William Aikens

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166961
• Misfortune: 18 Oct 1941; killed in automobile accident
• Residence: 1952, Brockville, Leeds Co., Ontario

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AIKENS, WILLIAM EARL

A former resident of this district, now of Strabane, suddenly, at the intersection of Ottawa St. and Beach Road in Hamilton, as the result of a motor accident, at 12: 45 a. m. on Saturday morning, [October 18, 1941], in his 27^th year. Husband of Rachel McIntosh. Eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Aikens of the 3^rd concession of Puslinch Township. For seven years, he was employed by Alex Smith of Puslinch Township. Later he worked at Dominion Woollens and Worsted in Galt and recently at Dominion Byproducts Co. Rev. T. G. Marshall of Hespeler officiated at the funeral, assisted by Rev. J. C. Grier, minister of Knox Presbyterian Church in Guelph, who gave the address, from his parent's home, held on Tues. , Oct. 21^s* at 2. Beautiful floral tributes were banked around the casket and many friends and relatives assembled. Cecil Lyness of the Guelph church sang a solo hymn. Flowerbearers were: Alex Smith, Frank Elliott, Lloyd Rife, Ken Crow, B. Smith, Gordon Mickus, George Cunnington, Jack Cunnington, Bert Yates, Donald Yates, Gordon Yates and Louis Evans. Pallbearers: William Macintosh and John Macintosh of Puslinch Township; Johnny Auliffe of R. R. #6, Guelph; Ted Scott of Spring Bay, Manitoulin Island; Alex Rife of Preston and Donald Smith of R. R. #2, Hespeler. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. John Littleton of Canton, Ohio; Mrs. Gowing, Harold and Robert; Daniel Henry of Deckerville; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Yates, Bertram, Gordon and Donald of Toronto; Mrs. Will Scott, Edward and Beatrice of Manitoulin Island; Mr. Howard, William and James; John Ling and Miss Gladys Menary of Hamilton. Mr. Aikens met death when two cars collided head on. He was returning to his home at R. R. #4, Dundas from work at the Hamilton Byproducts Co. plant. He suffered a fractured skull, lacerations to the left leg, a broken leg and severe bruises. He died before medical aid could be secured. Orville Moyer of Hamilton, aged 22, a passenger in Mr. Aikens car was seriously injured, while the driver of the other car escaped uninjured. Born in Puslinch Township, Mr. Aikens had lived most of his life in that district, where he was widely known and well liked. He was married in Morriston last November. He was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church in Guelph. Interment Hespeler Cemetery. Surviving, besides his wife, are his parents and two brothers, Wilson of Sudbury and Robert, who is training with the R. C. A. F at Malton, Ontario.

William married Rachel McIntosh Nov 1940. Rachel was born Abt 1917. [Group Sheet]

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AIKENS, THOMAS

The funeral of Mr. Aikens of Montreal, formerly of Hespeler and Puslinch, brother of William Aikens of Puslinch, was held on Monday, August 23, 1925 from St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, which Mr. Aikens attended when a resident of the district, to Hespeler Cemetery. Rev. J. L. Small of St. George officiated.

He was a native of Puslinch, having been born in that township. Mr. Aikens was an old Hespeler boy and many attended the funeral to pay their last respects. He was in his 66^th year. The pallbearers were William Bulger, George Paddock, John Gilchrist, William Gilchrist, Alex Smith and Donald McCaig. He leaves his one brother, William; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Long of Hamilton; Mrs. Jane Krueger and Mrs. John Kellerman of Guelph; and Mrs. Martha Brown of Waterdown.


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Thomas married Adelaide Elizabeth "Addie" Paddock 7 Mar 1888, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Adelaide (daughter of Thomas Paddock and Eliza Ann Mallett) was born 27 Mar 1868, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1952, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Adelaide Elizabeth "Addie" Aikens
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-104435

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Mrs. Thomas Aikens, at the Toronto General Hospital, on Tuesday morning, December 9, 1952, in her 84^th year. She was born in Puslinch Township, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Paddock. She lived in Galt most of her life. Mrs. Aikens was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church. Her husband predeceased her twenty-five years ago. Surviving are one son, William Aikens of Brockville; two sisters, Mrs. C. Kreager of Guelph; Mrs. William J. Aikens of Hespeler; and six grandchildren. A daughter, Gertrude, died in 1918 and a son, Wilson Aiken, was killed during the war of 1914-18. Mrs. Alex Smith of Brant Rd. S. is a niece. Service at the T. Little and Son Funeral Home on Thursday at 3: 30. Interment Hespeler Cemetery.

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• Name: James Aikens
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114163

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AIKENS, JAMES

The funeral of Mr. Aikens took place on Tuesday afternoon from St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church to the Hespeler Cemetery. He was in his 89^th year and before his removal to Hamilton, where he resided with his daughter until his death on Sunday evening, October 12, 1919, had resided for many years on the 3^rd concession of Puslinch and was well known and highly respected by a wide circle. He was predeceased some years ago by his wife and one son and is survived by two sons and three daughters. The services were conducted by Dr. Dougall of Hamilton. Many old friends from Hespeler attended.

-Information from the death certificate: Born in County Tyrone, Ireland. Died at 147 King William St. in Hamilton.


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William — Nancy "Agnes" Henry. Nancy (daughter of James Henry and Nancy Ellis) was born 27 May 1829; died 7 May 1910, Morriston, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Nancy "Agnes" Aikens
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114228

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AIKENS, NANCY (Nee Henry)

Mrs. James Aikens, on Saturday, May 7, 1910, at the residence of John Kellerman in Morriston, a well- known resident of Puslinch. Her body was conveyed to the old homestead on the 3^rd concession on Sunday, from whence the funeral took place on Monday afternoon to the Hespeler Cemetery. It was largely attended. The service was conducted by Rev. J. A. Stewart

Information from the death certificate: Born in Puslinch on May 15, 1829, daughter of James Henry and Nancy Ellis. Aged 80 years, 11 months and 28 days.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96673
• Residence: 1853, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada

Thomas married Eliza Ann Mallett 4 Nov 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Eliza (daughter of James Frederick Mallett and Elizabeth Henrietta Crook) was born 16 May 1830, , Devonshire, England; died 19 Nov 1919, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Eliza Ann Paddock
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47043
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; servant
• Residence: 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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PADDOCK, ELIZA ANN (Nee Mallett)

Ever since Puslinch was Puslinch, the name of Paddock has figured in its citizenry, the family being the sturdy pioneers of that section of Wellington County, well-known to old-time Galtonians. The oldest of the family died a few days ago, Mrs. Thomas Paddock, attaining the great age of 89 years. She came to this section from Wilmot, with her parents and was married at the age of 22, by the late Dean Boomer of Galt. The newly married couple had a strenuous time clearing the farm, to which they removed. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon, November 22, 1920, from the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Aitken in Puslinch Township. The service was conducted by Rev. J. Small. Interment took place at Hespeler Cemetery.

-Died November 19.

-Information from the death certificate: Born in England on May 16, 1831, daughter of James Mallet. Death due to a fractured femur. Informant - Thomas M. Aikens of R. R. #2, Hespeler, her grandson.

-Information from Knox Presbyterian Church, Crieff, 1840-1990 by Anna Jackson: They had four daughters, one of whom, Eliza Jane married John Gilchrist, son of Malcolm Gilchrist.

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Occupation:
Lived with Dugald McLachlan a merchant.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-387105

James — Nancy Ellis. Nancy (daughter of Squire William E. S. Ellis and Martha Elliott) was born CALC 4 May 1803, , Cavan Co, Ireland; died 22 Feb 1889, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: pioneer
• Name: Nancy Henry
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-387106

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Death of an Early Settler

On Friday last another of the oldest pioneers of Waterloo County passed away. This time it was Mrs. Nancy Henry, relict of the late James Henry, who died some years ago. The deceased was the eldest daughter of the late Squire Ellis, of Waterloo, and settled on the farm at present occupied by her brother, Mr. W. E. Ellis, when all this part of Canada was a howling wilderness. She came from the County of Cavan, Ireland, where she was born in May, 1803, being 85 years, 9 months and 16 days old, at her death. She leaves behind to mourn her loss seven sons and two daughters, 87 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, and was universally beloved and respected. From her youth up she was a consistent member of the Methodist Church, in which faith she died. For the last few years she has lived with different of her children, but for some time before her death she resided with her daughter, Mrs. James Aikens, Puslinch.

Galt Reporter mar 8 1889 pg 1

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• Military: , England; Captain in the 53rd Foot Regiment
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46998
• Residence: 1857, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

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At Salop Hill Farm, Puslinch, on Monday the 11th instant., Mr Paddock aged 71 years was a native of Ellesmere, Shropshire, England, and emigrated to Canada over 30 years ago. By his energy, perseverance and sound judgment, he not only placed him, self in comfortable circumstances, but reared's large family, and established him around him on the best cultivated farms in the Townshlp, he was a man of education. and extensive knowledge, generous, warm-hearted, and hospitable He died in great peace, with his family around his bed.

Galt Reporter Jan 15 1864 pg 2

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PADDOCK, THOMAS

At "Salop Hill Farm" in Puslinch, on Monday, the 11^th of January 1864, aged 71 years. Mr. Paddock was 84 a native of Ellesmore, Shropshire, England and emigrated to Canada over thirty years ago. By his energy, perseverance and sound judgement, he not only placed himself in comfortable circumstances but reared a large family and established them around him on the best cultivated farms in the township. He was a man of education and extensive knowledge, generous, warm-hearted and hospitable. He died in great peace, with his family around his bed.

-Information from the 1906 Atlas of Wellington County: Thomas Paddock was a captain in the 53^rd Foot Regiment. In 1837, with his wife, Sarah Phillips, four sons and a daughter, he emigrated on the ship "George Wilkinson" to Waterloo Co., where they spent about 3 years. Then, he purchased lot 16, concession 1, Puslinch from Alexander McNaughton. The next year, he bought lot 12, rear of concession 1, Puslinch for his son, Thomas and later lot 13, rear of concession 1 from Mr. McNeil. He purchased a threshing machine and with his eldest sons, threshed in the district. Children were George, John, Thomas, Richard, Mrs. Henry Bond and Jane.

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Thomas — Sarah Philips. Sarah was born 1789, , Shropshire, England; died 5 Jun 1873, , Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Jun 1873, Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Paddock
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47056
• Residence: 1861, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; Episcopalian

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• Land: Wilmot Township - Concession 3 Lot 28, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47039
• Land: 1832, Wilmot Township - Concession 1 Lot 25, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1832, , Canada
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Website: 2007

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02 Apr 1843 Wilmot, Wellington District, Upper Canada letter written by James to his older brother William who settled in PEI at about the same time as James came to Wilmot (1831/32). The transcript was done by Hazel J Mallett, G grand daughter of William Mallett. The original letters (or one of them at least) are in the possession of Hazel's family, descendants of William.

www.mallettfamilyhistory.org

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James and Elizabeth were both born in Devonshire, England; he on a farm called Birchill, near the village of Langtree, she in Pilton, near Barnstaple. James was the sixth child, and fifth son of Humphrey Mallett and Catherine Balson.

James and Elizabeth were married in Pilton in 1824. Their first three children, and possibly the fourth, were born in the British Isles, the rest of the children were born in Canada. James seems to have been well educated; his occupation was listed as "Schoolmaster", when their first son was christened in Barnstaple in 1826. Sometime between the birth of the first child and the third in Exeter in 1830, James had learned the trade of carpentry, and his occupation this time was listed as "Joiner".

(Source: Bob Mallett)

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MALLETT, JAMES

On the 11^th February 1888, at the residence of his son-in-law, Thomas Paddock, township of Puslinch, county of Wellington, of dropsy, aged 88 years, 11 months and 5 days. He was born near Langtry, Devonshire, England in 1799, was married at Pelton Parish Church on Christmas Day 1824, came to Canada in 1832 and purchased a farm in the township of Wilmot, county of Waterloo, where he resided nearly ever since. His partner in life died on the 13^th November 1864. He was a faithful member of the Episcopal Church, being a member of the building committee of St. James Church in Wilmot, in which he was a worshipper for upwards of thirty-five years. The building was consecrated while Rev. W. B. Rally was incumbent of the parish. Mr. Mallett was a staunch Conservative and lived an exemplary Christian life. He had a family of nine children.

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MALLETT, James - Conveyancer, came to Canada in 1836 from Devonshire, England, and took up a farm two miles south of St. James' Church, now owned by Mr. Hy, Klinkman. He had been a school teacher in England and used to do considerable conveyancing for the neighbors of the district. His youngest daughter, Caroline, now Mrs, John Price, of Port Stanley, was the first organist of St. James' Church. Henry Mallett, long identified with St. James' and St. George's, was a son, and Mrs. Thos. R. Smith is a daughter. James Mallett died in 1888, leaving in remembrance fifty-two years of earnest church support and work.

Church of England, An Historical Sketch of the Parish of Wilmot 1828-1913, Diocese of Huron, Ontario, New Hamburg, Canada by Charles James Fox, Sep 1913

Land:
James Mallett enters into a second purchase agreement with the Canada Company (no. 4134), this time for the south half of lot 28, con 3 Wilmot A, 100 acres.

Land:
James Mallett enters into an agreement (no. 1726) with the Canada Company to purchase lot 25, con 1 in Wilmot A, 200 acres

Website:
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James married Elizabeth Henrietta Crook 25 Dec 1824, Pilton, , Devonshire, England. Elizabeth was born 25 Mar 1805, , Devonshire, England; died 13 Nov 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Henrietta Mallett
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47040
• Immigration: 1832, , Canada

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Unproven as yet, but Elizabeth is thought to have been daughter of William Crook and Elizabeth Chappel of Rock Farm, Filleigh, Devon, England.