James WILLIAMSON was born 27 Jan 1853 in Manvers Twp, ON. He died ¹ 12 Aug 1936 in Whitby, ON and was buried in Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough, ON. James married ² Elizabeth Emma SISSON on 22 Nov 1882 in Lotus, ON.

James was counted in a census 1891 in MT, OJW3, E, Cecil 8, Norman 6, John 4, Ethel May 2) Reel #. He was counted in a census 1901 in , , , Bertram Ormand 15, John Clemens 13, Ethel Mary 12, Th.

Elizabeth Emma SISSON [Parents] was born ¹ 13 Sep 1855 in Of Manvers Twp., Durham Co., Ont., Can.. She died ² 30 Oct 1933 in Peterborough, ON and was buried in Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough, ON. Elizabeth married ³ James WILLIAMSON on 22 Nov 1882 in Lotus, ON.

Elizabeth 4 Nov 1855 St. John's Anglican Church, Ida, ON. She joined religion in Church Of England/United.

BIRTH:Family Tree, Teasdel Whitfield, b 1792/Sarah and 9
Children.Ltr., in E. Dexter Ntbk, p118, 9 Mar 1965. Quoting Ltr. of Mable
Rutherford, gdau of Eliz. W. Sisson (#2 ch. of Teasdale)

CENSUS:   1861, Manvers Twp., Durham Co., Ont., Can.

CENSUS:   1871, Manvers Twp., Durham Co., Ont., Can. [We think
she is the same one who is identified as Hannah]

Alvin "Ross" WILLIAMSON [Parents] was born ¹ 5 Dec 1897 in Manvers Twp, ON. He died ² 4 Nov 1986 in Ottawa, ON and was buried 7 Nov 1986 in Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough, ON. Alvin married Georgina Alica GIVEN on 18 Sep 1922 in Bobcaygeon, ON.

Georgina Alica GIVEN was born ¹ 18 Sep 1896 in Bobcaygeon, ON. She died ² 2 Feb 1976 in ON and was buried in Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough, ON. Georgina married Alvin "Ross" WILLIAMSON on 18 Sep 1922 in Bobcaygeon, ON.

Orin L. CALLENDER [Parents] [scrapbook] was born 9 Jan 1877 in Mark Township, Defiance, Ohio. He died 31 Dec 1963 in Ligonier, Noble, IN and was buried in Kimmell, , IN. Orin married Artie Eliza POORMAN on 30 Sep 1903 in Auburn, Dekalb, IN.

BIRTH: Record of Births, Probate Court, Defiance County Ohio pg 60. Gives date, place, names parents.  first name difficult to read. verified from other family records.

MARRIAGE: DeKalb In Marriages 1850-1920

CENSUS: 1880 Hicksville, Defiance, OH

records of Beatrice Callender Moore, dau   She has his name as Ora Elza Callender, birthplace as Hicksville.birthdate as 9 Jun 1877 marriage date 12 Oct 1903 (lic on 30 Sep 1903)

DEATH: Obit

Artie Eliza POORMAN was born 13 Sep 1885 in Edgerton, Williams, OH. She died 17 Dec 1962 in Ligonier, Noble, IN and was buried in Kimmell, , IN. Artie married Orin L. CALLENDER on 30 Sep 1903 in Auburn, Dekalb, IN.

BIRTH: from records of dau Beatrice Callender Moore  b 13, Sep 1885   d Dec 17 1962,    Buried Sparta Cemetery Kimmell, IN

DEATH: Funeral card

Harry Linwood WILLIAMSON [Parents] was born ¹ 26 Feb 1895 in Manvers Twp, ON. He died ² 18 Feb 1976 in Peterborough, ON and was buried 21 Feb 1976 in Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough, ON. Harry married ³ Luella "Alice" HENRY on 3 Jun 1916 in Peterborough, ON.

Luella "Alice" HENRY was born ¹ 5 Mar 1894 in Clarke Twp, ON. She died ² 16 Dec 1959 in Toronto, ON and was buried 18 Dec 1959 in Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough, ON. Luella married ³ Harry Linwood WILLIAMSON on 3 Jun 1916 in Peterborough, ON.

James BROOKENS [Parents] [scrapbook] was born 6 Feb 1810 in , , PA. He died 7 Nov 1887 in , Grant, Wisconsin. James married Mary LIVINGSTON SAPPINGTON on 28 Aug 1832 in , Stark, Ohio.

Other marriages:

BRYFOGAL, Maria

MARRIAGE:info from Brookens-Brookins book pag 78-84
         Both of his marriages recorded in his family Bible.

BIRTH: recorded in James Brookens family Bible.

CHILDREN:listed in his family Bible, and in his will dated 19 Aug 1879, copy found in We Have a Heritage.. Brookens book update by Tess Mulrooney Vol 2

CENSUS: 1850 Tusc. Ohio pg 52-53. names James, Maria, 9 children (from Thomas to Rachel)  Lists his place of birth as PA (Bro020 9)

CENSUS: 1870 Glen Haven, Grant, WI.

Marriage: 2nd to Maria Bryfogal 3 Aug 1845.

DEATH: Copied from tombstone "died 7 Nov 1887 77yrs 9mo 1 day" by Lori Schallenberger.

MISC: at 72yrs was affiant in Pension application for son-in law Samuel Wimer of Grant Co. WI

Moved to Glen Haven, Grant Co, WI in 1857 according to obit of son Joseph
WILL: WE HAVE A HERITAGE VOL II, pg 461  Tess Mulrooney
I, James Brookens of the Town of Glen Haven, County of Grant and State of Wisconsin, being of sound mind and memory, and mindful of the uncertainties of human life, do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament, in the manner following;
First, after the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses, I give, devise and bequeath to my second wife Maria the management of all my estate, both real and personal until the youngest of my children hereinafter named and living, until that time, shall arrive at the age of his or her majority, giving to my said wife the income there.
Second, I give, devise and bequeath to my children as follows, to Thomas Brookens, Joseph Brookens, Jeremiah Brookens, Elisabeth Wimer, wife of Samuel Wimer, and Mary Margaret Zeigler, wife of George Zeigler, each the sum of five dollars;
Third, I do hereby give, devise and bequeath to my children hereinafter named to wit: James Wesley Brookens, Columbus Brookens, Samantha Brookens, Ann Eliza Brookens, Elmira Brookens, Olive Adeline Brookens and Emma Brookens at the time of the youngest then living, arriving at the age of his or her majority, my entire estate, both real and personal in equal shares, share for share, subject nevertheless to the statutory provisions relating to the widow/dower if at that period my said wife Maria shall be living;
Fourth, the second bequest is hereby ordered and devised to be paid in six months after the admission of this will to probate;
Fifth, Columbus Brookens and James Wesley Brookens named in bequest number three having each built a house and made other improvements on real estate of which I am seized and at their own cost, and I do hereby declare the true intent and meaning of bequest to them to be, that in the division of my real property, due consideration shall be made and had for their said improvements, and this will shall not be construed to interfere with or device and dispose of the improvements which are their own.
In witness of all which I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 19th of August, A.D. 1879.

The above document will is on one sheet of legal cap paper, was signed published and declared by the testator to be his last will and testament in our presence who have signed our names as witnesses at his request, in his presence and in the presence of each other.
John A. Klindt
Otto F. Geiger
John H. C?clody, all of Cassville, WI

"Grant County History, 1900-1976 states that James Brookens was a settler in 1855.  He farmed between Glen Haven and North Andover."
WE HAVE A HERITAGE, Vol 11 pg 453, Tess Mulrooney

Mary LIVINGSTON SAPPINGTON was born 6 Feb 1814. She died 20 Mar 1845. Mary married James BROOKENS on 28 Aug 1832 in , Stark, Ohio.

BIRTH:and marriage info from Brookens-Brookins book. pg 78.

Other Marriage posssibly to a Livingston. Her father was Thomas Sappington born 25 Jun 1785, mother was Mary Shut, born 9 Jan 1792.

MARRIAGE: Stark Co. Ohio Marriage records.

Will of Mary's grandfather, John Shutt of Stark Co. Ohio. names her "Children and Heirs at law of Grand Daughter Mary Brookens born Sappington."

BIRTH/DEATH: recorded in James Brookens family Bible

WE HAVE A HERITAGE, pg 1071 mentions Mary Sappington Brookens buried at the Broad Run Cemetery, Franklin Twp., Tuscarawas, OH

James BROOKENS [Parents] [scrapbook] was born 6 Feb 1810 in , , PA. He died 7 Nov 1887 in , Grant, Wisconsin. James married Maria BRYFOGAL on 3 Aug 1845 in , Tuscarawas, Ohio.

Other marriages:

SAPPINGTON, Mary Livingston 

MARRIAGE:info from Brookens-Brookins book pag 78-84
         Both of his marriages recorded in his family Bible.

BIRTH: recorded in James Brookens family Bible.

CHILDREN:listed in his family Bible, and in his will dated 19 Aug 1879, copy found in We Have a Heritage.. Brookens book update by Tess Mulrooney Vol 2

CENSUS: 1850 Tusc. Ohio pg 52-53. names James, Maria, 9 children (from Thomas to Rachel)  Lists his place of birth as PA (Bro020 9)

CENSUS: 1870 Glen Haven, Grant, WI.

Marriage: 2nd to Maria Bryfogal 3 Aug 1845.

DEATH: Copied from tombstone "died 7 Nov 1887 77yrs 9mo 1 day" by Lori Schallenberger.

MISC: at 72yrs was affiant in Pension application for son-in law Samuel Wimer of Grant Co. WI

Moved to Glen Haven, Grant Co, WI in 1857 according to obit of son Joseph
WILL: WE HAVE A HERITAGE VOL II, pg 461  Tess Mulrooney
I, James Brookens of the Town of Glen Haven, County of Grant and State of Wisconsin, being of sound mind and memory, and mindful of the uncertainties of human life, do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament, in the manner following;
First, after the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses, I give, devise and bequeath to my second wife Maria the management of all my estate, both real and personal until the youngest of my children hereinafter named and living, until that time, shall arrive at the age of his or her majority, giving to my said wife the income there.
Second, I give, devise and bequeath to my children as follows, to Thomas Brookens, Joseph Brookens, Jeremiah Brookens, Elisabeth Wimer, wife of Samuel Wimer, and Mary Margaret Zeigler, wife of George Zeigler, each the sum of five dollars;
Third, I do hereby give, devise and bequeath to my children hereinafter named to wit: James Wesley Brookens, Columbus Brookens, Samantha Brookens, Ann Eliza Brookens, Elmira Brookens, Olive Adeline Brookens and Emma Brookens at the time of the youngest then living, arriving at the age of his or her majority, my entire estate, both real and personal in equal shares, share for share, subject nevertheless to the statutory provisions relating to the widow/dower if at that period my said wife Maria shall be living;
Fourth, the second bequest is hereby ordered and devised to be paid in six months after the admission of this will to probate;
Fifth, Columbus Brookens and James Wesley Brookens named in bequest number three having each built a house and made other improvements on real estate of which I am seized and at their own cost, and I do hereby declare the true intent and meaning of bequest to them to be, that in the division of my real property, due consideration shall be made and had for their said improvements, and this will shall not be construed to interfere with or device and dispose of the improvements which are their own.
In witness of all which I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 19th of August, A.D. 1879.

The above document will is on one sheet of legal cap paper, was signed published and declared by the testator to be his last will and testament in our presence who have signed our names as witnesses at his request, in his presence and in the presence of each other.
John A. Klindt
Otto F. Geiger
John H. C?clody, all of Cassville, WI

"Grant County History, 1900-1976 states that James Brookens was a settler in 1855.  He farmed between Glen Haven and North Andover."
WE HAVE A HERITAGE, Vol 11 pg 453, Tess Mulrooney

Maria BRYFOGAL was born 7 Sep 1828 in , , PA. She died 12 Sep 1894 and was buried in , Grant, Wisconsin. Maria married James BROOKENS on 3 Aug 1845 in , Tuscarawas, Ohio.

MARRIAGE:  listed in Brookens-Brookins book pg 84.  Spelling of first name Mariah there.  2nd Marriage of James Brookens.

CORRESPONDENCE: with Lori Schallenberger for burial place of Maria and James Brookens. She copied headstones which gave death dates and exact ages for both.

From WE HAVE A HERITAGE, Vol ii pg 451, Tess Mulrooney writes
"Mariah is said to have have two stillborn children in addition to these. Frances Burr Koecke's records say one was born in 1857 between Columbus and Ann, while the other was born in 1867 between Olive and Emma.  Sylvia Mason Gabel tells me that two of her aunts had been buried in one of the netrances to a family cornfield at North Andover.  Her mother told here that people who were dying of diphtheria were not allowed to be buried in public cemeteries. Their graves are unmarked.
Mariah was 89 years, 11 months and 14 days old according to the four sided tombstone whe shares with James and her stepsons.  The tombstone spells her name Maria, but none of the family members pronounce it that way.
Emma postponed her life, including quitting high school, to look after her mother. In later years, Mariah had become some sort of invalid. James' will states she was paralytic and utterly helpless."

George Jackson GRAHAM [Parents] married Scarlet Colone GOWER.

Scarlet Colone GOWER married George Jackson GRAHAM.

Thomas Mervin WILLIAMSON [Parents] was born ¹ 29 Mar 1891 in Manvers Twp, ON. He died ² 27 Apr 1971 in ON and was buried in Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough, ON. Thomas married Lily Florence AMBROSE about 1918 in England.

Lily Florence AMBROSE was born 6 Dec 1890 in Sudbury, Co Suffolkshire, England. She died ¹ 6 Jul 1965 in Peterborough, ON and was buried 9 Jul 1965 in Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough, ON. Lily married Thomas Mervin WILLIAMSON about 1918 in England.

Cecil Hector WILLIAMSON [Parents] was born ¹ 29 Sep 1883 in Manvers Twp, ON. He died ² 1 Jul 1973 in Peterborough, ON and was buried 4 Jul 1973 in Ray's/Lakefield Cemetery, Smith Twp, ON. Cecil married ³ Gertrude Pennina CURRY on 9 Sep 1908 in Peterborough, ON.

Cecil Flower Shop Owner.

Gertrude Pennina CURRY was born 1887 in Lakefield, ON. She died ¹ 13 Sep 1955 in Peterborough, ON and was buried in Ray's/Lakefield Cemetery, Smith Twp, ON. Gertrude married ² Cecil Hector WILLIAMSON on 9 Sep 1908 in Peterborough, ON.

George Simpson FOREACRES [Parents] was born 1775/1780 in , , ?VA.. He died 1854/1855 in , Wayne, Ill.. George married Ann EDINGTON about 1800 in , ?Spotsylvania, PA..

Other marriages:

MOSS, Mary

(All of the below listed info was obtained from FORAKER FAMILY OF GUERNSEY CO., OHIO by Catherine Fedorchak.)

George Simpson Foreacres is Catherine Fedorchak's ancestor.  When Carol worked on this line, about 1960, it was not proven that he was James Foreacre's child.  But, Carol's 1989 memory  says there is much information in her files to prove this.  Just dig.
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OH Crossroads/Nation Jan-Mar 1969 p. 48 by Mrs. Philip Foraker, 4316 W 34th St. Topeka, KS 66614:
By a wife, previous to Rosanna Saveley he had:
James Simpson Four Acres b in VA bet 1770-1780.  He md Ann (Edington, probably).  They livedin Spotsylvania Co,VA; Fayetete Co, PA; Guernsey Co, Oh;  Wayne Co, IL.   He md 2nd Mary _____?
Isaac Fouraker b VA 1781
Catherine
Sarah
Mary (Polly-  poss dau of Rosanna Saveley).
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P.P. TAX!  (George Foreacres) 1801 to 1807  listed in Spotsylvania Co., VA. Also listed there in 1810 to 1813.

LAND RECORDS!  George and Ann sold their land 1813,  Deed book MM, pg.200
After his death Mary sold the land George had bought on 25 Oct. 1853.

CENSUS!  1810, Culpepper Co., VA.
1820, German twp., Fayette Co., PA.
1830, Richland twp., Guernsey Co., OH.
1850,  Guernsey Co., OH.

1853 is a residence of Wayne Co., IL.

Probably child of wife prior to Rosannah Savley
Born sometime between 1774-1780

DEATH!  1854 or 1855 in Wayne Co. Ill.

Ann EDINGTON married George Simpson FOREACRES about 1800 in , ?Spotsylvania, PA..