Descendants of Robert Wixam | ||
| [ Home > Wixson Descendants > Page 4 | Endnotes | Names ] | 01 Dec 2007 | |
26. Phoebe Sharrard7 WIXSON (child of Joseph6, Joseph5, Solomon4, Joshua3Wixam, Barnabas2, Robert1);[614],[614] born 17 Sep 1866 at Claremont, Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[432],[619],[620] married John Kelley 15 Jul 1884 at Blenheim, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada; where John (22) was a merchant of Woodstock, and Phoebe (17) was of Blenheim.[621],[622] Children of Phoebe Sharrard7 Wixson and John Kelley were:
| ||
| [ Home > Wixson Descendants > Page 4 | Endnotes | Names ] | 01 Dec 2007 | |
27. Mary7 SHARRARD (child of Ruth6Wixson, Joshua5, Solomon4, Joshua3Wixam, Barnabas2, Robert1);[391],[391] born circa 1829 at Pickering Twp., Ontario Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[181] married John Barry.[460] Children of Mary7 Sharrard and John Barry were:
| ||
| [ Home > Wixson Descendants > Page 4 | Endnotes | Names ] | 01 Dec 2007 | |
28. Rachel7 SHARRARD (child of Ruth6Wixson, Joshua5, Solomon4, Joshua3Wixam, Barnabas2, Robert1);[391],[391] born circa 1831 at Pickering Twp., Ontario Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[181] married Peter Robiliard.[460] Children of Rachel7 Sharrard and Peter Robiliard were:
| ||
| [ Home > Wixson Descendants > Page 4 | Endnotes | Names ] | 01 Dec 2007 | |
29. Abigale7 SHARRARD (child of Ruth6Wixson, Joshua5, Solomon4, Joshua3Wixam, Barnabas2, Robert1);[391],[391] born between 1832 and 1835 at Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[392],[393] married Joseph Wixson Jr., son of Joseph Wixson Sr. and Deborah Townsend, between 1850 and 1853; (note that Abigail was Joseph's 1st cousin, once removed);[368] died 16 Nov 1916 at Blenheim, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada.[394] There were several grave stones found in an old barn in Claremont believed to belong to the old Methodist Church graveyard, one of which was inscribed "In memory of / six infants / children of / Joseph & Abigal / Wixson / Of such is the kingdom of heaven."[374] Joseph WIXSON Jr was born on 21 Jun 1818 at Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[362],[363],[364] He was baptized on 4 Nov 1849 at First Baptist Church of Pickering & Whitchurch, Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); as an adult, in a ceremony including his cousin Azor and Hannah Norton, by his uncle Joshua.[160] He had a child with Bithenia Avery circa 1842.[365] He had a child with Elizabeth Yake circa 1843.[366] He married Elizabeth Hebner on 8 Jan 1846 at Pickering Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); announced through banns, witnessed by Thomas Mathews and Julia Ann Stiver, presided by Rev. Marsh.[291],[367] He died of la grippe (a.k.a. influenza) and general debility on 27 Feb 1908 at Marlborough St., Blenheim, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 89.[369],[370] In 1850 Joseph sold ¾-acres from his property on Con. 9 lot 18, to the First Baptist Church of Pickering and Whitchurch, on which their first permanent chapel was built. The parish name soon changed to Claremont Baptist Church, and iIn 1866 the present brick chapel was completed on the same site.[371] As of June 1851, Joseph was recorded as a member of the Claremont Baptist Church.[160] From about 1853 on, Joseph sold small parcels of land from his father's original grant on lot 18 Con. 9, which become the centre of the village of Claremont.[372],[373] During the years from 1858 to 1865, Joseph alternated from the positions of Deputy Reeve and Councillor of Pickering Township.[135] He appeared on the census of 1861 at Pickering Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where Joseph (44) was a Baptist farmer. Abigale (29), Franklin (15), John C. (8), and two other children Mary A. Farrell (5) and James Farrell (2) were present. They lived in a 1½-story stone house. Joseph occupied 100 acres on Con. 7 lot 20.[375],[376] He lived in 1871 at Harwich Twp., Kent Co., Ontario, Canada; where Joseph was aged 52 yrs.[377] He lived at Marlborough St., Blenheim, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada; the home built by son-in-law Herbert Wilson, where they died.[378] At least by the 1890's Joseph and Abigail had moved to Blenheim, Kent Co., which is south of Chatham in south-western Ontario.[379],[380]Children of Abigale7 Sharrard and Joseph Wixson Jr. were as follows:
| ||
| [ Home > Wixson Descendants > Page 4 | Endnotes | Names ] | 01 Dec 2007 | |
30. Matilda7 SHARRARD (child of Ruth6Wixson, Joshua5, Solomon4, Joshua3Wixam, Barnabas2, Robert1);[391],[391] born circa 1837 at Pickering Twp., Ontario Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[181] married John Maynard circa 1870 at Claremont, Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada;[460] died circa 1876 at Claremont, Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada.[181] Children of Matilda7 Sharrard and John Maynard were:
| ||
| [ Home > Wixson Descendants > Page 4 | Endnotes | Names ] | 01 Dec 2007 | |
31. Mary Ann8 WIXSON (child of Samuel7, Randal6, Joseph5, Solomon4, Joshua3Wixam, Barnabas2, Robert1); born 16 Dec 1854 at Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[637],[638],[639] married George Ormsby 7 Aug 1878 at Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada; where both were residing in Brock Twp;[640] married Silas Horton Smith 7 May 1907 at Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where Mary Ann Ormsby (47) was a widow, Prebyterian, and Silas (49) was Methodist bachelor, son of Henry Smith and Martha Hoshel.[641] She and George Ormsby appeared on the census of 1881 at Oro Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where Mary Ann (25) and George (30), Louisa (1) and Lillie (6 mos) were present.[642] She and George Ormsby appeared on the census of 1891 at Oro Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where George (35) was a labourer, and Anney (32), Ester (12), May (10), Perl (7) and Charles (6) were present.[643] She and George Ormsby appeared on the census of 1901 at Oro Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where George (50) a general labourer and Congregationalist, Mary A (43) a Presbyterian, Rosana P. (17), and Clarance C. (16) were present.[644] In 1905, Mary Ann Wixson and George Ormsby lived at Hawkstone, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[645],[646] She and Silas Horton Smith appeared on the census of 1911 at N½ lot 16, con 2, Innisfil Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where Mary (52) was present, and Silas (53) was a farmer, with servant Alex Sturgeon (19).[647] George ORMSBY was born on 23 Feb 1851 at Oro Twp., Simcoe Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[648],[649],[650] He died of enlarged liver on 12 Nov 1905 at Hawkstone, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 54.[651]Children of Mary Ann8 Wixson and George Ormsby were as follows:
There were no children of Mary Ann8 Wixson and Silas Horton Smith. | ||
| [ Home > Wixson Descendants > Page 4 | Endnotes | Names ] | 01 Dec 2007 | |
32. Clarissa8 WIXSON (child of Samuel7, Randal6, Joseph5, Solomon4, Joshua3Wixam, Barnabas2, Robert1); born 23 Dec 1855 at Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[662] married Charles Williton, son of John Williton and Martha Keeler, 3 Mar 1874 at Sunderland, Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada; where both lived in Sunderland, and Charles was a carriage maker.[663],[664] She was also known as Clara.[665] She and Charles Williton lived in 1875 at Mariposa Twp., Victoria Co., Ontario, Canada.[666] She and Charles Williton lived in 1877 at Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada.[667] She and Charles Williton lived between 1879 and 1894 at Cannington, Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada.[668] She and Charles Williton appeared on the census of 1881 at Cannington, Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada; where Charles (27) was a labourer, and Clara (27), Samuel J. (5), Charles William (3), and Clara (1) were present. All born in Ontario, all "C. Methodist."[669] She and Charles Williton appeared on the census of 1901 at Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Charles (49) was as a lather 9 months/year with H.N. Morrison, and Clarissa (45), Charles W (23) a tailor, Nellie M (16), Rhoda A. (9) were present, living with sister Rhoda's family. The family was Methodist.[670],[671] In 1906, Clarissa Wixson and Charles Williton lived at 22 Fairview, Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario, Canada, as a lather.[672] She and Charles Williton appeared on the census of 1911 at 238 Fairview, Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Charles (57) a lather, Clara (58), and Rosie A (19) were present, Methodist.[673] Charles WILLITON[674],[674] was born on 2 Jan 1854 at Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[675],[676] He was a carriage maker between 1874 and 1879.[677] He was a lather and labourer between 1885 and 1911.[678]Children of Clarissa8 Wixson and Charles Williton were as follows:
| ||
| [ Home > Wixson Descendants > Page 4 | Endnotes | Names ] | 01 Dec 2007 | |
33. John Daniel8 WIXSON (child of Samuel7, Randal6, Joseph5, Solomon4, Joshua3Wixam, Barnabas2, Robert1);[693],[694] born 1 Apr 1857 at Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[683] married Rhoda Jane Williton, daughter of John Williton and Martha Keeler, 20 Nov 1878 at Manilla, Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada; where John Daniel was recorded as a Methodist, labourer, and Rhoda was a Bible Christian. Both were living in Cannington. The ceremony was witnessed by William Mullon and Catherine McPherson;[695] died 20 Dec 1940 at Mount Dennis, York Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 83;[696] buried at Riverside Cemetery, sect. C plot 279, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[696] In 1880, John Daniel was a painter on the birth of his son Samuel, in Cannington.[697] He and Rhoda Jane Williton appeared on the census of 1881 at Cannington, Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada; where the family was Methodist, John Daniel appeared as just "Daniel", and was a labourer aged 23, and Rhoda was 21 with 1 year-old son John Samuel.[698] He and Rhoda Jane Williton appeared on the census of 1891 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where John Daniel was said to be a house painter. Rhoda, John (Samuel) and Martha E. were present, as were another couple David & Mary Jackson.[699] Between 1891 and 1893, John Daniel Wixson and Rhoda Jane Williton lived at 74 Dundas St. West, Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario, Canada, John Daniel was a painter for A. Taylor.[700] In 1894, John Daniel Wixson and Rhoda Jane Williton lived at 194 Annette St. West, Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario, Canada, where J.D. worked for Dodge Wood Split Pulley Co.[701] He and Rhoda Jane Williton appeared on the census of 1901 at Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where the family was recorded as Methodists, John Daniel was a painter, his son Samuel (21) was an enamellist, and daughter Martha (19) was a school teacher. Rhoda's brother Charles Williton and his family of five shared the home at 73 Hoskin Avenue.[670] Between 1901 and 1902, John Daniel Wixson and Rhoda Jane Williton lived at 73 Hoskin Ave., Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario, Canada, where John Daniel was a rubber worker at Canada Cycle and Motor with his brother Isaac (1901) and a clerk with F.G. Lillie & Co. (1902).[702] Between 1903 and 1914, John Daniel Wixson and Rhoda Jane Williton lived at 117 Maria St., Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario, Canada, where John Daniel and Samuel J. were painters (Samuel and family moved out in 1906), and Martha was a school teacher at St. Clair Ave. School.[703] He and Rhoda Jane Williton appeared on the census of 1911 at 117 Maria St., Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where John (53) a painter, Rhoda (51), and Martha (21) were present, Methodists.[704] Between 1915 and 1934, John Daniel Wixson and Rhoda Jane Williton lived at 12 Dennis Ave., Mount Dennis, York Co., Ontario, Canada, where John was recorded to be a painter. Daughter Martha lived there also until her death in 1928. During this time, John was a painter at CCM (1926-1935).[705] In 1935, John Daniel Wixson lived at 12 Dennis Ave., Mount Dennis, York Co., Ontario, Canada, after Rhoda had died.[706] Between 1937 and 1938, John Daniel Wixson lived at 110 Yarmouth Rd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, joined by grandson Robert J. Wixson.[707] Rhoda Jane WILLITON[708],[709] was born on 13 Mar 1859 at Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[675],[683] She died myocardial disease with failure (heart attack) on 14 Dec 1934 at 12 Dennis Ave., Mount Dennis, York Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 75.[710],[711] She was buried at Riverside Cemetery, sect. C plot 279, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[710]Children of John Daniel8 Wixson and Rhoda Jane Williton were as follows:
| ||
| [ Home > Wixson Descendants > Page 4 | Endnotes | Names ] | 01 Dec 2007 | |
34. Ann Jane8 WIXSON (child of Samuel7, Randal6, Joseph5, Solomon4, Joshua3Wixam, Barnabas2, Robert1); born 1 Feb 1861 at Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[716] married Robert Stevenson 3 Jul 1883 at Manilla, Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada; where both were living in Mariposa, and were Methodists.[717] As of 1882, she was also known as Hannah Jane Wixson.[718] She and Robert Stevenson appeared on the census of 1901 at Bethune Twp., Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada; where Robert Stevens (56) was a farmer, and Anna J. (43) Rhoda J. (19), John D. (18), Sissie S. (13), Charlottie N. (9), Susanna R. (7), Samuel R. (6), and William H. (4) were present.[719] Robert STEVENSON was born circa 1859 at British North America (Canada).[720],[721]Children of Ann Jane8 Wixson and Robert Stevenson were as follows:
| ||
| [ Home > Wixson Descendants > Page 4 | Endnotes | Names ] | 01 Dec 2007 | |
35. Joseph8 WIXSON (child of Samuel7, Randal6, Joseph5, Solomon4, Joshua3Wixam, Barnabas2, Robert1); born circa Feb 1867 at Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[745],[746] married Catherine Nurse 13 Nov 1889 at Sunderland, Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada; where Joseph was a labourer, and both were Methodists and living in Cannington;[747] married Clara Smith 13 Mar 1893 at Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where the service was Methodist, Joseph was a spinner and widower living in Cannington, and Clara lived in Toronto Junction;[748] died of consumption 22 Mar 1914 at 485 Quebec St., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[749],[750] He and Catherine Nurse appeared on the census of 1891 at Cannington, Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada; where Joseph (23) was a spinner. Catherine (21) and Roy (3 mo) were present.[751] He and Catherine Nurse lived between 1891 and 1893 at Cannington, Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada; where Joseph was a spinner.[752] He and Clara Smith lived between 1893 and 1901 at Cannington, Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada; where Joseph was a mill hand.[752] He and Clara Smith appeared on the census of 1901 at Cannington, Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada; where Joseph (32) was a wool spinner, and Clara (26), Roy (10), Edith (6), Mary C. (3), Frederick (10 mos) and mother Esther (64) were present.[753] In 1902, Joseph Wixson and Clara Smith lived at 251 Clendenan Ave., Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario, Canada, and was a bicycle worker with brothers Isaac and Jacob.[754],[755] Between 1905 and 1909, Joseph Wixson and Clara Smith lived at 17 Hoskin Ave., Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario, Canada, where Joseph was a sand blaster.[756] Between 1910 and 1914, Joseph Wixson and Clara Smith lived at 485 Quebec St., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[757] He and Clara Smith appeared on the census of 1911 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Joseph (42), Clara (36), Roy (20), Edith (16), Mary E (12), Frederick (11), Daniel (8), Clarence (5), and Ruth (1) were present.[758] Joseph fell ill with consumption in 1912 and retired shortly after.[759] Catherine NURSE was born circa 1869 at Co. Monaghan, Ireland.[760] She died (though no registration found) between 1891 and 1893.[761],[762]Children of Joseph8 Wixson and Catherine Nurse were: Clara SMITH was born on 5 Jul 1874 at Ontario, Canada.[766],[767] Between 1914 and 1921, Clara Smith lived at 485 Quebec St., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, and she may have lived there longer. These children were also present: Mary E., Edith, Fred, and Gordon.[768]Children of Joseph8 Wixson and Clara Smith were as follows:
| ||
| [ Home > Wixson Descendants > Page 4 | Endnotes | Names ] | 01 Dec 2007 | |
36. Isaac8 WIXSON (child of Samuel7, Randal6, Joseph5, Solomon4, Joshua3Wixam, Barnabas2, Robert1); born 25 Dec 1869 at Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada; the twin of Jacob;[781],[782] married Elizabeth Kyle 1 Aug 1894 at First Avenue, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Isaac was a butcher, Baptist, residing in Toronto Junction;[783] died 1908 at Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[784] Between 1895 and 1896, Isaac Wixson and Elizabeth Kyle lived at 3 Ferguson Ave., Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario, Canada, where Isaac was a hostler and a gardener.[785],[786] In 1898, Isaac Wixson and Elizabeth Kyle lived at 253 Clendenan Ave., Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario, Canada, Isaac was a rubber worker at H.A. Lozier & Co.[787] Between 1899 and 1908, Isaac Wixson and Elizabeth Kyle lived at 53 Hoskin Ave., Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario, Canada, with Isaac a bicycle maker and eventually a foreman at Canada Cycle & Motor (CCM), periodically with brothers Jacob, Joseph and John Daniel joining him there.[788] He and Elizabeth Kyle appeared on the census of 1901 at 53 Hoskin Ave., Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Isaac said he was 23 (unlikely), a bicycle foreman making $375/year, Baptist. Wife Bessie (21), and Ethel Irene (5) were present, and all lived in one room of a six-room house.[789] Elizabeth KYLE was born between 1867 and 1870 at Ireland.[790],[791] She died on 6 Mar 1934 at 178 Blackthorn, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[792] She emigrated in 1887 to Canada.[793] Between 1908 and 1910, Elizabeth Kyle lived at 53 Hoskin Ave., Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[794] In 1911, Elizabeth Kyle lived at 517 Quebec, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[795] Between 1913 and 1914, Elizabeth Kyle lived at 269 Royce Ave., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[796]Children of Isaac8 Wixson and Elizabeth Kyle both born at Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario, Canada, were as follows:
| ||
| [ Home > Wixson Descendants > Page 4 | Endnotes | Names ] | 01 Dec 2007 | |
37. Jacob8 WIXSON (child of Samuel7, Randal6, Joseph5, Solomon4, Joshua3Wixam, Barnabas2, Robert1); born 25 Dec 1869 at Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada; the twin of Isaac;[802],[803],[804] married Maud Downey 25 Sep 1899 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Jacob was a frame polisher, living in Toronto.[805] He and Maud Downey lived in 1900 at 457 Weston Rd., Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Jacob was a bicycle maker.[806] He and Maud Downey appeared on the census of 6 Apr 1901 at 644 Weston Rd., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Jacob made $460/year as a polisher, was Baptist, and Maud (20) and Esther M. (1) were present. They lived in a five-room home, and owned 2 town lots and 2 homes in total.[807] Between 1902 and 1905, Jacob Wixson and Maud Downey lived at 446 Weston Rd., Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, where Jacob worked as a foreman at Canada Cycle & Motor (CCM) in 1902, a brick maker and teamster in 1903, and a plasterer by 1904.[808],[809] It is not know where Jacob and Maud were after 1905, and the death of his twin brother Isaac.[810] Maud DOWNEY was born on 4 Apr 1881 at Caledon, Ontario, Canada.[811],[812]Children of Jacob8 Wixson and Maud Downey all born at Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario, Canada, were as follows: | ||