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     Hugh Maurice McMahon was born on 18 December 1919 at Murray Twp., Carrying Place, Northumberland Co., Ontario; per Descendants of ? Hanna, sent via email from Linda Smith, Jan. 5, 2005. Per Obit of Stephen E. Hanna.¹ He married Edith Wilma Einboden on 25 September 1941 at Oshawa, Ontario; per Descendants of ? Hanna, sent via email from Linda Smith, Jan. 5, 2005.¹ Hugh Maurice McMahon died on 1 January 2002 at Oshawa, Ontario, at age 82; "His brother Hugh passed away about 5 years ago." per email from Mark spencer, March 16, 2013. per Descendants of ? Hanna, sent via email from Linda Smith, Jan. 5, 2005.¹

     Patrica Anne Hanna was born on 13 April 1955 at Ontario; "Hanna, a daughter born April 13, 1955 to Mrs. Jack - Apr. 21, 1955" from the Brighton Ensign, April 21, 1955, index, seen on microfilm at The Trenton Public Library, Jan 19, 2002. She was buried in 1963 at McPhail's Cemetery, Brighton Twp., Northsumberland Co., Ontario; Cemetery Transcription: See Exhibit: Patricia Anne; 1955 - 1963; Beloved Daughter of; John & Marjorie; Hanna (McPhail's Cemetery, June 8, 2002.) She died in 1963 at Northumberland Co, Ontario; Per Burial.

     Jane Thomson was born in 1826 at Scotland; Date & location per 1851 Census. 1827 Per Tom Parkinson email, Jan. 22, 2002. She immigrated in 1845 to Ontario; " ... In 1845 this young couple bade farewell to their native land and embarked on a sailing vessel for a new land. With them came their parents. ... " (the your couple is William and Mary and the parents are Simon and Jane, from "The Story of Our Grandparents.")
She appeared on the census of 1851 at Pelham Twp., Welland Co., Ontario; Age 25 at 1851 Census: see Simon Thomson.¹

     Thomas Thomson was born in 1828 at Scotland; Per 1881 Census. 1831 per 1871 Census. Per Tom Parkinson email, Jan. 22, 2002. He immigrated in 1845 to Ontario; " ... In 1845 this young couple bade farewell to their native land and embarked on a sailing vessel for a new land. With them came their parents. ... " (the your couple is William and Mary and the parents are Simon and Jane, from "The Story of Our Grandparents.")
He appeared on the census of 1851 at Pelham Twp., Welland Co., Ontario; Age 22 at 1851 Census: see Simon Thomson.² He married Elizabeth Ann Wells, daughter of ? Wells and Elizabeth ?, in April 1854 at Ontario; Elizabeth is mentioned in her mother's will and is named by her maiden name so we can assume she was not married yet. Not married in 1851. Thomas Thomson lived on 23 November 1854 at Conc 9 Lot 4, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (382) show that Thomas Thomson purchased 50 acres, east half of Conc 9, Lot 4 from The Canada Company for 150 pounds. The Instrument was Registered Feb 13, 1855. He Assessment Records: Thomas Thompson, Conc 9, Lot 4, 100 acres in 1855 at Conc 9 Lot 4, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. He lived on 23 February 1860 at Conc 9 Lot 4, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (G.S. 540d #1726, pg. 501) show that Thomas Thomson purchased 50 acres of the west half of Lot 4, Conc 9 for $100 from his sister, Elizabeth (Thomson) Wells; witnessed by John Rinn and signed by James Wells, husband of Elizabeth. He lived in April 1861 at Conc 9 Lot 4, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Residence per 1861 Agr. Census: Conc 9, Lot 4, 100 acres. He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 30 at 1861 Census: Thompson, ?, 30, b. Scot., Pres., farmer, 2 males, 3 females; ?a A., 25, b. Irel., married; ?on, 6, b. C. W; ?beth, 4; ?ela, 2
Note: Given names cut off - see brother William for details.³ He lived on 14 November 1866 at Conc 9 Lot 4, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (G.S. 540g #3012, pg.48) show that Daniel Leonard?. McGlashan, Gentleman of Pelham Twp. was the Grantee for a Quit Claim Deed regarding the west half 50 acres of Lot 4, Conc 9; the Grantors were Thomas Thompson et aux and Elizabeth Wells, heirs of Simon Thomson, deceased; each of the Grantors are to receive $82 for their share of the inheritance of this property which was owned by their father, Simon Thomson; Witnesses: William Fotheringham & Thomas Thomson
Note: Daniel McGlashan's middle name is not clear although the first letter looks like an L and the last three letters are certainly ard. He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 40 at 1871 Ccensus: Thompson, Thomas, 40, b. Scot., Pres., Scot., farmer, married; Elizabeth Ann, 40, b. Irel., Pres., Irish, married; Elizabeth Jane, 13, b. Ont., Pres., Scot; Simon, 15; Isabella, 11; James, 9; William, 6; Thomas, 3; Mary, 1 (Div 3, Page 2, Line 15: Conc 9, Lot 4, 100 acres.)⁴ He lived in April 1871 at Conc 9 Lot 4, Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Residence per 1871 Cecnsus: Conc 9, Lot 4, 100 acres. He appeared on the census of April 1881 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 53 at 1881 Census: Thompson, Thomas, 53, b. Scot., Pres., Scot., farmer, married; Elizabeth Ann, 47, b. Irel., Pres., Irish, married; Simon?, 27, b. Ont., Scot., single; Elizabeth Jane, 22, b. Ont., Scot., ?married?; Isabella, 20; James, 18; William; Thomas, 13; Jane, 83, b. Scot., Pres., Scot., widow
Notes: (1) Elizabeth Jane shows distinct M for married but there is no husband shown??? (2) Immediately under this family are David Fotheringham and then William Thom(p)son, Thomas' brother.⁵ He appeared on the census of April 1891 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 62 at 1891 Census: Thompson, Thomas (I wrote down William??), 62, b. Scot., parents b. Scot., C. pres., farmer, married; Eliza, 55, b. Irel., parents b. Irel., C. Pres., married; Isabella, 26, b. Ont., parents b. Scot. & Irel., single; William, 24, b.Ont., parents b. Scot & Irel., single; Thomas, 22, b. Ont., parents b. Scot. & Irel., single.⁶

     Elizabeth Ann Wells was born in 1834 at Ireland; 1834 per 1881 Census. 1831 per 1871 Census. Per Tom Parkinson email, Jan. 22, 2002. As of after 1850,her married name was Thomson. She appeared on the census of 1851 at Pelham Twp., Welland Co., Ontario; Age 15 at 1851 Census: see Thomas Wells (brother.)¹ She lived on 23 March 1854 at Pelham Twp., Welland Co., Ontario; " ... to be paid to her daughter Eliza Ann Wells in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty seven, and cooking stove and cupboard and bedding ... " mentioned in her mother's Will. (Still unmarried at this date??) She married Thomas Thomson, son of Simon Thomson and Jane "Jean" Muir, in April 1854 at Ontario; Elizabeth is mentioned in her mother's will and is named by her maiden name so we can assume she was not married yet. Not married in 1851. Elizabeth Ann Wells appeared on the census of April 1861 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 25 at 1861 Census: see Thomas Thomson.² She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 40 at 1871 Census: see Thomas Thomson.³ She appeared on the census of April 1881 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 47 at 1881 Census: see Thomas Thomson.⁴ She appeared on the census of April 1891 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 55 at 1891 Census: see Thomas Thomson.⁵ She lived before 27 January 1899 at Conc 9 Lot 4, Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Residence per Death Reg'n. She died on 27 January 1899 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Death Reg'n.: Name: Elizabeth Ann Thompson; Died: Jan 27, 1899; Age: 61; Cause: heart disease; Res.: Conc 9, Lot 4, Blanchard; Status: farmer's wife; Born: Ireland; Dr. H. Lang; Rel.: Pres; Inf.: Dr. H. Lang; Reg'd.: Feb 3, 1899.⁶ She was buried on 29 January 1899 at Granton Cemetery, Biddulph Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Cemetery Transcription: Wells; Eliza Ann Wells; Wife of Thomas Thompson; Died Jan 27 1899; Age 61 yrs; Native of Ireland (Granton Cemetery, Ontario Archives, pg. 5, Row 8, PLot c.)

     Elizabeth "Betsey" Thomson was born in 1832 at Scotland; Per 1851 Census. Per Tom Parkinson email, Jan. 22, 2002. She immigrated in 1845 to Ontario; " ... In 1845 this young couple bade farewell to their native land and embarked on a sailing vessel for a new land. With them came their parents. ... " (the your couple is William and Mary and the parents are Simon and Jane, from "The Story of Our Grandparents.")
She married James Wells, son of ? Wells and Elizabeth ?, before 1851 at Pelham Twp., Welland Co., Ontario; A guess: the Thomson's and Well's appear to have moved to Blanshard from Pelham in 1852. James and Elizabeth appear to have been married in 1852 although they are not married for the 1851 census. The first child is born in 1851 or 1852. Elizabeth "Betsey" Thomson appeared on the census of 1851 at Pelham Twp., Welland Co., Ontario; Age 19 at 1851 Census: see Simon Thomson.¹ As of after 1851,her married name was Wells. She appeared on the census of April 1861 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 28 at 1861 Census: see James Wells.² She Land Registry Records (G.S. 540g #3012, pg.48) show that Daniel Leonard?. McGlashan, Gentleman of Pelham Twp. was the Grantee for a Quit Claim Deed regarding the west half 50 acres of Lot 4, Conc 9; the Grantors were Thomas Thompson et aux and Elizabeth Wells, heirs of Simon Thomson, deceased; each of the Grantors are to receive $82 for their share of the inheritance of this property which was owned by their father, Simon Thomson; Witnesses: William Fotheringham & William Thomson
Note: Daniel McGlashan's middle name is not clear although the first letter looks like an L and the last three letters are certainly ard. on 14 November 1866 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. She died in September 1870 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Per 1871 Census: Deaths in last 12 months - Wells, Betsy, age 38, born Scotland, died Sept., by inflammation.

     Jannet "Jessie" Thomson was born in 1835 at Scotland; Per 1851 Census. Per Tom Parkinson email, Jan. 22, 2002. She immigrated in 1845 to Ontario; " ... In 1845 this young couple bade farewell to their native land and embarked on a sailing vessel for a new land. With them came their parents. ... " (the your couple is William and Mary and the parents are Simon and Jane, from "The Story of Our Grandparents.")
She appeared on the census of 1851 at Pelham Twp., Welland Co., Ontario; Age 16 at 1851 Census: see Simon Thomson. Jennie is "Absent".¹ As of after 1851,her married name was McGlashan. She married Daniel Leonard McGlashan, son of John McGlashan and Anna Beamer, before 1860 at Pelham Twp., Welland Co., Ontario; Jennie was on 1851 Census with her family but shown as "Absent". She is shown with husband Daniel McGlashan in the 1861 Census.
" ... There were 6 children in Grandpa's family, 3 boys - Grandpa, Uncle Tommy and one named Simon who died at 27 years of age while they lived down the country (at Pelham I guess); 3 girls - Mrs. Wells, Mrs. Haney and Mrs. McGlashen. ... " from Thomson letter, pg. 2
Note: Tom Parkinson matched this info in the Thomson letter with the name Lushan which had been provided earlier. More research should confirm this. There are McGlashe(a)n's in Welland County, which indicates that Jane was married before William and Thomas moved to Blanshard.
Not married in 1851 census. Jannet "Jessie" Thomson appeared on the census of April 1861 at Pelham Twp., Welland Co., Ontario; Age 25 at 1861 Census: see Daniel McGlashan.² She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Pelham Twp., Monck Co., Ontario; Age 34 at 1871 Census: see Daniel McGlashan.³ She appeared on the census of April 1881 at Pelham Twp., Monck Co., Ontario; Age 47 at 1881 Census: see Daniel McGlashan.⁴ She died on 23 September 1882 at Pelham Twp., Welland Co., Ontario; Death Reg'n.: Name: Jessie McGlashan; Died: Sept. 23, 1882; Age: 46; Status: housewife; Born: Scotland; Cause: chronic p...itis?, 1 yr; Dr.: Dr, Ckark; Inf.: Daniel Leonard McGlashan; Reg'd.: Oct 30 1882; Rel.: Pres; Reg'r.: John B. Crow.⁵ She was buried on 25 September 1882 at North Pelham First Prebyterian Church Cemetery, Pelham Twp., Welland Co., Ontario; OCFA: Name: McGlashan, Jessie; Cemetery: North Pelham First Presbyterian Church Cemetery; County: Welland; Tonwship: Pelham; Ref.: NA-W-4655.

     Amy Thomson was born circa 1850 at Pelham Twp., Welland Co., Ontario; ??? Per Tom Parkinson email, Jan. 22, 2002. Per Judy Coulter.

     Mary Thomson was born on 3 February 1852 at Pelham Twp., Welland Co., Ontario; " ... In March of 1852 this fearless young couple started out from Pelham in a sleigh drawn by an ox. How many here would like to start on that journey in cold March with three small children? At that time they had Simeon, Thomas and Mary who was only six weeks old. " from "The Story of Our Grandparents" written by Mary Fotheringham (Thomson) Lindsay, sent to me by Tom Parkinson, January 27, 2002.
Date per 1901 Census. 1856 per 1891 Census. 1852 per 1881 Census. She appeared on the census of April 1861 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 9 at 1861 Census: see William Thomson.¹ She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 19 at 1871 Census: see William Thomson.² She appeared on the census of April 1881 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 29 at 1881 Census: see William Thomson.³ She appeared on the census of April 1891 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 35 at 1891 Census: see William Thomson.⁴ She William and Mary Thomson are living with Mary at the 1901 Census. They are the children of Thomas, Mary's brother. in April 1901 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario. She lived in April 1901 at Conc 9 Lot 6, Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Residence per 1901 Census: Conc 9, Lot 6 (her father's farm.) She appeared on the census of April 1901 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 49 at 1901 Census: Thomson, Mary, 49, b. Ont. Feb 3 1852, Scot; William, 16, b. Oct 15 1884, nephew; Mary, 14, b. Oct 7 1886, niece (Dic 2, Pg. 1, Line 7: Conc 9, Lot 6.)⁵ As of 25 February 1903,her married name was Wick.⁶ She married Edward Wick, son of James Wick and Jane Stove, on 25 February 1903 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: Edward Wick; Age: 55; Res. & Born: Orkney Islands, Scotland; Status: bachelor; Occ.: farmer; Parents: James Wick & Jane Stove; Bride: Mary Thompson; Age: 51; Res. & Born: blanshard; Status: spinster; Occ.: farmer's wife; Parents: William Thompson & Mary Fotheringham; Witnesses: William & Mary Thompson, Blanshard; Date: Feb 25, 1903; Place: Blanshard; Performed by: F. W. Belmont?, Pres; Reg'd.: March 25, 1903.⁶ Mary Thomson died on 31 May 1919 at London, Middlesex Co., Ontario, at age 67; Per Burial. She was buried on 3 June 1919 at Granton Cemetery, Biddulph Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; "Died In London May 31st, 1919. Wife of the late Edward Wick. Aged 67 years 4 months. The funeral will take place from the Presbyterian Church, Granton, on Tuesday June 3rd. Service at 10:30 AM. Internment in the Granton Cemetery" sent by Tom Parkinson, Jan 27, 2002, via email ( He says "I have a funeral card for Mary")
Cemetery Transcription: Wick; Edward Wick; Died Sept 4 1914; Aged 68 yrs 11 mo 13 dys; His Wife Mary Thomson; Died May 31 1919; Aged 67 yrs (Granton Cemetery, Ontario Archives, pg. 2, Row 2, Plot h.)

     James Thomson was born on 11 December 1854 at Conc 9 Lot 6, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Date per 1901 Census. 1858 per 1891 Census. 1854 per 1881 Ccensus. He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 7 at 1861 Census: see William Thomson.¹ He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 17 at 1871 Census: see William Thomson.² He appeared on the census of April 1881 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 27 at 1881 Census: see William Thomson.³ He appeared on the census of April 1891 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 33 at 1891 census: see William Thomson.⁴ He married Mary Ellen Murray, daughter of James Murray and Mary Ann Scott, on 2 October 1895 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: James Thompson; Age: 29; Res. & Born: Blanshard; Status: bachelor; Occ.: farmer; Parents: William Thompson & Mary Fotheringham; Bride: Mary E. Murray; Age: 21; Res. & Born: Blanshard; Status: spinster; Parents: James Murray & Mary Ann Scott; Witnesses: John Miles, Fullarton & Ester Ann Murray, Blanshard; Date: Oct. 2, 1895; Place: Blanchard; Performed by: Colin ?, Pres.⁵ James Thomson appeared on the census of April 1901 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 46 at 1901 Census: Thomson, James, 46, b. Ont. Dec 11 1854, Scot., farmer, married; E. May, 27, b. Oct 20 1874, wife, married; M.? William, 4, b. Jul 16 1896; L. James, 1, b. May 21 1899 (Div 1, Page 6, Line 48: Conc 8, Lot 9, 110 acres.)⁶ He lived in April 1901 at Conc 8 Lot 9, Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Residence per 1901 Census: Conc 8, Lot 9, 110 acres. He died on 26 August 1915 at Blanchard Twp., Kirkton, Perth Co., Ontario, at age 60; Per Tom's Tree.

     William Thomson Jr. was born on 23 February 1859 at Conc 9 Lot 6, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; " ... Aunt Jennie was born in the shanty and Dad was born in the long house ... " from Thomson letter. pg. 2
Date per 1901 Census. Per 1891 Census. He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 2 at 1861 Census: see William Thomson.¹ He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 12 at 1871 Census: see William Thomson.² He appeared on the census of April 1881 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 22 at 1881 Ccensus: see William Thomson.³ He married Annie Johnson in December 1890 at Ontario; Per Tom's Tree. William Thomson Jr. appeared on the census of April 1891 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 31 at 1891 Census: Thompson, William Jr., 31, b. Ont., parents b. Scot., C. Pres., farmer, married; Annie, 24, b. Eng., parents b. Eng., C. Pres., married.⁴ He lived in April 1901 at Conc 8 Lot 10, Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Residence per 1901 Census: Conc 8, Lot 10, 88 acres. He appeared on the census of April 1901 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 42 at 1901 Census: Thomson, William, 42, b. Ont. Feb 23 1859, farmer, widower; Freddie, 8, b. Feb 7 1893; Bertha, 6, b. June 30 1895; Lottia, 5, b. Dec 18 1896 (Div 1, Page 6, Line 37: Conc 8, Lot 10, 88 acres.)⁵ He " ... Dad will be 74 on the 23rd and I believe Aunt Jennie was 77 in Oct. ... " from Thomson letter, pg. 2. (Appears that Dad was William Thomson, Jr. and Aunt Jennie was his sister Jane.) before 23 February 1933. He died on 7 October 1934 at St. Paul's Church, Kirkton, Perth Co., Ontario, at age 75; Per Tom's Tree.

     Annie Johnson was born in 1867 at England; Per 1891 Census. As of after 1887,her married name was Thomson. She married William Thomson Jr., son of William Thomson and Mary Fotheringham, in December 1890 at Ontario; Per Tom's Tree. Annie Johnson appeared on the census of April 1891 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 24 at 1891 Census: William Thomson, Jr.¹ She died on 15 January 1901 at Blanshard Twp., Kirtkton, Perth Co., Ontario; Death Reg'n.: Name: Annie Thompson; Died: Jan 15, 1901; Age: 33 yrs; Place: Conc 8, Lot 10; Status: farmer's wife; born: Usborne Twp; Cause: embolus?, 2 weeks; Dr. A. K. Ferguson; Inf.: A. K. Ferguson; Rel: Meth; Reg'd.: Feb 13, 1901
Per Tom's Tree.² She was buried on 17 January 1901 at Kirkton Cemetery, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Per Tom's Tree.

     Simon Thomson was born on 27 January 1846 at Pelham Twp., Welland Co., Ontario; Date per 1901 Census. Location of Pelham likely but not certain. Family came from Scotland in 1845 and land was purchased in Pelham in April 1846 so it could be they were there as early as January 1846. Per 1881 Census. He appeared on the census of 1851 at West Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; Age 7 at 1851 Census: see William Thomson.¹ He lived in March 1852 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; " ... In March of 1852 this fearless young couple started out from Pelham in a sleigh drawn by an ox. How many here would like to start on that journey in cold March with three small children? At that time they had Simeon, Thomas and Mary who was only six weeks old. " from "The Story of Our Grandparents" written by Mary Fotheringham (Thomson) Lindsay, sent to me by Tom Parkinson, January 27, 2002. He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 15 at 1861 Census: see William Thomson.² He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 25 at 1871 Census: see William Thomson.³ He appeared on the census of April 1881 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 34 at 1881 census: see William Thomson.⁴ He married Mary Jane Norwood, daughter of Francis "Frank" Norwood and Elizabeth Rinn, on 5 February 1885 at St. Mary's, Perth Co., Ontario; Date per Tom's tree. - Coulter. Simon Thomson appeared on the census of April 1891 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 45 at 1891 Ccensus: Thompson, Simeon, 45, b. Ont., parents b. Scot., C. Pres., farmer, married; Mary, 28, b. Ont., parents b. Irel., C. Pres., married; Mary, 5; James, 2; William, 1.⁵ He died on 23 November 1900 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, at age 54; Per Burial. He was buried on 25 November 1900 at Granton Cemetery, Biddulph Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Cemetery Transcription: Thomson; Simon Thomson; Died Nov 23 1900; Age 54 yrs 10 mo; His Wife Mary Jane Norwood; Died April 17 1929; Age 70 yrs; Mary Thomson; Wife of William Ladbrook; 1885-1948 (Granton Cemetery, Ontario Archives, pg. 5, Row 7, m.)

     Jane "Jennie" Thomson was born on 28 October 1855 at Conc 9 Lot 6, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; 1856 per Tom's Thomson Tree. 1855 per Tom's Fotheringham Tree. " ... Aunt Jennie was born in the shanty and Dad was born in the long house ... " from Thomson letter. pg. 2
Per 1881 Census. She appeared on the census of April 1861 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 5 at 1861 Census: see William Thomson.¹ She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 15 at 1871 Census: see William Thomson.² She appeared on the census of April 1881 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 24 at 1881 Census: see William Thomson.³ She ?? Is this the right woman? Most things match. Place, parents, time, Elizabeth is a witness; not so good are name - Jane or Jennie, age, on 15 March 1889 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. As of 15 March 1889,her married name was Stewart.⁴ She married Andrew Stewart, son of Charles Stewart and Elizabeth ?, on 15 March 1889 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: Andrew Stewart; Age: 29; Res.: St. Mary's; Born: Ireland; Status: bachelor; Occ.: clerk; Parents: Charles & Elizabeth Stewart; Bride: Jennie Thompson; Age: 28; Res. & born: Blanshard; Status: spinster; Parents: William & Mary Thompson; Witnesses: Simon Dorland, St. Mary's & Elizabeth Thompson, Blanshard; Date: Mar 15, 1889; Place: Blanshard; Rel.: Pres.: Performed by: Rev. John Campbell.⁴ Jane "Jennie" Thomson " ... Dad will be 74 on the 23rd and I believe Aunt Jennie was 77 in Oct. ... " from Thomson letter, pg. 2 (Appears as if Dad in this letter is William Thomson, Jr. and Aunt Jennie is Jane Thomson, his sister) before 23 February 1933. She died on 13 March 1939 at Kirkton, Perth Co., Ontario, at age 83; Per Tom's Tree.

     Elizabeth "Betsy" Thomson was born on 7 June 1867 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Date per Tom's tree - Coulter. Per 1881 Census. She is not in the 1861 Census. She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 9 at 1871 Census: see William Thomson.¹ She appeared on the census of April 1881 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 20 at 1881 Census: see William Thomson.² She lived on 15 March 1889 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Witness at marriage of her sister, Jane (Jennie).??? As of after 1890,her married name was Stephens. She married John Stephens after 1890. Elizabeth "Betsy" Thomson " ... Dad nor Aunt Betsey did not remember the years Grandpa came to Canada or Blanshard but said it was on the obituary ... " from Thomson Letter, pg. 2 (Aunt Betsey must be Elizabeth Thomson??) Before 23 February 1933. She died in 1934 at Blanshard Twp., Kirkton, Perth Co., Ontario; Per Tom's Tree.

     Simon Thomson was born in December 1854 at Ontario; Per 1881 Census - Name is not clear. He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 6 at 1861 Census: see Thomas Thomson.¹ He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 15 at 1871 Census: see Thomas Thomson.² He appeared on the census of April 1881 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 27 at 1881 census: see Thomas Thomson.³ He married Mary A. Haynes, daughter of Stephen Haynes and Mary ?, on 13 December 1882 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: Simon Thompson; Age: 28; Res.: Blanshard; Born: Cda; Status: bachelor; Occ.: farmer; Parents: Thomas & Eliza Ann Thompson; Bride: Mary A. Haines; Age: 26; Res. & Born: Blanshard; Status: spinter; Parents: Stephen W. & Mary Haines; No Witnesses; Date: Dec 13, 1882; Place: Blanshard; Re.: Pres. & Meth; Performed by: Rev. George Watson.⁴

     Elizabeth Jane Thomson was born in 1859 at Ontario; Per 1881 Census: see Thomas Thomson. She appeared on the census of April 1861 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 4 at 1861 Census: see Thomas Thomson.¹ She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 13 at 1871 Census: see Thomas Thomson.² She lived on 18 September 1880 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Residence per Marriage Reg'n. She married William Augustus Buttures on 18 September 1880 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: William Augustus Buttures; Age: 25; Res.: Blanshard; Status: bachelor; Occ.: farmer; Parents: Dana Buttures & Eliza Slier?; Bride: Elizabeth Jane Thompson; Age: 22; Res.: Blanshard; Status: spinster; Parents: Thomas Thompson & Eliza Wells; Witnesses: Simon Thompson & Mary Jane Thompson, both og Blanshard; Date: Sept 18, 1880; Place: Blanshard; Rel.: Episc & Pres; Performed by: Rev. Dana Mann.³ Elizabeth Jane Thomson appeared on the census of April 1881 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 22 at 1881 Census: see Thomas Thomson.⁴ She There is a marriage reg'n. for Elizabeth Jane Thompson that seems to match in some ways dated Sept 18, 1880. This is before she is on the 1881 census living at home with her father. Also, witnesses are Simon and Mary Jane Thompson who are not married until Dec 1882.???? After 1882.

     Isabella Thomson was born in 1861 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Per 1881 Census. She appeared on the census of April 1861 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Age 2 at 1861 Census: see Thomas Thomson.¹ She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 11 at 1871 Census: see Thomas Thomson.² She appeared on the census of April 1881 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 20 at 1881 Census: see Thomas Thomson.³ She appeared on the census of April 1891 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 26 at 1891 Census: see Thomas Thomson.⁴ She lived on 7 September 1893 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Witness at marriage of her brother, William D. Thomson.

     James Thomson was born in 1863 at Ontario; Per 1881 Census. He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 9 at 1871 Census: see Thomas Thomson.¹ He appeared on the census of April 1881 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 18 at 1881 Census: see Thomas Thomson.²

     William D. Thompson was born in September 1866 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Date Sep 1866 & locaiton Cda. per 1900 Census. Date 1867 & location Ont. per 1891 Census. Date 1866 & location Ont. per 1881 Census. Date 1865 & location Ont. per 1871 Census.^3,4,5,1 He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 6 at 1871 Census: see Thomas Thomson.⁶ He appeared on the census of April 1881 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 15 at 1881 Census: see Thomas Thomson.⁷ He appeared on the census of April 1891 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 24 at 1891 Census: see Thomas Thomson.⁸ On circa 1892 his name was legally changed to William D. Thompson William D. Thompson appears to have changed the spelling of his surname by adding the "P". His father's records all show Thomson and his brother Thomas uses Thomson as well. Certainly, his grandfather, Simon Thomson, always shows the spelling without the "P".
Note: Debra (Switzher) Dirk shows the spelling Thomson on her GEDCOM and per GEDCOM of Debra, Nov 24, 2008. He married Elizabeth Teresa Switzer, daughter of Fletcher Dela Switzer and Elizabeth Doupe, on 7 September 1893 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: William D. Thompson; Age: 27; Res. & Born: Blanshard; Status: bachelor; Occ.: farmer; Parents: Thomas & Eliza A. Thompson; Bride: Elizabeth L. Switzer; Age:L 27; Res. & Born: Blanshard; Status: spinster; Parents: Fletcher & Eliza Switzer; Witnesses: Nassau ? Switzer & Isabella Thmpson, Blanshard; Date: Sept 7, 1893; Place: Blanchard; Performed by: William Birks; Rel.: Pres. & Meth.⁹ William D. Thompson immigrated in 1899 to U.S.A; Immigration 1899 per 1910 Census. Immigration 1898 per 1900 Census.¹ He appeared on the census of 27 June 1900 at Glenilla Twp., Cavalier Co., North Dakota, U.S.A; Age 33 at 1900 Census: Thompson, William ?H?, 33, b. Cda. Sep 1866, p.b. Scotland & Ireland, immig. 1898, farmer, married; Elizabeth T., 34, b. Cda. May 1866 p.b. Cda. & Ireland, immig. 1898, married; Oliver F. R., 3, b. Cda. Jul 1896, p.b. Cda., immig. 1898; Retta Mary E., 1, b. Cda. Jul 1898, p.b. Cda., immig. 1898 (1900 Census: Glenila Twp., Cavalier Co., North Dakota, Dist. 44, pg. 1 of 3, line 24 - ancestry.com.)¹ He appeared on the census of 16 May 1910 at Glenila Twp., Cavalier Co., North Dakota, U.S.A; Age 40 at 1910 Census: Thompson, William D., 40, b. Cda., p.b. Scotland & Ireland, married 16 yrs., immig. 1899, farmer, married; Elizabeth T., 40, b. Cda., p.b. Cda. & Ireland, immig. 1899, 3 chidren, 3 living, married; Oliver F., 14, b. Cda., p.b. Cda., immig. 1899; Jane, J. M., 6, b. North Dakota, p.b. Cda. (1910 Census: Glenila Twp., Cavalier Co., North Dakota, dist 55, pg. 7 or 8, line 7 - ancestry.com.)¹ He died on 15 February 1917 at Cavalier Co., North Dakota, U.S.A., at age 50; Date Feb 15 1917 per email from Debra Switzer Dirks, Nov 16 2008.¹⁰ He was buried on 19 February 1917 at Calvin Corinthian Cemetery, Glenila Twp., Cavalier Co., North Dakota, U.S.A; per William D. Thomspon info sent to me via email by Debra Dirks, Nov 24 2008.

     Thomas Thompson was born in 1868 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Date 1868 & location Ont. per 1881 Census. He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 3 at 1871 Ccensus: see Thomas Thomson.¹ He appeared on the census of April 1881 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 13 at 1881 Census: see Thomas Thomson.² He appeared on the census of April 1891 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 22 at 1891 Census: see Thomas Thomson.³

     Mary Thomson was born on 27 December 1870 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; Date per calc re Burial. Per 1871 Census. She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Blanshard Twp., South Perth Co., Ontario; Age 1 at 1871 Census: see Thomas Thomson.¹ She died on 25 March 1876 at Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, at age 5; Per Burial. She was buried on 27 March 1876 at Granton Cemetery, Biddulph Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Cemetery Transcription: Mary; Daughter of Thomas and Eliza Thomson; died Mar 25, 1876; Age 5yrs 2 mo 29 dys (Granton Cemetery, Ontario Archives, pg. 5, Row 8, Plot d.)