My Scottish "Wilkie" Family

Jerome Pringle

Male 1886 - 1958  (72 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Jerome Pringle was born on 4 Jul 1886 in Golden, Oceana, Michigan, USA (son of William Asa Pringle and Lilian M. Slaght); died on 15 Dec 1958 in Seattle City, King, Washington, USA.

    Notes:

    Birth Source - birth date taken from USA World War II draft Registration; Digital Folder # 100770204; Image number 01743
    Full Name: Jerome Roy Pringle
    Draft Reg date: 1942
    Place: Seattle, Washington, USA
    Birth Date: 04 Jul 1886
    Birthplace: Golden, Michigan, USA

    1910 USA Census: Washington, Everett Ward 1, Snohomish
    Jerome Pringle, Age 24, Married x 2, Occupation: Stationary Engineer
    Beatress H. Pringle, Female, Age 20, Married x 1,


    Washington Death Certificate 1907-1960
    Name: Jerome R. Pringle
    DOD: 15 Dec 1958
    Place: Seattle, King Cty, Washington, USA
    Gender: Male
    Age: 72 yrs
    Birth yr: 1886
    Married
    Spouse's Name: Dorothy M. Pringle
    Fathers Name: Alex William Pringle
    Mothers Name: Lillian Slaght
    Film #: 2033814
    GS#: 4224593
    Image #: 2276
    Ref #: 23882

    From this death certificate, it appears Jerome Roy Pringle may have been married x 3 - don't know first wife, but 2nd wife is Beatress H. Pringle as married 09 Nov 1909 by Judge. on this document, Beatress initial is V. Another document signed by mother Mrs H. J. Hamilton, gives permission for Jerome Roy Pringle of Seattle Washington and Beatrice Vivian Hamilton of Seattle Washington to be married - dated 09 Mar 1909

    Jerome married Beatrice Vivian Hamilton on 9 Nov 1909 in King County Court House. Beatrice was born about 1890; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Asa Pringle was born in 1866; and died.

    Notes:


    William Asa Pringle was married 08 August 1885 in Mears, Oceana, Michigan to Lilian Myrtle Slaght Asell*
    In later years I have seen Lilian's name Adell so whether 'Asell' was meant to be 'Adell' I cannot say
    According to this marriage record: Film # 2342477, Folder #4207805, Image 389, v3p40rn52 (LDS)
    William Asa Pringle was born in 1866, in Golden Michigan, Brides' birthplace Tillsonburg Ontario, birth yr 1864

    William married Lilian M. Slaght on 8 Aug 1885 in Mears, Oceana, Michigan, USA. Lilian (daughter of Cyrenius Slaght and Maria Caroline Weeks) was born on 28 Feb 1864 in Tillsonburg, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Jun 1923 in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Lilian M. Slaght was born on 28 Feb 1864 in Tillsonburg, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Cyrenius Slaght and Maria Caroline Weeks); died on 17 Jun 1923 in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • 1871 Census: 1871, Tillsonburg, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; 1871 Canada Census
    • 1880 Census: 1880, Mears, Oceana, Michigan, USA; 1880 USA Census
    • 1900 Census: 1900; 1900 USA Census
    • 1910 Census: 1910, Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington, USA; 1910 USA Census
    • 1920 Census: 1920, Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington, USA; 1920 USA Census

    Notes:

    Birth: In Tillsonburg, Sunday February 28th inst Mrs. Cyrennius Slaght, a daughter. Source: Tillsonburg Observer, March 3, 1864, Tillsonburg Library.

    Name alias: Always I have found Lillian or shortened versions like Lil, Lilly but the other names or initials seem to vary as per census, etc. Some cases there was an L, or a J but later in her life I noticed the A and on her death registration 'Adell'

    On 1871 Census; in the household of Stanton B. Carpenter and wife
    Cleopatra

    Carpenter, Stanton B. ; male, age 36, birthplace USA; Religion Baptist; Occupation - Carpenter
    Carpenter, Cleopatra; female; age 33; birthplace Ontario; Religion universalist; origin Scotch
    Carpenter, Thankful, female; age 8, birthplace Ontario; religion baptist, origin Scotch
    Slaght, Lilian; female; age 7
    Weeks, Miller; male, age 70, birthplace, Ontario; Religion Universalist; Origin Scotch, Occupation blacksmith


    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

    1885 in Mears, Oceana MI, Lillian married William Asa Pringle and 10 yrs later Lillian marries Ara C. Marvin as far as census records reveal; in searching for a divorce, death, etc for one William Asa Pringle I haven't found one - some that are a close match reveal Wm Asa Pringle was a minister. 2 children are born to William Asa Pringle & Lillian (Slaght) - Jerome in 1886 and Asa William in 1889) So will try to discover more on these individuals; then by 1895 Lillian is remarried to Ara C. Marvin) Lillian, Ara Marvin, Ara's son by prev marriage, Lillian's 2 sons by first marr, Ara's mother and then Lillian & Ara's Son Albertus reside together on the 1900 census in Skagit Washington.
    1910 US Census -City on Anacortes, Skagit Cty, Washington, USA
    Lillian is living here with 2nd husband Ara Marvin. (Both Ara & Lillian were married x 2 -
    Marvin, Ara - Head, Age 54 yrs, Marr x 14yr, Merchant - Grocery & dry goods
    Marvin, Lillian Wife, marr x 14 yrs, total 3 chn and 3 chn living (Jerome Pringle, Asa Pringle, Albertus Marvin), sales clerk in grocery store
    Residing with this couple is their Son - Albertus Marvin, Age 12, born Michigan, at school
    Marvin, Emeline, Mother, Widow, age 89
    Lines 67-70 inclusive, Sheet 4B, District 1, Enum District 262

    Ara Marvin dies in 1914

    Lillian Marvin remarries before 1920 to Adelburt MILLS
    1920 US Census, City of Anacortes, Skagit Cty, Washington, USA; house #1407, Family #181, Enum district 88, Ward 3, Sheet 8A, Lines 41-43 inclusive
    Mills, Adelburt L. Head, Owner, Age 62, Married, Born Illinois, Not working
    Mills, Lillian, Wife, Age 55 yrs, Immigration 1866, Naturalization 1885?, Born Canada
    Marvin, Abrutus D.* Stepson, Age 22yrs, Single, born Michigan, Engineer Stationary - at Mill

    Lillian dies 17 June 1923, Everett, Snohomish, Washington.
    Film # 1992974; GS # 4221449; Image # 418, Ref # 154, Washington Death Certificates 1907-1960

    (Medical):1871 census, Lillie is residing with her Aunt Cleopatra and Uncle Stanton Carpenter, as well as her grandfather Miller Weeks* (the census recorder has used the name Miller Weeks, but I am confident it is Daniel Miller Weeks) hw

    In 1880, Lillie is recorded with her parents Cyrennius and Maria Slaght, residing in Mears, Oceana, MI, USA. Lillie is noted as age 16, and working as a clerk in a store (presumably maybe her father's business as he is noted as a dry goods merchant)

    1871 Census:
    Oxford South, Dereham, Page 39, C-9910, RG31 Statistics Canada

    1880 Census:
    line 16

    Children:
    1. 1. Jerome Pringle was born on 4 Jul 1886 in Golden, Oceana, Michigan, USA; died on 15 Dec 1958 in Seattle City, King, Washington, USA.
    2. Asa William Pringle was born on 4 Jul 1889 in Golden, Oceana, Michigan, USA; died on 20 Apr 1972 in San Bernardino, California, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Cyrenius Slaght was born about 1844 in , Canada West, Canada (son of Silas Slaght and Rhoda A. Weeks); died on 4 Aug 1915 in Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington, USA.

    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]


  2. 7.  Maria Caroline Weeks was born on 10 Jul 1844 in Tillsonburg, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel Millar Weeks and Mary Hawer); died on 6 May 1913 in Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington, USA.

    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

    Children:
    1. 3. Lilian M. Slaght was born on 28 Feb 1864 in Tillsonburg, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Jun 1923 in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, USA.
    2. Milton Shakespear Slaght was born on 17 Feb 1874 in Ludington, Mason, Michigan, USA; died on 13 Nov 1949 in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, USA.
    3. Thankful C. Slaght was born in 1882 in , , Michigan, USA; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Silas Slaght was born on 23 Jan 1821 in Townsend Twp, Norfolk County, Upper Canada (son of J.(.R. Slaght and E. Mills); died on 20 Nov 1901 in Ludington, Mason, Michigan, USA; was buried in Old Pioneer Cemetery, Tillsonburg, Ontario, 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]


  2. 13.  Rhoda A. Weeks was born about 1822 in Charlotteville, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph Weeks and Charity Kern); and died.

    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

    Children:
    1. 6. Cyrenius Slaght was born about 1844 in , Canada West, Canada; died on 4 Aug 1915 in Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington, USA.
    2. Duncan Slaght was born on 18 Aug 1846 in Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died on 8 Oct 1867 in Tillsonburg, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Charity Elizabeth Slaght was born in Jun 1849 in , , Canada West, Canada; died on 18 Oct 1868 in Otterville, Oxford County, Canada West, Canada; was buried in St John's Anglican Cemetery, Otterville, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Lillian Emily Slaght was born in May 1852; died on 11 Jul 1853 in Otterville, Oxford County, Canada West, Canada; was buried in St John's Anglican Cemetery, Otterville, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Job Slaght was born in May 1858 in , Oxford County, Canada West, Canada; died on 12 Aug 1858 in Otterville, Oxford County, Canada West, Canada; was buried in St John's Anglican Cemetery, Otterville, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Hugh Slaght was born about 1861; and died.
    7. Nathan Slaght was born in Aug 1862 in , , Canada West, Canada; died on 17 Oct 1862 in Otterville, Oxford County, Canada West, Canada; was buried in St John's Anglican Cemetery, Otterville, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 14.  Daniel Millar Weeks was born in Aug 1801 in Long Point, Norfolk County, Upper Canada, Canada (son of Amos Weeks, Sr. and Unknown); died on 24 Dec 1883 in Tillsonburg, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Tillsonburg Cemetery, Tillsonburg, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

    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]


  4. 15.  Mary Hawer was born about 1802 in , , , Canada; died before 1871.

    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

    Children:
    1. Mary Jane Weeks was born on 11 Mar 1827 in , Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; died on 26 Nov 1899 in Sandwich Twp, Essex County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Cleopatra E. Weeks was born on 19 Oct 1838 in , , Ontario, Canada; and died.
    3. 7. Maria Caroline Weeks 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.



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