Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 89D4B168A6104471A68A89E307F146450066
• Alt. Birth: Feb 1880, Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
• Residence: 9 Jun 1880, Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA; William MARSDEN's Boarding House 50 Allen Street
• Immigration: Between 1881 and 1884; USA to Canada
• Residence: 1891, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Abt 1891, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Murphy Street, Sides On Ford, And Backs Onto Division, Trenton, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Student
• Religion: 1901, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Church of England / Anglican
• Residence: 1901, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: Abt 1903, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Wharf agent in Trenton for the government
• Occupation: Abt 1905, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Clerk at the Union office in the King Edward Hotel
• Occupation: 24 May 1906, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Clerk
• Residence: 24 May 1906, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1909, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Jun 1911, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 60 Fermanagh Ave
• Occupation: 13 Aug 1911, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Railway Agent
• Residence: 13 Aug 1911, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 60 Fermanagh Ave
• Occupation: Bef 1913, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Canadian Pacific Railway at the CPR building at King and Yonge Sts. In Toronto as City Ticket Agent
• Occupation: May 1913, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Travelling passenger agent for Canadian Pacific Railway
• Occupation: 1 May 1913, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Travelling Passenger Agent Canadian Pacific Railway Company
• Occupation: Oct 1913, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Assistant city passenger agent for Canadian Pacific Railway
• Residence: 1921, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 60 Fermanagh Ave
• Occupation: Dec 1918-Oct 1922, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; City ticket agent for Canadian Pacific Railway
• Occupation: Abt 1922, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Train Pass Agent Intercolonial Rail Road in Toronto (Employeed for "Life" according to death certificate), Ticket Agent(1911)

Notes:

Year of naturalization 1900

MANY TRIBUTES TO LATE W.H. POLLEY
Obsequies Largely Attended Service at St. George's Church on Sunday

The remains of the late William Polley, Jr., reached Trenton on Saturday and were removed to the family residence on Murphy Street, from whence the cortege moved on Sunday afternoon to St. George's Church for service.

The church where the deceased attended as a boy and young man was filled with his many friends, who gathered to pay the last tribute to his memory. Many friends, fellow workers of the C.P.R., and brother Masons of both Toronto and Montreal joined with his numerous Trenton friends in attending the obsequies.

The Church of England service was conducted by the Vicar, Rev. A. L. McTear. Rev. Canon Armstrong, Rector of St. George's Church for so many years and an intimate friend of the deceased and family, read the lesson. The choir rendered appropriate music and Mr. G. H. Cobley sang "One Sweetly Solemn Thought."

The pall-bearers were his intimate friends of Toronto. The honorary W. A. Bleecker, R. G. Weddell, W. H. Ireland, H. F. Whittier and W. House.

The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful and covered his grave in St. George's cemetery.

W. H. Polley, aged 43, former city ticket agent of the Canadian Pacific Railway, died early yesterday after a serious illness extending over a period of eight months, at his home at 60 Fermanagh Avenue. The funeral will be held from the home of his parents in Trenton, on Sunday. St. Alban's Lodge, 514, A. F. and A. M., of which he was a member, will have charge of the service. The body will be shipped to Trenton to-day. A Masonic service will be held in his home in Toronto at noon to-day. Mr. Polley began his railroad career as a clerk at the Union office in the Kind Edward Hotel, succeeding Christopher Bunting later as agent. In May 1913, he was appointed traveling passenger agent for the Canadian Pacific and in October, 1913, assistant city passenger agent. In December, 1918 he was appointed city ticket agent but was forced to leave his position in October on account of an illness which became aggravated, later causing his death. He is survived by his widow and four children, William, Alice, Gordon and Robert; a sister, Mrs. A. Maguire, and his parents in Trenton, where his father is employed in the customs office. Mr. Polley was a member of the Western Golf Club and was deservedly popular among a very wide circle of acquaintances.

Witness at wedding:

007383-99 Harry Niles JARMAN, 24, L'Amable, Trenton, Mail Clerk, s/o John C. JARMAN & Elvira NILES married Sarah Elizabeth SPURR, 23, L'Amable, same, d/o Benj SPURR & Mary HILL. Wtn: W.H. POLLEY Jr. of Trenton and Hessie JARMAN of Bancroft on February 8, 1899 at Bancroft

Had spent 5 months in school at the time of the 1901 census

Death certificate incorrectly states place of birth as Canada.

Worked 52 weeks of 1910 at 50 or 60 hours per week earning $1100 that year

In 1911 he had $2000 worth of life insurance which cost him $65 that year

(Medical):Lymphosarcoma for 4 years before death.

Birth:
See alternate birth as more likely DOB.

The family story goes that he was born in Rochester New York when his parents were on a boat trip from Trenton to Quebec City. Born on the return trip to Trenton. However this seems to be a story created to cover up the fact that he was born before his parents were married. He is in the 1880 US census as "Willie McGuire" with his Mom living in a boarding house in Rochester. It is likely she was sent over there to give birth as it wasn't uncommon for unmarried girls to be sent away to have their children in those days. It is unclear when or where his parents did end up marrying but they are listed as married in the 1891 census.

Alt. Birth:
The 1880 census which was enumerated on 9 June for this household states his age as 4/12 (4 months old) and also states "Feb" as the month of birth which would be consistent with being 4 months old in June.

There is a high likely hood that this was his actual date of birth and that the August date was told to him as part of the cover up surrounding his birth.

Residence:
With his mother, under the name of Willie McGuire 4 months old (states Feb as his month of birth) Mother is also using the name McGuire.

Immigration:
1882 in 1901 census, 1881 in 1911 census, 1884 in 1921 census

By the time of the 1881 Rochester City Directory his mother is no longer listed, so they may have come back to Canada by that point. It's unlikely they would stay long after he was born.

Occupation:
Began his career

Residence:
Birth of Son William

Occupation:
Letter from 1913 shows he was an Agent at the King Edward Hotel in Toronto

Occupation:
Have his ID for 1922 so we know that's what he did then

Died:
Family Home 60 Fermanagh Ave, Cause of death was Lymphosarcoma, Informant was his sister in law Nash (First name unreadable) 42 Years old on death certificate

Buried:
Undertaker: R.J. Craig

The Polley's are buried in Section F-183 2-1 to F-183- 3-4 A total of 8 grave sites.

William married Frances May Gertrude NASH on 24 May 1906 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada. Frances (daughter of Daniel Francis Knowlton Pitchford NASH and Amelia Alice Gertrude BRADBURY) was born on 19 Apr 1876 in Dulwich, , Surrey, England; was christened on 8 Jul 1876 in Islington, , Middlesex, England; died on 3 Oct 1965 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
Date & location recorded on William Francis Harrison Polley's birth certificate (1907 on this certificate but 1906 on marriage certificate)

Recorded at May 24 1907 on Alice's birth certificate as well

1. Frances POLLEY was born on 23 Jul 1907 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; died on 23 Jul 1907 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada.
2. William Francis Harrison POLLEY was born on 10 Jan 1909 in Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; died in 1990.
3. Alice May Polley POLLEY was born on 13 Aug 1911 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; and died.
4. Gordon Bradbury POLLEY was born on 20 Apr 1915 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; died on 6 Jul 2006 in Mississauga, Peel Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 12 May 2008 in Etobicoke, York County, Ontario, Canada.
5. Robert Knowlton POLLEY was born on 2 Apr 1918; died on 22 Oct 1988 in Oakville, Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada.

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 35E544A228E24D56A8C0F8F6BD80DC2D49C2
• Residence: 1861, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1869, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada; Concession 7 Lot 1
• Occupation: Abt 1870, Castleton, Cramahe Twp, Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada; Nursery Business in Castleton Ontario before moving to Trenton; Fruit Agent, Trenton, Ontario, Canada (1881,1901), 1/2 Owner of an Apple Evaporation Factory
• Occupation: 1872, Cramahe Twp, Northumberland Co, Ontario, Canada; Agent
• Residence: 1872, Cramahe Twp, Northumberland Co, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1878, Haldimand, Northumberland West, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Fruit Agent
• Residence: 1881, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; The Gilbert Hotel
• Residence: 1884, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1884-1889; Manufacturer of Agricultural Implements (Farmers' and Business Directory...Frontenac, Hastings ... 1884-5 & 1886-7 & 1889)
• Occupation: 1891, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Farm Implement Sales
• Residence: 1891, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Fruit Merchant
• Religion: 1901, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Church of England / Anglican
• Residence: 1901, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: Abt 1904, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Co owner in Polley and White Apple Evaporators
• Occupation: 1911, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Apple Evaporator
• Residence: 1911, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1913-1921, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Collector of Customs - Customs Office
• Occupation: 1921, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Customs
• Residence: 1921, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Murphy Street
• Residence: 1931, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; 13 Murphy Street
• Obituary: 20 Nov 1931; Brighton Ensign
• Residence: 1891-1932, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; 10 W. Murphy Street

Notes:

In April 1894 sold his property in Haldimand, Con 7 Lot 1 NE 1/4 to Orloff W. Huycke who is the son in law of his brother James.

According to our records, there were 8 plots purchased in 1924 by William Polley.
- St. George's Anglican Cemetery

RACE Irish

William Henry Harrison was a general in the war of 1812 and was elected US president in 1840/41 and died months later in office. Maybe he was named after this US president?

Birth:
March 1st on death certificate & 1901 Census

Death certificate confirms his place of birth as Paris Ontario, originally provided by Gordon Polley

Residence:
1869 William Polley: Concession 7. Lot 1, 50 acres. Value of each parcel recorded at 300. William Polley - 24 years of age, 1 person living in his household.

Occupation:
While going through the Castleton Women's Institute records, I found a newspaper clipping titled Castleton in 1870 by T. J. Wilson. It is undated and the newspaper is not mentioned. Under places of business it lists W. H.
Polley, fruit tree dealer.

Township of Cramahe Public Library, Castleton.

Gord Polley also remembers that his Grandfather had a nursery business in Castleton because he had a sign in the attic of their house that said William H. Polley Florist from that business.

Occupation:
Township of Cramahe Public Library, Castleton

Residence:
in the assessment roll for Cramahe Township 1872 it lists William Polley, Tenant, age 27, owner of land Joseph Keeler, school section 22, Concession 7, lot south half 33, 45 acres, 20 cleared. Value 500 (don't know whether pounds or dollars). Number of person in family 4. Under occupation it looks like it says agent.

Township of Cramahe Public Library, Castleton

Residence:
Con 7, Lot 1, 50 Acres

Residence:
Gordon Bradbury Polley remembered the Gilbert family as close family friends.

The Gilbert Hotel on Dundas Street West, equipped with the most modern facilities now, dates back to the days before Confederation. A landmark of Trenton, the hotel was first operated by Thomas Howard Bleecker, grandson of one of the first settlers in the area. - Trenton Past and Present

Residence:
Farmers' and Business Directory...Frontenac, Hastings ... 1884-5. Page A78 of 554 Pages.

Occupation:
Part owner of Polley & White, manufacturers of Canadian evaporated apples, and one of the largest handlers of dried apples and fruit, and also green apples, in the district. Gord Polley remembers his Grandpa was an "Apple man through and through" also that the evaporated apple factory caught fire and burned to the ground, unfortunatly there was no insurance so that was the end of that business. Some stationary from the apple factory still exists.

Apple Evaporator Plant located on Gilmour Hill which would be Dundas St. E and Marmora St area

An evaporator processing apples on Gilmour Hill has long since disappeared, but former employees recall with a chuckle that they very much disliked the Ben Davis Apples used for dehydrating purposes, while overseas customers seemed to be extremely fond of the variety. Likely the flavour improved during the sea voyage. - Trenton Past and Present

In the book Pioneer Life on the Bay of Qunite it lists a David McAuley who built "the first evaporator in the county, at Picton" he was also the first to start shipping apples to England. Could there be a connection?

Occupation:
Retired in 1921

"W.H. POLLY (sic)"
Mr. W. H. Polly is Collector of Customs at Trenton. He has resided in the town for a number of years, and was formerly engaged in business with Mr. G. S. White, in the evaporating and exporting of apples. He was an active worker in the Conservative interests, and took a deep interest in politics." [The Evolution of Trenton page 53]

Occupation:
Earned $1,600 per year

Residence:
No occupation
Housekeeper living with them as well as Bertha

Obituary:
WM. H. POLLY DIES. AGED 87
WAS PIONEER

An old Trenton resident passed away at his home Monday morning in the person of Mr. William Harrison Polly in his eighty-eighth year. He was one of the old pioneers of Trenton having resided there for sixty years. Mr. Polly came to Trenton from Castelton as a young man when Trenton was nothing but a village. Here he settled and entered the exporting business. He entered the Customs Office in 1913 as Collector of Customs where he carried on his duties making a host of friends. He was superanuated in 1921 when he retired to his home on Murphy St.

He is survived by his wife and daughter, Miss Bertha Polly of Trenton. The funeral took place from St. George's Church on Tuesday afternoon the Rev. Heywood preaching the funeral sermon. Interment took place in the Anglican Cemetery where Mr. Polly will be buried. Many beautiful floral wreaths attest the fact of Mr Polly's many friends.

Residence:
Division 1 Page 41 of the Census

Informant to Mother's death

7 Room house, 30 Acres, 3 lots, 2 Dwellings, 4 Barns/Outbuildings, 1 "Manufacturing Establishment" (Leased) (1901 Census)

31 years at residence on death certificate

House was torn down in late 2006 and replaced with a Tim Hortons

Died:
Died at this home on Murphy Street in Trenton

018485-31

Buried:
Date does not line up with the date of death

The Polley's are buried in Section F-183 2-1 to F-183- 3-4 A total of 8 grave sites.

William married Mary MCGUIRE on 5 Jan 1883 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Francis MCGUIRE and Jane MCAULEY) was born on 7 Feb 1859 in Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada; was christened on 20 Feb 1859 in Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Jun 1935 in Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; was buried on 19 Jun 1935 in St George's Anglican Church, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 2BCDC6175A5F4A88953C4A3303D5BD286BDF
• Name: Minnie McGUIRE
• Residence: 1861, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1880, Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA; 50 Allen Street
• Residence: 9 Jun 1880, Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA; William MARSDEN's Boarding House 50 Allen Street
• Residence: 1883, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Murphy Street
• Residence: 1891, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
• Religion: 1901, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Church of England / Anglican
• Residence: 1901, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Murphy Street
• Residence: 1931, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; 13 Murphy Street
• Residence: 17 Jun 1935, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Murphy Street
• Obituary: 20 Jun 1935; Trenton Courier & Advocate

Notes:

Birth:
Born on York Road, Murray Township, ON

1861 from 1871 census
1859 from 1880 US Census
1860 from 1901 census (also wrong for husband)
1861 according to Newpaper age at death
1861 according to death certificate

Christened:
St Peter's RC

Residence:
Boarder - Mrs Minnie McGuire

Not in the 1879 or 1881 directories

Residence:
Surname McGuire with son "Willie" 4 months old. It appears she was sent to Rochester to give birth as she was unmarried at the time

William MARSDEN ran a boarding house from 1880-1883

Residence:
Living at this location for 52 years at time of death according to death certificate

Obituary:
Mrs Mary Polley, Aged 74 years wife of the late Wm Polley former Collector of Customs died at her home on Murphy St on Monday, June 17th after a lingering illness of eight months. Mrs Polley was born in Murray Township on the York Road, the daughter of the late Frank and Janet Maguire.

She is survived by one daughter Mrs Bertha Maguire and one sister, Mrs. Hugh Colborne both of Trenton. Mr. Harry Lafferty, York Road is a half brother.

The funeral service was conducted by Rev. F. Arthur Smith in St. George's Anglican Church on Wednesday afternoon.

The pall-bearers were Messrs E. James, A. A. Cullin, E. Wessels, Robt. Weddell, G.L. Bonter and A. Arnott.

Died:
Murphy Street

73 years of age (According to Internment Records)

74 According to the Trenton Courier Advocate

Buried:
The Polley's are buried in Section F-183 2-1 to F-183- 3-4 A total of 8 grave sites.

Notes:

Married:
William and Mary do not seem to be married in Ontario, as of April 2008 I can't find any record of that marriage, they may have married in Rochester.

The census records from 1880(US) and 1881(CAN) show them as single and show their son William Jr as using the surname McGUIRE in 1880.

So if they got married it is more than likely in late 1881 or later, William Jr's immagration to Canada took place at either 1881(1911 census) or 1882(1901 census) so they may have been married before he and Mary came back to Canada.

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 1807F56956F04B8E9EA733C6183A8C40F8DF
• Name: Robert POLLY
• Residence: Feb 1833, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
• Emigration: 1836, Brantford, Brant, Ontario, Canada; from New York State
• Immigration: 1836, New York, USA; to Brantford
• Residence: Abt 1833-1836, New York, USA
• Residence: 1836-1846, Brantford, Brant, Ontario, Canada
• Land: 22 Jul 1846, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Between 22 Jul 1846 and 1887, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada; Con 7 Lot 1
• Residence: 1851, Haldimand, Northumberland West, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Haldimand, Northumberland West, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Religion: 1891, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1891, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada
• Obituary: 21 Apr 1892, Campbellford, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada; Campbellford Herald
• Obituary: 28 Apr 1892, Campbellford, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada; Campbellford Herald

Notes:

Father's Birth Place: Ireland
Mother's Birth Place: Scotland (1891 Census)

Unable to read or write (1881 Census)

Closest town is Castleton

From the 1851 Census Haldimand Twp, Northumberland Co.

Robert Polley Con 7, Lot 1, 200 Acres

60 acres under cultivation 40 under crops 20 under pasture 140 wild or wooded

14 acres of wheat producing 200 bushels a year 2 of barley - 50 bushels 5 of rye - 60 bushels 5 of peas - 150 bushels ? of oats - 100 bushels 3 of buckwheat - 50 bushels 1 of potatoes - 40 bushels

(Research):I checked our marriage and death notice indexes, but couldn't find anything else. I also checked our city directories, but they didn't include Lansingburgh (north Troy) until 1860. In 1834 there was a John Hackett who was a farmer and a Thomas Hackett who was a brushmaker, and in 1836 there was a Thomas Polly who was a laborer, but there's no indication that they were related. They were all living in Troy. Robert and Mary Ann themselves were not in the city directory.
Laurie Burns
Troy Public Library

In the 1810 US Census there is a J Polley living in Troy, 5 members of the household, 2 white males under 10, 1 white female under 10, 1 white male aged 26-44, 1 white female aged 16-25. So J Polley is likely about 26 years old, his wife about 24 and three children under 10, this would fit with Robert being one of the three, likely the oldest. Robert's eldest son was named James Henry, could be after his father. - Source Citation Year: 1810; Census Place: Troy, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: 35; Page: 362; Image: 00037; Family History Library Film: 0181389

In the 1810 US Census there is a J Polly living in Troy, 4 members of the household, 1 white male under 10, 1 white female under 10, 1 white male 26-44 and 1 white female 16-25. Same possibility exists for this family other than the slight spelling difference. Source Citation Year: 1810; Census Place: Troy, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: 35; Page: 378; Image: 00045; Family History Library Film: 0181389

Land:
Purchased 200 acres on 7th Concession, Lot 1 from Geo Markland

Residence:
Unsure of end date, certainly up until 1887 when his wife died

22 Jul 1846 Robert Buys all 200 acres

S 1/2 mortgaged by Robert on 22 Jan 1870

NE 1/4 granted to William H 31 May 1871

NW 1/4 mortaged by James on 1 Jan 1873

S 1/2 discharged to Robert 26 Feb 1874, mortgaged again same date

NW 1/4 sold by Robert on 9 Sep 1874

NE 1/4 sold by James 23 Aug 1876

S 1/2, discharged to Robert 30 April 1880, mortaged just prior to that on 29 March 1880

NE 1/4 bought by Jay W 5 Oct 1885 - Before leaving for the US

S 1/2 to William H on 21 Jan 1893 (power of sale?)

S 1/2 sold by William H on 13 Apr 1894.

NE 1/4 sold by Jay W 5 Jan 1898 - Living in the US at the time

Residence:
Con 7 Lot 1, 200 Acres, From before 1851 until after 1881

Residence:
Log House, 1 Storey

Obituary:
COUNTY NEWS.
On Sunday, the 10th inst another old resident, in the person of old Mr. Polly, passed away at Castleton. He was perhaps the oldest man in this or the surrounding part of the country - 90 years, was greatly respected, lived a pious and devoted christian life and leaves a grown up family to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate father. - Enterprise.

- Likely a reprint from the Colborne Enterprise

Obituary:
The late Robert Polly, of Haldimand, passed away on Saturday last. He was in poor health for some time. He was ninety years old; having been a resident in that vicinity for over fifty years. The funeral took place on Monday, the Rev. Mr. Sutherland officiating, taking for his text part of the 15th chapter of 1st Corinthians, after which the remains were taken to the Castleton cemetery for interment. Mr. Polly leaves three sons and two daughters to mourn his loss. In his old age and in his affliction he was known to keep up the good cheer, putting his whole trust in Him who doeth all things well. - Enterprise.

- Likely a reprint from the Colborne Enterprise

Died:
The obit printed on April 21st 1892 clearly states that he died on Sunday April 10th. However the obit printed on April 28th 1892 says he died on "Saturday last" which I would take to mean the previous Saturday and therefore April 23rd. However that makes no sense in light of the obit on April 21st. If "Saturday last" referred to two Saturdays prior then it would be April 16th but I have to go with the April 10th date since it was mentioned specifically. It's possible that the death took place on late Saturday April 9th and therefore it was unclear if it was the 9th or 10th but I don't see how you get that from the term "Saturday last" unless this was a reprint from a much earlier date.

Robert married Mary Ann HACKETT on 27 Feb 1833 in Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA. Mary was born on 23 Nov 1810 in County of Monaghan, Ireland; died on 8 May 1887 in Cramahe Twp, Northumberland Co, Ontario, Canada; was buried in May 1887 in Castleton Cemetery, Cramahe Township, Castleton, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 64F5BE4A1392485896A12180638DD9E72EFC
• Name: Margaret Anne POLLEY
• Residence: Feb 1833, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
• Emigration: 1836, Brantford, Brant, Ontario, Canada; from New York State
• Immigration: 1836, New York, USA; to Brantford
• Residence: 1836-1846, Brantford, Brant, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada
• Obituary: May 1887
• Residence: 22 Jul 1846-1887, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Obituary

Died in the Township of Haldimand on the 8

Birth:
Exact birth date calculated backward from age at death

Death Certificate gives place of birth as "Ireland"
Obit gives place of birth as "County of Monaghan, Ireland"
Ireland as birth place on William Harrison SR's death certificate

Obituary:
Died in the Township of Haldimand on the 8

Died:
Feveral Debility & Old Age, Aged 76 years, 5 Months, 15 Days, Informant W.H. Polley (Son) of Trenton

Obit lists date of death as 8th May 1887, also her stone lists the same date. Registration date on death certificate is May (looks like 8th) 1887 as well. The death certificate clearly reads April 7th 1887. The death may not have been registered right away, the next certificate over there is a 4 month difference between the date of death and registration. However two certificates over you have someone who died on Oct 10th 1886 and was registered on July 6 1886, 3 months BEFORE they died.

So due to the inconsistencies on the death certificates I'll go with the May date for her death.

Buried:
Con 7 Lot 32
Plot 218
Stone is 3rd row from County Road 25 after Thalbert Williams 1865-1936 stone. East side of centre cemetery road.

Notes:

Married:
"- Married - In this town, Mr Robert POLLY to Miss Mary Ann HACKET, both of Lansingburgh." - Lansingburgh Gazett March 19th 1833

No 85 At Lansingburgh Feb 27 1883 Mr Robert Polley and Miss Mary Ann Hackett both of said town were married according to the rites of the *** Church

Trinity Episcopal Church is the Episcopal church in the area at the time and would be the most likely place for their marriage. However it burned down in 1868 and others have indicated that all the records were lost at that time.

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 7DDCA4F7BA6C48D8ABB3397185F39780D15E
• Name: Frank
• Name: McGUIRE
• Religion: Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1858, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1865, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

AKA Francisco? According to son John's marriage record but that same record also makes a mess of Jane's maiden name.

Not to be confused with Francis James McGuire born abt 1820 Ireland died 17 Sep 1906 Toronto Wife Anna McElheran 1832-1875 who was also a member of this parish.

In the 1851 census there are two likely matches for Francis, both living with their families and both in Hamilton Twp, Northumberland and both Roman Catholic.

James McGuire Farmer - Ireland 50
Catherine - Ireland 41
Francis - Ireland 19
Rose - Ireland 15
Edward - Ireland 11
Charles - Canada 7
Ann - Canada 3

Patrick McGuire Cooper - Ireland 20
Mary - Ireland 20
Barnet - Canada 1
Francis - Ireland 19
James - Ireland 23
Patrick - Ireland 60


Spelt McGuire in 1871 census (Division 1 page 54 Murray Township)

(Research):Lead posted to a website:

McGUIRE, SIMPSON

Looking for info on Francis McGUIRE, found in 1871 Census in Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., age 49, born in Ireland. I am trying to discover if he is my Francis McGUIRE/MAGUIRE, born circa 1820 in Ireland, son of Robert MAGUIRE found in 1846 in Lugnafaughery, co. Leitrim, Ireland. Francis married Mary SIMPSON, d/o John of Co. Sligo, circa 1839/40 and immigrated to Upper Canada some time afterwards.

Any information is welcomed. Please contact: Barbara SMITH at BJSMITH461@aol.com
Posted: 24 July 1999

Residence:
1858 Parish Register - does not list actual residence but we know that is where they lived. Lists Francis and Jane with 1 daughter.

Residence:
Con 1 Lot 10

Died:
The death and burial register for St. Peter Trenton is missing for the years 1869 - 1882, the crucial time for Francis.

Francis married Jane MCAULEY on 7 Jan 1857 in Trenton, , Ontario, Canada. Jane (daughter of Henry MCAULEY and Margaret CARRON) was born on 18 Apr 1834 in Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada; was christened on 1 Jun 1834; died on 10 May 1917 in Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Trenton, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 6C42E2AFBB48420E94851BEC923F07F57F54
• Name: Janet McCAULEY
• Name: Jeanie McCAULEY
• Name: Jennie McGUIRE
• Name: Jenny McGUIRE
• Religion: Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1839, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1901, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Obituary: 10 May 1917, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Gord Polley remembers always getting together with the LAFFERTY family around Christmas and also playing with a LAFFERTY boy who was his age when he was younger in Trenton. As well as an Uncle Harry LAFFERTY who wasn't his actual Uncle but was related (likely Henry Francis McGuire/Lafferty)

McCREALLY in transcribed version of 1891 census

Birth:
Born 1833 according to death certificate
Born 1834 in 1881 census
Born 18 April 1840 according to 1901 census
Born May 1835 according to 1911 census

Born in Murray Township on death certificate
Born in Ontario in 1901 census
Born in Ireland on 1871 census (I think this is just a mistake copied down from husband)
Born in Ireland on daughter Mary's death certificate

Residence:
Living in Son's home

Obituary:
LAFFERTY - In Tp. of Murray, on Thursday, May 10th, 1917, Jane Lafferty beloved wife of James Lafferty.

Died:
Aged 84

Not listed in the Woller church death records

Buried:
Catholic Cemetery

Notes:

Married:
Witnesses Henry McAuley & Fanny Conners

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: EB8899ADEDD046C7AA502651E7CA9A95D452
• Residence: 1839, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1851, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
• Residence: 1851, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1857, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada; Con 1 Lot 10
• Will: 19 Apr 1857, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

There seem to be several McAuley men who are in the right age range to be a brother of Henry, maybe some or all of them are?

In the old St Peter Churchyard stones there is a stone that reads "Dan'l Macauley who departed this life Mar 2 1840 aged 54 years. Possible brother to Henry

Also on another stone "John R McAuley died Aug 8 1851 aged 56 years"
- John R can be found in the 1851 census in Murray with family

Also a Robert McAuley was an UEL


Land Records for Lots 9 & 10 Con 1 Murray Township

Lot 10 Con 1 Twp of Murray

22 May 1798 - Granted by the crown to David Burus

*19 Apr 1857 - #1729 Will - From Henry MacAuley to son Henry S.E. 1/4 50 Acres to daughter Jane Maguire N.E. 1/4 (Henry right to cut wood)

05 Oct 1867 - #1221 Mortgage - From Margaret MacAuley widow of Henry to Charles Francis $200 E 1/2 100 Acres

21 Nov 1876 - #1220 Mortgage - From Henry MacAuley to Charles Francis $35 S.E. 1/4 50 Acres

25 Jun 1878 - #1740 Mortgage - From Henry MacAuley to Charles Francis $30 S.E. 1/4 50 Acres

28 Jun 1878 - #1745 Mortgage - From Henry MacAuley to Charles Francis $30 S.E. 1/4 50 Acres

10 Aug 1878 - #1751 Mortgage - From Henry MacAuley to Charles Francis $127 S.E. 1/4 50 Acres

19 Sep 1878 - #1762 Mortgage - From Henry MacAuley to Charles Francis $250 S.E. 1/4 50 Acres

*21 Oct 1878 - #1791 Grant - From Henry MacAuley to Charles Francis $1000 S.E. 1/4 50 Acres

*09 Nov 1878 - #1837 Grant - From Charles Francis to Jane Lafferty $650 S.E. 1/4 50 Acres

09 Nov 1878 - #1838 Mortgage - From Jane & James Lafferty to Charles Francis $650 S.E. 1/4 50 Acres

09 Nov 1878 - #1839 Mortgage - From Jane & James Lafferty to Henry MacAulay $1000 S.E. 1/4 50 Acres

Discharges
18 Nov 1878 - From Charles Francis to Henry MacAulay # 1221
18 Nov 1878 - From Charles Francis to Henry MacAulay # 1220
18 Nov 1878 - From Charles Francis to Henry MacAulay # 1740
18 Nov 1878 - From Charles Francis to Henry MacAulay # 1745
18 Nov 1878 - From Charles Francis to Henry MacAulay # 1751
18 Nov 1878 - From Charles Francis to Henry MacAulay # 1762

27 Nov 1879 #2920 Release of Dower - From Mercia C Francis to Jane Lafferty $1 S.E. 1/4 50 Acres

*01 June 1882 #2921 Grant - From Jane & James Lafferty to Thomas A. O'Rourke $1000 S.E. 1/4 50 Acres

*01 June 1882 #2922 Grant - From Thomas A. O'Rourke & Wife to James Lafferty $1000 S.E. 1/4 50 Acres

4 Dec 1886 Discharge - From Edward Elvia to Jane & James Lafferty #1838

25 Jul 1891 #4904 Fishing Rights - From (Many including James Lafferty) to David Gilmour $1 Affects creek or millpond for 7 years

*26 Apr 1899 #6251 Grant - From James B. Clarke, Robert H Burres & Francis A. Hellon to Henry F. Lafferty $8300 E. 1/2 100 Acres

03 May 1899 #6252 Mortgage - From Henry Lafferty (unmarried) to John Elvire $8200 (not required in full) E. 1/2 100 Acres

12 Sep 1900 #6300 Partial Discharge - from John Elvier to Harry Lafferty Parts of E. 1/2 #6252

*12 Sep 1900 #6370 Grant - From Henry Lafferty & Wife to the Grand Trunk Railway $84.30 Parts of E. 1/2 0.544 Acres

30 ??? 1906 #7391 Discharge - from John Elivier to Harry Lafferty #6252

28 Jan 1907 #7505 Grant - From Harry F Lafferty & Wife to ??? $2400 Part of E. 1/2 Parts of Lot 9 & 10

17 Mar 1915 #9225 Conveyance - From Henry F Lafferty & Wife to C'Ford L. Ont & H. Ry Co. $1500 part of E 1/2 3.64 Acres

13 Feb 1917 #9529 Release - From Henry F Lafferty to C'Ford L. Ont & H. Ry Co. $2750

7 Jul 1928 #11693 Aquit - From Canadian Noll? Ry Co. to Harry F Lafferty $600 N.E. 1/2


Lot 9 Con 1 Twp of Murray

18 Dec 1911 From Eugene V. Illsey to Harry Lafferty $1 W. 1/2

24 Feb 1912 Margate - From Henry F Lafferty & Wife to Mary J Sanson widow $3000 W. 1/2

Will:
From Henry MacAuley to son Henry S.E. 1/4 - 50 Acres to daugher Jane Maguire N.E. 1/4 (Henry right to cut wood)

Died:
Wife is a widow in the 1861 census

Henry married Margaret CARRON. Margaret was born in 1793 in Ireland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 90E6F9FD95884BF2AC41F7F43767E22D4BEC
• Residence: 1851, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada; Living with son Henry next door to daughter Jane & her family

Notes:

Likely died between 1871 and 1881 - Likely around June 1878 as that's when Henry Jr's name starts to show up on the property records rather than his mothers.