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56. Samuel4 WIXSON (child of Randal, #112);[179],[180] born circa 1827 at Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[181],[182],[183] married Esther Rawson (see #57), daughter of John Rawson and Esther Linton, circa 1852 at Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); though the exact date is unknown;[184],[185],[186] died between 1872 and 1879.[187],[188] He lived in 1850 at Con. 6, lot 9, Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[189] He purchased the land from Cornelius Hummerfelt and Joseph Wixson (Sr.) on 24 Mar 1851 at W½ lot 9, Con. 6, Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[190] The sale of land to Samuel by Joseph Wixson Sr. in 1851 supports the probably family relationship. The neighbouring property (E½ lot 9, Con. 6) was owned by Joseph Wixson Sr.'s son Randal Wixson from 1829 to 1847.[191],[192] He purchased the land from Sylvanus and Ruth Sharrard on 28 Oct 1854 at S½ lot 8, Con. 8, Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[193] He sold the 8th Concession property to neighbour Henry Glendinning in Nov 1854 at S½ of lot 8, Con. 8, Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[194] He and Esther Rawson sold the 6th Concession property to James Stabback on 9 Dec 1854 at W½ lot 9, Con. 6, Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[195] He and Esther Rawson lived in 1861 at Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); in enumeration district 3, which included lands around Vroomanton village, and was near both Randal Wixson's previous land, and the farm Samuel bought from Joseph Wixson in 1850.[196] He and Esther Rawson appeared on the census of 1861 at Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where Annis Wixson (RC, married and not widowed, 53) was recorded as a labourer (and it is assumed she is Samuel's mother), Samuel (Baptist, married,35), Esther (WM, married, 23), Clancy (prob. Clarissa) (7), Mary Ann (5), Daniel (i.e. John Daniel, 3) and Edward McDermot were present. It was recorded Esther gave birth in 1860, but the child may not have survived and was not present at census. The family lived in a one-story log home on 2 acres, and a cow valued at $20.[197] He and Esther Rawson appeared on the census of 1871 at Con. 7, lot 11, Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada; where Samuel (Baptist, born in Ont., of Dutch origin, 43), Esther (36), Clarissa (17), Mary Ann (15), John Daniel (13), Ann Jane (10), Robert (8), Joseph (4), Isaac (1) and Jacob (1) were present. As tenants, they lived on a 2-acre plot, cultivated potatoes and turnips, produced 20 pounds of butter per year, and had a cow and a pig. This home was only a short distance from Randal Wixson's farm lost in 1847.[198] There are no records of Samuel after 1871. Esther remarried as a widow in 1879.[199] Children of Samuel4 Wixson and Esther Rawson (see #57) were as follows:
57. Esther4 RAWSON (child of John, #114);[260],[261] born 12 Mar 1837 at Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[262],[263] married Samuel Wixson (see #56), son of Randal Wixson and Annis Fenton, circa 1852 at Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); though the exact date is unknown;[184],[185],[186] married Thomas Wiggins 26 Nov 1879 at Ontario, Canada; where Thomas was a labourer aged 44, and Esther Wixson of Brock, 43, widow, and daughter of John and Esther Rawson;[264] died after a six-week illness 12 Dec 1905 at 117 Maria St., Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 68.[265] She and Samuel Wixson sold the 6th Concession property to James Stabback on 9 Dec 1854 at W½ lot 9, Con. 6, Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[195] She and Samuel Wixson appeared on the census of 1861 at Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where Annis Wixson (RC, married and not widowed, 53) was recorded as a labourer (and it is assumed she is Samuel's mother), Samuel (Baptist, married,35), Esther (WM, married, 23), Clancy (prob. Clarissa) (7), Mary Ann (5), Daniel (i.e. John Daniel, 3) and Edward McDermot were present. It was recorded Esther gave birth in 1860, but the child may not have survived and was not present at census. The family lived in a one-story log home on 2 acres, and a cow valued at $20.[197] She and Samuel Wixson lived in 1861 at Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); in enumeration district 3, which included lands around Vroomanton village, and was near both Randal Wixson's previous land, and the farm Samuel bought from Joseph Wixson in 1850.[196] She and Samuel Wixson appeared on the census of 1871 at Con. 7, lot 11, Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada; where Samuel (Baptist, born in Ont., of Dutch origin, 43), Esther (36), Clarissa (17), Mary Ann (15), John Daniel (13), Ann Jane (10), Robert (8), Joseph (4), Isaac (1) and Jacob (1) were present. As tenants, they lived on a 2-acre plot, cultivated potatoes and turnips, produced 20 pounds of butter per year, and had a cow and a pig. This home was only a short distance from Randal Wixson's farm lost in 1847.[198] She and Thomas Wiggins appeared on the census of 1881 at Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada; where Esther was 44, Thomas Wiggins labourer (56), Anna Jane Wixson a servant (19), Robert Wixson a labourer (17), Issac and Jacob Wixson (both 11) were present. They may have been living in Sunderland village.[266] She appeared on the census of 1891 at Cannington, Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada; where Esther was a widow (54), and Isaac (22) a factory-hand and wood-worker, and Jacob (22) a farm labourer, were present.[267] In 1894, Esther Rawson lived at 33 May, Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario, Canada, with son Jacob.[268] Between 1896 and 1900, Esther Rawson lived at 20 Annette St. W., Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario, Canada, with son Jacob, and as of 1899, Jacob's wife Maud.[269] She appeared on the census of 1901 at Cannington, Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada; where Esther (64), son Joseph (32) a wool spinner, and Clara (26), Roy (10), Edith (6), Mary C. (3), Frederick (10 mos) were present.[270] C. 1901-1904, Esther Rawson lived at 53 Hoskin Ave., Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario, Canada, with son Isaac and his wife Elizabeth.[271] | ||
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58. John4 WILLITON (child of Richard, #116);[272],[273] born 18 Mar 1823 at Treviscoe or Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England;[274],[83] baptized 10 Apr 1825 at Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England;[275] married Martha Keeler (see #59), daughter of Charles Keeler and Rebecca Frost, 17 Feb 1850 at Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[276] died 30 Mar 1921 at Long Bay, Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada, at age 95;[83],[277] buried at lot 21, Con. 2, Campbell Twp., Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada.[278] He appeared on the census of 1841 at Boswinger, Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England; where John (15) was a male servant with the family of Edward Paull.[279] He emigrated in 1847 to Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[280],[281] He and Martha Keeler appeared on the census of 1851 at Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where the young family was recorded to live in a log home. John (27), Martha (19) and Richard (1) were present.[282] He and Martha Keeler appeared on the census of 1861 at Con. 7, lot 23, Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where the family lived in a 1 1/2 story log home. John (33), Martha (27), Richard (10), Charles (9), Mary Grace (5), Rhoda Jane (1) were present. The census indicated also that a 53 year-old person died in their family that year.[283],[284] He and Martha Keeler appeared on the census of 1871 at Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada; where it is recorded the family was Bible Christian, and John (45) was a farmer. Martha (37), Richard (19), Charles (17), Mary Grace (15), Rhoda (11), Rebecca (7) and William (4) were present.[285] Between 1878 and 1881, the Willitons left southern Ontario and settled on Manitoulin Island.[286] He and Martha Keeler appeared on the census of 1891 at Campbell Twp., Manitoulin Island, Algoma District, Ontario, Canada; where John (68) was a farmer, CofE, Martha (58), Richard (39) and a widowed farmer, William (24), Joseph (19), Martha (17), Fanny (13), May A. (8, granddaughter) and Richard (6, grandson) were present.[287] He and Martha Keeler appeared on the census of 1901 at Lot 24, Con. 3, Campbell Twp., Manitoulin Island, Algoma District, Ontario, Canada; where John (b. 1821), Martha (b. 1832), son Richard (b. 1848), son Joseph (b. 1859), daughter Hannah (b. 1878), and grandchildren Annie (b. 1882), Richard (b. 1884) and Ernest (b. 1897) were present on a 200 acre property.[288] He and Martha Keeler appeared on the census of 1911 at Campbell Twp., Manitoulin Island, Algoma District, Ontario, Canada; where John (89) a farmer and Martha (79) were present, living with son Joseph (39) and his family.[289] On 17 February, 1920, in the local paper it was announced, "Mr. and Mrs. John Williton of Long Bay, Manitoulin Id., celebrated their seventieth wedding anniversary...", and John and Mary appear in a photograph with two small children seated on their knees.[290] Children of John4 Williton and Martha Keeler (see #59) were as follows:
59. Martha4 KEELER (child of Charles, #118);[309],[310] baptized 30 Jun 1834 at Primitive Methodist Church, Matishall, Co. Norfolk, England;[311],[312],[313] married John Williton (see #58), son of Richard Williton and Mary Pill, 17 Feb 1850 at Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[276] died of "influenza and old age" 18 Mar 1923 at Long Bay, Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada, at age 88;[314],[83] buried 21 Mar 1923 at lot 21, Con. 2, Campbell Twp., Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada.[315],[316] She emigrated in 1835 to Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[317] She and John Williton appeared on the census of 1851 at Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where the young family was recorded to live in a log home. John (27), Martha (19) and Richard (1) were present.[282] She and John Williton appeared on the census of 1861 at Con. 7, lot 23, Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where the family lived in a 1 1/2 story log home. John (33), Martha (27), Richard (10), Charles (9), Mary Grace (5), Rhoda Jane (1) were present. The census indicated also that a 53 year-old person died in their family that year.[283],[284] She and John Williton appeared on the census of 1871 at Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada; where it is recorded the family was Bible Christian, and John (45) was a farmer. Martha (37), Richard (19), Charles (17), Mary Grace (15), Rhoda (11), Rebecca (7) and William (4) were present.[285] Between 1878 and 1881, the Willitons left southern Ontario and settled on Manitoulin Island.[286] She and John Williton appeared on the census of 1891 at Campbell Twp., Manitoulin Island, Algoma District, Ontario, Canada; where John (68) was a farmer, CofE, Martha (58), Richard (39) and a widowed farmer, William (24), Joseph (19), Martha (17), Fanny (13), May A. (8, granddaughter) and Richard (6, grandson) were present.[287] She and John Williton appeared on the census of 1901 at Lot 24, Con. 3, Campbell Twp., Manitoulin Island, Algoma District, Ontario, Canada; where John (b. 1821), Martha (b. 1832), son Richard (b. 1848), son Joseph (b. 1859), daughter Hannah (b. 1878), and grandchildren Annie (b. 1882), Richard (b. 1884) and Ernest (b. 1897) were present on a 200 acre property.[288] She and John Williton appeared on the census of 1911 at Campbell Twp., Manitoulin Island, Algoma District, Ontario, Canada; where John (89) a farmer and Martha (79) were present, living with son Joseph (39) and his family.[289] On 17 February, 1920, in the local paper it was announced, "Mr. and Mrs. John Williton of Long Bay, Manitoulin Id., celebrated their seventieth wedding anniversary...", and John and Mary appear in a photograph with two small children seated on their knees.[290] | ||
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62. Matthew4 MOORE; born circa 1826 at Ireland;[318] married Elisa (--?--) (see #63).[319] He and Elisa (--?--) appeared on the census of 1861 at Mulmur Twp., Simcoe Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where Mathew (35) born Ireland, Elisa (35) born Ireland, and Ann (7) born Ontario were present, Baptist, living in 1-story log home.[320] Children of Matthew4 Moore and Elisa (--?--) (see #63) were:
63. Elisa4 (--?--); born circa 1823 at Ireland;[321] married Matthew Moore (see #62).[319] She and Matthew Moore appeared on the census of 1861 at Mulmur Twp., Simcoe Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where Mathew (35) born Ireland, Elisa (35) born Ireland, and Ann (7) born Ontario were present, Baptist, living in 1-story log home.[320] | ||