Person Page - 1218

     William Downer was born circa 1830; per GEDCOM of John Maybee, Oct., 2, 2004.¹ He married Elizabeth ? before 1855; per GEDCOM of John Maybee, Oct., 2, 2004.¹

     Elizabeth ? was born circa 1830; per GEDCOM of John Maybee, Oct., 2, 2004.¹ She married William Downer before 1855; per GEDCOM of John Maybee, Oct., 2, 2004.¹ As of before 1855,her married name was Downer.¹

     Henry R. Terrill was born in 1859 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Date 1859 per CemSearch. Date 1860 & location Ont. per 1881 Census. Date 1860 & location Ont. per 1871 Census. Date 1860 & location UC per 1861 Census.^1,4,5,6 He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 1 at 1861 Census: see Anthony Terrill.¹ He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Brighton Twp., East Northumberland Co., Ontaro; Age 11 at 1871 Census: see Anthony Terrill.⁶ He appeared on the census of April 1881 at Brighton Twp., East Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 21 at 1881 Census: Terrill, Henry, 21, b. Ont., Eng., CM, farmer, single; Effie, 14, b. Ont., Eng., CM, single (1881 Census: Brighton Twp., East Northumberland Co., dist. 123, sub-dist. C, pg. 32, line 24 - ancestry.ca)
Note: Pages are out of order but page 33, found down a few pages, has no more Terrills at the top.⁵ He married Mary Ella Harrington, daughter of Stephen Harrington and Permilia Vansicklen, on 21 March 1883 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Date Mar 21 1883 & location Murray Twp. per family tree of brucesparks1 on ancestry.ca, Nov 6 2017.² Henry R. Terrill died on 8 April 1885 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Date 1885 per Memorial & CemSearch. Date Apr 8 1885 & location Brighton per family tree of brucesparks1 on ancestry.ca, Nov 6 2017.^2,3,4 He was buried on 10 April 1885 at Wooler Friends Cemetery, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Memorial: (See Exhibit) Henry R; Terrill; 1859 - 1885; His Wife; Ella; 1864 - 1884; Ella R; 1884 - 1884 (Wooler Friends Cemetery, Brighton Twp., Jul 3 2004)
CemSearch: Name: Henry R. Terrill; Born: 1859; Died: 1885; ID: 104816; Cemetery: Wooler Friends, Brighton Twp., Conc 5 Lot 24, Brighton Twp; Other names: Terrill, Ella (1864-1884), Terrill, Ella R. (1884-1884.)^4,3

     Josiah Proctor Jr. was born in 1757 at Chelmsford, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A; "They first settled in Massachusetts, but afterward drifted to Vermont, where many descendants of the first pioneer of the family are still to be found..." per pg. 626 "Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte", Oct. 6, 2004.
Josiah Proctor (1757-1850) is father of Rebecca m. to Smalley Spafford per Proctor Family Tree on a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Brighton, Sept. 25, 2004.
Date 1757 & location Chelmsford, Middlesex Co., Mass. per family tree of susan wise on ancestry.ca, March 16 2020.^3,2 He was christened on 13 November 1768 at Chelmsford, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A; Christening Nov 13 1768 & location Chelmsford, Ma. per family tree of susan wise on ancestry.ca, March 16 2020.² He "A Josiah Jr. and Isaac, apparently children by an earlier wife, also appear in Washington town records.” But no land records for Josiah himself appear in Cheshire Co. This family is conspicuously missing from the documents dealing with Eunice's dower." page 69 of "Eunice Taft of Worccester Co., Mass." copied from family tree of CEH-REHM on ancestry.ca, March 16 2020. circa 1785 at Washington, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, U.S.A..² He married Susanna Chamberlain on 12 March 1785 at Washington, Sullivan Co., New Hampshire, U.S.A; Marriage Record: Groom: Josiah Proctor, Jun; Bride: Susanna Chamberlain; Res. of both: Washington, N.W; B yWho: George Leslie, Washington, N.H., Clergyman; Date: march 12 1785 (New Hampshire Marriage & Divorce Records 1659-1947, pg. 4793 of 5003 - ancestry.ca)Note: This is the image of the original page.
Marriage Record: Groom: Josiah Proctor; Bride: Susanna Chamberlain; Date: Mar 12 1785; Place: Washington, Sullican, New Hampshire; Film: 1001292 (New Hampshire Marriage Records 1637-1947 - ancestry.ca)
"Shortly after the opening of the century just closed, Josiah Proctor, with his wife and family, crossed over from their native state of Vermont, to the Bay district. Some years prior to starting for Canada, the Pioneer had married Susannah Chamberlain of Vermont, and at the time of departure had a family of four children." from page 626 of "Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte", Oct 6, 2004.
per Proctor Family Tree on a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Brighton, Sept. 25, 2004.^3,1,4 Josiah Proctor Jr. appeared on the census of 1790 at Vermont, U.S.A; There is no Josiah Proctor listed in the 1790 Census - per search index. There are three Proctor's in Vermont, Cavendish, Windsor Co. - Isaac, Leonard and Timothy.⁵ He appeared on the census of 1800 at Waterbury, Crittenden Co., Vermont, U.S.A; 1800 Census: Josiah Proctor; 2 males under 10; 1 male 26 to 45;; - ; 1 female 10 to 16; 1 female 16 to 26 (ancestry.com.)⁵ He "In this same year (1796 when Obediah Simpson settled just to the west on Conc 2 Lot 4) Josiah Proctor settled on Lot 2 of Concession 2 in a house on what are now known as Village Lots 5 and 6 north of Main Street between Victoria and Railroad Streets." from page 16 of The Tobey Book.
Note: In fact, Josiah Proctor came to this area in 1810 when he is first included in Cramahe Twp. census records. He would purchase Conc 2 Lot 2 in 1814 from David M. Rogers. (Dan Buchanan, Oct 17 2023) in 1810 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada.⁶ He immigrated in 1810 to Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; "The first winter after their arrival in Upper Canada, was spent in the township of Cramahe, and Josiah Proctor, the pioneer, felled the first tree in the present site of the village of Colborne, where he remained until spring. He then removed to Lot 2, north and south, concession 2, on part of the which property of four hundred acres, the present village of Brighton is situated." pg. 626, "Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte", Oct. 6, 2004.³ He appeared on the census of 1810 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1810 Census: Josiah Proctor; 2 males over 16; 1 female over 16; 1 female under 16 (Newcastle District Census & Assessment Records, Cramahe Twp.)⁷ He appeared on the census of 1812 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1812 Census: Josiah Proctor; 3 males over 16; 1 female over 16; 1 female under 16; total 5 (Newcastle District Census & Assessment Records, Cramahe Twp.)⁷ He appeared on the census of 1813 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1813 Census: Josiah Proctor; 3 males over 16; 1 female over 16; 2 females under 16; total 6 (Newcastle District Census & Assessment Records, Cramahe Twp.)⁷ He appeared on the census of 1814 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1814 Census: Josiah Proctor; 3 males over 16; 2 females over 16; 1 male under 16; 1 female under 16; total 7 (Newcastle District Census & Assessment Records, Cramahe Twp.)⁷ He lived in 1814 at Land where Brighton would be, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; "The Tobey Book, pg. 47, shows "We have now recorded eight families whose land was officially registered. They are" Obediah Simpson, 1796; Jeremiah Scripture 1808; James Richardson, 1809; Henry Nix, 1811; Josiah Proctor, 1814; John Singleton, 1815; T. D. Sandford, 1817; and James Lyons, 1817. Undoubtedly there were a few who were squatters living on land marked by themselves and not by a surveyor. Therefore these people are not mentioned in the Ontario Registry."
Note: An example of "squatters" would be Alexander Chisholm who built mills on the creek where Spring Valley is now. He came in expecting to get the Crown Reserve granted to him but his wife Nancy and step-son John Singleton did not own the land until the 1820's.⁶ He "February 16, 1814; Josiah Proctor of Cramahe Township in the District of Newcastle was impressed to transport British troops travelling from York to Kingston in his sleigh. While preparing to leave a blacksmith shop in Cramahe Township, Lieutenant Small of the 41st Regiment ordered a bugler to attack Josiah with his sword. Josiah received a number of wounds including a sword cut on his right arm which left him helpless and unable to support his family. The arm had been permanently impaired. In April, Lieutenant F.W. Small was arraigned in Kingston, found guilty of abusing his authority and committing an illegal act, and was to be publicly reprimanded.[11]" page sent to me by Bill Russell during his study of veterans of the War of 1812.
Note: I am assuming that this was the Josiah Proctor involved in this incident, since he had a family in Cramahe at the time. on 16 February 1814 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada. He "That your Petitioner was on the sixteenth day of February one thousand eighteen hundred and fourteen, impressed int his Majesty's Service for the purpose of transporting troops through this province whilst your Petitioner was busied in making the necessary preparations to do his duty, Lieutenant Small of the Forty First Regiment in a passion and without any reason, ordered one of his men to fall upon him with a sword which orders were obeyed and in consequence of which your Petitioner received a number of wounds, more especially one in the arm which for a long time rendered him entirely helpless and he has never got the right use of his arm to the great damage of himself and family. Your Petitioner therefore prays that your Excellency will take his case into consideration and allow him such restitution as your Excellency shall think proper and your Petitioner as in duty bound, will ever pray … Josiah Proctor, Cramahe, 4th January, 1815." Petition of Josiah Proctor, War of 1812: Board of Claims for Losses, 1813-1848, Library and Archives Canada, Microform: t-1126, page 836 of 1394, downloaded from (https://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/microform-digitization/006003-119.01-e.php?q2=33&q3=2799&sqn=838&tt=1394&PHPSESSID=rgi7t06a60or2jdheocn6v65f4) on 16 February 1814 at Blacksmith's Shop, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada. He "Adjutant General's Office, Head Quarters, Montreal; 22nd April, 1814, General Orders: At a General Court Martial held at Kingston on the 7th and 8th April 1814, Lieut. F. W. Small of the 41st Regiment was arraigned upon the following Charge … Viz… For an arbitrary and wonton abuse of authority upon a march of a detachment of the 41st Regiment from York to Kingston, in ordering a Bugler of the Regiment to draw his sword and cut off the arm of Josiah Proctor, whose sleigh had been impressed for the conveyance of the troops, in consequence of which illegal order, the said Josiah Proctor received a very severe wound. These circumstances taking place at a Blacksmith's shop in the Township of Cramahe, on or about the 16th February, 1814. Upon which charge the Court came to the following decision. The Court, having duly and maturely considered the evidence given in support of the prosecution, as well as what the prisoner adduced in his defence is of opinion, that the Prisoner, F. W. Small of the 41st Regiment is guilty of the following part of the charges preferred against him. Viz… Of an arbitrary use of authority upon a march of a detachment of the 41st Regiment from York to Kingston, in ordering a Bugler of the Regiment to cut the arm of Josiah Proctor, whose sleigh had been impressed for the conveyance for the troops, in consequence of which illegal order, the said Josiah Proctor received a severe wound, which, being a breach of the Articles of War, do therefore sentence him, Lieutenant F. W. Small of the 41st Regiment, to be publicly reprimanded as such time and place as the Commander of the Forces may appoint. The Court has been induced to award this sentence in consequence of the length and nature of the arrest the Prisoner has undergone; and the appearance of his having been fully impressed with the conviction of an imperious necessity for the rapid march of the detachment to Kingston, and that he thus erred for his sincere seal for the good of His Majesty's Service and the welfare of the Province. His Excellency, the Commander of the Forces, in giving his approval to the sentence of the General Court Marital on Lieutenant Small, 41st Regiment, feels in incumbent on him to observe that, whatever credit may be given to Lieutenant Small for zeal for the good of the Service and for a sincere desire to promote the welfare of the Province of Upper Canada, still, the Court having found that officer guilty of an arbitrary abuse of authority, ought to have awarded a punishment commensurate to its findings. Lieutenant General Drummond will cause Lieutenant Small, 41st. Regiment, to be publicly reprimanded, pursuant to his sentence, as such time and place as he may think proper to appoint, after which Lieutenant Small to be released and resume his Military duties. (Signed) Edward Baynes, Adjutant General, North America" Report on Court Marial, Petition of Josiah Proctor, War of 1812: Board of Claims for Losses, 1813-1848, Library and Archives Canada, Microform: t-1126, page 841 to 844 of 1394, downloaded from (https://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/microform-digitization/006003-119.01-e.php?q2=33&q3=2799&sqn=841&tt=1394&PHPSESSID=rgi7t06a60or2jdheocn6v65f4) on 22 April 1814 at Court Martial, Montreal, Lower Canada.⁸ He lived on 23 May 1814 at Conc 2 Lot 2, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 399) show that David M. Rogers sold all of lot 2, conc 2, Cramahe Twp. to Josiah Proctor. ITS Date: May 23 1814. Reg'n. Date: July 11, 1814. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 004, pg. 289 of 399, Village Lot 3, North Side of Main, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan Apr 13 2023)
Note: The record is located with Brighton Twp. although before Jan 1 1852 this was Cramahe Twp. since it is on the west side of Prince Edward Street which is the old boundary between Cramahe and Murray Townships.
Note: The Proctors are said to have been in this area from 1810 so they could have been living here and arranged the purchase four years later.⁹ He appeared on the census of 1815 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1815 Census: Josiah Proctor; 3 males over 16; 2 females over 16; 1 male under 16; total 6 (Newcastle District Census & Assessment Records, Cramahe Twp.)⁷ He "We whose names are undersigned do recommend Josiah Proctor of the Township of Cramahe, District of Newcastle, as an honest and industrious person and has during the late war conducted himself as becoming and we verily believe he has not been able to perform any land labour since he received a severe cut in his arm. Given under our hands at Murray, this 3rd January 1815. James Young, J.P., R.C. Wilkins, J.P., J. Wilson." Affidavit in support of Josiah Proctor, War of 1812: Board of Claims for Losses, 1813-1848, Library and Archives Canada, Microform: t-1126, page 836 of 1394, downloaded from (https://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/microform-digitization/006003-119.01-e.php?q2=33&q3=2799&sqn=836&tt=1394&PHPSESSID=rgi7t06a60or2jdheocn6v65f4) on 3 January 1815 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada.⁸ He "Quebec, June 30, 1815: In reply to your letter of the 9th Instant, I have received His Excellency Sir Gordon Drummond's directions to transmit you the sentence of a General Court Marital that was held at Kingston for the trial of Lieut. Samm, 41st. Regiment, a copy of which is here with attached. I have the Honor to be Sir, Your Most Obedient, Humble Servant. L. Foster, Military Secretary. To Mr. Josiah Proctor, Cramahe, U.C. My address to the care of Major Rogers." Letter to Josiah Proctor with copy of Court Martial, War of 1812: Board of Claims for Losses, 1813-1848, Library and Archives Canada, Microform: t-1126, page 840 of 1394, downloaded from (https://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/microform-digitization/006003-119.01-e.php?q2=33&q3=2799&sqn=837&tt=1394&PHPSESSID=rgi7t06a60or2jdheocn6v65f4)
Note: The next four pages (1841 to 1844) contain the details of the report on the Court Martial. on 30 June 1815 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada.⁸ He "To His Excellency Francis Gore, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Upper Canada .. etc The Petition of Josiah Proctor of Cramahe, District of Newcastle, Humbly sheweth … That your Petitioner was on the sixteenth day of February one thousand eighteen hundred and fourteen, impressed int his Majesty's Service for the purpose of transporting troops through this province whilst your Petitioner was busied in making the necessary preparations to do his duty, Lieutenant Small of the Forty First Regiment in a passion and without any reason, ordered one of his men to fall upon him with a sword which orders were obeyed and in consequence of which your Petitioner received a number of wounds, more especially one in the arm which for a long time rendered him entirely helpless and he has never got the right use of his arm to the great damage of himself and family. Your Petitioner therefore prays that your Excellency will take his case into consideration and allow him such restitution as your Excellency shall think proper and your Petitioner as in duty bound, will ever pray … Josiah Proctor. Cramahe, 4th January, 1815." Petition of Josiah Procotr, War of 1812: Board of Claims for Losses, 1813-1848, Library and Archives Canada, Microform: t-1126, page 837 of 1394, downloaded from (https://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/microform-digitization/006003-119.01-e.php?q2=33&q3=2799&sqn=838&tt=1394&PHPSESSID=rgi7t06a60or2jdheocn6v65f4)
Note: This story has been repeated many times but this is directly from the subject, soon after the event. We can use this. (Dan Buchanan, Nov 4 2025.) on 30 June 1815 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada.⁸ He appeared on the census of 1816 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1816 Census: Josiah Proctor; 3 males over 16; 2 females over 16; 1 male under 16; total 6 (Newcastle District Census & Assessment Records, Cramahe Twp.)⁷ He "Know all men by these presents, that I, Roger Bayley of the Township of Cramahe, County of Northumberland in the District of Newcastle and Province of Upper Canada, have nominated, constituted and appointed and by these presents do nominate, constitute and appoint Josiah Proctor of the Township of Cramahe, County, District and Province aforesaid, my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name, to petition for an receive from his Excellency Francis Gore, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Upper Canada, or any other person for that purpose appointed … such sums of money as shall be granted me in consequence of a wound received while employed in Carrying the Packet for the government of this Province and for the obtaining the same to do all lawful acts and things which I myself might or could do were I personally present, hereby ratifying and confirming all my said attorney shall do or cause to be done in the premises by virtue of these presents. In witness whereof, I have here unto set my hand and seal this 4th day of January 1816. Signed and Sealed in presence of Isaac C. Proctor, Roger Bagle." Roger Bayley Appoints Josiah Proctor as his attorney, War of 1812: Board of Claims for Losses, 1813-1848, Library and Archives Canada, Microform: t-1126, page 839 of 1394, downloaded from (https://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/microform-digitization/006003-119.01-e.php?q2=33&q3=2799&sqn=839&tt=1394&PHPSESSID=rgi7t06a60or2jdheocn6v65f4)
Note: I am unclear as to what this is about. Is it related to the episode re the wound? On 4 January 1816 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada.⁸ He appeared on the census of 1817 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1817 Census: Josiah Proctor; 3 males over 16; 2 males under 16; 3 females (Newcastle District Census & Assessment Records, Cramahe Twp.)⁷ He appeared on the census of 1818 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1818 Census: Josiah Proctor; 5 males over 16; 2 females over 16; 1 male under 16; 1 female under 16 (Newcastle District Census & Assessment Records, Cramahe Twp.)⁷ He lived in 1819 at Conc 2 Lot 6, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; "Along the highway between Brighton and Colborne are three early buildings worthy of note. The first, on lot 6, concession 2, Brighton Township was an old two-storey frame inn owned by John Proctor's father, Isaac. Like Hodge's hotel in town, it was built shortly after the York-Kingston Road was completed. John's grandfather, Josiah, may even have operated the inn at one time, for in 1819 he had an innkeeper's licence and was fined 10 pounds for an infraction of the regulations governing taverns. Josiah was a local figure of note, remembered both for great strength and great size - in his later years he is said to hav weighed nearly five hundred pounds." from "Homesteads: Early buildings and families from Kingston to Toronto" by Margaret McBurley and Mary Byers, 1979, pg. 142.¹⁰ He appeared on the census of 1819 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1819 Census: Josiah Proctor; 3 males over 16; 4 females over 16; 1 male under 16; 2 female under 16 (Newcastle District Census & Assessment Records, Cramahe Twp.) He appeared on the census of 1820 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1820 Census: Josiah Proctor; 2 males over 16; 2 females over 16; 1 male under 16; 1 female under 16 (Newcastle District Census & Assessment Records, Cramahe Twp.)⁷ He appeared on the census of 1821 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1821 Census: Josiah Proctor; 2 males over 16; 1 female over 16 (Newcastle District Census & Assessment Records, Cramahe Twp.)⁷ He appeared on the census of 1822 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1822 Census: Josiah Proctor; 2 males over 16; 1 female over 16 (Newcastle District Census & Assessment Records, Cramahe Twp.)⁷ He appeared on the census of 1823 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1823 Census: Josiah Proctor; 2 males over 16; 2 female over 16 (Newcastle District Census & Assessment Records, Cramahe Twp.)⁷ He appeared on the census of 1825 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1825 Census: Josiah Proctor; 1 male under 16; 1 female over 16; 8 males over 16; 4 females over 16 (Newcastle District Census & Assessment Records, Cramahe Twp.)⁷ He lived on 7 January 1825 at Conc 1 Lot 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 6396) show that James Richardson Sr. sold "north west quarter of township lot", lot 1, concession 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co. to Josiah Proctor. ITS Date: Jan 7 1825. Reg'n. Date: Jul 14 1841. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Vo., Brighton Village, Book 004, pg. 149 of 399, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Apr 5 2023.)⁹ He The village of Brighton was named at a meeting of local folks at Union Hall, Kellogg Inn, corner of Main and Prince Edward St., on Apr 2 1831. Joseph Locckwood, the first post master for the new village, suggested the name Brighton, his family's home in England, and it was accepted. (Dan Buchanan, Nov 12 2023) on 2 April 1831 at Union Hall, Kellogg Inn, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada. He lived on 29 March 1833 at Conc 1 Lot 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 3432) show that Josiah Proctor sold 1/2 acre in the north west part of Conc 1, Lot 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co. to John Nix. ITS Date: Mar 27 1834. Reg'n. Date: May 23 1834. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Township, Conc 1, pg. 004 of 307, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan Nov 29 2020.)⁹ He lived on 20 May 1833 at Village Lot 30, Main St. South, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 3042) show that Josiah Proctor sold "1 acre more of less supposed to be this lot", of Village Lot 30, Main St. South Side, Village of Brighton, Northumberland Co. to John F. Sherman. ITS Date: May 20 1833. Reg'n. Date: Jul 12 1833. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Vo., Brighton Village, Book 004, pg. 149 of 399, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Apr 5 2023.)⁹ He lived on 29 May 1833 at Conc 1 Lot 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 3042) show that Josiah Proctor sold 1 acre south of Main Street part of Lot 1, conc 1, Brighton Twp. Northumberland Co. to John F. Sherman. ITS Date: May 29 1833. Reg'n. Date: Jul 12 1833. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Book 005, pg. 005 of 210 (Conc 1, Lot 1, Brighton Twp.), page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Apr 5 2023)
Note: This is the first appearance of Josiah Proctor in the land records for Conc 1 Lot 1, and he is the grantor. Oddly, there is no transaction above this to indicated how he acquired the land. Looking at the sparse acreage and location information in the records, it may suggest that it was through James Lyons, but can't be sure. Curious about this. (Dan Buchanan, Apr 22 2023.)⁹ He lived on 27 February 1834 at Conc 2 Lot 2, Brighton Twp., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 6814?) show that Josiah Proctor sold 2 rods, 11 poles of Lot 2, Conc 2, Cramahe Twp. (became Brighton in 1850) to Bildad Franklin, Inst. Feb 27 1834.⁹ He lived on 25 July 1835 at Conc 2 Lot 2, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 5774) show that Josiah Proctor sold 1 1/3 acre of Lot 2, Conc 2, Cramahe Twp. (became Brighton in 1850) to Ira Hodges, Inst. Jul 25 1835.⁹ He lived on 25 July 1835 at Village Lot 15, Conc 2 Lot 2, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Records (BS ?S774) show that Josiah Proctor old 1 1/3 acre to Ira Hodges. ITS Date: Jul 25 1835. Reg. Date: Jan 22 1840. (Land Registry Records, Abstract Index Book, Brighton Village, Lot 15, Conc 2, Lot 2, Cramahe Twp. - Northumberland County Archives, Cobourg Public Library)
Note: Village Lot 15 was part of the larger Township Lot 2, Conc 2, Cramahe Twp. which Josiah Proctor purchased in 1814.
Note: Village Lot 15 is on the north side of Main Street, on the east side of Princess Street (today closed by at the UMCA/Health Centre). This is where Hodges Inn had been located for some time - mentioned during War of 1812-1814. Was this the same Ira Hodges or his son??⁹ He lived on 9 October 1835 at Conc 2 Lot 2, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 3443) show that Josiah Proctor sold 3 rods, 16 poles of S.E. angle of Lot 2, Conc 2, Cramahe Twp. (became Brighton in 1850) to Simeon Kellogg, Inst. Oct 9 1835.⁹ He lived on 9 October 1835 at Village Lot 1, Main St. North, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 4348) show that Josiah Proctor sold 3 roods 16 poles of Village Lot 1, Main St. North, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co., to Simeon Kellog. ITS Date: Oct 9 1835. Reg'n. Date: Jul 9 1836. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 004, pg. 270 of 399, Village Lot 1, North Side of Main, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan Apr 13 2023.)⁹ He lived on 9 October 1835 at Conc 2 Lot 2, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 4348) show that Josiah Proctor sold 3 roods 16 poles, south east angle, of Conc 2, Lot , Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co. to Simeon Kellog. ITS Date: Oct 9 1835. Reg'n. Date: Jul 9 1836. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Township, Conc 2, pg. 033 of 317, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan Apr 11 2020.)⁹ He lived in April 1838 at Conc 1 Lot 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 5144) show that Josiah Proctor sold 35 acres in the west half of the north half of Lot 1, conc 1, Brighton Twp. Northumberland Co. to Josiah D. Wellington. ITS Date: Apr 1838. Reg'n. Date: May 24 1838. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Book 005, pg. 006 of 210 (Conc 1, Lot 1, Brighton Twp.), page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Apr 5 2023)
Note: This would be the in the south-west part of downtown Brighton.⁹ He appeared on the census of 1839 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1839 Census: Josiah Proctor; 4 males under 16; 1 male over 16; 1 female under 16; 1 female over 16 (Newcastle District Census & Assessment Records, Cramahe Twp.)⁷ He lived on 5 April 1839 at Conc 2 Lot 2, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S ?5519?) show that Josiah Proctor sold "3 roods" of lot 2, conc 2, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co. to Hiram Buckley. ITS Date: Apr 5 1839. Reg'n. Date: May 15 1839. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Village of Brighton, Book 004, pg 281 of 399, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Jun 23 2023.)⁹ He appeared on the census of 1848 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; 1848 Census: Josiah Proctor; Conc C, Lot 7; prop; farmer (Newcastle District Census & Assessment Records, Cramahe Twp.)⁷ He died in 1850 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; per Proctor Family Tree on a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Brighton, Sept. 25, 2004. He was buried in 1850 at Woods Cemetery, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; "Josiah Proctor and his faithful wife are long since deceased and now rest side by side in the Old Woods Cemetery." pg. 627, "Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte", Oct. 6, 2004.³

     Susanna Chamberlain was born on 3 July 1765 at Newton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A; "Some years prior to starting for Canada, the Pioneer had married Susannah Chamberlain of Vermont, and at the time of departure had a family of four children. " pg. 626 "Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte", Oct. 6, 2004. per Proctor Family Tree on a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Brighton, Sept. 25, 2004. Date Jul 3 1765 & location Hewon, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts per family tree of susan wise on ancestry.ca, March 16 2020.^2,3 She married Josiah Proctor Jr., son of Josiah Proctor Sr. and ? ?, on 12 March 1785 at Washington, Sullivan Co., New Hampshire, U.S.A; Marriage Record: Groom: Josiah Proctor, Jun; Bride: Susanna Chamberlain; Res. of both: Washington, N.W; B yWho: George Leslie, Washington, N.H., Clergyman; Date: march 12 1785 (New Hampshire Marriage & Divorce Records 1659-1947, pg. 4793 of 5003 - ancestry.ca)Note: This is the image of the original page.
Marriage Record: Groom: Josiah Proctor; Bride: Susanna Chamberlain; Date: Mar 12 1785; Place: Washington, Sullican, New Hampshire; Film: 1001292 (New Hampshire Marriage Records 1637-1947 - ancestry.ca)
"Shortly after the opening of the century just closed, Josiah Proctor, with his wife and family, crossed over from their native state of Vermont, to the Bay district. Some years prior to starting for Canada, the Pioneer had married Susannah Chamberlain of Vermont, and at the time of departure had a family of four children." from page 626 of "Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte", Oct 6, 2004.
per Proctor Family Tree on a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Brighton, Sept. 25, 2004.^2,4,1 As of 12 March 1785,her married name was Proctor. Susanna Chamberlain appeared on the census of 1800 at Waterbury, Crittenden Co., Vermont, U.S.A; 1800 Census: 1 female 26 - 45 (see Josiah Proctor.)⁵ She was buried after 1840 at Woods Cemetery, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; "Josiah Proctor and his faithful wife are long since deceased and now rest side by side in the Old Woods Cemetery." pg. 627, "Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte", Oct. 6, 2004.² She died after 1840 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; No date?? Female over 16 in 1839 Census, not appear in 1851 Census.⁶

     Sarah Proctor was born circa December 1785 at Vermont, U.S.A; Date 1784 based on 1800 Census which shows 1 female 16 to 26 - which must be Sarah. Location Vermont per pg. 626 from "Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte". per Proctor Family Tree on a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Brighton, Sept. 25, 2004.¹ She appeared on the census of 1800 at Waterbury, Crittenden Co., Vermont, U.S.A; 1800 Census: 1 female 16 to 26 (see Josiah Proctor.)¹ As of after 1805,her married name was Russell. She married ? Russell after 1805; per Proctor Family Tree on a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Brighton, Sept. 25, 2004. Sarah Proctor lived after 1820 at Richmond, Vermont, U.S.A; "The eldest, Sarah, already married to a man whose surname was Russell, elected to remain behind, and at the present time many of her descendants are settled in Richmond, Vermont." from page 626 of "Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte", Oct. 6, 2004.¹

     ? Russell was born circa 1785; per Proctor Family Tree on a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Brighton, Sept. 25, 2004. He married Sarah Proctor, daughter of Josiah Proctor Jr. and Susanna Chamberlain, after 1805; per Proctor Family Tree on a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Brighton, Sept. 25, 2004.

     Isaac Chamberlain Proctor was born on 6 March 1790 at Vermont, U.S.A; Date Mar 6 1790 per Burial. Location Vermont per pg. 626 from "Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte", Oct. 6, 2004.
Date 1790 & location USA per 1851 Census. Date 1790 per Proctor Family Tree on a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Brighton, Sept. 25, 2004.^1,2,3 He appeared on the census of 1800 at Waterbury, Crittenden Co., Vermont, U.S.A; 1800 Census: one of 2 males under 10 (see Josiah Proctor.)² He lived in March 1816 at Conc 1 Lot 6, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 473) show that Jonathan Hill sold all 200 acres of lot 6, conc 1, Cramahe Twp. to Isaac C. Proctor. ITS Date:-- . Reg'n. Date: Apr 17 1816. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Conc 1, Lot 6, pg 016 of 307, pg. 1, copied by Dan Nov 29 2020.)⁴ He lived on 16 April 1816 at Conc 1 Lot 6, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 482) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold the front end of lot 6, conc 1, Cramahe Twp. to Jeremiah Wood. ITS Date: Apr 16 1816. Reg'n. Date: JUn 15 1816. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Conc 1, Lot 6, pg 016 of 307, pg. 1, copied by Dan Nov 29 2020.)⁴ He married Elizabeth Smith, daughter of John Drummond Smith Sr. and Mary McDowall, before 1817 at Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; "Isaac Proctor, eldest of the Pioneer's two sons ... In early life he married Elizabeth Smith, daughter of the pioneer by that name, who founded Smithville and who married a sister of the Rev. James McDonell ... " from Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte, pg. 628 - The Proctor Family - per Proctor Family Tree on a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Brighton, Sept. 25, 2004.⁵ Isaac Chamberlain Proctor appeared on the census of 1818 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1818 Census: Isaac Proctor; 1 male over 16; 1 female over 16. He lived on 3 February 1818 at Conc 2 Lot 7, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Records (BS 642) show that John D. Smith sold the East 100 acres in the west half of Lot 7, Conc 2, Cramahe Twp. to Isaac C. Proctor. ITS Date: Feb 3 1818. Reg. Date: Jan 22 1819. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Conc 2, Lot 7, pg 097 of 317, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Apr 11 2022.)
Note: This is north of #2 at Huff Road, building still remains that was the Proctor Inn. (Dan Buchanan, Jun 5 2025)
Note: Checked the date again and believe it should say 1818 and not 1813. They look similar, but the last digit looks much more like the second one than a 3. (Dan Buchanan, Jun 5 2026.)⁴ He lived in 1819 at Conc 2 Lot 6, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; "Along the highway between Brighton and Colborne are three early buildings worthy of note. The first, on lot 6, concession 2, Brighton Township was an old two-storey frame inn owned by John Proctor's father, Isaac. Like Hodge's hotel in town, it was built shortly after the York-Kingston Road was completed. John's grandfather, Josiah, may even have operated the inn at one time, for in 1819 he had an innkeeper's licence and was fined 10 pounds for an infraction of the regulations governing taverns. Josiah was a local figure of note, remembered both for great strength and great size - in his later years he is said to hav weighed nearly five hundred pounds." from "Homesteads: Early buildings and families from Kingston to Toronto" by Margaret McBurley and Mary Byers, 1979, pg. 142.⁶ He appeared on the census of 1820 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1820 Census: Isaac Proctor; 1 male over 16; 1 female over 16; 1 female under 16. He appeared on the census of 1821 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1821 Census: Isaac Proctor; 1 male over 16; 1 female over 16; 1 male under 16; 1 female under 16. He appeared on the census of 1822 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1822 Census: Isaac Proctor; 1 male over 16; 1 female over 16; 1 male under 16; 1 female under 16. He appeared on the census of 1823 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1823 Census: Isaac Proctor; 1 male over 16; 1 female over 16; 2 males under 16; 1 female under 16. He appeared on the census of 1825 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1825 Census: Isaac C. Proctor; 3 males under 16; 1 female under 16; 2 males over 16; 1 female over 16. He lived on 24 August 1825 at Conc 2 Lot 7, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Records (BS 4632) show that Eliakim Squier sold 1/2 acre, 11 roods of the Front Part of the East half of Lot 7, Conc 2, Cramahe Twp. to Isaac C. Proctor. ITS Date: Feb 3 1818. (Land Registry Records, Abstract Index Books, Brighton Twp., Concession 2, Lot 6, Cobourg Public Library)
Note: Eliakim Squier had purchased the east half Lot 7 from John D. Smith in 1817; Isaac C. Proctor purcahsed the west half Lot 7 from John D. Smith in 1818. John Drummond Smith was Isaac C. Proctor's father-in-law.
Note: This would be the land where Isaac C. Proctor built and operated Proctor's Tavern, a well-known watering hole between Brighton and Colborne.⁴ He lived in 1828 at Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Militial Return: Proctor, Isaac C. 33 (Northumberland Co. Militia Return, 1828 - Ontario Registers CD.) He lived on 11 November 1828 at Conc 1 Lot 34, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (BS 3688) show John Singleton sold 100 acres of the south half of Lot 34, Conc 1, to Isaac C. Proctor. ITS Date: Nov 11 1828. Reg. Date: Dec 5 1834. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Brighton Twp., Northumberland County, Conc 1, Lot 34, pg 276 of 307, pg. 01, copied from OnLand.ca by Dan, Oct 5 2021.)⁴ He "On May 18, 1829 the Northumberland Agricultural Society held its first annual meeting at John Groves Inn in Haldimand Township and the following officers were appointed: President - B. Whting; Treasurer - J. Keeler; Directors - H. Ruttan, B. Ewing, L. Loomis, Isaac Proctor and others." from The Tobey Book, page 101. on 18 May 1829 at Goves Inn, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada.^7,8 He "On October 19, 1829 the society held the first cattle show and the following were awarded prises: Joshua Webster, Cramahe - $5.00 Brood Mare; Peter Alger, Cramahe - $5.00 Working Oxen. In the evening after this first show there was a banquet provided by Messrs. Ketchum which tendered to the officers and others. To the wives the fair was an occassion for community gossip and the discussion of fashions. To the young swain it was a great occassion to drive to the fair with a spanking team in order to obtain the attention of his desired fiancee. There was business for the farmer on each day of the four day affair. The first day was spent discussing the improvement of crops and stocks and this was when the judging took place. On the second day the prizes were distributed. On the third day there was a ploughing match to decide the district championship and on the fourth day horse races took place. All these events were followed by dinners, dancing and songs." from The Tobey Book, page 101 & 102.
" ... the first Agricultural Society for Northumberland County was formed in Colborne on May 17, 1828; and the first recorded Fair was held there on October 19, 1829, Elijah Buck won the prize for the best yoke of oxen." from Cobourg 1798 to 1948, by Edwin C. Guillet, page 28. on 19 October 1829 at Colborne, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada.^7,8 He lived on 21 May 1831 at Conc B Lot 35, Muray Twp., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Record (B&S 4631) show that Benjamin Way granted "part 50 acres, part north half, supposed to be this lot", Conc B, Lot 35, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Isaac C. Proctor. ITS Date: May 21 1831. Reg'n. Date: Feb 9 1837. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 012, page 070 of 203, OnLand.ca.)⁴ He lived on 30 May 1831 at Village Lot 23, Perry Ave. East, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Record (B&S 4631) show that Benjamin Way granted "supposed to be this lot", Lot 23, Perry Ave. East, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Isaac C. Proctor. ITS Date: May 30 1831. Reg'n. Date: Feb 9 1837. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 006, page 132 of 282, OnLand.ca.)⁴ He lived on 30 May 1831 at Village Lot 22, Perry Ave. West, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Record (B&S 4631) show that Benjamin Way granted "supposed to be this lot", Lot 22, Perry Ave. West, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Isaac C. Proctor. ITS Date: May 30 1831. Reg'n. Date: Feb 9 1837. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 006, page 123 of 282, OnLand.ca.)⁴ He lived on 30 May 1831 at Village Lot 15, Prince Edward St. East, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S J631) show that Benjamin Way sold "part, supposed to be this lot", Village Lot 15, Prince Edward St. East, (Conc B, Lot 35) Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Isaac C. Proctor. ITS Date: May 30 1831. Reg'n. Date: Feb 9 1837. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 007, pg. 120 of 310, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Oct 12 2020.)⁴ He lived on 30 June 1831 at Village Lot 25, Prince Edward St. East, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (B&S 4631) show that Benjamin Way sold "north west part said lot, 50 acres more or less", Village Lot 25, Prince Edward St. East, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Isaac C. Proctor. ITS Date: Jun 30 1831. Reg'n. Date: Feb 9 1837. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 007, pg. 164 of 310, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Oct 12 2020.)⁴ He "In 1831 Isaac C. Proctor became a lieutenant. His official notice of appointment reads as follows: "Sir John Colborne, Knight, Commander of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath, Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Upper Canada, and Major General Commanding His Majesty's Forces therein, etc...; To Isaac C. Proctor ... Gentleman ... Greeting; Reposing especial confidence in your Loyality, Courage and Good Conduct, I do hereby appoint you to be Ensign in the Third Northumberland Regiment of Militia (taking Rank and precedence from the 20th January 1831) during pleasure, and of which Regiment Henry Ruttan, Esquire is Colonel. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Ensign, and I do hereby Command the inferior Officers and Men of the said Militia to obey you as their Ensign. And you are to observe and follow all such Orders and Directions as you shall from time to time receive from me, or any other Superior Officer, according to law; Given under my Hand and Office Seal, at York this First day of November in the Year of our Lord, One Thousand, Eight Hundred and Thirty One and in the second year of His Majesty's Reign; Signed J. Colborne; By His Excellency's Command" The Tobey Book, page 110. on 1 November 1831 at Northumberland Co., Upper Canada.⁷ He lived on 23 June 1836 at Village Lot 24, Prince Edward St. East, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 4350) show that Simeon Kellogg sold "the same as 2723", Village Lot 24, Prince Edward St. East, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Isaac C. Proctor. ITS Date: Jun 23 1836. Reg'n. Date: Jul 11 1836. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 007, pg. 163 of 310, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Oct 12 2020.)⁴ He lived on 23 February 1837 at Conc 2 Lot 7, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Records (BS A76) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold 50 acres of the West Half of Lot 7, Conc 2, Cramahe Twp. to Richard B. Squier. ITS Date: Feb 23 1837. (Land Registry Records, Abstract Index Books, Brighton Twp., Concession 2, Lot 6, Cobourg Public Library.)⁴ He lived on 7 December 1837 at Conc 1 Lot 34, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (BS 6566) show Isaac C. Proctor sold 100 acres of the south half of Lot 34, Conc 1, to Benjamin Davidson. ITS Date: Dec 7 1837. Reg. Date: Dec 1 1841. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Brighton Twp., Northumberland County, Conc 1, Lot 34, pg 276 of 307, pg. 01, copied from OnLand.ca by Dan, Oct 5 2021.)⁴ He lived on 1 March 1838 at Conc A Lot 35, Murray Twp., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (B&S 5148) show that Robert Weller granted "part east half, 46 acres" Lot 35, Concession A, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co. to Isaac C. Proctor. ITS Date: Mar 1 1838. Reg'n. Date: May 25 1838. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 013, page 070 of 185, OnLnd.ca)
Note: Land that would contain 28 Dundas St.⁹ He appeared on the census of 1839 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1839 Census: Isaac Proctor; 2 males over 16; 4 males under 16; 1 female over 16; 1 female under 16. He lived in 1840 at Conc 2 Lot 2, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; The Tobey Book, pg. 204, shows that in 1840, Isaac C. Proctor purchased 3 roods, 10 poles of the S.E. angle of Lot 2, Conc 2. (Same time that Ira Hodges purchased 1 1/3 acres in the same lot.⁷ He lived on 28 January 1840 at Conc 2 Lot 1, Cramahe Twp., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 7907) show that Thomas D. Sanford sold "part 1 acre, 1 rood, 33 pers., south east corner", of lot 1, concession 2, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co. to Isaac C. Proctor. ITS Date: Jan 23 1840. Reg'n. Date: Jan 29 1846. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 015, pg. 175 of 272, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Nov 2 2023.)⁴ He lived on 8 February 1840 at Conc 2 Lot 2, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 5850) show that Simeon Kellogg sold 3 roods, 16 pole of the south east angle of Conc 2, Lot 2, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co. to Isaac C. Proctor. ITS Date: Feb 8 1840. Reg'n. Date: Apr 27 1840. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Township, Conc 2, pg. 033 of 317, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan Apr 11 2020)
Note: This is Village Lot 1, Main St. North side, which would later be the home of Willet Platt.⁴ He lived on 22 September 1841 at Village Lot 15, Prince Edward St. East, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (B&S 7650) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold "the same", Village Lot 15, Prince Edward St. East, (Conc A, Lot 35) Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Elizabeth Proctor. ITS Date: Sep 22 1841. Reg'n. Date: Jun 5 1845. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 007, pg. 120 of 310, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Oct 12 2020.)⁴ He appeared on the census of 1842 at Conc A Lot 34, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; 1842 Census: Isaac Proctor; Conc A, Lot 44, occ., prop; farmer. He lived on 6 January 1842 at Conc 1 Lot 2, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Records (Patent) show that Isaac C. Proctor obtained the Patent from the Crown for 100 acres in the north half of lot 2, conc 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co. ITS Date: Jan 6 1842. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Book 014, pg 096 of 210, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Oct 20 2024.)⁴ He lived on 3 September 1842 at Village Lot 19, Main St. South, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (B&S A332) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold "2 roods, 4 rods more or less Village Lot 19, South of Main St.", of Lot 2, Concession 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co. to Baring M. Bettes. ITS Date: Sep 3 1842. Reg'n. Date: Jun 27 1851. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 014, pg. 096 of 210, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Jan 20 2022.)⁴ He lived on 3 September 1842 at Village Lot 20, Main St. South, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (B&S A659) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold "2 roods 2 rods more or less, Village Lot 20, south of Main Street", of Lot 2, Concession 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co. to Joseph Bettes. ITS Date: Sep 3 1842. Reg'n. Date: May 8 1857. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 014, pg. 097 of 210, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Jan 20 2022.)⁴ He lived on 5 September 1842 at Conc 1 Lot 2, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (B&S A332) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold 2 roods, 4 ? (part of the north part, north-west angle) of Lot 2, Concession 1, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co. to Baring M. Bettes. ITS Date: Sep 5 1842. Reg'n. Date: Jun 27 1851. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Township, Concession 1, Lot 2, pg. 008 of 307, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Nov 29, 2020.)⁴ He lived on 14 January 1843 at Village Lot 28, Main St. South, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (B&S A2) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold 1 acre of Village Lot 28, Main St. South Side, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Hannah Storey. ITS Date: Jan 14 1843. Reg'n. Date: Jan 26 1852. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 004, pg. 135 of 399, (Conc 1, Lot 2, Brighton Twp.), page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Apr 5 2023.)⁴ He "The real lumber business involved the shipping of uncut logs. In 1844 Isaac C. Proctor sent his son, Truman A. Proctor, to Quebec with a raft of logs. He obtained 2 pounds 1s and 8d for every 1,000 feet of white pine and paid 75 pounds for towing the raft from Trent River. Isaac C. Pproctor was probably our first lumber merchant." from The Tobey Book, pg. 101. in 1844 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West.⁷ He lived on 20 March 1845 at Conc 3 Lot 8, Precy Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (B&S 7556) show that Truman A. Proctor sold "the same", Lot 8, Concession 3, Percy Twp., Northumberland Co. to Isaac C. Proctor. ITS Date: Mar 20 1845. Reg'n. Date: Mar 24 1845. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Percy Twp., Book 003, Pg 056 of 173, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Feb 29 2024.)⁴ He lived on 8 January 1846 at Conc 1 Lot 2, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (B&S A110) show that Isaac C. Proctor & wife sold "43 acres, 28 rods, part of north part, Conc 1, lot 2, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co. to Ira R. Proctor. ITS Date: Jan 8 1846. Reg'n. Date: May 23 1848. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Book 014, pg. 096 of 210, page downloaded from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Oct 21 2024.)⁴ He lived on 4 October 1848 at Conc 2 Lot 1, Cramahe Twp., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Records (BS A117) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold "pt 1 acre, 1 rood, 33 perces of the south east corner", Lot 1, Conc 2, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co. to Proctor & Squier. ITS Date: Oct 4 1848. Reg. Date: Oct 6 1848. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 015, pg. 175 of 272, OnLand.ca.)⁴ He lived on 30 January 1849 at Conc 2 Lot 2, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (B&S A268) show that Isaac C. Proctor & wife sold pt. (3 rods, 16 poles) Lot 2, Conc 2, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co. to Charles Short. ITS Date: Jan 30 1849. Reg'n. Date: Jan 8 1851. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 004, pg. 270 of 399, page copied from Onland.ca by Dan Buchanan, Apr 6 2023.)⁴ He lived on 16 February 1849 at Conc A Lot 35, Murray Twp., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (B&S A186) show that Isaac C. Proctor granted "part 46 acres" Lot 35, Concession A, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co. to Adeline E. Sanford. ITS Date: Feb 16 1849. Reg'n. Date: Nov 23 1849. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 013, page 070 of 185, OnLnd.ca)
Note: Land that would contain 28 Dundas St.⁹ He lived in 1850 at Cramahe Twp., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; "Some time during 1850 Proctor and Squier dissolved partnership. J. E. Proctor and his father I. C. Proctor became managers of the store." The Tobey Book, pg. 203.⁷ He lived on 8 March 1850 at Village Lot 22, Main St. South, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (B&S A379) show that Isaac C. Proctor & wife sold "1 acre 2 roods 8 rods more or less part of north part", of Lot 2, Concession 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co. to Harrison C. Bettes. ITS Date: Mar 8 1850. Reg'n. Date: Dec 6 1851. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 014, pg. 096 of 210, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Jan 20 2022.)⁴ He lived on 28 May 1850 at Conc 2 Lot 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (B&S A284) show that the partnership of John E. Proctor & Abijah Squiers sold part of lot 1, conc 2, Brighton Twp. to Isaac C. Proctor. ITS Date: May 28 1850. Reg'n. Date: Mar 1 1851. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Conc 2, Lot 1, pg 005 of 317, pg 01, copied from OnLand.ca by Dan, Apr 11 2020)
Note: The transactions for this lot are complex but this may be the point at which Isaac C. Proctor acquires the small lot at the south east side of lot 1, conc 2 where a small house would be built in the 1850s and the larger Proctor House in the 1860s when his son took over. The transaction is from his son, or at least the partnership of J. E. Proctor and Abijah Squires, which would soon be dissolved. I don't see a similar transaction afterward that would take this out of the Proctor family. (Dan Buchanan, Sep 28 2021.)⁴ He lived on 4 October 1850 at Conc 1 Lot 2, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (Grant A249) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold 48 acres of the north east part of lot 2, conc 1, Cramahe Twp. to Abijah Squier. ITS Date: Oct 4 1850. Reg'n. Date: Oct 17 1850. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Conc 1, Lot 2, Book 014, pg. 096 of 210, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Nov 6 2022.)⁴ He lived on 8 November 1851 at Conc A Lot 33, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (B&S A16) show that John Nix Jr. & wife sold "50 acres, south west quarter", Lot 33, Conc A, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co. to Isaac C. Proctor. ITS Date: Nov 8 1851. Reg'n. Date: Apr 15 1852. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Book 002, pg.422 of 460, OnLand.ca.)⁴ He lived on 1 January 1852 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Brighton Township was created effective January 1, 1852, based on legislation passed in August 1851. The west part of Murray and the east part of Cramahe, plus Presqu'ile, formed the new township. The Proctor land in Lot 1 and 2, Concession 2, were in Cramahe and then in Brighton Townships. He lived in March 1852 at Conc 2 Lot 2, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Residence per 1851 Census: Conc 2, Lot 2, Brighton Twp., 150 acres.
Note: Isaac Proctor still lives on the second lot, not lot 1, where the house would be built.¹ He lived in March 1852 at Conc 1 & 2 Lot 6, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Agricultural Census 1851: Name: I. C. Proctor; Conc 1 & 2, Lot 6, 217 acres - 1851 Census - agricultural listing.¹ He appeared on the census of March 1852 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 61 at 1851 Census: Proctor, Isaac C., 61, b. USA, Pres., Farmer, married; Elizabeth, 55, b. USA, Pres., married; Isaac O., 17, b. Cda., Pres., lab; Sarah E., 13; Smith, Harriet, 17, b. Cda., Pres. (Elizabeth is a Smith??)¹ He lived on 17 February 1853 at Conc 2 Lot 7, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (B&S A259) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold 1 acres in the south west part of lot 7, conc 2, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co. to Silas Reynolds. ITS Date: Feb 17 1853. Reg'n. Date: Oct 4 1854. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Conc 2, pg. 097 of 317, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Apr 11 2020.)⁴ He lived on 8 August 1853 at Conc A Lot 34, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (Will 2918) show that the Will of Isaac C. Proctor granted "part of the west half as in Will set forth" to his son William Chamberlain Proctor and "part of the east half of the west half to be valued at $250 cash as in Will set forth" to his son Isaac Oscar Proctor, re lot 34, conc A, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co. ITS Date: Aug 8 1853. Reg'n. Date: May 16 1896. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 013, Pg. 036 of 185, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan Jan 19 2022.)⁴ He lived in 1855 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; " ... partial list .. householders or freeholders in the new township of Brighton .... Isaac C. Proctor - Merchant - 64 ..." pg. 314 of The Tobey Book, Brighton Public Library.⁷ He lived on 22 April 1855 at Conc 3 Lot 8, Precy Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (B&S B120) show that Isaac C. Proctor & Elizabeth Proctor sold "the same", Lot 8, Concession 3, Percy Twp., Northumberland Co. to John Skinkle. ITS Date: Apr 22 1855. Reg'n. Date: Mar 18 1856. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Percy Twp., Book 003, Pg 056 of 173, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Feb 29 2024.)⁴ He lived on 30 April 1855 at Conc 2 Lot 1, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (Mortgage A362) show that Simon Davidson took a morgage for 400 pounds with Isaac C. Proctor on 50 acres of the north east quarter of lot 1, conc 2, Brighton Twp. ITS Date: Apr 30 1855. Reg'n. Date: May 14 1855. Discharged: Aug 25 1858. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Conc 2, Lot 1, pg 006 of 317, pg 01, copied from OnLand.ca by Dan, Apr 11 2020)
Note: Here we see that John Edward Proctor's father, Isaac, was involved in the mortgages related to the property where Proctor House would be built. Simon Davidson appears to own the land at this time, although it has gone from 56 to 50 acres, so maybe the Proctor home was already started by Isaac and his sons at this time. (Dan Buchanan, Sep 28 2021.)⁴ He lived on 16 February 1856 at Conc 1 Lot 7, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (B&S A488) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold all 200 acres of lot 7, conc 1, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co. to Cornelius Ainsworth. ITS Date: Feb 16 1856. Reg'n. Date: Jun 17 1856. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Con 1, pg. 030 of 307, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Nov 29 2020.)⁴ He lived on 9 May 1856 at Village Lot 22, Perry Ave. West, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Record (B&S A597) show that Isaac C. Proctor granted "supposed to be this lot", Lot 22, Perry Ave. West, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Josiah H. Proctor. ITS Date: May 9 1856. Reg'n. Date: Dec 13 1856. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 006, page 123 of 282, OnLand.ca.)⁴ He lived on 9 May 1856 at Village Lot 25, Prince Edward St. East, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (Grant A597) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold "supposed to be this township lot", Village Lot 25, Prince Edward St. East, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. and to Josiah H. Proctor. ITS Date: May 9 1856. Reg'n. Date: Dec 13 1856. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 007, pg. 164 of 310, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Oct 12 2020.)⁴ He lived on 16 May 1856 at Conc 2 Lot 6, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Records (Patent) show that Isaac C. Proctor obtained the Crown Patent for W 1/2 100 acres of Lot 6, Concession 2, Brighton Twp. ITS. Date: May 16 1856. (Land Registry Records, Abstract Index Books, Brighton Township, Conc 2, Lot 6, Cobourg Public Library.)⁴ He lived on 11 March 1857 at Village Lot 21, Prince Edward St. East, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (Quit Claim A804) show that Isaac C. Proctor issued a Quit Claim re "Hallett Lot North Half would appear to cover lot 21", Village Lot 21, Prince Edward Street, East Side, Village of Brighton, Northumberland Co. to Margaret Singleton. ITS Date: Mar 11 1857. Reg'n. Date: Apr 17 1858. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 007, pg. 143 of 310, page copied from OnLand.ca, by Dan Buchanan, Oct 12 21 2020.)⁴ He lived on 6 July 1860 at Conc 2 Lot 6, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Records (Grant B170) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold 100 acres of the W 1/2 of Lot 6, Concession 2, Brighton Twp. to Josiah H. Proctor ITS. Date: Jul 6, 1860. Reg. Date: Jul 4 1861 (Land Registry Records, Abstract Index Books, Brighton Township, Conc 2, Lot 6, Cobourg Public Library.)⁴ He lived on 18 December 1860 at Conc 1 Lot 5, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (Grant A65) show that Hannah Donaghy sold the east half of lot 5, conc 1, Brighton Twp. to Isaac C. Proctor, subject to "the will of William B. Donaghy". (ITS Date: Dec 18 1860. Reg'n. Date: Dec 21 1860. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Conc 1, Lot 5, pg. 015 of 307, pg. 1, copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Nov 29 2020)
Note: Here we see that Hannah quickly sold the land (probably pre-arranged based on the previous transaction), to Isaac C. Proctor who had land on the north side of the road and had run a hotel/tavern there for many years. (Dan Buchanan, Jan 21 2022.)⁴ He lived in April 1861 at Conc 1 Lot 5, Brighton Twp., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Residence per 1861 Census: Conc 1, Lot 5, 100 acres, 60 acres under cultivation, 40 acres under crops, 19 acres under pasture, 1 acre under orchards or gardens, 40 acres under wood or wild; 2 acres in spring wheat, 44 bushels produced.¹⁰ He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 71 at 1861 Census: Proctor, I. C., 71, b. US, none, Farmer, married; Elizabeth, 65, b. US, married; W. C.(m), 28, b. UC, merchant, single.¹⁰ He lived on 12 February 1862 at Conc B Lot 35, Brighton Twp., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Record (B&S A211) show that Isaac C. Proctor granted "north-east part, 10 acres", Conc B, Lot 35, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Elizabeth Ferris. ITS Date: Feb 12 1862. Reg'n. Date: Mar 8 1864. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 012, page 072 of 203, OnLand.ca.)⁴ He lived on 26 March 1862 at Conc 2 Lot 7, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Records (BS C316) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold 1/2 acre of the South East Corner of Lot 7, Conc 2, Cramahe Twp. to William C. Proctor. ITS Date: Mar 26 1862. Reg. Date: Dec 28 1865 (Land Registry Records, Abstract Index Books, Brighton Twp., Concession 2, Lot 6, Cobourg Public Library)
Note: This is the property of the Proctor Tavern, the building is still there. Northwest corner of NO. 2 and Huff Road.⁴ He lived on 19 May 1865 at Conc A Lot 33, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (Grant C364) show that Isaac C. Proctor & wife sold "100 acres north half", Lot 33, Conc A, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co. to John E. Proctor. ITS Date: May 19 1865. Reg'n. Date: May 26 1966. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Book 002, pg.422 of 460, OnLand.ca.)⁴ He died on 16 November 1866 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West, at age 76; Date Nov 16 1866 per Burial. Date 1866 per Proctor Family Tree on a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Brighton, Sept. 25, 2004.³ He was buried on 18 November 1866 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Memorial: (See Exhibit) Isaac C. Proctor; Born: Mar 6, 1790; Died; Nov 16, 1866 (Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton, July 10, 2004.)³

     Elizabeth Smith was born in 1797 at U.S.A; Date 1797 per Burial. Date 1796 & location USA per 1851 Census. Date 1797 per Proctor Family Tree on a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Brighton, Sept. 25, 2004. Date 1800 per 1871 Census.^2,3,4 As of before 1817,her married name was Proctor. She married Isaac Chamberlain Proctor, son of Josiah Proctor Jr. and Susanna Chamberlain, before 1817 at Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; "Isaac Proctor, eldest of the Pioneer's two sons ... In early life he married Elizabeth Smith, daughter of the pioneer by that name, who founded Smithville and who married a sister of the Rev. James McDonell ... " from Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte, pg. 628 - The Proctor Family - per Proctor Family Tree on a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Brighton, Sept. 25, 2004.⁵ Elizabeth Smith lived on 22 September 1841 at Village Lot 15, Prince Edward St. East, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (B&S 7650) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold "the same", Village Lot 15, Prince Edward St. East, (Conc A, Lot 35) Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Elizabeth Proctor. ITS Date: Sep 22 1841. Reg'n. Date: Jun 5 1845. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 007, pg. 120 of 310, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Oct 12 2020.)⁶ She appeared on the census of March 1852 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 55 at 1851 Census: see Isaac C. Proctor.² She appeared on the census of April 1861 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 65 at 1861 Census: see I. C. Proctor.⁷ She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 71 at 1871 Census: Proctor, Elizabeth, 71, b. United States, Scot., C. Pres., widow; Josiah, 47, b. Ont., Danish, C. Pres., Surveyor, single; Isaac O., 32, b. Ont., Danish, C. Pres., Dentist, single.³ She died in 1872 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Date 1872 per Burial. Date 1872 per Proctor Family Tree on a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Brighton, Sept. 25, 2004.⁴ She was buried in 1872 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Memorial: (See Exhibit) Elizabeth Smith; Wife of; Isaac C. Proctor; 1797 - 1872 (Mount Hope Cemetery, July 10, 2004.)⁴

     Josiah Proctor was born in September 1796 at Vermont, U.S.A; Date Sep 1796 per Memorial - age 42y 8m at death Apr 29 1839. Location Vermont per pg. 626 from "Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte", Oct. 6, 2004.
Date 1797 per Proctor Family Tree on a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Brighton, Sept. 25, 2004. "Of Brighton, Northumberland, Ontario" per IGI Record.^1,2,3 He appeared on the census of 1800 at Waterbury, Crittenden Co., Vermont, U.S.A; 1800 Census: one of two males under 10 (see Josiah Proctor.)² He "February 16, 1814; Josiah Proctor of Cramahe Township in the District of Newcastle was impressed to transport British troops travelling from York to Kingston in his sleigh. While preparing to leave a blacksmith shop in Cramahe Township, Lieutenant Small of the 41st Regiment ordered a bugler to attack Josiah with his sword. Josiah received a number of wounds including a sword cut on his right arm which left him helpless and unable to support his family. The arm had been permanently impaired. In April, Lieutenant F.W. Small was arraigned in Kingston, found guilty of abusing his authority and committing an illegal act, and was to be publicly reprimanded.[11]" page sent to me by Bill Russell during his study of veterans of the War of 1812.
Note: I am assuming that this was the Josiah Proctor involved in this incident, since he had a family in Cramahe at the time. on 16 February 1814 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada. He married Almira Hodges, daughter of Sanders Hodges and Joanna "Jane" Knapp, after 1820 at Upper Canada; per Proctor Family Tree on a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Brighton, Sept. 25, 2004. Josiah Proctor lived on 20 May 1823 at Village Lot 30, S. of Main St., Conc 1 Lot 1, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (3042 B&S) show that Josiah Proctor sold property to James F. Sherman, described as "1 acre .. Village Lot 30, S. of Main St.", in Conc 1 Lot 1, Brighton Twp., ITS Date May 20 1823.
Note: Village Lots are mentioned on this page several times, even before the Village of Brighton was created.⁴ He lived on 7 January 1825 at Conc 1 Lot 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 6396) show that James Richardson Sr. sold the north west quarter of lot 1 conc 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co. to Josiah Proctor. ITS Date: Jan 7 1825. Reg'n. Date: Jul 14 1841. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Village of Brighton, Book 004, pg. 180 of 399, Village Lot 34, South Main St., (Conc 01, Lot 01, Brighton Twp.), page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Apr 7 2023.)⁴ He married Laura Waldron, daughter of Philip Schuyler Waldron and Catherine Coonley, on 22 May 1832 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; "Proctor, Josiah, of Cramahe, yeoman, & Laura Waldron, of Percy, spr. b: Ira Hodges and Bildad Franklin, both of Cramahe,yeomen. 22 May 1832 at Murray." (Ontario Marriage Bodnds, 1803-1834, 1832 - Ontario Registers CD)
Date May 22 1832 & location Percy per IGI Record. Date c. 1826 - "Of, Proctorsville, Windsor, Vermont" per IGI Record.^1,5 Josiah Proctor lived in April 1833 at Coc 1 Lot 1, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (5144 B&S) show that Josiah Proctor sold property to Josiah D. Wellington, described as "25 acres .. pt of W 1/2 on N 1/2" in Conc 1, Lot 1, ITS Date April 1833.⁴ He lived on 27 March 1834 at Pt. Village Lots 31 & 32 (Conc 1 Lot 1), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (3432 - B&S) show that Josiah Proctor sold 1/2 acre, pt Village Lots No. 31 & 32, south of Main Street, to John Nix, ITS Date Mar 27 1834.⁴ He lived on 9 December 1837 at Conc 1 Lot 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 6847) show that Josiah Proctor sold the north west quarter of lot 1 conc 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co. to Henry Meade. ITS Date: Dec 9 1837. Reg'n. Date: Dec 21 1842. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Village of Brighton, Book 004, pg. 180 of 399, Village Lot 34, South Main St., (Conc 01, Lot 01, Brighton Twp.), page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Apr 7 2023.)⁴ He died on 29 April 1839 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada, at age 42; Date Apr 29 1839 per Memorial. Date Apr 29 1839 per IGI Record. Location Brighton per IGI Record. Date 1839 per Proctor Family Tree on a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Brighton, Sept. 25, 2004.^1,3 He was buried on 1 May 1839 at Woods Cemetery, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Memorial: (See Exhibit) Sacred; To; The Memory of; Josiah Proctor; Who Died; April 29 1839; Aged 42 Years; & 7 Mo. (Woods Cemetery, Cramahe Twp., Jul 6 2009) per IGI Record.^1,3

     Almira Hodges was born circa 1800 at Lyman, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, U.S.A; Almira Hodges is wife of Josiah Proctor per Proctor Family Tree on a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Brighton, Sept. 25, 2004.
Note: I am placing Almira Hodges in the family of Sanders Hodges due to proximity and timing. Need more documentation for this. She appeared on the census of 1807 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1807 Census: 1 of 2 females under 16 - see Sanders Hodges (Newcastle District Census & Assessment Records, Cramahe Twp.)¹ As of after 1820,her married name was Proctor. She married Josiah Proctor, son of Josiah Proctor Jr. and Susanna Chamberlain, after 1820 at Upper Canada; per Proctor Family Tree on a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Brighton, Sept. 25, 2004. Almira Hodges died circa November 1831 at Upper Canada; Josiah Proctor marries again in May 1832.

     Laura Waldron was born on 24 January 1811 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Date Jan 24 1811 per Memorial & CEMSearch. Date 1812 & location Ont. per 1871 Census. Date 1812 & location UC per 1861 Census. per Proctor Family Tree on a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Brighton, Sept. 25, 2004.
Note: Placing Laura Waldron as daughter of Philip Schuyler Waldron & Catherine Coonley; per GEDCOM Lorne Tweed, Nov 6, 2005 she is not shown but dates work and she is said to be of Percy per in marriage register. Try to get confirmation or whatever for this???^3,4,5,1,2 As of 22 May 1832,her married name was Proctor. She married Josiah Proctor, son of Josiah Proctor Jr. and Susanna Chamberlain, on 22 May 1832 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; "Proctor, Josiah, of Cramahe, yeoman, & Laura Waldron, of Percy, spr. b: Ira Hodges and Bildad Franklin, both of Cramahe,yeomen. 22 May 1832 at Murray." (Ontario Marriage Bodnds, 1803-1834, 1832 - Ontario Registers CD)
Date May 22 1832 & location Percy per IGI Record. Date c. 1826 - "Of, Proctorsville, Windsor, Vermont" per IGI Record.^6,7 Laura Waldron Husband Josiah Proctor died. on 29 April 1839 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada. She lived on 23 July 1841 at Conc 2 Lot 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Records (BS 7307) show that Thomas D. Sanford sold "pt 1/2 acre more or less ?20 West Young St." to Laura Proctor. ITS Date: Jul 23 1841. Reg. Date: Jun 12 1844. (Land Registry Records, Abstract Index Books, Brighton Village - Conc 1 Lot 1 - Northumberland County Archives, Cobourg Public Library)
Note: This appears to be the lot where Proctor House was later built.⁸ She married William C. Bowles, son of John Bowles and Ann Mills, after 1847 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1851 Census shows Josiah Proctor, age 19, just under Laura Bowles. Laura is Laura Waldron, widow of Josiah Proctor - died 1839.⁹ As of after 1847,her married name was Bowles.⁹ Laura Waldron appeared on the census of March 1852 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 42 at 1851 Census: see William Bowles.⁹ She appeared on the census of April 1861 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 49 at 1861 Census: see William Bowles.² She Witness at marriage of Minna Bowles & David Bogart. Minna is the daughter of her father John's brother William. on 30 May 1864 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West. She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 59 at 1871 Census: see William Bowles.¹ She lived on 25 February 1873 at Village Lot 20, Young St. West, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant B419) show that Laura Bowles & William Bowles sold "North half of said village lot 1/4 acre", of Village Lot 20, Young St., West Side, Village of Brighton, Northumberland Co. to Jasper D. Tobey. ITS Date: Feb 25 1873. Reg'n. Date: Mar 14 1873. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 009, pg. 158 of 220, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Feb 4 2022.)⁸ She appeared on the census of April 1881 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 70 at 1881 Census: Bowles, Laura, 70, widow, German; Harriet, 25, Irish.¹⁰ She died on 15 September 1883 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario, at age 72; Date Sep 15 1883 per Memorial & CEMSearch.^5,3 She was buried on 17 September 1883 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Memorial: (See Exhibit) In; Memory of; Laura Waldron; Wife of; Wm. Bowles; Died; Sep 15 1883; Aged; 72y 7m 22d (Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton)
CEMSearch shows: Name: Laura Bowles; Maiden: Waldron; Born: ; Died: 1883-09-15; Age: 72y 7m 22d; Notes: Wife of William Bowles; Buried: Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton, Conc A Lot 35 on Hwy 30, Section 1 Row 19; Other names: Peter L. Bowles ( -1857), Robert J. Bowles (1848-1898), William Bowles ( -1879.)^5,3

     Josiah Waldron Proctor was born in 1835 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Date 1835 & location Ont. per 1891 Census. Date 1835 & location Ont. per 1881 Census. Date 1836 & location Cda. per 1851 Census. Date 1834 & location Brighton per marr. reg'n. Date 1834 & location Brighton per GEDCOM of Eric Johnson, Oct. 4, 2004.^1,5,6,7,4 He appeared on the census of 1851 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 19 at 1851 Census: Proctor, Josiah, 19, b. Cda., WM, Clerk (shown under William & Laura Bowles.⁵ ) He appeared on the census of March 1852 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 15 at 1851 Census: Proctor, Josiah, 15, b. Cda., Pres., Tanner (shown under John & Elizabeth Wheeler; Isaac C. Proctor is the next family.)⁵ He appeared on the census of April 1871 at New Edinburgh, Russell Co., Ontario; Age 36 at 1871 Census: Proctor, I. W., 36, b. Ont., Eng., Merchant, WM, (1871 Census Index Online: Dist. Russell (076), New Edinburgh, pg. 20, C-10012)
Note: Shows on 1871 Census Index that "Individual bears a different name than the Head of the family."⁸ He lived on 2 October 1873 at Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario; Residence Ottawa per marriage reg'n.⁷ He married Sarah Emma White, daughter of Webster White and Eliza Ann Davis, on 2 October 1873 at Sidney Twp., Trenton, Hastings Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.#005634: Groom: Josiah Waldron Proctor; Age: 39; Res.: Ottawa; Born: Brighton; Status: bachelor; Occ.: Merchant; Parents: Josiah Proctor & Laura Waldron; Bride: Sarah Emma White; Age: ? ; Res. & Born: Sidney; Status: spinster; Parents: Webster White & Eliza Ann Davis; Wit.: George White, Sidney & Maria Ferris, Port Colborne; Date: Oct 2 1873; Place: Sidney; Rel.: WM & EM; Performed by: Rev. John Watt; Div.: Trenton (Ontario Marriage Registration, ancestry.com, #005634-1873)
Marriage Registrations; Office of the Registrar General; (RG 80-5); Archives of Ontario, Toronto: microfilm group MS932, reel 9, unit 80-5-0-31, volume 30 - pg. 126 (Ontario Civil Marriage Registrations 1869-73, ancestry.com)
per GEDCOM of Eric Johnson, Oct. 4, 2004.^1,9,10 Josiah Waldron Proctor appeared on the census of April 1881 at New Edinburgh, Russell Co., Ontario; Age 46 at 1881 Census: Proctor, J. W., 46, b. Ont., Eng., WM, Merchant, married; Emma S., 37, b. Ont., Eng., WM, married; Frank B., 7; Laura Ethel, 5; Arthur D., b. Jul. (familysearch.org.)⁶ He lived on 27 July 1886 at Village Lot 20, Young St. West, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant & Quit Claim 2078) show that Josiah W. Proctor & wife & Robert J. Bowles & Laura Bowles & Henrietta S. Tobey & Elizabeth E. Bevitt heirs & heriesses at law widow & formerly Widow of late Josiah Proctor, deceased, Jasper D. Tobey & Wiliam R. Bevitt granted "1/4 acre in the south of said village lot", of Village Lot 20, Young St., West Side, Village of Brighton, Northumberland Co. to Harriet A. Waldron. ITS Date: Jul 27 1886. Reg'n. Date: Sep 21 1886. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 009, pg. 158 of 220, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Feb 4 2022.)¹¹ He appeared on the census of 14 April 1891 at New Edinburgh Twp., Russell Co., Ontario; Age 56 at 1891 Census: Proctor, Josiah H., 56, b. Ont., p.b. Ont., meth., Post Master, married; Sarah E., 46, b. Ont., p.b. Ont., Meth., married; Frank B., 16; Arthur D., 10 (1891 Census: New Edinburgh Twp., Russell Co., dist. 155, sub-dist. C, pg. 18. line 12 - ancestry.ca.)⁴ He died on 20 June 1893 at Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario; Death Reg'n.#003504: Name: Josiah Waldron Proctor; Date: Jun 20 1893; Age: 59y; Born: Brighton; Occ.: Merchant; Cause: kidney disease; Phys.: Dr. Bell & Church; Inf.: Sarah E. Proctor; Reg'd.: July 26 1893; Rel.: Meth; Reg'r.: John Henderson per L. T. (Ontario Death Registration, ancestry.com, #003504-1893)
Wife is a widow at 1901 Census.^12,13 He was buried on 22 June 1893 at Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario; OCFA: Name: Josiah Waldron Proctor; Cemetery: Beechwood, Ottawa (1873-1900); County: Carleton; Township: Ottawa; Ref.: OT-90-05 (Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid.)¹⁴

     Sarah Emma White was born on 18 May 1843 at Trenton, Hastings Co., Canada West; Date May 18 1843 & location Trenton per Death Reg'n. Date Jul 5 1843 & location Ont. rural per 1901 Census. Date 1845 & location Ont. per 1891 Census. Date 1844 & location Ont. per 1881 Census. Date c. 1842 per GEDCOM of Don & Jeanne Ross, Sep 14, 2005. per GEDCOM of Eric Johnson, Oct. 4, 2004.^1,5,2,6,3 As of 2 October 1873,her married name was Proctor.¹ She married Josiah Waldron Proctor, son of Josiah Proctor and Laura Waldron, on 2 October 1873 at Sidney Twp., Trenton, Hastings Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.#005634: Groom: Josiah Waldron Proctor; Age: 39; Res.: Ottawa; Born: Brighton; Status: bachelor; Occ.: Merchant; Parents: Josiah Proctor & Laura Waldron; Bride: Sarah Emma White; Age: ? ; Res. & Born: Sidney; Status: spinster; Parents: Webster White & Eliza Ann Davis; Wit.: George White, Sidney & Maria Ferris, Port Colborne; Date: Oct 2 1873; Place: Sidney; Rel.: WM & EM; Performed by: Rev. John Watt; Div.: Trenton (Ontario Marriage Registration, ancestry.com, #005634-1873)
Marriage Registrations; Office of the Registrar General; (RG 80-5); Archives of Ontario, Toronto: microfilm group MS932, reel 9, unit 80-5-0-31, volume 30 - pg. 126 (Ontario Civil Marriage Registrations 1869-73, ancestry.com)
per GEDCOM of Eric Johnson, Oct. 4, 2004.^1,7,8 Sarah Emma White lived circa 1880 at Ottawa, Ontario; Settled Ottawa - per GEDCOM of Don & Jeanne Ross, Sep 14, 2005.¹ She appeared on the census of April 1881 at New Edinburg, Russell Co., Ontario; Age 37 at 1881 Census: see Josiah W. Proctor.⁵ She appeared on the census of 14 April 1891 at New Edinburgh Twp., Russell Co., Ontario; Age 46 at 1891 Census: see Josiah W. Proctor.³ She appeared on the census of April 1901 at New Edinburgh, Russell Co., Ontario; Age 57 at 1901 Census: Proctor, Sarah E., 57, b. Jul 5 1843, Head, widow; Frank B., 26, b. Jul 29 1874, son, single; Arthur D., 20, b. Jul 14 1880, son, single (1901 Census Index online: dist. 112, f-1, pg. 13, line 1, T-6495.)² She died on 3 January 1910 at 56 Stanley Ave., Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario, at age 66; Death Reg'n.#008817: Name: S. Emma Proctor; Date: Jan 3 1910; Age: 66y 7m 16d; Res.: 56 Stanley St., Ottawa; Born: Trenton, May 18 1843; Status: widow; Parents: Josiah Waldron Proctor, b. Brighton & Sarah White, b. Cda; Phys.: Dr. McLeod; Inf.: Frank B. Proctor, 74 Stanley Ave; Reg'd.: Jan 3 1910 (Ontario Death Registration, #008817-1910, ancestry.com)
Note: Mistake with parents names; gives her husband and her???⁹

     Webster White was born circa 1817 at Sidney Twp., Hastings Co., Upper Canada; Date c. 1817 & location Ont. per GEDCOM of Don & Jeanne Ross, Sep 14, 2005. per GEDCOM of Eric Johnson, Oct. 4, 2004.¹ He married Eliza Ann Davis before 1842 at Hastings Co., Canada West; per GEDCOM of Eric Johnson, Oct. 4, 2004.¹ Webster White died in 1878 at Ontario; per GEDCOM of Don & Jeanne Ross, Sep 14, 2005.¹

     Eliza Ann Davis was born on 20 September 1820 at Ontario; Date Sep 20 1820 & location Ont. per GEDCOM of Don & Jeanne Ross, Sep 14, 2005. Date 1810 per GEDCOM of Eric Johnson, Oct. 4, 2004.¹ She married Webster White, son of Reuben White and Esther Marsh, before 1842 at Hastings Co., Canada West; per GEDCOM of Eric Johnson, Oct. 4, 2004.¹ As of before 1849,her married name was White.¹

     Ada White was born on 18 March 1851 at Sidney Twp., Hastings Co., Canada West; per GEDCOM of Eric Johnson, Oct. 4, 2004.¹ As of 8 October 1872,her married name was Ketcheson.¹ She married William "Albert" Ketcheson, son of Owen Roblin Ketcheson and Jane Jones, on 8 October 1872 at Sidney Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; per GEDCOM of Eric Johnson, Oct. 4, 2004.¹ Ada White died on 4 December 1911 at Hastings Co., Ontario, at age 60; per GEDCOM of Eric Johnson, Oct. 4, 2004.¹ She was buried on 6 December 1911 at Moira Cemetery, Hastings Co., Ontario; per GEDCOM of Eric Johnson, Oct. 4, 2004.¹

     William "Albert" Ketcheson was born on 24 September 1851 at Huntingdon Twp., Hastings Co., Canada West; per GEDCOM of Eric Johnson, Oct. 4, 2004.¹ He married Ada White, daughter of Stephen White and Maria Moon, on 8 October 1872 at Sidney Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; per GEDCOM of Eric Johnson, Oct. 4, 2004.¹ William "Albert" Ketcheson died on 21 May 1931 at Hastings Co., Ontario, at age 79; per GEDCOM of Eric Johnson, Oct. 4, 2004.¹

     Clarissa White was born on 22 December 1852 at Sidney Twp., Hastings Co., Canada West; per GEDCOM of Don & Jeanne Ross, Sep 14, 2005. per GEDCOM of Eric Johnson, Oct. 4, 2004.¹ As of 27 October 1873,her married name was Bonisteel.¹ She married Charles Henry Bonisteel, son of Samuel Bonisteel and Jane Leavens, on 27 October 1873 at Sidney Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Date Oct 27 1876 per GEDCOM of Don & Jeanne Ross, Sep 14, 2005. Date Oct 27 1873 per GEDCOM of Eric Johnson, Oct. 4, 2004.¹

     Charles Henry Bonisteel was born on 16 July 1850 at Sidney Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Date 1851 & location UC per 1861 Census. Date 1849 & location UC per 1851 Census. per GEDCOM of Eric Johnson, Oct. 4, 2004.^1,2,3 He appeared on the census of 1852 at Sidney Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Age 2 at 1851 Census: see Samuel Bonisteel.³ He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Sidney Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Age 10 at 1861 Census: see Samuel Bonisteel.² He married Clarissa White, daughter of Stephen White and Maria Moon, on 27 October 1873 at Sidney Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Date Oct 27 1876 per GEDCOM of Don & Jeanne Ross, Sep 14, 2005. Date Oct 27 1873 per GEDCOM of Eric Johnson, Oct. 4, 2004.¹ Charles Henry Bonisteel lived in 1893 at Belleville, Hastings Co., Ontario; Settled Belleville 1893 - per GEDCOM of Don & Jeanne Ross, Sep 14, 2005.¹

     Samuel Bonisteel was born in 1817 at Ontario; Date 1818 & location UC per 1861 Census. Date 1817 & location CW per 1851 Census. per GEDCOM of Eric Johnson, Oct. 4, 2004.^1,2,3 He married Jane Leavens before 1841 at Hastings Co., Ontario; per 1851 Census. per GEDCOM of Eric Johnson, Oct. 4, 2004.^1,2 Samuel Bonisteel appeared on the census of 1852 at Sidney Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Age 34 at 1851 Census: Bonisteel, Samuel, 34, b. CW, EM, farmer, married; Jane, 30, b. CW, EM, married; Mary E., 9; Charles H.?, 2 (1851 Census: Sidney Twp., Hastings Co., pg. 135 of 186, line 35 - ancestry.com)
Note: Henry, Peter and Gilbert are above.² He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Sidney Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Age 43 at 1861 Census: Bonisteel, Samuel, 43, b. UC, Quaker, farmer, married; Jane,s 39, b. UC, Quaker, married; Davison, Mary Eliza, 17, b. UC, Quaker, single; Bonisteel, Charles H., 10; John, 23, b. UC, EM, farmer, single; Anna, 67, b. UC, EM, widow; John, 60, b. US, EM, carpenter, single; Smith, Lenna, 19, b. UC, EM, servant, single (1861 Census: Sidney Twp., Hastings Co., pg. 299 of 983, line 27 - ancestry.com.)³

     Jane Leavens was born in 1821 at Ontario; Date 1822 & location UC per 1861 Census. Date 1821 & location CW per 1851 Census. per GEDCOM of Eric Johnson, Oct. 4, 2004.^1,2,3 She married Samuel Bonisteel, son of Henrich Bonisteel and Anna Rose Bush, before 1841 at Hastings Co., Ontario; per 1851 Census. per GEDCOM of Eric Johnson, Oct. 4, 2004.^1,2 As of before 1841,her married name was Bonisteel.¹ Jane Leavens appeared on the census of 1852 at Sidney Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Age 30 at 1851 Census: see Samuel Bonisteel.² She appeared on the census of April 1861 at Sidney Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario; Age 39 at 1861 Census: see Samuel Bonisteel.³

     Dr. Arthur D. Proctor was born on 14 July 1880 at Ontario; Date Jul 14 1880 & location Ont. rural per 1901 Census. Date 1881 & location Ont. per 1891 Census. Date Jul 1880 & location Ont. per 1881 Census. per GEDCOM of Sylvia Davis, Oct. 4, 2004.^1,2,4,3 He appeared on the census of April 1881 at New Edinburg, Russell Co., Ontario; Age ? (Jul.) per 1881 Census: see Josiah W. Proctor.² He appeared on the census of 14 April 1891 at New Edinburgh Twp., Russell Co., Ontario; Age 10 at 1891 Census: see Josiah W. Proctor.³ He appeared on the census of April 1901 at New Edinburgh, Russell Co., Ontario; Age 20 at 1901 Census: see Sarah E. Proctor (mother.)⁴ He lived on 17 January 1930 at Belleville, Hastings Co., Ontario; Informant for Death Reg'n. of Helena Rose Gertrude Proctor.⁵

     Franklin B. "Frank" Proctor was born on 29 July 1874 at Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario; Date Jul 29 1874 per 1901 Census. Date 1875 & location Ont. per 1891 Census. Date 1875 & location Ottawa per marriage reg'n. Date 1874 & locaiton Ont. per 1881 Census. per GEDCOM of Sylvia Davis, Oct. 4, 2004.^1,2,4,5,3 He appeared on the census of April 1881 at New Edinburg, Russell Co., Ontario; Age 7 at 1881 Census: see Josiah W. Proctor.² He appeared on the census of 14 April 1891 at New Edinburgh Twp., Russell Co., Ontario; Age 16 at 1891 Census: see Josiah W. Proctor.³ He appeared on the census of April 1901 at New Edinburgh, Russell Co., Ontario; Age 26 at 1901 Census: see Sarah E. Proctor (mother.)⁴ He lived on 25 May 1904 at Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario; Residence Ottawa per marriage reg'n.⁵ He married Jean Tapley, daughter of Horatio N. Tapley and Margaret ?, on 25 May 1904 at Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.#005361: Groom: Frank B. Proctor; Age: 29; Res. & Born: Ottawa; Status: bachelor; Occ.: Barrister; Parents: Josiah W. Proctor & Sarah E. White; Bride: Jean Tapley; Age: 24; Res. & Born: Ottawa; Status: spinster; Parents: Horatio N. Tapley & Margaret ?Fasie?; Wit.: Arthur Proctor & Ethel Tapley, Ottawa; Date: May 25 1904; Place: Ottawa; Rel.: Meth. & Pres; Performed by: W. J. Herridge?; Reg'd.: May 25 1904 (Ontario Marriage Registration, ancestry.com, #005361-1904.)⁶ Franklin B. "Frank" Proctor lived on 3 January 1910 at 74 Stanley Ave., Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario; Informant for Death Reg'n. of his mother Sarah Emma (White) Proctor.⁷

     Truman Alonzo Proctor was born on 31 July 1820 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Date 1822 & location Cda. per 1875 NY States Census. Date Jul 31 19820 & location Brighton per family tree of aeird1906 on ancestry.ca, May 16 2017. Date 1820 per "Proctor Family Tree" in a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Sept. 25, 2004.^2,1 He lived on 17 May 1844 at Conc 3 Lot 8, Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (B&S 7349) show that John Skinkle sold "west half 100 acres", Lot 8, Concession 3, Percy Twp., Northumberland Co. to Truman A. Proctor. ITS Date: May 17 1844. Reg'n. Date: Jul 25 1844. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Percy Twp., Book 003, Pg 056 of 173, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Feb 29 2024.)³ He lived on 20 March 1845 at Conc 3 Lot 8, Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (B&S 7556) show that Truman A. Proctor sold "the same", Lot 8, Concession 3, Percy Twp., Northumberland Co. to Isaac C. Proctor. ITS Date: Mar 20 1845. Reg'n. Date: Mar 24 1845. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Percy Twp., Book 003, Pg 056 of 173, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Feb 29 2024.)³ He lived in 1851 at 34 Monroe St., Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, U.S.A; "Proctor, Truman A., dental surgeon, b. 34Monroe" from US City Directories, Rochester, 1851 - ancestry.ca.⁴ He lived in 1861 at 45 Sophia St., Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, U.S.A; "Proctor, Truman A., dentist, 10, 11 and 12 Gould's block, h. 45 Sophia" from US City Directories, Rochester, 1861 - ancestry.ca.⁴ He lived in 1864 at 45 Sophia St., Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, U.S.A; "Proctor, Truman A., (Proctor & Allen) h. 45 Sophia" & "Proctor & Allen, dentists, 10, 11 and 12 Gould's Buildings, 14 State, see Advt." from US City Directories, Rochester, 1864 - ancestry.ca.⁴ He married Irene F. Walker circa 1865; per "Proctor Family Tree" in a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Sept. 25, 2004. Truman Alonzo Proctor appeared on the census of 8 June 1875 at Ward 1, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, U.S.A; 1875 NY State Census: Proctor, Truman A., 53, b. Cda., Dentist, married; Irene F., 41, b. Monore, married; John C., 7, b. Monroe; Lissie J.?, 5... Sanford, Truman B., 23, b. Cda., Hostler, alien, single (1875 NY State Census: Rochester, Monroe Co., NY< Ward 1, pg. 12 of 36, line 27 - ancestry.ca.)¹ He married Helen Irene Shedd on 27 December 1881 at Greece, New York, U.S.A; per ancestry.ca - Family Histories ???⁴ Truman Alonzo Proctor left a will on 20 August 1886 at Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, U.S.A; "Record of Will; Rochester 20th August 1886; I, Truman A. Proctor of the City of Rochester, County of Monroe and State of New York do make and declare this to be my last will. I depose of all my estate both real and personal after my just and legal debts are paid to be divided according to the laws of the state of New York and i appoint my son John Chamberlain Proctor and I. Oscar Proctor of Brighton my executors without bonds and appoint Judge .... .. T. A. Proctor L. S; In Presents of J. E. Sanford; and Truman B. Sangord." New York Wills, Monroe Co., Vol 040, 1882-1888, pg 173 of 395, pg 205 - ancestry.ca.⁴ He died on 1 September 1887 at Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, U.S.A., at age 67; per family tree of aeird1906 on ancestry.ca, May 16 2017.²

     Irene F. Walker was born in 1834 at Monroe Co., New York, U.S.A; Date 1834 & location Monroe Co., NY per 1875 NY State Census. Date c. 1833 & location New York per family tree of aeird1906 on ancestry.ca, May 16 2017. per "Proctor Family Tree" in a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Sept. 25, 2004.^2,1 As of circa 1865,her married name was Proctor. She married Truman Alonzo Proctor, son of Isaac Chamberlain Proctor and Elizabeth Smith, circa 1865; per "Proctor Family Tree" in a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Sept. 25, 2004. Irene F. Walker appeared on the census of 8 June 1875 at Ward 1, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, U.S.A; Age 41 at 1875 NY State Census: see Truman Alonzo Proctor.¹ She died on 16 June 1875 at Monroe Co., New York, U.S.A; per family tree of aeird1906 on ancestry.ca, May 16 2017.²

     Josiah Herman Proctor was born on 14 April 1822 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Date Apr 14 1822 per Burial. Date 1822 per Burial. Date 1819 per 1881 Census. Date 1822 per "Proctor Family Tree" in a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Sept. 25, 2004.^1,2 He lived on 25 August 1837 at Village Lot 25, Prince Edward St. East, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant A813) show that Josiah H. Proctor sold "7 chains 25 links more or less, supposed to be this lot", Village Lot 24, Prince Edward St. East, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John Purdy. ITS Date: Aug 25 1837. Reg'n. Date: Jun 2 1836(8?). (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 007, pg. 163 of 310, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Oct 12 2020)
Not sure this is the right Josiah Proctor, although he could have been used by his father to handle this transaction. (Dan Buchanan, Jun 5 2024.)³ He "Beginning in 1852 J. H. Proctor was the Reeve of Brighton Township, followed by E. H. Smith in 1853, 1854 and 1855." pg. 313 of The Tobey Book, Brighton Public Library. in March 1852 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West.⁴ He "The councillors for Brighton in 1854 were: Ward No. 1 - E. H. Smith; Ward No. 2 - J. H. Proctor" pg. 300 of The Tobey Book, Brighton Public Library. in 1854 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West.⁴ He lived in 1855 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; " ... partial list .. householders or freeholders in the new township of Brighton .... Josiah Proctor - Merchant - 33 ..." pg. 314 of The Tobey Book, Brighton Public Library.⁴ He lived on 9 May 1856 at Village Lot 22, Perry Ave. West, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Record (B&S A597) show that Isaac C. Proctor granted "supposed to be this lot", Lot 22, Perry Ave. West, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Josiah H. Proctor. ITS Date: May 9 1856. Reg'n. Date: Dec 13 1856. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 006, page 123 of 282, OnLand.ca.)³ He lived on 9 May 1856 at Village Lot 25, Prince Edward St. East, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant A597) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold "supposed to be this township lot", Village Lot 25, Prince Edward St. East, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. and to Josiah H. Proctor. ITS Date: May 9 1856. Reg'n. Date: Dec 13 1856. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 007, pg. 164 of 310, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Oct 12 2020.)³ He lived on 9 May 1856 at Village Lot 23, Perry Ave. East, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Record (B&S A597) show that Isaac C. Proctor granted "supposed to be this lot", Lot 23, Perry Ave. West, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Josiah H. Proctor. ITS Date: May 9 1856. Reg'n. Date: Dec 13 1856. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 006, page 132 of 282, OnLand.ca.)³ He lived on 1 December 1856 at Village Lot 23, Perry Ave. East, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Record (B&S A607) show that Josiah H. Proctor granted "supposed to be this lot", Lot 23, Perry Ave. East, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John H. Perry. ITS Date: Dec 1 1856. Reg'n. Date: Jan 10 1856. Date: Jan10 1857. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 006, page 132 of 282, OnLand.ca.)³ He lived on 1 December 1856 at Village Lot 22, Perry Ave. West, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Record (B&S 607) show that Josiah H. Proctor granted "supposed to be this lot", Lot 22, Perry Ave. West, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John H. Perry. ITS Date: Dec 1 1856. Reg'n. Date: Jan10 1857. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 006, page 123 of 282, OnLand.ca.)³ He lived on 20 February 1857 at Village Lot 25, Prince Edward St. East, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (B&S A289) show that Josiah H. Proctor sold "1 12/100 acres", Village Lot 25, Prince Edward St. East, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. and to Alexander Martin. ITS Date: Feb 20 1857. Reg'n. Date: Jan 10 1865. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 007, pg. 164 of 310, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Oct 12 2020.)³ He lived on 21 April 1857 at Conc 2 Lot 10, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant A664) show that Joshua Palmer & wife sold 100 acres of the east half of lot 10, concession 2, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co. to Josiah H. Proctor. ITS Date: Apr 21 1857. Reg'n.: Date: Apr 26 1875. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Conc 02, pg. 141 of 317, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Apr 11 2020.)³ He lived on 24 November 1858 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; "On November 24, 1858, the Village of Brighton was incorporated as a Municipality, separate from the Township. The unaugural meeting was held at Nix's Hall located at 99 Main Street on January 1, 1859. The first Reeve was Henry Squire and first Councillors were Alexander Bettes, Isaac Wellington, Robert Garbutt and Josiah Proctor." from page 74 of "The Municipaliy of Brighton" published in 2006.⁵ He lived on 6 July 1860 at Conc 2 Lot 6, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Records (Grant B170) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold 100 acres of the W 1/2 of Lot 6, Concession 2, Brighton Twp. to Josiah H. Proctor ITS. Date: Jul 6, 1860. Reg. Date: Jul 4 1861 (Land Registry Records, Abstract Index Books, Brighton Township, Conc 2, Lot 6, Cobourg Public Library.)³ He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 39 at 1861 Census: Proctor, J. H., 39, b. UC, FC, Gentleman, single.⁶ He lived in April 1861 at Conc 1 Lot 2, Brighton Twp., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Residence per 1861 census: conc 1, Lot 2, 23 acres; 23 acres under cultivation; 23 acres under crops.⁶ He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 47 at 1871 Census: see Elizabeth Proctor (mother.)⁷ He lived on 17 April 1875 at Conc 2 Lot 10, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant G1201) show that Josiah H. Proctor sold 100 acres of the east half of lot 10, concession 2, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co. to Hiram Rouse. ITS Date: Apr 17 1875. Reg'n.: Date: Apr 26 1875. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Conc 02, pg. 141 of 317, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Apr 11 2020.)³ He appeared on the census of April 1881 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 62 at 1881 Census: see Isaac O. Proctor (brother.)¹ He appeared on the census of April 1891 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 69 at 1891 Census: see Isaac Oscar Proctor (brother.)⁸ He appeared on the census of 15 April 1891 at Brighton Twp., East Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 69 at 1891 Census: see James Matson (Appears to be a labourer near Hilton with James Matson.)⁸ He lived on 7 August 1897 at Village Lot 23, Prince Edward St. East, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Will 3108) show that the Will of Josiah H. Proctor granted "Said Village Lot", Village Lot 23, Prince Edward St. East, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. and to Adeline Eliza Sanford (widow). ITS Date: Aug 7 1897. Reg'n. Date: Nov 28 1898. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 007, pg. 160 of 310, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Oct 12 2020.)³ He died on 14 June 1898 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario, at age 76; Date Jun 14 1898 per Burial. Date 1898 per Burial. Date 1898 per "Proctor Family Tree" in a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Sept. 25, 2004.² He was buried on 16 June 1898 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Memorial: (See Exhibit) In Memory of; Josiah H. Proctor; Born; April 14, 1822; Died; June 14, 1898 (Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton, July 10, 2004)
Memorial: (see Exhibit) Josiah H. Proctor; 1822 - 1898; William C. Proctor; 1832 - 1913; Isaac Oscar Proctor; 1836 - 1919 (Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton, July 10, 2004)
Note: An older stone with Josiah on the north side is in the western edge of the cemetery, just above the highway. A newer stone with the three brothers in set back from the edge.²

     Adelaide Victoria Weller was born on 10 January 1836 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Date 1836 per Memorial. Date 1837 & location Ont. per 1911 Census. Date Jan 10 1836 & location Ont. per 1901 Census. Date 1837 & location Ont. per 1891 Census. Date 1836 & location Ont. per 1881 Census. Date 1836 & location Ont. per 1871 Census. Date 1835 & location UC per 1861 Census. Date 1834 & location Cda. per 1851 Census. "(4) John E. Proctor, m. Adelaide V. Weller (dau. Robert, son of Asa Weller, the Pioneer); set. Brighton." pg. 630, "Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte", Oct. 6, 2004.
Date 1835 per "Proctor Family Tree" in a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Sept. 25, 2004.^{2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10} She appeared on the census of 1852 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 17 at 1851 Census: see Robert Weller.⁹ As of before 1853,her married name was Proctor. She married John Edward Proctor, son of Isaac Chamberlain Proctor and Elizabeth Smith, before 1853 at Northumberland Co., Canada West; Adelaide is wife of John E. Proctor per 1881 Census. My notes show Adelaide V. Weller married to John's brother Josiah Herman Proctor??? This needs clarifying.² Adelaide Victoria Weller appeared on the census of April 1861 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 26 at 1861 Census: see John E. Proctor.⁷ She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 35 at 1871 Census: see John E. Proctor.⁶ She appeared on the census of April 1881 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 45 at 1881 Census: see John E. Proctor.² She appeared on the census of April 1891 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 54 at 1891 Census: see John E. Proctor.⁸ She A family photo from around 1895 shows John Edward Proctor, right end back row, who would have been around 70 years old. His wife, Adelaide Weller is sitting in a rocking chair in front of him. Children Cora and Charles are to his right. Daughters Helena and Stella are sitting at front. These two were the last of the family to inhabit the house. Helena died in 1930 and Stella died in 1960. (Dan Buchanan, Aug 2 2023) circa 1895 at Proctor House, Young St., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario. She lived on 14 February 1896 at Village Lot 5, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Records (?B 2904) show that John E. Proctor sold Village Lot 5, Conc 2, Brighton to his wife, Adelaide Victoria Proctor for "natural love and agreement of ?even? date", Inst. Date Feb 14 1896, Reg. Date Mar 5 1896. (Land Registry Records, Abstract Index Books, Brighton Village, Conc 2, Village Lot 5.)¹ She lived on 14 February 1896 at Village Lot 6, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Records (Grant 904) show that John E. Proctor sold Village Lot 6, Conc 2, Brighton to his wife, Adelaide Victoria Proctor for "natural love and agreement of ?even? date", Inst. Date Feb 14 1896, Reg. Date Mar 5 1896. (Land Registry Records, Abstract Index Books, Brighton Village, Conc 2, Village Lot 6.)¹ She appeared on the census of April 1901 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 65 at 1901 Census: see John E. Proctor.⁵ She appeared on the census of 1911 at Young St., Brighton, Northumberland East Co., Ontario; Age 74 at 1911 Census: Proctor, Adelaide, 74, b. Mar 1837 Ont., Eng., CE, widow; Helena, 44, b. Ont. may 1867, Eng., CE, daughter, single; Stella, 38, b. Ont. Apr 1873, Eng., CE, daughter, single; Weller, Edward?, 68, b. Ont. May 1843, retired Gentleman, Income, married (1911 Census: Brighton Village, Northumberland East Co., dist. 101, sub-dist. 12 - 1 , (101-31) pg. 4, line 17 - Young St., Brighton Village - ancestry.ca.)¹⁰ She died on 7 October 1911 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario, at age 75; Death Reg'n.#022238: Name: Adelaide Victoria Proctor; Date: Oct 7 1911; Age: 75y 8m 27d; Res.: Brighton Village; Born: Carrying Place, Jan 10 1836; Status: widow; Occ.: housewife; Parents: Robert Weller, b. Carrying Place & Mary Sandford, b. Brighton; Phys.: A. L. W. Webb, MD, Brighton; Inf.: C. R. W. Proctor, Brighton; Reg'd.: Oct 10 1911; Cause: heart failure, 2 weeks; Reg'r.: N. Lockwood, Brighton (Ontario Death Registration, #022238-1911, ancestry.ca)

Date 1911 per Burial. Date 1911 per "Proctor Family Tree" in a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Sept. 25, 2004.^4,11 She was buried on 9 October 1911 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Memorial: (See Exhibit) John E. Proctor; Born 1824 - Died 1911; Adelaide V. Weller; Wife of John E. Proctor Born 1836 - Died 1911; Edward R. C. Proctor, B.A; Eldest Son of J. E. and A. V. Proctor; Born 1853 - Died 1881; J. Herbert A. Proctor, B. A; Fourth Son of J. E. & A. V. Proctor; Born 1869 - Died 1891 (Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton, July 10, 2004) Date of Death Oct 7 1911 per Death Reg'n.^4,12

     John Edward Proctor was born on 20 March 1824 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Date 1824 per Memorial. Date Mar 20 1824 & location Ont. rural per 1901 Census. Date 1824 & location Ont. per 1891 Census. Date 1824 & location Ont. per 1881 Census. Date 1824 & location Ont. per 1871 Census. Date 1824 & location UC per 1861 Census. Date 1824 per "Proctor Family Tree" in a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Sept. 25, 2004.^1,2,3,4,5,6 He "John E. Proctor delt in lumber and shingles. His operation in the 40's extended as far as American ports. He and Abijah Squier had a general store as early as 1841 and it was not until a few years later that he entered extensively into the lumber business." The Tobey Book, pg. 173. in 1841 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West.⁷ He was "1 Young Street - ... 1844 - 1850 - Henry Squier & Proctor - Dry Goods store - dissolved partnership" from pg. 64 of History of Brighton Businesses, Susan Brose, 2009.
"J. E. Proctor and Squier of 1847, situated on Young Street near Main Street and Hodges and Ira Proctor situated on North Main Street owned general stores which sold boots." pg. 175 of The Tobey Book. between 1844 and 1850 at 1 Young St., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West.^7,8 He was "John Edward Proctor, the elder of the three, for a number of years was practically retired from active business, but although over eighty years of age, is still hale and vigorous, a splendid type of the old rugged pioneer who first settled upon these shores and laid the foundation of that progress and prosperity which has since marked the history of this district. He commenced his career in 1845 as a general storekeeper, and successfully carried on the same for over thirty years, and meanwhile he owned land operated a flour mill and five saw mills, besides having a large interest in shipping; building two vessels and buying others, which he used for the purpose of transporting grain and timber. In the accumulation of landed property, he eventually became possessed of twenty-one hundred acres, which area perhaps represents the largest amount of land owned by a single individual at that time, although his two brothers control large and valuable interests in agricultural land." pg. 629, "Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte", Oct. 6, 2004. in 1845 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West.⁹ He lived on 26 May 1846 at Conc 2 Lot 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (Mortgage (Cramahe) A181) show that Simon Davidson took out a mortgage for 190 pounds from the partnership of John E. Proctor and Abijah Squiers on 56 acres of the east half of Lot 1, Conc 2, Cramahe Twp. ITS Date: May 26 1846. Reg. Date: Dec 8 1849. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Conc 2, Lot 1, pg 005 of 317, pg 01, copied from OnLand.ca by Dan May 11 2020.)¹⁰ He was "Business was expanding toward the Bay spurred on by the establishment of Nix's Wharf in 1841. John E. Proctor in 1847 was one of these businessmen who increased their business." pg. 172 of The Tobey Book. in 1847 at Nix's Wharf, Gosport, Northumberland Co., Canada West.⁷ He was "John E. Proctor dealt in lumber and shingles. His operations in the '40's extended as far as American ports. He and Abijah Squier had a general store as early as 1841 and it was not until a few years later that he entered extensively into the lumber business. A brief look at his operations during the years 1847 to 1849 gives an idea of how business was flourishing in the village: ... " pg. 173 of The Tobey Book. in 1847 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West.⁷ He appeared on the census of 1848 at Conc 1 Lot 2, Cramahe Twp., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; 1848 Census: Proctor & Squiers, conc 1, lot 2, occ., prop., merchants (Newcastle District Census & Assessment Records, Cramahe Twp.)
Note: This was the store on the north-west corner of Main and Young where John Edward Proctor and Abijah Squiers were partners in a generat store. (Dan Buchanan, Nov 12 2022.)¹¹ He lived on 4 October 1848 at Conc 2 Lot 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Records (BS A 117 - Cramahe) show that Isaac C. Proctor Sanford sold "pt 1 (a) 1(r) 33 (pts?) S. E. Corner" of Lot 1, Conc 2, Cramahe Twp. to Proctor & Squier. ITS Date: Oct 4 1848. Reg. Date: Oct 6 1848. (Land Registry Records, Abstract Index Books, Brighton Village - Conc 2 Lot 1 - Northumberland County Archives, Cobourg Public Library)
Note: This would be the north east corner of Yonge and Main Street and the store of John E. Proctor and Abigah Squier.¹⁰ He lived on 8 September 1849 at Conc 2 Lot 1, Village Lot 7, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Records (Deed A469 - Brighton Village) show that Jno. E. Proctor acquired the Deed for Village Lot 7 in Brighton Twp. Concession 2, Lot 1 from Henry Ruttan, Sherriff of Northumberland County. Inst. Date Sep 8 1849, Reg. Date Oct 4 1867. (Land Registry Records, Abstract Index Books, Brighton Village, Conc 2, Village Lot 7.)¹⁰ He lived on 8 September 1849 at Conc 2 Lot 1, Village Lot 5, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Records (Deed A469 - Brighton Village) show that Jno. E. Proctor acquired the Deed for Village Lot 5 in Brighton Twp. Concession 2. Lot 1 from Henry Ruttan, Sherriff of Northumberland County. Inst. Date Sep 8 1849, Reg. Date Oct 4 1867. (Land Registry Records, Abstract Index Books, Brighton Village, Conc 2, Village Lot 5.)¹⁰ He lived on 8 September 1849 at Village Lot 17, Young St. West, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (Deed A469) show that Henry Ruttan (Sheriff) granted "said lot", Village Lot 17, Young St. West, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John Proctor. ITS Date: Sep 8 1849. Reg'n. Date: Oct 4 1867. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 009, pg. 148 of 220, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 8 September 1849 at Village Lot 7, Young St. West, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (Deed A469) show that Henry Ruttan (Sheriff) granted "the same", Village Lot 7, Young St. West, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John Proctor. ITS Date: Sep 8 1849. Reg'n. Date: Oct 4 1867. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 009, pg. 120 of 220, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 8 September 1849 at Village Lot 13, Young St. West, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (Deed B469) show that Henry Ruttan (Sheriff) granted "the same", Village Lot 13, Young St. West, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John Proctor. ITS Date: Sep 8 1849. Reg'n. Date: Oct 4 1867. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 009, pg. 134 of 220, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 9 September 1849 at Village Lot 5, Young St. West, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Deed A469) show that Henry Ruttan (Sheriff) granted "the same", Village Lot 5, Young St. West, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John Proctor. ITS Date: Sep 8 1849. Reg'n. Date: Oct 4 1867. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 009, pg. 114 of 220, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived in 1850 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; "Some time during 1850 Proctor and Squier dissolved partnership. J. E. Proctor and his father I. C. Proctor became managers of the store."
The Tobey Book, pg. 203.⁷ He lived on 15 March 1850 at Village Lot 52, Main St. North, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (B&S A367) show that Marikah A. Weller sold part of Village Lot 52, Main St. North side, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John E. Proctor. ITS Date: ?Mar 15 1850?. Reg'n. Date: Mar 30 1850. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 004, Pg. 381 of 399, Village Lot 52, Main St. North Side, (Conc 1, Lot 2, Brighton Twp.) page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan Apr 13 2023.)¹⁰ He lived on 8 October 1850 at Village Lot 17, Young St. West, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (B&S B142) show that John E. Proctor granted "said lot, ¼ acre", Village Lot 17, Young St. West, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Abijah Squier, "subject to dower of J.S.
Sanford. ITS Date: Oct 8 1850. Reg'n. Date: May 25 1879. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 009, pg. 148 of 220, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 8 October 1850 at Village Lot 5, Young St. West, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant A49) show that John E. Proctor sold "said lot", Village Lot 5, Young St. West, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Isaac C. Squier. ITS Date: Oct 8 1850. Reg'n. Date: Sep 25 1852. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 009, pg. 114 of 220, OnLand.ca)
Note: This is no other transaction to suggest it was sold back to Proctor. Either it was defaulted or there is a missing transaction. (Dan Buchanan, Aug 6 2025.)¹⁰ He lived on 8 October 1850 at Conc 2 Lot 1, Village Lot 5, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Records (Grant A49, Brighton Twp.) show that Jno E. Proctor sold Village Lot 5, Conc 2, Lot 1 to Isaac C. Squier, Inst. Date Oct 8 1850, Reg. Date Sep 25 1852. (Land Registry Records, Abstract Index Books, Brighton Village, Conc 2, Village Lot 5.)¹⁰ He lived on 19 April 1851 at Conc 2 Lot 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Note: This Memorial shows that John Edward Proctor provided a mortgage to Simon and Jane Davidson in 1851 for two pieces of land. First, 400 acres of Lot 35 and 36, Conc 2, in Murray and then 50 acres of the north east quarter of Lot 1, Conc 2 of Cramahe which is the land north of the village lots and where Proctor House was built. John E. Proctor is shown on both of these properties in the 1878 County Atlas Map.
"CHATTEL MORTGAGE; A MEMORIAL, to be Registered, of an Indenture of Bargain and Sale, by way of Mortgage, made the 19th day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-one. BY AND BETWEEN Simon Davidson of the Township of Cramahe in the County of Northumberland Yeoman of the first part, and Jane Davidson Wife of the said part of the first part, of the second part; and John Edward Proctor of the said Township of Cramahe, Merchant. WHEREBY the said party of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of Seven hundred and eighty-seven pounds ten shillings of Lawful money of the Province of Canada, to him in hand paid by the said part of the third part, the receipt whereof is acknowledged, DID give, grant, bargain, sell, alien, assign, transfer, release, enfeoff, convey, and confirm all the Estate right title interest use must claim property and demand of him the party of the first part if in and to, unto the said party of the third part, his heirs and assigns. All and Singular, those certain Parcels or Tracts of Land and premises situate lying and being in the Township of Murray in the County of Northumberland in the late Newcastle District and Province of Canada being composed of Lots number Thirty-five and Thirty-six in the second concession of the said Township of Murray containing Four Hundred acres be the same more or less. And also all and singular that certain other parcel or tract of land and premises situate lying and being in the Township of Cramahe in said County of Northumberland containing by admeasurement Fifty acres be the same more or less. Being composed of the North-East quarter of Lot number one in the second concession of the said Township of Cramahe under and by virtue of the last Will and Testament of the late Benjamin Davidson bearing date the nineteenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred and Forty-Seven and under and by virtue of a certain Lease, from on Mary Davidson, or otherwise. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said above granted premises, with all the privileges and appurtenances thereof, to the aid party of the third part, his heirs and assigns to his own use Forever: SUBJECT NEVERTHELESS, to a proviso therein contained, that the said Indenture, and every thing therein contained shall be absolutely void on payment of the sum of Seven Hundred and Eight-Seven pounds Ten shillings of Lawful Money of Canada, with interest thereon, after the rate of six per cent per annum, on the days and times and in manner following, that is to say: The sum of Seventy-five pounds every six months from the date thereof for the next six years and the balance of Fifty-one pounds then shillings to be paid within six months from the Expiration of the said six years in manner set forth in and according to a certain Agreement entered into the same day that said mortgage. And it is hereby agreed and understood by and between the parties hereto that upon default in payment of any part of the said sums of money and interest. The balance thereof and interest then unpaid shall immediately thereafter become and be due and payable. And by the same Indenture it is witnessed, that the said party of the second part, in consideration of Five Shillings to her in hand paid, by the said party of the third part, hath remised, released, and Forever relinquished her Dower in the said premises, unto his the said party of the third part, his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns: Which said Indenture is witnessed by:
And this MEMORIAL thereof is hereby required to be registered by me the said grant therein named. Witness my Hand and Seal the 10th day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-one; Signed and Sealed in the presence of; Simond Davidson; Smith Bennett; Jane Davidson; John E. Proctor" from The Tobey Book, pg. 224 & 225, Brighton Public Library - taken from PDF scanned version of the original pages.^10,7 He lived on 10 November 1851 at Conc C Lot 33, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Records (Q. C. A483) shows that John E. Proctor obtained part of Lot 33, Concession C, Murray Twp. per a Quit Claim from John Nix, Jr., Inst. Nov 10 1851, Reg. Date Jan 26 1852. (Land Registry Records, Abstract Index Books, Brighton Twp., Conc C, Lot 33, Northumberland County Archives, Jun 2 2016.) He Brighton Township was created effective January 1, 1852, based on legislation passed in August 1851. The west part of Murray and the east part of Cramahe, plus Presqu'ile, formed the new township. The Proctor land in Lot 1 and 2, Concession 2, were in Cramahe and then in Brighton Townships. on 1 January 1852 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West. He appeared on the census of March 1852 at Canada West; John Edward Proctor is NOT found in the 1851 Census for Brighton Twp.???¹² He On April 21, 1852, several days of heavy rain along with spring snowmelt caused a gravel bank to give way on the small lake north-west of Hilton. The water cascaded down the narrow valley, following the creek to the north-east, all the way to Cole Creek and eventually the Trent River. Lewis Shearer's saw mill in the valley north of Hilton was destroyed, killing Mr. Shearer and a helper, Jacob Herrington. This event is known in local parlance as "The Breakaway". (Dan Buchanan, July 14 2021) on 21 April 1852 at The Breakaway, Hiton, Northumberland Co., Canada West. He married Adelaide Victoria Weller, daughter of Robert C. Weller and Mary Dorman Sanford, before 1853 at Northumberland Co., Canada West; Adelaide is wife of John E. Proctor per 1881 Census. My notes show Adelaide V. Weller married to John's brother Josiah Herman Proctor??? This needs clarifying.¹ John Edward Proctor lived in 1853 at Proctor House, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; "We know that John E. Proctor was operating a store in 1853, and the store journals show the cost of materials for the house. Starting as Brick Salt Box construction, it was later enlarged to its present form and size. Two other Proctor brothers, Pelltiah and Dr. Josiah Herman also bought some of the material for the house. We think that Pelltiah had an office off the kitchen (door with frosted glass). The front half of the house was probably added by John E. Proctor after the American Civil War, around 1869." http://www.proctorhousemuseum.ca/history.html. He "RAIL ROAD TERMINUS; J. E. PROCTOR; DEALER IN; DRY GOODS, CROCERIES; LIQUORS; Boots and Shoes; READY-MADE CLOTHING; HARDWARE; STOVES; IRON, PAINTS, OILS; AND PATENT MEDICINES; ALSO; Glass and Earthen Ware; CASH; Paid for any quantity of GOOD WHEAT and all kinds of GRAIN; ALSO; SAWED LUMBER, TIES, SHINGLES; AND CHINGLE BOLTS; Ashes taken in exchange for Goods; John E. Proctor; Brighton, march 16th, 1853" from A View of the Past, Proctor House, pg. 14 on 16 March 1853 at Main & Yonge St., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West. He lived in 1855 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; " ... partial list .. householders or freeholders in the new township of Brighton .... John E. Proctor - Merchant - 30 ..." pg. 314 of The Tobey Book, Brighton Public Library.⁷ He lived on 6 March 1855 at Village Lot 13, Young St. West, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (B&S A81) show that John E. Proctor sold "1/2 acre, Lot 13", Village Lot 13, Young St. West, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to William Bowles. ITS Date: Mar 6 1855. Reg'n. Date: Jun 10 1861. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 009, pg. 134 of 220, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 23 April 1855 at Conc C Lot 33, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Records (Mortg. A 356) show that John E. Proctor provided a mortgage for Isaac C. Proctor re 1 1 /2 acres of Lot 33, Conc C, Inst. Date Apr 23 1855, Reg. Date Apr 25 1855. (Land Registry Records, Abstract Index Books, Brighton Twp., Conc C, Lot 33, Northumberland County Archives, Jun 2 2016.)¹⁰ He lived on 6 February 1857 at Conc 2 Village Lot 6, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Records (Deed D1767) show that Thomas D. Sanford sold Village Lot 6 in Brighton Twp. Concession 2 to John E. Proctor for $150, Inst. Date Feb 6 1857, Reg. Date Sep 26 1883. (Land Registry Records, Abstract Index Books, Brighton Village, Conc 2, Village Lot 6.)¹⁰ He lived on 6 February 1857 at Conc 2 Village Lot 8, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Records (Deed D1767) show that Thomas D. Sanford sold Village Lot 8 in Brighton Twp. Concession 2 to John E. Proctor for $150, Inst. Date Feb 6 1857, Reg. Date Sep 26 1883. (Land Registry Records, Abstract Index Books, Brighton Village, Conc 2, Village Lot 8.)¹⁰ He lived on 11 March 1857 at Conc 2 Village Lot 7, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Records (Grant ?) show that John E. Proctor sold Village Lot 7, Conc 2, Brighton Village to Hannah Story (says Lot 7 in notes, but not in headings) Inst. Date Mar 11 1857, Reg. Date Dec 26 1855. (Land Registry Records, Abstract Index Books, Brighton Village, Conc 2, Village Lot 7.)¹⁰ He "In 1858 Matthew W. Shewman did all the carpentering for John E. Proctor's 24x36' storehouse and house which formed the second story." pg. 339 of The Tobey Book. in 1858 at Conc C Lot 33, Brighton Twp., Gosport, Northumberland Co., Canada West.⁷ He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 37 at 1861 Census: Proctor, John E., 37, b. UC, FC, Merchant, married; Adelaide, 26, b. UC, married; Edward, 8; Mary, 4; Frankie(f), 1.⁵ He lived in April 1861 at Conc 2 Lot 1, Brighton Twp., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Residence per 1861 Census: Conc 2, Lot 1, 100 acres; 135 acres under cultivation; 70 acres under crops; 64 1/2 acres under pasture; 1 1/2 acre under orchards or gardens; 55 acres wood or wild.⁵ He was "The business vessels use by J. E. Proctor between 1847 and 1865 were the Malta, the Primrose and the Briton whose master was Captain David Hutchinson." page 261 of The Tobey Book. in 1865 at Proctor's Wharf, Gosport, Northumberland Co., Canada West.⁷ He "Submitted by the late Noble Dean and Malcolm Dean (Noble is the uncle to Malcolm) "The Dean Family established a home in Brighton in 1865 following the arrival of Dr. Noble B.H. Dean on horseback from New York City having served with the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was on his way home to Port Hope when he took a room at the Proctor Hotel. During his stay, he was convinced by John Proctor to establish a medical practice and home in Brighton." from page 176 of "Presqu'ile: What Became of the Land" by Susan Brose, 2024. in 1865 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West.¹³ He lived on 19 May 1865 at Conc A Lot 33, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant C364) show that Isaac C. Proctor & wife sold "100 acres north half", Lot 33, Conc A, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co. to John E. Proctor. ITS Date: May 19 1865. Reg'n. Date: May 26 1966. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Book 002, pg.422 of 460, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived in 1866 at Conc 2 Lot 1, Brighton Twp., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; The Brighton Plan Map for 1866 shows that John E. Proctor is the owner of the northern part of Lot 1, Conc 2, including the area west of Young Street where the first house was built in 1853 for Isaac Proctor and where Proctor House would be built in c. 1867. When did this land come into the hands of John E. Proctor? Where can I find a DIGITAL version of this map? The one I have seen is at the Municipal Office (huge framed type) and on the wall upstairs at Proctor House. (Dan Buchanan, July 4, 2017 - day of visit by Tracy Proctor & Paul Kelly.) He "John E. Proctor*s faith in his expanding business enabled him to have the Minnie Proctor built by Captain Quick This vessel made her maiden trip on April 21, 1866. In 1875 this ship became known as the SNOW BIRD." from page 409 of "The Tobey Book". on 21 April 1866 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West.⁷ He lived on 2 July 1866 at Conc 8 Lot 11, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (Grant D417) show that Abraham Carr sold 47 acres of the south part (south of land occupied by James Carr) of lot 11, conc 8, Cramahe Twp. to John E. Proctor. ITS Date: Jul 2 1866. Reg'n. Date: Jul 4 1866. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Cramahe Twp., Conc 8, Lot 11, pg. 003 of 244, pg. 1, copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Dec 28 2021.)¹⁰ He "John E. Proctor did custom drying. In 1864 he sold hop poles, transporting 3,704 to Smith and Post in Oswego, in his schooner, the Minnie. Three years later, he sold 50,000 hop poles at $78 per thousand to Gregg and Cranston of New York State." Brighton Memories, pg. 135. in 1867 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West.¹⁴ He "John E. Proctor 1867 - 1874" from List of Reeves of Brighton Village, pg. 74, "That's Just The Way We Were" between 1867 and 1874 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario.¹⁴ He lived on 11 March 1867 at Conc 2 Village Lot 7, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Records (Grant H433) show that Jno E. Proctor sold 1/2 acres of Village Lot 7, Conc 2, Brighton Village to Hannah Story, Inst. Date Mar 11 1867, Reg. Date Dec 26 1855. (Land Registry Records, Abstract Index Books, Brighton Village, Conc 2, Village Lot 7.)¹⁰ He lived on 11 March 1867 at Village Lot 7, Young St. West, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (Grant A433) show that John E. Proctor sold "said lot, ½ acre", Village Lot 7, Young St. West, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Hannah Story. ITS Date: Mar 11 1867. Reg'n. Date: Dec 26 1855?. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 009, pg. 120 of 220, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived in April 1867 at Conc 2 Lot 1, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; "Proctor's house was first called Millbank after his mills to the north of it. It must have been built between April 1867, when Proctor was assessed $500 on forty acres of cleared land, and April 1869, when the assessment jumped to $3,000 for the same forty acres "with buildings". The survey of property for assessment in those years was signed by John E. Proctor, Reeve." from “Homesteads: Early buildings and families from Kingston to Toronto” by Margaret McBurley and Mary Byers, 1979, pg. 131.¹⁵ He Records show that John E. Proctor was the Reeve of Brighton Village from 1867 to 1874. I would assume the elections were in the spring and he was already Reeve when planning would be done for Confederation Celebrations July 1 1867. Some more specific info would be appreciated. on 1 July 1867 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario.¹⁴ He lived circa 1868 at Millbank or Proctor House, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; "Certainly the finest building in Brighton is Proctor House, a magnificent Italianate structure just north of town, west of Young Street. Until recently this building stood abandoned and in danger of demolition. Its last residents, two Proctor sisters, had moved out in 1960. But a group of concerned citizens, unwilling to see the heritage home deteriorate further, organized a campaign which saw Proctor House re-opened as an official historic site in 1976. It is being restored to the 1840-1880 period, and will be open as a museum five months of the year. The man for whom this splendid house was built was John E. Proctor, one of Brighton's leading citizens. He owned mills, land, ships for export of lumber, the Proctor Hotel, and a store. .... Proctor's house was first called Millbank after his mills to the north of it. It must have been built between April 1867, when Proctor was assessed $500 on forty acres of cleared land, and April 1869, when the assessment jumped to $3,000 for the same forty acres "with buildings". The survey of property for assessment in those years was signed by John E. Proctor, Reeve." from “Homesteads: Early buildings and families from Kingston to Toronto” by Margaret McBurley and Mary Byers, 1979, pg. 131.¹⁵ He lived in 1869 at Proctor House, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; "We know that John E. Proctor was operating a store in 1853, and the store journals show the cost of materials for the house. Starting as Brick Salt Box construction, it was later enlarged to its present form and size. Two other Proctor brothers, Pelltiah and Dr. Josiah Herman also bought some of the material for the house. We think that Pelltiah had an office off the kitchen (door with frosted glass). The front half of the house was probably added by John E. Proctor after the American Civil War, around 1869." http://www.proctorhousemuseum.ca/history.html. He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 47 at 1871 Census: Proctor, John E., 41, b. Ont., Danish, C. Pres., Merchant, married; Adelaide, 35, b. Ont., Eng., CE, married; Edward, 17, b. Ont., CE, Danish, Student; Minnie, 14; Francis(f), 11; Cord.(f), 7; Helena, 4; John H., 2.⁴ He lived on 17 January 1872 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Witness at marriage of Thomas D. Weller & Lizzie Atchison.¹⁶ He lived in 1878 at Conc C Lot 33, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; County Atlas Map: The map on page 104 (2004 version) called "Plan of Brighton Northumberland Co." has a very clear representation of Gosport and the wharf at the east end of Price Street. It shows "J. E. Proctor" on 6 acres at the end. A. Covell is the next lot west. When looking for Proctor in the index, there are many but not this one. There is a 6 acres line item but with no detail beside it. Very odd.¹⁷ He lived on 24 June 1878 at Conc C Lot 31, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Patent) show that John E. Proctor btained the Patent from the Crown for 39 acres of the south half of lot 31, conc C, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co. ITS Date: June 24 1878. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Conc C, Lot 31, pg 227 of 355, pg 01, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan July 7 2022.)¹⁰ He “In 1881, Messrs. Alex McCallum and S. W. Donaghy were grain buyers, and Mr. J. D. McAuley was mentioned as possessing an elevator. The ENSIGN of September 2 tells of these booming times, which were much like those of 1853: “New Grain Firm: The new grain firm of which mention was made in this paper a few weeks ago, is that of Messrs. Taylor and Oates of Toronto. They will be represented here by Messrs. Alex McCallum and S. W. Donaghy, who have leased Mr. J. E. Proctor’s storehouse, and will also store a part of their grain in J. D. McKenzie’s Elevator, described at length in these columns last season.” from pg. 475 of The Tobey Book. in 1881 at Conc C Lot 33, Brighton Twp., Gosport, Northumberland Co., Ontario.⁷ He appeared on the census of April 1881 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 57 at 1881 Census: Proctor, John E., 57, b. Ont., farmer, married; Adalade, 45, b. Ont., married; Frankie Irine, 21; Cora C. A., 18; Hellena R. G., 13; Herbert A., 12; Charles R., 10; Stella F., 8; Hugh H., 6 (familysearch.org.)¹ He "In l881, Messrs. Alex McCallum and S.W. Donaghy were grain buyers, and Mr. J.D. McAuley was mentioned as possessing an elevator. The ENSIGN of September 2 tells of these booming times, which were much like those of 1853: "New Grain Firm: The new grain firm of which mention was made in this paper a few weeks ago, is that of Messrs. Taylor and Oates of Toronto. They will be represented here by Messrs. Alex McCallum and S.W. Donaghy, who have leased Mr. J.E. Proctor's storehouse, and will also store a part of their grain in J.D. McKenzie's Elevator, described at length in these columns last season. Mr. I.B. Thayer will pay over the money. We understand Mr. J.D. McAuley proposes to keep things warm at his elevator at the bay - having engaged one, if not two, practical men to interview the farmers when they come to town with their grain. Everything points to lively times here for the next few months - good prices - keen competition." from page 475 of The Tobey Book. on 2 September 1881 at Proctor Storehouse, Gosport, Northumberland Co., Ontario.⁷ He lived on 6 September 1883 at Village Lot 52, Main St. North, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 1775) show that John E. Proctor & wife sold part of Village Lot 52, Main St. North side, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to "Corporation of the Village of Brighton" for $??. ITS Date: Sep 6 1883. Reg'n. Date: Oct 12 1883. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 004, Pg. 381 of 399, Village Lot 52, Main St. North Side, (Conc 1, Lot 2, Brighton Twp.) page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan Apr 13 2023)
Note: Assuming this is for the Town Hall.¹⁰ He lived on 15 September 1885 at Conc 4 Lot 31, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 5673) show that Corey Spencer & wife sold "part south west 1/4 north of the travelled road" in lot 31, concession 4, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co. to John E., Proctor for $500. ITS Date: Sep 15 1885. Reg'n. Date: Apr 19 1885. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Conc 04, Pg 256 of 346, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Aug 29 2021.)¹⁰ He "In 1887 John E. Proctor was exporting large quantities of lumber and grains to American ports on the south shore of Lake Ontario, Oswego, Rochester, NY, Lockport and Waterton. He decided the American sailing ships that were delivering his produce were charging exhorbitant freight rates. He mortgaged his farms and between 1887 and 1890 built three (probably more) sailign ships. The flag ship was the ERC Proctor, named after his eldest son, Dr. E. R. C. Proctor, who had been educated at Upper Canada College at U. of T., entered practice in Toronto, was thrown from his horse and broke his neck. These ships plied the Great lakes and proved very profitable. Much of his trade was carried out with his brother William C. Proctor, John S. Proctor's grandfather, who had established a lumber, grain and dry goods wholesale import business under the name of McKinnon, Proctor & McCaul on Front Street in Toronto (where the Royal York Hotel now stands) and which was then warf and lake front property. In September of 1892(?) a hurricane (similar to Huricane Hazel in 1960?) struck the Great Lakes and much shipping was lost including my Grandfather's three ships. Fortunately with little loss of life, as they were all driven ashore - the ribs of the E.R.C. Proctor can still be seen in the marsh on the north shore of Brighton (Gosport) Bay - the anchor is in the museum at Presqu'ile Park. This disaster brok my Grandfather's health and my Father, Charles Russell Weller Proctor, the second youngest son, took over the management of the business. He was at this time living at home and the manager of the Standard Bank at Brighton." from Autobiography of John W. Proctor, pg. 6. in 1887 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario.¹⁸ He appeared on the census of April 1891 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 67 at 1891 Census: Proctor, John E., 67, b. Ont., p.b. US, CE, farmer, married; Adelaide, 54, b. Ont., p.b. Ont., CE, married; Herbert, 22, b. Ont., p.b. Ont., CE, student at law, single; Cora, 26, b. Ont., p.b. Ont., CE, single; Helena, 24, b. Ont., p.b. Ont., CE, single; Charles, 20, b. Ont., p.b. Ont., CE, bank clerk, single; Stella, 18; Hugh, 16 (1891 Census: Brighton Village, dist. 98, sub-dist. b-3, pg. 7, line 22 - ancestry.com.)³ He "In September of 1892(?) a hurricane (similar to Huricane Hazel in 1960?) struck the Great Lakes and much shipping was lost including my Grandfather's three ships. Fortunately with little loss of life, as they were all driven ashore - the ribs of the E.R.C. Proctor can still be seen in the marsh on the north shore of Brighton (Gosport) Bay - the anchor is in the museum at Presqu'ile Park. This disaster brok my Grandfather's health and my Father, Charles Russell Weller Proctor, the second youngest son, took over the management of the business. He was at this time living at home and the manager of the Standard Bank at Brighton." from Autobiography of John W. Proctor, pg. 6. in September 1892 at Lake Ontario, Ontario.¹⁸ He lived on 26 April 1894 at Conc 4 Lot 31, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 5674) show that John E., Proctor & wife sold "the same (part south west 1/4 north of the travelled road)" in lot 31, concession 4, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co. to Wesley Montgomery for $300. ITS Date: Apr 26 1894. Reg'n. Date:Apr 26 1894. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Conc 04, Pg 256 of 346, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Aug 29 2021.)¹⁰ He lived on 24 July 1894 at Conc 2 Lot 1, Village Lot 8, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Records (Grant 3754) show that John E. Proctor & wife sold Village Lot 8, Conc 2, Lot 1, Brighton Village to Edwin Bibby for $200, Inst. Date Jul 24 1894, Reg. Date Jul 26 1894. (Land Registry Records, Abstract Index Books, Brighton Village, Conc 2, Village Lot 8.)¹⁰ He A family photo from around 1895 shows John Edward Proctor, right end back row, who would have been around 70 years old. His wife, Adelaide Weller is sitting in a rocking chair in front of him. Children Cora and Charles are to his right. Daughters Helena and Stella are sitting at front. These two were the last of the family to inhabit the house. Helena died in 1930 and Stella died in 1960. (Dan Buchanan, Aug 2 2023) circa 1895 at Prcotor House on Young St., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario. He lived on 23 July 1895 at Village Lot 1, Main St. North, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Plan 94) show that Plan 94 was created "subdividing Lot 25 & Lot 50", Lot 1 North of Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. Reg'n. Date: Jul 23 1895. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 087 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 5 August 1895 at Village Lot 10, Young St. West (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (B&S 2858) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold "Metes and Bounds appears to cover part of this lot, 2 acres or more", Lot 10 West of Young Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John E. Proctor for $3,000. Reg'n. Date: Aug 5 1895.(Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 145 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 5 August 1895 at Village Lot 12, Young St. West (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (B&S 2858) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold "Metes and Bounds appears to cover part of this lot, 2 acres or more", Lot 12 West of Young Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John E. Proctor for $3,000. Reg'n. Date: Aug 5 1895. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 153 of 184, OnLand.ca)
Note: Lot 12 is the second lot north of the 20 Foot Lane, fronting on Young Street.¹⁰ He lived on 5 August 1895 at Village Lot 11, Young St. West (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (B&S 2858) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold "Metes and Bounds appears to cover part of this lot, 2 acres or more", Lot 11 West of Young Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John E. Proctor for $3,000. Reg'n. Date: Aug 5 1895. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 149 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 5 August 1895 at Village Lot 8, Main St. North (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (B&S 2858) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold "Metes and Bounds appears to cover part of this lot, 2 acres or more", Lot 8 North of Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John E. Proctor for $3,000. Reg'n. Date: Aug 5 1895. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 134 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 5 August 1895 at Village Lot 9, Main St. North (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (B&S 2858) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold "Metes and Bounds appears to cover part of this lot, 2 acres or more", Lot 9 North of Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John E. Proctor for $3,000. Reg'n. Date: Aug 5 1895. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 139 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 5 August 1895 at Village Lot 16, Young St. West (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (B&S 2858) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold "Metes and Bounds appears to cover part of this lot, 2 acres or more", Lot 16 West of Young Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John E. Proctor for $3,000. Reg'n. Date: Aug 5 1895. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 168 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 5 August 1895 at Village Lot 17, Young St. West (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (B&S 2858) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold "Metes and Bounds appears to cover part of this lot, 2 acres or more", Lot 17 West of Young Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John E. Proctor for $3,000. Reg'n. Date: Aug 5 1895. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 172 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 5 August 1895 at Village Lot 15, Young St. West (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (B&S 2858) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold "Metes and Bounds appears to cover part of this lot, 2 acres or more", Lot 15 West of Young Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John E. Proctor for $3,000. Reg'n. Date: Aug 5 1895. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 165 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 5 August 1895 at Village Lot 19, Young St. West (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (B&S 2858) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold "Metes and Bounds appears to cover part of this lot, 2 acres or more", Lot 19 West of Young Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John E. Proctor for $3,000. Reg'n. Date: Aug 5 1895. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 180 of 184, OnLand.ca)
Note: Lot 19 is the first village lot north of the 20 Foot Lane, fronting on Young Street.¹⁰ He lived on 5 August 1895 at Village Lot 18, Young St. West (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (B&S 2858) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold "Metes and Bounds appears to cover part of this lot, 2 acres or more", Lot 18 West of Young Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John E. Proctor for $3,000. Reg'n. Date: Aug 5 1895. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 176 of 184, OnLand.ca)
Note: Lot 18 is at the corner of Young and Sanford, the most northerly of the Plan 94 Young West lots.¹⁰ He lived on 5 August 1895 at Village Lot 13, Young St. West (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (B&S 2858) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold "Metes and Bounds appears to cover part of this lot, 2 acres or more", Lot 13 West of Young Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John E. Proctor for $3,000. Reg'n. Date: Aug 5 1895. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 157 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 5 August 1895 at Village Lot 14, Young St. West (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (B&S 2858) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold "Metes and Bounds appears to cover part of this lot, 2 acres or more", Lot 14 West of Young Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John E. Proctor for $3,000. Reg'n. Date: Aug 5 1895. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 161 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 5 August 1895 at Village Lot 6, Main St. North (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (B&S 2858) show that Isaac C. Proctor sold "Metes and Bounds appears to cover part of this lot, 2 acres or more", Lot 6 North of Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John E. Proctor for $3,000. Reg'n. Date: Aug 5 1895. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 124 of 184, OnLand.ca) (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 124 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 5 August 1895 at Village Lot 2, Main St. North, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (B&S 2858) show that Isaac O. Proctor sold "Metes and Bounds appears to cover part of this lot, 2 acres or more", Lot 2 North of Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John E. Proctor for $3,000. Reg'n. Date: Aug 5 1895. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 106 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 8 October 1895 at Village Lot 1, Main St. North (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Quit Claim 2860) show that a Quit Claim was registered by Isaac C. Proctor re "What was formerly said lots", Lot 1 North of Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John E. Proctor for $1. Reg'n. Date: Oct 8 1895. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 087 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 14 February 1896 at Conc 2 Lot 1, Village Lot 5, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Records (?B 2904) show that John E. Proctor sold Village Lot 5, Conc 2, Lot 1, Brighton to his wife, Adelaide Victoria Proctor for "natural love and agreement of ?even? date", Inst. Date Feb 14 1896, Reg. Date Mar 5 1896. (Land Registry Records, Abstract Index Books, Brighton Village, Conc 2, Village Lot 5.)¹⁰ He lived on 14 February 1896 at Village Lot 5, Young St. West, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 2904) show that John E. Proctor granted "said village lot", Village Lot 5, Young St. West, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Adelaide Victoria Proctor for her natural life & agreement of ?even date. ITS Date: Feb 14 1896. Reg'n. Date: Mar 5 1896. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 009, pg. 114 of 220, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 14 February 1896 at Conc 2 Lot 1, Village Lot 6, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Records (Grant 904) show that John E. Proctor sold Village Lot 6, Conc 2, Lot 1, Brighton to his wife, Adelaide Victoria Proctor for "natural love and agreement of ?even? date", Inst. Date Feb 14 1896, Reg. Date Mar 5 1896. (Land Registry Records, Abstract Index Books, Brighton Village, Conc 2, Village Lot 6.)¹⁰ He lived on 27 February 1896 at Village Lot 2, Main St. North (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 2900) show that Victoria A. Proctor granted "Said lot", Lot 2, North of Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John E. Proctor for $1. Reg'n. Date: Feb 27 1896. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 106 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 27 February 1896 at Village Lot 1, Main St. North (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 2900) show that Victoria A. Proctor granted "What was formerly lots 25 & 50 North of Main Street", Lot 1, North of Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John E. Proctor for $1. Reg'n. Date: Feb 27 1896. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 087 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 27 February 1896 at Village Lot 2, Main St. North (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Certificate of Title 2901) show that a Certificate of Title was granted by the High Court of J. Chancery Div. re "Vests Title in Grantee, Said Lot", Lot 2, North of Main, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John E. Proctor. Reg'n. Date: Feb 27 1896. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 087 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 3 March 1896 at Village Lot 2, Main St. North (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Quit Claim 2903) show that a Quit Claim was registered by Josiah Herman Proctor, William Chamberlain Proctor, Isaac Oscar Proctor, Adeline Eliza Sanford (widow), Jane Webb, Frances Maud Snelgrove, Ellen E. Sanford, Margaret T. Ferris (Spinster) re "Said village lot", Lot 2, North of Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John Edward Proctor. Reg'n. Date: Mar 3, 1896. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 106 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 12 August 1896 at Village Lot 1, Main St. North (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Certificate 2927) show that a Certificate was granted by the High Court of J. Chancery Div. re "Said lot, subject to certain conditions", Lot 1, North of Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John Edward Proctor. Reg'n. Date: Aug 12 1896. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 087 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 12 September 1896 at Village Lot 5, Main St. North (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 2933) show that John Edward Proctor & wife sold "Said village lot", Lot 5, North of Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Walter N. Davidson for $440. Reg'n. Date: Sep 12 1896. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 119 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 12 September 1896 at Village Lot 4, Main St. North (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 2934) show that John Edward Proctor & wife sold "Said village lot", Lot 4, North of Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to William C. Butler for $480. Reg'n. Date: Sep 12 1896. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 114 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 12 September 1896 at Village Lot 2, Main St. North (Plan), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 2935) show that John Edward Proctor & wife sold "Said village lot", Lot 2, North of Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to James W. Gordon for $480. Reg'n. Date: Sep 12 1896. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 106 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 31 March 1898 at Village Lot 5, Main St. North (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 3056) show that Walter N. Davidson & wife sold "Said village lot", Lot 5, North of Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to John E. Proctor Exchange & $1. Reg'n. Date: Mar 31 1898. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 119 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 27 July 1898 at Village Lot 16, Young St. West (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 3083) show that John Edward Proctor & wife sold "Said lot", Lot 16 West of Young St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Frederick Andrew McL. Roblin for $500. Reg'n. Date: Jul 27 1898. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 168 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 27 July 1898 at Village Lot 17, Young St. West (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 3083) show that John Edward Proctor & wife sold "Said lot", Lot 17 West of Young St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Frederick Andrew McL. Roblin for $500. Reg'n. Date: Jul 27 1898. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 172 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 27 July 1898 at Village Lot 15, Young St. West (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 3083) show that John Edward Proctor & wife sold "Said lot", Lot 16 West of Young St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Frederick Andrew McL. Roblin for $500. Reg'n. Date: Jul 27 1898. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 165 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 30 January 1899 at Conc C Lot 31, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 6585) show that John E. Proctor sold 39 acres of the south half of lot 31, conc C, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co. to Charles R. W. Proctor for $1.00 and love and affection. ITS Date: Jan 30 1899. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Conc C, Lot 31, pg 227 of 355, pg 01, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan July 7 2022.)¹⁰ He lived on 30 January 1899 at Conc A Lot 33, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 6585 1/2) show that John E. Proctor & wife sold "said lot, except south east 50 acres, Lot 20 south of Dundas St., 150 acres", Lot 33, Conc A, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co. to Alonzo N. Simpson for $1. ITS Date: Jan 30 1899. Reg'n. Date: Jul 26 1899. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Book 002, pg.422 of 460, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 30 January 1899 at Conc A Lot 33, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 3178) show that John E. Proctor & wife granted "said lot, except south-east 50 acres, and Village lot 20 south of Dundas St." Lot 33, Concession A, Brighton Township, Northumberland Co. to Charles R. W. Proctor for $1. ITS Date: Jan 30 1899. Reg'n. Date: Jul 26 1899. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 013, page 006 of 185, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 4 March 1899 at Village Lot 19, Young St. West (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 3139) show that John Edward Proctor & wife sold "Said lot", Lot 19 West of Young St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Charles R. W. Proctor for Nat. Love & $1. Reg'n. Date: Mar 4 1899. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 180 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 4 March 1899 at Village Lot 13, Young St. West (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 3139) show that John E. Proctor & wife sold "Said village lot", Lot 13 West of Young St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Charles R. W. Proctor for Nat. Love & $1. Reg'n. Date: Mar 4 1899. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 157 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 4 March 1899 at Village Lot 9, Main St. North (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 3139) show that John E. Proctor & wife sold "Said village lot", Lot 9, North of Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Charles R. W. Proctor for Nat. Love & $1. Reg'n. Date: Mar 4 1899. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 139 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 4 March 1899 at Village Lot 1, Main St. North (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 3139) show that John E. Proctor & wife granted "Said lot", Lot 1, North of Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Charles R. W. Proctor for Natural Love and $1. Reg'n. Date: Mar 4 1899. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 087 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 4 March 1899 at Village Lot 7, Main St. North (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 3139) show that John E. Proctor & wife sold "Said village lot", Lot 7, North of Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Charles R. W. Proctor for Nat. Love & $1. Reg'n. Date: Mar 4 1899. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 129 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 4 March 1899 at Village Lot 5, Main St. North (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 3139) show that John E. Proctor & wife sold "Said village lot", Lot 5, North of Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Charles R. W. Proctor for Nat. Love & $1. Reg'n. Date: Mar 4 1899. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 119 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 4 March 1899 at Village Lot 8, Main St. North (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 3139) show that John E. Proctor & wife sold "Said village lot", Lot 8, North of Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Charles R. W. Proctor for Nat. Love & $1. Reg'n. Date: Mar 4 1899. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 134 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 4 March 1899 at Village Lot 14, Young St. West (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 3139) show that John E. Proctor & wife sold "Said village lot", Lot 14 West of Young St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Charles R. W. Proctor for Nat. Love & $1. Reg'n. Date: Mar 4 1899.. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 161 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 4 March 1899 at Village Lot 18, Young St. West (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 3139) show that John Edward Proctor & wife sold "Said lot", Lot 18 West of Young St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Charles R. W. Proctor for Nat. Love & $1. Reg'n. Date: Mar 4 1899. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 176 of 184, OnLand.ca)
Note: Lot 18 is at the corner of Young and Sanford, the most northerly of the Plan 94 Young West lots.¹⁰ He lived on 4 March 1899 at Village Lot 12, Young St. West (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 3139) show that John E. Proctor & wife sold "Said village lot", Lot 12 West of Young St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Charles R. W. Proctor for Nat. Love & $1. Reg'n. Date: Mar 4 1899. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 153 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 4 March 1899 at Village Lot 10, Main St. North (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 3139) show that John E. Proctor & wife sold "Said village lot", Lot 10, West of Young St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Charles R. W. Proctor for Nat. Love & $1. Reg'n. Date: Mar 4 1899. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 145 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 4 March 1899 at Village Lot 11, Young St. West (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 3139) show that John E. Proctor & wife sold "Said village lot", Lot 11 West of Young St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Charles R. W. Proctor for Nat. Love & $1. Reg'n. Date: Mar 4 1899. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 149 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 18 September 1900 at Village Lot 6, Main St. North (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Certificate 3309) show that a Certificate was registered with Grantor John E. Proctor (Plaintiff) re "Said village lot", Lot 6, North of Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. and Grantees Charles R. W. Proctor, Frankie I. C. Proctor, Cora C. A. Proctor, Helena R. G. Proctor, Stella F. L. Proctor, Mary E. A. V. Northrup (Defendants). Reg'n. Date: Sep 19 1900. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 124 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 18 September 1900 at Village Lot 5, Young St. West, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Certificate 3309) show that a Certificate was registered with Grantor John E. Proctor (Plaintiff) re "said lot", Village Lot 5, Young St. West, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. and grantees Charles R. W. Proctor, Francis J.C. Gearing, Cora A. C. Proctor, Helena R.G. Proctor, Stella F.C. Proctor and Mary E. A. V. Northrup (Defendants). ITS Date: Sep 18 1900. Reg'n. Date: Sep 19 1900. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 009, pg. 114 of 220, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 19 September 1900 at Village Lot 5, Main St. North (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Certificate 3309) show that a Certificate was registered with Grantor John E. Proctor (Plaintiff) re "Said village lot", Lot 5, North of Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. and Grantees Charles R. W. Proctor, Frankie I. C. Proctor, Cora C. A. Proctor, Helena R. G. Proctor, Stella F. L. Proctor, Mary E. A. V. Northrup (Defendants). Reg'n. Date: Sep 19 1900. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 119 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He appeared on the census of April 1901 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 77 at 1901 Census: Proctor, John E., b. Ont. Mar 20 1824, married; Adelaide, 65, b. Ont. Jan 10, 1836, married; Cora, 36, b. Nov 4, 1864, single; Hallena, 33, b. Jul 18 1867, single; Charles, 29, b. Mar 16 1871, single; Stella, 28, b. Feb 9 1872, single; Weller, Edwin, 59, b. Oct 5 1841, brother-in-law, widower; Northrup, Arthur, 17, b. Aug 5 1883 (1901 Census Index Online.)² He lived on 25 February 1904 at Village Lot 28, Main St. South, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Q.C. Grant 3030) show that John E. Proctor, William C. Proctor & Isaac O. Proctor granted a Quit Claim for Village Lot 28, Main St. South Side, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Benjamin Ewing for $100. ITS Date: Feb 25 1904. Reg'n. Date: Feb 26 1904. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 004, pg. 135 of 399, (Conc 1, Lot 2, Brighton Twp.), page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Apr 5 2023.)¹⁰ He lived on 5 February 1909 at Village Lot 6, Main St. North (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Quit Claim Grant 4273) show that John E. Proctor & wife granted "Said village lot", Lot 6, North of Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Charles R. W. Proctor for $1. Reg'n. Date: Feb 5 1909. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 124 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived on 5 March 1910 at Village Lot 12, Young St. West (Plan 94), Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 4397) show that Charles R. W. Proctor sold "Said lot", Lot 12 West of Young St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Thomas H. Cheer for $200. Reg'n. Date: Mar 5 1910. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 153 of 184, OnLand.ca)
Note: This is the second lot north of the 20 Foot Lane fronting on Young St.¹⁰ He died on 3 March 1911 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, at age 86; Death Reg'n.#022219: Name: John Edward Proctor; Date: Mar 3 1911; Age: 86; Res.: Brighton Village; Occ.: farmer; Parents: Isaac Chamberlain Proctor, b. Brighton & Mary Smith, born Smithfield; Cause: heart failure; Phys. & Inf.: A. L. Webb, Brighton; Reg'd.: Mar 4 1911; Reg'r.: Tom C. Lockwood, Brighton (Ontario Death Registration, #002219-1911, ancestry.com) Date 1911 per Burial. Date 1911 per "Proctor Family Tree" in a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Sept. 25, 2004.
Note: Death Reg'n. includes mistakes. Birth place of father should say USA.^6,19 He was buried on 5 March 1911 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Memorial: (See Exhibit) John E. Proctor; Born 1824 - Died 1911; Adelaide V. Weller; Wife of John E. Proctor Born 1836 - Died 1911; Edward R. C. Proctor, B.A; Eldest Son of J. E. and A. V. Proctor; Born 1853 - Died 1881; J. Herbert A. Proctor, B. A; Fourth Son of J. E. & A. V. Proctor; Born 1869 - Died 1891 (Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton, July 10, 2004.)⁶

     Dr. Pellatiah B. Proctor was born on 30 June 1826 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Date Jun 30 1826 per calc. per Burial. Date 1826 per "Proctor Family Tree" in a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Sept. 25, 2004.¹ He lived on 1 June 1857 at Conc 6 Lot 2, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Land Registry Records (Grant 849) show that James Simpson & wife sold 30 acres in the south east part of lot 2, conc 6, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co. to Pelatiah R. Proctor. ITS Date: Jun 1 1857. Reg'n. Date: Sep25 1858. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumnberland Co., Brighton Twp., Conc 6, pg 004 of 169, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Jun 24 2023.)² He "On November 8, 1858, Sarah's body was exhumed, a coroner's jury empanelled and the inquest held in a nearby county schoolhouse. The body was placed on a door for the post mortem examination conducted by Dr.'s P. R. Proctor, P. Gross of Brighton, and Dr. James Gilchrist, of Cobourg. Dr. Proctor observed, "The body presented a rather healthy appearance for one deceased. Body and organs were all in a healthy condition except lungs which presented a congested appearance but not sufficient to cause death. Womb contained a healthy foetus. Bowels and rectum colored as if inflamed from something which had passed through them. Surface of stomach congested - condition scarcely amounted to inflammation, it was a state of engorement. A dark fluid was found inside the stomach." Dr. Gross added, "I did not discover any signs of ulceration in the neck of the womb." from "Fit to Be Tied: Ontario's Murderous Past" by Terry Boyle, pg. 136 on 8 November 1858 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West. He died on 16 November 1860 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West, at age 34; Date Nov 16 1860 per Burial. Date 1860 per "Proctor Family Tree" in a wall upstairs in Proctor House, Sept. 25, 2004.¹ He was buried on 18 November 1860 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Memorial: (See Exhibit) In memory of; ?Pellatiah? R Proctor, M. D; Died; Nov. 16, 1860; Aged 34 years; 4 Mos. & 16 Days (Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton, Sep 26, 2004)
Note: Given name is unclear and looks very strange. This would appear to be a male doctor who died at 34 years of age in 1860. Not a daughter - check this out??¹