Modified Register for Johannes VÖLKEL
and VOELKEL / VOELCKEL/ VÖLCKEL / FELKER
Descendants of
John Frederick FELKER, U.E.L. of
Upper Canada (now Ontario)
by
Bruce Connor Johnson Jr.
Port Bruce, Ontario, Canada
Attention Ontario Felker Researchers
This is very much a work in progress
Please send corrections and additions to Bruce Johnson
Note: Important Corrections are given to a much published error.
This register report corrects a serious error in Ida Crozier's published research which gives the wrong birth date and wrong parents for her Loyalist ancestor Johan Frederick VÖLKEL / FELKER, UEL. He was actually born in Germany, 5 August 1751 (not 1757) and did die at Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth County, Upper Canada, 30 November 1838.
Frederick's father was Johan Eckhart Volkel. His father died when he was young and his mother married second, his Uncle Joseph (Jost) who died at Gainsborough Twp. living a will in 1805. His Uncle Jacob died at Gainsborough Twp. leaving a will in 1802. Frederick was a first cousin to Joseph (Jost) and Lewis (Ludwig) FELKER of Gainsborough Twp., sons of his Uncle Jacob.
Those who are researching the ancestors and descendants of the Johan Frederick VOELKEL who was born in 17 November 1757 can contact Johanna Johnson for more information on his descendants.
The Johann Friedrich Voelkel born November 17, 1757 in Erndtebruck, died May 16, 1808 in Berleburg, Germany at age 50 and did not immigrate to Canada. He was the son of Johann Jost Voelkel and Anna Margarethe Birkelbach and he married Maria Elisabeth Schnell who was born October 15, 1757 in Erndtebruck and died March 6, 1841 there also. They had 11 children. This is not the Johann Friedrich who married Mary Mingle.
First Generation
1. Johannes VÖLKEL was born 1705 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany. He died 31 May 1768 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany.
Supplied by Joachim Volckel, Germany, 30 March 2003
Johannes is given as a "Muellersmann."
Johannes married (1) Catherina Elisabeth MUELLER, daughter of Henrich MUELLER and Anna Elizabeth BELZ, on 27 Feb 1727 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany. Catherina was born 11 Feb 1702 in Schamderer, German. She died 28 Jan 1742 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Prussia.
The IGI extraction for this marriage gives Johannes Voelckel to Elisabeth Moeller, 27 Feb. 1727, FHL film #591440; Evangelisch-Reformierte Church, Erndtebrueck, Westfalen, Preussen.
Johannes and Catherina had the following children:
+ 2 M i. Johan Eckhard VÖLKEL was born 26 Jan 1728 and died 11 Jul 1758.
+ 3 M ii. Johann Friedrich VÖLKEL was born 31 Aug 1731 and died 22 Dec 1774.
+ 4 M iii. Johannes Jost VÖLKEL / Joseph FELKER was born Oct 1736 and died at Upper Canada before 18 Oct 1805.
+ 5 M iv. Johann Jacob VÖLKEL / Jacob FELKER was born 6 Dec 1739 and died at Upper Canada before 20 Nov 1802.
Johannes also married (2) Christine LAUER, daughter of Henrich LAUER, on 11 May 1742. Christine was born 1695. She died 17 Mar 1760 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany.
Second Generation
2. Johan Eckhard VÖLKEL (Johannes) was born 26 Jan 1728 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany. He died 11 Jul 1758 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany.
Johan married Maria Katherina AMOS, daughter of Thomas AMOS and Margarethe LAUER, on 22 Sep 1747 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany. Maria was born 27 Jun 1724 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany.
After her husband Eckhard died she married her brother-in-law, Johann Jost V (Joseph)
When and where did Maria Katharina die? Germany, New Jersey or Upper Canada?
They had the following children:
6 F i. Katharina Elisabeth VÖLKEL was born 6 Feb 1749 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany.
+ 7 M ii. Johann Frederick VÖLKEL / John Frederick FELKER, U. E. L. was born 5 Aug 1751 and died 30 Nov 1838.
8 M iii. Johan Jacob VÖLKEL was born 1754. He died 1755.
9 F iv. Maria Margrethe VÖLKEL was born 31 Jan 1756 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany.
10 F v. Maria Elisabeth VÖLKEL was born 2 Aug 1758 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany.
3. Johann Friedrich VÖLKEL (Johannes) was born 31 Aug 1731 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany. He died 22 Dec 1774 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany.
Johann married Anna Sophie WAHL, daughter of Johan Georg WAHL, on 15 Jan 1758 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Prussia. Anna was born 8 Apr 1728 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany.
This family remained in Germany.
They had the following children:
11 F i. Christine Margarethe VÖLKEL was born 2 Apr 1758 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany.
12 F ii. Maria Elisabeth VÖLKEL was born 22 Sep 1761 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany.
13 M iii. Johann Jost VÖLKEL was born 26 Feb 1766 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany.
4. Johannes Jost VÖLKEL / Joseph FELKER (Johannes) was born Oct 1736 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany and was christened 9 Oct 1736 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany. He died before 18 Oct 1805 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Upper Canada.
Need to obtain a translation of his birth record in parish records to determine names of Sponsors
Joseph's will names a son John, who may have had a daughter Mary, a daughter "Christeen" born probably in Germany, who had married a Mr. McGill by 1805. It is possible that this Christeen was daughter "Justine" given in the Erndtebrück parish registers. Also mentioned is the will are a granddaughter, Mary and her child Sarah. Executors are son John Felker and John Mingle (father or brother to Johan Frederick Felker who was a nephew of Johann Jost) and witnesses are Charles Rozzel, (Father-in-law to Johann Jost's two youngest daughters) Daniel Roy (a future uncle to Elizabeth (Felker) Whitesell) to and John Kennedy. The Roy and Roszel connections weave in and out in relationships with the Felkers and the Whitesells.
Upper Canada Land records and the will of Joseph indicate that he possessed property at Lot 31 South on the 5th Concession of Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln County, Upper Canada (now Ontario). [This is about 30 miles west of Niagara Falls. A portion of this lot was later indicated as belonging to John Frederick Felker. Further research required to verify that there are indeed two different John Felkers here; Joseph's son John Felker and Joseph's stepson John Frederick Felker unless the two are actually the same person?
The will of Joseph Felker (FHL film #0579157) was written 3 December 1804 and registered 18 October 1805.
In the name of god Amen, I Joseph Felker of the Township of Gainsboro County of Lincoln and province of Upper Canada being very weak of body and of perfect mind and memory thanks be given unto god; calling unto mind the mortality of my body, and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and Testament that is to say principally and first of all, I give and Recommend my Soul into the hand of Almighty god that give it and my body I Recommend to the earth, to be Buried in decent Christian burial at the discretion of my Executors, nothing dsi? doubting but at the general Resurrection I shall Receive the same again by the mighty power of god, and as touching such worldly estate wherewith is has pleased god to Bless me in this life I give - demiss and dispose of the same in the Following manner and form.
First I give my well beloved Son John Felker and Daughter Christeen McGill all my Lands Lying and being in the Township of Gainsboro known by Lot No. Thirty one being the South End of Said Lot in the Fifth Concession to be Equally Divided between them their heirs and assigns forever.
Secondly I give unto my Grand Daughter Mary Felker all my beds and beding and money and movables after my honest debts and Funeral Expences paid to be put to use till her child Sarah comes of age of Eighteen. The said Mary will have one bed and the Interest She is to have yearly to her use till her child Sarah comes to the age of Eighteen then she, Sarah is to come in full heirs of all.
I likewise constitute make and ordain the sole Executors of this my Last will and Testament my son John Felker and John Mingle and all and Singular of my lands. Messages and tenements by them ficely to be possessed and Enjoyed and I do hereby utterly disallow Revoke and disannul all and every other former testament wills Legacies bequest, and Executors by me in anywise before named willed and bequeathed satisfying and confirming this and no other to be my Last will and testament in witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand Seal this third day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred and four
Signed Sealed published
pronounced and declared
by the said Joseph Felker
as his Lastly will and Testament
in his presence and in the presence
of each other have hereto subscribed
our names
Charles Rozzel
Daniel Roy
John Kennedy
English Joseph Felker
Joseph Völckel (signed in German)
A key question to be resolved here is whether the son John mentioned in the will is his son Johann Jost born in 1761, his step-son Johan Frederick born 1751 living nearby at the time and who died in 1838 in nearby Saltfleet Township, or another child "Johann" not yet identified.
Johannes married Maria Katherina AMOS, daughter of Thomas AMOS and Margarethe LAUER, on 17 Sep 1760 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany. Maria was born 27 Jun 1724 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany.
After her husband Eckhard died she married her brother-in-law, Johann Jost V (Joseph)
When and where did Maria Katharina die? Germany, New Jersey or Upper Canada?
They had the following children:
+ 14 M i. Johann Jost VÖLKEL was born 28 May 1761 and may be the "son" John who died after 1804.
15 F ii. Justine Elisabeth VOELKEL was born 29 Sep 1763 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany. She died after 1804.
Is this "Justine" actually the Christine Felker mentioned in Joseph's will in 1804 as being his daughter "Christeen McGill."
NOT proven that this is the daughter that married a McGILL and was living at the time of Joseph's will.
Justine married MCGILL.
There are 9 McGills and ? MAGILL in the 1828 Militia Rolls. There are not any McGill names in Lincoln or Wentworth Militia rolls. There is a George in York and William and Hugh in N. York,a Hugh, Robert and William in Wellington. It is possible that this daughter still resided in New Jersey.
16 F iii. Christine VÖLKEL was born 21 Nov 1765 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany. She died 17 Apr 1769 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany.
17 F iv. Maria Magdelena VÖLKEL was born 5 Jan 1770 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany. She died 12 Jan 1771 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany.
5. Johann Jacob VÖLKEL / Jacob FELKER (Johannes) was born 6 Dec 1739 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany and was christened 12 Dec 1739 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany. He died before 20 Nov 1802 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Upper Canada.
Jacob's will written at Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Upper Canada (FHL film # 579157) dated 8 May 1799 and registered 20 Nov. 1802 names wife, Mary and children, Joseph, eldest, Lewis, Mary, Catherine and Christeen. His wife, son Lewis and a John Felker are Executors. Witnesses are Hocks Roy, Catherine Wardle and John Kennedy. Since Jacob's son John died in 1796 this John Felker is likely be nephew or possibly step-son John Frederick Felker. Further research required to determine who Catherine Wardle and John Kennedy were. The will is signed in German, Jacob Volckel and English, Jacob Felker.
According to his Upper Canada Land Petition Johann Jacob Völckel left Prussia about 1787 and emigrated to New Jersey where he resided until about 1796 when he petitioned for land in Upper Canada.
Upper Canada Land Petitions:
Jacob Felker, Niagara, 1796, F2 / 42 - Wife 3 daughters and 3 sons of age who are applying for their own land. He is of Germany and came to America 9 years ago and has been residing in New Jersey.
John Felker, Jr., 1796, F2 / 34 - son of Jacob, age 27 [b. ca. 1769] from New Jersey. He came to Upper Canada from New Jersey with father's family and elder brothers. This is apparently the John FELKER Jr. who was accidently killed in 1796. Age may be a transcribing error. Age might be 21 or 24.
Joseph Felker, 1796, F2 / 34 - son of Jacob from New Jersey.
Ladwick (sic-Ludwick), 1796 - son of Jacob, age 21 , from New Jersey.
Notes from Niagara, Vol IX, #4. p. 33, 1803 Journal of Francis Goring,
Ira Bentley, 30 M. Creek. Moved to York. Left with Jacob Beame, his father-in-law.
"p. 35, Joseph Fulker (sic) 20 M. C., near Snyders Mill. 13.19.9 Delivered, gone with a load of grain to Mr. H.
John Fulker, 20 M. Creek. 4.14.6. Delivered to himself going off with a load of Wheat & Rye.
Jacob Falker, 20 M. C. 10.17.7. Delivered to his son Lewis, his father Jacob being dead/going with a load of grain"
The Will of Jacob Felker, dated 8 May 1799, is given in Lincoln County, Ontario, Surrogate Court Records (FHL film #0579157).
In the name of God Amen, I Jacob Felker of Gainsborough Township, Lincoln County and Province of Upper Canada Yeoman being in (Perfect Health of) Body, and of Perfect Mind and Memory, thanks be given unto God, calling unto Mind the Mortality of my body, do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament, in Manner Following and First of all I give and Recommend my Soul into the hand of Almighty god that gave it, and my Body I recommend to the Earth, to be Buried in decent Christian Burial, at the Descretion of my Executors. And as touching Such Worldly Estate Wherewith it has Pleased God to Bless me in the Life, I give, divise and Dispose of the same in the Following Manner and Form.
First, I give and Bequeath to Mary my dearly Beloved Wife, all my goods and Chattle Lands and Lenerremly? for her use During her life, Except one Yoke of oxen to be Raised out of my Estate three years After my Death to my son Lewis.
Also I give the Sum of Five Pounds to my oldest son Joseph to be paid out of my Estate when my youngest Child Comes of age. And After my wife's Death the Estate is to be Equally Divided Among my four Children or my son Lewis and Mary Catherine Christeen [no commas are given, but this must be three daughters, Mary, Catherine and Christine? Or is it Mary Catherine and Christine? That including eldest son Joseph would make four children.]
I Likewise Constitute, make and Ordain my Dearely Beloved Wife my son Lewis and John Felker my Sole Executors of this my Last will and Testament, and I do hereby Utterly Disallow Revoke and Disannul all and Every other Former Testaments and Legacies, bequests and Executors, be me in anywise before Named Willed. And Bequeathed Ratifying and Confirming their, and no other, to be my Last will and Testament in witness Whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this Eighth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety Nine.
Signed, Sealed, Published pronounced and Declared
by the Said Jacob Felker as his Lastly Will and Testament
in his presence and in the presecne of Each other have
hereto Subscribed our Names
Hocks Roy X (signed)
Catherine X Wardle X (Her Mark)
John Kennedy X (signed)
The Four Children int. before Signed
Jacob Völckel (Signed in German)
in English Jacob Felker
On 27 September John Kennedy appeared before the Surrogate Court and testified that he was present when Jacob Felker signed his last will and testament.
Further research needed to determine who the John Felker is who is referred to as an executor. Is he the Johann Frederick Felker, U.E.L., or is he the John mentioned as son of the Joseph who died in 1804/1805; Were the daughters born in New Jersey? It appears that there are no birth records for them in Erndtebrueck parish records.
I have reference to an immigration record of a Ship, Sally, Oct. 1774, Johnann Jacob Welcker, Johann Jacob Welker (2).
Johann married Maria Elisabeth GRIESING, daughter of Jacob GRIESING and Maria Elisabeth, on 23 Apr 1765 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany. Maria was born 10 Sep 1750 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany and was christened 14 Sep 1750 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany. She died after 1799 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Upper Canada.
She is given as wife "Mary" in the will of her husband Jacob written in 1799 at Upper Canada.
They had the following children:
18 M i. John FELKER Jr. was born about 1768/1769 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany. He died 1796 in Gainsborough Twp, Elgin, Upper Canada.
Who is this person? Need to find him in E. parish records. If age of 27 is correct he should have been born in 1768/1769 which is a possible fit.
Upper Canada Land Petitions give that;
John Felker, Jr., 1796, F2 / 34 - son of Jacob, age 27 [b. ca. 1769] from New Jersey. He came to Upper Canada from New Jersey with father's family and elder brothers.
This is apparently the John FELKER Jr. who was accidentally killed in 1796. Age may be a transcribing error. Age might be 21 or 24.
Heather Beed / Vic Research gives that:
"John Felker, brother of Joseph, was accidentally killed in 1796 at David Secord's mill." (a deposition signed by David Secord August 24, 1810 when Joseph Felker was trying to possess the land that John Jr. had received (South 1/2 of lots 34 and 35, Concession 5 Gainsborough Twp.).
Therefore we know that John Jr. had died before Jacob's will was written in 1799.
19 M ii. Johann Friedrich VÖLCKEL was born 18 Feb 1770 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany and was christened 22 Feb 1770 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany. He died 16 Apr 1774 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany.
Parish register, FHL film #591439, p. 124.
+ 20 M iii. Johan Jost VÖLCKEL / Joseph FELKER was born 23 Nov 1771 and died Gainsborough Twp., 24 Jun 1846.
21 M iv. Johannes VÖLKEL was born 19 Nov 1773 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany and was christened 23 Nov 1773 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany. He died 24 Apr 1862 in Gevelsberg, Westfalen, Germany.
Parish register, FHL film #591439, p. 157. Death date supplied by Joachim Voelkel in 2003.
Johannes married Anna Gertrud MENN, daughter of Johann Jost MENN and Anna Katharina BECKER, on 1817 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany. Anna was born 16 Jun 1788 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany. She died 22 Jan 1863 in Gevelsberg, Westfalen, Germany.
22 M v. Johann Jacob VÖLKEL was born 8 Jul 1776 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany and was christened 12 Jul 1776 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany. He died 20 Nov 1776 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany.
FHL film #591439, p. 174; Parish registers.
+ 23 M vi. Johan Ludwig VÖLCKEL / Lewis FELKER was born 29 Aug 1778 and died at Gainsborough Twp., 28 Jul 1857.
24 F vii. Anna Margareth VÖLKEL was born 18 Aug 1782 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany and was christened 21 Aug 1782 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany. She died 15 Jun 1784 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany.
Parish registers. FHL film #591439, p. 224.
25 F viii. Maria Elisabeth VÖLCKEL was born Sep 1785 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany and was christened 5 Sep 1785 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany. She died after 1795 in Upper Canada.
Parish register. FHL film #591439, p. 245; death mark next to bp (check deaths).
[Need further confirmation that this is the "Mary" indicated in Jacob's will]
+ 26 F ix. Catherine FELKER was born about 31 Dec 1790 and died 27 Jan 1859.
+ 27 F x. Christina FELKER was born about 1792 and died 10 Oct 1812.
Third Generation
7. Johann Frederick VÖLKEL / John Frederick FELKER, U. E. L. (Johan Eckhard, Johannes) was born 5 Aug 1751 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Prussia and was christened in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Prussia. He died1 30 Nov 1838 in Saltfleet, Wentworth, Upper Canada and was buried in Felker Cemetery, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Ontario.
Much of the early research on Frederick Felker was done by Ida Crozier. She published two books on the Felkers but unfortunately got Frederick's birth date and parents wrong.
Ida Crozier gives in error that Frederick was aged 80 ys, h/o Mary (stone no longer present in 2002). Ida had wrong parents for Johan Frederick and I am not sure where this age of 80 years at death came from but new evidence from Joachim Voelkel in 2003 indicates that Frederick was age 87 when he died.
Ida gives: On 18 May 1773 Johann Friderick Voelkel boarded the Ship Hope from Rotterdam, via Cowes, Isle of Wight and at Wicacoa on 1st of October 1773 take and "subscribe the foregoing Oaths and Declaration in the usual Form." Ida Crozier [List of arrivals in the Port of Philadelphia From 1727-1808. Also on this list were Andreas Adam Lutz and Red. (+) Volckel. Bible presented to him at Erndtbruck May 18, 1773.
Land Records
John Felker, Niagara, 1796, F2 / 33 - With a wife and one child, from the Jersies was located with George Bowman at Stamford Twp. Ida has assumed that this is John Frederick Felker.
First Petition gives
The petition of John Felker
Respectfully shows That your Petitioner is just arrived from the Jersies with a wife and one child and that he is related to George Bowman of the Township of Stamford.
Respectfully shows,
That your petitioner is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same. That he is ready to take the usual oaths, and to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country which he has left. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him Two Hundred acres of land upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency's proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bond will ever pray
Niagara 2 July 1796
Recommended for two hundred acres No. 41F33
John Felker
Upper Canada Land book B 1796-7 p. 226
Pet. Newark, 1797, F2/56 states that he was a Loyalist.
"That your Petitioner from the beginning of the late American war was an open and declared loyalist and carried Arms for His Majesty, was several times severely wounded, taken prisoner, and suffered nine months imprisonment. That your Petitioner is resident in this Home District of this province and and is married to the Daughter of John Mingle (also a faithful loyalist) and has two children.
That your Petitioner has as yet only drawn Two Hundred Acres of land; wherefore he prays your Honor for such additional allowances as your Honor in your Wisdom may deem meet. And as in duty bound he will ever pray.
John Felker
No. 56
Newark 1st Feb'y 1797
P. 226 The Land Book B
(This is the second petition)
Ida Crozier gives "The crown Grant he received was dated July 8, 1799 for 200 acres, being composed of Lot 30 Concession V in the Township of Gainsborough, Lincoln Co., while the other Felkers had adjoining farms granted to them."
Joseph Felker willed this land to son John and daughter Christeen McGill in 1805?; So does this mean that son John was actually step-son John Frederick Felker?
[research George Bowman]
John and his family were in Saltfleet in 1820. An Indenture of Bargain and Sale, dated 23 Feb. 1820 by which James Henry of Clinton in Lincoln, granted unto John Felker of Gainsborough...
He states in land petition of 2 July 1796 that he is related to George Bowman of Stamford?
The Crown grant he received was dated 8 July 1799 for 200 acres, Lot 30, Conc. 5 in Township of Gainsborough, Lincoln County. By 1805 the spelling Felker was in common usage.
Computerized Land records, give Frederick Felker, Maidstone (Windsor, Ontario), resided Saltfleet SPT4SRD, 1836 0213 FG
John Felker, res. Saltfleet, Conc. 5, Lot S1/2 31, 1835 0702, ref. 091021
Felker Frederick 1836 Upper Canada: Land patents issued from 20 April 1836, and the 2 June next ensuing, prepared in compliance with an Address of the House of Assembly to that effect. 1,478 patents. Upper Canada: Papers Relating to Sir F. Bond-Head. National Library of Canada: British Parliamentary Papers.
Notes from Niagara, Vol IX, #4. p. 33, 1803 Journal of Francis Goring, Ira Bentley, 30 M. Creek. Moved to York. Left with Jacob Beame, his father-in-law.
John Fulker, 20 M. Creek. 4.14.6. Delivered to himself going off with a load of Wheat & Rye.
In Notes From Niagara, Aug. 1994, Vol XIV, # 3, p. 25, there are some extractions from the Charles Askin papers which are at the National Archives of Canada (MG19 A3 Vol 41) They give the following naming three "Falker" ancestors. Date?;
"Louth Mills, Account of Flour & Wiskey sent from this to St. David's by Capt. Askin & Ensign Applyarth. 18 Dec. 1813.
December 18th
Francis Harkisom, 4 (barrels), John Falker, 4, Joseph Falker, 4, Stephen Roy, 4, David Moyer, 4, Henry Hooh, 4, Isaac Osburn, 4, John Linderberry, 4, John Snyder, 4, David Battram, 4, John Ensly, 4, Isaiah Griffen, 3, Jacob Fisher, 4, Lewis Falker, 4, Alexander Lane, 4, Gilbert Lane, 4, Jacob Houser, 4, A. Sheldon, 4, Joseph Ducher, 4, William Hutt, 4, Morris Canada, 4, Silas Hopkins, 5, ..."
In 23 Feb. 1820 at Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., John Henry sold 200 acres to John Felker (Bk B #534; reg. 20 April 1820) On 25 March 1823 John Felker sold 200 acres to Frederic Felker (B&S, reg 26 March 1823; Bk B #933)
The 1828 Militia rolls for Wentworth for the 3rd Gore are missing but a 1826 census substitute exists for Saltfleet and Binbrook. In it is a Fred Fulker next to Levi and Wm Green and not far from J. London, Joseph London and John Cowell.
Lincoln District Probate Index gives an administration for a John "Falkner"; 2, 133, 1844 and 2.153, 1844. [order these] There is no listing in Lincoln for 1838. Could not find a probate in Wentworth for John Felker.
Johann married Mary MINGLE, daughter of John MINGLE and Sophia, about 1792 in Oxford, Sussex, New Jersey. Mary was born 12 Nov 1769 in Oxford, Sussex, New Jersey. She died2 30 Nov 1841 in Saltfleet, Wentworth, Upper Canada and was buried in Felker Cemetery, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Ontario.
She died aged 72 y 18 ds, w/o John Felker (stone no longer present in 2002)
They had the following children:
+ 28 M i. John Frederick FELKER was born 23 May 1794 and died 28 Feb 1880.
+ 29 M ii. Lewis FELKER was born 1 Mar 1795 and died 20 Jun 1861.
30 F iii. Anna FELKER was born about 22 Jul 1797 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Upper Canada. She died 4 Apr 1891 in Malahide Twp., Elgin, Ontario and was buried3 in Luton Cemetery, Malahide Twp., Elgin, Ontario.
NOT PROVEN THAT SHE IS DAUGHTER OF John Frederick FELKER
Ida Crozier gives that "Nora Felker" born 1797 married a Randall.
Saltfleet property records; Ann Lafey, widow to Sylvester Smith W 1/3 of 170 / pet a cc claim; Lot 8, Conc. 4; Quit Claim, 29 Aug 1853.
In 1851 Census for Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co. (1-19 printed 45), Anna Lafey gives age as 50 and birth place as US. Widow. She bought land at Malahide near Whitesells in 1853. She is with sister Lydia Felker and stepson or son John Lafey, 10.
In 1861 at Malahide (3-10) she is widow, age 50, W. Meth. born in US living with Lydia Felker, born US, and John Lafey, 10, born at Saltfleet.
In 1871 at Malahide (2-59) Annie Lafey is 75, born ? they are living next to brother-in-law and sister Daniel and Elizabeth Whitesell. Living with her is her unmarried sister, Lydia Felker.
In 1881 at Malahide (2-50) Anna Lefey is 84, widow, born in Ontario; Episc.
This would match up to the Anna who died at Malahide Twp. 4 April 1891; age 94. This Anna m. a Lafey. No Land petition found.
Did she marry first a Randall? Or, is this in error by Ida and it was another daughter, possibly, Sophia who married a Randall?
Anna and her sister Lydia Felker have a double stone at the Luton Cemetery in Malahide Twp. No death registration found for Anna.
The Nora Felker given by Ida Crozier was supposed to have been born 22 July 1797 which fits with her age of 94 on her g.s.
Anna married (2) Michael LAFEY. Michael was born about 22 Jun 1778. He died 1 Aug 1847 in Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Ontario and was buried in Fifty, Winona, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Ontario.
He purchased land at Saltfleet in 1809 (Lot #11, Conc. 1.)
Michael was a widower who had been previously married to Catherine. She is buried with him at the Fifty Winona Cemetery.
Will for Michael Lafey (Wentworth Probate) Instr. #714; recorded 25 Aug. 1848 Will written 11 Sept.1832.
+ 31 F iv. Catherine FELKER was born 22 Jun 1799.
+ 32 F v. Elizabeth FELKER was born 5 Apr 1801 and died 29 Aug 1875.
NOT PROVEN THAT SHE IS DAUGHTER OF John Frederick FELKER
33 F vi. Sophia FELKER was born 8 Mar 1803 in Gainsboro Twp., Lincoln, Upper Canada.
Ida Crozier gives her as a daughter of John Frederick FELKER.
Is she possible the daughter that that married the Randall?
There is a Sophia RANDALL born 1803 in the 1881 Census for Ontaro.
34 F vii. Lydia FELKER was born 15 Dec 1805 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Upper Canada. She died4 29 Jun 1880 in Malahide Twp., Elgin, Ontario and was buried5 in Luton Cemetery, Malahide Twp., Elgin, Ontario.
NOT PROVEN THAT SHE IS DAUGHTER OF John Frederick FELKER
In 1851 at Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario (1-23) Lydia Felker is age 35, born in US with sister Anna Lafey and child, John Lafey, 10.
In 1861 at Malahide Twp., Elgin Co., Ont., (3-10) Lydia Falcar is age 50, born Upper Canada, single, NCM; with Anna Lafey, 60.
In 1871 at Malahide Twp. (2-59) Lydia Felker is age 68, born Ontario, with sister Anna Lafey, 75. They are living next to sister Elizabeth Whitesell wife of Daniel Whitesell.
+ 35 F viii. Sarah FELKER was born 8 Mar 1808 and died 19 Jan 1856.
14. Johann Jost VÖLKEL (Johannes Jost, Johannes) was born 28 May 1761 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany. He may be the "son" that was named in father's will in 1804 or it may be his half-brother, John Frederick who is named as "son John."
NEED MORE INFORMATION ON THIS PERSON
A son is named in father Joseph's will as "John" in 1804 along with a sister Christeen McGill, and a granddaughter, Mary and a Great granddaughter Sarah. (Is this the son John Jost born 1761 or step-son John Frederick born 1751?
Public Records and Archives of Ontario 1930; p. 95, Council Chamber of Newark, 25 Feb. 1797
John Felker. Praying for land in right of his wife, the daughter of a loyalist. Certificate of petitioner having married the daughter of a loyalist wanting. (Is this the son John Jost born 1761 or step-son John Frederick born 1751?
The 1811 Land Atlas by ? shows "John Filker" on Lot 30 Conc. 5, Gainsborough, 200 A and S 1/2 lots 34 and 35 conc. 5, Gainsborough, 200 A. This would be the land that Joseph who died ca. 1805 willed to his son John and daughter Christeen. Check to see if there is a McGill nearby. No McGill in 1828 Militia Rolls or 1828 Census. There is also a John Filker, on S 34 and S 35, 200 acres. Joseph Filker, is at Lot 28, Concession 5 and Lewis at Lot 26 Conc. 5.
(Is this the son John Jost born 1761 or step-son John Frederick born 1751?
A John Felker was in the 4th Lincoln Militia 1812 (p.77, book 1, Capt. Arah Nelles, 4th Lincoln Flank Co., July 24 - Aug. 24, 1812.
In May 1816 there is a John Felker on lot 30 Conc. 5, voted for Robt. Nelles. (Book 10, p. 8-11 Annal of the Forty. This is confirmed as Johan Frederick Felker the Loyalist (1857-1838). [ This then would seem to dispute Ida Crozier's research and would indicate that John Frederick is the "son" John in Joseph Felker's will.
He had the following children:
+ 36 F i. Mary FELKER was born about 1785 (named in grandfather's will).
20. Johan Jost VÖLCKEL / Joseph FELKER (Johann Jacob, Johannes) was born6 23 Nov 1771 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany and was christened 27 Nov 1771 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany. He died7 24 Jun 1846 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Ontario and was buried in St. Anne's Cemetery, Lincoln, Ontario.
Joseph died 24 June 1846, age 74 years 7 months and 1 day (g.s.). Joseph and second wife Leah are both buried at the St. Ann's Cemetery, Gainsborough Township, with many other family members. Joseph emigrated from Germany to New Jersey and later to Upper Canada where he was living in 1796 when he applied for land. Joseph is named as eldest son in father's will.
In 1828 at Gainsborough Township (p. 10) is Joseph Felker, next to Austen, George Rozell, David Bears, Asa Schooley, Eliz. Laing and Daniel Pound (These are Quakers). At p. 7 is Stephen Roy and John Mingle Sr. At p. 4 is John Mingle Jr., and Adam Mingle Sr.
In 1842 [This census is missing for Gainsborough Township]
Johan married (1) Margaret about 1802 in Upper Canada.
They had the following children:
+ 37 M i. Phillip FELKER was born about 1803 and died before 1851.
+ 38 M ii. Joseph FELKER was born about 1806/1812 and died 14 Jan 1885.
39 F iii. Catherine FELKER was born 22 Oct 1807 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Upper Canada. She died 1 Jan 1881 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Ontario and was buried in St. Anne's Cemetery, Lincoln, Ontario.
In 1851 at Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Canada West (Sheet 18) Israel Felker, 39 with siblings, Mariah, 24, Catherine, 42, Levi, 21 and Phebe, 16.
The g.s. of Catherine gives that she is the dau. of Joseph and Margaret.
+ 40 M iv. Peter FELKER was born about 1809 and died 2 Oct 1887.
Johan also married (2) Leah FURLOW on 14 Feb 1813 in Niagara District, Upper Canada. Leah was born 15 Dec 1791. She died8 18 Apr 1845 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Ontario and was buried in St. Anne's Cemetery, Lincoln, Ontario.
The g.s. of Leah, gives her as wife of Joseph. Her stone is next to his.
The records of Robert Nelles J. P., 1796-1823; records held at Anglican Church, McMaster Univ. (microfilm but no interlibrary loan) Her name given as "Lena Furlow."
Johan and Leah had the following children:
41 M v. Israel FELKER was born about Nov 1814 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Upper Canada. He died 17 Dec 1865 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Ontario and was buried in St. Anne's Cemetery, Gainsborough, Lincoln, Ontario.
In 1851/1852 at Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Canada West (Sheet 18) Israel Felker, 39 with siblings, Mariah, 24, Catherine, 42, Levi, 21 and Phebe, 16.
In 1861 at Gainsboro Twp. (p. 56) is Levi Felker, 31, with wife, Julia, 24, dau. Meniva, 3, Israel, 46, Catherine, 50, Marie, 32 and Phebe, 16.
In his will Israel leaves everything to his half sister Catherine and his sister Maria.
42 F vi. Margaret FELKER was born about 1817 in Gainsboro Twp., Lincoln, Upper Canada. She died 27 Jan 1886 in Caistor Twp., Lincoln, Ontario.
In 1851 at Gainsborough Township, Lincoln County, Ontario, at (Div. 1, p. 23) is Wilson Roy, (75A lot 3, conc. 6) age 41, farmer, born Canada West, with wife Margaret, 36 and children, Elizabeth Catherine, 18, James L., 16, Lydia L., 16, Joseph S., 11, Abby J., 9, and Emelia W., 3.
In 1861
In 1871
In 1881
Margaret' will names, grandson Daniel Wilson roy son of Joseph, Hester Ann (Burkholder) Roy Porter dau. in law, Martha Jane (Roy) Clendennning neice and daughter of George.
Margaret married9 (1) Wilson ROY, son of Stephen ROY and Lydia ROSZEL, on 25 Dec 1832 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Upper Canada. Wilson was born about 1812 in Gainsborough, Lincoln, Upper Canada. He died after Apr 1871 in Binbrook Twp., Wentworth, Ontario.
Margaret also married (2) Robert NELSON.
43 F vii. Elizabeth FELKER was born Sep 1820 in Gainsborough Twp, Lincoln, Ontario. She died10 10 Nov 1878 in Gainsborough Twp, Lincoln, Ontario and was buried in St. Anne's Cemetery, Lincoln, Ontario.
Elizabeth married John WHITWELL. John was born 2 Jun 1816. He died11 26 Oct 1880 in Lincoln, Ontario and was buried in St. Anne's Cemetery, Lincoln, Ontario.
+ 44 F viii. Abigail FELKER was born 15 Aug 1825 and died 20 May 1903.
45 F ix. Mariah FELKER was born 28 Jan 1832 in Gainsboro Twp., Lincoln, Upper Canada. She died12 31 Dec 1898 in Gainsboro Twp., Lincoln, Ontario and was buried in St. Anne's Cemetery, Lincoln, Ontario.
In 1851 at Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Canada West (Sheet 18) Israel Felker, 39 with siblings, Mariah, 24, Catherine, 42, Levi, 21 and Phebe, 16.
Mariah married Reuben HEASLIP after 1851. Reuben died13 8 May 1914 and was buried in St. Anne's Cemetery, Lincoln, Ontario.
+ 46 M x. Levi FELKER was born about 1830/1834 and died 1861/1871.
47 F xi. Phoebe FELKER was born about 1836 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Upper Canada.
In 1851 at Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Canada West (Sheet 18) Israel Felker, 39 with siblings, Mariah, 24, Catherine, 42, Levi, 21 and Phebe, 16.
23. Johan Ludwig VÖLCKEL/ Lewis FELKER (Johann Jacob, Johannes) was born 29 Aug 1778 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany and was christened 31 Aug 1778 in Erndtebrück, Westfalen, Germany. He died 28 Jul 1857 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Ontario and was buried in St. Ann's Cemetery, Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Ontario.
FHL film #591439, p. 193; Parish Register, gives his German name as "Johann Ludwig Voelckel."
He is named in the Charles Askin papers at Louth Mills, 18 Dec. 1813. (Account of flour and Wiskey sent from this to St. David's by Capt. Askin & Ensign Applyarth)
In 1828 at Gainsborough twp., Welland co., UC Lewis Felker has 6 in family. He is next to Adam sr. Mingle and Joseph Snyder.
In 1851 at Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Canada West (Sheet 44) Lewis Felker, 73, born Germany with wife, Catherine, 62, born US and chilren, Abraham, 39, William, 36, and Jacob, 28 and his wife Barbara, 17 and their child, Elizabeth C., 1, born 1 month.
No g.s. located for his wife at St. Anne's.
The gravestone gives his name as "Lewis Felker", born "In Germany", aged 78 years, 10 months and 22 days; 1851 Census for Gainsboro Twp., Lincoln Co., Ont. He was called "Ludwick Felker" at time of land petition and "Lewis Felker" at time of death. Lincoln Co. probate files give a Probate for a Lewis Felker, 7:49, 1867 [Check this out]
The grave stone inscription for Lewis was partially readable in 1994 and reads as follows:
Lewis Felker / Born / In Germany / Aug. 29, 1778 / Died / July 28, 1857, / Aged 78 yrs 10 mo. 22 Ds, / Earth is born? The ? ?round to bless ? me / with their save and , mutual love / ? by ? and or and believed me / To brighter realms above.
He died at Gainsborough Township, Lincoln County, Ontario 28 July 1857, aged 78 years, 10 months and 22 days (g.s.) (Check Probate records). He married probably before 1812 CATHERINE. She was born in the United States (probably NJ?) circa 1790. This may be the Catherine Felker, who died at Gainsboro, Lincoln County, 2 July 1871.[ ]
Military records indicate that he was in the 4th Lincoln Militia 1812-1814.
He is shown at Lot 26, Conc. 5, Gainsboro on 1811 Map.
He is shown at Lot 26, Conc. 5, Gainsboro, at 1816 Election.
Upper Canada Land Petitions give:
Ladwick (sic-Ludwick), 1796 - son of Jacob, age 21, from New Jersey. This was not accurate. He was actually 18 but indicated that he was 21 in order to obtain land.
Check for Lincoln County Probate for death of Lewis Felker. 1867
Johan married Catherine about 1811 in Upper Canada. Catherine was born about 1790 in New Jersey. She died14 2 Jul 1871 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Ontario.
They had the following children:
48 M i. Abraham FELKER was born about 1812 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Upper Canada.
In 1851 at Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Canada West (Sheet 44) Lewis Felker, 73, born Germany with wife, Catherine, 62, born US and children, Abraham, 39, William, 36, and Jacob, 28 and his wife Barbara, 17 and their child, Elizabeth C., 1, born 1 month.
In 1861 at Gainsborough Township (Div. 4, p. 50) Abraham Felker, 49 with his mother, Catherine a widow, age 69 (given in error as his wife), brother Jacob, 38, his wife, Barbara, 25 and children, Elizabeth, 9, Daniel, 8, Alfred, 5, and James, 1
49 M ii. William FELKER was born about 1813 in Gainsboro Twp., Lincoln, Upper Canada.
In 1851 at Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Canada West (Sheet 44) Lewis Felker, 73, born Germany with wife, Catherine, 62, born US and children, Abraham, 39, William, 36, and Jacob, 28 and his wife Barbara, 17 and their child, Elizabeth C., 1, born 1 month.
Is this the William Felker who had will at Gainsborough, reg. 11 Sept. 1860; Book b, 45, #11095 mention of Daniel, Jacob, Abraham, Catherine, Daniel, John Rossel, Levi Felker, Henry Smith.
+ 50 M iii. Daniel FELKER was born 2 Oct 1816 and died 29 Nov 1889.
+ 51 M iv. Jacob FELKER was born 15 Apr 1822 and died 1 Jul 1895.
26. Catherine FELKER (Johann Jacob, Johannes) was born about 31 Dec 1790 in New Jersey. She died15 27 Jan 1859 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Ontario and was buried in St. Anne's Cemetery, Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Ontario.
She is mentioned in father's will in 1799.
Iain Rosszell research gives her birth as Dec. 5, 1789 and death as 22 June 1859 at Gainsborough Twp.
In 1851 at Gainsborough, sheet 18, line 29, George Roszel is age 65, born US, a Tunker, in a frame hus with wife Catherine, 63 and born US and children, John, 21, George, 26, with his wife July Ann, 21 and their daughter, Letty, 2.
Catherine's grave stone reads: "In Memory of / Catherine Felker / Wife of / George Roszel sen. / who departed this life / 27 Jan. 1859 / aged 69 ys / 1 mo. & 27 ds.")
Catherine married George ROSZEL, son of Charles ROSZEL and Mary WILSON, about 1810 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Upper Canada. George was born 21 Mar 1786 in New Jersey. He died 28 Sep 1867 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Ontario.
In 1851 at Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln Co., Ont., George Roszel is 65 a Tunker, born US, farmer, living in 1 story frame house, with wife Catherine, 63, born US, and children, John, 21 and nearby son George, 26 and his wife, July Ann, 21 and their child, Letty, 2. in a log house.
They had the following children:
52 F i. Sarah ROSZELL was born 29 Nov 1810. She died 1872.
Sarah married Ephraim BEARSS, son of David BEARSS and Rhoda RICHMOND, on 20 Aug 1829. Ephraim was born 1 Feb 1805 in Bertie Twp., Welland, Upper Canada. He died 19 May 1878 in Allegan, Michigan.
53 F ii. Christeen ROSZEL was born 14 Jun 1813 in Upper Canada. She died 18 Sep 1852 in Ontario and was buried in Presb. Cem., Smithville, Ontario.
Christeen married George ROY, son of Stephen ROY and Lydia ROSZEL, about 1842 in Ontario. George was born 4 Dec 1809 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Upper Canada. He died16 19 Jul 1892 in Caistor Twp., Lincoln, Ontario and was buried in Presb. Cem., Smithville, Ontario.
Ontario Death Reg. #009760; 1892; age 82 yrs 7 mos and 14 days; farmer, born at Gainsboro; old age; Methodist.
54 F iii. Mary ROSZEL.
55 M iv. Charles ROSZEL.
56 M v. Jacob ROSZEL.
57 F vi. Melinda ROSZEL.
58 M vii. George ROSZEL was born about 1825 in Upper Canada.
59 M viii. John ROSZEL was born about 1830 in Gainsborough Twp, Lincoln, Ontario.
27. Christina FELKER (Johann Jacob, Johannes) was born about 1792 in New Jersey. She died 10 Oct 1812 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Upper Canada.
See Roszel Family History.
Christina died of complications at childbirth. Her child, Jacob died shortly after. Iain Rosszell cites "I believe that Nathaniel was actually serving in the Upper Canada Militia (4th Reg. Lincoln at Queenston Heights at the time of wife's death."
Christina married Nathaniel ROSZEL, son of Charles ROSZEL and Mary WILSON, on 25 Oct 1809 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Upper Canada. Nathaniel was born about 1778 in USA.
See Roszel Family History.
In 1821 he has Land Patent for Lot 1, Conc. 7; Erin, Halton 16 Nov. 1821
Nathaniel had 14 children by Hannah Fowler.
Nathaniel moved family in 1820 to Erin Twp., Wellington Co.
They had the following children:
60 M i. Charles P. ROSZEL died 1878 and was buried in Mildmay, Carrick Twp., Bruce, Ontario.
May have had as many as 11 children.
Charles married Cynthia EAGLES on 26 Jun 1832 in Erin Twp., Wellington, Upper Canada. Cynthia was buried 1895 in Mildmay, Carrick Twp., Bruce, Ontario.
61 M ii. Jacob ROSZEL was born 10 Oct 1812. He died 1812.
Fourth Generation
28. John Frederick FELKER (Johann Frederick VÖLKEL/ John FELKER, UEL , Johan Eckhard, Johannes) was born 23 May 1794 in Hardwick Twp., Sussex, New Jersey. He died17 28 Feb 1880 in Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Ontario and was buried in Felker Cemetery, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Ontario.
For Militia rolls "Fred Fulker" is given in 1826 Census for Saltfleet; which is a substitute for the 1828 Militia Rolls for the 3rd Gore, which is missing. He is living next to Wm. Green, Levi Green, J. London, and near Richard Green and Sam Green and Joseph London. No ages given.
Saltfleet land record (FHL film #161231) indicate that John Felker acquired 200 acres at Lot 30 Conc 6 and 200 acres Lot 27, Conc. 7, Saltfleet, from John Henry, 23 Feb 1820 (reg. 20 April 1820, Bk B, 534) and sold this land to Frederic Felker on 25 March 1823 (Bk B, 933, reg. 26 March 1823).
Computerized Land records, give Frederick Felker, Maidstone, resided Saltfleet SPT4SRD, 1836 0213 FG
In 1826 at Saltfleet "Fred Fulker" is living next to Wm. and Levi Green and John Yeager and Charles Moore and is not far away from Joseph and J. London. Richard and Sam Green are nearby. This census is used as a substitute for the 1828 Militia Roll for 3rd Reg. of Gore which is missing. Also nearby are, John Cowell, Wm. and James Nelson,
In 1842 (Census lost for Saltfleet)
In 1851 at Saltfleet Township (Div. 1, p. 26 [printed 51]) is Fredr. Felker, 57, a farmer born in the US, with wife, Mary, 47, born in the US and children, Amos, 21, David, 20, Fredr., 18, Benj., 15, Samuel, 13, Levi, 11, Hiram, 8, Henry, 6. Also with them is James Felker, a carpenter, 24. James is enumerated a second time (p. 65) with Joseph. London. In the Agriculture Census, Fredr. Felker has 200 acres at Conc. 6 & 7 on Lots 27 and 30. 140 undeWith them is Eleen Grover, servant, 17 born England. James is near them (counted twice apparently) age 24, Carpenter. They are living next to Robert and Nancy Potruff.r cultivation.
In 1861
In 1871 at Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Frederick Felker is 76, born in the US at (Div. 1 p. 15) near son David. A 2 year old child given as "Felker" is in the death index.
Check Wentworth probate records for 1880/1881.
Frederick and Mary are buried the Felker Cemetery, Saltfleet Township.
aged 85 y 9 m 5 ds h/o Mary Bentley
John married Mary BENTLEY, daughter of Amos BENTLEY and Eleanor, on 8 Dec 1824 in Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Upper Canada. Mary was born 20 Jun 1804 in U. S. A.. She died 2 Jan 1882 in Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Ontario and was buried in Felker Cemetery, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Ontario.
In 1881 at Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Ontario (Div. 2, p. 30) Mary Felker, Widow, English origin, 76, born USA, C. Presbyterian with Ida May Felker, German origin, 18, born USA.
No Ontario Death Reg. located; g.s.
They had the following children:
62 F i. Eleanor FELKER was born 4 May 1825 in Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Upper Canada. She died 17 Jul 1825 in Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Upper Canada and was buried in Felker Cemetery, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Ontario.
aged 2 ms 13 ds d/o Frederick & Mary
63 M ii. John FELKER was born 31 Jul 1826 in Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Upper Canada. He died Oct 1884 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
In 1851 (Check Aldborough Twp. since oldest son was supposed to have been born at Rodney.)
In 1861 at South Dorchester Township, Elgin County (Div.1, p. 10) is John Felker, farmer, born U.C., 35, with wife Mary, 33, born USA and children, Mary, 12, Frederick 11, John, 9, Amenda, 7, Marilla, 5, George, 3, and Lydia 1. they are living next to the Coghill and McNellis families. Lydia was born in 1860. They are living in a frame house.
In 1871 at South Dorchester Township, Elgin County, Ontario (Div. 2, p. 27) John "Felkner", 45, Farmer, Prot., German origin. [Census gives this as Felkner]. John Felkner, farmer, Prot., b. Ont., 45, with wife, Mary, 43, born in the US, with children all born in Ontario, Mary, 22, Frederick, 21, John, 19, Amanda Catherine, 17, Marilla, 14, George, 12, Lydia, 10, Amasa (sic - this prob. Amos), 8, Abigail, 6, Henry, 2, and Agnes, 0.
In 1881 at South Dorchester, Elgin County, Ontario (Div. 1, p. 36) is John "Felkner" (sic), 55, a farmer, Disc. church, born at Ontario with wife, Mary, 54, born Nova Scotia (sic) and children, Mary, 33, Frederick, 30, Amanda, 27, Lidia, 20, Amos, 18, Abigail, 16, Henry, 12, and Agnes. 10.
In 1891 at Aylmer, Ontario (Div. 1, p. 41) is Edwin McCausland, 53, a Pork Packer, Meth. born at Ontario, with wife, Lydia, 35, born at Ontario, and children, daughters, Ada, 4 and Edith, 1.
(Check Aldborough again for the others. They are not at South Dorchester, Malahide or Aylmer)
In 1901 [Check Aldborough Twp.]
In the 1875, Malahide Assessment rolls there is a John Felker, Lot 19, (Port Bruce?, p. 56' recheck)
There is a stone at the Aylmer Cemetery for a "Lydia Felker / Wife of / Edwin McCausland / 1861 - 1935 / Edwin McCausland 1837-1918" (Check probate records).
Early McCauslands had property next to Whitesell.
In 1881 at Aylmer, Ontario is Mary Felker, 25, Disc., servant, (Div. 1, p. 27)
In 1881 at Aylmer, Ontario is Kate Felker, 26, Meth, born Ont., (Div. 1, p. 27)
There is a Mariah McCausland, 70, born in the US, Meth, Widow also at (Div. 1, p. 27)
[Check actual census to see who they are with.
John married Mary MOYER about 1847 in Ontario. Mary was born 29 Jan 1828 in New York. She died18,19 14 Oct 1909 in Rodney, Aldborough, Ontario.
In 1901 at Aldborough Twp, Elgin, Ontario (3-6) Frederick Felker, 52, with brothers, Amos, 31, Harry F, 26 and his mother, Mary, 73, born USA; immigrated in 1829 of Irish origin.
64 M iii. James FELKER was born 22 Nov 1827 in Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Upper Canada. He died 26 Jan 1917.
In 1851 at Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Ontario (1-33) James Felker, 24, single, Carpenter born Saltfleet is a carpenter residing next to Joseph London family.
In 1880 they are living at Monitor Twp., Bay Co., MI (ED 24, sheet 27). Children are Emily, b. ca. 1866, Annie B., b. ca. 1868, Catherine O., b. ca. 1870, James, b. ca. 1874. Also with them are nephews, John Everett, 20 and Edga, 18. In 1870 James is at Bay Co., MO Twp., MI, p. 495, near brother, Levi.
In 1900 at Monitor Twp., Bay Co., MI (ED 55, Sheet 14) is James Felker, 73, b. at Ont., Oct. 1826, with wife, Catherine, 70, b. at Canada, April 1830, and Chjldren, Catherine O., b. at MI, Dec. 1871, and James S., 26, b. at MI, June 1873. He is not in 1871 Ontario census.
In 1880 at West Bay City, Bay, MichiganAmos FELKER Page Number 549B
James married Catherine after 1851. Catherine was born about 1830 in Upper Canada.
65 M iv. William FELKER was born 2 Jun 1829 in Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Upper Canada.
66 M v. Amos FELKER was born 4 Jun 1831 in Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Upper Canada. He died 1895 in Memphis, St. Clair, Michigan.
In 1880 at Bay City, MI (ED 22, Sheet 35) is Amos Felker, 49 with wife Sara, 52, and dau. Minnie, 16 and Ella, 11, both b. at MI. Also with them is family of Samuel Walsh.
(He is with his family at Hampton Twp., Bay Co, MI (ED 52, Sheet 8) in 1900), Irwin, b. Jan 1855(MI 1900, West Bay City, (ED 58, sheet 16) with wife Ellen, 42, b. Mar. 1858 and son Ollie, 13) Henry, b. 1857, John, b. 1858, Mary J., b. 1860, and children b. at Bay City, Hampton Twp., MI, Lydia, b. 6 Nov. 1868, Hiram, b. 21 May 1872. [See IGI and AF]
Amos married20 (1) Mary MCCLINCHY on 12 Jan 1854 in Wentworth County, Canada West. Mary was born about 1832 in Upper Canada. She died 10 Jun 1872 in Bay, Michigan.
Gore Marriage Reg. name given as Mary McCuckie both of Saltfleet by Rev. Brennan; wit. John Felker and H. Brennan.
Amos also married (2) Sarah. Sarah was born about 1828 in Upper Canada.
67 M vi. David Bentley FELKER was born 10 Dec 1832 in Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Upper Canada. He died 13 Apr 1912 in Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Ontario and was buried in Felker Cemetery, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Ontario.
In 1871 at Saltfleet, Wentworth Co, David is 38 a farmer at 022 A Div. 1, p. 15)
In 1880 at Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Ontario (div. 2, p. 30) David Felker, German origin, 48, born Ontario, Farmer, C. Presbyterian, with wife, Angeline, 42, born Ontario and children, Emma J., 17, Delia Ann, 15, William, 13, Elizabeth, 11, Nittie C., 9, David A., 6, Ella A., 4, Orland L., 1. With them is James Sherman, 22, born Ontario, Farmer.
David married Angeline RITTENBURG on 23 Mar 1859. Angeline was born 1837. She died 1912 and was buried in Felker Cemetery, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Ontario.
68 M vii. Frederick FELKER was born 28 Sep 1834 in Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Upper Canada. He died after 1880 in Chatsworth, Livingston, Illinois.
Frederick married Mary. Mary was born about 1833 in Indiana.
69 M viii. Benjamin FELKER was born 19 Feb 1837 in Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Upper Canada. He died 23 Sep 1921 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan.
This line being researched by Wendy Thornburg Ranta, Genenutz@aol.com She has large portrait of Benjamin and Marietta Raymond.
In 1880 they are at Riley Twp., St. Clair Co., MI (ED 390, sheet 8) with children, Elnora, b. ca. 1867, Ameretta, b. ca. 1868, Mary A., b. ca. 1871, Sarah A., b. ca. 1872 and Ruth, b. ca. 1879. In 1900 he is at St. Clair Co., Riley Twp., (ED109, Sheet 12) with dau. Ruth, b. Nov. 1878.
Benjamin married Marietta RAYMOND, daughter of Julius Albert RAYMOND and Mary Sarah MANNING. Marietta was born 6 Sep 1845 in Ontario. She died 7 May 1896.
70 M ix. Samuel Griffin FELKER was born 12 Dec 1838 in Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Upper Canada. He died 22 Jun 1914 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan.
They had children, b. at Mosa Twp., Middlesex Co., David A., b. 9 Oct. 1866, Hugh Edwin, b . 19 Oct. 1867, Frederick, b. 6 April 1869, John Henry, b. 9 Aug. 1870, Samuel, b. 19 Aug. 1872, Mary, b. 12 July 1874, Minerva Josephine, b. at Mosa Twp., 19 Dec. 1875 (Ont. Birth Reg. #220565 (76)), Benjamin, b. 12 Aug. 1877, Bertha Jane, b. 6 June 1879, Elisabeth, b. 6 Aug. 1884.
In 1871 at Middlesex Co., Samuel Felker is 30, born Ont.,( F007 A 2 2; which is Mosa Twp., Div. 2, p. 2).
They had children, b. at Mosa Twp., Middlesex Co., David A., b. 9 Oct. 1866, Hugh Edwin, b . 19 Oct. 1867, Frederick, b. 6 April 1869, John Henry, b. 9 Aug. 1870, Samuel, b. 19 Aug. 1872, Mary, b. 12 July 1874, Minerva Josephine, b. at Mosa Twp., 19 Dec. 1875 (Ont. Birth Reg. #220565 (76)), Benjamin, b. 12 Aug. 1877, Bertha Jane, b. 6 June 1879, Elisabeth, b. 6 Aug. 1884.
Samuel married Rosanna MUNHOLLAND. Rosanna was born about 1848 in Euphemia, Ontario. She died21 19 May 1886 in Mosa Twp., Middlesex, Ontario.
71 M x. Levi Green FELKER was born 6 Jun 1841 in Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Upper Canada. He died 27 Jan 1914 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.
In 1870 Levi is at Bay Co. MI, MO Twp., MI, p. 495.
In 1880 they are at Hampton Twp., Bay Co., MI (ED 29, Sheet 36). With them is dau. Nevada, b. 1880.
In 1900 at Taymouth Twp., Saganaw Co., MI (ED 75, Sheet 15) is Levi Green Felker, 59, born June 1841, with Wife Amanda, 44, b. at MI, Aug. 1856, and children, Nevada, 20, b. Feb. 1880, Anna, 17, b. MI, Oct. 1883, Bessie, 15, b. MI, July 1885, and Margaret, 12, b. MI, June 1888.
In 1910 at
Levi married Amanda MOYER. Amanda was born about 1856 in Michigan.
72 M xi. Hiram Albert FELKER was born 13 Oct 1844 in Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Ontario. He died 22 Jul 1911 in Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Ontario and was buried in Felker Cemetery, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Ontario.
In 1871 at Saltfleet Twp., Hiram Felker is age 25, COE, at (Div. 1, p. 20).
In 1881 at Saltfleet Twp., (Div., 2, p. 43) Hiram Felker, 36, German origin, born Ontario, Farmer, C. Presbyterian with wife, Mary,37, Scottish, born Ontario and chidren, Fredrick, 16, Hannah J., 14, William, 12, Crawford, 8, James B., 4, Mary E., 2 and Joseph B., born Dec 1880.
They had children, surname Felker: John Frederick, b. Saltfleet Twp., 28 April 1865; m. Nellie Randall, Hannah Jane, b. Mount Albion, 1 April 1867; m. James Andrew Glover, b. Saltfleet, 11 April 1863, William Henry, b. Saltfleet, 20 April 1869; m. Frances Harriet Williams, son, b. 1 May 1870, Crawford Albert, b. 16 July 1872; m. Millicent Moffat, b. 1872, James Bentley, b. 7 Oct. 1876, Mary Elizabeth, b. 25 May 1879; m. John Albert Burkholder, Joseph Benjamin, b. 24 Dec. 1880; m. Lillie Mae Lang, David Hiram, b. 15 March 1884; m. Esther (Dolly) Abby Bell.
[See FHL film #1035935 for A genealogy of Henry Cowan and his descendants, 1-59-1981, by Ida Florence Wright Crozier.]
There is a Michigan death for a Hiram Felker, 1872.
g.s. transcription gives him as Hiram D. Felker.
Hiram married Mary Jane COWAN on 12 Jul 1864 in Wentworth, Ontario. Mary was born 7 Aug 1843 in Toronto, Ontario. She died 1915 and was buried in Felker Cemetery, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Ontario.
73 M xii. Walter Henry FELKER was born 15 Dec 1846 in Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Ontario. He died 5 Jun 1926 in Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Ontario.
In 1880 at Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Ontario (div. 2, p. 29) Walter H. Felker, English origin, age 34, born Ontario, Farmer, E. Methodist with wife, Annie, 26, born Ontario and children, Robert H., 6, Rosa Lee, 3 and Willis W., Oct 1880.
He m. at Hamilton, 1 Dec. 1873, (2) ANN RAYMOND,[ ] dau. of Silvestor & Elizabeth Raymond. She was b. at Binbrook, ca. 1849. By Minnie he had children b. at Saltfleet Twp., Robert Henry, b. at Saltfleet Twp., 8 Nov. 1874.[ ]
By Ann he had children, Rose Lee, b. at Saltfleet Twp., 27 Feb. 1878,[ ] Willis Walter, b. at Saltfleet Twp., 22 Oct. 1880,[ ]
Edith Ann, b. 1 Jan. 1883,
Maurice Andrew, b. 6 Oct. 1885,
Smith Raymond, b. 2 March 1891 and
Ronald Harvey, b. 25 Nov. 1896.
Walter married (1) Minnie AIKIN.
Walter also married22 (2) Ann RAYMOND, daughter of Sylvestor RAYMOND and Elizabeth, on 1 Dec 1873 in Hamilton, Ontario. Ann was born about 1849 in Binbrook Twp., Wentworth, Ontario.
74 F xiii. Mary FELKER was born 27 May 1851 in Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Ontario.
29. Lewis FELKER (Johann Frederick Felker/ VÖLKEL , Johan Eckhard, Johannes) was born 1 Mar 1795 in New Jersey. He died 20 Jun 1861 in Garafraxa Twp., Wellington, Ontario and was buried23 in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, West Garafraxa, Ontario.
Lewis was born at Hardwick Township, Sussex County, New Jersey (However, Death Notice gives Philadelphia), 22 July 1797.
He and wife are buried at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Garafraxa West, Wellington County, Ontario.
There is a death registration for a Mary Felker, who died at West Garafraxa, 18 December 1870 (Reg. #16928 (71) [Order this].
Mary Meredith) Felker, Grimsby 1820 F13/46 [Daughter of a Loyalist]
Mary Felker - Land book L 1821-1824, p. 214.
In 1828 Census for Gainsborough Twp. is a Lewis Felker (Which one? - This may be his cousin, b. 1778, married Catherine)
In 1842
In 1851 at Garafraxa Twp., Wellington Co., p. 47, Lewis Folker is 56, Meth, born US living in Log house with wife Mary, 54, and children, Mariah, Martha, Elias and Abraham. Nearby are sons John and William with their families
In 1861 at West Garafraxa
In 1871 at West Garafraxa Township, Wellington County are the children of Lewis and Mary: John Felker, 50, born Ontario, EM, Farmer 034 G 2 66 00 William Felker, 47, born Ontario, Farmer, 034 G 2 57 00 Abraham Felker, 37, born at Ontario, E. Meth, farmer, at 034 G 2 56 00
Frederick Felker, 27, born Ontario, Carpenter, 034 G 2 57 00
John Felker, 26, born Ontario, Farmer, 034 G 2 66 00
Death Notices from the Canada Christian Advocate, 1858-1872, p. 102
From? - "Felker, Lewis was born in Philladelphia, March 5, 1795, came to Canada while young and settled near Smithville, Lincoln County. In 1818, he married Mary Meredith. In 1826, he moved to Garafraxa, where he died, June 20, 1861; predeceased by some of his children; survived by his wife and children. - July 17, 1861, p. 4. o.
Surrogate Court Wellington Co.
Marjory Felker, married woman, W. Garrafraxa, 225, 1886
Mary Felker, widow, Garrafraxa #598; 1870
See "The family history of Lewis and Mary Felker, 1757-1988" by Ida Florence Wright Crozier, copy at Univ. of Toronto Library (http://utcat.library.utoronto.ca) and the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. 264 pages. This work gives in error the parents for John Frederick VOELKEL / FELKER, UEL who died at Wentworth in 1838.
Death Notices from the Canada Christian Advocate, 1858-1872, 17 July 1861, p. 4; p. 102, indicates that he was born in Philadelphia.
Lewis married Mary MEREDITH, daughter of Charles MEREDITH U. E. L., on 17 Apr 1819 in S. Grimsby, Lincoln, Upper Canada. Mary was born about 1798 in Grimsby Twp., Lincoln, Upper Canada. She died 20 May 1869 in Wellington, Ontario and was buried24 in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Wellington, Ontario.
They had the following children:
75 M i. John FELKER was born about 1820 in Gainsborough, Lincoln, Upper Canada. He died 13 Sep 1884 in W. Garafraxa, Wellington, Ontario and was buried25 in Mt. Carmel Cem., Wellington, Ontario.
In 1871 at W. Garrafraxa he is ae 50.
Wellington Co. Surrogate Court, instr. #2053.
John married26 Henrietta COUSE on 22 Feb 1843 in Garafraxa, Canada West. Henrietta was born about 1826 in Upper Canada. She died 28 Mar 1911 in W. Garafraxa, Wellington, Ontario and was buried in Mt. Carmel Cem., Wellington, Ontario.
Married by Rev. Brownell; wit. Francis Headley and John Dobbin.
76 M ii. William FELKER was born 9 May 1824 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Upper Canada. He died 1 Mar 1903 in Guelf, Ontairo and was buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, West Garafraxa, Ontario.
In 1871 at W. Garrafraxa he is age 47
William married Elizabeth FERRIER, daughter of James FERRIER and Janet ROBB, in W. Garrafraxa, Wellington, Ontario. Elizabeth was born about 1826 in Scotland. She died 15 Jun 1901.
77 F iii. Miriam Ann FELKER was born 1827 in W. Garafraxa, Wellington, Ontario. She died 22 Apr 1898 in Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario.
Miriam married27,28 Alexander MCDONALD on 19 Feb 1847 in Eramosa, Wellington, Ontario. Alexander was born 1823 in Scotland. He died 13 Dec 1876 in Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario.
By Rev. Barrie, Wit. William Felkor and James Ferrier.
78 F iv. Behuh Mariah FELKER was born 9 Dec 1829 in W. Garrafraxa, Wellington, Upper Canada. She died 24 Oct 1895 in East Luther Twp., Dufferin, Ontario.
Or is this Eliza Maria with husband James Ferrier.
79 M v. Francis Elias FELKER was born 1831 in W. Garrafraxa, Wellington, Upper Canada. He died 18 Dec 1859 in W. Garafraxa, Wellington, Ontario and was buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, West Garafraxa, Ontario.
Francis married29 Margaret SPIERS on 1 Jul 1857 in Garafraxa, Canada West. Margaret was born 1835 in Upper Canada. She died 9 Feb 1908 in Ontario.
By Rev. George Smellie of Melville Church, Fergus; wit. William Felker and James Ferrier JR.
80 M vi. Abraham FELKER was born 24 Jan 1833 in W. Garrafraxa, Wellington, Upper Canada. He died 10 Feb 1908 in W. Garafraxa, Wellington, Ontario and was buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, West Garafraxa, Ontario.
In 1871 at W. Garrafraxa he is age 37. (2-56)
Abraham married30 Ann Gow FERRIER, daughter of James FERRIER and Janet ROBB, on 27 Sep 1855 in Fergus, Wellington, Ontario. Ann was born 19 Jan 1839 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She died 25 Dec 1903 in W. Garafraxa, Wellington, Ontario.
By Rev. George Smellie of Melville Church Fergus, wit. James Ferrier Sr. and John Smellie.
81 F vii. Martha Ann FELKER was born about 1835 in W. Garrafraxa, Wellington, Upper Canada. She died after 1898.
Martha married Lawrence W. MONKMAN on 25 Sep 1856 in W. Garafraxa Twp., Wellington, Ontario.
31. Catherine FELKER (Johann Frederick Felker/ VÖLKEL , Johan Eckhard, Johannes) was born 22 Jun 1799 in Gainsborough Twp, Lincoln, Upper Canada. She was buried in Felker Cemetery, Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Ontario.
Look for UCLP for William Cowell.
She is given as dau. by Ida Crozier who gives that she married a COWELL, possibly a relative of John Cowell who is in 1826 census for Saltfleet.
There is a Lambert Cowell, age 31 in 1828 Ancaster Militia rolls. There is a William Cowell in 1828, 3rd Reg. Gore Militia (includes Saltfleet). No age given. There was a Jacob Cowell m. to Rachael Angle at Knowlton Twp., Warren Co., NJ in 1818 (IGI)
COWELL Catherine Felker Family Wentworth Saltfleet HM-360
Lavinas Cowell is bur. at Felker Cemetery d. 29 Nov 1877.
Catherine married ? COWELL.
This could be the William Cowell who is in the Saltfleet 1828 Militia Rolls. 3rd Reg Gore Militia including Saltfleet, Roll of reserve Battalion 3rd Reg, 1830, p. 71, William Cowell, 49 next to Lathen Seat and near Amos Betley, Swazy, London,
David Dean
OCFA gives
COWELL William W. Trinity United, Hannon Wentworth Barton HM-
COWELL William A. White Chapel Memorial Gardens Wentworth Hamilton HM-169-2
COWELL William H. Tweedside Wentworth Saltfleet HM-368 COWELL William J. Tweedside Wentworth Saltfleet HM-368
COWELL William W. Trinity United, Hannon Wentworth Glanford HM-215 COWELL William Hamilton Wentworth Hamilton HM-290
UCLP C17/80 William Cowell of Saltfleet applied for Lot #15 4th Conc. Saltfleetas the apiense of Charles Moore but received same ? as given to John Combs. William has wife and 7 children June 1832. Son Charles Moore son of John Moore agrees for granting the 100 acres.
In C19/103 which contains over 20 pages of correspondance on arbitration and requests between William Cowell, Charles Moore Cowell indicates that he purchased Lot 15 Conc.4 from Moore 19 March 1811. Lot originally located by Enoch Moore, father of Charles Moore. Cowell served in Militia, in province over 30 years and 12 children.
Wife is given as Mary Cowell?
This appears to be wrong William Cowell?
Is this a son?
82 M i. William COWELL was born about 1816 in Upper Canada.
NOT PROVEN that this son of Catherine
In 1881 at Saltfleet, Wentworth South, Ontario (Div., 2, p. 6) William Cowell, English origin, age 65, born Ontario, Laborer, C. Methodist with wife, Caroline Cowell, 67, born New Brunswick.
William married Caroline. Caroline was born about 1813 in New Brunswick.
Is this a descendant?
COWELL was born about 1830 in Upper Canada.
In 1881 at Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth, Ontario (div., 2, p. 16) William Cowell, 50, born Ontario, Cynthia, 50, Ontario, with son William J., 16.
William married Cynthia. Cynthia was born about 1830 in Upper Canada.
32. Elizabeth FELKER (Johann Frederick Felker/ VÖLKEL , Johan Eckhard, Johannes) was born 5 Apr 1801 in Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln, Upper Canada. She died 29 Aug 1875 in Malahide Twp., Elgin, Ontario and was buried in Luton Cemetery, Malahide Twp., Elgin, Ontario.
NOT PROVEN THAT SHE IS DAUGHTER OF JOHAN F. FELKER
Ida Crozier does not give her as daughter of John Felker.
Whitesell Family Bible entry gives "Elizabeth Whitesell, born Apr. 5th 1801." g.s. gives; died Aug. 29, 1875, aged 75 years 4 mo's & 5 days, which would put birth at about 24 April 1800. She is in 1851, 1861, 1871 Censuses for Malahide Twp., Elgin Co., Ont. A note in the Bible indicates that she was a "Felker."
She is buried at the Luton Cemetery with her husband. Buried near her are sisters Anna and Lydia.
The white marble tombstone with hand holding open book motif for Elizabeth Whitesell reads:
"In memory of / Elizabeth / wife of / Daniel WHITESELL / who died / 29 Aug. 1875 / aged 75 years 4 mo's / & 5 days / A faithful friend a wife most dear / A tender parent lieth here / Great is the loss we here sustain / But hope in heaven to meet again."
Elizabeth married Daniel WHITESELL, son of Andrew WHITESELL U. E. L. and Anna VAN VYE, about 1823 in Upper Canada. Daniel was born 19 Dec 1800 in Pelham Twp., Welland, Upper Canada. He died31,32,33 28 Jan 1884 in Malahide Twp., Elgin, Ontario and was buried34 30 Jan 1884 in Luton Cemetery, Malahide Twp., Elgin, Ontario.
Land patent for Lot 14, Conc. 6 Malahide, 200 acres, 14 March 1846 also known as Lot 87, Talbot Road East, South side. OIC, son of Loyalist, UCLP #
In 1828 at Malahide Daniel Whitesell 8th Co., age 27; Capt. William Summers', 2nd Regiment Middlesex Miltia; at Malahide Twp.; Men of Upper Canada; Militia Nominal Rolls, 1828-1829; Elliott and Walker, from National Archives; p. 148. He is located next to Matthias Millard and John Dickhaut.
Daniel was a farmer located on Lot 81, South of Talbot Road of Malahide Township, Elgin County, just south of Aylmer, Ontario.
Daniel's Land Petition, Malahide 1845, (UCLP, W 3/63 vol. 539, 1845; Malahide)
"The petition of the undersigned, Daniel Whitesell of the Township of Malahide in the London District and Province of Canada, Farmer - son of the late Andrew Whitesell and Enrolled U. E. Loyalist, ... Humbly showeth.
That your Petitioner was located by the Honourable Colonel Talbot, soon after the commencement of the Talbot Settlement, upon a Lot of Two Hundred acres of Land being Lot number Eighty - seven South on Talbot Road East, in the said Township of Malahide under the expectation of receiving a firm grant from the Crown for the same as being the son of an Enrolled U. E. Loyalist. That your petitioner appeared before the Quarter Sessions and obtained the usual Certificate previously to the first of January 1843. That your Petitioner was not aware that the Statute 4th & 5th Victoria, Chapter 100, could affect or do enjoy with such his acknowledged right to two hundred acres of land, and humbley beg leave to suggest that his is no New Claim to Land formed upon any negotiation or order of the Provincial government but rather as your petitioner was always led to believe, and fondly trust that he may still be provided the [thansmeilt?] the sentiments connected with such belief to his children, along with the original Free Grant from the Crown for his Farm and Old Claim a record granted the Loyalist and their children by the late Majesty George the Third of pious memory, for their loyal attachments losses, privations and sufferings in support in the unity of the United Empire of Great Britain during the American Rebellion deprivations to which your humble petitioner's inability to write his name bears witness."
December 31 1845.
Witness
Philip Hodgkinson
X his mark.
In 1842 at Malahide Township, Elgin County is Daniel Whitesell on Concession 6, North end of Lot 14. (He was missed along with about 40 others in the published 1842 Malahide index)
There are 11 members of the family born in Canada. There are 2 boys under 5 (Daniel and James). There are 3 boys between 5 and 14 (George, William and Andrew).
He has 120 acres of which 20 acres are cleared (Include Agriculture data).
In 1851 at Malahide Township (p. 12) Daniel Whitsell, a farmer, age 52 and his wife Elizabeth, 52 with their children Andrew, 23, William, 21, George, 18 Lydia, 16 Daniel, 13, James, 11 and Elizabeth, 8. They were Methodists. There is an Elsie House, age 23, and a James Whitsell, 10 (non member) living with them. They live next to the Adams and Staleys.
They are living in a 1 1/2 story frame house. The agriculture census indicates that he is farming on Lot 13, Concession 6, Malahide Township, Elgin County, 130 acres, 60 of which are cultivated. 20 acres are crops, 38 acres are pasture, 2 acres are garden and 70 acres are a woodlot. He has 14 acres of wheat, 200 bushels; 2 acres of oats, 30 bu.; 2 acres of corn, 30 bu., 1 acre of potatos, 20 bu.; 15 bundles of hay, 30 lbs. of wool, 66 yds of flannel, 15 bulls oxen and steers, 3 milk cows, 2 calfs, 2 horses, 1 sheep, 6 pigs. He produced 25 lbs. of butter, 900 [cartons] of beef.
Elsa House married William H. Tarte at Malahide, 1 August 1857; wit; Austin Snively and Henry House; by License. (She would have been age 29).
In 1861 at Malahide Township are "Daniel Whitsel", age 60, Elizabeth, 59, and sons George 26, and James 19. The name is spelled differently than in the 1851 census. They were New Connection Methodists. Also living with them is a Jane Dempster, 14, born in Illinois.
In 1871 at Malahide Township (Dist. 2, p. 60) is Daniel Whitesell, 70, a farmer, of German origin. His wife, Elizabeth is 70. Their son James is with them. He is 27 and his wife Margaret is 24. They have a