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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  David BUTSON was born in 1859 in Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada (son of Nicholas Keam BUTSON and Mary Ann ADAMS).

    Notes:

    Birth:
    I am not at all sure that Nicholas had a son David, but I am keeping him her for now since other trees show him. I suspect he really was the David who was William's son.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Nicholas Keam BUTSON was born on 6 Nov 1826 in Bedelva, St. Blazey, Cornwall, UK (son of Solomon BUTSON and Jane Joan Jenny KEAM); died on 19 Nov 1922 in Brooklin, Ontario, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 22 Nov 1922 in Brooklin, Ontario, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 19 Feb 1827, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK
    • Arrival: 1838, Canada; per his 1911 census, which is dubious since both he and Robert gave 1840 as their arrival date in the 1901 census
    • Arrival: 1840, Canada; per both his and his brother Robert's 1901 census entries
    • Residence: 1852, Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Schedule - 35 acres on Concession 8, Lot 6 (probably the northern part, across the road from his father Solomon Butson)
    • Residence: 1861, East Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada; widower
    • Residence: 1871, East Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 8 Nov 1880, Ontario, Canada; East Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Darlington, Durham, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 23 Apr 1901, Brooklin, Ontario, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    Entry #592 (p 74) Date baptised - 19 Feb 1827; Child's Christian Name - Nicholas Keam; Parents Name - Solomon & Jane Butson; Abode - Bedelva; Quality, Trade or Profession - Miner; By whom the Ceremony was performed - E. Wood

    Buried:
    Groveside Cemetery - Section B, Lot 82

    Nicholas married Mary Ann ADAMS on 18 Jan 1851 in Reach Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Richard ADAMS and Anne DABB) was born before 30 Aug 1829 in Biscovey, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK; died in 1859 in Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mary Ann ADAMS was born before 30 Aug 1829 in Biscovey, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK (daughter of Richard ADAMS and Anne DABB); died in 1859 in Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 30 Aug 1829, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK

    Notes:

    Married:
    1st of his 3 marriages: to Mary Ann Adams, sister of brother William Butson's wife Susan Adams and of brother John Butson's wife Elizabeth Harper's half-brother Philip Harper's wife Diana Adams -- Primitive Methodist

    Children:
    1. son who died under 1 year BUTSON was born in 1851 in Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada; died in 1851 in Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Richard BUTSON was born in 1853 in Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada.
    3. William Matthew BUTSON was born in 1854 in Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada; died in 1932.
    4. Anna Maria BUTSON was born on 25 Nov 1857 in Whiby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada; died in 1932.
    5. 1. David BUTSON was born in 1859 in Whitby Township, Ontario, 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. 2. 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. 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.  Richard ADAMSRichard ADAMS was born about 1805 in England; died on 17 Jul 1847 in Whitby, Ontario, Ontario, Canada; was buried after 7 Jul 1847 in Whitby, Ontario, Ontario, Canada.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Bond Street Methodist Cemetery - the chruch is now the Simcoe St United Methodist Church and the cemetery is now the Oshawa Pioneer Garden

    Richard married Anne DABB on 17 Mar 1827 in St Blazey, Cornwall, UK. Anne (daughter of Melchizadeck DABB and Ann MATHEWS) was born on 12 May 1805 in St Agnes, Cornwall, UK; died on 27 Apr 1882 in East Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Anne DABBAnne DABB was born on 12 May 1805 in St Agnes, Cornwall, UK (daughter of Melchizadeck DABB and Ann MATHEWS); died on 27 Apr 1882 in East Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1852, Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, East Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. William ADAMS was born before 21 Oct 1827 in Town, St. Blazey, Cornwall, UK.
    2. 3. Mary Ann ADAMS was born before 30 Aug 1829 in Biscovey, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK; died in 1859 in Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Susan ADAMS was born on 5 Nov 1831 in Biscovey, St. Blazey, Cornwall, UK; died on 18 Sep 1910 in Proton Station, Grey, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Dianna ADAMS was born on 10 Feb 1834 in Columbus, Ontario, Ontario, Canada; died on 30 May 1925 in Oshawa, Ontario, Ontario, Canada.
    5. James John ADAMS was born in 1838 in Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Richard ADAMS was born on 5 Jun 1840 in Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada; died on 13 May 1907 in Lot 32, Consession NB, Stephen Township, Huron, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Harriet ADAMS was born on 15 Sep 1844 in Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada; died on 20 Nov 1921 in 39 Davis Avenue, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Emma ADAMS was born on 25 Aug 1847 in Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada; died on 2 Mar 1917 in Brooklin, Ontario, 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.

  5. 14.  Melchizadeck DABB was born on 5 Feb 1764 in Probus, Cornwall, UK; died in in England.

    Melchizadeck married Ann MATHEWS. Ann was born in 1776 in Saint Blazey, Cornwall, UK; died in in UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 15.  Ann MATHEWS was born in 1776 in Saint Blazey, Cornwall, UK; died in in UK.
    Children:
    1. 7. Anne DABB was born on 12 May 1805 in St Agnes, Cornwall, UK; died on 27 Apr 1882 in East Whitby Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada.