Peter Roy
ID # 3216, (1826-1905)
| Birth | Peter Roy was born in 1826 at Scotland. |
| Marriage | He married Matilda Ann Fawcett, daughter of Thomas Fawcett and Margaret C. Shaw, in 1855. The 1861 census shows Peter and Matilda in South Dorchester Township of Elgin County at the time of the 1861 census. Their year of marriage is shown as 1855. The family is Wesleyan Methodist. |
| Death | He died on 24 February 1905 at Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario. |
| Burial | He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario. |
| Note | The following is from The History of the County of Brant, Ontario, Warner & Beers, 1883, Toronto. Peter Roy, farmer, Brantford P.O., was born in Perthshire, Scotland, in 1826, and is a son of David and a grandson of James Roy. David Roy was born in 1800, and in early life learned the manufacturing of woollen goods. In 1832 he came to New York State, where he followed his trade until 1836, when he removed to Canada. He bought the farm now owned by his son Peter in 1838, getting his title from the Government. He for a number of terms served in the Municipal Council. Mr. Roy died in 1877, leaving one son, Peter. He came to America in 1832, and in 1836 took up his place of residence in Canada. In 1855 he married Matilda Fawcett. They are members of the Methodist Church, and have six children, viz., David E., James H, Mary M., Matthew Carr, Elizabeth and Egerton. As noted in the above excerpt, Peter and Matilda had a son who they named Matthew Carr Roy. Matilda's sister Sophia was married to Matthew Xavier Carr. Death reg. 005566-05 Brantford, Brant Co. Peter Roy died 24 Feby, 1905. Address 213 Chatham Street. Gentleman, married. Born Scotland. Methodist. Informant J.W. Wood. |
Children of Peter Roy and Matilda Ann Fawcett |
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| Last Edited | 11 Nov 2018 |