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I am trying to determine if Peter Crouter was a United Empire loyalist. He was born in Dutchess County, New York, in 1755. Records show that he fought in the American Revolution under Colonel Ruttan. He came to Canada in 1796, after Governor Simcoe issued his famous proclamation.

He married Catherine Stephens abt. 1780 in Rockland County, New York, USA.

Peter was granted a parcel of land in Haldimand, and also bought land in Ameliasburgh. However, I have not been able to locate land grants in order to determine if he applied as a loyalist.

Alexander (Alex) CURRIE was born abt. 1818 in Islay Island, Argyll, Scotland and married Mary (Gillespie). Known children from this marriage include: Margaret Currie, Christine Currie, Mary Currie, Janet Currie, Ann Currie, Donald Currie, Christina Currie, May Currie, Alexander Currie and Isabella Currie.

In 1861 the family is living in Mariposa Township. There appears to be three other Currie families living in the area at the same time.

Neil Curry, 34; Ann, 28; Archy, 9; Malcom, 6; Christina, 4; Peter, 1.

Duncan Curry , 38; Christina, 29, Mary, 4; Flora, 3; Lauchlin, 1.

John Curry, 55; Flora, 47; John, 25; Neil, 18; Duncan, 15; James, 10; Alexander, 6; Angus, 4. Next reads: Mary, 20; Janet, 17; Ann, 12; Jane, 8.

Are these families related? I have not been able to find parental records!

According to my research Neil's wife, Ann, was also a Gillespie. Duncan may also be referred to as James who was married to Christina Gillespie. I have not been able to locate Flora's maiden name.

I also have not been able to locate these families in the 1851 census, so I am thinking they were located in Scotland at this time.

I am looking for information on Thomas (Joseph?) Ferris (b: 1811?- 1872). According to some online trees he was born in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland; However, I have yet to find a record to confirm this fact. He married Elizabeth KIDNEY? some time around 1840 in Ireland?. Known children from this marriage include: Eliza Jane Ferris, Sarah Ferris, Margaret Ferris, Thomas James Ferris, Barbara Ferris and Catherine Ferris. The family later immigrated to Canada.

I am looking for the information on James SMITH and family. According to census records in Canada he was born some time around 1827. According to a newspaper record on James Smith Jr. (1862- 1948) he was born in Belfast and immigrated as a young child. James Sr. was married to Elizabeth, however, there seems to be some confusion in regards to her maiden name. Some records suggest MacCauly, others McCartney or Colley.

Known children from this marriage include: Sarah (b: 1844 - Ireland), James (b: 1862 - Ireland), Elizabeth (b: 1864 - Ireland), and Mary Ann (b: 1865 - Canada). However, if these records are correct James would have been 17 at the time of Sarah's birth. Census records suggest that she was born in 1857, however, according to her gravestone, she was born in 1844.

I am looking for information on George ANTHONY (b:1670?) & his wife Judith (Unknown). Children from this marriage include:  Anthony Anthony, Judith Anthony, Anthony Anthony, Jane Anthony, William Anthony, Alice Anthony and Rose Anthony.