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• _UID: 545F1DB6ECA14B9DBD02D95007EF0607E6AB
• Name: Peter MACNAUGHTAN
• Name: Peter MACNAUGHTON
• Education: 1812, Glasgow, , Lanark, Scotland; Matriculation University of Glasgow
• Education: 1821, Glasgow, , Lanark, Scotland; University of Glasgow M.A.
• Occupation: 1823, Dores, , Inverness, Scotland; Ordained and inducted into the parish of Dores
• Emigration: 1829, Ontario, Canada; from Scotland
• Occupation: 1832, Auchterarder, , Perth, Scotland; Assistant Pastor of the Parish of Auchterarder
• Occupation: Nov 1832, Comrie, , Perth, Scotland; Discharge of duties
• Occupation: 1833, Auchterarder, , Perth, Scotland; Ordained by the Presbytery of Auchterarder
• Residence: 1833, Scotland
• Emigration: Mar 1833; Aberdeen Scotland To Canada
• Residence: 21 Aug 1833, Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1837, Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada; Con 6 Lot 15
• Emigration: Jul 1844; Vaughan, Ontario, Canada To Dores, Scotland
• Land: 16 Jun 1846, Caledon Twp, Peel Co., Ontario, Canada; Purchased the West 1/2 of Lot 2, Con. 4
• Emigration: Jul 1846; Dores Scotland, To Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1848, Pickering, , Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Minister
• Residence: Dec 1848, Pickering, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1849, Pickering, , Ontario, Canada; Settled in Pickering
• Occupation: 1851, Pickering, , Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Minister
• Religion: 1851, Pickering, , Ontario, Canada; Scotish Church
• Residence: 1851, Pickering, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Pickering, , Ontario, Canada
• Land: 10 Aug 1853, Caledon Twp, Peel Co., Ontario, Canada; Sold SW 1/2 of Lot 2, Con. 4 to his brother Duncan
• Occupation: 1848-1854, Pickering, , Ontario, Canada; Minister St. Andrew's
• Retired: Abt 1854, Pickering, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1855, Pickering, , Ontario, Canada; Resigned from the Presbyterian Church
• Residence: Abt 1856, Brougham, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Nov 1856, Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1849-1857, Brougham, Ontario, Canada; St. John's Presbyterian Church
• Residence: 1857, Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada; Clergyman
• Religion: 1861, Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Residence: 1861, Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Religion: 1871, Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Residence: 1871, Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada; Division 4
• Occupation: 1878, Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada; Minister
• Residence: 1878, Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada; Concession 4, Lot 22
• Obituary: 23 May 1878, Richmond Hill, , Ontario, Canada; The Herald and Your County Intelligencer

Notes:

In the summer of 1833, Rev. Peter MacNaughton arrived in Upper Canada from Aberdeen, under the direction of the Glasgow Colonial Society, Inducted to the charge of Vaughan on 21 August 1833, Rev. MacNaughton was originally appointed to serve the Presbyterian congregations in the Townships of Thorah and Eldon near Lake Simcoe; however, he found these congregations unwilling to grant him a secure ministry. He left Thorah and Eldon "with a heavy heart" and went on to Vaughan where, in a letter sent back to the Society dated 21 August 1833, he indicated that he found "the Gaelic people overjoyed on finding one to address them in their own language." He goes on to say that, "I have settled at Vaughan and I do not of conscience expect any more aid from the Society at Glasgow." Church records indicate that Rev. MacNaughton was granted a stipend of 30 pounds annually by the congregation at Maple.

Because the church had no manse in its early years Rev. MacNaughton initially lived with families of the congregation for a month at a time. He then built a log house on the south east corner of Lot 21, Concession 7 where he lived with his own family until 1848 when he left the charge.

Rev. MacNaughton was on of ten ministers and missionaries sent by the Glasgow Colonial Society to preach in Upper Canada in 1833. Being sent under the directions of the Established Church of Scotland, Rev. MacNaughton soon joined the York Presbytery of the of the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Canada (Kirk Synod). This first Synod of Ministers connected with the Established Church of Scotland was formed in Kingston in 1831 and divided into four Presbyteries: Quebec, Glengarry, Bathurst and York.

Being one of only ten congregations in the York Presbytery in 1837 required Rev. MacNaughton to hold mission services in other communities outside of Maple. A new Church was built by August 1844, later named St. Paul's, in the west of Vaughan which meant that Rev. MacNaughton had two churches in his charge.

In July 1844, Rev. Peter MacNaughton resigned his pastoral charge in Maple and returned to Scotland where he became minister of the parish of Dores. Following Rev. MacNaughton's resignation, the York Presbytery took charge over the Vaughan congregation, sending other ministers and theology students to preach at their Sunday services. The congregation had developed an extremely close bond with their first minister, however, and in 1845 they asked the York Presbytery to send Rev. MacNaughton a letter asking him to return to the charge at Vaughan. In July 1846, Rev, MacNaughton accepted the call and returned to Maple. His stay this time was very brief, however, for in December 1848 he accepted a call to Pickering. Rev. MacNaughton served in Pickering from December 1848 to November 1856 when, for some unknown reason, he severed all connections with the Presbyterian Church. He returned to live out his life in Vaughan and was called to his final reward on 10 May 1878. (Source St. Andrew's Maple Church History)

1848 West half of Concession 5 Lot 21 sold by Michael Cranney to Rev. Peter MacNaughton

PETER McNAUGHTAN or McNAUGHTON born Comrie 1799, second son of John M., farmer; educated at Univ of Glasgow M.A. (1821); ord. (by Presb. Of Auchterarder) March 1823, and went to Canada under the auspices of the Glasgow Colonial Society with the view of settling at Eldon and Thorah; shortly after his arrival he selected another sphere of labour and was adm. to Vaughan, Ontario, 21st Aug. 1833; dem. July 1844 on a presentation to this parish by John Frederick, Earl of Cawdor and adm. 27th Sep. following; dem. 9th June 1846, and returned to Canada; became min. of his former charge at Ontario, in 1848; res. That charge and all connection with the Church 21st Nov. 1855; died 10th May 1878. He marr. 1st July 1835, Agnes Elizabeth Monteith, who died 17th March 1889, and had issue - Maria Ann Innes, born 18th July 1826; Sarah Frances, born 12th Nov. 1828; Grace Elizabeth, born 6th June 1841; John born 22nd Aug. 1843, died 25th July 1844; Peter, born 17th Nov. 1845.

McNAUGHTON, PETER, M.A. adm. min. at Vaughan 21st Aug. 1833; returned to Scotland and adm. to Dores 27th Sept. 1844, returned to Canada and was again min. at Vaughan, 1847-8; min at Pickering, 1848-55; res. All connection with the Church 21st Nov. 1855; died 10th May 1878.

Past years in Pickering : sketches of the history of the community
Wood, William R. (William Robertson)

In the following year the congregation called as his successor Rev. Peter McNaughton, of Vaughan. Mr. McNaughton was the son of a Perthshire farmer, born in 1797. He was educated at Glasgow University, where he took the degree of M.A. In 1823 he was ordained and inducted into the parish of Doors. Felling it his duty to help supply the need in Canada, he gave up this comfortable living and crossed the Atlantic in 1829. Soon after he was settled in Vaughan, where he preached on the Fourth and Seventh Concessions, both in Gaelic and English. He also preached on the Ninth Concession and at Woodbridge, besides giving occasional service in King and other more distant townships. He was well-known and welcome visitor in many a backwoods cabin.

Physically, Mr. McNaughton was well-fitted for such a toilsome life, being over six feet in height and powerfully built. But constant overwork tells even on the strongest, and when, in 1848, a call was extended to him by the Pickering congregation, he accepted it as offering some relaxation from the heavy strain. He was settled in Pickering in 1849. Few to-day would regard the Pickering charge of that time as a sinecure, with its two charges over seven miles apart; bit its duties were somewhat lighter than those of Vaughan.

Mr. McNaughton's pastorate in Pickering was not a long one. With the secularization of the Clergy Reserves in 1854 the Government offered the Church of Scotland ministers annuities of $450 on condition of signing a certain document. The declaration contained in this document he could not conscientiously subscribe, and though all the other ministers ultimately consented he remained firm. It meant the sacrifice of the annuity, and Mr. McNaughton felt constrained to withdraw from the Church he had served all of his life. In 1857 he took up residence on his farm near Brougham, and in 1857 returned to Vaughan, where he built a handsome residence on his property near Maple. He preached frequently and continued to take an active interest in church work. He died in 1878, leaving a widow and two sons and four daughters. Three daughters and both sons are still living, and are well-known residents of Vaughan.

Peter graduated with an M.A. in 1821.
His matriculation record in 1813 says:
Second son of John, Comrie, Farmer. From

Christened:
IGI gives same date for Christening as Davie's records gave for birth

Education:
Peter first matriculated at the University in 1813 and took classes in Greek, Logic, Ethics, and Physics.

Occupation:
From the parishioners of Auchterarder

Occupation:
Selected Correspondence of the Glasgow Colonial Society 1825-1840 - Page 63-64 (Gregg, p. 477)

Residence:
"Home District Directory 1837"

Land:
Paid 65 pounds

Residence:
The Canada Directory 1851. Page 562 of 692 Pages

Retired:
Mr. McNaughton's pastorate in Pickering was not a
long one. With the secularization of the Clergy Ee-
serves in 1854 the Government offered the Church of
Scotland ministers annuities of $450 on condition of
signing a certain document. The declaration contained
in this document he could not conscientiously subscribe,
and though all the other ministers ultimately consented
he remained firm. It meant the sacrifice of the annuity,
and Mr. McNaughton felt constrained to withdraw
from the Church he had. served all his life. In 1857
he took up residence on his farm near Brougham, and
in 1857 returned to Vaughan, where he built a hand-
some residence on his property near Maple. He
preached frequently and continued to take an active
interest in church work.

Occupation:
Selected Correspondence of the Glasgow Colonial Society 1825-1840 - Page 63-64 (Gregg, p. 477)

Occupation:
Illustrated Historical Atlas - County of York and the Township of West Gwillimbury in the County of Simcoe Ontario, page 62

Residence:
Illustrated Historical Atlas

Obituary:
Died - At his residence, near Maple, on the 10th May, the Rev. Peter McNaughton, A. M., in the 81st year of his age; a native of the Parish of Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland. Deeply regretted.

Died:
Age 80, Disease of the Heart (About a month)

Buried:
McNaughton / MacNaughton Family Cemetery in Maple Ontario just off Topaz Court.

Peter married Agnes Elizabeth MONTEATH on 30 Jun 1835 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of John MONTEATH and Mary MCLAUREN) was born on 4 Sep 1808 in Dunblane, , Perth, Scotland; was christened on 12 Sep 1808 in Dunblane, , Perth, Scotland; died on 10 Mar 1889 in Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in McNaughton Family Cemetery, Maple, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
or 1st July
Marriages by Rev'd William T. Leach (p256)

Peter McNaughton, of Vaughan to Anges Monteith, of Perth. Scotland. 30 June 1835, Toronto, by Licence. Rev. Leach. Wit. John MacDonald and Samuel McLelland.

1. Maria Anne Innes MCNAUGHTON was born on 18 Jul 1837 in Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada; died on 5 May 1912 in Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in McNaughton Family Cemetery, Maple, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada.
2. Sarah Frances MCNAUGHTON was born on 12 Nov 1838 in Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada; died on 7 Jan 1864 in Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in McNaughton Family Cemetery, Maple, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada.
3. Grace Elizabeth MCNAUGHTON was born on 6 Jun 1841 in Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada; died on 3 Apr 1911 in Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada.
4. John MCNAUGHTON was born on 22 Aug 1843 in Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada; died on 25 Jul 1844; was buried in Little Metis, Quebec, Canada.
5. Peter MCNAUGHTON was born on 17 Nov 1845 in Dores, , Inverness, Scotland; died on 3 Jan 1929 in Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 5 Jan 1929 in Maple, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada.
6. Alexander Monteith MCNAUGHTON was born on 5 Apr 1848 in Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada; died on 7 Mar 1939 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in Maple, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada.
7. Janet Helen (Jean) MCNAUGHTON was born on 4 Oct 1850 in Pickering, , Ontario, Canada; died on 25 Apr 1929 in Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada.
8. Agnes Christina MCNAUGHTON was born in 1854 in Ontario, Canada; died on 25 Apr 1880 in Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada.

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• _UID: BE619DB598664710A82661A15D295CDE5668
• Name: John MACNAUGHTANE
• Name: John MACNAUGHTON
• Name: John McNAUGHTAN
• Name: John McNAUGHTON
• Occupation: Comrie, , Perth, Scotland; Farmer
• Residence: Dalginross, Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland
• Occupation: 1851, Achnafauld, Perthshire, Scotland; Crofter
• Residence: 1851, Achnafauld, Perthshire, Scotland

Notes:

7 MAR 1703, John MCNAUGHTON in Aberuchill received money from the session of Comrie (no explanation given as to why).
8 AUG 1704, John MCNAUGHTON "a poor man" received money from the session of Comrie
6 MAY 1705, John MCNAUGHTON "a poor man in Abouruchill" received money from the session of Comrie.
26 AUG 1705, 14 SEP 1705 ditto

John married Ann MCINNES on 23 May 1791 in Comrie, , Perth, Scotland. Ann was born about 1781; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _UID: 944656F78B614403B4D41ABB34E1C782153D
• Name: Betsy McINNES
• Residence: 1851, Achnafauld, Perthshire, Scotland

Notes:

(Research):1851 Scotland Census
Name: Betsy Mcnaughton
Age: 70
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1781
Relationship: Wife
Spouse: John Mcnaughton
Gender: Female
Where born: Lairy, sutherland
Parish Number: 346
Civil Parish: Dull
Phillimore Ecclesiastical Parish Maps:
View related Ecclesiastical Parish
Town: Auchnafaud
County: Perthshire
Address: Auchnafaud
ED: 8
Page: 6
Household Schedule Number: 28
Line: 9
Roll: CSSCT1851_74
Household Members:
Name Age
John Mcnaughton 69
Betsy Mcnaughton 70
Christian Mcnaughton 44
Duncan Mcnaughton 35
Christian Ferguson 15
John Fesher 9


Birth:
Lairy, sutherland in 1851 census

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• _UID: F3983E02D07947A783B60CE47265EFA09171
• Name: Duncan MACNAUGHTAN
• Name: Duncan MACNAUGHTON
• Name: Duncan McNAUGHTON

Duncan married Sarah DONALDSON. Sarah and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _UID: 9CE37C5A44344B4D8445FCC958ACEC9B7E25