Edgar Milton Slaght

Notes:

Birth Record: Source: Washington State Birth Index 1907-1919
Parent: M. S. Slaght
Parent: Emma Hayde
Name: Edgar Milton Slaght
Birth date: 27 June 1908
Place: Everett, Washington, USA
Sex: M
Race: W

Found Milton Slaght in 1910 census Everett, Snohomish Cty., Washington, USA, age 36, Occupation Machinist with his own shop, living with his family: Wife Emma C Slaght, age 35, Curenns N Slaght Son, age 11, Flora M. Slaght, dtr, age 9, Rose T. Slaght, dtr, age 7, Corcinne Slaght, dtr, age 6, Edgar M. Slaght, Son age 2 and his mother in law Amanda L. Heyde, age 77 and a roomer Sophronia Rogers, age 65, divorced.

Social Security Death Index Record
SSN 536-01-1064
Last Residence: 98270 Marysville, Snohomish, Washington, USA
Born: 27 Sept 1908
Died: May 1987

1920 Census, Juanitia Precinct, Washington , USA, Enum District 43
Lines 57-65
Slaght, Milton, Head, R, M, W,Age 45, Married, Birthplace Michigan, Father Canada English, Mother Canada English, Mechanic
Slaght, Emmaline, Wife, F,W, Age 44, Married, Birthplace Michigan, Father New York, Mother Ohio
Slaght, Serenus, Son, M, W., Age 21, Single, Birthplace Michigan, Parents Michigan, Occupation Mechanic
Slaght, Rosa, Daughter, F,W, Age 17, Single, Birthplace Washington, Parents Michigan
Slaght, Corine, Daughter, F,W,Age 15, Single, Birthplace Washington
Slaght, Edgar, Son, M,W.,Age 11, Single, Born Washington
Slaght, Emaline,Daughter, F,W,Age 8, Single, Born Washington
Slaght, Marvin, Son, M,W, Age 7, Single, Born Washington
Slaght, Carl W., Son, M,W, Age 21/2, Single, Born Washington

1930 Census, Houghton, King, Washington, Lines 17 -21, Enum Dist 17-297
Slaght, Milton S., Head, R, 12,M,W, Age 56, Married , 21 yrs when married, Born Michigan, Father Canada English, Mother Canada English, Laborer, Odd Jobs
Slaght, Emaline, Wife, F,W, Age 54, Married, 20 yrs when married, Born Michigan, Father New York, Mother Ohio
Slaght, Marvin, Son, M,W, Age 17, Single, Born Washington, Occupation none, Parents born Michigan
Slaght, Edgar M., Son, M,W, Age 21, Single, Born Washington, Occ Odd Jobs, Parents Michigan
Slaght, Warren N., Son,M,W., Age 12, Single, Born Washington, Parents Michigan


Death Record: Washington Death Index 1940-1996
Name: Edgar M. Slaght
Place of Death: Everett, Washington
Date of Death: 05 May 1987
Residence: Marysville
Age: 78 years
SSN: 536-01-1064
Certificate # 012035

** Discrepancy in dates - Birth Record states June 27, 1908 and SSN states 27 Sept. 1908 - HW

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1880 Census: 1880, Mears, Oceana, Michigan, USA; 1880 USA Census
• 1900 Census: 1900, Hart, Oceana, Michigan, USA; 1900 USA Census
• Occupation: 1900, Hart, Oceana, Michigan, USA
• Occupation: 1910, Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, USA
• 1910 Census: 29 Apr 1910, Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, USA; 1910 USA Census
• Military: 12 Sep 1918, Seattle City, King, Washington, USA; WWI Draft Card Registration
• 1920 Census: 1920, Juanita, King, Washington, USA; 1920 USA Census
• Occupation: 1920, Juanita, King, Washington, USA
• Occupation: 1930, Houghton, King County, Washington, USA
• 1930 Census: 23 Apr 1930, Houghton Precinct, King County, Washington, USA; 1930 USA Census

Notes:

In 1880 Census of Mears, Oceana Co., Michigan, p479C, Schedule 1
Cyrenius Slaght, W, M, Age 35, Married, Dry Goods Merchant, Birthplace
Canada, Parents birthplace Canada also
Maria Slaght, W, F, Age 34, Wife, Married, Housekeeping, Birthplace Canada, Parents birthplace Canada also
Lillie M. J. Slaght, W, F., Age 16, Daughter, Clerk in Store, Birthplace Canada, Parents birthplace Canada
Milton Slaght, W, M, Age 6, Son, In School, Birthplace Michigan, Parents birthplace Canada
Rhoda Slaght, W.,F.,Age 56, Boarder, Widowed, Housework, Birthplace Canada, Father New York, Mother Canada


Found Milton Slaght on 1900 census in Hart, Oceana, MI, age 26, Farmer, residing with his wife Emma C.Slaght, Son Cyrenus M. Slaght age 1 and his mother in law Amanda L. Hyde who is 67 and a widow

Found Milton Slaght in 1910 census Everett, Snohomish Cty., Washington, USA, age 36, Occupation Machinist with his own shop, living with his family: Wife Emma C Slaght, age 35, Curenns N Slaght Son, age 11, Flora M. Slaght, dtr, age 9, Rose T. Slaght, dtr, age 7, Corcinne Slaght, dtr, age 6, Edgar M. Slaght, Son age 2 and his mother in law Amanda L. Heyde, age 77 and a roomer Sophronia Rogers, age 65, divorced.

WWI Draft Registration Card, Serial # 368, Order # N7768 or 2268
Milton Shakespear Slaght
Address R D 2 Kirkland, King, Washington
Age 44
Date of Birth 17 Feb 1874
Farmer, Juanita, King, Wash.
Next of Kin: Emeline Slaght of same address
Date Sept 12, 1918


1920 Census, Juanitia Precinct, Washington , USA, Enum District 43
Lines 57-65
Slaght, Milton, Head, R, M, W,Age 45, Married, Birthplace Michigan, Father Canada English, Mother Canada English, Mechanic
Slaght, Emmaline, Wife, F,W, Age 44, Married, Birthplace Michigan, Father New York, Mother Ohio
Slaght, Serenus, Son, M, W., Age 21, Single, Birthplace Michigan, Parents Michigan, Occupation Mechanic
Slaght, Rosa, Daughter, F,W, Age 17, Single, Birthplace Washington, Parents Michigan
Slaght, Corine, Daughter, F,W,Age 15, Single, Birthplace Washington
Slaght, Edgar, Son, M,W.,Age 11, Single, Born Washington
Slaght, Emaline,Daughter, F,W,Age 8, Single, Born Washington
Slaght, Marvin, Son, M,W, Age 7, Single, Born Washington
Slaght, Carl W., Son, M,W, Age 21/2, Single, Born Washington

1930 Census, Houghton, King, Washington, Lines 17 -21, Enum Dist 17-297
Slaght, Milton D*., Head, R, 12,M,W, Age 56, Married , 21 yrs when married, Born Michigan, Father Canada English, Mother Canada English, Laborer, Odd Jobs
* Initial looks like 'D', but in all other census data, has been S or Shakespeare hw
Slaght, Emaline, Wife, F,W, Age 54, Married, 20 yrs when married, Born Michigan, Father New York, Mother Ohio
Slaght, Marvin, Son, M,W, Age 17, Single, Born Washington, Occupation none, Parents born Michigan
Slaght, Edgar M., Son, M,W, Age 21, Single, Born Washington, Occ Odd Jobs, Parents Michigan
Slaght, Warren N., Son,M,W., Age 12, Single, Born Washington, Parents Michigan




Death Certificate: Source: Washington Death Index 1940-1996
# 19956
Name: Milton S. Slaght
Place of Death: Everett, Washington, USA
Date of Death: 13 Nov 1949
Age: 75 years

1880 Census:
line 17, pg 479; Milton is age 6, Son to Cyrennius and Maria Slaght, attending school, his birthplace as Michigan

1900 Census:
line 100, sheet 1, B
Slaght, Milton, Head, White, Male, Born Feb 1874, Age 26, married, occupation Farmer

Occupation:
Occupation: Farmer

Occupation:
Occupation: machinist, own shop

1910 Census:
line 29, Family 66, sheet 4A
Milton Slaght is head, W,age 36, married, Occupation Machinist , has his own shop

Military:
Milton Shakespeare Slaght, Age 44, Farmer residing at R.D.2 Kirkland, King, Washington, USA

1920 Census:
lines 57-65 inclusive, Family 831,

Occupation:
mechanic

Occupation:
General Labourer, Odd Jobs

1930 Census:
Slaght, Milton S., Head, R, 12, No, M, W, Age 56, Married, 21 yrs when married, Birthplace Michigan, Father Canada English, Mother Canada English, Labourer, Odd Jobs

Milton married Emeline Cordelia Hyde on 23 Nov 1895. Emeline was born on 25 May 1875 in , , Michigan, USA; died on 23 Jan 1941 in Seattle City, King, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1900 Census: 1900, Hart, Oceana, Michigan, USA; 1900 USA Census
• 1910 Census: 1910, Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, USA; 1910 USA Census
• 1920 Census: 29 Jan 1920, Juanita, King, Washington, USA; 1920 USA Census
• 1930 Census: 23 Apr 1930, Houghton, King County, Washington, USA; 1930 USA Census

Notes:

Found Milton Slaght on 1900 census in Hart, Oceana, MI, age 26, Farmer, residing with his wife Emma C.Slaght, Son Cyrenus M. Slaght age 1 and his mother in law Amanda L. Hyde who is 67 and a widow

Found Milton Slaght in 1910 census Everett, Snohomish Cty., Washington, USA, age 36, Occupation Machinist with his own shop, living with his family: Wife Emma C Slaght, age 35, Surenns N Slaght Son, age 11, Flora M. Slaght, dtr, age 9, Rose T. Slaght, dtr, age 7, Corcinne Slaght, dtr, age 6, Edgar M. Slaght, Son age 2 and his mother in law Amanda L. Heyde, age 77 and a roomer Sophronia Rogers, age 65, divorced.


1920 Census, Juanitia Precinct, Washington , USA, Enum District 43
Lines 57-65
Slaght, Milton, Head, R, M, W,Age 45, Married, Birthplace Michigan, Father Canada English, Mother Canada English, Mechanic
Slaght, Emmaline, Wife, F,W, Age 44, Married, Birthplace Michigan, Father New York, Mother Ohio
Slaght, Serenus, Son, M, W., Age 21, Single, Birthplace Michigan, Parents Michigan, Occupation Mechanic
Slaght, Rosa, Daughter, F,W, Age 17, Single, Birthplace Washington, Parents Michigan
Slaght, Corine, Daughter, F,W,Age 15, Single, Birthplace Washington
Slaght, Edgar, Son, M,W.,Age 11, Single, Born Washington
Slaght, Emaline,Daughter, F,W,Age 8, Single, Born Washington
Slaght, Marvin, Son, M,W, Age 7, Single, Born Washington
Slaght, Carl W., Son, M,W, Age 21/2, Single, Born Washington

1930 Census, Houghton, King, Washington, Lines 17 -21, Enum Dist 17-297
Slaght, Milton S., Head, R, 12,M,W, Age 56, Married , 21 yrs when married, Born Michigan, Father Canada English, Mother Canada English, Laborer, Odd Jobs
Slaght, Emaline, Wife, F,W, Age 54, Married, 20 yrs when married, Born Michigan, Father New York, Mother Ohio
Slaght, Marvin, Son, M,W, Age 17, Single, Born Washington, Occupation none, Parents born Michigan
Slaght, Edgar M., Son, M,W, Age 21, Single, Born Washington, Occ Odd Jobs, Parents Michigan
Slaght, Warren N., Son,M,W., Age 12, Single, Born Washington, Parents Michigan


Death Certificate: Source: Washington Death Index 1940-1996
Name: Emma C. Slaght
Place of Death: Seattle, Washington, USA
Date of Death: 23 Jan 1941
Age: 65 years

1900 Census:
line 1, sheet 2, A
Slaght, Emma C, wife, age 25, born May 1875, birthplace Michigan, Occupation Farmer
She is residing with her husband Milton Slaght, Son Cyrenius Slaght and Mother Amanda L. Hyde

1910 Census:
line 30, Family 66
Emma C. Slaght is female, wife, age 35, Occupation none and residing with family Members, husband Milton Slaght, Children Cyrenius, Flora M, Rose T., Coriene, Edgar M, and mother Amanda L. Heyde and roomer Sophronia Rogers.

1920 Census:
line 58, Family 831
Emmeline, Wife, Age 44, birthplace Michigan

1930 Census:
Line 18
Emeline C Slaght, Wife, Female, Age 54, age at 1st marriage 20 yrs, Born Michigan

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Cyrenus Slaght
• 1880 Census: 1880, Mears, Oceana, Michigan, USA; 1880 USA Census
• 1900 Census: 1900, Hart, Oceana, Michigan, USA; 1900 USA Census
• 1910 Census: Apr 1910, Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, USA; 1910 USA Census

Notes:

1851 Census, Oxford Cty., Dereham Township, Page 51, Lines 1-6, Roll C_11745
Slaght, Silas, Farmer, Birthplace Canada, Baptist, Age 31, Male
Rhoda A. Slaght, female, Age 30, Birthplace Canada, Baptist, Female
Cyrenius Slaght, Birthplace Canada, Age 8, Baptist, Male**
Duncan Slaght, Birthplace Canada, Age 6, Baptist, Male
Charity E. Slaght, Birthplace Canada, Age 3, Baptist, Female
Job Slaght, Birthplace Canada, Age 1, Baptist, male
** Using this census & Cyrenius being 8 yrs of age, estimated birth would be 1844; also noted Cyrenius is age 8 and Duncan (brother) age 6, thus not likely were they twins hw


In 1880 Census of Mears, Oceana Co., Michigan, p479C, Schedule 1
Cyrenius Slaght, W, M, Age 35, Married, Dry Goods Merchant, Birthplace
Canada, Parents birthplace Canada also
Maria Slaght, W, F, Age 34, Wife, Married, Housekeeping, Birthplace Canada, Parents birthplace Canada also
Lillie M. J. Slaght, W, F., Age 16, Daughter, Clerk in Store, Birthplace Canada, Parents birthplace Canada
Milton Slaght, W, M, Age 6, Son, In School, Birthplace Michigan, Parents birthplace Canada
Rhoda Slaght, W.,F.,Age 56, Boarder, Widowed, Housework, Birthplace Canada, Father New York, Mother Canada

In 1900 census of Hart, Oceana, MI, USA, Cyrennius is noted as 55, Head, white, Immigrated 1862, living with his spouse Maria and Daughter / son in law and grandson Thankful C. Watson, Garfiels A Watson, Charles C. Watson
Lines 37-41 inclusive, T623736, Page 18A

Thirteenth Census USA, Washington, Snohomish Cty,, Everett City
Family 141
Slaght, Cyrenius, Head, male, White, Age 65, Married x 47 yrs, Born Canada, Parents born Canada, Immigrated 1864, NA, English, Carpenter, House,
Slaght, Maria, Wife, Female, White, Age 65, Married x 47 yrs, Born Canada, Parents born Canada , Children 4, 3 living, Immigrated 1864

1880 Census:
lines 14 - 18 inclusive; pg 479

1900 Census:
lines 37 - 41 inclusive; Sheet 18A
Slaght, Cyrenius, Head, Birth Sept 1844, Age 55, Married x 37 yrs, Immigrated 1862, Druggist

1910 Census:
Slaght, Cyrennius, Head, Male, White, age 65, Married x 47 yrs, Birthplace Canada, Immigration 1864, NA, Carpenter

Cyrenius married Maria Caroline Weeks on 30 Jun 1863. Maria (daughter of Daniel Millar Weeks and Mary Hawer) was born on 10 Jul 1844 in Tillsonburg, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died on 6 May 1913 in Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1851 Census: 1851, Bayham Twp, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada; 1851 Canada Census
• 1871 Census: 1871, St Catharines, Lincoln, Ontario, Canada; 1871 Canada Census
• 1880 Census: 1880, Mears, Oceana, Michigan, USA; 1880 USA Census
• 1900 Census: 1900, Hart, Oceana, Michigan, USA; 1900 USA Census
• 1910 Census: Apr 1910, Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, USA; 1910 USA Census

Notes:

1851 Census, Roll C-11745, SubDist 261 Dereham; Lines 46-49
Dan M. Waks (Weeks), Blacksmith, Canada, Universalist, 51 yrs, Male
Mary Weeks, Canada, C of England, 50 yrs, Female
Cleo Weeks, Canada, C of England, 13 yrs, Female
Mariah Weeks, Canada, C of England, 8 years, Female
John Smith, Labourer, Canada, Methodist, Darlington CW, 19 yrs, Male

1871 Ontario Census
Name: Maria Slaght
Age: 27 years
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Ontario
Residence: Lincoln District, St. Catharines
Religion: C. C. Baptist
Division 3
Film # C-9922, Page 39

1871 Census Notes: Reel C9910, National Archives, Page 39, Line 12 - 16, Township Dereham, South Oxford Cty.
Weeks, Miller, male, age 70, religion Universalist, Origin Scotch, Occupation Blacksmith, widow
Slaught, Lilian, female, age 7, birthplace Ontario, going to school. (I believe this person to be Daniel Miller Week's granddaughter - Maria Caroline married Cyrennius Slaught. Cyrennius Slaught was the son of Rhoda Weeks and Silas Slaught. Rhoda Weeks was dtr. of Joseph Weeks, hence neice to Daniel Miller Weeks)

In 1880 Census of Mears, Oceana County, Michigan, p479C, Schedule 1
Cyrenius Slaght, W, M, Age 35, Married, Dry Goods Merchant, Birthplace Canada, Parents birthplace Canada also
Maria Slaght, W, F, Age 34, Wife, Married, Housekeeping, Birthplace Canada, Parents birthplace Canada also
Lillie M. J. Slaght, W, F., Age 16, Daughter, Clerk in Store, Birthplace Canada, Parents birthplace Canada
Milton Slaght, W, M, Age 6, Son, In School, Birthplace Michigan, Parents birthplace Canada
Rhoda Slaght, W.,F.,Age 56, Boarder, Widowed, Housework, Birthplace Canada, Father New York, Mother Canada

* I believe there to be errors in this census documentation, as Rhoda Slaght is the dtr of Joseph Weeks & Charity Kern(Karn); Joseph Weeks was born in Upper Canada Oct 01, 1803, Rhoda's grandfather Amos Weeks was born in New York. Rhoda (Weeks) Slaght and Maria Caroline (Weeks) Slaght are cousins as Maria is the dtr of Daniel Weeks & Mary Hawer, (Hawker) in addition to Rhoda being Maria's mother in law. Cyrenius Slaght is the Son of Silas Slaght & Rhoda Weeks hw Nov 2006

1900 Census, Village of Nears, Oceana, Michigan, Page 18A, Line 15
Slaght, Maria, w,f,Age 34, Wife, Housekeeping, Birthplace Canada, Father Canada,Mother Canada

(Medical):1880 census residing with her husband Cyrenius Slaght in Mears, Oceana, MI, USA, age 34, Wife, housekeeping, born in Canada. Other family members residing with her are daughter Lilie, son Milton and mil Rhoda

1851 Census:
Line 49
Marah Weeks, age 8, Female

1871 Census:
Maria Slaght, age 27, birth abt 1844, Baptist

1880 Census:
Lines 37 - 41 inclusive, Page 479

1900 Census:
Lines 14-18 inclusive; page 113A

1910 Census:
Slaght, Maria, Wife, Female, Age 65, Married x 47 yrs, Had 4 children, 3 living, Birthplace Canada, Parents Canada

Other Events and Attributes:

• Burial: Lakeview Cemetery, Ludington, Mason Cty., USA
• Birth: 23 Jan 1821, , , Upper Canada, Canada
• Land Assessment: 1844, Townsend Twp., Upper Canada
• Cdn census 1851: 1851, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; 1851 Census
• Occupation: 1862; General Merchant, Tillsonburg, Ont.
• 1870 USA census: 1870, Victory, Mason Cty., Michigan, USA; 1870 Census
• 1880 Census: 1880, Ludington, Mason, Michigan, USA; 1880 census
• 1900 Census: 1900, Ludington, Mason, Michigan, USA; 1900
• Death: 20 Nov 1901, Ludington, Mason, Michigan, USA
• Death: 20 Nov 1901, Ludington, Mason, Michigan, USA

Notes:

Silas lived his first 30 years in Canada. In 1851 he settled in
Fentonville, Michigan, lived here 3 years. Following years he travelled, residing in various places until 1863, when he landed in Ludington with a team of horses and a wagon, a few household goods and $28.00. Immediately locating at a focal point about 7 miles from this place, he carried on a general store for nearly 5 years - 4 years of which time he was a Postmaster under President Lincoln. Before leaving Canada, he had lost a fortune of about $40,000.00 and had to begin all over again. He succeeded from the first and made $10,000. During the 5 years he passed in the store situated in the midst of the forest. In 1870, he opened a general store on Ludington Avenue where he did business for 10 years with varying success. Since 1892 he has operated the store at its present location.

The first wife of Silas was Miss Rhoda A. Weeks. Rhoda Weeks and Silas Slaght were married January 29, 1843, her parents are listed as Joseph Wicks(Weeks) and Rhoda Carnes.* Cyrennius Slaght, son of Silas and Rhoda (Weeks) Slaght married Maria Caroline Weeks and went to Washington, USA.

Source: Sharon K. Blaine

* I believe that the author of this info has the parents names mixed up; should be Joseph Weeks and Charity Kern - bur perhaps pronounced 'Carnes' - hw

Rumor has it Rhoda & Silas divorced, but unconfirmed (HW), query 'divorce' in mid 1800s.

In 1844 Assessment of Townsend Twp., Silas was listed on the south half of Lot 13, concession 8 with 4 acres culitvated and 14 acres uncultivated, a one storey frame house and 2 livestock, all valued at 48 pounds.

1851 Canadian Census records; Roll C-11745, Pg 51, Lines 1-6
Silas Slaght, Farmer, Born Canada, Baptist, Age 31
Rhoda A. Slaght, Canada, Baptist, Female, Age 30
Cyrenius Slaght, Canada, Baptist, Male, Age 8
Duncan Slaght, Canada, Baptist, Male, Age 6
Charity E. Slaght, Canada, Baptist, Female, Age 3
Job Slaght, Canada, Baptist, Male, Age 1


1861 Cdn Census: Enum District 3, Dereham Twp, Oxford Cty, Ontario
Silas Slaght, General Merchant, Birthpl Upper Canada, Rel Baptist, Age 40 Married
Rhoda A. Slaght, Birthpl Upper Can, Baptist, Age 39, Married
Slaght, Cyrennius, Upper Canada, Baptist, Age 17, single
Slaght, Duncan, Upper Canada, Baptist, Age 15, Single
Slaght, Charity E., Upper Canada, Baptist, Age 13, Single
Slaght, Rhoda L. (?), Upper Canada, Baptist, Age 7, Single
Slaght, Hugh W., Upper Canada, Baptist, Age 2, Single

He next lived in Otterville, Oxford Cty, then in 1862 he was a merchant in Tillsonburg, Oxford Cty., Ont.

In 1862, Silas & Rhoda settled in Fentonville, Michigan. In 1863, he settled at Ludington, Michigan
Source R. Robert Mutrie

In 1870 Census of Victory, Mason Co., Michigan, p 497, Silas Slaght was listed as a merchant born in Canada, age 49 with his wife Arvilla born in New York, 24 and child Hugh born in Canada, 9.
Source: R. Robert Mutrie

In 1880 Census of Ludington, p 486A, Silas Slaght was listed as a dry goods merchant born in Canada West, 59, with his wife Alice, 19, and daughter Blanche B. 4, step-son Harrison 2, all born in Michigan.
Source: R. Robert Mutrie
Further verification:
1880 United States Census
Silas Slaght Household
Male
Birth Year 1821
Birthplace, Canada West
Age: 59
Occupation: Dry Goods Merchant
Marital Status M (married)
Race W (white)
Head of Household: Silas Slaght
Relation: Self
Fathers Birthplace NJ
Mothers Birthplace PA
Source: Census Place - Ludington, Mason, Michigan
Family Hisotry Library Film 1254594
NA Film # T0-0594
Page Number 486A

In 1900 census, Ludington Ward 3, Mason Cty., Michigan Silas is recorded as age 79, Immigrated in 1861, living with Wife Melissa (Newton) and Son Arthur. Source: T6233730, Page 11B

Simcoe Reformer newspaper article, "Slaght, Silas, age 80, formerly of Townsend, died 20 November 1901, Ludinton, Michigan". Further research revealed one Silas Slaght buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Ludington,Mason Cty., Michigan; plot # 01-005-014-08, death date 11/20/1901.

Birth: Jan. 23, 1821
Waterford
Ontario, Canada
Death: Nov. 20, 1901
Ludington
Mason County
Michigan, USA

Lived 410 N. William, Ludington
1st wife Arvilla Smedley
Husband of Mellisa Slaght 2nd wife
Married May 4, 1887 in Ludington
He was married at the time of his death
Children 16
Blanch 1876
Harrison 1878 step-son
Arthur 1891
Parents Jobe Slaght & Elizabeth Mills
Died form prostitutes, rheumatism & conjunction of the lungs




Burial:
Lakeview Cemetery
Ludington
Mason County
Michigan, USA

Created by: Jan
Record added: Jul 24, 2011
Find A Grave Memorial# 73872575

South Victory Cemetery in Ludington,Mason Cty., Pere Marquette Twp., Michigan has recorded data stating 3 Slaght burials there, George Slaght, child of S & A, Lilla Slaght, child of S & A, and Silas Slaght, child of S & A. Further research required to determine whether these children belong to Silas & Arvilla (Smedley) Slaght.

Burial:
A burial noted for one Silas Slaght, plot # 01-005-014-08, death date 11/20/1901

Birth:
Notes from Sharon Blaine (Slaght researcher) and researcher Edmund West

Land Assessment:
4 acres are cultivated and 14 acres were uncultivated, value 48 pounds.

Cdn census 1851:
Silas is Male, Age 31, Birthplace Canada, Occupation Farmer, Lines 1-6 inclusive. Recorded with his Wife Rhoda Slaght and children Cyrenius, Duncan, Charity E. and Job Slaght.

1870 USA census:
Silas is age 49, living with his Wife Arvilla (Smedley), age 24, and one Son Hugh Slaght, born in Canada, age 9

1880 Census:
Silas is age 59, Born Canada, Occupation Dry good Merchant, Married, living with Wife Alice and children Blanche B. & Harrison Slaght

1900 Census:
Silas is age 79, Immigrated in 1861, Page 11B, living withWife Melissa (Newton) and Son Arthur.

Death:
newspaper article in Simcoe Reformer, "Slaght, Silas, age 80, formerly of Townsend, died 20 November 1901, Ludington, Michigan"

Death:
Age 80, Merchant, Married, Son of Job Slaght & Elisabeth Mills

Silas married Rhoda A. Weeks on 29 Jan 1843 in Unknown. Rhoda (daughter of Joseph Weeks and Charity Kern) was born about 1822 in Charlotteville, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Roder A. Slaght
• Residence: 1844, Townsend Twp, Norfolk County, Upper Canada
• 1851 Census: 1851, Dereham Twp, Upper Canada, Canada; 1851 Canada Census
• 1880 Census: 1880, Mears, Oceana, Michigan, USA; 1880 USA Census

Notes:

Have not found a birth certificate or baptism for Rhoda Weeks; she is not enumerated on the 1851 census with her family as already married.

1844 residing with Husband Silas Slaght at Townsend Twp, Assessment at South half of Lot 13 Conc 8, 4 acres cultivated and 14 acres were unculitivated; the value being 48 pounds.

1851 Census, Oxford Cty., Dereham Township, Page 51, Lines 1-6, Roll C_11745
Slaght, Silas, Farmer, Birthplace Canada, Baptist, Age 31, Male
Rhoda A. Slaght, female, Age 30, Birthplace Canada, Baptist, Female
Cyrenius Slaght, Birthplace Canada, Age 8, Baptist, Male
Duncan Slaght, Birthplace Canada, Age 6, Baptist, Male
Charity E. Slaght, Birthplace Canada, Age 3, Baptist, Female
Job Slaght, Birthplace Canada, Age 1, Baptist, male

1861 Cdn Census: Enum District 3, Dereham Twp, Oxford Cty, Ontario
Silas Slaght, General Merchant, Birthpl Upper Canada, Rel Baptist, Age 40 Married
Rhoda A. Slaght, Birthpl Upper Can, Baptist, Age 39, Married
Slaght, Cyrennius, Upper Canada, Baptist, Age 17, single
Slaght, Duncan, Upper Canada, Baptist, Age 15, Single
Slaght, Charity E., Upper Canada, Baptist, Age 13, Single
Slaght, Rhoda L. (?), Upper Canada, Baptist, Age 7, Single
Slaght, Hugh W., Upper Canada, Baptist, Age 2, Single

He next lived in Otterville, Oxford Cty, then in 1862 he was a merchant in Tillsonburg, Oxford Cty., Ont.

In 1862, Silas & Rhoda settled in Fentonville, Michigan. In 1863, he settled at Ludington, Michigan
Source R. Robert Mutrie


In 1880, Census of Mears, Oceana Co., Michigan, p479C, Rhoda Slaght was
listed as a widow (sic) born in Canada, 56; her father born in New York and her mother in Canada.
Source: 1880 Michigan Census, Pg 17, Enumerator Dist. #208, Line 18
This data would have Rhoda's birthdate as being 1824 instead of 1822 or 1826. hw


Many puzzles remain with the data collected for Rhoda Weeks, daughter of Joseph & Charity Weeks.
1 no confirmation at this time she is Joseph & Charity (Kern) Weeks' daughter hw
2. not mentioned in Joseph's will, although it seems likely he wouldn't leave her land as she was now a Slaght and her husband certainly had many wives. hw
I wonder about Rhoda's Father - Joseph Weeks and his will. Joseph Weeks died in 1878, and as Rhoda was still alive but she is not mentioned in the Will at all - is this Usual??? hw

3. I wonder about the origin of her christian names, Rhoda, doesn't seem to fit with Charity Kern's side - is it possible that was Amos Weeks' wife's name? What name is the initial A. meant to be? hw

4. Haven't found a death entry for her either. Slaght researchers say she was mentioned on the grave marker for her husband Silas Slaght, but when I visited the cemetery (Pioneer Cemetery, Tillsonburg), couldn't trace the inscription at all. hw

(Research):1851 Cdn Census, Oxford Cty, Upper Canada
1880 USA Census, Mears, Oceana Cty., Michigan, Widow, Age 56

Residence:
Rhoda is residing with husband Silas Slaght; Source Townsend Assessment South half of Lot 13, Concession 8

1851 Census:
Rhoda A. Slaght, Female, Age 30, Birthplace Canada; Silas & Rhoda have 4 children living,
Page 51, Line 2, Roll C_11745

1880 Census:
Rhoda Slaght, White, Female, Age 56, Widow, Boarder, occupation housework

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Dan M. Waks
• Name: Miller Weeks
• Religion: 1851 Census, Dereham Twp, Canada West, Canada; Universalist
• Estate Dispersement: 25 Jun 1828, Walpole Twp, Haldimand County, Upper Canada; Lot 9, Concession 8 Walpole Twp land
• Estate Dispersement: 10 Dec 1835, Walpole Twp, Haldimand County, Upper Canada; Settlement of Father's Estate
• 1851 Census: 1851, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Canada West, Canada; 1851 Canada Census
• Occupation: 1851, Dereham Twp, Canada West, Canada; Blacksmith
• Voters List: 1855, Dereham Twp, Canada West, Canada; Voters List Dereham Twp
• 1871 Census: 1871, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; 1871 Canada Census
• 1881 Census: 1881, Tillsonburg, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; 1881 Canada Census

Notes:

Occupation; Blacksmith.


Land Agreements

Weeks, Daniel of Bayham sold Lot 6 concession 10 of issue date
5-1836-05-31, Archival Series CC B3 Ref/vol # 025-252.
Source: Ontario Archives Land Record Index, Page # 3343, P14, Run Date February 26 1979

Weeks, Mary of Bayham sold Lot 6 Concession 10 issue date 5 1836-05-31, Archival Series CC B3 and ref/vol # 025-252
Source: Ontario Archives Land Record Index, Page #3343, P14, Run Date February 26 1979

1851 Census, Roll C-11745, SubDist 261 Dereham; Lines 46-49
Dan M. Waks (Weeks), Blacksmith, Canada, Universalist, 51 yrs, Male
Mary Weeks, Canada, C of England, 50 yrs, Female
Cleo Weeks, Canada, C of England, 13 yrs, Female
Mariah Weeks, Canada, C of England, 8 years, Female
John Smith, Labourer, Canada, Methodist, Darlington CW, 19 yrs, Male

VOTERS LIST TOWNSHIP DEREHAM 1855 ( Source: 971.3 Oxfo 1850 AFHS Library)
Barker, Isaac W.
Darrow, Wm.
Barker, Wright
McIntyre, John
Olmsted, R.
Sanderson, Cortland
Tillson, Geo B
Taylor, Peter
Tillson, Edwin D.
Towers, Geo W.
Van Norman, Johnson
Weeks, Daniel M.

1871 Census Notes: Reel C9910, National Archives, Page 39, Line 12 - 16, Township Dereham, South Oxford Cty.
Weeks, Miller, male, age 70, religion Universalist, Origin Scotch, Occupation Blacksmith, widow
Slaught, Lilian, female, age 7, birthplace Ontario, going to school. (I believe this person to be Daniel Miller Week's granddaughter - Maria Caroline married Cyrennius Slaught. Cyrennius Slaught was the son of Rhoda Weeks and Silas Slaught. Rhoda Weeks was dtr. of Joseph Weeks, hence neice to Daniel Miller Weeks)

Census 1881
Census Place - Tillsonburg, Oxford South, Ontario, Canada
Film 1375902, NAC C-13266, dist 165, Subdist B, Page 20, Family 100
D M Weeks, Male, widow, age 78, English, Birthplace Ontario, Religion Presbyterian.
Daniel Weeks is listed with his dtr. and son in law Cleopatra and Stanton B W Carpenter


Death:
At the residence of his son in law, Daniel Miller Weeks died, born 1801, died Dec. 24, 1883 at 82 yrs, 4 months. Source: M I (Haley) Hopper via newspaper clipping; Tillsonburg News December 28, 1883 page 5, column 2

Death Certificate: Source Film 1853185; # 14357, Pg 426
Name: Daniel M. Weeks
Date of Death: Dec 24, 1883
Sex: Male
Age: 82 years, 3 mos.
Occupation: Blacksmith
Birthplace: Long Point, Cty Norfolk
Cause of Death: Eryrephelas
Physician: L. C. Sinclair
Informant: S. B. W. Carpenter, Tilsonburg
Registered: Jan. 16, 1884
Religion: Presbyterian
Registrar: W. S. Lane

Nov 2012 research: Gerald Beaman, on my behalf, inquired at the Tillsonburg Cemetery as to who are buried in the Carpenter / Taylor plot; staff at the cemetery office showed him the burial book / register and listed in that plot are Daniel Miller Weeks & Mary M. Weeks but no marker for either of them. after discussing this via telephone, Gerald will contact the office again and see if there is a date given for a burial time for Mary M. Weeks.

Estate Dispersement:
# 8916, Daniel Miller Weeks, heir at law of Amos Weeks, sold 100 acres of a 200 acre parcel of land to Joseph Weeks, the N 1/2 for 31 pounds.

Estate Dispersement:
Memorial # 1811 Daniel Miller Weeks, Eldest Son of Amos Weeks sold 100 acres on the S 1/2 of Lot 9, Concession 8, Walpole Twp to James Youmans for 100 pounds.

1851 Census:
SubDist 261

Occupation:
Blacksmith

Voters List:
Weeks, Daniel M., location given was Conc 12, Lot P4 Other names at this same location were Johnson Van Norman, Geo W Towers, Edwin D. Tillson, Peter Taylor, Geo B. Tillson, Cortland Sanderson, R. Olmsted, John McIntyre, Wm Darrow, Wright & Isaac W. Barker

1871 Census:
Reel C9910, National Archives, Page 39, Line 12-16,

1881 Census:
Page 20, Family 100

Daniel married Mary Hawer about 1826. Mary was born about 1802 in , , , Canada; died before 1871. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1851, Dereham Twp, Upper Canada, Canada; 1851 Canadian Census

Notes:

Weeks, Mary of Bayham sold Lot 6 Concession 10 issue date 5 1836-05-31, Archival Series CC B3 and ref/vol # 025-252
Source: Ontario Archives Land Record Index, Page #3343, P14, Run Date February 26 1979

1851 Census, Roll C-11745, SubDist 261 Dereham; Lines 46-49
Dan M. Waks (Weeks), Blacksmith, Canada, Universalist, 51 yrs, Male
Mary Weeks, Canada, C of England, 50 yrs, Female
Cleo Weeks, Canada, C of England, 13 yrs, Female
Mariah Weeks, Canada, C of England, 8 years, Female
John Smith, Labourer, Canada, Methodist, Darlington CW, 19 yrs, Male




Mary's death must have occurred prior to 1871, as Daniel Miller Weeks is listed on the 1871 census as a widower.

Nov 2012 research: Gerald Beaman, on my behalf, inquired at the Tillsonburg Cemetery as to who are buried in the Carpenter / Taylor plot; staff at the cemetery office showed him the burial book / register and listed in that plot are Daniel Miller Weeks & Mary M. Weeks but no marker for either of them. after discussing this via telephone, Gerald will contact the office again and see if there is a date given for a burial time for Mary M. Weeks.

Census:
Line 47,
Mary Weeks, Canadian, C of England, Age 50