Fort Klock Historic Restoration
& Indian Castle Church
Modified Register for Nicholas SHAVER
Thanks to Herman Witthoft for allowing portions of his book to be used.
CD of Kilts, Schaffer, Whitthoft, Waldenmeyer Families
Loyalist "Book E" First Generation

1. Nicholas SHAVER was born in 1725 in Nassau, , , Germany. He died about 1805 in Matilda,
Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
BIOGRAPHICAL: Nicholas emigrated to America, naturalized in the Province of New York on 3 July 1789. A
Nicholas Shaver is mentioned in Sir John Johnson's rent rolls of the Kingsborough Patent (Lot No. 73W.), his rent
began 15 Mar 1769.)
REVOLUTIONARY WAR: Nicholas, along with his four eldest sons, refused to fight against the King of England.
The youngest son Jacob was often mistreated by the Rebels, in attempts to get him to reveal the whereabouts of his
father and brothers who were in hiding.
Nicholas Schaffer of Matilda is listed in Pringle's book, "Lunenburgh" as a sergeant of Butler's Rangers.
FROM SOURCES: There is no proof that Nicholas Shaver UEL from Matilda was related to Philip Shaver UEL
from Matilda. (So says Klass van der Baaren who has done a lot of research on both the families. He also says that
he got a lot of information on the Nicholas Shaver family from Denis Shaver, Calgary and Ella B. Chellis, Endwell,
NY.)
RESIDENCE: Lived in Lot 21, Concession 7, Matlida, Dundas Co., Ontario Canada.
Nicholas married Elizabeth EHLE in 1752. Elizabeth was born in 1726 in Nassau, , Germany. She
died on 22 Jul 1804 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
SURNAME: One source says her surname was "Eheleut"?
Nicholas and Elizabeth had the following children:

+ 2 M i. Honas "Johannes" SHAVER was born on 24 Jul 1753 and died on 24 May 1828.
3 M ii. Jerg Adam SHAVER was born on 29 Feb 1756 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY
and was christened in 1756 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY.
BAPTISM: Recorded: Trinity Lutheran Church, Stone Arabia, Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY.
Parents: "Niclas Schafer, Elisabetha". Sponsors: "Jerg Adam Dagstetter, Eva Berlitin".
+ 4 M iii. John Nicholas SHAVER was born in 1758 and died on 17 Sep 1838.
+ 5 M iv. Adam Nicholas SHAVER was born on 15 Aug 1762 and died in 1817.
6 F v. Elizabeth SHAVER was born on 6 Feb 1764 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY and
was christened on 18 Mar 1764 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY.
BAPTISM: Recorded: Reformed Church, Stone Arabia, Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY.
Parents: "Nicolas Schaffer, Elisabeth". Sponsors: "Elisabeth, wife of Friederich Dachstaeder".
(Only one listed.)
CHILDREN: Not known if there were any children.
Elizabeth married Adam BOWER. Adam was born about 1764.
+ 7 M vi. Jacob Nicholas SHAVER was born on 12 Dec 1765 and died on 21 Apr 1840.
8 F vii. Hannah SHAVER was born about 1767 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY.
+ 9 F viii. Catherine Gertraud SHAVER was born on 1 Jun 1770 and died on 1 Jan 1841.
Second Generation

2. Honas "Johannes" SHAVER (Nicholas) was born on 24 Jul 1753 in Palatine, Montgomery Co.,
NY. He died on 24 May 1828 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Onrtario, Canada and was buried on 26 May
1828.
BIRTH: Probably born in Stone Arabia, Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY.
NAME: Other given names that appear for him are: "Hanes, Harmonius, Hones, Hanis, Hannes, John, John Sr.,
and John N".
OCCUPATION: Farmer.
MILITARY: In the Revolutionary War he fought as a private in the King's Royal Regiment of New York in
Captain Richard Duncan's Company, 1st Batallion, from 1777 to 1782. He lived in Turlock (sic Durlock), Tryon
County, New York and joined the K.R.R.N.Y. in August 1777 and in 1779 served as an Artificer at Sorel, Quebec,
Canada.
RESIDENCE: Because of his war service he was granted Patents to the West half of Lot 32, in the 1st Concession,
Matilda Twp. and the West half of Lot 25 (or "A") in the 2nd Range, Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario Canada.
CHILDREN: I have found the listed children from other sources, but he has nine children listed in "Loyalist
Lineages of Canada, 1783-1983", Toronto Branch, The United Empire Loyalists's Association of Canada,
Generation Press, and they are John H., George, Barbara, Hannah, Elizabeth, Mary (Maria), Catherine, James,
Edward.
WILL: His last will and testament is on Microfilm of the Register Books of the Surrogate Court of Stormont,
Dundas & Glengarry, Vol. C, 1828-1842, pages 13-16:
1. Wife Jane Shaver gets her maintenance of the farm they are now living on, for her personal use West room in
the house and a stove in it and she is to be furnished with sufficient fuel. If she wants to move, the second son
George, will have to pay her 6 Pound Province Currency annually. Further she gets one chestnut coloured mare and
one house clock and all the property she brought to the house at his marriage; two cows, one heifer, four sheep and
one chest of clothing and all other effects she brought in.
2. The eldest son John Shaver gets the W 1/2 of Lot 25, Concession 2, Matilda Twp. and one ox cart. A set of
blacksmith tools and a "logchane" are to be sold to the best advantage and the money to be divided between sons
and daughters John & George Shaver, Barbara Carman, Hannah Jackson, Catherine Servis, Elizabeth Fader and
Mary Manhart.
3. The 2nd son George Shaver will obtain the W 1/2 of Lot 32, Concession 1, Matilda Twp., 2 horses, 1 cow, 1
heifer, 2 sheep, one waggon, 1 plow, 1 harrow, 1 bedsted, 1 "Feather" bed, 1 blanket, and 1 pillow, provided he
discharges his duties towards his stepmother Jane.
4. Daughter Elizabeth, wife of John Fraser of Matilda Twp. will receive 1 cherry chest left by her mother.
5. His apparel is to be equally divided between John and George.
6. The rest of the estate to be sold and the money equally divided between daughters, "Margaret my youngest
daughter exempted".
As executors were named John N. Shaver, James Sahver and "John H. Shaver my son of Matilda".
Dated: 25 Jul 1820
Signed as Witnesses: Christian M. Dillabouth, Nicholas Wart, Donald Fraser.
Registered 31 March 1829.
Honas married (1) Anna Maria HARTZ on 26 Dec 1773 in , , NY. Anna was born on 25 Dec 1753
in , , NY. She died on 24 Mar 1806 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
NAME: Given name is sometimes listed as "Anna, Maria, Mary".
DEATH: Aged 51 yrs. 2 mos. 29 dys. From this d/o/b calculates to be "23 Dec 1754".
Honas and Anna had the following children:

+ 10 F i. Barbara SHAVER was born about 1774.
11 F ii. Anna SHAVER was born in 1778 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY and was
christened on 18 Aug 1778 in Mohawk, Montgomery Co., NY.
BAPTISM: Recorded: Caughnawaga Reformed Church, Fonda, T-Mohawk, Montgomery Co.,
NY. Parents: "John Shaver, Moria Harts". Sponsors: "Hendrik Haan, Anna Haan". Baptized:
"Anna 4w old".
DEATH: Must have died before 25 July 1820 as she is not mentioned in her father's will.
Maybe she doesn't belong in this family, but her parent's names at the time of her baptism are: "
John Shaver, Moria Harts".
12 F iii. Marie Catherine SHAVER was born in 1779 and was christened on 29 Aug 1779
in Williamsburgh, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
BAPTISM: St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Williamsburgh, Dundas Co., Ontario Canada
CHILDREN: Had ten children, but nothing is known about them at this time.
Marie married Johannes P. SERVISS. Johannes was born on 14 Mar 1780 in
Mohawk, Montgomery Co., NY and was christened on 28 Mar 1780 in Mohawk,
Montgomery Co., NY. He died about 1885.
BAPTISM: Recorded: Caughnawaga Reformed Church, Fonda, Mohawk, Montgomery Co.,
NY. Parents: "Phililp Service, Catrina Seever". Sponsors: "Johannis Emer, Maria Service".
NOTE: From Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario Canada
+ 13 F iv. Elizabeth SHAVER was born in 1780.
14 F v. Mari-herter SHAVER was born on 21 Feb 1780 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY
and was christened on 6 Mar 1780 in Mohawk, Montgomery Co., NY.
BAPTISM: Recorded: Caughnawaga Reformed Church, Fonda, T-Mohawk, Montgomery Co.,
NY. Parents: "Johannis Seever, Mary Harts". Sponsors: "Christiaan Wilkley, Mari Herter
Seever". Baptized as "Mari-herter".
NOTE: Maybe "Mari-herter" and "Hannah" are the same person? "Mari-herter" is not
mentioned in her father's will, dated 25 July 1820. It is possible she died before this date, but I
think that the former is the answer, given name should be "Hannah", and one of the children
deleted as a duplicate. Further research should give us an answer.
15 F vi. Margaret SHAVER was born in 1782.
Margaret married Philip SERVISS on 14 Mar 1815. Philip was born about 1782.
+ 16 F vii. Hannah SHAVER was born about 1784.
+ 17 M viii. John Henry SHAVER was born about 1786 and died in 1836.
18 F ix. Mary Maria SHAVER was born on 2 May 1791 in , Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada
and was christened on 10 Jul 1791 in Williamsburgh, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
BAPTISM: Baptized "Maria"; Lutheran/Anglican Records, Williamsburgh, Reel M1496.
+ 19 M x. George SHAVER was born on 19 Apr 1793 and died in 1871.
20 M xi. Edward SHAVER was born on 24 Feb 1795.
Honas also married (2) Jane on 26 Dec 1813 in , Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada. Jane was born about
1753.
NOTE: In the records she is listed as the widow of Nicholas Vulmer of Williamsburgh, Dundas Co., Ontario
Canada.

4. John Nicholas SHAVER (Nicholas) was born in 1758 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. He died
on 17 Sep 1838 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
BIOGRAPHICAL: In the "Bathurst Courier, Oct. 26 1838:
Died at Matilda U.C. 17th ult. John N. Shaver Esq aged 81, he accompanied late Sir Johnson through the
wilderness to Canada at breaking out of the American Rebellion. Served in the Royal Yorkers, commanded a Co. of
Dundas Millitia at the Battle of Presq' Isle in 1812.
OCCUPATION: Farmer.
WILL: In his will (in Morrisburg Registry, #1274), dated 19 March 1838, registered 5 June 1840, he leaves to his
son Michael the W 1/2 Lot 37, Concession 1, Matilda Twp., under the condition that he will support John N.'s wife
Elizabeth and his daughter Charlotte.
To his sons George, Nicholas & James 2 pound 10 shilling.
To June Rattery (no relationship mentioned) one bed and bedding, one cow, two sheep.
As executors were appointed wife Elizabeth, son John Shaver of Matilda, yoeman, and Nicholas Wart of Matilda,
yoeman.
Witnesses were: John Mc Conell, James Mc Dougal Esq., & Sarah Ellwood, spinster, all of Matilda.
LAND: The 1/2 Lot 37, Concession 1, Matilda Twp., was bought by John Shaver 1 June 1803 from Allan Mc
Conell.
John married Elizabeth COOK. Elizabeth was born about 1768.
NOTE: In the National Library in Ottawa is an Upper Canada Land Petition (Reel C2807 "S" bundle 3/218) in
which Elisabeth Shaver, wife of John Shaver, daughter of John Cook, a Loyalist, late of the Royal Yorkers, asked
for 200 acres. The petition was signed 20 June 1797, by attorney Thos. Fraser J.P. (Received 20 June 1797,
recommended 200 acres 28 June in Council, 14 June '98 Warrant to Capt. Fraser).
John and Elizabeth had the following children:

21 M i. John SHAVER was born about 1786 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
22 M ii. George SHAVER was born in 1788 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
23 F iii. Margaret SHAVER was born about 1790 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
NOTE: Not certain that Margaret belongs in this family.
Margaret married Philip SERVISS on 14 Mar 1815. Philip was born about 1783.
24 M iv. Nicholas SHAVER was born on 18 Apr 1793 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario,
Canada and was christened on 19 May 1793 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario,
Canada.
BAPTISM: "Shaefer, John & wife Elizbeth, baptised Nicolaus, 19 May 1793, witness Johannes
& Maria Shaefer".
Another notation: "Shaefer, Johannes & wife Maria, witness baptism of Nicolaus, son of
John & Elizabeth Shaefer, 19 May 1793."
25 F v. Mary SHAVER was born about 1795 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
NOTE: Not certain that Mary belongs in this family.
Mary married Isaac DATON on 11 Feb 1810. Isaac was born about 1795.
26 M vi. James SHAVER was born about 1797 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
27 F vii. Charlotte SHAVER was born on 26 Dec 1799.
+ 28 M viii. Michael SHAVER was born about 1802 and died on 2 Nov 1886.

5. Adam Nicholas SHAVER (Nicholas) was born on 15 Aug 1762 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY.
He died in 1817 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
OCCUPTION: Farmer and Innkeeper at Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario Canada.
MILITARY: Adam Shaver of Matilda is listed as a corporal in the KRRNY in Pringle's book, "Lunenburgh" (page
391), while Nicholas Shaffer, his father, of Matilda is listed as a sergeant of Butlers's Rangers.
LAND: Because of his war service he received the E 1/2 Lots 33, Concession 1 and Concession 4, Matilda Twp., in
January 1789, as a Free Grant under Order in Council (Ontario Archives Microfilm Index Landgrants). The Patents
for these lots are dated 1 Sept 1797.
He received 16 Nov 1807 from the Crown the Patent on Lot 34, Concession 1, Matilda Twp.
WILL: Date of will, Dec 1816, and recorded 3 Jun 1817.
According to this will his wife, Catherine Shaver, would receive the household furniture and the use of the
dwelling house as long as she remained his widow.
"His eldest son living", Samuel Shaver, will receive 200 pounds plus the lot Adam resided on, the E 1/2 Lot 33
fronting the river in Matilda Twp., also 1/2 of E 1/2 Lot 33, Concession 2, Matilda Twp., and E 1/2 Lot 26,
Concession 7, Matilda Twp.
The 2nd son, Levius Shaver, will receive 200 pounds, plus E 1/2 Lot 34 fronting the St. Lawrence in Matilda
and 1/2 of the W 1/2 of Lot 33, Concession 2 and the W 1/2 of Lot 26, Concession 7, Matilda Twp.
His daughters, Rachel Shaver, Viny Shaver and Dianah Shaver will each receive 1 milch cow and an equal
portion of the other effects when they marry.
As executors were appointed: Jacob N. Shaver, Michael Carman Jr. and his son, Samuel Shaver.
Adam married Catherine COOK in Apr 1784. Catherine was born in Feb 1763. She died on 15 Feb
1820.
They had the following children:

29 F i. Catharina SHAVER was born in 1785 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
NOTE: Identity of this person was first from Mrs. Alice Geary, Ogdensburg, NY USA and then
from Dennis A. Shaver 1452 Premier Way, Calgary Alberta T2T 1M2. Also from "Sons and
Daughters of American Loyalists".
MARRIAGE: I found the reference that Catharina married a Philip Empey of Osnabruck in "
Sons and Daughters of American Loyalists".
Catharina married Philip EMPEY. Philip was born about 1786.
30 M ii. John A. SHAVER was born about 1788.
IDENTITY: He was listed in this family in "Sons and Daughters of American Loyalists".
Nothing more is known about him at this time, 3/6/2000.
+ 31 F iii. Margaret A. SHAVER was born in 1790 and died on 21 Aug 1853.
32 F iv. Mary SHAVER was born in 1792 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada and
was christened on 12 Mar 1792.
33 F v. Sara SHAVER was born on 15 Nov 1794 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada
and was christened on 19 Dec 1794. She died before 1816.
BAPTISM: Sponsors: Lucas Veder and wife, Elizabeth.
DEATH: Sara must have died before Dec 1816, date of her father's will, as she is not mentioned
in it.
34 F vi. Rachel SHAVER was born in 1797 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada. She
died in 1862.
Rachel married Conrad WERT on 24 Mar 1818. Conrad was born about 1797.
SURNAME: Surname was sometimes spelled "Weart".
+ 35 M vii. Samuel SHAVER was born in 1799 and died on 30 Apr 1888.
+ 36 M viii. Levius SHAVER was born on 9 Jun 1801 and died on 7 Aug 1879.
37 F ix. Lavinia "Viny" SHAVER was born on 24 Oct 1803 in Matilda, Dundas Co.,
Ontario, Canada.
Lavinia married Milo ? HAIGHT. Milo was born about 1803.
NOTE: From Ernestown.
38 F x. Clara SHAVER was born on 16 Mar 1806 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario,
Canada.
39 F xi. Dianah SHAVER was born on 7 Mar 1809 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario,
Canada and was christened on 26 Apr 1809. She died on 10 Nov 1900.
BAPTISM: Sponsors: John H. Shaver and wife, Mary.
Dianah married John A. BOCKUS. John was born in 1803. He died in 1886.
RESIDENCE: Osnabruck, Stormont Co., Ontario Canada.

7. Jacob Nicholas SHAVER (Nicholas) was born on 12 Dec 1765 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY
and was christened on 4 Jan 1766 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. He died on 21 Apr 1840 in
Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, Canada and was buried on 24 Apr 1840 in Edwardsburgh,
Grenville Co., Ontario, Canada.
BAPTISM: Recorded: Reformed Church, Stone Arabia, Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. Parents: "Nicolas
Schaeffer, Elisabeth". Sponsors: "Jacob Sever, Maria Esther".
MARRIAGE: "Married in America."
DEATH: A note says, "Died 21 April 1840, 74, burial South Gower Cemetery".
That would be located at Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario Canada.
Jacob married Mary HILDEBRANDT. Mary was born about 1765.
NOTE: From the records of Dennis A. Shaver, Calgary, Alberta, Canada: He married Mary Halibrant "from his
own neighborhood in the United States", (i.e., Town of Stone Arabia).
Jacob and Mary had the following children:

+ 40 M i. Nicholas J. SHAVER was born on 16 Nov 1793 and died on 18 Apr 1858.
+ 41 M ii. William J. SHAVER was born on 6 Dec 1795 and died on 19 Aug 1879.
42 M iii. Elijah J. SHAVER was born about 1797 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
LIVED: From Oxford.
Elijah married Anna Eva STAM. Anna was born on 16 Mar 1768 in Palatine,
Montgomery Co., NY and was christened on 20 Mar 1768 in Palatine, Montgomery
Co., NY.
BAPTISM: Recorded: Reformed Church, Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY.
Parents: "Lorentz Stamm, Elisabeth". Sponsors: "Georg Snell, Anna Eva".
43 M iv. Simon SHAVER was born on 28 Jul 1800 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canad.
NOTE: He apparently moved to USA and never married.

9. Catherine Gertraud SHAVER (Nicholas) was born on 1 Jun 1770 in Palatine, Montgomery Co.,
NY. She died on 1 Jan 1841 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada and was buried in 1841 in
Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
DEATH: Aged 70 yrs 7 mos. From this her d/o/b is calculated to be "1 June 1770". This could be. Does not cause
any conflicts.
BURIAL: St. John's Anglican Cemetery, Iroquois, Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario Canada.
Catherine married John "George" CARMAN on 5 Mar 1787. John was born on 23 Nov 1766. He
died in 1857 and was buried in 1857 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
BURIAL: St. John's Anglican Cemetery, Iroquois, Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario Canada.
John and Catherine had the following children:

44 F i. Elizabeth CARMAN was born in 1788.
Elizabeth married David SEELEY. David was born about 1788.
45 F ii. Margaret CARMAN was born in 1789.
Margaret married Peter BOWEN. Peter was born on 6 May 1793. He died in 1859.
46 M iii. Jacob CARMAN was born in 1791.
47 F iv. Mary CARMAN was born in 1794.
48 F v. Catherine CARMAN was born in 1796.
49 M vi. William CARMAN was born in 1798.
William married (1) Elizabeth WERTH on 5 Nov 1821. Elizabeth was born about
1798.
LIVED: Osnabruck, Stormont Co., Ontario Canada.
William also married (2) Margaret CLARK. Margaret was born about 1798.
50 F vii. Magdalena CARMAN was born on 6 Oct 1800. She died in 1887.
Magdalena married John WHITE. John was born about 1800.
51 M viii. Nicholas CARMAN was born on 5 Sep 1802. He died in 1887.
CHILDREN: Had three children, but nothing is known about them at this time.
Nicholas married Eleanor MYERS on 10 Aug 1824. Eleanor was born on 4 Jun
1803. She died on 11 Jan 1881.
52 M ix. George CARMAN Jr. was born on 9 Aug 1805. He died in 1866 and was buried in
1866 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
MARRIAGES: In the publication, "Yoeman's Service", Carman's first wife's name is listed as "
Caroline Heck, 1816-1843".
BURIAL: St. John's Anglican Cemetery, Iroquois, Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario Canada
George married (1) Elizabeth HERL. Elizabeth was born in 1818. She died in 1843.
George also married (2) Margaret MYERS. Margaret was born in 1819. She died
in 1902.

Third Generation

10. Barbara SHAVER (Honas "Johannes", Nicholas) was born about 1774 in Palatine, Montgomery Co.
, NY.
LIVED: Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario Canada
MARRIAGE: "Shaefer, Barbara, a daughter of Johannes Schaefer, married Jacob Kermann, both of Matilda,
Dundas County, 26 Dec. 1793."
Barbara married Jacob CARMAN on 26 Dec 1793 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada. Jacob
was born in 1774 in Johnstown, Fulton Co., NY. He died in , , MI, USA.
LIVED: Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario Canada.
Jacob and Barbara had the following children:

53 F i. Elizabeth CARMAN was born in 1795.
Elizabeth married John NASH. John was born about 1795.
54 M ii. John CARMAN was born in 1797.
55 M iii. Joseph CARMAN was born on 3 Nov 1798.
56 M iv. Elisha CARMAN was born on 5 Dec 1900.
57 M v. Samuel CARMAN was born on 12 Dec 1802.
58 F vi. Catherine CARMAN was born on 27 Jun 1805.

13. Elizabeth SHAVER (Honas "Johannes", Nicholas) was born in 1780.
Elizabeth married John A. FADER on 26 Jan 1803 in , Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada. John was born
in 1779. He died in 1863.
SURNAME: Surname is also spelled "Vader", but this would be pronounced in English as "Fader".
John and Elizabeth had the following children:

59 M i. Simon FADER was born on 1 Nov 1803 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
He died in 1888 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
Simon married (1) Dianah STANFORD. Dianah was born about 1804.
Simon also married (2) Maria FRIES on 27 Mar 1847. Maria was born about 1804.
NOTE: Surname also spelled "Feice".
60 F ii. Mary FADER was born in 1807 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada. She died
in 1895.
Mary married Solomon MUNROE. Solomon was born in 1806. He died in 1887.
61 M iii. Lucas Charles FADER was born in 1810 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
Lucas married Margaret MC FADDEN. Margaret was born about 1810. She died
on 12 May 1836.
62 F iv. Margaret FADER was born about 1817 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
Margaret married Benjamin MC FADDEN on 27 Sep 1836. Benjamin was born
about 1817.
63 M v. George FADER was born in 1819 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada. He
died in 1869 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
George married Susan CROWBARGER on 12 Oct 1841. Susan was born about
1822.
64 M vi. Nelson FADER was born about 1821 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
Nelson married Cornelia MUNROE on 5 Jun 1839. Cornelia was born about 1821.
65 F vii. Elizabeth FADER was born in 1822 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada. She
died on 13 Apr 1904.
Elizabeth married John BLACK on 12 Apr 1842. John was born in 1821. He died
in 1895.
+ 66 M viii. William Rodney FADER was born on 20 Nov 1824 and died on 19 Jan 1889.
+ 67 M ix. Phillip FADER was born in 1827 and died on 15 Aug 1897.
68 M x. John J. FADER was born on 4 May 1828 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
John married (1) Ann MC MUNAGEN on 14 Jan 1851. Ann was born about 1828.
John also married (2) Mary BOYD on 5 Aug 1863. Mary was born about 1828.
John also married (3) Anna SCOTT on 30 Jun 1873. Anna was born about 1828.
69 F xi. Mary FADER was born about 1832 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
Mary married Solomon MUNRO. Solomon was born about 1831.

16. Hannah SHAVER (Honas "Johannes", Nicholas) was born about 1784.
Hannah married Peter W. JACKSON. Peter was born about 1780.
They had the following children:

+ 70 M i. Elijah JACKSON was born about 1805.
+ 71 F ii. Maria JACKSON was born in 1818.

17. John Henry SHAVER (Honas "Johannes", Nicholas) was born about 1786 in Matilda, Dundas Co.,
Ontario, Canada. He died in 1836 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
BIRTH: Born on Lot 21, Concession 7, Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario Canada.
OCCUPATION: Farmer and blacksmith in 1842.
RESIDENCE: Lived Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario Canada.
John married Mary "Polly" BOYCE. Mary was born about 1789. She died in Matilda, Dundas Co.,
Ontario, Canada.
SURNAME: Also listed as "Bice".
John and Mary had the following children:

+ 72 M i. Daniel SHAVER was born on 29 Oct 1808 and died on 4 Sep 1874.
+ 73 M ii. George F. SHAVER was born in 1811.
+ 74 M iii. William G. SHAVER was born in 1812.
+ 75 F iv. Ann Demy "Dame" SHAVER was born on 8 Dec 1814.
+ 76 F v. Mary Jane SHAVER was born on 22 Jan 1819 and died on 13 Feb 1900.
77 F vi. Rosanne SHAVER was born in 1821 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada. She
died in 1916.
CHILDREN: Had nine children, but nothing is known about them at this time.
Rosanne married Philip BARKLEY on 7 Feb 1838. Philip was born about 1821.
He died in 1873.
+ 78 M vii. Ira W. SHAVER was born in 1822 and died in Aug 1890.
+ 79 M viii. Wesley SHAVER was born about 1824.
+ 80 F ix. Nancy SHAVER was born on 26 Oct 1825 and died on 23 Aug 1908.
+ 81 M x. John J. SHAVER was born in 1828 and died on 28 Apr 1890.
+ 82 M xi. Elijah SHAVER was born about 1831.
83 M xii. Charles SHAVER was born on 1 Jan 1833 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario,
Canada.
MARRIAGE: Married by Rev. J. Botfield, Methodist minister. Witnesses: Daniel Shaver,
Michael Woolery.
Charles married Mary RATHBURN. Mary was born about 1833.
84 F xiii. Eliza SHAVER was born about 1834 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.

19. George SHAVER (Honas "Johannes", Nicholas) was born on 19 Apr 1793 in Matilda, Dundas Co.,
Ontario, Canada and was christened on 19 May 1793 in Williamsburgh, Dundas Co., Ontario,
Canada. He died in 1871 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
BIRTH: Iroquois, Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario Canada.
BAPTISM: Lutheran/Anglican Records of Williamsburgh, Ontario Canada.
"Shaefer, Johannes & wife Maria, baptised George, 19 May 1793, witnesses George Kermann & wife Catharina."
OCCUPATION: Farmer in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario Canada.
CHURCH AFFILIATION: Belonged to the Wesleyan Methodist Church in 1861.
CHILDREN: One source says that he had six children, but I can only identify five of them. (HWW)
George married Sarah SERVISS on 3 Oct 1820 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada. Sarah
was born in 1798 in , , , Canada. She died in 1871 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
They had the following children:

85 F i. Clara SHAVER was born on 3 Apr 1821.
+ 86 M ii. Samuel SHAVER was born in 1824 and died on 6 Apr 1881.
87 F iii. Mary Malinda SHAVER was born on 26 Sep 1827.
Mary married (1) SPOUSE # 1. SPOUSE # 1 was born about 1827.
Mary also married (2) Thomas CAMPBELL. Thomas was born about 1827.
+ 88 M iv. Charles Levius SHAVER was born on 11 Nov 1831 and died in 1871.
89 M v. Thomas SHAVER was born about 1833.
90 F vi. Margaret SHAVER was born about 1835.
NOTE: Not certain that Margaret belongs in this family.

28. Michael SHAVER (John Nicholas, Nicholas) was born about 1802 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario,
Canada. He died on 2 Nov 1886 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
OCCUPATION: Farmer in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario Canada.
CHURCH AFFILIATION: Free Presbyterian.
LAND: In the National Archives at Ottawa is a petition of Michael Shaver of Matilda, in which he asked for 200
acres of land as the son of the United Empire Loyalist John Shaver of Matilda. The petition is dated Oct. 1832,
discussed in Council 6 Dec 1832 and recommended. Order issued 7 Dec 1832. (U. Canada Land petitions, Reel
C2817, "s" 17/147)
In 19 Sep 1856 Michael Shaver Esq. and wife Elizabeth sell 1 5/500 acre of the West 1/2 of Lot 37, Concession
1, Matilda Twp., to the Grand Trunk RAilway Company of Canada. (Morrisburg Registry Office, instrument #7371)
Michael married Elizabeth NASH. Elizabeth was born about 1803. She died on 29 Aug 1888.
They had the following children:

91 M i. James A. SHAVER was born on 16 Sep 1826 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario,
Canada. He died on 5 Mar 1908.
OCCUPATION: Farmer.
CHILDREN: None.
James married Margaret REID. Margaret was born about 1833 in , , , Scotland. She
died on 21 May 1901.
92 M ii. Richard SHAVER was born about 1827 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
+ 93 M iii. Alexander SHAVER was born on 5 Sep 1833 and died on 11 May 1912.
+ 94 M iv. Duncan SHAVER was born about 1834.
95 M v. George SHAVER was born about 1836 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
+ 96 M vi. Michael SHAVER Jr. was born on 24 May 1838 and died on 11 Feb 1906.
97 F vii. Catharine SHAVER was born about 1839 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario,
Canada.
CHILDREN: Had six children, but nothing is known about them at this time.
Catharine married Donald PAUL on 4 Aug 1864. Donald was born about 1829.
98 F viii. Jane A. SHAVER was born on 15 Feb 1842 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario,
Canada.
CHILDREN: Had five children, but nothing is known about them at this time.
Jane married W. J. FLETCHER. W. J. FLETCHER was born in 1834. He died in
1902.
99 F ix. Elizabeth M. SHAVER was born on 28 Aug 1844 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario,
Canada. She died on 8 Aug 1896.
CHILDREN: Had three children, but nothing is known about them at this time.
Elizabeth married George F. ARMSTRONG. George was born in 1842. He died in
1901.

31. Margaret A. SHAVER (Adam Nicholas, Nicholas) was born in 1790 in Matilda, Dundas Co.,
Ontario, Canada. She died on 21 Aug 1853 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada and was buried
on 24 Aug 1853 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
BURIAL: Point Iroquois Cemetery, Iroquois, Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario Canada.
Margaret married Nicholas WERT on 4 Oct 1808. Nicholas was born in 1777. He died on 18 Jul
1851 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada and was buried on 21 Jul 1851 in Matilda, Dundas Co.
, Ontario, Canada.
SURNAME: Surname is spelled in different ways - Wert, Weart, Wart.
LAND: Nicholas Wart or Weart, who was married to Margaret A. Shaver, daughter of Adam N. Shaver, bought in
1815 the W 1/2 of Lot 33, Concession 1. (From an account about Adam N. Shaver's land.)
WILL: The Last Will and Testament of Nicholas Wart is in the Registry Office at Morrisburg, Ontario. (Instrument
#53, dated 22 May 1847, with Lot 33, Concession 1, Matilda, Dundas Co.)
In this will are mentioned:
1. His wife Margaret, who will receive "household furniture and likewise to have a room furnished with a bed in
my house together with good and sufficient fuel and good board and clothing so and to make her comfortaable, also
is she to have one cow and four sheep kept for her by my son Gordon on the farm and my beloved wife shall have
25 pound H.C. (hard currency?) out of my estate at any time she might to see fit to demand it".
2. His son Gordon, who will receive the W 1/2 of Lot 33, Concession 1, Matilda, where Nicholas as now is
residing, with stock and equipment, also the notes and debts.
3. His daughter Elizabeth Baldwin, who will receive 25 pounds.
4. His daughter Almira Lake, who will receive 25 pounds.
5. His granddaughter Adeline Anderson, who will receive, when of age, 12 pds. 10 sh. in stock or furniture at
her option.
Appointed executors: son Gordon Shaver, brother-in-law Samuel Shaver Esq. and Jacob Brouse Esq., all of
Matilda.
Signed: Nicholas Wart
Witnesses: William H. Brouse M.D., of Prescott in Grenville and dame Sophia A. Wart of Matilda. Registered
by Gordon Wart 15 Jan 1855.
BURIAL: Point Iroquois Cemetery, Iroquois, Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario Canada.
TOMBSTONE: Tombstone in Point Iroquois Cemetery shows Nicholas Wert died 18 Jul 1851, 73 yr. 8 mos. old
and his wife Margaret died 21 Aug 1853 at the age of 63 yrs. 9 mos; also the inscription without legible name of
daughter of Nicholas & Margaret Wert who died 9 Feb 1835 at the age of 6 yr. 5 mo. 8 days. This calculates the d/o/
b to be "1 Sep 1828".
Nicholas and Margaret had the following children:

+ 100 M i. Gordon N. WERT was born in 1822 and died on 22 Sep 1908.
101 F ii. Elizabeth WERT was born about 1824 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
Elizabeth married BALDWIN. BALDWIN was born about 1824.
102 F iii. Almira WERT was born about 1826 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
Almira married LAKE. LAKE was born about 1826.
+ 103 F iv. Daughter WERT was born about 1827.
104 F v. Daughter WERT was born on 1 Sep 1828 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
She died on 9 Feb 1835 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada and was buried in
1835 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
BURIAL: Point Iroquois Cemetery, Iroquois, Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario Canada.
TOMBSTONE: The Nicholas Wert tombstone has an inscription "without legible name of a
daughter of Nicholas and Margaret Wert who died 9 Feb 1835 at the age of 6 yr. 5 mo. 8 days."
This calculates a d/o/b to be 1 Sep 1828.

35. Samuel SHAVER (Adam Nicholas, Nicholas) was born in 1799 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario,
Canada. He died on 30 Apr 1888 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada and was buried on 2 May
1888 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
OCCUPATION: Farmer.
MARRIAGE: # 2 - By Wesleyan Methodist Rev. John Sawyer. Witnesses: William Errington & Cornelius Nevins.
BURIAL: Point Iroquois Cemetery, Iroquois, Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario Canada.
Samuel married (1) Elizabeth BOWEN on 28 Mar 1820. Elizabeth was born on 10 May 1800. She
died on 20 Jun 1844 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada and was buried on 23 Jun 1844 in
Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
DEATH: Aged 44 yrs 1 mo 10 dys. Date of birth calculated to be 10 May 1800.
BURIAL: Point Iroquois Cemetery, Iroquois, Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario Canada.
Samuel and Elizabeth had the following children:

105 F i. Emmeline SHAVER was born on 29 Jan 1821 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario,
Canada. She died on 6 Mar 1849 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada and was
buried on 9 Mar 1849 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
MARRIAGE: Married by the Rev. John Lever, Wesleyan Methodist minister. Witnesses: W.
James Armstrong & Philemon Pennock. (Ontario Register 1970, page 199)
BURIAL: Point Iroquois Cemetery, Iroquois, Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario Canada.
Emmeline married John MC ILMOIL on 16 Jul 1846. John was born about 1821.
He died in 1854 and was buried in 1854 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
MARRIAGE: # 2- He remarried his wife's sister, Eliza Ann Shaver.
RESIDENCE: From Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario Canada.
BURIAL: Point Iroquois Cemetery, Iroquois, Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario Canada.
NOTE: John Mc Ilmoil was probably married before he married Emmeline. In the same plot in
the Point Iroquois Cemetery are also buried the following persons who were probably children
of of his first marriage:
Harriet A. Mc Ilmoil 1838-1858
John Mc Ilmoil 1841-1859
Elizabeth Mc Ilmoil 1842-1911
Also buried there are Henry A. Mc Ilmoil, M.D., 1854-1937 and his wife Sophia Wert, 1853-
1927. Is this Henry a son out of the third marriage with Eliza Ann Shaver?
106 F ii. Eliza Ann SHAVER was born on 24 Jul 1822 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario,
Canada. She died on 6 Feb 1855 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada and was
buried on 9 Feb 1855 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
BURIAL: Point Iroquois Cemetery, Iroquois, Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
Eliza married John MC ILMOIL. John was born about 1821. He died in 1854 and
was buried in 1854 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
MARRIAGE: # 2- He remarried his wife's sister, Eliza Ann Shaver.
RESIDENCE: From Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario Canada.
BURIAL: Point Iroquois Cemetery, Iroquois, Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario Canada.
NOTE: John Mc Ilmoil was probably married before he married Emmeline. In the same plot in
the Point Iroquois Cemetery are also buried the following persons who were probably children
of of his first marriage:
Harriet A. Mc Ilmoil 1838-1858
John Mc Ilmoil 1841-1859
Elizabeth Mc Ilmoil 1842-1911
Also buried there are Henry A. Mc Ilmoil, M.D., 1854-1937 and his wife Sophia Wert, 1853-
1927. Is this Henry a son out of the third marriage with Eliza Ann Shaver?
+ 107 M iii. Sydney SHAVER was born on 16 Jul 1824 and died on 17 Feb 1899.
+ 108 M iv. William I. SHAVER was born on 5 Dec 1825 and died on 16 Jun 1912.
109 M v. Charles E. SHAVER was born in 1828 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
He died on 26 Sep 1895 and was buried on 29 Sep 1895 in Oswegatchie, St.
Lawrence Co., NY, USA.
RESIDENCE: Moved to the USA in 1863 and lived there for 32 years.
CHILDREN: None.
BURIAL: Heuvelton Cemetery, Heuvelton, Oswegatchie, St. Lawrence Co., NY USA.
Charles married Mary. Mary was born about 1828.
+ 110 M vi. John Alvah SHAVER was born on 21 Feb 1830 and died on 4 Feb 1911.
+ 111 F vii. Jane M. SHAVER was born in 1833 and died on 15 May 1890.
+ 112 F viii. Ellen Elizabeth SHAVER was born on 14 Dec 1835 and died on 6 Mar 1904.
+ 113 M ix. Samuel Nelson SHAVER was born on 27 Apr 1838 and died on 17 Sep 1916.
+ 114 F x. Martha Louise SHAVER was born on 21 Mar 1840 and died on 19 Jun 1924.
115 F xi. Alice M. SHAVER was born in 1844 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada. was
buried in Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, Canada.
CHILDREN: None.
BURIAL: Sandy Hill Cemetery, Prescott, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario Canada.
Alice married Asahel GERALDS. Asahel was born about 1844.
116 F xii. Harriett SHAVER was born about 1845 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
She died about 1845 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
DEATH: Died as an infant.
Samuel also married (2) Christiann MC DONALD on 13 Jul 1847 in , , Ontario, Canada.
Christiann was born in 1808 in , , , Canada. She died on 24 Jan 1881 in Matilda, Dundas Co.,
Ontario, Canada and was buried in 1881 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
DEATH: Aged 72 yrs. 5 mos. 8 dys.
BURIAL: Point Iroquois Cemetery, Iroquois, Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario Canada.
Samuel and Christiann had the following children:
+ 117 M xiii. Alexander Mc Donald "Duke" SHAVER was born on 19 Nov 1849 and died on
19 Feb 1931.

36. Levius SHAVER (Adam Nicholas, Nicholas) was born on 9 Jun 1801 in Matilda, Dundas Co.,
Ontario, Canada and was christened on 6 Aug 1801. He died on 7 Aug 1879 and was buried on 10
Aug 1879 in Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, Canada.
BAPTISM: Sponsors: Jacob Carman and wife, Barbara.
MARRIAGE: Mortgage Liber B - Levy Shaver married, 7 August 1821, Margaret Von Kemp, both of Matilda.
OCCUPATION: Farmer.
BURIAL: Presbyterian Cemetery, Cardinal, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario Canada.
Levius married Margaret VON KEMP on 7 Aug 1821. Margaret was born in 1797. She died on 20
Feb 1882 and was buried on 23 Feb 1882 in Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, Canada.
SURNAME: Some sources say her surname was "Shaver", but I don't think so. (HWW)
BURIAL: Presbyterian Cemetery, Cardinal, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario Canada.
Levius and Margaret had the following children:

118 F i. Clara SHAVER was born on 6 Apr 1822. She died on 4 Jul 1886 and was buried
on 7 Jul 1886 in Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, Canada.
BURIAL: Presbyterian Cemetery, Cardinal, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario Canada.
119 F ii. Mary E. SHAVER was born about 1824. She died on 3 Jun 1871 and was buried
on 6 Jun 1871 in Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, Canada.
BURIAL: Presbyterian Cemetery, Cardinal, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario Canada.
120 F iii. Margaret Ann SHAVER was born about 1826. She died on 4 Nov 1908 and was
buried on 7 Nov 1908 in Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, Canada.
BURIAL: Presbyterian Cemetery, Cardinal, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario Canada.
Margaret married Daniel POAPST. Daniel was born about 1825. He died in 1908.
121 M iv. John L. SHAVER was born on 11 Dec 1832. He died on 19 Jun 1856 and was
buried on 22 Jun 1856 in Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, Canada.
BURIAL: Presbyterian Cemetery, Cardinal, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario Canada.
122 M v. Thomas N. SHAVER was born about 1834. He died on 22 Dec 1853.

40. Nicholas J. SHAVER (Jacob Nicholas, Nicholas) was born on 16 Nov 1793 in Mohawk,
Montgomery Co., NY, USA and was christened in Dec 1793 in Mohawk, Montgomery Co., NY,
USA. He died on 18 Apr 1858 in Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, Canada and was buried on
21 Apr 1858 in Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, Canada.
BAPTISM: Recorded: Caughnawaga Reformed Church, Fonda, Mohawk, Montgomery Co., NY USA. Parents: "
Jacob Shaver, Mary Hillibrandt". Sponsors: "Jacob Hillibrandt, Annatje Hillibrandt".
OCCUPATION: Farmer.
DEATH: Aged 64yrs 5mos.
BURIAL: South Gower Cemetery, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario Canada
Nicholas married Mary BROUSE. Mary was born in 1796 in , , , Canada. She died on 29 Jan 1890
in Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, Canada and was buried in 1890 in Edwardsburgh,
Grenville Co., Ontario, Canada.
NOTE: From National Archives, Ottawa, Upper Canada Land Petitions, Reel 2811, "S" 10/215:
Mary Shaver of Matilda, dau. of late Peter Brouse an U.E. Loyalist, is married to Niklas Shaver of Matilda,
asked for 200 acres, 25 Jan 1816. Granted 200 acres 19 Apr 1816. Warrant issued 23 Apr 1816.
BURIAL: South Gower Cemetery, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario Canada.
Nicholas and Mary had the following children:

+ 123 M i. Gordon SHAVER was born about 1818 and died on 3 Nov 1904.
124 F ii. Clara SHAVER was born in 1819 and was christened on 20 Mar 1820.
+ 125 M iii. Levius SHAVER was born on 2 Apr 1820 and died on 3 Feb 1883.
+ 126 M iv. Gerard (Jared) SHAVER was born about 1824 and died on 17 Jul 1899.
127 F v. Maria SHAVER was born about 1826.
Maria married John A. ADAMS on 20 Apr 1847 in , , Ontario, Canada. John was
born about 1826.
MARRIAGE: From "The Marriage Registers of Upper Canada/Canada West, Volume 8, Part 1,
Johnstown District, 1799-1851, page 99: John A. Adams to Mariah Shaver, both of South
Gower, 20 Apr 1847, Rev. Elliott, Wit. Reuben Shaver and Allen Cameron.

41. William J. SHAVER (Jacob Nicholas, Nicholas) was born on 6 Dec 1795 in Matilda, Dundas Co.,
Ontario, Canada. He died on 19 Aug 1879 in Mountain, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
OCCUPATION: Farmer.
RESIDENCE: He moved from Matilda to Mountain Twp., Dundas Co., Ontario Canada, in March 1836 with 10
children.
CENSUS: 1851 Census - Mountain Twp. He is described as living in a log house on Concession 4, Lot 11 - 125
total acres, 100 acres in wood, age 57, married, farmer, born Canada.
CENSUS: 1861 Census - Mountain Twp. He is described as living in a log house, built 1833 on Concession 4, Lot
11C - 75 total acres, 35 acres improved, age 66 married 1816, farmer, born Canada.
William married Catharine WERT on 21 Jan 1817. Catharine was born on 10 Jun 1797 in , , ,
Canada. She died on 7 Sep 1893.
DEATH: I have entered a date of 7 Sep 1893, but with a question mark (?).
William and Catharine had the following children:

+ 128 M i. Reuben SHAVER was born on 6 Mar 1818 and died on 1 Apr 1904.
129 F ii. Amanda SHAVER was born on 6 Jan 1820 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario,
Canada. She died in 1880.
CHILDREN: Had five children, but nothing more is known about them at this time.
Amanda married Isaac BEACH on 27 Feb 1849. Isaac was born in 1822. He died in
1906.
RESIDENCE: Lived in Grenville Co., Ontario Canada, Rockford, IL, Emporia, KS, and then to
Winfield, KS, in 1871.
130 F iii. Angeline SHAVER was born on 22 May 1822 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario,
Canada. She died on 17 Nov 1894.
MARRIAGE: Unmarried.
BURIAL: Van Camp Cemetery. (Where is this?)
TOMBSTONE: Angeline Shaver 23 May 1822 - 17 Dec 1894.
+ 131 M iv. William Hamilton SHAVER was born on 14 Oct 1824 and died on 4 Dec 1897.
+ 132 M v. E. Ira SHAVER was born in 1826.
133 M vi. Simeon SHAVER was born in 1828 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
Simeon married Nancy RUTHERFORD. Nancy was born about 1828.
134 M vii. Silas SHAVER was born in 1831 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
CHILDREN: Had four children, but nothing more is known about them at this time.
Silas married (1) Laura A. FORRESTER. Laura was born in 1837. She died on 9
Jun 1863.
BURIAL: Van Camp Cemetery. (Where is it located?)
TOMBSTONE: Laura, 9 June 1863, 26 yrs, wife of Silas Shaver.
Silas also married (2) Mrs. YORRY. Mrs. was born about 1831.
NOTE: Mrs. Yorry was a widow with 2 daughters when she married Silas Shaver. Nothing
more is known of her or her children.
135 F viii. Mary Ann SHAVER Twin was born on 18 Aug 1833 in Matilda, Dundas Co.,
Ontario, Canada. She died in 1909.
CHILDREN: Had four children, but nothing more is known about them at this time.
Mary married William MULLOY. William was born in 1830. He died in 1902.
+ 136 M ix. Nicholas SHAVER Twin was born on 14 Aug 1833 and died on 14 Mar 1917.
137 F x. Adeline SHAVER was born about 1835 in Matilda, Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.
Adeline married Daniel KNAPP on 14 Apr 1857. Daniel was born about 1835.
138 M xi. John SHAVER was born on 30 Jun 1838 in Mountain, Dundas Co., Ontario,
Canada.
NOTE: John went to California, USA, in 1868, and then to Portland, Oregon, USA. He was
married twice and had 3 children. Nothing is known of the wives and children.

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