Joseph Wilmot (abt. 1798)

Born about 1798 in New York, United States

Biography

Joseph was born about 1798. He is the son of Isaiah Wilmot.

His father’s two oldest children were born in New York. As the oldest son, assume he was one of them.

Sources

Father’s 1801 Upper Canada Land Petition Film C-2951; Vol 523A; Bundle W5; Petition 6 (image 636/1282)

• Petition of Isaiah Wilmont, Farmer (see his profile)
  • Dated: York, December 29, 1801
    • Affidavit from John McDougal - I hereby certified that a woman with two children came to my house that came as passengers with Mr. Skinner. The last trip he made [from New York]. Calls herself, the wife of Isaiah Wilmont, which I believe to be his wife and children.

Father’s 1822 WILL Old York County (v. A, not indexed) 1796-1831 Film # 008199938 (image 425/504)

• WILL of Isaiah Wilmot, of the Township of Markham, York County, Canada
  • Will Written: 16 September, 1822
  • Will Registered: 15 March, 1823
    • Eldest Son: Joseph Wilmot - N1/2 Lot 26 Con 1 Vaughan Twp
    • 2nd Son: Isaiah Wilmot
    • 3rd Son: Jules? Wilmot
    • 4th Son: William Wilmot
    • 5th Son: David Wilmot
    • Youngest Daughter: Martha Wilmot
    • Peter Wilmot (mentioned but no relationship given)
  • Witnesses: William Nichols; George Nichols; Mary Nichols

Vaughan Land Abstracts - Vaughan, York County, Ontario, Canada

• Lot #26 Con 1 Vaughan (his name is not on this lot that he inherited from his father. Possibly Instrument #4396 is supposed to be Joseph instead of Isaiah, but I can’t find the books for these early land deeds to check)