Robert A POLLEY^[1]

Aft 1801 - 1892  (90 years)

• Name	Robert A POLLEY  [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12]
  Birth	Aft Apr 1801	Ireland   [13]
  Gender	Male
  _UID	1807F56956F04B8E9EA733C6183A8C40F8DF
  Residence	Feb 1833	Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA   [12]
  Emigration	1836	Brantford, Brant, Ontario, Canada   [14]
  	from New York State
  Immigration	1836	New York, USA   [14]
  	to Brantford
  Residence	Abt 1833-1836	New York, USA   [14]
  Residence	1836-1846	Brantford, Brant, Ontario, Canada   [14]
  Land	22 Jul 1846	Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada   [15]
  	Purchased 200 acres on 7th Concession, Lot 1 from Geo Markland
  Residence	Between 22 Jul 1846 and 1887	Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada   [14, 15]
  	Con 7 Lot 1
  	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	1851	Haldimand, Northumberland West, Ontario, Canada   [3, 16]
  	Con 7 Lot 1, 200 Acres, From before 1851 until after 1881
  		1851 Census Robert POLLEY.jpg
  Occupation	1861	Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	Farmer
  		1861 Census Robert POLLEY Mary Ann nee HACKETT and Family.jpg
  Residence	1861	Haldimand, Northumberland West, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	Log House, 1 Storey
  		1861 Census Robert POLLEY.jpg
  		1861 Census Robert POLLEY Mary Ann nee HACKETT and Family.jpg
  Occupation	1871	Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada   [5]
  	Farmer
  		1871 Census Robert POLLEY and Mary Ann nee HACKETT.jpg
  Residence	1871	Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada   [5]
  		1871 Census Robert POLLEY and Mary Ann nee HACKETT.jpg
  Occupation	1881	Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada   [6]
  	Farmer
  		1881 Census Robert POLLEY Mary Ann nee HACKETT and Family.jpg
  Residence	1881	Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada   [6]
  		1881 Census Robert POLLEY Mary Ann nee HACKETT and Family.jpg
  Occupation	1891	Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	Farmer
  		1891 Census Robert POLLEY.jpg
  Religion	1891	Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	Church of England
  		1891 Census Robert POLLEY.jpg
  Residence	1891	Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada   [1]
  		1891 Census Robert POLLEY.jpg
  Death	10 Apr 1892	Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada   [13]
  	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 Polley Obituary - Campbellford Herald April 21 1892 and April 28 1892.jpg
  Burial	11 Apr 1892	Castleton Cemetery, Cramahe Township, Castleton, Ontario, Canada   [13]
  		Robert Polley Obituary - Campbellford Herald April 21 1892 and April 28 1892.jpg
  		Castleton Cemetery.jpg
  		Polley Stone Castleton (2).JPG
  Obituary	21 Apr 1892	Campbellford, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada   [13]
  	Campbellford Herald
  	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
  		Robert Polley Obituary - Campbellford Herald April 21 1892 and April 28 1892.jpg
  Obituary	28 Apr 1892	Campbellford, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada   [13]
  	Campbellford Herald
  	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
  		Robert Polley Obituary - Campbellford Herald April 21 1892 and April 28 1892.jpg
  Name	Robert POLLY
  Person ID	I4225	Ryeland Family Tree
  Last Modified	11 Mar 2024

  
  

  Family	Mary Ann HACKETT,   b. 23 Nov 1810, County of Monaghan, Ireland d. 8 May 1887, Cramahe Twp, Northumberland Co, Ontario, Canada (Age 76 years)
  Marriage	27 Feb 1833	Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA   [12, 14, 17]
  	"- 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.
  		Robert A Polley Mary Ann Hackett Marriage.png
  Children	1. Margaret POLLEY,   b. 10 May 1834, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA d. Yes, date unknown   2. Elizabeth Jane POLLEY,   b. 1 Jan 1837, Brantford, Brant, Ontario, Canada d. 6 Mar 1908, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada (Age 71 years)   3. Mary Ann POLLEY,   b. 1839, Brantford, Brant, Ontario, Canada d. Yes, date unknown   4. James Henry POLLEY,   b. 1839, Brantford, Brant, Ontario, Canada d. 1893, Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA (Age 54 years)   5. William Harrison POLLEY,   b. 4 Mar 1844, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada d. 16 Nov 1931, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada (Age 87 years)   6. Robert A POLLEY,   b. 4 Jul 1844, Brantford, Brant, Ontario, Canada d. 20 Mar 1918, Howard City, Montcalm, Michigan, USA (Age 73 years)   7. Adlaline POLLEY,   b. 1848, Ontario, Canada d. 18 Jul 1875 (Age 27 years)
  Family ID	F1329	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	24 Jan 2023

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - Aft Apr 1801 - Ireland Residence - Feb 1833 - Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA Marriage - 27 Feb 1833 - Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA Emigration - from New York State - 1836 - Brantford, Brant, Ontario, Canada Immigration - to Brantford - 1836 - New York, USA 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 - Con 7 Lot 1 - Between 22 Jul 1846 and 1887 - Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada Residence - 1851 - Haldimand, Northumberland West, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1861 - Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada Residence - 1861 - Haldimand, Northumberland West, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1871 - Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada Residence - 1871 - Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1881 - Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada Residence - 1881 - Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1891 - Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada Religion - Church of England - 1891 - Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada Residence - 1891 - Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada Death - 10 Apr 1892 - Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada Burial - 11 Apr 1892 - Castleton Cemetery, Cramahe Township, Castleton, Ontario, Canada Obituary - Campbellford Herald - 21 Apr 1892 - Campbellford, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada Obituary - Campbellford Herald - 28 Apr 1892 - Campbellford, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Photos		Polley Stone Castleton.jpg
  		Robert Polley Obituary - Campbellford Herald April 21 1892 and April 28 1892.jpg

  
  

• 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 [10, 16, 18] (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

  
  

• Sources

  [S246] 1891 Canadian Census. [S791] Brantford Expositor City News, (Brantford Expositor). [S639] 1851 Canadian Census. [S602] 1861 Canadian Census. [S603] 1871 Canadian Census. [S588] 1881 Canadian Census. [S199] James Polley & Charlotte Saxon Marriage from the Haldimand Co. Book, LDS Family History Center Kitchener, Ontario. [S198] Robert Polley and Melissa Moore Marriage, Haldimand Book, LDS Family History Center, Kitchener, Ontario. [S20] FamilySearch International Genealogical Index v5.0, (URL: http://www.familysearch.org). [S792] Allan N. Birney, Oak Heights Neighbours 1800-1950, (Mika Publishing Company, Belleville Ontario URL: http://www.ourroots.ca). [S793] Collectors Roll for the Township of Haldimand, Trent University Archives (Reliability: 3). [S170] Lansingburgh Gazette. [S794] Ontario. Campbellford., Robert Polley Obituary - Campbellford Herald April 21 1892 and April 28 1892. [S169] Mary Ann Polley nee Hackett Obituary. [S796] Polley Land Records 7 Con Lot 1 Haldimand Twp. [S793] Collectors Roll for the Township of Haldimand, Trent University Archives. [S1250] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., Episcopal Diocese of Rochester Church Records, 1800-1970. [S795] Assessment records of Haldimand, 1869, Trent University Archives.