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Information from Ron Buchanan, Buchanan of Essex, Ontario, Canada, RootsWeb WorldConnect Project.

The Marriage Registers of Upper Canada/Canada West, Volume 14, Western District 1786-1856, Compiled by Dan Walker & Fawne Stratford-Devai, Global Heritage Press, Milton:
Marriages by Rev'd Richard Herington, Baptist Minister, Colchester [return only not in register]:
John Scratch, 47, to Sarah LaFlure, 17, both of Gosfield. 30 Jan. 1850, Gosfield, by banns. Rev. Herington. Wit. William R. Scratch and William Watson.

1861 personal census, Gosfield Twp, Essex Co., ON, 3-11:
Scratch John, M, Married, 59, born U Canada, Methodist W;
Sarah, F, Married, 30, born U Canada, Methodist W;
Albert H., M, Single, 19, born U Canada, Methodist W;
William W., M, Single, 10, born U Canada, Methodist W;
Permillia A., F, Single, 8, born U Canada, Methodist W;
Richard G., M, Single, 6, born U Canada, Methodist W;
Alma, F, Single, 4, born U Canada, Methodist W.

1881 personal census, Kingsville, Essex Co., ON, LDS 1881 census household record:
Scratch John, M, Married, 80, born Ont, origin: German, C Methodist, Farmer;
Sarah, F, Married, 48, born Ont, origin: French, C Methodist;
Wm. Wallace, M, 28, born Ont, origin: German, C Methodist, Farmer;
Richard G., M, 24, born Ont, origin: German, C Methodist, Farmer;
Almia, F, 22, born Ont, origin: German, C Methodist;
George W., M, 17, born Ont, origin: German, C Methodist;
Aberta, F, 11, born Ont, origin: German, C Methodist;
Albert Henry, M, 38, born Ont, origin: German, C Methodist, Fisherman.

Commemorative Biographical Record of the County of Essex, J. H. Beers, Toronto, 1905, p. 33-36:
Scratch. The ancestor of all of this name in the County of Essex was Leonard Scratch, or Kratz, as it was originally spelled, and the record of his life forms an important chapter in the early history of that region. The Scratches have become related by marriage to the Malotts, the Wigles, and other well-known families of the county, and all those names have been prominent in its annals from the earliest days. They were among the first pioneers, and as they have aided in the clearing of the land and the development of the country in its physical sense, so they have also been prominent in the social structure, taking a conspicious part in the religious, educational and political life of the community they were most instrumental in founding. Its advancement in every sense has always been their care, and as a consequence they have been regarded as substantial, intelligent citizens, looked up to as public-spirited on every question, and possessing excellent judgment in the management of public affairs as well as in the conduct of their own interests. Their coming to Canada was one of the incidents of life on the frontier.
     Leonard Scratch was born Feb. 14, 1756, at Teutenhoofer, near the city of Frankfort, Germany, and was a son of Peter Kratz. At the age of twenty years he was drafted into the army, and he formed one of that company which was sent to the colonies to aid Great Britain during the Revolutionary war, serving under Gen. Burgoyne. He took part in a number of battles, until the surrender of the entire army, in October, 1777, after which the soldiers were given their choice between returning home and receiving a share of free lands. This offer was made in 1779, when Leonard Scratch was away on a furlough, and upon his return he found his regiment disbanded and gone. This caused him to decide to remain in America, and being familiar with the woods he was hired by a number of pioneers to go as their guide into Kentucky. With the party was a family named Munger, the eldest daughter in which family, Mary by name, soon attracted the attention of the guide. He proposed marriage, and after some objection from the young woman's parents, was accepted, and they were married soon afterward. A favorable location for a settlement having been found, a number of families united in building a stockade for protection from Indian attacks, this fort or station being called Ruddell's, in honor of the oldest settler. In June, 1780, this small gathering of pioneers was surprised by an army of six hundred Canadians and Indians, the latter commanded by Simon Girty, and whole party headed by Col. Byrd, an officer of the British army. They were obliged to surrender, and several of the party were taken prisoners by the Indians, among them being Leonard Scratch and his young wife. He was started northward with one party, and in time reached Detroit, where an American officer, Gen. McCoombs, was then in command. He purchased the prisoners, as was his habit, paying for them in blankets. Leonard Scratch had no more knowledge of the whereabouts of his wife than she of him, but he kept a sharp watch on all boats that arrived from the south, in the hope that he would find her among the prisoners brought in almost daily by the Indians. He was at length rewarded, and husband and wife were reunited. Mrs. Scratch was nearly dead from exposure and hardships when she reached Detroit. In 1781, after they had in a measure recovered from these frightful experiences, Leonard and Mary Scratch took up their residence on Hog Island, now Belle Isle, and there a son, Peter, was born to them. In the winter of 1782 Leonard Scratch started on a trip to his native land in order to obtain an honorable discharge from the army. With many other soldiers of the Hessian army who had remained in Armerica, he had never been formally discharged, and as a consequence there were insunuations that all such should be ranked as deserters. Always priding himself on his good name, this story affected Leonard Scratch so deeply that he determined to clear up any uncertainty on the point, and he succeeded in doing so. He returned to his home in Canada after an absence of eighteen months, to find that his son Peter had died during his absence. The family remained on Hog Island until 1785, and then for about a year and a half lived in Trenton, Michigan. On March 25, 1787, Leonard Scratch and his family, with several others, moved to Grosse Ilse, which was then owned by Gen. McCoombs.
     In recognition of his military service Mr. Scratch was enrolled with the United Empire Loyalists, and as such was entitled to a free grant of land, besides other privileges. He received Lot 9, in the western division of the township of Gosfield, as his U. E. right, and moved to that place in 1792. He afterward exchanged with an old German for Lot 2, but the German soon tired of his lot and it again passed to the original owner, Leonard Scratch thus coming into possession of 400 acres on the banks of Lake Erie. On the front of Lot 2 he put up a log house, and at once began the work of clearing the land. In time he prospered, and was able to buy more land, his holdings eventually amounting to considerably over a thousand acres... He and his family occupied the log house until 1823, when he erected the large brick house in which he passed the remainder of his days. Bred in the Umbrian Church, he was never united with any other, but his house was open to ministers of all denominations, and he gave liberally to all worthy causes, whether of a religious nature or otherwise. He was a large man physically as well as mentally, and many interests rounded out a life full of the best that the world offers...
     Leonard Scratch passed away Aug. 12, 1829, and his widow survived until 1840. The were the parents of eleven children, the two eldest dying in infancy. Susanna, born July 23, 1785, on Hog Island, married John Wigle, and they had a family of fifteen children. Peter, born Nov. 29, 1786, at Trenton, Michigan, was married in Colchester, this county, May 3, 1808, to Mary Wigle; he became the first postmaster of Gosfield, in 1831. Isabella, born in Gosfield May 18, 1788, married Wendle Wigle, and was the mother of fifteen children. Katie, born in 1789, became the first wife of George Friend, of Virginia, and later settled in Indiana. Mary, born July 26, 1791, became the second wife of George Friend. Elizabeth, born July 25, 1793, married Charles Friend. Leonard Scratch married a Miss Sellars, and went to Ohio, where he died, leaving one daughter. Henry, born April 5, 1797, was the father of Edgerton R., and is mentioned below. John, born July 24, 1795, is mentioned below.
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     Judson Scratch, a successful farmer of the township of Gosfield South, is a son of Theodore Scratch and a grandson of John Scratch, and a great-grandson of Leonard and Mary (Munger) Scratch. John Scratch was born July 24, 1795, in the township of Gosfield, where he grew to manhood. He was reared to agricultural pursuits, and in time inherited the old homestead. He was quite a prominent man in his day, and served as magistrate from 1834 until the time of his death. In November, 1818, he married Sarah Malott, who was born May 10, 1799, and died Feb. 21, 1849. To this union came children as follows: Leonard, born March 25, 1820, was married Nov. 14, 1837, to Mary McNamara, who was born in Ireland in December, 1822. Theodore, born June 20, 1822, became the father of Judson Scratch. Merian, born Oct. 28, 182?, was first married to John Nutson, and subsequently became the wife of Alexander Wilkinson. Mary, born March 10, 1827, was married April 29, 1847, to Capt. William J. Malott, who is mentioned elsewhere. Esther, born April 19, 1829, was married April 29, 1845, to Samuel Black, who was born in Ireland Oct. 1, 1823, and is now one of the most respected residents of Kingsville. Peter died when fifteen years old. Albert was born Dec. 5, 1831. The mother of these dying, John Scratch married Sarah LaFleur, who was born June 11, 1833, and to this union were born: Wallace, June 2, 1853; Richard, Nov. 14, 1855, (residing in Kingsville); Parmelia (who died aged twelve years); Almer, March 12, 1857, (who married, and died in Hamilton); George, July 13, 1863 (of Kingsville); Alberta, April 29, 1869 (wife of Mr. Sawyer, of Mersea township).
     Theodore Scratch was born on the homestead June 20, 1822, and when twenty-two years old came into possession of 100 acres of that place, lying in Lot 2, east division. Later he sold that place to Daniel Wigle and bought a farm west of Ruthven, but after a few years he bought a fifty-acre tract in Lot L, 2d Concession, to which he removed. That land is now almost within the village of Kingsville, but when he first moved to it it was swampy and heavily timbered, and he built his house on the highest spot. There his family was reared, and there Mr. Scratch passed the remainder of his days, reaching the advanced age of eighty-two years, and living to see the place all cleared and highly improved. Mr. Scratch was prominent in the various interests of his community, for forty years serving as deacon of the Baptist Church, in which he held membership most of his life. He also took an active part in municipal affairs, as a stanch member of the Reform party, and was tax collector for several years when Gosfield North and South were one. Theodore Scratch was but sixteen years of age when he served in the rebellion and he received the distinction of appointment as orderly for Col. Prince.
     On April 29, 1844, Theodore Scratch was married to Sarah Loop, by whom he had three children: Alfred, now a prosperous business man of Fitzgerald, Georgia; Sydney, who died of fever while serving in the American rebellion, in 1863, at the age of seventeen years, and was buried in Virginia; and Josiah, who died when four years old. For his second wife Theodore Scratch married Elizabeth Tofflemire, on Sept. 24, 1854, and they became the parents of four children: Sarah, who is the wife of Darwin Jones, of Gosfield North; Caroline, who died when twelve years old; Theodosia, who died when five years old; and Judson. The mother of these dying Jan. 27, 1899, Mr. Scratch married Mrs. Mary Glady, by whom he had no children.
     Judson Scratch was born July 4, 1861, on the place he now owns, and was reared there. He enjoyed such advantages as the village schools afforded, and meantime was trained to hard work on the farm, when twenty years old coming into possession of the farm, which he has carried on ever since. His holdings comprise 100 acres, he having acquired the fifty-acre tract adjoining his original place, and all of his land is cleared and under a fine state of cultivation, most of this improvement representing the work of Mr. Scratch himself. He has done well in his agricultural work, and his place give evidence of the prosperity and thrift of the owner, who is painstaking in all his work. He carries on general farming, and also raises some tobacco. In 1863 he built his present cozy brick house, and he has also put up all the other buildings which adorn the place.
     Mr. Scratch has given proper attention to his private affairs, but he also finds time for local public matters, and has been quite prominent in municipal politics, serving six consecutive terms as councillor. In 1902 he was candidate for reeve. His political faith is that of the Reform party. For nine years Mr. Scratch has been a member of the board of education of Kingsville, and in 1902 was chairman of that body. Socially he affiliates with the I.O.O.F. and A.O.U.W. at Kingsville, having held membership in the latter order for fourteen years, and being at present a past master.
     On Jan. 9, 1881, Mr. Scratch was united in marriage with Miss Zilla Wigle, and to this union have come two children: Roy Howell, born June 24, 1884, and Theodore Michael, born Jan. 17, 1892.
     Michael J. Wigle, father of Mrs. Scratch, was born in the township of Gosfield March 15, 1831, and was the fifteenth child born to John and Susanna (Scratch) Wigle. He is now a resident of Kingsville. He married Jane Crow, and their family consisted of four children, namely: Cornelia, born July 7, 1854, is the wife of John Ulch. Rosenia, born Sept. 16, 1856, is the wife of Charles Quick, a merchant of Kingsville. Byron, born Sept. 6, 1858, married Maud Broadwell. Zilla, born Dec. 17, 1860, is the wife of Judson Scratch.

Overzicht van de stamboom

    Johann Wilhelm Munger 1720-1788   Susannah Brodbeck 1720-
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Leonhard Scratch 1756-1829   Maria (Mary Ann) Munger ca 1758-1840
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John Scratch 1801-1887