William Perrin^{[1, 2, 3]}

1813 - 1889  (75 years)

• Name	William Perrin
  Born	9 Jul 1813	Debden, , Essex, England   [4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
  Christened	26 Sep 1813	Saffron Walden, , Essex, England   [5]
  Gender	Male
  Birth	Saffron Walden, , Essex, England
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106461243
  Immigration	1834	, Canada   [9]
  Land	16 May 1856	North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 43, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  	middle part
  Occupation	1861	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [8]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1861	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [8]
  	E.
  Land	1866	North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 44, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Supernatural	house haunting
  Occupation	1871	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1871	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	United Brethren
  Occupation	1881	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	Farmer
  Residence	3218 Roseville Rd., Roseville, Ontario
  	This one and a half storey house originally had cedar roof shingles, although they are now green shingles, and it has brown clapboard siding. There is a small porch facing the road, and the windows are 2 over 2 with a yellow and green trim. It was the retirement home of William Perrin and his wife. In the early 1900's it was believed this house was haunted. People in the village would often tell stories of how former owners heard strange noises in the house, such as heavy chains dragging. One woman believed that a ghost would go into her children's rooms and remove their blankets at night. According to the villagers', the house became haunted after an elderly woman died in the house. It was reported that she had lost her mind. Two other prominent owners of this house were William Perrin, who was the former road commissioner for the village; and Gordon Fried, who was an active member of the Roseville community.
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  Residence	1881	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	Weslyan Methodist
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-140277P
  Died	9 May 1889	Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6, 9, 10]
  	Cause: Bright's Disease
  Buried	Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada   [6]
  Person ID	I140277	Generations
  Last Modified	6 Apr 2024

  
  

  Family	Mary Ann Newstead,   b. CALC 3 Jun 1817, , England ,   d. 30 Sep 1895, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age ~ 78 years)
  Married	1839  [9]
  Children	1. James Perrin,   b. 1840, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   2. John Perrin,   b. 16 Nov 1842, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 2 Jul 1922, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 79 years)   3. Rebecca Perrin,   b. 25 Dec 1843, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 23 Jul 1930, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 86 years)   4. William Perrin,   b. 1847, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1911  (Age 64 years)   5. Joseph Perrin,   b. 6 May 1849, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1932  (Age 82 years)   6. Mary Ann Perrin,   b. 31 May 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 29 Sep 1908  (Age 56 years)   7. Benjamin Perrin,   b. 12 Jan 1856, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 13 Dec 1925, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 69 years)
  Last Modified	7 Apr 2024
  Family ID	F35050	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Photos

  William Perrin from the Perrin family bible, submitted by Rosemary Kry 2011

  
  

• Notes

  Death of Mr. Wm. Perrin, Sr., of Roseville The intelligence of the death of this sturdy son of England, last Thursday, will cause his many friends sincere regret. Possessed of strong bodily health he had exceeded his 75th year, and when last in Galt, looked still the strong man he had been, but age had sapped his vitality, and without a great deal of suffering, he passed quietly to his rest. Mr. Perrin was born in Essex, England, 8th June, 1813 and came to Canada in 1834, settling first in Hamilton, where he lived for about nine years, during which time he took part in the suppression of the McKenzie rebellion. In 1839 he married Miss Newstead, sister of Mr. John Newstead, of Roseville, who still survives him, and after living about four years on Hamilton Mountain, he took up land near Roseville, on which he resided until about 14y years ago, when he retired, moved into the village, and enjoyed the rest and ease his active life so justly entitled him to. Mr. Perrin was possessed of a quaint, original mind, combined with great geniality of heart, and in the quiet details of life or in the public discussion of questions, brought to bear an excellent humor and judgement. His family consisted of five sons and two daughters, all of whom are yet living, viz: - Mr. James Perrin, of Listowel; Messrs. John and William Perrin, egg-dealers, Newmarket; Mr. Joseph Perrin, who resides on the homestead; and Mr. Benjamin Perrin, of Berlin; Mrs. John Woods, of Berlin; and Mrs. Nathan Woods, of Waterloo, near Mannheim. Mr. Perrin's funeral took place on Sabbath morning last to Roseville Cemetery, his old friends and acquaintances attending his remains to their last resting place in large numbers. Galt Reporter May 17 1889 pg 1 ____________ THE OLD PERRIN HOMESTEAD. While in this neighborhood it was my pleasure to once more enter the portals of this old and familiar home- stead. Many a time I had enjoyed its hospitality nearly forty years ago, when its founders were yet in the prime of life. But on this occasion I found that they had years ago been called from the earthly home which they had made, possibly through years of incessant toil. The genial and devoted father of this venerable homestead, William Perrin, was well and popularly known throughout a wide section. He was born in Saffron Walden, Essex County, England, June 9.b, 1813. At the age of twenty-one years he came to Canada, settling at Hamilton, in 1834. As a royalist he took part in some of the conflicts incident to the rebellion of 1837-38, and won distinction for bravery as an artilleryist. He was an eye witness of the McKenzie fight and burning of the craft Caroline, and many other thrilling events connected with the difficulty of that time. In 1835 he was married to Miss Mary Ann Newstead. They had seven children, John and Joseph are the only members of the family now living in this neighborhood. The father died May 9th, 1889, aged 75 years and 11 months. The mother followed him on Sept. 30, 1895, aged 78 years, 3 monthe and 27 days. Joseph, one of the sons, occupies the old homestead. He was born here May 6, 1849, and was married to Miss Mary Willetts, Dec. 29, 1873. She was born May 9, 1849. They have been blessed with eight children, all of whom are living, and all but two have reached the age of responsibility and are doing well. The old stone house is still a fresh reminder of days long since gone by, and, save considerable rebuilding of the barn, the place has much the same appearance it had in the days of yore, and Joseph, though apparently not as young as he used to be, is still the very image of good nature and contentment. While there I noticed some very fine swine and other stock. The constant clearing op of the woodland for so many years has rendered the view from here of rural landscape scenery the most extensive and beautiful I have yet beheld in all my travelling experience. As far as the eye can see are magnificently improved farms and cozy hamlet. Within easy sight of the village is the splendid two hundred-acre farm of Mr. John Perrin, who has proved to be one of the most practical and successful farmers in North Dumfries Look where you will over his large estate and you will see evidence of a model farm. There is not a dilapidated panel of fence or an unsightly building on the place. The barn is one of the largest and highest in the county, and is equipped with all the latest mechanical appliances for unloading hay, grain, etc. in the quickest possible time. A commodious shed about two hundred feet long, extends from the barn to the house. In this building are the pig sties, and wherein during the winter are stored the implements, wagons, buggies, etc. Along its entire length is a substantial board sidewalk and over which the roof projects, thus enabling any member of the family or employee to reach the barn or house during inclement weather without getting wet or muddy shoes. The house is a splendid structure of cut stone, the interior being conveniently laid out with large airy rooms, and all of elegant hard wood finish. This property was originally purchased for $2,000, is now valued at $13,000. In the stables I noticed a large herd of choice export steers ready for shipment, and a Lumber of exceedingly fine swine. Mr. Perrin also produces thousands of bushels of grain annually. That he has been eminently successful so far in life there is proof in the fact of his having accumulated this valuable piece of property through his own management and energy. Waterloo County Chronicle 31 Mar 1898, p. 8 __________________ Died, In Roseville, on Thursday, 9th inst., [at] a quarter to 12 o'clock, Wm. Perrin, S[r.] Aged 75 Years and 11 Months The Funeral Will take place on Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock, from his late residence, to Roseville Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Roseville, May 9th, 1889. Funeral Card

  
  

• Sources

  [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration. Rebecca Perin Born: Township N Dumfries Age: 31 Father: William Perin Mother: Mary Ann Perin Born: abt 1844 Spouse: John Woods Age: 37 born: Waterloo Father: Henry Woods Mother: Rebecca Woods married 28 Dec 1875 married: Waterloo, Waterloo Township [S721] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, marriage certificate 13039 (1873), Perrin-Woods. Henrietta Woods residence Wilmot Twp. Birth Place: Wilmot Age: 20 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1852 Father Name: John Woods Mother Name: Eleanor Woods Spouse Name: William Perrin merchant of North Dumfries Spouse's Age: 25 Spouse Birth Place: Township North Dumfries Spouse Father Name: William Perrin Spouse Mother Name: Mary Ann Perrin Marriage Date: 25 Dec 1872 Marriage Location: Waterloo, Freeport [S3002] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 009835-74. Nathan Woods, 22, occ. Farmer, b. Waterloo, res. Waterloo, son of Thomas and Margaret Married Mary Ann Perrin, 20, b. North Dumfries, res. North Dumfries daughter of William and Mary, Witn Fernanda Godbold and Elizabeth Woods both of Waterloo, 27 Jan 1874 In The Twp of Waterloo. [S205] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1881, Div. 1 Page 33. [S1628] Church Records - England, Essex, Saffron-Walden - Church of England, "Baptism of William Perrin"; FHL microfilm. [S62] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries, Roseville - Roseville Mennonite [formerly Detweiler Mennonite] CC#4493 Internet Link. [East] In memory of/ William Perrin/ died/ May 9, 1889/ aged 75 yrs. & 11 m's/ [North] In memory of/ Mary A. Newstead/ wife of/ Wm. Perrin/ died/ Sep. 30, 1895/ AE 78 yrs. & 4 ms./ A precious one from us has gone/ A voice we loved is stilled/ A place is vacant in our home/ which nevr can be filled/ Perrin/ [S355] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1871, Div. 3, Pg. 43. [S1778] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1861, Div 9 Page 67. [S1338] News - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Galt Reporter (1846-1973), Obituary of William Perrin - May 17 1889 pg 1. [S2042] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1891, Sect. 2 Page 41.

  
  

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  Born - 9 Jul 1813 - Debden, , Essex, England Christened - 26 Sep 1813 - Saffron Walden, , Essex, England Birth - - Saffron Walden, , Essex, England Immigration - 1834 - , Canada Land - middle part - 16 May 1856 - North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 43, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1861 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - E. - 1861 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Land - 1866 - North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 44, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - United Brethren - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - - 3218 Roseville Rd., Roseville, Ontario Residence - Weslyan Methodist - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - Cause: Bright's Disease - 9 May 1889 - Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada  = Link to Google Earth