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H Richard Lawrence Gosnell

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Information from Jeff Gosnell, Gosnell and Butterfield Family Genealogy Pages, RootsWeb WorldConnect Project.

1871 personal census, Orford Twp, Kent Co., ON, B3-26:
Gosnel James, M, Married, 48, born Ireland, origin: Irish, EM, Farmer;
Elizabeth, F, Married, 45, born Ireland, origin: Irish, EM;
Susan A., F, 24, born Ont;
Joseph, M, 20, born Ont;
Thomas L., M, 20, born Ont;
William A., M, 18, born Ont, going to school;
John L., M, 16, born Ont, going to school;
George G., M, 14, born Ont, going to school;
Richard L., M, 7, born Ont, going to school;
Mary E., F, 4, born Ont, going to school.

1881 personal census, Orford Twp, Kent Co., ON, LDS 1881 census household record:
Gosnell James, M, Married, 58, born Ireland, origin: Irish, E Methodist, Farmer;
Elisabeth, F, Married, 56, born Ireland, origin: Irish, E Methodist;
John J., M, 25, born Ont, origin: Irish, E Methodist, Farmer;
George, M, 22, born Ont, origin: Irish, E Methodist, Farmer;
Richard, M, 18, born Ont, origin: Irish, E Methodist, School Teacher;
Mary E., F, 14, born Ont, origin: Irish, E Methodist.

Marriage record, Ridgetown, Kent Co., ON, from Mary Crandall's site:
5784-92 (Kent Co): Richard Lawrence GOSNELL, 28, lawyer, Orford twp., Blenheim, s/o James & Elizabeth, married Fanny Louisa TAPE, 29, Howard twp., same, d/o William & Catherine, witn: Robert & Rose TAPE of Howard twp., 2 March 1892 at Ridgetown.

Commemorative Biographical Record of Kent County, Ontario, J.H. Beers & Co., Toronto, 1904, pg. 120-121:
Richard L. Gosnell, a leading barrister of the County of Kent, who for the past twelve years has been in the active practice of his profession in the town of Blenheim, is a descendant of one of the early settled families of the county.
The Gosnell family is of south of Ireland nativity, and contrary to the general religious tendencies of the residents of that part of the Emerald Isle, they are Protestant in religion. Joseph Gosnell, the grandfather of Richard L., was born in Ireland, and there married Mary Webb, also a native of that locality...
James Gosnell, fifth son of Joseph, was born in Ireland April 25, 1822, and accompanied his parents to Ontario in 1832, remaining with his mother after the death of his father, and assisting her until his own marriage, in 184-, to Elizabeth Salter, daughter of Thomas Salter, also of Irish extraction. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. James Gosnell settled on a farm in Orford township, County of Kent, where they have passed together more than half a century, and are still surviving, surrounded by their many friends. To them were born the following named children: ... Richard L. is mentioned below...
Richard L. Gosnell was born May 17, 1863, on the old homestead in Orford township where he grew to manhood, alternately employed in assisting on the farm and attending school. He began teaching when not more than seventeen years of age; and followed that profession for three years, after which he entered Ridgetown Collegiate Institute, prepartory to the study of law. In the fall of 1884 he found the opportunity to begin his legal studies with N. Mills, of Ridgetown, later entering the office of Foy and Kelly, of Toronto, and after passing his necessary examinations, with great credit, was called to the Bar, in November, 1889. On Jan. 10, 1890, Mr. Gosnell announced himself ready for practice in Blenheim, and was so cordially received that it has been his home ever since.
Since 1889 Mr. Gosnell has been notary public. By the request and solicitation of the council of Blenheim he was appointed, June 23, 1891, police magistrate of the town, and ably performed the duties of that office until his resignation, which took place Aug. 1, 1902. Since settling in Blenheim he has been active in politics, not as a candidate for office, but in furthering the causes of his friends and the interests of his party. He is ex-president of the East Kent Reform Association, having held that office for one term. Mr. Gosnell is one of the trustees of the Ridgetown Collegiate Institute, appointed by the county council in 1901, being one of the three county representatives on the board. In fraternal life he has also been prominent, and is a leading member of the I.O.O.F. and the Masons, having passed through the chairs in both of these orders.
In March, 1892, Mr. Gosnell was united in marriage with Miss Lillie, daughter of William Tape, and granddaughter of Thomas Tape, well-known citizens of Howard and Orford townships, respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Gosnell are members of the Methodist Church, in which they are active

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James Joseph Gosnell 1779-1832   Mary Webb 1783-1859   Thomas Salter 1793-1878   Sarah Tape 1808-1883
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James Gosnell 1822-1904   Elizabeth Salter 1825-1906
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Richard Lawrence Gosnell 1863-