From the Hibbert Review, by Isabella Campbell, 1953 - 1959 Concession 5, Lot 18, Hibbert, Perth County, Ontario Canada Michael O?BRIEN first owned all of Lot 18, but in 1859 sold the East 50 to John RYAN, a native of Borrisdale (Borrisoleigh?), Tipperary. His wife was Catherine KENNEDY who was born in the same place. Since John bought this 50 it has been owned by the RYAN family. Their son, Thomas, was the next owner. Thomas was born in Brantford where his parents first settled when they came to Canada. He married Elizabeth McILHARGEY from Lucan, Ontario. This was the their home until they died - Thomas in 1925 and Elizabeth in 1931. Their son John and daughter Mary still live on the farm. They own now the 100 acres. Thomas RYAN was for many years the reeve of the township, and the Perth County Warden in 1896. Michael O'BRIEN left the other 50 and moved to Florence, near Thamesville, Ontario, where he was killed when a log, with which he was working, fell on him. John CAIRNS bought this West 50 in Dec 1859 and CAIRNS widow sold it in 1913 to Thomas RYAN. John and Catherine (KENNEDY) RYAN had a family of seven - Thomas, John, Margaret (Mrs Timothy RYAN), Catherine (Mrs Thomas McFADDEN), Ellen, Patrick and James, the last two died in infancy. From Ontario BMD - Marriages Thomas Ryan, 49 Born and resident of Hibbert Parents John Ryan and Catherine Kennedy married on 12 Feb 1901 at Perth County Elizabeth McIlhargy, 41 Born and resident of Biddulph parents John McIlhargy and Abigail Glavin / Galvin Mary Ryan b 1846 Canada parents John Ryan and Catherine Kennedy married 12 Feb 1866 Huron County Timothy Ryan b 1840 Ireland parents Timothy Ryan and Johanna O'Brien From Ontario BMD - Deaths Timothy Ryan, farmer - 60 years in Ontario at time of death b 1838 Ireland d 26 Jan 1923 Concession 3, Lot 16, Hibbert, Perth County Parents Timothy Ryan and Johanna O'Brien Informant son William Ryan Elizabeth (McIlhargey) Ryan b Jul 1860 Ontario d 16 June 1931 Concession 5, Lot 18, Hibbert, Perth County parents John McIlhargey and Abigail Glavin or Galvin John Ryan, married b 1814 Ireland d 9 Jan 1902 Concession 5, Lot 18, Hibbert, Perth County Informant Thomas Ryan Catherine Ryan b 20 Nov 1831 Ireland d 24 Oct 1909 Concession 4, Lot 13, McKillop, Huron County parents Timothy Ryan and Johanna O'Brien Thomas McFadden, married b Nov 1842 Canada (?) d 29 Nov 1909 Concession 4, Lot 16 McKillop, Huron County informant Catherine McFadden Catherine (McFadden) Purcell b 1878 McKillop, Huron County d 12 Jan 1915 McKillop, Huron County parents Thomas McFadden and Catherine Ryan Informant Thomas Purcell Mrs Catherine O'Reily alias McFadden, farmer's wife b 1816 Ireland d 18 Oct 1879 McKillop, Huron County informant Joseph McFadden of McKillop From Ontario BMD - Births Timothy Ryan and Margaret Mary Ryan Timothy b 6 Sep 1876 McKillop, Huron County