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     James departed this life on Saturday, 29 March 1884 at Village of Bronte, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Death Certificate: James Henry Colton, d. 29 March 1884, 7 hours old at Bronte, Cause: heart disease. parents: William & Emma Georgina, Recorded: 22 July 1885 by William Colton.¹ James was born on Saturday, 29 March 1884 at Village of Bronte, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada.²

     Ann was born in 1905. Ann married Oliver Alexander Colton, son of William Colton and Emma Georgina Mcdonald, at Ontario, Canada. Ann departed this life in 1977 at age 72 years. Her tombstone reads: Ann M. Colton 1905-1977 - above both her & Oliver It read - Colton In Loving Memory of.

     William was born in 1865. William married Mary Viola Cunneyworth, daughter of Richard Cunneyworth and Mary Ann Colton, on 11 April 1888 at Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.¹ 1901, an unknown person and his wife, [ROF:Wife], were listed on the Canadian Census. Enumerated in this household were (an unknown value). William departed this life on Monday, 27 March 1916 at Ontario, Canada, at age 51 years. William was laid to rest in the Parklawn Cemetery, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.²

     Eliza departed this life on Monday, 6 June 1870. She was born & died on the same day. [Birth registration index]. Some questions arise since her name appears on the 1871 census being 7 months of age. Eliza was born on Monday, 6 June 1870 at Village of Bronte, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada.¹

     Charlotte was born on Saturday, 11 November 1871 at Village of Bronte, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Charlotte never married.

     Susan was born on Wednesday, 10 November 1875 at Ontario, Canada. Susan married William John Johnston circa 1904 at Ontario, Canada. 1911, Susan and her husband, [ROF:Household head], were listed on the Canadian Census at Meaford, Grey County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were William Johnston [35 Ontario - April 1876], Susan [36 Ontario - November __], Hugh [6 Ontario - March 1905], William Cecil [4 Ontario - August 1907], Margaret S. [2 Ontario - September 1909]. [Enum. Dist. 73 North Grey, sheet 3, line 38]

     William was born on Sunday, 14 April 1872 at York County, Ontario, Canada. He was the son of Hugh & Elizabeth [Roderick] Johnston.¹ William married Susan Cunneyworth, daughter of Richard Cunneyworth and Mary Ann Colton, circa 1904 at Ontario, Canada. 1911, an unknown person and his wife, [ROF:Wife], were listed on the Canadian Census at Meaford, Grey County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were William Johnston [35 Ontario - April 1876], Susan [36 Ontario - November __], Hugh [6 Ontario - March 1905], William Cecil [4 Ontario - August 1907], Margaret S. [2 Ontario - September 1909]. [Enum. Dist. 73 North Grey, sheet 3, line 38]

     Richard was born on Friday, 8 November 1878 at Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. The birth record noted the family was residing at 32 Niagra Street. Richard never married.

     Alice was born in 1885. Alice married John Reynard Cunneyworth, son of Richard Cunneyworth and Mary Ann Colton. Alice departed this life in 1938 at age 53 years.

     Edwin was born on Thursday, 15 May 1884 at Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. The birth record noted the family was residing 3 Niagra Street. He never married.

     Ethel was born. Ethel married Thomas Bethel Colton, son of Jacob William Colton and Mary Ann Ward, after 16 June 1937.

     Harry was born on Thursday, 15 December 1921 at Elora, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. Harry married Jean Edith Fuller on 20 April 1946 at Canada. Harry departed this life on Tuesday, 15 June 1982 at Elora, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, at age 60 years and 6 months. Harry was laid to rest in Elora Cemetery, Elora, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. Harry & Jean live in Orangeville, Ontario. Harry was in the Canadian Air Force and retired to ply his trade as an automobile mechanic.

     Jean was born on Saturday, 11 October 1924 at Canada. Jean married Harry Arthur Main, son of Arthur John Main and Eliza Jane "Daisy" Colton, on 20 April 1946 at Canada.

     Annie was born. Annie married Richard Harrison on 17 November 1917 at Woodbridge, York County, Ontario, Canada. Annie married James Arthur Colton, son of George William Colton and Annie Teresa Cline, circa 1927 at Woodbridge, York County, Ontario, Canada.

     Bruce was born on Tuesday, 17 July 1928 at Woodbridge, York County, Ontario, Canada.

     Richard was born in 1893. Richard married Annie Porter on 17 November 1917 at Woodbridge, York County, Ontario, Canada. Richard departed this life in 1925 at Woodbridge, York County, Ontario, Canada, at age 32 years. Richard was laid to rest in Hillcrest Cemetery, Woodbridge, York County, Ontario, Canada.

     George was born on Thursday, 3 May 1923 at Woodbridge, York County, Ontario, Canada. George married Margaret Gilmore on 23 November 1945.

     Margaret was born on Friday, 4 June 1926. Margaret married George Harrison, son of Richard Harrison and Annie Porter, on 23 November 1945.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1701 at Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England. Elizabeth married William Stainton in 1726 at All Saints Church, Bigby, Lincolnshire, England.¹

     William was born at England. William married Elizabeth Colton, daughter of Thomas Colton and Mary Elton, in 1726 at All Saints Church, Bigby, Lincolnshire, England.¹

     Sarah was born circa 1705 at Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England. Sarah married William Barrett in 1739 at All Saints Church, Bigby, Lincolnshire, England.¹

     William was born at England. William married Sarah Colton, daughter of Thomas Colton and Mary Elton, in 1739 at All Saints Church, Bigby, Lincolnshire, England.¹

     Edgar was born in 1881 at Ontario, Canada. He was the son of William & Christina [Fothergill] Ghent. Edgar married Mary Annabella Colton, daughter of William Colton and Emma Georgina Mcdonald, on 23 November 1910 at Hamilton, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada. Marriage record: Edgar Fothergill Ghent, 29, Anglican, mechanic, of Burlington, son of William Ghent & Christina Fothergill m. Mary Annabell Colton, 25, Methodist, Burlington, daughter of William Colton & Georgina McDonald. They were married at Hamilton, Wentworth by license by Sandford E. Marshall. Witnesses: Norman Groves & Etta Colton.

     Mary was born in June 1873 at Ontario, Canada. Mary married Josiah Thomas Johnson, son of Thomas Franklin Johnson and Sarah Colton, circa 1894 at Ontario, Canada. 1911, Mary and her husband, [ROF:Household head], were listed on the Canadian Census at Elora, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Josiah Johnson [May 1861 - 50 Ontario], Mary [June 1873 - 38 Ontario], Sara [March 1895 - 16 Ontario], Mabel [November 1897 - 13 Ontario], Edwin [August 1901 - 9 Ontario], Ethel [February 1905 - 6 Ontario], Charlotte [August 1908 - 2 Ontario]. The family resided on Guelph Road. [Page 6, District 134, Sub District B1, Enum. Dist. 1, line 16]

     Sarah was born on Friday, 29 March 1895 at Elora, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.¹

     Mabel was born on Tuesday, 30 November 1897 at Elora, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.¹

     Edwin was born on Monday, 5 August 1901 at Elora, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.¹

     Ethel was born on Friday, 17 February 1905 at Elora, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.¹

     Charlotte was born in August 1908 at Elora, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.

     Mary was born on Thursday, 3 December 1868 at Ontario, Canada. Mary married Franklin Roley Johnson, son of Thomas Franklin Johnson and Sarah Colton, circa 1896 at Ontario, Canada. 1901, Mary and her husband, [ROF:Household head], were listed on the Canadian Census at Elora, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Frank R. Johnson [15 March 1864 - 37 Ontario], Mary [3 December 1867 - 33 Ontario], A. Eva A. [27 March 1897 - 4 Ontario], Ethel C. [24 October 1898 - 2 Ontario], Franklin W. [23 January 1901 - under 1 Ontario]. [Page 7, Sub District B2, Wellington County Center no. 124, line 43] 1911, Mary and her husband, [ROF:Household head], were listed on the Canadian Census at Elora, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Frank Johnson [March 1864 - 47 Ontario, Methodist, busman], Mary Ann [December 1868 - 43 Ontario, Irish], Eva A. [March 1897 - 14 Ontario], Ethel C. [October 1898 - 12 Ontario], Frank Jr. [January 1901 - 10 Ontario], Thomas James [October 1903 - 7 Ontario], The family resided on Metcalf Street. [Page 5, District 134, Sub District B1, Enum. Dist. 1, line 40]