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Samuel Smale "Sam" Bragg was born July 8, 1848, in Darlington Twp., Canada, and died July 19, 1925, in Lot 3 Concession 3, Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 77. He was the son of Thomas Smale Bragg of England and Ann Allin of (Unknown).

Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Dobson was born about 1848 in Canada and died April 9, 1879, in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 30. She was the daughter of George Dobson of Yorkshire, England, and Elizabeth (Unknown) of England.

Samuel Smale "Sam" Bragg and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Dobson were married June 24, 1873, in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada.

Samuel Smale "Sam" Bragg and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" (Dobson) Bragg had three children:

  1. Wesley Dobson Bragg: Born November 4, 1873, in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada; Died Unknown.
  2. Martha Ann Bragg: Born May 31, 1876, in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada; Died Unknown. Married August 12, 1901, in Darlington, Ontario, Canada, to Joseph William Gordon: Born about 1869 in Hastings Co., Ontario, Canada; Died Unknown.
  3. Elizabeth Blackburn Bragg: Born March 27, 1879, in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada; Died Unknown.

Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" (Dobson) Bragg died April 9, 1879, in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 30.

Samuel Smale "Sam" Bragg then married Ellen Jane Abbey.

Ellen Jane Abbey was born September 3, 1852, in Clarke Twp. or Hope Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada West, and died October 31, 1943, in Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 91. She was the daughter of Oliver Nathaniel Abbey of Hope Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada, and Elizabeth Jones of Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada.

Samuel Smale "Sam" Bragg and Ellen Jane Abbey were married March 9, 1887, in Hamilton Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada.

Samuel Smale "Sam" Bragg and Ellen Jane (Abbey) Bragg had three children:

  1. Helena Mary Bragg: Born August 10, 1890, in Durham Co., Newcastle District, Ontario, Canada; Died December 3, 1963, in Bowmanville, Durham Co., Ontario, Canada (age 73). Married April 19 or 22, 1922, in Newcastle, Ontario, Canada, to Edwin Charles "E. C." Hoar: Born September 1, 1890, in Newcastle, Ontario, Canada; Died February 8, 1938, in Newcastle, Ontario, Canada (age 47).
  2. Rowena Jane Bragg: Born August 10, 1890 in Durham Co., Newcastle District, Ontario, Canada; Died about 1993 in Newcastle, Durham Co., Ontario, Canada (age 103). Never married.
  3. Arthur Charles Bragg: Born June 10, 1892, in Durham Co., Ontario, Canada; Died Unknown.

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Samuel Smale "Sam" Bragg was born July 8, 1848, in Darlington Twp., Canada.

Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Dobson was born about 1848 in Canada.

The 1851 Canadian Census taken on 1851 shows George Dobson (age 51) born in England is a Yeoman and is living in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Canada West. Living with him are: Mrs. E. Dobson (age 46) born in England; Rachel Dobson (age 22) born in England; Betsy Dobson (age 19) born in Canada; George Dobson (age 17) born in Canada; Robert Dobson (age 13) born in Canada; Mary Ann Dobson (age 11) born in Canada; William Dobson (age 8) born in Canada; John James Dobson (age 6) born in Canada; and Eliza Jane Dobson (age 3) born in Canada.

Ellen Jane Abbey was born September 3, 1852, in Clarke Twp. or Hope Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada West.

The 1861 Census shows Ellen Abby (age 9) is living in Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.

The 1871 Census for Hope Twp., Durham Co., Canada West, shows Alrien Abby (age 42) is a Farmer living in Hope Twp. Living with him are his wife Elizabeth Abby (age 43), and children: Ellen Abby (age 18), Henry Abby (age 16), John R. Abby (age 14), Levi Abby (age 13); Eliza Abby (age 10); Martha Abby (age 9); Mary Abby (age 7); Hattie Ann Abby (age 3) and Oliver Abby (age 1). All family members were born in Upper Canada.

Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" (Dobson) Bragg died April 9, 1879, in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 30.

 

The 1881 Census shows Samuel Bragg (age 32) is a Farmer and is living in Hope Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada.

The 1881 Census shows Ellen Abbey (age 28) is living in Hope Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada.

Samuel Smale "Sam" Bragg and Ellen Jane Abbey were married March 9, 1887, in Hamilton Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada.

 

The 1891 Canadian Census taken on 1891 shows Samuel S. Bragg (age 42) born in Ontario is living in West Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his wife Ellen J. Bragg (age 40) born in Ontario. Also living there are his children, all born in Ontario: Wesley Bragg (age 17);  Martha Bragg (age 14); Elizabeth Bragg (age 12); Helena Bragg (age 7/12); and Rowena Bragg (age 7/12).

The 1901 Canadian Census taken on April 5, 1901, shows Samuel Bragg (age 51) born July 8, 1849, in Ontario is a Farmer of his Own Farm and is living in Darlington Twp., Durham West, Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his wife Ellen Bragg (age 48) born September 3, 1852, in Ontario. Also living there are his children, all born in Ontario: Elizabeth Bragg (age 22) born March 27, 1879; Helena M. Bragg (age 10) born August 10, 1890; Rowena Bragg (age 10) born August 10, 1890; and Arthur C. Bragg (age 8) born June 10, 1892. A domestic Farm Laborer also lives in the household.

The 1911 Canadian Census taken on June 7, 1911, shows Samuel Bragg (age 62) born July 1848 in Ontario is living in Lot 4 Concession 3, Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his wife Ellen Jane Bragg (age 58) born September 1852 in Ontario. Also living there is their unmarried daughter, Rowena J. Bragg (age 20) born August 1890. Living next door is Samuel's son and daughter.

The 1911 Canadian Census taken on June 7, 1911, shows Arthur C. Bragg (age 18) born June 1892 in Ontario is unmarried and living in Lot 4 Concession 3, Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his unmarried sister, Helena M. Bragg (age 20) born August 1892 in Ontario. A boarder also lives in the household.

The 1911 Canadian Census taken on June 7, 1911, shows William J. Bragg (age 52) born July 1850 in Ontario is living a Farmer in Lot 2 Concession 3, Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada. Wife Sarah and several children.

Samuel Smale Bragg died July 19, 1925, in Lot 3 Concession 3, Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 77.

Ellen Jane (Abbey) Bragg died October 31, 1943, in Darlington Twp., Canada at age 91.

Martha Ann Bragg and Joseph William Gordon marriage certificate:

   

The following nine pages of recollections and thoughts were compiled by Rowena Bragg, who died in the late 1990s at age 103. Some mention is made of the Abbey branch. This information was forwarded by Eleanor Whyley, a descendant of Lucinda Bradley.

 

The information on this family was kindly contributed by George Russell: calvary(at)sgci.com
WW1 Record: http://data2.archives.ca/cef/gpc006/394765a.gif
He served in WW1 #1262246, enlisting on April 12, 1916 in Toronto. He served in France with the CDSC, as a Private.
Height 5' 10 ½", fresh complexion, eyes: grey, dark brown hair, Methodist, farmer, birthmark on left thigh, single
He was discharged on July 12, 1919 in Toronto, as he served with the army of occupation.
They lived in Newcastle. He was known as "E. C." and was quite active in Community affairs.
He served on the School Board as trustee --according to the Canadian Statesman newspaper of Jan 9, 1930 p. 8
He was a member of the Masonic Order (worshipful Brother in 1930)
He was elected as Councilor for the town of Newcastle --according to the C.S. newspaper of Jan 4, 1934, p. 8
Edwin was a mechanic, and operated the "Newcastle Garage"
They are buried in the Bowmanville Cemetery (Section D) They had 3 children: Harold, Frank, & Ted
--all 3 boys were listed in the Jan 25, 1934 issue of the Canadian Statesman, for having 100 % attendance at the Newcastle United Church Sunday School class, at a young worshippers' recognition service