Tag Archives: Durham county

Ray Simpson (1889-1921)

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Gary

Harold Ray Simpson (1889-1921) was the son of Hugh Simpson and Helen Thornton and the grandson of George Kidd Simpson.  He was born in Myrtle, Ontario ( his father was a teacher in nearby Whitby) and moved to Saskatchewan with … Continue reading →

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Sarah Thornton (1848-1914) and John Dowson

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Gary

Sarah Thornton (1848-1914), daughter of Thomas Thornton and Susanna Powers, married John Dowson (1842-1914).  Dying within 3 weeks of one another, both are buried in Broadview, Saskatchewan.  They had two children: Ralph Dowson (1870-1913) [died of a lightening strike in … Continue reading →

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Benjamin Thornton (1855-1929) and Bertha Turner

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Gary

Benjamin Thornton (1855-1929), a son of Thomas Thornton, married Bertha Turner (1862-1939), the sister of Franklin Thornton’s wife, Eva.   They farmed in the Woodstock area of Ontario.   For a few years sister-in-law Eva lived with them along with her daughter … Continue reading →

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Ulysses Thornton (1865-1916) and Augusta Dale

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Gary

Ulysses (Ulissis) Nathaniel Thornton (1865-1925), carrying the name of his grandfather Nathaniel Hart Powers,  was the son of Thomas Thornton and Susanna Powers, married Augusta Dale (1859-1916). Ulysses became a doctor and the story goes that he assisted in the … Continue reading →

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Helen M. Thornton and sister Sarah

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Gary

Helen Thornton (1860-1932) is pictured here with her sister Sarah Thornton (1848-1914).  See the post for Sarah for information regarding her family. I believe there were 8 Thornton girls and Helen was in regular contact with at least 5 of … Continue reading →

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Funeral of Wesley J. Powers?

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Gary

I had a great deal of difficulty with this photo but I now feel confident I have figured it out.    There are some notes on the reverse of the photo stating that it was taken in 1902.  The men appear … Continue reading →

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Jabez Thornton (1825-1910) and Rachel Kelly

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Gary

Sorry no photo of Jabez, but two photos of his children.  Jabez Thornton (1825-1910) born in England and moved to Durham County, Ontario before moving to Carsonville, Sinalac County, Michigan.    Married to Rachel Kelly (1832-1918) they had a number of … Continue reading →

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Thomas H. Powers

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Gary

There are a number of people called Thomas Powers so who is the couple in this photo?  I think it as follows. Nathaniel Hart Powers (1787-1862) married  Rebecca LaRue (1792-1856). Nelson Powers (1812-1890) married Maria Billings (1813 -1890). Thomas H. … Continue reading →

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