John Winch

John Winch
(1799-1879)

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Spouses/Children:
1. Lydia Mann

John Winch ² ³ ⁴ ⁵

Born: 26 Jan 1799, Massachuesetts, USA ⁶ ⁷ ⁸
Marriage (1): Lydia Mann about 1825 in Ontario ¹
Marriage (2): Jane Mulkin about 1840 ²
Died: 12 May 1879, Ontario aged 80 ² ⁹
Buried: Mann cemetery, Keswick, Ontario ¹⁰ ¹¹

bullet General Notes:

Pioneer Settler of Belhaven, Ontario
John Winch, 27 Jan. 1799 -12 May 1879. (John's parents are Samuel and Elizabeth (Maynard) Winch. The 1851 Canada West census which was taken in early 1852 states that John was born in New York State and was of English racial orgin. The accompanying Ag. Census shows that John was farming lots 15 & 16 of Concession 4, North Gwillimbury Township, York Co., Canada West (Ontario). This is in the area that has to be known as "Belhaven". On 4 June 1828 John Winch of North Gwillimbury was listed in the annual return of Captain Arad Smally's Co. of the 2nd Regiment of the North York Militia (pg. 72-72). On the same date John H. Wilson's Company (pg. 89, 90, 92). North Gwillimbury township record show that John became a resident on the 4th Concession in 1828. Because John was born in the U.S. he was required to take an Oath of Allegiance to the British Crown at some time in 1836. His signature is preserved at the National Archives in Ottawa. About 1825 John married his first wife LYDIA MANN, abt 1810-15. Lydia was almosst certainly a daughter of Darius Mann Sr. 1773-1826, whom she is buried near, and in the midst of other children that are known to have been his, in the MANN CEMETERY AT KESWICK, Ont. John and Lydia had at least 6 children before she passed away. All of John and Lydia's children married, raised families and lived to see the 20th century. About 1840 John married Jane (?), about 1820-6 Nov. 1874. John had at least 7 more children with Jane making for a grand total of at least 13 children by 1863. John, Lydia, Jane and four of John and Jane's children are buried in the MANN CEMETERY AT KESWICK
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1861 census, Gwillimbury North, (div 2), York County, On, film C-1087
page 10

John Winch, Farmer, born U.S., religion: Christian? M, age next: 63, male, married
Jane Winch, born Ireland, religion ditto, age next: 39, female, married
Stephen Winch, born C W (Canada West), age next: 25, male, single
Emely Winch, born C W, age (next) 19, female, single
Mary A Winch, born C W, age (next) 17, female, single
Albert Winch, born C W , age (next) 11, male, single
Martha Winch, born C W, age (next) 8, female, single
Louisia? Winch, born C W, age (next) 5, female, single
Susan Winch, born C W, age (next) 2, female, single
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1871 census, York North (043), Gwillimbury North, On. div G-1, page 28-29, NAC film T-9966
family 106
Winch, John, male, age 72, born U.S. , Christian, English, Farmer, married
", Jane, female, age 50, born Ireland, Christian, Irish, married
", Stephen, male, age 35, born Ontario, Christian, English, Farmer
", Martha, female, age 17, born Ontario, Christian, English
", Susan, female, age 11, born Ontario, Christian, English
", Militta, female, age 8, born Ontario, Christian, English
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bullet Noted events in his life were:

• Residence: Farmer, 1861, Gwillimbury North, York County, On. ⁷

John married Lydia Mann about 1825 in Ontario.² (Lydia Mann died on 15 Aug 1837 in Keswick, Ontario ¹¹ and was buried in Mann cemetery, Keswick, Ontario ¹¹ ¹³.)

John next married Jane Mulkin about 1840.² (Jane Mulkin was born about 1821 in Ireland,⁶ ⁷ ¹⁴ died on 6 Nov 1874 in Ontario ² ¹¹ and was buried in Mann cemetery, Keswick, Ontario ¹¹ ¹³.)

1 Winch, John, Pioneer Settler of Belhaven, Ontario, unknown at this time. Pioneer Settler of Belhaven, Ontario
John Winch, 27 Jan. 1799 -12 May 1879. (John's parents are Samuel and Elizabeth Maynard) The 1851 Canada West census which was taken in early 1852 states that John was born in New York State and was of English racial orgin. The accompanying Ag. Census shows that John was farming lots 15 & 16 of Concession 4, North Gwillimbury Township, York Co., Canada West (Ontario). This is in the area that has to be known as "Belhaven". On 4 June 1828 John Winch of North Gwillimbury was listed in the annual return of Captain Arad Smally's Co. of the 2nd Regiment of the North York Militia (pg. 72-72). On the same date John H. Wilson's Company (pg. 89, 90, 92). North Gwillimbury township record show that John became a resident on the 4th Concession in 1828. Because John was born in the U.S. he was required to take an Oath of Allegiance to the British Crown at some time in 1836. His signature is preserved at the National Archives in Ottawa. About 1825 John married his first wife LYDIA MANN, abt 1810-15. Lydia was almosst certainly a daughter of Darius Mann Sr. 1773-1826, whom she is buried near, and in the midst of other children that are known to have been his, in the MANN CEMETERY AT KESWICK, Ont. John and Lydia had at least 6 children before she passed away. All of John and Lydia's children married, raised families and lived to see the 20th century. About 1840 John married Jane (?), about 1820-6 Nov. 1874. John had at least 7 more children with Jane making for a grand total of at least 13 children by 1863. John, Lydia, Jane and four of John and Jane's children are buried in the MANN CEMETERY AT KESWICK

3 D.A.R. application, Mrs. Jane M. Robbins, Daughters of the American Revolution, Mrs. Jane M. Robbins, DAR National number 321271 (April 10, 1940, D.A.R. Tracy, Minnesota, chapter name: Captain Comfort Starr). I, Jane M. Robbins being of the age of eighteen years and upwards, hereby apply for membership in the Society by right of lineal descent in the following line from Samuel Winch, Sr. who was bapt. in Framingham, Mass. on the 3rd day of February, 1760 and died in Canada after 1797. His place of residence during the Revolution was Fitwilliam, N.H.
I was born in Lenora, County of Fillmore, State of Minnesota on April 24, 1864.

1. I am the daughter of Asel Winch born on 7/15/1822 at Onandaga Co. N.Y. died at Dovray twp. Murray Co. Minnesota on 11/23/1919 married (2nd) 8/5/1854 to Elizabeth English born on 5/1/1830 at Carlow, Carlow Co. Ire. died at Prosper, Fillmore Co. Minnesota on 2/16/1900.

2. The said Asel Winch was the child of Samuel Winch, Jr. born on 8/1/1797 at Utica, Oneida Co. N.Y. buried at Painesville, Lake Co., O on 5/14/1875 married (1st) abt. 1821 to Elizabeth Mountany died on 1847.

3. the said Samuel Winch, Jr. was the child of Samuel Winch, Sr. bapt on 2/3/1760 at Framingham, Mass died at Canada after 1797 married (1st) on 6/29/1780 to Elizabeth Maynard born on 4/24/1761 at Framingham, Mass.

Eligibility Clause

My Revolutionary ancestor was married
(1) to Elizabeth Maynard at Fitzwilliam, N.H. 6/29, 1780

Children of Revolutionary Ancestor

Infant d 4/2/1781
Patricia, bapt. 1/4/1789
Elizabeth, bapt. 1/4/1789
Susan, bapt. 1/4/1789
Samuel born 8/1/1787, married (1) Elizabeth Mountany, (2) Rosetta Dafoe
John, born 1/26/1799, married (1) Lydia Mann, (2) Jane Mulkin
Clarissa, born 1801, married Hugh Ogilvie

References for Lineage

1. For Samuel Winch, see "Old Northwest Genealogy Quarterly" for 1900, vol 3, p. 110, also History of Fitzwilliam, N.H. by Nortion, p. 192 (gives Rev.. anc's marriage & children) also New Hampshire State Papers, vol 15, p. 218, vol 15, p. 542, vol 16, p, 82,95, History of Framingham, Mass. by Temple, p.749

2. (Applicant is the Mother of Georgia Robbins Nash, Nat. No. 219745. See papers attached to Mrs Nash's application papers for other family records & certified military record. )

Applicaton for membership to the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution , Washington , D.C. for Mrs. Jane M. Robbins (Margaret Jane Winch) ,Widow of John Alexander Robbins, residence 876 Center Street, Tracy, Minnesota , Descendant of Samuel Winch. Application approved by National Society, April 22, 1940

4 1871 census, York North (043), Gwillimbury North, div G-1, div G-2, National Archives of Canada, NAC film C-9966, 1871 census, York North (043), Gwillimbury North, div G-1 and G-2, 1860 Census, Canton Twp, Fillmore County, MN
page 111
Samuel Winch, age 63,male, Farmer, value real estate $2000, value personal $300 ,birth place New York, wife Mary, age 52, birthplace New York, son William age 19 Farm Hand, Albert age 17 Farm Hand, Dexter age 16 Farm Hand, Susan age 10. all born New York

(note by jca. this should be Samuel's fourth wife). :
Division G-1
pages 28, 29

family 106
Winch, John, male, age 72, born U.S. , Christian, English, Farmer, married
", Jane, female, age 50, born Ireland, Christian, Irish, married
", Stephen, male, age 35, born Ontario, Christian, English, Farmer
", Martha, female, age 17, born Ontario, Christian, English
", Susan, female, age 11, born Ontario, Christian, English
", Militta, female, age 8, born Ontario, Christian, English

Divsion G-2
page 31
Winch , Henry, male, age 40, birthplace Ontario, Protestant, English origin, Farmer, married
", Susan, female, age 38, birthplace Ireland, Irish, married
", Eliza, female, age 7, born Ontario, single

5 1861 census, Gwillimbury North, (div 2), York County, On, National Archives of Canada, 1861 census, Gwillimbury North, (div 2), York County, On, film C-1087. :
page 10
John Winch, Farmer, born U.S., religion: Christian M. ?, age next: 63, male, married
Jane Winch, born Ireland, religion ditto, age next: 39, female, married
Stephen Winch, born C W (Canada West), age next: 25, male, single
Emely Winch, born C W, age (next) 19, female, single
Mary A Winch, born C W, age (next) 17, female, single
Albert Winch, born C W , age (next) 11, male, single
Martha Winch, born C W, age (next) 8, female, single
Louisia? Winch, born C W, age (next) 5, female, single
Susan Winch, born C W, age (next) 2, female, single

6 1871 census, York North (043), Gwillimbury North, div G-1, div G-2, National Archives of Canada, NAC film C-9966, 1871 census, York North (043), Gwillimbury North, div G-1 and G-2, 1860 Census, Canton Twp, Fillmore County, MN
page 111
Samuel Winch, age 63,male, Farmer, value real estate $2000, value personal $300 ,birth place New York, wife Mary, age 52, birthplace New York, son William age 19 Farm Hand, Albert age 17 Farm Hand, Dexter age 16 Farm Hand, Susan age 10. all born New York

(note by jca. this should be Samuel's fourth wife).

7 1861 census, Gwillimbury North, (div 2), York County, On, National Archives of Canada, 1861 census, Gwillimbury North, (div 2), York County, On, film C-1087.

8 1900 census, Hallock twp, Kittson County, MN. 1900 census, Hallock twp, Kittson County, MN

sheet 1
family 1
Cameron, Hugh B, Head, white, Male, born Dec 1843, age 56, married 23 years, born Scotland, father born Scotland, mother born Scotlan, Farmer, immigrated 1854
", Malitta, Wife, white, female, born May 1862, age 38, married 23 years, 7 children, 6 still living, born Canada, father born Mass., mother born Ireland, immigrated 1881
", Percy M , age 22 , born Jan 1878, Canada Eng, father Scotland, mother Canada Eng, farm laborer
", Douglas, age 20 , born March 1880, Canada Eng, father Scotland, mother Canada Eng, immigrated 1881, farm laborer
", Martha , age 13 , born April 1887
", Alice C, age 9 , born April 1891
", Euphmie M, age 5 , born Aug 1894, Minnesota
", Helen J, 1 ,born Dec 1898, Minnesota
Hanna M Johnson Servant, female, born Aug 1881, age 18, single, born Minnesota, father born Sweden, mother born Sweden

9 Mann Cemetery records, Keswick, Ontario, It includes most of the very early settlers of North Gwillimbury. :
WINCH Lydia wife of John Winch 15 August 1837 42
WINCH Jane wife of John Winch 6 November 1874 53 yrs
WINCH Emily Jane daughter of John and Jane Winch
WINCH John 12 May 1879 80 yrs 3 mos 16 days
WINCH Martha daughter of John and Jane Winch 28 August 1877 23 yrs 9 mos 13 days
WINCH Albert son of John and Jane Winch 22 April 1808 17 yrs 11 mos
WINCH Louisa daughter of John and Jane Winch 7 May 1866 9 yrs 10 mos 3 days

Grose, Henry P, 13 April 1905 Age 66 years, 9 mos 8 days,
Grose, Emily Jane, wife of Henry Grose and daughter of John and Jane Winch, died 25 April 1880, age 37 yrs, 11 mos 2 days

Fountain, Margaret, daughter of John and Sarah Ann Fountain, 25 July 1869, age 22 yrs 3 mos
Fountain, Minnie Elizabeth, daughter of John and Sarah Ann Fountain, 16 July 1872, 2yrs 1 mos 12 days
Ogilvie, Barbara, wife of Hugh Ogilvie, 9 December 1871, 28 yrs 5 mos,

10 Neidrauer, Carol (nee Winch), letter 21 May, 2002, Carol (Winch) Neidrauer, telephone 250-336-8130, fax 250-336-8140, email aneidrauer@yahoo.com. :
Hello Mr. Anderson:

My name is Carol Neidrauer, I am the 4th great grandaughter of John Winch, son of Samuel Winch and Elizabeth Maynard. My Winch line forms from Richard Winch, the son of John Winch and Lydia Mann (or Alecia Dudley?)
My mother Joyce Dawson from Trail, B.C., and several of my aunts seem to recall the name Alecia Dudley and that perhaps she is the actual mother of Samuel and Richard. Thus John would have married 3 times.

John and Lydia Mann (if there is no Alecia)

Samuel 1826- married Ann Williams and they had 8 children
Richard 1828- married Roseanna Pringle and they had 10 children
Henry 1831- married Susan Williams
Louisa 1833- married Christopher Willoughby
Stephen 1835- married Lauretta Mortin
Clarissa 1837- married Arthur Clements

John and Jane
Emily Jane 1842- married Henry W. P. Grose
Mary Ann 1845- married Bartlett Tomlinson
Albert May 1850-
Martha 1854-
Lois (Louisa) 1856-
Susan 1859- married a Sennet
Malita 1862 married Hugh Bisset Cameron and they had 6 children

I have not been able to find any concret information regarding Alecia Dudley but the name does hand itself down in the family.

John, Lydia, Jane and several of their children are buried in the Mann Cemetery, in Keswick, Ontario.

Not sure if you are able to help me with the Alecia Dudley and John Winch, or perhaps you could put me in touch with someone who could. Thank you. Cousin Carol
May 21, 2002
Phone 1-250-336-8130, fax 1-250-336-8140

11 Mann Cemetery records, Keswick, Ontario, It includes most of the very early settlers of North Gwillimbury.

12 D.A.R. application, Mrs. Jane M. Robbins, Daughters of the American Revolution, Mrs. Jane M. Robbins, DAR National number 321271 (April 10, 1940, D.A.R. Tracy, Minnesota, chapter name: Captain Comfort Starr).

13 Neidrauer, Carol (nee Winch), letter 21 May, 2002, Carol (Winch) Neidrauer, telephone 250-336-8130, fax 250-336-8140, email aneidrauer@yahoo.com.

John Winch 2 3 4 5

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