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116. Richard5 WILLITON (child of John, #232);[324],[324] baptized 1 Jan 1796 at Bodmin, Co. Cornwall, England;[583],[584],[585] married Mary Pill (see #117), daughter of Pearce Pill and Elizabeth Hill, 26 Dec 1820 at Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England; where both were of the parish of St. Gorran, and the marriage was announced through banns;[586],[587],[588] died aged 75 1871 at Treveor hamlet, Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England;[589],[590] buried 7 Feb 1871 at Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England.[591],[592] He was a labourer in 1825 at Trevear, Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England.[593] He and Mary Pill appeared on the census of 1841 at Treveor hamlet, Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England; where Richard (45) was an agricultural labourer, Mary (51), Peter (14), Fanny (9), Richard (4), Mary (3), and Elizabeth Pill (80) Mary's mother, all born Co. Cornwall.[594] He and Mary Pill appeared on the census of 1851 at Treveor hamlet, Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England; where Richard (55) was an agricultural labourer born Bodmin, Mary (50), Richard (14) and Mary (11) all born Gorran.[595] He and Mary Pill appeared on the census of 1861 at Treveor hamlet, Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England; where Richard (64) was a farm labourer born Bodmin, Mary (60), Mary (23) a dressmaker, and Mary Ann (8) the granddaughter and scholar, born Gorran.[596] Children of Richard5 Williton and Mary Pill (see #117) all born at Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England, were as follows: i. Grace4 Williton;[324],[324] born 6 Apr 1821;[597] baptized 4 Jul 1821 at Wesleyan, St. Austell, Co. Cornwall, England; where parents Richard (labourer) and Mary were of Gorran, by Oliver Henwood.[98],[598],[599] ii. Elizabeth Williton;[324],[324] baptized 7 Apr 1823.[600],[601] 58. iii. John Williton. iv. Peter Williton;[602],[602] baptized 22 Apr 1827.[603] v. Mary Ann Williton;[324],[324] baptized 26 Apr 1829;[600],[604] buried 27 Feb 1834 at Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England.[598] vi. Fanny Williton;[324],[324] born 29 Apr 1832.[600],[605] vii. Richard Williton;[324],[324] baptized 28 Aug 1836.[606] viii. Grace Williton;[324],[324] baptized 11 Sep 1836.[98],[606] 117. Mary5 PILL (child of Pearce, #234);[324],[324] born 19 Oct 1800 at St. Gorran parish, Co. Cornwall, England;[98] married Richard Williton (see #116), son of John Williton and Grace Rundell, 26 Dec 1820 at Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England; where both were of the parish of St. Gorran, and the marriage was announced through banns;[586],[587],[588] died aged 87 1888 at St. Austell DIstrict, Co. Cornwall, England;[607] buried 14 Feb 1888 at Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England, aged 87.[608] She and Richard Williton appeared on the census of 1841 at Treveor hamlet, Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England; where Richard (45) was an agricultural labourer, Mary (51), Peter (14), Fanny (9), Richard (4), Mary (3), and Elizabeth Pill (80) Mary's mother, all born Co. Cornwall.[594] She and Richard Williton appeared on the census of 1851 at Treveor hamlet, Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England; where Richard (55) was an agricultural labourer born Bodmin, Mary (50), Richard (14) and Mary (11) all born Gorran.[595] She and Richard Williton appeared on the census of 1861 at Treveor hamlet, Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England; where Richard (64) was a farm labourer born Bodmin, Mary (60), Mary (23) a dressmaker, and Mary Ann (8) the granddaughter and scholar, born Gorran.[596] She appeared on the census of 1871 at Gorran Haven, Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England; where Mary WIllington (70) was a widow, mother-in-law to Philip Grose (36) fisherman, who with Mary Grose (33) his wife, and Pheobe Grose (3) were present, all born Gorran.[609] She appeared on the census of 1881 at Gorran Haven, Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England; where Mary Wellington (80) was a labourer's widow, mother-in-law to Philip Grose (41) fisherman, who with Mary Grose (43), and Pheobe Pomeroy Grose (13), M. E. Grose (9) and Gertrude Grose (4) were present, all born Gorran.[610]
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118. Charles5 KEELER (child of Robert, #236);[611],[612] born 16 Oct 1804 at Hockering, Co. Norfolk, England;[613],[614] baptized 18 Nov 1804 at Hockering, Co. Norfolk, England;[614] married Rebecca Frost (see #119), daughter of Thomas Frost and Rebecca Payne, 6 Oct 1826 at East Tuddenham, Co. Norfolk, England; where Charles was of Hockering Parish, and Rebecca was of East Tuddenham, by banns, in the presence of William Parker and Hannah Keeler;[615],[616],[617] died 11 Aug 1872 at Manilla, Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 67;[618],[619],[620] buried at Bible Christian Church Cemetery, Manilla, Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada.[621] He lived in 1826 at Hockering, Co. Norfolk, England.[622] He and Rebecca Frost emigrated circa 1836 to Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada); Charles Keeler, his wife Rebecca and children, Hannah, Rebecca, Ann and Martha, all came to Canada as part of an "Assisted Immigration Scheme", sponsored in part by their church. (See documents in Keeler file.) Further, the Keeler family left England on May 6, 1836 on the ship "Eurus", bound for Montreal. On arrival in Montreal, they were given 'Landing Money' that was supposed to take them to their final destination. It appears that the money was sufficient only to get the family to Maitland, (just east of Kingston).[623],[624] "According to the memoir of Rebecca Keeler, they spent the first 8 years of their Canadian life at Brogwelle [prob. Brockville], near Kingston. According to the "Memoirs", they then moved to the Township of Mariposa. I can find no record of where they lived (if they lived) in Mariposa. I know that they took possession of their farm at Lot 21, C. 6, on November 7, 1856. Their intervening years are as yet unaccounted for. Hugh McDonald of Sunderland, (another genealogist), said that Charles was a circuit rider out of Bowmanville, and used to ride a horse to Manilla every couple of weeks, and preach at that location. Again, I can find no proof of this. Charles and Rebecca had a total of 9 children, and are buried in the old Cemetery in Manilla, where their grave markers are in remarkably good shape."[625] He and Rebecca Frost may have lived in 1837 at Con. 9, lot 9, Markham Twp., York Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada); as renters.[626],[627] In 1856, Charles Keeler and Rebecca Frost lived at Con. 6, lot 21, Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada), having purchased the land on 7 Nov and arrived from elsewhere in Brock Twp. Lot 21 remained in the Keeler family until being subdivided in 1957.[628],[629],[630] He and Rebecca Frost appeared on the census of 1861 at Con. 6, lot 21, Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where Charles (58) was a farmer, Bible Christian, born England. Wife Rebecca (58), Charles (21), William (19), Mary Ann (17) and John (12) were present. The family lived in a 1½ story log home on 185 acres. 57 acres were cultivated in wheat, peas, oats, potatoes, turnips, hops and hay, 110 acres were wooded, and 18 acres was pasture. The farm also produced cloth, flannel, butter, beef, and pork.[631] He appeared on the census of 1871 at Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada; where Charles (69) was a farmer, born in England, a Bible Christian and widower. Son Charles (31), his wife Sarah Ann (30), and their children Rebecca (7), Charles (5), Laughlin (4) and Alan Albert (9 mos.) were also present.[632] Children of Charles5 Keeler and Rebecca Frost (see #119) were as follows: i. Hannah4 Keeler;[633],[633] born circa 1826 at Co. Norfolk, England;[634] baptized 4 Mar 1827 at Norwich, Co. Norfolk, England;[635] married Robert John Parkin;[636] died 20 Feb 1908 at Ontario, Canada, at age 80;[637] buried at Lakeside South Valentia Cemetery, Valentia, Ontario, Canada.[638] ii. Rebecca Keeler;[633],[633] born circa 1828 at Co. Norfolk, England;[634] baptized 21 Jun 1829 at Hockering Parish, Co. Norfolk, England;[639] married John Edwards;[640] died 12 Jan 1926 at Ontario, Canada, at age 96;[641] buried at Necropolis Cemetery, Cannington, Durham Co., Ontario, Canada.[642] iii. Ann Keeler;[633],[633] born circa 1830 at Co. Norfolk, England;[634] married George Gilson circa 1856;[643] died 28 Mar 1926 at Ontario, Canada;[644] buried at Salem Cemetery, Mariposa Twp., Victoria Co., Ontario, Canada.[645] Ann and George had three children, Hannah, George, and Mary Jane.[646] 59. iv. Martha Keeler. v. Harriet Keeler;[633],[633] born 8 Feb 1837 at British North America (Canada);[647],[648] married Edward Gilson 12 Apr 1859 at Victoria Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[643] died a widow, aged 85 yrs, 8mos, 16 days 24 Oct 1922 at Woodville, Victoria Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 85;[647],[649] buried 26 Oct 1922 at Eden Church Cemetery, Cambray, Victoria Co., Ontario, Canada, Section: B Row: 21. "1842-1922."[650],[651] vi. Charles Keeler;[652],[652] born Mar 1840 at Brockville, Leeds Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[653],[654] married Sarah Ann McFayden 10 Dec 1862;[655],[656] died "aged 90 yrs 3 mos" 14 Jun 1930 at Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 90.[657],[658],[659] He and Sarah Ann McFayden appeared on the census of 1871 at Con. 6, lot 21, Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada; where Charles (31), his wife Sarah Ann (30), and their children Rebecca (7), Charles (5), Laughlin (4) and Alan Albert (9 mos.) and his father Charles (69) were present.[660] On 11 Aug 1872, Charles Keeler lived at Con. 6, lot 21, Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada, received through his father's estate.[661] vii. William Keeler;[662],[662] born circa 1842 at Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[663] married Sarah Armstrong circa 1867;[664] died circa 1936;[665] buried circa 1936 at Cemetery, Manilla, Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada.[666] viii. Mary Ann Keeler;[662],[662] born circa 1844 at Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[663] married Carleton Moore;[643] buried at McNeil Cemetery, Layton, Ontario, Canada.[667] According to other information, Mary Anne and Carleton Moore had 3 children.[646] ix. John Keeler;[662],[662] born 1849 at Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[663],[668] married Avalina Brooks 23 Jul 1872 at Oshawa, Ontario, Canada;[643] died a widower, aged 77 13 Sep 1926 at King St. East, Oshawa, Region of Durham, Ontario, Canada;[647],[669] buried 15 Sep 1926 at Union Cemetery, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.[670] 119. Rebecca5 FROST (child of Thomas, #238);[671],[672] born 9 Dec 1804 at Co. Norfolk, England;[673],[674],[675],[676] baptized 10 Jan 1805 at Earlham St Mary and Bowthorpe, Earlham, Co. Norfolk, England;[677] married Charles Keeler (see #118), son of Robert Ives Keeler and Mary Bullock, 6 Oct 1826 at East Tuddenham, Co. Norfolk, England; where Charles was of Hockering Parish, and Rebecca was of East Tuddenham, by banns, in the presence of William Parker and Hannah Keeler;[615],[616],[617] died 30 Jun 1862 at Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada), at age 57;[678],[679] buried at Bible Christian Church Cemetery, Manilla, Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada, "aged 58."[620] She lived in 1826 at East Tuddenham, Co. Norfolk, England.[622] She and Charles Keeler emigrated circa 1836 to Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada); Charles Keeler, his wife Rebecca and children, Hannah, Rebecca, Ann and Martha, all came to Canada as part of an "Assisted Immigration Scheme", sponsored in part by their church. (See documents in Keeler file.) Further, the Keeler family left England on May 6, 1836 on the ship "Eurus", bound for Montreal. On arrival in Montreal, they were given 'Landing Money' that was supposed to take them to their final destination. It appears that the money was sufficient only to get the family to Maitland, (just east of Kingston).[623],[624] "According to the memoir of Rebecca Keeler, they spent the first 8 years of their Canadian life at Brogwelle [prob. Brockville], near Kingston. According to the "Memoirs", they then moved to the Township of Mariposa. I can find no record of where they lived (if they lived) in Mariposa. I know that they took possession of their farm at Lot 21, C. 6, on November 7, 1856. Their intervening years are as yet unaccounted for. Hugh McDonald of Sunderland, (another genealogist), said that Charles was a circuit rider out of Bowmanville, and used to ride a horse to Manilla every couple of weeks, and preach at that location. Again, I can find no proof of this. Charles and Rebecca had a total of 9 children, and are buried in the old Cemetery in Manilla, where their grave markers are in remarkably good shape."[625] She and Charles Keeler may have lived in 1837 at Con. 9, lot 9, Markham Twp., York Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada); as renters.[626],[627] In 1856, Rebecca Frost and Charles Keeler lived at Con. 6, lot 21, Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada), having purchased the land on 7 Nov and arrived from elsewhere in Brock Twp. Lot 21 remained in the Keeler family until being subdivided in 1957.[628],[629],[630] She and Charles Keeler appeared on the census of 1861 at Con. 6, lot 21, Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where Charles (58) was a farmer, Bible Christian, born England. Wife Rebecca (58), Charles (21), William (19), Mary Ann (17) and John (12) were present. The family lived in a 1½ story log home on 185 acres. 57 acres were cultivated in wheat, peas, oats, potatoes, turnips, hops and hay, 110 acres were wooded, and 18 acres was pasture. The farm also produced cloth, flannel, butter, beef, and pork.[631]
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122. Samuel5 MILLER; born circa 1772 at Pennsylvania Colony, British America;[680] married Verena Scweitzer (see #123) circa 1795 at Bucks Co., Pennsylvania, United States of America;[681] died 8 May 1842 at Markham Twp., York Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[680] He and Verena Scweitzer lived in 1816 at Con. 6, Lot 7, Vaughan Twp., York Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[682] He and Verena Scweitzer lived on 13 Oct 1830 at Con. 6, Lot 7, Vaughan Twp., York Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where 50 acres were sold to John Williamson (son-in-law).[683] He left a will on 26 Jan 1837 at Vaughan Twp., York Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada); later entered as memorial #22015 on 19 Jan 1844 after he was deceased, concerning maintenance of his wife Fanny by son Samuel Miller, use of his land, bedsteads, clothes, money to his sons Abraham Miller, Jacob Miller, daughters Katherine Williamson, and Elizabeth Blake, and other things.[684] Children of Samuel5 Miller and Verena Scweitzer (see #123) were as follows: i. Jacob4 Miller.[685],[685] ii. Matilda Miller.[685],[685] iii. Samuel Miller;[686],[686] born circa 1796;[687] died before 1812.[688] iv. Abraham Miller;[689],[686],[690],[689],[686],[690] born 20 Feb 1798;[691],[687],[692] married Susanna Byer 7 Jan 1823 at Pennsylvania, United States of America;[693] died 6 Jan 1847 at Markham Twp., York Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada), at age 48;[691],[687],[694] buried at Byer Cemetery, Con 8, lot 23, Markham Twp., York Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada), where his stone is inscribed in German: "Hier ruht/ Abraham Müller / Wer ist gestorben / Den 6ten Januar 1847 / Alter 48 Jahr / 10 monat / und 17 tag" which is, "Here lies Abraham Miller who died the 6th January 1847 aged 48 years 10 months and 17 days."[695] v. Catherine Miller;[686],[686] born 1801;[687] married John Williamson 26 Oct 1826 at Vaughan Twp., York Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada); by WIlliam Jenkins, with witness George Miller.[696] vi. Samuel E. Miller;[686],[686] born 1812 at Pennsylvania, United States of America;[697],[698] married Barbara Knuff 3 Jan 1843 at Markham Twp., York Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); by William Jenkins, witnessed by George Bleak (Blake) and Peter Mishler;[696] died 1892.[687] He appeared on the census of 1851 at con. 6, lot 32, Markham Twp., York Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); holding 100 acres.[699] He appeared on the census of 1861 at con. 6, lot 32, Markham Twp., York Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); holding 31 acres.[700] He was assessed tax, aged 50 in 1872 at con. 6, lot 32, Markham Twp., York Co., Ontario, Canada.[701] 61. vii. Elizabeth Miller. 123. Verena5 SCWEITZER; born circa 1780 at Germany;[702] married Samuel Miller (see #122) circa 1795 at Bucks Co., Pennsylvania, United States of America;[681] died circa 1842 at Vaughan Twp., York Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[702] She and Samuel Miller lived in 1816 at Con. 6, Lot 7, Vaughan Twp., York Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[682] She and Samuel Miller lived on 13 Oct 1830 at Con. 6, Lot 7, Vaughan Twp., York Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where 50 acres were sold to John Williamson (son-in-law).[683]
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224. Joseph6 WIXSON Sr. (child of Solomon, #448);[703],[704] born 25 Jan 1779 at Dutchess Co., New York, United States of America;[705] baptized 25 Apr 1847 at First Baptist Church of Pickering & Whitchurch, Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); as an adult, by his brother Joshua;[706] married Deborah Townsend (see #225), daughter of Gerardus Townsend and Elizabeth Bennet, 20 May 1798 at Dutchess Co., New York, United States of America;[707] died 14 Feb 1855 at Pickering Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada), at age 76;[436],[708],[709] buried after 14 Feb 1855 at Claremont Baptist Church Yard, Claremont, Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada), where his stone was inscribed "The unbroken forest met my view / The fruitful fields I leave to you / I love the habitation of thy house and the place where thy glory dwells / Psalm 26, 8."[710] He and Deborah Townsend emigrated in 1799 to York (Toronto), York Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada); with two other couples: Deborah's siblings Abraham Townsend and his wife Statira Keeney, and Elizabeth and her husband Anthony Hendrick. It has been said the Joseph had helped open up the Danforth road in York town.[711],[712] He and Deborah Townsend lived in Mar 1799 at York (Toronto), York Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada); and the family count was 2 males, 1 female, and may indicate son Randal (b. 1799) was present.[713] He and Deborah Townsend lived in Mar 1801 at Scarborough Twp., York Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where family count remained 2 males, 1 female.[713] He and Deborah Townsend lived in 1802 at Scarborough Twp., York Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where the family count was 1 male, 1 woman, 1 age 16, 1 female (4 people).[714] On 7 Dec 1802, Joseph received a free grant of land in Pickering Township, lot 18 in the 9th Concession. Two weeks before, Abraham Townsend received his grant for lot 20.[715],[716] In 1803, Joseph and Deborah settled in Pickering Twp.[717] In March of 1811, Joseph was appointed Poundkeeper, and brother-in-law was appointed Collector and Pathmaster (a poundkeeper maintains an animal pound).[718],[719] In 1813, Joseph purchased the Eastern adjoining property, lot 17, Con. 9.[720] He bought property from Janet Elliot in 1813 at Con. 9, lot 17, Pickering Twp., Ontario Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[721] Deborah's brother Abraham and his family left Pickering Twp. in 1815 and returned to the States.[722] He received his land by government grant once he fulfilled his settlement obligations in Jun 1816 at Con. 9, lot 18, Pickering Twp., Ontario Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[723] It was said that Joseph operated Pickering Twp.'s only grist mill, about a mile East of his property from the 1830's (probably on Duffin's Creek).[724] Joseph was registered in the Militia in 1828/29 with other family members in 3rd Company, 2nd Regiment of East York.[725] He was appointed one of three commissioners in 1836; his duties were much the same as a councillor in 1836.[726] Joseph was very active in the political union movement prior to the Rebellion of 1837, and went with Peter Mathews to Montgomery's Tavern. Mathews was later hung for his involvement.[727] He lived in 1837 at Con. 9, lot 17, Pickering Twp., Ontario Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[449] On 15 Dec 1837, a warrant was issued for Joseph's arrest "and all others that has taken up arms against Her Majestys Government in the present Rebellion" of 5-7 Dec 1837. He was not arrested until later, and did appear before a grand jury for alleged Patriot activities in 1838, but the charge was dismissed.[728] From 1839 to 1854, Joseph was a Town Warden. Town meetings were then held in either Andrew Thompson's tavern on the fifth Concession, or the Central Hotel in Brougham.[729] Long after his death, in the village of Claremont, whose northern half was carved out of Joseph's original grant, are two streets which cross each other in the middle of his old property: one named Joseph St., the other named Wixson St.[730] Children of Joseph6 Wixson Sr. and Deborah Townsend (see #225) were as follows: 112. i. Randal5 Wixson. ii. Townsend Wixson; born 3 Jan 1801 at York Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[436] baptized 10 Aug 1834 at First Baptist Church of Pickering, Whitchurch Twp., York Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada); as an adult, by his uncle Joshua;[731] married Hannah Lee 18 Feb 1828;[732] died 8 Oct 1890 at age 89.[436] Townsend purchased land in the North¼ on Pickering Con. 8, lot 18 in 1835.[733] He lived in 1837 at Con. 8, lot 18, Pickering Twp., Ontario Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[449] Townsend was imprisoned for his part in the Upper Canada Rebellion from 15 Dec 1837 to 28 May 1838, when he was pardoned on security for good behaviour for a 3-year probabtion.[450] Around 1840, it is guessed, Townsend and his family returned to the U.S., first to Steuben Co. N.Y., home of his grandparents, and then to Sanilac Co., Michigan, possibly joining his Uncle John in 1847.[734] Townsend sold his land in lot 18, Con. 8 to his cousin Azor in 1846.[733] He and Hannah Lee appeared on the census of 1850 at Lexington, Sanilac Co., Michigan, United States of America; where Townsend (49) was a farmer, and Hannah (46), Joseph (15), Eliza (14), Deborah (12), Susan (9), Shepard (7), and Lujah Lee (78) were present.[735] As of June 1851, Townsend was recorded as "removed" from the Claremont Baptist Church, i.e. he had moved away from the community.[736] iii. Mary Wixson; born 9 Nov 1802 at York Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[436] married George Spencer 1818 at Pickering Twp., Ontario Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[737] died 19 Jul 1887 at Deckerville, Sanilac Co., Michigan, United States of America, at age 84.[738] Sometime around 1845, Mary and her family moved to Sanilac Co., Michigan.[739] She and George Spencer appeared on the census of 1850 at Lexington Twp., Sanilac Co., Michigan, United States of America; where George (52) a labourer, Mary (48), Joseph (27), George (18), Joshua (16), Mary (15), Alonzo (11), and James (8) were present.[740] iv. Solomon Wixson; born 27 Apr 1804;[436] died 29 Mar 1805.[436] v. Sarah J. Wixson; born 24 Feb 1806;[436] married Webster Stevens at Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[741],[742] died 18 Jun 1890 at age 84.[436] 6 Children are known, and some generations of descendants are recorded: Truman, Mary (Baker), Clarissa (Smith), Sarah (Peasley), Jane (Grice Papst), and Baker.[743],[744] She and Webster Stevens emigrated circa 1840 to Sanilac Co., Michigan, United States of America.[745] vi. Jesse Wixson; born 18 May 1808;[436] married Rebecca Sorter 27 Feb 1828;[746] died 19 May 1897 at age 89.[436] Around 1828-1829, Jesse was recorded as a member of 3rd Company, 2nd Regiment of East York Militia.[725] In 1834, Jesse bought part of Con. 8, lot 15.[747] He lived in 1837 at Con. 8, lot 15, Pickering Twp., Ontario Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[449] Around 1838, Jesse and his family moved to New York state, selling his property to cousin Azor Wixson in 1846, and settling in Sanilac Co., Michigan thereafter.[748],[749] He and Rebecca Sorter appeared on the census of 1850 at Lexington Twp., Sanilac Co., Michigan, United States of America; where Jesse (40) was a farmer, and Rebecca (41), Wilard (16), Mary (14), Loretta (12), Joseph (11), Jesse (8), George (6), Stillman (2), Emma (2 mos.) were present.[750] Jesse was a farmer and a Baptist preacher -- an exhorter of the "hard-shell" brand. He became blind at about the age of forty, and during the remainder of his long life he preached every Sunday at his home town of Davisville, Michigan. He was the Uncle Jesse of all his family, honoured and respected.[743] 12 children are known, and several generations of descendants are recorded for Henry, Saphronia, Alonzo, Willard, Mary, Loretta, Joseph Townsend, Jesse Jr., George S., Stillman L., Emma, and Elsie.[751] vii. Elizabeth Wixson; born 27 Jul 1810;[436] married William Stevens 8 Mar 1827 at Brock Twp., Ontario Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada); the ceremony performed by Rev. William Jenkins of Richmond Hill, witnessed by George Spencer and Randal Wixson;[746],[752] died 15 Mar 1868 at age 57.[436] Elizabeth and William's children were George, Jeremiah, Seneca, Ralph, William, Electa, Deborah, and Sophia.[753] It appears William and Elizabeth settled in Sanilac Co. around 1844.[754] She and William Stevens appeared on the census of 1850 at Worth, Sanilac Co., Michigan, United States of America; where William (57) was a farmer, and Elizabeth (42), George (19), Jeramiah (16), Senica (12), Ralph (10), William (8), Electa (5), and Deborah (2) were present.[755] viii. Clarissa Wixson; born 29 Oct 1812;[436] died unmarried and without children 27 Aug 1826 at age 13.[756] ix. Louisa Wixson; born 13 Nov 1815;[436] married Jonathan B. Stevens 2 Feb 1832 at Whitby, Ontario Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where witnesses were Jesse Wixson and John Stevens. Lawrence Heyden, J.P., presided;[746],[757] died 15 Mar 1894 at age 78.[436] She was also known as Lois.[758] It appears Jonathan and Louisa went to Sanilac Co. around 1840.[759] "their daughter Lois Jeanette married Peter Thibodeau."[760] She and Jonathan B. Stevens appeared on the census of 1850 at Worth, Sanilac Co., Michigan, United States of America; where Jonathan (37) was a farmer, and Louisa (35), Louisa (17), Jason (16), Lorenza (14), Emily (12), Deborah (9), Lucy (7), Mary (5), Luanna (1) were present.[761] x. Joseph Wixson Jr; born 21 Jun 1818 at Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[762],[763],[764] baptized 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;[736] he had a child with Bithenia Avery circa 1842;[765] he had a child with Elizabeth Yake circa 1843;[766] married Elizabeth Hebner 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;[746],[767] married Abigale Sharrard, daughter of Sylvanus Sharrard and Ruth Wixson, between 1850 and 1853; (note that Abigail was Joseph's 1st cousin, once removed);[768] died of la grippe (a.k.a. influenza) and general debility 27 Feb 1908 at Marlborough St., Blenheim, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 89.[769],[770] 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.[771] As of June 1851, Joseph was recorded as a member of the Claremont Baptist Church.[736] 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.[772],[773] 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."[774] During the years from 1858 to 1865, Joseph alternated from the positions of Deputy Reeve and Councillor of Pickering Township.[726] 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.[775],[776] He lived in 1871 at Harwich Twp., Kent Co., Ontario, Canada; where Joseph was aged 52 yrs.[777] He lived at Marlborough St., Blenheim, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada; the home built by son-in-law Herbert Wilson, where they died.[778] At least by the 1890's Joseph and Abigail had moved to Blenheim, Kent Co., which is south of Chatham in south-western Ontario.[779],[780] 225. Deborah6 TOWNSEND (child of Gerardus, #450);[781],[782] born 18 Nov 1774 at Orange Co., New York, British America;[783],[784],[785] married Joseph Wixson Sr. (see #224), son of Solomon Wixson and Mary Randall, 20 May 1798 at Dutchess Co., New York, United States of America;[707] died 7 Sep 1855 at Pickering Twp., Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada), at age 80;[436],[708] buried after 7 Sep 1855 at Claremont Baptist Church Yard, Claremont, Ontario Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada), where her stone reads "Christ the first fruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ / 1st Cor. 15, 23."[710] She and Joseph Wixson Sr. emigrated in 1799 to York (Toronto), York Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada); with two other couples: Deborah's siblings Abraham Townsend and his wife Statira Keeney, and Elizabeth and her husband Anthony Hendrick. It has been said the Joseph had helped open up the Danforth road in York town.[711],[712] She and Joseph Wixson Sr. lived in Mar 1799 at York (Toronto), York Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada); and the family count was 2 males, 1 female, and may indicate son Randal (b. 1799) was present.[713] She and Joseph Wixson Sr. lived in Mar 1801 at Scarborough Twp., York Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where family count remained 2 males, 1 female.[713] She and Joseph Wixson Sr. lived in 1802 at Scarborough Twp., York Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where the family count was 1 male, 1 woman, 1 age 16, 1 female (4 people).[714] Deborah joined the First Baptist Church of Pickering, newly formed by her brother-in-law Joshua, 2 Sep 1821.[441]