DUFFERIN COUNTY INTERESTS

Last updated: Monday July 14, 2008

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ASHTON / BLAIR / HAMMOND / MARSHALL / NELSON / SNOWDEN  - Searching for Mary (BENNETT), Joseph and Beatrice SNOWDEN and families; Richard and Gertrude (Nelson) ASHTON (with daughter Dorothy) and families; John, Martha, Annie B. and Albert "Bert" HAMMOND and families; Peter, Maggie (WHITE), Viola BLAIR and families - still seeking the home which Mary Alice Irena Ashton was adopted into - born 28-Apr-1901.  contact Janet: janet-jones@sympatico.ca

ABRAM / BESWETHERICK / FERRIER / FERRIS / GALLAUGHER / LAMB / MEW / NOBLE / SWIFT / TAIT  - researching these families in Dufferin County contact Marg mmcfarla@telusplanet.net

BEATON   /  STUBBS.   - Researching the families of Neil BEATON and Sarah STUBBS and their descendents in Dufferin County.  Also, looking for Neil BEATON's siblings (most lived in King Twp. 1830-1870), John, Janet, Christiana, Archibald, Flora, Ann (Nancy), Mary, Mary Regan (adopted) and Daniel McIntyre (grandson raised.)  I have been unable to follow up on many of these families.  If you could help, please respond to Lois tomandlois8@sympatico.ca

BROWN/DODDS - I am researching the family of John BROWN (b. 1798, Ireland; m. 1826, County Armagh; d. 1886) and his wife, Phoebe DODDS (b. 1806, County Armagh; d. 1887).  I am particularly interested in learning more about their early lives in Wellington/Dufferin county as well as information regarding their siblings and ancestors as I do not know anything about their heritage.  The BROWN's and their descendants lived in Farmington, Amaranth Township from about 1847 to about 1913.  Of course, I would be happy to share my research with any descendants.  Please contact Kate at katej@idcomm.com.

BROWN / TRIMBLE / RITCHIE - I am looking for descendants of Robert BROWN and Olivia L. TRIMBLE married at 1876.  Their children were Jane BROWN married ?? to William RITCHIE no date, Elizabeth BROWN married Joseph RITCHIE, Phoebe L. BROWN married ??  Henry BROWN married?? and lived in Toronto and Mary BROWN married William RITCHIE and they moved to Port Credit, Ont. any connections, any help appreciated. Please contact Larry larrydodds@shaw.ca

BROWN / WIGGINS - Looking for information on BROWN WIGGINS family.  George BROWN married 1861 in Garafraxa and died in Amaranth and buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Orangeville. He married Margaret WIGGINS and they had 13 children. Family> children are John b. 1862, William b. 1864, George b. 1870 moved to Seattle, Wash. Robert A. b. 1871, Samuel b. 1873, Joshua b. 1875, Phoebe b. 1876 d. 1904, Mary b.  1878, Levi b. 1880, Alfred b. 1883, Wilbert b. 1884 and W. Fred b. 1885. any one with connections or information much appreciated. Please contact Larry larrydodds@shaw.ca

CARSON - I am looking for the Carson family of Mono (Henry b1808) and Albion (Charles b1803?) who settled in the Cardwell District around 1830. Siblings to these men included Elizabeth/Susan/Anne/Mary +?   I would appreciate any/all info.  If you can help, please respond to Keith Carson  email: keith_carson@hotmail.com

DOLMER - I am researching the William Thomas DOLMER family, Melancthon Twp.  He married Charlotte Sarah COLLIER and together they had 3 sons, Harvey, Leonard and Howard.  William was born 1850 and died 1939, Charlotte was born 1858 and died 1925. Any descendants please contact bmayres@yahoo.ca

FALCONER / JENKINS  Simon FALCONER born Chingaucousy Twp.,   Jan 28, 1838 d May 23 1910 in Mono Twp.  Married Ann JENKINS in 1860. Contact Merle at fapaez@sympatico.ca

GERRIE / MASSON - Researching the GERRIE and MASSON families who mainly resided in Wellington County, but buried in McKee's Cemetery (Dufferin Co.).  There are some lines that are in Dufferin County that I'd like to sort out.  Please contact Sherri at GenSeeker14@aol.com or visit website www.sherriduree.com

GIBSON - Gibson, James and Barbara Scottish Homesteader 1853. Red Brick Farmhouse on Dufferin Cty Rd 3 between 10 and 11th concession, Orton side of the road. I am looking for information and any photographs of our house to help with restoration.  collerhe@uoguelph.ca

McLEAN / FEATHERSTONE - I am researching facts about Dr. William McLEAN, and his wife Jean FEATHERSTONE who both served in WW1, then bought a Dr.'s practice in Shelburne, Ont. Looking for tidbits etc about their life in Dufferin County.  Mary at hmallen@sympatico.ca

PARSONS - I am researching Robert and Margaret (Margret) (Fee) PARSONS family. Robert emigrated from Meade County Ireland, about 1846 with his brother Henry. Henry stayed in the York (Toronto) area.  Their parents were John and Sarah PARSONS. Robert is in the 1851 Garafraxa Township, Orangeville, Wellington County, Canada West (Ontario) Census with Margret. Robert was a listed as a minister in the census and I assume he was serving a Methodist/Congregational Church.  Margret died in childbirth in 1851.  I would like to find which church he was serving and where Margret and baby are buried. Please contact Ann at annpparsons@yahoo.com. http://www.geocities.com/familylines

STODDART/GREEN - I am researching the family of Joseph STODDART (b. 1826, Toronto Township, Peel; d. 1889, Buffalo, New York) and his wife Leurania GREEN (b. 1835 in what is now the Brampton area, Peel; d. 1907, Buffalo, New York).  I am interested in learning about their 100 acre farm located at Concession 1, Lot 19, Amaranth Township, Dufferin.  This property was sold to Joseph STODDART by Elizabeth SILVERTHORN in 1868 and stayed in the STODDART family until 1901 when it was sold to Robert HEGGIEV.  I believe that Elizabeth SILVERTHORN may have been Leurania GREEN's mother, but I need further confirmation.  Also, does anyone know who owns this property today and whether it is still a farm? I have extensive information on the STODDART family and no information on the GREEN/SILVERTHORN family.  Of course, I would be happy to share my research with any descendants.  Please contact Kate at katej@idcomm.com.

TRUDGEON - I am researching the TRUDGEON family of James and Anthony TRUDGEON (brothers) who emigrated from Cornwall to Melancthon, Grey County, Ontario, about 1845.  Their parents were Anthony TRUDGEON Sr. and Jenepher BEST who stayed in Cornwall when their two sons emigrated. Another son, Thomas TRUDGEON and Thomasin BEST came to Victoria, Australia.  I am trying to locate any descendents of the TRUDGEON family in the area of Melancthon, Ontario. Please contact James at gumnut23@hotmail.com

WALLACE/CURRY - I am researching the family of William WALLACE (b. 1795, Ireland; m. about 1827, Ireland; d. 1853) and his wife Ann CURRY (b. 1808, County Monaghan, Ireland; d.  1891, Amaranth Township).  I am particularly interested in learning about their siblings that also resided in the county;  they *possibly* include:  George WALLACE, Nancy Ann WALLACE (b. about 1793), and Benjamin WALLACE (b. about 1809); Martha CURRY, Mary CURRY,  William CURRY (b. 1810), Margaret CURRY (b. about 1818), Robert CURRY (b. about 1819), Thomas CURRY (b. about 1821), Rachel CURRY (b. about 1824), James Horner CURRY (b. about 1826), Isaac CURRY (b. 1829).  Of course, I would be happy to share my research with any descendants.  Please contact Kate at katej@idcomm.com.

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