William John Jackson ^1709,1710

  General Notes:

002696-95 (Dufferin Co.) William John JACKSON, 25, farmer, Mono, West Gwillimbury, s/o William Jackson & Mary Ann JACKSON, married Mary Jane McKELVEY, 25, Mono, same, d/o William McKELVEY & Ruth McKELVEY, wtn: David JACKSON of Orangeville & Ann Caroline McKELVEY of Mono, on Mar 6, 1895, at Mono

Shelburne Free Press & Economist, July 17, 1941 - WM. J. JACKSON: One of the best-known farmers of Tecumseth township, William J. Jackson, passed away in St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, on June 22nd, 1941, following an attack of pneumonia. The funeral, held on June 25th, was largely attended by sympathizing relatives and friends from Shelburne, Grand Valley, Mono Mills and Toronto as well as from the surrounding district. Many beautiful flowers were received. The service at the home and at Alliston Cemetery were conducted by Rev. T. J. Jewitt and the following cousins acted as pallbearers: Messrs. John Little, Robert J. Little, James Little, Charles Watt, Charles W. Jackson and Norman Ford. Flowerbearers were nephews: Gordon Halbert, Matt. Hodgson, Carman McKelvey and Charles Jackson. Mr. Jackson was born August 6, 1868, on lot 25, con. 2, Mono. He was the son of William Jackson and Mary Ann Little, lifelong residents of this district. He farmed for ten years in West Gwillimbury township and the balance of his life in Tecumseth. He was a member of the United Church, a Conservative and an Orangeman. Enjoying the respect and confidence of his fellow citizens, he was honored with a seat on the municipal council for ten years. On March 6, 1895, he married Mary Jane McKelvey, who survives him with the following family: W. Leonard, Tecumseth; Mrs. Ansley Swaffield, Toronto; Dalton and Mrs. Alonzo Williams, West Gwillimbury. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, one brother (Robert) and two sisters, Mrs. Charles Bellerby and Miss Sarah, of Shelburne.

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  Noted events in his life were:

• Census, 4 Apr 1881, Cardwell, Ontario, Canada.

• Census, 6 Apr 1891, Cardwell, Ontario, Canada.

• Census, 2 Apr 1871, Cardwell, Ontario, Canada.

• Religion: Church of England (Église d'Angleterre).

William married Mary Jane McKelvey on 6 Mar 1895 in Mono, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada. (Mary Jane McKelvey was born on 14 Dec 1869 in Mono, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada and died on 14 May 1949 in West Gwillimbury, Ontario, Canada.)

  Marriage Notes:

MARR: _UID 57f418024f5a41e6b091080027c34ada
MARR: RIN MH:FF1583