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David Prentice of Etobicoke, York Co., Ontario


David Prentice of Etobicoke, York Co., Ontario
By Linus Joseph Dewald Jr., Editor
Spring 2009 and Revised 2o Mar 2015

Update of 12 Apr 2009: Based on (1) David Prentice's 20 May 1838 birth in Etobicoke, York Co., Ontario, and (2) his marriage recording identifying his father as "David [Prentice]", it appears settled that he is a son of David Prentice (son of Oliver Prentice and Lydia Delong) of Etobicoke who is #1x in our Summer 2001 article entitled Oliver Prentice of Pittstown, NY .

We are helping Rick Prentice trace his Prentice roots. Here is what we have so far based on his 2001 correspondence:

A. David Prentice, father of David Prentice, #1 below (per the son's marriage record).

He m. Eliza (Phillips?) (per son David's marriage record. The original record calls her "Eliza," but the index calles her "Elizabeth."). They had 1 or more children, including:

  1. David Prentice, b. 20 May 1838 Etobicoke, York County, Ontario, Canada. . . . . . . . . . [1]
  2. Mary Prentice, b. 1837.

1. David Prentice, b. 20 May 1838 Etobicoke, York County, Ontario, Canada (per 1891 Ontario Census) and d. 31 Dec 1904 in Muskoka Twp., Ontario, Canada. He is buried in Lakeview, Gravenhurst, Muskoka, Ontario.

He m. Margaret Schell on 9 Apr 1863 in Barrie, Simcoe County, Ontario. Margaret was b. 11 Aug 1842, Etobicoke Township, York County, Ontario and d. 27 Jun 1904 in Muskoka Township, Ontario; buried in Lakeview, Gravenhurst, Muskoka, Ontario. She was the dau. Benjamin Schell and Mary McGill. He appears in the 1881 Caledon, Cardwell, Ontario census.

Children of David and Margaret Schel per Rick Williams, email, 24 Dec 2008:

  1. James Henry Prentice, born Oct 10, 1865, in Toronto, Ontario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [2]
  2. Eliza Prentice, b. 23 Jan 1867, Ontario (per 1881 Caledon, Cardwell, Ontario. . . [3]
  3. Jane Renee Prentice, born Nov 6, 1872, in Orangeville, Ontario . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[4]
  4. Mary Prentice, born Oct 22, 1874, in Ontario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [5]
  5. Sarah Prentice, born 1878, in Ontario. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[6]
  6. Ellen/Elizabeth Prentice , born 1880, in Ontario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [7]
  7. John W. Prentice, b. 11 Jul 1889 in Ontario, Canada, and d. after 1901. Recorded as adopted in the census per Rick Williams, email, 23 Dec 2008.
  8. Jessie S. Prentice, b. 1 Jul 1894 in Ontario, Canada, and d. after 1901. Recorded as adopted in the census per Rick Williams, email, 23 Dec 2008.

2 James H. Prentice, born Oct 10, 1865, in Toronto, Ontario, and d. 29 Feb 1928 in Northumberland, Ontario, Canada. He was a farmer.

He m Mary A. (Pauley) Schell on 20 Jan 1884 in Muskota Twp., Ontario. She was b. 24 Dec 1868 in Ontario and d. after 1928. She was the dau. of Benjamin Schell and Mary Jane Beers.

Children b. after the 1884 marriage of James and Mary per Ancestry.com :

  1. Matilda Prentice. She m. Thomas Beers. He was b. 1872 in Ontario, Canada
  2. Rachel Prentice
  3. Thelma Prentice. She m. Elmer Fairhall and had:
    1. Thurley Fairhall
    2. William/Bill Fairhall
    3. Robert/Bob Fairhall
    4. Barbara/Barb Fairhall

  4. Mary Jane Prentice, b. 3 May 1886 in Ontario, Canada, and d. 1958. She m. 1st John Beers. He was b. 11 Mar 1865 in Ontario, Canada. Children:
    1. Elizabeth H. Beers, b. 2 May 1886 in Wood Township, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
    2. William H. Beers, b. 9 Apr 1888
    3. John Beers, b. 27 Feb 1890
    4. Myrtle G. Beers, b. 28 Dec 1891
    5. Jonas F. Beers, b. 23 Oct 1893
    6. Olive B. Beers, b. 9 Mar 1897
    7. Albert E. Beers, b. 5 Mar 1899

    Mary Jane m. 2nd Wellington Percy Darby on 23 Dec 1905 in Gravenhurst, Ontario. He was b. 1884 in Newcastle, Ontario, Canada. They moved to Redvers, Saskatchewan. Things were hard on the farm so she left Darby and moved back to Ontario, in the Medora Wood or Gravenhurst area, perhaps to live with family. Mary's later life is not yet known. Children:

    1. Elva Rose Darby m. Walter Schell in 1923.
      1. son/daughter Schell.
        1. Abigail Barker
    2. Nettie Darby.
    3. Mina Darby.

    She m. 3rd Dick Fitchett in 1906.

  5. David Prentice, b. 28 Apr 1888 in Muskoka Township, Ontario, Canada. He m. Josie Scott.
  6. Lillian Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Prentice, b. 13 Apr 1892 in Muskoka Township, Ontario, and d. 26 Jul 1977 in Etobicoke, Ontario. She m. William John McMartin, He was b, 30 Apr 1888 in Ontario, Canada. Adopted daughter:
    1. Agnes Catherine "Bernice" McMartin. She was b. 17 Nov 1922 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. She m. Samuel Kinnear on 24 Apr 1943 in Runnymede Road Baptist Church, Toronto. He was b. 22 Aug 1920 in Hollymount, County Down, Northern Ireland. Children:
      1. Samuel William (Bill) KINNEAR b: 22 Nov 1943
      2. Living KINNEAR
      3. Living KINNEAR
      4. Living KINNEAR
      5. Living KINNEAR

  7. Margaret Ann Prentice, b. 4 Jun 1894 in Muskoka Township, Ontario, Canada. She m. Gordon McLoed. Children:
    1. Lloyd McLoed
    2. Stella McLoed
    3. Irene McLoed
    4. Betty McLoed
    5. Bill McLoed

  8. James Prentice, b. 12 Jul 1896 in Muskoka Township, Ontario, Canada, and d. there 24 Nov 1896, age 6 months.
  9. William Henry Prentice, b. 6 Aug 1898 in Muskoka Township, Ontario, Canada. May have d. young as not in 1901 census and later son given name William.
  10. William Prentice, b. 10 Mar 1900 in Muskoka Township, Ontario, Canada, and d. there 11 Apr 1900, age 1 month.
  11. Annie Prentice, b. 11 Aug 1901 in Muskoka Township, Ontario, Canada. She m. Joe Norrie and had:
    1. Grace Norrie
    2. Gordie Norrie

  12. James Henry Prentice, b. 5 Dec 1903 in Muskoka Township, Ontario, Canada, and d. there Jun 1904, age 6 months.
  13. Olive Myrtle Prentice, b. 4 Nov 1906 in Muskoka Township, Ontario, Canada, and d. there 21 Apr 1907, age 5 months.

3 Eliza Prentice, b. 23 Jan. 1867, Grey Co., Ontario (per 1881 Caledon, Cardwell, Ontario and d. 1951 in Lakeview Protestant, Gravenhurst, Muskoka Co., Ontario.

She m. 1st Peter Campbell on 10 Sep 1883 in Gravenhurst, Ontario. He was b. 13 Sep 1859 in Ontario, and d. 15 Dec 1912 in Gravenhurst, Ontario; buried in Lakeview Protestant, Gravenhurst, Muskoka District, Ontario, son of Peter Campbell and Sophia McCarm. Children per 1901 and 1906 Medora, Muskoka,Ontario census:

  1. Daniel L Campbell, b. 31 Oct 1884 and d. 24 Nov 1903, age 19.
  2. James Henry Campbell, b. 12 Sep 1886. At home in 1911, age 24. He m. Jennie Frances Butcher in Peterborough, Ontario, dau. of Mark Thomas Butcher and Mary Jane Wills. They had 1 or more children, including:
    1. Miss Campbell. She m. Y. They had 1 or more children, including a daughter, X, per her email of 13 Oct 2008.
  3. Margret C Campbell, b. 11 Apr 1889
  4. William B Campbell, b. 5 Jun 1891
  5. Clara J Campbell, b. 23 Oct 1895
  6. George A Campbell, b. 29 Oct 1897
  7. Olive M Campbell, b. 22 Mar 1900
  8. Peter Bertrand Campbell, b. 25 Aug 1903 in Muskoka Township, Ontario, Canada
  9. Victor Campbell, b. Jul 1906 in Muskoka Township, Ontario, Canada
  10. Sophia Campbell

Eliza m. 2nd Isaac Hunter.

4. Jane Renee Prentice, b. 6 Nov 1872 in Orangeville, Ontario, and d. 1957 in Gravenhurst,Ontario. Bur. Lakeview Protestant, Muskoka Co., Ontario.

She m. Hargreaves Barnes on 27 Jul 1891 in Gravenhurst, Muskoka District, Ontario. He was b. 17 Oct 1872 in Dobcross, Saddleworth, Rochdale, Lancashire, England and d. 4 Feb 1950 in Gravenhurst, Ontario; buried in Lakeview Protestant, Muskoka County, Ontario. He was the son of John Barnes and Elizabeth Young. . Children:

  1. William/Willie Isaac Barnes, b. 8 Oct 1891, and d. 1971 in Gravenhurst, Muskota District, Ontario. He m. Clara M. Schell on 19 Sep 1913, dau. of William Frederick Schell and Mary Margaret Schell. She was b. 12 Oct 1896, Muskota Twp.and d. in Gravenhurst. children per Cindy Chamberlain, email, 28 Mar 2011:
    1. William Isaac Barnes Oct 8 1891- 1971. He m. Clara Margaret Schell Oct 12 1896-1996 daughter of William F Schell and Mary Margaret
    2. Henry Barnes Mar 23 1895-1934. He m. Nettie Stephens
    3. Margaret Ellen Barnes Dec 20 1897- Dec 10 1947. She m. William Frederick Schell October 16 1890- Sept 1 1980
    4. Elizabeth Barnes Mar 1 1901- Nov 11 1991. She m. Archibald Nicholas Borneman
    5. Rosetta Barnes Mar 16 1903- Jan 15 1991. She m. Wilford Henry Zeats June 29 1909- 1975 son of John Zeats and Hattie Jane Stothers
    6. Edward Richard Barnes Ap 12 1905-1987. Perhaps m. June Legrow.
    7. Sarah J Barnes Mar 1907-1988. She m. Richard Edward Schell 1898-1990
    8. Verner Barnes May 16 1910 - July 15 1997. She m. Myrtle Olive Allen Ap 30 1913- 2008 daughter of George Charles Allen and Gladys Deyette Stothers.
    9. Lillian Barnes Aug 12 1914-May 15 1966. She m. Arnold A Terry 1916-1976
    10. Wilfred Hargreaves Barnes 1920-aft. 2011 He m. Jean Elizabeth Schell 1923-aft. 2011, daughter of John Schell and Florence E Lawson His parents were the lighthouse Keepers on Narrows Road. After his death, Wilfred, took it over.
  2. Henry Barnes, b. 23 Mar 1895, and d. 1934. He m. Nettie Stephen and Reta.
  3. Margaret Ellen Barnes, b. 20 Dec 1897 in Gravenhurst, , Ontario, Canada, and d. 10 Dec 1947 in Gravenhurst. She m. William Frederick Schell on 3 Mar 1915 in Gravenhurst. He was b. 16 Oct 1891 in Muskoka Twp, Dist. of Muskoka, Ontario. Children:
    1. Pearl Schell
    2. Charles Frederick Schell
    3. Majorie Donalda Schell
    4. Norman Murray Schell
    5. Reta Schell
    6. Melbourne Schell
    7. Muriel Ellen Schell
    8. Living Schell
    9. Living Schell
    10. Living Schell
    11. Living Schell
  4. Elizabeth Barnes was born MAY 1901, and died 11 Nov 1991. She married Archie Borneman.
  5. Rosetta Barnes was born Apr 1904, and died 15 Jan 1991. She married Wilf Zeats.
  6. Ed Barnes was born Mar 1905. He married June.
  7. Sarah J. Barnes was born Mar 1907, and died 1988 in Gravenhurst, Muskoka Twp., Muskoka Dist., Ontario. She married Richard Edward Schell, son of William Frederick Schell and Mary Margaret Schell. He was born 4 APR 1898 in Muskoka Township, Muskoka District, Ontario, and died 4 Mar 1991 in Gravenhurst, Muskoka Twp., Muskoka Dist., Ontario.
  8. Verner Barnes was born 16 May 1910. He married Myrtle Olive Allen c. 1933, daughter of Charles George Allen and Gladys Devette Stothers. She was born 30 Apr 1913. Children per Cindy Chamberlain, email, 28 Mar 2011:

    1. Roy Verner Barnes June 10 1933- Sept 17 2004. He m. Elizabeth Helen Smith on June 23 1934 (daughter of George Gilbert Smith and Pearl Rachel Middlebrooks). Children:
      1. (dau.) Barnes.
      2. (dau.) Barnes.
      3. Cindy Barnes. She m. Mr. Chamberlain.
    2. Joseph Marvin George Isaac Barnes, b. June 24 1936- April 23 2009. He m. Miss Stroud. Children:
      1. Richard Barns. Died in infancy.
      2. (dau.) Barnes
      3. (dau.) Barnes.
      4. (son) Barnes.
      5. (dau.) Barnes.
      6. (dau.) Barnes.
    3. (dau.) Barnes. She m. Mr. Rayner. Children:
      1. Collen L Rayner July 28 1955- Jan 27 2005 married to Living Jones
      2. (dau.) Barnes
      3. (dau.) Barnes.
      4. (son) Barnes.
    4. Raymond Charles Barnes, b. 3 Feb 1942 and d. 2 days later on 5 Feb 1942.
    5. (dau.) Barnes. She m. Leslie John George Foley, b. 1941 and d. 2004, son of Cyrill and Loretta. Children:
      1. (dau.) Foley
      2. (dau.) Foley
    6. (son) Barnes. He m. Karen Lou Neal. She was b. 1949 and d. 1994, daughter of Murray and Justina Neal. Children:
      1. (dau.) Barnes.
      2. (son) Barnes.
      3. (dau.) Barnes.
    7. (dau.) Barnes. She m. Mr. Bradford. Children: 1 son and 1 daughter.
    8. (dau.) Barnes. She m. Fred Cousn and had 3 daughters.
    9. (dau.) Barnes. She m. Gary Wickert and had 2 sons and a daughter.
  9. Audrey Barnes was born aft. 1911.
  10. George Nessner Barnes was born aft. 1911.
  11. Gilbert Barnes was born aft. 1911. He married Myrtle Beers aft. 1837, daughter of Thomas G. Beers and Mary Ellen Schell. She was born c. 1916. He married Lillian Middlebrook c. 1934, daughter of Joseph Middlebrook and Margaret Emily Schell. She was born 27 Mar 1917.
  12. Wilfred Barnes was born aft. 1911. He married Jean Elizabeth Schell c. 11 MAR 1941, daughter of John Schell and Florence E. Lawson. She was born 25 Jun 1923.
  13. Lillian Barnes was born 1912, and died 15 MA

5. Mary Prentice, born Oct 22, 1874, in Ontario, and d. 29 Jan 1948 in Muskoka Township, Ontario. Bur. in Lakeview Protestant, Muskoka Co., Ontario.

She m. David Foster Schell on 25 Dec 1886, Gravenhurst, Ontario. He was b. 17 Mar 1866 in Ontario, died 28 Jan 1928 in Muskoka Township, Muskoka County, Ontario; buried 31 Jan 1928 in Lakeview, Gravenhurst, Muskoka County, Ontario. He was the son of James Schell and Elizabeth Foster. Children:

  1. David Schell, b. 3 May 1887
  2. Margret Schell, b. 22 Jul 1888
  3. Eliza Schell, b. 3 Jun 1890
  4. Mary Schell, b. 23 Sep 1892
  5. Ethel Schell, b. 14 Jul 1898
  6. Hazel Schell, b. 22 Mar 1900
  7. James Schell, b. Mar 1902
  8. Louisa Schell, b. Mar 1904
  9. Peter Schell, b. Feb 1906
  10. Vernon Schell, b. 1908
  11. Schell, b. 1910

6. Sarah Prentice, born 27 Feb 1879, in Ontario, and d. after 1901.

She m. William Henry Readman on 15 Jun 1893 in Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada. He was b. 4 Mar 1871 in Parkersville, Muskoka District, Ontario, and d. 1952. He was the son of WIlliam Henry Readman and Elizabeth Dodd. He also served as Chief of Police at Ft. Francis, Ontario per Ancestry.com . Tanya Eades email of 25 May 2010 provides the following information about Parkersville. It reads, in part, as follows:

    ". . .I am interested if you have any additional info on Readman and if he played any part in the town of Parkersville. As he was born there in 1871, the town war hardly established, and I am wondering if he may have played an important part in the towns development. I have been collecting information about parkersville for 10 years now, and as there is little out there any bit of info helps. I am interested in the history because I grew up in Parkersville. It is now a ghost town, with very little remaining, only a few building foundations and small handfull of pictures. . ."

Children of Sarah and William per Ancestry.com :

  1. Henry Readman, b. 4 Jul 1895, West Gravenhurst, Muskota Twp, Muskota District, Ontario, Canada. He m. Elzabeth Hazel Schellk b. 22 Mar 1900, Muskota Twp, Muskota District, Ontario, Canada, and d. 14 Mar 1948, Ft. St. John, British Columbia, Canada. Children:
    1. Living Readman
    2. Living Readman
    3. Living Readman
    4. Ververine Hazel Readman 1924 – 1977
    5. Elroy Gerald Readman
    6. Robert Readman
    7. Raymond Readman – 1965

  2. Roy Readman, b. 16 Jan 1898, Gravenhurst, Muskota District, Ontario, Canada, and d. 10 Mar 1979, Valley View Hosp., Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

  3. Elizabeth Readman, b. 10 Mar 1900, Gavenhurst, Muskota Twp., Muskota District, Ontario, Canada, and d. 24 Dec 1991, Wynard Union Hosp.,Wynard, Saskatchewan, Canada. They had 2 boys and 2 girls per Ancestry.com .

7. Ellen/Elizabeth Prentice, born 2 Nov 1880 in Muskoka Township, Muskoka District, Ontario; died aft 1915

She m. Verner John Heavenor on 16 Sep 1899 in Gravenhurst, Muskoka District, Ontario Verner John Heavenor, born 10 Jun 1879 in Gravenhurst, Muskoka District, Ontario; died aft 1915, son of Harvey J. Heavenor and Matilda G. McPhee.

Who are David Prentice's Parents?

By email of 23 Dec 2008, Rick Williams advises that the 1838 David's parents are David and Elizabeth Prentice but has no further information about them.

We do note that Oliver Prentice and Lydia Delong had a son, David Prentice, #1(x), b. 2 Jan 1815, but have no further information where he was born, whether he married, whether he had children, and whether there is any connection to the 1838 David Prentice who is the subject of this article.

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Vanessa Campbell
2016-09-13 16:34:14
I have several connection throughout this writing. My great great grandparents were Peter Campbell and Eliza Prentice. As well I am also related to Mary Prentice who was married to David Foster Schell, they are my Great Great Grandparents as well. If I can be of any assistance in filling in some of the further generations please let me know. As well my great great Grandfather Peter Campbell was the son of Peter Campbell and Sophia McCann, not McCarm.
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