Henry Clinton Westbrook

Notes:

Cannot find this birth registration on Ontario Births, Baptisms Ontario.
My source of his existence is the 1881 Cdn. census

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Henry Chas. Westbrook (e)
• Marriage: 4 Mar 1871, Woodstock, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Personal Name confusion - 1871 Census lists a Clinton H. Westbrook, wife Annie
Marriage Cert. dated 1871 uses the name Henry Chas. Westbrook - wife Annie
Burial monument in Pioneer Cemetery, Oxford Cty, states H.C. Westbrook died 1871?? Is this fellow ours or somebody else????


Marriage Certificate: Srce: Ontario Canada Marriages
Marriage Source: MS932_408; Ontario Canada Marriages 1857-1924
Groom: Henry Chas. Westbrook
Age 29, Batchelor, Residence Dereham
Occupation: Tavern Keeper
Birthplace: Oakland, Canada, abt 1842
Parents: Benjamin Westbrook & Polly Ann Westbrook (Hall)

Bride: Annie Mitchell
Age 23, Spinster, Residence Dereham
Birthplace: Darlington Twp, Canada
Parents: Chas & Lizzie A. Mitchell
Witnesses: Mrs. A. G. Searle & couldn't read other
Marriage Date: 4 March 1871
Place: Woodstock, Oxford Cty, Ontario


1871 Canadian Census - District Oxford South (013), Subdistrict Dereham (A), Division 1, Page 97
Microfilm # C-9910; Reference: RG31-Statistics Canada
Westbrook, Clinton H., Age 29, Place of Birth Ontario, Religion Bible Christian, Origin English, Occupation Blacksmith
Westbrook, Annie, Age 23, Place of Birth Ontario


In her Majesty's Surrogate Court of the County of Oxford # 495
Be it known that on the 8th of April 1872, letters of administration of all and singular- the personal estate and effects, rights and credits of Henry Clinton Westbrook, late of the Township of Dereham in the county of Oxford, Innkeeper who died on or about the 29th February 1872 at the Township of Dereham aforesaid intestate and had at the time of his death a fixed place of abode at the Township of Dereham, Cty Oxford. Was granted by Her Majesty's surrogate Court of Oxford Cty to Anna Westbrook, of Dereham Twp, Oxford Cty, Widow of the said intestate - she having been first sworn faithfully to administer the same by paying his past debts and distributing the residue (if any) of his personal estate and effects according to law and to exhibit a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the said personal estate and effects, rights and credits and to render a past and true account thereof wherever required by law.
Signature: ?? W. Canfield - Registrar of the said Court.
Cost: $1.50



Have searched 1891 Cdn census Ontario and zero results, checked Michigan & no results to find this couple. May have come further West

According to Bonnie Connolly files, there may have been two other children born to Henry Charles & Annie (Mitchell) Westbrook -
2) William c. Westbrook, born 10 Sep 1888
3) Marvin H. Westbrook born 1890
This seems highly unlikely if 1) H. C. Westbrook died or went elsewhere between 1872 and 1876 when Annie Mitchell (Westbrook) remarried to Oscar M. Wilson

Clinton married Annie Mitchell on 4 Mar 1871 in Woodstock, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of C. Mitchell and L.) was born about 1848 in Darlington Twp, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Marriage: 4 Mar 1871, Woodstock, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Marriage Source: MS932_408; Ontario Canada Marriages 1857-1924
Groom: Henry Chas. Westbrook
Age 29, Batchelor, Residence Dereham
Occupation: Tavern Keeper
Birthplace: Oakland, Canada, abt 1842
Parents: Benjamin Westbrook & Polly Ann Westbrook (Hall)

Bride: Annie Mitchell
Age 23, Spinster, Residence Dereham
Birthplace: Darlington Twp, Canada
Parents: Chas & Lizzie A. Mitchell
Witnesses: Mrs. A. G. Searle & couldn't read other
Marriage Date: 4 March 1871
Place: Woodstock, Oxford Cty, Ontario

Research has found a grave of H C Westbrook in Pioneer Cemetery, Tillsonburg- death date on marker reads 1871. So perhaps Annie (Mitchell) was pregnant when Henry Charles ( Clinton) Westbrook died.

Shortly after this marriage, Anna (Mitchell - Westbrook) remarries to Oscar Wilson. This couple is enumerated on the Canadian 1881 census of South Norwich, Oxford South Cty, Ontario (Film FHL 1375903, District 165, SubDist C, Div 1, Page 22, Family 109.
Oscar Wilson, Male, Married, Age 28, Birthplace Ontario, Occupation Butcher, Religion E. Methodist
Anna Wilson, Female, Married, Age 31 , English, Birthplace Ontario, Religion E. Methodist
Clinton Wilson, Male, Age 8, Birthplace Ontario ** possibly Henry Clinton Westbrook - Son of Henry Charles Westbrook & Annie Mitchell
Minnie M. wilson, Female, Age 4, Birthplace Ontario
Isa D. Wilson, Female, Age 2, Birthplace Ontario
Freelove P. Wilson, Female, Married, Age 54, Birthplace USA, Methodist Canada religion (from previous researches - this is possibly Oscar Wilson's Mother but not proven at this point

1911 Canadian Census, Ontario, Oxford South Cty, Norwich South Twp (15), Page 7, Lines 35-29 inclusive
Family # 92
Wilson, Oscar, Male, Head, Married, Birth Jun 1853, Age 58, Occupation Farmer
Wilson, Anna, Female, Wife, Married, Birth Mar 1848, Age 63
Wilson, Darwin, Male, Son, Single, Birth Jan 1885, Age 26, At home
Wilson, Lillian, Female, Dtr, Single, Birth Jul 1880, Age 30, At home
Wilson, Melbourne, Male, Son, Single, Birth Oct 1895, Age 16, At home

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1851 Census: 1851, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; 1851 Canada Census
• 1861 Census: 1861, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; 1861 Canada Census
• 1871 Census: 1871, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; 1871 Canada Census
• 1880 Census: 1880, Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA; 1880 USA Census

Notes:

1851 Census Dereham Twp, Oxford Cty, comprising the West half from the Middleton Line
Line 28 - 31
Benj Westbrook, Farmer, Birthplace Canada W, Baptist, Age 37, Married, 1 male member absent, living in a 1 story log house
Polly Westbrook, Birthplace States, Baptist, Age 32, Married,
Elizabeth Westbrook, Birthplace Canada W, Female, Age 14
Nancy Westbrook, Birthplace Canada W., Female, Age 12
Clinton Westbrook, Birthplace Canada W., Age 10

1861 Census Reel 1060, Calgary Public Library
Line 13 - 17
Benj Westbrook, F ( for farmer), Place of Birth UC, Age 45
Polly Ann Westbrook, birthplace U.S., age 41
Nancy Westbrook, Birthplace U.C., age 20
H. C. Westbrook Birthplace U.C., age 19
Polly Jane Westbrook, Birthplace U.C., age 5

1871 Census Page 95, District No. 13, South Oxford,Sub-Dist. A, Div. 1
# 352 Family;
Westbrook, Benjamin, Male, Age 54, Origin English, Farmer; Religion New Connexion Methodist
Westbrook, Polly, Female, Age 50, Birthplace U. States
Westbrook, Polly Jane, Female, Age 14, Birthplace Canada

1876 Historical Atlas, Benj Westbrook is at Lot 5, Conc. 8

1880 Census Lexington, Sanilac Cty, Michigan, USA: Srce: 1880 Census Lexington, Sanilac Michigan;Roll T9-605, Family History Film 1254605; Page 130B; Enum. District 336, Image 0262
Westbrook, Benjamin, Male, Married, White, Age 64, Est Birth 1816 Canada, Father's birthplace New York, Mother's birthplace NY, Occupation -Works on farm
Other Members living here and enumerated were:
Joseph Wray, Age 22 yrs
Russell Gifford, Age 36 yrs
Polly A. Westbrook, birth est 1821, White, Female, Age 59 yrs, Parents birthplace New York, Occupation - Keeping house
Polly J. Wray, Age 23, Sister in law, Boarder ( I believe this to be Polly A. & Benjamin Westbrook's daughter, married to Wm. Wray)
Hattie M. Wray, Age 5 yrs, Niece, Born Canada
Elvira Wray, Age 3 yrs, Niece, Born Michigan
Henry C. Wray, 5 mos, Nephew, Born Michigan

Rumor has it that Benjamin is also buried at New Road Cemetery in the family plot of Isaac Weeks and wife Nancy (Westbrook)
Location is Conc. 10/ Lot 26, South Norwich Twp, Oxford County, Ontario in Lot 14D. I have not been able to confirm this as no monument to reveal his presence there; but one for Polly Ann (Hall) Westbrook his wife.
Cemetery records mention his name but no date of burial nor specific location; merely his name but no other data available. Will pursue Michigan records in 2010 for possible death/burial in that area thus Benjamin's name would be present to confirm the family tree per se.

In the 1901 Cdn census, Polly Ann (Hall) Westbrook is a widow, thus the time frame for Benjamin's death would be between the years of 1880-1900

Benjamin married Polly Ann Hall. Polly (daughter of David Hall and Elizabeth Hayes) was born on 11 Sep 1820 in , , New York, USA; died on 17 Sep 1910 in Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in New Road Cemetery, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Marriage: Bef 1837, Unknown
• 1851 Census: 1851, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; 1851 Canadian Census
• 1861 Census: 1861, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; 1861 Canadian Census
• 1871 Census: 1871, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; 1871 Canadian Census
• 1880 Census: 1880, Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA; 1880 USA Census
• 1901 Census: 1901, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; 1901 Canada census
• Death: 17 Sep 1910, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

1851 Census Dereham Twp, Oxford Cty, comprising the West half from the Middleton Line
Line 28 - 31
Benj Westbrook, Farmer, Birthplace Canada W, Baptist, Age 37, Married, 1 male member absent, living in a 1 story log house
Polly Westbrook, Birthplace States, Baptist, Age 32, Married,
Elizabeth Westbrook, Birthplace Canada W, Female, Age 14
Nancy Westbrook, Birthplace Canada W., Female, Age 12
Clinton Westbrook, Birthplace Canada W., Age 10

1861 Census Reel 1060, Calgary Public Library
Line 13 - 17
Benj Westbrook, F ( for farmer), Place of Birth UC, Age 45
Polly Ann Westbrook, birthplace U.S., age 41
Nancy Westbrook, Birthplace U.C., age 20
H. C. Westbrook Birthplace U.C., age 19
Polly Jane Westbrook, Birthplace U.C., age 5

1871 Census Page 95, District No. 13, South Oxford,Sub-Dist. A, Div. 1
# 352 Family; Westbrook, Benjamin, Male, Age 54, Origin English, Farmer
Westbrook, Polly, Female, Age 50, Birthplace U. States
Westbrook, Polly Jane, Female, Age 14, Birthplace Canada

1876 Historical Atlas, Benj Westbrook is at Lot 5, Conc. 8

1880 Census Lexington, Sanilac Cty, Michigan, USA: Srce: 1880 Census Lexington, Sanilac Michigan;Roll T9-605, Family History Film 1254605; Page 130B; Enum. District 336, Image 0262
Westbrook, Benjamin, Male, Married, White, Age 64, Est Birth 1816 Canada, Father's birthplace New York, Mother's birthplace NY, Occupation -Works on farm
Other Members living here and enumerated were:
Joseph Wray, Age 22 yrs
Russell Gifford, Age 36 yrs
Polly A. Westbrook, birth est 1821, White, Female, Age 59 yrs, Parents birthplace New York, Occupation - Keeping house
Polly J. Wray, Age 23, Sister in law, Boarder ( I believe this to be Polly A. & Benjamin Westbrook's daughter, married to Wm. Wray)
Hattie M. Wray, Age 5 yrs, Niece, Born Canada
Elvira Wray, Age 3 yrs, Niece, Born Michigan
Henry C. Wray, 5 mos, Nephew, Born Michigan


*1901 Census 93 Norfolk, b-5 Dereham, Page 8, Line 9*
Westbrook, Poly A., Female, White, Mother in Law, Widow, born 11 Sept 1820, Age 80, Birthplace United States, Immigrated 1825, English, Religion Methodist.

Death Registration: Westbrook, Polly Ann
Female,
Date of Death: Sept. 17, 1910
Date of Birth: Sept. 11, 1820
Age: 90 years, 6 days
Birthplace; New York State, USA
Place of Death: Lot 14, Conc 11 Dereham Twp., Ontario
Occupation: Housewife
Widow
Father: David Hall, birthplace United States
Mother: Elizabeth Hayes, birthplace United States
Informant: Ransom Weeks
Cause of Death: Old Age
Burial Service was on Monday, Sept. 19, 1910 at Isaac and Nancy's homeplace followed by interment at New Road Cemetery.
Source: LDS film # 1854628; # 23363


Burial in New Road Cemetery , Conc 10/Lot 26, South Norwich Twp. Oxford County, Ontario.
Lot 14 D tombstone notes: Polly Ann , wife of Benjamin Westbrook 1820-1910

C. married L.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Birth: Abt 1792, , , New York, USA
• Marriage: Abt 1815

Notes:

1880 Census USA for Polly Ann (Hall) Westbrook states her parents were both from New York. Death Certificate names her Parents as David Hall & Elizabeth Hayes

Marriage and birth data provided to me by Bonnie Connolley, I have not verified this data

Children in the marriage are:
Polly Ann Hall, born 11 Sep 1820
Henry Hall, born 1836
George Hall, born 1837
Susan Hall, born 1845
appears to be quite a gap between First born Polly Ann Hall and her siblings. Wonder if there were different spouses involved

David married Elizabeth Hayes. Elizabeth was born about 1796 in , , New York, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Birth: Abt 1796, , , New York, USA
• Marriage: Abt 1815

Notes:

1880 Census USA for Polly Ann (Hall) Westbrook states her parents were both from New York. Death Certificate names her Parents as David Hall & Elizabeth Hayes