TALBOT TIMES
Newsletter of the
ELGIN COUNTY BRANCH
ONTARIO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
BOX 20060, ST. THOMAS, ON N5P 4H4
ISSN 0827-2816
VOLUME XVIV ISSUE ONE MARCH 2000
Extracts of Genealogical information
CHAIRMAN's MESSAGE -- March 2000
Our election and annual meeting was held in January and I would like to thank the membership for accepting me once again as Chairman. On behalf of the branch, I would also like to thank Carol Hall (program & publicity), Norma & Lloyd Smith (publicity & social), and Ruth Robertson (vital statistics clippings) for their dedicated work on these committees during the past several years, and who have retired from these positions. Carol Hall will continue this year as 2nd Vice Chairman and arranging the program until June, and Norma Smith will continue to assist with volunteer research and compile newsletter queries. The Executive is still looking for volunteers to help out with the above positions.
A huge thank you goes to Bruce Johnson, our web publisher, who has recently spent hours and hours updating our web site on the Internet. The contents of our resource book, Discovering Your Roots in Elgin, has now been posted on our web site making it available to researchers worldwide! It is also available in book form for $12. I urge you to take a look at this very worthwhile publication.
We have noticed that a growing number of our members are on the Internet. I would like to remind you that as a member, you can post the surnames and information about your ancestors on our web site, (even if you’re not on the Internet) in the “Members Interests” section. Only a handful of our members have taken advantage of this service. Contact Bruce Johnson for more information.
We have several new publications in the works, including indexes to the Township Land Papers, which will be available in the coming months. Work has also begun on preparing the information gathered for the Places of Worship Records Inventory project several years ago. This inventory will be arranged by township, and hopefully the first volume will be published later this year.
Another huge thank you goes to the Elgin County Library, who donated a card-file cabinet to the Branch to house our extensive vital statistics clipping collection from local newspapers. The cabinet has been placed in the George Thorman Room at St. Thomas Public Library, but the collection will be “under construction” for several months while our volunteers alphabetize the file cards. The collection includes clippings from the 1970's up to 1999.
A reminder of the OGS Region 2 (Elgin, Oxford, London-Middlesex branches) meeting held this year in Woodstock. Details will be found elsewhere in the newsletter. Our branch’s sales table will be among the vendors present, and I encourage all to attend this event.
Jim McCallum
BUTCHER SAMUEL PADDON’S CASH BOOK
SEPTEMBER 1848 - HOLSWORTHY
Submitted by Dean Paddon
My great grandfather Samuel Paddon was born at Killatree Farm, near Holsworthy, Devonshire, England. He was a butcher by trade and had his place of business in the town of Holsworthy, which is a couple of miles from Killatree Farm.
The following list of names are customers from Samuel’s Cash Book, dated Holsworthy1848. The book was far from full, which could indicate that he closed shop in Holsworthy in 1848 and shortly after left England for Canada. Some of the names may be recognized as those of other district families whose ancestors also left Devonshire for a new home in the St. Thomas and Elgin area in the 1800's.
Cole
Allin Thomas - Chilsworthy
Thomas Allin - Suttcott
Richard Allin
G.S. Allin
William Allin
Samuel Allin
John Allin
T. Allin -
Tutcombe
William Bridgman
Charles Brown - Launcells
G. Brimacombe
John Bole
Charles Bassett
John Butler
Richard Brale
Samuel Bassett
Robert Brimacombe
W. H. Badcock
John Bailey
James Bailey
John Badcock
J. Bassett
Charles Bray
William Burnard
James Bole
William Brock
John Collins
John Crocker
William Cole
Mrs. Cadd
Josias
William Cheesworth
Thomas Cole
John Cole
G. Courtice
Joseph Cole
John Cole -
Cole’s Mile
S. Cobbledick
William Chubb
Thomas Callaway
John Cory
John Longdon
Henry Dade
John Daniel
William Dayman
John Dickson
Benjamin Elliot
Thomas Elliot
Samuel Fry
Henry Fry
The Mifs Fry’s
Mr. Gimblett
Henry Gribble
Richard Gregory
Susanna Goodman
Thomas Goode
Richard Gilbert
James Gilbert - Soldier
James Gilbert
James Gifford
James Griffey
William Hancock
F. J. Honey
John Heale
Arthur Hooper
Josias Hoskin
Jane Horn
Mr. Hayman
Samuel Johns
Thomas Jones
William Jones
Thomas Jones
Mr. Kinsman
John Lewis
S. Luxton
Samuel Lock
Lean Tackbear
Emanuel Ley
J. Littlejohn
John Mell
John Martin
William Mitters
Richard Metherel
Edmund Mountjoy
David Mile
William Millman
J. Marshall
John Manning
Richard Millman
Mifs Nichols & Blight
C. Nichols
John Olde
L. Perrers
E. Parr
Richard Prate
Mr. Pleace
William Pepper
Samuel Penwarden
W. Paddon
William Parish
James Pipper
James Penwarden
A. Petherick
John Penhale
E. Parr
William Rorre - Bridgerule
William Rorre -
town
Mathew Robins
Mr. Snowden
W. C. Slee
Miss Scaddon
G. Stacey
Joseph Short
G. Shapter
W. Sanders
Samuel Staddon
Thomas Shapter
Mr. Sillifant
John Staddon
John Stacey
Mr. Sandurs
John Sanders
Thomas Sillifant
W. Shepherd, Sen,
W. Shepherd, Jun
Charles Trible
John Trim
Mr. Trick
Thomas Taylor
John Veal
Mr. Venner
John Vanstone
Mrs. Voddon
Arscott Ward
Christopher Wood
The Aylmer Express Thursday, January 4th 1900
One of the signs of the times, and an evidence of the advancement of higher ideas of civilization, is the decline in recent years of the habit of making New Years calls. A few years ago, the New Years call was the beginning of a big drunk for many young men. As it was thought by most ladies to be very unsocial, and out of keeping with the rules of “Society” not to present cake and wine to each caller. In order to be courteous and up to-date, the young man had to drink his glass of wine at each place, and the consequence was that after 30 or 40 calls had been made, he had quite a respectable “jag” to carry. All this has been done away with, and it is a good thing.
AYLMER
Mr. Chas. Davis
spent a few days last week with his son in Flint, Mich.
Mr. Clarence Hoffman
has been spending a few days during the past week with friends in Michigan.
Mr. J. C. Sherk (?
) of Kingston, spent a few days in town last week, calling on his many friends.
Messr. Jas. McDonald, J. W. Hutchinson
and J. M. Huffman were re-elected members of the school board last week, there being no other nominations.
Miss Minnie McIntosh
, who has been spending the past three weeks among friends here, returns to her home in Muskegon, Mich. today.
The stage to St. Thomas, leaves Aylmer every morning at 8:30, arriving at St. Thomas 10:15. Returning, leaves St. Thomas at 4:30 pm arriving in Aylmer at 6:15. Leave your orders at Conrad’s bookstore, S. Greer, proprietor.
Dr. and Mrs. McLachlan
, of Detroit, spent New Years with the doctor’s mother.
Mr and Mrs. John Lowe
are in Uxbridge this week attending the wedding of Mr. Lowe’s sister.
Mr. Alex Dawson
will leave on Monday next for London, where he will take a course in the business college.
Mr. A. A. Leslie
left yesterday for Port Huron on a business trip which will keep him for a couple of days in that city.
Miss E. Sterling Case
leaves for West Lorne on Saturday next to assist in evangelistic services.
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. White,
of Simcoe, spent New Years with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. White.
Miss Hattie McKenzie
has secured a position as junior teacher in the Springfield school.
Mr. E. L. Brown
has kindly granted the Methodist church choir the use of his comfortable rooms above the music store for rehearsal Friday evening.
Mrs. Baxter
returned to her home in Omaha a few days ago, after a pleasant visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Laing.
Mr. Grant Gordon
, formerly of this place now manager of the Molsons Bank, Alvinston, was married last week to Miss Maud Miles, of Elmira, Ont.
Miss Jennie Tibbs
and Mr. John McDonogh, of this place, spent the holidays with friends and relatives in London and Wingham.
Miss Edith Hambridge
intends starting a class in vocal music at once, and her knowledge and practical accomplishments in this line should ensure her a large number of pupils.
Miss Maud Townsend
, who has been spending the past few weeks with Mrs. J. B. Hambidge, left for her home in Toronto yesterday, much to the regret of many young friends here.
J. F. McDonald
, the photographer and photo button manufacturers, of St. Thomas will be in Aylmer on Tuesday of ever ...... bookstore
Miss Alice M. Newcombe
, sister of Mrs. John Allen, who went to St. Paul, Minn., several years ago, and was then in poor ...............
.Mr. W. R. Graham, an old Aylmer boy, was elected Mayor of Ridgetown on Monday last. Good for Billy.
Mr. D. H. Price and Miss Price Carrie spend New Years in St. Thomas, the guests of Mrs. W. Atkin.
Mr. Wm. Murdie and his niece, of Imlay City, Mich., spent New Years with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Murdie here.
Mr. P. Cline
of New Sarum, will go to South Africa with the second Canadian contingent, having been accepted in the mounted infantry.
Mr. Thos. McEwen
, the general agent of the Cockshott Plow Co., here, has been transferred to St. Thomas, much to the regret of many friends in this section.
For stealing $20 from Alex. Anderson, of S. Dorchester, Wm. Garton, 13 years old, has been sent to the Industrial School by Judge Hughes to remain there until he is 17 years old.
Pierce & Son’s
stage will run between Aylmer and St. Thomas as usual, leaving Aylmer every morning at 8:30 and returning, leaves St. Thomas at 4 pm. Mr. Jas. Firby, a careful and competent driver, will be in charge. Leave orders at Pierce’s livery.
Cronk and Rusling
have decided to close out their Aylmer business. Store will be closed Mar.
15th As far as possible everything will be cleared out, sale commencing today. Come early for your shops while the stock is complete. All parties indebted, are asked to please call as soon as possible.
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Clarke
spent New Years with their daughter Mrs. H. E. Sherk, Hamilton.
The W. C. T. U. will meet at the home of Miss Belle Murray on Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock.
Mr. M. L. Rush, formerly of the Collegiate Institute has been spending a few days with his friends here. .
Miss A. Potts
will be prepared to take pupils in oil painting and crayon early in the new year. For terms, etc. apply to Mrs. A. Wickett, Crook St. Aylmer.
Dr. Mair,
of Pt. Huron, is the guest of Mr. W. C. Bingham for a few days.
The Aylmer Express Thursday, January 4th, 1900
The first cold snap of the season struck this section the end of last week, the thermometer dropping to 6 below zero during Friday night.
Miss Ella Hogarth
and Mr. J. M. Jerome, of Tilsonburg, were married in London a few days ago. at the residence of the bride’s grandparents, by the Rev. A. T. Bowesby.
Mr. Frank Holden
, of this place, has secured a position as day operator on the Hamilton and Northwestern division of the G.T.R. at Beech Road station, near Hamilton.
Messers Hiram Couse
and Geo. A. Barrett, of St. Thomas, have been accepted in the
2nd Canadian Contingent for South Africa, as members of the....... ........ Battery. The former will act as a driver and the latter as a gunner.
Many Aylmer friends of Mr. W. Rusling will be sorry to learn that he has changed his intentions regarding remaining in Aylmer and has decided to remove to St. ........ Mr. Cronk in this city.
Miss Maud Smuck
, of St. Thomas, is spending a few days with friends here.
Miss Alva Ostrander,
of this place, has been visiting friends and relatives in St. Thomas.
Commencing next week the grocery
stores will be closed every evening excepting Saturdays.
HARP - SOWLER
One of the prettiest weddings of the season took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Harp, Talbot street east, on Thursday, Dec. 28th at 5:30 pm., their daughter, Clara Adella, being united in marriage to Dr. A. M. Sowler, of Chicago, the Rev. M. N. Bethune, of Aylmer, officiating. As the strains of the wedding march were being played the bride, carrying bouquet of bride roses, entered leaning on the arm of her father and undoubtedly making one of the prettiest brides of the season, her gown, a handsome creation of ivory taffeta silk chiffon and pearls together with the bridal veil admirably became her. The bride was attended by Miss Humphrey, of Buffalo, as maid of honour beautifully attired in pink mousseline de soie trimmed with busdire lace and Miss Lula Sackett, of Detroit, Mich., as bridesmaid wearing a very dainty and becoming gown of white baptiste trimmed with valenciennes lace, both maids wearing court veils, pins set with opals, gifts from the bride, and carrying very pretty bouquets of pink and white carnations. The groom was assisted by Dr. F. H. Miller, of Detroit, and Mr. John Harp, brother of the bride. After the ceremony the many guests were entertained with a most sumptuous repast. The dining room was very prettily decorated, the Union Jack and Stars and Stripes playing an important part and harmonizing so well. The toast to the bride and groom was received most heartily and was responded to by the Rev. M. N. Bethume and Mr. R. Humphrey, of Buffalo. The esteem in which the bride was held by her many friends was fully apparent by the number and value of the presents. Seldom has it been the lot of a bride ....... Among the many presents checks were numerous, a most substantial one being from ....... were evident traces of the regret of all that while the day was full of happiness for the bride they were parting with one of the fairest and most popular young ladies in this district. Among the guests from a distance were: - Mr. and Mrs. R. Humphrey, and Miss Humphrey, of Buffalo, Mrs. Sackett, of Detroit, Miss Mabel Young of Woodstock, Miss McIntosh, of Muskegon, Mich., Mrs. Maybee, of Vitoria, Miss Grant, Miss Earle and Mr. Jas. Earle, of Caledonia, Miss Kate Charlton, of Mapleton, and Mr. W. A. D. Grant, of Cayuga. The happy couple departed for the west amid showers of rice and good wishes. They will be home to their friends after February 15th, 1900, at. No. 1211 North California Ave., Chicago., Ill.
One of the elfeckiest thefts heard of for some time happened at the residence of Geo. Cady, Ruthven, a few days ago. It appears that some sneak thief stole a crock of lard from Mr. Cady’s cellar last summer, and last Thursday night the thief returned the crock and took twenty-five cans of fruit. - Journal.
The following officers were elected at the regular meeting of the D.O.E. lodge held on Thursday last -- P. P., Mrs. A. Harries, W.P., Mrs. H. H. Wright; V.P., Mrs. F. H. Trim; sec. Mrs. ? W. Trim; Treas. H. H. Wright: chap? Mrs. J. Cline; I.G., Mrs. G. Harris; O.G., Mrs. McDowell; .....? Mrs. McNally, Mrs. Hollands, Mrs. L. Fairbanks and Mrs. D. Cline; auditors, M. Mortin, A. Harris and E. Trim; physician, Dr. Marlatt; Janitor, Mrs. G. Harris. After the election a good lunch was provided and a pleasant time was spent by all.
A tramp called at a certain house in St. Thomas a few days ago, and the man of the house happened to answer his knock. The tramp appealed for something to eat, and not receiving much encouragement, he supplemented his appeal as follows: “Oh, sir, you don’t know what it is to want bread.” “I don’t hey”, answered the man of the house. “I’d have you understand that my wife has been attending the cooking school, and I’ve lived for six weeks on angel’s food, prune whip, charlotte russe and Spanish cream. I not only want bread, but I want doughnuts and apple pie.”
For a number of years past Mr. Frank Leeson has been superintendent of the Sunday school at Summers’ Corners, and on Friday evening last about eighty friends and Sabbath school scholars dropped into his home without warning and took full possession of the house. Each one carried a basket filled with good things to eat, which the ladies of that section know so well how to prepare. After the usual friendly greetings. Mr. Leeson was asked to take a chair, and was compelled to listen to a highly complimentary and beautifully worded address which was read by
The Aylmer Express Thursday, January 4th, 1900
Mrs. Chambers,
while Mr. Chas. Cascaddden presented him with a fine fur overcoat on behalf of the Sunday school, as a slight token of the esteem and regard in which he is held by them. Mr. Leeson replied in a suitable manner, and a very pleasant evening was spent.
Aylmer will be represented in the 2nd Canadian contingent going to South Africa, by Mr. W. Hare Jr. who passed his medical examination in London last week, and left for Ottawa at once. If the whole contingent are as a good man, morally and physically, as Will, Canada will have good reason to feel proud of her contingent. He kept his intentions from all but a few friends, and consequently got away without any public recognition. The members of the town council have consulted together, but as there is yet no definite knowledge that Mr. Hare has been finally enrolled, no action was taken. Will can depend upon a good practical send off from his native town however, if he goes.
The home of Mr. Wesley Conn, Sydenham St., was the scene of another of these Interesting ceremonies, which have been so frequent this fall and winter in Aylmer, his daughter, Miss Susie Conn, having decided to unite her fortunes for life with those of Mr. E. A. Caughell of this place. The bride was assisted by Miss Lyda Gunn of Windsor, and the groom had the support of an old college chum, Mr. F. M. Dunham of Goderich. The Rev. C. T. Scott, B.A., preformed the ceremony — promptly at 6:30 and after the wedding dinner, by which a number of relatives and friends sat down, Mr. and Mrs. Caughell took the evening train for Windsor, Detroit and other places, followed by the best wishes of their many friends. No comments on either bride or groom are necessary, as both are so well known, the former being one of Aylmer’s fairest, and most ......... the groom a popular and prosperous young business man. May their shadows never grow here.
ORWELL
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Teeple
, of Richmond, spent New Years with his mother, Mrs. T. Teeple,
Mrs. Mills,
of Yarmouth Centre, and her granddaughters took New Years dinner with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Davis.
We are sorry to say that Mrs. Benj. Beckett, who has been confided to her bed is no better.
We have to chronicle the death of a very highly respected young lady, in their person of Mrs. Kidd, daughter-in-law of Mr. Jos. Kidd. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. The remains were taken on Monday to Orville, Ohio, for interment. The sorrowing relatives and friends have the sympathy of the entire community.
We are glad to welcome to our village as citizens, Mr. Jas. Hawley and family.
Mrs. Geo. Bradley
and family have returned home after enjoying the holiday with her father at New Sarum.
We notice a few familiar faces in Orwell, especially Mr. John Chivers of Gladstone and Mr. John Mann of St. Thomas.
We are glad to know that the trustees have engaged Miss Alicia Marshall for another year to teach our school
NOTICE:
Lost: Two notes, one of them made by Chas. Fishleigh, date Dec. 31, 1898 payable to Mrs. E. A. Fanson, amount $50. The other made by Jos. Ryckman, dated about Jan 6, 1893, payable to Mrs. E. A. Fanson, amount $10 (?) on which several payments have been made. All parties are here by warned against purchasing these notes as payment has been stopped.---- Mrs. E. A. Fanson
MAPLETON
Mr. and Mrs. D. Finch spent ..... with friends in Hamilton.
Mrs. C. Warwick
, of Shedden, spent Xmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Johnson, of this place.
The November cheese was sold at the Mapleton factory for 11 - 15 cents per lb.
Miss Mabel Bray
, of West Branch, Mich., is pending her holidays with friends here.
Miss Ethel Deo,
of Seville, was the guest of Miss M. Charlton for several days last week.
Mr. D. Harvey
, of Mich., is the guest of his brother-in-law, Mr. M. Bray. Mr. W. W. Charlton, of Courtright, and Mr. and Mrs. P Charlton, of St. Thomas, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Charlton on Xmas.
Mrs. S. Marshall
of Corinth, spent Xmas with his daughter, Mrs. J. Warwick.
Mrs. George Legg,
an old resident of this place, passed over to the silent majority, and was buried on Wednesday of last week in the cemetery near the church of the Disciples. She leaves two sons, Mr. S. Legg, of Lyons, also one daughter, Mrs. Randal Learn, of Aylmer
CALTON:
Mr. Albert Pritchard
is reported very ill again.
The remains of the late Mr. James McDiarmid, a highly respected resident of Lakeview were interred in Calton cemetery on Friday last.
Mr. and Mrs. George McConnell
are receiving a visit from their cousins from Woodstock
Mr. John Procuror
and Miss Montie Brady were joined in the only bonds of wedlock on Christmas day.
Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon McConnell
spent Xmas with friends in Mt. Clemens, Michigan.
Geo. Wilson,
of Tilsonburg, visited his mother here Xmas week All who attended Professor Grant’s show in the hall here express themselves as well entertained
GROVESEND
Revival services began in the church here on Monday evening; conducted by Revs. Staples and Moorhouse, also a brother of Mr. Moorhouse will be with them to assist for a few evenings.
The Aylmer Express Thursday, January 4th, 1900
Mrs. J. McClennan
spent New Years with her daughter, Mrs. E.Russ, of Yarmouth.
Quite a number from here attended an oyster supper at Mt. Salem on Saturday night, given by the Royal Templars.
La grippe is again in the neighborhood, Mrs. S. Irwin has been quite bad with it for the past few days.
At the school meeting last week Mr. E. Chute was put as trustee in place of Mr. R. Chute.
LUTON
Miss Hope Hill
has returned from visiting St. Thomas friends.
Miss L. Hagan
leaves on Thursday for St. Louis, where she will spend a few weeks with her uncle, Dr. R. Hill.
Mr. E. Prichard
and bride have returned from their honeymoon trip.
Mrs. F. Dunn
is spending a few days with her daughter at Grovesend.
Mrs. L. Chambers
, of Alvinston, has returned home after a few days visit with her sister, Mrs. A. Harrett.
About twenty of the friends of Mr. G. Scott met at his home on Thursday evening last, and gave him a very pleasant surprise prior to his departure for Guelph.
AVON
A number from here attended the New Years entertainment at Mt. Vernon.
Mr. R. Swartout
of Forest City Business College holiday at his home here.
Mr. W. C. McIntyre
and bride are visiting relatives in Croswell, Mich.
Miss E. Slimmens
of Burford is visiting Mrs. Wm. Row.
The Swiss Bell Ringers gave a very enjoyable entertainment in the church here on Xmas night.
Editor’s Note: It was thought that an article from each Elgin County newspapers for January 1st. 1900 would be appropriate but unfortunately the Aylmer Express was the only newspaper microfilmed for that date. The above is from the first few pages of the first Aylmer Express published in 1900. This paper certainly didn’t make a big thing of 1900 nor of a “y19c” problem. As parts of the newspaper were not clearly legible please do not consider this all the social notes for this publication.
Municipal Elections
AYLMER
:
We announced the result in Aylmer last week, and it is only necessary to say now that the Mayor and council were all elected by acclamation as follows:
Mayor: J. H. Glover
Councillors: A. H. Backus, Dr. Fear, T. Hammond, Geo. Harp, W. S. Caron, R. C. McKonney.
MALAHIDE:
One of the hottest fights put up to Malahide for many years took place between Messrs. John Richardson and Chas. Wonnacott for Reeve, and was won by the former by 90 votes. Politics ... as so the strongest. Grits in the township were working for Richardson, while on the other hand some of the hottest Tories in the riding were working for Wonnacott. All the members of the old council, except Mr. Wonnacott, were elected again, and the council for 1900 will be a good one, as follows:
Reeve, John Richardson; Councillors, O. Baker, Jabez Cohoon, L. McKennney and W. J. Lindsay.
Following is a summary:
Reeve
Subdivision 1 2 3 4 5
Richardson 66 114 88 75 82 425
Wonnacott 74 59 69 55 78 335
Councillors
Baker 65 66 66 64 129 390
Cohoon 70 123 76 50 69 388
Leeson 22 26 59 41 48 196
Lindsay 73 56 55 68 75 328
Matthews 62 72 31 28 243
Trim 22 21 44 62 40 189
Westover 69 27 47 279
BAYHAM
The old council were re-elected, and will be as follows: Reeve, D. Stratton;
Council, Messrs, Bryan, Grant, Meddler and Turnbull
SPRINGFIELD
Reeve, M. M. Black, by acclamation, Council, W. Carpenter, Dr. Baker, M. Hoover and Il Lindsley,
VIENNA
Reeve, E. H. Suffel, who defeated J. H. Hoover, by 6 votes, Council, J. Echenberg, J. Purrack, M. Best and J. Telford.
ST. THOMAS
In St. Thomas, Mr. P. Meeham was elected mayor by a majority of 318 over his opponent, Mr. J. Campbell,
Council, Ward 1: R. McCully, and J. Pondsford; Ward 2: T. Meek and C. F. Maxwell;
Ward 3
: J. S. Robertson and Dr. J. ? Fatton?;
Ward 4
: R. Sanders and Jesse Wallis
Ward 5:
W. Trott and John Malton;
Ward 6
: S. Chant and A. Lockhead.
Water Commissioners, Frank Stacey and C.Scrase. Jr.
The by-law to do away with the ward system was carried by a large majority.
YARMOUTH
Reeve, J. Bisset, Council, Messrs.Bailey, Ferguson, Shepherd and Tansley.
SOUTH DORCHESTER:
Reeve, James Mitchell, Council, Messrs. Stokes, Ferguson, Legg and Woolley.
TILSONBURG
Mayor, M. T. Burn,
Council, V. A. Sinclair, P. Newell, W. Vivian and J. Clark
The Aylmer Express April 20, 1939
VIENNA GRAND OLD LADY RECALLS THE DAYS OF YORE
In Her 99th Year Mrs. Rachel Skinner Pace Has Memories of Far-off Times When Vienna was a Thriving Centre.
(By our Port Burwell Correspondent)
Mrs. Rachel Skinner Pace, Vienna’s Grand Old Lady, celebrated her 98th birthday, November 10, 1938. She has been a resident of Vienna since she was two years of age, coming here with her parents from the Niagara district. She has been living for the past 40 years in the little cottage on the hill above the site of the old Edison homestead which she remembers well. Remembers it when it was a comparatively new house and when Captain Samuel Edison lived there with his son, Mahlon Burwell Edison. The electrical wizard, Thomas A. Edison spent two or three summers in his boyhood days there.
Mrs. Pace does not remember the lad who was destined to become one of the world’s greatest scientists and inventors. She remembers other old residents of Vienna: the Saxtons, Aults, Teals, Hollywoods, Smiths, Purdys, and Hawkesworths. Those were some of the pioneer names in Vienna, with a number of them still represented in the district. She remembers when Vienna was one of the busiest lumbering towns in this part of the country, with eight stores, carding, grist and saw mills, a distillery, tannery, machine shop and foundries, and two or more hotels, including the famous “Red Lion”. She remembers when the lumber was towed down the river to Port Burwell on scows. She recalls occasions when she rode in the scows as a girl, carrying wild blackberries she had picked and other produce into the village.
She recalls when Vienna was a busy place during the winter, in the days of the lumbering boom, when many of the Great Lakes sailors came home for the winter. One of Mrs. Pace’s old friends in Vienna, was the late S.S. Clutton, who lived near the century mark, and was senior to Mrs. Pace by a few years. Mr. Clutton ran a carding mill in Vienna, later a grist mill, and was postmaster for a number of years.
The house in which Mrs. Pace now resides with her two daughters, has a history, according to Mrs. Pace. It was built by Oscar Edison at the time of his marriage and he moved into the house with his bride. Young Thomas A. Edison was no doubt familiar with the rooms in the old house as a boy he stood at the front of the house and looked down over the village.
The old Edison Homestead which was acquired by Henry Ford a few years ago and moved to Greenfield Village, Dearborn, stood on the corner east of the bridge going into Vienna on Highway No. 19 from Port Burwell, where the bridge crosses the Otter. Mrs. Pace stated that she could remember seeing Captain A. Edison sitting out in front of the house. As a girl Mrs. Pace attended the old United Brethren Church in Vienna. “I was baptised in the river below the church”, she stated. “I attended other churches in Vienna. There was an old church that stood up from the Edison home. I attended some of the services in that Church.” Later it was moved to somewhere near Port Burwell. Mrs. Pace’s maiden name was Rachel Skinner, but she says her nationality might be English or Scotch, she is not sure. Her people moved from the United States to Niagara district. Probably they came to Canada at the time of the American War. Mrs. Pace has raised a family of seven, of whom five are still living. Mrs. Pace’s children are Martha (Mrs. Ashbury), deceased; Mrs. Jessie Oatman, living with her mother; Dr. Arthur Pace, Toledo, Iowa; Mrs. Inace Baxter, Marlette, Mich.; John Pace, formerly of Tacoma, Washington; and Miss Grace Pace, at home. Mrs. Pace was asked if she planned to live to the century mark. She replied: “I hope to live with my Lord and Saviour and I hope that He will remain with me all the remaining days of my life. It is His will how much longer I am to be spared. All my days I have tried to live a Christian life.”
Except that Mrs. Pace’s eyesight and hearing have failed to some extent, she is still quite hale and hearty for her age. She moved about the room without assistance. A grand old lady is Mrs. Rachel Skinner Pace, a link with the pioneer past.
St. Luke’s Cemetery, Vienna
Calvin G. Pace 1828-1908
Rachel B. Pace 1840-1943
Jessie E. Oatman, Mother, 1866-1958
J Pace - listed as a plot owner
Grace B. Tillsonburg, Burial Permit 16 Feb. 1984
Florence A. Hollywood Mar 4, 1910 - Apt. 19, 1936
J.N. Hawkesworth d. Dec 15, 1898 - 74 th year
Betty E. Hollywood 1929 - w/o L. Newton Taylor
Cora Ribble Hollywood - 1885 - 1966
George D. Teall 1903-1956
Hazel E. Teal - 1906 -
E. Marie Teall w/o Donald L. Paterson 1928-1967
George D. Teall, Father, 1932 - 1978
George W. Teall, Apr. 20,1873 - Sept. 6, 1932
Mabel C. Tapscott Teall - 1874 - 1962
Samuel Teall, s/o George W. & Mabel Teall d. Nov 10, 1908 - 3 mos. Jane C. Smith 1893-1978 w/o Lawrence
Lawrence Smith 1910 -
Ethel Dosser Smith 1880 - 1971 w/o Edgar Smith
Edgar Smith 1880 - 1960
Thomas W. Bradfield 1869 - 1939
Annie S. Smith Bradfield 1886 - 1944 w/o Thomas Smith
Continued
St. Lukes Cemetery, William H. Smith 1874 - 1969
Rachel Edmonds Smith 1884-1967 w/o William Smith
Adolphus H. Smith 1880 - 1964
Lennard Bruce Smith 1903-1916 s/o Bruce & Louisa Smith
Bruce Smith, 1877 1944
Louisa Durdle Smith 1882 - 1932 w/o Bruce Smith
Charles H. Smith 1852-1912
Rachel E. Smith 1853-1929 w/o Charles Smith
Sarah M.McClellan Smith d. Apr 7, 1916 - 76
w/o G.W Smith
Deborah Ann Edison Smith d Feb. 19th, 1852 - 20 yrs.
w/o John Smith d/o Thomas Edison, Esq.
Marjorie M. Smith Streng, May 18 1920 - June 13, 1979
w/o Arthur
Arthur W. Streng, Dec 26, 1922 -
James Mahlon Edison Nov 26 1901 - Mar 1, 1981
Evelyn H. Edison 1872 - 1930
Mahlon B. Edison 1828 - 1911
Sarah E. Edison 1835 - 1921
Mary A. Edison d. Jan 15, 1901 - 88 yrs.
Thos. Edison d. Aug. 31, 1867 - 69 yrs.
Samuel S. Edison d. March 4th 1852 - 24th yr.
Ann Edison d. Mar 8, 1852 - 1y4m17d. d/o Thomas Edison
Fred O. 1873-1909 s/o C.O. & M.A. Edison
C. O. Edison 1835 - 1922
Annie E. Edison 1865 - 1934
Mary Ann Finch Edison 1844 - 1927 w/o C.O. Edison
Clara Edna Edison 1870 - 1956
Myrtle Edison Jackson 1878 - 1965
O. Nora Edison Coombe 1883 - 1981
QUERIES
ALLEN / BOSWELL
- Desire info on
“Sally” ALLEN of Bayham Twp.- marr 12 Nov 1850 to
Smith BOSWELL b ca 1810. Who were
Sally’s prts- where did they live, die, etc.?
ROSZELL / KATZENBACH
- Wish for info on
Delilah KATZENBACH b 1840 in Bayham Twp., said to have marr
Smith ROSZELL. Need proof of marr & where did they live, die, etc.?
Florence BRADSHAW,
anna.jackson1@sympatico.ca
ALLEN / DEPEW
-
Samuel ALLEN mar
Magdalene DE PEW, settled in Malahide Twp, Elgin County. According to 1851 and 1861 censuses fam included
James, Josephine, Walter, Catharine, Matilda, William, Andrew, Lorilla and
George. Any info on these desc would be welcomed.
STIRTON / ELLIS
- Seeking info on desc of John
STIRTON and Esther
ELLIS. They moved from Bruce County to Malahide Twp., Elgin Co between 1871 and 1881. Fam included
James, Richard Draper, William C., David, Jannet, Elizabeth, John A. , Mary and
Joseph. Ch born in Saugeen Twp, Bruce Co., and Malahide Twp, Elgin Co. c 1854 to 1871.
Anne O’REILLY, E:mail aoreilly@execulink.com
STIRTON / ELLIS / BARBER / CASCADDEN / NESBITT / ALLAN / SMITH
Seeking desc of John STIRTON b 1822, mar Esther ELLIS 1830 - 1913, bur Springfield. Obit states resident 54 yrs, Ch: Mrs BARBER of Detroit, MI., Mrs CARSCADDEN lvd Springfield, James STIRTON lvd Seattle, Joseph Stirton lvd at home, David STIRTON marr Esther NESBITT, lvd Toronto, Richard D. STIRTON mar Lillian ALLAN, lvd Belmont, dau Ruby Janet 1886 m W. Austin SMITH - dau Camille b 1916.
Anna JACKSON, E:mail anna.jackson1@sympatico.ca
Annual Hathaway Reunion 2000 - June 23, 24, 25, Ottawa, Ontario
For Reunion details E:mail HATHAWAY-2000@comnet.ca or Lynne Webb, 2927 Highfield Cres., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2B 6G4. Room reservations for Reunion - Minto Place Suite Hotel, Quote # 548549 for special rate.
E:mail hotel- Mpshotel@minto.com
Genealogy queries - Wkeightley@aol.com
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