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12. Mary Eleanor8 ELLIOTT (child of Anne7Fitzgerald, James6, Robert5, James4, John3, Patrick2, William1);[206],[207] born 21 Apr 1843 at Annahilly, Clones Parish, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland;[208],[209],[210] baptized 22 Jun 1843 at St Mark's Aghadrumsee, Clones Parish, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland;[210] married Francis Morton, son of Francis Morton (Sr.) and Elizabeth Ann Barrett, 11 May 1864 at Clonmore Church, Clonmore, Co. Carlow, Ireland; by the Honourable and Venerable Archdeacon Stopford, assisted by the Rev. Joseph W. Dixon, Incumbent of Shilblag;[211],[212] died 24 Oct 1895 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 52;[213] buried 26 Oct 1895 at Morton plot, Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada, According to Aunt Nancy, it was Mary's wish not to be placed in the Morton vault, but buried in a plot of land.[214] She lived in May 1864 at Minvaud, Clonmore, Co. Carlow, Ireland.[215] She and Francis Morton lived between 1865 and 1866 at Fairwood, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Ireland; where their first two children were born: Michael and William. There were, however, two farms named Fairwood, and it is unknown which one was their home: Fairwood lower, near the river and town, in the townland of Boleybawn; or Fairwood upper, in the townland of Gorteen, back up the road towards Woodmount.[216],[217] Mary Eleanor and Francis appear in a volume called the Index to Printed Rentals, listed with Mary's mother and siblings, in relation to properties in the Baronies of Clonkelly (Co. Fermanagh), and Dartrey (Co. Monaghan). These most likely refer to her father Michael's holdings in Annaghilly North in Clonkelly, and Drumard in Dartrey. Both these places are part of Clones Parish.[218] She and Francis Morton emigrated on 16 Jul 1880 to Québec City, Quebec, Canada; bringing their 5 surviving children, plus two Elliott nephews of Mary, aboard the Montreal, having left Liverpool 15 July 1880.[219],[220] She and Francis Morton lived in 1880 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where they settled on the property of his brother George, just north of the village, at Woodmount farm. The Morton family lived in the house that had once belonged Captain Laughton (George's father-in-law), remarkable for the viewing room on the top floor, from which Francis could look north and watch the boats come down the Holland River from Barrie. That house burned down, except for the back part, where the family lived until a second, though smaller house could be built. Aunt Nancy lamented that her mother never had nice things again, and this may attest to the lack of family heirlooms surviving from Ireland.[221] She and Francis Morton appeared on the census of 1881 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Francis (48) was a farmer, and Mary (35), Michael (15), William (13), Eliza (9), Martha (7), Ann (4) and George (3mos) were present, also Mary's nephews John (16) and Michael (9) Elliott, and labourer Edward Dunegan (27).[222] In Jun 1881, Mary Eleanor Elliott and Francis Morton lived at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada, where Francis was also known as Frank, and was a yeoman.[223] She and Francis Morton appeared on the census of 1891 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Francis (59) was farming, and Mary (47), William (24), Eliza (19), Martha (17), Ann (14), George (10) and Edward (5) were present.[224] Around 1894, after William married Minnie Wood, Francis, Mary and the remaining children moved into the village.[225] On 14 Dec 1895, Francis purchased the burial plot at Christ Church, Holland Landing used for his wife Mary. Son William was a church warden at the time, and signed the conveyance. Lot 40 was 20 x 12 feet, and cost $20; the witness was Annie Morton, and it became known as the Morton plot.[226] Francis MORTON[227],[228] was born circa 18 Jan 1830 at Ireland.[229],[230] He died after 12 hours of haemorrhaging, with care given by Dr. Stevenson on 5 Jul 1911 at John Street, Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[231],[232] He was buried on 7 Jul 1911 at Morton plot, Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[214] He lived before 11 May 1864 at Tomnafinnoge, Shillelagh District, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.[233] He appeared on the census of 1901 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Eliza (29), Anna (24) and Edward (15) were present. Francis (72) was living by his own means, in a 4-room wooden home east of Yonge, north of Queen on lot 107 (corner Mt. Albert Rd. & Newmarket St. today).[234] He and Mary Minnie Wood appeared on the census of 1911 at Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where Minnie (42) and Mary (12), lived with father-in-law Francis (80) living on 'income', brother-in-law George (30) a grocery salesman, and sister-in-law Elizabeth (38).[235]Children of Mary Eleanor8 Elliott and Francis Morton were as follows:
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13. Anne8 ELLIOTT (child of Anne7Fitzgerald, James6, Robert5, James4, John3, Patrick2, William1); born 19 Apr 1845 at Annahilly, Clones Parish, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland;[319],[167] baptized 15 Jun 1845 at St Mark's Aghadrumsee, Clones Parish, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland;[167] married George Alexander Knight 5 Sep 1866 at Clones, Co. Monaghan, Ireland; where George was a solicitor of Clones town, and "Nanny" the fifth daughter of M. Elliott, Eq of Annaghilly North, wittnessed by Samuel Clarke & Bella Elliott;[320],[321],[322] died 1926.[323] She was also known as Nan (Nannie).[324] Anne Elliott and George Alexander Knight lived at The Diamond, Clones, Co. Monaghan, Ireland, "built 1725 and still inhabited by Knights."[325] Anne (with George) mentioned as an executrix to properties in the baronies of Clonkelly, Co. Fermanagh, and Dartrey, Co. Monaghan (i.e. the Annaghilly and Drumard of Michael Elliott).[164] She and George Alexander Knight lived in 1892 at Trim, Co. Meath, Ireland; where George was Clerk of Crown and Peace.[326] She and George Alexander Knight appeared on the census of 1901 at Lackanash, Trim, Co. Meath, Ireland; where George (62) was a 'clerk crown and peace', and Nannie (51), Olive (20), George (18) were present, with four servants.[327] She and George Alexander Knight appeared on the census of 1911 at Lackanash, Trim, Co. Meath, Ireland; where George (72) was clerk of crown and peace, with Nannie (63) who together had 13 children, 11 of whom were still living, with Derrick (26) their son, Nancy Millner (9) granddaughter born Ceylon, and three servants present.[328] George Alexander KNIGHT was born on 20 Aug 1838 at Clones, Co. Monaghan, Ireland.[329] He died on 12 Aug 1925 at Trim, Co. Meath, Ireland, at age 86.[330],[185] He was a solicitor.[331]Children of Anne8 Elliott and George Alexander Knight were as follows:
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14. John9 ELLIOTT (child of Martha8, Anne7Fitzgerald, James6, Robert5, James4, John3, Patrick2, William1); minor circa 1871;[351],[352],[351],[353] born 4 Jan 1864 at Drumswords, Clones Parish, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland;[354],[355],[356],[357] married Eva Speight 6 Aug 1890 at Markham, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where John (26) lived in Cannington a bachelor, banker, and Eva (24) of Markham, daughter of William B. Speight and Sarah. Witnesses were C.E. Weeks of Cannington and Laura Speight of Markham;[165],[358] died of pneumonia 30 Mar 1933 at 58 Highland Ave, Belleville, Hastings Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 69;[359] buried at Belleville Cemetery, Belleville, Hastings Co., Ontario, Canada, "born 1864 at Drumswords Ireland died 1935."[360] John (a minor) mentioned as an executer to properties in the baronies of Clonkelly, Co. Fermanagh, and Dartrey, Co. Monaghan (i.e. the Annaghilly and Drumard of his grandfather Michael Elliott).[164],[361] He and Michael Elliott emigrated on 16 Jul 1880 to Québec City, Québec, Canada; with their Aunt Mary Morton (nee Elliott), aboard the Montreal.[362] He and Eva Speight were associated before 1890; met in Markham, where Eva's family manufactured machinery.[363] John recieved $300 from Uncle George D. Morton's estate upon his death in 1895.[249] John Elliott succeeded Mr. Dewson as Bank Manager in Bradford in 1896.[364] He and Eva Speight appeared on the census of 1901 at Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where John (36) a banker, wife Eva (35), and children Martha (9), Kathleen (6), Reginald (5), Edward (4) and Nora (2) were present.[365] John's work transfered the family to Belleville, Ontario in 1906.[364] He and Eva Speight appeared on the census of 1911 at Commercial St., Belleville, Ontario, Canada; where John (47) was a bank manager, Eva (46), Martha (19), Cathleen F. (18), Reginald J. (15) a clerk at the Standard Bank, Edward J. (14), Nora E. (12), and William D. (9) were present, Anglican.[366] In 1928, John Elliott lived at 58 Highland Ave., Belleville, Ontario, Canada, where John was manager of the Standard Bank of Canada. Douglas Elliott, salesman, also resided there.[367] Eva SPEIGHT was born on 24 Dec 1864 at Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[356],[368] She died in 1928.[369]Children of John9 Elliott and Eva Speight were as follows:
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15. Michael9 ELLIOTT (child of Martha8, Anne7Fitzgerald, James6, Robert5, James4, John3, Patrick2, William1);[383],[383] born 27 Aug 1870 at Roslea, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland;[384],[385],[386] married Angeline Allen 26 Sep 1905 at York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Michael (38) was a farmer and Angelina (42), both of East Gwillimbury;[387],[388] died of locomotor ataxia 18 Apr 1934 at Toronto Home for Incurables, Dunn Ave, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 63;[389],[390] buried 20 Apr 1934 at Morton plot, Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[214] He and John Elliott emigrated on 16 Jul 1880 to Québec City, Québec, Canada; with their Aunt Mary Morton (nee Elliott), aboard the Montreal.[362] He appeared on the census of 1891 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Michael (21) worked as domestic servant (teamster) with the Johnson famliy.[391] He and Angeline Allen appeared on the census of 1901 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Michael (30) a farmer, Angeline (45), and George M (2) were present, joined by lodger Thomas Fisher (12).[392] He Michael began to suffer locomotor ataxia in 1932.[393] Angeline ALLEN was born on 12 Apr 1856 at Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[394]Children of Michael9 Elliott and Angeline Allen were as follows:
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16. William Edward Dean Barret9 MORTON (child of Mary8Elliott, Anne7Fitzgerald, James6, Robert5, James4, John3, Patrick2, William1); born 19 Dec 1866 at Fairwood, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Ireland;[399] married Mary Minnie Wood, daughter of Robert Wood and Susan Fennell, 28 Apr 1897 at Coulson's Hill Anglican, West Gwillimbury, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada;[400],[401] died 1 Nov 1904 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 37;[402] buried 2 Nov 1904 at Morton plot, Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[214] In 1895, William and Minnie received Woodmount farm from the estate of his Uncle George.[403] In 1895, William was a church warden at Christ Church, Holland Landing.[404] He and Mary Minnie Wood appeared on the census of 1901 at Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada; where daughter Mary and a live-in labourer were present. The family lived in a 3-room wooden home, with several outbuilding on 300 acres, lot 110 East Yonge Street.[405] On 9 Jan 1905, William's estate was inventoried for the Surrogate Court. The following real estate was recorded: west half of lots 109 and 110, concession 1 east of Yonge St., south-west part of lot 108, concession 1 west of Yonge St, Township of East Gwillimbury. The declaration was made by his widow, Minnie, and was witnessed by family friend and lawyer T.W.W. Evans.[406] Mary Minnie WOOD[407] was born on 10 May 1868 at West Gwillimbury, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[408],[409] She died of pleurisy and pneumonia on 2 Nov 1937 at Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 69.[410] She was buried on 4 Nov 1937 at Morton plot, Christ Church, Holland Landing, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[411] She was confirmed on 17 May 1880 at Trinity Church, Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; while being a member of Christ Church parish.[412] In 1905, Mary Minnie Wood and Elizabeth Ann Dean Morton lived at John Street, Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, after the death of Minnie's husband William, Eliza's brother.[250] She and Francis Morton appeared on the census of 1911 at Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where Minnie (42) and Mary (12), lived with father-in-law Francis (80) living on 'income', brother-in-law George (30) a grocery salesman, and sister-in-law Elizabeth (38).[235] Minnie and Eliza both fell ill in October, 1937. Eliza died on the 20th, and Minnie's health deteriorated quickly.[413]Children of William Edward Dean Barret9 Morton and Mary Minnie Wood were:
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17. Anna Isobel Fitzgerald9 MORTON (child of Mary8Elliott, Anne7Fitzgerald, James6, Robert5, James4, John3, Patrick2, William1); born 26 Oct 1876 at Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Ireland; and was so ill as an infant, she was baptised at home;[414],[165] married John William Mather 14 Jan 1909 at Trinity Church, Bradford, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where John was recorded as a merchant, son of James A. Mather and G (or C) Prentice. Nancy was a nurse, 31, of Bradford, daughter of Francis M. Morton. Martha Elliott Morton (of Collingwood) witnessed;[415],[416] died 1972;[417] buried 1972 at New Lowell Church Cemetery, row 1, New Lowell, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[418] Nancy received $1000 from her uncle George's estate upon his death in 1895.[249] As of after 1898, she also went by the name of Aunt Nancy. Nancy met John Mathers in 1907 at the Collingwood Hospital when his wife Anne (nee Carter) was ill and dying.[419] She and John William Mather appeared on the census of 1911 at Sunnidale Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where John (33) and Annie (34) lived with his father James (60), and Hilda (5) and Annie (3) were present.[420] John William MATHER was born on 21 Apr 1877 at New Lowell, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[421],[422],[423] He married Annie Ethel Carter on 4 Nov 1903 at Lindsay, Ontario, Canada.[424] He died on 19 Apr 1944 at New Lowell, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 66.[423] He was buried at New Lowell Church Cemetery, row 2, New Lowell, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[425]Children of Anna Isobel Fitzgerald9 Morton and John William Mather both born at New Lowell, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, were as follows: |