151. Ann
Ann Jackson? Ann Whitehead? Ann Froggish?
160. Joseph Armstrong
Joseph Armstrong was a farmer at Graitney (now known as Gretna Green), tenant at Dumfries, Scotland, per Scottish researcher Ted Armstrong of Longholm, Scotland (Chief Executive of the Armstrong Clan) for Merle Armstrong. According to Earl Ross, Prodigy Scottish Board Special Contributor, Graitney is another name for Gretna Green which is on the Scottish/English border. It was known as a place that people went to get married, particularly from Northumberland Co., England, because it was easier to marry there than in England. He looked for a birth record of Janet Wilson and Joseph Armstrong in Graitney or Gretna around 1724 and did not find one.
162. Adam Schafner
Began using Schafner instead of Schaufner. The name is an old German word
signifying "overseer" or "manager".Adam Schafner was born in the Palatinate on the lower Rhine about 1720, and
came to Halifax with the German and Swiss immigrants in 1752. His wife, Anna
Margareta, died on board the ship a few days before his arrival, having given
birth to a boy, who survived her. About 1754 he went to Lunenburg and there
married Barbara Baltzer, a sister of Stophel (Christopher) and Peter Baltzer,
who with their parents came out in the same ship with him from the same part of
Germany. Soon after the arrival of the Massachusetts settlers, the
Schafners and Baltzers moved to Granville and settled on lot No. 1 in the lower
section, which Schafner bought from Ebenezer Worthylake, one of the grantees,
a little westward of Demonts' first fort, and the old Scotch fort (where
Richard Armstrong was stationed), which is still owned by some of his
posterity. His son Ferdinand, born 1752 (his mother was Anna Margareta) was
married before his arrival in Granville. Two of his grandsons settled in
eastern Annapolis, and gave the name Schafner Settlement to what is now known
as South Williamston.(from Calnek, History of Annapolis County, 599)
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Adam Shafner arrived at Lunenburg, Nova Scotia on the ship "Murdoch" from Germany via Rotterdam June 15, 1751. ("Dictionary of Immigrants to NS, Vol I" by Leonard H. Smith, 1985) He was 48 years old and had a wife and one child, son Ferdinand who had been born on during voyage. According to the "History of the County of Lunenburg," 1895, Mather DesBrisay, Adam was one of the first immigrants to settle at Lunenburg, NS under the protection of the British Government and who came to the Province following a proclamation published in Germany in 1750. Under its details, each settler was to receive 50 acres of land each, free from all rent and taxes for 10 years, with an additional 10 acres for each member of the family and further privileges in proportion to the number of acres cultivated and improved; they were also to be maintained by the Province for 12 months after their arrival. They were to be provided arms and ammunition and a quanity of implements for farming housekeeping, clearing and cultivating their lands, erecting homes, and building fisheries. They were told that the climate was healthy, the soil productive and fertile, with a sea coast abundant with fish, well suited for trading and shipping, with good harbors. Prospective settlers were to "apply to Mr. John (Johann) Dick, or to his agent, in Frankfort-on-the-Mayne, who may be found by inquiry of John Adam Ohenslagen, shipmaster, who resides at the Saxenhausen bridge." The same book says later that, Governor Hopson, in a letter to the Boards of Trade, dated Halifax, October, 1752, wrote " 'The people in general who were sent over this year by Mr. Dick, complain of his having persuaded them at their embarking to sell everything, even the little bedding they had, by which means they have lain on the bare decks and platforms during their voyage, and are still destitute of all kinds of bedding. This has caused the death of many both on the passage and here ashore since they were landed...It looks as if it was done to give room for crowding in a greater number of people into the ships that brought them.' " It is not known for certain whether Adam Shafner and his family were from Lunenburg, the chief town of a district in the Prussian Province of Hanover which was formerly an independant kingdom, and in ancient times part of Saxony. The towen is near the foot of a small hill called the Kalkberg, and on the River Ilmenau. Adam's wife, Anna Margaretha, died shortly after arrival and, on June 29, 1756 he married again, Mrs. Anna Elizabeth (Weber) Balsor, widow of immigrant Johannes Christopher Balsor, with whom he had 4 more children. "Adam Shafner was a German by birth, and one of the German immigrants of 1752. He did not remain long in Lunenburg where he first settled, but soon after the advent of the New England settlers he removed to Granville (Annapolis Co.) where he fixed his abode for the remainder of his life. His son Ferdinand, from whom the present family are directly descended, was born at sea on the passage of his parents from their fatherland. He succeeded his father in the possession of the homestead. At his decease he left several sons and daughters. Of the former there were at least four, Ferdinand, Caleb, James and John, every one of whom left children, so that the name has become as common as it is respectable in Granville, Annapolis and Wilmot. A great-great grandson of Adam Shafner has been a representative of the county in the Legislative Assembly." (from "History of the County of Annapolis," 1897, Calnek) Elsewhere in the same text, "Shafner is an old German word signifying "overseer," or "manager." Adam Shafner...was born in the Palatinate on the lower Rhine about 1720, and came to Halifax with the German and Swiss immigrants in 1752. His wife died on board the ship a few days before his arrival, having given birth to a boy, who survived her. He went about 1754 to Lunenburg, and there married Barbara Baltzer, a sister of Stephel (Christopher) and Peter Baltzer, who with their parents came out in the same ship with him from the same part of Germany (actually, he married Anna Elizabeth Weber, widow of Johannes Christopher Balsor). Soon after the arrival of the Massachusetts settlers, the Shafners and Baltzers removed to Granville (Annapolis Co., NS) and settled on lot No. 1 in the lower section, which Shafner bought from Ebenezer Worthylake, one of the grantees, a little westward of Demonts' first fort, and the "old Scotch fort," which is still owned by some of his posterity. Two of his grandsons settled in eastern Annapolis, and gave the name Shafner Settlement to what is now known as South Williamston." In 1769, Adam Shafner purchased property in Granville (book 1 pg 58), Annpolis Co (per Index to Deeds, 1765-1835, Annapolis Co., NS). This may not have been his first purchase, however, since these records only begin 4 years prior. One of Adam's properties in Annapolis, if not this one, is, in 1996, owned by Barry Moody, a descendant of Adam and his second wife (see entry for Barry Moody). I have obtained a copy of the will of Adam Shafner from Annapolis Co. records, entered into probate at Annapolis Royal December 10, 1782. It reads as follows: In the Name of God Amen. The ____ Adam Shafner in the Township of Granville and County of Annapolis and Province of Nova Scotia Being of Lawfull (sic) age & in Perfect Memory & sences (sic) But weak in Body With sickness but In hopes through the merits of Jesus Christ my Saviour to be one of his Partakers of his Kingdom att (sic) the same time giving This Earthly body to the Earth from whence it was taken I Do Constitute This My last will & testament and Desire it may be received by all as such: for my Burial I Desire it may be Decent according to the Discretion of my Beloved wife my Executor As to my worldly estate: I will all to my son George all of it except forty pounds and twenty Pounds I will to my Daughter armstrong: & twenty Pounds to my Daughter White which makes the forty Pound I also order my son George after his mothers Death To Pay to each of these two Daughters Five Pounds a year Til he has Paid them the forty Pounds I Do hearby constitute and a pint (sic) my True and Beloved Wife to Be my Executor of this my Last will & testement (sic) in wittness (sic) whereof have ____unto set my Hand and Seal This 22 Day of November In the Year of our Lord 1782. Signed Adam Shafner (his mark) Witnesses: John Litch Alexander Mckiney (his mark) Moses Shaw Accompanying this document is the record of the filing of the will December 10, 1782 at Annapolis Royal. It was presented for probate by Elizabeth Shafner Executor personally as well as the subscribing witnesses.
_________________________________Sources:
"Planters & Pioneers," Esther Clark Wright, 1978
Annapolis County, NS Probate records - Index to Estate Files, LDS film # 1838799 & "The Baltzer Book," Philip K. Baltzer, 11/1995
"Planters and Pioneers," Esther Clark Wright & "The Baltzer Book," Philip K. Baltzer, 11/1995
163. Anna Elizabeth Weber
The "History of the County of Annapolis" and "Planters and Pioneers" contain contradictory information regarding Anna Elizabeth/Barbara Baltzer. In one place she is stated to have been the sister of Christopher Jr (Heinrich Christian) and Peter Baltzer, all having come out to Nova Scotia from Germany with their parents [Christopher, Sr. (Johannes) & wife (Anna Elizabeth)]. Elsewhere she is stated to have been the wife of Christopher Baltzer, Sr. (Johannes) who, upon his death, married Adam Shafner as her second husband, his second wife. "The Baltzer Book" says that Johannes Christopher's wife's name was Anna Elizabeth Weber and that she married Adam Shafner as her 2nd husband. Reta Moody tells me that her name was Catherine, source unknown. I have treated the situation as indicated in "The Baltzer Book" and in "Planters & Pioneers:" Anna Elizabeth having been first wife of Johannes Christopher (Johannes) Baltzer, then of Adam Shafner until I learn otherwise. In "Planters and Pioneers" by Esther Clark Wright, the German immigrant is named as Johannes Baltzer, a butcher from Hessia who arrived in 1752 on the ship "Sally" at age 41. His wife, Anna Elizabeth, later married Adam Shafner 29 June 1756. Elsewhere, she states that Barbara Baltzer Shafner was mother of Catherine Shafner, who married Richard Armstrong. Recent Baltzer research has confirmed her name as Anna Elizabeth Weber, apparently calling herself Elizabeth (see probate record of husband Adam's will).
______________________________________Sources:
"The Baltzer Book," Philip K. Baltzer, 6128 Weobley Lane, Raleigh, NC 27614 (919) 848-2115, November, 1995.
"Planters and Pioneers," Esther Clark Wright & "The Baltzer Book," Philip K. Baltzer, 11/1995
164. John Whitman
In 1755 the English Government, having dispossessed a large number of French
settlers in Nova Scotia (the expulsion of the Acadians), the Governor of that
Province issued a proclamation inviting settlers; in company with forty-five
others, John arrived at Annapolis Royal on June 25, 1760 aboard the schooner
"Charming Molly," bringing with them their families, household goods and stock.
The Whitmans brought with them ten sheep, six lambs, four calves, two oxen and
a pregnant sow. A grant was issued to about a hundred, of a tract extending
along the south line of the Annapolis River from Saw-mill Creek to Wilmot line,
and seven and one-half miles in depth. John did not survive to receive his
share which was distributed among his sons; he died September 12, 1763 leaving
his widow with eleven children all under fifteen. "This was to them a truly
afflicting dispensation, situated as they were in a strange land, and remote
from all their connections; the widow, however, would seem to have been of a
superiorcast of intellect, and of no ordinary share of resolution; she kept the
family together, nurtured and educated her children, and lived to see nine of
them, two having died young, eligibly and comfortably established in the world;
and for many years she enjoyed the renumeration of her toil, perplexity and
solicitude in their dutiful gratitude, love and veneration." John, while still
a young man, had been chosen deacon of the church at Stow, and had he lived
would have become a prominent character in the Province. His widow, Mary,
married Samuel Bancroft, brother of Rev. Mr. Bancroft of Worcester,
Massachusetts; she died in 1812, aged 85.
165. Mercy Foster
Listed in the 1768 census of Annapolis Township as a widow. Five males, four females in household. Livestock: one horse, one cow, four oxen, two young cattle, two sheep, and two swine.
In 1770 census, Mercy Whitman's household increased to ten, with addition of three Acadians. Owned 2,000 acres -- one of the largest holdings in the town (second only to Phineas Lovett's 2,163-acre farm).
166. Oldham Gates (Capt.)
Death date is disputed. Some sources give 1785, however this is incorrect. As noted below, his will was dated 1 May 1797. It is unclear how long he lived after this date. Some sources have him marrying Jemima Potts about 1816 (though he would have been in his hundredth year!) and dying soon after.
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Oldham Gates married (1st) 1745, Mehitable, daughter of John Trowbridge, (2nd)
Patience (or Frances) Bartlett, (3rd) Thankful Adams, (4th) Jennie Dow or Dowe,
(5th) Jemima Potts, widow. He arrived in Annapolis county as early as 1760,
and in 1763 was commissioned Captain in the militia upon the recommendation of
Judge Hoar in a letter to Governor Lawrence. He was a grantee in both
divisions of the township, and about 1783 sold his lands in the first division
and moved to those assigned him in the second division, the Nictaux district.
One of his sons, Oldham, and three grandsons, sons of his son John, setttled on
the North Mountain, north of Middleton, and gave their name to that portion of
it. They were the founders of Port George. In 1812, Charles Dodge and the
brothers Gates built the first vessel ever launched there, which was intended
for a privateer.(From Calnek, History of the County of Annapolis, 513-514, and History of
Annapolis, 157)----------------------------------------------------
Oldham Gates was a soldier of the Revolutionary War, and wounded at the battle of Bunker's Hill. There seems to be inextricable confusion regarding this family. The "History of Spencer, Massachusetts" notes but two wives and gives a list of eight children. The Chute genealogy notes the five wives and gives a list of 9 children, apparently all born at Spencer. Of these children five bear the names of children given by the "History of Spencer, Massachusetts", and the dates of birth, etc., vary.
Finally correspondents have still further mixed things up. As it is impossible to get the correct data, both lists are given here (the Gates book), and as the Chute genealogy list is the most complete and extended, that list is numbered and carried forward in this work. His descendants also differ upon his personal history. One says he was at the battle of Bunker Hill; another that he was a loyalist in the Revolutionary War and went to Novia Scotia, while another says he went to Nova Scotia after the French war, and before the Revolutionary War. The probability seems to be that he went to Nova Scotia before the Revolutionary War, and that some of his children were born there. [Research of Hugh A. Zorger] Oldham Gates enlisted in the British Army. He served as a sergeant from April 9 until November 3, 1755 under Captain Solomon Keyes in the Crown Point Expedition. He was again in service in Captain John Newhall's company which marched in August 1757 on the Alarm for the Relief of Fort William Henry. He is described as a Private. [Research of Lucy Traves] "Massachusetts Archives"; 94:101and 96:9 Otis Gates states that Oldham sold his farm in Spencer in 1767. Oldham became a resident of Annapolis Township by 1760. In that year he was named in Annapolis in a Bill of Costs for a boat probably used as a ferry vessel across the river. He also owned a fishing boat and had 1,000 acres of land near Clark's Ferry. (Ref. Chute) In the 1768 Census for Annapolis he was listed with 6 males, 4 females and the following animals: 2 cows, 5 oxen, 13 young cattle, 18 sheep and 3 swine. He was commissioned Captain of the Militia in 1763. He does not appear in the 1770 Annapolis Township Census.
He moved to Wilmot and appeared on the rate payers list for Wilmot in 1772 and 1794. He was wounded 17 Jun 1774 at Bunker Hill, Boston, Massachusetts. When he returned to Nova Scotia he received 1000 acres. Professor Reginald Gates stated that the grant he received included what is now Nictaux, Middleton, Gates Mountain, Mosher's Corner and Port George (Gates Breakwater).
Gates Ferry was near the present highway over the Annapolis River. This name, Gates Ferry, was the first designation of what is now Middleton. Oldham lived in the Nictaux district. Mary McCaws states he married 3. Jennie Drew at the home of his grandson. Calnek states on page 617 that Elizabeth Potts was the step-daughter of Captain Oldham Gates. No proof has been found. Oldham was married to Jennie in 1797, when his will was made.
Wife: Jennie Gates. Children: Mehitable Gates, second oldest daughter Susanah Gates, oldest son Jonas, second oldest son John, daughter ..olity (Dorothy) Gates married a Whitman, James, Oldham, Hannah Gates, Thankful Gates, Mary Brown, Samuel. "Last Will and Testiment of Oldham Gates, Senior of the Township of Wilmot, dated May 1, 1797"; Individual Estates Folio G7; 1798 [Research of Lucy Traves] "History of Spencer, Massachusetts, from its earliest settlement to the year 1860"; by James Draper; printed by H.J. Howland; Worcester, Massachusetts; 1860 (F74.S77 D7 CSL) "Stephen Gates of Hingham"; by Clarence Almon Torrey from the "NEHGS Register"; Jane Fletcher Fiske, editor; 121:221; New England Historic Genealogical Society Register; Boston, Massachusetts; July 1966 (974.0 NEa SCGS) (F74 P41 CSL) (974.48 S41 NYSL) "Vital Records of Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts to the Year 1850"; by Thomas W. Baldwin; p. 196, 558; Boston, Massachusetts; 1911 "Planters and Pioneers" by Esther Clark Wright; Lancelot Press; Hantsport, Nova Scotia (971.6 W93P ACPL) " Vital Records of Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts to the End of the Year 1849"; by Franklin P. Rice; p. 154; Boston, Massachusetts; 1909
178. John Jamieson
Occupation: Tailor
Emigrated 8 Apr 1770 from Ayreshire, Scotland to Prince Edward Island, Canada.
182. John D. Meloney
From A.A. MacKenzie, THE IRISH IN CAPE BRETON (Antigonish: Formac Publishing
Co. Ltd., 1979), 37.:"Permanent European settlement on the Sydney shores began with the influx of
United Empire Loyalists in 1784. The first of these was John Meloney, who took
up land on what was later called Muggah's Creek, and built a house there.
John Meloney left Ireland when his first wife died; taking another wife,
he made his home on Staten Island, New York. He went to Quebec in 1783,
wishing to remain under British rule. From there he went to Sydney."
BIRTH:Dictionnaire Genealogique TANGUAY,P.339
!MARRIAGE:Loiselle Marriage Index;Film #543,741
Dictionnaire Genealogique TANGUAY, p.39
!ORDINANCE: IGI, 1988 Edition
BIRTH:Dictionnaire Genealogique des
familles du Quebec des Origins a 1730,JETTE; IGI, 1992 Edition.
!MARRIAGE:Dictionnaire Genealogique TANGUAY, p.392;IGI, 1988 Edition
!RELATIONSHIP:4 g.g.Mother