On 6 May 1841 when William was 24, he married Mary BROWNLEE, daughter of Thomas BROWNLEE & Ann Nancy SHILLINGTON, in Bathurst Dist, Ontario, Canada. Born on 15 May 1823 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada. Mary died in Montague Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada, on 16 Jan 1869; she was 45. Buried abt 1869 in Merrickville, Later Moved To The 5th Line Cemetery, Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.

- daughter of THOMAS BROWNLEE and ANN NANCY SHILLINGTON (daughter of Thomas, son of John)

On 22 Jul 1840 when Mary was 21, she married James FOSTOR in Bathurst Dist, Ontario, Canada. Born on 14 Apr 1815 in Sligo, Ireland. James died in Rapid City, Michigan, USA, on 7 Feb 1899; he was 83. Buried abt 1899 in Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Ontario.

On 24 Sep 1840 when Ann was 19, she married John S SHILLINGTON , son of Thomas SHILLINGTON & Barbara ROBINSON, in The Cuckoo’s Nest, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada. Born on 13 Feb 1823 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada. John S died in City View, Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario, Canada, on 1 Jun 1888; he was 65. Buried in 1888 in Shillington Cemetery, Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.

- Son of Thomas Shillington (1777-1840) and Barbara Robinson (1780-1870)

- His nickname was Big John and he seems to have had not only the physical stature but the personality to match. He was the first of his family to have been born in Canada and his wife was the first of her family to have been born in Canada. The couple farmed the East one-half of Lot 12, 5th Concession, Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.
John was born on that farm. John donated the acre of land that formed the 5th Line Cemetery. Both he and his wife Ann are buried there. There was also a church built there which was abandoned in 1877 when the present church was built in Munster. The house on the land remained until 1950 when it burned to the ground. After her her husband's death, John's mother, Barbara, lived with John and Ann. She lived until the age of ninty, a very old age for that era.

- Information from the 1851 Census
John Shillington, Farmer, Age 29 (at next birthdate), living in a one story log house with the following family
Name Age Attending School
Ann 30 (Blank)
Thomas 11 Yes
Debora 9 Yes
Barbara 7 Yes
Eliza 5 Yes
Liddy 3 Yes
Barbara 73 (Blank)

- 1861Census
Name of Inmate Occupation Place of Birth Religion Age at next birthday Sex House
John Shillington Farmer U. Canada W. Methodist 35 M Log, One story
Barbara " (Blank) Ireland " 81 F
Ann " " U. Canada " 40 F
Thomas " " " " 20 M
Debora " " " " 17 F
Eliza " " " " 14 F
Ann " " " " 12 F
Mary " " " " 10 F
Sarah " " " " 7 F

- The 1871 Census listed his age as 48, born in Ontario, a Wesleyian Methodist (as distinct from an Anglican Methodist) and a farmer. His household consisted of his mother, Barbara, his wife, Ann (49 years of age) and the seven children who were still at home; Ann (21), Mary (19) Sarah (16), George (14) Wesley (12), John (10) and Wiilliam (7). Sarah, George, Wesley, John and Willam were in school. They had one building in town, There was a Methodist church on their land. The farmed 500 acres, an enormous farm for that era. Their buildings consisted of two dwellings, a barn and 5 sheds, two carriages or sleighs, 2 wagons or sleds, one reaper, one horse rake, and a fanning mill. Of the 500 acres, 200 were under cultivation and 70 in pasture.They had 9 acres in spring wheat. They had a garden of one-quarter acre. Crops on hand consisted of 80 bushels of wheat, 30 bushels of buckwheat, 20 bushels of peas, They had 10 acres of potatoes and 1500 bushels on hand. They had 300 bushels of turnips. There was 50 acres in hay and 60 tons on hand. They had 10 bushels of apples. Livestock consisted of 3 horses, 12 milk cows, an additional 7 horned cattle, 48 sheep, 4 swine, 3 bee hives. They had 1000 lbs of butter, 40 pounds of butter and 200 lb. of wool. In addition during the year they had slaughtered 12 sheep and 11 swine. They also reported 30 cords of wood.

- The 1881 Census listed his age as 58, living with his wife Ann (59) with one soon William (17) still at home. All were listed as Methodists and born in Ontario.

- son of THOMAS SHILLINGTON and BARBARA ROBINSON
- His daughter Barbara left this account in her own handwriting: John Shillington was born on February 13th 1823 in the Township of Goulbourn, then an almost unbroken wilderness. The influences of a Christian home and godly parents prepared his heart for the good seed and in his 16th year, attending a camp meeting at a neighbouring farm, he waas converted to God. Received his first quarterly ticket from Rev. Geoge Goodson, May 1838 and from that time until his death was a loyal member and liberal supporter of the Methodist Chruch. He was married on the 24th September 1840 to Miss Ann Kerfoot of Beckworrth Tp who still lives. He was called Home very suddenly on the 1st of June 1888.
- Appropriately enough for such a personality, his tombstone in the 5th Line Cemetery is a tall cenotaph that completely dominates the modest cemetery. His tombstone stands as straight as the day it was erected in 1888


- 1840 Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928
Name: John Shillington, of Goulborne?
Spouse Name: Anne Kerfoot, of Beckwith
Marriage Date: 24 Sep 1840
Marriage Location: Perth
Marriage County or District: Bathurst
Source Citation: Archives of Ontario; Series: MS248; Reel: 1.
From film: by Rev’d James Currie Weslyen Methodist Minister Perth; by licence, witnesses: John Hill? and James Shillington

- 1871 Census of Canada about John Shellington
Name: John Shellington
[John Shillington]
Gender: Male
Age: 48
Birth Year: abt 1823
Birth Place: Ontario
Marital Status: Married
Religion: Weslyan Methodist
Origin: Irish
Province: Ontario
District: Carleton
District Number: 78
Division: 02
Subdistrict: Goulburn
Subdistrict Number: d
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
John Shellington 48
Ann Shellington 49
Ann Shellington 21
Mary Shellington 19
Sarah Shellington 16
George Shellington 14
Wesley Shellington 12
John Shellington 10
William Shellington 7
[at the top of previous page is listed 2 children Jane and Emma Shillington (same film); previous film lists the rest of the household of Thomas (age 40) and Margaret Shillington - how related?]

- 1888 Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1938 and Deaths Overseas, 1939-1947
Name: John Shillington
Death Date: 1 Jun 1888
Death County or District: Carleton
Age: 65
Gender: Male
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1823
Birth Location: Toronohip [Township] of Goulburn
Source Citation: Archives of Ontario; Series: MS935; Reel: 50.
From film: Yeoman; COD: Heart Disease several years; Informant: Dr. Shilllington, Ottawa, son of the deceased and occup??? of Honor??? which death took place, Nepeau; Religion: Methodist: #002363

- 1888 memorial for John Shillington
Birth: Feb. 11, 1823 Carleton, Ontario, Canada
Death: Jun. 1, 1888 Carleton, Ontario, Canada
John buried in the Shillington Cemetery, Goulbourn, Carleton Co.
Parents:
Thomas Shillington (1777 - 1840)
Barbara Robinson Shillington (1779 - 1870)
Spouse:
Ann Kerfoot Shillington (____ - 1899)
Children:
Thomas Shillington (1841 - 1913)*
Deborah Shillington Nelson (1844 - 1924)*
Siblings:
Ann Nancy Shillington Brownlee (1801 - 1885)*
Thomas Shillington (1817 - 1903)*
Barbara Shillington Hare (1819 - 1883)*
John Shillington (1823 - 1888)
*Calculated relationship
Burial: Shillington Cemetery, Munster, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Created by: Phyllis Holtzman Hebert
Record added: Feb 21, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 34068856

On 18 Oct 1859 when Elizabeth “Eliza” was 38, she married Robert CRAIG. Born in 1808 in Coiunty Cavan, Ireland. Robert died in Ontario, California, USA, on 29 Jun 1882; he was 74. Buried in 1882 in Rideauvale Cemetery, Kars, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

- 1882 memorial for Robert Craig
Birth: 1808 County Cavan, Ireland
Death: Jun. 29, 1882 Ontario, Canada
Son of Hugh Craig and Frances Weyon.
Parents:
Hugh Craig (1772 - 1849)
Frances Nixon Craig (1778 - 1858)
Spouses:
Annie Saddler Craig (1812 - 1858)
Elizabeth Kerfoot Craig (1821 - 1888)
Sibling:
Thomas Craig (1799 - 1889)*
Robert Craig (1808 - 1882)
*Calculated relationship
Burial: Rideauvale Cemetery, Kars, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Created by: Steve Johnston
Record added: Jan 20, 2013
Find A Grave Memorial# 103822779

On 25 Mar 1852 when John was 25, he married Eleanor MOORHOUSE. Born on 26 Apr 1830 in Beckwith Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Eleanor died in Osgood Twp, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada, on 12 Jun 1899; she was 69. Buried abt 1899 in Rideauvale Cemetery, Kars, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

- 1899 Find A Grave Memorial# 103822916 - Eleanor Moorhouse Kerfoot, no image

On 23 Jan 1862 when Sarah was 33, she married Thomas JOHNSTON in Lanark, Ontario, Canada. Born on 11 Apr 1828 in Ireland. Thomas died in Malakoff, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada, on 16 Nov 1909; he was 81. Buried abt 1909 in Malakoff Cemetery, Malakoff, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.

On 22 Mar 1855 when Thomas was 22, he married Margaret MOORE. Born on 10 Oct 1836 in Beckwith Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Margaret died in London, Ontario, Canada, on 3 Mar 1920; she was 83. Buried abt 1920 in Warwick Village Cemetery, Warwick, Ontario, Canada.

- Some years after her husband's death she moved to London, Ontario, and lived in the Victoria Home. She lived there until her death.

On 24 Aug 1854 when Samuel was 20, he married Eliza Jane NEELAND , daughter of John NEELAND & Catherine BROWNLEE, in North Gower Twp, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada. Born on 10 Jul 1834 in North Gower Twp, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada. Eliza Jane died in Vancouver, BC, Canada, on 2 Aug 1918; she was 84. Buried abt 1918 in Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

- 1891 Eliza J Kerfoot
Canada Census, 1891
Name: Eliza J Kerfoot
Gender: Female
Age: 56
Birth Year (Estimated): 1835
Birthplace: Ontario
Marital Status: Married
Religion: Methodist
Province: British Columbia
District: New Westminster
District Number: 2
Sub-District: Vancouver City
Affiliate Film Number: 30953_148093

- 1906, husband Samuel’s death was at 1041 Burrard St, Vancouver BC

- 1908 Henderson Directory, Vancouver BC - only 3 Kerfoots listed:
Kerfoot George B of Hill & Kerfoot h 2355 2nd ave W
Kerfoot Thomas W emp BC El Ry h 323 9th ave E
Kerfoot William J of Johnston Kerfoot & Co h 1219 Harwood
No listing for Eliza. In the street section for Burrard St, no 1407 is listed.

- 1910/11 Henderson Directory, Vancouver BC - only 3 Kerfoots listed:
Kerfoot Alfred cabinetmkr 360 Front W lvs 148 Manitoba
Kerfoot George B h 2355 2nd Ave W
Kerfoot Thomas W h 323 Broadway W
No listing for Eliza. In the street section for Burrard St, no 1407 is listed.

- 1918 BC death registration
Name: KERFOOT, ELIZA JANE
Gender: Female
Age: 84
Date: 1918/08/02
Event Place: VANCOUVER
Registration Number: 1918-09-152106
B.C. Archives Mfilm Number: B13103
GSU Mfilm Number: 1927131
Event Type: Death [no image on archive site]
Image on familysearch.org says:
Elia Jane Kerfoot, female, white, widow, 28 years in Vancouver, born Ontario July 10, 1834, age 84yr, 23days
Parents John Neeland b Ireland, Catherine Brownlee b Ireland
Died 2 August 1918 about 6pm, at home, 1419 Harwood Street (in city for 12 years)
Informant: Geo B Kerfoot, 777 Burrard St
Burial: Mountain View Cemetery , August 6, 1918; Undertaker: Center & Hanna Ltd, 1049 Georgia St W, Vancouver BC
COD: myocarditis, physician: F H Trousdale MD, 25 Hastings ST E
ALSO
- 1918 BC Arcives index [no image]
Event Type:Death
Registration Number:1918-09-152106
BC Archives Mfilm Number:B13103GSU
Mfilm Number:1927131
Event Date (YYYY-MM-DD):1918-08-02
Event Place:VANCOUVER
Age at Death:84
Person:ELIZA JANE KERFOOT

- 1918 Burial Mountain View Cemetery:
KERFOOT, Eliza Jane Death: Aug-02-1918, Burial: [blank], HORNE1/1/02/013/0010

- 1918 memorial for Eliza Jane Neeland Kerfoot
Birth: Jul. 10, 1834 Ontario, Canada
Death: Aug. 2, 1918 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Eliza Jane Neeland was born 10 July 1834 in North Gower Tp., Carleton County, Ontario, Canada, and died 2 August 1918 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
Eliza married Samuel Kerfoot on 24 August 1854 in North Gower, Tp, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.
After their marriage, they moved to Smith Falls where Samuel carried on a photographic business. The small building which housed the business remained until 1949 when it was torn down. They moved to Emerson, Manitoba in 1879 and two years later to Drayton, North Dakota, U.S.A. where he carried on a photographic business. Later they retired to Vancouver to join a daughter Deborah where they remained until their deaths.
Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
Spouse:
Samuel Kerfoot (1834 - 1906)
Children:
Samuel Fletcher Kerfoot (1865 - 1930)*
Thomas Wesley Kerfoot (1867 - 1948)*
George Benny Kerfoot (1867 - 1942)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Plot: HORNE1/1/02/013/0010
Maintained by: Eva Hopkins
Originally Created by: Headstone Genealogist
Record added: Apr 23, 2008
Find A Grave Memorial# 26279179 [no image]


RESEARCH NOTES
- a listing for Eliza Jane Neeland on ancestry’s benson Family Tree by wbenson84: b 1834 Carleton Canada, died in BC Canada - no parents or siblings listing; spouse and 1 child (both Samuel) listed.

On 7 May 1863 when Richard was 25, he married Mary Ann MILLIKIN in Milliken Homesstead, 3 Miles North Of Smith Falls, Ontario, Canada. Born on 22 Jul 1839 in South Elmsley, Lanark, Ontario, Canada. Mary Ann died in Smith Falls, N Elmsley, Lanark, Ontario, Canada, on 7 Mar 1932; she was 92. Buried abt 1932 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Smith Falls, N Elmsley, Lanark, Ontario, Canada.

-1932 Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1938 and Deaths Overseas, 1939-1947 about Mary Ann Kerfoot
Name: Mary Ann Kerfoot, Irish widowed housewife
Death Date: 7 Mar 1932
Death County or District: Lanark
Age: 92
Gender: Female
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1840
Birth Location: South Elmsley
Source Citation: Archives of Ontario; Series: MS935; Reel: 444.
Father: John Millikin, born Ireland
Mother: Eliza Tomlinson, born Ireland
Informant: Dr. H.W Kerfoot, Smith Falls, son
COD: senility, 2 years; contributory Arterio sclerosis, 5 yrs; attended by H W Kerfoot Dec 19, 1931 to Mar 7 1932
Burial: Smith Falls, Wednesday Mar 8, 1932
Underaker J J Marsh, smith Falls

RESEARCH NOTES:
- don’t yet know how this is connected, but this marriage must fit in somehow - perhaps Richard Milliken is Mary Ann’s brother?:
Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928
Name: Richard T. Milliken
Spouse Name: Annie E. Kerfoot
Marriage Date: 4 Feb 1874
Marriage Location: Smith's Falls
Registration number: 47953
Source Citation: Archives of Ontario; Series: MS932; Reel: 14.
By matching sources, marriage locations, and marriage dates, we have determined that Annie E. Kerfoot is the potential spouse of Richard T. Milliken.
[no film available]

Robert George married Elizabeth Jane FOSTER. Born on 4 Mar 1841 in Beckwith Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth Jane died in Drayton, North Dakota, USA, on 22 Jul 1911; she was 70. Buried abt 1911 in Drayton, North Dakota, USA.

- daughter of John Foster and Sarah Finley. Elizabeth Jane Foster si a neice of James Foster and Mary Kerfot (famiily # 33) and a sister to Annie Foster and George Kerfoot also in this genealogy.