Person:William Spence (17)

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William Spence
b.1805 Bannagh, County Fermanagh, Ireland
d.25 Dec 1893
Parents and Siblings
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  1. Jane Spence
  2. Ann Spence
  3. Eliza Spence
  4. Margaret Spence
  5. _____ Spence
  6. William Spence1805 - 1893
  7. John Spence1806 - 1881
Spouse and Children
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  1. _____ Spence, maleAbt 1835 -
  2. _____ Spence, femaleAbt 1838 - Bef 1848
  3. Mary Ann Spence - 1914
  4. Elizabeth Jane SpenceAbt 1842 -
  5. Catherine Spence1843 - 1908
  6. William Spence1845 - 1910
  7. John Spence1848 - 1931
  8. James Spence1850 - 1943
  9. Adam Spence1853 - 1932
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Facts and Events
Name William Spence
Gender Male
Birth[1] 1805 Bannagh, County Fermanagh, Ireland
Baptism[3] 20 Jun 1805 Tubrid Church, Kesh, Cty Fermanagh, Irel
Marriage Irelandto Susanna Gallagher
Occupation? Farmer
Death[2] 25 Dec 1893
Burial? 29 Dec 1893 Salem Cemetery, Minto Twp, Wellington Co
Reference Number ARJG

Came to Canada in April, 1848, settling at Enniskillen, Darlington Twp, Durham County where he rented from his uncle James Gallagher. He worked as a general labourer, clearing land, splitting rails and chopping wood. In the six years while here he saved $600 to buy land. In 1854, together with James Kerr and John Wiggins, he tramped through the bush to what is now Newbridge. All they took was axes, a one and a half inch auger, and cooking utensils. They cleared a small area and built a cabin. The following year they brought their families

References
  1. ↑ Oscar Spence - the History of Newbridge.
  2. ↑ ARJG says 1868 however Diocese of Huron Archives - Trinity Church Fordwich.
  3. ↑ ARJG.
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