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     Thomas was born on Friday, 17 March 1815 at Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England. On 19 March 1815, Thomas was christened at St. Mary the Virgin Church, Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England. Thomas married Eliza Chester between October 1838 and December 1838 at Glanford Btigg, Lincolnshire, England.³ The family immigrated from Lincolnshire, England to Canada about 1643 settling in Bronte, Ontario. Thomas was a farmer & a shoemaker. Thomas & Eliza were both Baptists and belonged to the Walton Memorial Church. They owned three lots in the line of the church.⁴ 1851, an unknown person was listed on the Canadian Census at Village of Bronte, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Thomas Colton [37 England][shoe maker & Episcopalian], Eliza [35 England], Thomas [13 England], Sarah [8 England], Mary Ann [6 Canada], Eliza [4 Canada], Jane [2 Canada], Jacob Colton [plumber & ___][Episcopalian][25 England], George Colton [Episcopalian][laborer][27 England]. 1861, an unknown person was listed on the Canadian Census at Village of Bronte, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Thomas Colton [shoe maker][Church of England][46 England], Eliza [42 England][Episcopal Methodist], Thomas [shoe maker][21 England][Church of England], Eliza [11 UC][EM], Jane [9 UC][EM], Charlott [7 UC][EM], William [6 UC][EM]. 1871, an unknown person was listed on the Canadian Census at Village of Bronte, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Thomas Colton [Church of England][56 England], Eliza [51 England], Charlotte [18 Ontario], William [15 Ontario], Jane [21 Ontario], Maggey [7 Ontario]. [District 38, Division B, SD 4, page 44] 1881, an unknown person was listed on the Canadian Census at Village of Bronte, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Thomas Colton [66 England - Church of Episcopal, English, shoemaker], Eliza [62 England - Church of Episcopal, English], Jane [33 Ontario - unsound mind], Maggie [17 Ontario]. [Trafalgar Township, Division 1, page 36] Thomas made his will 4 February 1885 at Village of Bronte, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada.

This the Last Will and Testament of me, Thomas Bethell Colton of the village of Bronte in the county of Halton and province of Ontario shoe maker made this fourth day of February in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eighty five. I revoke all former wills or other testamentary dispositions by me at anytime heretofore made and declare this only to be and contain my Last Will and Testament. I direct all my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses to be paid and satisfied by my executors hereinafter named as soon as conviently may be after my decease. I give devise and bequeath all my real and personal estate of which I may die possessed in the manner following, that is to say: the whole of my shoe maker tools I give devise and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Ann Cunneywirth absolutely. My real estate which is composed of all and singular that certain parcel or Trust of land and premises situate lying and being in the Town of Bronte in county of Halton and province of Ontario containing by admeasurement three acres better sum more or less being confered of park lot number twenty four on the south side of John Street in the said town of Bronte and any other lands of which I may die possessed I will and direct that my executors hereinafter named shall as soon as conviently may be after my decease sell the said land and premises the same to the purchaser or purchasers hereof and wit of the proceeds arising from the sale said lands in the first place to pay all my just debts and expenses of every nature or kind and whatever balance be remaining after payment of my said just debts and expenses then I will and direct that my executors shall invest the same in good securities [or place it in the post office savings bank in the province of Ontario] and whatever interest they can derive from the same while so invested or while it may be deposited in the savings bank as aforesaid such interest I will and direct shall paid to my daughter Jane Colton during the term of her natural life and at her death to pay the whole of her funeral expenses and then whatever sum may remain the sum to be divided equally among the whole of my children that may be then living.
      And my personal effects of which I may die possessed and not herein before devised I direct my executors to sell the dame and to apply the proceeds toward the payment of my debts and expenses.
      All the residue of my estate herein before disposed of I give devise and bequeath unto my executors for the use and purposes of my estate.
      And I nominate and appoint George Chapman and Muhlver Bray both of the township of Trafalger in the said county Halton, farmers to be the executors of this my last Will and Testament.
      In witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year first above written.
      Signed published and declared by the said Thomas Bethell Colton the testator as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who both present together at the same time in his presence at his request and in the presecence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses. Henry Williams farmer and John B. Mitchell miller
Thomas Bethell Colton.

Thomas died on Tuesday, 31 March 1885 at Village of Bronte, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada, at age 70 years and 14 days from a disease of the kidneys.^5,6,7 Thomas & Eliza with their children Thomas & Sarah came to Ontario about 1843 from Lincolnshire, England. They were Episcopal Methodist & attended Walton Memorial United Church. Thomas was a farmer & shoemaker. They owned park lots 24, 25, & 26 in the Village of Bronte as noted in their wills].

     Eliza was born circa 1819 at England. Eliza married Thomas Bethel Colton, son of William Bethel Colton and Sarah Bingham, between October 1838 and December 1838 at Glanford Btigg, Lincolnshire, England.¹ Eliza made her will 10 September 1884 at Village of Bronte, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada.

That I Elizar Colton, wife of Thomas Colton, of Bronte, in the County of Halton, Providence of Ontario, Canada, of the age of 65 years, and being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament in manner following: to wit, my will is first, that my daughter Jane Colton shall receive all the profit, rent, use of benefit that may be derived from my real estate, after my death, during her life time, the said real estate consisting of six acres of land in the Town of Bronte in the County of Halton, Ont., being lots nos. 25 and 26 North of Triller St. and South of John St. And Second, that after the death of my daughter Jane Colton, my will is that the said land be sold and the proceeds be equally divided my remaining children who are Sarah Johnston, Mary Ann Cuneyworth, Elizar Jackson, Charlotte Pollock, William Colton and Maggie Colton, and I do nominate and appoint Maholn Bray and Alexander C. Orr, to be the executors of this my last Will and Testament.
      In the testamony whereof I the said Elizar Colton do hereunto subscribe my name and affix my seal this tenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand, eight hundred and eighty-four. [her signature]
      Signed, sealed and declared by the said Elizar Colton to be her last Will and Testament in the presence of John D. McDonald and W. A. Johnson who at her request and in her presence have subscribed their names as witnesses hereto and in the presence of each other. John S. McDonald and W. A. Johnson, merchant.
[Note: issued by the surrogates court of Halton on the 13th day of December, 1919 and sworn before me at city of Toronto, County of York on 27 December 1921]

Eliza died on Tuesday, 23 September 1884 at Village of Bronte, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada, from kidney disease she had suffered from for several months.^2,3 Eliza was laid to rest in St. Jude's Church Cemetery, Village of Bronte, Halton County, Ontario, Canada.

     Charlotte was born on Saturday, 24 December 1853 at Village of Bronte, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Charlotte married George Pollock on 24 September 1872 at Village of Bronte, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. George Pollock 22 s/o William & Ann Lydia Pollock m. Charlotte Colton 19 d/o Thomas & Eliza Colton. Witnesses: Mary Jane English & William Rose/Ross. [Halton & Peel Counties Marriages 1869-1873] Charlotte departed this life on Wednesday, 31 December 1930 at Birmingham, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 77 years and 7 days.

Obituary: Mrs. George Pollock -
The death occurred at Birmingham, Mich., shortly before noon on Wednesday, December 31st, of Charlotte Colton, widow of the late Captain George Pollock, of Nichol, in her 79th year. Mrs. Pollock keft here December 19 to visit her sons: George, of Mount Clemens, and Victor, of Birmingham, and it was while at the latter's home that she was taken ill with pneumonia on Christmas night. Her illness took a serious turn on Monday and her neice, Mrs. Arthur Main, and granddaughter, Miss Eleanor Pollock, of Elora left on Tuesday morning for her bedside. The late Mrs. Pollock who was the daughter of the late Thomas and Eliza Colton, was born at Bronte, Ontario. She was married to George Pollock when she was nineteen years of age, and lived after her marriage for a time, in Detroit and Chetoygan, Mich. The family were residents of this district back about 1895, and later they returned to Detroit to return here 24 years ago, where Capt. Pollock died one year later.
She leaves to mourn her loss, two sons, George, of Mount Clemens, and Victor, of Birmingham, and four grandchildren, one of whom is Miss Eleanor Pollock, who made her home with deceased, and a neice, Mrs. Arthur Main, formerly Miss Daisy Colton, of Elora, also one sister, Mrs. Hinton, of Bronte.
A short memorial service was held at the home of her son, Victor, and was conducted by Rev. Aiken, minister of the Methodist Church. The funeral took place from her late residence, Nichol Twp., on Saturday, Jan. 3rd, 1931 to Elora Cemetery for interment.
Relatives and friends from a distance were from Mount Clemens and Birmingham, Mich; Hamilton, Oakville, Bronte, Burlington, Toronto, Aldershot, Fergus and Niagra-on-the-Lake.
The pallbearers were nephews of the deceased: James Jackson, Thomas Johnson, Chester Hinton, Joe Hinton, Jack Cunneyworth and Arthur Main.
The floral offerings were numerous showing the esteem in which the deceased was held.
Daisy Colton Main was appointed administrator of Charlotte's estate on 19 May 1931.

Charlotte was laid to rest in the Elora Cemetery, Elora, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.¹

     George was born on Wednesday, 17 April 1850 at Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. He was the son of William Dixon & Lydian Ann [Jeffrey] Pollock of Bronte. George married Charlotte Colton, daughter of Thomas Bethel Colton and Eliza Chester, on 24 September 1872 at Village of Bronte, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. George Pollock 22 s/o William & Ann Lydia Pollock m. Charlotte Colton 19 d/o Thomas & Eliza Colton. Witnesses: Mary Jane English & William Rose/Ross. [Halton & Peel Counties Marriages 1869-1873] 1 April 1880, George was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Cheboygan, Cheboygan County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were George Pollock [30 Canada], Charlotte [26 Canada], George H. [4 Canada], Victor M. [7 mos Canada]. They resided in Benton Township. [Enum Dist. 32, sheet 49, line 17]
1 June 1900, George was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were George Pollock [April 1850 - 50 Canada Scotland & Canada/English], Charlotte [December 1853 - 46 Canada England & England], George H. [November 1875 - 24 Canada], Victor M. [August 1879 - 20 Canada]. [Enum. Dist. 35, sheet 1, line 84] George made his will 14 July 1904 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.

This is the last will & testament of me, George Pollock of the City of Detroit in the County of Wayne State of Michigan, made the 14 of July in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and four as follows. I give, devise, and bequeath unto my wife Charlotte Pollock of the aforesaid City of Detroit in the County of Wayne and State of Michigan, all and singular the property known as the southwest half of lot number 19 in the thirteenth concession of the Township of Nichol in the County of Wellington, in the Province of Ontario being fifty acres more or less and all my other real or personal property and effects whatsoever and whatsoever that I may seized or possessed of, to and for her absolute use and benefit. Subject only to the payment of debts and funeral expenses, and charges for proving and registering this my Will. And I appoint the said Charlotte, my wife, sole execturiz of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto signed my name George Pollock Witnesses: T. Hayne and William F. Moore.

George died on Thursday, 17 October 1907 at Nichol Township, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, at age 57 years and 6 months of angina pectoris which he suffered from for about 2 years.


Obituary: Death of Capt. George Pollock - After an illness of over an year Capt. George Pollock died at his residence in Nichol, near Elora, on Thursday night, Oct. 17th. His malady is known as angina pectoris, and for several months past it has been known to his friends that it must terminate fatally. Capt. Pollock was a native of Toronto, and had reached the age of 55 years and 6 months. He was married on Sept. 24th 1872, to Miss Charlotte Colton, of Bronte, Ontario. Capt. Pollock had for forty years been a sailor on the Great Lakes, having 21 years ago attained the rank of Captain. He sailed from Daluth to Buffalo. Two years ago he gave up life on the wave for a quiet life in the country, and settled on the farm near Elora, where he died. There are left to morn his loss a widow and two sons, the latter being George H. at home; and Victor, of Detroit; to them and Miss Colton, Capt. and Mrs. Pollock, public Sympathy is extended.
The deceased was a member of Cheboygan Lodge Michigan A. F. & A. M., and the funeral on Sunday was conducted with Masonic honors by Irvine Lodge Elora. Bro. Rev. A. D. Robb conducted the serviceat the house and at the grave. The Masonic service at the house was conducted by W. M. Dr. Roberson. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Thos. Godfrey, John Gibb, Wm. Griffin, A. K. P, NacDonald, I. Kerfoot, J. Busoroth, Bro. Jim Wells acted as martial, with a large ontrage of citizens followed the remains to their last resting place in the Elora Cemetery.¹

George was laid to rest in the Elora Cemetery, Elora, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.²

George & Charlotte were raised in Bronte, Ontario. About 1880, upon the urging of Charlotte's sister Sarah, they removed to a small farm on the outskirts of Elora, Ontario in Nichol Township. Soon after, George's job as a ship's captain took the family to reside in the United States at Cheboygan, Michigan by June of 1880. While there, George became a 32nd degree Mason. On 11 April 1887, George & Charlotte purchased 50 acres in Nichol Township on concession 13 lot 19. In the early 1890's, the family returned to reside at their farm for a short time. By 1895, the family was living at 260 Second Street, Detroit, Michigan. Between 1901 & 1902, the family moved to 332 Howard in Detroit. They are last found there in 1906. The family had moved back to their farm in Elora which they had been renting during their stay in the US. Charlotte continued to reside there on the farm until her death.

     Victor was born on Saturday, 23 August 1879 at Village of Bronte, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada.¹ Victor moved with his parents from Bronte, Ontario, soon after his birth, to a small farm on the outskirts of Elora. By the time he was nine monts, he was living in Cheboygan, Michigan. By 1895, he is living at 260 Second Street in Detroit with his parents. In 1896, Victor was a clerk for Arthur Santo. In 1898, Victor was working as a butcher. In 1901, he was working for Martindale & Co. Between 1901 & 1902, he was residing at 332 Howard with his parents. In 1903, he is still a ckerk. On 1 May 1905, Victor started working as an electrician for the Detroit Edison Company as its 75th employee. In 1906, Victor is an electrician. By 1907, his parents had moved back to Canada & he is renting a room at 27 Labrosse from George Lemire. In 1909, he is renting at 156 Fifth Ave. By 1 July 1910, Victor has moved to Pontiac.

Ethel was raised in Tweed, Ontario. She followed her sisters, Addy & Anna to reside in the United States in 1906. She lived at the home of her sister Anna & George Lemire at 27 Labrosse along with her sister Addy. She was a tailor. Her sister Addy was a seamstress.

After their marriage, Victor & Ethel resided at 142 South Woodward near Merrill Street. In 1920, they built a new home at 619 Vinewood. In 1929, Victor suffered a severe fall from an electrical post. He had a glass instrument left in him after he had gone through surgery for his fall. This resulted in him becoming paralyzed. His last noted day of employment was noted as 1 November 1929.

On 16 February 1910, Victor was listed on the US Federal Census as a border in at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Ed Babock [66], Ida M. [46], Victor Pollock [electrician, immigrated 1880, single, Canada/English, lodger at Labrosse & 5th Street]. [Volume 97, Enum. 0ist. 049 0027] Victor married Mary Ethel Meraw on 2 July 1910 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. [Oakland County Marriages: Volume 4, page 184] 6 April 1920, Victor and his wife, Mary, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Birmingham, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Victor M. Pollock [38 Canada], Ethel M. [31 Canada], Robert V. [5 Michigan], Phillip M. [6 mos. Michigan], William L. Farmer [64 Ohio]. They lived at 142 S. Woodward Ave. [Volume 73; Enum. Dist. 161; Sheet 37; Line 44]
Victor died Monday, 28 August 1944 at his home at the family home at 619 Vinewood, Birmingham, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 65 years and 5 days. Victor was laid to rest in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield, Southfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan. He is buried iin Section 15, Lot 65, Grave 11.

     Mary was born on Monday, 2 November 1885 at Tweed, Hungerford Twp., Hastings County, Ontario, Canada. She was the daughter of Louis Trifley & Harriett [Pelon] Meraw. After 3 November 1885, Mary was christened at St. Edmund Church, Stoco, Hungerford Township, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada. The church records for 1884 & 1885 were lost in a fire. On 25 April 1910, Ethel listed on the US Federal Census residing at her sister Anna's home at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. George J. Lemire [29 Canada immigrated 1900], Anna E. [29 Canada immigrated 1900], They were married 4 years living Labrosse & 3rd Ave. Addie B. Meraw [35 Canada immigrated 1892 dressmaker], Ethel M. [24 Canada immigrated 1906 tailoress]. [Volume097, Enum. Dist. 0049. Family 0177]
Mary married Victor Montieth Pollock, son of George Pollock and Charlotte Colton, on 2 July 1910 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. [Oakland County Marriages: Volume 4, page 184] 6 April 1920, Mary and her husband [ROF:Household head] were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Birmingham, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Victor M. Pollock [38 Canada], Ethel M. [31 Canada], Robert V. [5 Michigan], Phillip M. [6 mos. Michigan], William L. Farmer [64 Ohio]. They lived at 142 S. Woodward Ave. [Volume 73; Enum. Dist. 161; Sheet 37; Line 44]
Mary died Saturday, 21 February 1959 at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 73 years, 3 months and 19 days from a brain tumor. Mary was laid to rest in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield, Southfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan. [Section 15, Lot 65, Grave 12]

     George was born on Tuesday, 16 November 1875 at Village of Bronte, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. George married Augusta Dusse on 30 January 1902 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. George & Augusta had two children: John Dusse [7 Nov 1903 Mt. Clemens, Michigan - 5 August 1998 Owasso, Michigan] & Eleanor. John had was married to Beulah but had no children. Eleanor maried Mr. Hall and had children: Robert, Gordon, & Marion. George departed this life on Thursday, 18 October 1951 at Elora, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, at age 75 years, 11 months and 2 days. He was buried at Elora Cemetery, Elora, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.¹

     Arthur was born on Tuesday, 16 August 1881 at Cheboygan, Cheboygan County, Michigan. Arthur departed this life circa 1900 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.

     Chester was born circa 1883. Chester departed this life before 1900.

     Thomas was born before 30 November 1839 at Glanford Btigg, Lincolnshire, England. He was probably born in either Wrawby, Lincolnshire or Kingston Upon the Hall, North Riding of Yorkshire.² On 30 November 1839, Thomas was christened at St. Mary the Virgin Church, Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England. Thomas married Mary Ann McLelan on 18 October 1863 at Ontario, Canada. Thomas Colton 24, s/o Thomas & Eliza Colton, residence Trafalger m. M. A. McLelan 20, James & Susan McLelan, residence Hamilton. [Halton & Peel Counties Marriages 1858-1869] Thomas died on Tuesday, 3 January 1871 at Village of Bronte, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. On 5 January 1871, he was buried at St. Jude's Church Cemetery, Village of Bronte, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Cemetery records noted he was age 31 years, farmer, of Trafalgar.

     Mary was born on Saturday, 11 February 1843 at Quebec, Canada. She was the daughter of James & Susan McLelan. Mary married Thomas Bethel Colton Jr, son of Thomas Bethel Colton and Eliza Chester, on 18 October 1863 at Ontario, Canada. Thomas Colton 24, s/o Thomas & Eliza Colton, residence Trafalger m. M. A. McLelan 20, James & Susan McLelan, residence Hamilton. [Halton & Peel Counties Marriages 1858-1869] 1871, Mary was listed on the Canadian Census at Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Mary Colton [27 Quebec], Eliza [7 Ontario]. They are residing with William Riddle [30 Ontario], Eliza [29 Quebec], Charles [5 Ontario], Alfred [3 Ontario] & Thomas Peterson [19 Ontario]. In 1901, the Canadian Census lists her as Head of the Household at Hamiliton, Ontario, Canada. Albert Baker [11 June 1861 - 39], Birtha L. [31 January 1864 - 37], Mirtle [23 September 1887 - 13], Gordon [1 December 1895 - 5], Mary Colton [11 February 1845 - 56]. Hamiliton district 69, Ward 1,sheet 3, line 26. In 1911, the Canadian Census lists her as Head of the Household at Hamiliton East, Ontario, Canada. Albert E. Baker [June 1861 - 49 England], Bertha [January 1864 - 47 Ontario], Myrtle A. [September 1887 - 23 Ontario], Mary A. Colton [February 1843 - 68 Quebec], Albert Gordon Baker [August 1893 - 17 Ontario]. They resided at 13 Blythe Street. His family immigrated in 1869. [Hamilton Eastrict 77, skub district 1, ennumeration district 4, Hamiliton ward 1, shhet 2, line 40]

     Sarah was born on Thursday, 28 April 1842 at Brigg, Lincolnshire, England. On 30 April 1842, Sarah was christened at St. Mary the Virgin Church, Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England. The will of [RFS:Dad-in-law Wil].¹ 1881, Sarah and her husband, [ROF:Household head], were listed on the Canadian Census at Elora, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Thomas Johnson [46 Ontario, Church of England, English, carpenter], Sarah [35 England, Church of England, English], Josiah T. [19 Ontario], Frank R. [17 Ontario], Oliver W. [14 Ontario], Charlott E. [3 Ontario], Sarah A. [7/12 Ontario], Sarah I. I. Main [17 Ontario - Catholic, Irish, domestic]. [District 152, Ctre Wellington, page 18] 7 April 1891, Sarah and her husband, [ROF:Household head], were listed on the Canadian Census at Elora, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Thomas Johnson [57 Ontario - England & England, Church of England, carpenter], Sarah [47 England - England & England, Church of England], Josiah T. [30 Ontario - teamster], Franklin R. [26 Ontario - hooslter], Ida E. Haddick [15 Ontario - domestic], Alice J. [10 Ontario]. [District B, Centre Wellington, page 4] 1901, Sarah and her husband, [ROF:Household head], were listed on the Canadian Census at Elora, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Thomas Johnston [6 February 1835 - 66 Ontario], Sarah [28 April 1845 - 55 England]. [Page 11, District 124 Centre Wellington, Sub District B, line 8] 1911, Sarah was listed on the Canadian Census at Elora, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Sarah Johnson [April 1842 - 69 years England] She is living on Nichol Street. She immigrated in 1849. [Page 1, District 134, Sub District B1, Enum. Dist. 1, line 16] Sarah departed this life on Wednesday, 4 January 1928 at Walnut Street, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada, at age 85 years, 8 months and 7 days. From primary: chronic myccarditis & contributory acute myccarditis.² Sarah was laid to rest in Elora Cemetery, Elora, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.³ The family lived in Elora. They convinced Sarah's sister, Charlotte & George Pollock into purchasing a farm there.

     Thomas was born on Wednesday, 6 February 1833 at Bilkington Township, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. He was the son of Josiah & Charlotte [Wilbee] Johnson. The will of [RFS:Dad-in-law Wil].¹ 1881, an unknown person and his wife, [ROF:Wife], were listed on the Canadian Census at Elora, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Thomas Johnson [46 Ontario, Church of England, English, carpenter], Sarah [35 England, Church of England, English], Josiah T. [19 Ontario], Frank R. [17 Ontario], Oliver W. [14 Ontario], Charlott E. [3 Ontario], Sarah A. [7/12 Ontario], Sarah I. I. Main [17 Ontario - Catholic, Irish, domestic]. [District 152, Ctre Wellington, page 18] 7 April 1891, an unknown person and his wife, [ROF:Wife], were listed on the Canadian Census at Elora, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Thomas Johnson [57 Ontario - England & England, Church of England, carpenter], Sarah [47 England - England & England, Church of England], Josiah T. [30 Ontario - teamster], Franklin R. [26 Ontario - hooslter], Ida E. Haddick [15 Ontario - domestic], Alice J. [10 Ontario]. [District B, Centre Wellington, page 4] 1901, an unknown person and his wife, [ROF:Wife], were listed on the Canadian Census at Elora, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Thomas Johnston [6 February 1835 - 66 Ontario], Sarah [28 April 1845 - 55 England]. [Page 11, District 124 Centre Wellington, Sub District B, line 8] Thomas died on Monday, 18 April 1910 at Elora, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, at age 77 years, 2 months and 12 days from enphycimia of 5 years & immediate cause was venile changes of his heart.² Thomas was laid to rest in Elora Cemetery, Elora, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.³

     Mary was born in 1844 at Village of Bronte, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Mary married Richard Cunneyworth on 28 November 1864 at Halton County, Ontario, Canada.¹ The couple resided in Bronte. They later moved to Toronto where they lived the remainder of their lives. April 1871, Mary and her husband, [ROF:Household head], were listed on the Canadian Census at Village of Bronte, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Richard Culingworth [27 Ontario - Metholdist Episcopal Church][farmer], Mary Ann [26 Ontario - Methodist Episcopal Church, English] Mary [3 Ontario], Ann Eliza [7/12 [July] Ontario]. [District no. 38 of Halton]. 1881, Mary and her husband, [ROF:Household head], were listed on the Canadian Census at St. George's District of West Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Richard Cunneyworth [37 car repairer], Mary A. [36], Viola [14], Charlotte [9], Susan [5] Richard Jr. [3], John L. [7 months], John Cunneyworth [52 England]. [District 134 St Georges Ward, page 150] 25 April 1891, Mary and her husband, [ROF:Household head], were listed on the Canadian Census at St. George's District of West Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Richard Cunneyworth [47 Carpenter], Mary Ann [46], Charlotte A. [18], Susan [15], Richard [12], John [10], Edwin [7], Jane Colton [40 wife's sister]. They resided at 32 Niagara St. [St Georges District no. 119] Mary died on Friday, 24 March 1893 at Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada, at age 49 years of typhoid fever.² Mary was laid to rest in the Parklawn Cemetery, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.³

     Richard was born on Wednesday, 4 January 1843 at Kittally, Ontario, Canada. He was the son of Thomas & Ann [Reynard] Cunneyworth. Ann was 1812-1892. They were from Yorkshire, England. Ann's maiden name on his death certificate was "Charters.' Richard married Mary Ann Colton, daughter of Thomas Bethel Colton and Eliza Chester, on 28 November 1864 at Halton County, Ontario, Canada.¹ The couple resided in Bronte. They later moved to Toronto where they lived the remainder of their lives. April 1871, an unknown person and his wife, [ROF:Wife], were listed on the Canadian Census at Village of Bronte, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Richard Culingworth [27 Ontario - Metholdist Episcopal Church][farmer], Mary Ann [26 Ontario - Methodist Episcopal Church, English] Mary [3 Ontario], Ann Eliza [7/12 [July] Ontario]. [District no. 38 of Halton]. 1881, an unknown person and his wife, [ROF:Wife], were listed on the Canadian Census at St. George's District of West Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Richard Cunneyworth [37 car repairer], Mary A. [36], Viola [14], Charlotte [9], Susan [5] Richard Jr. [3], John L. [7 months], John Cunneyworth [52 England]. [District 134 St Georges Ward, page 150] 25 April 1891, an unknown person and his wife, [ROF:Wife], were listed on the Canadian Census at St. George's District of West Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Richard Cunneyworth [47 Carpenter], Mary Ann [46], Charlotte A. [18], Susan [15], Richard [12], John [10], Edwin [7], Jane Colton [40 wife's sister]. They resided at 32 Niagara St. [St Georges District no. 119] 1901, an unknown person was listed on the Canadian Census at Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Richard Cunneyworth [62 Ontario -15 July 1838], Lottie [27 Ontario - 4 November 1873], Susie [25 Ontario - 10 November 1875], Richard [22 Ontario - 2 November 1878], John [20 Ontario - 3 September 1880], Edward [17 Ontario - 14 May 1883]. [Toronto West, 5th Ward] 1911, an unknown person was listed on the Canadian Census at St. Vincent Township, Grey County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Richard Cunneyworth [lot 12 of concession 5][66 Ontario - January 1844], Charlotte [39 Ontario - Nov 1871], Edwinl [27 Ontario - May 1883].. St Vincent Township, Gray North, page 5. line 9 - near Own Sound, Ontario] Richard died on Friday, 18 November 1927 at St. Vincent Township, Grey County, Ontario, Canada, at age 84 years, 10 months and 14 days primarily from ateris sclerosis with cronic endocarditis that he- suffered from for 15 years & the contributary cause was heart failure with dysporpsa which he had for 10 days.² Richard was laid to rest in the Parklawn Cemetery, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.³

     Eliza was born in December 1846 at Village of Bronte, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Eliza married James Jackson on 3 September 1866 at Village of Bronte, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada.¹ 1 June 1900, Eliza and her husband [ROF:Household head] were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were James Jackson [May 1841 - 59 Canada], Eliza [December 1846 - 53 Canada], Charles [September 1883 - 16 Canada]. They had been married 33 years with 14 children, 6 living. They immigrated in 1896. [Enum. Dist. 35, sheet 1a, line 31] Eliza departed this life in 1920 at age 73 years.

     James was born in May 1841 at Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. He was the son of James & Margaret Jackson. James married Eliza Colton, daughter of Thomas Bethel Colton and Eliza Chester, on 3 September 1866 at Village of Bronte, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada.¹ 1 June 1900, James and his wife, Eliza, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were James Jackson [May 1841 - 59 Canada], Eliza [December 1846 - 53 Canada], Charles [September 1883 - 16 Canada]. They had been married 33 years with 14 children, 6 living. They immigrated in 1896. [Enum. Dist. 35, sheet 1a, line 31] James departed this life.²

     Jane was born circa 1849 at Village of Bronte, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. In 25 April 1891, the Canadian Census lists her as Head of the Household at St. George's District of West Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. Richard Cunneyworth [47 Carpenter], Mary Ann [46], Charlotte A. [18], Susan [15], Richard [12], John [10], Edwin [7], Jane Colton [40 wife's sister]. They resided at 32 Niagara St. [St Georges District no. 119] Jane was never married. She was noted on the 1881 census by her parents as being of "unsound mind". After their death, she spent several years with her sister, Mary Ann & her family. After Mary Ann passed away, she was institutionalized in 1895. Jane was listed on the in 1901 Canadian census at the Huronia Regional Centre, Oriallaia Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. Enumberated in the household were Jane Colton [52 Ontario - 1848]. She is noted as an "inmate" at OHFM. [Simcoe East, H2, page 8, line 9 ] Jane was listed on the in 1911 Canadian census at the Huronia Regional Centre, Oriallaia Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. Enumberated in the household were Jane Colton [1851 England 60 years, Anglecian Church, Irish]. She is noted as an "inmate" at OHFM. [District 119 Simcoe East, sub district Orillia no. 13, page 8, line 8] Jane died on Thursday, 12 December 1918 at the Huronia Regional Centre, Oriallaia Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada, from hypostatic pneumonia that she had for for 5 days with the immediate cause being heart failure.

House of Providence, Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario.^1,2 Jane was laid to rest in Oriallaia Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. There is no stone to mark her grave.

     William was born on Wednesday, 5 March 1856 at Village of Bronte, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. William married Celestia Jane Mary Hinton on 11 December 1876 at Nelson Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Marriage Record: William Colton, 20, of Trafalgar, b. Bronte, bachelor, teamster, son of Thomas & Eliza Colton & Celestia Jane Hinton, 20, of Bronte, b. Bronte, spinster, daughter of Edward & Catherine Hinton. Witnesses: John Greene of Nelson & G. H. Greene of Nelson. The groom was Baptist & bride Methodist. They were married by Dr. L. Greene. 1881, an unknown person was listed on the Canadian Census at Village of Bronte, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were William Colton [25 Ontario - Baptist, English, teamster], Salista [25 Ontario - Baptist, German], William [3 Ontario]. [Trafalgar Twp., Division 1, page 36] 1881, an unknown person was listed on the Canadian Census at Burlington, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were William Colton [35 Ontario], Georginia [26 Ontario], Thomas [13 Ontario], Jane [9 Ontario], Mary [5 Ontario], Gordon [3 Ontario], Etta [1 Ontario]. William married Emma Georgina Mcdonald in November 1883 at Aldershot, Ontario, Canada. William Colton 26 s/o Thomas & Eliza Colton m. Emma Georgina McDonald 18 d/o Duncan & Arabell McDonald. Witnesses: John Hinton & Maggie Colton. He was a Baptist & she a Methodist. Aldershot, East Flamboro. [Halton & Peel Counties Marriages 1870-1898] 1901, an unknown person was listed on the Canadian Census at Burlington, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were William Colton [45 Ontario-5 March 1856], Georgina [36 Ontario-1 May 1864], Thomas [22 Ontario-17 March 1879], Helen [15 Ontario-11 July 1886], Gordon [13 Ontario-18 September 1887], Etta [11 Ontario-25 December 1889], Mabel [8 Ontario-23 September 1892], Elsie [4 Ontario-6 December 1896]. William departed this life in 1930 at age 73 years.

     Celestia was born in 1855 at Village of Bronte, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. She was probably the daughter of Edward and Catharine [Grazley] Hinton, granddaughter of John Hinton great granddaughter of James Hinton.
Celestia married William Colton, son of Thomas Bethel Colton and Eliza Chester, on 11 December 1876 at Nelson Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Marriage Record: William Colton, 20, of Trafalgar, b. Bronte, bachelor, teamster, son of Thomas & Eliza Colton & Celestia Jane Hinton, 20, of Bronte, b. Bronte, spinster, daughter of Edward & Catherine Hinton. Witnesses: John Greene of Nelson & G. H. Greene of Nelson. The groom was Baptist & bride Methodist. They were married by Dr. L. Greene. Celestia departed this life on Sunday, 3 July 1881 at Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada, at age 26 years. Death Record: Celestia Jane, wife of William Colton d. 3 July 1881 age 26 years, pneumonia 12 days, Baptist. b. Bronte. [Deaths of Trafalger Township] Mrs. William Colton d. August 1881, teamster, cause anemia 12 days. She is buried in Greemwood Cemetery. Death Recorded: 18 July 1881.

     Emma was born on Sunday, 1 May 1864. She was the daughter of Duncan & Arabell McDonald. Emma married William Colton, son of Thomas Bethel Colton and Eliza Chester, in November 1883 at Aldershot, Ontario, Canada. William Colton 26 s/o Thomas & Eliza Colton m. Emma Georgina McDonald 18 d/o Duncan & Arabell McDonald. Witnesses: John Hinton & Maggie Colton. He was a Baptist & she a Methodist. Aldershot, East Flamboro. [Halton & Peel Counties Marriages 1870-1898] Emma departed this life on Monday, 30 April 1917 at Burlington, Halton County, Ontario, Canada, at age 52 years, 11 months and 29 days. Obituary: Colton. -- At Burlington, on Monday, April 30, 1917, Emma Georginia, wife of William Colton, aged 53 years. [The Canadian Champion - 3 May 1917]

     Margaret was born on Saturday, 28 February 1863 at Village of Bronte, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Margaret Colton also went by the name of Maggie. Margaret married John William Hinton on 5 November 1884 at Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Marriage Record: John Hinton, 27, of Bronte, b. Bronte, son of Edward & Catherine Hinton, sailor, Baptist & Margaret Colton, 21, of Bronte, b. Bronte daughter of Thomas & Eliza Colton, Baptist. Witnesses: William Colton of Bronte & A. G. Anderson. [Halton & Peel Counties Marriages 1870-1895] Margaret was laid to rest in St. Jude's Church Cemetery, Village of Bronte, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Margaret departed this life on Friday, 1 January 1932 at Village of Bronte, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada, at age 68 years, 10 months and 4 days. According to John Pollock, John & Maggie had children: Margaret, William, Ernie, Ted, Chester. Joseph, John, Viola, & Mary. John knew the family but was a very old gentleman when he told us the names. In addition to names on 1901 Canadian census the names of Joseph & Ernie were added. Joe Hinton, nephew of Charlotte was her pall bearer. In regards to Thomas & Edward - both names were listed on 1901 census but on Edward's death record - it lists him as Edward Thomas - leaves a question as to whether there were two children.

     John was born on Monday, 5 October 1857 at Ontario, Canada. He was the son of Edward and Catharine [Grazley] Hinton, grandson of John Hinton great grandson of James Hinton.

John William Hinton also went by the name of Jack. John married Margaret Colton, daughter of Thomas Bethel Colton and Eliza Chester, on 5 November 1884 at Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Marriage Record: John Hinton, 27, of Bronte, b. Bronte, son of Edward & Catherine Hinton, sailor, Baptist & Margaret Colton, 21, of Bronte, b. Bronte daughter of Thomas & Eliza Colton, Baptist. Witnesses: William Colton of Bronte & A. G. Anderson. [Halton & Peel Counties Marriages 1870-1895] 26 April 1891, an unknown person was listed on the Canadian Census at Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were John Hinton [32 Ontario - Ontario & Ontario, Baptist, sailor], Maggie [28 Ontario - England & England, Baptist], Mary [5 Ontario], Chester [3 Ontario], Louisa [1 Ontario]. [Trafalger Twp. Division 4, page 40] 11-12 April 1901, an unknown person was listed on the Canadian Census at Village of Bronte, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were John Hinton [18 Oct 1855 - 45 Ontario, English, Methodist], Maggie [28 Feb 1862 - 38 Ontario], Viola [1 Jul 1885 - 15 Ontario], Chester [not readiable - 13 Ontario], Louisa [27 ___ 1889 - 11 Ontario], Maggie [16 Sep 1892 - 8 Ontario], John [25 Jan 1894 - 6 Ontario],
Thomas [5 Jul 1897 - 3 Ontario], Edward [5 Jul 1897 - 3 Ontario], William [7 Aug 1900 - blank Ontario] [Line [35 page 13 District I polling 6 Trafalgar (Village of Bronte written on Border). [113 117]



John was a sailor.¹ John departed this life on Wednesday, 6 April 1932 at Village of Bronte, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada, at age 74 years, 6 months and 1 day. He was buried at St. Jude's Church Cemetery, Village of Bronte, Halton County, Ontario, Canada.²

     William was born before 22 July 1785 at Brigg, Lincolnshire, England. On 22 July 1785, William was christened at St. Mary the Virgin Church, Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England.³ William married Sarah Bingham, daughter of Thomas Bingham II and Mary Cox, on 16 May 1814 at Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England.⁴

William was a tailor. The family resided at Brigg. At the time, Briggs was a small village & was a part of the Wrawby Church Parish. After 1842, the town of Briggs had its own church & the people left the church at Wrawby. Wrawby is a village in north Lincolnshire about 13 miles south of Hall. William Bethel Colton appeared on the census of 1841 at Township of Glanford Brigg, Lincolnshire, England; William Colton [56 England - tailor], his wife, Sarah [40 England] and Jacob [15 England] with a James Rose [25 England - sawyer]. They were living on Wrawby Street. [All that part of the township of Glanford Brigg which lies on the north side of the market place and the north side of Wrawby Street][Civil Parish of Wrawby; Hundred of Yarborough South Division; County of Lincolnshire; Registration District of Glanford Brigg; Sub Registration District of Brigg, page35] He appeared on the census of 1851 at Township of Glanford Brigg, Lincolnshire, England; William Colton [66 Brigg,Lincolnshire, England - tailor], his wife, Sarah [50 Thrusthrop, Lincolnshire, England], lodger, Ann Cawkwell [26 England - dress maker]. They are living on Wrawby Street. [Civil Parish of Brigg, Ecclesiastical Parish is Wrawby, town: Glanford Brigg][page 50] He appeared on the census of 1861; William Colton [88 Brigg, Lincolnshire - tailor], his wife, Sarah [62 Skegness, Lincolnshire]. They are living on Wrawby Street. [Registration District: Glanford Brigg; Sub Registration District: Brigg; Enumeration District 12, page 32]

     Sarah was born before 25 April 1785 at Scotton, Lincolnshire, England. On 25 April 1785, Sarah was christened at Scotton, Lincolnshire, England. Sarah married William Bethel Colton, son of Mary Johnson, on 16 May 1814 at Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England.¹ Sarah departed this life before 30 March 1836 at Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England. Sarah was laid to rest in St. Mary the Virgin Church, Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England. She was noted in the church records as age 51 years.

     Sarah was born on Sunday, 23 February 1817 at Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England. On 24 February 1817, Sarah was christened at St. Mary the Virgin Church, Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England.

      On 6 August 1819, Abraham was christened at St. Mary the Virgin Church, Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England. Abraham was born on Friday, 6 August 1819 at Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England. He was a twin. Abraham departed this life on Monday, 9 August 1819 at Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England, at age 3 days. Abraham was laid to rest in St. Mary the Virgin Church, Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England. The church records noted he was two days old.

     Charlotte was born on Tuesday, 30 January 1821 at Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England. In 1821, Charlotte was christened at St. Mary the Virgin Church, Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England.

     Mary Ann Colton (an unknown value).¹ Mary was born on Saturday, 1 November 1823 at Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England. On 16 November 1823, Mary was christened at St. Mary the Virgin Church, Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England.

     Elizabeth was born. Elizabeth married James Arthur Colton, son of George William Colton and Annie Teresa Cline, circa 1924 at Woodbridge, York County, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth departed this life on Wednesday, 11 August 1926 at Woodbridge, York County, Ontario, Canada. She was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery.