Descendants of David & Elizabeth RUXTON



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6. David RUXTON (William2, David1) was christened on July 12, 1825 in Foveran, , Aberdeen, Scotland2 and died on October 5, 1903 in Wheatland, Hillsdale, Michigan, USA2 aged 78.

Events

• David resided in Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario, Canada in 1861 .

• He resided in Howick Twp, Huron Co, Ontario, Canada in 1881 .

• David relocated, about 1900 to Wheatland, Hillsdale, Michigan, USA.

David married Agnes BEARD. Agnes was born about 1833 in , , Ontario, Canada.2

Children from this marriage were:

   23 F    i. Elizabeth RUXTON was born in February 1849 in Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario, Canada.2

   24 M    ii. William RUXTON was born in 1852 in Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario, Canada.2

   25 F    iii. Sarah RUXTON was born in 1854 in Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario, Canada.2

   26 M    iv. John RUXTON was born in 1855 in Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario, Canada.2

   27 F    v. Barbara RUXTON was born in 1856 in Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario, Canada.2

   28 M    vi. David RUXTON was born in 1858 in Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario, Canada.2

   29 F    vii. Agnes RUXTON was born on July 3, 1860 in Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario, Canada.2

   30 M    viii. James RUXTON was born in June 1861 in Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario, Canada.2

   31 F    ix. Margaret RUXTON was born in 1863 in Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario, Canada.2

   32 M    x. Andrew RUXTON was born in February 1868 in Howick Twp, Huron Co, Ontario, Canada.2

   33 M    xi. Emoni RUXTON was born in September 1870 in , , Ontario, Canada.2

7. William RUXTON (William2, David1) was christened on November 2, 1827 in Foveran, , Aberdeen, Scotland2 and died on September 14, 1894 in Southampton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada2 aged 66.

William married Ruth MOOG on October 3, 1877 in Guelph, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.2

Children from this marriage were:

   34 F    i. Ann RUXTON was born on September 6, 1878 in Amabel Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.2

Ann married Arthur Howard WILSON on May 23, 1912 in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada.2 Arthur was born on April 9, 1886 in Tiny Twp, Simcoe Co, Ontario, Canada.2

   35 F    ii. Jane RUXTON was born on March 3, 1880 in Amabel Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.2

8. Barbara RUXTON (William2, David1) was christened on February 23, 1831 in Foveran, , Aberdeen, Scotland.2

Barbara married John MITCHELL on October 27, 1860 in Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario, Canada.2 John was born about 1821 in , , Aberdeenshire, Scotland2 and died on September 17, 1891 in Normanby Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada2 aged about 70.

Children from this marriage were:

   36 M    i. William MITCHELL was born about 1862 in , , Ontario, Canada.2

   37 F    ii. Elizabeth MITCHELL was born about 1863 in , , Ontario, Canada.2

   38 M    iii. John MITCHELL was born about 1865 in , , Ontario, Canada.2

   39 M    iv. Andrew MITCHELL was born about 1867 in , , Ontario, Canada.2

   40 F    v. Margaret MITCHELL was born about 1869 in , , Ontario, Canada.2

+ 41 M    vi. George Alexander MITCHELL was born about 1873 in , , Ontario, Canada.2

   42 M    vii. James MITCHELL was born on January 15, 1875 in , Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.2

9. Andrew RUXTON (William2, David1) was born on October 9, 1833 in Arbroath, , Angus, Scotland,3 died on January 25, 1903 in Amabel Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada2 aged 69, and was buried in Southampton Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Port Elgin Times, Jan 29, 1903
Death came suddenly to Mr. Andrew Ruxton, of Chippewa Hill, on Sunday last. Though not in rugged health for some time he was about the day of his death, having risen as usual and partaken of breakfast. Mr. Ruxton was in his 67th year and had been a resident of the Chippewa Hill community for many years. He leaves a widow, two sons and three daughters. The funeral took place to Southampton cemetery on Tuesday afternoon and was widely attended. The deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church and a Liberal in politics. He was a man of marked integrity and uprightness, an indulgent parent and a good neighbour. The community is made poorer by his removal.

Andrew married Annie McINTOSH, daughter of Andrew McINTOSH and Isabella (__?__), on March 22, 1870 in Saugeen Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.5 Annie was born on July 9, 1843 in , , Ross And Cromarty, Scotland,3 died on March 2, 1906 in Amabel Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada2 aged 62, and was buried in Southampton Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

• Marriage witnessed by John & Angus McINTOSH of Amabel & Duncan ANDERSON of Saugeen. 5

Children from this marriage were:

   43 F    i. Isabella RUXTON was born in 1873 in Amabel Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.6

+ 44 M    ii. William John RUXTON was born on August 14, 1873 in Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario, Canada,3,6 died on January 13, 1925 in , Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada2 aged 51, and was buried in Port Bruce Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario.

   45 M    iii. Andrew RUXTON was born on January 27, 1875 in Amabel Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada3 and died on April 30, 1909 in , Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada2 aged 34.

+ 46 F    iv. Annie RUXTON was born on January 20, 1877 in Amabel Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,3 died in 1938 aged 61, and was buried in Southampton Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 47 F    v. Helen "Dolly" RUXTON was born on July 6, 1884 in Amabel Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,3 died in 1922 aged 38, and was buried in Sanctuary Park Port Elgin, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

10. Rachel RUXTON (William2, David1) was born on August 17, 1838 in Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario, Canada2,4 and died on May 17, 1881 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada4 aged 42.

Events

• She immigrated from Scotland after 1859.

Rachel married James Andrew HEPBURN, son of Peter HEPBURN and Christina Ann READ, on March 1, 1858 in Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario, Canada. James was born about 1832 in Lonmay, , Aberdeen, Scotland,7 died on March 12, 1892 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged about 60, and was buried in Chesley Cemetery, Elderlsie Twp, Ontario, Canada. The cause of his death was Killed by fallen tree.

Events

• He worked as an agricultural labourer living in South Farthing in 1851 in , Foveran Parish, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

• He immigrated from Scotland after 1859.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 48 M    i. Andrew M. HEPBURN was born on February 13, 1859 in Minto Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada,3 died on March 5, 1918 in Elmwood, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada4 aged 59, and was buried in Chesley Cemetery, Elderlsie Twp, Ontario, Canada.

+ 49 M    ii. James HEPBURN was born on November 7, 1860 in Minto Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada,4 died on May 14, 1903 in Calgary, , Alberta, Canada8 aged 42, and was buried in Calgary Union Cemetery, , Alberta, Canada.

   50 M    iii. John HEPBURN was born on December 13, 1860 in Minto Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada4 and died on April 9, 19594 aged 98.

John married Hilda (__?__).

+ 51 F    iv. Jane "Jennie" HEPBURN was born on November 19, 1862 in Minto Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada,4,9 died on March 9, 1947 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada10 aged 84, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   52 M    v. William HEPBURN was born on October 23, 1864 in Minto Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada4 and died in July 1866 in Minto Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada4 aged 1.

+ 53 F    vi. Mary Ann "Minnie" HEPBURN was born on February 14, 1869 in Minto Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada11 and died on March 15, 19254 aged 56.

   54 M    vii. Robert HEPBURN was born on May 7, 1875 in Sullivan Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada4 and died on May 19, 1875 in Sullivan Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.4

   55 M    viii. Peter HEPBURN was born on August 31, 1876 in Sullivan Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada4 and died on November 9, 1963 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada aged 87.

Peter married Elizabeth DYCE about 1911. Elizabeth was born in 1879,4 died on December 3, 1952 in Durham, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada4 aged 73, and was buried in Durham Cemetery, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada.

   56 M    ix. George HEPBURN was born on February 13, 1878 in Minto Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada,4 died on April 27, 1903 in Calgary, , Alberta, Canada4 aged 25, and was buried in Calgary Union Cemetery, , Alberta, Canada. The cause of his death was typhoid epidemic.

   57 F    x. Rachel HEPBURN was born on February 14, 18794 and died on February 14, 1879.4

12. Jane RUXTON (William2, David1) was born on March 22, 1845 in Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario, Canada,2 died on November 11, 1927 in Amabel Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada2 aged 82, and was buried in Amabel Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Jane married John McINTOSH on December 24, 1873 in Arran Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.2 John was born on December 4, 1838 in , , Ross And Cromarty, Scotland,2 died on January 4, 1918 in Amabel Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada2 aged 79, and was buried in Amabel Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 58 M    i. James McINTOSH was born on June 14, 1874 in , Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,2 died in 1953 in Amabel Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada2 aged 79, and was buried in Amabel Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   59 F    ii. Rachel McINTOSH was born on March 22, 1877 in , Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,2 died on March 31, 1906 in Amabel Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada2 aged 29, and was buried in Amabel Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Rachel married John Walker REID, son of Robert REID and Mary HENRY, on December 24, 1902 in Amabel Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.2.,5 John was born in 1860 in , , Ontario, Canada.5

• Marriage witnessed by Alex REID & Annie McINTOSH, both of Amabel,.

Events

• He worked as a lumberman in 1902 in Amabel Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   60 F    iii. Ann McINTOSH was born on March 1, 1879 in , Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada2 and died in 19472 aged 68.

Ann married George HENRY. George was born on November 19, 1879.3

   61 F    iv. Ellen McINTOSH was born on September 19, 1880 in Amabel Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,2 died on October 14, 1933 in Hepworth, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada12 aged 53, and was buried in Hepworth, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

Ellen married William George BINNS, son of Francis BINNS and Mary THEAKER, on April 8, 1908 in Tara, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.2 William was born about 1876 in Amabel Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,2 died on July 25, 1937 in Hepworth, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada12 aged about 61, and was buried in Hepworth, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

13. Agnes Chalmers FINDLAY (Margaret RUXTON3, David1) was born in 1827 in Old Macher, , Aberdeen, Scotland1 and died on April 19, 1913 in Brantford, Brant Co, Ontario, Canada1 aged 86.

Agnes married George SMITH, son of James SMITH and Patience AUSTIN, on October 4, 1851 in Elora, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.1 George was born on December 28, 1814 in Aberdeen, , Aberdeen, Scotland1 and died on August 22, 1895 in Brantford, Brant Co, Ontario, Canada1 aged 80.

The child from this marriage was:

   62 U    i. Eight Children SMITH

16. John Chambers Hunter FINDLAY (Margaret RUXTON3, David1) was born on January 11, 1834 in , Foveran Parish, Aberdeenshire, Scotland1 and died on October 9, 1919 in Victoria, , British Columbia, Canada1 aged 85.

John married Dorothea DUFF in 1861 in Pilkington Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.1 Dorothea was born about 1837 in , , Aberdeenshire, Scotland1 and died on April 9, 1874 in Pilkington Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada1 aged about 37.

The child from this marriage was:

   63 U    i. Seven Children FINDLAY .1

17. David FINDLAY (Margaret RUXTON3, David1) was born on December 11, 1835 in Tillyfour, Foveran Parish, Aberdeenshire, Scotland1 and died on June 10, 1883 in Windsor, Essex Co, Ontario, Canada1 aged 47.

David married Mary Jane DONALDSON, daughter of Thomas DONALDSON and Sarah FAITH, on October 22, 1862.1 Mary was born about 1843 in , , Ontario, Canada1 and died on June 17, 1883 in Windsor, Essex Co, Ontario, Canada1 aged about 40.

The child from this marriage was:

   64 U    i. Nine Children FINDLAY .1

18. James FINDLAY (Margaret RUXTON3, David1) was born on February 4, 1840 in Tillyfour, Foveran Parish, Aberdeenshire, Scotland1 and died on April 26, 1924 in Shoal Lake, Marquette, Manitoba, Canada1 aged 84.

James married Emma MARSHALL, daughter of Francis MARSHALL and Elizabeth VICKERS, on December 28, 1867 in , Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.1 Emma was born in 1844 in , , Yorkshire, England1 and died on January 24, 1925 in Shoal Lake, Marquette, Manitoba, Canada1 aged 81.

The child from this marriage was:

   65 U    i. Five Children FINDLAY .1

19. Alexander FINDLAY (Margaret RUXTON3, David1) was born about 1842 in Elora, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada1 and died on June 24, 1899 in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada1 aged about 57.

Alexander married Martha WEBB, daughter of Robert Carter WEBB and Charlotte HARVEY, on November 1, 1871 in Arthur Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.1 Martha was born about 1849 in , , Suffolk, England1 and died on October 31, 1929 in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada1 aged about 80.

The child from this marriage was:

   66 U    i. Five Children FINDLAY .1

20. Rober FINDLAY (Margaret RUXTON3, David1) was born in 1844 in Nichol Twp, Halton Co, Gore Dist, Upper Canada1 and died on September 27, 1918 in Grande Prairie, , Alberta, Canada1 aged 74.

Rober married Jane Noble HAY, daughter of Francis HAY and Grace Duff TAYLOR,6 on November 26, 1867 in , Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.1 Jane was born on June 4, 1848 in Gorbals Parish, , Lanark, Scotland13 and died in November 1919 in , , Alberta, Canada1 aged 71.

Children from this marriage were:

   67 M    i. James M. FINDLAY was born on August 25, 1868 in Nichol Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada1 and died on July 14, 1932 in Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada1 aged 63.

James married Myra R. HAMILTON, daughter of William HAMILTON, on September 30, 1896 in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, USA. Myra was born on November 13, 1875 in , , Michigan, USA.1

   68 M    ii. Francis George FINDLAY was born on April 25, 1871 in Nichol Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada.

   69 M    iii. Robert Gordon FINDLAY was born on December 15, 1872 in Brantford, Brant Co, Ontario, Canada.1

   70 F    iv. Agnes Grace Duff FINDLAY was born on August 1, 1875 in Brantford, Brant Co, Ontario, Canada.1

+ 71 F    v. Margaret Elenor FINDLAY was born on May 8, 1878 in Port Elgin, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada1 and died on November 17, 1962 in New Westminster, , British Columbia, Canada1 aged 84.

+ 72 M    vi. David Noble FINDLAY was born on November 20, 1880 in Shoal Lake, Marquette, Manitoba, Canada1 and died in April 1957 in , , Alberta, Canada1 aged 76.

   73 M    vii. William Beverly FINDLAY was born on November 18, 1882 in Shoal Lake, Marquette, Manitoba, Canada1 and died on September 10, 1906 in Port Arthur, Thunder Bay Dist, Ontario, Canada1 aged 23.

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