Elisha Hewitt

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• Eby ID Number: 00027-2015.1
• Immigration: 1819, , Canada
• Residence: 1823, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Elisha Hewitt, came from New York State in 1819 at age of 19, his wealth consisted of one half dollar and an extra pair of socks; he sold the socks for fifty cents and with the dollar bought an axe; settled on his farm 1823, died Oct 1863, owning several hundred acres of land.


A Few Notes on the Early History of Chalmers' Church, Winterbourne" - by Rev. A. M. Hamilton, M. A.

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At this corner, where the road divides, several of the earliest settlers made: their homes. The first to take up land near Capt.. Smith's was Elisha Hewitt, who was born in Cayuga, in northern New York State, in January 1800. His mother was a native of Maryland. He came to Canada in 1819, giving a jacknife to get across the Niagara River at Black Rock. He first worked for John Brubacher, near Berlin, and after that, for four years, at any job he might find. When he came to the township of Waterloo his capital consisted of half a dollar and an extra pair of socks. He sold his socks and then he had enough to buy an axe. From this small beginning he acquired several hundred acres of land. Not only this, but he was married three times and raised a family of fifteen children.

In the fall of the year 1823 Elisha Hewitt took up his farm in the township of Woolwich and in the same year married Rachel Cress, who, with her father, mother, two brothers and a sister, had come along with Mr. Erb in 1806. The Cress family settled at what is now St. Jacob's, in Woolwich, while Mr. Erb was in Waterloo township. One thing that is remembered of Elisha Hewitt is that he made large quantities of maple sugar.

Rachel Cress, Hewitt's first wife, died Dec. 2nd, 1846, at the age of 49 years and eight months. In the first family were: Ephriam married Jane Wright, moved to Wisconsin. Eliza married to Josh. Scheidel, lives in Berlin. Elisha married Catherine Benner, lived on the next farm north of C. D. Bowman's near West Montrose, and is now living in Berlin. Elizabeth married to Alex. Singer, moved to Michigan. Mary married to James Woolner, lives in Peel' township. Peter married Margaret Donaldson ; their home was in Winterboume. Rachel, who is Mrs. Pollock, now living near the old home.It is a remarkable fact that of the first family of seven all are yet living but Elizabeth and she was killed by a runaway accident.

Hewitt's second wife was Elspet Meldrum, who died Jan. 28th, 1860, at the age of 48 years and 3 months. In this family were: Margaret married to John Hillcock, Peterborough. Charlotte married to Daniel Kennedy, 'Toronto. Annie married in Tonawanda, 'N. Y. Jessie married to Joseph Benner, moved to Culross towmship where she died. Helen married Rev. Mr. Groff, lived near Breslau. Alexander died when a young man.

The third wife was Ann Hamilton, and their two children were Elsie and Wilhelmina, who with their mother, who married again, went to live at Ripley, near Kincardine.

Elisha Hewitt died October 8th, 1863, at the age of 63 years and 9 months.

The Early History of Elora, Ontario, and Vicinity by John R. Connon

Elisha married Rachel Cress 1823, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rachel (daughter of Simon Cress and Catharine) was born 6 May 1797, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 2 Dec 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Ephraim Hewitt was born 15 Feb 1819, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 1914, Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin, United States.
2. Elizabeth "Eliza" Hewitt was born 13 Dec 1826, , Ontario, Canada; died 29 May 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Elisha Hewitt, Jr. was born 11 Feb 1829, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
4. Elizabeth Hewitt was born 1830, , Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jul 1882, Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, USA; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, United States.
5. Mary Hewitt was born 1834, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
6. Peter Hewitt was born 21 Jan 1835, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 1916.
7. Rachel Hewitt was born 5 Jul 1839, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
8. George Hewitt was born 20 Nov 1839, , Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jul 1917, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodlawn Pioneer Cemetery, Listowel, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Elisha — Elspit Meldrum. Elspit (daughter of Alexander Meldrum and Mrs.) was born 12 Oct 1811, , Scotland; died 28 Jan 1860; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Margaret Hewitt was born 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
2. Jessie Hewitt was born 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1879, Culross Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada.
3. Jane Hewitt was born 11 Jun 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
4. Annie Hewitt was born 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
5. Charlotte Ellen Hewitt was born 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
6. Alexander Hewitt was born Abt 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
7. Ellen Hewitt was born 31 Mar 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 1873, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Elisha married Ann Hamilton 1 May 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ann (daughter of Donald Hamilton and Mary Henderson) was born 1830, Down Reay, Rey, Caithnessshire, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

1. Elsie Hewitt was born 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
2. Wilena Hewitt was born 12 Jul 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1933, Huron Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada.

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• Eby ID Number: dnf-124744

Elisha — Elizabeth Champlain. Elizabeth was born Abt 1770, , Maryland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Hewitt
• Eby ID Number: dnf-125671