Third Generation

16. Reuben HANKINSON (Francis², Reuben¹) was born 17 April 1812 in Johnstown, Montgomery County, New York and died 26 April 1892 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois (aged 58 years, 6 months, and 17 days). His first marriage was to Ruth SOVEREIGN on 07 September 1836 at London, Middlesex County, Ontario. She was the daughter of John and Miriam (MABEE)SOVEREIGN. She was born 24 March 1819 in Middlesex County, Ontario and died sometime in 1842 in Rochester, Oakland County, Michigan. Reuben's second marriage was to Alvira MASON, daughter of Milton S. and Mary (INGRAHAM) MASON. They were married on 13 March 1845 in Rockford. She was born sometime during November 1826 in New York and died sometime between 1900 - 1910 in Rockford.

Reuben was born 17 April 1812 in Johnstown, Montgomery County, New York. ("Portait and Biographical Record of Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois"; Biographical Publishing Company, Chicago, 1892; pages 465-466) In 1835, his father moved the family to Middlesex County, Ontario with the aid of one horse and a buggy. (Ibid.) However, his father didn't remain there for long as by fall 1835, he returned to New York. (Ibid.) Reuben decided to stay and while there, met and married Ruth SOVEREIGN, daughter of John and Miriam (MABEE) SOVEREIGN. (Ibid.) Their marriage took place on 07 September 1836 at the Wesleyan Methodist Church, London, Middlesex County, Ontario by the Reverend Conrad VANDUSEN. (http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maryc/londondist2.htm) After his marriage, he rented the land adjoining his parents' former house and remained there until sometime during 1840 ^[i] when, he moved back near his parents in Avon, Oakland County, Michigan. ("Portait and Biographical Record of Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois"; Biographical Publishing Company, Chicago, 1892; pages 465-466). Soon afterwards, sometime during 1842, his wife, Ruth, sadly died. After her death, Reuben moved to Guilford, Winnebago County, Illinois (a journey which took two weeks with two wagons and four horses) where he met and married Alivra MASON, daughter of Milton S. and Mary (INGRAHAM) MASON. (Ibid.) They were wed on 13 March 1845 probably in Guilford. Upon arriving in Guilford, he purchased a tract of land with no improvments made on it, and bought the log house of Judge SHAW relocating it to his property. (Ibid.) A few years later, he had built a brick house on his property. (Ibid.) In 1859, he sold his estate and relocated to Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. At this time, he was engaged in the sale of tin wares but was forced to retire a few years later due to poor health. (Ibid.) Reuben remined in Rockford until his death on 26 April 1892. (Ibid.) Alvira, lived in Rockford until sometime in between 1900 - 1910 when she passed away.

Children of Reuben and Ruth (SOVEREIGN) HANKINSON:

Children of Reuben and Alvira (MASON) HANKINSON:

17. Gertrude HANKINSON (Francis², Reuben¹) was born sometime during 1812-1820 probably in Johnstown, Montgomery County, New York. She died at a young age, most likely in Montgomery County, New York.^[ii]

18. Sarah HANKINSON (Francis², Reuben¹) was born sometime during 1812-1820 probably in Johnstown, Montgomery County, New York. She died at a young age, most likely in Montgomery County, New York.^[ii]

19. John Wesley HANKINSON (Francis², Reuben¹) was born 17 May 1820 in Montgomery County, New York (either in Stratford or Canajoharie). ("History of Black Hawk County, Iowa". Western Historical Company, 2001. Orginally printed in 1878. Page 467) Sometime circa. 1847 (probably in Rockford or Guilford) Winnebago County, Illinois he married Mary J. MASON, daughter of Milton S. and Mary (INGRAHAM) MASON. She was born 01 April 1828 in Dutchess County, New York and died in 1912 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa. John died in 1887 at Waterloo. They are both buried in the Elmwood Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa.

John made the voyage to Middlesex County and back to New York with his parents and siblings in 1835. ^[iii] ("Portait and Biographical Record of Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois"; Biographical Publishing Company, Chicago, 1892; pages 465-466) He most likely moved to Avon, Oakland County, Michigan with his parents by 1840. (1840 United States Federal Census of Avon, Oakland County, Michigan) In 1843, He moved to Winnebago County with or very shortly after his oldest brother, Reuben, moved there and probably meet his future wife, Mary J. MASON, throught him as well. Sometime before 1850, say 1847, he married Mary J. MASON in Winnebago County, Illinois and by 1850 was living in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois with his wife and a son, Milton HANKINSON, aged two years (Milton died at a young age). (1850 United States Federal Census of Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois) On 27 December 1854 ("History of Black Hawk County, Iowa". Western Historical Company, 2001. Orginally printed in 1878. Page 467), John and Mary had their second child, a daughter named Hattie J. HANKINSON. Two years later (1856), they moved to Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa. (1860 United States Federal Census of Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa) They would both remain there until their deaths. In 1850, John was a carpenter in Rockford (1850 United States Federal Census of Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois). Comming to Waterloo, he was involved in the mercantile trade but abandoned it a few years later to persue life as a life insurance agent. ("History of Black Hawk County, Iowa". Western Historical Company, 2001. Orginally printed in 1878. Page 467) He was woking for the Northwestern Life Insurance Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and his office was on the corner of Sycamore and Fourth Street, Waterloo. (Ibid.)

Children of John Wesley and Mary J. (MASON) HANKINSON:

20. Levi LeRoy HANKINSON (Francis², Reuben¹) was born in 1822 probably at Stratford, Montgomery County, New York. He likely went to Middlesex County, Ontario with his father in 1835 and returned to New York that following fall. ("Portait and Biographical Record of Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois"; Biographical Publishing Company, Chicago, 1892; pages 465-466) By 1840 he had moved to Avon, Oakland County, Michigan with the rest of his family (1840 United States Federal Census of Avon, Oakland County, Michigan) and on 23 June 1844 married Jane Elizabeth FOOT in Avon (http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/oakland/vitals/marriage/dbn-aug-ha-2004.txt). She was the daughter of Horace and Mary (SAMMONS) FOOT and was born 25 May 1823 in Johnstown, Montgomery County, New York. By 17 July 1850, Levi was living in Independence, Oakland County, Michigan with his wife and his younger brother, Joseph Thompson. He and his brother were both shoe makers.(1850 United States Federal Census of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan) Levi died circa. 1855 (Hankinson Genealogy, unknown author, unknown date) probably in Independence. Jane wouldn't remarry and would spend the remainder of her days living with family members in Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan. Before 1860, she was staying with her mother, Mary (1860 United States Federal Census of Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan); by 1870, she was living with her brother, Ambrose FOOT (1870 United States Federal Census of Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan); and by 1900, she was living with her neice, Ida FOOT (daughter of Ambrose FOOT) (1900 United States Federal Census of Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan). On 06 January 1906, Jane passed away in Fenton at the age of 82 years, 7 months, and 12 days. No childred were produced by this marriage.

After her husband's death, Mrs. Hankinson moved to Fenton, Mich., where she opened and conducted a millinery store for 53 years. She was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and was very much respected by all who knew her. (Foote Family Comprising the Genealogy and History of Nathaniel Foote of Wethersfield, Conn and his Descendants, Originally printed in 1907, page 242)

21. Francis Henry HANKINSON (Francis², Reuben¹) was born 1825 in Montgomery County, New York (at either Stratford or Canajoharie). He was about the age of ten when he made the trip to Middlesex County, Ontario and back to New York with his parents in 1835.("Portait and Biographical Record of Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois"; Biographical Publishing Company, Chicago, 1892; pages 465-466) By 1840, he was at Avon, Oakland County, Michigan with the rest of his family (1840 United States Federal Census of Avon, Oakland County, Michigan). On 14 April 1847, he married Malina D. HAYDEN in Oakland County. (http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/oakland/vitals/marriage/dbn-aug-ha-2004.txt) She was born 13 October 1825 in New York State. By 27 July 1850, they were living in Groveland, Oakland County, Michigan with their first child. (1850 United States Federal Census of Groveland, Oakland County, Michigan) By 02 June 1860, he and Malinda were still living in Groveland and had five children: two daughters and three sons. (1860 United States Federal Census of Groveland, Oakland County, Michigan) Malinda sadly passed way on 03 August 1867 in Groveland.^[iv] (http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/gendisx/scripts/individual.asp?UniqueID=77538) Soon after, he decided to journey to Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia to visit his cousins. (Hankinson Genealogy, unknown author, unknown date) While there, he meet Mary Anne Eliza HURD and married her on 23 July 1868 at the St. Peter's Anglican Church, Weymouth. She was a daughter of George H. and Sophia Jane (TIMPANY) HURD and was born circa. 1841 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia. By 10 September 1870, he and Mary were back living in Groveland with four children. (1870 United States Federal Census of Groveland, Oakland County, Michigan) A map of the township of Groveland (dated 1872), shows a F.H. HANKINSON (most likely Francis Henry HANKINSON) having two 40 acre land plots in district number 10. By 03 June 1880, he, his wife, and his two youngest daughters, Emma and Edna, moved to Holly, Oakland County, Michigan. (1880 United States Federal Census of Holly, Oakland County, Michigan) Francis died sometime during 1886 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan and is buried in the Olive Branch Cemetery, Groveland. (Hankinson Genealogy, unknown author, unknown date) Mary's death and burial information in unknown to the author at this time.

Children of Francis Henry and Malinda D. (HAYDEN) HANKINSON:

Children of Francis Henry and Mary Anne Eliza (HURD) HANKINSON:

22. Sarah "Marie" HANKINSON (Francis², Reuben¹) was born 06 September 1826 in Montgomery County, New York (either at Stratford, or Canajoharie). She likely journeyed to Middlesex County, Ontario with the rest of her family in 1835 and likely returned to New York with her family that following fall. ("Portait and Biographical Record of Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois"; Biographical Publishing Company, Chicago, 1892; pages 465-466) By 1840, she likely moved to Avon, Oakland County, Michigan with her family. (1840 United States Federal Census of Avon, Oakland County, Michigan) On 08 December 1856 at Springfield, Oakland County, Michigan she married Harvey H. FROST, a carpenter. He was the son of Philen and Eunice (DOPKING) FROST. He was born 1830 in New York and died sometime in between 1880-1900 in Michigan. Marie died 10 March 1909 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.

Children of Harvey and Sarah Marie (HANKINSON) FROST:

23. William Augustus HANKINSON (Francis², Reuben¹) was born 07 January 1828 probably in Montgomery County, New York (probably in Stratford or Canajoharie). He was seven years old when he and his family went to Middlesex County, Ontario and returned to New York the following fall. ("Portait and Biographical Record of Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois"; Biographical Publishing Company, Chicago, 1892; pages 465-466) By 1840, he was living with his parents in Avon, Oakland County, Michigan. (1840 United States Federal Census of Avon, Oakland County, Michigan) On 19 August 1850, he was living with his mother, and his older sister, Maria, and his youngest sister, Charlotte. (1850 United States Federal Census of Avon, Oakland County, Michigan) On 01 June 1854, he married Mary HAYS at Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. ^[v] She was born 07 August 1831 in Clinton, Dutchess County, New York and was the daughter of James and Charity (COCKS) HAYS. On 09 July 1860, he was living in the village of Holly, Oakland County, Michigan with his wife, Mary, daughter, Malinda, and mother, Martha. He was a farmer. (1860 United States Federal Census of Holly, Oakland County, Michigan) On 08 July 1870, he was living in Holly with his wife, Mary, and three children: Malinda, James, and Charlotte. He was a clerk in grocery. (1870 United States Federal Census of Holly, Oakland County, Michigan) On 22 June 1880, he was now living in Rochester, Oakland County, Michigan with his wife, Mary, and his three children: Linda, James, Lottie. He was a labourer. (1880 United States Federal Census of Rochester, Oakland County, Michigan) The Hankinson Genealogy says that he was a teacher, however his oldest daughter, Malinda, was a school teacher. (Hankinson Genealogy, unknown author, unknown date) William died 11 May 1895 in Rochester and Mary died 08 July 1922 in Avon Township, Oakland County, Michigan. The "Rochester Era" of 17 May 1895 reported the passing of William as follows: "James HANKINSON, of Joliet, Ill., is home, called thither by the illness of his father. He did not get here however, until 2 hours after his death Saturday morning. After an illness of several months William HANKINSON died at his home on Fifth St., last Saturday morning of diabetes. Mr. HANKINSON had been usually active for several days before being stricken down, having worked in his garden on Mon. and Tues. He evidently overdid, for he was taken alarmingly sick on Thurs., went sank into a comatose condition, passing quietly away Sat. morning. Mr. HANKINSON had just passed his 66th birthday, and leaves besides his wife, 3 children-- Linda and Lottie of Rochester, and James of Joliet, Ill, two sisters, Mrs. I. S. LOMASON of Ithaca, and Mrs. FROST, of Bay City, survive him. Funeral services were held from the late home Monday afternoon. Rev. W. J. CAMPBELL officiating. Mr. HANKINSON was a good citizen, an honest man, a kind husband and father. He will be missed by a large circle of friends.". (The Rochester Era, page 1, colume 2, 17 May 1895) They are both beleived to be buried in the Mount Avon Cemetery in Avon.

Children of William Augustus and Mary (HAYS) HANKINSON:

24. Reverend Joseph "Thompson" HANKINSON (Francis², Reuben¹) was born 07 April 1832 in Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York. In 1835 he went to Middlesex County, Ontario with his parents until the fall of the same year. ("Portrait and Biographical Record of Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois"; Biographical Publishing Company, Chicago, 1892; pages 465-466) By 1840, he was living in Avon, Oakland County, Michigan with his parents and siblings. (1840 United States Federal Census of Avon, Oakland County, Michigan) On 17 July 1850, he was living with his older brother, Levi LeRoy HANKINSON, in the township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan. They were both shoe makers. (1850 United States Federal Census of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan) According to the Hankinson Genealogy (unknown author, unknown date), it says that in 1853 he visited his uncle, Daniel LeRoy HANKINSON, in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan where he meet his cousin, Susan "Martha" HANKINSON (see refrence number 64), who was a student at Ballards' Academy. They were married in Grand Rapids on 03 April 1854. She was born 08 March 1834 in Ontario and was the daughter of Daniel LeRoy and Sarah Stanley (ANDERSON) HANKINSON. In 1859, he was united with the Detroit Methodist Episcopal Conference. On 21 June 1860, he was living in Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan with his wife, two children (Alice and Willie), and Gertude HANKINSON (relationship unclear). He was a clergyman for the Methodist Episcopal denomination. (1860 United States Federal Census of Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan) In 1862, he was ordained elder of the Methodist Episcopal denomination. (Hankinson Genealogy, unknown author, unknown date) On 03 June 1870, he was living in Marquette, Marquette County, Michigan with his wife, three children (Alice A., Emma S., and Mattie G.), and Gertrude HANKINSON. He was a pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church. (1870 United States Federal Census of Marquette, Marquette County, Michigan) On 15 June 1880, he was living in Brooks, Newaygo County, Michigan with his wife, three children (Alice, Emma, J.T.) and two borders. He was a minister. (1880 United States Federal Census of Brooks, Newaygo County, Michigan) Joseph Thompson died 18 March 1893 in Michigan and is buried in the Geenwood Cemetery, East Tawas, Iosco County, Michigan.^[vi] ( http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/iosco/hsgs/cemetery/cem_GrnwdSxtn1870-97.txt) He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and continued in the Ministry until his death. (Hankinson Genealogy, unknown author, unknown date) His wife, Martha Susan, died sometime in 1907 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan.

Reverend Joseph "Thompson" Hankinson served as a reverend for the Methodist Episcopal Church all his life. From 1862-1863 he was in Saginaw County, Michigan ("History of Saginaw County, Michigan", Michael A. Leeson; pages 801-802), in 1869 he was in Marquette County, Michigan ("History of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan"; pages 419-454), from 1872-1873 he was in Macomb County, Michigan ("History of Macomb County"; page 542), from 1873-1874 he was back in Saginaw ("History of Saginaw County, Michigan", Michael A. Leeson; pages 801-802), from 1876-1877 he was in Oscoda, Iosco County ("208 Years of Methodism - 1784...1992 - 125 Years at Oscoda, Michigan - 1867..1992"; Hazel R. LaVoie; Huron Shores Genealogical Society, Michigan, 1992; pages 4-11), and he also preached in Lenawee County, Michigan and Ingham County, Michigan ("Portrait and biographical album of Lenawee County"; page 1066 & "History of Ingham County, Michigan"; page 346 ). While he was in Oscoda he was said to have "began in peace and continued for some time with unrivaled prosperity, and an extensive revival took place and a great number of persons were received on probation, but for some reason it closed in a fierce storm. A little lack of discretion was exhibited both by pastor and people; finally the people are united, the pastor withdraws, having done a great deal of good in a very objectionable way". ("History of the Lake Huron shore with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers"; page 175)

Children of Joseph "Thompson" and Susan "Martha" (HANKINSON) HANKINSON:

25. Charlotte HANKINSON (Francis², Reuben¹) was born 30 November 1833 in Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York. She married Isaac S. LOMASON 15 September 1855 in White Lake, Oakland County, Michigan. He was born 30 June 1831 in New Jersey and died 16 September 1920 in Rochester, Oakland County, Michigan. Charlotte died 09 February 1899. They are both buried in the Mount Avon Cemetery, Avon, Oakland County, Michigan. (http://m.domaindlx.com/Plom5555/mount_avon_cemetery_pics%20IM.htm)

She was very young when her parents brought her to Middlesex County, Ontario in 1835 and returning in the fall of 1835. ("Portait and Biographical Record of Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois"; Biographical Publishing Company, Chicago, 1892; pages 465-466) By 1840, she was with her parents in Avon, Oakland County, Michigan. (1840 United States Federal Census of Avon, Oakland County, Michigan) On 19 August 1850, she was living at home with her mother and two older siblings (Maria and William). (1850 United States Federal Census of Avon, Oakland County, Michigan) On 01 June 1860, she was living with her husband, Isaac LOMASON, and daughter, Lottie. (1860 United States Federal Census of Avon, Oakland County, Michigan) On 29 July 1870, she was living with her husband, children (Lottie, and Nellie), her mother, Martha, and a farm hand. (1870 United States Federal Census of Avon, Oakland County, Michigan)

Children of Isaac S. and Charlotte (HANKINSON) LOMASON:

26. Robert HANKINSON (Robert³, Reuben¹) was born 19 April 1811 in Sissiboo, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. (Haggan, Ida Louise; "The Haggan Papers (part 4a)"; St. Thomas, Elgin County Library, 1978; page 33; originally printed in 1978) He died 01 July 1836 in Weymouth, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia at the age of 25 years. (Elizabeth Hankinson tombstone; St. Peter's Anglican Church Cemetery, Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia)

27. William HANKINSON (Robert³, Reuben¹) was born 22 October 1813 in Sissiboo, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia.^[vii] (St. Peter's Anglican Church baptismal records (Reel #1); Admiral Digby Museum; Microfilm #67, Volume I, page 55) and died 15 October, 1902 in Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia. (The Weymouth Free Pree, 17 October 1902; PANS MFM# 2959) He married Mary Amelia TIMPANY sometime during October 1851 in Weymouth. (Haggan, Ida Louise; "The Haggan Papers (part 4a)"; St. Thomas, Elgin County Library, 1978; page 33; originally printed in 1978) She was the daughter of Robert Kingsley and Clarissa (BURNS) TIMPANY. She was born about 1831 and died 10 December 1879 in Weymouth. (William Hankinson tombstone; St. Peter's Anglican Church Cemetery, Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia) They are both buried in the St. Peter's Anglican Church Cemetery, Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia.

William lived all his life in Weymouth. By 1871, he was a millwright and managed a nearby saw mill with one of his brothers. The mill only operated for six months of the year but produced 60,000 boards. The boards were probably for use for the nearby shipyards, such as the Campbell Shipyard (where his brother, master boat builder Reuben worked) or the Lent/Newcombe/Hankinson shipyard (where his cousins Thomas Edward HANKINSON and William Chipman HANKINSON worked) almost across the road from the Riverside Baptist Church.^[viii] (1871 Canadian census, Weymouth, Digby County (district #19); PANS MFM# 13619) However, the mill didn't stay in business for much longer because by 1881, he was an inspector of ships. (1881 Canadian Federal Census, Digby County, Weymouth) On 11 June 1878, he was baptized by the Reverend P. J. Filleul and witnesses were G.D. Campbell and Ellen Hankinson. By 1891, he was living with Charles Haines HANKINSON (a first cousin once removed), and by 1901 he was living with his daughter, Clarissa. (1891 and 1901 Canadian Federal Census, Digby County, Weymouth)

The following was two articles were taken from "The Weymouth Free Press" - 17 October 1902:

On Wednesday morning of this week another member of the family William HANKINSON Esq. also passed away at the age of 90 years, the funeral will take place on Friday, from the home of his daughter Mrs. Taylor, at 5 o'clock.

Just a week later, Wednesday of this week Mr. William HANKINSON, a brother of Miss Caroline HANKINSON, died after a brief illness that was not at first considered serious, at the advanced age of 90. The funeral takes place today. The deceased leaves a sister, Mrs. GREEN, of Lynn, two brothers, Mr. George and Mr. Gilbert HANKINSON and a daughter, Mrs. Henry TAYLOR, with whom he had made his home for some years. The Hankinsons were among the earliest settlers of Weymouth and their old homestead is still standing.

Children of William and Mary (TIMPANY) HANKINSON:

28. Susanna HANKINSON (Robert³, Reuben¹) was born circa. 1814 in Sissiboo, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. She died on 11 May 1819 in Sissiboo. (Elizabeth Hankinson tombstone; St. Peter's Anglican Church Cemetery, Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia)

29. John Taylor HANKINSON (Robert³, Reuben¹) was born 06 November 1815 in Sissiboo, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. (St. Peter's Anglican Baptismal Records; Admiral Digby Museum, Microfilm #67, Volume 1, page 91) He died on 13 November 1901 in Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia and is likely buried in the St. Peter's Anglican Church cemetery, Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia.

John lived in Weymouth all his life and was a farmer for most of it. After his father's death, he inherited the southern half of his father's farm. (Robert Hankinson's Last Will and Testament, recorded 07 June 1865, PANS MFM# 19327) From 1871 to 1881, he lived with his sister Susanna. (1871 and 1881 Canadian Census, Weymouth, Digby County) Susanna died in 1888 so by 1891 he was living with his sister Caroline and still was in 1901. (1891 and 1901 Canadian Census; Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia) He was baptized at St. Peter's Church on 04 March 1901 by the Reverend George D. Harris. (St. Peter's Anglican Baptismal Records; Admiral Digby Museum, Microfilm #67, Volume 1, page 91) John never married.

The following was John HANKINSON's obituary which was taken from "The Sissiboo Echo" - 15 November 1901:
The very sudden death of Mr. John HANKINSON, one of Weymouth's oldest and respected residents, occurred at his home on Wednesday last, aged 92 years. He had been in ill health for some time, but up to the day of his death, he had done the chores around the homestead. A sister, Miss Caroline, and two brothers, William and George, survive him. The funeral will probably take place today. The Echo extends its sympathy to the bereaved ones.

30. Reuben HANKINSON (Robert³, Reuben¹) was born 10 August 1817 in Sissiboo, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. (St. Peter's Anglican Baptismal Records; Admiral Digby Museum, Microfilm #67, Volume 1, page 88) He died 08 September 1898 in Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia at the age of 81 years. (Reuben Hankinson's tombstone, St. Peter's Church cemetery, Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia) He married Eleanor "Ellen" TAYLOR, daughter of Captain George and Phebe (JOURNEAY) TAYLOR, on 01 January 1847 in Weymouth. Eleanor was born 12 September 1821 in Sissiboo (1901 Canadian Census; Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia) and died 21 May 1905 in Weymouth. (Reuben Hankinson's tombstone, St. Peter's Church cemetery, Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia) Reuben and Eleanor are both buried in the St. Peter's Anglican Church cemetery in Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia.

Reuben was a master shipbuilder. His primary employer was Colin Campbell, of Weymouth, who was one of the most respected businessmen around at the time. Colin Campbell is credited for influencing the construction of the current St. Peter's Anglican Church in Weymouth North (built in the 1850's). The church was constructed by using ship building techniques (which is part of only a handful built this way) and was primarily paid for by Colin's own personal money. It's been said that he wanted a newer, bigger, and better church for his family because the original one was inadequate. Reuben being a master shipbuilder and an employee of Colin Campbell probably had a leading role in the construction of the Episcopal church in Weymouth North.

Reuben oversaw the construction of all but one of Colin Campbell's vessels. All the vessels were named for members of Colin's family. The first vessel built in the Campbell yard was the Colin Campbell, a brig of 169 tons launched in July 1854. In 1857 Campbell built the Douglas, a 110-ton brigantine, and in 1859 the Charlotte, a 71-ton schooner. He launched his first barque, the Helen Campbell, 274 tons, in August 1860. After 1860 both the number and the size of his vessels steadily increased. His first large barques were the 599-ton Susan L. Campbell, launched in July 1863, and the 664-ton Minnie Campbell, launched in November 1865. Over the next ten years six more barques and a brigantine were added to the Campbell fleet. These vessels averaged 688 tons, the largest being the Agnes Campbell built in 1870 at a cost of $29,559, the Harriet Campbell in 1873 at $30,872, and a second Susan L. Campbell in 1875 at $34,336. Three more large barques were added to the Campbell fleet in the late 1870s: the Douglas Campbell, 875 tons, the 1,112-ton Harry Campbell, and the 1,132-ton Campbell, the largest and the last of the Campbell vessels, built in 1879. (Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online; Biography of Colin Campbell; Accessed 04 August 2007; Last Updated 02 May 2005; http://www.biographi.ca/EN/ShowBio.asp?BioId=39537)

Reuben and Eleanor had 15 children, all of whom died in infancy. (Haggan, Ida Louise; "The Haggan Papers (part 4a)"; St. Thomas, Elgin County Library, 1978; page 33; originally printed in 1978)

The Digby Weekly Courier (June 2, 1905): Mrs. Eleanor HANKINSON, widow of the late Reuben HANKINSON, died suddenly at her home Sunday morning, May 21st. Mrs. HANKINSON had been very ill a few weeks ago and though she had recovered from her recent illness, had never gained her strength, she retired as usual on Saturday night, and awoke about 3 o'clock feeling distressed, and soon passed peacefully away. Mrs. HANKINSON was the eldest daughter of the late Geo. TAYLOR, and leaves three sisters and two brothers. Her daughter Annie was with her at the time of her death. She was well known by a large circle of friends and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. May beautiful flowers were laid on the coffin. The funeral, which took place Wednesday afternoon, at St. Peter's church, and conducted by Rev. G. D. Harris, was largely attended.

Children of Reuben and Eleanor (TAYLOR) HANKINSON:

31. Samuel HANKINSON (Robert³, Reuben¹) was born 29 March 1819 in Sissiboo, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. (Haggan, Ida Louise; "The Haggan Papers (part 4a)"; St. Thomas, Elgin County Library, 1978; page 33; originally printed in 1978) After his father's death in 1862, Samuel moved to Port Burwell, Elgin County, Ontario (before 1871) where he worked in the shipyards. He most likely worked in shipyards in Weymouth before moving to Ontario. The 1871 and 1881 censuses, shows that he was a ship carpenter, was single, and living with his first cousin, Charity (HANKINSON) McCONELL. (1871 and 1881 Canadian Federal Census, Bayham, Elgin East, Ontario) Charity died in 1891, her husband (Richard HANKINSON) died in 1856. He was mentioned in his father's Last Will and Testament (dated 07 December 1864) and was bequeathed the northern half of his father's farm. (Robert Hankinson's Last Will and Testament, recorded 07 June 1865, PANS MFM# 19327) He died 24 August 1896 (The Aylmer Express, August 27, 1896) in Elgin County, Ontario. (ibid.)

The Aylmer Express (August 20, 1896) - While Mr. Samuel Hankinson was sidding up part of Mr. Ingram's house last Friday night, he fell some fifteen feet to the ground alighting on his head and shoulders. He is in bad condition and the doctor has no hopes in his recovery. The Aylmer Express (August 27, 1896) - Mr. Samuel Hankinson, an old and much respected citizen, died at Monday last at Mr. J. Ingram's from the effects of a fall. Quite a number followed the remains to Port Burwell on Wednesday.

32. Susanna "Susan" HANKINSON (Robert³, Reuben¹) was born 05 November 1820 in Sissiboo, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. (Haggan, Ida Louise; "The Haggan Papers (part 4a)"; St. Thomas, Elgin County Library, 1978; page 34; originally printed in 1978) She died on 24 December 1888 in Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia (Robert T. HANKINSON's tombstone, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia) and was buried on 27 December 1888 in the St. Peter's Anglican Church cemetery, Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia. (St. Peter's Anglican Burial Records; Admiral Digby Museum)

Susanna was mentioned in her father's Last Will and Testament (dated 07 December 1864) and was given a parcel of land adjacent the New Road to share with her sister, Caroline. (Robert Hankinson's Last Will and Testament, recorded 07 June 1865, PANS MFM# 19327) Between 1871 - 1881, she was living with her brother, John T. HANKINSON, on their father's farm.^[ix] (1871 and 1881 Canadian Census, Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia) She died on 24 December 1888 at the age of 68 years. (Robert T. HANKINSON's tombstone, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia)

The following was Susan HANKINSON's obituary which was taken from "The Digby Weekly Courier" - 28 December 1888:
HANKINSON - At Weymouth Point, at 10 p.m. Xmas eve, Susan HANKINSON, aged 67.

33. Caroline "Carrie" HANKINSON (Robert³, Reuben¹) was born 20 April 1823 in Weymouth, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. (1901 Canadian Federal Census, Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia). She died on 08 October 1902 in Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia (Caroline HANKINSON's obituary; The Weymouth Free Pree, 17 October 1902; PANS MFM# 2959) and was buried on 10 October 1902 in the St. Peter's Anglican Church cemetery, Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia. (St. Peter's Anglican Burial Records; Admiral Digby Museum)

Caroline was mentioned in her father's Last Will and Testament (dated 07 December 1864) and was given a parcel of land adjacent the New Road to share with her sister, Susanna. (Robert Hankinson's Last Will and Testament, recorded 07 June 1865, PANS MFM# 19327) By the time she was old enough to leave Weymouth and become a nurse, she mostly likely did so, leaving for Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. Between patients she probably visited Weymouth quite often. The only reference of her being a nurse was in 1880 when she was living with Lidier and Aubrey LUSCUM. (1880 United States Federal Census; Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts) From 1891 to 1901, she was living with her brother, John T. HANKINSON, on their father's farm house in Weymouth. (1891 and 1901 Canadian Federal Census; Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia)

The following two articles were taken from "The Weymouth Free Press" - 17 October 1902:

Miss Caroline HANKINSON who has been in failing health for some time passed away on Wednesday 8^th at the home of her brother Mr. Geo. HANKINSON. Funeral took place at the Church of England, and was conducted by Rev. Alfred Garden, on Friday afternoon.

The death of Miss Caroline HANKINSON Wednesday of last week removes another aged and well known native of this town. The deceased was 80 years of age and had been confined to her bed for nearly three months. She died at her brother's, Mr. George HANKINSON's, with whom she had been living since the first of August. Prior to that for some time she had been nearly helpless. The funeral took place Friday at the Parish Church. Rev. A. Garden conducting the service; the interment was in the Episcopal Cemetery.

34. George Dexter HANKINSON (Robert³, Reuben¹) was born 20 November 1824 in Weymouth, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. (1901 Canadian Federal Census; Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia) He died about 15 August 1905 in Weymouth and was buried on 17 August 1905 in the St. Peter's Anglican Church cemetery, Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia. (St. Peter's Anglican Burial Records; Admiral Digby Museum) He married Sarah Jane TIMPANY on 25 November 1856. She was the daughter of Robert Kingsley and Clarissa (BURNS) TIMPANY of Rossway, Digby County, Nova Scotia. She was born 26 June 1837 in Rossway, (1901 Canadian Federal Census; Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia) died 12 October 1920 in Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia (Certificate of Registration of Death; https://www.novascotiagenealogy.com/ItemView.aspx?ImageFile=66-268&Event=death&ID=148967; accessed 19 August 2007) and was buried on 14 October 1920 in the St. Peter's Anglican Church cemetery. (St. Peter's Anglican Burial Records; Admiral Digby Museum)

By 1871, George was a ship joiner; (1871 Canadian Federal Census; Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia) by 1881 was a mail courier; (1881 Canadian Federal Census; Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia) and from 1891 until his death was a farmer. (1891 and 1901 Canadian Federal Census; Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia)

Children of George Dexter and Sarah Jane (TIMPANY) HANKINSON:

35. Joseph HANKINSON (Robert³, Reuben¹) was born 16 January 1826 in Weymouth, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. (Haggan, Ida Louise; "The Haggan Papers (part 4a)"; St. Thomas, Elgin County Library, 1978; page 34; originally printed in 1978). He died on 27 February 1889 in Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia (Joseph HANKINSON's obituary; The Digby Weekly Courier, 08 March 1889; PANS MFM# 2900) and was buried on 02 March 1889 in the St. Peter's Anglican Church cemetery, Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia. (St. Peter's Anglican Burial Records; Admiral Digby Museum) He married Nancy Martha RAY, daughter of James and Rachael (McGRAW) RAY, on 31 January 1864 in Weymouth. (Marriage Registration; https://www.novascotiagenealogy.com/ItemView.aspx?ImageFile=1812-11&Event=marriage&ID=36040; accessed 30 August 2007) She was born circa. 1836 in Ireland and died 12 April 1929 at the Alms House in Marshalltown, Digby County, Nova Scotia.^[x] (Certificate of Registration of Death; https://www.novascotiagenealogy.com/ItemView.aspx?ImageFile=121-592&Event=death&ID=205469; accessed 30 August 2007)

Joseph was born, lived, and died in Weymouth. He was a carpenter for most of his life (the 1871 census enumerated him as a house joiner and a carpenter during the 1881 census). After his death, his wife could not support herself and spent the remainder of her life living in poor houses, dying at the Alms House in Marshalltown in 1929. Also, information regarding their children seem to disappear after Joseph's death.

The following two excerpts were taken from "The Digby Weekly Courier" - 08 March 1889:
Page 2 - Mr. Joseph HANKINSON, a much respected citizen died very suddenly last week. He rose in the morning apparently well, but immediately after breakfast, was seized with a sudden pain in the heart and expired a few minutes after.
Page 3 - HANKINSON - At Weymouth, on the 27th of February, Mr. Joseph HANKINSON, aged 64 years, leaving a wife and four children.

Children of Joseph and Nancy (RAY) HANKINSON:

36. Jane HANKINSON (Robert³, Reuben¹) was born 29 January 1828 in Weymouth, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia (Haggan, Ida Louise; "The Haggan Papers (part 4a)"; St. Thomas, Elgin County Library, 1978; page 34; originally printed in 1978) and died sometime during 1879 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (ibid.). She married William H. ALLEN sometime before 1860. William was born circa. 1828 in Massachusetts (1860 United Stated Census; Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts) and died sometime during 1884. (Haggan, Ida Louise; "The Haggan Papers (part 4a)"; St. Thomas, Elgin County Library, 1978; page 34; originally printed in 1978)

Following in her older sister's footstep, Jane mostly likely moved to Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts to become a nurse when she was of age. Unlike her older sister, she found a husband there and remained in Lynn until her death in 1879. The 1860 United States Federal Census of Lynn, Essex County, Massacshuetts shows her living with William H. ALLEN (32), Sarah IRESON (28), Elizabeth HANKINSON (27), and Elizabeth McALLISTER (25).

37. Elizabeth HANKINSON (Robert³, Reuben¹) was born 08 December 1830 in Weymouth, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia (Haggan, Ida Louise; "The Haggan Papers (part 4a)"; St. Thomas, Elgin County Library, 1978; page 34; originally printed in 1978) and married Deacon Doctor Benjamin Franklin GREENE, son of Hezehial and Lydia M. (LOMBARD) GREENE, circa. 1884 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (1900 United States Federal Census; Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts) He was born 30 May 1822 in Otisfield, Cumberland County, Maine and died 18 September 1905 in Peabody, Essex County, Massachusetts. (Benjamin Franklin GREENE's death certificate; http://calebwarner.com/showphoto.php?photo=Benjamin F Greene Death Certificate.jpg&description=Death Certificate for Benjamin Greene&width=100%; last accessed 20 August 2009) Elizabeth would have died sometime after 1902 in Lynn. (William HANKINSON's obituary; "The Weymouth Free Press" - 17 October 1902) Benjamin F. GREENE was first married to Hannah Elizabeth MERRILL, daughter of Reverend Josiah Goodhue and Harriet (JONES) MERRILL, on 03 June 1847 in Otisfield. Harriet was born 20 November 1826 in Otisfield, and died on 12 July 1880 in Coldbrook, Coos County, New Hampshire. Benjamin and Hannah (MERRILL) GREENE had eight children: Albert, Frederick, Charles F. (born 1851), William M. (born 1853), Nellie A. (born 1855), Edward M. (born 1857), Harriet Radin (born 30 July 1865), and Alice Elizabeth (born 22 November 1869).

Elizabeth most likely followed her older sisters (Caroline, and Jane) to Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts to become a nurse when she was of age. In the 1860 Federal Census of Lynn, Elizabeth is residing with her brother-in-law, William H. ALLEN. The following is taken from "The History of the Town of Wilton, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire with a Genealogical Register" by Abiel Abbot Livermore and Sewall Putnam, published in 1888: B.F. GREEN was b., Otisfield, ME., May 30, 1822. He grad. from the Medical School in Cleveland, O., in 1846; practised medicine in Lynn, Mass., and came to Wilton in June, 1885, and began to practise. He is the Physician of the County Farm. He m., Washington, Me., June 3, 1847, Hannah E. MERRILL. They have had three sons and three daughters. He was also made a Deacon of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts on 15 April 1855 and an Elder of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts on 12 April 1857. (Benjamin Franklin GREENE's certificates; http://calebwarner.com/bfg_church_document.php; last accessed 20 August 2009)

The following is a poem (probably written sometime between 1884-1888) taken from inside her father's house at Weymouth North; the house was demolished in 2019 by the current owner, Jamie Lewis:

THE OLD HOMESTEAD
By Mrs. Dr. B. F. Greene, Wilton, N.H.

A cottage by the riverside
Just sitting on the hill,
And when I think upon that spot
My eyes with tears do fill:
Though many years have passed away
Yet I can see it plain,
The house, the barn, the little pool,
And the willow in the lane.

The garden and the apple trees
And John a-plowing, too,
A sister standing in the door -
We use to call her Sue.
Old Jowl a-lying at the door -
His coat both white and tan,
I think I see him springing up
And barking at a man.

The roses on the hill-side,
So fragrant and so fair,
The white ones and the damask ones,
That Mother planted there;
And when I wander to the barn
'Tis there the flock is fed,
And when I look among the flock
'Tis then I see Old Red.

The little heifer too I see
So gentle and so kind,
And when Jane was a little girl
She said, 'That heifer's mine';
Old Blanche is there a-feeding too
Her face is white as snow,
And Buck and Bright are standing there
Just yoked into the bow.

The sled is lying in the lane
And near it stands the cart,
And Fanny has her harness on
Just ready for a start;
The sheep are feeding on the hill,
Some black, some white their fleece,
And in the little pond below
There sails a flock of geese.

The river too I plainly see
Its waters azure and blue,
The vessels sailing up the bay
And boats a-fishing too;
The lighthouse standing on the edge,
Its tower reflecting light,
And the weir that's built around the coast,
Just filled with fishes bright.

And then I turn my eyes
And look a little higher,
And in the distance I can see
The church hill and the spire;
Beneath that hill the church-yard,
That precious spot on earth
Where sleep a Father, Mother dear, -
The one who gave me birth.

Two brothers and a sister too
Lie there beneath that clod,
Methinks I hear their whispers say,
'Prepare to meet thy God';
And when I turn my eyes to earth
And look to heaven and say,
'Blessed Saviour, those who still remain
Prepare to meet that day.'

38. Benjamin HANKINSON (Robert³, Reuben¹) was born 02 February 1832 in Weymouth, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia (Haggan, Ida Louise; "The Haggan Papers (part 4a)"; St. Thomas, Elgin County Library, 1978; page 34; originally printed in 1978), died 08 July 1836 in Weymouth, and is buried in the St. Peter's Anglican Church cemetery. (Robert T. HANKINSON's tombstone, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia)

39. Gilbert T. HANKINSON (Robert³, Reuben¹) was born 14 October 1836 in Weymouth, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia (1901 Canadian Federal Census, Weymouth, Nova Scotia) and died 01 December 1906 at the Alms House at Marshalltown, Digby County, Nova Scotia. He married Mary A. GRANT circa. 1877 in Weymouth (Haggan, Ida Louise; "The Haggan Papers (part 4a)"; St. Thomas, Elgin County Library, 1978; page 34; originally printed in 1978). She was the daughter of Enoch and Margaret (SAXTON) GRANT. She was born 28 March 1838 in Weymouth (1901 Canadian Federal Census, Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia) and died after 31 March 1901.

Gilbert was a sailor (1881, 1891, and 1901 Canadian Federal Censuses, Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia) and his wife a seamstress (1891 Canadian Federal Census, Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia). He must have moved to the Alms House sometime between 1901 and 1906.

Children of Gilbert T. and Mary A. (GRANT) HANKINSON:

40. James Hartshorn HANKINSON (Reuben⁴, Reuben¹) was born 06 July 1815 in Sissiboo, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia and died circa. 1837 from Yellow Fever.(Haggan, Ida Louise; "The Haggan Papers (part 4a)"; St. Thomas, Elgin County Library, 1978; page 34; originally printed in 1978).

The Haggan Papers state that he went to the West Indies and Va. and died of yellow fever about 1837.

41. Eleanor HANKINSON (Reuben⁴, Reuben¹) was born sometime during 1818 in Sissiboo, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia and died 28 January 1854 in Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia. (Eleanor WYMAN's tombstone, Riverside Baptist Church, Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia) She married Jacob WYMAN on 27 April 1842 in Weymouth. He was the son of Jacob and Mary E. (PERRY) WYMAN. He was born 29 April 1824 and died 01 January 1895 in Weymouth. (Jacob WYMAN's tombstone, Riverside Baptist Church, Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia) He was a farmer. They are both buried in the Riverside Baptist Church cemetery, Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia.

Jacob married a second time to Sarah E. WARNE, daughter of Jesse Keen and Sarah Ann (BALCOM) WARNE, sometime during 1860. They had five daughters: Belle (born 1862), Hannah E. (born 1864), Jessie Mary (born 1866), Annie (born 1869), and Margaret Webber (born 1871). This was Sarah E. WARNE's second marriage. Her first was to Charles Sloggett AYMAR, and they had two children: Drusilla A. (born 1854), and Charles William (born 1855). After Charles Sloggett AYMAR died, and Sarah E. WARNE married Jacob WYMAN, Sarah moved from Hillsgrove, Digby County, Nova Scotia with her two children to Weymouth with Jacob WYMAN and his four children.

Children of Jacob and Eleanor (HANKINSON) WYMAN:

42. Captain Elijah HANKINSON (Reuben⁴, Reuben¹) was born 22 June 1820 in Sissiboo, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia and died 17 January 1889 in Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia. (Captain Elijah HANKINSON's tombstone, Riverside Baptist Church cemetery, Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia) He married Rachel A. COSMAN, 30 December 1840 in Weymouth by the Reverend Charles Randall. (The Halifax Morning Post, January 30, 1841; PANS MFM# 8144) She was the second daughter of Peter John and Abigail (TRASK) COSMAN. She was born 16 March 1821 in Sissiboo and died 01 May 1899 in Weymouth. (Captain Elijah HANKINSON's tombstone, Riverside Baptist Church cemetery, Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia) They are both buried in the Riverside Baptist Church cemetery, Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia.

Sometime after his marriage, he moved his family on a small piece of land situated to the Southside of the new road leading to Sissiboo Bridge, which was owned by his father-in-law. On 06 September 1850, his father-in-law conveyed to him that parcel of land where he was currently residing. (Land Deed dated 06 September 1850 between Peter COSMAN and Elijah HANKINSON, PANS MFM# 17707, Digby County, Weymouth Deeds (volume 24), page 70) On 04 July 1861, after the death of his mother-in-law, his wife was bequeathed the remaining property where she made her home for the last 20 years. (Land Deed dated 16 October 1890 between Rachel HANKINSON and Frank HANKINSON, PANS MFM# 17727, Digby County, Weymouth Deeds (volume 62), pages 494-495)^[xi] Around this time, Elijah, being a skilled mariner, wanted to try his hands in the vibrant shipping business that Weymouth provided. So, in 1860 he purchased a 25 percent stake in the vessel J.C. Bates, the remaining interests were held by Charles and Leslie JONES. The J.C. Bates was a 110 ton, two masted schooner; 75 feet in length, 23 feet in width, and 11 feet in depth; built and registered in 1860 at Weymouth and was only in actual service until 1866; it was officially closed in 1885 when it became stranded off Beaver River (Digby County, Nova Scotia). However, his attempt in the shipping business was short lived. On 04 February 1861, he was summonded to court by Charles and James Leslie JONES for failure to pay his share of the vessel J.C. Bates and was ordered to pay them $1014.97 (Digby County Deeds Book, Volume 30, Page 166, PANS MFM# 17710), which he did by 31 July 1867. (Digby County Deeds Book, Volume 35, Page 38, PANS MFM# 17713) He then decided to become a Master Mariner, receiving his official certificate of service in 1871 bearing certificate number 75819. He didn't undergo a formal examination rather demonstrated sufficient experience managing his vessels. He became the captain of the Minnie Campbell and the John Campbell (vessels which were owned by Colin CAMPBELL and built by Weymouth's own Reuben HANKINSON [#30] and sailed to ports all over the World.^[xii] Below is a list of his known voyages:

Children of Elijah and Rachel A. (COSMAN) HANKINSON:

43. David Shook HANKINSON (Reuben⁴, Reuben¹) was born 11 December 1822 in Sissiboo, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia and died 28 June 1859 in Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia. He married Mary Hannah CLEMENTS on 01 January 1849 in Weymouth. She was the daugther of John and Elizabeth (PERRY) CLEMENTS. She was born 19 May 1825 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia and died on 28 November 1893 in Litherland, Liverpool, England.

After the death of her daugter, Mary, and her husband, only months apart in 1859, Mary Hannah managed to raise her small family as best as she could. In 1861, she lost two more children months apart (Waitstill, and Selena). She must have been heartbroken and determined to find another husband to help support her remaining children. On 18 April 1863, Mary Hannah remarried to George Isaac THURBER at Freeport, Digby County, Nova Scotia. George was born 01 February 1815 at Freeport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, and died 24 May 1891 at Freeport, Digby County, Nova Scotia. He was the son of Isaac and Mary (PRIME) THURBER. George and Mary had two children (Sarah, and Henry, both died at a young age). George was first married to Lois NICKERSON (1821-1862) and they had nine children together. After the death of Mary Hannah's second husband in 1891, her son, Thomas William, moved her to his house in Liverpool, England where she died in 1893. She is buried in Kirkdale Cemetery, Longmoor Lane, Walton, Liverpool, England.

The 1861 Canadian Census lists Mary H. HANKINSON in the polling district of Weymouth, and as head of the household. It shows a total of 5 people: a female under 1 year, the death of a female under 1 year, a male between 3-4, a male and a female between 5-10, a male between 10-15, a widowed female between 30-40, and a male between 30-40 being deceased. The 1871 and 1881 Canadian Censuses show her and her family in Freeport, Digby County with the family of George THURBER. The 1891 Canadian Census show George THURBER living with his son, Albert, and his family but does not show Mary Hannah present. Did Mary Hannah go to England before George's death?

Children of David Shook and Mary Hannah (CLEMENTS) HANKINSON:

44. Gertrude HANKINSON (Reuben⁴, Reuben¹) was born 10 August 1825 ("Massachusetts Deaths, 1841-1915, 1921-1924," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-XCD9-S88?cc=1463156&wc=MJZM-3TL%3A1043050701 : 9 December 2022), 2069520 (004292331) > image 716 of 1630; State Archives, Boston.) in Weymouth, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia (ibid.) and died 16 September 1904 (ibid.) in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (ibid.) She married Isaac KINNEY on 12 September 1850 ("New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1637-1947", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL6Z-Z11 : 1 August 2022), Isaac Kenney and Gertrude Henkereon, 1850.) in Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (ibid.) He was the son of John Emerson and Alena Reliance (CROWELL) KINNEY. ("Massachusetts Deaths, 1841-1915, 1921-1924," images, FamilySearch; State Archives, Boston.) Isaac was born 24 March 1825 (ibid.) in Weymouth (ibid.) and died 04 March 1894 (ibid.) in Haverhill. (ibid.) They are both buried at the Riverside Baptist Church Cemetery, Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia.

The 1861 Canadian Census of Weymouth, shows Isaac having a family of 5: 2 males 5-10 years, 1 female 5-10 years, 1 married male 30-40 years, and 1 married female 30-40 years. The 1871 Canadian Census of Weymouth, shows Isaac (45) and his family (wife: Gertrude (45); children: Agnes J. (19), Charles W. (17), Frank W. (15), Zilpha A. (9), Daniel (4)) and mentions him as a ship carpenter, and his son, Charles W., as a seaman. The 1881 Canadian Census of Weymouth, shows Isaac (55) and his family (wife: Gertrude (55); children: Frank (25), Ella(19), Daniel (13)) and mentions him as a ship carpenter, and his son, Frank, as a farmer. The 1891 Canadian Census of Weymouth, shows Isaac (65) and his family (wife: Gertrude (65); son: Daniel H. (23)) and mentions him as a ship carpenter and a farmer. Gertrude was at her daughter's, Agnes J. Thompson, house at 31 Belmont Avenue, Haverhill when see passed away.

Children of Isaac and Gertrude (HANKINSON) KINNEY:

45. Daniel HANKINSON (Reuben⁴, Reuben¹) was born 10 February 1828 (1901 Canadian Federal Census) in Weymouth, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, and died 12 June 1907 (Daniel and Mary HANKINSON'S grave stone, Riverside Baptist Church Cemtery, Weymouth North) in Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia. He married 57. Mary SABEAN (Sarah⁵, Reuben¹) on 15 December 1855 in Digby County, Nova Scotia. She was a daugther to Henry "Charlton" and Sarah (HANKINSON) SABEAN. She was born on 10 November 1833 (1901 Canadian Federal Census) in Weymouth and died on 18 December 1914 (Daniel and Mary HANKINSON'S grave stone, Riverside Baptist Church Cemtery, Weymouth North) in Weymouth.

The 1861 Canadian Census of Weymouth, shows Daniel having a family of 4: 1 males 2-3 years, 1 male 4-5 years, 1 married female 20-30 years, and 1 married male 30-40 years. The 1871 Canadian Census of Weymouth, shows Daniel (43) and his family (wife: Mary (38); children: Charles (14), Christina (9), Willis (7), Henry (5), Martha (3)) and mentions him as farmer. The 1881 Canadian Census of Weymouth, shows Daniel (53) and his family (wife: Mary (48); children: Charles (23), Christina (19), Willis (17), Henry (15), Martha (15), Jennie May (1)) and mentions him and Charles as farmers. The 1891 Canadian Census of Weymouth, shows Daniel (63) and his family (wife: Mary (58); children: Henry (25)) and mentions him and Henry as farmers. The 1901 Canadian Census of Weymouth, shows Daniel (73) and his family (wife: Mary (67); children: Henry (35)) and mentions him and Henry as farmers. Mary (77) is mentioned in the 1911 Canadian Census living in Overton, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, with her son Henry (46), daughter-in-law Alice (52), and a lodger, Ron NEWCOMBE (19); Henry is mentioned as a hotel keeper.

Children of Daniel and Mary (SABEAN) HANKINSON:

46. Martin HANKINSON (Reuben⁴, Reuben¹) was born 22 September 1830 ("Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N4MT-8SN : 10 December 2022), Martin Hankinson, 1907.) in Weymouth, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia (ibid.) and died 25 December 1907 (ibid.) in Boston, Sulfolk County, Massachusetts. (ibid.) He married Abigail SAXTON on 06 December 1859 in Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia. She was born circa. 1832 in Weymouth, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, and died 30 July 1864 in Weymouth. She was the daughter of David SAXTON and Jane TREFRY.

Martin married a second time to Melinda Rogers KINNEY on 25 November 1866 in Arcadia, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia. (Martin and Melinda license; https://archives.novascotia.ca/vital-statistics/marriage/?ID=21019; Nova Scotia Archives) She was born 14 May 1832 ("Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NW1S-J92 : 14 December 2022), Melinda R Hankinson, 1909.) in Arcadia, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia (ibid.) and died 15 November 1909 in Boston, Sulfolk County, Massachusetts. (ibid.) She was a daughter of Joseph and Margaret (REYNARD) KINNEY. (ibid.) Melinda's first marriage was to John CAIN on 04 January 1852. John and Melinda had one daughter, Margaret Hannah CAIN. Martin and Melinda are buried at the Woodland Cemetery, Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

The 1861 Canadian Census of Weymouth, shows Martin having a family of 2: 1 married female 20-30 years, and 1 married male 30-40 years. The 1871 Canadian Census of Weymouth, shows Martin (39) and his family (wife: Melinda (38); children: Jane (7), Maggie J. (15), Annie C. (10), and Helen (1) and mentions him as seaman. The 1881 Canadian Census of Weymouth, shows Martin (49) and his family (wife: Melinda (48); children: Helen (11)) and mentions him as a sailor. In 1885, (1900 US Federal Census), he and his family immegrated to the United States of America and settled in Boston, Sulfolk County, Massachusetts. The 1900 US Federal Census of Lexington Street, shows Martin (69) and his wife, Malindy (66) and mentions him as a ship painter. Martin's death certificate also mentions him as a painter. He was present on many of the crew list with Captain Elijah HANKINSON's voyages, mainly as a cook.

Martin would have been around one month old when his mother, Christina SHOOK, died in 1830. His elder sisters most likely helped raise him until Reuben remarried. The name Martin could be in honour of Christina's parternal grandfather. The two pictures of Martin and Melinda HANKINSON, have been passed down in their family to Phyllis TREFRY, of Weymouth, and then was given to Douglas HANKINSON, of Lantz, Hants County, Nova Scotia, just before Phyllis' death in 2011.

Children of Martin and Abigail (SAXTON) HANKINSON:

Children of Martin and Malinda Rogers (KINNEY) HANKINSON:

47. Sabina Jane HANKINSON (Reuben⁴, Reuben¹) was born 03 February 1836 ("Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NWRJ-3L5 : 14 December 2022), Sabina J Randall, 1907.) in Weymouth, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia (ibid.) and died 23 December 1907 (ibid.) in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (ibid.) She married Captain Joseph Henry RANDALL on 04 April 1860 ("Canada Marriages, 1661-1949", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F2KH-WV4 : 1 February 2020), Sebina Jane in entry for Joseph Randall, 1860.) in Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia.(ibid.) He was the son of Reverend Charles and Cynthia (WARD) RANDALL. Joseph was born 06 June 1835 (CHUTE, William E.; "A Genealogy and History of the Chute Family in America"; Salem, Massachusetts, 1894; page cixvi; originally printed in 1894) in Weymouth, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia (ibid.) and died 07 January 1875 at sea near White Islands (outside of Ecum Secum), Guysborough County, Nova Scotia. Sabina is buried at the Woodlawn Cemererty, Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. ("Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NWRJ-3L5 : 14 December 2022), Sabina J Randall, 1907.)

In the 1871 Canadian Census of Weymouth, it shows Joseph H. RANDALL (35) with his wife Sabina J. (33), and daughters: Edina (8), and Anetta (4); Joseph is recorded as a Sea Captain. In the 1881 Canadian Census of Weymouth, it shows Sabina J. RANDALL (45, widow) with her daughters: Edina (18) and Annie (14). The 1900 US Federal Census of Malden shows Sabina RANDALL (64) living with her daughter, Edina (34), and son-in-law, Edward GRUBER (34) - among two other lodgers; Edward is recorded as a travelling saleman. Edward would be a nephew to Anthony GRUBER, husband to Sophia HANKINSON (#48).

Sabina Jane and Sophia Augusta were twins and were the first children born to Reuben's second wife, Charity. Joseph RANDALL was a school teacher and a Master Mariner. The Christian Messenger, 25 April 1860 - "Married 4 Apr 1860 at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. Charles RANDALL, Joseph H. RANDALL AND, Miss Sabina Jane HANKINSON, youngest daughter of Deacon Reuben HANKINSON, all of Weymouth. Loss of the Brigantine Agnes Raymond, bound from Inagua, Bahamas, built at Meteghan, launched 20 Sep 1870, snow storm, server weather. all deaths registered at Upper Prospect, Halifax County, all died 7 Jan 1875 at White Islands, drowned, Joseph H. Randall, master mariner, aged 39, married, b. Weymouth, son of Thomas (as error, the reporter was Thomas Randall, the father was Charles) Randall, mariner, reporter: Thomas Randall. John H. Melanson, aged 25, bachelor, b. Meteghan River, son of Robert Melanson, reporter: Robert Melanson. Louis Melanson, aged 20, bachelor, b. Meteghan River, son of Robert Melanson, reporter: Robert Melanson. Norman Grey, aged 19, bachelor, b. Weymouth, son of James Grey, reporter: Thomas Randall. Charles Aymar, aged 19, bachelor, b. Weymouth, reporter: Thomas Randall. Richard Morriscey, aged 20, bachelor, b. Weymouth, reporter: Thomas Randall. Daniel Haney, aged 19, bachelor, b. Weymouth, reporter: Thomas Randall. Martin Como, aged 18, bachelor, b. Comoville, reporter: Thomas Randall.

Children of Joseph Henry and Sabina Jane (HANKINSON) RANDALL:

48. Sophia Augusta HANKINSON (Reuben⁴, Reuben¹) was born 03 February 1836 ("Massachusetts Deaths, 1841-1915, 1921-1924," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6PS9-C3F?cc=1463156&wc=MJC1-ZNL%3A1043017201 : 9 December 2022), 0961529 (004225848) > image 393 of 676; State Archives, Boston.) in Weymouth, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, (ibid.) died 16 April 1899 (ibid.) in Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, (ibid.) and is buried in the Woodland Cemetery, Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (ibid.) She married Anthony Dimock GRUBER on 28 November 1855 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. ("Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89Q1-NQRG?cc=2061550&wc=Q4D3-4WT%3A353350401%2C353366201%2C354684101 : 13 July 2016), Suffolk > Boston > Marriages 1855-1856 > image 198 of 440; citing Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Boston.) He was a son of Henry and Eleanor (COX) GRUBER ("Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GR6L-FKB?cc=1928860&wc=M6S9-K38%3A223963801%2C223970401 : 20 May 2014), Deaths > Deaths 1916 vol 1 no 1-6006 Boston > image 222 of 463; State Archives, Boston.) and was born 20 June 1835 in Canso, Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, (ibid.) died on 10 March 1916 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, (ibid.) and is buried in the Woodland Cemetery, Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (ibid.)

The 1860 US Federal Census of Boston shows Anthony GRUBER (25) with his wife Augusta Sophia (22), and daughter: Alfreta (3/12), living with Anthony's parents and siblings; Anthony is recorded as being a copper. The 1870 US Federal Census of Boston shows Anthony GRUBER (35) with his wife Augusta Sophia (33), and daughter: Alfreta (10); Anthony is recorded as being a copper and Sophia keeping house. The 1880 US Federal Census of Boston shows Anthony GRUBER (40) with his wife Augusta Sophia (42), and children: Alfreta (20) and Harry (8); Anthony is recorded as being a copper, Sophia keeping house, Alfreta a telegraph clerk, and Harry attending school. The 1910 US Federal Census of Boston shows Anthony GRUBER (74) with his son Harry's (38) family: wife, Jennie (36); child: Leslie (16); neice Viola Kennedy (15); and a lodger, Michael Disken (48). Harry and Anthony are recorded as being coppers, and Leslie a salesman.

Children of Anthony Dimock and Sophia Augusta (HANKINSON) GRUBER:

49. Thomas Edward HANKINSON (Reuben⁴, Reuben¹) was born 28 November 1837 in Weymouth, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia (Thomas E. Hankinson death certificate, https://archives.novascotia.ca/vital-statistics/death/?ID=170898, Nova Scotia Archives) and died on 18 April 1926 in Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia. (ibid.) He married Sarah Jane LENT on 05 December 1861 in Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia. (The Christian Messenger, 8 Jan 1862) She was a daughter to William and Eleanor (BALCOM) LENT. (Sarah Jane Hankinson death certificate; https://archives.novascotia.ca/vital-statistics/death/?ID=170896; Nova Scotia Archives) Sarah was born on 22 April 1842 in Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia (ibid.) and died on 11 April 1926 in Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia. (ibid.) They are both buried at the Riverside Baptist Cemetery, Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia.

The 1871 Canadian Census of Weymouth shows Thomas (33) and Sarah (27) living with his mother, Charity (63), and a nephew, John R. LENT (11). The 1881 Canadian Census of Weymouth, shows Thomas (45) and Sarah (37) married and living with William MARSHALL (8). The 1891 Canadian Census of Weymouth shows Thomas (53) and Sarah (46) married. The 1901 Canadian Census of Weymouth shows Thomas (63) and Sarah (56) married. The 1911 Canadian Census of Weymouth shows Thomas (73) and Sarah (68) married. The 1921 Canadian Census of Weymouth shows Thomas (84) and Sarah (78) married. The 1871, 1881, 1901 and 1911 censuses recorded Thomas as a farmer.

From the Digby Weekly Courier (April 23, 1926): "The funeral of Mrs. Thomas HANKINSON took place on Wednesday last. The service being held at the house." "The death of Thomas HANKINSON occured on Sunday, just one week after the death of Mrs. HANKINSON. The funeral service was held at his home on Tuesday with interment in the Riverside Baptist cemetery."

The photo shown here is of Thomas and Sarah HANKINSON taken at their house on their 50^th wedding anniversary. From the Digby Weekly Courier (December 8, 1911): Mr. and Mrs. T. E. HANKINSON were kept busy during the afternoon and evening of Tuesday dispensing ice cream, coffee and cake to their many friends who called to attend congratulations to the happy couple, who have reached their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Both are hale and active and with God's blessing may they live to their diamond jubilee.

50. William Chipman HANKINSON (Reuben⁴, Reuben¹) was born 03 November 1840 in Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia (William C. Hankinson death certiicate; https://archives.novascotia.ca/vital-statistics/death/?ID=170203; Nova Scotia Archives) and died on 07 May 1923 in Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia. (ibid.) He married Catherine JOHN on 03 December 1864 in Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia. (William and Catherine license; https://archives.novascotia.ca/vital-statistics/marriage/?ID=12314; Nova Scotia Archives) She was the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (DUNBAR) JOHN. She was born 07 December 1943 (1901 Canadian Federal Census of Weymouth) in Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia (see marriage certificate) and died on 10 February 1908 (The Digby Weekly Courier, Febrary 21, 1908) at Weymouth North, Digby County, Nova Scotia. (ibid.) William married a second time to Eliza May "Lydia" SUTHERLAND on 01 January 1909 ("Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N4FH-YK5 : 4 November 2022), William C Hankinson and Eliza May Sutherland, 1909.) in Lynn, Essex County, Masschusetts (ibid.). She was a daughter to George Richardson and Catherine Isabel (PETERS) SUTHERLAND (ibid.), was born on 19 September 1870 in South Bar, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia (Eliza M. HANKINSON's death certificate, Nova Scotia Archives, https://archives.novascotia.ca/vital-statistics/death/?ID=412964), and died 21 July 1958 in Berwick, Kings County, Nova Scotia (ibid.) and is buried in the Willow Bank Cemetery, Wolfville, Kings County, Nova Scotia.(ibid.)

The 1871 Canadian Census of Weymouth shows William C. (30) and Catherine (28) living together; William is recorded as being house joiner. The 1881 Canadian Census of Weymouth, shows William (40) and Catherine E. (48) married and living together; it records him being a farmer. The 1891 Canadian Census of Weymouth shows Wm C. (50) and Catherine E. (48) married, with a neice, Grace LENT (15); it records William as a carpenter and a farmer. The 1901 Canadian Census of Weymouth shows William (60) and Catherine (57) married; it records him as a carpenter. The 1911 Canadian Census of Weymouth shows William (70) and Eliza (40) married, with their son, William Jr (1); William Sr is recorded as being a farmer. The 1921 Canadian Census of Weymouth shows William C. Sr. (80) and Eliza (50) married with their son, William C. Jr (10).

The Daily Item, Lynn Massachusetts (01 January 1901): A quite wedding took place at the parsonage of the Essex Street Baptist Church, 13 Jackson street, at 9:30 this morning, when Miss Eliza M. Sutherland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Sutherland, 102 Timson street, was married to Mr. William C. Hankinson, of Weymouth, Nova Scotia by Rev. Wesley A. Kinzie. The bride wore a traveling costume and was attended by Miss Lillian Hateh, of Brooklyn, as bridesmaid, and William Sutherland, brother of the bride, was best man. On the return to the home of the bride a wedding breakfast was served, and the family gathered for a short reception. The happy couple left Boston on the steamer Boston for Nova Scotia, and will reside in Weymouth, N.S., after a tour of the provinces. Mrs. Hankinson was formerly a school teacher in the Pickering School, but resigned her position in 1899. For the last few years she has been connected with the Brooklyn public schools. It was while on a trip to Nova Scotia where she went to recuperate several summers ago, that she met William C. Hankinson, a wealthy widower and merchant, and each summer since she has spent her vacation in the provinces. Friendship gradually ripened into love. Just before the bride left for home at end of her vacation last summer, it was understood that they would be united some time in the winter. The groom is a well known merchant, of Weymouth, N. S., having lived in that town nearly all of his life, and is nearly 70 years of age, while his bride is in her thirties. He is very young looking for his age, and would not be adjudged to be over 60 years.

The Digby Weekly Courier (21 February 1908): "Again death as entered our community and taken away two of our loved ones. Mrs. William C. HANKINSON, passed away on Feb. 10th after an illness of several weeks. She leaves a sorrowing husband; three brothers and three sisters to mourn their loss .... ".

The Digby Courier (11 May 1923): "William C. HANKINSON, one of the oldest and best known and most highly respected citizens of Weymouth North, met death in a most tragical manner on Tuesday afternoon at about 2:30 o’clock when the urn surmounting a tombstone fell on him inflecting such injuries that he died shortly after. Mr. HANKINSON was working on his lot in the Baptist cemetery. The frost had undermined the tombstone, erected to the memory of his first wife, and he was engaged in digging around the monument with the intention of straightening it. No person witnessed the accident. Fred Lent, who happened to be working around the church was attracted by groans and upon his investigation discovered Mr. HANKINSON’s plight. Dr. E. O. Hallett, who was attending the funeral of Elijah Mullen was hurriedly summoned, but the unfortunate man was beyond medical help, dying in about fifteen minutes from his injuries. Willing hands removed the body to the house, where it was taken in charge by the undertaker. The late Mr. HANKINSON was 83 years old and for many years had been a deacon of the Baptist church, of which denomination he was a devout member. Deceased was twice married. His first wife, who was Miss Catherine JOHN, a daughter of the late Edward JOHN, and a sister of Mrs. H. S. HOYT, Charles, and Harley John and Miss Annie JOHN, of Weymouth, Captain Howard JOHN of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Stan TITUS of Digby, died about fifteen years ago. He married for the second time, Miss Eliza SUTHERLAND, of Lynn, Mass., who survives. Besides leaving a widow, one son William and one brother, Thomas C. HANKINSON of Weymouth North, also survive."

The Digby Courier (31 July 1958): "Mrs. William C. HANKINSON was born in Sydney, Cape Breton, in September 1870, the daughter of George R. and Catherine PETERS SUTHERLAND. When she was a child, the family moved to Massachusetts where she grew up. In 1909 she married William C. HANKINSON of Weymouth North, who predeceased her in 1923. All her life she was interested and active in the work of the Baptist Church. She is survived by one son, William C. HANKINSON, of Prince Rupert, B.C., and two grand-children. A sister, Mrs. C. W. ROBINSON, of Lynn, Massachusetts, also survives her. The remains rested at H. C. Lindsay's Funeral Home, Wolfville, from where they were taken to the Wolfville Baptist Church for funeral service on Friday at 2 p.m., conducted by Dr. H. C. Olsen. Interment was in the family lot, Willow Bank cemetery, Wolfville."

A Hankinson genelogy document (unknown author, unknown date) mentions that William was a renowned shipbuilder having constructed the barques Atlantic and Jesse Goodwin and the brigantine Confederate, among others. The following are articles regarding two of the vessels that he built:

The Gazette, Montreal - January 02, 1886: The loss is announced of the barque Atlantic, coal laden, from Shields, for Brazil. The crew were saved. The Atlantic was formerly owned by W. C. Hankinson, of Digby, and three years ago was purchased from that gentlemen by Messrs. F. G. Comeau & Co., of Meteghan. She was 412 tons register and was built in 1874, at Weymouth. She was partially insured.

Date: 27 June 1878; County: Westmorland, New Brunswick; Place: Sackville; Journal: Chignecto Post
"On Sunday morn about 2 o'clock a collision occurred in the Bay by which three men lost their lives and a brig was sunk. The brig "Confederate" from Philadelphia for St. John, sailing up the Bay south of Brier Island. The captain had brought the vessel close to the Nova Scotia coast, in the vicinity of St. Mary's Bay, when he felt alarmed at the state of the weather and put out to sea again intending to make the Maine coast and at daylight to put in the Bay. A fog thickened the atmosphere. The night was exceedingly dark and a fresh wind was blowing. On board the brig an able seaman held the helm, the mate was on deck and another man was acting as lookout who blew the vessel's horn. Close to them was sailing the barque "Antwerp". The mate was the first to hear the "Antwerp"'s horn and see her lights. He cried to the man at the helm to put it down hard and immediately the captain sprung from his bed and came on deck. Before the order received by the man at the wheel could be obeyed, the barque went crashing through the brig striking her on the bow and cutting her clean through into the forecastle. The barque went astern and ripped almost the whole bow out of the brig. The "Confederate" foremost went over and in less than four minutes after she was struck, she filled and sank, going down head first, and carrying with her George GRANT, the master, of Weymouth, N.S.; Wm WILLET, of Annapolis and Michael W. DOLLY of Granville, able seaman. Capt. Grant was in the after part of the ill fated vessel when the barque came down upon her, and seeing his imminent danger rushed forward to the bow, jumped for the chains on the bow of the barque but missed his hold and fell into the aperture made by the collison. From this position he was unable to extricate himself and went down into the deep waters with his vessel. Willet was in the forecastle when the vessel was struck and he too went under with the vessel. The other man was probably struck by a falling spar. The men on board the barque threw overboard ropes and made every possible effort to save the men. She was owned in Digby by A. GRANT. The "Antwerp" was from Galway and is owned by Messrs. O. Emery & Co. The latter vessel will go on Quinn's Bloakcs immediately for repairs. - St. John Globe (TIMES: - The names of the saved are Alfred GRANT, mate and brother of the captain, Weymouth, N.S.; George GRANT, jr., captain's son and second mate, Weymouth; Jeremiah HARDWICKE, cook, South Cove; John BROTHERS, colored, seaman, Weymouth."

Date: 25 June 1878; County: Saint John; Place: Saint John; Journal: Daily News
"Sabbath afternoon the bark "Antwerp" owned by Messrs Oliver Emery & Co. brought the sad news that a collision had occurred in the Bay about 20 miles to the south of Brier Island, by which the Brig "Confederate", her captain and two seamen had gone to the bottom. The brig had collided with the bark "Antwerp" ... The "Confederate" foremast went over, and in less than four minutes after the crash she went down head first, carrying with her the captain, George GRANT of Weymouth, N.S. and two sailors, Michael M. DOLLY of Granville, N.S. and Wm WILLET, Annapolis, N.S. It is said the captain of the "Confederate" jumped from his vessel into the water when the brig sank, he was taken down by a piece of rigging. ... The names of the saved are Alfred GRANT, mate and brother of the captain, Weymouth; George GRANT, jr., captain's son and second mate; Jeremiah HARDWICKE, cook, South Cove, N.S.; John BROTHERS (colored), seaman, Annapolis, N.S.; Cutler LEWIS, seaman, Weymouth. ... The "Confederate" was loaded up to the hatches with athracite coal, which was coming to R.P. McGIVERN. The vessel was consigned to George THOMAS. She was owned in Digby by A. GRANT. The "Antwerp" was from Galway in ballast is owned by Messrs O. Emery & Co., Captain PYE, master."

Children of William Chipman and Eliz May "Lydia" (SUTHERLAND) HANKINSON:

51. Benjamin McCONNELL (Sarah⁵, Reuben¹) was born circa. 1817 (CHUTE, William E.; "A Genealogy and History of the Chute Family in America"; Salem, Massachusetts, 1894; page cvi; originally printed in 1894) in Sissiboo, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia and died 15 January 1845 in Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia (Benjamin McCONNELL probate records, Nova Scotia Archives).

52. Eliza McCONNELL (Sarah⁵, Reuben¹) was born circa. early 1819 ^[xiii] (CHUTE, William E.; "A Genealogy and History of the Chute Family in America"; Salem, Massachusetts, 1894; page cvi; originally printed in 1894) in Sissiboo, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia and died 20 February 1881 (Morris, Gordon Alan. William Sabin and his descendants (1609-2000). Sentinel Printing Ltd., Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. 2000. Page 160) in Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia. She married Simon DeLong SABEAN, son of Benjamin and Elizabeth (CHARLTON) SABEAN. (Nova Scotia Births, Marriages, and Deaths, Simon D. SABEAN death certificate, https://archives.novascotia.ca/vital-statistics/death/?ID=12704, Nova Scotia Archives) Simon DeLong SABEAN was born circa. 1815 (ibid.) in Sissiboo, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia (ibid.) and died 21 February 1866 (ibid.) in New Tusket, Digby County, Nova Scotia. (ibid.)

The 1861 Canadian Census shows Simon D. SABEAN's family comprising of five males (one between 3-4 years, two between 10-15, one between 15-20 years, and one married between 40-50) and six females (one under one year of age, two between 5-10 years, one between 10-15 years, one between 15-20 years, and one married between 40-50). The 1871 Canadian Census of New Tusket, shows Eliza's (54 and widowed) family living with her son, William's (26, married) family who comprise of daughter-in-law, Voila D. (24), and grand-daughter, Lillian (1). Eliza's family comprise of Handley (15), Satira J. (10), and George B. (23). William is recorded as being a farmer, George B. a seaman, and Handley and Satira are going to school.

Children of Simon DeLong and Eliza (McCONNELL) SABEAN:

53. John Taylor SABEAN (Sarah⁵, Reuben¹) was born 21 March 1826 (1901 Canadian Census of New Tusket, John T. SABEAN household) in Weymouth, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia and died 08 May 1913 (Nova Scotia death registation; https://archives.novascotia.ca/vital-statistics/death/?ID=85011; Nova Scotia Archives) in New Tusket, Digby County, Nova Scotia. (ibid.) He married Cynthia Ann WARNE on 29 December 1857 (The Christian Messenger, 13 Jan 1858) in Digby Ridge, Digby County, Nova Scotia. She was the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (RAY) WARNE. She was born 07 August 1835 (1901 Canadian Census of New Tusket, John T. SABEAN household) in New Tusket, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia and died 17 September 1907 (The Digby Weekly Courier - 27 September 1917) in New Tusket, Digby County, Nova Scotia. (ibid.) John Taylor and Cynithia SABEAN are both buried in the Pine Grove Cemetery in New Tusket, Digby County, Nova Scotia.

The 1871 Canadian Census of New Tusket, shows John (45) with wife, Cynthia (35) and children: Kate (8), Reuben (4), Minnie (1), and Lizzie (1). John is recorded as being a farmer. The 1881 Canadian Census of New Tusket, shows John T. (55) with wife, Cynthia A. (44) and children: Kate (18), Minnie (12), Lizzie (12), and Emma (8). John is recorded as being a farmer. The 1891 Canadian Census of New Tusket, shows John T. (65) with wife, Cynthia A. (54) and children: Minnie (21), Lizzie R. (21), and Emma E. (16). John is recorded as being a farmer and Minnie a dress maker. The 1901 Canadian Census of New Tusket, shows John T. (75) with wife, Cynthia A. (65) John is recorded as being a farmer. The 1911 Canadian Census of New Tusket, shows John T. (85) living with his daughter's, Emma GREEN (36) family: husband, James GREEN (42), children: James (14) and Emma (12).

The Christian Messenger (13 January 1858): "Married 29 Dec 1857 at Digby Ridge at the residence of the bride’s mother, by Rev. Charles RANDALL, John Taylor SABEAN of Clare, AND, Cynthia Amanda WARNE, youngest daughter of the late Samuel WARNE."

The Digby Weekly Courier (27 September 1917): "Death at New Tusket. The death occured at her home in New Tusket, Digby County, on Tuesday, Sept. 17th last, of Mrs. Cynthia Sabean, wife of John T. Sabean, of heart failure. The deceased was 72 years of age, and was a daughter of the late Samual Warne, of Hill Grove, Digby Co. She will be much missed in the community in which she resided, as she was always ready of help the needy and comfort the distressed. She leaves a husband, one brother and three daughters to mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother.".

Children of John Taylor and Cynthia Ann (WARNE) SABEAN:

54. Haines SABEAN (Sarah⁵, Reuben¹) was born 21 October 1827 (1901 Canadian Census of New Tusket, Haines SABEAN household) in New Tusket, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia and died 20 April 1903 (The Digby Weekly Courier, 24 April 1903) in New Tusket, Digby County, Nova Scotia. (ibid.) He married Statira Eleanor WEAVER on 29 December 1856 (The Christian Messenger, 21 Jan 1857) in Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia. (ibid.) She was the daughter of Michael and Ruth (DOT) WEAVER. (ibid.) She was born 10 January 1836 (Starira E. SABEAN's tombstone, New Tusket, Digby County, Nova Scotia) in New Tusket, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia and died 17 May 1879 (ibid.) in New Tusket, Digby County, Nova Scotia. Haines married a second time to Grace Jemima McDONALD on 04 December 1879 (Nova Scotia Births, Marriages, Deaths, Nova Scotia Archives; https://archives.novascotia.ca/vital-statistics/marriage/?ID=54732) in Tusket, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia. (ibid.) She was the daughter of David and Janet (WIGHTON) McDONALD. (ibid.) She was born 13 May 1849 (1901 Canadian Census of New Tusket, Haines SABEAN household) in Glascow, Lanark, Scotland (Nova Scotia Births, Marriages, Deaths, Nova Scotia Archives; https://archives.novascotia.ca/vital-statistics/marriage/?ID=54732) and died 9 February 1923 (Grace SABEAN death certificate; "Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6ZF3-714Y : 16 November 2022), Grace Jemima Sabean, 1923.) in Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. (ibid.) Haines and Statira are buried in the Pine Grove Cemetery in New Tusket, Digby County, Nova Scotia while Grace is buried in the Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (ibid.)

The 1861 Canadian Census of New Tusket, shows Haines with a family of four (one female between 1-2 years; one female bewteen 3-4 years; a married female between 20-30 years; and a married male between 30-40 years). The 1871 Canadian Census of New Tusket shows Haines' family living with his parents: Charlton (75), Sarah (79), Haines (43), Statira E. (35), Frankie (13), Summer (9), Alva (7), Bessie B. (5), Haines Eugene (3). Charlton and Haines are recorded as being a farmers. The 1881 Canadian Census of New Tusket, shows Haines (53) with his wife, Grace (31) and children: Sumner (19), Alva (17), Bessie (15), Eugene (13), Roger (9), Annie (7), and Murray (4/12). Haines is recorded as being a farmer. The 1891 Canadian Census of New Tusket, shows Haines (63) with his wife, Grace (41) and children: Roger (19), Annie C. (17), George M. (10), and Grace A. (7). Haines and Roger are recorded as being a farmers. The 1901 Canadian Census of New Tusket, shows Haines (73) with his wife, Grace (51); children: Roger (29), Grace H. (17). and Donald W. (9); and a lodger. Haines and Roger are recorded as being farmers. The 1911 Canadian Census of New Tusket, shows Grace (62) living with her stepson's, Roger (40), family: wife, Mary (36), and brother, Donald (19). Roger and Donald are recorded as bening farmers. The 1910 United States Federal Census of Boston, shows Grace J. (60) living with her daughter's, Grace H. (26), family: husband, Rubric G. (30), and children: Grace N. (5), Teresa L. (4), Paul R. (2), and brother, Donald W. (18). Rubric is recorded as being a bookkeeper and Donald a clerk. The 1920 United States Federal Census of Boston, shows Grace J. (71) living with her daughter's, Grace H. (36), family: husband, Rubric G. (40), and children: Grace M. (15), Teresa L. (13), Philip D. (2 8/12), and John M. (1 1/12). Rubric is recorded as being a sales manager for sand paper.

The Christian Messenger, 21 Jan 1857 - "Married 29 Dec 1856 at Weymouth by Rev. Charles RANDALL, Haines SABEAN, AND, Miss Statira E. WEAVER, 5th daughter of Michael WEAVER, all of Clare."

Children of Haines and Statira Eleanor (WEAVER) SABEAN:

Children of Haines and Grace Jemima (McDONALD) SABEAN:

55. Henry Charlton SABEAN (Sarah⁵, Reuben¹) was born 01 July 1829 (1901 Canadian Census) in New Tusket, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia and died 25 October 1903 (Digby Weekly Courrier, 30 October 1903) in New Tusket, Digby County, Nova Scotia. (ibid.). He married Margaret Ann RANDALL on 22 October 1857 in Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia. She was the daughter of Reverend Charles and Cynthia (WARD) RANDALL. She was born 25 September 1836 (Margaret Ann SABEAN's death certificate, Nova Scotia Archives, https://archives.novascotia.ca/vital-statistics/death/?ID=257203) and died 11 November 1934 (ibid.) in New Tusket, Digby County, Nova Scotia. (ibid.) They are both buried in the Pine Grove Cemetery in New Tusket, Digby County, Nova Scotia.

The 1861 Canadian Census of New Tusket, shows Henry Charlton with a family of four (one male between 1-2 years; one male bewteen 2-3 years; a married female between 20-30 years; and a married male between 30-40 years). The 1871 Canadian Census of New Tusket shows Henry C. (41) with his wife, Margaret (34) and children: Arthur (12), Hartley (11), Dwight (7), and Frank (3). Henry is recorded as being a farmer. The 1881 Canadian Census of New Tusket, shows Henry C. (51) with his wife, Margaret A. (44) and children: Arthut C. (22), Joseph H. (21), Henry D. (18), Charles F. (13), and Ella May (9). John is recorded as being a farmer. The 1891 Canadian Census of New Tusket, shows Henry C. (61) with his wife, Margaret A. (54) and children: Charles F. (23), and Ella M. (19). Henry and Charles are recorded as being a farmers. The 1901 Canadian Census of New Tusket, shows Henry C. (71) with his wife, Margaret A. (64). Henry is recorded as being a farmer. The 1911 Canadian Census of New Tusket, shows Margaret A. (74) living with her son's, Charles F. (43) family: wife, Alice M. (34), children: Ernest H. (14), Dwight L. (13), Hellen A. (8), and Bessie M. (6). Charles is recorded as being a farmer.

The Digby Weekly Courrier (30 October 1903) - "Mr. Henry C. SABEAN, a much respected citizen of this place, died at his home Sunday moning, Oct. 25th, aged 74 yrs. Mr. SABEAN had never enjoyed good health since a young man and for several years had been very feeble, but was about usual. He attended the wedding of his niece on Wednesday 21st, but had an ill turn Thursday from which he never fully recovered. He had a large circle of friends and relatives and will be greatly missed in his home and community also in the Baptist Church of which he had been deacon for a good number of years. He was a Justice of Peace and Postmaster for about thirty years. He leaves a wife, four sons and one daughter, one brother, Mr. John T. SABEAN, of this place, and one sister, Mrs. Daniel HANKINSON of Weymouth, to mourn their loss.".

The Digby Weekly Courrier (16 November 1934) - "Mrs. H. C. SABEAN - The death of Margaret Anne, widow of the late H. C. SABEAN, occured at the home near her son, C. F. SABEAN, of New Tusket, on Sunday, at the advanced age of 98 years. Deceased was a daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. Charles RANDALL, of Weymouth and up until about ten days ago had been in her usual good health and had the full command of her faculties. She is survived by four children, J. Hartley, of Everett, Mass.; Henry D., of Boston, Mass.; C. Frank, of New Tusket; and Mrs. Nelson SABINE, of Weymouth; also by sixteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Her husband predeceased her in 1903 and one son, Arthur C., died three years ago. The funeral service was held on Tuesday afternoon and was conducted by Rev. Mr. Higgins, of the Barton Baptist church. The deceased, who was a woman of great Christian character, was beloved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends.".

Children of Henry Charlton and Margaret Ann (RANDALL) SABEAN:

56. Helen Jane SABEAN (Sarah⁵, Reuben¹) was born circa. 1831 in New Tusket, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. The author cannot find any records pertaining to Helen Jane SABEAN. The earliest record is the 1838 Census, which shows only one daughter aged 4-6 years old, which would be Mary. If she existed, she would have died before 1838.

See biography #45.

58. Hannah A. HANKINSON (Daniel⁶, Reuben¹) was born circa. 1821 (1850 United States federal census of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan) in Middlesex County, Ontario, (Haggan, Ida Louise; "The Haggan Papers (part 3)"; St. Thomas, Elgin County Library, 1978; page 45; originally printed in 1978) died on 12 April 1892 (Hannah A. BROWN's tombstone, Otto Township Cemetery, Oceana County, Michigan) in Oceana County, Michigan, (ibid.) and is buried in the Otto Township Cemetery, in Hesperia, Oceana County, Michigan. (ibid.) She married Thomas BROWN on 03 June 1858 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. ("Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FCDZ-R4D : 17 January 2020), Thomas Brown, 1858.) He was born circa. 1818 (ibid.) in England (1870 United States Federal Census of Otto Township, Oceana County, Michigan).

The 1850 United States Federal Census of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Hannah (29) was living with her parents and siblings. The 1870 United States Federal Census of Otto Township, Oceana County, Michigan, Hannah A. (48) was living with her husband, Thomas (54), and daughter, Hannah E. (10). Thomas is recorded as being a farmer and Hannah was keeping house. The 1880 United States Federal Census of Otto Township, Oceana County, Michigan, Hannah A. (59) was living with her husband, Thomas (64), and four lodgers. Thomas is recorded as being a farmer and Hannah was keeping house.

Children of Thomas and Hannah A. (HANKINSON) BROWN:

59. Daniel LeRoy HANKINSON, Jr. (Daniel⁶, Reuben¹) was born circa. 1822 in Middlesex County, Ontario (Haggan, Ida Louise; "The Haggan Papers (part 3)" - Daniel Hankinson bio; St. Thomas, Elgin County Library, 1978; page 45;78) and died in infancy. (Hankinson Genealogy, unknown author, unknown date)

60. Gertrude HANKINSON (Daniel⁶, Reuben¹) was born 05 December 1824 (Gertrude HANKINSON's death certificate from Multnomah County, Oregon; https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108337934/gertrude-hankinson#view-photo=124375749) in Middlesex County, Ontario, (Haggan, Ida Louise; "The Haggan Papers (part 3)" - Daniel Hankinson bio; St. Thomas, Elgin County Library, 1978; page 45;78) died 19 May 1909 (Gertrude HANKINSON's death certificate from Multnomah County, Oregon; https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108337934/gertrude-hankinson#view-photo=124375749) in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, (ibid.) and is buried at the Riverview Cemetery in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. (ibid.)

She did not marry. She moved with her parents from Ontario to Grand Rapids, Michigan circa. 1838. She would have been about 14 years of age. When her father decided to leave for Minneapolis, Minnesota, around 1866, she remained in Michigan with her younger sister's, Susan Martha HANKINSON, family. Around 1880, when her younger brother moved to Richland County, Dakota Territory, she and two other sisters (Rebecca HANKINSON and Mary Ellen TOWNE) followed. By 1900, she and sister, Rebecca, moved to Tacoma City, Washington. Before her death in 1909, she and her sister, Rebecca, moved to Portland, Oregon. Her sister-in-law, Mary Etta HANKINSON (second wife of Colonel Richard Henry HANKINSON) had also moved to the state of Oregon around the 1900's.

The 1850 United States Federal Census of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Gertrude (25) was living with her parents and siblings. The 1860 United States Federal Census of Owassos, Shiawassee County, Michigan, Gertrude (28) was living with her sister's, Susan Martha HANKINSON, family. She is recorded as domestic as an occpuation. The 1870 United States Federal Census of Marquette, Marquette County, Michigan, Gertrude (40) was living with her sister's, Susan Martha HANKINSON, family. She is recorded as "at home" as an occpuation. The 1880 United States Federal Census of Berlin, Richland County, Dakota Territory, Gertrude (55) was living with her sister, Rebecca HANKINSON, and is recorded as being a nurse. The neighbouring family was her sister's, Mary Ellen TOWNE, family. The 1900 United States Federal Census of Tacoma City, Pierce County, Washington, Gertrude (75) was living with her sister, Rebecca HANKINSON, and is recorded as being a capitalist.

61. Elizabeth Jane HANKINSON (Daniel⁶, Reuben¹) was born 19 April 1827 (Death records, v. 2-3, 1867-1932; Newago County, Michigan; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9VS-YWNH?i=348) in Middlesex County, Ontario (Haggan, Ida Louise; "The Haggan Papers (part 3)" - Daniel Hankinson bio; St. Thomas, Elgin County Library, 1978; page 45;78) and died 05 August 1907 (Death records, v. 2-3, 1867-1932; Newago County, Michigan; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9VS-YWNH?i=348) in Denver Township, Newaygo County, Michigan. (ibid.) She married George HUNT circa. 1847 (1900 United States Federal Census of Newaygo County, Michigan) in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. He was the son of Simon and Lucy (BALDRY) HUNT. (Death records, v. 2-3, 1867-1932; Newago County, Michigan; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9VS-YWTV?i=54) He was born circa. 1805 (ibid.) in England (ibid.) and died 20 December 1874 (ibid.) in Denver Township, Newaygo County, Michigan. (ibid.)

The 1850 United States Federal Census of Paris, Kent County, Michigan, Elizabeth J. HUNT (23) was living with her husband, George (36), and child: Westley L. (5/12). The 1860 United States Federal Census of Alpine Township, Kent County, Michigan, Elizabeth J. HUNT (33) was living with her husband, George (49), and children: LeRoy W. (10), and Walter W. (2). The 1870 United States Federal Census of Newaygo County, Michigan, Elizabeth J. HUNT (43) was living with her husband, George (65), and children: LeRoy W. (20), Walter B. (13), and Ebert H. (3). The 1880 United States Federal Census of Newaygo County, Michigan, Elizabeth HUNT (53) was living with her son, Albert H. (12), and the family of Lemuel Tenney (57): wife, Lefa (42), and chrildren: Adaline A. (16), Ellen E. (12), and Hattie E. (9). The 1900 United States Federal Census of Newaygo County, Michigan, Elizabeth J. HUNT (73) was living with her son, Henry (31), and his family. George was recorded as a farmer though-out the censuses and Elizabeth, keeping house.^[xiv]

Children of George and Elizabeth Jane (HANKINSON) HUNT:

62. Mary Ellen HANKINSON (Daniel⁶, Reuben¹) was born 04 August 1829 (San Diego Union; 20 September 1908) in Middlesex County, Ontario (Haggan, Ida Louise; "The Haggan Papers (part 3)" - Daniel Hankinson bio; St. Thomas, Elgin County Library, 1978; page 45;78) and died 08 September 1908 (San Diego Union; 20 September 1908) in San Diego, San Diego County, California. (ibid.) She married Lewis Atwood TOWNE circa. 1853 (1900 United States Census of Minneapolis, Michigan) in Michigan. He was the son of Davis and Elizabeth "Betsey" (STEVENS) TOWNE. He was born 23 November 1832 (Lewis A. TOWNE's death certificate; https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2019/74/197550815_eecb9253-7e86-4492-ae19-94ebf3f70978.jpeg) in Oxford County, Maine (ibid.) and died 07 February 1917 (ibid.) in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California. (ibid.) They are both buried in San Diego, San Diego County, California.

The 1850 United States Federal Census of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Ellen (21) was living with her parents, Daniel (57) and Sarah (46), and siblings. The 1860 United States Federal Census of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Ellen TOWNE (31) was living with her husband, Lewis A. (27), and children: Joseph E. (6), Franklin L. M. (5), and Leuland B. (3). Lewis A. TOWNE was recorded as a butcher. The 1870 United States Federal Census of La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, Ellen M. TOWNE (40) was living with her husband, Lewis A. (39), and children: Emerson (16), Franklin (14), Leolin (12), Ellen I. (9), and Richard (7) and her sister, Rebecca HANKINSON (38). Lewis A. TOWNE was recorded as being a butcher, Ellen was keeping house, Emerson a carpenter, Franklin a telegraph operator, and Rebecca a tailoress. The 1880 United States Federal Census of Berlin, Richland County, Dakota Territory, Ellen M. (50) was living with her husband, Lewis A. (48), and children: Ellen (19) and Richard (16), and sisters: Gertrude (55) and Rebecca (47). Lewis was recorded as being a farmer, Ellen keeping house, and both her sisters as nurses. The 1900 United States Federal Census of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Ellen (70) was living with her husband, Lewis A. (66), and children: Richard (36), and Ellen (39). Lewis was recorded as being a blacksmith. The 1905 State Census of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Mary Ellen (74) was living with her husband, Lewis A. (72), and children: L. Morris (48), Rosella (40), Ellen Inogene (44), and Richard Admer (42). Lewis was recorded as being a retired mechanic, L. Morris a railroad worker, Rosella a house keeper, and Richard Admer a book keeper. The 1910 United States Federal Census of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, Lewis A. (76) was living with his son, Maurice (45), daughter-in-law, Marie (42), and daughter, Ellen (40). Maurice was recorded as being a book keeper.

San Diego Union (September 20, 1908): TOWNE - In this city, September 8, 1908, Mary Ellen TOWNE at her home, 2271 Front Street, wife of Lewis A. TOWNE and mother of Ellen I. and R. A. TOWNE of this city; J. E. TOWNE of LaCrosse, Wis.; F. W. TOWNE of South Tacoma, Wash.; L. M. TOWNE, of Minneapolis, Minn.; a native of Canada, aged 79 years, 1 month, and 4 days. Private funeral services at 2 o'clock p.m. today (Thursday) from ...

Children of Lewis Atwood and Mary Ellen (HANKINSON) TOWNE:

63. Rebecca HANKINSON (Daniel⁶, Reuben¹) was born September 1831 (Rebecca HANKINSON's death certificate; https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108338163/rebecca-hankinson#view-photo=148436046) in Middlesex County, Ontario (Haggan, Ida Louise; "The Haggan Papers (part 3)" - Daniel Hankinson bio; St. Thomas, Elgin County Library, 1978; page 45;78) and died 02 January 1911 (Rebecca HANKINSON's death certificate; https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108338163/rebecca-hankinson#view-photo=148436046) at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. (ibid.) and is buried at the River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. (ibid.)

She did not marry. She moved with her parents from Ontario to Grand Rapids, Michigan circa. 1838. She would have been about 7 years of age. When her father decided to leave for Minneapolis, Minnesota, around 1866, she moved to Wisconsin and stayed with her older sister's, Ellen TOWNE, family. Around 1880, when her younger brother moved to Richland County, Dakota Territory, she and two other sisters (Gertrude HANKINSON and Mary Ellen TOWNE) followed. By 1900, she and sister, Gertrude, moved to Tacoma City, Washington. Before her death in 1911, she and her sister, Gertrude, moved to Portland, Oregon. Her sister-in-law, Mary Etta HANKINSON (second wife of Colonel Richard Henry HANKINSON) had also moved to the state of Oregon around the 1900's.

The 1850 United States Federal Census of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Gertrude (18) was living with her parents and siblings. The 1860 United States Federal Census of Paris, Kent County, Michigan, Rebecca (28) was living with her parents and siblings. She is recorded as a seamstress. The 1870 United States Federal Census of La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, Rebecca (38) was living with her sister's, Ellen M. TOWNE, family. She is recorded as a tailoress. The 1880 United States Federal Census of Berlin, Richland County, Dakota Territory, Rebecca (47) was living with her sister, Gertrude HANKINSON, and is recorded as being a nurse. The neighbouring family was her sister's, Mary Ellen TOWNE, family. The 1900 United States Federal Census of Tacoma City, Pierce County, Washington, Rebecca (68) was living with her sister, Gertrude HANKINSON.

64. Susan Martha HANKINSON (Daniel⁶, Reuben¹).

See biography #24.

65. Syrene M. HANKINSON (Daniel⁶, Reuben¹) was born 13 May 1836 ("Minnesota, Birth and Death Records, 1866-1916," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XP82-WZQ : 23 February 2021), Syrene M. Hankenson Foss, 28 Jan 1910; citing Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, cn 238, Public Health Center, St. Paul; FHL microfilm 1,499,046.) in Middlesex County, Ontario (Haggan, Ida Louise; "The Haggan Papers (part 3)" - Daniel Hankinson bio; St. Thomas, Elgin County Library, 1978; page 45;78) and died 28 January 1910 ("Minnesota, Birth and Death Records, 1866-1916," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XP82-WZQ : 23 February 2021), Syrene M. Hankenson Foss, 28 Jan 1910; citing Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, cn 238, Public Health Center, St. Paul; FHL microfilm 1,499,046.) in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minneasota. ("Minnesota, Birth and Death Records, 1866-1916," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XP82-WZQ : 23 February 2021), Syrene M. Hankenson Foss, 28 Jan 1910; citing Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, cn 238, Public Health Center, St. Paul; FHL microfilm 1,499,046.) She married Charles W. FOSS on 27 September 1870 ("Minnesota Marriages, 1849-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FD8G-W92 : 20 January 2020), Syrene M. Hankinson in entry for Charles W. Foss, 1870.) in Minneapolis.(ibid.) He was the son of John and Emma W. (MASON) FOSS.(ibid.) He was born circa. July 1837 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ZXFT-3XN2 : 15 May 2023), Charles W Foss, 11 Dec 1924; citing Death, Minnesota State Department of Health, St. Paul.) in Hollis, York County, Maine (ibid.) and died 11 December 1924 (ibid.) in Minneapolis. (ibid.) They are both buried at the Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis.

The 1850 United States Federal Census of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Syrene (14) was living with her parents and siblings. The 1860 United States Federal Census of Paris, Kent County, Michigan, Syrene (24) was living with her parents and siblings. ^[xv] She is recorded as a school teacher. The 1870 United States Federal Census of Minneaspolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Syrene (33) was living with her parents and siblings. The 1880 United States Federal Census of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Syrenea (43) was living with her husband, Charles W. FOSS (43), their daugther Bessie (8), their servant, and two boarders. Syrene is recorded as keeping boarders, Charles as dealing in crockery. The 1900 United States Federal Census of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Syrene (63) was living with her huband, Charles W. FOSS (63) and their daughter, Elizabeth (27). Elizabeth is recoreded as being a teacher. The 1905 State Census of Minnesota of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Syrene (68) was living with her huband, Charles W. FOSS (68) and their daughter, Elizabeth Hankinson (31). Charles W. is recoreded as being a clerk and Elizabeth a teacher. The 1910 United States Federal Census of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Charles W. (73) was living with his daughter, Elizabeth (37). Charles W. is recoreded as working in a grocery store and Elizabeth a teacher.

On 25 February 1882, Charles W. FOSS and his wife, dedicated to the city of Minneapolis the use of streets on his property for public use forever. The property was bound between Park Avenue and Chicago Avenue. See document here. From the Minneapolis Star (Friday, 12 December 1924): "C. W. Foss Funeral at Lakewood Starurday - Funeral rites for Charles W. Foss, 88, pioneer of Minneapolis, will be held tomorrow afternoon at Lakewood. Mr. Foss came from Portland, Me., in 1867. A daughter, Elizabeth H, is a member of the North high school faculty.".

Children of Charles and Syrene M. (HANKINSON) FOSS:

66. Sarah A. HANKINSON (Daniel⁶, Reuben¹) was born August 1840 (1900 United States Federal Census of Minneapolis) in Middlesex County, Ontario (ibid.) and died 09 August 1904 (Minneapolis Daily Times - August 11, 1904) at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. (ibid.) She married Amos McIntyre ROWE on 24 November 1881 ("Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJGY-BSYK : 9 March 2021), Amos M. Rowe and Sarah A. Hankinson, 1881.) in Minneapolis. (ibid.) He was the son of John Gould and Sarah Drummer (MAGOON) ROWE. He was born 12 December 1841 ("Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F44Q-R6X : 14 January 2020), Amos M Rowe, 1841.) in New Sharon, Franklin County, Maine (ibid.) and died 22 March 1903 (Minneapolis Daily Times i March 25, 1903 in Minneapolis. (ibid.) Amos was fisrt married to Adeleine "Addie" BROWN and they had four children together: Ernest, Josephine, Henry, and Noble. Amos and Addie were married on 30 June 1867 in Hallowell, Kennebec County, Maine. Addie was born circa.1844 in Maine and died 28 July 1880 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Amos, Sarah, and Adeleine are all buried in the Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis.

The 1850 United States Federal Census of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Sarah (11) was living with her parents and siblings. The 1860 United States Federal Census of Paris, Kent County, Michigan, Sarah (21) was living with her parents and siblings. ^[xvi] She is recorded as being a seamstress. The 1870 United States Federal Census of Minneaspolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Sarah (31) was living with her parents and siblings. The 1885 States Census of Minnesota from Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Sarah (40) was living with her husband, Amos ROWE (40), and his children: Ernest (15), Josephine (14), Henry (12), and Noble (11). The 1900 United States Federal Census of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Sarah A. (59) was living with her huband, Amos M. ROWE (59) and his daughter, Josephine (29). Amos is recoreded as being a merchant and Josephine a book keeper.

Amos enlisted 10 September 1862 in the 28th Maine Infantry Regiment (Company K) ("Maine, State Archive Collections, 1718-1957," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-G588-SVK2?cc=1877829&wc=9YD9-BZ7%3A174548501%2C174548502%2C176124401 : 20 May 2014), Maine > Military Records-Civil War > Civil War soldiers index Roberts, Benjamin F.-Ryan, William H, 1861-1865 > image 985 of 1446; State Archives, Augusta.) during the Civil War and was discharged 31 August 1863. (ibid.)

Minneapolis Daily Times (March 25, 1903): A. M. Rowe - The funeral of A. M. Rowe was held from the residance, 1705 Western avenue, yesterday afternoon, at 2:00 o,clock. Mr. Rowe was widely known among the creamery men of the city, in which business he was engaged. The deceased is survived by a wife, daughter, and three sons.

Minneapolis Daily Times (August 11, 1904): Mrs. Sarah A. Rowe - Mrs. Sarah A. Rowe, wife of the late A. M. Rowe, died Tuesday at her residence, 1915 Crystal Lake avenue. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Friends are invited to attend.

No children between union of Amos McIntyre and Sarah A. (HANKINSON) ROWE.

67. Colonel Richard Henry HANKINSON (Daniel⁶, Reuben¹) was born 07 September 1841 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan and died 04 April 1911 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minneasota. He married Sarah E. MARTIN 20 January 1868 in Paris, Kent County, Michigan by Andrew J. ELDRED. (http://www.rootsweb.com/~mikent/marriages/court/1845-1870/h.html) She was born circa. 1847 in Salem, Washtenaw County, Michigan, daughter of Thomas W. and Mary A. MARTIN. She died in March 1875 at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. He married a second time to Etta Martha WILSON on 27 September 1876 in Minneapolis. She was born December 1857 in Minnesota and died 24 November 1931 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. She was the daughter of James Calvin and Mary A. (PATTERSON) WILSON. Richard and Sarah are buried in the Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis.

He resided on the family farm in Grand Rapid until the outbreak of the Civil War when he enlisted with the Eighth Regiment, Michigan Volunteer Infantry (Company D) ^[xvii] ("History of Hennepin County and City of Minneapolis", North Star Publishing Company, 1881, page 557) on 14 August 1861 as a Corporal. On 23 September 1861, his regiment was mustered into the service of the United States at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. On 27 September 1861, they were given orders to rendezvous at Washington, arriving three days later. In April 1862, the regiment encountered the Confederate forces on Wilmington Island, Georgia and was engaged in a fierce battle. Richard would receive a gunshot wound to his left wrist and, on 30 January 1863, was discharged on account of his wound. (Ibid.) On 20 October 1863, he re-enlisted in the First Michigan Light Artillery, 13th Battery as First Sergeant until the close of the war 01 August 1865. (Ibid.) After which, sometime during 1865, Richard, along with his parents and sisters, relocated to Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota (about 950 kilometers). Once there, Richard became employed with the Northwestern Telegraph Company; first as a line builder and repairman (for four years), then superintendent (for three years), then assistant general superintendent until 1878. (Ibid.) In 1878, he helped to organize the Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company, was elected general manager and served as so until March 1880. (Ibid.) In 1881, he moved to Brightwood Township, Richland County, North Dakota which is about 300 kilometers West of Minneapolis. He made his home on 2,000 acres of land with his house built on the shore of Lake Elsie (named after his daughter) where he managed his real estate and loan businesses. His estate contained the latest technologies and was considered to be one of the finest houses in the state. Other ventures included farming and being contracted by various other telegraph companies. He was responcible for building the first telegraph line from Chicago to Minneapolis. His intensions were to build a town on his property on Lake Elsie, which he had already prepared street and avenue plans. A general store, a blacksmith shop, a post office, and a school were soon constructed there. Unfortunately, the initial placement of his town was not in the direct path of the new railroad, and it wasn't in his budget to build a railway system to Lake Elsie, so he moved the buildings four kilometers to the railroad. An application dated 23 August 1886, was sent by Richard asking to name his post office "Hankinson", next the train station was name the same.The railroad station was then called Hankinson. At the time, Hankinson had a population of 250 people. He was elected to the First State Legislature in 1889 and was re-elected in 1896.

As an all around prominent man of North Dakota, no one of its citizens more justly deserves the title than Mr. Hankinson. He has been identified with the development and progress of the state, and particularly Richland county, from the early settlement of that region, and is now extensively engaged in farming in Brightwood township, and also conducts a real estate and loan business in the town of Hankinson, making his home on his elegant estate on section twenty-two, but is found at his office in Hankinson daily. He owns about two hundred acres of land, and his home farm is beautifully located on the banks of Lake Elsie, a fine body of water, named for his daughter, Elsie. Every comfort and even the luxuries of life are afforded on his estate, and the buildings thereon are among the finest in the state of North Dakota. On another page is found a portrait of Mr. Hankinson. Mr. Hankinson was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 7, 1841. He was reared in Grand Rapids, where he lived until the breaking out of the Civil war, when he enlisted, in August, 1861, in Company D, Eighth Michigan Volunteer Infantry, and was with them until January 30, 1863, when he was discharged on account of wounds received at the battle of Wilmington Island, Georgia. He returned to Grand Rapids and re-enlisted in the Thirteenth Michigan Light Artillery and served to the close of the war. He participated in the battles at Pocotaligo, Port Royal, Fort Pulaski and Wilmington Island, and later at Antietam, South Mountain, Fredericksburg and minor engagements until the close of the struggle. He received a wound in the left wrist at Wilmington Island, which caused his discharge, and upon his re-enlistment in the Thirteenth Michigan Light Artillery was commissioned first sergeant. He was a loyal and true soldier, and served for the preservation of his country. After his return from war our subject went to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he entered the service of the Northwestern Telegraph Company, and was with them in the capacity of superintendent of construction and assistant general superintendent of the company, until 1881. He organized the Northwestern Telegraph Company in 1878, and was elected general manager of the same, serving until March, 1880. After leaving the service of Northwestern Telegraph Company in 1881, he settled in Brightwood township, Richland county, North Dakota. He has a fine estate with excellent improvements, and engages extensively in farming. He has divided his time between that line of work and the contracting of construction of telegraph lines, and has built the following lines: From Chicago to Minneapolis; from Louisiana, Missouri, to Kansas City, Missouri; the line for the bankers and merchants from Chicago to Minneapolis. These have been absorbed by the Western Union Telegraph Company. He also built the telegraph line for the Soo railroad and all their branches west of the Red river. He constructed the first telegraph line built in North Dakota, or British North America, in 1871, and personally superintended the construction from Moorhead to Winnipeg, and also from Fargo to Valley Center, and from thence to Bismarck. He has engaged in the real estate business in Minneapolis since locating on his farm and at his office in Hankinson now conducts the real estate and loan business and contracting. He engaged in the mercantile business from 1880 to the fall of 1897. Our subject was married at Grand Rapids, Michigan, January 20, 1868, to Miss Sarah E. Martin, a native of Michigan. Mrs. Hankinson died in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in March, 1874, leaving one son, Herbert L., who is now in the grain business in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our subject married Miss Etta M. Wilson, a native of Minnesota, September 27, 1876, at Minneapolis. One daughter has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Hankinson, named Elsie E. Mr. Hankinson is a prominent member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, Knights of Pythias and the Masonic fraternity, and has passed the Knights Templar degree in the last named order. He was elected to the first state legislature in 1889, and served one term, and was again elected in the fall of 1896. He takes an active part in local affairs, and the town of Hankinson was named for him in appreciation of his services. [Source: Compendium of History and Biography of North Dakota, Publ. 1900. Transcribed by Brenda Shaffer]

Children of Richard Henry and Sarah E. (MARTIN) HANKINSON:

Children of Richard Henry and Etta Martha (WILSON) HANKINSON:

68. Amelia ("Anna") Annette HANKINSON (Daniel⁶, Reuben¹) was born 10 March 1845 (The Minneapolis Star Tribune - March 11, 1935) in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan (ibid.) and died 10 March 1935 ("Minnesota Deaths and Burials, 1835-1990", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FD82-MHD : 16 January 2020), Annette Amelia Rowe, 1935.) in Minneapolis. (ibid.) She married Charles Hartwell ROWE, son of John Gould and Sarah Drummer (MAGOON) ROWE, 13 October 1874 in Minneapolis. Charles was born 20 June 1845 in New Sharon, Franklin County, Maine and died 15 May 1910 in Minneapolis. They are both buried in the Lakeview Cemetery in Minneapolis. Charles first married Ellen C. JONES on 26 October 1870 in Excelsior, Hennepin County, Minnesota and together had one daughter, Mary Ellen ROWE (1871-1887). Ellen C. JONES died 23 December 1871 in Excelsior.

The 1850 United States Federal Census of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Amelia (6) was living with her parents and siblings. The 1860 United States Federal Census of Paris, Kent County, Michigan, Amelia (15) was living with her parents and siblings. She is recorded as being domestic (keeping house). The 1870 United States Federal Census of Minneaspolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Amelia (24) was living with her parents and siblings. The 1880 United States Federal Census of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Amelia (34) was living with her husband, Charles H. ROWE (34), and her children: Nellie (8), Frances A. (4), Charles H. (2), and Agnes H. (8/12). Charles is recorded as being a wood and coal dealer and Amelia, is keeping house. The 1885 State Census of Minnesota from Minneapolis, shows Amelia (39), with her husband, C. H. ROWE (40), their children: Nellie (13), Frances (8), Charles (7), and Agnes (5); and two boarders: Elizabeth ROWE (28), and Dora Hotner (21). The 1895 State Census of Minnesota from Minneapolis, shows Amelia (49), with her husband, Charles ROWE (49), their children: Charles H. (17), Agnes H. (15), and Daniel (9). Charles was recorded as being a broker. The 1900 United States Federal Census of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Amelia (55) was living with her huband, Charles ROWE (54) and their children: Charles (22), Agnes (20), and Daniel (14). Charles is recoreded as being a real estate agent, Charles (son) a salesman, and Agnes and Daniel were attending school. The 1910 United States Federal Census of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota shows Amelia (65) and her husband, Charles (64), living with their son, Charles ROWE (32), their daughter-in-law, Mary (25), their granddaughter, Rowayne (2/12), and their son, Daniel (24). Charles (son) is recoreded as being a painter, Charles (father) a real estate agent. The 1920 United States Federal Census of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota shows Amelia (74), living with her son, Charles ROWE (41), their daughter-in-law, Mary (34), and her granddaughter, Rowayne (11). Charles is recoreded as being a contractor.

Hankinson Genealogy, unknown author, unknown date, states that Amelia Annette was a writer and a poet.

From the "History of Hennepin County and The City of Minneapolis", 1881; North Star Publishing; Page 624 - ROWE, C. H. of the firm of Grove and Rowe, wood merchants, was born at New Sharon, Franklin county, Maine, in 1845. He went to Farmington, Maine, in 1867, and attended the Normal school two years. He removed to Illinois in the spring of 1869, and in the fall came to Minneapolis. After teaching school one term at Excelsior he began in the grocery business with W. B. Jones [his father-in-law]. He engaged in different lines of business until 1874, when he bought a home in this city, and with his partner has pursued his calling as wood merchant. He married Ellen C. Jones in 1870, who died in 1871, leaving one daughter, Mary E. His second wife was Anitte A. Hankinson, who bore him three children: Francis A., Charles R., and Agnes H.

C. H. ROWE, Newspaper Man, Coal Dealer, Real Estate Dealer and Miner died Monday at his home 729 Fourteenth Street East. Mr. ROWE came to Minneapolis in 1864 and controlled the St. Paul Dispatch in Minneapolis in 1873. He engaged in the Coal Business under the firm Grove and Rowe in 1876, and continued this until 1886. Since then his business has been Real Estate and Mining. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Charles and Daniel. He was born June 20, 1845 in New Sharon, Maine.

ROWE - Charles H., aged 65 years, died Sunday at his residence, 613 Thirty-fourth Street West. Interned Monday at 3:30 P.M., Lakewood Cemetery.

The Minneapolis Star Tribune - March 11, 1935: Annette A. Rowe - Funeral services for Mrs. Annette A. Rowe, 90, pioneer resident of Minneapolis, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Barney Anderson mortuary, 3644 Chicago avenue. Burial will be in Lakewood cemetery. Mrs. Rowe died Sunday, her ninetieth birthday. She was born in Grand Rapids, Mich., and had resided in Minneapolis since 1867. She was a member of Second Church of Christ Scientist. Surviving are a son, Charles R. H. Howe; a granddaughter Mrs. Rowayne Borseth; and three great grandchildren, all of Minneapolis.

The Minneapolis Star Tribune - March 12, 1935: Mrs. Annette A. Rowe - Funeral services for Mrs. Annette A. Rowe, who died Sunday on her ninetieth birthday at the home of her son, Charles R. H. Rowe, 3036 Fifth avenue south, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Barney Anderson & Son mortuary, 3644 Chicago avenue. Burial will be in Lakewood cemetery. Born in Grand Rapids, Mich., Mrs. Rowe came to Minneapolis in 1867. She is survived by her son, one grandaughter, Mrs. Rowayne Borseth, and three great-grandchildren, all of Minneapolis.

Children of Charles Hartwell and Amelia Annette (HANKINSON) ROWE:

69. Frances Eliza HANKINSON (Daniel⁶, Reuben¹) was born 19 January 1848 (The Minneapolis Star Tribune, Febrary 21, 1875) in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan (ibid.) and died 17 February 1875 (ibid.) in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. (ibid.) She married J. "Walter" GROVE, on 08 April 1873 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ("Minnesota Marriages, 1849-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FD8L-Y4C : 20 January 2020), Francis E. Hankinson in entry for J. W. Grove, 1873.) Walter was born circa. 1845 (1875 Minnesota State Census of Minneapolis) in Ohio. (ibid.) Frances is buried with her parents at the Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery in Minneapolis.

The 1850 United States Federal Census of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Frances (2) was living with her parents and siblings. The 1860 United States Federal Census of Paris, Kent County, Michigan, Frances (12) was living with her parents and siblings. The 1870 United States Federal Census of Minneaspolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Frances (21) was living with her parents and siblings. Unable to find Walter Grove in other censuses after 1875.

The Minneapolis Star Tribune, Sunday February 21, 1875.

GROVE - In this city, Wednesday, February 17th, 1875, Francis E. Hankinson, wife of J. W. Grove, aged 27 years and 29 days. Funeral services this Sabbath morning, at 10:30 o'clock at the Washington Avenue M. E. Church.

Mrs. Grove was born in Kent county, Michigan, Jan. 19th, 1848. She was the youngest of a family of eleven children and the first one to be taken away. She was a lady of culture and ability, but modest and retiring in her manners. As an instructor she was very successful, having the happy faculty of getting along with the most difficult scholars pleasantly. From a child she was religiously inclined, the Sabbath School and the study of God's Word being her chief delight. In January, 1867, she united with the Division Street M. E. Church, Grand Rapids, Mich. The same year she removed to this city and united with Centenary Church, of which she remained an earnest and faithful member until the organization of the Washington Avenue Church. Feeling that there was a large and important field for Christian labor in that part of the city, she associated herself with the newly organized church and went to work with that earnestness and thoroughness which characterized everything she did. At her death she was a teacher in the Sunday School and Corresponding Secretary of the "Woman's Foreign Mission Society," a cause which lay very near her heart. She has gone but her works do follow her. Her end was peace. Her husband has lost a pure and devoted wife, the child, a mother; the family a loving sister; and the church a consistent and earnest member. "Our loss is her eternal gain." - Rev. John Stafford

Children of J. Walter and Frances Eliza (HANKINSON) GROVE:

70. Francis "Frank" Hankinson McCONNELL (Gertrude⁷, Reuben¹) was born 03 June 1815 (CHUTE, William E.; "A Genealogy and History of the Chute Family in America"; Salem, Massachusetts, 1894; page cx; originally printed in 1894) in Sissiboo, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia (ibid.) and died 24 October 1898 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. He married Elizabeth "Eliza" Elmira SYPHER mostly in Digby County, Nova Scotia circa. 1841.^[xviii] She was the daughter of Michael and Sophia (JONES) SYPHER. Eliza was born March 1823 (1900 Federal Census of Mobile, Alabama) in Digby County, Nova Scotia (ibid.) and died 14 December 1905 (Mobile Newspaper - December 14, 1905) in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. (ibid.)

Frank was most likely married in Digby County, Nova Scotia. His son, Charles, was born there circa. 1840 (1850 Federal United States Census of Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama). In 1845 (1900 Federal United States Census of Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama) - around the same time his parents left for Ontario - he, his wife, Eliza, and son, moved to Louisiana (maybe near the port of New Orleans?) (1850 Federal United States Census of Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama). Frank was most likely a ship carpenter in Weymouth before leaving Canada and found similar jobs in the United States at two of the largest ports in the South. Their second child, Eudivilla, was born in Louisiana circa. 1849. (ibid.) Sometime between 1849 and 1850, (ibid.) they moved to Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama were they reamined until their deaths. All their other children were born in Mobile. Eliza had a total of elven children but only six have been recorded. (1900 Federal United States Census of Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama)

The 1850 Federal Census of Mobile, Mobile, Alabama shows Francis McConnell (37) living with his wife, Eliza (27), children: Charles (9), and Eudivilla (1), and two other individuals: L. Supper McConnell (66) [mother-in-law?] and Edwin Kelsey (25). The census records Francis and Edwin being carpenters and shows that Francis, Eliza, Charles, and L. Supper McConnell being born in Nova Scotia, and Eudivilla born in Louisiana and Edwin in Maine. The 1860 Federal Census of Mobile, Mobile, Alabama shows Francis McConnell (47) living with his wife, Eliza (37), children: Charles (20), Eudivilla (11), Alma (6), and Buena Vista (2). The census records Francis and Charles being Ship Carpenters and Francis and Charles being born in Maine, Eliza and Buena Vista born in Nova Scotia, Alma born in Alabama, and Eudivilla born in Louisiana. The next person in the census is Sophia Sypher (77), who would be Eliza's mother. The 1870 Federal Census of Mobile, Mobile, Alabama shows Francis McConnell (57) living with his wife, Eliza (47), children: Eudivilla (21), Almer (16), Buena Vista (12), Frances (2), Lenora (4), and Laura Sypher (21). The census records Francis being a "Ship Carpenter", Eliza is "Keeping House", Eudivilla and Alma are "At Home", and Buena Vista is "At School". The census also shows Francis and Eliza were born in Maine, Buena Vista, Frances, and Lenora in Alabama, and Eudivilla and Laura Sypher born in Louisiana. The 1880 Federal Census of Mobile, Mobile, Alabama shows Francis McConnell (66) living with his wife, Eliza (56), and children: Frances (12) and Buena Vista (22) and her husband, Peter Gass (25). The census records Francis being a "Ship Carpenter", Eliza is "Keeping House", and Frances "At Home". The census also shows Francis, and Eliza were born in England, and Frances, Buena Vista, Peter in Alabama. The 1900 Federal Census of Mobile, Mobile, Alabama shows Eliza McConnell (77) living with her daughter's (Frances M., 32) family: husband, William J. Young (32), and children: Leslie J. (10), Mildred (7), Irma (4), and Willie Zelma (2). The census records Eliza as being widowed, born from Canada, immigrating to the US in 1845, and 4 of her 11 children were still living.

Frank enlisted in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He was the only one from Reuben HANKINSON's descendants who joined the Conferderate cause.

Mobile Newspaper, Dec. 14, 1905 - Mrs. Eliza Elmira McConnell, relict of Francis H. McConnell, died at 4 o'clock at the home of her son-in-law. Although nearly 84 years of age, deceased was in good health and possessed all her faculties until recently, when she complained of a slight indisposition. When a physician was called in, he called her ailment temporary, but she was unexpected stricken with paralysis and passed away. Mrs. McConnell was born in Nova Scotia and lived over half a century in this city. She was the oldest member of the Palmetto Street Baptist Church and was greatly loved by her neighbors, and especially children, of whom she was always the friend and manifested her friendship in many philanthropic ways. Her husband died six years ago and since that time she has made her home with Mrs. Young, other surviving children being Mrs. George M. Jones, and Mrs. Peter Gass.

Children of Francis "Frank" Hankinson and Elizabeth "Eliza" Elmira (SYPHER) McCONNELL:

71. Catherine McCONNELL (Gertrude⁷, Reuben¹) was born 19 December 1818 (CHUTE, William E.; "A Genealogy and History of the Chute Family in America"; Salem, Massachusetts, 1894; page cx; originally printed in 1894) in Sissiboo, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. (ibid.) She married Thomas POLLARD.

This genealogy will be skipped, for now, because there is a lot of discrepancy.

Children of Thomas Jefferson and Catherine (McCONNELL) POLLARD:

72. Richard Haines McCONNELL (Gertrude⁷, Reuben¹) was born 02 September 1820 (CHUTE, William E.; "A Genealogy and History of the Chute Family in America"; Salem, Massachusetts, 1894; page cx; originally printed in 1894) in Sissiboo, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia (ibid.) and died 24 June 1856 (Richard McCONNELL's tombstone, Estherville Cemetery, Bayham, Elgin County, Ontario) in Elgin County, Ontario. He married Charity HANKINSON (see reference number 82). She was born 31 March 1825 in Sissiboo, Annapolis, County, Nova Scotia, (CHUTE, William E.; "A Genealogy and History of the Chute Family in America"; Salem, Massachusetts, 1894; page cx; originally printed in 1894) and died 16 September 1891 (CHUTE, William E.; "A Genealogy and History of the Chute Family in America"; Salem, Massachusetts, 1894; page cx; originally printed in 1894) in Elgin County, Ontario. (ibid.) She was the daughter of James Thomas Hartshorn and Clarine (HAINES) HANKINSON. (ibid.) Richard and Charity are buried in the Estherville Cemetery, Bayham, Elgin County, Ontario.

The 1861 Census of Bayham Township, Elgin County, Upper Canada shows Charity (36) living with her daugher, Eliza McCONNELL (8). Charity born in Nova Scotia, and Eliza in Upper Canada. The 1871 Canadian Census of Bayham Township, Elgin County shows Charity (45) living with her cousin, Samuel HANKINSON (52), and her daughter, Elisa McCONNELL (17). Samuel is being recorded as being a ship carpenter, and Charity a weaver. Samuel and Charity born in Nova Scotia, and Elisa in Ontario. The 1881 Canadian Census of Bayham Township, Elgin County shows Charity (56) living with her cousin, Samuel HANKINSON (63). Samuel is being recorded as being a ship carpenter, and Charity a weaver. Samuel and Charity born in Nova Scotia. The 1891 Canadian Census of Bayham Township, Elgin County shows Charity (66) living with her cousin, Samuel HANKINSON (72). Samuel is being recorded as being a carpenter, and Charity a weaver. Samuel and Charity born in Nova Scotia.

Charity's father, James Thomas Hartshorn HANKINSON, moved his family to Elgin County, Ontario in the summer 1828. Richard's father, Matthew Haines McCONNELL, moved his family to Elgin County around 1846.

The St. Thomas Daily Times (September 11, 1891) - Vienna - Sept. 11 - Mrs. Charity McConnell died at the residence of Mr. James Marr, on Monday, Sept. 7th, aged 66.

Children of Richard Haines and Charity (HANKINSON) McCONNELL:

73. Sophia Ann McCONNELL (Gertrude⁷, Reuben¹) was born 02 November 1823 (CHUTE, William E.; "A Genealogy and History of the Chute Family in America"; Salem, Massachusetts, 1894; page cx; originally printed in 1894) in Sissiboo, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia (ibid.) and died died 03 August 1899 (Sophia HANKINSON's tombstone, Berean Cemetery, Elgin County, Ontario; https://elgin.ogs.on.ca/ancestor-indexes/cemetery-transcriptions/malahide-berean/) in Elgin County, Ontario. (ibid.) She married William Hartshorn HANKINSON (see reference number 81) on 11 November 1847 in the Township of Malahide, District of London, Ontario (Elgin County Archives; Accession Number: 2005-22; Storage Location: R9 S5 Sh2 B4 F2; https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/list?q=hankinson&p=1&ps=20; last accessed 20 August 2023). He was born 04 August 1823 ((William HANKINSON's tombstone, Berean Cemetery, Elgin County, Ontario; https://elgin.ogs.on.ca/ancestor-indexes/cemetery-transcriptions/malahide-berean/)) in Sissiboo, Annapolis, County, Nova Scotia, (ibid.) and died 30 December 1895 (ibid.) in Elgin County, Ontario. (ibid.) He was the son of James Thomas Hartshorn and Clarine (HAINES) HANKINSON. William and Sophia are both buried in the Berean (Hankinson) Cemetery, Malahide Township, Elgin County, Ontario.

The 1861 Federal Census of Malahide Township, Elgin County, Ontario shows William Hankinson (39) living with his wife, Sophia (39), parents (Thomas (65) and Clarine (60)), sister, Hannah (28) and children: Francis (13), James (12), William (10), Hannah (8), John (6), Dow (3), and Emily J. (1). The census records Thomas, Clarine, William, and Sophia were all born in Nova Scotia while the others were born in Upper Canada. The 1871 Federal Census of Malahide Township, Elgin County, Ontario shows William Hankinson (48) living with his wife, Sophia (48), and children: Francis (22), James (21), William (19), Hannah (17), John (15), Lorenzo Dow (13), Emily Jane (10), Kenneth (7), and Lewis B. (4). The 1881 Federal Census of Malahide Township, Elgin County, Ontario shows William Hankinson (57) living with his wife, Sophia (57), and children: William C. (28), Hannah (26), John C. (25), Lorenzo D. (23), Kenneth (17), and Lewis B. (13). The 1891 Federal Census of Malahide Township, Elgin County, Ontario shows William Hankinson (67) living with his wife, Sophia (67), and children: William C. (38), and Lewis B. (24). For all the censuses, they record William being a farmer.

Aylmer Express, January 2, 1896: “On Monday last another of the old pioneers of this section passed away, in the person of Mr. Wm. H. Hankinson, on the 1st concession. He was in his 73rd year, and was among the best citizens of that section. Services were held at the Jubliee church on New Year’s day. Interment in Berean cemetery.”

Children of William Hartshorn and Sophia Ann (McCONNELL) HANKINSON:

74. Mary McCONNELL (Gertrude⁷, Reuben¹) was born 10 August 1825 (CHUTE, William E.; "A Genealogy and History of the Chute Family in America"; Salem, Massachusetts, 1894; page cx; originally printed in 1894) in Weymouth, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. (1861 Canadian Census, Bayham, Elgin County, Ontario) She married Thomas SMITH who was born circa. 1827 (ibid.) in England. (ibid.)

The only known record of this family is from the 1861 Canadian Census of Bayham. "A Genealogy and History of the Chute Family in America" states that they had six children. Mary most likely moved to Elgin County, Ontario with her parents in 1846, (Haggan, Ida Louise; "The Haggan Papers (part 4a)"; St. Thomas, Elgin County Library, 1978; page 36; originally printed in 1978) whether she was married in Sissiboo or Bayham is unknown but it looks like her family stayed in Ontario after her parents moved to Michigan in 1855. (1861 Canadian Census, Bayham, Elgin County, Ontario)

Children of Thomas and Mary (McCONNELL) SMITH:

75. Sarah "Jane" McCONNELL (Gertrude⁷, Reuben¹) was born 15 July 1827 (CHUTE, William E.; "A Genealogy and History of the Chute Family in America"; Salem, Massachusetts, 1894; page cx; originally printed in 1894) in Weymouth, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, died 22 April 1916 in Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, and is buried in the Lakeview Cemetery in Port Huron. She married Henry B. PONTINE on 02 June 1847 ("Canada, Ontario District Marriage Registers, 1801-1858", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2C1-2DJ8 : Tue Oct 24 12:50:19 UTC 2023), Entry for Henry Pantine and Sarah Jane McConnell, 2 Jun 1847.) in London, Middlesex County, Ontario. (ibid.) He was the son of William and Eva (BARR) PONTINE. He was born April 1823 (Henry B. Pontine's tombstone, Berean Baptist Cemetery, Elgin County, Ontario) in Sissiboo, died on 04 February 1853 (ibid.), and is buried in the Berean Baptist Cemetery in Elgin County, Ontario. (ibid.) She married a second time to Isaac Horning WILL on 12 September 1864 ("Canada, Ontario County Marriage Registers, 1858-1869", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2CB-4XHB : Tue Oct 24 05:09:25 UTC 2023), Entry for Isaac Will and George Will, 12 Sep 1864.) in Malahide Township, Elgin County, Ontario. (ibid.) He was the son of George and Hannah (HORNING) WILL. (ibid.) He was born circa. 1817 in Nelson, Halton County, Ontario, died 14 November 1890 in Bayham, Elgin County, Ontario, and is buried in the Dunboyne Cemetery in Malahide Township, Elgin County. Isaac was married, at least twice, before Jane and had children from his previous unions.

Jane most likely moved to Elgin County, Ontario with her parents in 1846 (Haggan, Ida Louise; "The Haggan Papers (part 4a)"; St. Thomas, Elgin County Library, 1978; page 36; originally printed in 1978) and married the following year in Ontario to Henry PONTINE. The 1861 Canadian Census of Bayham, Elgin County, Ontario, shows Jane (33) living with her first cousin, Benjamin McConnell III (49) and children: Mahlon McConnell (19), Adolphus McConnell (16), and Chillon McConnell (13). The census shows Jane being born in Nova Scotia, was a housemaid, widowed, and her children were not with her. "A Genealogy and History of the Chute Family in America" states that she had three children with Henry PONTINE. She remarried to Isaac WILL in 1864. The 1871 Canadian Census of Bayham, Elgin County shows Sarah J. (42) married to Isaac WILL (53), and living with children: William R. (15), Mary Ann (14), Margaret J. (9), John Wesley (5), Isabella (4), and Elmira (1). The 1881 Canadian Census of Bayham, Elgin County shows Sarah J. (53) married to Isaac WILL (63), and living with children: Maggy (19), John (15), Isabella (14), and Elmira (11). After the death of Isaac, she moved to Michigan. The 1900 United States Census of Palmyra Township, Lenawee County, Michigan shows Sarah (72) living with her son, John W. (34), daughter-in-law, Sarah (30), and grandson, Maxwell A. CADY (5). It also indicates that Jane had seven children total and that four were still living. The 1910 United States Census of Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan shows Sarah (84) living with her daughter, Almira (39), family: son-in-law, John WILSON (35), and grandchildren: Monroe C. CADY (15), Frances WILSON (1-11/12), Franklin H. WILSON (5/12). It also indicates that of her seven children, three were still living.

The Alymer Sun (November 20, 1890) - Another old resident of Bayham passed away on Friday last, in the person of Isaac H. Will, of the Forge Road, Bayham. The funeral took place on Sunday and was largely attended.

Children of Henry B. and Sarah Jane (McCONNELL) PONTINE:

Children of Isaac Horning and Sarah Jane (McCONNELL) WILL:

76. Johanna McCONNELL (Gertrude⁷, Reuben¹) was born 01 May 1829 (CHUTE, William E.; "A Genealogy and History of the Chute Family in America"; Salem, Massachusetts, 1894; page cx; originally printed in 1894) in Weymouth, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, died 30 December 1908 (The Times Herald, 30 December 1908) in Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, (ibid.) and is buried in the Lakeside Cemetery in Port Huron. She married George William PONTINE on 18 February 1848 ("Canada, Ontario District Marriage Registers, 1801-1858", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2C1-2ZVD : Tue Oct 24 12:44:39 UTC 2023), Entry for George Pontine and Johanna McConnell, 18 Feb 1848.) in London, Middlesex County, Ontario. (ibid.) He was the son of William and Eva (BARR) PONTINE.("Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FHB7-LYY : 29 November 2023), George W Pontine, 1895.) He was born circa. 1826 (ibid.) in Sissiboo, died 17 December 1895 in Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, (ibid.) and is buried in the Lakeside Cemetery in Port Huron. (George PONTINE's tombstone, Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron)

The 1871 Canadian Census of Bayham, Elgin County, Ontario shows Johanna (43) married to George (45) and with children: Hannah (18), William (16), Charles (13), Haines (11), and Clark (3). The census also shows that George and Johanna were both born in Nova Scotia, that all the children were born in Ontario, and that George was a ship carpenter. The 1881 Canadian Census of Sarnia, Lambton County, Ontario shows Johanna (53) married to George (55) and with children: William (26), Charles (24), Haines (21), and Clark (13). The census also shows that George and Johanna were both born in Nova Scotia, that all the chrildren were born in Ontario, that George, and William were ship carpenters, Charles was a caulker, and Haines a sailor. The 1900 United States Census of Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan shows Johanna (72) widowed and living with her son, Clark (32). It also indicates that Johanna had seven children total and that they were still living and they her family immigrated to the United States in 1888.

Mr. George Pontine was a Master Shipbuilder for Youell and Emery and the Lowland Lass, of Port Bruce, was a Pontine product. It was a great day when it was launched because there were speeches, blessings, band music, and children playing about. The hull was decorated with flags. Gone are the events of long ago. (Sims' History of Elgin County, Volume II; Hugh Joffre Sims; published 1986; page 112) He built the Mary Roe for the Roe Brothers in Ontario.

The Times Herald (Port Huron, Michigan) - 30 December 1908 - Mrs. Johanna Pontine at the home of her son, Clark Pontine, 2013 Eleventh Street, at an early hour this morning. The funeral will be held from the residence Friday afternoon and will be private. Mrs. Pontine had been a resident of Port Huron for the past 25 years. She is survived by a family of grown up children, five sons and two daughters.

Children of George William and Johanna (McCONNELL) PONTINE:

77. William M. McCONNELL (Gertrude⁷, Reuben¹) was born 10 February 1831 (CHUTE, William E.; "A Genealogy and History of the Chute Family in America"; Salem, Massachusetts, 1894; page cx; originally printed in 1894) in Weymouth, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, died on 06 June 1891 (William M. McCONNELL's tombstone, Covert, Van Buren County, Michigan) in Covert, Van Buren County, Michigan, and is buried in the Fish Cemetery in Covert. (ibid.) He married Elizabeth BEAL, daughter of Vial Franklin and Luvera (HILL) BEAL, on 31 December 1856 ("Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FZM9-W7G : 18 February 2021), William McConnell, 1856.) in Van Buren County, Michigan. (ibid.) She was born on 20 November 1841 in Elgin County, Ontario, died 12 July 1904 in Watervliet, Berrien County, Michigan, and is buried in the Fish Cemetery in Covert.

The 1860 Federal United States Census of Deerfield, Van Buren County, Michigan shows William (30) living with his wife, Elizabeth (18), and chrildren: Gertrude (2), and Matthew (5/12). The census states that William was a farmer. The 1870 Federal United States Census of Deerfield, Van Buren County, Michigan shows William (40) living with his wife, Elizabeth (28), and chrildren: Gertrude (12), Haines (10), Rennetta (8), and Richard F. (7). The census states that William was a farmer. The 1880 Federal United States Census of Covert, Van Buren County, Michigan shows William (50) living with his wife, Elizabeth (38), and chrildren: Richard (17), Iva (10), Almeda (8), Pearl (1), and Prudence (6/12). The census states that William was a farmer, Richard was helping on the farm, and Elizabeth was keeping house. The 1900 Federal United States Census of Covert, Van Buren County, Michigan shows Elizabeth (58), living with her son, Richard F. (36). The census states that Richard was a day labourer and that Elizabeth had 10 children, seven of which were still living.

Though William registered for the Civil War Draft in 1863, there is no record of him serving in the war. In fact, descendants remember hearing that he went back to Canada between 1863 and 1865, to avoid entering the conflict. His family remained in Michigan until his return. William's older brother, Francis Hankinson McConnell had emigrated to Mobile, AL in 1845 and he and his son served in the Confederate army during the Civil War. It is said that William feared that he would have to fight his brother and went to Canada, instead. (WikiTree; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/McConnell-2036; last accessed 22 December 2023)

"Bro. Wm. McConnell died near Toquin, Van Buren Co., Mich., June 6, 1891. The deceased was born in Nova Scotia Feb. 10, 1830 and moved to Michigan with his parents in 1855. His father died soon after their arrival, and left him, with a widowed mother and several younger children, to commence on a new farm. In 1856 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Beals, with whom he lived happily until his death. He was a hard-working man, and by his industry he was enabled to leave his family in comfortable circumstances. His disease was consumption, the result of la grippe. The writer visited him several times during his sickness, and seldom do we see one so patient and so completely resigned to his fate as he was. When his wife, who carefully watched him as he slowly sank away, saw that he was struck with death, and she could no longer refrain from weeping, he looked into her face and said, 'Don't cry. It is God's will.' And thus passed away a man of whom it can be said that he died as he had lived, trusting in the God of Jacob. May his family and friends 'follow him as he followed Christ.' The funeral service was held in the church at Covert. A large circle of friends followed him to the grave. He leaves a wife and eight children to mourn their loss. Sermon by the writer, from Job 17:15, first clause. J. F. Ballenger." (Obituary: Review and Herald, by J.F. Ballenger, August 4, 1891)

The Watervliet Record, July 15, 1904 - "North Watervliet Lady Dies. Mrs Elizabeth McConnell died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Hawks, in North Watervliet, Wednesday morning, aged 62 years. The funeral will be held at the home this (Friday) afternoon at 1 o'clock. Interment in the Fish cemetery." (Adventist) Review and Herald, September 8, 1904 - "MC CONNELL — Fell asleep in Jesus, at the home of her daughter, in Watervliet, Michigan, July 13, 1904, Sister Elizabeth McConnell, in the sixty-second year of her age. Sister McConnell accepted the truth of the last message twenty-five years ago under my labors, and when the Covert church was organized, she united with it, and remained a consistent member until her death. She was one of the Lord's precious jewels, and was greatly loved by all who knew her. She leaves to mourn their loss seven children, — five daughters and two sons — two sisters and one brother, besides other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. - R. C. Horton".

Children of William and Elizabeth (BEAL) McCONNELL:

78. Gertrude McCONNELL (Gertrude⁷, Reuben¹) was born 01 May 1833 (CHUTE, William E.; "A Genealogy and History of the Chute Family in America"; Salem, Massachusetts, 1894; page cx; originally printed in 1894) in Weymouth, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, and died 15 October 1902 (Gertrude McCONNELL's tombstone, Arenac Township Cemetery, Arenac County, Michigan) in Watervliet, Berrien County, Michigan. She married John MAJOR, mostly likely in Ontario circa. 1853. He was the son of Thomas and HANNAH (SMITH) MAJOR. He was born 24 December 1817 (John MAJOR's tombstone, Arenac Township Cemetery, Arenac County, Michigan) in Ontario, and died 25 February 1876 (ibid.) in Pine River, Arenac County, Michigan. They both buired in the Arenac Township Cemetery, Arenac County, Michigan.

Gertrude most likely moved to Elgin County, Ontario with her parents in 1846 (Haggan, Ida Louise; "The Haggan Papers (part 4a)"; St. Thomas, Elgin County Library, 1978; page 36; originally printed in 1978) and later married John MAJOR there too. In early 1857, they moved to Arenac, Bay County, Michigan. The 1870 Federal United States Census of Arenac, Bay County, Michigan, shows Gertrude (38) living with her husband, John Major (54) and children: Joanna (15), William (13), August (11), Evaline (10), and Arvilla (5), Olive (4). The census shows Gertrude being born in Nova Scotia, and keeping house; John being born in Ontario and a farmer; Joanna being born in Canada, and the younger children being born in Michigan. On 25 February 1876, John Major was killed in Arenac when a wagon ran him over. (https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Major-1783) The 1880 Federal United States Census of Arenac, Bay County, Michigan, shows Gertrude (47) living with her children: William (23), Arvilla (16), Olive (14), and Adelia (8). The census shows Gertrude being born in Canada, and keeping house; and her children being born in Michigan. The 1900 Federal United States Census of Standish, Arenac County, Michigan, shows Gertrude (68) living with her son, William (43). The census shows Gertrude being born in Nova Scotia, and William born in Michigan; Gertrude being widowed and married for 20 years, and William being widowed and married for seven years; and Gertrude had 11 children and five were still living, and William had no children.

Detroit Free Press - March 01, 1876: Killed by a fall from a Wagon - John Major, a farmer resident in Arenac, about thirty-five miles north of Bay City, was killed last Friday. He was engaged drawing ice and the board on which he sat slipped off the load throwing him to the ground in front of the wagon, the wheels passing over his body causing injuries from which he died. Mr. Major had resided in Arenac about twenty years.

Children of John and Gertrude (McCONNELL) MAJOR:

79. Moses E. McCONNELL (Gertrude⁷, Reuben¹) was born 04 March 1836 (Moses E. McCONNELL's death certificate, https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2015/271/54739720_1443560787.jpg) in Weymouth, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia (ibid.) and died 12 October 1915 (ibid.) in Hartford, Van Buren County, Michigan. (ibid.) He married Mary CARGILL, on 22 May 1864 (Moses McConnell and Mary Cargill marriage certificate, "Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FCKG-6PG : 17 January 2020), Moses Mc Connell, 1864.)<> in Watervliet, Berrien County, Michigan. (ibid.) She was the daughter of John and Nancy (COOPER) CARGILL. (Mary McCONNELL's death certificate, https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2015/269/54739725_1443363337.jpg) She was born 21 December 1844 (ibid.) in Michigan (ibid.) and died 13 December 1921 (ibid.) in Hartford, Van Buren County, Michigan. (ibid.) They are buried in the Maple Hill Cemetery in Hartford. (ibid.)

The 1870 Federal United States Census of Hartford, Van Buren County, Michigan, shows Moses (35) living with his wife, Mary (28) and son: Frank (4). The census shows Moses being born in Nova Scotia, and a farmer; and Mary, keeping house and born in Michigan. The 1880 Federal United States Census of Hartford, Van Buren County, Michigan, shows Moses (46) living with his wife, Mary (36), son, Frank (14), and servant Susan Miller. The census shows Moses and Frank as farmers, and Mary keeping house. The 1900 Federal United States Census of Hartford, Van Buren County, Michigan, shows Moses (56) living with his wife, Mary (56), son, Perry (14), and boarder, Frank Hunt (17). The census shows tha Mary had two children and that they were both still living. The 1910 Federal United States Census of Hartford, Van Buren County, Michigan, shows Moses (76) living with his wife, Mary (62). The census shows that Mary had two children and that one was still living.

Children of Moses E. and Mary (CARGILL) McCONNELL:

80. John Stillman McCONNELL (Gertrude⁷, Reuben¹) was born 15 March 1837 (CHUTE, William E.; "A Genealogy and History of the Chute Family in America"; Salem, Massachusetts, 1894; page cx; originally printed in 1894) and died 29 May 1921 in Meauwataka, Wexford County, Michigan. He married Sophronia BEAL 26 December 1860 in Watervliet, Berrien County, Michigan. She was the daughter of Vial Franklin and Luvera (HILL) BEAL. (Sophronia McConnell Death Register, Registered Number 1233, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9KJ-1ZXM?i=494) She was born on 16 June 1844 (ibid.) in Elgin County, Ontario (ibid.) and died 03 June 1926 (ibid.) in Meauwataka. (ibid.) They are both buired in the Dayhuff Meauwataka Cemetery in Meauwataka.

The 1860 Federal United States Census of Deerfield, Van Buren County, Michigan, shows John (20) living with his mother, Gertrude (65) and border, Geroge Smith (14). The census shows John being born in New Brunswick, Gertrude in New York, and a George in New Brunswick. The 1870 Federal United States Census of Deerfield, Van Buren County, Michigan, shows John (33) living with his wife, Sophronia (26), daughter, Martha A. (8), mother, Gertrude (77) and border, George Smith (23). The census shows John and his mother being born in Nova Scotia, Martha being born in Michigan, and his wife and George Smith being born in Ontario. The 1880 Federal United States Census of Covert, Van Buren County, Michigan, shows John (44) living with his wife, Sophronia (34), children: Martha (18), and Herman (2), and a border, James H. Bridges (20). The census shows John being born in Nova Scotia, Sophronia born in Ontario, and Martha and Herman born in Michigan. The 1900 Federal United States Census of Colfax, Wexford County, Michigan, shows John (63) living with his wife, Sophronia (55). John being born in Nova Scotia and Sophronia in Ontario. The census shows tha Sophronia had four children and that two were both still living. Their neighbour was their son, Herman. The 1910 Federal United States Census of Colfax, Wexford County, Michigan, shows John S. (73) living with his wife, Sophronia L. (64), and their son's family: Herman B. (32), Mary E. (27), Elbeine H. (9), and Celmyr L. (6). The census shows that Sophronia had four children and that two were still living and that John and Sophronia were born in English Canada and the rest of the family being born in Michigan. The 1920 Federal United States Census of Washington Heights, Bedford Township, Calhoun County, Michigan, shows John S. (82) living with his wife, Sophronia L. (75), their daughter, Martha A. (58), and son-in-law, James H. Bridges (59).

Lansing State Journal (09 June 1921) - "BANCROFT - June 9 - The funeral service of William McConnell, who died at the home southeast of Bancroft, Monday morning were held at the home Wednesday afternoon. Burial was made at Union Plains cemetery."

Children of John Stillman and Sophronia (BEAL) McCONNELL:

81. William Hartshorn HANKINSON (James⁸, Reuben¹).

See biography #73.

82. Charity HANKINSON (James⁸, Reuben¹).

See biography #72.

83. Sarah Ann HANKINSON (James⁸, Reuben¹) was born 10 March 1827 (The Aylmer Express March 3, 1894) in Sissiboo, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia (ibid.) and died 20 February 1894 (ibid.) in Vienna, Elgin County, Ontario. (ibid.) She married James Sampson MARR on 03 August 1851 (James Marr and Sarah Hankinson marriage registration, "Canada, Ontario District Marriage Registers, 1801-1858", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2C1-2XYK : Tue Oct 24 12:46:17 UTC 2023), Entry for James Marr and Sarah Hankerson, 3 Aug 1851.) in London, Middlesex County, Ontario. (ibid.) He was the son of John and Catherine (SAXTON) MARR. He was born 12 June 1822 (1901 Canadian Census of Bayham, Elgin County, Ontario) in Elgin County, Ontario (ibid.) and died 18 August 1904 (The Alymer Sun, August 25, 1904) in Vienna, Elgin County, Ontario. (ibid.) James first married Clarine SAXTON, and had one daughter, Naomi Jane MARR (born 1849). Clarine died 12 April 1850 in Bayham, Elgin County, Ontario. James and Sarah are both buried in the St. Luke's Anglican Cemtery in Vienna, Elgin County, Ontario. (The Aylmer Express March 3, 1894)

The 1861 Canadian Census of Bayham, Elgin County, shows James (39) living with his family: Sarah (34), Naomi (12), William (9), and James T. (4). It indicates that Sarah was born in Nova Scotia and everyone else was born in Ontario. The 1871 Canadian Census of Bayham, Elgin County, shows James (48) living with his family: A. Sarah (44), G. William (18), T. James (18), Minerva (8), and Alma (4). It indicates that Sarah was born in Nova Scotia and everyone else was born in Ontario. The 1881 Canadian Census of Bayham, Elgin County, shows James (55) living with his family: Sarah Ann (54), James T. (23), Minerva (17), and Alma (14). It indicates that Sarah was born in Nova Scotia and everyone else was born in Ontario. The 1891 Canadian Census of Bayham, Elgin County, shows James (68) living with his family: Sarah A. (64), James T. (33), and Alma (24). It indicates that Sarah was born in Nova Scotia and everyone else was born in Ontario. The 1901 Canadian Census of Bayham, Elgin County, shows James (78) living with his son's family: James T. (45), Mary R. (35), Hazel (4), and Ruby (1). It indicates that James was a widower. Thoughout all the censuses, James was recorded as being a farmer and Sarah, keeping home.

The Alymer Express (March 3, 1894): "Vienna - Mrs. Jas. Marr passed quielty away Tuesday afternoon of last week. Dr. Marlett attended her to the last, but medical skill was of no avail, and another has gone down before the dread disease, la grippe. Mrs. Marr, whose maiden name was Sarah Ann Hankinson, was born in Nova Scotia in March, 1827, was in her 67th year. When only about 18 months old, her parents came to Ontario, where she has since resided. In 1852 she married Jas. Marr. Since then they have resided on their farm about a mile west of the village, till last spring, when they moved into the village. She was ill for some time, but mended so fas as to be around the house, but taking cold again she had a relapse, which resulted in her death. Her brothers are John and William Hankinson, of Malahide, and Mrs. Lyons, of Port Burwell, a sister. She leaves an aged husband and four children to mourn her loss (two sons and two daughters). The eldest son resides in Ohio and the youngest on the homestead. Her daughters are Mrs. E. H. Suffel, of this place and Miss Alma, at home. The funeral took place Friday from her late residence to St. Luke's cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. A. Cooper. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community."

The Alymer Sun (August 25, 1904): "There passed away on Thursday, Aug. 18th, one of the pioneers of Bayham in the person of James Marr. He was born near Grovesend on the 1st concession of Malahide nearly 83 years ago. He was staying, at the time of his demise, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. H. Suffel, Vienna. He leaves three daughters and one son, Gilford, of Illinois; Mrs. W. Vanvelzor, of Lyons, Mrs. E. H. Suffel, of Vienna, and Mrs. J. A. Eiebenberg, of the 3rd concession, Bayham."

Children of James Sampson and Sarah Ann (HANKINSON) MARR:

84. Caleb "Haines" HANKINSON (James⁸, Reuben¹) was born 1829 in Elgin County, Ontario and died 04 February 1901 ("Canada, Ontario Deaths, 1869-1937 and Overseas Deaths, 1939-1947," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JD24-D38 : 2 March 2021), Caleb H Hankinson, 04 Feb 1901; citing St Thomas, Elgin, Ontario, yr 1901 cn 8537, Registrar General. Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,854,089.) at St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario. (ibid.) He married Zelpha Jane MARR circa. 1865 in Ontario. She was the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (TREFRY) MARR. She was born circa. 1840 in Nova Scotia and died sometime between 1906-1914 in Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri.

The 1861 Canadian Census of Bayham, Elgin County, shows Caleb (31) living with his wife, Zelpha (21). It indicates that Caleb was born in Ontario and was a shoemaker and Zelpha was born in Nova Scotia. The 1871 Canadian Census of St. Thomas, Elgin County, shows Caleb (38) living with his wife, Zelpha (30), and three children: George (5), Charles (2), and an unnamed female who was born in March 1871. It indicates that Zelpha was born in Nova Scotia whie everyone else was born in Ontario. Caleb was a shoemaker. The 1881 Canadian Census of Yarmouth Township, Elgin, Ontario shows Caleb (50) living with his family: Zelpha (40), George (15), Charles (13), and Benjamin (3). It indicates that Zelpha was born in Nova Scotia while everyone else was born in Ontario. Caleb was a shoemaker. The 1891 Canadian Census of St. Thomas, Elgin, Ontario shows Caleb (61) living with his wife, Zelpha (51), and son, Benjamin (13), and his son's family: Charles (23), Edith (20), and Cecil (5/12). It indicates that Zelpha was born in Nova Scotia while everyone else was born in Ontario. Caleb was a shoemaker and Charles a fireman.

From the Hankinson genealogy, unknown author, unknown date: "He [Caleb] learned the shoemaking (cordwainer) trade as a young man and in the fall of 1860 purchased a lot on Shakespeare Street in Port Burwell, where he opened up a shop. He moved a few years later to a larger store on Pitt Street. He served as mayor of Port Burwell for a time, but the town was undergoing hard times as a result of the decline of the lumber trade and subsequent falling off in the ship building. He was among those local business men who decided to move elsewhere, and by 1872 had moved to St. Thomas, where he had established his business on Talbot Street." Also under Benjamin's biography " ... they lived there until the great earthquake of 1906 [California], after which they moved back to the midwest, settling in Nevada, Missouri. Benjamin's mother, Zelpha, lived with them and died there. They moved to Plattsmouth, Nebraska around 1914. Benjamin ...".

The Toronto Star (February 08, 1901): "Hankinson - In St. Thomas, on Feb. 4, Caleb H. Hankinson, after a long illness, aged 71 years.". The Aylmer Sun (February 14, 1901): "The funeral of Caleb Hankinson took place Thursday afternoon from his late residence, No 87 Flora street, St. Thomas, to the cemetery. Rev. Mr. Godwin conducted the services. Among the floral tributes was a pillow with the word "Father" from the members of the deceased's family, and sprays from Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Coleman and W. H. Ward. The relatives present from a distance were Geo. Hankinson, Detroit; John Hankinson, Jas. Taylor and W. Hankinson, Grovesend, and Jas. T. Marr and Edward Suffell, of Vienna."

Children of Caleb "Haines" and Zelpha Jane (MARR) HANKINSON:

85. Hannah Jane HANKINSON (James⁸, Reuben¹) was born 1833 ("Canada, Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMN6-KGW : Thu Oct 19 17:29:19 UTC 2023), Entry for James Taylor and George Taylor, 08 Mar 1876.) in Elgin County, Ontario and died 12 January 1897 (The Aylmer Express, January 28, 1897) in Aylmer, Elgin County, Ontario. (ibid.) She married James TAYLOR on 08 March 1876 ("Canada, Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMN6-KGW : Thu Oct 19 17:29:19 UTC 2023), Entry for James Taylor and George Taylor, 08 Mar 1876.) in Aylmer. (ibid.) He was the son of George and Phebe (JOURNEAY) TAYLOR. (ibid.)^[xix] He was born on 12 April 1830 in Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia and died on 18 October 1912 (The Aylmer Express, January 28, 1897) in Grovesend, Elgin County, Ontario. (ibid.) They are both buried in the St. Luke's Anglican Cemetery, Vienna, Elgin County, Ontario.

The 1861 Canadian Census of Malahide, Elgin County, shows Hannah (28) was living with her father, Thomas (65) and family: Clarine (60), William (39), Sophia (39), Francis (13), James (12), William (10), William (10), Hannah (8), John (6), Dow (3), and Emily J. (1). It indicates that she was born in Ontario. The 1871 Canadian Census of Malahide, Elgin County, shows Hannah (38) living with her father, Thomas (75), and John (31). It indicates that she was born in Ontario. The 1881 Canadian Census of Malahide, Elgin, Ontario shows Hannah (48) living with her husband, James TAYLOR (51). It indicates that Hannah was born in Ontario while James was born in Nova Scotia. The 1891 Canadian Census of Malahide, Elgin, Ontario shows Hannah (58) living with her husband, James TAYLOR (62). It indicates that Hannah was born in Ontario while James was born in Nova Scotia. James TAYLOR was recorded as being a farmer on all federal censuses.

The Aylmer Express (January 28, 1897) - Mrs. Taylor, of this place, passed away on Tuesday, the 12th inst., after several weeks illness with tumor. She selected her own text "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord," of which Mr. Going, of Springfield, preached a very impressive sermon in the Methodist church here, of which she was a member. Her remains were interred in the cemetery near Vienna. She leaves behind her husband, two brothers, and one sister, viz: Mr. H. Hankinson, of St. Thomas, and Mr. John Hankinson, of this place, and Mrs. C. Lyons, of Port Burwell. Mr. Taylor has the sympathy of the people in this time of trial.

The Aylmer Express (October 24, 1912) - On Friday evening of last week, Jas. Taylor, a much respected resident of Grovesend, 83 years old, was found dead in his barn. He had gone to milk, but not returning in a reasonable time, his sisters that whom he had lived, thought that something must be wrong and proceeded to investigate and found their brother dead. Deceased, although in poor health, was able to get around. Heart failure was the cause of his death. His wife predeceased him several years ago, and he had no family. The combined ages of the deceased and his two sisters 246 years, one sister being 78 and the other 85. Deceased left the house and dropped dead just inside the barn door.

No Children from the union of James and Hannah Jane (HANKINSON) TAYLOR.

86. Doctor Thomas HANKINSON (James⁸, Reuben¹) was born 26 February 1834 (Thomas HANKINSON's tombstone, Maplewood Cemetery, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana) in Malahide, Middlesex County, Ontario and died 10 May 1876 (ibid.) in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana. (ibid.) He married Almira QUATERMASS, daughter of George and Emily (HARRIS) QUARTERMASS, (Almira H. JOHNSTON's tombstone, Maplewood Cemetery, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana) on 01 December 1859 ("Canada Marriages, 1661-1949", , FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F2G7-V4X : 1 February 2020), Thomas Hankinson, 1859.) in Oxford County, Ontario. (ibid.) She was born 26 July 1841 (Almira H. JOHNSTON's tombstone, Maplewood Cemetery, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana) in Oxford County, Ontario and died 08 July 1885 (Almira H. JOHNSTON's tombstone, Maplewood Cemetery, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana) in Valparaiso. They are both buired in the Maplewood Cemetery, Valparaiso. Almira remarried on 28 October 1878 to the Honorable William JOHNSTON (1842-1915) and had a daughter, Florence Almira JOHNSTON.

The 1870 US Federal Census of Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, shows Thomas (36) living with his wife, Almira (28), two children: George (6) and Emily (4) and servant, Jessie Williams (13). It indicates that Thomas and Almira were born in Ontario while everyone else was born in Indiana. The 1880 US Federal Census of Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, shows Almira (38) living with her husband, William Johnston (37), four children: George (16), Thomas (4), Charles (12), and Almira (10/12) and servant, Rachel Ehretsman (16). It indicates that William was a lawyer, Almira was keeping house, and everyone was born in Indiana except for Almira, who was born in Canada.

Porter County Vidette (January 14, 1875): Dr. Hankinson and wife have lost one of their twin children, a few months old, who died last Monday. The other is said to be dangerously sick. They have the sympathy of all their acquaintances. Porter County Vidette (January 28, 1875): Dr. and Mrs. Hakinson, of this city, are again in sorrow, having lost their twin child of the one they buried some weeks ago. So far as sympathy in their grief is comfort, they have consolation, but with all the mitigation such distress is yet hard to bear.

Porter County Vidette (May 11, 1876): Dr. Hakinson died last evening, and his funeral is to be at the Presbyterian church at ten A. M. to-morrow. Porter County Vidette (May 18, 1876): The funeral service of Dr. T. Hankinson took place from the Presbyterian church last Friday evening, being conducted by Rev. R. Beer. A large number attended, and due respect was paid to the remains of one who has been a useful and much respected citizen. Porter County Vidette (June 29, 1876): THE UNDERSIGNED, having taken out letters of testamentary of the last will and testament of Dr. Hankinson, hereby gives notice to all persons indebted to said estate to call immediately and settle their accounts, and also settle the unsettled part of the Herriott and Hankinson partnership; and all persons having claims against the estate will present them, duly authenticated, for settlement. ALMIRA HANKINSON, Administratrix. June 28th, 1876.

Porter County Vidette (July 9, 1885): Mrs. Almira Johnston whose death occurred yesterday was a native of Oxford county, Ontario, but received her education at Hillsdale Michigan. Then returning to Canada she was married to Dr. Thomas Hankinson in 1860. Three years later they moved to Valparaiso, where Dr. Hankinson entered upon the practice of his profession and where he died in 1876. By this marriage two children were born, George and Thomas, both of whom survive her. Several years later she was united in marriage to Wm. Johnston. One child by this marriage is left. Mrs. Johnston was so closely identified with every interest of the city an was so highly esteemed that her death even through not expected was not only a cruel blow to her grief stricken relatives but was also a severe shock to the community. The funeral will take place to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock from the Presbyterian church. Rev. S. N. Willson will deliver the discourse. Porter County Vidette (July 16, 1885): The funeral of Mrs. William Johnston yesterday was one of the largest ever held in this city.

Children of Thomas and Almira (QUATERMASS) HANKINSON:

87. Margaret E. HANKINSON (James⁸, Reuben¹) was born circa. 1836 (Margaret LYONS tombstone, Aylmer, Elgin County, Ontario) in Malahide Township, Elgin County, Ontario and died 18 September 1897 (The Aylmer Express - September 23, 1897) in Port Burwell, Elgin County, Ontario. (ibid.) She married Calvin M. LYONS on 30 May 1860 ("Canada, Ontario Marriages, 1800-1910", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XLP6-DYZ : 8 February 2020), Calvin M. Lyons, 1860.) in Elgin County, Ontario. (ibid.) He was the son of Nathan and Mary (BEEMER) LYONS. (1861 Canadian Census of Malahide Township, Elgin County, Ontario) He was born on 17 September 1833^[xx] (1901 Canadian Census of Elgin County, Ontario) in Grovesend, Elgin County, Ontario (The Aylmer Express - August 6, 1908) and died 31 July 1908 (ibid.) in Port Burwell, Elgin County, Ontario. (ibid.) They are both buried in Aylmer. (ibid.)

The 1861 Canadian Census of the Township of Malahide, Elgin County, Ontario shows Margaret (25) living with her husband, Calvin (28), and his parents and siblings. Calvin is recorded as being a farmer and Calvin and Margaret being born in Ontario. The 1871 Canadian Census of the Township of Malahide, Elgin County, Ontario shows Margaret (34) living with her husband, Calvin (36), and children: Alice V. (9), Mary Eliza (8), Colin Edward (7), Clara A. (6), his father, Nathan (82), and brother Nathan (41). Everyone is recorded as being born in Ontario except for his father who was born in New Brunswick. The 1881 Canadian Census of Aylmer, Elgin County, Ontario shows Margaret (44) living with her husband, Calvin (47), and children: Colin (16), and Eliza (18). Everyone is recorded as being born in Ontario. The 1901 Canadian Census of Bayham, Elgin County, Ontario shows Calvin (64) living with the Crawford family: Gideon (32), Mabel (29), and Harold (March 1901).

The Aylmer Express (September 23, 1897): Mrs. Clavin M. Lyons, well and favorably known in Aylmer, died very suddenly at her home in Port Burwell on Saturday last, heart disease being the immediate cause. Deceased had not enjoyed good health for some time, and had been confined to her bed during the past two months. On Saturday morning she raised up in bed to talk to her husband, when her head suddenly dropped forward and in a few moments she was dead. Neighbors were immediately summoned, but their efforts at resuscitation availed nothing. Her age was 61 years. The funeral took place on Monday at the Baptist church, Port Burwell, Rev. Mr. Carey preforming the last sad rites. The remains were laid to rest in Aylmer cemetery. Besides the sorrowing husband, three daughters mourn the loss of a devoted mother. They are Mrs. J. W. Hutchinson, Mrs. Wm. Martin and Mrs. J. Harper. Messrs. John and Haines Hankinson are brothers of the deceased. Mr. Lyons and family feel deeply grateful for the exceeding kindness shown by neighbors and friends throughout their trouble.

The Aylmer Express (August 6, 1908): Mr. Clavin M. Lyons died at his home in Pt. Burwell on Friday last after an illness extending over some time and the remains were brought to the Aylmer cemetery on Monday where they were laid beside his wife who predeceased him some 10 years. Mr. Lyons was born at Grovesend and most of his life was spent there. He was a faithful member of the Methodist church and his quiet disposition and consistent christian life, endeared him to all. For some 7 or 8 years he was a resident of Aylmer, then he moved to Ohio where he lived for a few years and shortly after his return, he took up his residence in Pt. Burwell where he has lived for the past 11 years. Deceased was in his 75th year and leaves three daughters, Mrs. J. W. Hutchinson, of Aylmer, Mrs. Jas. Harper, of Malahide, and Mrs. W. Martin, of Chicago.

Children of Calvin M. and Margaret E. (HANKINSON) LYONS:

88. John Arthur HANKINSON (James⁸, Reuben¹) was born circa. 1839 (John A. HANKINSON's tombstone, Aylmer Cemetery, Aylmer, Elgin County, Ontario) in Malahide Township, Elgin County, Ontario and died 06 July 1907 (The Aylmer Express - May 23, 1907) in Malahide. (ibid.) He married Elizabeth KITCHEN sometime between 1871-1875 in Ontario. ^[xxi] She was the daughter of William G. and Ann KITCHEN, (1861 Canadian Census of Malahide, Elgin County, Ontario) was born circa. 1841 (Elizabeth HANKINSON's tombstone, Aylmer Cemetery, Aylmer, Elgin County, Ontario) in Brant County, Ontario (The Aylmer Express - February 17, 1910) and died 12 February 1910 (ibid.) in Malahide. (ibid.) They are both buried in the Aylmer Cemetery, Elgin County, Ontario. (ibid.)

The 1861 Canadian Census of the Bayham, Elgin County, Ontario shows John (22) as a school teacher. The 1871 Canadian Census of the Township of Malahide, Elgin County, Ontario shows John (31) living with his father, Thomas (75), sister, Hannah (38), and a servant, Sarah Speck (20). Everyone is recorded as being born in Ontario except for his father who was born in Nova Scotia and Thomas and John were farmers. The 1881 Canadian Census of the Township of Malahide, Elgin County, Ontario shows John (41) living with his wife, Elizabeth (40), and children: Clara (6), and Leonard D. (11/12), and two lodgers: John Darcey (32) and Elzabeth Darcey (48). John is listed as a famer and the everyone from the Hankinson family was born in Ontario. The 1891 Canadian Census of the Malahide Township, Elgin County, Ontario shows John (52) living with his family: Elizabeth (51), Clara B. (16), Leonard (10), and Jessie L. (7). John is recorded as a farmer and everyone was born in Ontario. The 1901 Canadian Census of the Township of Malahide, Elgin County, Ontario shows John (62) living with his wife, Elizabeth (61), and his son, Leonard (21).

The Aylmer Express (May 23, 1907): We are very sorry to know that Mr. John Hankinson and his son Lorne are both very low at present, the former from the effects of a recent stroke of paralysis and the latter having had an other hemorrage of the bowls. The Aylmer Express (July 17, 1907): Mr. John Hankinson, of the 1st connession of Malahide, died on Saturday last after an illness of some nine weeks from a stroke of paralysis. Deceased was in his 69th year and was born within a few rods of the place of his death, having lived there all his life, enjoying the respect and esteem of all his neighbors. He leaves a wison, formerly Miss Elizabeth Kitchen, two sons at home, Lorne and Leonard and one daughter, Mrs. T. Cameron of McWilliams. Services were conducted at the house on Tuesday and the remains were brought to the Aylmer Cemetery for interment.

The Aylmer Express (February 17, 1910): We regret very much having to report this week the death of Mrs. John Hankinson which occured at her home on the 1st. con., on Saturday last, after an illness which confined her to her bed for about three weeks. Deceased was in her 70th year and was born in the county of Brant, but moved to this section when quite young and had lived here ever since. She has been a consistent member of the Methodist church for many years, and no better mother, neighbour and friend ever lived. One son and one daughter are left, Leonard, at home, and Mrs. Thos. Cameron, of McWilliam, Ont. Mr. Henry Kitchen and Miss Harriet Kichten, of Malahide, are brother and sister of the deceased. The funeral took place on Monday, services being help at the house and interment in the Aylmer cemetery.

Children of John Arthur and Elizabeth (KITCHEN) HANKINSON:

89. Maria HANKINSON (Richard¹⁰, Reuben¹) was born 03 December 1823 (Maria DAY death certificate, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-D1XJ-TJ?view=index&personArk=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AJK7V-35L&action=view) in Sissiboo, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, (Samuel DAY and Maria HANKINSON marriage licence, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS7D-RWS7?view=index&personArk=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AQ2CB-WB52&action=view) and died 23 September 1912 (Maria DAY death certificate, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-D1XJ-TJ?view=index&personArk=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AJK7V-35L&action=view) in Burford, Brant County, Ontario. (ibid.) She married Soloman "Spencer" DAY on 30 September 1860 (Samuel DAY and Maria HANKINSON marriage licence, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS7D-RWS7?view=index&personArk=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AQ2CB-WB52&action=view) in Malahide, Elgin County, Ontario. (ibid.) He was the son of Samuel and Minervia DAY. He was born circa. 1820 in New York and died 06 January 1900. He is buried in the Burford Congregational Cemetery in Burford, Brant County, Ontario.

Irwin's Directory of Brantford, Burford, Oakland, and Onondaga Townships in the County of Brant 1883, shows Charles Day living at Burford on Connession 3 Lot 2 F, Derwood Day at Burford on Connession 3 Lot 2 T, Edward Day at Burford on Connession 9 Lot 3 T, Hiram Day at Burford on Connession 7 Lot 4 F, Ira Day at Burford on Connession 7 Lot 4 F, and Spencer S. Day at Burford on Connession 7 Lot 4 T.^[xxii]

The 1861 Canadian Census of Burford, Brant County, Ontario shows S. DAY (41) living with his wife, M. DAY (35). Spencer is recorded as being a farmer and born in New York and Maria being born in Nova Scotia. The 1871 Canadian Census of the Township of Blenheim, Oxford County, Ontario shows Spencer (51) living with his wife, Maria (45), and child: Fredrick (9). Spencer is recored as being a farmer and born in the United States, Maria born in Nova Scotia, and Fredrick born in Ontario. The 1881 Canadian Census of Burford, Brant County, Ontario shows Spencer (62) living with his wife, Maria (52), and son: Fredrick (19). Spencer is recorded as being born in the United States and being a store keeper, Maria being born in Nova Scotia, and Fredrick being born in Ontario and a clerk. The 1891 Canadian Census of Burford, Brant County, Ontario shows Spencer (70) living with his wife, Maria (65), and son: Fredrick (29). Spencer is recorded as being born in the United States and being a farmer, Maria being born in New Brunswick, and Fredrick being born in Ontario and a farmer. The 1901 Canadian Census of Burford shows Maria (75) living with her son, Fredrick (39), and sister, Ann DAY (70). Maria is recorded as being widowed and born in Nova Scotia, and Fredrick being born in Ontario and a farmer, and Ann being widowed and born in Ontario. The 1911 Canadian Census of Burford shows Maria (87) living with her son, Fredrick (49), and sister, Ann DAY (82). Maria is recorded as being widowed and born in Nova Scotia, Fredrick being born in Ontario and a farmer, and Ann being widowed and born in Ontario.

Children of Soloman "Spencer" and Maria (HANKINSON) DAY:

90. Edwin J. HANKINSON (Richard¹⁰, Reuben¹) was born 13 July 1826 (1901 Canadian Census of Aylmer, Elgin County, Ontario) in Sissiboo, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia and died 11 August 1906 (Edwin HANKINSON'S death certificate, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9Y4-J964-9?i=1293&personaUrl=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AJ6HJ-XJW) in Aylmer, Elgin County, Ontario. (ibid.) He married Maria Theresa TEDFORD on 21 February 1866 (Edwin HANKINSON and Maria TEDFORD marriage registration, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS7D-BSY8-G?view=index&personArk=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AQ2CB-4WTG&action=view) in Elgin County, Ontario. (ibid.) She was the daughter of Samuel and Mary (PINCKNEY) TEDFORD. ("Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KFWB-522 : Sat Mar 09 01:38:07 UTC 2024), Entry for Maria Hanksnson and Samuel Tedford, 11 Jul 1924.) She was born on 12 June 1835 (ibid.) in Nova Scotia (ibid.) and died 11 July 1924 (ibid.) in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. (ibid.) They are both buried in the Lakeview Cemetery in Malahide, Elgin County, Ontario.

The 1861 Canadian Census of Malahide, Elgin County, Ontario shows Edwin (33) living with his mother, Elizabeth (60), and brother, Daniel (26). Edwin and Elizabeth are both recorded as being born in Nova Scotia and Daniel in Ontario. Edwin is recorded as being a farmer and Daniel, a teacher. The 1871 Canadian Census of the Township of Malahide, Elgin County, Ontario shows Edwin (43) living with his wife, Maria T. (35), and mother: Elizabeth (69). Edwin is recored as being a farmer and all three are recorded being born in Nova Scotia. The 1881 Canadian Census of Malahide, Elgin County, Ontario shows Edwin (54) living with his wife, Maria T. (42), and mother-in-law: Mary TEDFORD (87). Edwin is recorded as being a farmer and all three were born in Nova Scotia. The 1891 Canadian Census of Aylmer, Elgin County, Ontario shows Edwin (63) living with his wife, Maria (52). Edwin and Maria are recorded as being born in Nova Scotia. The 1901 Canadian Census of Aylmer shows Edwin (74) living with his wife, Maria (65). They are recorded as being born in Nova Scotia.

The Aylmer Express (16 August 1906): On Saturday last Mr. Edwin Hankinson, a retired farmer for some years, a resident of Aylmer, passed away at his residence at the corner of Pine and Raglan Sts. He was in his 80th year and his death was rather sudden. He was highly respected by all who knew him and a staunch member of the Baptist church and a Reformer in politics. He leaves a wife but no children. The funeral took place on Monday at one o'clock. Interment in Lakeview cemetery.

The Aylmer Express (17 July 1924): An old and much respected friend who lived many years ago at Grocesend, was brought back by loving relatives last Sunday, to sleep her last sleep by her dearly beloved husband, Edwin Hankinson, and was laid to rest surrounded by many beautiful flowers. Mrs. Hankinson, whose maiden name was Maria Tedford, married and lived a number of years at Grovesend, on the old Hankinson homestead. Later she and her husband resided in Aylmer, where the latter passed away several years ago. Mrs. Hankinson resided with a neice in Detroit, where she laid down to rest at the age of 90 years. Owing to the funeral of Mrs. Davis at Fairview at the same hour, there were very few from the neigbourhood present. As the burial was not announced before hand, Mrs. Hankinson's relatives could not attend. Mrs. Hankinson was well liked by all who knew her, and it was regretted that going out of the country severed all connections to a great extent.

No Children from the union of Edwin J. and Maria Theresa (TEDFORD) HANKINSON.

91. Ellen "Ann" HANKINSON (Richard¹⁰, Reuben¹) was born 08 September 1827 ("Canada, Ontario Deaths, 1869-1937 and Overseas Deaths, 1939-1947," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-67Y9-75G?cc=1307826&wc=3LVY-W38%3A1584243504%2C1584255501%2C1584265701 : 27 April 2019), Deaths > 1913 > no 5567-9686 > image 1314 of 1652; citing Registrar General. Archives of Ontario, Toronto.) in Ontario and died 12 March 1913 (ibid.) in Burford, Brant County, Ontario (ibid.). She married Hiram DAY circa. 1850 in Ontario. He was born circa. 1825 in New York and died 18 December 1892 (Hiram DAY death registration, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6QDW-PF?view=index&personArk=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AJK8C-8Z8&action=view) in Burford, Brant County, Ontario. He was the son of Soloman G. and Rhoda (SMITH) DAY. They are buried in the Burford Congregational Cemetery in Burford, Brant County, Ontario.

Irwin's Directory of Brantford, Burford, Oakland, and Onondaga Townships in the County of Brant 1883, shows Charles Day living at Burford on Connession 3 Lot 2 F, Derwood Day at Burford on Connession 3 Lot 2 T, Edward Day at Burford on Connession 9 Lot 3 T, Hiram Day at Burford on Connession 7 Lot 4 F, Ira Day at Burford on Connession 7 Lot 4 F, and Spencer S. Day at Burford on Connession 7 Lot 4 T.

The 1861 Canadian Census of Malahide, Elgin County, Ontario shows Hiram DAY (39) living with his wife, E. A. DAY (25). Hiram is recorded as being a farmer and born in New York and his wife being born in Ontario. The 1871 Canadian Census of the Township of Malahide, Elgin County, Ontario shows Hiram (49) living with his wife, Ann (38), and child: Charles (5). Hiram is recored as being a farmer and born in the United States, and Ann and Charles born in Ontario. The 1881 Canadian Census of Bayham, Elgin County, Ontario shows Hiram (55) living with his wife, Annie (49), and son: Charles (15). Hiram is recorded as being born in the United States and being a farmer, and Annie and Charles being born in Ontario. The 1891 Canadian Census of Burford, Brant County, Ontario shows Hiram (66) living with his wife, Ann (58), and son: Charles (25). Hiram is recorded as being born in the United States and being a farmer, Ann being born in Ontario, and Charles being born in Ontario. The 1901 Canadian Census of Burford shows Ann (70) living with her sister, Maria (75), and nephew, Fredrick (39). Ann is recorded as being widowed and born in Ontario Scotia, Maria being widowed and born in Nova Scotia, and Fredrick being born in Ontario and a farmer. The 1911 Canadian Census of Burford shows Ann (82) living with her sister, Maria (87) and nephew, Fredrick (49). Ann being widowed and born in Ontario, Maria is recorded as being widowed and born in Nova Scotia, and Fredrick being born in Ontario and a farmer.

Children of Hiram and Ellen "Ann" (HANKINSON) DAY:

92. Charles Bird HANKINSON (Richard¹⁰, Reuben¹) was born circa. 1832 (C. B. Hankinson tombstone, Maple Grove Cemetery, Bakersfield, Franklin County, Vermont) in Malahide Township, Elgin County, Ontario (The Michigan University Book (1844-1880), page 60, originally printed in 1880) and died 06 June 1867^[xxiii] (Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XFVH-TF9 : Fri Mar 08 21:42:08 UTC 2024), Entry for C B Hankinson and Roxanna B Brigham, 06 Jun 1867) at Woodstock, Oxford County, Ontario (The Michigan university book, 1844-1880; orginially printed in 1880; page 61) He married Roxanna B. BRIGHAM on 20 April 1861 (Canada, Ontario County Marriage Registers, 1858-1869", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2CB-Q3D7 : Sun Mar 10 05:47:31 UTC 2024), Entry for C B Hankinson and Richard, 20 Apr 1861) in Woodstock, Oxford County, Ontario. (ibid.) She was the daughter of Josiah Fay and Sylvina (HALL) BRINGHAM. (Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1925", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N492-QB8 : 17 November 2022), Roxanna Brigham Hankinson, 1909.) She was born on 01 July 1838 (ibid.) in Bakersfield and died 31 May 1909 (ibid.) in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (ibid.) Roxanna married a second time to Elisha Stillman PAIGE, (Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XFX2-D9V : Fri Mar 08 19:21:05 UTC 2024), Entry for Stillman Paige and J. F. Brigham, 08 Apr 1874. ) on 08 April 1874 (ibid.) in Vermont. (ibid.) No issue between the marriage of Roxanna and Elisha. Charles and Roxanna are buired in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Bakersfield.

Charles B. HANKINSON graduated from the Toronto Normal School (tenth session) in 1853. (Toronto Normal School jubilee celebration : (October 31st, November 1st and 2nd, 1897) : biographical sketches and names of successful students 1847 to 1875; originally printed in 1898; page 115) He then pursued his Bachelor of Science program at the Michigan University in Ann Arbor, Michigan (The Michigan University Book (1844-1880); originally printed in 1880; page 60) and it was granted to him in 1859. (ibid.) By 1861, (1861 Canadian Census of Woodstock, Oxford County, Ontario) he was a mathematical teacher at the Canadian Literary Institute in Woodstock. (Sketch of Education in Upper and Lower Canada, 1864; page 10) where he met his future wife, Roxanna, and later married. By 1862, he pursued his Master of Science degree from the Michigan University and it was granted to him in June. (The Detroit Free Press - June 25, 1862) Roxanna, in 1871 and 1872, was teaching English Grammar and junior Algebra (The Canadian Almanac and Directory (1871-1872); page 62 and 274) at the Canadian Literary Institute. Sometime during 1873, (1900 United States Federal Census of Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts) Roxanne relocated to Bakersfield, Franklin County, Vermont with her two daughter and remarried in 1874. ^[xxiv]

The Canadian Literary Institute, which was incorporated in 1857, opened in 1860 and renamed Woodstock College in 1883. Sponsored by the Baptist Church, its establishment was largely the result of the efforts of its first principal (1860-78), the Reverend Robert Alexander Fyfe. It was a co-educational institution providing training in theology and arts and at one time was expected to attain full university status. In 1881, its faculty of theology was transferred to Toronto Baptist College, and in 1888, its ladies' department was moved to Moulton College in Toronto. Woodstock College served as a boys' preparatory school from 1890 until it was closed in 1926. (https://woodstocknewsgroup.weebly.com/the-canadian-literary-institute.html) Reverend Robert Alexander Fyfe was the first principal at the Canadian Literary Institute and was also professor of theology. In 1859, he along with a friend, purchased the "Christian Messanger". (http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/fyfe_robert_alexander_10E.html)

Roxanna's uncle was the philanthropist Peter Bent BRIGHAM, who donated money for a hosiptal in Boston. The hosiptal, named in his honour, became world reknowned and became associated with the Havard University Medical College. Peter died in 1877 and in a section of in his will, he left his neice, Roxanna HANKINSON the sum of $2000 annually and at the time of her decease, $32000 among her children, if any. (The Boston Globe, Boston Massachusetts, July 13, 1896, page 2) Another relative, Robert Breck BRIGHAM, who was her brother-in-law/cousin and a nephew to Peter Bent BRIGHAM, also donated considerable sums of money to the hospital system in Boston and a hospital was created in his namesake. (Boston Sunday Post; Boston, Massachusetts; July 6, 1902)

The 1861 Canadian Census of Woodstock, Oxford County, Ontario shows Charles HANKINSON (27) as a teacher, born in Ontario, and single. The same census shows Roxanna BRIGHAM (23), a teacher, born in the United States, and single. The 1871 Canadian Census of Woodstock, Oxford County, Ontario shows Roxanna (33), widowed, and living with her two daughters, Jennie (8), and Hattie (6). Roxanna is recored as being a teacher and born in the United States, and Jennie and Hattie being born in Ontario. The 1880 United States Federal Census of Bakersfield, Franklin County, Vermont shows Roxanna (41) living with her daughter, Hattie B. (15), and hotel guests and employees. Roxanna is recorded as being born in Vermont and being a hotel keeper, and Hattie is at school and being born in Canada. The 1900 United States Federal Census of Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts shows Roxanna (61) living with her daughter, Hattie B. (34). No occpuation is recorded for either person, but Roxanna is recorded as being widowed, born in Vermont, and one child of two are still living. Hattie is recorded as being single and born in Ontario, having immigrated in 1873.

Children of Charles Bird and Roxanna B. (BRIGHAM) HANKINSON:

93. Daniel Levi HANKINSON (Richard¹⁰, Reuben¹) was born circa. 1838 ("Canada, Ontario County Marriage Registers, 1858-1869", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2CB-WCY4 : Sun Mar 10 08:21:30 UTC 2024), Entry for Daniel L Hankinson and Richard Hankinson, 13 Sep 1866.) in Malahide Township, Elgin County, Ontario (ibid.) and died 05 August, 1907 in Ontario. He married Mary Jane UNDERHILL on 13 September 1866 (ibid.) in Brant County, Ontario. She was born 30 July 1848 in Brantford, Brant County, Ontario (ibid.), died 13 August 1914 in Vancouver, British Columbia and is is buried in the Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver. She was the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Burpee (PALMER) UNDERHILL. (ibid.)

Daniel graduated from the Michigan University in Ann Harbor, Michigan in 1855 with his Bacherlor of Science degree. He later became a teacher and taught in Elgin County until about 1892 then moved to the Bridgeburg (Fort Erie, Ontario) area where he taught school before retiring.

The 1861 Canadian Census of Malahide Township, Elgin County, Ontario shows Daniel HANKINSON (26) as a teacher, born in Ontario, and single - living with his older brother Edwin (33) and mother Elizabeth (60). The 1871 Canadian Census of Norwich Township, Oxford County, Ontario shows Daniel (33), married, and living with his family: wife, Mary J. (23), Thomas (3), and Abertha (1). Daniel is recored as being an insurance agent and Mary a music teacher. Everyone was born in Ontario. The 1881 Canadian Census of Bayham, Elgin County, Ontario shows Daniel (46) living with his family: Mary J. (32), Thomas (13), Bertha (11), Bessie (7), and Alice (2/12). Daniel is recorded as being a high school teacher and everyone being born in Ontario. The 1891 Canadian Census of Vienna, Elgin County, Ontario shows Daniel (58) living with his family: Mary Jane (41), Thomas (23), Bessie (17), Alice (10), and daughter's family: Bertha FINLAYSON (21), Leighton FINLAYSON (3), and Bessie FINLAYSON (1). Daniel is recorded as being a high school teacher and everyone being born in Ontario. The 1901 Canadian Census of Bridgeburg, Welland County, Ontario shows Mary J. (52) living with her daughter, Alice E. (20), and her other daughter's family: Bertha FINLAYSON (30), Leighton H. (13). Bessie L. (11), Arthut L. (7), Thomas L. (4), and Kenneth D. (7). No occpuation is recorded for no person, and everyone was born in Ontario. Bertha FINLAYSON is recorded as widowed and Mary Jane HANKINSON is married. The 1911 Canadian Census of Vancouver, British Columbia shows Mary J. HANKINSON (64) living with her daughter, Alice RICHARDS (30). Alice's occpuation reads milliner, and both are stated to been born in Ontario.

Children of Daniel Levi and Mary Jane (UNDERHILL) HANKINSON:

94. Reuben SAXTON (Catherine¹², Reuben¹) was born 1825.

Children of Reuben and ___________ SAXTON:

95. John SAXTON (Catherine¹², Reuben¹) was born 1826.

Children of John and ___________ SAXTON:

96. David SAXTON (Catherine¹², Reuben¹) was born 1830.

Children of David and ___________ SAXTON:

97. Anna SAXTON (Catherine¹², Reuben¹) was born 1832.

Children of _______ and Anna (SAXTON) ___________:

98. Satisa J. POWELL (Catherine¹², Reuben¹) was born 1837.

Children of _______ and Satisa J. (POWELL) ___________:

99. James POWELL (Catherine¹², Reuben¹) was born 1839.

Children of James and __________ () POWELL:

100. Mary H. POWELL (Catherine¹², Reuben¹) was born 1843.

Children of _______ and Mary H. (POWELL) ___________:

101. Samantha Elizabeth POWELL (Catherine¹², Reuben¹) was born 1845.

Children of _______ and Samantha Elizabeth (POWELL) ___________:

102. Susan Catherine HANKINSON (Kenneth¹⁴, Reuben¹) was born 20 February 1834.

Children of _______ and Susan Catherine (HANKINSON) ___________:

103. James Henry HANKINSON (Kenneth¹⁴, Reuben¹) was born 09 May 1836.

Children of James Henry and ____________ HANKINSON:

104. Ellen Victoria HANKINSON (Kenneth¹⁴, Reuben¹) was born 16 March 1838.

Children of _______ and Ellen Victoria (HANKINSON) ___________:

105. Caroline HANKINSON (Kenneth¹⁴, Reuben¹) was born 16 January 1841.

Children of _______ and Caroline (HANKINSON) ___________:

106. Sarah Jane HANKINSON (Kenneth¹⁴, Reuben¹) was born 11 October 1842.

Children of _______ and Sarah Jane (HANKINSON) ___________:

107. Harriet HANKINSON (Kenneth¹⁴, Reuben¹) was born 11 January 1845.

Children of _______ and Harriet (HANKINSON) ___________:

108. Elizabeth HANKINSON (Kenneth¹⁴, Reuben¹) was born November 1846.

Children of _______ and Elizabeth (HANKINSON) ___________:

109. Avorintha HANKINSON (Kenneth¹⁴, Reuben¹) was born 1849.

Children of _______ and Avorintha (HANKINSON) ___________:

110. Rowlen Taylor HANKINSON (Kenneth¹⁴, Reuben¹) was born 08 May 1853.

Children of Rowlen Taylor and ___________ HANKINSON:

[i] In "Portait and Biographical Record of Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois", it indicates that Reuben moved to Avon in 1841 however the 1840 Untied Stated Federal Census of Avon shows Reuben living there.

[ii] Of these two girls, Gertrude and Sarah HANKINSON, the only reference that gives their names is in the Hankinson Genealogy (unknown author and unknown date). As for the censuses, no names are given. The 1820 United States Federal Census of Stratford, Montgomery County, New York shows Francis HANKINSON with two free white females under the age of ten (excluding his wife); the 1830 United States Federal Census of Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York shows one female of five and under ten, one female of ten and under fifteen, and none of fifteen and under twenty (excluding his wife); and the 1840 United States Federal Census of Avon, Oakland County, Michigan shows Francis HANKINSON with one female five and under ten, and one female fifteen and under twenty (excluding his wife). A table representing the information from the censuses are below:

[iii] The "History of Black Hawk County, Iowa", mentions that he went to West Canada in 1836 and went to Detroit, Michigan that following fall.

[iv] The "Hankinson Genealogy, unknown author, unknown date" (page 6), has a small write-up of Francis HANKINSON which reads as follows: "Twin boys were born in 1864, but they and their mother, Malinda died at their birth. Francis visited some of his cousins in Nova Scotia in 1865, and married Mary HURD of Yarmouth there." There are two discrepancies between what is mentioned in the genealogy write-up and what I have here. The first being the date which Malinda died. Based on the information online at http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/gendisx/scripts/individual.asp?UniqueID=77538, she died 03 August 1867, which sounds like a more reliable date than what is metioned in the small write-up (1864). Nevertheless, I beleive that she did died during child birth and that she did have twin boys born in 1864, however I beleive that she died on 03 August 1867 shortly after the birth of her son, John P. HANKINSON. Also, Francis now being a widower with six children to support, I beleive that their would have existed some kind of urgency to remarry. Thus, bringing me two the second discrepancy. Which is the date he left Groveland, Oakland County, Michigan for Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia to visit his cousins. Having a need to remarry, if he left in 1864 and married 23 July 1868, that would have been four years which passed. If he left soon after Malinda's death on 03 August 1867 and married on 23 July 1868, a span of eleven months and twenty days would have passed. I have the belief that the "Hankinson Genealogy, unknown author, unknown date" was written by a decendant of James Thomas "Hartshorn" Hankinson because a large portion focuses on his decendents.

[v] There is also mention that he married Margaret J. KENDALL on and at the above mentioned date and place. However, since that censuses gives his wife's name as Mary, it is more likely that his wife's name was indeed Mary HAYES.

[vi] http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/iosco/hsgs/cemetery/cem_GrnwdSxtn1870-97.txt indicates that he was aged 69 years, 11 months, and 11 days at his death. If he died 18 March 1893, it would make his birthdate 07 April 1823 which is too early. If he was born 07 April 1832, and died at the age of 60 years, 11 months, and 11 days, that would bring forth a death date of 18 March 1893, which is consistant with the information gathered.

[vii] (1871 census??) The most accepted and published date of birth for William Hankinson is 22 October 1812. However evidence shows that his correct date of birth is 22 October 1813. This was determined by combining the earliest records mentioning his birthdate with census records. The earliest record mentioning his date of birth is in the St. Peter's Anglican Church baptismal records (1878). It gives a date of 22 October 1813. Secondly, assuming that he was born on the 22^nd day of October, the second earliest record would be the 1881 Canadian Census, which states William being 67 years of age (taken on 04 April 1881). This would mean that he was born on 22 October 1881. By the 1901 Canadian Census, he gives his birthdate of 22 October 1812 which contradicts the two earlier censuses.

[viii] The 1864 Church Map shows William and Reuben HANKINSON living in the village of Weymouth (now Weymouth North) living opposite Moody's dam between G.D. Campbell and Reverend P.J. Filleul. There is a small saw mill near the dam which William probably owned and was where he worked.

[ix] Robert HANKINSON's farmhouse is still in existence today (2007) and is in good condition. Whether or not Robert bought it from his parents-in-law or built it himself is unknown however it's believed to have been built sometime between 1785 and 1835. The house stands adjacent the Riverside Baptist Church in Weymouth North. There is an old poem, written in 1835, that hangs on one of the interior walls. Most people call the property "The Sack's House". In 1924, George Sacks, of New York and being part of the wealthy Sack's family, bought the property for his summer house. Mr. Sack's also built a wharf across the street from the house which was appropriately named "The Sack's Wharf". The wharf has been demolished for some time now. The property is a Registered Heritage Property within Digby County and can view at http://www.westerncounties.ca/digby/cgi-bin/getProperty01.cgi?sqry=64.

[x] Found a source stating that she was born in Brighouse, Tyrone County, Ireland however am unable to relocate the source information. The Alms House was a municipal funded establishment in Digby County where people from the county could go if they were unable to care for themselves, were physically or mentally challenged, or were in financial difficulties. The Alms House was built in 1891, in operation until 1963, and was destroyed by fire in 1995.

[xi] This peice of land has been mainly occupied by the Hankinson family since before 1813. On 13 February 1813, Reuben HANKINSON, Sr. conveyed part of this land to his son, Reuben HANKINSON, Jr. On 25 February 1825 Reuben HANKINSON, Jr. was convyed the remaining land by his mother, Gitty. On 25 May 1825, this peice of land was conveyed to Peter COSMAN by Reuben HANKINSON, Jr. On 04 July 1861 Peter COSMAN coveyed this peice of land to his daughter, Rachel A. HANKINSON (COSMAN), who, in turn, coveyed it to her son, John Frank HANKINSON on 16 October 1890. Since then, it has been passed throught the generations to his grandson, Daniel Frederick HANKINSON.

[xii] Kenneth Munroe HANKINSON, told that a gem (ruby?), which was aquired by Captain Elijah during one of his travels (St. Petersburg?), has a tradition of being passed down the family to the youngest son. Kenneth Munroe HANKINSON was in possession of the gem and has passed it down the family. The origins of the story is most likely correct, but Kenneth Munroe HANKINSON's father, George Owen HANKINSON, was the eldest son of Frank HANKINSON.

[xiii] Reuben HANKINSON's Last Will and Testament, dated 16 May 1819, acknowledges that Sarah McCONNELL had children and not one child. Therefore we can assume that Eliza McCONNELL was born before May 1819.

[xiv] The author is not aware of any relationship between Elizabeth HUNT and Lemuel TENNEY. They were living together at the time of the 1880 census. The author also has a genealogical document (author unknown and date unknown), which indicates that Elizabeth and George had three daughters and that their names were Pearl, Alice and Gertrude. I have not found any information about these daughters. However, there are big differences between the birth years of their sons, so it's plausible that they had other children, but they must have died in infancy.

[xv] Syrene was a teacher (Hankinson Genealogy, unknown author, unknown date) and the author beleives that the census worker made an error writting the 1860 Census of the house of Daniel HANKINSON. The author beleives that Sarah J. HANKINSON is supposed to be Syrene HANKINSON and A. S. HANKINSON is Sarah HANKINSON.

[xvi] The author beleives that the census worker made an error writting the 1860 Census of the house of Daniel HANKINSON. The author beleives that A. S. HANKINSON is supposed to be Sarah A. HANKINSON and Sarah J. HANKINSON is Syrene HANKINSON.

[xvii] For more information regarding the Eighth Regiment, Michigan Volunteer Infantry go to: http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8thinf.htm. For more information regarding the First Michigan Light Artillery, 13^th Battery, go to: http://www.michiganinthewar.org/artillery/batt13.htm

[xviii] Frank and Eliza were both born in Digby County, Nova Scotia. Their first child was also born in Digby County. Therefore, it is safe to assume that their marriage took place in Digby County before the birth of their son.

[xix] James TAYLOR was the grandson of Colonel John TAYLOR, U.E.L.

[xx] The 1901 Canadian census indicates that his birthday was 17 September 1836, aged 64 years. His obituaary in the Aylmer Express mentions that he was 75 years, which would make his birth year 1833 - which would also correlate to the dates on his tombstone and other governmental records. I believe that his birthday of "17 September" was correct, but the census recorder mistakenly wrote his age incorrectly.

[xxi] Elizabeth HANKINSON's obituary from the Alymer Express states that her brother's and sister's surname was KITCHEN. The 1861 Canadian Census and the 1871 Canadian Census shows her parents as William G. and Ann KITCHEN. John and Elizabeth would have been married sometime after the 1871 Census and before the birth of their first child, Clara, in 1875. They would have also spent the majority of their lifes in Elgin County, and it would be safe to assume that they were married in this place too.

[xxii] The author is not entirely sure if, at any, the people with the surname of DAY are related to each other.

[xxiii] The author is not entirely sure where Professor Charles B. HANKINSON's death location took place. The "Hankinson Genealogy, unknown date, unknown author", states "... he was a professor of mathematics at Woodstock, Ontario before moving to Bakersfield, Vermont, where he died..." There is also a cue-card from Bakersfield, Vermont - dated 1919 and not 1867 - that gives his death date and burial location, but it does not provide more information than that. The author believes that his death took place in Woodstock rather than Bakersfield because "The Michigan University Book" states that he died in Woodstock and the Ontario tax Assements from 1863 to 1867 state that he was living in Woodstock. Also, the fact that his wife, Roxanna, remained in Woodstock until 1873 (1868-1870 Ontario Tax Assessments, 1871 Canadian Census, The Canadian Almanac and Directory (1871-1872), immigration date from her daughter in the 1900 United States Federal Census) indicate that their home was in Woodstock at the time of his death.

[xxiv] "Toronto Normal School jubilee celebration : (October 31st, November 1st and 2nd, 1897) : biographical sketches and names of successful students 1847 to 1875", page 131, lists a Thomas HANKINSON, of Malahide, graduating from the Toronto Normal School in 1858 (twentieth session). The author beleives that this "Thomas" belongs to bibliography #86. The Detroit Free Press (June 25, 1862) - "The degree of Master of Science was ordered conferred on the following: George Edward Cuming, Lafayette, Ind.; Charles Bird Hankinson, Principal of Canadian Literary Institute, Woodstock, Canada West; Charles Rollin Miller, attorney at law, Adrian." Note that the article mentions that Charles HANKINSON was the "principal" at the Canadian Literary Institue in Woodstock, Ontario. "The Michigan University Book (1844-1880)"; orginially printed in 1880; page 60, reads: "Hankinson, Charles Bird, M.S., Vienna, C.W. Grad. Toronto Normal School; Prof. Math. Woodstock College. Died at Woodstock, Ont., June 3, 1868 aet. 35.". The same book also lists his brother, page 62, Daniel Levi Hankinson attending the university in 1859 but in the non-graduates section, and lists that he was of Vienna, C.W., '55. Chem. Lab. '59-'60.