- James Crockett, Male, 50, born in Germany, Baptist, German origin, Fisherman, Married
Elizabeth Crockett, Female, 38, born in Ontario, Baptist, German origin
Samuel Crockett, Male, 15, born in Ontario, Baptist, German origin
James Crockett, Male, 13, born in Ontario, Baptist, German origin, at school
Joseph Crockett, Male, 11, born in Ontario, Baptist, German origin, at school
Emma Crockett, Female, 8, born in Ontario, Baptist, German origin, at school
Crucis S Crockett, Male, 6, born in Ontario, Baptist, German origin, at school
Wm Crockett, Male, 4, born in Ontario, Baptist, German origin
Jane A Crockett, Female, 9/12, born in Ontario, Baptist, German origin
Harrey Crockett, Male, 9/12, born in Ontario, Baptist, German origin
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- The Late Capt. James Crockett. On Tuesday evening last week, Mr. James Crockett died at his residence on Wolvin Street, Port Rowan, after an illness of 2 months. He was born on the 17th of April, 1820, in Ireland. He left his home at the age of 11 years and went to sea. He was a sailor for a number of years on fresh and salt waters. He left the sailing business and was in the fishery for a number of years. He has been around this region for 63 years. 58 years Christmas, he married Miss Mabee, daughter of Pellam Mabee, an old pioneer of Turkey Point. He was a resident of Port Rowan for 25 years, and was known and respected by all. Besides his widow, he leaves five sons, Joseph, Cruso and Harry, at Port Rowan, and two in Buffalo, Samuel and William, and one daughter, Mrs. John Sherk, of Simcoe; one daughter, Emma, Mrs. Paterson, and one son, James, predeceased him. He had 22 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren, a host of friends also deeply regret his departure, especially the older men of the community, who have regarded him as their companion and friend -- one of the chief repositories of the memories and traditions of the community.
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