Reuben J. DeLong was born about 1838 in Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, and died April, 1871, in Clarke Twp., Newcastle, Ontario, Canada, at about age 32. He is the son of James Delong (born about 1812 in Herkimer, Kings Co., NY), and Mary (Folsom) Clarke of Upper Canada.

Electa Lorinda "Lecta" Clarke was born July 13, 1843, in Darlington Twp., Durham and Northumberland Co., Canada West, and died May 29, 1901, in Caldwell Twp., Nipissing Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 57. Buried in Saint Andrew's United Cemetery, Novar, Perry Twp., Parry Sound Dist., Ontario, Canada. She is the daughter of Charles Clark of Cortlandtown, Monroe Co., NY, and Harriett Davis of Port Hope, Durham Co., Upper Canada.

Reuben J. DeLong and Electa Lorinda "Lecta" Clarke were married May 23, 1860, in Northumberland and Durham Co., Ontario, Canada.

Reuben J. DeLong and Electa Lorinda "Lecta" (Clarke) DeLong had at five children:

1. Alsenas DeLong: Born about 1860 in Newcastle, Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada; Died May 27, 1894, in Manvers Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada (age 34). Married December 8, 1880, at Ballydruff, Ontario, Canada, to Frances "Fanny" Graham: Born September 24, 1860, in Manvers Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada West; Died September 10, 1911, in Bethany, Durham Co., Ontario, Canada (age 50).
2. Alberta "Ella Bertie" DeLong: Born March 24, 1864, in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada; Died December 26, 1919, in Erie Co., NY (age 55). Buried in Lancaster Rural Cemetery, Lancaster, Erie Co., NY. Married July 24, 1880, in Millbrook, Peterborough Co., Ontario, Canada, to Thomas George Sharpe: Born December 17, 1854, in East Malling, County Kent, England; Died January 26, 1952, in Hartland, Niagara Co., NY (age 97) Buried in Lancaster Rural Cemetery, Lancaster, Erie Co., NY.
3. Alfred DeLong: Born March 24, 1864, in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada; Died September 23, 1924, in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada (age 60). Buried in Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough, Peterborough Co., Ontario, Canada. Married February 8, 1888, in Lindsay, Manvers Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada, to Eliza Jane Henderson: Born September 13, 1868, in Emily Twp, Victoria, Ontario, Canada; Died December 1, 1945, in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada (age 77). Buried in Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough, Peterborough Co., Ontario, Canada.
4. Albert DeLong: Born March 24, 1864, in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada; Died December 3, 1924, in Novar, Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada (age 60). Married (1) January 28, 1887, at Millbrook, Peterborough Co., Ontario, Canada, to Letitia Ann Henderson: Born about 1869 in Emily, Ontario, Canada; Died December 20, 1891, in Manvers Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada (age 22) due to a two-week fever after childbirth. Married (2) May 9, 1893, in Novar, Parry Sound District, Parry Sound Co., Ontario, Canada, to Sarah Antcliffe: Born February 12, 1873, in London, Ontario, Canada; Died October 3, 1938, in Muskoka, Chaffey, Ontario, Canada (age 65). Albert Delong and Thomas Sharpe are neighbors in Cheektowaga, Erie Co., NY, in 1900. Sarah Antcliff's parents, John and Sarah, are buried in Saint Andrew's United Cemetery, Novar, Perry Twp., Parrys Sound Dist., Ontario, Canada.
5. Wilhelmina DeLong: Born April 24, 1867, in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada; Died March 31, 1930, in Sault Ste Marie, Algoma District, Ontario, Canada (age 62). Married March 31, 1886, in Manvers Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada, to Thomas George Henderson: Born March 1861 in Emily Twp., Victoria Co., Ontario, Canada; Died after 1930 in Unknown.

After Reuben J. DeLong died, Electa Lorinda "Lecta" (Clarke) DeLong married Franklin Henry Elias "Frank" Watson.

Franklin Henry Elias "Frank" Watson was born March 18, 1848, in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada West, and died November 23, 1923, at Plummer Memorial Hospital, Sault Sainte Marie, Algoma Co., Ontario, Canada (age 75). Buried in Novar, Perry Twp., Parry Sound Dist., Ontario, Canada. He is the son of William Henry Watson of Upper Canada, and Mary Searle of County Cornwall, England.

Franklin Henry Elias "Frank" Watson and Electa Lorinda "Lecta" (Clarke) DeLong were married September 27, 1871, in Port Hope, Northumberland and Durham Co., Ontario, Canada.

Franklin Henry Elias "Frank" Watson and Electa Lorinda "Lecta" (Clarke) (DeLong) Watson had seven children:

1. Mary Melissa Watson: Born July 9, 1872, in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada; Died February 29, 1896, in Novar, Perry Twp., Parry Sound Dist., Ontario, Canada (age 23). Married June 14, 1887, in Huntsville, Ontario, Canada, to John Mahaffey: Born September 16, 1867, in Ontario, Canada; Died November 1, 1936, in Ontario, Canada (age 69).
2. George William Watson: Born January 31, 1874, in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada; Died April 6, 1954, in Unknown (age 80). Married May 18, 1898, in Scotia, Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada, to Anna Rosetta "Annie" Schamerhorne: Born May 23, 1884, in Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada; Died March 21, 1974, in Unknown (age 89).
3. Franklin Henry Elias "Frank" Watson Jr.: Born February 13, 1876, in Verner, Clarke Co., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada; Died July 31, 1956, in Huntsville, Ontario, Canada (age 80). Married November 20, 1900, in Huntsville, Novar, Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada, to Cora May Cox: Born June 12, 1881, in Washago, Ontario, Canada; Died March 17, 1969, in Huntsville, Ontario, Canada (age 87). Parents: William John Cox and Mary Ann Gower.
4. Harriet Mabel "Hattie" Watson: Born 1878 in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada; Died 1947 in Unknown (about age 69). Married April 13, 1892, in Huntsville, Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada, to James Antcliff: Born February 14, 1870, in London Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada; Died December 13, 1935, in Novar, Muskoka Co., Ontario, Canada (age 65).
5. Ida Frances Watson: Born December 24, 1877, in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada; Died 1970 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada (about age 92). Married December 26, 1895, in Huntsville, York Co., Ontario, Canada, to William Edgar Calloway: Born April 8, 1873, in Perry Twp., York Co., Ontario, Canada; Died 1950 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada (about age 77).
6. William Robert "Willie" Watson: Born November 12, 1881, in Bethany, Manvers Twp., Ontario, Canada; Died Unknown. Married December 31, 1901, in Nipissing District, Ontario, Canada, to Minnie May Newton: Born 1885 in Midhurst, Ontario, Canada; Died Unknown.
7. Thomas Henry Watson: Born September 23, 1885, in Bethany, Manvers Twp., Ontario, Canada; Died January, 1942, in Huntsville, Ontario, Canada (age 56). Married (1) February 19, 1901, in Nipissing Dist., Ontario, Canada, to Euphemia Wilson: Born about 1883 in Unknown; Died Unknown. Divorced or Widowed before January 1916. Married (2) January, 1918, in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Duram, England, to Rhoda Balmer: Born April 1894 in Houghton-le-Spring, part of the City of Sunderland, county of Tyne and Wear, England; Died April 19, 1927, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (age 35). Rhoda was murdered, her skull being crushed by a club.

TIMELINE

Ontario was known as: "Upper Canada" from December 26, 1791, to February 10, 1841; "Canada West" from February 10, 1841, to July 1, 1867; and "Ontario" after July 1, 1867.

DURHAM COUNTY

Reuben DELONG, son of James DELONG of New York, brought his wife Sybil Decker and their growing family to Hamilton, then Hope, and finally Clarke township, along with his brother-in-law, John Decker. Reuben was a tenant farmer who, with his sons, cleared land near Newcastle. They were joined by Reuben's cousin Francis DELONG and his son Alexander who farmed in Hope Township. Alexander then took his family first to Grey County, and finally to Simcoe County Reuben’s son, PELEG, took his family to Kent County, where descendants still live.

Reuben J. DeLong was born about 1838 in Rochester, Monroe Co., NY.

Electa Lorinda "Lecta" Clarke was born July 13, 1843, in Darlington Twp., Durham and Northumberland Co., Canada West.

Franklin Henry Elias "Frank" Watson was born March 18, 1848, in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada West.

1851 Canadian Census shows William Watson (age 26) born in Canada with Catholic religion is a Labourer living in a Frame Home in Hope Twp., Durham Co., Canada West. Living with him is Mary Watson (age 26) born in England and affiliated with the Church of England religion. Also living there are three Watson children, all born in Canada: Franklin Watson (age 4); Laury Ann Watson (age 3); and Hannah Watson (age 1). Leigh Larson note: The Charles Abbey family lives in a Shanty a few homes away, including Elizabeth (Searle) Abbey, the sister of Mary (Searle) Watson, and Allice Sarl (age 17) unmarried, and George Sarl (age 1). Allice is likely the sister of both Elizabeth and Mary.

1851 Canadian Census shows Chas. Clarke (age 26) born in the United States with Bible Christian religion is a Labourer living in a one-story Log House in Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Canada West. Living with him is Hariet Clarke (age 28) born in French Canada, a  House Wife. Also living there are four Clarke children, all born in Canada: Lynun Clarke (age 10), a Labourer; Electa Clarke (age 9), a Nurse; Mary Clarke (age 6); and Robt. Clarke (age 4).

Reuben J. DeLong and Electa Clarke were married May 23, 1860, in Ontario, Canada.

Electa Clarke born about 1844 in Clarke Twp., daughter of Charles and Harriett Clarke, was first married on May 23, 1860, to Reuben DeLong, born about 1838 in Rochester Twp., or Rochester, NY, the son of James DeLong and Lorinda Clarke.

1861 Canadian Census shows Rheubin Delong (age 23) born in the United States, and with Wesleyan Methodist religion, is a married Labourer, and is living in a Frame House, and is living in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Canada West. Living with him are: a married female, Eleitz Delong (age 18) born in Upper Canada, and with Wesleyan Methodist religion; and an unmarried male, John Delong (age 22) born in Upper Canada, and with Wesleyan Methodist religion, a Labourer.

1861 Canadian Census shows William Watson (age 37) born in Ontario and with Wesleyan Methodist religion, is a Farmer and is living in a Shanty and is living in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Canada West. Living with him is Mary Watson (age 38) born in England, and with Wesleyan Methodist religion. Also living there are five Watsons, all born in Ontario: Franklin Watson (age 13), a Labourer; Hanah Watson (age 6); Ann Watson (age 6); William Watson (age 4); and Eliza Watson (age 1, birth in 1860).

Canada, Ontario, Durham, Clarke
1869            assessment
1869 Tax assessment, Clarke Twp:
Peleg Delong, farmer, age 54, Conc 8, lot 28, family of 8
Reuben Delong, farmer, conc 6 sp, lot 1, family of 8
Mrs. Emiot, widow, conc 6 lot 1, family of 2
Early - James, 23, on 6-30; Francis, 58 on 5-29; William 31 on 6-30
Robert Decker, profession N. R. on 6-1
Daniel Decker, farmer, 48, on 4-9
Gilbert Decker , labourer, 54, on 8-28

1871 Canadian Census shows William Watson (age 46) born in Ontario and with Universalist religion is a Farmer and is living in Harwich Twp., Kent Co., Canada West. Living with him is Mary Watson (age 47) born in England and with W. Methodist religion. Also living there are five Watsons, all born in Ontario: Franklin Watson (age 23), a Laborer; Hannah Watson (age 17); Emily Watson (age 15); William G. Watson (age 13); and Eliza J. Watson (age 10).

1871 Canadian Census shows Ellecta Delong (age 26) born in Ontario and with W. Methodist religion is a Widow and is living in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Canada West. Living with are five Delong children, all born in Ontario and with W. Methodist religion: a male, Alsenis Delong (age 9); a male, Albert Delong (age 7); a male, Alferd Delong (age 7); a female, Albetty Delong (age 7); and a female, Wilhelmina Delong (age 3). Also living there is Franklin Watson (age 22) born in Ontario and with No religion. The three age 7 were listed as triplets.

Franklin Henry Elias "Frank" Watson and Electa Lorinda "Lecta" (Clarke) DeLong were married September 27, 1871, in Port Hope, Northumberland and Durham Co., Ontario, Canada.

Franklin Watson (age 22), son of William and Mary Watson, a bachelor Shingle Maker, and Electy De Long (age 26), daughter of Charles and H. Clarke, a widow, were married September 27, 1871, in Port Hope, Northumberland and Durham Co., Ontario, Canada.

Canada, Ontario, Durham
1871            census Durham
Index to the 1871 Census, Durham County
DeLong, Ellecta, age 26, born Ontario, Rel-WM, Irish origin,50D-2-33
DeLong, Phelix, age 56, born USA, Rel-RP, Germ. origin, Farmer,
                                                        50D-4-40
DeLong, Reuben, age 41, born Ontario, rel-WM, Eng. origin, Farmer
                                                        50C-2-29

 

Canada, Ontario, Durham
1871            census
DeLong, Ellecta, 26, widow,
Alsenas, 8; Albert, Alfred and Albetty, all 7; Wilhelmina, 3
Watson, Franklin, 22.

......Census of Durham Co.

 

1881 Canadian Census shows Franklin Watson (age 29) born in Ontario and with Canadian Methodist religion is a married Saw Miller and is living in Clarke Twp., Durham West District, Ontario, Canada. Living with him is Lecty Watson (age 38) born in Ontario and with Canadian Methodist religion. Also living there are eight Watsons, all born in Ontario: Albert Watson (age 16), a married Saw Miller; Alfred Watson (age 16), a Saw Miller; Wilhemina Watson (age 13); George Watson (age 7); Millisey Watson (age 9); Frankey Watson (age 6); Hatie Watson (age 3); and Ida Watson (age 1).

1891 Canadian Census shows Franklin Watson (age 38) born in England and with U. Bretheren religion is a married Sawyer and is living in Bethune and Proudfoot and Perry Twp., Muskoka and Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Electa Watson (age 48) born in Ontario and with U. Bretheren religion. Also living there are six Watsons, all unmarried and born in Ontario: George Watson (age 18); Franklin Watson (age 16); Harriett Watson (age 13); Ida Watson (age 11); William Watson (age 9); and Thomas Watson (age 5). Also living there is his widowed mother-in-law, Harriett Stratton (age 66) born in Ontario. Also living in the same house is John Mahffy (age 24) born in Ontario and with U. Bretheren religion is a married General Labourer and is living in Bethune and Proudfoot and Perry Twp., Muskoka and Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Malisa Mahffy (age 19) born in Ontario and with U. Bretheren religion. Also living there are two Mahffys, both born in Ontario: Franklin Mahffy (age 3); and Alvin Mahffy (age 1). The Thomas Henderson family lives next door.

1891 Canadian Census shows Tho. Henderson (age 30) born in Ontario and with U. Bretheren religion is a married General Labourer and is living in Bethune and Proudfoot and Perry Twp., Muskoka and Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Wilhemina Henderson (age 24) born in Ontario and with U. Bretheren religion. Also living there are three Hendersons, all born in Ontario: Zetta Henderson (age 4); Clara Henderson (age 6); and Charles Henderson (age 3).

Mary Melissa (Watson) Mahaffey died February 29, 1896, of Heart Failure in Novar, Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada, at age 23.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 30, 1900, shows Albert Delong (age 35) born March 1865 in English Canada to English Canadian-born parents and having emigrated in 1898 and applied for citizenship is a Day Laborer renting his home and is living on River Street, Depew, Cheektowaga Twp., Erie Co., NY. Living with him is his wife of 12 years, Sarah Delong (age 27) born February 1873 in English Canada to English Canadian-born parents and having emigrated in 1898, with all 5 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his 5 children, all born to English Canadian-born parents: Norman C. Delong (age 11) born August 1889 in English Canada; Edna A. Delong (age 6) born February 1894 in English Canada; Willford R. Delong (age 5) born August 1895 in English Canada; Ada Delong (age 3) born March 1897 in English Canada; and Thomas Delong (age 0/12) born July 1899 in New York.

The 1901 Canadian Census shows Frank Watson (age 48) born March 18, 1853, in Michigan, USA, and having emigrated in 1875 is Working in a Saw Mill and is living in Caldwell Twp., Nipissing Co., Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Electa Watson (age 52) born July 13, 1848, in Ontario, Canada. Also living there are his two unmarried sons, both born in Ontario, Canada: Willie Watson (age 19) born November 12, 1881; and Thom Watson (age 16) born October 13, 1884. Also living there are his adopted children, all born in Ontario: Frank Mehafey (age 14) born April 1, 1884; Elmeda Mehafey (age 10) born October 13, 1890; and Ola Delong (age 17) born July 14, 1883. Leigh Larson note: Ola Delong is Olive E. Delong, the daughter of Alsenas Delong, deceased, and Frances (Graham) Delong, a Baker, born September 24, 1860, in Ontario.

Electa Lorinda "Lecta" (Clarke) (DeLong) Watson died May 29, 1901, in Caldwell Twp, Nipissing Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 57.

The 1911 Canadian Census shows Albert Delong (age 46) born May 1865 in Ontario, Canada, is a Farmer in the County Mills and is living in Lot 29, Concession 14, Cardwell, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Sarah Delong (age 39) born February 1872 in Ontario, Canada. Also living there are his eight unmarried children: Edna R. Delong (age 17) born February 1894 in Ontario, Canada; Wilfred R. Delong (age 18) born 16) born August 1895 in Ontario, Canada, a Farmer's Son; Ada M. Delong (age 14) born March 1897 in Ontario, Canada; Thomas A. Delong (age 11) born July 1900 in U.S.A. and having emigrated in 1901 and a Naturalized citizen; Olive J. Delong (age 8) born August 1902 in Ontario, Canada; Elmer Delong (age 7) born March 1904 in Ontario, Canada; Electa M. Delong (age 2) born June 1908 in Ontario, Canada; and Clarence R. Delong (age 8/12) born July 1910 in Ontario, Canada.

Franklin Henry Elias "Frank" Watson died November 23, 1923, at Plummer Memorial Hospital, Sault Sainte Marie, Algoma Co., Ontario, Canada (age 75). Buried in Novar, Perry Twp., Parry Sound Dist., Ontario, Canada.

Albert Delong (age 29) born in Clark Twp., Ontario, Canada, a widower Millman and the son of Ruben and Electa Delong and Sarah Antcliff (age 22) born in London, Ontario, Canada, a spinster and the daughter of John and Sarah Antcliff were married May 9, 1893, in Novar, Parry Sound District, Parry Sound Co., Ontario, Canada.

Albert Delong was born March 24, 1864, in Ontario, Canada, and died December 3, 1924, in Perry Twp.,  Parry Sound District, Parry Sound Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 60 years, 9 months and 10 days.

William White and Catherine Skinkle.

Their daughter, Alice White married John McBride.

Their daughter, Annie McBride married Wilfred Reuben Delong.

Albert Delong (age 29) born in Clark Twp., Ontario, Canada, a widower Millman and the son of Ruben and Electa Delong and Sarah Antcliff (age 22) born in London, Ontario, Canada, a spinster and the daughter of John and Sarah Antcliff were married May 9, 1893, in Novar, Parry Sound District, Parry Sound Co., Ontario, Canada.

Albert Delong was born March 24, 1864, in Ontario, Canada, and died December 3, 1924, in Perry Twp., Parry Sound District, Parry Sound Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 60 years, 9 months and 10 days.

Ada Maud Delong married Percy Hunter Austin on December 21, 1920 in Perry Twp., Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada.

Norman Cecil Delong married Ada Pearl Ball on October 29, 1908 in Chaffey Twp., Muskoka Co., Ontario, Canada. Witnessed by Mrs. Frank Delong.

Harriet Clarke died May 25, 1911, in Bethany, Manvers Twp., Durham Co., Canada. Born 1817, a widow.

Reuben Delong and Electa Clarke were married May 23, 1860, in Ontario, Canada.

1861 Canadian Census shows William Watson (age 37) born in Ontario and with W. M. religion is a Farmer and is living in a Shanty and is living in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Canada West. Living with him is Mary Watson (age 38) born in England and with W. Methodist religion. Also living there are five Watsons, all born in Ontario: Franklin Watson (age 13), a Labourer; Hanah Watson (age 6); Ann Watson (age 6); William Watson (age 4); and Eliza Watson (age 1, birth in 1860).

Electa Clarke born about 1844 in Clarke Twp., daughter of Charles and Harriett Clarke, was first married on May 23, 1860, to Reuben Delong, born about 1838 in Rochester Twp., or Rochester, NY, the son of James Delong and Lorinda Clarke.

The 1871 Canadian Census shows William Watson (age 46) born in Ontario and with Universalist religion is a Farmer and is living in Harwich Twp., Kent Co., Canada West. Living with him is Mary Watson (age 47) born in England and with W. Methodist religion. Also living there are five Watsons, all born in Ontario: Franklin Watson (age 23), a Laborer; Hannah Watson (age 17); Emily Watson (age 15); William G. Watson (age 13); and Eliza J. Watson (age 10).

Franklin Watson (age 22), a bachelor Shingle Maker, and Electy De Long (age 26), a widow, were married September 27, 1871, in Port Hope, Northumberland and Durham Co., Canada.