Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

George Lount Petch

Male 1842 - 1897  (54 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  George Lount Petch was born 22 Jul 1842, , Ontario, Canada (son of David Thomas Petch and Sarah May Hawke); died 10 May 1897; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121155
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Quaker
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

    George — Jane Leighton. Jane was born 15 Jun 1849, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Mary Ada "Ada" Petch was born 30 Apr 1872, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 1943, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. James Edgar Petch was born 15 Aug 1875, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1961; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elton Petch was born 14 Apr 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  David Thomas Petch was born 3 Dec 1812, , Yorkshire, England; died 12 Dec 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Interesting: pioneer, story
    • Military: rebellion of 1837
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78760
    • Occupation: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Quaker
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Famer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Township - East Concession 10 Lot 09, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Quaker

    Notes:

    One of the oldest settlers of this part of the township of Wellesley in the person of Mr. David Petch passed his reward on the 12th inst. at his residence some two miles east of this place at the advanced age of 89 years. Mr. Petch came to this township from Tecumseth some fifty-five years ago and settled on the farm now occupied by his son Samuel. His wife who survives him was a daughter of the late Benjamin Hawke and now the only survivor of a very large family. Her brother Percifar was, we believe, the first one of the family to venture into what was then known as the Queen's Bush settling on the farm now occupied by Wm. Hayes where he erected a water power machine which was a great convenience to the settlers of this locality. His brother Benjamin shortly followed him settling on the Foster farm but contracting consumption died some two years afterward and was the first one interred in the Hawkesville cemetery and his brother-in-law Mr. Petch the last at the time of writing. Benjamin Hawk and his wife and their sons John, Gabriel and William followed the others, the father and son William settling on the farm now occupied by D. Wismer, John and Gabriel settling at and we may say founding the village of Hawkesville, both of whom took a very active part in municipal affairs of the township and the whole family were thoroughly liberal in politics and in the early history of the township wielded a very great influence in election campaigns. Mr. Petch was about the last of the pioneers of this section of Wellesley. Mr. Geo. Ruler who now is living retired in Hawkesville is perhaps the only remaining one of the early settlers of this particular section of the township. Mr. Petch had a family of six sons and --- daughters. Two of his sons George and William of Crosshill preceded him some years ago, one daughter Miss Lena is unmarried and at home with her mother. The funeral took place on Friday last. A short religious service was conducted at the home by the Rev. Mr. Hague of Millbank after which the interment took place at Hawkesville

    Waterloo Chronicle Telegraph" December 20, 1900.

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    CROSSHILL


    Another landmark is gone in the death of Mr. David Petch, an Englishman by birth from Yorkshire, who just died in his 90th year. He came to this country when very young. The early part of his life was spent near Toronto in those noted McKenzie rebellion times. He moved from their [sic] with the Hawke family to the township of Wellesley and settled on 9 Con. east section. Some years ago he gave up the farm to one of his sons and moved to what is called Hawke's corners. He was for a number of years a leading and active director of the North Waterloo Agricultural Society, and a breeder of Cotswolds. In politics he was a Reformer, in religion somewhat of a Quaker. For some time past he was nearly blind, although he knew most people by their voices. A week ago the family celebrated his birthday. He had been in poor health for some time and the other day a choking spell took him which he could not overcome. The funeral took place last Friday to the Hawkesville cemetery. Mrs. Petch survives him, she is also very feeble.

    Wellesley Maple Leaf
    , December 20, 1900

    DEATH OF MR. DAVID PETCH.
    (Written for the Maple Leaf.)


    Another pioneer is laid to rest in the person of David Petch who died December, 12th, aged 89 years, 9 [?] days. Mr. Petch was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1811 and came to Canada when a young, boy. He lived in several places, finally settling in Little York (Toronto) and then came to Waterloo. He married Sarah, daughter of Benjamin Hawke, in 1836. He with his relatives took an active part in the rebellion at that time. He was somewhat of a Quaker and was a very staunch Reformer. He had the misfortune to become blind in 1898 but has borne it with Christian fortitude. He retained all other faculties till the end. He was a keen conversationalist in his old age and took a great interest in political matters and the late wars. He was the father of ten children, 13 grand children, and 11 great grand children. He leaves to mourn the loss of a kind husband and good father four sons and four daughters and and [sic] affectionate wife, namely :-Samuel on the homestead, Percival at Woodstock,. John at Listowel and Robert at Tilsonburg, Mrs. Hugh Frame of Crosshill, Mrs. Seth Cohoe at Brandon, Man., Mrs. Peter MeCallum, Crosshill and Gena, unmarried at home with her mother. Two sons William and George, predeceased the father. A large number of friends and relatives sympathize with the bereaved family as Mr. Petch was well known far and wide.

    Wellesley Maple Leaf, January 10, 1901


    Obituary is supplied by the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society Click here to go to their website.

    David married Sarah May Hawke 16 Oct 1839, Home District, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Benjamin Hawke and Mary "Polly" Lount) was born 16 Mar 1822; died 19 Jun 1904, Tillsonburg, Dereham Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Sarah May Hawke was born 16 Mar 1822 (daughter of Benjamin Hawke and Mary "Polly" Lount); died 19 Jun 1904, Tillsonburg, Dereham Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Sarah May Petch
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78764
    • Birth: 19 Aug 1822, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Quaker
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Quaker

    Children:
    1. Petch was born , Of, Crosshill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1900.
    2. 1. George Lount Petch was born 22 Jul 1842, , Ontario, Canada; died 10 May 1897; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Samuel Lount Petch was born 2 Jan 1844, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Nov 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Jane Petch was born CALC 31 May 1844; died 7 Nov 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Lena or Gena Petch was born CA 1845, of, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Percifor "Pierce" Petch was born May 1846, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died , Saskatchewan.
    7. John Thomas Petch was born 1847, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1940, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    8. William Wilson Petch was born 1850, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Apr 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Caroline "Carrie" Petch was born 1854, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1938, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    10. Elizabeth Ann Petch was born 11 Mar 1856, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jun 1921, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.
    11. Christina Petch was born 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Robert Petch was born 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Harriet Christina Petch was born 16 Nov 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1937, Tillsonburg, Dereham Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillview United Cemetery, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Benjamin Hawke was born 12 Mar 1781, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 14 May 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/136320143
    • Interesting: military, pioneer, story
    • Military: War of 1812 - contractor for hauling the cannons and supplies passing through Holland Landing
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68263
    • Occupation: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Quaker
    • Occupation: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 8 Con 11
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Quaker

    Notes:

    It is worthy of notice that the first distinct influx of settlers into this township, came in or about the year 1825, and most of those settled in this southeast quarter of the township. Among the names of settlers entering or taking up lands before this period, not already mentioned, we find that of John Connor (1822) who took up lot 19, con. I, and that of William Walker, (1821) on lot 15, con. I.

    The Hawke family were amongst the earliest settlers in this south- east corner of the township. Benjamin Hawke, the head of the family, came to Yonge Street from Pennsylvania about the year 1811, his wife being a sister of Samuel Lount, who was executed after the Rebellion. During the war of 1812-15, Mr. Hawke was the contractor for hauling the cannons and supplies passing through Holland Landing, and across the portage from the Head of Kempenfeldt Bay to the Nottawasaga River. His sons, along with himself, settled in King and Tecumseth Townships in the twenties, when the parts around Lloydtown and Schomberg were opening for settlement. He was one of the candidates to represent the County of Simcoe at the election for the Assembly in 1834, but was not successful. He was appointed a justice of the peace in 1843. He was lame, and in his day had a full share of the rugged experiences of frontier and pioneer life. Periphen Hawke was taken prisoner during the Rebellion disturbances of 1837, and, after five months' imprisonment, was pardoned, according to the list of persons arrested appearing in Lindsay's Life of W. L. Mackenzie. And it is said that Gabriel Hawke, of Tecumseth, was also taken prisoner during the Rebellion, although his name does not appear in that list. Gabriel was a large, powerful man, and well-known in the early days of the Township of Tecumseth. Some part of the Hawke family moved to the Township of Wellesley, County of Waterloo, where the village of Hawkesville is named after them.

    History of Simcoe County, Andrew F. Hunter 1909

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    There are at least 2 children not mentioned as daughters of Benjamin Hawke and Mary Lount. They are: Ann Dunham Hawke who married John PETCH and later Philip CHAMBERS. Ann Chambers died in Caledon Twp. on October 14, 1887. Corrine Hawke married Dennis ROGERS. She died in South Norwich Twp. on June 6, 1874.

    Benjamin — Mary "Polly" Lount. Mary (daughter of Gabriel Lount) was born 16 Mar 1787, , , Delaware; died 9 Mar 1876, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Mary "Polly" Lount was born 16 Mar 1787, , , Delaware (daughter of Gabriel Lount); died 9 Mar 1876, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Birth: , Georgia
    • Birth: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Birth: , Delaware County, Pennsylvania
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/136320048
    • Name: Mary "Polly" Hawke
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68264
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Quaker
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Quaker

    Children:
    1. John Hawke was born 6 Nov 1804, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 6 Jul 1882, Burford Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Gabriel Hawke, Esq D. D. was born 1810, , Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Port Sanilac Cemetery, Port Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan, United States.
    3. Arminta Hawke was born 1813, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Percifor "Pierce" "Percy" Hawke was born 1814, , Ontario, Canada; died 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Benjamin Hawke was born Abt 1818; died 12 Nov 1847, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 3. Sarah May Hawke was born 16 Mar 1822; died 19 Jun 1904, Tillsonburg, Dereham Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. William Hawke was born 13 Jan 1826, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1889, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Mary Hawke was born 1827, , Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1889.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Gabriel Lount was born 1759, , England; died 29 Sep 1827, , York Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70204672
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68265

    Notes:

    English immigrant Gabriel Lount (1759\endash 1827), arrived in Philadelphia in 1773 as an indentured servant, served in the Pennsylvania Militia 1777\endash 1778, then moved to Cape May, New Jersey, about 1782.

    The Lounts and the extended Hughes family emigrated from Cape May to Catawissa, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, about 1790, then to Whitchurch Township in Upper Canada in 1811. Gabriel Lount and his sons Samuel, Gabriel and George became surveyors and extensive land-owners in Upper Canada. Gabriel Lount served as a Member of Parliament from Upper Canada

    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70204672/gabriel-lount

    Children:
    1. 7. Mary "Polly" Lount was born 16 Mar 1787, , , Delaware; died 9 Mar 1876, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Samuel Lount was born 24 Sep 1791, Catawissa, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States; died 12 Apr 1838, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Necropolis Cemetery, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Gabriel Lount was born 29 Nov 1796, Catawissa, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States; died 7 Feb 1839, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.