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Sarah "Saddie" Jonah was born in 1853, at, . At From 1881 census.¹ She was the daughter of Ephriam "Joney" Jonah and Ann Leeman.
From the 1881 Census, at, Albert, ,:
1881 census:
Sarah JONAH Female German 28 N. B. Baptist
Sherman JONAH Male German 25 N. B. Farmer Baptist
Francis JONAH Male German 16 N. B. Farmer Son Baptist
George ABINETT Male English 3 N. B. Baptist
Winnifred ABINETT Female English 2 N. B. Baptist
Census Place Hillsborough, Albert, New Brunswick
Family History Library Film 1375813
NA Film Number C-13177
District 23
Sub-district B
Division 2
Page Number 20.¹
As of before 1883,her married name was Dryden.²

Sarah "Saddie" Jonah married John Wesley Dryden, son of David Dryden and Jane Riddle, before 1883, at Birth of daughter Lottie., , Albert, .²

     
Cordelia Jonah was born in 1834, at, Westmorland, . At From 1851 census.¹ She was the daughter of Ephriam "Joney" Jonah and Ann Leeman.
As of before 1863,her married name was Dryden.²

Cordelia Jonah married Henry Dryden, son of David Henry Dryden and Eliza Lyman, before 1863, at Birth Naomi Adelaide, , .²

     
Abraham Dryden was born in 1787, at, . He was the son of William Dryden and Amanda Lyman.
Abraham Dryden married Ann Laymon, daughter of Robert Leeman, on 25 July 1816, at, Albert, . Ann Leaman (Wife)

Marriage: 25 JUL 1816 in Hillsborough
Children:
James M Dryden
David Dryden
John Wesley Dryden
Eleanor Dryden

Abraham Dryden Jr.
* Jane Dryden
* Arthur W. Dryden
Henry Luther Dryden
* Susanna Dryden
Joseph Dryden.¹
Abraham Dryden was in at Parish of, , Albert, , on the 1851 census in in 1851
Abraham Sr., age 64, farmer, born in Parish.
Ann, age 62, born in parish
Arthur, age 20, born in parish
Jane, age 23, born in parish
Susan, age 18, born in parish

Son Abraham, age 26, farmer, born in parish
Ellen, age 24, born in parish
Lewis, age 1, born in parish

Albert County, Hillsborough Parish, page 38, C994.²

     William Thomas Dryden is the son of William Dryden and Amanda Lyman.

     
John Wesley Dryden was born circa 1817, at, Albert, . At From age at death; 1861census.^1,2 He was the son of William Dryden and Amanda Lyman.
John Wesley Dryden married Barbara (?) before 1848, at birth of Alfred, , .¹
John Wesley Dryden was in at, Albert, , on the 1851 census in in 1852
16 1287 Dryden John W M Head 33 House Joiner
17 1287 Dryden Barbara F Wife 36
18 1287 Dryden Alfred M Son 4
19 1287 Dryden Eleanor F Sister 30 Mantua maker

Albert County, Hillsborough Parish, page 24.³
The census in 1871 has for at, Albert, ,:
Both John and Barbara here:
John, age 54, Wes. Meth., English, Joiner
Barbara, age 56, C. Baptist, German.⁴

From the 1881 Census, at, Albert, ,:
John DRYDEN M Male English 64 N. B. Carpenter Methodist
Barbara DRYDEN M Female Swiss 66 N. B. Baptist
Hillsborough, Albert, New Brunswick, C-13177
Dist. #23, Sub-dist. B, Div. 2, Page 45.⁵
John Wesley Dryden died on 17 March 1894, at at age 77 years at home of nephew Hensley, , Albert, . Date March 22, 1894
Albert, County Albert
Newspaper The Maple Leaf

Hillsboro (Albert Co.) - John DRYSEN, who for some time has been living with Hensley DRYDEN, his nephew, at Weldon, had la grippe a few weeks ago from which he never recovered, yet was about the house and out on Friday eve. He sat reading, retired and seemed to be sleeping when Mrs. H. Dryden went to his room about 7 a.m. on Saturday morn. A little later she went to call him and found him dead. Rev. John C. Berrie and the Masons conducted the funeral services at the house and grave.

Date March 20, 1894
Moncton, County Westmorland
Newspaper The Times

Hillsboro (Albert Co.) March 17 - John DRYDEN, who has resided in Hillsboro all his life and who has been living with his nephew, W.E. DRYDEN for the last two years, was found dead in his bed today by Mrs. W.E. Dryden. Though deceased had been in failing health for some time yet his sudden death so surprised other members of the family that they requested Dr. Marven to hold a coroner's inquest, which was done this eve., the following jury being empanelled: Asa McLATCHY, Richard JONAH, John P. BEATTY and Asa JONAH. Peter DUFFY was chosed foreman. (see original for testimonies of Mrs. W.E. Dryden, John JONAH, Trueman JONAH, George ABBINETT, Frank GILLESPIE) The follow verdict was given: The said John Dryden, who was found dead in his bed on Saturday March 17th, had no marks appearing on his body, but by the visitation of God in a natural way did die.

Date March 21, 1894
Saint John, County Saint John
Hillsboro (Albert Co.) March 17 - John W. DRYDEN, a respected citizen of Hillsboro, was found dead in his bed today about noon by Mrs. W.E. DRYDEN, whose husband is a nephew of the deceased. Mr. Dryden was 77 years old, a Freemason and has been a staunch Liberal-Conservative ever since confederation. He leaves no family. (seen original)Newspaper The Daily Sun

March 21, 1894
St. John, County Saint John
Newspaper The Daily Telegraph

Hillsboro (Albert Co.) March 20 - The funeral service of John Wesley DRYDEN was conducted yesterday, Rev. John C. Berrie and Rev. Wellington Camp taking part in that at home and the Free Masons conducting that at the grave. Mr. Dryden was out and about on Friday, returned that night at his usual hour and though not well there was not any reason for apprehension. Mrs. Hensely DRYDEN went to his room and found him sleeping. Returning an hour later she found him dead. Coroner Dr. Marven was summoned and an inquest held and a verdict died of heart failure was the result. Mr. Dryden was 77 years of age, a man of marked individuality, a first-class carpenter by trade and one of Hillsboro's oldest inhabitants.

Name     Dryden, John Wesley
Sex     M
Age     77
Date of Death     1894-03-17 (Y-M-D)
Residence     Hillsborough
County of Residence     ALBERT
Place of Death     Hillsborough
County of Death     ALBERT
Place of Birth     Coverdale
County of Birth     ALBERT
Microfilm     F13391
Reference     C1b , Page 13, Line 14.^2,6

     Lydia Dryden is the daughter of William Dryden and Lydia Jester.

     William Thomas Dryden is the son of Oldest Dryden.

     Rebecca Chapman is the daughter of Edmund Chapman and Lydia Dryden.

     
Ann Laymon was born in 1789, at Probably Hillsborough Parish, Albert, NB. At 1861 age 72 living with son David.² She was the daughter of Robert Leeman.
Ann Laymon married Abraham Dryden, son of William Dryden and Amanda Lyman, on 25 July 1816, at, Albert, . Ann Leaman (Wife)

Marriage: 25 JUL 1816 in Hillsborough
Children:
James M Dryden
David Dryden
John Wesley Dryden
Eleanor Dryden

Abraham Dryden Jr.
* Jane Dryden
* Arthur W. Dryden
Henry Luther Dryden
* Susanna Dryden
Joseph Dryden.³
As of 25 July 1816,her married name was Dryden.³

Ann Laymon died after 1861.⁴

     
Karl Maeck was born in 1906. He was the son of Otto Paul Maeck and (?) Masilba.
Karl Maeck died in 1972.

     Ethyl McDougal is the daughter of Otto Paul McDougal and (?) Masilba.

     
Otto Paul McDougal married (?) Masilba.
Otto Paul McDougal was born in 1879.
Otto Paul McDougal died in 1972.

     
Roseanne McCurdy was born on 27 October 1889. She was the daughter of Patrick McCurdy and Margaret A. (?).¹ Roseanne McCurdy witnessed the New Tag of Patrick McCurdy on 31 March 1901 at, Parry Sound, ; 2 15 15 McCurdy Patrick M Head M Nov 20 1861 39
2 16 15 McCurdy Margaret A F Wife M Jun 24 1866 34
2 17 15 McCurdy Rosanna F Daughter S Oct 27 1890 11
2 18 15 McCurdy Daniel A M Son S Mar 10 1892 9
2 19 15 McCurdy Elizabeth J F Daughter S Mar 17 1896 5

Machar Twp., MUSKOKA & PARRY SOUND, ON
Dist: 91, Subdist: b(1)-2, T-6483.¹
Roseanne McCurdy married Robert John "Johnny" Waldriff, son of George Hiram Waldriff and Margaret (?), before 1911, at On the 1911 census., , .²
As of before 1911,her married name was Waldriff.²

Roseanne McCurdy died on 3 February 1931.

     
Jane Scott was born in March 1881, at, . At From 1911 census.¹ She was the daughter of John Scott and Connie Wheeton.
As of before 1903,her married name was McAfee.¹

     
John Dryden was born on 13 January 1834. He was the son of David Henry Dryden and Eliza Lyman.
John Dryden married Mary Jane Ballard on 10 January 1870, at Moncton NB..
From the 1881 Census, at, Westmorland, ,:
John DRIDEN M Male English 41 New Brunswick Labourer Baptist
Mary DRIDEN M Female English 37 New Brunswick Baptist
Hatty DRIDEN Female English 10 New Brunswick Baptist
Frank DRIDEN Male English 7 New Brunswick Baptist
Albert DRIDEN Male English 5 New Brunswick Baptist
Cy...eron DRIDEN Male English 3 New Brunswick Baptist

Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick
C-13184, District 33, Sub-district F, Division 3, P-29.¹
John Dryden waslisted on the 1901 census for at, Westmoreland, , on 18 June 1911.
8 126      Dryden John M Head M Jan 1831 79
9 126      Dryden Mary Jane F Wife M Mar 1846 65
10 126      Dryden Lavinia? F Daughter S Nov 1888 22
11 126      Dryden Harry A. M Grandson S Dec 1895 15
12 126      Dryden Blanche F Granddaughter S May 1900 10
13 126      Dryden Ruby F Granddaughter S May 1902 9

Westmoreland / 53 Moncton / page 13.²
John Dryden died in 1917.

     
Mary Jane Ballard was buried, at Elmwood Cem.
Mary Jane Ballard was born on 6 March 1846.¹
Mary Jane Ballard married John Dryden, son of David Henry Dryden and Eliza Lyman, on 10 January 1870, at Moncton NB..
Mary Jane Ballard died on 20 April 1926.

     
David Dryden was born circa 1816, at, Albert, . ; Can. Baptist, Labourer, Irish all from 1871 census.¹ He was the son of Abraham Dryden and Ann Laymon.
David Dryden married Jane Riddle on 14 January 1844, at, Westmorland, . David Dryden witnessed the New Tag of Ephriam "Joney" Jonah in 1852 at, Westmorland, ; 29 2659 Joney Ephraim M Head 45 Dutch Labourer
30 2659 Joney Ann F Wife 43
31 2659 Joney Moses M Son 21
32 2659 Joney Ruth F Daughter 19
33 2659 Joney Cordelia F Daughter 18
34 2659 Joney Mary Ann F Daughter 15
35 2659 Joney Enoch M Son 13
1 2659 Joney Naoma F Daughter 10 Dutch
2 2659 Joney Martha F Daughter 6 Dutch
3 2659 Joney Lucinda F Daughter 4 Dutch
4 2659 Joney George M Son 2 Dutch
5 2659 Dryden David M Lodger 27 Dutch Labourer
Westmorland County, Moncton Parish, page 60.²
David Dryden was in at, Westmorland, , on the 1851 census in in 1852
16 6476 Dryden David M Head 31 British American Farmer     
17 6476 Dryden Jane F Wife 24 British American
18 6476 Dryden Mary F Daughter 2/12 British American

Westmorland County, Sackville Parish, page 41.²
David Dryden was in at Reel C-999,, , Albert, , on the 1861 census
David, age 42, Irish, native, Gen. Labourer
Jane, age 39, Native,
Ann Catherine, age 10, native
Eva Elizabeth, age 6, native
Jane, age 2, native
Ann, age 72, Mother of David, native.³
The census in 1871 has for at, Albert, ,:
Dryden, David 55 NB cc Baptist, Irish Labourer
Jane 48 "
" "
Ann C. 17 "
" " Servant
Eva E. 15
Allice M. 11
John W. 10.⁴

     
Jane Riddle was born in 1828, at, . At From 1851 census.¹
Jane Riddle married David Dryden, son of Abraham Dryden and Ann Laymon, on 14 January 1844, at, Westmorland, .
As of 14 January 1844,her married name was Dryden.

     
Robert Leeman was born circa 1782.¹
Robert Leeman was in at Hillsborought, Albert, NB, on the 1861 census
Robert, age 79, English,
Moses, age 34, Englsi, Baptist, Gen. Labourer
Sarah Ann, age 32
Jane, age 9
Matilda,age 6
Peter, age 3
Bamford, age 1
Henry, age 26, brother

Sec family
William, age 54, English Baptist, gen. Labourer
Catherine, age 40,
Johah, age 19
Sarah Ann, age 17
Eliza, age 12
William, age 10
Catherine, age 6
Robert, Nephew, age 6
Theadora, M, Nephew, age 1.²

     
Abraham Dryden was buried, at Dawson Settlement behind Hillsborough.
Abraham Dryden Abraham DRYDEN Self W Male W 63 NEW BRUNSWICK Farmer NB NB
William DRYDEN Son S Male W 26 NEW BRUNSWICK Laborer NB NB
Census Place Butternut, Ashland, Wisconsin
Family History Library Film 1255417
NA Film Number T9-1417
Page Number 107C.
Abraham Dryden was born circa 1824, at, Albert, . At a Baptist.¹ He was the son of Abraham Dryden and Ann Laymon.
Abraham Dryden married Ellen Steves, daughter of John Steeves and Rebecca Woodworth, on 6 August 1848.^1,2
Abraham Dryden was in at 1851 census Film #C994 page 38, , Albert, , on the 1851 census in on 12 January 1852
Son Abraham, age 26, farmer, born in parish
Ellen, age 24, born in parish
Lewis, age 1, born in parish.¹
Abraham Dryden was in at, Albert, , on the 1861 census
Abram, age 37, Irish, native, Baptist, Farmer
Ellenor, age 33, native, Baptist
Lewis, age 11,
Isaac, age 9
Wesley, age 6
Mariner, age 4
William Ansley, age 2
Mary Jane, age 10 months.³
The census in 1871 has for:
Abraham, age 47, B: NB, C.C. Bap., English, Farmer
Elinor, age 43, B: NB, C.C. Bap., Dutch
Isaac, age 18, B: NB, C.C. Bap., English, Farmer
Wesley J, age 16, B: NB, C.C. Bap., English,
Mariner, age 14, B: NB, C.C. Bap., English,
Ensley, age 13, B: NB, C.C. Bap., English,
Mary J., age 10, B: NB, C.C. Bap., English,
Marth, age 8, B: NB, C.C. Bap., English,
Judson A., age 5, B: NB, C.C. Bap., English,

Lavirat, age 21, B: NB, C.C. Bap., English, Blacksmith married
Harriot, age 21, B: PEI, C.C. Bap., married to above.
George, born aug. 1870, NB, English.⁴

From the 1881 Census, at, Albert, ,:
Abraham DRYDEN      M      Male       57      New Brunswick      Farmer
Eleanor DRYDEN      M      Female 53      New Brunswick      
John W DRYDEN            Male       25      New Brunswick      Labourer
Mariner DRYDEN            Male       24      New Brunswick      Farmer
William E DRYDEN            Male       22      New Brunswick      Labourer
Mary J DRYDEN            Female 20      New Brunswick      
Martha DRYDEN            Female 18      New Brunswick      
A. Judson DRYDEN            Male       15      New Brunswick      
Nancy DRYDEN            Female 92      New Brunswick      
Census Place      Hillsborough, Albert, New Brunswick
Family History Library Film      1375813
NA Film Number C-13177
District      23
Sub-district      B
Division      2
Page Number      12.⁵