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Will of Hendrick Laroe, 1760

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Gary

Wills, like all documents, are social creations and so reflect the beliefs and values of the times in which they are created.  I have chosen a few lines from Hendrick’s will to demonstrate this. Excerpt of Will of Hendrick Laroe … Continue reading →

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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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Ray Simpson’s war bride

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Gary

I am not sure we have a photo of Kate Bridger but follow the link below to find a lovely letter written by a war bride in 1919 while on board the ship sailing to her new home in Canada.   … Continue reading →

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Ralph Dowson and Margaret Campbell

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Gary

Ralph Dowson (1870-1913) was one of two children of Sarah Thornton (1848-1914) and John Dowson (1842-1914).  He married Margaret Campbell (1869-1953), also of Ontario, and they had four children: Frank, Ralph Roscoe, Evelyn and Samuel.  I believe this photo was … 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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Percy Simpson (1883-1901)

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Gary

Percy Simpson (1883-1901), the son of Hugh Simpson (1858-1944) and Helen Thornton (1860-1932), died at a young age due to an infection resulting from a minor cut.  Not much is known about this time but we have a photo as … Continue reading →

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Land grant application of Rebecca LaRue

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Gary

As the daughter of a Loyalist, Rebecca was entitled to receive land.  Below is her application since it is a form of proof that her father Hendrick really was a Loyalist.  You will see from other posts that Hendrick himself … Continue reading →

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Henry LaRue (1755-1850) of Leeds County

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Gary

You can find a great deal of information on the web regarding this family so I will provide a summary of relevant material of interest to this family history.  Our interest lies with Hendrick (Henry) Larue (1755-1850) and Marritje Mandeville … Continue reading →

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Pension application of Hendrick LaRue

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Gary

PENSION APPLICATION Following is the official pension record for Henrick LaRue. Henry La Rue of Oneonto aged … Born Bergen Co., NJ. Oct 7, 1755 and resided there until about 10 years of age, when father moved to Warwick, Orange … Continue reading →

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William Thornton (1818-1897)

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Gary

William Thornton (1818-1897) was a son of John Thornton and Frances Bowers.   Married to Anne Rinch they had a number of children. Henry R. Thornton (1845-) Charlotte Ann Thornton (1846-1898). Died in Saskatchewan.   Married Richard Bowen/Bone.  Homesteaded in Carievile, Saskatchewan, … Continue reading →

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