Person Page - 1998

     Alvina A. McLaughlin was born circa 1888; per email from Mark Groethe, Jan 25, 2008.¹ As of 12 July 1909,her married name was Marsh.¹ She married Roy Elmer Atwood Marsh, son of Charles Mathias Marsh and Ann Charlotte Walk, on 12 July 1909; Date Jul 12 1909 per email from Mark Groethe, Jan 25, 2008.¹

     Melissa L. Brooks was born on 3 January 1867 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Date Jan 3 1867 & location Ont. rural per 1901 Census. Date 1868 & location Brighton Twp. per marr. reg'n.^1,2 She lived on 24 December 1890 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Residence Cramahe per marr. reg'n.¹ As of 24 December 1890,her married name was McDonald.¹ She married George A. McDonald, son of George N. McDonald and Ann Nellist, on 24 December 1890 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.#008503: Groom: George A. McDonald; Age: 24; Res. & Born: Cramahe; Status: bachelor; Occ.: farmer; Parents: George N. & Anna McDonald; Bride: Melissa L. Brooks; Age: 23; Res.: Cramahe; Born: Brighton Twp; Status: spinster; Parents: Richards & Sarah Brooks; Wit.: Josiah Spafford & Josephine McDonald, Cramahe; Date: Dec 24 1890; Place: Cramahe; Rel.: Meth; Performed by: E. E. Howard; Reg'r.: H. P. Gould (Ontario Marriage Registration, #008503-1891, ancestry.com.)³ Melissa L. Brooks appeared on the census of April 1901 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 34 at 1901 Census: see George McDonald.²

     Richard Brooks was born circa 1840; per marriage reg'n. of daughter Melissa L. (Brooks) Brooks.¹ He married Sarah Lucinda Day, daughter of Orlando Henry Day and Lucinda Elizabeth Reynolds, circa 1866 at Canada West; per family tree of vbferg on ancestry.ca, Jul 3 2025.²

     Rae N. McDonald was born on 25 December 1896 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Date Dec 25 1896 & location Ont. rural per 1901 Census.¹ He appeared on the census of April 1901 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 4 at 1901 Census: see George A. McDonald.¹

     Lorne Percival McDonald was born on 25 April 1899 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Birth Reg'n.: Name: Lorne Percival McDonald; Date: Apr 25 1899; Parents: Geo. A. McDonald & Melissa L. Brooks.... (Ontario Birth Registration, ancestry.com)
Date Apr 25 1899 & location Ont. rural per 1901 Census.^1,2 He appeared on the census of April 1901 at Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 1 at 1901 Census: see George A. McDonald.¹ He married Winnifred Lillian Sprung, daughter of David "Best" Sprung and Ellen Maud "Nellie" Rowe, on 19 October 1921 at Brighton Twp., Hilton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.#016955: Groom: Lorne Percival McDonald; Age: 22; Res. & Born: Cramahe Twp; Status: bachelor; Occ.: farmer; Rel.: Meth; Parents: George McDonald, b. Cramahe Twp. & Elizabeth Brooks; Bride: Winnifred Lillian Sprung; Age: 19; Res.: & Born: Brighton Twp; Status: spinster; Rel.: Meth; Parents: Best Sprung, b. Brightn Twp. & Nellie Rowe; Wit.: Geo. Sprung, Hilton & Mary Black, Trenton; Date: Oct 19 1921; Place: Hilton; Performed by: W. S. Smart, Hilton, Meth; Sworn: Brighton, Oct 18 1921 (Ontario Marriage Registration, #016955-1921, ancestry.com.)³

     Joseph Nellist was born in 1792 at Stainsacre, Whitby, Hawkser, Yorkshire; Date 1792 & location Stainsacre, Whitby, Yorkshire per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008.¹ He married Mary Eleanor Fletcher before 1826 at England; per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008.¹

     Mary Eleanor Fletcher was born circa 1794 at Danby Dale, Yorkshire, England; per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008.¹ She married Joseph Nellist before 1826 at England; per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008.¹ As of before 1826,her married name was Nellist.¹

     Joseph Jay Nellist was born on 12 January 1837 at Colborne, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Date 1837 & location Cda. per 1870 & 1880 & 1900 Census. Date Jan 12 1837 & location Colborne per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008.^1,2 He lived in 1862 at San Francisco, California, U.S.A; "I have a hunch that they are Joseph Nellist and Mary Fletcher who settled in Colburne in abt. 1830 from Danby, England. Their first 2 children were born in England and then Joseph (b. 1837 MY great-grandfather who in 1862 went to San Francisco and married Mary Ellen Clark. They later went onto Eureka,Ca.) and Mary who married Archibald Johnson were born in Colburne, Ontario." per email from Margaret Crooks, Jan 26, 2008.³ He married Mary Ellen Clark before 1865 at San Francisco, California, U.S.A; "I have a hunch that they are Joseph Nellist and Mary Fletcher who sellted in Colburne in abt. 1830 from danbt,England. Their first 2 children were born in England and then Joseph(b. 1837 MY great-grandfather who in 1862 went to San Francisco and married Mary Ellen Clark. They later went onto Eureka,Ca.) and Mary who married Archibald Johnson were born in Colburne, Ontario." per email from Margaret Crooks, Jan 26, 2008.
per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008.
Note: Date b. 1867 per 1870 Census - son James is 3.^1,3,2 Joseph Jay Nellist appeared on the census of 14 June 1870 at First Township, San Mateo Co., California, U.S.A; Age 33 at 1870 Census: Nellis, Joseph, 33, b. Cda., farmer, married; Mary E., 21, b. Wis., married; James V., 2, b. Cal. (1870 Census: San Mateo, First Township, California, pg. 19 of 33, line 1.)² He appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at Arcata, Humboldt Co., California, U.S.A; Age 43 at 1880 Census: Nellist, Joseph, 43, b. Cda., p.b. England, farmer, married; Ellen, 32, b. Wis., p.b. Cda. & NY, married; Beny, 13, b. Cal., p.b. Cda. & Wis., going to school; Guy, 8, b. Cal; Nellie, 7; Roy, 5; Joseph, 1 (1880 Census: Town of Arcata, Humboldt Co., California, pg. 6 of 35, line 2 - ancestry.com.)² He appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Union Twp., Humboldt Co., California, U.S.A; Age 63 at 1900 Census: Nellist, Joseph, 63, b. Cda. Jan 1837, p.b. England, immig. 1862, 38 yrs. in US, married 34 yrs., farmer, married; Mary E., 52, b. Wis. May 1848, p.b. Cda. & NY, 34 yrs. marr., married; P. Roy, 34, b. CA Aug 1875, farm lab., single; J. Joseph, 21, b. CA Dec 1878, farm lab., single; Oscar D., 18, b. CA Jun 1881; Frank F., 12, b. CA Sep 1887; William E., b. CA Aug 1889 (1900 Census: Union Twp., Humboldt Co., CA, pg. 10 of 42, line 84.)² He died on 15 April 1904 at Eureka, Humboldt Co., California, U.S.A., at age 67; Date apr 15 1904 & location Eureka, CA per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008.¹ He was buried on 17 April 1904 at Greenwood Cemetery, Arcata, Humboldt Co., California, U.S.A; per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008.¹

     Mary Ellen Clark was born on 30 May 1848 at Wisconsin, U.S.A; Date 1849 & location Wisconsin per 1870 & 1880 & 1900 Census. Date May 30 1848 per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008.^1,2 As of before 1865,her married name was Nellist.¹ She married Joseph Jay Nellist, son of Joseph Nellist and Mary Eleanor Fletcher, before 1865 at San Francisco, California, U.S.A; "I have a hunch that they are Joseph Nellist and Mary Fletcher who sellted in Colburne in abt. 1830 from danbt,England. Their first 2 children were born in England and then Joseph(b. 1837 MY great-grandfather who in 1862 went to San Francisco and married Mary Ellen Clark. They later went onto Eureka,Ca.) and Mary who married Archibald Johnson were born in Colburne, Ontario." per email from Margaret Crooks, Jan 26, 2008.
per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008.
Note: Date b. 1867 per 1870 Census - son James is 3.^1,3,2 Mary Ellen Clark appeared on the census of 14 June 1870 at First Township, San Mateo, California, U.S.A; Age 21 at 1870 Census: see Joseph Nellis.² She appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at Arcata, Humboldt Co., California, U.S.A; Age 32 at 1880 Census: see Joseph Nellist.² She appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Union Twp., Humboldt Co., California, U.S.A; Age 52 at 1900 Census: see Joseph Nellist.² She died on 26 March 1924 at U.S.A. at age 75; Date Mar 26 1924 per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008.¹

     James Venning Nellist was born on 4 November 1866 at San Mateo, California, U.S.A; Date Nov 4 1866 & location CA per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008. Date 1867 & location California per 1870 & 1880 Census.^1,2 He appeared on the census of 14 June 1870 at First Township, San Mateo Co., California, U.S.A; Age 3 at 1870 Census: see Joseph Nellis.¹ He appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at Arcata, Humboldt Co., California, U.S.A; Age 13 at 1880 Census: see Joseph Nellist.¹ He died on 14 May 1944 at age 77; per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008.²

     Guy Clark Nellist was born in 1872 at California, U.S.A; Date 1872 & location California per 1880 Census.¹ He appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at Arcata, Humboldt Co., California, U.S.A; age 8 at 1880 Census: see Joseph Nellist.¹

     Nellie Nellist was born in 1873 at California, U.S.A; Date 1873 & location California per 1880 Census.¹ She appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at Arcata, Humboldt Co., California, U.S.A; Age 7 at 1880 Census: see Joseph Nellist.¹

     Roy Phelps Nellist was born on 13 August 1877 at California, U.S.A; Date Aug 13 1877 & location CA per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008. Date 1876 & location CA per 1900 Census. Date 1875 & location California per 1880 Census.^1,2 He appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at Arcata, Humboldt Co., California, U.S.A; Age 5 at 1880 Census: see Joseph Nellist.¹ He appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Union Twp., Humboldt Co., California, U.S.A; Age 24 at 1900 Census: see Joseph Nellist.¹ He died on 23 May 1958 at age 80; per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008.²

     Joseph Jay Nellist was born on 27 December 1878 at California, U.S.A; Date 1879 & location California per 1880 & 1900 Census. Date Dec 27 1878 & location CA per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008.^1,2 He appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at Arcata, Humboldt Co., California, U.S.A; Age 1 at 1880 Census: see Joseph Nellist.¹ He appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Union Twp., Humboldt Co., California, U.S.a; Age 21 at 1900 Census: see Joseph Nellist.¹ He married Etta Pear Goodman circa 1916 at U.S.A; per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008.² Joseph Jay Nellist died on 9 November 1963 at age 84; Date Nov 9 1963 per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008.²

     Daniel Oscar Nellist was born in June 1881 at Humboldt Co., California, U.S.A; Date Jun 1881 & location CA per 1900 Census.¹ He appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Union Twp., Humboldt Co., California, U.S.A; Age 18 at 1900 Census: see Joseph Nellist.¹ He died on 11 August 1950 at age 69; per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008.²

     Frank F. Nellist was born in September 1887 at Humboldt Co., California, U.S.A; Date Sep 1887 & location CA per 1900 Census.¹ He appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Union Twp., Humboldt Co., California, U.S.A; Age 12 at 1900 Census: see Joseph Nellist.¹

     William E. Nellist was born in August 1889 at Humboldt Co., California, U.S.A; Date aug 1889 & location CA per 1900 Census.¹ He appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Union Twp., Humboldt Co., California, U.S.A; Age 10 at 1900 Census: see Joseph Nellist.¹

     Etta Pear Goodman was born on 25 February 1887 at California, U.S.A; per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008.¹ As of circa 1916,her married name was Nellist.¹ She married Joseph Jay Nellist, son of Joseph Jay Nellist and Mary Ellen Clark, circa 1916 at U.S.A; per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008.¹ Etta Pear Goodman died on 10 October 1975 at U.S.A. at age 88; per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008.¹

     Joseph Jay Nellist Jr. was born on 24 July 1920 at Oregon, U.S.A; per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008.¹ He married Janet Elizabeth Hannah circa 1947 at U.S.A; per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008.¹ Joseph Jay Nellist Jr. died on 22 April 1985 at Shasta Co., California, U.S.A., at age 64; per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008.¹

     Janet Elizabeth Hannah was born on 23 May 1923; per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008.¹ As of circa 1947,her married name was Nellist.¹ She married Joseph Jay Nellist Jr., son of Joseph Jay Nellist and Etta Pear Goodman, circa 1947 at U.S.A; per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008.¹ Janet Elizabeth Hannah died on 10 June 1984 at age 61; per GEDCOM of Nicholas, Jan 27, 2008.¹

     Mary Nellist was born circa 1840 at Ontario; per email from Margaret Crooks, Jan 26, 2008.¹ As of circa 1860,her married name was Johnson.¹ She married Archibald Johnson circa 1860; per email from Margaret Crooks, Jan 26, 2008.¹

     Archibald Johnson was born circa 1835; per email from Margaret Crooks, Jan 26, 2008.¹ He married Mary Nellist, daughter of Joseph Nellist and Mary Eleanor Fletcher, circa 1860; per email from Margaret Crooks, Jan 26, 2008.¹

     Maria Johnson Langan was born circa 1795; per marriage notice.¹ As of 13 September 1818,her married name was Johnson.¹ She married Archibald Frederick Kennedy Johnson, son of Sir John Johnson and Mary Watts, on 13 September 1818 at Plattsburg, New York, U.S.A; "19 Sept 1818: On Sunday, Sept 13th, at Plattsburg, N.Y., Archibald Frederick Kennedy Johnson, youngest son of Sir John Johnson, Bart., to Maria Johnson Langan, second daughter of the late Patrick Langan, both of Montreal, L.C." from Montreal Herald, 1814, 1816-1820 - Ontario Registers CD.¹

     Patrick Langan was born circa 1760; per marriage notice of daughter Maria Johnson (Langan) Johnson.¹ He married ? ? before 1790; per marriage notice of daughter Maria Johnson (Langan) Johnson.¹

     ? ? was born circa 1760; per marriage notice of daughter Maria Johnson (Langan) Johnson.¹ She married Patrick Langan before 1790; per marriage notice of daughter Maria Johnson (Langan) Johnson.¹ As of before 1790,her married name was Langan.¹

     Rev. G. T. R. Grant was born circa 1800; per marriage notice of his son Hugo M. Grant.¹

     Julia Lafferty was born circa 1810 at Welland Co., Ontario; per Marriage Notice.¹ As of 11 June 1834,her married name was Nelles.¹ She married George M. Nelles, son of Henry Nelles and Sarah Fanning, on 11 June 1834 at Stamford Twp., Lundy's Lane, Welland Co., Ontario; "25 June 1834: ... ibid. At Lundy's Lane, on Wednesday 11th instl., George Nellis, of Nelson, to Julia, youngest daugter of Dr. John J. Lefferty, of the former place. )Rev. Wm. Leeming)" (from Reid's Marriage Notices, Christian Guardian, Toronto, 1830, Dec 1831-Nov 1835 - Ontario Registers CD)
... and also ... "Nelles, George M., of Nelson, farmer, & Julia Lefferty, of Lundy's Lane, spr. b: Robert Nelles Esq. and John Adolphus Nelles, farmer, both of Grimsby. 10 June 1834 at Grimsby. w: Robert F. Nelles. [4258]" (Marriage Bonds of Ontario, 1834 - Ontario Registers CD.)¹

     George M. Nelles was born on 5 December 1810; Date Dec 5 1810 per GEDCOM of Richard Dilts, Jan 27, 2008. per marriage notice.^1,2 He lived on 11 June 1834 at Nelson Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; " of Nelson ... " per marriage notice.¹ He married Julia Lafferty, daughter of John Johnson Lafferty and Mary "Polly" Johnson, on 11 June 1834 at Stamford Twp., Lundy's Lane, Welland Co., Ontario; "25 June 1834: ... ibid. At Lundy's Lane, on Wednesday 11th instl., George Nellis, of Nelson, to Julia, youngest daugter of Dr. John J. Lefferty, of the former place. )Rev. Wm. Leeming)" (from Reid's Marriage Notices, Christian Guardian, Toronto, 1830, Dec 1831-Nov 1835 - Ontario Registers CD)
... and also ... "Nelles, George M., of Nelson, farmer, & Julia Lefferty, of Lundy's Lane, spr. b: Robert Nelles Esq. and John Adolphus Nelles, farmer, both of Grimsby. 10 June 1834 at Grimsby. w: Robert F. Nelles. [4258]" (Marriage Bonds of Ontario, 1834 - Ontario Registers CD.)¹

     Henry Nelles was born on 9 December 1789; per GEDCOM of Richard Dilts, Jan 27, 2008.¹ He married Sarah Fanning before 1810; per GEDCOM of Richard Dilts, Jan 27, 2008.¹ Henry Nelles died in 1841 at Grimsby, Lincoln Co., Ontario; per GEDCOM of Richard Dilts, Jan 27, 2008.¹