Person:Jane Reid (30)

Name and Relationships

Name: Jane Reid. Source is her grave marker in Chapman Cemetery, Parry Sound District, Ontario.

Parents: John and Eliza Reid. Source is her 1972 marriage registration. 1871 census lists her mother as Elizie Reid (spelled incorrectly as Reed).

Spouse: Thomas Stewart. Source is their grave marker in Chapman Cemetery, Parry Sound District.

Personal History

1849 - Birth: Jane Reid was born about 1849 (using consensus of various documents). Source is 1871 census which lists her age as 22 (i.e. born in 1849), 1872 marriage registration lists her age as 23 (born in 1849), 1881 census lists her age as 31 (born in 1850), 1891 census lists her age as 39 (born in 1852), 1901 census lists her age as 54 (born in 1847). NOTE: Her birth date of June 2, 1842, listed on her grave marker in Chapman Cemetery, Parry Sound District, Ontario is probably incorrect as was the birth date of her daughter Maria Stewart on the same grave marker.

1871 - Census: In 1871, Jane Reid (incorrectly spelled Reed) 22, born in Ireland, was living in Ashfield Township, North Huron County, Ontario with her mother, Elizie Reed 60, born in Ireland, and her siblings: John 26, farmer, Robert 24, James 20 and Mary Ann 18. Source is 1871 Census of Canada, Ashfield Township, Huron North District, Ontario.

1872 - Marriage: On July 31, 1872, Jane Reid 23, spinster, born in Ireland, married Thomas Stewart 22, farmer, bachelor, born in Ireland, and residing in Croft Township, Victoria County, at Jane's parents residence in Ashfield, Huron County, Ontario. Witnesses were John Cesar and Mary Anne Reid, Ashfield. His parents were listed as Edward and Nancy Stewart. Her parents were listed as John and Eliza Reid, Ashfield. Residence when married was listed as Croft Township. Source is Thomas and Jane's 1872 marriage registration.

1881 - Census: On May 3, 1881, Jane Stewart 31, was living on the farm in Croft Township with her husband, Thomas Stewart 28, farmer, born in Ireland, and their daughter, Eliza 7. Source is 1881 Census of Canada.

1891 - Census: On April 6, 1891, Jane (incorrectly spelled Jain) 39, was living on the farm in Croft Township with her husband, Thomas Stewart 37, farmer, and their children: Eliza 17 and Thomas E. 6. Source is 1891 Census of Canada.

1901 - Census: In June, 1901, Jane, 54, born June 2, 1846 in Ireland, was living on the farm in Croft Township with her husband, Thomas Stewart 51, farmer, born in 1849 in Ireland, and their son, Thomas E, 16, born June 19, 1884 in Ontario. Source is 1901 Census of Canada.

1905 - Death and Burial: Jane Reid died on October 1, 1905 and was buried in Chapman Cemetery. Source is her grave marker in Chapman Cemetery, Parry Sound, Ontario.

Grave Marker: JANE REID wife of Thomas Stewart Born June 2, 1842 Died Oct 1,1905. Their daughter MARIA Born Nov 22, 1876 Died July 19, 1877. THOMAS STEWART Born May 6, 1850 Died July 5, 1927 NOTE: Jane's birth date of June 2, 1842, listed on her grave marker is probably incorrect as was the birth date of her daughter Maria Stewart on the same grave marker.