Person Page - 3638

     Mary Guire was born circa 1695; per family tree of morgloggav186 on ancestry.ca, July 22 2021.¹ She married Jonah Turney, son of Benjamin Turney and Rebecca Keeler, circa 1712 at Connecticut, U.S.A; per family tree of morgloggav186 on ancestry.ca, July 22 2021.¹ As of circa 1725,her married name was Turney.¹

     Samuel Turney was born circa 1728; per family tree of lacoste711 on ancestry.ca, July 22 2021.¹ He died in 1794; per family tree of lacoste711 on ancestry.ca, July 22 2021.

     Daniel Turney was born in 1716 at Stratfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, U.S.A; Date 1716 & location Stratfield, Conn. per family tree of wrshouse162 on ancestry.ca, July 22 2021.per family tree of lacoste711 on ancestry.ca, July 22 2021.¹ He married Catherine Beach circa 1746 at Connecticut, U.S.A; per family tree of wrshouse162 on ancestry.ca, July 22 2021.¹ Daniel Turney died in 1791 at Trumbull, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, U.S.A; "Jonah had a son Daniel (d. Trumbull, 1791) who m. Catherine Beach and had children: 1 David, b. abt. 1747, d. at Trumbull, 24 April 1817 ae. 70" from "Jacobus' History of the Old Families of Fairfield CT." V2 PT8 on page 973, image sent to me by Diana Taylor, July 22, 2021.²

     Mercy Mary Stevens was born on 7 March 1685 at Killingworth, Middlesex Co., Connecticut, U.S.A; per family tree of wrshouse162 on ancestry.ca, July 22 2021.¹ As of 19 August 1728,her married name was Turney.¹ She married Thomas B. Turney, son of Benjamin Turney and Rebecca Keeler, on 19 August 1728 at Killingworth, Middlesex Co., Connecticut, U.S.A; per family tree of wrshouse162 on ancestry.ca, July 22 2021.¹ Mercy Mary Stevens died in 1733 at U.S.A; per family tree of wrshouse162 on ancestry.ca, July 22 2021.¹

     Catherine Beach was born circa 1720; per family tree of wrshouse162 on ancestry.ca, July 22 2021.¹ As of circa 1746,her married name was Turney.¹ She married Daniel Turney, son of Jonah Turney and Mary Guire, circa 1746 at Connecticut, U.S.A; per family tree of wrshouse162 on ancestry.ca, July 22 2021.¹

     Elnathan Turney was born on 18 September 1753 at Connecticut, U.S.A; per family tree of wrshouse162 on ancestry.ca, July 22 2021.¹ He married Ann Middlebrook circa 1782; per family tree of wrshouse162 on ancestry.ca, July 22 2021.¹

     Ann Middlebrook was born on 9 November 1757; per family tree of wrshouse162 on ancestry.ca, July 22 2021.¹ As of circa 1782,her married name was Turney.¹ She married Elnathan Turney, son of Daniel Turney and Catherine Beach, circa 1782; per family tree of wrshouse162 on ancestry.ca, July 22 2021.¹

     Abel Turney was born on 7 January 1749 at Connecticut, U.S.A; per family tree of wrshouse162 on ancestry.ca, July 22 2021.¹ He married Rhonda Middlebrook on 9 March 1771 at U.S.A; per family tree of wrshouse162 on ancestry.ca, July 22 2021.¹

     Rhonda Middlebrook was born on 4 November 1755; per family tree of wrshouse162 on ancestry.ca, July 22 2021.¹ As of 9 March 1771,her married name was Turney.¹ She married Abel Turney, son of Daniel Turney and Catherine Beach, on 9 March 1771 at U.S.A; per family tree of wrshouse162 on ancestry.ca, July 22 2021.¹

     Mary Turney was born on 16 September 1757 at Connecticut, U.S.A; per family tree of CrystalLaing52 on ancestry.ca, July 22 2021.¹

     Daniel Turney was born in April 1770 at Connecticut, U.S.A; per family tree of CrystalLaing52 on ancestry.ca, July 22 2021.¹

     David Turney was born in 1747 at Connecticut, U.S.A; "Jonah had a son Daniel (d. Trumbull, 1791) who m. Catherine Beach and had children: 1 David, b. abt. 1747, d. at Trumbull, 24 April 1817 ae. 70" from "Jacobus' History of the Old Families of Fairfield CT." V2 PT8 on page 973, image sent to me by Diana Taylor, July 22, 2021.^1,2 He married Sarah Burroughs circa 1775 at Connecticut, U.S.A; "1 David, b. abt. 1747, d. at Trumbull, 24 April 1817 ae. 70, (g.s); m. Sarah Burroughs, dau. of John, bapt. 20 May 1749, d. in 1827" from "Jacobus' History of the Old Families of Fairfield CT." V2 PT8 on page 973, image sent to me by Diana Taylor, July 22, 2021.^1,2 David Turney died on 24 April 1817 at Trumbull, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, U.S.A; Date Apr 24 1817 & location Trumbull, Fairfield Co., Conn. per FindaGrave.³ He was buried on 26 April 1817 at Long Hill Burial Ground, Trumbull, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, U.S.A; FindaGrave: Name: David Turney; BIRTH: 6 Dec 1748, Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA; DEATH: 24 Apr 1817 (aged 68); BURIAL: Long Hill Burial Ground, Trumbull, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA; MEMORIAL ID: 21165189; Note: Aged 70 years
[son of Stephen Turney and Sarah Squire. On 7 Nov 1766, David married Sarah Gold in Redding, Fairfield, CT. David and Sarah moved to Trumbull circa 1770, where David died in 1817.] (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21165189/david-turney.)³

     Sarah Burroughs was born in April 1749 at Connecticut, U.S.A; Baptism May 20 1749 per "Jacobus' History of the Old Families of Fairfield CT." V2 PT8 on page 973, image sent to me by Diana Taylor, July 22, 2021.^1,2 She was baptized on 20 May 1749 at Connecticut, U.S.A; "1 David, b. abt. 1747, d. at Trumbull, 24 April 1817 ae. 70, (g.s); m. Sarah Burroughs, dau. of John, bapt. 20 May 1749, d. in 1827" from "Jacobus' History of the Old Families of Fairfield CT." V2 PT8 on page 973, image sent to me by Diana Taylor, July 22, 2021.² As of circa 1766,her married name was Turney.¹ She married David Turney, son of Daniel Turney and Catherine Beach, circa 1775 at Connecticut, U.S.A; "1 David, b. abt. 1747, d. at Trumbull, 24 April 1817 ae. 70, (g.s); m. Sarah Burroughs, dau. of John, bapt. 20 May 1749, d. in 1827" from "Jacobus' History of the Old Families of Fairfield CT." V2 PT8 on page 973, image sent to me by Diana Taylor, July 22, 2021.^1,2 Sarah Burroughs died in 1827 at Connecticut, U.S.A; per "Jacobus' History of the Old Families of Fairfield CT." V2 PT8 on page 973, image sent to me by Diana Taylor, July 22, 2021.²

     Squire Turney was born in 1783 at Connecticut, U.S.A; Date 1783 per age 40 at death Nov 25 1823 - see Memorial on FindaGrave.¹ He died on 25 November 1823 at U.S.A; Date Nov 25 1823 per FindaGrave.¹ He was buried on 27 November 1823 at Fairfield East Cemetery, Fairfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, U.S.A; FindaGrave: Name: Squire Turney; BIRTH: unknown; DEATH: 25 Nov 1823; BURIAL: Fairfield East Cemetery, Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA; PLOT: Section B; MEMORIAL ID: 126965671; Note: Age 40 (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/126965671/squire-turney.)¹

     Stephen Turney was born in June 1788 at Connecticut, U.S.A; Date June 1788 per FindaGrave.¹ He married Ruth A. ? circa 1805 at U.S.A; per FindaGrave.¹ Stephen Turney died on 5 June 1854 at Connecticut, U.S.A; Date June 5 1854 per FindaGrave.¹ He was buried on 7 June 1854 at Fairfield East Cemetery, Fairfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, U.S.A; FindaGrave: Name: Stephen Turney; BIRTH: Jun 1788; DEATH: 5 Jun 1854 (aged 65–66); BURIAL: Fairfield East Cemetery, Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA; PLOT: Section D; MEMORIAL ID; Note: Age 66 (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127196682/stephen-turney.)¹

     Ruth A. ? was born circa 1790; per FindaGrave.¹ As of circa 1805,her married name was Turney.¹ She married Stephen Turney, son of Aaron Turney and Sarah Staples, circa 1805 at U.S.A; per FindaGrave.¹ Ruth A. ? died on 28 September 1864 at Connecticut, U.S.A; Date Sep 28 1864 per FindaGrave.¹ She was buried on 30 September 1864 at Fairfield East Cemetery, Fairfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, U.S.A; FindaGrave: Name: Ruth A. Turney; BIRTH: unknown; DEATH: 28 Sep 1864; BURIAL: Fairfield East Cemetery, Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA; PLOT: Section D; MEMORIAL ID: 127196657; Note: Wife of Stephen, age 66 (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127196657/ruth-a.-turney.)¹

     Abigail Gold was born on 15 November 1754 at Fairfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, U.S.A; per family tree of mcgill1776ga on ancestry.ca, July 23 2021.¹ As of 15 November 1770,her married name was Jennings.¹ She married Isaac Jennings on 15 November 1770 at Fairfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, U.S.A; per family tree of mcgill1776ga on ancestry.ca, July 23 2021.¹ Abigail Gold died on 2 November 1795 at Fairfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, U.S.A., at age 40; per family tree of mcgill1776ga on ancestry.ca, July 23 2021.¹

     Isaac Jennings was born on 7 May 1743 at Fairfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, U.S.A; per family tree of mcgill1776ga on ancestry.ca, July 23 2021.¹ He married Abigail Gold, daughter of Abraham Gold and Elizabeth Burr, on 15 November 1770 at Fairfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, U.S.A; per family tree of mcgill1776ga on ancestry.ca, July 23 2021.¹ Isaac Jennings died on 6 January 1819 at Fairfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, U.S.A., at age 75; per family tree of mcgill1776ga on ancestry.ca, July 23 2021.¹

     Eliza Turney was born in 1824 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Date 1824 per FindaGrave. Date 1825 & location Cda. per 1880 US Fed Census. Date 1831 & location Cda. per 1875 NY State Census. Date 1830 & location Cda. per 1870 US Fed Census. Date 1825 & location Cda. per 1865 NY State Census. Date 1826 & location UC per 1861 Census. Date 1824 & location Cda. per 1851 Census.
"The family of Eunice and John Turney included the following: Eliza, Hiram, Esther, Ruth, David, James G., Sarah, Hannah Jane, and John G." from page 40 of "The Goulds" by Doug MacDermid.
"a) Eliza Turney, b. 1824, probably Murray Twp.... " from page 41 of "The Goulds" by Doug MacDermid.^1,3,4,2,5,6 As of 22 August 1840,her married name was Bennett.¹ She married Samuel Bennett on 22 August 1840 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; " ... m. Samuel Bennett, b. 1811 England. Eliza Turney and Samuel Bennett lived and farmed in Brighton Township. It is thought that Eliza was the second wife of Samuel. Eliza and Samuel were married on the 22nd August 1840." from page 41 of "The Goulds" by Doug MacDermid.¹ Eliza Turney appeared on the census of March 1852 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 27 at 1851 Census: see Samuel Bennett.³ She appeared on the census of April 1861 at Brighton Twp., Presqu'ile Point, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 35 at 1861 Census: see Samuel Bennett.⁴ She appeared on the census of 28 June 1865 at Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, U.S.A; Age 40 at 1865 NY State Census: see Samuel Bennett.⁶ She appeared on the census of 10 September 1870 at Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, U.S.A; Age 40 at 1870 US Fed Census: see Samuel Bennett.² She appeared on the census of 4 June 1875 at Ward 9, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, U.S.A; Age 44 at 1875 NY State Census: see Samuel Bennett.⁶ She appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at Sodus Twp., Waynce Co., New York, U.S.A; Age 55 at 1880 US Fed Census: see Samuel Bennett.² She died on 10 July 1892 at Sodus, Wayne Co., New York, U.S.A; Date Jul 10 1892 & location Sodus, Wayne Co., NY per FindaGrave.⁵ She was buried on 12 July 1892 at Sodus Rural Cemetery, Sodus, Wayne Co., New York, U.S.A; FindaGrave: Name: Eliza Bennett; BIRTH: 1824; DEATH: 10 Jul 1892 (aged 67–68), Sodus, Wayne County, New York, USA; BURIAL: Sodus Rural Cemetery, Sodus, Wayne County, New York, USA; PLOT: unknown: from orig. burial list; MEMORIAL ID: 140489215; Note: Wife of Samuel Bennett, died age 68y (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/140489215/eliza-bennett.)⁵

     Hiram Turney was born circa 1825 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; "The family of Eunice and John Turney included the following: Eliza, Hiram, Esther, Ruth, David, James G., Sarah, Hannah Jane, and John G." from page 40 of "The Goulds" by Doug MacDermid.¹

     Ruth Turney was born circa 1829 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; "The family of Eunice and John Turney included the following: Eliza, Hiram, Esther, Ruth, David, James G., Sarah, Hannah Jane, and John G." from page 40 of "The Goulds" by Doug MacDermid.¹

     Samuel Bennett was born in February 1811 at England; Date 1811 per FindaGrave. Date 1811 & location England per 1880 US Fed Census. Date 1811 & location England per 1875 NY State Census. Date 1811 & location England per 1870 US Fed Census. Date 1812 & location England per 1865 NY State Census. Date 1811 & location England per 1861 Census. Date 1810 & location England per 1851 Census. from page 41 of "The Goulds" by Doug MacDermid. Date Feb 1811 & location England per family tree of alisonringdal on ancestry.ca, May 26 2023.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7} He lived in 1829 at Murray Twp., Presqu'ile Point, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; "Chapter 3; Perry Plan lot 12a, North Shore, 0 5/10 acres, log house, Block C; 1829 – Samuel Bennett; 1872 – John Cornwall" from page 123 of "Presqu'ile: What Became of the Land" by Susan Brose, 2024.
Note: Susan's study of the properties suggests that Samuel Bennett was on Presqu'ile as early as 1829. It is also understood that Peter Milligan was on High Bluff Island this early, so it makes sense that Samuel Benett married Eliza Milligan. Some conjecture here, but may be the best information we have. (Dan Buchanan, Jan 21 2025.)⁸ He married Eliza Milligan, daughter of Peter Milligan and ? ?, circa 1832 at Upper Canada; per 1851 Census for Samuel Bennett.² Samuel Bennett married Eliza Turney, daughter of John Turney and Eunice Gould, on 22 August 1840 at Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; " ... m. Samuel Bennett, b. 1811 England. Eliza Turney and Samuel Bennett lived and farmed in Brighton Township. It is thought that Eliza was the second wife of Samuel. Eliza and Samuel were married on the 22nd August 1840." from page 41 of "The Goulds" by Doug MacDermid.¹ Samuel Bennett appeared on the census of 1850 at Murray Twp., Presqu'ile Point, Northumberland Co., Canada West; 1850 Census: Samuel Bennett; Presqu'ile Point, L - non-prop., 5(or8?) total 1 other (Newcastle District Census & assessment Records, Murray Twp.)⁹ He appeared on the census of March 1852 at Brighton Twp., Presqu'ile Point, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 41 at 1851 Census: Bennett, Samuel, 41, b. England, WM, farmer, married; Elzia, 27, b. Cda., WM, married; Wm., 18; Samuel, 17; Mary J., 14; Harriet, 12; Aaron, 11; Albert, 9 (1851 Census: Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., pg. 71 of 160, line 30 - ancestry.ca)
Note: This is Presqu'ile Point, lakeshore west end. Thomas Owens is above and Henry Corbett below.² He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Brighton Twp., Presqu'ile Point, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 50 at 1861 Census: Bennett, Samuel, 50, b. England, WM, farmer, married; Eliza, 35, b. UC, WM, married; Milligan, Chr?(f), 74, b. UC, WM, widow; Bennett, Aaron, 19, b. UC, WM, single; Albert, 17; Jane, 7; Potter, James, 11, b. UV+C, WM; ?Seaward, Cath., 18, b. UC, WM; Chisholm, John, 27, b. Scotland, U.P., single; ?Drummery?, Chas., 25, b. Scotland, CE, single (1861 Census: Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., pg. 368 of 899, line 33 - ancestry.ca)
Note: This is Presqu'ile Point. Thomas Owens is above and Samuel Martin is below. Wm. Bennett is next.
Note: The Chr.(f) Milligan, age 74, would be Christina Milligan - through her second husband, Peter Milligan. The Milligans were neighbours on the lakeshore of Presqu'ile. George Milligan has the High Bluff in the 1869 Surve.³ He appeared on the census of 28 June 1865 at Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, U.S.A; Age 53 at 1865 NY State Census: Bennett, Samuel, 53, b. England, married; Eliza, 40, b. Cda., wife, married; Aaron, 25, b. Cda., son, single; Carlett, Mary, 25, b. Cd.a, niece, single; ?Claus?, Nathan?, 54, b. ?Falton?, boat builder?, (1865 NY State Census: Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, pg. 544 of 871, line 41 - ancestry.ca.)⁷ He lived on 6 December 1869 at Brighton Twp., Presqu'ile Point, Lot 12, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Samuel Bennett is shown to have a total of 57 8/10 acres in Lot 12 per the Dec 6 1869 Survey of Presqu'ile Peninsula, comprised of 25 4/10 acres in Lot 12 North Shore, 31 9/10 acres in lot 12 South Shore and 5/10 acres in lot 12a North Shore. (see page 13 and 14 of "Presqu'ile.")¹⁰ He appeared on the census of 10 September 1870 at Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, U.S.A; Age 59 at 1870 US Fed Census: Bennett, Samuel, 59, b. England, lumber dealer, married; Eliza, 40, b. Cda., married; Aaron, 29, b. Cda., lumber dealer, single; Emma, 11, b. Cda; ?Plothero?, Jennie, 16, b. Cda. (1870 US Fed Census: Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, pg. 98 of 150, line 38 - ancestry.ca)
Note: Albert Bennett and family are below along with William Milligan, age 60.⁵ He appeared on the census of 4 June 1875 at Ward 9, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, U.S.A; Age 64 at 1875 NY State Census: Bennett, Samuel, 64, b. England, Boat Builder, married; Eliza, 44, b. Cda., married; Aaron, 30, b. Cda., boat builder, son, single; Emma, 15, b. Cda., dau; Rouse, Ester, 20, b., Cda., boarder, single (1875 NY State Census: Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, Ward 9, pg. 4 of 30, line 6 - ancestry.ca)
Note: Mary Swetman and Michael Sanford are above.⁷ He appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at Sodus Twp., Wayne Co., New York, U.S.A; Age 69 at 1880 US Fed Census: Bennett, Samuel, 69, b. England, p.b. England, farmer, married; eliza, 55, b. Cda., p.b. Cda., keeping house, married; Sheffel, Harriet, 24, b. Cda., p.b. Cda., niece, single; Hunter, Robert, 16, b. Cda., p.b. Cda., works on farm, single (1880 US Fed Census: Sodis Twp., Wayne Co., Page 4 (pg. 4 of 44), line 7 - ancestry.ca.)⁵ He appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 at Buell Ave., Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, U.S.A; Age 80 at 1880 US Fed Census: see Aaron Bennett (son) (Note: This age probably came from his son, Aaron Bennett, who appears to be date challenged in general.)⁵ He died on 26 May 1894 at Sodus Twp., Wayne Co., New York, U.S.A., at age 83; Date May 26 1894 & location Sodus, Wayne Co., NY per FindaGrave. Date May 26 1894 & location Sodus, Wayne Co., NY per family tree of alisonringdal on ancestry.ca, May 26 2023.^4,6 He was buried on 28 May 1894 at Sodus Rural Cemetery, Sodus, Wayne Co., New York, U.S.A; FindaGrave: Name: Samuel Bennett; BIRTH: 1811; DEATH: 26 May 1894 (aged 82–83), Sodus, Wayne County, New York, USA; BURIAL: Sodus Rural Cemetery, Sodus, Wayne County, New York, USA; PLOT: unknown: from orig. burial list; MEMORIAL ID: 140489134; Note: Died at 83 years, 3 months and ?? days. (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/140489134/samuel-bennett.)⁶

     Abigail Turney was born on 28 October 1736 at Trumbull, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, U.S.A; Connecticut Church Records, Barbour Collection pg. 54 (54 of 152), ancestry.ca.¹ As of 12 November 1761,her married name was Sherwood.¹ She married Reuben Sherwood on 12 November 1761 at Trumbull, Fairefield Co., Connecticut, U.S.A; Connecticut Church Records, Barbour Collection pg. 54 (54 of 152), ancestry.ca.¹ Abigail Turney died on 22 January 1815 at Monroe, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, U.S.A., at age 78; Connecticut Church Records, Barbour Collection pg. 54 (54 of 152), ancestry.ca.¹

     Reuben Sherwood was born on 3 September 1732 at Trumbull, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, U.S.A..¹ He married Abigail Turney, daughter of John Turney and Esther Gold, on 12 November 1761 at Trumbull, Fairefield Co., Connecticut, U.S.A; Connecticut Church Records, Barbour Collection pg. 54 (54 of 152), ancestry.ca.¹ Reuben Sherwood died on 29 May 1813 at Monroe, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, U.S.A., at age 80.¹

     Isaac Turney was born on 22 January 1743 at Fairfield Co., Connecticut, U.S.A; Connecticut Church Records, Barbour Collection pg. 54 (54 of 152), ancestry.ca.¹ He married Elizabeth Hubbell on 21 January 1768 at Fairfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, U.S.A; Connecticut Church Records, Barbour Collection pg. 54 (54 of 152), ancestry.ca.¹ Isaac Turney died on 22 December 1819 at Fairfield Co., Connecticut, U.S.A., at age 76; Connecticut Church Records, Barbour Collection pg. 54 (54 of 152), ancestry.ca.¹

     Elizabeth Hubbell was born on 12 October 1752 at Fairfield Co., Connecticut, U.S.A; Connecticut Church Records, Barbour Collection pg. 54 (54 of 152), ancestry.ca.¹ As of 21 January 1768,her married name was Turney.¹ She married Isaac Turney, son of John Turney and Esther Gold, on 21 January 1768 at Fairfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, U.S.A; Connecticut Church Records, Barbour Collection pg. 54 (54 of 152), ancestry.ca.¹ Elizabeth Hubbell died on 25 February 1823 at Fairfield Co., Connecticut, U.S.A., at age 70; Connecticut Church Records, Barbour Collection pg. 54 (54 of 152), ancestry.ca.¹

     ? Fennell was born circa 1832 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada.¹ He appeared on the census of 1833 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; There is one male under 16 with Nehemiah and a female over 16 in the 1883 Assessment.¹

     James Upton was born in 1806 at Ireland; Date 1806 & location Ireland per 1861 Census. Date 1805 & location Ireland per 1851 Census.^1,2 He married Hannah ? circa 1835; per 1861 Census.¹ James Upton appeared on the census of 1851 at Seymour Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 46 at 1851 Census: Upton, James, 46, b. Ireland, WM, farmer, married; Hannah, 36, b. Ireland, WM, married; William, 15, b. Cda., WM; Elizabeth, 13, b. Cda; Margaret, 11; Ellen, 10; Richard, 7; Jane, 2; Gilmore, Maria, 19, b. Ireland, WM, servant, single (1851 Census: Seymour Twp., Northumberland Co., pg. 11 of 130, line 2 - ancestry.ca.)² He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Seymour Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 55 at 1861 Census: Upton, James, 55, b. Ireland, WM, farmer, married; Hannah, 47, b. Ireland, WM, married; William, 23, b. UC, WM, lab., single; Elizabeth, 21, b. UC, WM, single; Margaret, 19; Helen, 18; richard, 15; Thorn, Squire Stroud, 24, b. UC, EM, school teacher, single (1861 Census: Seymour Twp., Northumberland Co., pg. 164 of 899, line 18 - ancestry.ca)
Note: The school teacher, Squire Stroud Thorne, who is boarding with James Upton per the 1861 Census, would marry the daughter Margaret in a few months.¹

     Hannah ? was born in 1814 at Ireland; Date 1814 & location Ireland per 1861 Census. Date 1815 & location Ireland per 1851 Census.¹ She married James Upton circa 1835; per 1861 Census.¹ As of circa 1835,her married name was Upton.¹ Hannah ? appeared on the census of 1851 at Seymour Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 36 at 1851 Census: see James Upton.² She appeared on the census of April 1861 at Seymour Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 47 at 1861 Census: see James Upton.¹

     William Upton was born in 1838 at Upper Canada; Date 1838 & location UC per 1861 Census. Date 1836 & location Cda. per 1851 Census.^1,2 He appeared on the census of 1851 at Seymour Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 15 at 1851 Census: see James Upton.² He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Seymour Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 23 at 1861 Census: see James Upton.¹