Family History Research: by Lorna Flint Laughton

M. FIELD



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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  M. FIELD

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  J.M. FIELD

    J.M. married Mary THOMPSON Mary (daughter of Jacob THOMPSON and Elizabeth MAY) was born in 1848; died in 1875 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1875 in Niagara Township, Lincoln County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mary THOMPSON was born in 1848 (daughter of Jacob THOMPSON and Elizabeth MAY); died in 1875 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1875 in Niagara Township, Lincoln County, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Jane Fields
    • Reference Number: 56.17
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    • _UID: 7FE70D687B284EB0BDA54C5FA04BF72C97B8
    • Residence: 1863, Seneca Township, Haldimand County, Canada West, Canada
    • Residence: 1866, Seneca Township, Haldimand County, Canada West, Canada
    • Burial: 1875, Niagara Township, Lincoln County, Ontario, Canada; in St. Andrew's Cemetery
    • Death registration: 23 Jun 1875, Niagara Township, Lincoln County, Ontario, Canada; # 004530-75

    Notes:

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    Does the Calgary Family History Centre have microfilm # 1,030,067 on permanent loan? Original Archives of Ontario records: RG8, Series I-6-B, Vol. 82. MARRIAGE of Mary to Jacob M. Field in Wentworth County in 1866. She was from Seneca Township, and her father's name was "Jacob". The Wentworth page # was 168. Not on Ontario Marriage Internet recordings, April 25, 2005. Ref: County Marriage Registers of Ontario, Canada, 1858-1869: Volume 7 Wentworth County, page 119. April 26, 2005.

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    Does the Calgary Family History Centre have microfilm # 1,030,067 on permanent loan? Original Archives of Ontario records: RG8, Series I-6-B, Vol. 82. MARRIAGE of Mary to James Morrison in Wentworth County in 1866. She was from Seneca Township, and her father's name was "Jacob". The Wentworth page # was 106. Not on Ontario Marriage Internet recordings, April 25, 2005. Ref: County Marriage Registers of Ontario, Canada, 1858-1869: Volume 7 Wentworth County, page 119. April 26, 2005.

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    MARY FIELD. Reg # 004530-75. She died on June 23, 1875 in Niagara Township, Lincoln County. See A00734. Index microfilm: Family History library microfilm # 1,411,569.

    Death registration:
    There were other "Mary Fields" who died around this time period.

    Children:
    1. 1. M. FIELD


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Jacob THOMPSON was born on 9 Aug 1797 in Queen's County, Ireland (son of William THOMPSON and Elizabeth); died on 4 Sep 1868 in Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada; was buried after 4 Sep 1868 in Caledonia, Haldimand County, Canada West, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 56.1
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    • _UID: 623CF184588E4CDAB8627DF5300AAC099AC6
    • Birth: 9 Aug 1797, Queen's County, Ireland
    • Emigration: 1832, Ireland; to Canada, aged around 30, with his brother, William Thompson,
    • Residence: Abt 1832, Seneca Township, Niagara District, Upper Canada, Canada; at a farm that was adjacent to his brother William's farm
    • Residence: Aft 1831, Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada; Caledonia
    • Residence: 1837, Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: Abt 1844, Seneca Township, Haldimand County, Canada West, Canada; at lot 8, concession 1 east of the plank road,
    • Land: 25 Aug 1853, Seneca Township, Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: Abt 1860, Seneca Township, Haldimand County, Canada West, Canada; farm near Caledonia
    • Residence: Abt 1868, Seneca Township, Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada; farm near Caledonia which was sold when he died
    • Burial: Aft 4 Sep 1868, Caledonia, Haldimand County, Canada West, Canada; in the old Wesleyan Methodist Cemetery at the former Seneca Village

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    1853 Seneca Township, Seneca Reserve?, W 1/2 of lot 8 EPKRD {east of the plank road}. ID 5, 1853 08 25, ND, Type S, Deed no. 01, R.G. series C-111-7, reference volume 003, page 035. FHL microfilm # 1,376,446 is index.

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    Jacob THOMPSON died in 1868. Check microfilm # 0,589,520 - Haldimand County probate index v. 1-2 1851-1969. Also, Register books A (1851-1876) microfilm # 0,589,521, B (1876-1889) microfilm # 0,589,522, C (1889-1901) microfilm # 0,589,523. Also probate papers starting microfilm # 0,589,524.

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    microfilm # 1630792. NAC # C-2960. Petition # W 22 / 14. August 6, 1840. Jacob Thompson.

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    microfilm # 1,630,792. NAC # C-2960. Petition # W 22 / 14. August 27, 1840. (different date, but same number). Jacob Thompson.

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    microfilm # 1,630,793. NAC # C-2961. Petition # W 22 / 96. December 8, 1840. Jacob Thompson, in Hamilton & Port Dover Road.

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    Abstract for lot 8, concession 1 east of the plank road [?], Seneca Township. Ref: Legacy source A00582.

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    Jacob and Eliza were likely in Seneca Township or Oneida Township.

    Birth:
    Since he died on September 4, 1868 aged 71 years and 26 days, his birthdate was calculated as August 9, 1797.

    Residence:
    The farms were "five miles south of Caledonia and one mile east of the Grand River".

    Residence:
    Jacob was listed, with his brother, William Thompson, on the Haldimand County Collector's Roll 1837. He was assessed 1 shilling, 5 pence for the District Tax, 7-1/2 pence for the 'Members Wage', for a total of 2 shillings, 4-1/2 pence.

    Land:
    Jacob bought land in Seneca, "res. Seneca W 1/2 of lot 8 EPK RD {east of the plank road} ID, type S, Deed no. 01. R.G. series C-111-7, reference volume 003, page 035".

    Residence:
    W. P. Thompson records that "his farm near Caledonia was a good one and he was prosperous. He built a fine large house on the farm."

    Burial:
    His gravestone was recorded as "In Memory Of / Jacob Thompson / Died 4 Sept. 1868 / Aged / 71 Yrs, 26 D's / A Native Of / Queens Co. Ireland".

    Buried:
    Jacob was buried in the Old Methodist Cemetery in the former Seneca Village, now part of Caledonia. His monument was numbered 32 in the OGS cemetery transcription.

    Jacob married Elizabeth MAY. Elizabeth was born about 1808; died on 30 Mar 1881 in Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada; was buried after 30 Mar 1881 in Seneca Township, Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Elizabeth MAY was born about 1808; died on 30 Mar 1881 in Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada; was buried after 30 Mar 1881 in Seneca Township, Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Surname: Ireland
    • Name: Eliza Waldron
    • Name: Elizabeth
    • Reference Number: 56.1*
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    • _UID: C596A4C99F8549D1A85CCDB1AFCCB549017F
    • Birth: Abt 1808
    • Burial: Aft 30 Mar 1881, Caledonia, Haldimand County, Canada West, Canada; in the old Wesleyan Methodist Cemetery at the former Seneca Village

    Notes:

    Surname:
    W. P. Thompson states that her surname was "Waldron".

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    ELIZA THOMPSON. FHL index microfilm # 1,819,303 items 4-6. T-V 1869-1919. Wife of Jacob, died March 30, 1881. Buried in Seneca Township.

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    ELIZA THOMPSON. She was a widow, aged about 65. She may have been in Brant County. The farm may have been sold by 1871.

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    check THOMPSON references from Surrogate Court Index.
    David, Seneca, 956, 1886. Eliza, Jarvis, 733, 1881. Joseph, Walpole, 1630, 1896. Mary, Oneida, 1005, 1887. WESLEY, N. Cayuga, 1643, 1896. William, Oneida, 1569, 1895. William, Seneca, 1222, 1890. William the younger, Caledonia, 510, ? 1875.

    Birth:
    Since she died on March 30, 1881 aged 73 years, her birth year was calculated as circa 1808.

    Burial:
    Her gravestone was recorded as "In / Memory Of / Eliza / Wife Of / Jacob Thompson / Died / Mar 30, 1881 / Aged 73 Y'rs".

    Buried:
    Eliza is buried in the Old Methodist Cemetery at the former Seneca Village, now part of Caledonia, Haldimand County. The monument number was 14 on the OGS cemetery transcription.

    Children:
    1. Sarah THOMPSON died on 3 Nov 1856 in Haldimand County, Canada West, Canada; was buried after 3 Nov 1856 in Caledonia, Haldimand County, Canada West, Canada.
    2. Annie THOMPSON and died.
    3. Amelia THOMPSON and died.
    4. Elizabeth THOMPSON was born about Sep 1836 in Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 May 1859 in Haldimand County, Canada West, Canada; was buried after 22 May 1859 in Caledonia, Haldimand County, Canada West, Canada.
    5. Wesley THOMPSON was born in 1838 in Seneca Township, Niagara District, Upper Canada, Canada; died in 1896 in Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Samuel Jacob THOMPSON was born on 1 Sep 1844 in Seneca Township, Haldimand County, Canada West, Canada; was christened on 1 Oct 1847 in Seneca Township, Haldimand County, Canada West, Canada; died in 1910 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
    7. 3. Mary THOMPSON was born in 1848; died in 1875 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1875 in Niagara Township, Lincoln County, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  William THOMPSON was born in Ireland; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Family: Ireland
    • Family: Ireland
    • Name: Ireland
    • Reference Number: 112.0
    • Religion: Ireland; Quaker
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    • _UID: CD661B4A8ABB4C178A5911921C94B37DA65C

    Notes:

    Family:
    W. P. Thompson said that "besides William and Jacob, they had two sons and two daughters all of whom remained in Ireland."

    Family:
    W. P. Thompson reported that "there is no evidence, although Cecil searched diligently, that at the time the brothers emigrated or previously or subsequently, the family in Ireland included any prominent members."

    Name:
    W. P. Thompson says that "the brothers' father was named William."

    Religion:
    W. P. Thompson stated "The family were Irish Quakers. There is no doubt about this."

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    by Taylor and Skinners. Shannon: Ireish U. Press. 911.415 T138 at Toronto Reference Library

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    FHL books 941.5 A5h volumes 1 to 11, LARGE Q REF. FHL microfilms # 1440939 (vol. 1-2), # 1440940 (vols. 3-4), # 1440941 (vols. 5-7), # 1440942 (vols. 8-9), and # 1440943 items 1-2 (vol. 10-11). Book "Manuscription Sources for the History of Irish Civilization" by R. J. Hayes, 1965. University of Toronto, Robarts Library, call # Z.2041. Try U of C also. Ref: Family History Library catalog online, April 9, 2005.
    Vol. 1 - Persons A-D,
    Vol. 2 Persons E-K,
    Vol. 3 Persons L-O,
    Vol. 4 Persons P-Z,
    Vol. 5 Subjects A-I,
    Vol. 6 Subjects J-Z,
    Vol. 7 Places A-K,
    Vol. 8 Places L-Z,
    Vol. 9 Dates to 1699,
    Vol. 10 Dates 1700-1961,
    Vol. 11 Lists of manuscripts.

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    Maps 1858 & 1902, 1" ordnance. At U of T Robarts Library.

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    microfilm # 0571397 includes Mountmellick Monthly Meeting (County Leix/Queens): births 1616-1857, marriages 1649-1856, deaths 1648-1860. Also has records of Rich Hill Monthly Meeting (County Armagh). There are no title boards nor item numbers on these films, and the registers are generally unlabeled. Ref: Family History Library catalog online, April 4, 2005

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    941.5 K2gi Reference. "Guide to Irish Quaker Records 1654-1860". Olive C. Goodbody. 237 pages. Contains extracts from wills, letters, diaries, etc. No microfilms or microfiche. Ref: Family History Library catalog online, April 4, 2005

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    microfilm # 1597641 item 5. "Index to P. Beryl Eustace's and Olive C. Goodbody's Quaker records, Dublin: abstracts of wills (incomplete)". Microfilm of original typescript (21 pages). Index to collection of wills and inventories (six) preserved at the meeting house of the Religious Society of Friends in Dublin. Ref: Family History Library catalog online, April 4, 2005

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    941.5 K25hk. "The Religion of Irish Dissent, 1650-1800." Proceedings of 1995 conference. See Kevin Herlihy's "Spiritual Perception and the evolution of the Irish Quakers". total 128 pages. ISBN: 1851822364. No microfilms or microfiche. Ref: Family History Library catalog online, April 4, 2005

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    942 X4v. "Friends in life and death: the British and Irish Quakers in the demographic transition 1650-1900." Richard T. Vann & David Eversley. 281 pages. ISBN: 0521392012. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Cambridge University Press, 1992. Part of Cambridge studies in population, economy and society in past time: 17. No microfilms or microfiche. Ref: Family History Library catalog online, April 4, 2005

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    microfiche 6394363 (1 fiche). "Tithe Defaulters, Ireland, 1831". Stephen McCormac, compiler. Lists of people by county and then parish - people who did not pay their tithes for the year 1831. Malvern, Victoria [Australia?]: Data Tree Pub, 1998. ISBN: 0958525501. Set of 15 microfiche. {No circulation to family history centers.} Ref: Family History Library catalog online, April 4, 2005.
    6394360 (2) Cork,
    6394361 (4) Kilkenny,
    6394362 (1) Limerick,
    6394363 (1) Kerry, Leix, Carlow, Meath, Offaly,
    6394364 (1) Louth,
    6394365 (3) Tipperary,
    6394366 (1) Waterford,
    6394367 (2) Wexford.

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    microfilm # 0,257,818 item 2. "The Lodge Book". Oliver Lodge. Copy of Sir Oliver lodge's record of the Lodge family. Microfilm copy of original typescript (49 leaves) in The Castle, Dublin, Ms. no. 611. Includes Ossory marriage license bonds, deeds, wills, etc., biographical notes, letters and pedigrees for the Lodge family. For a separate index to the pedigrees see: Pedigree Index No. II part 2. Ref: Family History Library catalog online, April 4, 2005

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    Check at AFHS again. Article on "Quaker Sufferings in the 17c" in the Cumbria Family History Society Journal, # 102, Feb 2002. Ref: Chinook, AFHS, Vol. 23, No. 3, June 2003, page 20.

    William married Elizabeth. Elizabeth was born in Ireland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Elizabeth was born in Ireland; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Ireland
    • Reference Number: 113.0
    • _UID: F2E2372DAF2340F891C0514604B5F97F5B42

    Notes:

    Name:
    W. P. Thompson reported that "their mother was a St. John".

    Children:
    1. John THOMPSON was born in Ireland; and died.
    2. Ann THOMPSON was born in Ireland; and died.
    3. THOMPSON was born in Ireland; and died.
    4. 6. Jacob THOMPSON was born on 9 Aug 1797 in Queen's County, Ireland; died on 4 Sep 1868 in Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada; was buried after 4 Sep 1868 in Caledonia, Haldimand County, Canada West, Canada.
    5. William THOMPSON was born on 8 Aug 1803 in Ireland; died on 18 Sep 1880 in Onondaga Township, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 20 Sep 1880 in Onondaga Township, Brant County, Ontario, Canada.



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