Family History Research: by Lorna Flint Laughton

Henry AINSWORTH

Male 1809 - 1892  (83 years)


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  • Name Henry AINSWORTH  [1, 2, 3, 4
    Birth 1804  United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    • Since he was 88 when he died on June 9, 1892, his birth year was calculated as circa 1804.
    Birth 1809  Watertown, Jefferson County, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 7
    Gender Male 
    AFN
    Birth 1809  Brownville, Jefferson County, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Birth 1809  United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    • Since Henry was age 83 when he died on June 9, 1892, his birth year was calculated as circa 1809.
    Military 1829  Prince Edward County, Upper Canada, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    private, 2nd Prince Edward Militia, 4th Company 
    • His father-in-law, Peter Redner, and his mother-in-law's brother, William Brickman, were both in the 4th Company. William Brickman was a Sergeant.
    Residence 1840  Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Upper Canada, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    • His father, Philip, and step-mother, Joanna, moved to Cramahe Township, Northumberland County. "By this time their second surviving son, Henry, had taken over the homestead near Allisonville."
    Land 6 Nov 1846  Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Canada West, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [11
    • Ontario Land fiche shows Henry receiving land s 1/2 of lot 76, concession 5, Hillier township. References are ID 5, ND, type S, CL deed no. 01, R.G. series C1113, reference volume 002, page 200. The fiche also shows Philip Ainsworth receiving all of lot 76, concession 5, Hillier on 5 August 1830. References are ID 8, ND, type L, Cl deed no. 01, R.G. series C13, reference volume 152, page 124.
    Religion 1849  Ameliasburgh Township, Prince Edward County, Canada West, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [12
    • "Henry Ainsworth was listed on the 'Original List of Subscribers to Building Fund' for the Rednersville Church." Philip J. Ainsworth noted that "Although Henry Ainsworth was a lifelong member of the Hillier Disciples Church, it is likely that this contribution resulted from the fact that his wife, Mary Redner, was the daughter of Peter Redner, and likely a member of the Rednersville Church. None of Henry and Mary's children appear as subscribers. Mary's four brothers, Lewis, William, Henry and Rynard, all appear on the list. The subscriptions appear to have been bought in 1849 as the church celebrated its 100th anniversary aroung January 1, 1950".
    Occupation 1850  Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Canada West, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [13
    Minister of the Disciples Church 
    • "About 1850 Elder Henry Ainsworth of the Disciples Church, Hillier, engaged in a debate with Rev. David A. Leavitt of the Universalist Church."
    Census 1861  Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Canada West, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [14
    • There was a person named "Rachel Campbell" living with the family. She was single and aged 50.
    Occupation 1861  Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Canada West, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [15
    farmer 
    Religion 1861  Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Canada West, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [16
    a member of the Disciples Church 
    Land 1865  Brighton Township, Northumberland County, Canada West, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [17
    at lot 7, concession 1 
    Census 2 Apr 1871  Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [18
    • Henry was enumerated as male, 61, born in United States, member of the Disciples Church, of English ethnic origin, a farmer and married. He was living with his wife Mary (61), son Danford Ainsworth (23), son Franklin Ainsworth (20), and Anna Brown, who was likely a servant.
    Birth United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [19
    • On the 1891 census, Henry's daughter, Mary Eliza Trumpour, confirmed that her father was born in the USA.
    Land 1875  Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [20
    lots 75, 76, 77, concession 5 
    Land 1880  Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [21
    part of lots 75, 76 and 77, Concession 5 
    Religion 1891  Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 22
    a member of the Disciples Church 
    Death registration 1892  Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 6
    was made by his son, B. Ainsworth 
    • His death was registered on July 6, 1892.
    Death 9 Jun 1892  Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    • The cause of death was not given in this transcription. The names of his parents, and their birthplaces were not recorded. The cemetery was not recorded.
    Death 9 Jun 1892  Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    age 88, of inflammation on lungs 
    Occupation 9 Jun 1892  Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    farmer 
    Death 9 Jun 1892  Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5, 6, 23
    Burial 11 Jun 1892  Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [24
    in Burr's Cemetery 
    Land Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Canada West, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [25
    • "Henry next secured - this time direct from the Crown - two lots, No. 74 and 75, in the 5th concession of Hillier, amounting to two hundred acres. He applied himself to clearing and cultivating the soil. It is said that when he first took his grist to Demorestville, employing for that purpose four or five yoke of steers, he dared not return at night because of the danger from wolves. Deer were plentiful. Feed was so scarce, that often he had to browse his stock in the bush. He raised his own flax, and grew his own wool, and the spinning wheel spun material for use by the family."
    Land Ameliasburgh Township, Prince Edward County, Canada West, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [26
    • "Henry Ainsworth bought land in Ameliasburgh, and having cleared a number of acres, was getting things into shape, when a man named Isaac Williams established a "prior grant".
    Politics Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Canada West, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [25
    • "The esteem in which he was held in the township, is attested by the fact that, for several years, he was elected councillor."
    Occupation Prince Edward County, Canada West, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [27
    farmer of 100 acres 
    • [1851? 1861? 1871? census] Of his 100 acres, 80 was cleared. It was valued at $ 2250. He and his son Danford operated a farm with 6 cattle, no sheep, 2 hogs, and 4 horses.
    Occupation Prince Edward County, Canada West, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [27
    farmer of 200 acres 
    • [1851? 1861? 1871? census] Of his 200 acres, 150 was cleared. It was valued at $ 4000. There were 6 people in the household. He had 10 cattle, 6 sheep, 3 hogs, and 5 horses. His sons, Danford and Franklin, were listed as tenants.
    Reference Number 122.0 
    Residence Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Upper Canada, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    _TODO Open 
    • Ontario Land fiche. Hillier township lot 76, concession 5:
      6 November 1846 - ID 5, ND, type S, CL deed no. 01, R.G. series C-111-3, reference volume 002, page 200. FHL microfilm # 1376304
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    • FHL microfilm # 1376203. Lease 1830. Philip Ainsworth 1830 08 05
      Hillier township, lot 76, concession 5, ID 5, ND, type L, CL deed no. 01, R.G. Series C-1-3, reference volume 152, page 124.
    _TODO Open 
    • FHL microfilm # 1376304. 1840. Cornelius Ainsworth 1840 11 21
      Hillier township, E 1/2 of lot 73, concession 5, ID 5, ND, type S, CL deed no. 01, R.G. series C-111-3, reference volume 001, page 181.
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    • FHL microfilm # 1544230; Crown land records card index, 1786? to 1868, A to Campbell
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    • sheet (page) 45 Hillier Township Enumeration District 1.
      C-11750 lists Prince Edward County census:
      304. Ameliasburgh. Part 1. Part 2 - personal census missing.
      305. Athol - personal census missing.
      306. Hallowell. Part 1 - agricultural census missing. Part 2 - agricultural census missing.
      307. Hillier. Part 1 - agricultural census missing. Part 2 - agricultural census missing.
      308. Marysburgh - missing.
      309. Sophiasburgh - missing.
    _TODO Open 
    • Henry was likely in Hillier Township.
    _TODO Open 
    • enumeration district 59, sub-district A (Hillier), division 1, page 39. Index page 2.
    _TODO Open 
    • Henry was likely in Hillier Township.
    _TODO Open 
    • Henry was likely in Hillier Township.
    _TODO Open 
    • Henry AINSWORTH died June 9, 1892 in Ameliasburgh Township, Prince Edward County. Not in yellow index.
    _UID B2A55F5FD9CC450EB5F8C0A54DBE90DA9481 
    Burial 11 Jun 1892  Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [24
    Person ID I662  Everyone
    Last Modified 8 Dec 2018 

    Father Philip AINSWORTH,   b. 3 Sep 1772, Woodstock, Windham County, Connecticut, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Apr 1850, Cramahe Township, Northumberland County, Canada West, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years) 
    Mother Mary CRONK,   b. 15 Jun 1783, Rensselaer, Rensselaer County, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1811, Watertown, Jefferson County, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 28 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1799  New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte page 103
    Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte page 103
    Philip Cronk married a Miss Cronk.
    Marriage United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [28
    • The book "Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte" says that he "married a Miss Cronk".
    Family ID F1889  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Polly REDNER,   b. Abt 1809, Ameliasburgh Township, Prince Edward County, Upper Canada, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 Jul 1892, Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 83 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1829  [4
    Marriage Prince Edward County, Upper Canada, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [29
    to "Mary Redner" 
    Children 
     1. Catherine AINSWORTH,   b. 8 Jan 1829   d. 11 May 1899, Cramahe Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years)
     2. Aurelia AINSWORTH,   b. 7 Oct 1830   d. 29 Aug 1900, Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years)
     3. W. AINSWORTH
     4. Philip AINSWORTH,   b. 16 Apr 1835, Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Upper Canada, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 Jun 1912, Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years)
     5. Peter AINSWORTH,   b. 24 Apr 1837, Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Upper Canada, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Nov 1879, Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 42 years)
     6. Royal AINSWORTH,   b. 7 Mar 1839, Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Upper Canada, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1912, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years)
     7. B.C. AINSWORTH
     8. M.E. AINSWORTH
     9. Danford AINSWORTH,   b. 6 Feb 1848   d. 31 Mar 1911, Wellington, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 63 years)
     10. J.F. AINSWORTH
    Family ID F254  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 3 Dec 2018 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 1809 - Brownville, Jefferson County, New York, United States Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte page 104
    Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte page 104
    At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
    At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.

  • Sources 
    1. [S1138] No editor named., Canada. Ontario. Quinte. Family History. PLBQ, (Toronto, Ontario. 1904.), 12 Jun 2005, Page 106 (Reliability: 2).

    2. [S1138] No editor named., Canada. Ontario. Quinte. Family History. PLBQ, (Toronto, Ontario. 1904.), 12 Jun 2005, page 714 (Reliability: 2).

    3. [S765] N. A. Vetere, Deputy Registrar General, Government of Ontario, Canada, A00673, (Toronto, Ontario, Canada. April 6, 1979.), 27 Aug 2005, A00673. (Reliability: 3).

    4. [S1302] Family Researcher. Ainsworth. Lorna (Flint) Laughton, Ainsworth family notes researched in 1980s. (Reliability: 3).

    5. [S861] Registrar-General, Government of Ontario, Canada, A00765, 22 Apr 2006, A00765. (Reliability: 4).

    6. [S740] N. A. Vetere, Deputy Registrar General, Government of Ontario, A00650, (Toronto, Ontario, Canada. January 30, 1979), 12 Jul 2005, A00650. (Reliability: 3).

    7. [S1088] Mildred and C. Loral R. Wanamaker U.E. and Peter W. Johnson U.E., TR0039, (Ameliasburgh, Ontario: Self Published, 1980.), 65. (Reliability: 3).

    8. [S776] Ainsworth, Philip, A00684, (Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. September 23, 2005), 1 Oct 2005, Source given as: Canada West census 1861. Canada census 1871., A00684. (Reliability: 3).

    9. [S776] Ainsworth, Philip, A00684, (Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. September 23, 2005), 1 Oct 2005, Source given as: book "Men of Upper Canada: Militia Nominal Rolls 1828-1829" pages 189 and 190, A00684. (Reliability: 3).

    10. [S1286] Ainsworth, Philip, Family Researcher. Ainsworth. Philip Ainsworth, The Ainsworth Chronicler. Volume 9, No. 2, Summer 2002, pages 6 & 7. Article "Pioneer Philip Ainsworth: from Connecticut, to New York, Ontario and Beyond: 1772 to 1850". (Reliability: 3).

    11. [S202] Lorna Flint Laughton, A00174, (Calgary, Alberta, Canada. c. 1985), 25 Feb 2001, A00174. (Reliability: 3).

    12. [S799] Ainsworth, Philip J., A00706, (Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. September 23, 2005), 17 Oct 2005, Source given as: Willis Metcalfe Scrapbook - Vol. 7, 1949, at the Prince Edward County Archives., A00706. (Reliability: 3).

    13. [S799] Ainsworth, Philip J., A00706, (Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. September 23, 2005), 17 Oct 2005, Source given as: The Burr Scrapbook, at the Prince Edward County Archives., A00706. (Reliability: 3).

    14. [S799] Ainsworth, Philip J., A00706, (Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. September 23, 2005), 17 Oct 2005, Source given as: Canada census 1861. Ontario - Prince Edward County - Hillier Township, A00706. (Reliability: 3).

    15. [S776] Ainsworth, Philip, A00684, (Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. September 23, 2005), 1 Oct 2005, Source given as: Canada Census 1861 - Prince Edward County, Hillier Township, A00684. (Reliability: 3).

    16. [S776] Ainsworth, Philip, A00684, (Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. September 23, 2005), 1 Oct 2005, Source given as: Canada Census 1861 - Hillier Township, A00684. (Reliability: 3).

    17. [S776] Ainsworth, Philip, A00684, (Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. September 23, 2005), 1 Oct 2005, Source given as: book "Northumberland and Durham Directory 1865-66", Cobourg Library, A00684. (Reliability: 3).

    18. [S1097] Canada. Ontario., TR0046, (ancestry.ca. \i Canada Census Collection\i0 . www.ancestry.ca : n.d.), 11 Feb 2012, district 59, sub-district A, Division 1, Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, p. 39, family Line 13, Henry Ainsworth; (www.ancestry.ca), TR0046. (Reliability: 3).
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    19. [S1195] Canada Census 1891. Ontario, Wellington Sub-district, Prince Edward County District #112, page 1, family 5, lines 19 to 23. Samuel Trumpour and family. (Reliability: 3).

    20. [S776] Ainsworth, Philip, A00684, (Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. September 23, 2005), 1 Oct 2005, Source given as: Assessment Rolls 1875, Hillier Township, A00684. (Reliability: 3).

    21. [S776] Ainsworth, Philip, A00684, (Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. September 23, 2005), 1 Oct 2005, Source given as: Assessment Rolls 1880, Hillier Township, A00684. (Reliability: 3).

    22. [S776] Ainsworth, Philip, A00684, (Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. September 23, 2005), 1 Oct 2005, Source given as: Canada Census 1891 - Hillier Township, A00684. (Reliability: 3).

    23. [S776] Ainsworth, Philip, A00684, (Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. September 23, 2005), 1 Oct 2005, Source given as: Ontario Vital Registrations Index, A00684. (Reliability: 3).

    24. [S776] Ainsworth, Philip, A00684, (Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. September 23, 2005), 1 Oct 2005, Source given as: Burr's Cemetery transcription, A00684. (Reliability: 3).

    25. [S1138] No editor named., Canada. Ontario. Quinte. Family History. PLBQ, (Toronto, Ontario. 1904.), 12 Jun 2005, Page 105 (Reliability: 2).

    26. [S1138] No editor named., Canada. Ontario. Quinte. Family History. PLBQ, (Toronto, Ontario. 1904.), 12 Jun 2005, Page 104 (Reliability: 2).

    27. [S799] Ainsworth, Philip J., A00706, (Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. September 23, 2005), 17 Oct 2005, No source given., A00706. (Reliability: 3).

    28. [S1138] No editor named., Canada. Ontario. Quinte. Family History. PLBQ, (Toronto, Ontario. 1904.), page 103 (Reliability: 3).

    29. [S1138] No editor named., Canada. Ontario. Quinte. Family History. PLBQ, (Toronto, Ontario. 1904.), page 105 (Reliability: 3).



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