Henry Francis Magee (abt. 1801 - 1858)

Born about 1801 in New York, United States

Husband of Claressa Carlista (Sumner) Magee — married 8 Mar 1822 in Norfolk, Ontario, Canada

Died 30 May 1858 at about age 57 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Biography

Henry Francis was born about 1801. He is the son of Henry Magee.

Research NOTE:

• A lot of online trees have this Henry Magee as born France, son of an Adam Mager. I haven't been able to find their source for this. Updated Research Note:
  • In 1910, Henry's Daughter Pheobe, says she was born 1828 in Nelson, Ontario. That is where Henry Francis Magee was living in 1824 when he applied for a land grant.
  • On the Necropolis Cemetery Source (listed below), it states that Henry Francis Magee was born in the United States - not in France. Which is what the 1824 land petition states as well.
  • Daughter Zelda in 1880 US Census, says her father was born in New York - which again is exactly what the 1824 land petition says.
  • 1880 census, daughter Phebe says she is Irish (not French)
  • Therefore I believe this proves the Henry Francis Magee who married Clarissa Sumner, was born in New York State and of Irish descent (not born France) is the same Henry Francis Magee who applied for a land grant in 1824 and named his father. Also named in his father's 1815 Will.
• Re: Henry's daughter: At her wedding notice in 1849, Zelda is called the fourth daughter of Henry and Clarrissa - so at least one more child missing. And there is a 10 year gap between Wm and Clara, so possibly some more born in that time frame as well. Too bad the 1851 Toronto Census is missing.

Sources

Father's 1815 WILL

• I, Henry Magee, of the Township of Nelson, County of York, Home District and Province of Upper Canada, yeoman, being very sick and weak in body but in perfect mind and memory, do make and ordain this, my Last Will and Testament.
  • my son, Henry

1824 Upper Canada Land Petition Library and Archives Canada. Film C-2204, Volume 346, Bundle M14, Petition 14, found on page 894

• Henry Francis Magee of the Township of Nelson' in the District of Gore
• Native of the State of New York, age 23, has a family
• Been in province 18 years (1806)
• Son of the late Henry Magee of Nelson, a native of Ireland who retained his loyalty during the late war
• Has taken the Oath of Allegiance
• Dated at Nelson, 3rd February, 1824

1858 Death Ontario, Toronto Trust Cemeteries - Necropolis Cemetery

• Name: Henry Magee, Age 57
• Burial Date: 31 May 1858 in Necropolis Cemetery, Cemetery Section and Lot D122, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Plot Owner's Name: Mrs Phebe Magee
• Born about: 1801 in the United States

Magee Headstone at Find a Grave Memorial #118872068

HENRY F MAGEE

Died May 30 1858

___ 56th year

CLARRISSA B

His Wife

Died Sep 25 1854

In her 48th Year

Their Children

CLARA C

Died Mar 24 1860?

Age 15 years

HARVEY F

Died Aug 8 1870

Aged 17 years

HELEN S

Died Sep 26 1874

Aged 27 years

ELIZA A

Died Nov 5 1900

Aged 74 years

Sumner Genealogy: Records of the Descendants of William Sumner of Dorchester, Mass - William Appleton Sumner. page 41

Acknowledgement

• Special Thank you to Iris Hooge for starting this profile.