James Charters (abt. 1819 - 1910)

Born about 20 May 1819 in County Cavan, Ireland

Descendants

Died 12 Jun 1910 at about age 91 in St. Vincent, Grey, Ontario, Canada

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Biography

James Charters was born in Ireland.

James was born in 1819, the son of John Charters and Unknown Kenny.

He married Maria Ramsey before 1845. Together they had the following children:

1. Thomas
2. James Robert
3. William Charles, born February 16, 1850, died in February 6, 1922^[1]
4. John
5. Edward
6. Francis, born October 28, 1858, died January 30, 1925^[2]
7. Albert

In 1851, James and Maria were living in St. Vincent Township, Grey County, Canada West^[3], with their three sons, Thomas C.T.H., James Robert, and William Charles.

In 1861, James and Maria were living in St. Vincent Township^[4] with their seven sons: Thomas, James, William, John, Edward, Francis, and Albert.

In the 1880 Atlas of St. Vincent Township, James was noted to be living at Lot 11, Concession 4^[5]. It was noted that he had been born in County Cavan, although his year of birth was incorrectly recorded as 1838^[6]. He settled his land in 1846. His post office was Meaford.

In 1891, James, widowed, was living at home^[7]. Francis, 31, single, lived at home as well.

In 1901, James, widowed, was living at home in St. Vincent^[8]. His son Francis was living with him, while Thomas and his family were next door.

James died on June 12, 1910^[9] at Lot 11, Concession 4, in St. Vincent Township, Grey County, Ontario. His death record states he was born on May 20, 1820, the son of John Charters and his wife, whose maiden name was Kenny. The informant on the record was W. C. Charters, of Epping, Ontario, which was located in Euphrasia Township, Grey County. Euphrasia Township was just south of St. Vincent Township.

Sources

1. ↑ "Canada, Ontario Deaths, 1869-1937 and Overseas Deaths, 1939-1947," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6DC9-4T9?cc=1307826&wc=3LKQ-MNL%3A1584243504%2C1584268303%2C1584271101 : 27 April 2019), Deaths > 1922 > no 14324-17351 > image 29 of 1484; citing Registrar General. Archives of Ontario, Toronto.
2. ↑ "Canada, Ontario Deaths, 1869-1937 and Overseas Deaths, 1939-1947," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-DTPG-K6?cc=1307826&wc=3LV5-7M9%3A1584243504%2C1584269001%2C1584269701 : 19 May 2015), Deaths > 1925 > no 13563-16752 > image 427 of 1599; citing Registrar General. Archives of Ontario, Toronto.
3. ↑ * 1851 Census: "Census of 1851 (Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia)"
   Reference: RG31 - Statistics Canada; Page: 29; Line: 15; Microfilm reel number: C-11723; Image number: e002350412; Item ID number: 22694575
   Library and Archives Canada (accessed 20 April 2024)
   James Charters (33) in St. Vincent, Grey (county), Canada West (Ontario), Canada. Born in Ireland.
4. ↑ * 1861 Census: "Census of 1861 (Canada East, Canada West, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia)"
   Reference: RG31 - Statistics Canada; Page: 25; Line: 9; Microfilm reel number: C-1028-1029; Image number: 4391552_00223; Item ID number: 46671309
   Library and Archives Canada (accessed 20 April 2024)
   James Charters (40) in St Vincent, Grey, Canada West (Ontario), Canada. Born in Ireland.
5. ↑ Map of Meaford and St. Vincent Township
6. ↑ James Charters, 1880 Atlas of St. Vincent Township
7. ↑ * 1891 Census: "Census of Canada, 1891"
   Reference: RG31 - Statistics Canada; Family number: 63; Image number: 30953_148140-00356; Item ID number: 25438274
   Library and Archives Canada (accessed 20 April 2024)
   James Charters (71) in St Vincent, Grey East, Ontario, Canada.
8. ↑ * 1901 Census: "Census of Canada, 1901"
   Reference: RG31 - Statistics Canada; Page: 2; Family number: 21; Microfilm reel number: T-6468; Image number: z000064053; Item ID number: 35313470
   Library and Archives Canada (accessed 20 April 2024)
   James Charters (80), Farmer, head of household in St Vincent, Grey East, Ontario, Canada. Born in Ireland.
9. ↑ "Canada, Ontario Deaths, 1869-1937 and Overseas Deaths, 1939-1947," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9TF-ZQH9-7?cc=1307826&wc=3LK4-ZNL%3A1584243504%2C1584250411%2C1584287601 : 27 April 2019), Deaths > 1910 > no 10332-13660 > image 1395 of 1680; citing Registrar General. Archives of Ontario, Toronto.