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tion. A large round stone, some three feet in
diameter, was taken, a hole drilled through the
centre; a pole, twelve feet in length, was then run
through the hole, projecting from one side about
two feet. This end of the pole was morticed into
an upright standard, the standard being fixed in
position, but turning on its axis. To operate the
mill, the bark was thrown on the ground, where
the stone would roll; a horse was then hitched tothe
long end of the pole, and driven round and round.
We are indebted to Stephen Burritt, Esq., for the
following, it being the proceedings of the first Court
held in Woltord :—
WOLFORD,
First Saturday in November, 1799.
COURT OF REQUEST.
James Covill, Plaintiff.
Book Debt
Powell Davis, arma | He ebt, £2
Summoned to appear at the house of Samuel
Rose, at one o’clock. Plaintiff did not appear at
the time. It is the judgment of the Court that the
Plaintiff pay the cost that has been made in the
suit. Execution granted for costs, returnable Third
Saturday in December :—
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THE DAVIES FAMILY.
William Davies, Jr., came to Canada after the close
of the revolutionary war, settling in Wolford in
1797. Mr. Davies was accompanied by his father,
Wm. Davies, Sr. They made their first clearing on
Lot 23, in the 3rd Concession. William had a
brother, Doctor Powell Davies, who settled in
Kitley, on the Tim Soper place ; also John H. Davies,
who settled near Easton’s Corners. William Davies
married Sarah Closson, daughter of Captain Closson,
who settled one mile above Maitland. Sarah being
the daughter of a U. E. Loyalist, drew Lot 23, in the
3rd Concession of Wolford. She died December
14th, 1873, having resided on that Lot from March
23rd, 1803. William had nine children: Mary Ann,
Fanny, Hamilton M., John C., Harriet, Horatio,
Nelson, William L., Asa L., Caroline and Adeline
(twins.)
Joun C. Davies,
The subject of this sketch was born in January,
1812; married in 1838, Jane, daughter of John
Robison (now of Kitley, in the 93rd year of his age),
by whom he had three children: Roxy A., Ransom
A., and Harriet. Mr. Davies is one of the most
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successful farmers in Wolford. His farm is a model
of neatness, being entirely free from the noxious
plants and weeds, which are too frequently a dis¬
grace to Canadian agriculture. The success, thus
achieved, has been won by patient toil and industry,
demonstrating that in this Canada of ours the most
certain way to success is through untiring per¬
severance.
R. A. Daviess, M. B.
Doctor Davies, son of John C. Davies, was born
June 6th, 1842. In February 1862, he married a
daughter of the late Abraham Brundage, Wolford,
by whom he had two children. In March, 1876, he
graduated at the University of Queen’s College,
Kingston, commencing immediately after, the prac¬
tice of his profession at Easton’s Corners, where he
continues to reside. The Doctor has a host of warm
personal friends in Wolford, while his constantly in¬
creasing practice affords the best evidence of the
appreciation which is placed upon his skill as a
physician.
SAMUEL STARR Easton.
5. Starr Easton was for many years a leading citizen
of the Township, being a descendant of the original
Easton’s who settled in the Municipality. Mr.
Easton left behind him five children, viz : Mrs. S. D.
Merrick, Mrs. Henry Merrick, Mrs. John K. Weir,
Henry Starr and George Walter.
THE McCREA FAMILY.
Among the first pioneers on the Rideau were the
McCrea’s, John, Edward and Thomas settling in the
vicinity of Merrickville, James settling in Augusta
and Alexander choosing Wolford.
Alexander McCrea was born March 24th, 1784, at
Stillwater, in the United States. He removed to
Canada when about fourteen years of age, locating
first at Burritts Rapids, where he remained for five
years, then removing to Wolford, settling on Lot No.
21, in the 3rd Concession. He married Anna
Edmunds (who was born September znd, 1789, at
Danby, Vermont), October 12th, 1809, at Burritt’s
Rapids. Mr. McCrea was an honored and respected
citizen of Wolford, taking a prominent part in
every enterprise calculated to foster and develop the
best interests of the Municipality. A life long and
conscientious Liberal, his voice was always raised for
the removal of abuses and in favor of extending the
power ot the people. He died universally respected,
leaving the following children :—Walter, born No¬
vember roth, 1810; Alexander, Jr., born May 22nd,
1816; Colonel, born October 28th, 1818: Samuel
April 2nd, 1828; William, born September 24th,
1830; Lucy, born January Igth, 1814; Anna, born