8. John Ireland
(2) was born on 20 Apr 1839 in Nelson, Nelson Township, Halton County,
Ontario, Canada. He was elected as President- Assoc. for the Detection &
Apprehension of Horse Thieves in 1886 in Nelson, Nelson Township, Halton County,
Ontario, Canada.(51) He died on 10 Jul
1904 in Nelson, Nelson Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. He was buried
on 12 Jul 1904 in St. John's Anglican Church, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.(28)(10)(14) On stone in cemetary located in
the church. He was elected as President of Nelson Protection Society in 1911
in Nelson, Nelson Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada.
(52) Membership Card He has Ancestral File number PCI-4 and FGI8-7.
He was a Farmer in Nelson, Nelson Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada.
He was also known as Esquire.(53) Letter
He Biography John Ireland. Born in 1839, John was the first member of
the family to be born in the present house. He was the 7th child of 8 born to
Joseph and Ruth Best and was named after a brother who had died in 1829, at 3
years of age.
According to his diary, at the age of 21, John travelled to England in
search of a wife. In 1860 he met and married ELIZABETH BRECKINFIELD. Her sampler,
embroidered when she was 13 years old, is on display in the upstairs sitting
room. In 1861, Elizabeth gave birth to a a daughter Mary Ruth. In the same year
Elizabeth and Mary Ruth died within 10 days of each other. The baby was 4 months
old.
In 1868, John took for his second wife a local girl by the name of ELIZA
ANN NAISBETT. She bore him 12 children, all of whom survived to adulthood.
A picture of this family (including a daughter - in - law) hangs in the dining
room, and a duplicate in the reception area.
During his lifetime, John was a director of the FRUIT GROWERS' ASSOCIATION,
and is referred to in the FGA report of 1896. In 1886, he was also president
of the Township of Nelson Association for the apprehension and conviction of
horse thieves.
Eliza Ann Naisbett died in 1900, while John died in 1904
The farm was left to the children still unmarried and living at home.
Over a number of years, George, their 10th child bought the farm from his brothers
and sisters. He Artifacts see notes. 988.1.64 - Letter contesting will (1822-1904)
992.36.41 - Tree - current
987.2.265 - Book - Herd Book 1883
988.1.3F - Contesting will - 1906
988.1.13 - Letter Ass. House Thieves 1886
989.1.65 - Will
988.1.2B - Book - photocopies - Land Registry
988.1.60 - Business Card to John - 1891
988.1.1B - Petition - photocopy - Land grant
987.2.616 - Notebook - 1859
988.1.3N - Deed - copy - 1894
988.1.4E - List of names current
992.36.72 - Family Tree - current
988.1.3J - Deed transfer - 1905
988.1.3I - Letter - contesting will - 1904
987.3.770 - Print - Mother
987.2.269 - Book - Short Horn Book
987.1.19 - Sketch of John
987.4.10 - Book Account
988.1.35 - Clipping - 1900
988.1.35 - Letter - 1905
988.1.4B - Birth certificate - son of John Ireland and Elizabeth Davie
988.1.9 - A letter to John from siblings 1862
988.1.34 - Will, copy 1904
989.1.9A - Envelope - 1863
988.1.9C - Addresses for Thomas and John Ireland
988.1.66 - Will - 1839 - 1904
988.1.2E - Book-copy register
988.1.12 - Letter - 1876
988.1.22 - Ledger - 1897
987.4.11 - Newspaper - 1904
987.2..260 - Book - 1856
987.3.701 - Stencils
992.27.1 - Photograph
992..29.1 - Photograph
988.1.60 - Card
998.31.1 - Photograph
988.1.63 - Letter - Contesting will
He COD Addison's disease..(54) He was
ill for about 8 months. Physician was J. McGregor?
He was married to Eliza
Ann Naisbitt (daughter of Bright Naisbett and Marie Walton) in 1868 in Nelson, Nelson Township, Halton County, Ontario,
Canada. Eliza Ann Naisbitt
(2) was born on 21 Mar 1846. She died on 12 Aug 1900 in Nelson, Nelson
Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada.(55) Notice - "Death of Mrs. John Ireland
It is with profound regret that we are called upon to chronical the death of
Mrs. John Ireland, which took place at her late residence in Nelson Township
on Sunday last. The deceased was in her 55th year and had been ailing for over
six months. Some weeks ago she was taken ill with typhoid fever, and was progressing
favorably until a serious relapse occurred, which culminated in her death. The
deceased was widely and favorably known throughout the whole section, and was
greatly beloved and highly respected by all who knew her. For years and years
the homestead has been known as a place where a warm welcom awaited all who visited
the family, Mrs. Ireland's hospitality being proverbial. Besides a loving husband,
she leaves a family of twelve children who mourn her loss. They are Mrs. J. Emerson,
Appleby; Mrs. Jas. E. Stewart, Millgrove; Mr. Jos. B., Nelson; John A., Charlie,
George, Breckon, Eddie and Misses Nellie, Flo., Maud and Fannie all at home.
The funeral took place at St. John's cemetary, The Rev. F. H. Fatt officiating.
The family have the sincere sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement.
" Burlington Gazette, August 15, 1900. She was buried in St. John's Anglican
Church, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.(28)(14) On stone in cemetary. She Artifacts
Photos. photos - 992.27.1 & 992.29.1 She COD Typhoid Relapse.
(56) John Ireland and Eliza Ann Naisbitt had the following children:
He was married to Elizabeth
Breckenfield (daughter of John Breckenfield) on 3 Jul 1860
in Laithkirk, York, England.(57) Married
in the Parish Church, Certified by James Charles Gregory. In the presence of
John D. Brechinfield and William Henry Gregory.
John celebrated his 21st birthday with the Breckinfields in England Elizabeth Breckenfield(2)
was born on 21 Jun 1837 in Nettle Pott, Lunedale, Yorkshire, England.
(58) Eulogy She died on 30 Jul 1861 in Nelson Township, Halton Co.,
Ontario, Canada.(59)
(60)(61) Handwritten Note -
died Tuesday, 30th of July, 1861 at 3 oclock in the afternoon
Eulogy- "In memory of Elizabeth Brechinfield, wife of John Ireland, born
June 21st 1837 at Nettle Pott, Yorkshire, England, died July 30th, 1861.
Also, Mary Ruth, born April 1st, 1861, died August 9th 1861.
Remember death for it is good.
A rose may wither in the bud
Weep not, tis better far
To smile when they are gone
The prize is soon, the battles o'er
And now they wear the crown.
Weep not! we soon may join
The happy saints above;
And meet those gone before
Whome we so dearly love. She was buried in St. John's Anglican Church, Burlington,
Ontario, Canada.(14) On stone in cemetary.
John Ireland and Elizabeth Breckenfield had the following children:
42 i.
Mary Ruth Ireland(2) was born on 1
Apr 1861 in Nelson Township, Halton Co., Ontario, Canada.
(62)(63) Handwritten Note -
Monday, the first day of April 1861
Eulogy She died on 9 Aug 1861 in Nelson Township, Halton Co., Ontario, Canada.(64)(65)
Handwritten Note - August, Friday the 9th , 1861.
Eulogy - In memory of Elizabeth Brechinfield wife of John Ireland. Born June
21st 1837 at Nettle Pott, Yorkshire, England. Died July 30th 1861 aged 24 years
and 8 days.
Also Mary Ruth, daughter of John and Elizabeth Ireland. Born April 1st 1861.
Died August 9th 1861 aged 4 months and 9 days.
Remember death for it is good.
A rose may wither in the bud.
Weep not, tis better far
To smile when they are gone.
The prize is won, the battle's o'er
And now they wear the crown
Weep not! we soon may join
The happy Saints above.
And meet those gone before
Whome we so dearly loved. She was buried in St. John's Anglican Church, Burlington,
Ontario, Canada.(14) On stone in cemetary
+30 i.
Joseph Bright Ireland.
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