Elsey Eleanor, dau. James and E. Fitchet baptised in Fredericksburgh, Apr 25, 1813.30

Eleanor Fitchett: her husband George Smith was born in County Caven, Ireland, was a school teacher earning $200.00 per year. He arrived in Sillsville where he met the vivacious Eleanor Fitchett. They went to Bath to be married, driving down in a lumber wagon fitted with four chairs. They lived in Hawley Ontario and worked a farm on shares before moving to Camden East where they bought 125 acres. The land was finally cleared by logging trees and the burning of brush. They build a small log house and cleared a little garden, but wolves were so bold they would come and take sheep out of the pen. They eventually erected a fine home, large barn, and other much needed buildings. Family storys record that Eleanor had received so much land she would trade a 100 acres for a fanning mill and another 100 acres for a horse.329

The Loyalists In Ontario, Sons and Daughters of American Loyalists, Page 111
Eleanor, m. George Smith of Fredericksburgh. O.C. 12 Jan 1837.

George Smith was born in County Caven, Ireland, was a school teacher earning $200.00 per year. He arrived in Sillsville where he met the vivacious Eleanor Fitchett. They went to Bath to be married, driving down in a lumber wagon fitted with four chairs. They lived in Hawley Ontario and worked a farm on shares before moving to Camden East where they bought 125 acres. The land was finally cleared by logging trees and the burning of brush. They build a small log house and cleared a little garden, but wolves were so bold they would come and take sheep out of the pen. They eventually erected a fine home, large barn, and other much needed buildings. Family storys record that Eleanor had received so much land she would trade a 100 acres for a fanning mill and another 100 acres for a horse.329

The following was sent to me by Joan Brown, g-granddaughter of Essy Smith.
"Family History of The Smiths"44
George Smith came from Ireland as a young man, from County Cavan. There were two sons and the mother was a widow. The other son, Joseph, went to Australia. The two brothers never met again. In later years, George was notified as an heir to some money which he thought to be from his brother but he was unable to trace it. George Smith taught school around Sillsville. In those days the teacher boarded aroundat different home and were paid $300.00 per year. He married Eleanor Fitchett of Sillsville. They drove to Bath to be married by the Anglican minister, going in a lumber wagon with four chairs. They lived in Hawley and worked a farm on shares for a few years, then went to Camden and bought 125 acres for a small sum, But there was only a garden spot cleared and a log house. Wolves would come around and take sheep out of their sheep pen. They had many discouraging years, but filnally cleared the land, sfter many logging bees and burning of timber. They erected a fine home, barn, drive house and other buildings. Their family consisted of thirteen children. Namely
1. Margaret (Mrs Freebern)
2. James
3. Elizabeth (died in infancy)
4. Mary Jane ( Mrs. Charles Williamson--2nd marriage; Mrs. j. Skinner)
5. George
6. Joseph
7. Eleanor (Mrs. Benj. Emberly)
8. Benj. Seymour (died in infancy)
9. Voctoria (died in infancy)
10. Essy (Mrs George Kingsbury)**
11. Boy - (died in infancy)
12. William
13. David
George Smith died March 27th, 1885. His wife, Eleanor, died January 19th, 1899.
** The decendants of Ellen Eugenie Kingsbury Turnbull are direct descendants of this

Envelope of Ella G. Smith in her hand. (See also James Fitchett)
"Smith - came from Ireland and landed in Adolphustown in 1820.[ probably latter] He was a school teacher in South of Ulster, had to take refuge in Belfast." His brother and widowed mother was with him. His brother went to Australia and they never met again. He was paid $200 per year in Sillsville to teach. After his marriage to Eleanor Fitchett they lived in Hawley for a few years and worked a farm for "shares". After saving some money thay purched 125 acres of unworked property in Camden East. They haad many discouraging years and lived in a log cabin with only a small garden plot cleared. They worked hard to clear bush and forest. Eventualy they built a fine stone 1-1/2 storey house, barn, drive house and other buildings. A recent owner was Bruce Allan, Yarker.
On September 3, 1836, Eleanor received a land grant in Fredricksburgh as a Daughter of A United Empire Loyalist. Her brother David also received his grant on the same date.
On June 24, 1851 George purchased a deed for the West half of Lot 36, Concession 2 in Camden Township from The Canada Company. (another source claims it was the east part) Initially it was for 84 1/2 acres but later it is 100 acres. This property extended to the shore of Vardy (Varty) Lake. By census time in 1851 he had a 1 1/2 storey Stone house in place for his, at that time, nine children.
January 27, 1866 - George and Eleanor sells thier right to a willed portion of 54 acres of Lot 7 Conc 2 Fredricksburgh. They are listed as residents of Camden
Two of his daughters married neighbour men. Mary Jane to Charles Williamson (Jr.) and Essie to George Kingsbury (Jr.). Eleanor married Bejamion Emberly, and Margaret married John Freeburn who was close to George and was sole executor of his will.
The will, March 21, 1878, bequeathes his beloved Eleanor " with the house and surounding gardens. It also included "a well and pump" for sustinance. She retained full use of the household effects for her "natural life". His son David was bequethed the real estate and directs his to provide a $100 anuity for Eleanor. Charles Williamson (Sr. or Jr.) and Clarksvile (Camden East) merchant James S. Hayden were witnesses to his signing of his "mark" an "X" at the age of 78 and probably ill.44

1881 Canadian Census / Ontario
Household:
Marital Ethnic Birth
Name Status Gender Origin Age place Occup Religion
George SMITH M Male Irish 73 Ireland Farmer Church of Eng
Ellen SMITH M Female Scottish 65 Ontario Church of Eng
David SMITH Male Irish 24 Ontario Church of Eng

Source Information:
Census Place Camden East, Addington, Ontario
Family History Library Film 1375872
NA Film Number C-13236
District 118
Sub-district C
Division 1
Page Number 67
Household Number 356