Joseph Williamson (abt. 1848 - 1924)

Born about 14 Oct 1848 in Normanby, Grey, Canada West

Husband of Marula (Unknown) Williamson — married 15 Mar 1876 in Normanby, Grey, Ontario, Canada

Died 8 Oct 1924 at about age 75 in Normanby, Grey, Ontario, Canada

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Biography

According to the 1901 census of Canada, Joseph was born about October 14, 1848. ^[1]. According to his death record, he was born October 1, 1846.

The first reference to Joseph living in the township of Normanby, ON dates to 1861. ^[2] His name appears again in 1867 where his residence is listed as Con. 2 Lot. 69. ^[3] pg 200. The property appears to have been in the S.E corner of the township. ^[4]

Joseph, his wife Marulla and their children next appear on the 1891 census. ^[5] This census provided ages but not birth dates for the family members and based on information from the 1901 census, did not have ages correctly recorded.

Joseph married Marillia Arthurs in 1876 in Normanby, Grey Co., Ontario:^[6]

3106-76 Joseph WILLIAMSON, 26, farmer, Normanby, Normanby, s/o Joseph & Sarah WILLIAMSON married Marillia ARTHURS, 23, Normanby, Normanby , d/o Mary & Joseph ARTHURS, Wtn: Margaret STEVENSON & Joseph ARTHURS both of Normanby March 15, 1876 at Normanby.

Sources

1. ↑ Fourth Census of Canada, 1901; Province of Ontario; District No. 66; S. District ?; Polling sub-division 6; Recorded April 15 (?), 1901; Page 6; Line 39.
2. ↑ . Ratepayers in Normanby, ON, 1861 pg 168
3. ↑ [http://normanby1.tripod.com/id3.html/ Normanby, ON 1867 Surname List, part 2.
4. ↑ Map of Normanby
5. ↑ Census of Canada, 1891; Province of Ontario; District No. 69; S. District 4; Recorded May 7, 1891; Page 42; Line 11
6. ↑ http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~maryc/grey76.htm

• "Ontario Deaths, 1869-1937 and Overseas Deaths, 1939-1947," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JD29-8X2 : 11 December 2014), Joseph Williamson, 08 Oct 1924; citing Normanby Twp., Grey, Ontario, 14331, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 2,022,137.