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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Henry BUTSON was born in 1871 in Bobcaygeon, Victoria South, Ontario, Canada (son of Henry BUTSON and Mary Ann WILSON).

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1871, Verulam Township (Victoria County), Ontario, Canada
    • Arrival: 1876
    • Residence: 1881, Victoria South, Ontario, Canada
    • Arrival: 1886
    • Arrival: 1887
    • Residence: 1900, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Hamtramck, Wayne, Michigan
    • Residence: 1920, Detroit Ward 18, Wayne, Michigan
    • Residence: 1930, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; widowed - living with Heaton family

    Henry married Caroline RUTH on 4 Aug 1897 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States. Caroline (daughter of Michael RUTH and Caroline IBACH) was born on 8 Nov 1871 in Sherman Township, Huron, Michigan, USA; died on 23 Oct 1921 in Eloise, Wayne, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Notes:

    Married:
    he living in Detroit; she in Ruth City, MI == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-12062-211980-96?cc=1452395&wc=M99B-C8P:706070432

    Children:
    1. Living BUTSON
    2. Living BUTSON
    3. Albert BUTSON was born in 1899 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; died before 1910.
    4. Mary E - Marion - Marie - BUTSON was born on 29 May 1901 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA; died on 23 Jan 1961 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
    5. Edward Irvin BUTSON was born on 17 Mar 1904 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA; died on 3 Apr 1987 in Santee, San Diego, California, USA.
    6. Irving - Irvin - Erwin Wilford BUTSON was born on 8 Oct 1906 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA; died on 19 May 1980 in Taylor, Wayne, Michigan, USA.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Henry BUTSON was born on 24 Mar 1831 in Bedelva, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK (son of Solomon BUTSON and Jane Joan Jenny KEAM); died on 9 Aug 1892 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 26 Jun 1831, St. Blazey, Cornwall, England
    • Arrival: 1840, Canada; arrival in Canada in 1840 based on 1901 Census showing his two surviving brothers (Nicholas & Robert) both gave that date for their arrival
    • Residence: 1852, Whitby Township (East), Ontario County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada; age 20
    • Residence: 1861, Ops Township (Victoria County), Ontario, Canada; age 29
    • Residence: 3 Jan 1868, Reach Township (Ontario County), Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 4 Jul 1868, Borelia, Ontario, Canada; witness at marriage in Reach Township of Robert Kiley and Emiline Sheram == image online at https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-38897-7520-74?cc=2568642
    • Residence: 1871, Verulam Township (Victoria County), Ontario, Canada; age 33
    • Allowed on Account of Charity: 2 Nov 1880, Bobcaygeon, Victoria, Ontario, Canada; Village Council: "H. Butson was allowed $5.86 on account of charity." == "The Bobcaygeon Independent and Midland Counties' Herald" 5 Nov 1880 p 3 col 1 == http://vitacollections.ca/kl-digitalarchive/3331444/page/4?n=
    • Residence: 1881, Bobcaygeon, Ontario, Canada; age 42
    • Injured: 31 Oct 1883, Fenelon Falls, Victoria, Ontario, Canada; injured falling into drain excavation along east side of Colborne Street in dark == "Fenelon Falls Gazette" 3 Nov 1883 p 2 col 3 "A Man Trap" == http://vitacollections.ca/kl-digitalarchive/3230014/page/2?q=butson&docid=OOI.3230014
    • Voter: 20 Dec 1886, Lindsay, Victoria, Ontario, Canada; North Ward, Polling Sub-Division No. 3 - #844 - Lot: N hf 16 - Street: N Francis - juror - Tenant == Lindsay Voters List 20 Dec 1886 p 51 == http://vitacollections.ca/kl-digitalarchive/3592506/page/53?q=butson&docid=OOI.3592506
    • Residence: 1891, Detroit, Michigan, USA; 80 Riopelle - laborer - sons Albert, Henry, Thomas at same address

    Henry married Mary Ann WILSON on 3 Jan 1868 in Reach Township (Ontario County), Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Robert WILSON and Mary - married Robert Wilson -) was born about 1837 in Dublin, Ireland; died on 16 Feb 1899 in Dunsford, Victoria, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mary Ann WILSON was born about 1837 in Dublin, Ireland (daughter of Robert WILSON and Mary - married Robert Wilson -); died on 16 Feb 1899 in Dunsford, Victoria, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1861, Verulam Township, Victoria, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 3 Jan 1868, Reach Township (Ontario County), Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Verulam Township (Victoria County), Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Bobcaygeon, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1894, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA; 43 Hastings (house-order listing)
    • Residence: 1894, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA; alteration to residence as boarder at 43 Hastings
    • Residence: 1894, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA; original etnry at 233 Franklin
    • Obituary: 23 Feb 1899, Lindsay, Victoria, Ontario, Canada; "The Watchman and Victoria Warder" Lindsay, Thursday, February 23rd 1899 - page 6 - column 3 - "Deaths" - "BUTSON - At the residence of her son-in-law, Mr Silas Thornton, Dunsford, on Thursday morning, Feb. 16th 1899, Mrs. H. Butson, aged 61 years.\"

    Notes:

    Died:
    "at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Silas Thornton, Dunsford, on Thursday morning, Feb. 16th 1899"

    Notes:

    Married:
    he 32 born England residing Reach Twp, son of Solomon and Jane - she 29 born Dublin residing Reach Twp, dau of Rob and Mary Wilson

    Children:
    1. Thomas Wilson BUTSON was born in 1869 in Bobcaygeon, Victoria South, Ontario, Canada; died before 1930.
    2. 1. Henry BUTSON was born in 1871 in Bobcaygeon, Victoria South, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Albert E BUTSON was born in 1873 in Bobcaygeon, Victoria South, Ontario, Canada; died in 1960 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.
    4. Joseph BUTSON was born on 31 Mar 1878 in Bobcaygeon, Victoria, Ontario, Canada; died on 28 Nov 1928 in Wayne County, Michigan, USA.
    5. George Wilbert BUTSON was born on 15 Apr 1881 in Bobcaygeon, Victoria South, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Solomon BUTSON was born before 10 Nov 1793 in St. Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall, UK (son of John BUTSON and Elizabeth RICKARD); died on 23 Apr 1863 in East Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 10 Nov 1793, St Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall, UK
    • Banns: 16 Feb 1817, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK
    • Arrival: May 1840, Quebec City, Quebec, Quebec, Canada; arrival in Canada in 1840 based on 1901 Census showing his two surviving sons (Nicholas & Robert) both gave that date for their arrival - probably aboard the "Clio" sailing from Padstow in April arriving Quebec May 1840
    • Residence: 1846, Lot 10, Concession 5, Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada; lot owned by William Chewitt == Brown's Toronto and Home District Directory 1846-7 page 109 of Home District Section == https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSTY-C36D-9?i=72&cat=486525
    • Residence: 1850, Lot 6, Concession 9, Whitby Township, York, Canada West, Canada; == Roswell's City of Toronto and County of York Directory for 1850-1, York County section page 118
    • Residence: 1852, Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada; 100 acres on Concession 9, Lot 6 - Agricultural Schedule - probably the southern half, across the road from his son Nicholas on 8-6
    • Residence: 1852, Whitby, Ontario, Ontario, Canada; age 45 [sic], born Upper Canada [sic], No Church, Farmer - Solomon & Jane & kids Henry, James, Robt with grandson John Hambly - next to son Nicholas Butson family
    • Residence: 1861, East Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada; age 65, born England, Farmer, English Church - Solimon & Jane & [grandchildren] John Hamley, Charity Becket as one family in 1 1/2 story frame house

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Baptised 20 Nov 1793; birth date not recorded

    Baptism:
    Baptisms p 37 1793 - 13th entry on page - Solomon Son of John & Eliz Butson ... do [Nov] 10

    Solomon married Jane Joan Jenny KEAM on 15 Mar 1817 in St. Blazey, Cornwall, UK. Jane (daughter of Robert KEAM and Mary PHILLIPS) was born before 22 Jul 1792 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died on 28 Apr 1874 in Whitby, Ontario, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Jane Joan Jenny KEAM was born before 22 Jul 1792 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK (daughter of Robert KEAM and Mary PHILLIPS); died on 28 Apr 1874 in Whitby, Ontario, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 22 Jul 1792, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK
    • Banns: 16 Feb 1817, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK
    • Arrival: 1840, Canada; arrival in Canada in 1840 based on 1901 Census showing her two surviving sons (Nicholas & Robert) both gave that date for their arrival
    • Residence: 1852, Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, East Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Batpised 22 July 1792

    Baptism:
    Luxulyan 1771 Book - p 43 - 8th entry on page - Joan Daughter of Robert Keam by Mary his Wife Baptiz'd July the 22

    Children:
    1. Mary Keam BUTSON was born on 17 Aug 1817 in Bedelva, St. Blazey, Cornwall, UK; died after 1871.
    2. John BUTSON was born before 25 Jul 1819 in Trethurgy, St. Austell, Cornwall, UK; died before 27 Dec 1821 in Biscovay, St. Blazey, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 27 Dec 1821 in St. Blazey, Cornwall, UK.
    3. Thomas BUTSON was born on 29 Mar 1821 in Biscovay, St. Blazey, Cornwall, UK; died on 11 Dec 1846 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.
    4. John BUTSON was born on 18 Dec 1822 in Biscovay, St. Blazey, Cornwall, UK; died in 1876 in Staffa, Perth, Ontario, Canada.
    5. William BUTSON was born on 16 Sep 1824 in Biscovay, St. Blazey, Cornwall, UK; died on 21 Mar 1900 in Sundridge, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Nicholas Keam BUTSON was born on 6 Nov 1826 in Bedelva, St. Blazey, Cornwall, UK; died on 19 Nov 1922 in Brooklin, Ontario, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 22 Nov 1922 in Brooklin, Ontario, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Charity Keam BUTSON was born on 26 May 1829 in Bedelva, St. Blazey, Cornwall, UK; died on 16 Nov 1899 in Whitby East Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 2. Henry BUTSON was born on 24 Mar 1831 in Bedelva, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK; died on 9 Aug 1892 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
    9. James BUTSON was born on 21 Nov 1832 in Bedelva, St. Blazey, Cornwall, UK; died on 3 Jun 1880 in Staffa, Perth, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Robert Keam BUTSON was born before 24 May 1835 in Bedelva, St. Blazey, Cornwall, UK; died on 27 Sep 1910 in Port Perry, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Robert WILSON was born about 1810 in Ireland.

    Robert married Mary - married Robert Wilson -. Mary was born about 1810. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Mary - married Robert Wilson - was born about 1810.
    Children:
    1. Catherine WILSON was born in 1828 in Ireland; died on 20 06 1899 in Brighton , Northumberland, on.
    2. Thomas WILSON was born on 4 Jul 1833 in Ireland; died on 26 Jul 1898 in Port Perry, On Canada.
    3. Jane WILSON was born in 1835 in Ireland; died about 1900.
    4. 3. Mary Ann WILSON was born about 1837 in Dublin, Ireland; died on 16 Feb 1899 in Dunsford, Victoria, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John BUTSON was born before 20 Mar 1756 in St Columb Minor, Cornwall, UK (son of John BUTSON and Jane BILLING).

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 20 Mar 1756, St. Columb Minor, Cornwall, UK

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Baptized 20 Mar 1756

    Baptism:
    St Columb Minor Baptisms, Marriages, Burials (1721-1803) - page 28 "Baptized in the Year 1756" - third entry on page - John Son of John & Jane Butson ... 20th March.

    John married Elizabeth RICKARD on 5 Aug 1786 in St. Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall, UK. Elizabeth (daughter of Philip RICKARD and Elizabeth HICKS) was born on 10 Nov 1765 in St. Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall, UK; died before 16 Dec 1795 in St. Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 16 Dec 1795 in St. Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth RICKARD was born on 10 Nov 1765 in St. Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall, UK (daughter of Philip RICKARD and Elizabeth HICKS); died before 16 Dec 1795 in St. Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 16 Dec 1795 in St. Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 10 Nov 1765, St. Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall, UK

    Notes:

    Birth:
    This may be her baptismal date.

    Baptism:
    St. Stephens in Brannel Baptisms, Marriages, Burials (1694-1812) - Page 40 - Eliz. Daughter of Phillip & Eliz. Rickard [Nov] 10th

    Buried:
    St. Stephen in Brannel Baptisms, Marriages, Burials (1694-1812) - Page 207 - Burials in 1795 - Eliz. Butson [Dec] 16

    Died:
    Burial 16 Dec 1795

    Children:
    1. John BUTSON was born before 6 Aug 1787 in St. Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall, UK.
    2. Thomas BUTSON was born before 3 May 1789 in St. Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall, UK.
    3. Jenefer BUTSON was born before 31 Mar 1791 in St. Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall, UK; died before 31 May 1808 in St. Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 31 May 1808 in St. Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall, UK.
    4. 4. Solomon BUTSON was born before 10 Nov 1793 in St. Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall, UK; died on 23 Apr 1863 in East Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada.
    5. William BUTSON was born before 1 Jan 1796 in St. Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall, UK.

  3. 10.  Robert KEAM was born on 5 Nov 1740 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK (son of Robert KEAM CEAM and Frances TOM); died before 8 Jan 1837 in Church Town, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 8 Jan 1837 in St Blazey, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1799, Treskilling, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; 1799 Assessment of Tenement of Treskilling of Estate of late Geo Huntley Esq in Register #89985 - NOT SURE SAME ROBERT SINCE ONLY LISTED BY NAME - Assessed 14 shillings
    • Will: 6 May 1836, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK; == https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-XSM3-4Z2?i=1006&cat=329778 AND https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-XSM3-8SM?i=1007&cat=329778
    • Probate: 12 Apr 1837, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK; See PDF of images & transciption == https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/12001386/person/-321289738/media/7c54bc75-f070-4161-9322-68cc7968667f

    Notes:



    Birth:
    death age 85 gives birth 1752 - see research note

    Buried:
    Note that his age at death is given as 85, which would place his birth about 1752.

    Died:
    Buried 8 Jan 1837

    Robert married Mary PHILLIPS on 25 Jul 1775 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK. Mary (daughter of William PHILLIPS and Grace HORE) was born on 7 Aug 1750 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died before 25 Apr 1814 in Porth, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 25 Apr 1814 in St Blazey, Cornwall, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Mary PHILLIPS was born on 7 Aug 1750 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK (daughter of William PHILLIPS and Grace HORE); died before 25 Apr 1814 in Porth, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 25 Apr 1814 in St Blazey, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 7 Aug 1750, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-11664-17292-85

    Buried:
    St. Blazey Burials (1813-1839) - Page 1 - Burials in the Parish of St Blazey - in the County of Cornwall in the Year 1813 [1814 is in the margin to the left of her entry] - No. 4 - Name: Mary Keam - Abode: Porth - When buried: 1814 April 25th - Age: 61

    Died:
    burial 25 Apr 1814

    Notes:

    Married:
    NOT SURE THE 1740 ROBERT WAS THE ONE WHO MARRIED MARY PHILLIPS. IT MAY HAVE BEEN THE 1737 ROBERT.

    Children:
    1. Humphrey KEAM was born before 4 Feb 1776 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died before 11 Jul 1860 in Bodelva, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 11 Jul 1860 in Par, Cornwall, UK.
    2. Mary KEAM was born on 28 Dec 1777 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    3. John KEAM was born before 23 Jul 1780 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died on 4 Apr 1862 in St Blazey, Cornwall, UK.
    4. Robert KEAM was born before 11 Feb 1784 in St Austell, Cornwall, UK; died after 1851 in St Blazey, Cornwall, , England.
    5. William KEAM was born before 29 Jan 1786 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died before 4 Mar 1866 in Church Town, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 4 Mar 1866 in St Blazey, Cornwall, UK.
    6. Matthew KEAM was born on 27 Jul 1788 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died on 5 Jul 1843 in St. Blazey, Cornwall, UK.
    7. Nicholas KEAM was born before 25 Sep 1790 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died in 1843 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    8. 5. Jane Joan Jenny KEAM was born before 22 Jul 1792 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died on 28 Apr 1874 in Whitby, Ontario, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Arthur KEAM was born before 16 Nov 1794 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    10. Charity KEAM was born before 6 Nov 1796 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died before 24 Jan 1829 in Church Town, St. Blazey, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 24 Jan 1829 in St Blazey, Cornwall, UK.