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     John Robert Gordon was born on 14 October 1851 at Toronto, York Co., Canada West; per family tree of BPKennedy60 on ancestry.ca, May 19 2026.¹ He married Louisa Prout, daughter of William Prout and Rachael Maria Ann Hare, on 6 April 1880 at Northumberland Co., Ontario; per family tree of BPKennedy60 on ancestry.ca, May 19 2026.¹ John Robert Gordon died in 1924 at Marquis, Saskatchewan; per family tree of BPKennedy60 on ancestry.ca, May 19 2026.¹

     Emma Prout was born on 19 August 1860 at Colborne, Northumberland Co., Canada West; per family tree of BPKennedy60 on ancestry.ca, May 19 2026.¹ As of 7 July 1887,her married name was Moore.¹ She married George Moore, son of Benjamin Moore and Susan ?, on 7 July 1887 at Northumberland Co., Ontario; per family tree of BPKennedy60 on ancestry.ca, May 19 2026.¹ Emma Prout died on 16 November 1929 at Au Train, Alger Co., Michigan, U.S.A., at age 69; per family tree of BPKennedy60 on ancestry.ca, May 19 2026.¹

     George Moore was born on 10 April 1849 at New York, U.S.A; per family tree of BPKennedy60 on ancestry.ca, May 19 2026.¹ He married Emma Prout, daughter of William Prout and Rachael Maria Ann Hare, on 7 July 1887 at Northumberland Co., Ontario; per family tree of BPKennedy60 on ancestry.ca, May 19 2026.¹ George Moore died on 18 January 1913 at Au Train, Alger Co., Michigan, U.S.A., at age 63; per family tree of BPKennedy60 on ancestry.ca, May 19 2026.¹

     Benjamin Moore was born circa 1812 at New York, U.S.A; per family tree of BPKennedy60 on ancestry.ca, May 19 2026.¹ He married Susan ? circa 1848; per family tree of BPKennedy60 on ancestry.ca, May 19 2026.¹ Benjamin Moore died in 1862 at Colborne, Northumberland Co., Canada West; per family tree of BPKennedy60 on ancestry.ca, May 19 2026.¹

     Susan ? was born circa 1823; per family tree of BPKennedy60 on ancestry.ca, May 19 2026.¹ She married Benjamin Moore circa 1848; per family tree of BPKennedy60 on ancestry.ca, May 19 2026.¹ As of circa 1848,her married name was Moore.¹ Susan ? died after 1895 at Colborne, Northumberland Co., Ontario; per family tree of BPKennedy60 on ancestry.ca, May 19 2026.¹

     Robert M. Ritchie was born on 12 May 1836 at Dummer Twp., Peterborough Co., Upper Canada; Date May 12 1836 & location Dummer Twp., Peter borough Co. per FindaGrave.¹ He married Elizabeth Laura Humphries in 1871 at Ontario; Date 1871 per FindaGrave.¹ Robert M. Ritchie died on 3 April 1923 at Cascade, Kootenay Dist., British Columbia, at age 86; Date Apr 3 1923 & location Cascade, BC per FindaGrave.¹ He was buried on 5 April 1923 at Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Forks, Kootenay Dist., British Columbia; FindaGrave: Name: Elizabeth Laura Humphries; Ritchie: Birth: 29 Feb 1848, Ontario, Canada; Death: 30 Apr 1939 (aged 91), Cascade, Kootenay District, British Columbia, Canada; Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Forks, Kootenay District, British Columbia, Canada; Memorial ID: 149917811; Note: Aged 92 years. (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/149917811/elizabeth_laura-ritchie.)¹

     Elizabeth Laura Humphries was born on 29 February 1848 at Canada West; Date Feb 29 1848 & location Ont. per FindaGrave.¹ She married Robert M. Ritchie in 1871 at Ontario; Date 1871 per FindaGrave.¹ As of 1871,her married name was Ritchie.¹ Elizabeth Laura Humphries was buried on 2 May 1938 at Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Forks, Kootenay Dist., British Columbia; FindaGrave: Name: Elizabeth Laura Humphries; Ritchie: Birth: 29 Feb 1848, Ontario, Canada; Death: 30 Apr 1939 (aged 91), Cascade, Kootenay District, British Columbia, Canada; Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Forks, Kootenay District, British Columbia, Canada; Memorial ID: 149917811; Note: Aged 192 years. (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/149917811/elizabeth_laura-ritchie.)¹ She died on 30 April 1939 at Cascade, Kootenay Dist., British Columbia, at age 91; Date Apr 30 1939 & location Cascade, BC per FindaGrave.¹

     William T. Richey was born in 1847 at Scotland; Date 1847 & location Scotland per 1871 Census.
"William T. RICHEY died June 20, 1900, age 53 years; buried in Russ Cemetery." from page 193 of Oak Heights Neighbours.^1,2 He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland West Co., Ontario; Age 24 at 1871 Census: see John Richey.¹ He died on 20 June 1900 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; "William T. RICHEY died June 20, 1900, age 53 years; buried in Russ Cemetery." from page 193 of Oak Heights Neighbours.² He was buried on 22 June 1900 at Russ Creek Cemetery, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; "William T. RICHEY died June 20, 1900, age 53 years; buried in Russ Cemetery." from page 193 of Oak Heights Neighbours.
FindaGrave: Name: William T. Richey; Birth: 1847, England; Death: 20 Jun 1900 (aged 52–53), Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada; Burial: Russ Creek Cemetery, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada; Memorial ID: 182475141; Note: Age 53. (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182475141/william-t.-richey?_gl=1*1omhn0r*_gcl_au*MTI4MjI5MDAxMC4xNzcxOTU5NzM4.)^2,3

     John Richey was born in 1858 at Canada West; Date 1858 & location Ont. per 1871 Census.¹ He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland West Co., Ontario; Age 13 at 1871 Census: see John Richey.¹

     David Richey was born in 1861 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Date 1861 & location Ont. per 1871 Census.¹ He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland West Co., Ontario; Age 10 at 1871 Census: see John Richey.¹

     Jane Richey was born in 1866 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Date 1866 & location Ont. per 1871 Census.¹ She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland West Co., Ontario; Age 5 at 1871 Census: see John Richey.¹

     Clifford James Birney was born on 21 July 1917 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Date Jul 21 1917 per CemSearch.
Clifford James Birney is a son of William Francis Birney and Olive Blodgett per family tree of pburden41 on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.^1,2 He married Della Blanche Pratt, daughter of George Thomas Pratt and Elizabeth Ritchie, circa 1940 at Ontario; per CemSearch.¹ Clifford James Birney died on 21 September 1995 at Ontario at age 78; Date Sep 21 1995 per CemSearch.¹ He was buried on 23 September 1995 at Centreton Cemetery, Haldimand Twp., Centreton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; CemSearch: Name: Clifford James Birney; Born: Jul 21 1917; Died: Sep 21 1995; Age: 78y2m; ID: CENTRN051B; Other names: Birney, Della Blanche [Pratt] (1913-2004); Cemetery: Centreton Cemetery, Conc 5, Lot 18, Haldimand Twp., Village of Centreton, Northumberland Co., SEC 06 Row 08; Note: Husband of Della Pratt. (https://cemsearch.ca/burial/?pID=CENTRN051B%5E0.)¹

     Emma Melissa Sweet was born on 6 February 1856 at Haldimand Twp., Burnley, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Date Feb 6 1856 & location Burnley per CemSearch.¹ She appeared on the census of April 1861 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 5 at 1861 Census: see John Sweet.² As of 18 October 1875,her married name was Spinks.¹ She married Merrett Arnold Spinks on 18 October 1875 at Ontario; Date Oct 18 1875 per CemSearch.¹ Emma Melissa Sweet died on 22 February 1917 at Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, at age 61; Date Feb 22 1917 & location Percy Twp. per CemSearch.¹ She was buried on 24 February 1917 at Warkworth Cemetery, Warkworth, Northumberland Co., Ontario; CemSearch: Name: Emma Melissa Spinks; Maiden: Sweet; Born: Feb 6 1856; Died: Feb 22 1917; Age: 61y 16d; ID: WRKWTH0524; Other names: Spinks, Merrett Arnold (1855-1925); Cemetery: Warkworth Cemetery, Conc 3, Lot 15, Percy Twp., Village of Warkworth, Northumberland Co., SEC 2 Row C Plot 16; Note: Born Burnley, ON. Died Percy Twp. Daughter of John Sweet and Ruth Newton. Wife of Merrett Arnold Spinks, married Oct. 18, 1875. Mother of Lydia Almira, John Thomas and Earl J; Sister of James Frederick (Elizabeth Wellington). Info from marriage and death reg's. (https://cemsearch.ca/burial/?pID=WRKWTH0524%5E1.)¹

     Merrett Arnold Spinks was born on 11 August 1855 at Thorold, Welland Co., Canada West; Date Aug 11 1855 & location Thorold per CemSearch.¹ He married Emma Melissa Sweet, daughter of John Sweet and Ruth Newton, on 18 October 1875 at Ontario; Date Oct 18 1875 per CemSearch.¹ Merrett Arnold Spinks died on 13 April 1925 at Eldon Twp., Victoria Co., Ontario, at age 69; Date Apr 13 1925 & location Eldon Twp. per CemSearch.¹ He was buried on 15 April 1925 at Warkworth Cemetery, Warkworth, Northumberland Co., Ontario; CemSearch: Name: Merrett Arnold Spinks; Born: Aug 11 1855; Died: Apr 13 1925; Age: 69y 8m 1d; ID: WRKWTH0524; Other names: Spinks, Emma Melissa [Sweet] (1856-1917); Cemetery: Warkworth Cemetery, Conc 3, Lot 15, Percy Twp., Village of Warkworth, Northumberland Co., SEC 2 Row C Plot 16; Note: Born Thorold, ON. Welland Cty. Died Eldon Twp., Victoria Cty. Son of Thomas Spinks and Phoebe Paulding. Possibly this should be Spaulding. Married Oct. 18, 1875 to Emma Melissa Sweet. Father of Johnie Thomas bd. in Russ Cemetery, Lydia Almira and Earl J. Married Dec. 1917 at Toronto to Ellen Perkins. Brother of Thomas, Charles, Jane, Phoebe and William. Informant on death was Earl J. his son of Port Perry. (https://cemsearch.ca/burial/?pID=WRKWTH0524%5E0.)¹

     Johnie T. Spinks was born on 8 March 1888 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; "Spinks ... Merritt married Emma M. SWEET. She died February 22, 1917 at 61 years of age and is buried at Warkworth. A son, Johnie T. is buried in Russ Cemetery. He was born March 8, 1888 and died April 28, 1895." from page 220 of Oak Heights Neighbours.¹ He died on 28 April 1895 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, at age 7; "Spinks ... Merritt married Emma M. SWEET. She died February 22, 1917 at 61 years of age and is buried at Warkworth. A son, Johnie T. is buried in Russ Cemetery. He was born March 8, 1888 and died April 28, 1895." from page 220 of Oak Heights Neighbours.¹ He was buried on 30 April 1895 at Russ Creek Cemetery, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; "Spinks ... Merritt married Emma M. SWEET. She died February 22, 1917 at 61 years of age and is buried at Warkworth. A son, Johnie T. is buried in Russ Cemetery. He was born March 8, 1888 and died April 28, 1895." from page 220 of Oak Heights Neighbours.¹

     Nancy Ann Sweet was born on 12 June 1817 at Leeds Co., Upper Canada; per family tree of Karen Fiedler on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹ As of 1837,her married name was Roberts.¹ She married William Roberts in 1837 at Upper Canada; per family tree of Karen Fiedler on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹ Nancy Ann Sweet died on 1 January 1904 at Port Sanilac, Sanilac Co., Michigan, U.S.A., at age 86; per family tree of Karen Fiedler on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹

     William Roberts was born on 13 September 1816 at England; per family tree of Karen Fiedler on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹ He married Nancy Ann Sweet, daughter of Jared Lewis Sweet and Martha Purdy, in 1837 at Upper Canada; per family tree of Karen Fiedler on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹ William Roberts died on 28 February 1908 at Port Sanilac, Sanilac Co., Michigan, U.S.A., at age 91; per family tree of Karen Fiedler on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹

     Elizabeth Sweet was born on 19 January 1822 at Upper Canada; per family tree of Karen Fiedler on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹ She died on 17 March 1907 at Peck, Sanilac Co., Michigan, U.S.A., at age 85; per family tree of Karen Fiedler on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹

     Hiram N. Sweet was born on 30 August 1825 at Cobourg, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Date 1828 & location UC per 1861 Census. Date Aug 30 1825 & location Cobourg per family tree of Karen Fiedler on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.^1,2 He married Samantha Sexton on 21 December 1848 at Clarke Twp., Newcastle Dist., Canada West; Marriage Register: Groom: Hiram Sweet; Bride: Samantha Sexton; Res.: ?Clarke?; Date: Dec 21 1848; Wit.: Charles Thompson & Calvin Malory (Ontario Marriage Registers, "A list of marriages solemnized by James Bradshaw, Minister of the Methodist Episcopal church between Sep 12 1848 and Sep 12 1849 - page 8 of 24 - Newcastle District, Vol. 17 1839-1851, ancestry.ca.)^1,3 Hiram N. Sweet appeared on the census of April 1861 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 33 at 1861 Census: Sweet, Hiram, 33, b. UC, WM, farmer, married; Samantha, 30, b. UC, WM, married; George, 12; Gerard, 11; J.A.(m), 9; M.G.(f), ?Jahouth(m), 3; William, 1 (1861 Census: Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., pg. 621 of 899, line 36 - ancestry.ca)
Note: John Sweet is below.² He lived in April 1861 at Conc 10 Lot 5, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; 1861 Agr. Census: Hiram Sweet; Conc 10, Lot 5, 80 acres (1861 Agricultural Census: Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., pg. 225 of 899, line 38 - ancestry.ca)
Note: Brother John Sweet is next, lot 4.² He died on 23 December 1911 at Custer, Sanilac Co., Michigan, U.S.A., at age 86; "Hiram Sweet Dead" Hiram Sweet died Saturday at his home five miles north and one mile west of this city following an illness of several weeks. He was eighty years old and leaves a family. the funeral services were held Thursday at the Mt. Zion church northeast of Carsonville. Interment in the Mt. Zion Cemetery." news clipping linked to family tree of MarianJones74 on ancestry.ca. Labeled "Port Huron, Saint Clair, Michigan.
Date Dec 23 1911 & location Custer, Sanilac Co., Michigan per family tree of Karen Fiedler on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹ He was buried on 25 December 1911 at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Carsonville, Saint Clair Co., Michigan; "Interment in the Mt. Zion cemeter" per news clipping.¹

     David Sweet was born in March 1832 at New York, U.S.A; per family tree of Karen Fiedler on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹ He died on 14 November 1901 at Jamestown, Ottawa Co., Michigan, U.S.A., at age 69; per family tree of Karen Fiedler on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹

     Samantha Sexton was born in 1825 at Upper Canada; Date 1931 & location UC per 1861 Census. Date 1825 & location Ont. per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.^1,2 As of 21 December 1848,her married name was Sweet.¹ She married Hiram N. Sweet, son of Jared Lewis Sweet and Martha Purdy, on 21 December 1848 at Clarke Twp., Newcastle Dist., Canada West; Marriage Register: Groom: Hiram Sweet; Bride: Samantha Sexton; Res.: ?Clarke?; Date: Dec 21 1848; Wit.: Charles Thompson & Calvin Malory (Ontario Marriage Registers, "A list of marriages solemnized by James Bradshaw, Minister of the Methodist Episcopal church between Sep 12 1848 and Sep 12 1849 - page 8 of 24 - Newcastle District, Vol. 17 1839-1851, ancestry.ca.)^1,3 Samantha Sexton appeared on the census of April 1861 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 30 at 1861 Census: see Hiram Sweet.² She died on 22 April 1870 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; "Sweet ... Hiram and family were Methodist E. A stone uncovered in Russ Cemetery is probably the record of the death of Hiram's wife, died April 22, 1870 at 39 yrs. He was recorded as a widower in the 1871 Census." from page 224 of Oak Heights Neighbours.
Date Apr 1870 & locaiton Coburg per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.^1,4 She was buried on 24 April 1870 at Russ Creek Cemetery, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; "Sweet ... Hiram and family were Methodist E. A stone uncovered in Russ Cemetery is probably the record of the death of Hiram's wife, died April 22, 1870 at 39 yrs. He was recorded as a widower in the 1871 Census." from page 224 of Oak Heights Neighbours.⁴

     George Hiram Sweet was born on 3 October 1847 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Date 1849 & location UC per 1861 Census. Date Oct 3 1847 & location Haldimand Twp. per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.^1,2 He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 12 at 1861 Census: see Hiram Sweet.² He married Mary Brenton, daughter of John Brenton and Elizabeth "Eliza" Minard, on 3 October 1876 at Northumberland Co., Ontario; per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹ George Hiram Sweet died on 26 July 1938 at Sandusky, Sanilac Co., Michigan, U.S.A., at age 90; per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹

     Mary Brenton was born on 18 August 1853 at Canada East; per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹ As of 3 October 1876,her married name was Sweet.¹ She married George Hiram Sweet, son of Hiram N. Sweet and Samantha Sexton, on 3 October 1876 at Northumberland Co., Ontario; per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹ Mary Brenton died on 25 December 1926 at Port Huron, St. Clair Co., Michigan, U.S.A., at age 73; per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹

     John Brenton was born on 19 August 1821 at St. Enoder, Cornwall, England; per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹ He married Elizabeth "Eliza" Minard on 25 June 1846 at Odelltown, Canada East; per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹ John Brenton died on 28 July 1893 at Forester, Sanilac Co., Michigan, U.S.A., at age 71; per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹

     Elizabeth "Eliza" Minard was born in 1817 at Lower Canada; per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹ She married John Brenton on 25 June 1846 at Odelltown, Canada East; per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹ As of 25 June 1846,her married name was Brenton.¹ Elizabeth "Eliza" Minard died on 15 September 1898 at Sanilac Co., Michigan, U.S.A; per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹

     Jared Lewis Sweet was born on 29 December 1849 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Date 1850 & location UC per 1861 Census. Date Dec 29 1849 & location Haldimand Twp. per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.^1,2 He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 11 at 1861 Census: see Hiram Sweet.² He married Elizabeth Ann Blake on 19 December 1871 at Alnwick Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹ Jared Lewis Sweet died on 23 July 1927 at Buel, Sanliac Co., Michigan, U.S.a., at age 77; per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹

     Elizabeth Ann Blake was born on 15 December 1846 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹ As of 19 December 1871,her married name was Sweet.¹ She married Jared Lewis Sweet, son of Hiram N. Sweet and Samantha Sexton, on 19 December 1871 at Alnwick Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹ Elizabeth Ann Blake died on 30 April 1930 at Buel, Sanilac Co., Michigan, U.S.A., at age 83; per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹

     Margaret "Mimey" Sweet was born in February 1853 at Northumberland Co., Canada West; Date 1856 & location UC per 1861 Census. Date Feb 1853 per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.^1,2 She died in 1940 at Cattaraugus Co., New York, U.S.A; per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹

     James Alvy Sweet was born on 3 June 1852 at Alnwick Twp., Roseneath, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Date 1852 & location UC per 1861 Census. Date Jun 3 1852 & location Roseneath per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.^1,2 He appeared on the census of April 1861 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 9 at 1861 Census: see Hiram Sweet.² He married Grace Brenton, daughter of John Brenton and Elizabeth "Eliza" Minard, on 18 May 1876 at Northumberland Co., Ontario; per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹ James Alvy Sweet died on 17 January 1926 at Sanilac Co., Michigan, U.S.A., at age 73; per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹

     Grace Brenton was born on 20 September 1855 at Canada West; per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹ She married James Alvy Sweet, son of Hiram N. Sweet and Samantha Sexton, on 18 May 1876 at Northumberland Co., Ontario; per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹ As of 18 May 1876,her married name was Sweet.¹ Grace Brenton died on 3 October 1941 at Forester, Sanilac Co., Michigan, U.S.a., at age 86; per family tree of Brenton Greene on ancestry.ca, May 20 2026.¹