THIRD GENERATION

4. Edward DEARING was born on 8 Feb 1815 in Okehampton, Devon, England. He was christened on 26 Feb 1815 in Okehampton, Devon, England.⁽¹⁷⁾ He died on 18 Sep 1892 in Erin Twp, Wellington, Ontario, Canada. ⁽¹⁸⁾ He was buried in The Grove, East Garafraxa, Ontario, Canada. ⁽¹⁸⁾ He was married to Mary SUTTON on 4 Aug 1839 in Okehampton, Devon, England.⁽¹⁹⁾

5. Mary SUTTON was christened on 8 Mar 1816 in Tavistock, Devon, England. She died in 1888. ⁽²⁰⁾ She was born in Petertavy, Devon, England. ⁽²¹⁾ Children were:

i. Martha DEARING was born on 27 Feb 1840 in Okehampton, Devon, England. She died on 18 Apr 1898 in Elk Rapids, Antrim, Michigan. She was buried on 20 Apr 1898 in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, Michigan. Martha was the oldest child of Edward Dearing and Mary Sutton. She was listed with her paren ts in the 1841 and 1851 census of Okehampton, Devon, England. Martha was about 12 to 14 year s old when her parents left England for America on a sailing vessel. She probably was give n much of the responsibility in taking care of her brothers and sisters, being the oldest chi ld. Martha met John Hiughes in Milton, Trafalgar township, Halton county, Ontario. This i s also where she married in 1858. They were married by Robert Shanklin in the United Church o f England and Ireland, Oakville. Witnesses were John Pellow of Palermo and Mary Dearing of T rafalgar. We find John and Martha in the 1870 census records of Elk Rapids, Michigan. John 's vocation was blacksmith and Martha ran a boarding house. John and Martha lost many of the ir children at a young age. In 1874 Mary lost a son in childbirth. In 1877 John and Marth a lost their daughter Barbara who died at the age of thirteen. In 1885 their only living so n Christopher died and soon after Christopher's son died. In 1888 their daughter Mary died l eaving two children and their daughter Nellie died of diphtheria. The trials were many, bu t one gets a picture of love from a land record recorded in the Antrim county records. Joh n deeds a piece of land to his wife Martha for one dollar with reason stated on the record, " because I love her. Martha died in 1898 in Elk Rapids and her husband John died in 1904. The y are both buried in Maple Gove Cemetery in Elk Rapids.
ii. Mary DEARING was born on 19 Apr 1842 in Okehampton, Devon, England. She was christened on 8 May 1842 in Okehampton, Devon, England. She died in 1921 in , Oregon. She was buried in IOOF Cemetery, Central Point, JACKSON, Oregon. Mary, the second child of Edward Dearing and Mary Sutton was first listed in the Okehampton c hristening parish records. She was listed with her family in the 1851 census of Okehampton , Devon, England, just a few years before her family traveled to Canada. Mary married Thoma s Head, who was thirteen years her senior, in the Church of England, Trafalgar township, Halt on county, Ontario, Canada. Thomas Head and Mary's first three children were born in Ontario . It was a short time after 1870 that Thomas and Mary migrated to Scott county, Illinois. Th ere could have been many reasons for their move to Illinois, but the most probable one is Mar y's two brothers, Edward and John, were living there.
The Head family was enumerated in the 1880 census of Illinois. Thomas listed his occupatio n as farmer. According to the census record, Mary lived very near her brother, John. Two o f Thomas and Mary's sons were born in or near Lynnville, Illinois. They may have attended th e Liberty Church which is just outside of Lynnville.
The only known picture that exists of Mary was taken at a family reunion held at Edward Deari ng's, Mary's brother, in Nebraska near the turn of the century.
It is not know when the family moved from Illinois to Nebraska, but it is very possible tha t they moved with Mary's brother Edward Dearing. Thomas continued to support his family wit h farming. It was in Nebraska that Mary's oldest son Edward married and had at least two son s because in the 1900 census of Oregon Mary is listed with her youngest son Henry and her tw o grandsons Guy and Edward who were born in Nebraska. In the 1900 census the Head family wa s listed living in Modine township, Jackson county, Oregon. Thomas and Mary Head lived the r est of their life in Central Point, Oregon. where they are both buried in the IOOF Cemetery i n Central Point, Oregon.
iii. Edward DEARING was born on 10 May 1844 in Okehampton, Devon, England. ⁽²²⁾ He died on 6 Jul 1919 in Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska. He was buried in Phillips, Hall, Nebraska. Golden Anniversary of Edward Dearing & Lydia Wilson

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dearing at 315 East Second street on February 22, 1918, oc curred a most enjoyable event, the celebration of their fiftieth wedding anniversary.

Edward Dearing was born in Oakhampton, Devonshire, England in 1844. In 1855 he, with his fami ly, came to Canada. He came to Illinois in 1865.

Lydia Wilson was born in Pecek, Lincolnshire, England, in 1849. She came to America with he r family in 1853. She was united in marriage to Edward Dearing February 22, 1868, in Greenfi eld, Illinois.

In 1872 Mr. Dearing homesteaded in Hamilton county, Nebraska, and the year following he broug ht his family to reside there. From that home, made precious to them by their united effort s to withstand the trials of pioneer life and because they made the home, this highly estimab le couple radiated good cheer and gave assistance in times of both joy and sorrow to all abou t them until now, from ocean to ocean, there are those reside, of whom the writer is one, wh o are glad to say they have been benefited and are happier for having known them.

Several years ago they retired from active life and came to the present home in Grand Island , where they are well and favorably known in church, social and business circles. Truly it m ust be a great satisfaction to one to have ave so lived that at his golden anniversary thos e who know them best gladly say of them, "Their word is golden."

Seven creditable sons and daughters from as many different homes, whose names follow, were wi th them to add pleasure to the happy day, some of them having visited here for several weeks . They are: W. T. Dearing, Phillips, Neb.: Mrs. L. B. Underwood, Strevell, Ida.: E. B . Thomas. Green, North Platte, Neb.: Mrs. J. H. Irvin, Los Angeles, CA.: Mrs. Jos. M. Whale n, Glendo, Wyo., and Mrs. W. F. Dugan, Campbell, Neb.

They were also present the following grandchildren: Muriel Helen and Carma, children of Mr . and Mrs. E. B. Dearing; Catherine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Green; William, son o f Dr. and Mrs. W. F. Dugan, and Marvel, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Dearing.

Mr. Whalen, of Glendo Wyo., arrived on Wednesday, and Mrs. Head, the only sister of Mr. Deari ng, made the far trip from Central Point, Ore., to be here upon this pleasant occasion.

Mr. Dearing moved to Grand Island from Hamilton county late in the 90's, or about twenty ago . In the first few years of this period he was very active in civic and political matters, h aving for a number of years served faithfully and well on the city council as alderman for th e third ward, finally declining again to become a candidate. He was also active in other lin es.

The many friends of these admirable people from far and near unite in wishing them many mor e anniversaries with all the peace and joy that can be bestowed upon them so that each year m ay in truth seem happier than the last.
2 iv. John DEARING.
v. Catherine DEARING was born on 1 Sep 1848 in Okehampton, Devon, England. She died in 1905 in White Hall, Greene, Illinois.⁽²³⁾ She was buried in Jones Cemetery, White Hall, Greene, Illinois. ⁽²⁴⁾ Catherine Dearing, the fifth child of Edward Dearing and Mary Sutton was listed with her fami ly in the 1851 census of Okehampton, Devon, England. she migrated with her family to Canad a on a sailing vessel at the age of 4 to 6 years of age. Catherine married at the age of sev enteen to William S. Walker in Trafalgar township, Halton county, Ontario, Canada in 1865. T hey were married by Francis Tremayne in the United Church of England and Ireland. Witnesse d by Edward Dearing of Trafalgar. William and Catherine's first child was born in Scott count y, Illinois which is a good clue that they may have migrated to Illinois with Catherine's bro thers Edward and John. The Walker family was listed in the 1880 census of Illinois having si x children, all of them boys. In the 1900 census of Illinois, William and Catherine Walker w ere living in White Hall, Greene county, Illinois having moved from Scott county. Four mor e children are listed in the record, two boys and two girls. William was listed as a farmer . Catherine died in 1905 and is buried in the Jones Cemetery in White Hall, Illinois. Willia m Walker lived for another eighteen years after the death of his wife. In the 1920 censuses , William is listed living in Morgan county, Illinois. He died in 1923 in Morgan county, Ill inois and then was buried next to Catherine in the Jones Cemetery in White Hall, Illinois. s ome of William and Catherine's children were still living in the Scott and Morgan county area s of Illinois in 1920 and were listed in the 1920 census.
vi. William DEARING was born on 23 Jan 1851 in Okehampton, Devon, England. William Dearing was the sixth child of Edward Dearing and Mary Sutton. He was listed as a chi ld in the 1851 census with his family. He was about the age of three or four when he migrate d with his family to America. He spent his childhood on his father's farm in Trafalgar towns hip, Ontario. He met Violet Morrison in Elk Rapids, Michigan while either visiting his siste r Martha Head or he had moved to Elk Rapids to live. William married Violet Morrison in 187 5 in Elk Rapids.
William's family is listed in thew 1880 census of Michigan with three children all having bee n born in Canada. The vital records of Ontario list the birth record for Clara, the second c hild of William and Violet. Clara was born in Erin township, Wellington county, Ontario, Can ada which is the same place where William's parents were living. In the 1900 census, the Wil liam Dearing family is living in Elk Rapids with five more children. Violet was listed as th e head of the household and William was not listed. It is unknown where he might have been.
There is no record of either William or Violet Dearing's death. William's youngest son, Dunca n, had an obituary that was found in some genealogical records in Detroit. It listed Dunca n Morrison Dearing dying in 2947 leaving a wife Bess and his two sisters June Dearing and Mar garet Bruce. In the 1920 census of Michigan under the name of William Bruce. We find Willia m's children Martha, Margaret, Clara and their families living together along with their youn gest brother Duncan Morrison Dearing.
vii. Rebecca DEARING was born on 3 Apr 1853 in Okehampton, Devon, England. ⁽²⁵⁾ She died about 1854/55 in At Sea.
viii. Thomas DEARING was born on 12 Jul 1856 in Trafalgar Twp, Halton, Ontario, Canada. He Obituary in Jan 1940. He died on 19 Jan 1940 in Erin Twp, Wellington, Ontario, Canada. He was buried in The Grove, East Garafraxa, Ontario, Canada. Golden Wedding Celebration of Orton couple -- Held at Their Home on August 2nd -- Over One Hu ndred Friends Assembled.

Saturday, August 2nd, 1930, was one of many pleasant occasions in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Th omas Dearing at Orton, it being the assembling of over one hundred of their many friends to c ongratulate them upon the celebration of their golden wedding. Friends were present from For est, Galt, Hamilton, St. Catharine's, Toronto, Palermo, Shelburne, and Fergus. Letters and t elegrams of congratulations or regrets at being unable to be present were received from frien ds in Minnesota, Nebraska, Idaho, Wyoming, Salt Lake City, California, Michigan, North Bay, H amilton, Toronto, Shelburne and Halifax.

Fortunately, the family were all able to be present namely, Norman, of Orton; Edward, of Toro nto; William, of buffalo; Fred, of Toronto; Stanley, of Los Angeles; Harve, on the old Homest ead; Mrs. Fred McCutcheon, of Acton; and Mrs. William Ballantyne, of Erin Township. At 6 o'cl ock the tables were set on the spacious lawn in front of the house, where about 60 sat down a nd enjoyed the many good things provided. After this Rev. Dr. Spence took the chair and call ed upon Mr. Norman Dearing to read an address from the family, in which they said many kind t hings about their parents, and concluded by handing them a purse of gold containing $100.00 o r a dollar for each year of married life of each.

The toast to the bride and groom of 50 years was then proposed and drank and before the groo m could rise to reply, the happy couple were showered with confetti to the great amusement o f those present. after the groom had replied in his usual cheerful way, short speeches wer e made by John Dearing of Palermo; Frank Sifton of St. Catharines; William Donaghy of East Ga rafraxa; W.A. Dearing of Toronto; Mark Dearing, of Hamilton; and Lorne McNally of Toronto.

The presents were numerous and valuable, showing the great esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. Deari ng are held by their many friends, among the lot being another $40 in gold. -- Fergus New Rec ord.

Thomas Dearing was Fine Citizen: His Passing at Orton is Much Regretted -- Jan. 19th, 1940.

Orton, February 1st -- There passed away quietly on Friday morning an aged and much esteeme d citizen of Orton in the person of Mr. Thomas Dearing in his 84th year. He was the last o f a family of several being the son of the late Edward and Mary Dearing, from Devonshire, Eng land.

Born July 12th, 1856, in Trafalgar Township, he moved to Erin at seven years of age. He wa s married to Annie Collier 60 years ago last December 31st. He was an active member of the M asons for 33 years, and also a member of the Ancient Order of Foresters, Court Shakespear, N o 7331.

Mr. Dearing in his younger days was a successful farmer on the 4th line of Erin, where his fa ther erected the house. His son, Harvey, is living at present on the old homestead. In reli gion he was a faithful member of St. John's United Church, and until a few years ago, befor e becoming hard of hearing, was a regular attendant. He was a great baseball enthusiast an d only last summer eagerly watch the ball games at Orton field day. Mr. Dearing served on th e first school board of Orton, functioning from 1892 with the late Tom Ballentine and Warre n Jestin. For many years, he served as reeve, councillor, Erin Township assessor and was jus tice of the peace for several years.

The sympathy of many goes out to the bereaved widow and family of this grand old man. Servic es were conducted at the house on Sunday at 2 p.m. by Rev. A. L. Atton.

Messrs John and Haines Root sang a request duet, "Good-night Here and Good Morning Up There " after which the Masons took charge. The pallbearers were Brothers Herb Lyons, Dr. Abbott , Geo Lacey, Burt Deyer, Earl Moore and Roy Laughlin.

The flower-bearers were four grandchildren, Harvey McCutcheon, Lloyd Dearing, Jack Dearing an d Kenneth Ballantyne. Flowers were sent from the family, the United Church Wellington Lodg e No 271, employees of general superintendents's office, CNR, Toronto; Lorne McNally, Toronto ; Joe McNally, Toronto; Corbett, Henderson and Armstrong, livestock commissioners, Toronto . Interment took place in Grove Cemetery.

To mourn his loss he leaves his wife and eight children, Norman, Harvey and Mrs. Ballentyne ( Mary of Orton); Mrs McCutcheon (Annie of Orton); William of Detroit; Stanley of Los Angeles ; Fred and Edward of Toronto and 18 granchildren and one great grandchild also survive.

DEARING -- in loving memory of Thomas Dearing, who died January 19th, 1940.
Remembrance is a golden chain, death tries to break, but all in vain,
To have, to love, and then to part is the greatest sorrow of one's heart.

The years may wipe out many things but this they wipe out never --
The memory of thos happy days when we were all together.

But still the empty chair reminds us of the face, the smile, of one who once sat there.
From daughter Mary, Will, and Family.