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     Jeremiah Schram was born on 25 January 1761 at Lunenburgh, Greene Co., New York, U.S.A; Per GEDCOM of Esther Lyons, Jan 4, 2003. He married Anna Margaret Frolich, daughter of Benjamin Frolich and Rosina Catrina Schefferin, in 1787; Per GEDCOM of Esther Lyons, Jan 4, 2003. Jeremiah Schram died on 10 November 1826 at Westminster Twp., Lambeth, Middlesex Co., Ontario, at age 65; Per Burial. from "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Apr 11, 2004.
Per GEDCOM of Esther Lyons, Jan 4, 2003.² He was buried on 12 November 1826 at Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery, Lambeth, Middlesex Co., Ontario; "Trinity Church & Cemetery; The lad for Trinity church and cemetery was left to the people by an early pioneer. Jeremiah Schram died in 1826 ... One acre of lad was willed to the use of a burying yeard ... " from "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Apr 11, 2004.²

     Anna Margaret Frolich was born on 5 September 1772 at Schoharie Co., New York, U.S.A; Schoharie per GEDCOM of Richard Lander, June 26, 2003. Date Sep 5 1772 per Ancestral File 6222967. Date Sep 5 1773 per GEDCOM of Esther Lyons, Jan 4, 2003.^1,2 As of 1787,her married name was Schram. She married Jeremiah Schram, son of Johann Wilhem Schram and Catharina Lehman, in 1787; Per GEDCOM of Esther Lyons, Jan 4, 2003. Anna Margaret Frolich died on 13 June 1840 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario, at age 67; Date Jun 13 1840 per IGI Record. Date Jun 13 1849 per GEDCOM of Esther Lyons, Jan 4, 2003.^2,1

     Benjamin Frolich was born on 19 April 1747 at Manor, Renswlaerwych, New York, U.S.A; Manor per GEDCOM of Richard Lander, June 26, 2003. per Freligh Genealogy, sent to me Jan 28, 2003 by Theodore Overbagh. Per GEDCOM of Esther Lyons, Jan 4, 2003.^1,2 He "Benjamin Freligh born 10 Apr 1747, died Dec 1804 Louth, Ontario, mar 9 Jan 1770 at Stone Arabia NY Rosina Catrina Schefferin (born 1749). He lived in Niagara Falls, Ontario and was a sergeant in Butler's Rangers." per Freligh Genealogy, sent to me Jan 28, 2003 by Theodore Overbagh. on 9 January 1770. He married Rosina Catrina Schefferin on 9 January 1770 at Stone Arabia, New York, U.S.A; per Freligh Genealogy, sent to me Jan 28, 2003 by Theodore Overbagh.¹ Benjamin Frolich "He was at Niagara in the Sumr. '83 & the next winter. Is a native of America. Lived near Albany. In 1778 joined Butler's Rangers & served 6 years as Seargt. Had suffered terribly before he quitted Home on acct. of his Loyalty. Obligated to quit Home. Now lives at Niagara. Produces his discharge June, '84. Had a farm of 10 acres in the Pataroon Lands. Had no Deed or Lease. Had been settled there 6 yrs. Had cleared 10 acres, built a house& Barn. Lost 2 Horses taken for fines, 2 Cows, 19 Hogs, furniture, utensils, Tools. His family were driven from the Place & the rebels took all the things above mentioned. [27] Produces affidvts. that Claimt. sustained the Losses above mentioned."
in 1778.² He lived in 1783 at Thorold Twp., Welland Co., Ontario; "Fralick, Benjamin of Thorold. [Cpl. Benjamin Frelick of Butler's Rangers and his family were at Niagara in 1783. The Ontario Register 1:206] Magdalen, m. Ettiene Allair of Louth. O.C. 27 Feb 1806; Elizabeth, m. Samuel Durragh f Wainfleet O.C. 27 Aug 1840" List of American Loyalists, Ontario Registers CD.³ He Corporal Benjamin Frelick is inlcuded in the list of members of Butler's Rangers. Other Frelick's listed are: Frelick, Abram; Frelick, Clement; Frelick, Jacob; Frelick, John. - per the web site http://www.sandycline.com/history/rangers.html in 1784 at Niagara, Ontario. He married Margaret Schram before 1787; Two difference wifes are shown for Benjamin Freligh (Frohlich): Rosina Catrina Schefferin and Margaret Schram???
Date c. 1787 for marriage of Margaret Schram - daughter Margaret Frohlick is born 1773??? per GEDCOM of Esther Lyons, Jan 4, 2003.² Benjamin Frolich died in December 1804 at Louth Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario, at age 57; per Freligh Genealogy, sent to me Jan 28, 2003 by Theodore Overbagh.¹

     Margaret Schram was born circa 1750; Per GEDCOM of Esther Lyons, Jan 4, 2003. As of before 1787,her married name was Frolich.¹ She married Benjamin Frolich, son of Johannes Valentin Frolich and Maria Anna Margaretha Lehman, before 1787; Two difference wifes are shown for Benjamin Freligh (Frohlich): Rosina Catrina Schefferin and Margaret Schram???
Date c. 1787 for marriage of Margaret Schram - daughter Margaret Frohlick is born 1773??? per GEDCOM of Esther Lyons, Jan 4, 2003.¹

     Mary Polly Ellwood was born on 28 February 1802 at New York, U.S.A; Date Feb 28 1802 per GEDCOM of sunysa@aol.com. Date Feb 28 1801 & location NY per 1851 Census. Per IGI Record. As of before 1822,her married name was Dingman. She married David Bauch Dingman, son of Johannes "John" Dingman and Maria Bauch, before 1822 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario. Mary Polly Ellwood appeared on the census of 1851 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 50 at 1851 Census: see David Dingman.¹ She appeared on the census of April 1861 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 57 at 1861 Census: see David Dingman.² She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 69 at 1871 Census: see Charles Dingman.³ She appeared on the census of April 1881 at Southwold Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; Age 69? at 1881 Census: see Alonzo Dingman (son) (date must be 79 if this is Mary Ellwood; no other Mary Dingman ??)⁴ She died on 28 January 1887 at St. Thomas, Elgin Co., Ontario, at age 84; Death Reg'n.: Mary Dingman; Died: Jan 28 1887; Age: 84y 11m; Born: NY; Status: widow; Inf.: W. J. Kerr, Undertaker; Rel.: Meth; Cause: old age; Dr. Best (Assuming this is Mary Kellwood; place, names, dates match.)⁵ She was buried on 30 January 1887 at McArthur's Cemetery, Southwold Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; Cemetery Transcription: "South Side: In Memory of; David Dingman; Died Nov 6 1872; Aged 75 yrs; North Side: In memory of; Mary; Wife of David Dingman; Died Jan 28 1882; Aged 84 yrs 1 mo." Plot 9, McArthur's Cemetery, Southwold Twp. - Ontario Archives.

     Lawrence W. Dingman was born in 1840 at Middlesex Co., Ontario; Date 1840 per "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", book of Ruth & Emerson Smart, Apr 22, 2004. Date 1841 per IGI Record.^1,2 He appeared on the census of 1842 at Lobo Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; 1842 Census: 1 of 2 males under 5 (age 2) - see Lawrence Dingman. He appeared on the census of 18 September 1850 at Henry Co., Illinois, U.S.A; Age 9 at 1850 Census: see Lawrence Dingman.³ He married Margaret ? in 1859 at Annawan, Henry Co., Illinois, U.S.A; per "Descendants of Johannes Dingman" in "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", book of Ruth & Emerson Smart, Apr 25, 2004.¹ Lawrence W. Dingman married Elizabeth Shaw circa 1862 at Annawan, Henry Co., Illinois, U.S.A; Date c. 1862 per "Descendants of Johannes Dingman" in "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", book of Ruth & Emerson Smart, Apr 25, 2004. Per IGI Record.¹ Lawrence W. Dingman died circa 1876 at Illinois, U.S.A; Location Iowa or Illinois per "Descendants of Johannes Dingman" in "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", book of Ruth & Emerson Smart, Apr 25, 2004. Per IGI Record.¹

     Elizabeth Shaw was born circa 1841; Per IGI Record. She married Lawrence W. Dingman, son of Lawrence Dingman and Nancy Johnson, circa 1862 at Annawan, Henry Co., Illinois, U.S.A; Date c. 1862 per "Descendants of Johannes Dingman" in "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", book of Ruth & Emerson Smart, Apr 25, 2004. Per IGI Record.¹ As of circa 1865,her married name was Dingman.

     Joseph M. Dingman was born on 9 May 1824 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Per IGI Record. He "Annawan - Bowman entered the southwest quarter of section 15 in 1851, and built a log cabin in it, and sold it to the Dinghams in 1852. William Dingman built a lof house on the north half of that quarter and his father built an addition to the cabin on the south half at the cross roads at the southwest corner. They made the first improvements on that quarter section. The old folks kept hotel in their log cabins. In 1853 the Rock Island railroad was finished to Sheffield in Bureau county, then they ran a line of coaches from Sheffield to Rock Island. Then they made the Dingman hotel a station and office where they changed horses. As soon as the railroad was finished to Rock Island, the coah line was abandoned. The Dingman's came from Canada. Follows a list of those who came in 1853 and 1854: ... Mr. Dingman and his sons Joseph and William ... " from History of Henry County, Illinois, Vol. 1, 1910 - per "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", book of Ruth & Emerson Smart, Apr 26, 2004. in 1846 at Annawan, Henry Co., Illinois, U.S.A..¹ He married Jane M. Newkirk on 20 May 1848 at Annawan, Henry Co., Illinois, U.S.A; Date May 20 1848 per "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", book of Ruth & Emerson Smart, Apr 22, 2004. Per IGI Record.¹ Joseph M. Dingman appeared on the census of 18 September 1850 at Henry Co., Illinois, U.S.A; Age 26 at 1850 Census: see Lawrence Dingman.² He appeared on the census of 26 July 1860 at McGee Co., Kansas, U.S.A; Age 33 at 1860 Census: Dingman, Joseph, 33, b. Cda., farmer, married; Jane, 28, b. Cda., married; John, 9, b. Ill; Maria, 7, b. Ill; Ray, 1, b. Ill. (ancestry.com.)² He appeared on the census of 8 July 1870 at Queen City Twp., Adams Co., Iowa, U.S.A; Age 48 at 1870 Census: Dingman, Joseph, 48?, b. Cda., farmer, married; Jane, 41, b. Cda., married; Maria, 17, b. Ill; Alonzo, 11, b. Ill. (ancestry.com.)² He appeared on the census of 1880 at Burrell Twp., Decatur Co., Iowa, U.S.A; Age 57 at 1880 Census: Dingman, Joseph, 57, b. Cda., parents b. NY & Cda., farmer, married; Jane, 52, b. Cda., parents b. Cda., married; Clark, Harriet, 15, b. Il., parents b. ??, servant; Dingman, A.(m), 21, b. Il., parents b. Cda., railroad lab., married; Mary, 23, b. Il., parents b. Oh., married (familysearch.org.)³ He died on 13 December 1893 at Burrell Twp., Decatur Co., Iowa, U.S.A., at age 69; Burrell Twp. per 1880 Census. Per IGI Record. ?? Spelling of Cecatur - is it Decatur??³

     Jane M. Newkirk was born on 24 February 1829 at Ontario; Date Feb 24 1829 per "Descendants of Johannes Dingman" in "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", book of Ruth & Emerson Smart, Apr 25, 2004. Date 1828 per 1880 Census. Per IGI Record.^1,2 As of 20 May 1848,her married name was Dingman. She married Joseph M. Dingman, son of Lawrence Dingman and Nancy Johnson, on 20 May 1848 at Annawan, Henry Co., Illinois, U.S.A; Date May 20 1848 per "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", book of Ruth & Emerson Smart, Apr 22, 2004. Per IGI Record.² Jane M. Newkirk appeared on the census of 18 September 1850 at Henry Co., Illinois, U.S.A; Age 21 at 1850 Census: see Lawrence Dingman (father-in-law.)³ She appeared on the census of 26 July 1860 at McGee Co., Kansas, U.S.A; Age 28 at 1860 Census: see Joseph Dingman.³ She appeared on the census of 8 July 1870 at Queen City Twp., Adams Co., Iowa, U.S.A; Age 41 at 1870 Census: see Joseph Dingman.³ She appeared on the census of 1880 at Burrell Twp., Decatur Co., Iowa, U.S.A; Age 52 at 1880 Census: see Joseph Dingman.¹ She appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at Leon, Decatur Co., Iowa, U.S.A; Age 70 at 1900 Census: Dingman, Jane M., 70, b. Feb 1830, Cda., parents b. NY & Cda., widow; John, 18, b. Jan 1882, Iowa, parents b. Ill., grandson (ancestry.com.)³ She died on 20 June 1913 at Burrell Twp., Leon, Decatur Co., Iowa, U.S.A., at age 84; per "Descendants of Johannes Dingman" in "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", book of Ruth & Emerson Smart, Apr 25, 2004.²

     Francis Dingman was born on 1 May 1844 at Sombra Twp., Lambton Co., Ontario; Per IGI Record. He appeared on the census of 18 September 1850 at Henry Co., Illinois, U.S.A; Age 6 at 1850 Census: see Lawrence Dingman.¹ He appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 at Kewanee, Henry Co., Illinois, U.S.A; Age 16 at 1860 Census: see Jarvus Storey (brother-in-law.)¹ He married Lydia M. Atkins on 26 March 1865 at Anawan, Henry Co., Illinois, U.S.A; Per IGI Record. Francis Dingman married Mary Albertine Kepler, daughter of James Kepler and Julia Ann Stimeling, on 21 November 1870 at Atkinson, Henry Co., Illinois, U.S.A; Per IGI Record. Francis Dingman appeared on the census of 13 June 1880 at Cass Twp., Hamilton Co., Iowa, U.S.A; Age 36 at 1880 Census: Dingman, Francis, 36, b. Cda., parents b. Eng., farmer, married; Mary, 32, b. PA, parents b. PA, married; Henry J., 9, b. Ill., parents b. Cda. & PA; James M., 7; Charles, 4, b. Iowa; Annie, 2, b. Iowa (ancestry.com & familysearch.org)
Note: Original in ancestry.com is very unclear but transcrption looks OK. could not find it with Francis' name - used Mary Dingman.¹ He died on 14 April 1926 at Burrell Twp., Leon, Decatur Co., Iowa, U.S.A., at age 81; per "Descendants of Johannes Dingman" in "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", book of Ruth & Emerson Smart, Apr 25, 2004. Per IGI Record.

     Lydia M. Atkins was born on 1 June 1845 at Illinois, U.S.A; Date Jun 1 1845 per cemetery info per email from Lori Minard Harvell, Oct 2, 2001 to the Dingman list on RootsWeb, seen in "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", book of Ruth & Emerson Smart, Apr 24, 2004. Per IGI Record.¹ As of 26 March 1865,her married name was Dingman. She married Francis Dingman, son of Lawrence Dingman and Nancy Johnson, on 26 March 1865 at Anawan, Henry Co., Illinois, U.S.A; Per IGI Record. Lydia M. Atkins died on 4 September 1865 at Annawan, Henry Co., Illinois, U.S.A., at age 20; In Cemetery info per email from Lori Minard Harvell, Oct 2, 2001 to the Dingman list on RootsWeb, seen in "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", book of Ruth & Emerson Smart, Apr 24, 2004.¹ She was buried on 6 September 1865 at Fairview Cemetery, Annawan, Henry Co., Illinois, U.S.A; per email from Lori Minard Harvell, Oct 2, 2001 to the Dingman list on RootsWeb, seen in "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", book of Ruth & Emerson Smart, Apr 24, 2004.¹

     Mary Albertine Kepler was born on 7 March 1849 at Juniata Co., Pennsylvania, U.S.A; per "Descendants of Johannes Dingman" in "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", book of Ruth & Emerson Smart, Apr 25, 2004. Per IGI Record.² She appeared on the census of 7 December 1850 at Concord, Bureau Co., Illinois, U.S.A; Age 1 at 1850 Census: see James Kepler.¹ As of 21 November 1870,her married name was Dingman. She married Francis Dingman, son of Lawrence Dingman and Nancy Johnson, on 21 November 1870 at Atkinson, Henry Co., Illinois, U.S.A; Per IGI Record. Mary Albertine Kepler appeared on the census of 13 June 1880 at Cass Twp., Hamilton Co., Iowa, U.S.A; Age 32 at 1880 Census: see Francis Dingman.¹ She died on 29 January 1941 at Burrell Twp., Leon, Decatur Co., Iowa, U.S.A., at age 91; per "Descendants of Johannes Dingman" in "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", book of Ruth & Emerson Smart, Apr 25, 2004.²

     Jonas Dingman was born on 19 October 1823 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Per 1851 Census. He appeared on the census of 1851 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 28 at 1851 Census: see David Dingman.¹ He married Rachel Adams before 1853 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario. Jonas Dingman lived on 10 February 1858 at Conc 9 Lot 65, Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (B&S 2601) show that David Dingman & wife sold 50 acres of the east half of Lot 65, west side of North Branch Talbot Road to Jonas Dingman. He lived in April 1861 at Conc 9 Lot 65, Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; 1861 Agr. Census: Jonas Dingman; North Street, lot 65, 50 acres.² He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 37 at 1861 Census: Dingman, Jonas, 37, CW, WM, frmer, married; Rachel, 34, CW, WM, married; Charles W., 7; Mary M., 2 (James Adams is next and then Garner Dingman.)³ He lived on 4 September 1861 at Conc 9, Lot 65, Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; "Lot No. 65, East-Half, situated in the Township of Westminster, County of Middlesex on the London and Port Stanley gravel road, seven miles from the City of London, one mile from the Village of Lambeth, one hundred acres, under good cultivation and good fence. There is a good spring creek on the farm; also a good grafted orchard, a large frame house, two log houses, two frame barns, very large and a very large open shed. For further particulars address the owner - Lambeth P.O., James A. Dingman. Terms Cash, or with time: Westminster, September 4, 1861 (The Daily Leader, Toronto, October 4, 1861, p.3, c.8) per "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Apr 11, 2004.
Note: Name here is James A. Dingman. Might that be Jonas who would appear to own this farm at this time???⁴ He Westinster Militia Rolls 1864: Lambeth - First Class: ... David Dingman, Garner Dingman .; Second Class: Charles A. Dingman, Jonas Dingman ... " from "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Apr 11, 2004. in 1864 at Westminster Twp., Lambeth, Middlesex Co., Ontario.⁴ He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 48 at 1871 Census: Dingman, Jonas, 48, b. Ont., WM, farmer, married; Rachel, 44, married; ??, ?; ??, ?; ??, ? (page is VERY faint, last three lines in the group are not visible - probably Charles W. and Mary M. and next child.)⁵ He appeared on the census of April 1881 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 56 at 1881 Census: Dingman, Jonas, 56, b. Ont., CM, Dutch, farmer, widow; Charles, 26, b. Ont., single; James, 17; Gzowski, 14; Renier, Annie, 25.⁶ He died on 26 March 1888 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario, at age 64; Death Reg'n.: Name: Jonas Dingman; Died: Mar 26 1888; Age: 63; Res. & Born: Westminster; Cause: heart disease; Inf.: Dr. J. S. Stephenson, London; Rel.: Meth; Reg'd.: Mar 27 1888; Reg'r.: Henry Anderson
Per Burial.⁷ He was buried on 30 March 1888 at Scottsville Cemetery, Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Cemetery Transcription: "DINGMAN; Mary Melissa; daughter of Jonas & Rachel Dingman; Died Feb 24 1868; Agegd 3 yrs 10 mo 24 dys; Jonas Dingman; Died Mar 26 1888; Aged 63y 5m; Rachel, wife of Jonas Dingman; Died Jan 26 1876; Aged 47yrs 3 mo" Row 8, Plot 2, Lot 102, James Dingman, Scottsville Cemetery, Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario Archives.

     Charles Ayers Dingman was born on 18 March 1833 at Wesmister Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Date Mar 13 1833 per 1901 Census. Per 1851 Census. He appeared on the census of 1851 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 18 at 1851 Census: see David Dingman.¹ He married Rohada Jane "Rhoda" Hannmer before 1855 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario. Charles Ayers Dingman lived on 10 February 1858 at Conc 9 Lot 65 SE1/4, Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (B&S 2602) show that David Dingman & wife sold 50 acres of the south east quarter of Lot 65, west side of North Branch Talbot Road to Charles Dingman. He lived on 13 December 1859 at Conc 9 Lot 65, Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Mtg 3134) show that Charles A. Dingman to a mortgage with Abraham Puddwink? for $500. He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 27 at 1861 Census: Dingman, Charles, 27, b. CW, WM, farmer, married; Rhoda, 28, married; Wellington, 5 (his father, David Dingman, is next on the page.)² He Westinster Militia Rolls 1864: Lambeth - First Class: ... David Dingman, Garner Dingman .; Second Class: Charles A. Dingman, Jonas Dingman ... " from "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Apr 11, 2004. in 1864 at Westminster Twp., Lambeth, Middlesex Co., Ontario.³ He lived on 16 April 1864 at Conc 9 Lot 65 SE1/4, Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (B&S 4294) show that Charles Dingman & wife sold 50 acres of the south east quarter of Lot 65 to Matthew Thorncroft. He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 40 at 1871 Census: Dingman, Charles, 40, b. Ont., Carpenter, married; Rhoda, 35, b. Ont., married; Wellington, 11; Casper, 10, Mary, 69, b. Eng., widow; Bell, Sarah, 32?, b. Eng.⁴ He appeared on the census of April 1891 at Southwold Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; Age 56 at 1891 Census: Dingman, Charles A., 56, b. Ont., parents b. Ger., farmer, father, married; Roda J., 55, b. Ont., parents b. US & Ont., mother, married (this appears under son Casper Dingman.)⁵ He appeared on the census of April 1901 at Caradoc Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 68 at 1901 Census: Dingman, A. Charles, 68, b. Ont., Mar 13 1838, Carpenter, Ger., married; R. Jane, 65, b. Dec 25 1835, irish, married.⁶ He died on 18 March 1910 at Caradoc Twp., Mt. Brydges, Middlesex Co., Ontario, at age 77; Death Reg'n.: Name: Charles Ayers Dingman; Died: Per Burial.⁷ He was buried on 20 March 1910 at Mt. Brydges United Church Cemetery, Mt. Brydges, Middlesex Co., Ontario; Memorial: In Memory of; Charles A. Dingman; Born 1833 - Died 1910; Also His Wife; Rohada J. Hannmer; Born 1836 - Died 1909; Edward Dingman; 1881 - 1959 (from "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", one of Ruth & Emerson Smart's books, Apr 21, 2004)
Cemetery Transcription: "In memory of; Charles A. Dingman; Born 1833 Died 1910; Also his wife; Rohada J. Hannmer; Born 1836 Died 1909; Edward G. Dingman; 1881 - 1959" Mt. Brydges United Church Cemetery, Mt. Brydges; Ontario Archives.^8,3

     James D. Dingman M. D. was born on 5 November 1836 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Date Nov 5 1836 per Burial. Date Nov 6 1837 Per 1851 Census. He appeared on the census of 1851 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 14 at 1851 Census: see David Dingman.² He "Lambeth 1857; At the Junction on Wednesday last, the house of James Dingman, was struck by lightning. It entered the chimney and coming in to the house destroyed some of the plastering... and tearing one of Lorenzo Dingman's shoes from his foot ... " (St. Thomas Weekly Dispatch, June 4, 1857, p. 2, c.5) from "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Apr 11, 2004. on 4 June 1857 at Westminster Twp., Lambeth, Middlesex Co., Ontario.³ He was Teacher - per 1861 Census. in April 1861 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario. He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 25 at 1861 Census: see David Dingman.⁴ He married Carrie Amelia Cudney, daughter of Samuel Cudney and Mary ?, on 9 September 1869 at London, Middlesex Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: James Henry Dingman; Age: 32; Res.: Westminster; Born: Cda; Status: bachelor; Occ.: farmer; Rel.: Meth; Parents: David Dingman & Mary Elwood; Bride: Carrie Cudney; Age: 24; Res.: Westminster; Born: Cda; Status: spinster; Rel.: Bapt; Parents: Samuel & Mary Cudney; Wit.: L. J. Elliott, London; Date: Sep 9 1869; Place: London City; Performed by: Rev. J. Elliott (Marriage Registrations 1869, RG80-5-0-2, vol 2., pg. 27, #1259 - Ontario Archives.)⁵ James D. Dingman M. D. appeared on the census of April 1871 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 34 at 1871 Census: Dingman, James P., 34, b. Ont., farmer, married; Carrie Amelia, 24, b. Ont., married; David, 74, b. US, WM, farmer, married; ?Lucy?, 59, b. Ont., married; David B., 31, single; Alonzo?, 28 (very faint)
Note: Wife of David Bauch Dingman, Mary Ellwood is shown with son Charles in 1871 Census. Who is woman with James? Name unclear?⁶ He died on 2 February 1902 at Conc 2 Lot 18, Southwold Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario, at age 65; Death Reg'n.: Name: James D. Dingman; Died: Feb 21 1902; Age: 66yrs; Res.: Conc 2, Lot 18, NE; Status: sinlge; Occ.: gentleman; Born: Westminster; Cause: kidney disease; Dr. F. Guest, M. D; Rel.: Meth; Inf.: N. J. Kerr, Undertaker; Reg'd.: Feb. 22 1902
Date Feb 02 1902 Per Burial.⁷ He was buried on 4 February 1902 at McArthur's Cemetery, Southwold Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; Cemetery Transcription: "North Side: Carrie A; wife of Jas. d; Dingman M. D; Born Dec 14 1844; Died Dan 9 1881; South Side: Jas. D. Dingman M. D; Born Nov 5 1836; Died Feb 2 1902" Plot 12, McArthur's Cemetery, Southwold Twp., Elgin Co. - Ontario Archives.

     David B. Dingman Jr. was born on 15 November 1839 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Per 1851 Census. He appeared on the census of 1851 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 12 at 1851 Census: see David Dingman.¹ He lived on 10 February 1858 at Con 9 Lot 65 NE1/4, Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (B&S 2603) show that David Dingman & wife sold 50 acres of the north east quarter of Lot 65, west side of North Branch Talbot Road to David Dingman, Jr. He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 22 at 1861 Census: see David Dingman.² He Westinster Militia Rolls 1864: Lambeth - First Class: ... David Dingman, Garner Dingman .; Second Class: Charles A. Dingman, Jonas Dingman ... " from "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Apr 11, 2004. in 1864 at Westminster Twp., Lambeth, Middlesex Co., Ontario.³ He lived on 16 April 1864 at Conc 9 Lot 65 NE1/4, Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (B&S 6293) show that David Dingman, Jr. sold 50 acres of the north east quarter to Matthew Thorncroft. He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 31 at 1871 Census: see James Dingman (brother.)⁴ He appeared on the census of April 1881 at Southwold Twp., Elgin West Co., Ontario; Age 42 at 1881 Census: see Elonzo Dingman (brother.)⁵ He married Sarah E. Munson on 18 May 1881 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: David B. Dingman; Age: 40; Res.: Southwold; Born: Westminster; Status: bachelor; Occ.: farmer; Parents: David & Mary Dingman; Bride: Sarah Munson; Age: 30; Res.: Westminster; Born: Cda; Status: spinster; Witnesses: Calvin Bush & David Town, Westminster; Date: May 18 1881; Place: Westminster; Rel.: CM; Performed by: Rev. Thos Crews?⁶ David B. Dingman Jr. died on 5 December 1889 at Southwold Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario, at age 50; Per Burial. He was buried on 7 December 1889 at McArthur's Cemetery, Southwold Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; Cemetery Transcription: "In memory of; David B. Dingman; Died Dec 5 1889; Aged 50 yrs 22 dys." Plot 10, McArthur's Cemetery, Southwold Twp., Elgin Co. - Ontario Archives.

     Alonzo Henry Dingman was born on 4 February 1842 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Date Feb 4 1842 per 1901 Census - use this one. Date Apr 15 1841 Per 1851 Census. He appeared on the census of 1851 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 10 at 1851 Census: see David Dingman.² He "Lambeth 1857; At the Junction on Wednesday last, the house of James Dingman, was struck by lightning. It entered the chimney and coming in to the house destroyed some of the plastering... and tearing one of Lorenzo Dingman's shoes from his foot ... " (St. Thomas Weekly Dispatch, June 4, 1857, p. 2, c.5) from "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Apr 11, 2004. on 4 June 1857 at Westminster Twp., Lambeth, Middlesex Co., Ontario.¹ He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 19 at 1861 Census: see David Dingman.³ He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 28 at 1871 Census: see James Dingman.⁴ He lived on 25 November 1872 at Westminster Twp., Middesex Co., Ontario; Informant for Death Reg'n. of his father, David Dingman. He appeared on the census of April 1881 at Southwold Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; Age 39 at 1881 Census: Dingman, Elonzo, 39, b. Ont., CM, Merchant, single; Mary, 69, b. US, MC, widow; David, 42, b. Ont., farmer, MC, single.⁵ He married Sarah Jane Thorn, daughter of James Thorn and Mary Baxter, on 16 December 1885 at St. Thomas, Elgin Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: Alonzo Dingman; Age: 34; Res.: Southwold; Born: Westminster; Status: bachelor; Occ.: merchant; Parents: David & Polly Dingman; Bride: Sarah Thorn; Age: 34; Res. & Born: Delaware Twp; Status: spinster; Parents: James & Mary Thorn; Witnesses: Jessie Samantha Griffith, St. Thomas; Date: Dec 16 1885; Place: St. Thomas; Rel.: Meth; Performed by: Rev. A. E. Griffith
Note: There is some confusion re the surname of the bride. The transcription of the marriage reg'n. shows Thorn as if this was fairly clear. Others are not so clear. Looks like Tham in many cases??⁶ Alonzo Henry Dingman appeared on the census of April 1891 at Southwold Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; Age 49 at 1891 Census: Dingman, Alonzo, 49, b. Ont., parents b. US, Meth., Merchant, married; Sarah Jane, 40, b. Ont., parents b. Que. & US, married; Mary Alta, 4, b. Ont., parents b. Ont.⁷ He appeared on the census of April 1901 at Southwold Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; Age 59 at 1901 Census: see Jeremiah Dingman (nephew.)⁸ He died on 13 February 1914 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario, at age 72; Death Reg'n.: Name: Alonzo Dingman; Died: Feb 13 1914; Age: 71yrs; Res.: Westminster; Born: St. Thomas; Occ.: grocer; Status: married; Parents: David Dingman & Mary Ellwood; Cause: heart failure; Dr. Erwin; Inf.: Dr. Well..?
Date Per Burial.⁹ He was buried on 15 February 1914 at Scottsville Cemetery, Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Cemetery Transcription: "Alonzo Dingman; Died Feb 13 1914; inhis 72nd yr; Sarah Jane his wife; Died May 12 1928 in her 78th yr; Mary Ann Dingman; 1900 - 1961; wife of A. James Ernest Dingman; 1894 - 1973; also his wife; Elena May (Smith) Dingman; 1897 - 1973; Mary Alta Dingman; 1887 - 1974" Row 17, Plot 3, Scottsville Cemetery, Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario Archives.

     Matilda Dingman was born on 5 March 1844 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Per 1851 Census. She appeared on the census of 1851 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 7 at 1851 Census: see David Dingman.¹ She appeared on the census of April 1861 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 16 at 1861 Census: see David Dingman.² As of 19 December 1865,her married name was Fleming.³ She married Gzowski Billard Fleming on 19 December 1865 at Middlesex Co., Ontario; "She married Gzowski B (Billard?) Fleming on 12/19/1865 in Middlesex County, Canada and is the mother of Barbara (middle name Louise?) Fleming who married Joseph R. Joslin(Joslyn in 1901 census). Barbara and Joseph's son Gzowski Billard Joslin was my late husband's father." per email from charlene Joslin, Jan 16, 2008.³

     Alice Lown was born on 2 June 1816 at Ireland; Per 1851 Census. As of before 1833,her married name was Dingman. She married George Dingman, son of Johannes "John" Dingman and Maria Bauch, before 1833 at Ontario. Alice Lown appeared on the census of 1851 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 35 at 1851 Census: see George Dingman.¹

     William W. Dingman was born on 6 October 1834 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Per 1851 Census. He appeared on the census of 1851 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 17 at 1851 Census: see George Dingman.¹

     Robert B. Dingman was born on 9 August 1836 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Per 1851 Census. He appeared on the census of 1851 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 15 at 1851 Census: see George Dingman.¹

     George Dingman Jr. was born on 2 January 1838 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Per 1851 Census. He appeared on the census of 1851 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 13 at 1851 Census: see George Dingman (father.)

     Joseph J. Dingman was born on 22 March 1841 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Per 1851 Census. He appeared on the census of 1851 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 10 at 1851 Census: see George Dingman.¹ He died on 26 October 1855 at Westminster Twp., Lambeth, Middlesex Co., Ontario, at age 14; "Inquest held at the house of Samuel Hunt, Lot No. 63, John N. Hunt, sworn. Mr. Joseph Dingman was cutting bands yesterday afternoon between three and four o'clock in the table of the threshing machine which was at my place (John Hunt's residence) adjoining Dingman's. Mr. Small had come off and when I saw that I cry NO. I walk to the forepart of the mow. Joseph Dingman walked directly passed the cylinder twined about and stepped into the cylinder. I saw him when he went down into it, we got him out of the cylinder as soon as possible and he appeared to be dying before we got him out. His left foot and clear up to his body was all messed up. ... (Canadian Free Press, October 27, 1855, p. 3, c.4) from "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", Ruth & Emerson Smart's Books, Apr 11, 2004.²

     Edward Dingman was born on 26 December 1845 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Per 1851 Census. He appeared on the census of 1851 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 6 at 1851 Census: see George Dingman.¹

     Ashton Lloyd Dingman was born on 5 October 1891 at 25 Brunswick Ave., Toronto, York Co., Ontario; Birth Reg'n.: Name: Ashton Lloyd Dingman; Born: Oct 5 1891; Place: Toronto; Parents: Allan Dingman & Eleanora Moyer; Occ.: Builder; Inf.: Allan Dingman, 25 Brunswick Ave., Toronto; Reg'd.: Mov 11 1891; Dr. J. A. Cotton; Reg'r.: John Blevins
per GEDCOM of Marsha Strong, Jan 4, 2003.¹ He died on 5 January 1893 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, at age 1; Death Reg'n.: Name: Ashton Lloyd Dingman; Died: Jan 5 1893; Age: 15mo; Res. Toronto; Dr. Cotton; Reg'd.: Jan 10 1893; Rel.: Meth; Reg'r.: J. Blevins
per GEDCOM of Marsha Strong, Jan 4, 2003.² He was buried on 7 January 1893 at Glenwood Cemetery, Picton, Prince Edward Co., Ontario; Memorial: (see Exhibit) Ashton Lloyd; Dingman; 1891 - 1893 (Sec G, Glenwood Cemetery, Picton, Aug 24, 2003.)³

     John Moyer Sr. was born circa 1794; per GEDCOM of Marsha Strong, Jan 4, 2003. He married Mary Countryman circa 1820; per GEDCOM of Marsha Strong, Jan 4, 2003.

     Mary Countryman was born on 4 July 1794 at Stark, Herkimer Co., New York, U.S.A; per GEDCOM of Marsha Strong, Jan 4, 2003. As of circa 1820,her married name was Moyer. She married John Moyer Sr. circa 1820; per GEDCOM of Marsha Strong, Jan 4, 2003.

     Rohada Jane "Rhoda" Hannmer was born on 25 December 1836 at Ontario; Date Dec 25 1835 per 1901 Census. Date 1836 per Burial. Per 1861 Census. As of before 1855,her married name was Dingman. She married Charles Ayers Dingman, son of David Bauch Dingman and Mary Polly Ellwood, before 1855 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario. Rohada Jane "Rhoda" Hannmer appeared on the census of April 1861 at Wesminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 28 at 1861 Census: see Charles Dingman.¹ She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 35 at 1871 Census: see Charles Dingman.² She appeared on the census of April 1891 at Southwold Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; Age 55 at 1891 Census: see Charles A. Dingman.³ She appeared on the census of April 1901 at Caradoc Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 65 at 1901 Census: see Charles A. Dingman.⁴ She died in 1909 at Ontario; Per Burial. She was buried in 1909 at Mt Brydges United Church Cemetery, Mt. Brydges, Middlesex Co., Ontario; Memorial: In Memory of; Charles A. Dingman; Born 1833 - Died 1910; Also His Wife; Rohada J. Hannmer; Born 1836 - Died 1909; Edward Dingman; 1881 - 1959 (from "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", one of Ruth & Emerson Smart's books, Apr 21, 2004)
Cemetery Transcription: "In memory of; Charles A. Dingman; Born 1833 Died 1910; Also his wife; Rohada J. Hannmer; Born 1836 Died 1909; Edward G. Dingman; 1881 - 1959" Mt. Brydges United Church Cemetery, Mt. Brydges; Ontario Archives.^5,6

     Wellington Guernsey Dingman was born on 27 April 1855 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Date Apr 27 1855 per 1901 Census. Date 1856 Per 1861 Census. He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Wesminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 5 at 1861 Census: see Charles Dingman.³ He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 11 at 1871 Census: see Charles Dingman.⁴ He married Margaret Jane "Maggie" Bole on 26 January 1876 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: Wellington G. Dingman; Age: 21; Res. & Born: Westminster; Status: bachelor; Occ.: farmer; Parents: Charles A. & Lada Jane Dingman; Bride: Maggie Jane Bale; Age: 24; Res.: Westminster; Born: Osnabruk; Witnesses: James Bale, London & Sarah E. Hopkins, Delware; Date: Jan 26 1876; Place: Westminster; Reg.: Meth; Performed by: Rev. w. Lund.⁵ Wellington Guernsey Dingman appeared on the census of April 1891 at Southwold Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; Age 35 at 1891 Census: Dingman, Wellington, 35, b. Ont., parents b. Ont., Meth., farmer, married; Maggie J., 37, b. US, parents b. Irel., married; Amanda E., 14, b. Ont., parents b. Ont. & US; Charles E., 10; Mitchel E., 6.⁶ He appeared on the census of April 1901 at Caradoc Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 45 at 1901 Census: Dingman, G. Wellington, 45, b. Ont. Apr 27 1855, Eng., Meth., farmer, married; J. Maggie, 48, b. Feb 17 1853, Irish, married; C. Ed., 20, b. Feb 9 1881, Eng., labourer; E. Mitchell, 16, b. Nov 26 1884.⁷ He lived on 19 March 1910 at Caradoc Twp., Mt. Brydges, Middlesex Co., Ontario; Informant for Death Reg'n. of his father, Charles Ayers Dingman. He lived on 13 February 1911 at Caradoc Twp., Mt. Brydges, Middlesex Co., Ontario; Informant for Death Reg'n. of his wife, Maggie Jane (Boles) Dingman. He married Emma Jane "Emily" Price on 18 September 1912 at Mt. Brydges, Elgin Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.: Groom: Wellington Guernsey Dingman; Age: 56; Res.: Mt. Brydges, since Jan 1 1910; Born: Westminster; Status: widower; Occ.: labourer; Parents: Charles A. Dingman * Rhoda Jane Hannmer; Bride: Emma Jane Price; Age: 39; Res.: Mt. Bridges; Born: England; Status: spinster; Rel.: Meth; Parents: ---- ; Witnesses: A. B. & Agnes Curtis, Mt. Bridges; Date: Sep 18 1912; Place: Mt. Brydges; Performed by: J. A. Agnew, Mt. Brydges
2nd wife of Wellington G. Dingman, per burial.⁸ Wellington Guernsey Dingman died in 1931 at Ontario; Per Burial. He was buried in 1931 at Mt. Brydges United Church Cemetery, Mt. Brydges, Middlesex Co., Ontario; Memorial: DINGMAN; In Memory of; Maggie Jane Bole; wife of; Wellington G. Dingman; Born 1854 - Died 1915; Wellington G. Dingman; 1856 - 1931; His Wife; Emily Price; 1877 - 1958; And Her Husband; William Silas Rowe; 1863 - 1950 (from "John Dingman of Westminster & Family", one of Ruth & Emerson Smart's books, Apr 21, 2004)
Cemetery Transcription: "In memory of; Maggie Jane Bole; wife of; Wellington G; Dingman; Died 1854 Born 1911; Wellington G; Dingman; 1856 - 1931; his wife; Emily Price; 1877 - 1958; and her husband; William Silas Rowe; 1863 - 1950" Mt. Brydges United Church Cemetery, Mt. Brydges, Ontario Archives.^9,10

     Rachel Adams was born in October 1828 at Ameliasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co., Ontario; Location per Death Reg'n. Date Oct 1828 per Burial. Date 1827 Per 1861 Census. As of before 1853,her married name was Dingman. She married Jonas Dingman, son of David Bauch Dingman and Mary Polly Ellwood, before 1853 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario. Rachel Adams appeared on the census of April 1861 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 34 at 1861 Census: see Jonas Dingman.¹ She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Age 44 at 1871 Census: see Jonas Dingman.² She died on 26 January 1876 at Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario, at age 47; Death Reg'n.: Name: Rachel Dingman; Died: Jan 26 1876; Age: 46; Status: farmer's wife; Born: Ameliasburgh, Prince Edward Co; Cause: consumption; Dr.: Dr. Best; Inf.: William Land, Minister; Rel.: Methodist of Cda; Reg'd.: Aug 16 1876; Reg'r.: Henry Anderson
Date per Burial. Not in 1881 Census, husband Jonas is a widower.³ She was buried on 28 January 1876 at Scottsville Cemetery, Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; Cemetery Transcription: "DINGMAN; Mary Melissa; daughter of Jonas & Rachel Dingman; Died Feb 24 1868; Aged 3 yrs 10 mo 24 dys; Jonas Dingman; Died Mar 26 1888; Aged 63y 5m; Rachel, wife of Jonas Dingman; Died Jan 26 1876; Aged 47yrs 3 mo" Row 8, Plot 2, Lot 102, James Dingman, Scottsville Cemetery, Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario Archives.