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Mary Nesbitt was born in 1867, at, Bruce, . At From 1881 census.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Nesbitt and Sarah Scott.¹ Mary Nesbitt witnessed the marriage of Robert Nesbitt and Sarah Colwell on 21 December 1897 at #32006, , Bruce, ; Robert Nesbitt, age 26, bach. farmer born and living Kincardine Twp. Prsb.
Father Robert Nesbitt, mother Sarah Scott
marries
Sarah Jane Colwell, age 22, single, born and living Kincardine Twp. Ch. of Eng.
Father Samuel Colwell, mother Mary Ann Stanley
Wit: George Colwell of Bervie
Mary Nesbitt of Bervie
Date place21 Dec. 1897 near bervie
Rev. E. A. Hall, by Lic.²

     
Elmer Demrick was born in 1872, at Roseville, Macomb, MI. At From marriage age.¹ He was the son of Charles Demrick and Anetia Lorage.¹
Elmer Demrick married Sarah Stevenson, daughter of Steven Stevenson and Louisa Jane Pocock, on 10 November 1897, at #3201, , Bruce, . Elmer demrick, age 25, bach. farmer born and living Roseville, MI Presb.
Father Charles demrick, mother Anetia Lorage
marries
Sarah Stevensphage 24, born Kincardine Twp., living London, ON, single, Presb.
Father Stephan Stevebnson, mother Jane Pococl
Wit: Almore Demrick, Roseville, MI
Mary Stephenson, Kincardine Two.
Place/Date: 10 Nov. 1897, Kincardine Twp., Rev. J. McDonald, by Lic.¹

     
Almore Demrick was born between 1870 and 1875, at, Macomb, . At From date of being a marriage witness.¹ He was the son of Charles Demrick and Anetia Lorage.¹ Almore Demrick witnessed the marriage of Elmer Demrick and Sarah Stevenson on 10 November 1897 at #3201, , Bruce, ; Elmer demrick, age 25, bach. farmer born and living Roseville, MI Presb.
Father Charles demrick, mother Anetia Lorage
marries
Sarah Stevensphage 24, born Kincardine Twp., living London, ON, single, Presb.
Father Stephan Stevebnson, mother Jane Pococl
Wit: Almore Demrick, Roseville, MI
Mary Stephenson, Kincardine Two.
Place/Date: 10 Nov. 1897, Kincardine Twp., Rev. J. McDonald, by Lic.¹

     
Rosanna Portice was born between 1847 and 1848, at, . At From 1871 census.¹ She was the daughter of John "Porteous" Portice and Anne Smith.^1,2
Rosanna Portice married Thomas Bushnell, son of William Bushnell and Mary Bird, on 1 July 1872, at #nil, , Bruce, . Robert Bushnell, age 28born C.W. and living Kinloss Twp., W. Method., bach. farmer
Father William Bushnell, mother Mary Bird
Marries
Rosanna Portiss, age 24, born C.W. living Kincardine Village, W. method. spinster
Father John Portiss Mother Ann Smith
Wit: Rebecca Portic and Nathaniel Bushnell both of Kinloss Twp.
Date/Location: 1 July 1872 in Kincardine (ass. village)
Rev.Wm. Hayhurst, by licence.³
As of 1 July 1972,her married name was Bushnell.⁴

     
Thomas Bushnell was born circa 1844, at, .¹ He was the son of William Bushnell and Mary Bird.²
Thomas Bushnell married Rosanna Portice, daughter of John "Porteous" Portice and Anne Smith, on 1 July 1872, at #nil, , Bruce, . Robert Bushnell, age 28born C.W. and living Kinloss Twp., W. Method., bach. farmer
Father William Bushnell, mother Mary Bird
Marries
Rosanna Portiss, age 24, born C.W. living Kincardine Village, W. method. spinster
Father John Portiss Mother Ann Smith
Wit: Rebecca Portic and Nathaniel Bushnell both of Kinloss Twp.
Date/Location: 1 July 1872 in Kincardine (ass. village)
Rev.Wm. Hayhurst, by licence.²

     
Anne Smith was born in 1819, at, , Ireland. At From 1861 census.²
Anne Smith married John "Porteous" Portice before 1841, at Birth of first child found., , , Ireland.²
As of before 1841,her married name was Portice.²

Anne Smith was in at, Bruce, , on the 1861 census
Porteous, Anne, age 42 b: Ire., C.E., Farmer
Porteous, Richard, age 19 b: Ire., C.E., Labouer
Porteous, John, age 17 b: C.W., C.E., Labouer
Porteous, James, age 16 b: C.W., C.E.
Porteous, Rosanna, age 14 b: C.W., C.E.
Porteous, Rebecca, age 12 b: C.W., C.E.
Porteous, Thomas, age 9 b: C.W., C.E.
Porteous, Joseph, age 6 b: C.W., C.E.

Living in a 1 stoey, 1 family log house.²

     
Richard Portice was born on 26 April 1842, at, . At From 1861 census; 1901 says 1842.¹ He was the son of John "Porteous" Portice and Anne Smith.¹
Richard Portice waslisted on the 1901 census for at, Elgin, , on 31 March 1901.
9 28 105 Portis(?) Richard M, Head, S, b:Apr 26 1831 69

Ridgetown, ELGIN West, ON
Dist: 58, Subdist: f-4, T-6465

May be wrong person since age is 10 years out.²

     
James Portice was born in 1845, at, . At From 1861 census.¹ He was the son of John "Porteous" Portice and Anne Smith.¹

     
Thomas "Portiss" Portice married Charlotte (?) between 1770 and 1875.²
Thomas "Portiss" Portice was born on 4 April 1852, at, . At From 1901 census; Agrees with 1861 census.² He was the son of John "Porteous" Portice and Anne Smith.¹
Thomas "Portiss" Portice waslisted on the 1901 census for at, Bothwell, , on 8 April 1901.
2 4 10 Portiss Thomas M Head M Apr 5 1852 48, Irish, C.E., Farmer
2 5 10 Portiss Charlotte F Wife M Jan 28 1842 58, English, C.E.
2 6 10 Hellier Clarence D M Grandchild S Aug 12 1896 4, English, C.E.

Dawn, BOTHWELL, ON
Dist: 45, Subdist: d-5, T-6459.²

     
Joseph Portice was born in 1855, at, . At From 1861 census.¹ He was the son of John "Porteous" Portice and Anne Smith.¹

     
As of between 1770 and 1875,her married name was Portice.¹

Charlotte (?) married Thomas "Portiss" Portice, son of John "Porteous" Portice and Anne Smith, between 1770 and 1875.¹
Charlotte (?) was born on 28 January 1842, at, . At From 1901 census.¹

     
John Lancefield was born circa 1793, at, Kent, , England. ; b. Abt. 1793, St. Laurnence in Thanet, Ramsgate, Kent, England.
From St Laurence in Thanet registers.¹ He was the son of Robert Lancefield and Ann Parker.¹
John Lancefield died in March 1793, at Burial: 27 Mar 1793, St. Lawrence, , Kent, , England. John d. Mar 1793, St. Lawrence in Thanet, Ramsgate, Kent, England.
Cause of death (Facts Pg): decay.
From St Laurence in Thanet registers.¹

     
Sarah Hawkes was born circa 1788, at, Kent, , England. ; From St Clement's Church registers, Sandwich, Kent, England.¹
As of 31 December 1810,her married name was Lancefield.¹

Sarah Hawkes married Thomas Parker Lancefield, son of Robert Lancefield and Ann Parker, on 31 December 1810, at Parish of St Clement's, , Kent, , England. The first marriage of Thomas Parker Lancefield was found in the records of St. Clements, Sandwich, Kent England.
The Banns of marriage for Thomas and Sarah were published on Sunday Dec. 16, 1811, Sunday Dec. 23, 1811, and
Sunday Dec. 30, 1811 by the minister R. S. Joynes. (It appears as if the date should have been 1810 not 1811) The
marriage is also in the register, Thomas Parker Lancefield of this parish and Sarah Hawkes, spinster of this parish,
were married in this church by Banns, thirty first day of December in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and
Ten by me R. S. Joynes, curate.This marriage was solemnized between us Thomas Parker Lancefield and Sarah
Hawkes (both signed) in the presence of Samuel Hawkes and Elizabeth (Colbray). (This is his sister Elizabeth.).¹
Sarah Hawkes died on 5 August 1812, at Buried this date in Parish of St Clement's, , Kent, , England. From St Clement's Church registers, Sandwich, Kent, England.
Sarah died and her burial is recorded as Lancefield Sarah, age
24, buried Aug 5, 1812.¹

     
Mary Cook was born circa 1818, at, , Ireland. At From age on death reg.¹
As of 13 September 1847,her married name was Lancefield.¹

Mary Cook married Thomas Parker Lancefield, son of Robert Lancefield and Ann Parker, on 13 September 1847, at Catholic Church, , Victoria, . From R.C. records Lindsay: Thomas Lansfield received the profession of Catholic faith ---
Baptised conditonally Thomas Lansfield of Verulam in presence of Dan Flynn & James Cooke age 47 years on the 13th day of September 1847.
Also (??) Mary Lansfield received the profession of Catholic Faith -
Mary Lansfield Baptised her conditionally on the 13th day of September 1847, presence of Dan Flynn and James Cooke, age 24 years.
Presumeably this was done before their marriage.¹
Mary Cook was in at # C-11753, , Victoria, , on the 1851 census in on 14 January 1852
1851 census,
M. Mary is a widow living with another much older widower, James Cook.
Both born Ireland and RC. James is 57, Mary 30. They live in a 1 story
log house and are said to be 1 family. Lyle Longhurst claims James is Mary's
father.²
Mary Cook was in at, Victoria, , on the 1861 census
1861 census, Mary is still living with James Cook and listed as RC.
Patrick Cook supports the family and supposedly lives on the farm, but he
is not listed. They have 3 horses, 3 cows, 6 sheep and 3 pigs, value
270$, and a $15 carriage. All on 6 acres of land.³
The census on 2 April 1871 has for at Roll C-9982 E2 page 22, , Victoria, ,:
In Verulam Twp. 1871 there was a Mary born Ireland age 50 with two children: James 26, and Edward 22. Verulam Twp.⁴
She witnessed the New Tag of George Jeffery on 4 April 1881 at, Victoria, ; George JEFFREY M Male Scottish 52 Eng. Presbyterian Axe Maker
Mary Anne JEFFREY M Female English 56 L.C. Presbyterian
Agnes JEFFREY Female English 22 C.W. Presbyterian
William JEFFREY Male English 20 C.W. Presbyterian
Eliza JEFFREY Female English 18 C.W. Presbyterian
Mary Anne JEFFREY Female English 14 Ont. Presbyterian
Edward LANSFIELD Male English 28 C.W. Catholic Farmer
Thomas LANSFIELD Male English 21 C.W. Catholic Farmer
Angeline Boneset LANSFIELD Female English 18 C.W. Catholic
Mary LANSFIELD W* Female English 60 Ire. Catholic
Verulam, Victoria South, Ontario
NA Film C-13243, Dist. 129, Sub-dist. E, Div 2, Page #21, Household #88

Mother of Thomas and Edward Lansfield and Mary Ann Jeffery (I have her listed as Mary Eliza)..
The next two entries on the census are for Cook families, I assume the brothers of Mary W.⁵ Mary Cook was The Fenelon Gazette, 22 September 1883.
"PAINFUL ACCIDENT.--Old Mrs. Lansfield, who lives in Verulam about two miles from Fenelon Falls, and who has been partially blind for some years, met with a sad accident on the evening Thursday, the 13th inst. In stooping down she struck her right eye with such force against a projecting knob on the back of a chair that the eyeball was broken and part of the contents ran out, while blood flowed freely from laceratedviens in the socket. She was brought to the Falls as soon as possible and placed under the care of Dr. Wilson, who did all he could to relieve her sufferings and prevent the total loss of the eye, from which, it is almost needless to add, the sight has gone forever."
The 1891 census of Verulam Township shows Mary Lansfield as head of the household, 60 years old and a widow, with her is Thos Scott, age 30 grandson, Sarah A Scott age 22 wife of Thos., Mary Jane Scott age 5 great granddaughter, Rose Anne Scott age 3 great granddaughter, Margaret J. Scott age 6/12 great granddaughter and Angeline Boneset age 27 adopted. on 22 September 1883 at, Victoria, .¹
Mary Cook died on 13 August 1900, at Reg. # 26539, , Victoria, . Mary Lansfield, RC, age 82, b: Ireland, died after 3 weeks of dysentery in Fenlon Falls, Victoria, ON.
Also: Film # 1305535, at Salt Lake City, Saint Patrick Catholic Church Records, Kinmount, ON., 1874-1920
Mrs. Mary Lansfield, died 31 Aug., 1900 (civil registration says 13 Aug.)
I the undersigned assisted at the funeral of Mrs. Mary Lansfield, which burial took place in the Roman Catholic cemetery, Fenelon Falls. Deceased was 82 years of age and died of of old age and ? Thomas Scott and Mrs. Thomas Scott, witness of death. ? O'Leary. Mary is buried in St. Aloysius Cemetery, Verulam Township, Victoria County, Ontario. She is in the same plot as her son Edward Lansfield and his wife Mary Ann Hartnett, the inscribtion reads: Mary Cook wife of Thomas Lansfield died Aug. 30, 1900 aged 84 years.^1,6

     
Ann Parker Lancefield was born on 24 April 1811, at, Kent, , England. At Bap. 9 May; The baptism of their daughter states, Lancefield, Ann Parker daughter of Thomas and Sarah, born April 24, 1811, baptized May 19, 1811.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Parker Lancefield and Sarah Hawkes.¹
Ann Parker Lancefield died on 27 May 1825, at Buried on this date, age 14, , Kent, , England.¹

     
Thomas Parker Lancefield was born on 20 October 1814, at, Kent, , England. At Bap. 11 December 1814; From the Ville & Garrison Church registers of Sheerness: Baptized Dec. 11, 1814, Lancefield Thomas Parker son of Thomas Parker Lancefield and Mary of the Garrison, Ship't, born Oct.
20, 1814.¹ He was the son of Thomas Parker Lancefield and Mary W. Parker.¹

     
Thomas James Smith Fells was born in 1864, at, . At From age when married.¹ He was the son of Job Fells and Susan Smith.¹
Thomas James Smith Fells married Orpha "Orffa" Jane Lancefield, daughter of James Lancefield and Sarah Melissa Washburne, on 13 December 1897, at #13647, , Simcoe, . Thomas fells, age 33, no birth place, living in Waubeshene, Anglican, bach., Labourer
Father Job Fells, mother Susan Smith
Marries
Orpha Lancefielf, age 20, no birthplace but living in Waubeshene, Anglican, spinster
Father James Lancefield, mother Sarah Washburne
Wit: Mary Lancefield of Waubeshene
Sarah Lancefield of Waubeshene
Date/Location: 13 Dec. 1897 at Waubeshene.
Rev. J.H. Sheppard, by Lic.¹

     
James Goodfellow was born on 7 August 1865, at, Victoria, . At From age on second marriage 1864.¹ He was the son of George Goodfellow and Margaret Madill.¹
James Goodfellow waslisted on the 1901 census for at, Simcoe, , on 31 March 1901.
18 9 157 Goodfellow James M Head M Aug 7 1865 35 appears to be a saw mill owner
18 10 157 Goodfellow Martha A. F Wife M Jan 17 1866 35
18 11 157 Goodfellow Violet A. F Daughter S Oct 1 1892 8
18 12 157 Goodfellow Lawrine G. M Son S Apr 26 1894 6
18 13 157 Goodfellow Roy E. M Son S Apr 22 1897 3

Tay, SIMCOE East, ON
Dist: 113, Subdist: m-5, T-6496.²
James Goodfellow married Mary Ann Lancefield, daughter of James Lancefield and Sarah Melissa Washburne, on 13 August 1910, at #19786, , Simcoe, . James Goodfellow, Presb., Labourer, age 46, widower, living Waubaushene
Father George Goodfellow, farmer,, mother Margaret Madill
marries
Mary Lancefield, Anglican spinster aged 30, living Toronto
Father James Lancefieldd, labourer, mother Sarah Washburn
Wit: Ada Sheppard of Coldwater
Ethyl Clarke of Omemee
Date/Location: 13 Aug. 1910. Coldwater, Simcoe Co.
Rev. J. H. Sheppard of Coldwater, by Lic.¹

     Brother to William Moynes is the son of (?) Moynes.¹