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     William James Butler was born on 13 April 1859 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, May 18, 2005.¹ He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 2 at 1861 Census: see John Butler.² He appeared on the census of 1 August 1870 at Twp. No. 7, Placer Co., California, U.S.A; Age 11 at 1870 Census: see John Butler.³ He appeared on the census of 1880 at Colfax, Placer Co., California, U.S.A; Age 21 at 1880 Census: see John Butler.⁴ He married Martha Elizabeth Entwhistle on 30 August 1881; per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, May 18, 2005.¹ William James Butler died on 19 February 1927 at Sacramento, California, U.S.A., at age 67; per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, May 18, 2005.¹

     Walter Lyon Butler was born on 2 December 1860 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Date Dec 2 1860 - he is in 1861 Census. Date Dec 2 1861 per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, May 18, 2005.^1,2 He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 1 at 1861 Census: see John Butler.² He appeared on the census of 1 August 1870 at Twp. No. 7, Placer Co., California, U.S.A; Age 8 at 1870 Census: see John Butler.³ He appeared on the census of 1880 at Colfax, Placer Co., California, U.S.A; Age 18 at 1880 Census: see John Butler.⁴ He married Emma Rebecca Benjamin circa 1885; per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, May 18, 2005.¹ Walter Lyon Butler died on 20 November 1941 at Sacramento, California, U.S.A., at age 80; per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, May 18, 2005.¹

     Emma Rebecca Benjamin was born circa 1861; per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, May 18, 2005.¹ As of circa 1885,her married name was Butler.¹ She married Walter Lyon Butler, son of John L. Butler and Martha Ann Lyons, circa 1885; per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, May 18, 2005.¹

     Martha Elizabeth Entwhistle was born in 1864 at California, U.S.A; per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, May 18, 2005.¹ As of 30 August 1881,her married name was Butler.¹ She married William James Butler, son of John L. Butler and Martha Ann Lyons, on 30 August 1881; per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, May 18, 2005.¹

     James Lyons was born in 1789 at Upper Canada; "Towards the close of the war some of the retired military with their families took up their residence on the west side of the river and became intimate friends of my mother, one of whom, Mr. Lyon's wife, became her bosom friend, and on the reduction of the forces, her husband Bryant and said Mr. Lyon took up land on a creek tributary to the Chippawa—known now as "Lyon's Creek in the township of Crowland. FROM A LECTURE BY REV. JAMES RICHARDSON, D.D." from "Incidents in the Early History of the Settlements in the Vicinity of Lake Ontario" by Rev. James Richardson, publshed by The Women’s Canadian Historical Society, downloaded Dec 14 2024.
Note: I wonder if James Lyons who married Sarah Ann Richardson in Kingston in 1810 was a son of the Mr. Lyon who her brother, James Richardson speaks about in his writings.





Date 1789 & location Ont. per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, May 18, 2005.^5,6 He married Sarah Ann Richardson, daughter of Captain James R. Richardson Sr. and Sarah Ashmore, on 8 September 1810 at Old St. Greorge Church, Kingston, Frontenac Co., Upper Canada; Date Sep 8 1810 & location Kingston per family tree of GeraldGray87 on ancestry.ca, July 18 2020. per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, May 18, 2005.⁴ James Lyons "RICHARDSON, LYONS & Co. Respectfully beg to acquaint their friends and the public, that they have just received a large assortment of Hardware; glass ware and clockery; lookikng glasses and picture; Iron and Steel; Nails, Window Glass & Putty; Gentlemen's, Ladies and Children's Hats and Bonnetts; English Soap and Candles. And have on the way from Montreal a large assortment of Ladies and Gentlemens' Books, Shoes and Slippers; Ladies Vails, Silk Shawls, Ribbons and Flowers. With a variety of all sorts of Dry Goods. Also, all kinds of Groceries. The above goods will be sold at the lowest prices for cash or approved credit, to approved creditors. Kingston, August 22, 1815. 11 7w" from Digital Kingston, Kingston Gazette, Vol. V., Not. 12, Tuesday, August 29, 1815. (https://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/kfpl/KFPL000096899p0003f.pdf) on 22 August 1815 at Richardson, Lyons & Co., Kingston, Frontenac Co., Upper Canada.⁷ He lived in 1817 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 offically 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 Reserver granted to him but his wife Nancy and step-son John Singleton did not own the land until the 1820's.¹ He lived on 23 May 1817 at BF Lot 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 535) show that James Richardson Sr. sold "part", Lot 1, Broken Front, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co. to James Lyons & Sarah S. Lyons. ITS Date: May 23 1817. Reg'n. Date: Jun 6 1817. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., BF or C, pg. 005 of 355, OnLand.ca.)² He lived on 25 May 1817 at Conc 1 Lot 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 538) show that James Richardson sold part of Lot 1, Conc 1 to James Lyons & Sarah A. Lyons, ITS Date May 25 1817 (Ontario Land Registry Records, GSU197810, Abstract Index Books, Brighton Twp., June 17 2013)
Note: James Lyons married Sarah Ann Richardson, daughter of James Richardson, Sr.² He lived on 6 June 1817 at Conc 1 Lot 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; The Tobey Book, pg. 79, shows "The ownership of Lot 1, Concession 1 changed as reported by the County Registry Office: February 14, 1809, a Crown grant to James Richardson of 200 acres; May 24, 1817 James Richardson Sr. sold to James Richardson Jr. part of the souther section; June 6, 1817, James Richardson, Jr., sold to James and Sarah Lyons, the southern section; June 19, 1821 James and Sarah Lyons sold back to James Richardson, Sr., the same part"
Note: This refers to the earliest transactions pertaining to the land south of Main St., west of Prince Edward St. to the bay and east to Centre Street. The border between Murray and Cramahe was Prince Edward and Cedar St. to the bay. James Lyons was married to Sarah Ann Richardson.¹ He lived on 14 August 1817 at Conc C Lot 35, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 569) show that William Lownsbury sold all 50 acres of lot 25, conc C, Murray Twp. to James Lyons. ITS Date: Aug 14 1817. Reg'n. Date: Aug 14 1817. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Conc C, Lot 35, pg. 310 of 355, OnLand.ca.)² He appeared on the census of 1818 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1818: James Lyons; 1 male over 16; 3 females over 16; 1 male under 16; 1 female under 16. He lived on 4 November 1818 at Carrying Place Lot 11, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 742) show that Benjamin Young sold 1 acre in the south east part of lot 11, Carrying Place Lots, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co. to James Lyons & Charles Biggar. ITS Date: Nov 4 1818. Reg'n. Date: Jul 25 1820. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Murray Twp., Carrying Place Lots, Lot 11, Book 001, pg 175 of 377, pg 1, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Apr 25 2022.)² He appeared on the census of 1819 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1819 James Lyons; 1 male over 16; 3 females over 16; 2 males under 16; 3 females under 16; 1 hired man. He appeared on the census of 1820 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1820 James Lyons; 1 male over 16; 4 females over 16; 2 males under 16; 1 female under 16; 3 hired men. He appeared on the census of 1821 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1821: James Lyons; 3 males over 16; 2 females over 16; 2 males under 16; 1 female under 16; 1 male servant over 16; 1 male servant under 16; 2 female servants under 16. He ""That the reserve broken front C of Lot No. 34 in the Township of Murray would make a number of excellent farms and the wild state of the place afforded a shelter to a gang of Pirates last war, from which they could come forth and capture and capture and annoy our boats as they passed by." Petition to Lieutenant Governor Sir Peregrine Maitland, Signed Cramahe, 20 March, 1821 by D. McG. Rogers, Jas. Richardson, Jr., James Richardson, Sr. Collector of Customs, T. Ward, J. A. Keeler,
James Lyons, H. Ruttan, Jon. Peters, B. Young, taken from The Tobey Book, page 79. on 20 March 1821 at Presqu'ile Point, Newcastle, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada.¹ He The Tobey Book, pg. 76 shows "The town of Newcastle, shorn of its court house, gaol and other buildings fell into neglect. On March 20, 1821, Jas. Richardson Jr., Dr. McGregor Rogers, James Lyons and others petitioned His Excellency Sir Peregrine Maitland the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario saying that the town of Newcastle was "so difficult of access that it will be a long time before it will become settled as a town and the few persons who did settle there have moved away". They recommended starting a new town on Concession C, Lot 34, which is now Gosport." on 20 March 1821 at Murray Twp., Gosport, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada.¹ He lived on 19 June 1821 at Conc 1 Lot 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; The Tobey Book, pg. 79, shows "The ownership of Lot 1, Concession changed as reported by the County Registry Office: February 14, 1809, a Crown grant to James Richardson of 200 acres; May 24, 1817 James Richardson Sr. sold to James Richardson Jr. part of the souther section; June 6, 1817, James Richardson, Jr., sold to James and Sarah Lyons, the southern section; June 19, 1821 James and Sarah Lyons sold back to James Richardson, Sr., the same part"
Note: This refers to the earliest transactions pertaining to the land south of Main St., west of Prince Edward St. to the bay and east to Centre Street. The border between Murray and Cramahe was Prince Edward and Cedar St. to the bay. James Lyons was married to Sarah Ann Richardson.¹ He lived on 19 June 1821 at Conc 1 Lot 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 563) show that J. Lyons & Sarah A. Lyons sold part of Conc 1, Lot 1 to James Richardson, Jr. ITS Date June 19 1821 (Ontario Land Registry Records, GSU197810, Abstract Index Books, Brighton Twp., June 17 2013.) He appeared on the census of 1822 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1822: James Lyons; 3 males over 16; 1 female over 16; 3 males under 16; 1 female under 16; 2 male servants over 16; 2 female servants under 16. He appeared on the census of 1823 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1823: James Lyons; 2 males over 16; 1 female over 16; 4 males under 16; 1 female under 16; 2 male servants over 16; 2 female servants under 16. He lived in 1824 at Cramahe Twp., Presqu'ile Point, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; "‘At Presqu’ Isle a large log house, excellent class, with James Lyons, Esq., M.P.P., for leader, and James Richardson, a very useful local preacher. Round the head of the Bay to the Trent, over to Mr. Young’s - father of the Rev. William - preaching to a few settlers at Cold Creek; lonely ride to Percy Mills, small congregation; entertained by Rev. S. Waldron; through the woods to the front, preaching in the house of Joshua Webster; Sunday —Haldimand and Grafton." from "The First Century of Methodism in Canada", Vol. I, Chapter XI, 1824-1825, A Canada Conference Organized, pg. 159 (173 of 920), ancestry.ca.⁸ He appeared on the census of 1825 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1825: James Lyons; 4 males under 16; 1 female under 16; 3 males over 16; 2 females over 16. He The Tobey Book pg. 102 shows "James Lyons and Benjamin Ewing were the representatives for Northumberland in the 10th provincial parliament in 1829." in 1829 at Provincial Parliament, York, Upper Canada.¹ He lived on 30 December 1830 at Vilalge Lot 13, Division St. East, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 2105) show that James Richardson sold "supposed to be this lot", Village Lot 13, Division St. East, Village of Brighton, Northumberland Co. to James Lyons. ITS Date: Dec 30 1830. Reg'n. Date: Dec 31 1830. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 002, Pg. 050 of 298, Onland.ca)
Note: This is the house on the north-east corner of Richardson and Division Streets. Richardson house is next north. (Dan Buchanan, Jun 29 2025.)² He lived on 30 December 1830 at Conc 1 Lot 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 2105) show that James Richardson sold "supposed to be this lot", Village Lot 4, Prince Edward St. West, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to James Lyons. ITS Date: Dec 30 1830. Reg'n. Date: Dec 31 1830. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 006, pg. 216 of 282, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan Feb 8 2022.)² He lived on 30 December 1830 at Village Lot 12, Division St. East, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 2105) show that James Richardson sold "supposed to be this lot", Village Lot 12, Division St. East, Village of Brighton, Northumberland Co. to James Lyons. ITS Date: Dec 30 1830. Reg'n. Date: Dec 31 1830. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 002, Pg. 045 of 298, Onland.ca)
Note: This is one house north of the north-east corner of Richardson and Division Streets. This is where Mary L. Richardson likved until her death in 1862. (Dan Buchanan, Jun 29 2025.)² He lived on 30 December 1830 at Conc 1 Lot 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 2105) show that James Richardson sold "supposed to be this lot", Village Lot 4, Prince Edward St. West, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to James Lyons. ITS Date: Dec 30 1830. Reg'n. Date: Dec 31 1830. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 006, pg. 216 of 282, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan Feb 8 2022.)² He lived on 30 December 1830 at Village Lot 42, Main St. South, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 2105) show that James Richardson sold "supposed to be part of this lot", of Village Lot 42, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to James Lyons. ITS Date: Dec 30 1830. Reg'n. Date: Jan 123 1831. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 004, pg. 237 of 399, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Apr 6, 2023)
Note: Brighton Village was first named on April 2, 1831, but this transaction concerns Village Lot 42, corner of Main and Prince Edward St.² He lived on 31 December 1830 at Conc 1 Lot 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 2115) show that James Lyons sold 37 4/5 acres in the north east part of Conc 1, Lot 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co. to - Kellogg. ITS Date: - . Reg'n. Date: - . (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)
Note: This transactions was written in later with a very different pen, scrunched between two existing lines. There are no dates and only surnames are mentioned, but the acreage and location is very clear. Note that the ITS No. is 2115, the same as the corresponding transactions for Vilalge Lots 41 and 42.² He lived on 31 December 1830 at Village Lot 41, Main St. South, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 2115) show that James Lyons sold "supposed to be part of this lot", of Village Lot 41, Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to S. Kellogg. ITS Date: Dec 31 1830. Reg'n. Date: Jan 13 1831. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Village, Book 004, pg. 230 of 399, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Apr 6, 2023.)² He lived in 1831 at Pennsylvania, U.S.A; Moved to Pennsylvania in 1831, to Ohio in 1832, and back to Canada in 1832. Sarah may have returned to Pennsylvania following James' death and died there." per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, Aug 2 2010.⁵ He lived on 7 March 1831 at Conc 1 Lot 2, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (Patent) show that James Lyons obtained the Patent from the Crown for 100 acres in the south half of Lot 2, Conc 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co. ITS Date: Mar 7 1831. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Conc 1, pg. 008 of 307, page copied from OnLand.ca, Nov 29 2020.)² He lived on 31 August 1831 at Conc 1 Lot 2, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 2342) show that James Lyons sold 50 acres of the south half of Lot 2, Conc 1, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co. to William Wright. ITS Date: Aug 31 1831. Reg'n. Date: Sep 14 1831. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Conc 1, pg. 008 of 307, page copied from OnLand.ca, Nov 29 2020.)² He lived on 1 June 1835 at Carrying Place Lot 11, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (Q.C. 4258) show that a Quit Claim was issued by James Lyons to Charles Biggar re 1 acre in the south east part of lot 11, Carrying Place Lots, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co. to Charles Biggar. ITS Date: Jun 1 1835. Reg'n. Date: Apr 27 1836. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Murray Twp., Carrying Place Lots, Lot 11, Book 001, pg 175 of 377, pg 1, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Apr 25 2022.)² He died on 24 July 1836 at Loughborough Twp., Frontenac Co., Upper Canada; "Parents: James Lyon, Birth 1789 in Kingston, Upper Canada, Ontario, Canada, Death 24 Jul 1836 in Upper Canada Village, Ontario, Canada;
Sarah Ann Richardson, Birth abt 1790 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Death bef 1849 in Pennsylvania ?" from FindaGrave.

per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, Aug 2 2010.^5,9

     Sarah Ann Richardson was born in 1790 at Kingston, Frontenac Co., Province of Quebec; Date 1790 & location Kingston per family tree of GeraldGray87 on ancestry.ca, July 18 2020.
Note: It was still the Province of Quebec until divided into Upper and Lower Canada in 1792. Date c. 1790 & " .. (assume) Kingston .. " per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, May 18, 2005.^1,3 She lived in 1807 at Cramahe Twp., Presqu'ile Bay, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; "Around its shores the Simpsons and Richardsons, first settlers in the area, took up residence and the old Freeman house at Dusty Bend, recently razed, was considered to be the oldest in the district. Erected by the Richardson family in 1807 it was several years older than the historic Barnum House at Grafton, now occupied by the Northumberland Historical Society as a museum. It was used by the Canadian troops during the War of 1812-14 and American prisoners were lodged in the basement cell overnight during their journey from York to Kingston. Remains of the cell were in evidence, but the structure itself was considerably renovated since its erection 152 years ago. From its type of construction it was probably erected by ship's carpenters, possibly Royal Navy men stationed at nearby Presqu'ile Point, then known as Newcastle and the original capital of the district. It was used as a barracks by officers of the First Irish Regiment in 1812, and here they formed the first Orange Lodge in Upper Canada." from page 25 of the Brighton Centennial 1859-1959.⁴ She married James Lyons, son of James Lyons, on 8 September 1810 at Old St. Greorge Church, Kingston, Frontenac Co., Upper Canada; Date Sep 8 1810 & location Kingston per family tree of GeraldGray87 on ancestry.ca, July 18 2020. per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, May 18, 2005.³ As of 8 September 1810,her married name was Lyons.¹ Sarah Ann Richardson died in 1849 at Pennsylvania, U.S.A; Date 1849 & location Pennsylvania per family tree of GeraldGray87 on ancestry.ca, July 18 2020.
"Moved to Pennsylvania in 1831, to Ohio in 1832, and back to Canada in 1832. Sarah may have returned to Pennsylvania following James' death and died there." per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, Aug 2 2010.
Date a 1860 & location Illinois per family tree of James Pollock on ancestry.ca, Oct 4 2018.
Date 1849 & location Pennsylvania per family tree of Nathanael Kellhofer on ancestry.ca, Jun 16 2025.

     Sarah Elizabeth Lyon "Lizzie" Butler was born on 6 March 1868 at Iowa Hill, Place Co., California, U.S.A; per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, May 18, 2005.¹ She appeared on the census of 1 August 1870 at Twp. No. 7, Placer Co., California, U.S.A; Age 2 at 1870 Census: see John Butler.³ She appeared on the census of 1880 at Colfax, Placer Co., California, U.S.A; Age 12 at 1880 Census: see John Butler.² As of December 1897,her married name was Nash.¹ She married William Henry Nash in December 1897 at Colfax, California, U.S.A; per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, May 18, 2005.¹ Sarah Elizabeth Lyon "Lizzie" Butler died on 23 July 1946 at Stirling City, California, U.S.A., at age 78; per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, May 18, 2005.¹

     William Henry Nash was born circa 1868; per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, May 18, 2005.¹ He married Sarah Elizabeth Lyon "Lizzie" Butler, daughter of John L. Butler and Martha Ann Lyons, in December 1897 at Colfax, California, U.S.A; per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, May 18, 2005.¹

     John Lyon Butler was born on 8 June 1873 at Iowa Hill, Place Co., California, U.S.A; per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, May 18, 2005.¹ He appeared on the census of 1880 at Colfax, Place Co., California, U.S.A; Age 6 at 1880 Census: see John Butler.² He married Pearl Halsey before 1907 at California, U.S.A; per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, May 18, 2005.¹ John Lyon Butler died on 14 March 1931 at Colfax, Place Co., California, U.S.A., at age 57; per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, May 18, 2005.¹

     Pearl Halsey was born in 1888 at California, U.S.A; per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, May 18, 2005.¹ As of before 1907,her married name was Butler.¹ She married John Lyon Butler, son of John L. Butler and Martha Ann Lyons, before 1907 at California, U.S.A; per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, May 18, 2005.¹

     John H. Butler was born in 1908 at Colfax, California, U.S.A; per GEDCOM of Harry Kane, May 18, 2005.¹

     William Charles Butler was born on 15 October 1848 at Murray Twp., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Date Oct 15 1848 & location Brighton per Death Reg'n. Date 1849 & location Ont. per 1921 Census. Date Oct 15 1848 per 1901 Census. Date Oct 15 1848 & location Brighton per IGI Record. Date 1849 & location Ont. per 1871 Census.^1,4,5,6,7,8 He appeared on the census of 1851 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 4 at 1851 Census: see William Butler.⁹ He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 13 at 1861 Census: see William Butler.² He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 22 at 1871 Census: see William Butler.¹ He married Marie Antiounette Bisonette Smith, daughter of Edward Henry Smith and Julia Ann Wright, on 15 October 1873 at Brighton Twp., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; "William and Elizabeth's son, Charles Butler, married Marie Smith, who came from Smithfield, a village just east of Brighton." from “Homesteads: Early buildings and families from Kingston to Toronto” by Margaret McBurley and Mary Byers, 1979, pg. 137
Date Oct 15 1873 per IGI Record.^4,5 William Charles Butler lived on 6 February 1874 at BF Lot 1, South East of Harbour St., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant C662) show that William Butler & wife granted "11 acres in south part", Lot 1, Broken Front, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co. to William C. Butler. ITS Date: Feb 6 1874. Reg'n. Date: Jan 26 1875. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., BF or C, pg. 004 of 355, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He lived in 1878 at Conc B Lot 34, Brighton Twp., Brighton, Northumberland Co; County Atlas: Name: W. C. Butler; Town: Brighton; County: Northumberland; Settled: 1848; Occ.: farmer; Born: Canada; Conc & Lot: Conc B, Lot 34, 62 acres.¹¹ He lived in 1878 at Conc 1 Town Lot 66, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; County Atlas: Name: W. C. Butler; Town: Brighton; County: Northumberland; Settled: 1848; Occ.: farmer; Born: Canada; Conc & Lot: Conc 1, Lot 66, 62 acres (this would be a town lot on the south side of Hwy 2 in Brighton Village.)¹¹ He lived on 28 February 1879 at BF Lot 1, South East of Harbour St., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant E1291) show that William Charles Butler & wife sold "the same", Lot 1, Broken Front, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co. to James Collier for $800. ITS Date: Feb 28 1879. Reg'n. Date: Apr 7 1879. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., BF or C, pg. 004 of 355, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He appeared on the census of April 1881 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 32 at 1881 Census: Butler, William C., 32, b. Ont., French, CM, farmer, married; Marie A. B., 27, b. Ont., French, CM, married; William E., 6; Edward O., 4; Malcolm L., 2; Cary, Daniel, 45, b. Ont., French, CM, single (familysearch.org.)³ He Wharfs and Warehoouses .... Butler Grain - 1893 - 1930 - 25 x 24 - Lot 8 corner of Railroad & Monck. Mr. Butler purchased the property November 1898; the new building was completed July 1899 at Station 60 x 90 east of G.T.R. - Butler Warehouse - Fruit Storage, Grain Elevator also installed a five-tone scale." Brighton Business, Susan Brose, pg. 249. in 1893 at Lot 8, Monck & Railroad St., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario.¹² He lived in 1893 at Main St., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Resident 30 yrs per Death Reg'n.⁷ He "20 Prince Edward St. - Webb Block - .... 1895 -1909 - WC. Butler - Fire Insurance Agent - successor to I.M. Wellington -1897 - 1898 - W.C. Butler - Coal - to 13 Main see directory" Brighton Business, Susan Brose, pg. 84. in 1895 at 20 Prince Edward St., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario.¹² He lived on 12 September 1896 at Village Lot 4, Main St. North, 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 "Newspaper: 1900 - May - The major portion of the Butler Block is completed the walls and foundation are built of cement. This is a new two storey building 100 feet in length. (20 Main Street)" Brighton Business, Susan Brose, pg. 261. in May 1900 at 20 Main St., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario.¹² He appeared on the census of April 1901 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 52 at 1901 Census: Butler, Wm. C., 52, b. Ont. u. Oct 15 1848, Eng., Meth., grain dealer, married; Marie A., 48, b. Ont. u. Apr 28 1852, Eng., Meth., married; Edward O., 24, b. Ont. u. May 21 1876, Eng., Meth., Divison Court Clerk, son, single; Malcolm L., 22, b. Ont. u. May 25 1878, Eng., Meth., office cleark, son, single; Charles H., 18, b. Ont. u. Jul 8 1882, dry goods cleark, son (1901 Census Online: Brighton Village, dist. 95, sub-dist. b-2, pg. 1, line 33.)⁶ He lived on 4 March 1905 at Village lot 30, Main St. South, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (3771 Grant) show that Thomas Webb & wife sold part of Village Lot 30, south of Main Street, east of Centre Street (W pt. as mgd (&4250) fouk? In deed & place lying between said lot & Centre St. of same depth from N. to S to said lot) to William C. Butler. ITS Date: Mar 4 1905. Reg'n. Date: Mar 6 1905. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Village of Brighton, book 004, pg. 150 of 399, page copied from Onland.ca by Dan Buchanan, Apr 6 2023.)¹⁰ He "20 Main Street - Fire # 106; New Butler Block was built July 1906. The building is 100 feet in length, a two storey with cement blocks. B. Brintnell purchased this block from Butler June 1929 and Butler moved to his new garage 48 Main. This building was demolished. Upstairs
-January 1907 - 1920 - WC. Butler - Grain & Scanton Coal - from 13 Main see directory." Brighton Business, Susan Brose, pg. 47. in July 1906 at 20 Main St., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario.¹² He lived on 17 January 1911 at Village Lot 4, Main St. North, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant 4555) show that William C. Butler & wife sold "Said lot, subject to mortgage which grantees agree to pay", Lot 4, North of Main St., Brighton Village, Northumberland Co. to Edward O. Butler & Malcolm L. Butler for assumption of the mortgage & $1. Reg'n. Date: Jan 17 1911. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Book 3, pg. 114 of 184, OnLand.ca.)¹⁰ He appeared on the census of 8 June 1921 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 72 at 1921 Census: Butler, Charles, 72, b. Ont., p.b. USA & Ont., Eng., Meth., Dealer, married; Marie, 68, b. Ont., p.b. Ont., Eng., Meth., married; Edward, 45, b. Ont., p.b. Ont., Eng., Meth., Agent, son, single; Malcolm, 43, b. Ont., p.b. Ont., Eng., Meth., Agent, son, single (1921 Census: Brighton, Ward 2, Northumberland Co., dist. Ward 7, sub-dist. 60, pg. 11, line 35 - ancestry.com.)⁸ He died on 20 October 1923 at Main St., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario, at age 75; Death Reg'n.#024736: Name: William Charles Butler; Date: Oct 20 1923; Age: 75y 5d; Res.: Main St., Brighton, 30 yrs; Born: Brighton, Oct 15 1848; Status; married; Occ.: Grain Merchant; Parents: William Butler, b. New Hampshire & Elizabeth Coltman, b. Cda; Cause: angina pectoris, 16 days; Phys.: F. M. Dean, Brighton; Inf.: E. O.? Butler, Brighton, son; Burial: Mt. Hope Cemetery, Oct 22 1923; Und.: B. E. Brintnell, Brighton; Reg'd.: Oct 22 1923; Reg'r.: .. Roblin, Brighton (Ontario Death Registration, #024736-1923, ancestry.com) Date 1923 per Burial.^13,14 He was buried on 22 October 1923 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Memorial: (See Exhibit) William Charles Butler; 1849 - 1923; His Wife; Marie A. B. Smith; 1853 - 1939 (Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton) Per Death Reg'n.^13,7

     Dr. George Coltman Butler was born on 30 September 1838 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Date Sep 30 1838 per Butial. Date 1837 & location Ontario per 1851 Census.^1,2 He appeared on the census of 1851 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 14 at 1851 Census: see William Butler.¹ He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 23 at 1861 Census: see William Butler.⁴ He was "Dr. George Coltman Butler - Doctor - 1870" Brighton Business, Susan Brose, pg. 200. in 1868 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario.³ He died on 19 September 1868 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario, at age 29; Date Sep 19 1868 per Burial.² He was buried on 21 September 1868 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Memorial: (See Exhibit) George C. Butler; Died; Sept. 19, 1868; Aged; 29 Y's, 11 M's; 19 D's (Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton)
CEMSearch: Name: George C. Butler; Born: - ; Died: 1868-09-19; Age: 29y 11m 19d; Buried: Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton, Sec 1, Row 22; No other names.^2,5

     Mary Elizabeth Butler was born on 29 December 1844 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Date Dec 29 1844 per GEDCOM of Danny Hall, Sept. 27, 2005. Date 1843 & location Ontario per 1851 Census. Date 1846 per "Descendants of Ichabod Squier" sent to me via email by Gerry Hannah, Dec 28 2008.^1,4,5 She was baptized on 1 May 1845 at Ameliasburgh, Prince Edward Co., Canada West; Baptism: Name: Mary Eliza Butler; Birth Date: 29 Dec 1844; Birth Place: Ameliasburgh; Baptism Date: May 1 1845; Baptism Place: Ameliasburgh; Father: William Butler; Mother: Eliza; Res.: Murray (Vol 1, Pg. 579, Ameliasbugh Twp. - Baptismal Register - Freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com.)⁶ She appeared on the census of 1851 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 8 at 1851 Census: see William Butler.¹ She appeared on the census of April 1861 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 17 at 1861 Census: see William Butler; Also shown in list of Students of Grammar School of Brighton.² As of 1 June 1869,her married name was Squier.^4,5 She married Wilmot Richard Squier, son of Henry Squier and Clarinda Wells, on 1 June 1869 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Date Jun 1 1869 & location Brighton per "Descendants of Ichabod Squier" sent to me via email by Gerry Hannah, Dec 28 2008. per GEDCOM of Danny Hall, Sept. 27, 2005.^4,5 Mary Elizabeth Butler lived in 1907 at 38 Pearl, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, U.S.A; "Squier .... Mary E. widow of Wilmot R. j 38 Pearl" US, City Directories, 1907, Rochester, NY, pg. 686 of 993, ancestry.ca.⁶ She died in 1911 at Monroe Co., New York, U.S.A; Date 1911 & location Monroe Co., NY per "Descendants of Ichabod Squier" sent to me via email by Gerry Hannah, Dec 28 2008.⁵

     John Butler was born on 23 October 1758 at Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A; per IGI Record.¹ He married Sarah Poore on 26 February 1782 at Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A; per IGI Record. John Butler died on 9 March 1836 at Compton, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, U.S.A., at age 77; per IGI Record.¹

     Sarah Poore was born on 12 April 1761 at Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A; per IGI Record.¹ She married John Butler on 26 February 1782 at Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A; per IGI Record. As of 26 February 1782,her married name was Butler.¹ Sarah Poore died on 22 March 1843 at Compton, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, U.S.A., at age 81; per IGI Record.¹

     Henry Butler was born on 13 July 1788 at Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A; Date Jul 20 1788 & location Newbury, Essex Co., Mass per family tree of Brian Rose on ancestry.ca, May 12 2022. per IGI Record.^1,2 He married Sarah Otis in 1810 at Compton, Coaticook Co., Quebec; Date 1810 & location Compton, Coaticook, Quebec per family tree of Brian Rose on ancestry.ca, May 12 2022. per IGI Record.^1,2 Henry Butler appeared on the census of 1821 at Conc B, Lot 6, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1821 Census: Henry Butler; 1 male over 16; 2 females over 16; 1 male under 16; 2 females under 16; Total 6. He appeared on the census of 1823 at Conc B, Lot 6, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1823 Census: Henry Butler; 1 male over 16; 2 males under 16; 1 female over 16; 3 females under 16. He appeared on the census of 1824 at Conc B, Lot 6, Murray Twp., Carrying Place, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1824 Census & Assessment: Henry Butler; Carrying Place; Lot 6, 75 acres uncutl., 25 acres cult. He appeared on the census of 1824 at Conc B, Lot 6, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1824 Census: Henry Butler; 2 males under16; 3 females under 16; 1 male over 16; 1 female over 16. He appeared on the census of 1825 at Conc B, Lot 6, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1825 Census: Henry Butler; 2 males over 16; 3 males under 16; 2 females over 16; 1 female under 16; Total 8. He appeared on the census of 1826 at Conc B, Lot 6, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1826 Census: Henry Butler; 70 acres uncult; 30 acres cult; Conc B, Lot 6; 1 male over 16; 2 males under 16; 1 female over 16; 3 females under 16; Total 7. He appeared on the census of 1827 at Conc B, Lot 6, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1827 Census: Henry Butler; 1 male over 16; 1 female over 16; 3 males under 16; 3 females under 16; Total 8. He appeared on the census of 1828 at Conc B, Lot 6, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1828 Census: Henry Butler; 80 acres uncult; 20 acres cult; Lot 6, Conc B; 1 male over 16; 3 males under 16; 1 female over 16; 3 males under 16; Total 8. He appeared on the census of 1830 at Conc B, Lot 6, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1830 Census: Henry Butler; 70 acres uncult; 30 acres cult; Lot 6, Conc B; NW Lot 12, Conc B; 2 males over 16; 1 female over 16; 3 males under 16; 3 females under 16; Total 9. He lived circa 1836 at Conc B Lot 6, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; The location of Conc B, Lot 6, Murray Twp., is just east of Dead Creek, on the north shore of the Bay of Quinte, just east of today's intersection with the road going north, that becomes the Wooler Road. There is only a small wedge of land there that is in Concession B. The 1878 County Atlas Map shows A. Robertson on the lot to the north. He appeared on the census of 1836 at Conc B, Lot 6, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1836 Census: Henry Butler; 1 male over 16; 3 males under 16; 1 female over 16; Total 5
Note: No land shown; listed just under John Blaker? on Conc A, Lot 2, front?? He appeared on the census of March 1852 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 66 at 1851 Census: see William Butler (brother??)³ He died on 16 January 1853 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West, at age 64; Date Jan 16 1852 & location Brighton per family tree of maributler on ancestry.ca, Dec 19 2019. per IGI Record. per family tree of Brian Rose on ancestry.ca, May 12 2022.
Note: Henry Butler is listed in the 1851 Census with brother William, shown as a widower, age 66. There is an Abigail Butler, age 47, single, next. We know that the 1851 Brighton Census was taken March 1852, after the new township was created on Janauary 1 1852 and before the Breakaway on Apr 21 1852. People who died in the Breakaway are in the census, so I must assume that Henry Butler died after census and the Breakaway. That meams, January 1853. Can the date be supported more specifically? (Dan Buchanan, May 12 2022.)^1,2

     Sarah Otis was born on 27 October 1793 at Montpelier, Washington Co., Vermont, U.S.A; per IGI Record.¹ As of 1810,her married name was Butler.¹ She married Henry Butler, son of John Butler and Sarah Poore, in 1810 at Compton, Coaticook Co., Quebec; Date 1810 & location Compton, Coaticook, Quebec per family tree of Brian Rose on ancestry.ca, May 12 2022. per IGI Record.^1,2 Sarah Otis died on 25 March 1837 at Trenton, Hastings Co., Upper Canada, at age 43; per IGI Record.¹

     Pitkin Gross Butler was born on 23 March 1828 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Date Mar 23 1828 & location Murray per GEDCOM of ravery.ancstry.com, May 19, 2005.¹ He married Elizabeth Hiltz in August 1853 at Ontario; per GEDCOM of ravery.ancstry.com, May 19, 2005.¹

     Elizabeth Hiltz was born on 12 October 1835 at Ontario; per GEDCOM of ravery.ancstry.com, May 19, 2005.¹ As of August 1853,her married name was Butler.¹ She married Pitkin Gross Butler, son of Henry Butler and Sarah Otis, in August 1853 at Ontario; per GEDCOM of ravery.ancstry.com, May 19, 2005.¹

     Martha Frances Butler was born on 1 September 1854 at Ontario; per GEDCOM of ravery.ancstry.com, May 19, 2005.¹ She died circa 1860; "died infant" per GEDCOM of ravery.ancstry.com, May 19, 2005.¹

     Andrew Lyman Butler was born on 1 August 1855 at Ontario; per GEDCOM of ravery.ancstry.com, May 19, 2005.¹

     Harriet Adelaide Butler was born on 1 December 1856 at Palmyra, Jefferson Co., Wisconsin, U.S.A; per GEDCOM of ravery.ancstry.com, May 19, 2005.¹ As of 16 September 1872,her married name was Avery.¹ She married Eugene Avery on 16 September 1872 at Wisconsin, U.S.A; per GEDCOM of ravery.ancstry.com, May 19, 2005.¹ Harriet Adelaide Butler died on 23 January 1933 at Sprangle Infermar, Spokane Co., Washington, U.S.A., at age 76; per GEDCOM of ravery.ancstry.com, May 19, 2005.¹

     Eugene Avery was born on 7 July 1848 at Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., Wisconsin, U.S.A; per GEDCOM of ravery.ancstry.com, May 19, 2005.¹ He married Harriet Adelaide Butler, daughter of Pitkin Gross Butler and Elizabeth Hiltz, on 16 September 1872 at Wisconsin, U.S.A; per GEDCOM of ravery.ancstry.com, May 19, 2005.¹ Eugene Avery died on 9 April 1936 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, U.S.A., at age 87; per GEDCOM of ravery.ancstry.com, May 19, 2005.¹

     Abigail P. Butler was born on 13 May 1807 at U.S.A; Date May 13 1807 per Burial. Date 1804 & location USA per 1851 Census (Abigail appears to be wife of Henry Butler - both are below the family of William Butler in Brighton - likely brothers; both come from the Newbury, MA per IGI Records.)^1,3 She appeared on the census of March 1852 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 47 at 1851 Census: see William Butler (brother?)¹ She died on 6 December 1874 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario, at age 67; Date Dec 6 1874 per Burial.³ She was buried on 8 December 1874 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Memorial: (See Exhibit) In; Memory of; Abigail P. Butler; Who Died; Dec. 6, 1874; Aged 67 Y'rs 6 Mo's; 23 D'ys (Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton, July 10, 2004)
CEMSearch: Name: Abigail P. Butler; Born: - ; Died: 1874-12-06; Age: 67y 5m 13d; Buried: Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton, Sec 1 Row 22; No other names.^3,2

     Marie Antiounette Bisonette Smith was born on 27 April 1853 at Brighton Twp., Smithfield, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Date 1853 per Memorial. Date Apr 27 1853 & location Ont. per Death Reg'n. Date 1853 & location Ont. per 1921 Census. Date Apr 28 1852 & location Ont. urban per 1901 Census. Date 1853 & location Ont. per 1871 Census. Location Smithfield from “Homesteads: Early buildings and families from Kingston to Toronto” by Margaret McBurley and Mary Byers, 1979, pg. 136. Date Apr 27 1853 & location Brighton per IGI Record.^{1,5,3,2,6,7,4} She "William and Elizabeth's son, Charles Butler, married Marie Smith, who came from Smithfield, a village just east of Brighton. Marie's ancestor, Joseph Smith, had left England and settled in New York State during the first half of the eighteenth century. His sons, Jesse and John, fought on opposing sides during the Revolutionary War, Jesse with the British and John with the Americans. Jesse and his father eventually returned to England, but John stayed and married Mary McDowall. Her brother, Rev. Robert McDowall, was a minister serving parishoners between York and Brockville before 1800. He urged Mary and John to settle in Canada. This they did, becoming the first settlers in the village that later was named after them." from “Homesteads: Early buildings and families from Kingston to Toronto” by Margaret McBurley and Mary Byers, 1979, pg. 137 circa 1855 at Smithfield, Northumberland Co., Canada West.⁵ She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Thorold Twp., Welland Co., Ontario; Age 18 at 1871 Census: see Louis Warner (step-father.)⁴ As of 15 October 1873,her married name was Butler.¹ She married William Charles Butler, son of William Butler and Elizabeth Lyon Coltman, on 15 October 1873 at Brighton Twp., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; "William and Elizabeth's son, Charles Butler, married Marie Smith, who came from Smithfield, a village just east of Brighton." from “Homesteads: Early buildings and families from Kingston to Toronto” by Margaret McBurley and Mary Byers, 1979, pg. 137
Date Oct 15 1873 per IGI Record.^1,5 Marie Antiounette Bisonette Smith appeared on the census of April 1881 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 27 at 1881 Census: see William Charles Butler.⁸ She appeared on the census of April 1901 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 48 at 1901 Census: see William C. Butler.³ She appeared on the census of 8 June 1921 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 68 at 1921 Census: see William C. Butler.² She Her husband, William Charles Butler, passed away Oct 20 1923. on 20 October 1923 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario.⁶ She lived on 2 January 1925 at Village Lot 30, S. Main St., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (6053 Grant - Exrs) show that Mary A. B. Butler (widow), Edward O. Butler & Malcolm L. Butler (Exec.s) & Mary A. B. Butler, transferred property in the west part of Village Lot 30, Main Street South, Village of Brighton, Northumberland Co. to Edward O. Butler & Malcolm L. Butler for $1.00. ITS Date: Jan 2 1925. Reg'n. Date: Jan9 1925. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Village of Brighton, book 004, pg. 150 of 399, page copied from Onland.ca by Dan Buchanan, Apr 6 2023.)⁹ She lived in 1935 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; "16 Butler, Edward, farmer, Brighton" & "17 Butler, Malcolm L, dealer, Brighton" & "18 Butler, Mrs. Charles (W) widow, Brighton" Canada Voters List, 1935, Northumberland Co., Brighton Vilalge, pg. 17 of 126, ancestry.ca.⁹ She died on 6 January 1939 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario, at age 85; Death Reg'n.#025894: Name: Mari Antonette Butler; Date: Jan 6 1939; Age: 85y 8m 9d; Res.: Main St., Brighton, since 1936; Born: Ont., Apr 27 1853; Status: widowed; Nat.: Eng; Occ.: housewife; Spouse: Wm. Charles Butler; Parents: Edward Smith & Julia Wright, b. Ont; Inf.: M. L. Butler, Brighton, son; Und.: B. E. Brintnell, Brighton; Burial: Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton, Jan 8 1939; Cause: senility; Phys.: F. M. Dure, Brighton; Reg'd.: Jan 6 1939; Reg'r.: Oscar L. Morrow (Ontario Death Registration, #025894-1939, ancestry.ca.)^7,10 She was buried on 8 January 1939 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Memorial: (See Exhibit) William Charles Butler; 1849 - 1923; His Wife; Marie A. B. Smith; 1853 - 1939 (Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton.)⁷

     Edward Henry Smith was born in 1819 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Date 1819 per Memorial - age 40 at death Jul 19 1859. Date 1822 per list of householders in new Brighton Twp. - per Tobey Book. Date 1820 & location Cda. per 1851 Census. per IGI Record.^1,3,4,5,2 He appeared on the census of 1841 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; 1841 Census: Edward Smith; 1 male over 16. He married Julia Ann Wright, daughter of James Wright and Mary Perry, on 9 September 1847 at Northumberland Co., Canada West; Date Sep 9 1847 & location Newcastle Dist. per family tree of Wes Darou on ancestry.ca, Sep 25 2022. per IGI Record.⁶ Edward Henry Smith appeared on the census of 1848 at Conc A Lot 24, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; 1848 Census: Henry Smith; Conc A, Lot 24, prop; Merchant Shop; Merchant. He appeared on the census of 1850 at Conc A Lot 24, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; 1850 Census: Edward H. Smith; Conc A, Lot 24, occupied, prop; 3 Total persons; Merchant Shop. He was Occupation: Clerk of the Court - per 1851 Census. in 1851 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West.³ He appeared on the census of March 1852 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 31 at 1851 Census: Smith, E. H., Esq., 31, b. Cda., WM, Clerk of the Court, married; Julia A., 20, b. Cda., WM, married; Julia L., 3; Ellice, 2 (1851 Census: Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., pg. 142 of 160, line 44 - ancestry.ca.)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 1853 at Brighton, Northumberland Co., Canada West.⁵ 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, Northumberland Co., Canada West.⁵ He " ... partial list .. householders or freeholders in the new township of Brighton .... Edward H. Smith - Merchant - 33 ..." pg. 314 of The Tobey Book, Brighton Public Library. in 1855 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West.⁵ He died on 19 July 1859 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Date Jul 19 1859 per Memorial & CemSearch.^4,2 He was buried on 21 July 1859 at Smith Cemetery, Brighton Twp., Smithfield, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Memorial: (See Exhibit) In memory of; Edward H. Smith; Died; July 19, 1859; Aged; 40 Years (Smith Cemetery, Smithfield, Sept. 23, 2005)
CemSearch: Name: Edward H. Smith; Born: - ; Died: Jul 19 1859; Age: 40y; No other names; Cemetery: Smith Cemetery, Smithfield (https://www.cemsearch.ca/burial/?pid=SMITH3%5E0.)^4,2