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Chronology of John Morden from epitaph (S1) and obituary (S2): Born Jan 24, 1768 Pennsylvania; Came to Canada ca. 1788; Married ca. 1796; Died Jan 24, 1832.
References
- Epitaph of John Morden
~1832.
"In Memory of / Mr. JOHN MORDEN, / son of Ralph Morden, / the late husband of / Hannah Morden, / and father of / Ralph, William S., John, / James, Moses, David, / Micajah, Daniel, Nancy, / and Eleanor; / who died Jan. 24th 1832 / Aged 64 Years." In cemetery at site of the North Street Methodist / United Church on what had been the farm of John Cummins in Lot 60 West (North Talbot Road) Westminster Township, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada. Photographed Sep. 7, 1996 & Sep. 17, 2005 by W. Raymond Cummins.
- Obituary of John Morden
21 Mar 1832.
“On the 24th Jan 1832 John Morden of Westminster. He died on his 64th birthday. He was born in Pennsylvania of English descent, son of Ralph and Ann Morden. When he was a boy he was bound to the blacksmith trade; but the American Revolution shortly followed in which his father fell a victim to the enemy, leaving a widow and eight children, 5 daughters and 3 sons, his mother was under the necessity of taking up his indentures, which totally deprived him of any opportunity of schooling he being the eldest son. When about twenty years of age he moved to Canada with his mother, two brothers and four sisters. He married when about 28 years of age and brought a family of 10 children, 8 sons and 2 daughters, besides two adopted children. He settled first in Flamboro' West, later moving to Westminster, in his youth he considered himself a member of the Church of England, but in Canada he became a Methodist." Christian Guardian, Toronto Mar 21 1832.
- First petition of John Morden
1 Jul 1794.
"36- To his Excellency John Graves Simcoe Esq. Lieut. Governor & Col. Commanding his Majesty’s Forces in the Province of Upper Canada Etc Etc Etc. The Petition of John Mordant Humbly Sheweth That
Your petitioner and his family have resided in this province upwards of six years & have not had any Lands granted them, they being desirous to have the lands they have located and improved insured as theirs humbly pray that Your Excellency in consideration of the true Loyalty and Fidelity to the King of this family during the last War (the circumstances of which Your Excellency is not unacquainted with) May grant to their Mother 400 acres in the First Concession Township of Flamborough in Lots No 16 & 17. To Betsy and Nancy Mordant (daughters) a lot each No 12 & 13 second concession of the said Township. To Ralph Mordant lot No. 15 first concession same Township & To James Mordant for Lot No 54 first concession Township of Ancaster To John Mordant for No. 18 in the First concession in the Towsnhip of Flamborough. And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. John Mordant" (Reverse) "No. 36 John Mordant Mother and family Petition recd July 1 ? 1794. The quantity to be granted referred to S. G. (Surveyor General) to locate the same. Read in Council July 8th 1794. gave the minutes. Entered P. 192 of Land Book A. The half fee was paid for a patent in Name of Anne Davis, Daughter of Ralph Morden for No. 15. 8 Vaughan December 1801? John McGill JSP. P. A. (or W.) Oct 21 1807." (A table outlining fees paid by Morden family members for various land grants was also written on the reverse.) Upper Canada Land Petitions “M” Bundle 1, 1792-1795. (RG 1 L3 Vol 327) copied from microfilm at Ontario Archives Toronto 1989 by W. Raymond Cummins.
- Second Petition of John Morden.
“39- To his Excellency John Graves Simcoe Esq. Lt. Governor of the Province of Upper Canada & Colonel Commanding the Forces therein --- In Council. The Petition of John Mordant Humbly Sheweth That in consideration of the loss of their father in the Loyal Cause of quelling the Commensments of the Late Rebellion he proposes this family are entitled to 1200 acres of land exclusive of their individual grants therefore prays for Lots No. 14 – 15 – 16 – 17 - 18- & 19 in the 2nd Concession of the Township of Flamborough. & your Petitioner as in duty Bound will ever pray. John Mordant (his mark)”
(reverse side) “ John Mordant petition recd July 1 1794 ML 39 no. 1 Two hundred acres in addition. read in Council in July 8 1794 gave the Minutes. Entered P. 195 in Land Book A” Upper Canada Land Petitions “M” Bundle 1, 1792-1795. (RG 1 L3 Vol 327) copied from microfilm at Ontario Archives Toronto 1989 by W. Raymond Cummins.
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