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Daniel McKyes (b. Bet. 1806 - 1808, d. December 29, 1863)
Notes for Daniel McKyes:
As evidenced from the parish records [Ont Archives Film: MS46 Reel 7], Daniel, Willis (his brother) & Clarissa (Willis' wife) were all baptised as adults at St. Peter's Anglican Church in Cobourg, Ont. on August 23, 1828 with Rev. A.N. Bethune presiding.The godparents listed were "mother and two sisters" who were likely Anna (mother), Sarah & Clarissa McKyes (sisters).
In the 1851 Hamilton Twp Census, there were a number of servants and laborers living with the Daniel McKyes family.They had a 1 1/2 storey frame farm house and must have been quite prosperous.As well, Sarah McKyes, aged 52 yrs, was residing with the family.
More About Daniel McKyes:
Baptism: August 23, 1828, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Cobourg, Ont..3403
Burial: December 31, 1863, Lakeport Cemetery, Conc. B, Lot 1, Haldimand Twp, Northumberland Co., Ont..3404
Confirmation: September 14, 1828, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Cobourg, Ont..3405
Occupation: 1851, Farmer.3406
Religion: Anglican.
Residence: 1851, Hamilton Twp, Northumberland Co., Ont., Canada.3406
More About Daniel McKyes and Sophia Victoria Strong:
Marriage: June 30, 1839, Cobourg, Hamilton Twp, Northumberland Co., Ont..3407
Marriage location: St. Peter's Anglican Church.
Married by: Rev. A.N. Bethune.
Witnesses: James S. Strong & S. McKyes.
Marriage Notes for Daniel McKyes and Sophia Victoria Strong:
From the parish records of St. Peter's Anglican Church in Cobourg, Ont. [Ont Archives Film: MS46 Reel 7]:
"This day, June 30th 1839, were married by License, Danield McKyes of the Township of Hamilton, and Sophia Victoria Strong of Colborne, by me --Rev. A.N. Bethune.
This marriage was solemnized between us:
Signed -- D. McKyes & Sophia Victoria Strong
Witnesses:
James S. Strong
S. McKyes"
Children of Daniel McKyes and Sophia Victoria Strong are:
- Clara Sophia McKyes, b. January 15, 1841, Ontario3408, d. date unknown.
- +William Burrage McKyes, b. February 05, 1843, Ontario3409, 3410, d. date unknown.
- Alice Mary McKyes, b. February 13, 1845, Hamilton Twp, Northumberland Co., Ont., Canada3411, d. February 16, 1848, Hamilton Twp, Northumberland Co., Ont., Canada3412.
- +Francis Edward McKyes, b. September 02, 1847, Ontario3413, 3414, d. May 1910, Montreal, Que., Canada3415.
- Stewart Strong McKyes, b. November 07, 1849, Ontario3416, d. date unknown.
- Henry McKyes, b. Abt. 1849, Ontario3417, d. date unknown.
- George T. McKyes, b. Abt. 1858, Ontario3418, d. date unknown.