Family History Research: by Lorna Flint Laughton

Samuel WAY

Male - Yes, date unknown


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  • Name Samuel WAY  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Moved Aft 1784  Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    from the USA 
    • He came with his father, Daniel Way, and his brothers, James Way and Benjamin Way.
    Skills and talents Prince Edward County, Upper Canada, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    • "He could also turn his hand to carpentering, and through his deftness in handling joiners' tools became, on a small scale, a furniture manufacturer in the township."
    Occupation Prince Edward County, Upper Canada, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    farmer 
    • He was "full of energy and enterprise, and was the first, it is said, to plant fruit trees in the neighbourhood of Northport with shoots brought from Pennsylvania". "With seeds, which he had brought with him, he became a nurseryman, and his young trees became the nucleus of the orchards now found along the back of the Marsh Front. He had, also from his native State, the first team of horses in the neighbourhood, and did the teaming for the district."
    Religion Prince Edward County, Upper Canada, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    a Quaker 
    • "His house was used for religious services, and any clergyman visiting the neighborhood was eagerly welcomed."
    _UID 6D831645BF8C438C97308744F9248C52F2F4 
    Death Yes, date unknown 
    Person ID I6378  Everyone
    Last Modified 29 Jun 2005 

    Father Daniel WAY   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F2029  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S1138] No editor named., Canada. Ontario. Quinte. Family History. PLBQ, (Toronto, Ontario. 1904.), 12 Jun 2005, page 907 (Reliability: 2).

    2. [S1138] No editor named., Canada. Ontario. Quinte. Family History. PLBQ, (Toronto, Ontario. 1904.), 12 Jun 2005, page 908 (Reliability: 2).



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