought changes in the lives of many of its veterans. Captain George Lyon of the 99th/100th Regiment decided not to return to his native Scotland. Instead, in 1818, he came to the Richmond Settlement in the wilds of Upper Canada. Meanwhile, two militia officers, Joseph Shuter and Robert Charles Wilkins, both from respected Canadian families, became partners in the Montreal "China" trade. During the 1820's Shuter and Wilkins were the exclusive suppliers of various types of ceramic dishes and glassware to the store established by Lyon." from "George Lyon & the Montreal 'China' Merchants" by M. Scott, posted on Richmond Heritage Aug 21 2014. (http://www.richmondheritage.ca/index.php/george-lyon-the-montreal-china-merchants/) circa 1825 at Montreal, Quebec. He lived on 7 January 1826 at Conc 2 Lot 108, Ameliasburgh Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 660 ) show that Robert Young sold "150 acres, parts of 107 & 108", lot 108, concession 2, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co. to Robert Charles Wilkins. ITS Date: Jan 7 1826. Reg'n, Date: Jun 1 1826. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Prince Edward Co., Ameliasburgh Twp., Book 007, pg 177 of 254, OnLand.ca.)⁵ He lived on 21 March 1826 at Conc B Lot 11, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 1396) show that Robert Wilkins sold "50 acres in the north east quarter", lot 11, Concession B, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co. to Robert Charles Wilkins. ITS Date: Mar 21 1826. Reg'n. Date: May 27 1826. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Murray Twp., Book 003, pg. 055 of 261.)⁵ He lived on 25 May 1829 at Carrying Place Lot 12, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 1843) show that Cornelus and Sarah Bonter sold 1 acre in the south half of lot 12, Carrying Place Lots, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co. to Robert C. Wilkins. ITS Date: May 25 1829. Reg'n. Date: Sep 15 1829. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Murray Twp., Carrying Place Lots, Lot 12, Book 001, pg 235 of 377, pg 1, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Apr 25 2022.)⁵ He lived on 4 April 1832 at Conc 4 Lot 106, Ameliasburgh Twp., Consecon, Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S ?E538? ) show that Archibald Marsh sold "Mill ? 3 ½ acres?", lot 106, concession 4, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co. to Robert Charles Wilkins. ITS Date: Apr 4 1832. Reg'n. Date: Apr 10 1832. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Prince Edward Co., Ameliasburgh Twp., Book 011, pg. 192 of 254.)⁵ He lived on 18 April 1833 at Carrying Place Lot 12, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 2957) show that Cornelus and Sarah Bonter sold 40 acres in the south half of lot 12, Carrying Place Lots, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co. to Robert C. Wilkins. ITS Date: Apr 18 1833. Reg'n. Date: Apr 29 1833. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Murray Twp., Carrying Place Lots, Lot 12, Book 001, pg 235 of 377, pg 1, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Apr 25 2022.)⁵ He lived on 11 May 1833 at Carrying Place Lot 14, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (Patent) show that Robert C. Wilkins obtained the Patent from the crown for 2 acres 1 7, of Lot 14, Carrying Place Lots, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co. ITS Date: May 11 1833. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Murray Twp., Carrying Place Lots, Lot 14, Book 001, pg 331 of 377, pg 1, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Apr 25 2022.)⁵ He lived on 5 April 1834 at Conc 4 Lot 108, Hillier Twp., Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 2242) show that S.A. & A. Marsh & wives granted "Mill Property", Conc 4 Lakeside, Lot 108, Hillier Twp., Prince Edward Co. to Robert Charles Wilkins. ITS Date: Apr 5 1834. Reg'n. Date: Jun 4 1834. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Prince Edward Co., Hillier Twp., Book 065, pg. 43 of 85.)⁵ He lived on 17 February 1836 at Carrying Place Lot 14, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (Patent) show that Robert C. Wilkins obtained the Patent from the crown for 2 3/4 acres of Lot 14, Carrying Place Lots, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co. ITS Date: Feb 17 1836. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Murray Twp., Carrying Place Lots, Lot 14, Book 001, pg 331 of 377, pg 1, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Apr 25 2022)
Note: Robert Charles Wilkins, his father, passed away Feb 2 1836. Assuming these transactions are for this generation.⁵ He "Again, in 1837, at the breaking out of the rebellion, Mr. Wilkins was called upon by the Government of that day. As Colonel of the 2d Prince Edward Regiment of Militia, he was appointed by Sir F. B. Head to command the whole Militia of that District, and in that capacity called out, as they were required, volunteer companies for active service. Of these volunteer companies there were either 5 or 6. Mr. Wilkins, in referring to this duty says, "the difficulty we had was not to obtain men, but to deal with the numbers who offered their services, and whom we were obliged to refuse. The appearance and conduct of these men were such as to elicit from the Colonel in command (Mr. Wilkins' superior officer) "the strongest expressions of approval in both respects."" from page 5 of "A Brief Biographical Sketch of The Hon. Robert Charles Wilkins, (Written for the Hastings Chronicle), 25th March, 1866, downloaded from (https://archive.org/details/briefbiographica00unse) in 1837 at Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada. He lived on 4 December 1838 at Conc 2 Lot 103, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 3142) show that Robert John S. Wilkins sold "100 acres in the south half", lot 103, concession 2, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co. to Robert Charles Wilkins. ITS Date: Dec 4 1838. Reg'n. Date: Dec 7 1838. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Prince Edward Co., Ameliasburgh Twp., Book 007, pg 131 of 254, OnLand.ca.)⁵ He appeared on the census of 1839 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; 1839 Census: Capt. Wilkins, 0 males under 16, 1 male over 16, 1 female under 16, 1 female over 16 (Newcastle District Census & Assessment Records, Cramahe Twp.)
Note: Not sure who this is for. Captain Robert Wilkins died in 1836. Hon. Robert Charles lived in Ameliasburgh Twp. (Dan Buchanan, Jan 5 2025.)¹⁵ He Legilstive Councillors of Upper Canada: ... Robert Charles Wilkins, Prince Edward, 1839 (14 March), 1841 (10 February), Owner of mercantile firm Shuter and Wilkins (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legislative_Council_of_Upper_Canada)
"Wilkins, Robert Charles (1782 - 1866) Legislative Councillor of Upper Canada, was born in 1782, and settled in the bay of Quinte district, with his parents, who were loyalists, about 1792. Here he later engaged in timber and importing businesses. He was appointed a member of the Legislative Council of Upper Canada in 1839; but he was not re-appointed to the Legislative Council of Canada after the union of 1841. He died at Belleville, Ontario, in March, 1866. (See also "A Brief biographical sketch of the Hon. Robert Charles Wilkins", Belleville, 1866) Taken from The Encyclopedia of Canada, Vol. VI, p. 301" from Biographical Sketches Hastigns County -
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~onhastin/Misc/biograph.htm on 14 March 1839 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada. He lived on 19 August 1839 at Conc 4 Lot 106, Ameliasburgh Twp., Consecon, Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S ??) show that Robert C. Wilkins sold "part", lot 106, concession 4, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co. to E.D.S. Wilkins. ITS Date: Aug 19 1839. Reg'n. Date: Jan 21 1840. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Prince Edward Co., Ameliasburgh Twp., Book 011, pg. 192 of 254.)⁵ He lived in January 1842 at Conc 4 Lot 102, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (Mortgage 3912) show that Hon. R. C. Wilkins took a mortgage on "all 200 acres, Lot 102, Concession 4, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co. from Hon. John McGill. ITS Date: ?Jan ? 1842?. Reg'n. Date: Mar 9 ?? . (Ontario Land Registry Records, Prince Edward Co., Ameliasburgh Twp., Book 011, pg. 142 of 254)
Note: Very difficult to guess what the dates are, very poor reproduction on these pages.⁵ He lived on 27 January 1842 at Carrying Place Lot 5, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (QC 6625) show that John A. Vail issues a Quit Claim to Robert C. Wilkins re 50 acres in the south west half of lot 5, Carrying Place Lots, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co. ITS Date: Jan 27 1842. Reg'n. Date: Mar 17 1842. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Murray Twp., Book 001, Carrying Place Lot 5, pg. 047 of 377, pg 1, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Dec 7 2021.)⁵ He "At the Union of the Provinces, of which he was an opponeut, in common with most of the Conservatfive party of that day, he declined to accept a seat in
the united Legislative Council, though invited to do so
by Sir Charles Bagot, who addressed him the following
letter upon the subject : "Quebec. July 18th. 1842. Sir.— As the time is now approaching- at which the
Provincial Parliament will meet tor the despatch of business, and as previous to their meeting it will be necessary that an addition should be made to the Legislative Council. I take this opportunity of informing you that I shall have much pleasure in submitting your name to Her Majesty for an appointment to that Body, should you be willing to accept it. In making this offer, however, I am bound to stipulate that if, as I hope, you accept it, you will give a regular attendance to the duties which the appointment will entail upon you, and will not allow it to lapse into a mere honorary
distinction. I have great pleasure in this occasion of testifying my sense of your character and standing in this Province. Your obedient and faithful servant,
Charles Bagot. The Hon'ble R. C. Wilkins." It is understood that the reason assigned by Mr. Wilkins for declining this offer was, that his private business required his attention, but friends who knew him intimately state that the refusal arose from other motives. Having opposed the Union, he did not care to accept an appointment under it. The position of a Legislative Councillor was not a position which Mr. Wilkins sought for advancement. It would add neither dignity to his position in the Province, or honor to his well established reputation. He was wealthy and had a recognized position, and nature had made him a gentleman. That a man of Mr, Wilkins' characteristics should have been popular is no wonder to those who knew him, but that he retained the esteem of the first men of the Province to his latest days, and for years after he had ceased to take an active part in public affairs, is perhaps attributable to the sterling qualities of his character, which were remembered by all who had ever known him." from page 7 & 8 of "A Brief Biographical Sketch of The Hon. Robert Charles Wilkins, (Written for the Hastings Chronicle), 25th March, 1866, downloaded from (https://archive.org/details/briefbiographica00unse) in July 1842 at Ameliasburgh Twp., Carrying Place, Prince Edward Co., Canada West. He lived on 22 March 1845 at Carrying Place Lot 5, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (Grant A31) show that George S. Boulton sold 50 acres in the north east half of lot 5, Carrying Place Lots, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co. to Hon. Robert C. Wilkins. ITS Date: Mar 22 1845. Reg'n. Date: Aug 2 1828?. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Murray Twp., Book 001, Carrying Place Lot 5, pg. 047 of 377, pg 1, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Dec 7 2021.)⁵ He "She was removed from me on 17th April, 1847." in "A BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF The Hon. Robert Charles Wilkins", (Written for the Hastings Chronicle.) 25th March, 1866. on 17 April 1847 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West. He lived on 1 July 1847 at Conc 4 Lot 102, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 215) show that Hon. R. C. Wilkins sold "all 200 acres", Lot 102, Concession 4, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co. to James McCutcheon. ITS Date: Jul 1 1847?. Reg'n. Date: Jul 7 1847. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Prince Edward Co., Ameliasburgh Twp., Book 011, pg. 142 of 254)
Note: Very difficult to guess what the dates are, very poor reproduction on these pages.⁵ He lived on 23 September 1847 at Carrying Place Lot 5, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (B&S A61) show that R. J. S. Wilkins and Hon. R. C. Wilkins sold all 100 acres lot 5, Carrying Place Lots, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co. to Benjamin Cory (In Trust). ITS Date: Sep 23 1847. Reg'n. Date: Nov 11 1847. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Murray Twp., Book 001, Carrying Place Lot 5, pg. 047 of 377, pg 1, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Dec 7 2021.)⁵ He appeared on the census of 1851 at Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co., Canada West; Age 70 at 1851 Census: Wilkins, Robert C., 70, b. U.S., CE, Gentleman, widower; John S., 45, b. Cda., CE, gentleman, married; Mary A., 47, married; E. D. S., 43, married; Sarah A., 42, married; Robert C., 11, school; Henrietta, 14, school; Harriet S., 11, school; Ryan, Rich'd, 44, b. Ireland, Lab., CE, single; Davis, Chas., 29, b. Cda., Lab., CE, single; Bonter, Shuter, 14, b. Cda., Lab., CE, single; James, 16, b. Cda., lab., CE, single; Davis, Amelia, 18, b. Cda., single; Pike, Ann, 50, b. Ireland, RC, single; Burns, Mary, 18, b. Ireland, RC single; ?Hause?, Mary A., 60, b. Ireland, CE, widow (1851 Census: Ameliasburgh Twp., pg. 67 of 94, line 30 - ancestry.com)
Note: This list includes all the non-Wilkins folks who appear to be listed in this household. Robert Wilkins was a wealthy merchant so had lots of workers. Note the two Bonter teenagers - Shuter and James, sons or Robert Charles Bonter, son of Cornelius Bonter who had married Sarah Wilkins.¹⁶ He lived on 27 May 1859 at Conc B Lot 11, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (Mortgage B718) show that Hon. Robert C. Wilkins took a mortgage on "100 acres of the west half", lot 11, Concession B, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co. from Trust & Loan Co. of UC in the amount of $2,500. ITS Date: May 27 1859. Reg'n. Date: Jun 1 1859. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Murray Twp., Book 003, pg. 055 of 261.)⁵ He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co., Canada West; Age 79 at 1861 Census: Wilkins, Hon. R. C., 79, b. CW, farmer, widower?; John S., 55, b. CW, gentleman, married; Sarah, 52, b. CW, married; Wragg, Mary Ann, 57, b. CW, married
Note: Mary Ann Wragg is likely Thomas B. Wragg's wife and R. C. Wilkin's daughter. Thomas is apparently off on business.¹⁷ He lived in April 1861 at Lot 11, 12, 13, Carrying Place, Prince Edward Co., Canada West; Robert Wilkins lived at Carrying Place Lots 11, 12, 13. Per 1861 Census.¹⁸ He lived on 18 February 1862 at Carrying Place Lot 13, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 1212) show that Robert Wilkins sold "all 100 acres", Lot 13, Carrying Place Lots, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co. to Lewis Walbridge. ITS Date: Feb 18 1862. Reg'n. Date: Feb 28 1862. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Prince Edward Co., Ameliasburgh Twp., Carrying Place Lots, Book 013, pg. 327 of 340.)⁵ He lived on 18 February 1862 at Carrying Place Lot 12, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 1232) show that Hon. R. C. Wilkins sold "all 100 acres", Lot 12, Carrying Place Lots, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co. to Lewis Wallbridge. ITS Date: Feb 18 1862. Reg'n. Date: Feb 20 1862.. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Prince Edward Co., Ameliasburgh Twp., Carrying Place Lots, Book 013, pg. 327 of 340.)⁵ He lived on 18 February 1862 at Carrying Place Lot 13, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S C79) show that Robert C. Wilkins sold all 72 acres in the west side of lot 13, Carrying Place Lots, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co. to Lewis Wallbridge. ITS Date: Feb 18 1862. Reg'n. Date: Feb 27 1862 (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Murray Twp., Carrying Place Lots, Lot 13, Book 001, pg 300 of 377, pg 1, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Apr 25 2022.)⁵ He lived on 18 February 1862 at Carrying Place Lot 12, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (Mortgage 1500) show that Hon. R. C. Wilkins took a mortgage on "all 100 acres", Lot 12, Carrying Place Lots, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co. with James Allan & Jas. McLennan in the amount of £200. ITS Date: Feb 18 1862. Reg'n. Date: Feb 25 1862. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Prince Edward Co., Ameliasburgh Twp., Carrying Place Lots, Book 013, pg. 327 of 340)
Note: IN 1880 these gentlement sold to James L. Biggar.⁵ He lived on 18 February 1862 at Carrying Place Lot 13, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 1233) show that Lewis Wallbridge sold "all 100 acres", Lot 13, Carrying Place Lots, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co. to Hon. R.C. Wilkins. ITS Date: Feb 18 1862. Reg'n. Date: Feb 28 1860. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Prince Edward Co., Ameliasburgh Twp., Carrying Place Lots, Book 013, pg. 327 of 340.)⁵ He lived on 18 February 1862 at Carrying Place Lot 12, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 1233) show that Lewis Wallbridge sold "all 100 acres", Lot 12, Carrying Place Lots, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co. to Hon. R. C. Wilkins. ITS Date: Feb 18 1862. Reg'n. Date: Feb 20 1862. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Prince Edward Co., Ameliasburgh Twp., Carrying Place Lots, Book 013, pg. 327 of 340.)⁵ He lived on 22 March 1862 at Conc 4 Lot 102, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (Mortgage 268) show that Hon Robert C. Wilkins took a mortgage on "25 acres ??", lot 106, concession 4, Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co. from Trust & Loan Co. of UC in the amount of $13,000. ITS Date: Mar 22 1862. Reg'n. Date: Apr 1 1862. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Prince Edward Co., Ameliasburgh Twp., Book 011, pg. 142 of 254.)⁵ He lived on 27 March 1862 at Conc B Lot 11, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (Mortgage C104) show that Hon. Robert C. Wilkins took a mortgage on "100 acres of the west half", lot 11, Concession B, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co. from Trust & Loan Co. of UC in the amount of $13,500. ITS Date: Mar 27 1862. Reg'n. Date: Apr 9 1862. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Murray Twp., Book 003, pg. 055 of 261.)⁵ He lived on 2 September 1863 at Conc B Lot 11, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S C223) show that Hon. Robert C. Wilkins sold "50 acres in the north corner of the east half", lot 11, Concession B, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co. to Sarah Upton. ITS Date: Sep 2 1863. Reg'n. Date: Sep 22 1863. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Murray Twp., Book 003, pg. 055 of 261.)⁵ He died on 20 March 1866 at Murray Twp., Carrying Place, Prince Edward Co., Canada West, at age 83; "A BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF The Hon. Robert Charles Wilkins. (Written for the Hastings Chronicle.) 25th March, 1866. A pioneer in the early settlement of the Bay of Quinte section of the country has passed away. At the Carrying Place, on the 28th of March, the Hon. ROBERT CHARLES WILKINS, in the 84th year of his age, from an affliction which his years could no longer support, yielded up the spirit which God bad given him. Born in 1782, in the city of New York (?) then yet held by the British forces, who had been employed in the attempt to suppress the American rebellion, the life of the subject of this notice, running parallel as it, does with the history of Upper Canada, possesses many points of interest." from the document "A Brief biographical sketch of the Hon. Robert Charles Wilkins, written for the Hastings Chronicle, 25th March, 1866. Publication date 1866, PDF downloaded from Internet Archive, Oc t0 2024. (https://archive.org/details/briefbiographica00unse.)^2,3 He was buried on 30 March 1866 at Carrying Place Cemetery, Murray Twp., Carrying Place, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Memorial: (See Exhibit) Robert C. Wilkins; Born; In the City; of New York; Dec 21, 1782; Died At The; Carrying Place; Mar 28 1866; In the 84 Year; Of His; Age (Carrying Place Cemetery, July 11, 2004)
CemSearch: Name: Robert Charles Wilkins; Born: Dec 21 1782; Died: Mar 28 1866; Age: 84y; ID: CARYPLCCP0001; No other names: Cemetery: Carrying Place Cemetery, Conc C, Lot 19, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co; Note: The Honourable Robert Charles Wilkins, born New York City USA, wife: Mary, Daughter of Elias and Catherine Smith (....-1877) (https://www.cemsearch.ca/burial/?pid=CRYPLCCP0001%5E0.)^2,3

     Agnes Brown was born in 1844 at Canada West.

     Julia Brown was born in 1846 at Canada West.

     John Brown was born on 1 May 1853 at Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Date May 1 1853 & location Ont. per Death Reg'n. Date May 2 1855 & location Ont. rural per 1901 Census. Date 1856 & location Ont. per 1891 Census. Date 1853 & location Ont. per 1871 Census. Date 1855 & location Rawdon Twp. per marr. reg'n. - Elizabeth Eastwood. Date 1856 & location Rawdon per marr. reg'n. - Lizzie Keavel. Date May 2 1855 & location Cda. West per ??^1,2,3,4,5 He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Age 18 at 1871 Census: see John Brown.¹ He lived on 10 January 1881 at Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Residence Rawdon Twp. per marr. reg'n.⁴ He married Elizabeth Eastwood, daughter of Edgar Eastwood and Sarah Neal, on 10 January 1881 at Marmora, Hastings Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.#004223: Groom: John Brown; Age: 25; Res. & Brown: Rawdon Twp; Status: bachelor; Occ.: yeoman; Parents: John & Margaret Brown; Bride: Elizabeth Eastwood; Age: 19; Res. & Born: Rawdon Twp; Status: spinster; Parents: Edgar & Susan Eastwood; Wit.: John S. Eastwood & Annie Brown, Rawdon; Date: Jan 10 1881; Place: Marmora; Rel.: Meth. & CE; Performed by: Rev. S. McCauley; Reg'r.: G. D. Wiggins, Rawdon (Ontario Marriage Registration, #004223-1881, ancestry.com) per 1891 Census.^2,4 John Brown appeared on the census of April 1891 at Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Age 35 at 1891 Census: Brown, John, 35, b. Ont., p.b. Quebec & Ireland, Meth., farmer, widower; Isaac A., 9, b. Ont., p.b. Ont., Meth., son; John, Sr., 68, b. Quebec, p.b. Quebec, Meth., farmer, married; Margaret B., 71, b. Ireland, p.b. Ireland, EC, married (1891 Census: Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., dist. 74, sub-dist. m-5, pg. 8, line 4 - ancestry.com.)² He appeared on the census of April 1901 at Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Age 45 at 1901 Census: Brown, John, 45, b. Ont. r. May 2 1855, French, Meth., farmer, married; Isaac, 19, b. Ont. r. Feb 24 1882, son; Beatrice(m), 80, b. Quebec r. 1820, French, R.C., Father, married; Margaret, 81, b. Ireland r. Feb 4 1820, Irish, CE, married (1901 Census: Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., dist. 71, sub-dist. m-5, pg. 9, line 22 - ancestry.com.)³ He lived on 11 November 1903 at Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Residence Rawdon per marr. reg'n. - Lizzie Keavel.⁴ He married Lizzie ? on 11 November 1903 at Hastings Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.#009590: Groom: John Brown; Age: 47; Res. & Born: Rawdon; Status: widdower; Occ.: farmer; Parents: John Brown & Margaret McNulty; Bride: Lizzie ?Keavel?; Age: 43; Res.: Rawdon; Born: England; Status: spinster; Parents: 0 & Mary Ann ?Furs?; Wit.: L. A. Halliwell & Julia D. Coleman, Stirling; Date: Nov 11 1903; PlacE: Stirling; Rel.: Anglican; Peformed by: Rev. J. H. H. Coleman; Reg'd.: Nov 11 1903; Reg'r.: John M. Black (Ontario Marriage Registration, #009590-1903, ancestry.com.)⁶ John Brown died on 30 April 1933 at Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario, at age 79; Death Reg'n.#017593: Name: John Brown; Date: Apr 30 1933; Age: 80; Res.: Rawdon Twp., 50 yrs; Born: Ont. May 1 1853; Status: widower; Occ.: farmer; Parents: John Brown, b. Montreal, Quebec & Margaret McNulty, b. Ireland; Inf.: Isaac Brown, Bonarlaw, son; Burial: Conc 12, Rawdon, May 2 1933; Und.: N. White, Springbrook; Reg'd.: May 1 1933; Reg'r.: w. F. Bateman, Springbrook (Ontario Death Registration, #017593-1933, ancestry.com.)⁵ He was buried on 2 May 1933 at Conc 12, Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Location Conc 12, Rawdon Twp. per Death Reg'n.⁵

     William Brown was born in 1855 at Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Date 1857 & location Ont. per 1881 Cecnsus. Date 1855 & location Ont. per 1871 Census.^1,2 He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Age 16 at 1871 Census: see John Brown.¹ He appeared on the census of April 1881 at Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Age 24 at 1881 Census: Brown, William, 24, b. Ont., French, CM, farmer, single; Margaret, 62, b. Ireland, Irish, CE, married; Margaret, 15, b. Ont., French, CM, single; Ann, 19, b. Ont., French, CM, single (1881 Census: Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., dist. 122, sub-dist. c-4, pg. 27, line 2 - ancestry.com.)²

     Andrew Brown was born in 1858 at Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Date 1858 & location Ont. per 1871 Census. Date 1860 & location Rawdn Twp. per marr. reg'n.^1,2 He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Age 13 at 1871 Census: see John Brown.¹ He lived on 24 December 1885 at Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Residence Rawdon Twp. per marr. reg'n.² He married Annie Eastwood, daughter of Edgar Eastwood and Sarah Neal, on 24 December 1885 at Conc 12, Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.#004523: Groom: Andrew Brown; Age: 25; Res. & Born: Rawdon Twp; Status: bachelor; Occ.: farmer; Parents: John & Margaret Brown; Bride: Annie Eastwood; Age: 21; Res. & Born: Rawdon Twp; Status: spinster; Parents: Edgar Eastwood & Sarah Neal; Wit.: Robert Eastwood Elizabeth Spry, Rawdon; Date: Dec 24 1885; Place: 12th Conc, Rawdon Twp; Rel.: Meth; Performed by: Rev. J. W. Andrews, Marmora; Reg'r.: G. D. Wiggins, Rawdon Twp. (Ontario Marriage Registration, #004523-1885, ancestry.com.)³

     Anne Brown was born in 1860 at Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Date 1859 & location Ont. per 1881 Census. Date 1860 & location Ont. per 1871 Census.^1,2 She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Age 11 at 1871 Census: see John Brown.¹ She lived on 10 January 1881 at Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Witnesss at marriage of John Brown & Elizabeth Eastwood.³ She appeared on the census of April 1881 at Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Age 19 at 1881 Census: see William Brown (brother.)²

     Margaret "Maggey" Brown was born on 4 September 1865 at Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Date 1865 & location Ont. per 1871 Census. Date Sep 4 1867 per ??¹ She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Age 6 at 1871 Census: see John Brown.¹ She appeared on the census of April 1881 at Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Age 15 at 1881 Census: see William Brown (brother.)²

     Hamilton Johnston was born on 20 August 1848 at Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario. He married Margaret Waddell on 27 August 1873 at Seymour Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario. Hamilton Johnston died in 1921 at Seymour Twp., Ontario.

     Margaret Waddell was born on 1 September 1845. As of 27 August 1873,her married name was Johnston. She married Hamilton Johnston, son of James B. Johnston and Mary Ann Thompson, on 27 August 1873 at Seymour Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario. Margaret Waddell died in 1925 at Seymour Twp., Ontario.

     James Johnston was born on 22 January 1874 at Seymour Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario. He married Katherine Nichols before 1901 at Ontario. James Johnston died in 1908 at Ontario.

     Katherine Nichols was born in 1870. As of before 1901,her married name was Johnston. She married James Johnston, son of Hamilton Johnston and Margaret Waddell, before 1901 at Ontario. Katherine Nichols died in 1948.

     Alexander Johnston was born on 26 August 1875 at Seymour Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario. He married Rosa M. Craighead before 1901 at Seymour Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario. Alexander Johnston died on 17 January 1908 at Seymour Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, at age 32.

     Rosa M. Craighead was born in 1872. As of before 1901,her married name was Johnston. She married Alexander Johnston, son of Hamilton Johnston and Margaret Waddell, before 1901 at Seymour Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario. Rosa M. Craighead died in 1935.

     Wm. Carl Johnston was born on 21 January 1901 at Seymour Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario.

     Jessie May Johnston was born on 12 July 1879 at Ontario. As of before 1909,her married name was Mumbey. She married Lindsay Mumbey before 1909 at Ontario. Jessie May Johnston died on 14 October 1955 at Rawdon Twp., Ontario, at age 76.

     Lindsay Mumbey was born in 1878. He married Jessie May Johnston, daughter of Hamilton Johnston and Margaret Waddell, before 1909 at Ontario. Lindsay Mumbey died in 1961.

     James B. Johnston was born in 1824. He married Mary Ann Thompson before 1848.

     Mary Ann Thompson was born in 1823. As of before 1848,her married name was Johnston. She married James B. Johnston before 1848. Mary Ann Thompson died on 25 September 1880 at Seymour Twp., Ontario.

     Clark Johnston was born on 2 November 1850 at Rawdon Twp., Peterborough Co., Ontario. He married Lucy Teskey, daughter of Joseph Teskey and Eliza ?, on 24 December 1878 at Sheffield Twp., Tamworth, Lennox & Addington Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: Clark Johnston; Age: 28, Born: Rawdon(Redden?); Res.: Seymour; Occ.: farmer; Parents: James & Mary Ann Johnston; Bride: Lucy Teskey; Age: 19; Born & Res.: Camden; Parents: Joseph & Eliza Teskey; Witnesses: James Johnston & Catherine Teskey of Camden; Date: Dec 24 1878; Place: Tamworth (per email from Ingrid Lusty, May 29, 2004 - from.¹ ) Clark Johnston appeared on the census of April 1881 at Seymour Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 31 at 1881 Census: Johnston, clark, 31, b. Ont., Irish, C. Pres., farmer, married; Lucy, 22, b. Ont., Irish, C. Pres., married; Iva M., 1 (familysearch.org.)²

     Lucy Teskey was born in 1859 at Ontario; Date 1859 & location Ont. per 1881 Census.² As of 24 December 1878,her married name was Johnston. She married Clark Johnston, son of James B. Johnston and Mary Ann Thompson, on 24 December 1878 at Sheffield Twp., Tamworth, Lennox & Addington Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: Clark Johnston; Age: 28, Born: Rawdon(Redden?); Res.: Seymour; Occ.: farmer; Parents: James & Mary Ann Johnston; Bride: Lucy Teskey; Age: 19; Born & Res.: Camden; Parents: Joseph & Eliza Teskey; Witnesses: James Johnston & Catherine Teskey of Camden; Date: Dec 24 1878; Place: Tamworth (per email from Ingrid Lusty, May 29, 2004 - from.¹ ) Lucy Teskey appeared on the census of April 1881 at Seymour Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 22 at 1881 Census: see Clark Johnston.²

     Mabel Iva Johnston was born on 22 September 1879 at Seymour Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Date 1880 per 1881 Census.¹ She appeared on the census of April 1881 at Seymour Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 1 at 1881 Census: see Clark Johnston.¹ As of 13 November 1901,her married name was Rowe.² She married William Rowe, son of Daniel Rowe and Grace Toms, on 13 November 1901 at Northumberland Co., Ontario; per family tree of Jan Robertson on ancestry.ca, Aug 28 2024.² Mabel Iva Johnston died on 22 March 1923 at Seymour Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, at age 43; per family tree of Jan Robertson on ancestry.ca, Aug 28 2024.²

     Mary A. Johnston was born on 18 May 1881 at Seymour Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario.

     Agatha G. Johnston was born on 18 May 1884 at Seymour Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario.

     Estella Johnston was born on 4 November 1887 at Seymour Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario.

     Elizabeth E. Johnston was born after 1901 at Seymour Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario.