Thomas Rivington (1855 - 1928)

Born 20 Jul 1855 in Cumberland, Russell, Canada West

Ancestors

Husband of Sarah Francis (Armstrong) Rivington — married 1 Oct 1884 in Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario, Canada

Descendants

Died 7 Mar 1928 at age 72 in Navan, Russell, Ontario

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Biography

Thomas Rivington was born in Cumberland in 1855. He was the son of Michael Rivington and Mary. He married Sarah Armstrong.

A well-known resident of Navan, Thomas Rivington, passed away at his home yesterday following a short illness. He was 72 years of age. Born at Cumberland, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rivington, the deceased went to Navan when a young man and started farming. Here he conducted the farm until 19 years ago when he retired from active work.

The deceased was a member of St. Mary's Anglican church and leaves a wide circle of friends who will learn with deep regret of his passing. Surviving, besides his widow, formerly Sarah Armstrong, are one son, Norman Rivington. of Navan: two daughters. Mrs. Howard Wall, of Navan, and Miss Ethel Rivington, of Guelph; and one sister, Mrs. Angus Dashney, of Elgin, Man. As yet funeral arrangements have not been completed.^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 08 Mar 1928, Thu Page 15

• 1861 census Cumberland, Russell, Canada West page 15-16, with parents Michal Rivington Farmer Married and wife Mrs. Rivington; Thos Rivington C.W. Methodist 5 Male
• 1881 census Cumberland, Russell, Ontario Page 75 with father Michael Rivington Farmer Widower; Rivington Thomas Male 25 Ontario Breth Irish Farmer
• 1901 census Cumberland D-4 Russell, Ontario Page 4
  • Rivington Thos. M Head M Jul 1855 45 Ontario Irish Ch of England Farmer
  • Rivington Sarah F. F Wife M Aug 15 1864 36 Ontario Irish Ch of England
  • Rivington Wm. N. M Son S Jun 20 1885 15 Ontario Irish Ch of England scholar
  • Rivington Lila B. F Daughter S Aug 24 1886 14 Ontario Irish Ch of England scholar
  • Rivington Robt. N. M Son S May 2 1889 11 scholar Ontario Irish Ch of England

• 1911 census Cumberland Township, Russell, Ontario page 6
  • Rivington Thomas M Head M Jul 1855 55 Ontario Irish Anglican Farmer
  • Rivington Sarah F Wife M Aug 1864 46 Ontario Irish Anglican Farmer
  • Rivington Ethel F Daughter S Apr 1901 10 Ontario Irish Anglican Farmer

• Ontario Deaths, 1869-1937 and Overseas Deaths, 1939-1947," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JKH8-WZ4 ), Mary Rivington in entry for Thomas Rivington, 07 Mar 1928; citing Navan Ont, 29147, Registrar General. Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 2,184,483.