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1 i hee ay ~ | ae 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 :— an a EE eae rene 6 Lg a fies se aedeagus iaeh acta’ sh ateliah anaes ír ya eo waneees 2) i PS He. Poa "a PNG NEL BÁL Psa). eda TEARS 2 6 WON ADRES OCR 6 6) ys \6c 0s Sw pata tlc ot 13 4 PRM che teces in ey ssh bee ezta: re ay Ú 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 12 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 disgrace 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 perseverance. 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 practice 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 increasing 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 November 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
