Hello All I have been getting much e-mail asking for the same information, so I'm going to post this to the list. I guess my last posting came out kind of crazy & maybe everyone thought I was looking for a home or my way out. <VBG> Just a note when I found a family member buried quite far from where the rest of the family was (Richmond Hill Ont.) I called the cemetery. They told me that this person would have been part of the old Ontario Hospital system. I then asked what hospital he would have been in & they said Whitby Psychiatric Hospital. You just never know ..... http://www.gov.on.ca/health/ Whitby Mental Health Centre 700 Gordon St. P.O. Box 613 Whitby ON L1N 5S9 Fax: (905) 430-4032 Note there is no regular phone number listed<VBG> Then I was given phone numbers to the Lakeridge Health Corp. 668-6831 & 668-5881 I do hope this helps others & I promise to let this machine catch up to my typing in the future. <VBG> Heather

Good Morning All Would anyone have any information on the Whitby Psychiatric Hospital? Is it still around I can't find a phone or address for it. If it was removed, does anyone know what happened to the records? Thank You in advance. Heather

Looking for Johnston Family in Whitby Info I have, hope it clicks with someone James Johnston owned farm Whitby where the tracks now go through. His house was moved to the main part of Whitby when the tracks where moved in His wife believe read as follows from certificate as Agnes Nilly. they had: Helene Johnston b:ca 1857/60 period mar: Albert Singer. Dorothea Johnston Doctor she mar: a Professor Orr. James Johnston Jr. don't think he got married. William Johnston mar and moved states his dau: mar a Mr. Miller. Elizabeth Johnston Annie Johnston mar: Dr. Hershey there children where Dr.'s and School Teacher lived Waterloo Co. or Wellington Co. maybe others, sorry only know approx. birthdate of Helene. When Helen Johnston lost her first baby, she had a Cousin Ross Johnston also living in Whitby who wrote a poem which was published in the Star titled To Cousin Ella by Ross Johnston 1890. Dorothea and Helen where also Artists Helen was a school teacher near Whitby. Any glimmer would be great. Patricia -- Patricia Ann Cattanach Knapp <Pat.knapp@sympatico.ca> Mississauga, ON Canada [also Foy, Singer and Johnston] http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/k/n/a/Patricia-A-Knapp/

...1851 Darlington Township census in poor condition, only 2 divisions saved, although there are some good assessment/census head of family records for earlier years... ...the Robert Virtue family 1851 Robert, farmer, Ireland, Episcopal, 68 yrs wife Phylina, Ireland, 66 yrs Charles, Ireland, 19 yrs Mary, Ireland, 17 yrs William, Ireland, 20 yrs ...lots more Virtues, too numerous to list, but this film is available... Michael Stephenson -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Victoria County Genweb Page Host - http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Gallery/5715/Victoria/index.htm Durham County Genweb Page Host - http://www.geocities.com/Soho/Gallery/5715/Durham/index.html Northumberland County Genweb Page Host - http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Gallery/5715/Northumberland/index.html Genealogical and Historical Database for Upper Canada Research - http://members.tripod.com/~VictoriaCounty/Research.html Genealogical Researcher for Victoria, Peterborough, Northumberland & Durham, Haliburton, Hastings, and Ontario Counties. Michael C. Stephenson email : mstephenson@trentu.ca 1174 Royal Drive, Peterborough, (705) 743-6423 Ontario, Canada. K9H6R1 Trent University Geography (1996) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

...regarding the post on early records of Cavan and area, I will note there are assessment and census records for the township dating from 1818, head of family only, with family members grouped according to age and sex... also two volumes of marriage and some birth records covering the Newcastle District (including Cavan) ~ 1810 - 1855, ...original records housed in Trent University Archives ...one Volume Colborne District marriage records, with some births, some Cavan records here also... ...don't forget early land registry records/deeds/wills for Cavan/Millbrook...often some good stuff here Michael Stephenson -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Victoria County Genweb Page Host - http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Gallery/5715/Victoria/index.htm Durham County Genweb Page Host - http://www.geocities.com/Soho/Gallery/5715/Durham/index.html Northumberland County Genweb Page Host - http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Gallery/5715/Northumberland/index.html Genealogical and Historical Database for Upper Canada Research - http://members.tripod.com/~VictoriaCounty/Research.html Genealogical Researcher for Victoria, Peterborough, Northumberland & Durham, Haliburton, Hastings, and Ontario Counties. Michael C. Stephenson email : mstephenson@trentu.ca 1174 Royal Drive, Peterborough, (705) 743-6423 Ontario, Canada. K9H6R1 Trent University Geography (1996) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

Hi Steph; I was surprised and pleased to see a reply to your Carscadden query on the Durham list. I am related to the Carscaddens and have been researching them for quite some time. I have garnered a great deal of information on the Carscaddens and would be willing to share it with you. If you are interested please email back at allyn@island.net I am looking forward to hearing from you. Isabel Parker

We are very pleased to announce the GRAND OPENING of the first website dealing specifically with the Loyalists of the American Revolution to combine genealogy, military history and living history. The On-Line Institute for Advanced Loyalist Studies (Royalprovincial.com) is the collaborative effort of Todd Braisted of New Jersey and Nan Cole of Illinois. Todd is an independent researcher with an extensive background in Loyalist military studies. Nan is a genealogist and researcher and hosts both a Loyalist and a Canadian genealogy chat group. This project was started in April of 1999 with the goal of providing detailed, accurate Loyalist information to anyone who might have an interest. The site is not intended to serve as an introduction to what a Loyalist is, but rather is a place for those who are seeking detailed, specific information about individual Loyalist regiments or soldiers. The site is broken down into several major areas: History, Military, Genealogy, Reenacting and Miscellaneous. Among the original information to be found is a complete listing of all known Loyalist units that existed between 1775 and 1784, and a chronological list of battles and engagements during the war, along with the Loyalist units that took part in each. There are hundreds of transcribed documents, including courts martials, muster rolls, orderly books, regimental correspondence, deserter descriptions, battle reports, newspaper accounts, songs, poems, memorials, land grant petitions, intelligence reports, clothing returns, church records, Black Loyalist materials, proclamations, recruiting notices, Rebel accounts of Loyalists, distributions, and women’s documents. Our on-line research address book provides addresses, hours of operation, phone numbers and website links to the major research centers for Loyalist manuscript materials and genealogies and will be expanded in the future to include additional repositories, churches, organizations and societies of interest to Loyalist researchers. In the Reenacting section you will be able to learn about Living History and the groups that portray the Loyalists today, see photos of the groups and of past events, and find out how to get in touch with the group of your choice. Plus much, much more… While the site currently contains over 1,000 pages of information, it is by no means complete. The amount of information planned for the future is more than double the amount currently on-line. So, if you do not find information on the individual or group you are looking for now, please stop back soon, as we will be updating things on an ongoing basis. You can also sign up to receive a free monthly notification of the new materials that have been added. To celebrate our grand opening, we will be conducting a special “Loyalist contest” on Monday, February 7th, our first day live. It costs nothing to enter and will give you a chance to test your knowledge (or just get lucky and guess right!) to win a small prize. Please stop by for details and enter! And while you are there, take a minute to sign our Guestbook or post a message or query on our Genealogy or History Message Boards. We look forward to greeting our visitors and assisting them with their Loyalist questions. Please follow this link/address to enter our site. Thanks! The Online Institute for Advanced Loyalist Studies http://www.royalprovincial.com/ Nan Cole & Todd Braisted

On 5 Feb 00, at 18:28, Steph wrote: > I was wondering if you could look up Eliza Carscadden b- 1840 died > 1917 in Clarke Township. She was married to James Gibson and she also > had a 2 brothers William and George. I wouldn't ask , but I am so > stumped on this family. I can't for the life of me figure out who her > father is or anything else about he. Hi Steph; It would appear that William Carscadden moved to California and it was 37 years before he returned to visit his sister, Mrs. James Gibson and brothers George and Jim. Here is what there is on Eliza: CARSCADDEN, Eliza - born Aug 14, 1832, in Fermanagh, Ireland and settled in Clarke, in 1837, married on Feb 26, 1850 (nee Mrs. William Elliott) CARSCADDEN, Eliza - died in Clarke, on Oct 6, 1917, aged 76 years and 9 months (nee Mrs. James Gibson) CARSCADDEN, Eliza - died in Manvers on May 19, 1906, aged 73 years and 9 months. Mother of George - Midland & Wesley (nee Mrs. William Elliott). Mother of John Elliott of Bowmanville Some of it doesn't make much sense, but I have typed it just how it is in the index. Here are some little clippings from the book 'Out of the Mists' - A History of Clarke Township by Helen Schmid and Sid Rutherford: Page 241 - It is talking about the Johns' Sawmill near Orono .......... "Freeman Andrus and James Carscadden were foremen in this mill. James was also employed in the cooper shop for many years (where the staves were turned into barrels). When he died in 1925 he had been employed making barrels for the fruit house on the town line, and had made his home with the Gibson family." Page 141 - Talking about local Inns ..........."John Carscadden had the 'Queens Arms'." Page 200 - "Some of the local merchants in Kendal in 1857 were: Dean Carscadden, carpenter." Page 201 - "Up to 1867 there was only one hotel and John Carscadden opened the second one that year." Page 170 - "The Carscadden family came from Ireland to Newtonville and followed the trail to the sixth line where they built their first home. Soon the rebellion of 1837 broke out. Mr. Carscadden and Mr. Ard, shouldered their gunds and walked to Toronto, only to find William Lyon McKenzie had fled to the US.......men like Ard and Carscadden obviously were rebel supporters of William Lyon McKenzie and responsible government." Hope that this might be of some interest to you. Kind regards Kathy Witheridge Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

Hi Kim, To find the Peel county list try www.rootsweb.com/~canon/countydistrictpages.html or go through the Canada GenWeb Project www.rootsweb.com/~canwgw/cngenwebe.html hope I haven't left out any dots etc.--good luck Bev

Dear Kathy Witheridge, Would you have any information regarding newspaper article on a ROBERT or WILLIAM VYSE, who froze to death back in 1895-96 in the BEAVERTON/ GAMEBRIDGE area. This is in the NORTH end of DURHAM COUNTY. Thanks, Donna

Dear Listers, I have just found out that "BEAVERTON" is, indeed, in ONDURHAM. If anybody out there is researching in that area, please contact me as I am having trouble connecting with anyone. D Hawes P.S. Thanks Bev

On 27 Jan 00, at 10:46, Steph wrote: > This is my husbands gggrandfather? Any information would be great. I > really apprectiate you doing this. If there is anything you need, I am > in Victoria County. Other names would be Zoe/Zoa Kilbourne, Eliza, > Charles Matison, Hiram Rial,Electa Pinkham, Charlotte, Amelia Jane, > Estella,Harvey Jane and Oliver. All of the above are Eddy's. Hi Steph; Here are some listings from the Durham County Newspaper Index: EDDY, Hiram - returned from trip to California took 14 days - May 9, 1888 EDDY, Hiram - of Orono died Nov 23, 1890 EDDY, Hiram (Mrs) - nee Electa Pinkham died in Orono, May 12, 1916, aged 84 years EDDY, Charles - of Orono, visit from sister (Mrs. Norman Paker) of Dakota - Feb 7, 1907 EDDY, Charles (Mrs) - nee Amelia Jane Gibson died in Clarke, aged 25 years - Apr 2 1885 EDDY, Charles (Mrs) - nee Estella Maude Gibson, died Aug 19, 1929 in Clarke, aged 67 years EDDY, Rial - formerly of Orono, son of Hiram, died at Duncan, Oklahoma, Apr 3, 1916 EDDY, Rial - of Orono, moved to North Dakota, Jan 20, 1892 Here are a few that might help you. According to the Tremain's 1861 Directory, shows: Clarke Twp EDDY, C.M. owned Lot 22, Conc., 3 EDDY, (Miss) E. owned Lot 22, Conc., 3 The Belden's 1878 Map Transcription shows: EDDY, H. owned Lot 22, Conc., 3 There are mentions of the EDDY family in the book 'Out of the Mists' - A History of Clarke Township by Helen Schmid: Page 158 - ".......The little frame church of the Bible Christians is still in existence and forms the school room attached to the rear of the present, St. Saviour's Anglican Church. A larger building was needed and a brick building was erected in 1869. James Eddy contracted for the brick work and plastering," Page 161 - regarding the Christian Church in Orono - "The membership of the Christian Church had been composed largely of those called Americans by their neighbours of more recent British origin. Some of those known as Universalists attending this church were, .......James Eddy...." Page 193 - regarding The Canadian Directory lists of Newcastle businessmen - 1857-1858 - "EDDY, James, plasterer and stonemason" Page 14 - "Let us take a look at the 1825 Clarke census, 55 families and a total of 332 persons. The number in brackets after the name denotes the number in family..........Eddy, Ira (5) Page 230 - regarding local blacksmiths - "Hiram Eddy and George Beer played an important roll in the community. They made nails, hinges, latches, fireplace equipment, small farm implements and shod oxon and horses." I think that I have covered most of the information on this name. There are lots of Gibson's in this area, so I will have to do them at another time. Kind regards Kathy Witheridge Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

On 27 Jan 00, at 8:25, Steph wrote: > Is there any mention of Eddy or Gibson in the marriage registers of > Ontario???? > > I am interested in Orono, Newcastle etc. Specifically Clarke > Township. Hi Stephanie; The County Marriage Registers of Ontario - Northumberland County 1858- 1869, shows: Alen EDDY, 21 of Haldimand, born Haldimand, s/o Harden and Nancy, married Sep 1, 1859 to Jane BEATY, 19 of Seymour, born Seymour, d/o not known and Catherine Baze EDDY, 20 of Haldimand, born Haldimand, s/o Harden and Nancy, married Dec 31, 1862 to Ann CUE, 19 of Cramahe, born ? d/o James and Mariah Charles EDDY, 24 of Haldimand, born Haldimand, s/o Elisha and Elizabeth, married Jun 23, 1863 to Maria WAIT, 21 of Haldimand, born Haldimand, d/o Smith and Almira William James KEELER, 25 of Haldemand, born Oswego, NY, s/o James and Elizabeth, married Jan 15, 1862 to Elizabeth EDDY, 16 of Haldemand, born Haldemand, d/o Carlton and Jane James WINTER, 22 of Haldemand, born Haldemand, s/o Henry and R, married Jan 1, 1863 to Elizabeth EDDY, 20 of Haldemand, born Cramahe, d/o Elisha and E John McCARL, 23 of Haldemand, born Canada, s/o Michael and Elizabeth, married Oct, 1861 to Lucy EDDY, 21 of Haldemand, born Canada, d/o Elisha and Elizabeth There are lots of GIBSON marriages, in both Durham and Northumberland Counties. If you would give me some given names it would help a lot. I took a look in the Durham County Newspaper index, and there are too many by the name of EDDY to type out. I really need some specific names. Kind regards Kathy Witheridge Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

Kathy, Can you tell me if you have information on Henry Robert Evans and wife Rose Evans. They had 3 children. Robert, Florence, and Alfred. Rose died in Oshawa on Feb. 20 1911. That is all I know of this family. Is there an obituary for Rose somewhere? Any information would be appreciated. Thank you Andree a.ri@sympatico.ca

On 26 Jan 00, at 18:19, sharon parent wrote: > I am searching for a date of death and place of burial for Levi > Edwards. Born about 1860 in Cramahe, Northumberland Cty, he married > Mary Loucinda Williams. Their children were John Edwards b 1884, Eva > Elizabeth b1886, Laura Edwards b 1890, Lena Edwards b 1892 and Mabel b > 1894. There may be more children. Levi lived in Durham Cty by 1901 > with brother Samuel Edwards. Last known residence 1934 in Oshawa when > he attended his brother Charles Edwards funeral in Colborne. Hi Sharon; I took a look in the Ontario County Marriage Registers - Northumberland County, and found: Stephen EDWARDS, 21 of Cramahe, born Consecon, s/o William B. and Jane, married Dec 31, 1866 to Elizabeth FOWLER, 16 of Cramahe, born Cramahe, d/o William and Mandina There are many mentions of the name Levi EDWARDS in the Durham County Newspaper Index, but no death unfortunately. EDWARDS, Levi - and family of Newcastle have moved to Trenton - Apr 9, 1908 EDWARDS. Levi - celebrates his 25th wedding anniversary - Jan 10, 1907 There are a few other bits and pieces regarding Levi. EDWARDS, Samuel - and family move back to Newcastle from Trenton - Dec 10, 1908 EDWARDS, Samuel - in Bowmanville, child died age 2 weeks - Feb 4, 1917 EDWARDS, Lena Blanche - d/o H. Edwards, married Percival John CHAPMAN, both of Orono - Aug 9, 1912 EDWARDS, Eva Elizabeth - first d/o Levi, of Orono, married Norman GREENFIELD - May 27, 1908 EDWARDS, Laura J - second d/o Levi, married Harold McCOMB, both of Orono - Feb 22, 1911 There are quite a lot of listings for John EDWARDS. Do you think that I have the correct family? Kind regards Kathy Witheridge Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

Good evening all; I am searching for a date of death and place of burial for Levi Edwards. Born about 1860 in Cramahe, Northumberland Cty, he married Mary Loucinda Williams. Their children were John Edwards b 1884, Eva Elizabeth b1886, Laura Edwards b 1890, Lena Edwards b 1892 and Mabel b 1894. There may be more children. Levi lived in Durham Cty by 1901 with brother Samuel Edwards. Last known residence 1934 in Oshawa when he attended his brother Charles Edwards funeral in Colborne. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks. Sharon Parent wsparent@csolve.net

On 21 Jan 00, at 13:53, Dob wrote: > moved with her family to the Devitt Settlement in Cartwright Twp. > After farming for several years, Mary died and was buried beside her > husband in Cavan. Was you looking for families by the name of DEVITT? If so, the following are listed in the 1865 Directory for Cartwright Twp: DEVITT, James - owned Lot 20, Conc., 2 DEVITT, John - owned Lot Lot 20, Conc., 3 DEVITT, John - owned Lot 20, Conc., 2 DEVITT, John - owned Lot 19, Conc., 3 DEVITT, Wright - owned Lot 18, Conc., 3 Kind regards Kathy Witheridge Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

Hi Penny; I was just looking through some old information for Cartwright Twp., and the 1865 Directory showed: BRUCE, William - rented Lot 4 Conc., 2 BRUCE, Robert - rented Lot 9 Conc., 2 BRUCE, Robert - rented Lot 24 Conc., 2 BRUCE, Robert - rented Lot 8 Conc., 1 BRUCE, Steward - rented Lot 9 Conc., 2 BRUCE, Thomas - rented Lot 22 Conc., 2 BRUCE, Andrew - owned Lot 22 Conc., 9 BRUCE, John - owned Lot 9 Conc., 3 Hope that this might be of some help to you. Kind regards Kathy Witheridge Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

There has been quite a number of people asking where the 'Durham County Newspaper Index' could be purchased. Go to this site: http://www.osha.igs.net/%7Edandelong/ogswo.htm This is the site of the Whitby/Oshawa branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society. It lists all the publishings available. I have been a member of this branch for many years, and it has been a great help to me in my research. Give it a try! Kind regards Kathy Witheridge Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

Hi Alan... I have a tie in with the FEE family in Emily. The sister of my great-grandmother married into the FEE family. Joseph FEE, (son of James FEE and Eliza Jane BEATTY) born 23 July 1846 married Annie WEBSTER (daughter of Abraham WEBSTER and Maria HENDERSON) born 3 March 1856. They married 25 June 1879. Their children: Arthur Webster FEE born 8 Sept 1881 died 31 Oct 1904 Abraham Bertram FEE born 20 Jan 1886 died 1978 married Emily Francesca BLAUMAN 1912. (My grandfather John Everett SMYTH's family was visited by "cousin Bertie" at Mt Pleasant, Brant County in the 1920s) Joesph Beatty FEE born 3 March 1889 died 1979 married Sarah Mabel CURTIS 1912. James FEE born 3 Nov 1891 died 1978 married Annie (Dot) SHIELD Frederick Newton FEE born 28 Aug 1895 married Jean Ester LEE Joseph & Annie FEE took over the WEBSTER farm at Mt Pleasant, Cavan Township after Abraham WEBSTER's death in 1895 & Maria's death in 1897. I think the family still owns the farm to this day. It had been originally granted to Thomas & Elizabeth WEBSTER from Wexford Ireland in 1822. There were numerous FEE relatives of Joseph (& James) FEE in Emily Township & Cavan Township. I saw a local history book for the area (the name of escapes me) that describes the ancestry of various families in Durham/Emily & the FEES trip from Ireland is recounted giving the names of the children & who they married etc. It mentions the family back to the 1700s. I made photocopies of the pages, but of course I can't find them! It seems that when you are looking for something you can never find it, but when you aren't its right there! I'll find it if you are interested or don't already have that info. Chris Bradshaw bradshawchris@home.com Searching for BRADSHAW in Paisley Scotland SMITH/COOPER in Rosedale North Riding Yorkshire HAY in Cruden Bay Aberdeenshire Scotland FORAN/WHITE Buffalo NY and Canada WEBSTER in Wexford Ireland MCDERMID/MCNEIL/TAYLOR IN Argyllshire Scotland TAYLOR/FINNIE in Aberdeenshire Irish HENDERSONs in Ontario Irish CAIRNS/CARNS/KEARNS in Norfolk Co. Ontario DOWSON/BARKER/HALTON in North Riding Yorkshire ----- Original Message ----- From: "alan richards" <alanr@netrover.com> To: <ONDURHAM-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: January 26, 2000 12:00 AM Subject: Sylvester/Fee > Hello Carol: > I suspect your "Enniskillen Church Diary" is a publication of the > Bowmanville Museum. I recall reading the same article. > My grandfather (Alfred RICHARDS) was working at Sylvester's in > Enniskillen when he met my grandmother (Zilla PARKIN). They were married > in 1897, so that will give you a time frame. I grew up in Bowmanville, > and visited Enniskillen occasionally, but never knew about Sylvester's > until I started doing genealogy. I believe there is a picture (drawing) > of the place in the Tremaine atlas. > The main reason I'm writing is to say that I too am researching FEE. My > wife is descended from the immigrant FEE family who settled in Emily > Township in 1819. Can I help you with that family? > Alan E. Richards, London, Ont. > > > Subject: > Virtues & Sylvesters in Enniskillen > Date: > Mon, 24 Jan 2000 20:52:34 -0800 > From: > Carol Williams <CarolW@islandnet.com> > To: > ONDURHAM-L@rootsweb.com > > > I am researching Enniskillen, too and was sent a copy of an article > about the town. Unfortunately I do not know where it is from, but > it is entilted "Enniskillen Church Diary" and is written by Dr J N > Hutchison > of Winnipeg in May 1939. He mentions the founding families of the > Anglican Church (which I have seen referred to as the "English Church"). > John Virtue and family and Archy Virtue and family, just east of the > village > are amongst the listed. He also talks about a graveyard of pioneers > associated > with the church. > The family I am looking into the family of Henry Sylvester and his two > sons > Robert > & Richard Sylvester. They had an Agricultural machine works in > Enniskillen. > > > > > > At 13:58 24/01/00 -0400, you wrote: > >On 24 Jan 00, at 10:21, Leah Joys wrote: > > > >> My husband's gggrandfather, Robert Virtue (abt. 1771 - Sept. 16, > >> 1861) I had thought was born in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, > >> in N. Ireland. But now there is a possibility that he was born in > > >Scotland. > > > > Carol Williams > carolw@islandnet.com > researching: Sylvester, Touchburn, Gillis, & Fee in Ontario, > Michie in London; Watkinson in Liverpool; MacKenzie in Edinburgh > >