Adam Chester ⁷ BIGELOW

15336.52 Adam Chester ⁷ BIGELOW, son of Cornelius ⁶ ( Paul ⁵, Cornelius ⁴, Samuel ³, Samuel ², John¹) and Persis (HARRIS) BIGELOW, was born in VT about 1795, moving to Chatham township, Argenteuil, Quebec about 1801 with his parents. He married on 21 January 1819 Laurene Smith. She was the daughter of James and Elizabeth (Mills) Smith and born in VT about 1801. About 1830, the family moved to Buckingham, Papineau county. During a serious family illness, Adam Chester was baptized, 15 May 1843 and on 14 September 1843 three of his children were also baptized. Church records state "relict of the late Adam Chester Bigelow" and thus we assume he had recently died, but no burial record has been found. His widow married (2)19 December 1845 Samuel Warwick and after her death, he remarried. Laurene died before 1879 and is allegedly buried in the old Presbyterian cemetery at Buckingham. We list his death as mid 1843.

Children of Adam C. and Laurene (Smith) Bigelow:

15336.521t James, b 13 Sept 1820 Chatham; d 28 Sept 1914 Buckingham; m (1)03 Feb 1845 Mary Bigelow (15336.541) and (2) 03 Oct 1883 Eleanor Bigelow (15336.545); res. Glen Almond, Que.; 10 children.

15336.522 John (or Joseph), believed to 'have moved West' and possibly married and raised a family. (see below)

15336.523 Cornelius, there is mention of him in this family, but we can find no trace; possibly died in childhood.

15336.524t Mills or Miles, b ca 1828; d 18 Feb 1904 Pine Hill, Que.; m 26 Feb 1845 Elizabeth Warwick; res. Pine Hill, Que.; 9 children.

15336.525t Aurelia, b_____May 1829 (from 1900 census); d 07 May 1920 East Jordan, MI; in ca 1850 Elijah Bigelow (15336.543); 12 children.

15336.526t Adam Chester, jr., b ca 1830 (age given 13 at 1843 baptism); d ca 1880 Buckingham; m 31 Jan 1853 Julia Ann Lonsdale; 8 children.

15336.527t Jeremiah, b __ 1831 (as given at baptism 1850); d 23 Aug 1911 Glen Almond; m (1) 25 Feb 1851 Lucinda Reaume and (2) ca 1902 Annie LaForce; 10 children, plus 6 adopted children (Annie's).

15336.528t Levi, b 04 Dec 1834/35; d 26 Mar 1916 Glen Almond; m 11 Sept 1854 Elizabeth Bigelow (15336.544); 10 children.

15336.529 Ann Alvina, b ca 1836 (age at baptism given as 7 in 1843); no further record; presumed to have died soon after baptism.

15336.52At Catherine Emily, b ca 1837 (age at baptism 1843, as 6); d 08 Oct 1917 Glen Almond; m 27 June 1858 Reilly Clemiss; 9 children.

Sources:
Bigelow Society,The Bigelow Family Genealogy, Vol II, pg 84-85;
Howe, Bigelow Family of America; pg 192 child "#1796 Chester";
Vital records, church, cemetery and census records Que.;
research by Bigelow Society historian/genealogist and correspondence between her and descendants.
Descendant Note:
Name: Sheila Bigelow Willis swillis@ocwa.com
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Time: 1999-01-08 08:01:11
Comments: Years ago I did research and collected considerable information on my branch of the family from John via
Quebec to Northern Ontario. Would be pleased to share for inclusion in new family history or with others needing info. My
line is John¹, Samuel ², Samuel ³, Cornelius ⁴, Paul ⁵, Cornelius ⁶ , Chester ⁷, Chester ⁸, Jeremiah ⁹ , George 10 Emerson 11, Sheila 12. (Chesters are known as Adam Chester by Big Soc....ROD 1/12/99)
Other sources:
Vital records, church, cemetery and census records Que.;
research by Bigelow Society historian/genealogist, [Pat Bigelow] and correspondence between her and descendants.

Note: Adam Chester called "Chester" and Mary Lurene Smith are ancestors of Heather (Bigelow) O'Callahan, e-mail sawasdee@globalnet.co.uk - wrote Don Bigelow 19 Jan 1997. She lived then in Cheshire, U.K. "According to dept of genealogy, Boston University, her ancesters include Col. Chester Bigelow of the union army and "much to my great pride and delight, Harriet Beecher Stowe!" Her great grandfather was William E. Bigelow, merchant seaman who settled in Liverpool, England and also the diary and obit notice of his father, who was a schoolmaster from outside Boston.
They Lived in Buckingham, Que--7th gen.--1996 reunion at Sault Ste.Marie, MI

Joseph ⁸ Bigelow, was born 1827/28 (census); d 10 July 1881, McLean Twp, Muskoka co, Ontario; .
1881 age 53 living in Muskoka, Ontario and married to Elizabeth age 52 with children: Benjamin 19, Hannah 17, Washington 13 and Alexander age 11. Elmer and Yolande Bigelow assumed Elizabeth was 2nd wife, but not sure. Census also lists Joseph as born in Quebec and as French. Other information they had said he was born in St. Blais, Quebec. Yolande said she knows St. Blaise used to be called St. Blais sur Richelieu and no longer exists. She believes two other sites may be in the immediate area, St. Jeann sur Richelieu and Iberville. Elmer is grandson of Washington, son of Joseph. Washington's children were Cora Schmidt, Wellington Bigelow (unm), Ellen, Joseph, Mary, Roe, Edward, Lillian, Dolstrom, and Louis Kendal. Louis Kendal had: Raymond, Wilbur, Elmer M. and Yolande Dube. (She has some dates she will send if needed). Wife Elizabeth may have been Elizabeth Lucy Hogg.

Children of Joseph and Elizabeth ( ) Bigelow:
i. Joseph, b 1851;
ii. John, b 1852;
iii. Mary Lucy, b 1856;
iv. Benjamin, b ca 1862 (of Dorset); d ca 1918; m Mirum Tucker;
v. Hannah, b ca 1865;
vi. Washington, b ca 1868 (1874?) (29 Sept 1864? does not agree with census); d 1931; m Annie Eva Fuller; 10 children; (see below)
vii. Alexander, b ca 1870; (1866?)

Children of Washington and Annie (Fuller) Bigelow:

a. Cora Bigelow,
b. Wellington Bigelow,
c. Ellen Bigelow,
d. Joseph Bigelow,
e. Mary Bigelow,
f. Roe Bigelow,
g. Edward Bigelow,
h. Lillian Bigelow,
i. Dolstrom Bigelow,
j. Louis Kendal Bigelow, children: Elmer M., Raymond, Wilbur, and Yolande Bigelow (see email below)
Sources:
eybig@mb.sympatico.ca (Elmer and Yolande Bigelow 1 Jan 2003)
genealogy.com message follows:

Joseph Bigelow b. 1827 or 1828 St Blaise Township, Quebec, m. Lucy Hogg b.1821, Ontario; Children: Joseph b.1851, John b.1852, Mary Lucy b.1856, Benjamin b. 1862, Hannah b. 1865, Alexander 5. 1866, Washington b. 29-Sep-1864.
Joseph died 10-Jul-1881, McLean Twp, Muskoka County, Ontario.
I have learned that Joseph Bigelow b 1828, married Lucy Hogg
might of had the parents Joseph and Sarah. Also Joseph might have moved to Ont from Que to live with an Uncle in the Scugog area after his father passed away. Does this sound familiar to anyone or do you have a Joseph that might fit? Thanks Terri

More 06/17/2007 from Teresa McBride < terrimcbride@rogers.com >:
I have been in touch with a granddaughter or great granddaughter of Washington Carol Gibson and we are working on Joseph and Elezebeth Lucy Hogg Bigelow. Lucy and Elizabeth on the census are the same people. Joe only married once. I would be interested in talking with you about any other info you might have on this line of Bigelows. Yours Terri

Joseph's identification as a son of Adam Chester is only supposed. Below are files from Joseph's descendants:
Family Group Sheet
Joseph Bigelow Husband:
Born: 1827 Blaise Twp., Quebec
Died: 10 Jul 1881 McLean Twp., Muskoka, Ont.
Lucy Elizabeth Hogg Wife:
Born: 01 Mar 1829 Quebec
CHILDREN
1 Joseph Bigelow, b 1851 Long Island, Ont; d 10 Sep 1898 Bracebridge, Ont; m 21 Sep 1870 Catherine (Kate) Frayer in: Reach, Ont.

2 John Bigelow, b 02 Jun 1852 Kingston, Ont or MI; d _____ ; m 23 Oct 1877 Georgianna Finlayson in: Hillier, Prince Edward County, Ont; m (2) 15 Oct 1888 Mary Elizabeth Ann Tucker in: Residence of William Tucker, Brunel, Muskoka; m (3) 27 Mar 1901 Lydia Maria Gleason in: Bracebridge

3 Serena Bigelow, b 30 Sep 1853; d 06 Nov 1924 McLean Twp; m Charles Smith;

4 Mary Lucy Bigelow, b 01 Jan 1858 Long Island, Ont; d 18 Dec 1930 Toronto, Ont; m Asa Edward Harp;

5 Benjamin Bigelow, b 11 Aug 1862 Wolf Island, Charleston Lake, US; d 22 Sep 1918 Ridout Twp, Ont; m 13 Sep 1894 Miriam Miranda Tucker in: Huntsville, Muskoka, Ont;

6 Washington George Bigelow, b 29 Sep 1864 Bracebridge, Ont; d 25 Apr 1959 Nipawin, Sask; m 23 Sep 1889 Annie Eva Fuller in: Ridout, Muskoka, Ont;

7 Hannah Bigelow, b 26 Feb 1865 Wolfe Island, Ont; d _____ ; m 31 Oct 1887 Francis (Frank) Edward Tyrell in: Ridout, Muskoka, Ont;

8 Alexander Bigelow, b 06 Jan 1869 Wolfe Island, Ont; d 21 Apr 1925 Fort Francis, Ont;

Notes
Notes from Don Rhodes - My tree started with notes from Aletha (Rhodes) Stover and Muriel (Rhodes) Garrison.
From Aletha,
"The Bigelow family consisted of 5 boys - Joseph who was 16 years old when they came to Scugog from Paris France (my grandfather) & his
brothers - John, Ben, Washington & Alexander & three sisters - Serena, Mary & Hannah."1871 Census Ontario - Reel C-9976 Ontario North, Scugog Island, p. 31
Bigelow, Joseph, male, 43, born Quebec, Roman Catholic, French, labourer, married
Lucy, female, 41, born Quebec, Roman Catholic, French, married, older than 20 unable to write
John, male, 16, born Ontario, Roman Catholic, French, labourer, single
Lucy, female, 13, born Ontario, Roman Catholic, French, single
Benjamin, male, 10, born Ontario, Roman Catholic, French, single
Hannah, female, 8, born Ontario, Roman Catholic, French, single
Washington, male, 5, born Ontario, Roman Catholic, French, single
Alexander, male, 2, born Ontario, Roman Catholic, French, single

Name /Marital Status /Gender /Ethnic Origin /Age /Birthplace/ Occupation /Religion
Joseph BIGELOW M Male French 53 Q <Quebec> Farmer Christian
Elezebeth BIGELOW M Female French 52 O <Ontario> Christian
Benjaman BIGELOW Male French 19 O <Ontario> Farmer Christian
Hannah BIGELOW Female French 17 O <Ontario> Christian
Washington BIGELOW Male French 13 O <Ontario> Christian
Alexander BIGELOW Male French 11 O <Ontario> Christian
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Source Information:
Census Place Ridout & McLean, Muskoka, Ontario (1881)
Family History Library Film 1375879; NA Film Number C-13243
District 131; Sub-district K; Page Number 12; Household Number 62
Death Registration 012180-81
Joseph BIGLOW
died 10 July 1881, male, 54 years, farmer, born Tp. Blaise, Quebec, cause dropsy - Dr. Shaw
informant - Benjamin Biglow, farmer, McLean Tp.
Bible Christian
From Wolfe Island- Baptisms - Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church
name, birth date, baptism date, father, mother
BIGALOW, Lucy; 01-01-1857; 11-01-1857; Louis; Lucy Hagga
BIGLOW, Edward; 28-01-1855; 04-03-1855; J.; Lucy Hogge
BIGLOW, Mary Ann; 28-01-1855; 04-03-1855; J.; Lucy Hogge
?sister-in-law to Joseph or is this Lucy Elizabeth?
Hannah Bigelow, female, died 7 Aug. 1902 age 75 years (b. ~1827), Ridout, widow, farmer, b. Quebec, cause paralysis 1 month, physician
none, Disciple, informant Asa Harp

Marriage Information
Lucy Elizabeth Hogge
Notes
1891 Ridout Twp Household 27: Lucy Bigelow 60; living with Alexander 21
1901 Ridout Twp household 27; Elizabeth Bigelow, 72, living with Tyrell's.
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Child 1 Joseph Bigelow, b 1851 Long Island, Ont; d 10 Sep 1898 Bracebridge, Ont; m 21 Sep 1870 Catherine (Kate) Frayer in: Reach, Ont.
More:
Baysville Cemetery, McLean Twp, lots 16 & 17
Notes
1871 Census - Ontario - Ontario North - Scugog - p. 24 , reel C-9976
Joseph Bigelow, male, 20, born Ontario, Church of England, French, labourer, married, older than 20 unable to write
Catherine, female, 20, Unitarian, German, married, older than 20 unable to write
Alzina, female, 2 months, born February, born Ontario, Unitarian, French
1881 Census Ridout & McLean, Muskoka
Family History Library Film 1375879; NA Film Number C-13243
District 131; Sub-district K; Page Number 3; Household Number 14
Joseph Bigelow, married, male, ethnic French, age 30, born Ontario, occupation farmer, Christian
Catherine, married, female, Dutch, 30, Ontario, Christian
Ellen, female, French, 10, Ontario, Christian
Lavina, female, French, 7, Ontario, Christian
Mina, female, French, 5, Ontario, Christian
Minnie, female, French, 3, Ontario, Christian
Ada, female, French, Oct. 1880, Ontario, Christian
1891 Census McLean Twp.
BIGELOW, Joseph 39 yrs Born Ont DISCIPLES Farmer
Catherine 39 yrs Born Ont "
Alice Lavina 18 yrs Born Ont
Adah Theresa 16 yrs Born Ont
Minnie A. 13 yrs Born Ont
Ada Alberta 11 yrs Born Ont
Maud ---- 9 yrs Born Ont
Manuel 6 yrs Born Ont
Headstone: Baysville Cemetery,lots 16 & 17, conc. 7, McLean Twp. Joseph Biglow died Sept. 10, 1898 age 43 years.
Death Registration 009202-98
Joseph Bigelow
died 10 Sept. 1898, male, 48 years, Bracebridge, farmer
born Long Island
cause - appendicitis with abcess 2 weeks, Dr. J Francis Williams
Free Methodist
Informant - Dr. J Francis Williams

Wife: Catherine (Kate) Frayer
21 Sep 1870 Married:
Reach, Ont. in:
Marriage Notes
Marriage Registrations: Office of the Registrar General; (RG 80-5); Archives of Ontario, Toronto: microfilm group MS932, reel 2, unit 80-5-0-6, volume 5
Name: JOSEPH BIGELOW
Year of Record: 1870
Source Reference: page 262
Comments: Ontario County - marriage
Event Description: Marriage Registrations: Office of the Registrar General; (RG 80-5); Archives of Ontario, Toronto: microfilm group
MS932, reel 2, unit 80-5-0-6, volume 5
Joseph Bigelow, 19, laborer, Ontario, Scugog, s/o Joseph & Lucy, married Catherine Fryar, 19, Ontario Scugog, d/o Simon & Margaret,
witness: Simon & Louisa Fryar both of Scugog on Sept, 21, 1870 at Scugog
groom Episcopalian, bride -----
married by David Coulton, Reach, by license

Child 2 John Bigelow, b 02 Jun 1852 Kingston, Ont or MI; d _____ ; m 23 Oct 1877 Georgianna Finlayson in: Hillier, Prince Edward County, Ont; m (2) 15 Oct 1888 Mary Elizabeth Ann Tucker in: Residence of William Tucker, Brunel, Muskoka; m (3) 27 Mar 1901 Lydia Maria Gleason in: Bracebridge
Notes
LIved in Ameliasburgh.
1901 Census - Morrison, Oakley, and Ridout
John Bigelow, born June 2, 1852, Ontario, head, French
M. Lydia Bigelow, born Nov 7 1862, Ontario, wife, Irish
Walter Bigelow, born Mar 2 1879, Ontario, son, French
Edith Bigelow, born Aug 7, 1887, Ontario, daughter, French
J. William Bigelow, born Oct. 8, 1889, Ontario, son, French
A. Eliza Bigelow, born Sept 7, 1893, Ontario, daughter, French
Muriel Higgins, stepdaughter, born 18 Oct. 1885, Scotch
Rose Higgins, stepdaughter, born 18 Feb. 1886, Scotch
1911 Cesus - Ontario - Muskoka - McLean, page 15 (Ridout)
John Bigelow, male, head, married, b. Oct. 1852, 58, Ont., French, Canadian, Diciple, farmer, self-employed, 52 weeks, $450, does not read or
write English
Liddy, female, wife, married, b. forget the month 1862, 48, Ont., Irish, Canadian, Diciple, does not read English, does write English
Otter&ene, female, adopted, b. Oct 1900, 8, English, Canadian, Diciple, not read & write English
Lorney, male, adopted, b. Nov 1903, 5, English, Canadian, Diciple, not read & write English
Eliza, female, daughter, single, b. Jan 1893, 18, Ont., French, Canadian, Diciple, none, does read & write English
Willliam, male, son, single, b. Oct 1889, 21, Ont., French, Canadian, Diciple, laborer, employee, works 44 weeks, $300, does read & write English

Wife: Mary Elizabeth Ann Tucker
15 Oct 1888 Married:
Residence of William Tucker, Brunel, Muskoka
Marriage Notes
8151-89 (Muskoka Dist) John BIGELOW, 30, farmer, Ontario, Ridout Muskoka, widower, s/o Joseph & Lucy BIGELOW, married Mary
Elizabeth Ann TUCKER, 19, England, Brunel Muskoka, d/o William & Elizabeth TUCKER, witn: Miriam TUCKER, Brunel, Ben BIGELOW,
Ridout Muskoka, 15 Oct 1888 at William Tuckers's residence

Child 3 Serena Bigelow, b 30 Sep 1853; d 06 Nov 1924 McLean Twp; m Charles Smith;
Notes
Death #021931-24
Serena Smith, lot 25 conc 6 McLean, female, French, widow, 71 yr 1 mo 6 days, father Joseph Bigelow born Quebec, Elizabeth Hog born
Quebec, informant John Smith of Baysville - son, died 6 Nov 1924, buried 9 Nov 1924, cause arterio sclerosis and stroke
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Child 4 Mary Lucy Bigelow, b 01 Jan 1858 Long Island, Ont; d 18 Dec 1930 Toronto, Ont; m Asa Edward Harp;

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