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I am looking for information about Emma KIRBY, (b. when?
where?) who m. Edgar Franklin RYMAL (son of David Almas RYMAL and Hannah RYCKMAN) 22 May
1890 in Waterdown, Ontario, CAN. Edgar Franklin was b. 23 Apr 1855 in
East Flamborough, Ontario and d. (where?) in Sep 1933. They had 2 children: Albert David
Edward and Stanley Earl RYMAL.
I have a great deal of information on the RYMALs and RYCKMANs, but know
absolutely nothing about Emma KIRBY. If you have ever come across this
KIRBY in your research, or have any information about her, please contact
me. I'm always happy to share family history.
Kind regards,
Carla Cushman
ccushman@wcoil.com
Hi:
I just found this list today. Can anyone tell me if there are any KERBY'S in Canada. I
live in B.C. and my mother-in-law was a Kerby from Calgary, Alta. When I went through the
lists I couldn't find any spelt with an "E". Please if anyone has any
information please let m,e know as I'm flying blind. I know her father's name Dr. George
William Kerby and he was a
minister in the Methodist Church.
Thanks for any help,
Barnie Cowan on the West Coast, B.C. barnie@saltspring.com
My KIRBYs (from Ireland)
>Any way I am trying to learn more about my great-great-grandfather
>Thomas Patrick KIRBY. I don't know any siblings, parents or birthplace
>on him. According to the 1851 census of Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada,
>he came from Kilkenny Ireland in 1831.
>
>Here is what I know on him. I am descended from the eldest son Edward
>Stanley KIRBY.
>
>Report by: James P. Kirby III
17322 Candela
Houston,
>Texas 77083
>
KIRBY Family History
>Report date: 4 Jun 1998
>
>
> HUSBAND: Thomas Patrick KIRBY (RN=I184)
>
> Born: 11 Apr 1807
Place: Kilkenny,
Ireland
> Marr: 1840
Place: Chatham,
Northumberland Co.
>New Brunswick, Canada
> Died: 28 Mar 1904
Place: Chatham
,Northumberland Co.,
>New Brunswick, Canada
> HUSBAND'S
HUSBAND'S
> FATHER: (RN=)
MOTHER: (RN=)
>
> WIFE: Ellen Katherine MURPHY (RN=I185)
>
> Born: 1 Nov 1820
Place: Ireland
> Died: 14 Oct 1888
Place: Chatham
,Northumberland Co.,
>New Brunswick, Canada
> WIFE'S
WIFE'S
> FATHER: (RN=)
MOTHER: (RN=)
>
>
>===========================================================================
=====================================
> M/F
CHILDREN
WHEN
BORN WHEN
>DIED WHERE BORN
>
1st MARRIAGE SPOUSE
>
>===========================================================================
=====================================
> 1 M Edward Stanley KIRBY (RN=I60)
4 Apr 1841 3 Jan
>1923 Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada
>
26 Aug 1864 Lucy E. DAY
>(RN=I60)
>
> 2 M James Peter KIRBY (RN=I186)
7 Aug
>1846
>
ALICE
>(RN=I186)
>
> 3 M Philip KIRBY (RN=I187)
>1847
>
> 4 M Patrick Collin KIRBY (RN=I188) 25
Dec
>1849
>
> 5 M Thomas John KIRBY (RN=I189)
9 Mar 1851
4 Nov
>1890
>
> 6 M Michael KIRBY (RN=I190)
7 Nov
>1852
>
> 7 F Mary Katherine KIRBY (RN=I191) 24
Jan
>1861
>
Philip
>BAREE (RN=I191)
>
>Any help appreciated,
>
>James Kirby
>
>--------------------------------------------
> James P. Kirby
> 5444 Westheimer, Suite 800
> Houston, TX 77056
> Voice: (713) 350-4559 Fax: (713) 350-4108
> mailto:jkirby@houston.geoquest.slb.com
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Never got a responce so I'll post 'em again.
> I am not sure I posted my KIRBY's to the list so here goes:
>
> Eli Kirby b. Quebec, Canada d.? . He married Catherine Hardin. Aunt Ivah
> gives her name as Kathryn Hardy and that she was living in East Applegate,
> Sanilac Co, MI.
>
> Children of Eli & Catherine Harden: (Not in order of birth)
>
> i. Julie Kirby married ? Ennest. 1 child: Della Ennest m. ?
McDonald
> ii. Ida Kirby married ? Utz and moved to Ranger, Texas.
> iii. Reasoner Kirby moved to Texas. (We have pictures of Uncle Reasoner)
> iv. Amelia Kirby was living in Fort Worth, Texas.
> v. Amanda Kirby b. 1864 (marker reads 1859) d. 1943 Sanilac Co, MI. She
> married (1) Andrew Smith abt 1873, (2) ? Fraliegh after 1909. She is buried
> in the Washington Twp Cemetery, Sanilac Co, MI as Amanda Smith next to Andrew
> Smith.
> Any help with these Kirby's would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Chip Mattocks
From: Charles Mattocks <cowboy@surfsouth.com>
Eli Kirby b. Quebec, Canada d.? . He married Catherine Hardin. Aunt Ivah
gives her name as Kathryn Hardy and that she was living in East Applegate,
Sanilac Co, MI.
Children of Eli & Catherine Harden: (Not in order of birth)
i. Julie Kirby married Ennest/Ennis McDonald. 1 child: Della McDonald
ii. Ida Kirby married ? Utz and moved to Ranger, Texas.
iii. Reasoner Kirby moved to Texas. (We have pictures of Uncle Reasoner)
iv. Amelia Kirby was living in Fort Worth, Texas.
v. Amanda Kirby b. 1864 (marker reads 1859) d. 1943 Sanilac Co, MI. She
married (1) Andrew Smith abt 1873, (2) ? Fraliegh after 1909. She is buried
in the Washington Twp Cemetery, Sanilac Co, MI as Amanda Smith next to Andrew
Smith.
I also believe Julie Kirby married a Ennest, not a McDonald. Della married a
McDonald.
Any help with these Kirby's would be greatly appreciated.
Chip Mattocks
History of the Settlement of Upper Canada, With
Special Reference to the Bay of QuintÉ.
SETTLEMENT AT CATARAQUI BY THE LOYALISTS.
page 426
Of the other early settlers, the following are, doubtless, the principal ones. For their
names, I am
partially indebted to Mr. G. H. Detlor, himself the descendant of an Irish Palatine.
“Wm.
MacAulay, Thomas Markland, John Kirby, John Cummings, Peter Smith,
England, John
Ferguson, Lyons, Pousett, McDonnell, Boyman, Cook, Taylor, Smyth, DeNyke, Murney,
Cuthbertson, Alcott. The Rev. John Stuart, Hon. Richard Cartwright, Allen McLean.”
These did
not probably come the first year, but within the first two or three years.
History of the Settlement of Upper Canada, With Special Reference to the Bay of
QuintÉ.
MODERN KINGSTON.
page 437
The Hon. R. Cartwright, the pioneer merchant, and Judge of Mecklenburgh, scems to have
stood
next in importance and influence to the Rev. Mr. Stuart. “Among the prominent
merchants was
Thomas Markland, John Cummings, Peter Smith, John Kirby, and John
Macaulay.” They were
“all honorable men,” and “members of the English Church,” and of
undeviating loyalty. Mr.
Markland left a son. John Cummings left no issue. He was a man of “great energy; a
magistrate,
and filled other offices under the Government.” Peter Smith was “highly
respected, upright in all
his dealings, and free from any moral or political reproach.” “A fine specimen
of an English
gentleman.” He “carried with him evidence that he was no stranger to good
dinners, and
understood the qualities of good wine.” He died at an advanced age, 1825, leaving a
son and two
daughters.
History of the Settlement of Upper Canada, With Special Reference to the Bay of
QuintÉ.
[p.439] CHAPTER XLIX
page 438
“John Kirby was another fine specimen of an Englishman. He loved
good wine and good dinners.
Extremely affable, always in good humor, universally respected. His highest ambition, in
the
evening of his days, seemed to be the enjoyment of domestic tranquility, and a quiet home,
made
happy to him by a wife of rare sense, intelligent, and possessed of many amiable
accomplishments.” The Hon. John Macaulay had a well disciplined mind, possessed great
energy
of character, and was decided in his political opinions no doubt, from conscientious
motives. In
his business transactions “he was scrupulously exact.” “Extremely temperate
in his habits. Was
one of those who passed through life without exposing themselves to the obloquy of their
political
opponents. Allen McLean, Esq., the first Lawyer of Kingston; created such by an order in
Council. His “abilities were moderate,” and “his original education
defective.” “A man of
considerable taste, modest, dignified in his depertment. For many years, was the only
legal adviser
in the place. He was a faithful representative in Parliament for many years. Was liberal
in his
political opinions.” “As proof of his good taste, he was proprietor of one of
the best gardens in
the Province. It covered one acre of ground, and contained many choice fruit trees, such
as
apples, plums, pears, peach, &c.,–all tastefully arranged, kept in prime order,
and defended from
the [p.438] wind by a high wall. He took an honest pride in showing his garden to his
friends who
called npon him, and was not stinted in distributing its lucious products.” Mr.
McLean left one
daughter, who became the wife of John McLean, Esq., Sheriff of the Midland District.
Christopher Hagerman resided for many years in Kingston. “Was, for many years, Custom
House
Officer, and while so, one of his students (Mr. Samson, afterwards of Belleville) detected
a man,
by the name of Lyons, in the act of carrying smuggled goods, and ordered him to stop. On
his
refusing to do so, Mr. S. discharged his pistol, which took effect, the ball passing
through the
chest. Lyons rushed to his house, a few doors off, and fell exhausted from loss of blood.
Mr.
Samson, frightened at what he had done, hastened to summon two doctors, Drs. Armstrong and
Sampson. This oocurred before daylight, on the morning of the 26th June, 1824. The life of
Lyons
was despaired of for many days; but, eventually, he grew better, and gained a moderate
degree of
health. It is creditable to Mr. Hagerman, that he cheerfully paid the medical attendants.
Mr.
Hagerman represented Kingston in Parliament several years. He removed to Toronto, a few
years
previous to the rebellion of 1836.
History of the Settlement of Upper Canada, With Special Reference to the Bay of
QuintÉ.
AGRICULTURE–FACTORIES–MERCHANTS.
page 597
The first Legislation in Upper Canada, with respect to banks, was in 1819, when the Bank
of
Kingston, or, as it was subsequently called Pretended Bank of Upper Canada, was
incorporated;
but, this was “forfeited by non-user,” although the institution was in
operation, under the title of
“the President, Directors, and Company of the Bank of Upper Canada.” Legislation
was made in
1823, to settle the affairs of the “pretended bank.” The commissioners were
George Herkimer,
Markland, John Kirby, and John Macaulay. Repeated Acts were necessary
before the affairs of
this company were fully settled.
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History of the Settlement of Upper Canada, With Special Reference to the Bay of
QuintÉ.
THE FIBST STEAM VESSELS–CANALS, RAILWAYS.
page 602
The first steamboat on Lake Ontario, the Frontenac, was built upon the shores of the Bay,
at
Finkle's Point, Ernesttown, eighteen [p.601] miles from Kingston, and within the
corporation of
Bath. She was commenced in October, 1815, and launched the following season. The three
years
of war had caused many changes in Upper Canada. On the whole, it may be said that the war
materially benefitted the Province. After peace, things did not relapse into their former
state. A
spirit of enterprise was abroad, especially in the mercantile community. “The leading
men of
Kingston conceived the idea of forming a company to build a steamboat, to ply on Lake
Ontario,
and the navigable waters of the St. Lawrence. A company was consequently formed, composed
of individuals belonging to Kingston, Niagara, Queenston, York, and Prescott. The
shareholders
of Kingston were Joseph Forsyth, Yeomans, Marsh, Lawrence Herkimer, John Kirby,
Capt.
Murney, William Mitchell, and, in fact, all of the principal men except the Cartwright
family.
Advertisements were issued for tenders to construct the boat. The advertisement was
responded
to by two parties; a Scotchman, by the name of Bruce, from Montreal, and Henry Teabout,
from
Sacket's Harbor. Bruce was several days at Kingston before the other person arrived, and
he
supposed he would get the contract. Mr. Finkle says Teabout came with a letter from Hooker
and Crane to Johns and Finkle, informing them who Teabout was, and asking them to favor
him
with their influence in procuring the contract. The letter was shown to Mr. Kirby,
of Kingston,
who was one of the committee of the company. Mr. Kirby assured Finkle and
Johns, that
notwithstanding the prejudice which existed on account of the war, the tender of Teabout
should
receive every Justice. No other tender being made, the committee met and decided, by a
small
majority, to accept Teabout's. All those who voted for Bruce “were either Scotch or
of Scottish
descent.” Teabout having received the contract, at once, with Finkle, set about to
find a place to
build. After two day's examination of the coast, he selected Finkle's Point, in
consequence of the
gravelly nature of the shore, as thereby would be obviated the delay which frequently
followed
rains, where soils would not quickly dry. “The next consideration was to advance
£5,000 to go to
New York and procure a ship carpenter and other necessaries to commence operations.
Accordingly, we (Johns and Finkle) became security, with the understanding that so soon as
the
boat should be so far advanced as to be considered worth the security, our bond would be
returned. So satisfactorily did the work progress, that the bond was shortly handed to us
by the
Treasurer, who was William Mitchell. Here I will digress a [p.602] short time. During the
war of
1812, David Eckford, the Master ship-builder, of New York, was sent to Sacket's Harbour,
to
take charge of the ship building at that place, and brought with him his carpenters. Among
them
were three young men, Henry Teabout, James Chapman and William Smith. The last was born on
Staten Island, the other two in New York. Teabout and Smith served their time with
Eckford.
Chapman was a block turner. At the close of the war, these three formed a co-partnership,
and
Teabout, in contracting for building the Frontenac, was acting for the company. Before
building
the steamboat, they had built for themselves at Sacket's Harbour, the Kingston, the only
craft
plying between Sacket's and Kingston, and a fine schooner for the Lake, called the
Woolsley.
Chapman was in charge of the Kingston, and was doing a more than ordinary profitable
business.
Bruce's friends wished to do something for him, and had him appointed, at a guinea a day,
to
inspect the timber (of the Frontenac). His study was to delay the building of the boat;
there was a
constant contest between him and Teabout.”–(Finkle). The contract price of the
wood work was
£7,000. When the boat was almost ready for the machinery, the contractor's funds were
expended. The engine cost £7,000. Before the vessel was completed, the cost reached
nearly the
sum of £20,000.
Yesterday I was going through a Bury Reunion
(1952)book and my
mother-in-law was a KERBY.( Her mother was Elizabeth Bury b. Nov 3, 1809 m
Alexander Kerby. They had 9 children and lived in Hamilton, Ontario,
Canada, I think.
1. John Kerby m.Marcella Gallineau
2. Aaron Kerby m Mary Louisa Cornwall
3. Claude Kerby unmarried
4. Nelson Kerby m. Hester Shepley
5. Alexander Kerby m. Jane Smith
6. George Kerby unmarried (this is our connection, he moved to Alberta
1894-6 )
7. Margaret Kerby m Reuben Palmer
8. Elizabeth Kerby m Frank Smith
9. James Kerby m. Julia Gallineau
This information was taken from the Bury family reunion in 1952. Our
connection is George William Kerby who became Dr. Kerby with the Methodist
Church in Calgary, Alta. Most of his brothers seem to be in Ont. or Michigan.
Do you recognize any of these names? Would appreciate any information.
Thanks so much,
Barnie Cowan, Salt Spring Ilsand, B.C.
barnie@saltspring.com
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