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M George M. Fox

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1861 personal census, Gosfield Twp, Essex Co., ON, 3-1:
Fox George N., M, Married, 56, born U Canada, C England, Yeoman;
Mary, F, Married, 52, born England, C England;
Lucinda, F, Single, 22, born U Canada, C England;
Adelia, F, Single, 21, born U Canada, C England;
Charles, M, Single, 19, born U Canada, C England;
Jane, F, Single, 16, born U Canada, C England;
Nicker? Mary E., F, Single, 7, born U Canada, C England.

1881 personal census, Gosfield Twp, Essex Co., ON, LDS 1881 census household record:
Fox George M., M, Married, 75, born Ont, origin: German, Church of England, Farmer;
Mary, F, Married, 71, born England, origin: English, Church of England;
Lucinda, F, 43, born Ont, origin: German, Wesleyan Methodist.

Commemorative Biographical Record of the County of Essex, J. H. Beers & Co., Toronto, 1905, p. 672-674:
Milton C. Fox, a prominent citizen of the County of Essex, and the owner of one of the finest properties in the township of Gosfield, is a descendant of one of the pioneer families. His line of descent is traced to Philip Fox, born in Baden, Germany, who was the first of the family to settle in Gosfield, locating on Lot 10, Eastern Division. In his native land he married Catherine Lauer, who accompanied him to this country.
     Michael Fox, son of Philip, was born before the family came to Gosfield, and he settled on Lot 250, Talbot Road, removing later to Lot 7, Eastern Division, and then to Amherstburg, where he died. He married Elizabeth Wigle, and they had ten children as follows: Julianna, born in 1806, married Peter Hetherington, Sr.; George, the grandfather of our subject, was born in Gosfield, Sept. 7, 1807; Elizabeth married (first) John McKenzie, and (second) John Magaw; Mary married Thomas Govereau; Michael, who died Dec. 28, 1850, married Catherine Ruthven, born in Scotland in 1816; Jonas married Ellen Graveline; Catherine died young; Sarah Ann married James Ruthven; Lucinda married Thomas Brush; and Charles married Mary Mickle.
     George Fox was born Sept. 7, 1807, in Gosfield, at the time of his marriage removing to Romney township, County of Kent, and for thirteen years he farmed on the Talbot Road, on the land now owned by Joseph and Jonas Robinson, a tract of 200 acres. In 1842 he returned to Gosfield and settled on the east half of Lot 7, the old homestead, where he did much clearing, having completed it prior to his death, which occurred at the age of seventy-six. He was a successful farmer and an upright man. In politics he supported the Conservative party.
     On Nov. 8, 1827, in Gosfield, Mr. Fox married Mary Hairsine, born Sept. 3, 1808, in Yorkshire, England, and they had these children: William G., born Oct. 3, 1828, died in 1899, was a man of prominence and married Mary Malott; Mary Ann, born April 15, 1832, married (first) Thomas Girty, and (second) Charles Wigle, also deceased, and lives on Lot 6; Elizabeth, born Feb. 11, 1834, married Floram Mickle, of Colchester South, and died Sept. 28, 1859; Leonard G., born Sept. 22, 1835, married Rilla Stewart, and died in January, 1902; Lucinda, born Feb. 16, 1837, lives with our subject; Adelia, born Aug. 25, 1839, married (first) Joseph Hughes, and (second) John Barnett; Charles G. was born Aug. 31, 1841; Jane, born Feb. 23, 1843, married (first) George Lane, and (second) Benoni Healey, who died in 1900, and she lives in Kingsville; and Amelia, born July 24, 1845, died Aug. 23, 1845.
     Charles G. Fox, for many years one of the leading citizens and capitalists of Gosfield South, was born Aug. 31, 1841, in Romney township, County of Kent, and was but one year old when the family came to Gosfield and settled on Lot 7, in 1842. At the age of sixteen he began his own career, sailing on the lakes for a time and engaging in farm work. He then entered the timber business, and for years was a representative of Gorton & Co., of Buffalo, following this line for some twenty years, in connection with farming. In the course of time he came into possession of some seventy-five acres of Lot 7, and then bought the Horace Wigle seventy-five acres adjoining on the west, making him the owner of 150 acres in one block. This property he continued to liberally improve, and he carried on large farming operations here, accumulating a large estate.
     In municipal affairs Mr. Fox was one of the leading men of this locality. For eighteen years he served as reeve, for twenty was a county councillor, giving his services on various occassions as public interests demanded, as deputy reeve and assistant councillor. He was his party's candidate for a seat in Parliament in 1893, and in all movements looking to the betterment of public affairs Charles Fox was considered a leader by his fellow-citizens. His death on Jan. 28, 1901, removed from the township one of its most highly regarded citizens, and from the Conservative party a loyal supporter.
     Fraternally he was a Mason, belonging to the Blue Lodge of Kingsville, and the chapter at Windsor, and he was also associated with the Odd Fellows and the Order of Workmen. In religious belief he was a Methodist, and was always liberal in his support of religious organizations. In him the poor and needy also found a friend, for his Christianity was of the practical kind.
     In July, 1869, Mr. Fox married Lucinda Scratch, daughter of Leonard Scratch, who is now one of the most venerable citizens of the township. To this marriage were born: Arthur, who died in childhood; Milton C.; Maud Mary, at home; and Grace Mable, a student at Leamington Business College.
     Milton C. Fox was born April 2, 1875, on the place on which he now resides. He was given excellent school advantages and was associated with his father in farm work. Since the death of this beloved parent, he has been at the head of affairs and has shown his excellent capacity. He operates 150 acres of land, carrying on general farming and stock raising according to the latest methods, making a specialty of the latter branch.
     In 1901, Mr. Fox married Jennie Greaves, of Kingsville, and now they have two sons: Charles Glen, born Feb. 9, 1902; and Milton Ross, born May 5, 1904. In religious belief they are Methodists. Politically, Mr. Fox, like his father, adheres to the Conservative party. Fraternally he is a Mason and an Odd Fellow, connected with the lodges at Kingsville. This family is one of the very old and prominent ones, and its full ancestral history will be found elsewhere.

Yleiskatsaus sukutauluun

Philip Fox †   Catherine Lamar †   John Wendel Weigele/Wigle 1753-   Julianna Romer
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Michael Fox ca 1780-   Elizabeth Wigle ca 1785-
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George M. Fox 1807-