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1900

I am not certain of the birth dates given for Seth and Margaret. I took the information from some data received several years ago, but recent discoveries bring that to question. The 1901 Canada Census shows "Seth Allen" in Norfolk (Noth/Nord) District, Sub District Dereham. All of that is appropriate, since that was where the Duffy and Allen families met. However, the index page for that census states that he was born in Novia Scotia and immigrated to Canada in 1846.

The lady who sent me this data originally perceived that the census indicated the U.S. for his birth. I can see how whomever indexed this for the Mormons would perceieve it as "N.S.", or Nova Scotia.

At this point, I'm reasonably sure the data I've posted is accurate since many other pieces fall into place. The listing as "Baptists" rings true since Harriet listed her denomination as "Baptist" on the marriage certificate, and we know it was "Seth & Margaret" based on the marriage announcement posted elsewhere on this page.

Also, I've seen some pretty atrocious handwriting in the various census records I've browsed, so what we see here could be interpreted any number of ways.

Also in the household is Lucy McLue, indexed as Seth's mother. However, the following Death Certificate for Margaret Jacob Allen indicates that her mother was "Lucy Weston Jacob". She was apparently widowed and remarried a "McLue". So she was Seth's mother-in-law.

Note: birthday 11Oct1832...this is Patrick Duffy's wife. Brant District hasn't come up before. Contrary to what it states on this census, she was born in the U.S., as stated on her Death Certificate.

From the 1901 Canada Census:

2 14 20 Urquhart Ethel F Head W Aug 27 1847 53
2 15 20 Urquhart Ethel F Daughter S Mar 17 1879 22
2 16 20 Urquhart W. M Son S Apr 1 1881 19
2 17 20 O'Grady Rose F Lodger S Feb 2 1877 24
2 18 20 Beach Sarah F Lodger S Mar 4 1878 23 Note: Sarah Beach will ultimately marry Blake Munroe Duffie after his first wife, Lucinda Campbell, dies in 1909

Oxford County is #12
Wentworth County (Hamilton) Is #10

1901 Oxford County Census Lookup - Results
Census Look-up, 1901

Officially, with the exception of "Hattie Duffy', all these names are listed erroneously. All the children were officially "Duffie". This also explains why so many of my early genealogical searches for the family proved fruitless. Remember...the 1880 census had Blake's entire family listed as "Duffey".

• "Hattie" is a nickname for Harriet - she is a widow - her youngest son, born 2 years before husband died.
• Blake may have recorded twice in the census - once at home & also at his boarding place in Ingersoll - note the very close birth dates
• Oldest girl "Myrtle" birth month & year corresponds to that given in 1881 census - Nov 1880

Blake and Ethel Duffie, Ingersol Census, 1901. They were not listed in the 1891 census.

Believe this could be Harriet Allen's father & mother - you may get a clue back another generation too - since his mother, age 88, is in the household. Check out the actual census page & note that Seth is born USA & came to Canada 1846. (When the Mormons indexed this page, they showed his birthplace as "Novia Scotia"....see above.)

Source Information: 1901 Census of Canada
Subdistrict: Dereham, NORFOLK (North/Nord), ONTARIO
District Number: 93
Subdistrict Number: b-1
Archives Microfilm: T-6484

(1902)

Blake Munroe Duffy married in 1902, in Ingersoll, Ontario to Lucinda Campbell. Lucinda died in 1909.

Blake Munroe Duffy married Lucinda Campbell as Blake Munroe Duffey in 1902....even though the 1901 census listed him as Blake Duffy. He is the oldest of the six children of Harriet Allen Duffy. Each child was listed as "Duffie", rather than the correct "Duffy" on their birth certificate. While we're not sure why she did it, we were told that it was a "Catholic/Protestant" issue. She was a Protestant, GGrandfather (James) Munroe Duffy was a Catholic.

Obviously the children were uncertain of the spelling because Grandfather Duffy/Duffie spelled his name differently at different times. Or perhaps I should say, his name was spelled differently probably on an assumption by someone recording his name at different times and places. He probably didn't even pay attention to the spelling. That could drive genealogists nuts!

MARRIAGE
Groom: Duffey, Blake Munroe
Bride: Campbell, Lucinda Beatrice
Date of Marriage: November 5, 1902
License or Banns: L
Place of Marriage: Ingersoll
Groom's Occupation: Mechanic
Groom's Martial Status: Bachelor
Groom's Age: 23
Groom's Religion: Methodist
Groom's Residence: Ingersoll
Groom's Father: Duffey, Munroe
Groom's Mother: Allen, Harriet
Bride's Martial Status: Single
Bride's Age: 21
Bride's Religion: Methodist
Bride's Residence: Ingersoll
Bride's Father: Campbell, Robert &
Bride's Mother: McDonald, Louisa
Groom's Place of Birth: Dereham township
Bride's Place of Birth: Wingham
Groom's Witness: Campbell, Robert
Residence of Groom's Witness: Ingersoll
Bride's Witness: Duffey, Harriet
Residence of Bride's Witness: Ingersoll
By Whom Married: Jackson, J. A.
Date of Registration: November 6, 1902

(1903)

Ingersoll Daily Chronicle Tuesday, May 26, 1903 Pg: 2, Col: 2

MARRIED AT DURAND, MICHIGAN--The following from the Durand Michigan Express, of Thursday, May 14, refers to the marriage of Miss Rose Duffy, of Mt. Elgin, Ontario, took place well known in Ingersoll. On last Tuesday morning at 7 o'clock the wedding of Mr. Lawrence Cosgrove of Chicago, and Miss Rose Duffy, of Mt. Elgin, Ontario, took place at St. Mary's Church in Durand. The Rev. James Ronayne, of Conners Creek, Michigan, a life long friend of the bride's family, was present by special invitation to perform the ceremony. Immediately following the marriage, Father Ronayne sang the nuptial High Mass of the Catholic Liturgy and read the special blessings of the church over the newly married couple. In conclusion Father Ronayne spoke very earnestly of the dignity and importance of the marriage state and the rich blessings showered upon those faithful ones who honour this condition of life by the performance of all religious duties inseparable from the state of lawful wedlock. The sanctuary was very tastily adorned with a profusion of ferns, palms, Easter lilies and white carnations and presented an attractive appearance owing to the simplicity of colour and at the same time richness in the decorations. Following the ceremony at St. Mary's an elaborate wedding breakfast was served at the home of Mrs. Denis Murphy, a sister of the bride, at which were present Fathers Ronayne and Haynes and those relatives who reached town for the occasion. A pleasing incident of the morning was a telegram of congratulations from the good people of Mount Elgin, who in a body gave evidence of their esteem for Mrs. Cosgrove by reminding herself and husband that though far away they were not forgetful of the happy day. Mr. and Mrs. Cosgrove left on the afternoon fast train for Chicago, which they will make their place of residence. May years of happiness attend them

(1905)

July 25, 1905 The death occurred in Norwich on Saturday of Mr. James Duffy. He was over 80 years of age and had been for years a highly respected resident of the county. (James Duffy...possibly brother/cousin of Patrick Duffy)

(1906)

The following is interesting because John Duffy was born in Ireland in 1932. The "Patrick Duffy" for whom we are searching was born in Ireland in 1829. Possibly brothers?

Ingersoll Chronicle & Canadian Dairyman Thursday, March 22, 1906 Pg: 1, Col: 4

DEATH OF A DEREHAM PIONEER--John Duffy, a Dereham [township] pioneer, died suddenly at Durand, Michigan, on Saturday morning from paralysis. He had been spending the winter with his daughters, who reside in Michigan, one of them at Durand--and was on his way home when stricken. The first intimation which relatives here received of his illness was contained in a telegram stating that he was dying. This message was quickly followed by another announcing his death. The late John Duffy was born in Ireland, 74 years ago. When 3 years of age, he came to Canada with his parents, since which time he had resided in Dereham [township]. He was a blacksmith by trade, but for the past 30 years had been successfully engaged in farming. He was industrious and generous and enjoyed the esteem of a wide circle of friends, who will learn with keen regret of his demise. He is survived by four sons and four daughters. The remains arrived this morning on the 11:52 GTR train and the funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from his late residence, Lot 6, Concession 4, Dereham [township], and proceed to the Roman Catholic Church, Norwich thence to the Roman Catholic Cemetery.

(1907)

Seth Allen: Death Notice (f/o Harriet Allen Duffy)

March 4, 1907

ALLEN--In Dereham [township], on Sunday, March 3rd, 1907, Seth C. Allen, aged 77 years, 7 months. The funeral will take place from his late residence, Lot 8, Concession 3, on Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock and proceed to the Mount Elgin Cemetery. Service at the Methodist Church, Mount Elgin.

ALLEN – Seth C ALLEN 1830-1907. Margaret JACOB his wife 1833-1923.

(1909)

The Campbell family (Lucinda's siblings) scattered - left the Ingersoll, Oxford County area - several ended up in Michigan with their spouses

Armenia Collins Duffy, Death Certificate, 1909

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1910

NOTE: from my sister, Brenda, 3/27/2005:

I went thru Mom's box of goodies she has at Sunrise. In there is Dad's birth certificate, Grandma and Grandpa Duffie marriage license and naturalization papers. They were married on Dec. 24. 1910. Doesn't that coincide with the boarding house census? Our dad gave the info for his dad's death certificate. To show how errors are so easy, he listed Blake Duffie's mother as Harriet Allen and his dad as Allen Duffie. Grandpa Blake spelled his last name when he signed the guest register at Mom and Dad's wedding as Duffie. He spells his middle Munroe. Not too much else of interest in the box.

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1920

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1930

1930 Census

Hallam-Duffie, 1930: Ida Ethel (Duffie) Hallam in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.



Blake M. Duffy & Family: 1930 Census




• The census sheet shows the Blake M. Duffy in DePew, NY, Lancaster Township, Erie County (Depew Village).
  • Sarah A., Age 51
  • Monroe A., Age 15
  • Ruth B., Age 9
  • Where was Aunt Margaret? (There is some indication that Margaret was living with some of Grandmother Duffie's sisters. We were told once that Margaret was a sore subject within the family because Grandma passed her off on all the family at various times.)
• The census states that Blake M. Duffy immigrated to the United States in 1923.

October 19, 1933

The interment of the remains of the late Mrs. Harriett Duffie of Kenmore, New York, took place on Tuesday of last week in the Mount Elgin Cemetery. The late Mrs. Duffie was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Seth Allen and would be remembered by some of the older residents of the community [Mount Elgin]. The funeral was held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Longworth of Newark, the latter being a niece of the deceased and the funeral service was conducted by her late pastor, Rev. S. Franklin Logston of Kenmore, New York

Cemetery List, Dereham Township

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1940

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1950

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Blake Munroe Duffie died in McDonald, OH, in 1950

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1960

Sarah Beach Duffie died in West Alexandria, Preble County, OH, in 1960

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1998

Monroe A. Duffie

Monroe A. Duffie, 83, of Belleville, Mich., formerly of West Alexandria, died Saturday, Feb. 7, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Born Sept. 2, 1914, in Shelby, Ohio, he was the son of Blake and Sarah (Beach) Duffie. He had served in the ministry, and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Ypsilanti, Mich.

Surviving are his wife, Shirley E. (Lesher) Duffie; daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Ronald Baessler of Gary, Ind., Brenda K. and William Woodworth of Belleville, Mich.; sons and daughters-in-law, Edward M. and Anna Lee Duffie of Camden, Timothy A. and Judy Duffie of Fairfield, Ohio, Russell Duffie of Brookville and Mark Duffie of Traverse City, Mich.; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ruth Foxvog of Sarasota, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Margaret I. Duffie.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at David C. Brown Funeral Home, Belleville, Mich., with the Rev. T. Reynolds Hall officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery in Belleville.

All Things Duffy
Ontario Genealogical Society Provincial Index

DUFFY 1860-1869 Birth
DUFFY 1920-1929 Birth
DUFFY 1980-1989 Birth
DUFFY 2000-2007 Birth
DUFFY 1851 Census
DUFFY 1861 Census
DUFFY 1871 Census
DUFFY 1881 Census
DUFFY 1891 Census
DUFFY 1901 Census
DUFFY 1911 Census
DUFFY 1890-1899 Death
DUFFY People in Books - Hastings & Prince Edward Counties
DUFFY People in Books - Simcoe County
DUFFY 1910 Marriage by Groom Surname
DUFFY 1880-1889 Land
DUFFY 1860-1869 Marriage
DUFFY 1870-1879 Marriage
DUFFY 1880-1889 Marriage
DUFFY 1890-1899 Marriage
DUFFY 1910-1919 Marriage
DUFFY 1890-1899 Obituary
DUFFY 1980-1989 Obituary
DUFFY 1990-1999 Obituary
DUFFY 2003 Obituary
DUFFY 2004 Obituary
DUFFY 2005 Obituary
DUFFY 2006 Obituary
DUFFY 1910-1919 Ship Lists

Timeless Data

After hours of eye-crossing scrolling of all indexed cemeteries in Oxford County, these are all the "Duffy" and "Duffy Related" listings I could find. Seeing "Lucinda Duffy" there lends credibility to the fact that this was the homestead for our Duffy clan. What isn't shown here is the fact there is no headstone for Grandpa Duffie's first wife...Lucinda.

Noticeably missing are Patrick and Armenia...altho Jerome Duffy is buried there. Jerome is the second son, born after our GGrandfather James Munroe Duffy

Harriet Allen Duffie was buried in Mt. Elgin Cemetery, and we will probably find James Munro Duffy there also. That is where we want to visit to see if she is REALLY buried with "Duffie" on her tombstone. We may also find that Mt. Elgin Cemetery was the family burial location at that time...and Patrick and Armenia may be there.

10/9/07 E-Mail From James Christopher Peppler...son of Herbert Adrian Peppler...son of Herbert George Peppler/Florence Lucinda Duffy...daughter of Jerome & Ann Eliza Williams Duffy:

"In 2003, I spent a couple of interesting hours at the Woodstock, Ontario headquarters of the Oxford County Genealogical Society and visited nearby St. Peter's R.C. Cemetery, where many Duffys, including Jerome, are buried. While at the O.C.G.S. I looked at a copy of "A Registry of Baptisms and Marriages for Beachville, Woodstock, East Oxford, Windham, Norwich and Blenheim 1850-1853" and found two entries which refer to Patrick Duffy and Armina Collins.

The first entry in the Registry is a record of the marriage of "Patrick Duffy to Armina Collins (Protestant)," on August 16, 1851, in a ceremony conducted by a Father Monaghan witnessed by James Duffy and Mary Kelly. A James Duffy is buried with his wife Mary Kelly in St. Peter's Cemetery."