Sam & Annie ORSER Died 1888 at age 53 Warner Davis, Oct. 2012 The Earliest ORSERs Came to the DUTCH Colony of NEW AMSTERDAM Henry Hudson was searching for the NORTH WEST PASSAGE The HUDSON RIVER bears his name. He claimed Manhatten Island (now New York) for the Dutch. When the British took over about 1665, the Colony was forced to move 30 miles up the river and settle on the East shore now known as Tarrytown and SLEEPY HOLLOW From Google 2012 New Amsterdam (Dutch: Nieuw-Amsterdam) was a 17th-century Dutch colonial settlement on the southern tip of Manhattan Island that served as capital city of New Netherland. It was renamed New York in 1667 in honor of the Duke of York (later James II of England) when British forces seized control of Manhattan along with the rest of the Dutch colony. The settlement, outside of Fort Amsterdam on Manhattan Island in the New Netherland territory (1614–1664), was situated between 38 and 42 degrees latitude and was a provincial extension of the Dutch Republic as of 1624. Situated on the strategic, fortifiable southern tip of the island of Manhattan, the fort was meant to defend the Dutch West India Companys fur trade operations in the North River (Hudson River). Fort Amsterdam was designated the capital of the province in 1625. 2 Page 2 of 52 The Pilgrims on the Mayflower intended to go to New Amsterdam but didn’t make it depiction of the Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor In 1620 the Pilgrims attempted to sail to the Hudson River from England. However, the Mayflower reached Cape Cod (now part of Massachusetts) on November 9, 1620, after a voyage of 64 days.[2] For a variety of reasons, primarily a shortage of supplies, the Mayflower could not proceed to the Hudson River and the colonists decided to settle somewhere on or near Cape Cod.[2 My first cousin, once removed, is Tina Niebel Standish. Her husband traces his ancestry back to Myles Standish who was the Military Commander of Pilgrim settlement. Elizabeth Sprung married Issac EATON, brother of Timothy Eaton. The EATONS trace their ancestry back to the Pilgrims. The Orsers were pioneers in New Amsterdam. (1615 - c1661) Aert Willemszen & WYNTIE ELBERTS (1630-1658) John NAGEL Von LIMBERG & Grietje Dirks VOLKERTSON (1632-1671) (1640) William Aertszen & CHRISTYNTJE NAGEL (1655 - ) (1678-1719+) Aert AERTSE WILLEMSE & Mary MOTT (1680-1719+) (1725 - [c1784] ) Joseph ORSER (AERTSE) & Annetje Jurckes 3 Page 3 of 52 Joseph Orser & Anntje Jurckes Birth of Anntje 1726, Tarrytown, New York, U.S.A Marriage to Joseph Orser (Aertse) 3 September 1745, Old Dutch Church, Tarrytown, Westchester Co., New York, U.S.A., Per Orser Forum on familyhistory. Death: after 1790, formerly Midland District, Kingston, Frontenac Co,, Ontario, Joseph Orser b. 27 Aug 1725, d. 1783 Family of Joseph Orser & Anntje Jurckes o John Orser b. 1748 o Gabriel Orser b. a 1750 o Rachel Orser b. 30 Jun 1752 o Arthur Orser b. 19 Aug 1754 o Phoebe Orser+ b. a 1755 o Solomon Orser+ b. 12 Sep 1761 o Gilbert Orser+ b. 1765, d. 9 May 1851 Came to Canada. Our line derives from him. o Isaac Orser+ b. c 1767 SEE Page Seven for Abuse of Joseph Orser by Americans Joseph Orser, UE: Dead on Arrival -- by Stephen Davidson While most loyalists travelled overland to find refuge in Canada at the end of the American Revolution, some arrived after making a month-long journey by sea. These loyalists disembarked at Quebec City from evacuation ships that left New York City during the summer and fall of 1783. Like their fellow refugees, they had experienced attacks from angry patriot mobs, fought on the front lines of the Revolution, and watched neighbours steal their property. What adds poignancy to these experiences is that after surviving a bitter civil war, some loyalists did not live to see their families established in new homes in British North America. Joseph Orser, a New York loyalist, died during his voyage to Canada. This is his story. Joseph, like many loyalists, had deep family roots in the Thirteen Colonies. He was the descendant of Dutch immigrants who settled in New York City when it was still known as New Amsterdam. The Orsers (a name which changed its spelling over many generations) eventually became farmers in Westchester Countys Sleepy Hollow. Joseph Orser was christened in 1723, but may have been born as early as 1720. Twenty-three years later he married Anna (Antje) Jurckse. In the years that followed the couple had six sons and three daughters: John, Arthur, Isaac, Solomon, Gilbert, Gabriel, Rachel, Phoebe and Rhoda. (The latter two died sometime before 1787). 4 Page 4 of 52 Joseph and Anna Orser established a prosperous farm near the North River at Philips Manor. Besides their house and barn, they had 195 acres of land, 30 head of cattle, 20 sheep, 20 hogs, eight horses and two young African slaves named Abigail and Oliver. When talk of revolution erupted in 1775, Joseph Orser was in fifties; his older children would have been in their late twenties and early thirties. Orser was a committed loyalist, but he tried to keep a low profile during the escalating conflict. His oldest son John sided with the patriots, but four of his other sons took up arms to fight for the king. Despite having a farms of their own to tend, Arthur and Isaac Orser joined with Delanceys Refugees. Solomon and Gilbert both served in the Kings Army. While their sons were off at war, Joseph and Anna tried to maintain their farm. Knowing the familys loyalist convictions, rebels felt free to steal livestock from the Orsers on a number of occasions and terribly ill-used Joseph. Although he was not able to take up arms, Joseph did what he could to support the loyalist cause. Emmanuel Elderbeck, a member of the New York Volunteers, often passed through Westchester County on spy missions. He would later testify that Joseph Orser had supplied provisions for him as well as other loyalists. Finally, in May of 1782, under the leadership of Israel Honeywell, patriot neighbours attacked Joseph and Anna Orser, burning down their home and forcing them to seek refuge within British lines. All of their animals and clothing were confiscated; what furniture was not destroyed in the fire was taken by the rebel arsonists. When it became clear that the rebel forces had won the Revolution, the Orser family members prepared to leave for Nova Scotia. This brought them back to Westchester County and into further confrontations with their rebels. Continental soldiers attacked Arthur and Isaac Orser after they crossed the Sound from Long Island to visit their mother. The rebels stole items of clothing and imprisoned the brothers for several days. The judge at their hearing let them go, saying that in his opinion none that had been in arms for the King could be permitted to continue in the country. In May of 1783, Israel Honeywell and a gang of thugs went door to door attacking their loyalist neighbours. They beat two of Orsers sons as well as loyalists such as Bartow Underhill, Robert Hunt, and John Mitchell. Within the same week, twenty men armed with clubs, pistols and swords stormed into Joseph Orsers home. The senior Orser was 63 years old, but that did nothing to stop Honeywell from lashing out at his loyalist neighbour one last time. Before Orser could say anything, Honeywell struck his head with a club, laying bare his skull and knocking him to the ground. The others beat Orser as well, beginning at his 5 Page 5 of 52 knees, battering his thighs and body until he lay motionless. They left him weltering in his blood, muttering that Orser should indeed go to Nova Scotia. These were the last vicious incidents in a very violent and divisive civil war. It was painfully clear that the Orsers would have to find sanctuary in some other British possession. There was talk of going to Nova Scotia, but in the end the Orsers became part of 900 loyalists who departed for Quebec under the leadership of Michael Grass. In July of 1783, the Orser family and their two African slaves boarded the Camel, a 293-ton transport ship bound for Quebec City. No doubt Joseph was still recovering from the brutal attack he endured two months earlier, but he must have felt that he was recovering for he did not consider drawing up a will before crossing the Camels gangplank. Sometime during the four week voyage to Canada, Joseph Orser died. One account says that he was buried at sea; he might also have buried in the loyalist refugee camp at Sorel. Four years later, when Orsers widow stood before the loyalist compensation board hearings in Montreal, she testified that her husband had died on his passage from New York. After hearing all that Joseph and his family had suffered from Arthur, Isaac, and Solomon Orser as well as Emmanuel Elderbeck, the loyalist compensation commissioners decided that the Orsers were a very good family {and were} to be allowed what we can. Anna Orser, her children, and her grandchildren settled in what would become Kingston, Ontario. They helped to found a new British colony, a dream that a loyalist such as Joseph Orser did not live to see fulfilled. To secure permission to reprint this article, email Stephen Davidson. Note from Warner; From memory Anna received a loyalist grant of land where the present R. C. Cathedral now stands. 6 Page 6 of 52 GILBERT ORSER Gilbert Orser b. 1765 d. 9 May 1851 Joseph Orser b. 27 Aug 1725 d. 1783 Aerte Aertse b. b 1704 Maria M. Mott b. 1680 Anntje Jurckes b. 1726 d. a 1790 died May 9, 1851 born about 1765 in British 13 Colonies 1851 Census, Age 86; Hallowell Twp., Prince Edward Co., Residence: circa 1820, Hallowell Twp., Prince Edward Co., He is on the United Empire Loyalist List: m. Sarah Wright; married before 1786 Sarah’s Birth*: 1765,. Death*: 28 December 1845, age 80 Hallowell Twp., Prince Edward Co., Ontario, 7 Page 7 of 52 Gilbert Orser Gilbert orser lived in Hallowell Township, prince Edward county. He was sworn in on the first recorded jury in 1789, in Kingston, to try a case of assault and battery. He was the Rev. Dr. John Stuarts first clerk in the parish of Kingston, Church of england, from 1789 to october 5, 1790. The records of St. Georges Church show that Dr. Stuart bnaptised Samuel osser, Feb. 23, 1790. The 1808 Assessment of the Township of Hallowell, prince Edward County, shows that Gilbert had 330 acres uncultivated and 70 acres cultivated. Gilberts wife Sarah, is buried in the Orser Cemetery on the Schoarie Road, Hallowell. Gilbert Orser, Fifth Generation in America Gilbert Orser lived in Hallowell Township, Prince Edward County. He was sworn in on the first recorded jury in 1789, in Kingston, to try a case of assault and battery. He was at one time assistant to Deputy Surveyor John Collins, and testified at a subsequent inquiry into the survey, that Kingston Township had been surveyed first, and Kingston town after that. Apston Township had been surveyed first, and Kingston town after that. Apparently Collins had been instructed to do it the other way round. Gilbert was the Rev. Dr. John Stuarts first clerk in the Parish of Kingston, Church of England, from 1789 to 5 October 1790. The records of St. Georges Church show that Dr. Stuart baptised Samuel Osser, 23 February 1790. The 1808 Assessment of the Township of Hallowell, Prince Edward County, shows that Gilbert had 330 acres uncultivated and 70 acres cultivated. 8 Page 8 of 52 Gilberts wife, Sarah is buried in the Orser cemetery on Schoarie Road, Hallowell. Her stone says she was 70 years old at the time of her death. If so, than she was only 13 at the time of Samuels birth, 5 August 1788, as shown in family records. There is clearly some error in the records. Personally, I suspect that Samuel was the oldest child,l although his sister, Phlebe, is listed ahead of him on the United Empire Loyalists listl, but I believe this occurs because she received her OC earlier than Samuel. I believe further that Samuel was baptised on 23 February 1790 (presumably at the age of 18 months) and that his mothers name was Sarah. There would be little chance of error in the baptismal record since the entry must have been made not later than a few days after the event occurred, unless, of course, some error has been made in deciphering the original entry. So my personal conclusion is that Sarah married Gilbert Orser at an early age, perhaps as young as 15, which gave her ample time to become the mother of 15 children, and that she died in 1845 at the age of 73-75. Many persons in the older generations lost track of their ages. Then, too, many stones have been placed on graves many years after the death took place and the person supplying information for the stones had to guess at the ages. Family of Sarah & Gilbert Orser Samuel Orser+ b. 8 Aug 1788, d. 5 May 1874 :carried on our line Phoebe Orser b. 1789, d. 15 Feb 1867 Mary Orser b. 1791 Elijah Orser b. 1792 Martha Orser+ b. c 1793 Jesse Orser+ b. 14 Jul 1793, d. 28 Feb 1853 Abraham Orser b. 1796 David Orser+ b. 24 Sep 1797, d. 6 Jul 1891 Elizabeth Orser b. 1800 9 Page 9 of 52 Enoch Orser+ b. 1802, d. 1 Oct 1888 Joseph Orser+ b. 1803, d. 1 Nov 1842 Ann Orser b. 1805 Gilbert Orser+ b. 1807 Hannah Orser+ b. 20 May 1809 William Orser+ b. 20 Sep 1811, d. 8 Sep 1886 William shows born in New York State – Gilbert & Sarah were forced to leave USA. They went to Quebec and in spring sailed to Kingston. ) Sarah Orser (born Wright) (1765 - 1845) Siblings (brothers & sisters) Pheobe Goldsmith (born Orser) (1789 - 1867) Mary French (born Orser) (1791 - ?) Elijah Orser (1792 - ?) Martha Bettes (born Orser) (1793 - ?) Jesse Orser (1793 - 1853) Abraham Orser (1796 - ?) David Orser (1797 - 1891) Elizabeth Ferguson (born Orser) (1800 - ?) Enoch Orser (1802 - 1888) Joseph Orser (1803 - 1842) Ann Ferguson (born Orser) (1805 - ?) Gilbert II Orser (1807 - ?) Hannah Southard (born Orser) (1809 - 1880) Shows who Females Married Phoebe, m. John Goldsmith of Hallowell 10 June 1819. OC 22 May 1820 Samuel of Hallowell, bapt. 23 Feb 1790. OC 22 Aug 1821; Mary, m. Frederick French of Hallowell. OC 17 Oct 1821; Elijah of Hallowell, m. Rachel Brown 1 Jan 1816. OC 31 Oct 1821; Abraham of Hallowell. OC 6 March 1822; Jesse of Hallowell. OC 6 March 1822; David of Hallowell. OC 14 Sep 1825; Martha, m. Hezekiah Bettes of Cramahe. OC 16 Nov 1837; Elizabeth, m. Vincent Ferguson of Hallowell. OC 30 May 1834; Hannah, m. John Southard of Hallowell. OC 12 June 1834; William of Hallowell. OC 27 Nov 1834; Joseph of Hallowell. OC 28 Feb 1825; Gilbert of Hallowell. OC 6 Oct 1831; Ann, m. Isaac Ferguson of Hallowell. OC 6 Oct 1831; Enoch of Hillier. OC 7 May 1828 (per Sons and Daughters of American Loyalists - from Ontario Registers CD)2 10 Page 10 of 52 William Orser (1811 - 1886) Orsers abused during Am. Rev. (NY Gazette 1779) Posted by: Jean Ann Orser Lupinetti (ID *****1132) The New York Gazette and Weekly Mercury . June 14,1779. P.3 column 1 NEW YORK, June 12. We hear from Sing-Sing on Croton River that Thursday last nine rebels, amongst whom were John Oakley, Isaac Oakley, and John son of William Fisher, went to thehouse of Elbert Artse, seized the man and severly whipped him, tied him to a the stump ofa tree, and then for their diversion fired smallshot at him, till he became a miserable spectacle. They also apprehended one Isaac Artse, tied him up, and whipped him inhumanly, they made him run from them, then they fired at him with ball, which wounded him in the leg, after they proceeded to Arthur Jones’s, seized his wife and whipped her in a manner shocking to relate. Abreham Williams, Hendrick ????, and James Loundsbury, each underwent a serve whip- ping. The reason assigned for these cruelties were their refusing to appear when called upon to take up arms against the King’s troops, with the Militia. The two Oakley’sare sons of Isaac Oakley who was lately enarged, on his parole, from confinement in this city. John Fisher had been indulged with a protection from Government. John Oakley was taken at Fort Montgomery, when stormed by Sir H. Clinton’s army, in October 1777, and afterwards ???? at large on Long Island, from whence he violated his parole, and has since become a Lieutenant in the Rebel service. ???? = words that were unclear. Joseph Orsers British Headquarter Papers Posted by: Jean Ann Orser Lupinetti City of New York Joseph Orser of West Chester in the County of West Chester, farmer aged about sixty years, being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God Deposeth that on friday last the Deponent then being at his house in West Chester aforesaid a party of men consisting of about thirty and armed with swords, pistols and clubs under the Command of a certain Israel Honeywell came to this Deponents said house that the first man that entered was the said Israel Honeywell with a large club in his hand and without saying a word to the Deponent instantly struck him over the head with the sail club, 11 Page 11 of 52 which laid the Deponents skull bare and knocked him down, That others of the said party then joined in beating the Deponent, and repeated their blows until they had nearly put an end to the Deponents life and then left him weltering in his blood and his head cut in several places. That the Deponent has never give any occasion for such treatment, That he has not bore arms during the late contest but has endeavored to like in a peaceable manner during the whole time, that he has often been abused by the said Israel Honeywell, and had his house and barn burnt by the said Honeywell’s orders- That he is now in a most deplorable situation and hardly able to move by reason of the wounds and bruises he received from the said Honeywell and his party and further with not. (Signed) Joseph Orser Sworn the 21st day of May 1783 Before me, Mathews, Mayor Samuel Sr. was son of Gilbert & Sarah 12 Page 12 of 52 Andrew was father of Sam Jr. Andrew continued our line. Samuel Orser born May 31, 1835, 13 Page 13 of 52 Most likely in REACH Township died. 1888 in Barton Twp, Wentworth Co., Ontario at Age 53 Annie Harman born July 21st, 1836, died 1923 in Owen Sound, Grey County, Age 87 Sam & Annie married before 1857 Photo taken in1885 at Matilda’s Wedding 14 Page 14 of 52 in Mariposa Twsh.,Victoria County, Upper Canada SAMUEL ORSER Died 1888 at age 53 Warner Davis, Oct. 2012 It sure is a small world. I, Warner Davis, live near Stouffville, Ontario, Canada, a half hour drive away from Reach Township where Sam, at age 18, lived with his father, Andrew. I visited the farm in summer 2012. Sam married Annie and they lived in Mariposa Township, the township immediately North of Reach Township, when their first born, Matilda, my Great Grandmother, was born about 1857. They stayed in Mariposa until 1870. By the 1871 censes they had moved to Grey County where their 7th & next child Arthur was born in1872. 15 Page 15 of 52 Sam died in 1888. Since he is wearing a suit, I assume that he was dressed for the marriage of his daughter, Matilda. in 1885. Matilda is Warner’s great grandmother. Sam was born in the wilderness and forest of the British Colony of UPPER CANADA & possibly Annie as well. Canada would gain independence in 1867. His father, Andrew, was living in Reach Township at Concession 7, Lot 17, in 1851 census, now REACH Street in the present municipality of Port Perry in Scugog Township. Running N-S beside lot 17 or 18 is Old Simcoe Road. Consession 8 north in Reach Twsp. is, for the past few years, now in the Municipal District of Kawartha Lakes. In 1851 Census, Sam was 18 years old and living with his father.. By 1857, he married his wife Annie Harmon from Mariposa Township, Victoria County, UPPER CANADA;This township is immediately north of Reach Township. Sam may have purchased a farm there. (Needs Research) 16 Page 16 of 52 In the 1851 Censes, Sam, age 18, was living with his father Andrew in REACH TOWNSHIP at Consession 7, Lot 17. From TreesByDan (Dan Buchanan) & edited by Warner Davis, April, 2012 What was life like in Reach Township & Moriposa Township In 1830’s ? From TreesByDan by (Dan Buchanan) & edited by Warner Davis, April, 2012 These early settlers were related to each other by marriage, one way or another. In the early years of the 1800s. travel was difficult & expensive people married their neighbours. so most people in rural areas, which was most of Upper Canada, interacted with the other people, down the road, in the next concessionor, in the closest village where everyone went to attend church and do shopping. UPPER CANADA WAS NOT A COUNTRY. IT WAS A COLONY OF BRITAIN RULED BY ENGLISH LAW UNDER THE BRITISH NORTH AMERICA ACT (BNA). This closeness of families over decades often resulted in family trees showing the same surname married to more than one of the siblings of a family. Even more interesting, when you look at the names that a set of siblings married, you can identify the main settlers in that immediate area. This is where genealogy or family history get to be more like local history and we can work with the two disciplines in tandem to develop a better understanding of the dynamics that caused the communities to develop into the places we know today. 17 Page 17 of 52 Samuel Orser, b. 31 May 1835, d. 7 December 1888 Marriage to Annie Harmon*: before 1857, Ontario, per 1861 Census. Father : Andrew Orser b. 29 Oct 1812, d. 28 Oct 1886 Mother : Hannah Matilda Lazier b. 6 Apr 1818, d. 19 Dec 1893 These two photos are from Tintype plates. Suspect they may be Orser related Birth of Sam: 31 May 1835, Scugog Island, Ontario County., Ontario, ??? 1837 1881 Census 1836 Ontario County. per 1871 Census. 1835 UC per 1861 Census (Upper Canada) 1833 per 1851 Census., Reach Township 18 Page 18 of 52 Death of Sam: 7 December 1888, Barton Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Age: 53; Occupation.: farmer; Born: Canada.; Cause: cerebritis; Grey County Townships (post-1851): St.Vincent Euphrasia Sam & Annie married about 1857 in MARIPOSA TOWNSHIP By 1871 censes, they were living in Euphrasia Township in Grey County 1861 Census:, Mariposa Township, Victoria Co, Samuel Orser, 26, b. UC, EM, farmer, married Ann, 24, b. UC, EM, Sam & Annie’s children (1861 Census): Matilda A., age 3 & Athema A., age 1 Both Sam & his father Andrew moved to Grey, County by i871 1871 Census., Euphrasia Twp., Grey North Co., Ontario, Sam: Age 35 ; Annie: Age 30 Dutch language sounded like German Sam & Annie’s children;(1871 census) Matilda Ann, 12; Euphemia, 11; Albertha, 10;Robert, 9; Henry, 6; James 5; Charles, 3; All of these children born in Mariposa Township, Victoria County 19 Page 19 of 52 Sam & Annie’s children;(1881 census) Sam and Annie’s Children Matilda Ann b. 1858, d. c 1889 Euphemia b. 4 Apr 1860, d. 28 Dec 1914 William Robert b. 4 Feb 1862, d. 22 Mar 1934 Henry Andrew b. 1865, d. 21 Aug 1913 Charles Wesley b. 10 Feb 1868, d. 10 Mar 1932 Albertha Orser1 b. 25 May 1870, d. 3 Feb 1900 Arthur Samuel John b. 8 Aug 1872, d. 14 Jan 1951 Francis Alfred b. 3 Jun 1874, d. 19 Oct 1944 Nathan Alexander b. 11 Jun 1876, d. 15 Oct 1958 Irene Elizabeth b. 15 Sept.1878 d. 19 Jul 1935 1881 Censis Euphrasia Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Sam Age 44 Anna Age 42, 20 Page 20 of 52 Orser Genealogy (books, manuscripts, and articles) Posted by: Jean Ann Orser Lupinetti (ID *****1132) Orser by Daniel Turner is the only book that lists ALL Orser families. This book is out of print but the LDS can get you a copy. Also check out Grenville Mackenzie’s manuscript Aertse, Arser, Orser. Another source of Orser genealogy can be found in the article Aert Willemszen and his Descendants. This article was published by the NYG&B. The article is in their July 1895 issue. It is by Robert B. Miller. Mackenzie refers to a typed manuscript called The English Families of Philipse Manor in Westchester County, New York by Grenville C. Mackenzie He was a professional genealogist who assembled this work over a period of years treating each family in a separate set of pages. You can write or call the WCHS at Westchester County Historical Society 2199 Saw Mill River Rd. Elmsford, NY 10523 (914) 592-4323 (914) 592-4323 You can get a copy of the Aert Willemszen article from NYG&B newyorkfamilyhistory.org/ Warner writes Nov 2012 I have a copy of the Dan Turner book of Orser History. I sent it to my nephew Paul Davis of Calgary. I also had a copy of the Sprung History written by Wilfred Sprung in 1948. 21 Page 21 of 52 Warner’s grand mother Ethel Sprung,Nee Frances Phoebe McPherson (nee Orser), Charles, Arther holding Clarence, Arther’s wife,Annie, Harold (baby), Frank holding baby Harold. Bertha, Mable Danard, Irenes mother-in-law, Ethel Sprung, Dad, Lily( Franks wife) Grandma Danard, Grandma Annie Orser,Elizabeth , (Lorne’s) mother, Margaret Orser Hi Warner ok the picture was taken about 1901 - 02 because my dad harold was born feb 1901 now here are the people in the picture back row phoebe mcpherson nee orser: charles orser ; arther orser and annie nee hodgson ( clarences mom and dad) ; harold my dad held by his father alfred frank orser middle row albertha orser ; mable danard ; clarence orser ; ethel sprung ; elizabeths husband ? sprung ; lily orser nee hodgson my grandmother alfreds ( frank) wife; mrs. danard ; great grandmother orser ; elizabeth sprung nee orser ( not a Sprung); margaret orser lorne 22 Page 22 of 52 Phoebe Mcpherson Charles Arther & Clarence Arther’s wife Annie Frank & Harold (Orser) nee Hodgson Allbertha Orser Mable Danard Ethel Sprung Havelock Danard Irene Elizabeth’s Husband Mrs. Danard Annie Orser Elizabeth Margaret 23 Page 23 of 52 When Canada was a British Colony. this was VICTORIA COUNTY. Later it became Ontario County. Port Perry 24 Page 24 of 52 Sam & his father were living here in REACH TOWNSHIP in 1851,now Scugog Township - (formerly Reach Twp south) MARIPOSA Township, Victoria County was immediately north of Reach Twsp. Now SCUGOG Township Now District Municipality of Kawartha Lakes CEMETARIES OLD SIMCOE RD REACH STREET Andrew’s 97 acre farm at lot 17, consession 7 LAKE SCUGOG REACH TOWNSHIP, Now Kawartha Lakes & Scugog Township PORT PERRY 25 Page 25 of 52 History 26 Page 26 of 52 REACH TOWNSHIP: Abridged At first, Reach township could be reached only by an Indian Trail along the Scugog River from Whitby. The river flowed north to Lindsay. The river was extremely wide, perhaps 1000 feet, very shallow and swampy. About 1945, the river was dammed at Lindsay foming Scogog Lake, still very shallow. The township was surveyed in 1809. The first settler came from New York State by way of Prince Edward County and East Whitby. Robert Crandell settled on the south side of the road running from Prince Albert to Manchester. Joseph Widdifield lived at Oshawa creek, Joseph Wiley north of Goodmans Mill, northeast of Columbus. Crandells daughter was the first white child born in the township. His son, Benjamin was the second. They were born on the farm later occupied by the late Peter Christie. The forest at the time was so dense that it took two days to clear a road for an ox-team from Crandells to Wileys. R. Orsen ( maybe an Orser) settled between Port Perry and the Nonquon. He was followed by Jerry Orser. John Mark, James more and Charles Black. ( This is the area where Andrew Orser had his farm, 7th conc. Lot 17, 96 acres.Jerry is not an Orser name, but Jesse was. Andrew Orser’s son was born in 1835. . In 1846 James Bennett and Ed. Asling settled on Concession 9-10. Asling build the first steam gristmill and A. Farewell the first steam saw mill. Oshawa and Port Perry finding that the north part of the Township was being settled ahead of the southern part, a policy of building roads through the Township was adopted. Reach road, Oshawa through Columbus, north to Nonquon; Andrews farm was to the north of present day Reach Road. A Plank Road through Brooklin, Myrtle. Manchester to Borelia and Port Perry, planked throughout . In 1851, Port Perry to Oshawa From 1829 to 1848 there were 13 public schools built and one Indian school established by Elder Elcott in 1828 where Port Perry now stands. The dam on Scugog River at Lindsay was built in 1845. The Ontario Observer was first published in Prince Albert. Reach is now one of the most thriving townships in the County of Ontario with its High and Public schools, numerous churches and beautiful parks. It has some three summer resorts, and a good business is carried on in all centres. 27 Page 27 of 52 MARIPOSA TOWNSHIP Sam & Annie married here about 1857 and lived here until 1870 when they moved to Euphrasia Township in Grey County. The Township of Mariposa was located in the southwest corner of the former Victoria County, now the city of Kawartha Lakes, in the Canadian province of Ontario. The other municipal neighbors of Mariposa are Ops and Fenelon on the east, Eldon on the north, Brock on the west, and Scugog on the south, with the latter two located in the Durham Regional Municipality. The former township includes the communities of Little Britain, Manilla, Mariposa, Valencia, and Oakwood. Today, most of the former township is in the City of Kawartha Lakes History Mariposa is the Spanish word for butterfly. Mariposa township was surveyed in 1820 and formerly attached to Durham County, Newcastle District in 1821. In shape it was originally a rectangle, nine miles from east to west and fifteen from north to south. There was added to it later, however, a broken southern front on Lake Scugog, now known as concessions A, B, C, and D, Mariposa, but formerly attached to the township of Cartwright, which now lies entirely on the south side of the lake At last in 1827, S. Patterson, of Markham, Ontario, settled near the modern Manilla. In 1831, also, the Edwards and Williams families took up land .From 1834 to 1837 a few more families drifted in between the Canadian born settlers in the centre of Mariposa and their Scotch neighbors on the northern border, for a deep tract of difficult forest, held by speculators, intervened. There were likewise very few early settlers in the extreme south of the township. Supplies were first obtained from Newmarket, then from Prince Albert, on Lake Scugog, and finally from Port Perry. . By 1850 the population of the township had risen to 1863 28 Page 28 of 52 There have been three small villages, Manilla, Oakwood and Little Britain, none of them incorporated Manilla straddles the boundary between the City of Kawartha Lakes & Durham Region on the line between the 8th and 9th Concessions of Mariposa. Oakwood is situated on blocks off lots 15 and 16 in concessions 8 and 9. The name is derived from the heavy forest of oak which originally covered this neighborhood. James Tift settled here about 1833 Little Britain is on lots 15 and 16, concessions 4 and 5, four miles straight south of Oakwood These were formerly part of Victoria County, it is currently part of the one-tier City of Kawartha Lakes. Until the creation of Kawartha Lakes and the consequent disbandment of Victoria County and its constituent municipalities, Mariposa Township was also a political as well as a geographical township. The official survey of the Township of Mariposa, whereby its lands were placed in the market, was made in 1820; Much of the territory was secured by the Canada Company, and the Family Compact arrangements It has on the south Lake Scugog, making a deep broken front; on the east Ops and Fenelon; on the north, Eldon; and on the west, Brock Township, of Ontario County. The Nonquon Creek just cuts the southwest corner; and in the northeast corner, lying partly in Eldon, is Goose lake.. 29 Page 29 of 52 30 Page 30 of 52 SAM Sr.’s Parents: Father : Gilbert Orser (1765 - 1851) Mother: Sarah Orser (born Wright) (1765 - 1845) Sam’s Grandfather was also named Samuel Samuel Orser Birth: August 8, 1788 in Kingston, ON, Canada Death: May 5, 1874 in Picton, Prince Edward Co. ON Age 86 ???? 1807 Oct 12 Marriage: Elizabeth Orser (nee Johnson) (1788 - 1851) Sam & Annie named their daughter Matilda after Sam’s sister. 31 Page 31 of 52 Andrew Orser Father*: Samuel Orser b. 8 Aug 1788, d. 5 May 1874 Mother*: Elizabeth Johnson b. 30 Jun 1788, d. b 1851 Birth*: 29 October 1812, Hallowell Township, Prince Edward Co., b. 6 April 1818, d. 19 December 1893 ????????????????? Marriage*: to Hannah Matilda Lazier 17 January 1834, Vincent Twp., Grey Co., Place of marriage is puzzling. Their son som was born in Scugog, most likely Reach Twsp. By 1871 censes he had returned to St. Vincent Twsp., Grey County. His son, Sam, had moved to Euphrasia Twsp, Grey County. Death*: 28 October 1886, St. Vincent Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Census: 1851 Agr. Census , Conc 7 Lot 17, Reach Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, 1851 Agr. 96 acres.2 Census 1861, Scugog Island, Ontario Co., , Age 49, farmer, married; H., 44, married; M(f), 23; E(f), 23; E(f), 22; H(f), 18; W(m), 16; M(f), 13; S(f)., 11; M(f), 83 Census: 1871, Euphrasia? Twp., Grey North Co., , Age • Census: 1881, St. Vincent Twp., Grey East Co., Ontario, Age 68., Ger., farmer, married; Age 62 Hannah Orser (nee Lazier)., Ger., married; Children living with them Mary, 32, single; Eloner, William, 45, Ger., CEM, farmer, single Andrew and Elizabeth’s Family o Samuel Orser+1 b. 31 May 1835, d. 7 Dec 1888 o Amelia Orser+1 b. 22 Feb 1838, d. 12 Jul 1906 o Elizabeth Ann Orser1 b. 29 Aug 1839, d. 17 Mar 1923 o Hannah Maria Orser1 b. 12 Oct 1843, d. 19 Apr 1916 o William James Orser+1 b. 16 Oct 1845, d. 27 Oct 1925 o Mary Jane Orser1 b. 5 Jul 1848, d. 27 Oct 1925 o Sarah Orser1 b. 13 Sep 1850, d. 6 Sep 1874 o Matilda Tillie Orser1 b. 17 Jun 1852, d. 31 Aug 1888 32 Page 32 of 52 Hannah Matilda Lazier b. 6 April 1818, d. 19 December 1893 Father*: William Lazier1 b. 3 Jan 1795, d. 20 Sep 1864 Mother*: Hannah Stickle1 b. 6 Oct 1799, d. 29 Jul 1877 Birth*: 6 April 1818, Sophiasburgh Twp., Prince Edward Co., Marriage to Andrew Orser, 7 January 1834, Vincent Twp., Grey Co., Death*: 19 December 1893, St. Vincent Twp., Grey Co., Married Name: 7 January 1834, Orser Census 1861, Scugog Island, Ontario Co., Ontario, Age 44 Census: April 1881, St. Vincent Twp., Grey East Co., Ontario, Age 62 • Marriage*: 8 April 1841, Hallowell Twp., Prince Edward Co., Ontario, Elizabeth Archers GEDCOM., Principal=Jane McDonald o Joseph Orser b. 1844 o William Henry M. Orser b. 1846 o Matilda A. Orser b. 1848 o Mary E. Orser b. 1850 o Martha Maretta Orser+ b. 17 Sep 1851, d. 28 Sep 1913 o Darius McAllister Orser b. 1855 o Victoria J. Orser+ b. 26 Apr 1856 o Nathaniel E. Orser+ b. 23 May 1858, d. 1930 33 Page 33 of 52 Sam & Annie’s Children ( One page each) Warner, Marian, Gerald, John & Joan’s GREAT GRANDMOTHER Matilda, Sam & Annie’s Eldest Daughter Matilda Ann Orser b. 1858 d. c 1889 Her Parents: Samuel Orser b. 31 May 1835 Annie Harman b. 21 Jul 1836 Her Grandparents: Andrew Orser b. 29 Oct 1812 Hannah Lazier b. 6 Apr 1818 **************************************************************** Censes*: April 1861, Mariposa Twp., Victoria Co., Ontario, Age 3: April 1871, Euphrasia Twp., Grey North Co., Ontario, Age 12 April 1881, Euphrasia Twp., Grey East Co., Ontario, Age 22 • ************************************************************************************** Residence*: 5 March 1884, Euphrasia Twp., Grey Co., Ontario Married Name: 5 March 1884, Francis *************************************************************************************** Marriage*: 5 March 1884, Age 25 She lived at Euphrasia Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Her Husband: Luke Francis; Age: 27; Res.: St. Vincent Township, Ont.; Born: England; Status; bachelor; Occ.: farmer; Luke’s Parents: Luke & Sarah Francis; Witness.: Henry Orser & Lizie Francis, Euphrasia Twp.; Date: Mar 5 1884; 34 Page 34 of 52 Married in Euphrasia Twp.; Rel.: Meth.; Performed by: John Vickery; Death of Matilda: circa 1889, Grey Co., Ontario, Marriage of Matilda: 5 March 1884, Age 25 Birth of Ethel Mildred Francis b . 26 Mar 1884 Birth two more daughters, Sarah & Annie Matilda died when Ethel was about 5 so Ethel was sent to live with her grandparents, Sam & Annie. Ethel grew up using the name Orser and it was only when Ethel was to marry Jasper Sprung that Annie told her that her legal surname was Francis. Ethel was my grandmother Luke Francis remarried in April 1895. Matilda Orser is my Great Grandmother. Matilda Francis (nee Orser) had three daughters ; Ethel, my grandmother & raised by Sam and Annie Orser when her mother died ( this may not be accurate Sept 20-2012; Sarah (Saddie); Annie; Since Sarah and Annie raised by non related families, I cannot find them on census. I have 44 photos Caution: Not sure who raised Annie and Sarah 35 Page 35 of 52 Euphema Euphemia Orser b. 4 Apr 1860 d. 28 Dec 1914 Samuel Orser b. 31 May 1835 d. 7 Dec 1888 Andrew Orser b. 29 Oct 1812 d. 28 Oct 1886 Hannah M. Lazier b. 6 Apr 1818 d. 19 Dec 1893 Annie Harman b. 21 Jul 1836 d. 19 Mar 1923 Birth: 4 April 1860, Mariposa Twp., Victoria Co., Ontario, Age 1 at 1861 Census Marriage: to John McPherson 5 March 1908, 1860 :Owen Sound, Grey Death: 28 December 1914 Burial: 30 December 1914, Grenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, 1871 Census: Euphrasia Twp., Grey North Co., Ontario, Age 11 Residence: 1 February 1884, St. Vincent Twp., Meaford, Grey Co., 1901 Census: Seaman St., Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Age 40 Married Name: 5 March 1908, McPherson1 36 Page 36 of 52 William William Robert Orser William Robert Orser b. 4 Feb 1862 d. 22 Mar 1934 Samuel Orser b. 31 May 1835 d. 7 Dec 1888 Andrew Orser b. 29 Oct 1812 d. 28 Oct 1886 Hannah M. Lazier b. 6 Apr 1818 d. 19 Dec 1893 Annie Harman b. 21 Jul 1836 d. 19 Mar 1923 On first census listed as Robert. Later used name William Robert lived with Charles., a batchelor at the time. Robert & wife Ada both had poor health in late 1920’s. Robert died & Ada remarried and moved to B.C. Charles Married in his 60’s & died shortly afterwards. (Comment made by Dorothy Davis (nee Sprung) about 1975) b. 4 February 1862, in Mariposa Ontario County, d. 22 March 1934 Marriage Feb 1 1884 at age 23 to Eliza Jane “Lizzie” Ferris Of Holland Twsp;, Grey Co.; Born: Ontario County. Parents: John & Maria Ferris; Witness.: Robert Ferris, Proton & Euphemia Orser, Meaford Married at Priceville; Rel.: Meth.; Performed by: Rev. S. C. Edwards; Regr.: J. J. Bellamy, Artemesia (Ontario Marriage Registration, #003752-1884, ancestry) Artemisia Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Marriage Regn.#003752: Groom: William Robert Orser at age: 22; Res.: Holland, Grey Co.; Status: bachelor; Occ.: farmer; SECOND MARRIAGE when William was 49 JAN 16(17?) 1912 IN MEAFORD BRIDE; AIDA MAY FERGUSON; AGE: 24; OF ST. VINCENT TWP;RELIGION.: PRES.; PARENTS: ANDREW FERGUSON & ELLEN BOYCE WITNESS.: NORMAN BURLEIGH & ANNIE FRANCIS, HIS SISTER, MATILDA’S DAUGHTER, OF MEAFORD; GROOM: WILLIAM ROBERT ORSER; AGE: 49; RES.: ST. VINCENT TWP.; STATUS: WIDOWER; FARMER; REL.: BAPT.; DEATH OF WILLIAM ROBERT ORSER 22 MARCH 1934 AT AGE 72 CONC 7 LOT 7, KEPPEL TWP., GREY CO., ONTARIO, MRS. ADA ORSER, SHALLOW LAKE, WIFE; BURIAL: MEAFORD, MAR 26 1934; BURIAL*: 26 MARCH 1934, MEAFORD, GREY CO., 37 Page 37 of 52 Simpson (Sim) James Simpson Orser James Simpson Orser b. 1866 Samuel Orser b. 31 May 1835 d. 7 Dec 1888 Andrew Orser b. 29 Oct 1812 d. 28 Oct 1886 Hannah M. Lazier b. 6 Apr 1818 d. 19 Dec 1893 Annie Harman b. 21 Jul 1836 d. 19 Mar 1923 Birth: 1866 in Mariposa Township Marriage: to Clara Taylor, 19 June 1893, Walter`s Falls, Grey Co., Clara Taylor b. c 1866 38 Page 38 of 52 Charles Charles Wesley Orser b. 10 Feb 1868 d. 10 Mar 1932 Samuel Orser b. 31 May 1835 d. 7 Dec 1888 Andrew Orser b. 29 Oct 1812 d. 28 Oct 1886 Hannah M. Lazier b. 6 Apr 1818 d. 19 Dec 1893 Annie Harman b. 21 Jul 1836 d. 19 Mar 1923 Birth*: 10 February 1868, in Mariposa Township Marriage: to Alice Waldrum , b. c 1868, married after 1890 Death: 10 March 1932, Grey Co at 1901 Census lived at Seaman St., Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Age 33 •1901 Census Online: Owen Sound, dist. 65, sub-dist. d-5, pg. 8, line 26, T-6469 - Seaman St.)2 Charlie Orser Muriel Taylor ETHEL 39 Page 39 of 52 Bertha Albertha Orser Albertha Orser b. 25 May 1870 d. 3 Feb 1900 Samuel Orser b. 31 May 1835 d. 7 Dec 1888 Andrew Orser b. 29 Oct 1812 d. 28 Oct 1886 Hannah M. Lazier b. 6 Apr 1818 d. 19 Dec 1893 Annie Harman b. 21 Jul 1836 d. 19 Mar 1923 Birth: 25 May 1870 in Mariposa Death: 3 February 1900, Grey Co., Burial: 5 February 1900, Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Grey Co 40 Page 40 of 52 Arthur Arthur Samuel John Orser Arthur Samuel John Orser b. 8 Aug 1872 d. 14 Jan 1951 Samuel Orser b. 31 May 1835 d. 7 Dec 1888 Andrew Orser b. 29 Oct 1812 d. 28 Oct 1886 Hannah M. Lazier b. 6 Apr 1818 d. 19 Dec 1893 Annie Harman b. 21 Jul 1836 d. 19 Mar 1923 Birth*: 8 August 1872, Euphrasia Twp., Grey Co., Marriage*: to Ann Marie Hodgson, 16 November 1898, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ann Marie Hodgson b. 11 Oct 1871, d. 11 Jun 1955 Death*: 14 January 1951, Owen Sound, Grey Co., I did not have to pay the geneologist anything. I belong to an UEL Branch and their geneologist helps to obtain your official UEL papers connecting you to your Loyalist ancestor. You must provide documented proof linking you through each generation back to your Loyalist ancestor. The hardest part was proving that Arthur Orser was put back on the Loyalist list. He had been removed. This is what I needed the help for. Both my sons received their certificates today at the Branch meeting. Now anyone trying to get their certificates will find it much easier. All decendants of Arthur Orser are entitled to receive UE status but there is a fee in Toronto to review your documentation and verify it. Dont know if you have this - found in family book (Bucks) (Phoebe Orser born 1799 to Arthur Orser married George Buck) ...The Orsers came from Holland and they all came from the west side of the German Empire but are not of that empire. This is a copy of a letter received by the daughter of Thomas Buck from her Uncle George Buck. He says...John Orser the edlest of the Orser family, stayed on his farm and died very wealthy.... If you have a copy of Arthurs land petition I would like to get a copy. I did not get one for myself 41 Page 41 of 52 Frank Francis Alfred Orser Francis Alfred Orser b. 3 Jun 1874 d. 19 Oct 1944 Samuel Orser b. 31 May 1835 d. 7 Dec 1888 Andrew Orser b. 29 Oct 1812 d. 28 Oct 1886 Hannah M. Lazier b. 6 Apr 1818 d. 19 Dec 1893 Annie Harman b. 21 Jul 1836 Birth*: 3 June 1874, Euphrasia Twp., Grey Co., Marriage*: to Lillian Hodgson on 7 February 1900, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Death*: 19 October 1944, Barrie, Simcoe Co Lillian Hodgson b. 27 Jul 1876, d. 1949. B. Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario Bill & Grace Harold & Anna Mae Lorne Orser’s father Harold Orser 1901-1986 m Anna Mae Story 1907 - 1995 42 Page 42 of 52 Nathan Nathan Alexander Orser Nathan Alexander Orser b. 11 Jun 1876 d. 15 Oct 1958 Samuel Orser b. 31 May 1835 d. 7 Dec 1888 Andrew Orser b. 29 Oct 1812 d. 28 Oct 1886 Hannah M. Lazier b. 6 Apr 1818 d. 19 Dec 1893 Annie Harman b. 21 Jul 1836 Birth*: 11 June 1876, Euphrasia Twp., Ballantrye, Grey Co Marriage to Margaret Amelia Devlin24 December 1901, Melancthon Twp., Grey Co Death*: 15 October 1958, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Census 1901, Seaman St., Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Age 24 Margaret Amelia Devlin b. 5 Jul 1871, d. 1951 Laverne Orser, Kay Sprung, Doreen Orser Nathan’s son was Clarence, Laverne & Doreen Clarence’s girls. 43 Page 43 of 52 Irene Irene Elizabeth Orser Irene Elizabeth Orser b. 15 Sep 1878 d. 19 Jul 1935 Samuel Orser b. 31 May 1835 d. 7 Dec 1888 Andrew Orser b. 29 Oct 1812 d. 28 Oct 1886 Hannah M. Lazier b. 6 Apr 1818 d. 19 Dec 1893 Annie Harman b. 21 Jul 1836 d. 19 Mar 1923 Birth*: 15 September 1878, Euphrasia Twp., Grey Co. Marriage to Havelock Danard 10 October 1901, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Death of Irene 19 July 1935 Burial 21 July 1935, St. Mary`s Protestant Cemetery, St. Mary`s, Perth Co., 44 Page 44 of 52 DANARD HOUSE 131 10th Street West in Owen Sound I lived in the house in Owen Sound where Irene and Havelock Danard lived. When I returned in 1992 from a 2 year stint in BC, I rented the Orser/Danard home without realizing its significance. When I told my mother, Dorothy Sprung, she related how she planted the black Walnut trees in the back yard when she was a pre teen. Kay & Dorothy spent many weekends there. Kay had a reoccurring ear problem and the doctor would invite them so he could keep an eye on Kay. I remember visiting their cottage “Ramona” on the south shore of the Sauble River’ mouth. This was at Sauble Beach Ontario. This is the second longest fresh water beach in the world. Wasaga Beach, Ontario, is longest. Feel free to contact me. [email protected] 45 Page 45 of 52 Ethel, daughter of Matilda Ethel Mildred Francis Ethel is my grandmother. She died in 1931 before I was born in 1934. Ethel Mildred Francis b. 26 Mar 1884 d. 3 Feb 1931 Luke Francis b. 21 Dec 1853 d. 11 Nov 1925 Luke Francis b. c 1820 Sarah Gurd b. c 1820 Matilda Ann Orser b. 1858 d. c 1889 Samuel Orser b. 31 May 1835 d. 7 Dec 1888 Annie Harman b. 21 Jul 1836 d. 19 Mar 1923 Ethel’s Parents Father: Luke Francis b. 21 Dec 1853, d. 11 Nov 1925 Mother: Matilda Ann Orser b. 1858, d. c 1889 Birth: 26 March 1884, Ontario, Ethel was the daughter of Sams first born Matilda . Matilda died when Ethel was about 5 so Ethel was sent to live with her grandparents, Sam & Annie. Ethel grew up using the name Orser and it was only when Ethel was to marry that Annie told her that her legal surname was Francis.( This told to me by my mother, Dorothy Davis) Ethel is my grandmother. 46 Page 46 of 52 Ethel’s marriage to Jasper Burley Spring, age 29 ,3 March 1909, Owen Sound, Bruce County’ Res.: Allenford, Ont.; Status: bachelor; Occ.: farmer; Rel.: Meth.; Parents: Israel Hamilton Sprung, farmer & Eliza Burley; Ethel Mildred Francis; Age: 25; Res.: Owen Sound; Status: spinster; rel.: Meth.; Parents: Luke Francis & Matilda Orser She had lived with Annie Orser in Chesley, Bruce County and possibly met Jasper at the Orser General Store in Allenford. Annie, now a widow, moved to Owen Sound. Store was taken down about 2010. Two miles east was Elsinore where my mother Dorothy was born. This Hamlet has perhaps a dozen houses. 1911 Censes:, Arran Twp., Bruce North Co., Ontario, Age 27 at 1911 Census: Ethel: Death*: 3 February 1931, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Buril: 6 February 1931, Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound Their first child: Maude Blanche Sprung b. 22 Aug 1909, d. 30 Apr 1978 Charlie Orser Muriel Taylor ETHEL 47 Page 47 of 52 Dorothy Davis, Warner’s mother Vernon Sprung with Tina & Kari Neibel Norma Lavery,Eleanor Holdaway, Maude LeBrocq Jasper, Whit, Norma, Vernon Dorothy, Maude, Norma, Kay Jasper Sprung 48 Page 48 of 52 ETHEL 49 Page 49 of 52 Whit, Jasper, Maude, Dorothy, Norma, Kay, Vernon Back: Eleanor, Dorothy Front: Maude, Norma, Kay Harold Holdaway, Whit Sprung, Morris Davis, Don Le Brocqe?, Theo Lavery Maude LeBroque,Norma Lavery, Dorothy Davis, BettySprung, Eleanor Holdaway 50 Page 50 of 52 Sarah FRANCIS Sarah FRANCIS born Nov 25, 1885 married Mar 2, 1904 to John CASWELL I do not find a 1901, but have to double check 1911 census John Caswell 32, Sarah 24, Margaret 6, Ethel 4. I know they had a Francis Caswell in 1914 and married a Marion REED they had Ann and Barb (plus more data) Posted by: Debby Worden (ID *****3265) Annie, daughter of Matilda This should be listed under surname FRANCIS but will post here 1891 census Annie Francis age 3 with father Luke age 40 and his brother Herbert age 27 1901 census Annie age 13 living with Uncle Frank FRANCIS age 37y with his wife and kids 1911 census Annie age 23y living with his Uncle Robert ORSER She married a ? TAYLOR no further information Annie Taylor’s Family Louise, Annie’s daughter Louise Murphy (nee Taylor) & George Blanche Morgan (nee Taylor) & Angus Annie Taylor (Ethel”s Sister) Muriel Morgan (nee Taylor) & Joe 51 Page 51 of 52 Louise m. George Murphy ^ ^ ^ Sheila Don Colleen Don Sheila Colleen Sheila George Murphy & Louise Don Colleen Nathen’s daughter Wilma Newlove & Harold Newlove (husband) Blanch & Angus Morgan Charlie Orser Muriel Morgan (nee Taylor) Ethel Sprung 52 Page 52 of 52 Muriel & Joe Morgan Don, Colleen, & Sheila Murphy, mother is Louise Annie age 3 in 1891 census with father, Luke FRANCES age 13 in 1901 census age with Uncle Frank FRANCIS age 23 in 1911 census with Uncle Robert (William) ORSER. I know she married Charles TAYLOR but that would be after 1911 and that is the latest census available for Canada.
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