Carrie E. Petch

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47134

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• Occupation: county constable
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47131
• Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Quaker
• 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; Episcopal
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1917, 69 Church St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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SAMUEL PETCH PASSES AWAY

Samuel Petch, for many years a well known resident of Kitchener, passed away Tuesday night at his home, 69 Church street, following a brief illness. Mr. Petch was for a number of years a county constable and served in an official capacity at the County Jail. His demise will be regretted by a host of friends in Kitchener and throughout the county. The deceased was born in Wellesley Township on his father's farm. He was the son of David Petch and Sarah Hawke who were pioneer settlers of Watertoo county. There are left to mourn his death his wife, three sons, John. James and Pierce, one daughter, Mrs. S. Letson, three brothers, John of Listowel, Pierce of Manitoba, and Robert of Tillsonburg, and three sisters. Mrs. P. McCallum, of Tronto, Mrs. S. Cohue of Tillsonburg and Mrs. Nelson of Tillsonburg

The funeral was held Friday afternoon and 2 o'clock from his late residence. Interment will take place at the Petch-Hawke Cemetery at Hawkesville.

The Chronicle Telegraph 15 Nov 1917, p. 3

Samuel married Maria Jane "Jane" Wilford 29 Dec 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Thomas Wilford and Ann Wadkin) was born 1847, Tugby, , Leicestershire, England; died 1882. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane Wilford
• Name: Maria Jane "Jane" Petch
• Name: Mary Jane Wilford
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113138
• Residence: 1851, Tugby, , Leicestershire, England
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Episcopal

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• 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

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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


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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]

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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

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• Interesting: life story
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47120
• Occupation: 1851, Tugby, , Leicestershire, England; master cordwainer
• Immigration: 1860, , Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 10 Con 10
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Episcopal
• Retired: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Thomas Wilford

One of the oldest residents of the Crosshill neighborhood has passed away in the person of Mr. Thos. Wilford. He was a native of Lancastershire, England, and worked as a shoemaker for the late Wm. Hackett, of Linwood, before that gentleman left England for Canada in the spring of 1858, forging his way through the woods to Wellesley township where he bought a settler's right to 30 acres of bush from James Tracy, 9th con., east section where he at once commenced to chop out a home. His first grist of wheat was got from old Mr. Beggs (father of our present councilor.) The price then was ?3 for ten bushels, and he took it to Hawkesville and got it made into flour. Deceased saw many ups and downs in his life and speculated in considerable land. He was always an active man and was widely known, having driven the Crosshill mail stage for some 13 years. In politics he was a staunch conservative. A member of the church of England, he took an active part in the building of St. Mary's church at Crosshill. Of a genial, obliging and trust worthy nature, he made many friends and the school children always had a particular liking for him. During the past year he has been a great sufferer from rheumatism and dropsy and his pain was greatly intensified during the last few weeks. His wife died a few years ago. He leaves a family of four sons: J. T. Wilford, Crosshill; William, on the old Anticnap farm; Levitt, on the home farm, and Frederick, in Maryboro. One son - David - was killed by a threshing machine on Alex Frame's place, and one daughter (the late Mrs. Samuel Petsch) is dead. Rev. Mr. Wright, Thamesford, assisted by Rev. Mr. Carlyle, of London, conducted the funeral services, which took place at Hawkesville.

Wellesley Maple Leaf Jul 25 1901 pg 5

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The death of Mr. Thos. Wilford, aged 84, and Mr. John Harrison, aged 86, pioneers of 9th line, W. S. Wellesley, occurred last week. Both were highly respected farmers.

Wellesley Maple Leaf, July 18, 1901

Thomas married Ann Wadkin 1841. Ann was born 1816, Tugby, , Leicestershire, England; died 1 Mar 1899, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ann Wilford
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47121
• Residence: 1817, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Episcopal
• Residence: 1851, Tugby, , Leicestershire, England
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

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• 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]

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• Birth: , Georgia
• Birth: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
• Birth: , Delaware County, Pennsylvania
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• 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