William Deyell

William Deyell was born about 1812 in Drum, County Monahan, Ireland, and died February 22, 1883, in Otonabee Div., Peterborough Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 70. He was the son of John Deyell of Drum, County Monahan, Ireland, and Margaret Lancashire of Ireland.

Mary Shannon was born May 11, 1815, in Ireland and died September 29, 1901, in Otonabee Div., Peterborough Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 86. She was the daughter of Unknown.

William Deyell and Mary Shannon were married Unknown.

William Deyell and Mary (Shannon) Deyell had several children:

1. William James Deyell: Born about was born about 1831 in Cavan Twp., Peterborough Co., Upper Canada; Died Unknown. Married (1) about March 16, 1851, in Cavan Twp., Canada West., to Mary Jane Sloan: Born about 1834 in Ontario, Upper Canada; Died about 1865 in Unknown. Married (2) about 1864 in Canada to Elizabeth Abbey: Born about 1842 in Port Hope, Durham Co., Canada West; Died February 17, 1873, in Welcome, Durham Co., Ontario, Canada (about age 31).
2. John Deyell: Born January 31, 1837, in Otonabee Twp., Peterborough Co., Upper Canada; Died May 8, 1905, in Otonabee Twp., Peterborough Co., Ontario, Canada (age 68). Married February 18, 1863, in Peterborough Co., Ontario, Canada, to Rosanna Matchett: Born May 1, 1840, in Otonabee Twp., Peterborough Co., Upper Canada; Died February 16, 1930, in Otonabee Twp., Peterborough Co., Ontario, Canada (age 89).
3. Robert Archibald Deyell: Born January 1841, in Otonabee Twp., Peterborough Co., Upper Canada; Died December 27, 1919, in Otonabee Twp., Peterborough Co., Ontario, Canada (age 78). Married December 15, 1870, in Otonabee Twp., Peterborough Co., Ontario, Canada, to Letiitia Stewart: Born January 4, 1845, in Otonabee Twp., Peterborough Co., Upper Canada; Died March 19, 1929, in Otonabee Twp., Peterborough Co., Ontario, Canada (age 84).

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Ontario was known as: Upper Canada from June 10, 1791, to February 10, 1841; Canada West from February 10, 1841, to July 1, 1867; and Ontario after July 1, 1867.

William Deyell was born about 1812 in Drum, County Monahan, Ireland.

Mary Shannon was born May 11, 1815, in Ireland.

William Deyell and Mary Shannon were married Unknown.

The 1851 Canada West Census shows Willm Deyell (age 39) born in Ireland is a married Farmer and is living in a single story log house in Otonabee Sub District, Peterborough Co., Canada West. Living with him are: his wife, Mrs. Deyell (age 34) born in Ireland; John Deyel (age 16) born in Canada, an unmarried Labourer; Margaret Deyel (age 14) born in Canada, unmarried; Robt Deyell (age 12) born in Canada; Joseph Deyell (age 10) born in Canada; Saml. Deyell (age 7) born in Canada; Mary Deyell (age 6) born in Canada; William Deyell (age 2) born in Canada; John Shannon (age 32) born in Ireland, an unmarried Labourer; and  Mrs. Dawson (age 70) born in Ireland, a widow.

James Deyell and Mary Jane Sloan were married about March 16, 1851, in Cavan Twp., Canada West.

The 1861 Canada West Census shows William Deyell (age 50) born in Ireland is a married Farmer and is living in a single story log house in Harvey, Otonabee Twp., Peterborough Co., Canada West. Living with him are: a married woman, Mary Deyell (age 48) born in Ireland; John Deyell (age 23) born in Upper Canada, an unmarried Lab.; Margt. Deyel (age 22) born in Canada, an unmarried Lab.; Robt. Deyell (age 19) born in Upper Canada, an unmarried Lab.; Jos. Deyell (age 17) born in Upper Canada, an unmarried Lab.; Sam. Deyell (age 15) born in Upper Canada, an unmarried Lab.; Mary J. Deyell (age 12) born in Upper Canada; William Deyell (age 10) born in Upper Canada; Eliza Deyell (age 9) born in Upper Canada; and Essy Deyell (age 6) born in Upper Canada.

The 1871 Ontario, Canada, Census shows Willm. Deyell (age 58) born in Ireland with Bible Christian religion is a married Farmer and is living in Otonabee Twp., Peterboro Co., Ontario, Canada. Living with him are: a married woman, Mary Deyell (age 50) born in Ireland; Saml. Deyell (age 24) born in Ontario, an unmarried Farmer; Mary Deyell (age 21) born in Ontario, unmarried; William Deyell (age 19) born in Ontario, an unmarried Farmmer; Eliza Deyell (age 17) born in Ontario, unmarried; and Esther Deyell (age 15) born in Ontario, unmarried.

The 1871 Ontario, Canada, Census shows John Deyell (age 32) born in Ontario and of Irish Origin is a married Merchant with C. Presbyterian religion and is living in Cavan Twp., Durham East Div., Ontario, Canada. Living with him is Letitia J. Deyell (age 26) born in Ontario, who is married. Also living there are the following, all unmarried and born in Ontario: Fredrick J. Deyell (age 4); and May J. Deyell (age 2).

The 1871 Ontario, Canada Census shows James Deyell (age 40) born in Ontario is a Head of Household married Carpenter with Canadian Presbyterian religion and is living in Cavan Twp., Durham East, Ontario, Canada. Living with him is Elizabeth Deyell (age 30) born in Ontario, who is married. Also living there are the following, all unmarried and born in Ontario: Ann E. Deyell (age 19); Sarah J. Deyell (age 15); William J. Deyell (age 13); Mary Deyell (age 12); and David Deyell (age 10).  A widow, Ann Armstrong, and her family live nearby.

The 1871 Ontario, Canada Census shows Ann Armstrong (age 38) born in England and of English Origin is a Head of Household Widow with Church of England religion and is living in Cavan Twp., Durham East, Ontario, Canada. Living with her are the following females, all unmarried and born in Ontario, Canada, with Irish Origin and with Church of England religion: Mary A. Armstrong (age 16); Susan S. Armstrong (age 12); Ida Armstrong (age 10); and Frances C. Armstrong (age 7).

Elizabeth (Abbey ) Deyell died February 17, 1873, in Welcome, Durham Co., Ontario, Canada, at about age 31. She was murdered, but no one was ever convicted, even though it appeared her husband was the likely suspect.

The 1881 Ontario, Canada, Census shows William Deyell (age 68) born in Ireland with Bible Christian religion is a Farmer and is living in Otonabee Twp., Peterborough East Dist., Ontario, Canada. Living with him are: Mary Deyell (age 64) born in Ireland; Samuel Deyell (age 35) born in Ontario; Mary Ann Deyell (age 29) born in Ontario; and Esther Deyell (age 24) born in Ontario.

William Deyell died February 22, 1883, in Otonabee Div., Peterborough Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 70.

The 1891 Ontario, Canada, Census shows Samuel Deyell (age 45) born in Ontario to Irish-born parents with Methodist religion is a married Farmer and is living in Otonabee Twp., Peterborough East Dist., Ontario, Canada. Living with him are: a married woman, Mary Ann Deyell (age 39) born in Ontario to Irish-born parents; Mary Deyell (age 9) born in Ontario to Ontario-born parents; Burton Deyell (age 7) born in Ontario to Ontario-born parents; Margery Deyell (age 5) born in Ontario to Ontario-born parents; Essie Deyell (age 2) born in Ontario to Ontario-born parents; Annie Deyell (age 2/12) born in Ontario to Ontario-born parents; his widowed mother, Mary Deyell (age 74) born in Ireland to Irish-born parents; and two unmarried Servants.

The 1901 Ontario, Canada, Census taken on April 16, 1901, shows Samuel Deyell (age 55) born August 25, 1845, in Ontario and of Irish origin with Methodist religion is a married Farmer and is living in Otonabee Twp., Peterborough East Dist., Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Mary A. Deyell (age 49) born April 25, 1851, in Ontario and of Irish origin. Also living there are his unmarried children, all born in Ontario and of Irish origin: Mary S. Deyell (age 19) born October 3, 1881; William B. Deyell (age 17) born September 18, 1883; Maryana T. Deyell (age 15) born September 27, 1885; Essie L. Deyell (age 12) born May 26, 1889; and Annie E. Deyell (age 10) born February 1, 1891. Also living there is his widowed mother, Mary Deyell (age 84) born May 11, 1816, in Ireland and of Irish origin and having immigrated in 1816. Also living there are his unmarried niece and nephew, both born in Ontario and of Irish origin: Jane Sedwick (age 33) born December 21, 1868; and Samuel N. Brown (age 5) born August 29, 1896.

Mary (Shannon) Deyell died September 29, 1901, in Otonabee Div., Peterborough Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 86.

OBITUARY
R. A. DEYELL
Robert Archibald Deyell, the subject of this sketch, was born on Maple Leaf Farm, Otonabee, seventy-nine years ago, and died at his home on Crystal Stream Farm, in the same township, on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 27th, 1919.
This excellent character was converted to God in early manhood, united with the Bible Christian church in the year 1862, conformed to the "Union" later, and joined the Methodist church of Canada, of which he remained a faithful and worthy member and official until a few days ago, when he passed up to the church triumphant beyond.
In the year 1870 he was united in marriage to Miss Letitia Stewart, daughter of Mr. Richard Stewart of Otonabee, and this happy union was blessed by a family of twelve sons and daughters, seven of whom, with the sorrowing widow, survive him. The following members of this family mourn his demise: Mrs. James Chambers of Peterborough, Mrs. Wm. Hanbridge, Mrs. Bruce Hord, and and Mr. Ward Deyell of Otonabee, Mrs. Fred Deyell, Mrs. Bert McPhinnie, and Mr. Roland Deyell of Frobisher, Saskatchewan. Two brothers and two sisters also survive him, namely: Mrs. Robert Handridge of Otonabee, Mrs. Jas. Ruth and Mr. Samuel Deyell of Peterborough, and Mr. Wm. Deyell of Lindsay.
Robert Deyell was one of the most widely known and highly respected citizens in the county of Peterborough. His voice, like a trumpet, ever rang out clear and strong against evil of all kinds. We do not know his politics, but his principles were well known to all who knew him. He was a giant for truth, temperance, righteousness and peace. He was true, fearless, transparent and kind, and to know him was to esteem and trust him. This model of sterling integrity died in the harness, Worshipping in the house of God on Sabbath, with his soul on fire with holy unction; becoming seriously ill on the following Thursday night and closing his eyes in death on Saturday afternoon. It is true he was frail in body, but his mental and spiritual faculties shone with full-orbed glory till the last, and he passed away in the triumphs of faith.
The funeral service, held at his late residence on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 30th, was largely attended, and the remains of him who was and is one of "God's noblemen" sleeps in Little Lake cemetery, awaiting the sumons that shall call the sleeping dust of mortality back to reanimation and eternal life.
The mortal shall rest by the river to-night;
The immortal watch from the portals of light,
And beckon you coming, and linger, and wait
To meet you, and greet you by yon pearly gate.
-Rev. G. E. Ross.