William Harrison POLLEY and Mary McGUIRE
Husband William Harrison POLLEY 50,53,54,228,381,382,383,575,596
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Born: 4 Mar 1844 - Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada 50,53,54,228,381,382,575,851,852 Christened: Died: 16 Nov 1931 - Trenton, , Ontario, Canada 382,851,852 Cause of Death: Old Age![]()
Buried: 17 Nov 1931 - St George's Anglican Church, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada 852,853
Father: Robert A POLLEY (1801- ) 1,54,56,113,114,228,230,232,338,382,383,384 Mother: Mary Ann HACKETT (1810-1887) 1,54,113,114,230,233,338,383,384,385,386
Marriage: After 1881
Noted events in his life were:
• Religion 50,53,228, Church of England / Anglican
• Residence, Concession 7 Lot 1, 1869 - Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada
1869 William Polley: Concession 7. Lot 1, 50 acres. Value of each parcel recorded at 300. William Polley - 24 years of age, 1 person living in his household.
• Occupation 50,53,54,575, Nursery Business in Castleton Ontario before moving to Trenton; Fruit Agent, Trenton, Ontario, Canada (1881,1901), 1/2 Owner of an Apple Evaporation Factory, Abt 1870 - Castleton, Cramahe Twp, Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada
While going through the Castleton Women's Institute records, I found a newspaper clipping titled Castleton in 1870 by T. J. Wilson. It is undated and the newspaper is not mentioned. Under places of business it lists W. H.
Polley, fruit tree dealer.
Township of Cramahe Public Library, Castleton.
Gord Polley also remembers that his Grandfather had a nursery business in Castleton because he had a sign in the attic of their house that said William H. Polley Florist from that business.• Occupation, Agent, 1872 - Cramahe Twp, Northumberland Co, Ontario, Canada
Township of Cramahe Public Library, Castleton
• Residence, 1872 - Cramahe Twp, Northumberland Co, Ontario, Canada
in the assessment roll for Cramahe Township 1872 it lists William Polley, Tenant, age 27, owner of land Joseph Keeler, school section 22, Concession 7, lot south half 33, 45 acres, 20 cleared. Value 500 (don't know whether pounds or dollars). Number of person in family 4. Under occupation it looks like it says agent.
Township of Cramahe Public Library, Castleton• Residence 383, 1878 - Haldimand, Northumberland West, Ontario, Canada
Con 7, Lot 1, 50 Acres
• Occupation 54, Fruit Agent, 1881 - Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
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• Residence 54, The Gilbert Hotel, 1881 - Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
Gordon Bradbury Polley remembered the Gilbert family as close family friends.
The Gilbert Hotel on Dundas Street West, equipped with the most modern facilities now, dates back to the days before Confederation. A landmark of Trenton, the hotel was first operated by Thomas Howard Bleecker, grandson of one of the first settlers in the area. - Trenton Past and Present• Occupation 920, Manufacturer of Agricultural Implements (Farmers' and Business Directory...Frontenac, Hastings ... 1884-5 & 1886-7 & 1889), 1884-1889
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• Residence 920, 1884 - Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
Farmers' and Business Directory...Frontenac, Hastings ... 1884-5. Page A78 of 554 Pages.
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• Residence 228,852, 10 W. Murphy Street, 1891-1932 - Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
Division 1 Page 41 of the Census
Informant to Mother's death
7 Room house, 30 Acres, 3 lots, 2 Dwellings, 4 Barns/Outbuildings, 1 "Manufacturing Establishment" (Leased) (1901 Census)
31 years at residence on death certificate
House was torn down in late 2006 and replaced with a Tim Hortons![]()
• Occupation 8, Co owner in Polley and White Apple Evaporators, Abt 1904 - Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
Part owner of Polley & White, manufacturers of Canadian evaporated apples, and one of the largest handlers of dried apples and fruit, and also green apples, in the district. Gord Polley remembers his Grandpa was an "Apple man through and through" also that the evaporated apple factory caught fire and burned to the ground, unfortunatly there was no insurance so that was the end of that business. Some stationary from the apple factory still exists.
Apple Evaporator Plant located on Gilmour Hill which would be Dundas St. E and Marmora St area
An evaporator processing apples on Gilmour Hill has long since disappeared, but former employees recall with a chuckle that they very much disliked the Ben Davis Apples used for dehydrating purposes, while overseas customers seemed to be extremely fond of the variety. Likely the flavour improved during the sea voyage. - Trenton Past and Present
In the book Pioneer Life on the Bay of Qunite it lists a David McAuley who built "the first evaporator in the county, at Picton" he was also the first to start shipping apples to England. Could there be a connection?![]()
• Occupation 8, Collector of Customs - Customs Office, 1913-1921 - Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
Retired in 1921
• Obituary 923, Brighton Ensign, 20 Nov 1931
WM. H. POLLY DIES. AGED 87
WAS PIONEER
An old Trenton resident passed away at his home Monday morning in the person of Mr. William Harrison Polly in his eighty-eighth year. He was one of the old pioneers of Trenton having resided there for sixty years. Mr. Polly came to Trenton from Castelton as a young man when Trenton was nothing but a village. Here he settled and entered the exporting business. He entered the Customs Office in 1913 as Collector of Customs where he carried on his duties making a host of friends. He was superanuated in 1921 when he retired to his home on Murphy St.
He is survived by his wife and daughter, Miss Bertha Polly of Trenton. The funeral took place from St. George's Church on Tuesday afternoon the Rev. Heywood preaching the funeral sermon. Interment took place in the Anglican Cemetery where Mr. Polly will be buried. Many beautiful floral wreaths attest the fact of Mr Polly's many friends.
Wife Mary McGUIRE 9,50,53,113,228,575
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Born: 7 Feb 1859 - Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada 50,228,257,258,851 Christened: 20 Feb 1859 - Trenton, , Ontario, Canada 258 Died: 17 Jun 1935 - Ontario, Canada 851,853,907![]()
Buried: 19 Jun 1935 - St George's Anglican Church, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada 362,575,853
Father: Francis McGUIRE (1831-Between 1871) 113,257,312,313 Mother: Jane McAULEY (1834-1917) 50,53,54,56,113,228,257,310,313
Noted events in her life were:
• Religion 50,53, Church of England / Anglican
• Residence 9, William MARSDEN's Boarding House 50 Allen Street, 9 Jun 1880 - Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
Surname McGuire with son "Willie" 4 months old. It appears she was sent to Rochester to give birth as she was unmarried at the time
William MARSDEN ran a boarding house from 1880-1883![]()
• Obituary 907, Trenton Courier & Advocate, 20 Jun 1935
Mrs Mary Polley, Aged 74 years wife of the late Wm Polley former Collector of Customs died at her home on Murphy St on Monday, June 17th after a lingering illness of eight months. Mrs Polley was born in Murray Township on the York Road, the daughter of the late Frank and Janet Maguire.
She is survived by one daughter Mrs Bertha Maguire and one sister, Mrs. Hugh Colborne both of Trenton. Mr. Harry Lafferty, York Road is a half brother.
The funeral service was conducted by Rev. F. Arthur Smith in St. George's Anglican Church on Wednesday afternoon.
The pall-bearers were Messrs E. James, A. A. Cullin, E. Wessels, Robt. Weddell, G.L. Bonter and A. Arnott.
Children
1 M William Harrison POLLEY 9,50,53,228,575,596
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Born: 6 Aug 1880 - Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA 50,53,61,575,851 Christened: Died: 1 Jun 1923 - Toronto, , Ontario, Canada 596 Cause of Death: Lymphosarcoma![]()
Buried: 3 Jun 1923 - St George's Anglican Church, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada 575,596Spouse: Frances May Gertrude NASH (1876-1965) 16,17,23,45,50,53,575 Marr: 24 May 1906 - Toronto, , Ontario, Canada 60,61
2 F Bertha POLLEY 50,53,228
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Born: 25 Aug 1890 - Ontario, Canada 50,53,228,851 Christened: Died: 16 Mar 1972 - Trenton, , Ontario, Canada 851,853,913![]()
Buried: 26 Apr 1972 - St George's Anglican Church, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada 362,853Spouse: Charles D MAGUIRE ( -Bef 1972) 907 Marr: 27 Jan 1915 - Trenton, , Ontario, Canada 907
Birth Notes: Husband - William Harrison POLLEY
March 1st on death certificate & 1901 Census
Death certificate confirms his place of birth as Paris Ontario, originally provided by Gordon Polley
Death Notes: Husband - William Harrison POLLEY
Died at this home on Murphy Street in Trenton
018485-31
Burial Notes: Husband - William Harrison POLLEY
Date does not line up with the date of death
General Notes: Husband - William Harrison POLLEY
In April 1894 sold his property in Haldimand, Con 7 Lot 1 NE 1/4 to Orloff W. Huycke who is the son in law of his brother James.
According to our records, there were 8 plots purchased in 1924 by William Polley.
- St. George's Anglican Cemetery
RACE Irish
William Henry Harrison was a general in the war of 1812 and was elected US president in 1840/41 and died months later in office. Maybe he was named after this US president? 8,232,381,383,853
Birth Notes: Wife - Mary McGUIRE
Born on York Road, Murray Township, ON
1861 from 1871 census
1859 from 1880 US Census
1860 from 1901 census (also wrong for husband)
1861 according to Newpaper age at death
Christening Notes: Wife - Mary McGUIRE
St Peter's RC
Death Notes: Wife - Mary McGUIRE
73 years of age (According to Internment Records)
74 According to the Trenton Courier Advocate
Notes: Marriage
William and Mary do not seem to be married in Ontario, as of April 2008 I can't find any record of that marriage, they may have married in Rochester.
The census records from 1880(US) and 1881(CAN) show them as single and show their son William Jr as using the surname McGUIRE in 1880.
So if they got married it is more than likely in late 1881 or later, William Jr's immagration to Canada took place at either 1881(1911 census) or 1882(1901 census) so they may have been married before he and Mary came back to Canada.
Birth Notes: Child - William Harrison POLLEY
1979 according to 1901 & 1911 census
The family story goes that he was born in Rochester New York when his parents were on a boat trip from Trenton to Quebec City and return. Born on the return trip to Trenton. However this seems to be a story created to cover up the fact that he was born before his parents were married. He is in the 1880 US census as "Willie McGuire" with his Mom living in a boarding house in Rochester. It is likely she was sent over there to give birth as it wasn't uncommon for unmarried girls to be sent away to have their children in those days. It is unclear when or where his parents did end up marrying but they are listed as married in the 1891 census.
Death Notes: Child - William Harrison POLLEY
Family Home 60 Fermanagh Ave, Cause of death was Lymphosarcoma, Informant was his sister in law Nash (First name unreadable) 42 Years old on death certificate
Burial Notes: Child - William Harrison POLLEY
Undertaker: R.J. Craig
General Notes: Child - William Harrison POLLEY
Year of naturalization 1900
MANY TRIBUTES TO LATE W.H. POLLEY
Obsequies Largely Attended Service at St. George's Church on Sunday
The remains of the late William Polley, Jr., reached Trenton on Saturday and were removed to the family residence on Murphy Street, from whence the cortege moved on Sunday afternoon to St. George's Church for service.
The church where the deceased attended as a boy and young man was filled with his many friends, who gathered to pay the last tribute to his memory. Many friends, fellow workers of the C.P.R., and brother Masons of both Toronto and Montreal joined with his numerous Trenton friends in attending the obsequies.
The Church of England service was conducted by the Vicar, Rev. A. L. McTear. Rev. Canon Armstrong, Rector of St. George's Church for so many years and an intimate friend of the deceased and family, read the lesson. The choir rendered appropriate music and Mr. G. H. Cobley sang "One Sweetly Solemn Thought."
The pall-bearers were his intimate friends of Toronto. The honorary W. A. Bleecker, R. G. Weddell, W. H. Ireland, H. F. Whittier and W. House.
The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful and covered his grave in St. George's cemetery.
W. H. Polley, aged 43, former city ticket agent of the Canadian Pacific Railway, died early yesterday after a serious illness extending over a period of eight months, at his home at 60 Fermanagh Avenue. The funeral will be held from the home of his parents in Trenton, on Sunday. St. Alban's Lodge, 514, A. F. and A. M., of which he was a member, will have charge of the service. The body will be shipped to Trenton to-day. A Masonic service will be held in his home in Toronto at noon to-day. Mr. Polley began his railroad career as a clerk at the Union office in the Kind Edward Hotel, succeeding Christopher Bunting later as agent. In May 1913, he was appointed traveling passenger agent for the Canadian Pacific and in October, 1913, assistant city passenger agent. In December, 1918 he was appointed city ticket agent but was forced to leave his position in October on account of an illness which became aggravated, later causing his death. He is survived by his widow and four children, William, Alice, Gordon and Robert; a sister, Mrs. A. Maguire, and his parents in Trenton, where his father is employed in the customs office. Mr. Polley was a member of the Western Golf Club and was deservedly popular among a very wide circle of acquaintances.
Witness at wedding:
007383-99 Harry Niles JARMAN, 24, L'Amable, Trenton, Mail Clerk, s/o John C. JARMAN & Elvira NILES married Sarah Elizabeth SPURR, 23, L'Amable, same, d/o Benj SPURR & Mary HILL. Wtn: W.H. POLLEY Jr. of Trenton and Hessie JARMAN of Bancroft on February 8, 1899 at Bancroft
Had spent 5 months in school at the time of the 1901 census
Death certificate incorrectly states place of birth as Canada.
Worked 52 weeks of 1910 at 50 or 60 hours per week earning $1100 that year
In 1911 he had $2000 worth of life insurance which cost him $65 that year 53
Medical Notes: Child - William Harrison POLLEY
Lymphosarcoma for 4 years before death.
Birth Notes: Child - Bertha POLLEY
7 months old in 1891 census
Burial Notes: Child - Bertha POLLEY
Obit states "Mount Evergreen Cemetery" maybe she was moved (accounting for the late burial here) or maybe her remains are at Mount Evergreen Cemetery and this is just a marker?
General Notes: Child - Bertha POLLEY
Trenton, made a lot of money in stocks, but lost it.
Hunting lodge in Trenton area.
Had spent 10 months in school at the time of the 1901 census
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Mary Ann McGUIRE
Husband
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Wife Mary Ann McGUIRE 258
Born: 29 May 1857 - Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada Christened: 6 Jul 1857 - Trenton, , Ontario, Canada Died: Buried:
Father: Francis McGUIRE (1831-Between 1871) 113,257,312,313 Mother: Jane McAULEY (1834-1917) 50,53,54,56,113,228,257,310,313
Children
General Notes: Wife - Mary Ann McGUIRE
Likely died young, not in the 1871 census and another child was named Mary
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Alex McINNES
Husband Alex McINNES 53
Born: 13 Jun 1902 - Muskoka, Ontario, Canada 60 Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Edward James McINNES (1871- ) 50,53,54 Mother: Gwenlleon MORGAN (1876- ) 50,53,61
Wife
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Children
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Allan Greaves McINNES and Sarah Rebecca WATSON
Husband Allan Greaves McINNES 50,53,54
Born: 19 Dec 1861 - Weston-Super-Mare, , Somerset, England 50,54 Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Allan McINNES (Abt 1833-1900) 14,54,113 Mother: Elizabeth GREAVES (1834-1918) 50,53,54,438
Marriage: 12 Feb 1885 - Muskoka, Ontario, Canada 61
Noted events in his life were:
• Residence 151, 1918 - Port Sydney, Ontario, Canada
Informant to mother's death
Wife Sarah Rebecca WATSON 50,53,61
Born: 30 Mar 1862 - Ontario, Canada 50 Christened: Died: 11 Nov 1922 - Muskoka, Ontario, Canada 60 Buried:
Children
1 F Margaret McINNES 50,53
Born: 4 Dec 1885 - Muskoka, Ontario, Canada 50,60 Christened: Died: Buried:
2 F Isabell McINNES 50,53
Born: 17 Jul 1887 - Ontario, Canada 60 Christened: Died: Buried:
3 M Allen McINNES 50,53
Born: 4 Dec 1889 - Muskoka, Ontario, Canada 50,60 Christened: Died: Buried:
4 M Hugh McINNES 50,53
Born: 14 Apr 1891 - Ontario, Canada Christened: Died: Buried:
5 F Annie Elizabeth McINNES 50,53,60
Born: 29 Apr 1895 - Muskoka, Ontario, Canada 50 Christened: Died: Buried:
6 M Duncan McINNES 53,60
Born: 12 Apr 1902 - Muskoka, Ontario, Canada 60 Christened: Died: Buried:
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Allen McINNES
Husband Allen McINNES 50,53
Born: 4 Dec 1889 - Muskoka, Ontario, Canada 50,60 Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Allan Greaves McINNES (1861- ) 50,53,54 Mother: Sarah Rebecca WATSON (1862-1922) 50,53,61
Wife
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Children
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John McNAUGHTON and Ann McINNES
Husband John McNAUGHTON 1,671,681
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Marriage: 23 May 1791 - Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland 1,681
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation 671, Farmer - Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland
• Residence 682 - Dalginross, Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland
Wife Ann McINNES 1,681
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Sarah McNAUGHTON 1,681
Born: Christened: 26 May 1792 - Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland 682 Died: 1868 - Dalginross, Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland 681 Buried:Spouse: William CARMICHAEL ( - ) 1,681 Marr: 11 Dec 1830 - Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland 1,681
2 F Jannet McNAUGHTON 1,681
Born: Christened: 15 Jan 1794 - Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland 682 Died: 13 Jan 1861 - Dalginross, Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland 681 Buried:
3 M Duncan McNAUGHTON 682
Born: Christened: 13 Sep 1795 - Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland 682 Died: Buried:
4 M Rev. Peter McNAUGHTON 1,56,113,114,157,447,653,666,667,668,669,670,671
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Born: 13 Aug 1797 - Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland 157,653,671 Christened: Died: 10 May 1878 - Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada 653,667,671![]()
Buried: - McNaughton Family Cemetery, Maple, Vaughan, Ontario, CanadaSpouse: Agnes Elizabeth MONTEATH (1808-1889) 1,54,56,113,114,165,502,640,653,654,666,668,669,670,671 Marr: 30 Jun 1835 - Toronto, , Ontario, Canada 671,919
5 M James McNAUGHTON 1,681
Born: Christened: 29 Sep 1799 - Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland 682 Died: Buried:
6 M Donald McNAUGHTON 1,681
Born: Christened: 20 Jul 1801 - Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland 1 Died: Buried:
7 M Donald McNAUGHTON 1,20,56,114,304,447,636,638,640,641,642
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Born: Abt Jul 1802 - Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland 667 Christened: 27 Jul 1802 - Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland 1 Died: 15 Aug 1876 - Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada 638,641 Buried:Spouse: Isabella McDONALD (1815-1890) 20,54,56,72,114,304,636,638,640,642 Marr: 22 Jan 1835 - Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada 919
8 F Ann McNAUGHTON 1,681
Born: Christened: 17 Dec 1804 - Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland 682 Died: 13 Apr 1885 - Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland 682 Buried:Spouse: John McDOUGAL (1786-1872) 682 Marr: 25 May 1834 - Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland 682
9 M Christian McNAUGHTON 1,681,682
Born: Christened: 16 Aug 1807 - Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland 682 Died: Buried:
General Notes: Husband - John McNAUGHTON
Possible births for John m 1791:
Duncan MACNAUGHTANE and Sarah DONALDSON (no marriage found, only child for this couple)
1. John MACNAUGHTANE, bap 31 AUG 1762 in Comrie
2. Margaret MCNAUGHTANE, bap 11 DEC 1764 in Comrie
The following family were also in Dalginross
Christian MCNAUGHTON, b 1785 in Dull, res 1851 in Dalginross, pauper
1. Lillias, b 1828 in Comrie, m Alexander MCDONALD
Elisabeth MCNAUGHTON, 1811, res 1841 Ross, res w/Donald (labourer) and Margaret Willison
Dalchulla and Aberuchill
7 MAR 1703, John MCNAUGHTON in Aberuchill received money from the session of Comrie (no explanation given as to why).
8 AUG 1704, John MCNAUGHTON "a poor man" received money from the session of Comrie
6 MAY 1705, John MCNAUGHTON "a poor man in Abouruchill" received money from the session of Comrie.
26 AUG 1705, 14 SEP 1705 ditto 682
General Notes: Child - Sarah McNAUGHTON
1861 - Sarah MCNAUGHTON, b. 1791 in Monzievaird, residing in Turnpike Road, Dalginross, working as a shop woman. 682
Death Notes: Child - Jannet McNAUGHTON
7:30am, Natural Causes
General Notes: Child - Jannet McNAUGHTON
Death certficate lists her as single
Christening Notes: Child - Rev. Peter McNAUGHTON
IGI gives same date for Christening as Davie's records gave for birth
Death Notes: Child - Rev. Peter McNAUGHTON
Age 80, Disease of the Heart (About a month)
Burial Notes: Child - Rev. Peter McNAUGHTON
McNaughton / MacNaughton Family Cemetery in Maple Ontario just off Topaz Court.
General Notes: Child - Rev. Peter McNAUGHTON
In the summer of 1833, Rev. Peter MacNaughton arrived in Upper Canada from Aberdeen, under the direction of the Glasgow Colonial Society, Inducted to the charge of Vaughan on 21 August 1833, Rev. MacNaughton was originally appointed to serve the Presbyterian congregations in the Townships of Thorah and Eldon near Lake Simcoe; however, he found these congregations unwilling to grant him a secure ministry. He left Thorah and Eldon "with a heavy heart" and went on to Vaughan where, in a letter sent back to the Society dated 21 August 1833, he indicated that he found "the Gaelic people overjoyed on finding one to address them in their own language." He goes on to say that, "I have settled at Vaughan and I do not of conscience expect any more aid from the Society at Glasgow." Church records indicate that Rev. MacNaughton was granted a stipend of 30 pounds annually by the congregation at Maple.
Because the church had no manse in its early years Rev. MacNaughton initially lived with families of the congregation for a month at a time. He then built a log house on the south east corner of Lot 21, Concession 7 where he lived with his own family until 1848 when he left the charge.
Rev. MacNaughton was on of ten ministers and missionaries sent by the Glasgow Colonial Society to preach un Upper Canada in 1833. Being sent under the directions of the Established Church of Scotland, Rev. MacNaughton soon joined the York Presbytery of the of the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Canada (Kirk Synod). This first Synod of Ministers connected with the Established Church of Scotland was formed in Kingston in 1831 and divided into four Presbyteries: Quebec, Glengarry, Bathurst and York.
Being one of only ten congregations in the York Presbytery in 1837 required Rev. MacNaughton to hold mission services in other communities outside of Maple. A new Church was built by August 1884, later named St. Paul's, in the west of Vaughan which meant that Rev. MacNaughton had two churches in his charge.
In July 1844, Rev. Peter MacNaughton resigned his pastoral charge in Maple and returned to Scotland where he became minister of the parish of Dores. Following Rev. MacNaughton's resignation, the York Presbytery took charge over the Vaughan congregation, sending other ministers and theology students to preach at their Sunday services. The congregation had developed an extremely close bond with their first minister, however, and in 1845 they asked the York Presbytery to send Rev. MacNaughton a letter asking him to return to the charge at Vaughan. In July 1846, Rev, MacNaughton accepted the call and returned to Maple. His stay this time was very brief, however, for in December 1848 he accepted a call to Pickering. Rev. MacNaughton served in Pickering from December 1848 to November 1856 when, for some unknown reason, he severed all connections with the Presbyterian Church. He returned to live out his life in Vaughan and was called to his final reward on 10 May 1878. (Source St. Andrew's Maple Church History)
1848 West half of Concession 5 Lot 21 sold by Michael Cranney to Rev. Peter MacNaughton
PETER McNAUGHTAN or McNAUGHTON born Comrie 1799, second son of John M., farmer; educated at Univ of Glasgow M.A. (1821); ord. (by Presb. Of Auchterarder) March 1833, and went to Canada under the auspices of the Glasgow Colonial Society with the view of settling at Eldon and Thorah; shortly after his arrival he selected another sphere of labour and was adm. to Vaughan, Ontario, 21st Aug. 1833; dem. July 1844 on a presentation to this parish by John Frederick, Earl of Cawdor and adm. 27th Sep. following; dem. 9th June 1846, and returned to Canada; became min. of his former charge at Ontario, in 1848; res. That charge and all connection with the Church 21st Nov. 1855; died 10th May 1878. He marr. 1st July 1835, Agnes Elizabeth Monteith, who died 17th March 1889, and had issue - Maria Ann Innes, born 18th July 1826; Sarah Frances, born 12th Nov. 1828; Grace Elizabeth, born 6th June 1841; John born 22nd Aug. 1843, died 25th July 1844; Peter, born 17th Nov. 1845.
McNAUGHTON, PETER, M.A. adm. min. at Vaughan 21st Aug. 1833; returned to Scotland and adm. to Dores 27th Sept. 1844, returned to Canada and was again min. at Vaughan, 1847-8; min at Pickering, 1848-55; res. All connection with the Church21st Nov. 1855; died 10th May 1878.
Past years in Pickering : sketches of the history of the community
Wood, William R. (William Robertson)
In the following year the congregation called as his successor Rev. Peter McNaughton, of Vaughan. Mr. McNaughton was the son of a Perthshire farmer, born in 1797. He was educated at Glasgow University, where he took the degree of M.A. In 1823 he was ordained and inducted into the parish of Doors. Felling it his duty to help supply the need in Canada, he gave up this comfortable living and crossed the Atlantic in 1829. Soon after he was settled in Vaughan, where he preached on the Fourth and Seventh Concessions, both in Gaelic and English. He also preached on the Ninth Concession and at Woodbridge, besides giving occasional service in King and other more distant townships. He was well-known and welcome visitor in many a backwoods cabin.
Physically, Mr. McNaughton was well-fitted for such a toilsome life, being over six feet in height and powerfully built. But constant overwork tells even on the strongest, and when, in 1848, a call was extended to him by the Pickering congregation, he accepted it as offering some relaxation from the heavy strain. He was settled in Pickering in 1849. Few to-day would regard the Pickering charge of that time as a sinecure, with its two charges over seven miles apart; bit its duties were somewhat lighter than those of Vaughan.
Mr. McNaughton's pastorate in Pickering was not a long one. With the secularization of the Clergy Reserves in 1854 the Government offered the Church of Scotland ministers annuities of $450 on condition of signing a certain document. The declaration contained in this document he could not conscientiously subscribe, and though all the other ministers ultimately consented he remained firm. It meant the sacrifice of the annuity, and Mr. McNaughton felt constrained to withdraw from the Church he had served all of his life. In 1857 he took up residence on his farm near Brougham, and in 1857 returned to Vaughan, where he built a handsome residence on his property near Maple. He preached frequently and continued to take an active interest in church work. He died in 1878, leaving a widow and two sons and four daughters. Three daughters and both sons are still living, and are well-known residents of Vaughan.
Peter graduated with an M.A. in 1821.
His matriculation record in 1813 says:
Second son of John, Comrie, Farmer. From Oliver & Boyd Almanacs, person of the same name was at one time Church of Scotland Minister at (1) Vaughan, Presbytery of Toronto, Canada, and (2) Pickering there.
(Source: WI Addison, The Matriculation Albums of the University of Glasgow From 1728 to 1858)
He attended the following classes:
1813-14: Greek
1814-15: Logic
1816-17: Ethics
1817-18: Physics
(Source: R7)
In order to graduate with an M.A. Peter would also have been required to complete a course of study in Latin. This was usually the first subject studied at university, however, we have no record of Peter attending this class. - The Duty Archivist
Glasgow University Archive Services 157,671
General Notes: Child - James McNAUGHTON
Too many marriage posibilities to choose from Nov 2004
Christening Notes: Child - Donald McNAUGHTON
The name Daniel was used as an Anglo nickname form of Domhnall, which is Gaelic for Donald. Therefore the two names are one and the same.
General Notes: Child - Donald McNAUGHTON
Likely died young as next born had the same name
Birth Notes: Child - Donald McNAUGHTON
1809 in Censuses
Christening Notes: Child - Donald McNAUGHTON
Christened as Daniel McNaughtan - The name Daniel was used as an Anglo nickname form of Domhnall, which is Gaelic for Donald. Therefore the two names are one and the same.
Death Notes: Child - Donald McNAUGHTON
Aged 73, Abscess of the Prostate Gland
General Notes: Child - Donald McNAUGHTON
Probate: Will 19 Sept 1846 Book 18 Folio 342
Teacher at the Carrville Public School
On the building committee with Rev. Peter for St. Pauls Presbyterian Vaughan
According to Volume A of the Abstract Index to Deed Titles for Vaught Township, the Crown patent for the west half of Lot 19, originally comprised of 100 acres, was granted to George McBride in May of 1801. In June of 1835, the lot was sold to John Velie, who immediately resold the property to Donald McNaughton in November of 1835.
The 1851-52 census of Vaughan Township provided additional information about Lot 19, Concession 5. The agricultural returns for 1851 indicated that Donald McNaughton farmed 100 acres on Lot 19, 60 of which were under cultivation. The produce from the farm included butter, cheese, barrels of pork, wool, 39 yards of flannel, wheat, peas, oats, and potatoes. Donald, aged 42 years old and his wife, Isobel, aged 37 years old, were both born in Scotland. Their children had all been born in Canada, including the oldest, Ann, aged 16 years old. The family occupied a one storey log house according to the census. In 1861, the family still occupied Lot 19 according to the 1860-1861 census, however, their dwelling had changed to a one and one half storey frame house, and an additional ten acres had been cleared.
By 1871, McNaughton had acquired 500 acres, five dwelling houses and five barns and stables in Vaughan Township according to Schedule 3 of the 1871 census. His home farm remained on Lot 19 however, and in 1895, his son James was granted title of the property for the sum of $1.00. The map of Vaughan Township in the 1878 Historical Atlas of the County of York illustrated a structure on the west half of Lot 19 close to Weston Road, west of the archaeological site A1Gv-165. As the material from the archaeological site is characteristic of the early nineteenth-century, it is suggested at that 1878 Atlas structure on Lot 19 marks the location of the frame house listed in the 1861 census. The archaeological site, therefore, marks the location of the earlier log cabin noted in the 1851 census. 157,922
General Notes: Child - Christian McNAUGHTON
Too many marriages to choose from in IGI Nov 2004
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Annie Elizabeth McINNES
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Wife Annie Elizabeth McINNES 50,53,60
Born: 29 Apr 1895 - Muskoka, Ontario, Canada 50 Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Allan Greaves McINNES (1861- ) 50,53,54 Mother: Sarah Rebecca WATSON (1862-1922) 50,53,61
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Couvillion McINNES
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Wife Couvillion McINNES 53
Born: Jan 1908 - Ontario, Canada 53 Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Edward James McINNES (1871- ) 50,53,54 Mother: Gwenlleon MORGAN (1876- ) 50,53,61
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David McINNES
Husband David McINNES 53
Born: Feb 1910 - Ontario, Canada 53 Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Edward James McINNES (1871- ) 50,53,54 Mother: Gwenlleon MORGAN (1876- ) 50,53,61
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Duncan McINNES
Husband Duncan McINNES 53,60
Born: 12 Apr 1902 - Muskoka, Ontario, Canada 60 Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Allan Greaves McINNES (1861- ) 50,53,54 Mother: Sarah Rebecca WATSON (1862-1922) 50,53,61
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Edward James McINNES and Gwenlleon MORGAN
Husband Edward James McINNES 50,53,54
Born: 3 Sep 1871 - Toronto, , Ontario, Canada 50,54,60 Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Allan McINNES (Abt 1833-1900) 14,54,113 Mother: Elizabeth GREAVES (1834-1918) 50,53,54,438
Marriage: 21 Dec 1897 61
Wife Gwenlleon MORGAN 50,53,61
Born: 21 Aug 1876 - Ontario, Canada 50 Christened: Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Robert McINNES 50,53
Born: 21 Oct 1898 - Muskoka, Ontario, Canada 50,60 Christened: Died: Buried:
2 F Mary McINNES 50,53
Born: 10 Aug 1900 - Muskoka, Ontario, Canada 50,60 Christened: Died: Buried:
3 M Alex McINNES 53
Born: 13 Jun 1902 - Muskoka, Ontario, Canada 60 Christened: Died: Buried:
4 M Hector McINNES 53,60
Born: 31 May 1904 - Muskoka, Ontario, Canada 60 Christened: Died: Buried:
5 M John McINNES 53,60
Born: 10 Mar 1906 - Muskoka, Ontario, Canada 60 Christened: Died: Buried:
6 F Couvillion McINNES 53
Born: Jan 1908 - Ontario, Canada 53 Christened: Died: Buried:
7 M David McINNES 53
Born: Feb 1910 - Ontario, Canada 53 Christened: Died: Buried:
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Eleanor McINNES
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Wife Eleanor McINNES 1,11
Born: 7 Sep 1841 - Balcombe, , Sussex, England 438 Christened: 7 Nov 1841 - Balcombe, , Sussex, England 1 Died: Buried:
Father: Hugh McINNES (1803-Bef 1871) 14,600 Mother: Eleanor DAKIN (Abt 1806-1889) 14,16,438
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