Individual Notes

Note for: Sarah Smith, 1795 - ABT 1 FEB 1849 Index

Christening:
     Date:   14 NOV 1795
     Place:   Great Bardfield, Essex, England.

Burial:
     Date:   5 FEB 1849
     Place:   Abney Park Cemetery, London, England

Individual Note:
     "Sarah Smith" as the wife of Rev. John Blackburn was used wrt the International Genealogical Index (IGI) to produce the names of most of Josiah's siblings, although at least two are unaccounted for.

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Abney Park Cemetary Burial: Blackburn, Sarah 05 feb1849, 53y, 003904, I05, 1S04

Individual Notes

Note for: Hannah Blackburn, 11 MAR 1832 - 8 NOV 1915 Index

Emigration:
     Date:   BET 1855 AND 1861
     Place:   From London, Enland to London, Ontario

Event:
     Type:   Event 1
     Date:   24 JUN 1832
     Place:   Christened at Clerkenwell, London, Eng

Burial:
     Place:   Woodland Cemetary, London

Individual Note:
     Married a Montgomery, as did her sister Charlotte Emma. Could it be the same one, given that Charlotte Emma died about 1 year after marrying John Rutherford Montgomery.

Individual Notes

Note for: Charlotte Emma Blackburn, 10 MAY 1834 - 26 JUL 1860 Index

Emigration:
     Date:   BET 1855 AND 1859
     Place:   London, England to Canada

Event:
     Type:   Event 1
     Date:   27 JUL 1834
     Place:   Christened at Clerkenwell, London, Eng.

Individual Note:
     Obit from the "Canadian News" (based in England), Aug 29(?), 1860
"July 26, at Quebec, Charlotte Emma, wife of J.R. Montgomery, Esq., and 2nd daughter of the late Rev. J. Blackburn, of London, England"

Marriage notice from the same "Canadian News", May 25, 1859
"April 21, at Toronto, John Rutherford Montgomery, third son of the late Captain Montgomery, of H.M. 18th Regt., to Charlotte Emma Blackburn, youngest daughter of the late Rev. J. Blackburn, of London, England."

Note that this means there were no more girls after Charlotte Emma. Any boys?

Charlotte Emma kept a number of diaries, one of which came to Josiah who used it for a time after her death. It tells of being a governess for a french family in rural Holland during the spring of 1855. The last sentence notes the death of her "precious father" on June 16.

Note: Just to remind us that even historians can get it wrong, Orlo Miller cites the first page of the diary (Century of Western Ontario, Ch.9) saying she was in the "French capital". Although Paris is often referred to, it is as the place where she hopes to visit with her father (Rev. John).

Individual Notes

Note for: Stephen Blackburn, 6 AUG 1826 - ABT 17 MAY 1911 Index

Occupation:
     Place:   Printer (abt 1849, Eng.), Free Press (1857-1871), county registrar (Glencoe)

Event:
     Type:   Event 1
     Date:   12 NOV 1826
     Place:   Christened at Clerkenwell, London, Eng

Religion:
     Date:   1881
     Place:   Church of England

Burial:
     Date:   19 MAY 1911
     Place:   Woodland Cemetary, London

Individual Note:
     Had two servants living with them in Glencoe, Middlesex in 1881. Their names were Mary Grahum and Jane McDonald.

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    from "History of the County of Middlesex"...

STEPHEN BLACKBURN.
Stephen Blackburn, Registrar of West Middlesex, is a native of England, born near London, August 6, 1826, son of Rev. John Blackburn, a pastor of the Congregational denomination in London for thirty-five years, who was a man of high attainments, and for many years held the position of secretary of the Congregational Union of England and Wales. His mother was Sarah Smith, a daughter of Robert Smith, a landed proprietor in Essex, England. Stephen Blackburn is the fourth son in a family of eleven children; was educated at Mill Hill Grammar School, near Hendon, Middlesex, England. In 1849 he entered into business as printer and publisher in London, England, as a partner of Mr. E. K. Burt, the firm subsisting for seven years under the style of Blackburn & Burt. After the death of both parents he emigrated to Canada. Here he engaged in business with his brother Josiah, as publisher of the Free Press, of London, Canada, which, having been a small weekly paper, was merged into a daily edition May 5 1855. Mr. S. Blackburn took an active part in the business department of the firm, and in July, 1871, severed his connection with the same, having accepted the appointment of Registrar of West Middlesex (office at Glencoe) from the Government of the Hon. John Sandfield Macdonald, first Premier of Ontario, which he still retains having filled the position with honor and credit to himself, and satisfaction to the public. September 26, 1857, he married at London, England, Susanna Whitaker, second daughter of Henry Whitaker, solicitor of Chancery Lane, London, who founded the celebrated legal publication known as Whitaker's Almanac. To Mr. and Mrs. S Blackburn were born four children, a son and three daughters. The eldest, Henry is a partner in the firm of Blackburn & Cox solicitors, London, Canada. Mr. Blackburn is a member of Lorne Lodge, No. 282, A.F. and A.M., at Glencoe; and has been a Freemason since 1853.

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Metcalfe & Glencoe Townships, Ontario Census, 1901
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Name Place Relationship to head of household Birth date Birthplace Immigration

Stephen Blackbrum? Glencoe head Aug 6 1826 England 1855
Susanne Blackbrum? Glencoe wife Oct 11 1855 England 1857
Henry S Blackbrum? Glencoe son Aug 3 1858 Ontario -
Emily C Blackbrum? Glencoe daughter May 30 1860 Ontario -
Harriet S Blackbrum? Glencoe daughter Jan 31 1862 Ontario -
Kathleen E Blackbrum? Glencoe daughter Jul 24 1866 Ontario -


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Individual Notes

Note for: John Blackburn, 9 OCT 1819 - UNKNOWN Index

Emigration:
     Date:   ABT 1848
     Place:   To Paris, Ontario area (Date is approx., but arrived prior to Josiah's 1850)

Event:
     Type:   Event 1
     Date:   7 APR 1820
     Place:   Christened at Finchingfield, Essex, Eng.

Individual Note:
     Could not find him in the 1881 Canadian Census. Perhaps he died, or moved, before then.

Attended the Mill Hill school in London, England. Listed his occupation as "printer, 6, Halton Garden" at age 12

Individual Notes

Note for: Robert Blackburn, 6 AUG 1821 - 25 NOV 1889 Index

Christening:
     Date:   18 DEC 1821
     Place:   Finchingfield, Essex, England

Education:
     Date:   1831
     Place:   admitted to Mill Hill Grammar School

Occupation:
     Place:   Trews Weir Mills, Exeter - Owner

Residence:
     Place:   Trews Weir House, Haven Bank, Exeter

Will:
     Place:   (see notes)

Burial:
     Date:   29 NOV 1889
     Place:   New Cemetary

Individual Note:
     Admitted to Mill Hill School, London, England in June 1831

ROBERT BLACKBURN (1821 - 1889) DETAILS OF HIS FAMILY
The following account was forwarded to Andy Blackburn by Miss Barbara Bassil, 12 College Rise, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL66BP, England who is the grand daughter of the Harry Hems mentioned and is Andy's 4th cousin with (7003) William Hems as their common ancestor. November 7, 1990

DEATH OF ROBERT BLACKBURN (1821 - 1889)
From THE WESTERN MORNING NEWS, Exeter, UK. November 26th 1889
After but three days of illness, Councillor Blackburn of Exeter, Devonshire, died at 2 o'clock yesterday morning at his residence, Trews Weir House, Haven Bank. The cause of his death was congestion of the lungs. The deceased was born at Pentonville House, London in the year 1821. His father, the Reverend J. Blackburn was for some 50 years the popular minister of Claremont Chapel, Islington. The deceased married twice. His second wife died 13 years ago. In June 1885 much sympathy was felt with Mr Blackburn on account of his son Samuel, a fine young fellow, being drowned in the Exe in front of his eyes. The deceased Councillor leaves 6 daughters and 2 sons. Two of the former are married. One son Fred is on the staff of his uncle's paper, the Free Press of New London, Ontario, Canada, owned by Mr Stephen Blackburn. The deceased was propriator of the large paper mills at Trews Weir, Exeter, where for many years he has employed much labour. He was one of the representatives of St Leonards in the Exeter Town Council and upon all questions that interested him, spoke forcibly and fearlessly. In politics Mr Blackburn was a Conservative. He will probably be buried in the New Cemetery on friday. Mr Harry Hems of Exeter was born in the same London parish and his father and the deceased's father were 1st cousins.
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FUNERAL OF COUNCILLOR ROBERT BLACKBURN
The Devon Evening Express Friday November 29th 1889
....The chief mourners were:
1st carriage: Mrs Charles S. Abbey (daughter) and Misses Gertie, Lillian and Alice Blackburn.
2nd carriage: Miss Hosegood (Aunt), Miss Clarke, Miss Kathleen Blackburn & Charles Abbey (son-in-law)
3rd carriage: Mr Harry Hems & Mr J Hall (Silverton)
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WILL OF ROBERT BLACKBURN 6 February 1890
Personal Estate Đ1117.10s. The will of Robert Blackburn, Exeter, Paper Maunfacturer, who died 25 November 1889 at Trews Weir, Exeter, was proved at Exeter by James Hall of Bridge Paper Mills in the Parish of Broadbent in the County of Devon, one of the executors.
to daughter Charlotte Abbey: Đ50. to Mary Ann Clarke: Đ100
to executors James Hall, Harry Hems and Robert John Blackburn (son) Đ10.each.
Then to sell real and personal estate and divide the money equally between the eight children (or such that survive him) and the said Mary Ann Clarke. dated 12th February 1887.
Gross Value: Đ1170.10s. Nett Value Đ530.10s.5d.
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1871 England Census
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Name Age in 1871 Birthplace Relationship Civil Parish County/Island

Amilia A Bear 16 Cupposed Ester Devon Leckhampton, Not Stated Servant St Leonard Devon
Charlotte E Blackburn 11 St Leonard; Exeter, Devon, England Daughter St Leonard Devon
Eleanor Blackburn 13 Lancashire, England Daughter St Leonard Devon
Eliza Blackburn 22 Halberton, Devon, England Wife St Leonard Devon
Robert Blackburn 49 Embingford, Essex, England Head St Leonard Devon
Robert J Blackburn 2 St Leonard; Exeter, Devon, England Son St Leonard Devon
Samuel C Blackburn 5 months St Leonard; Exeter, Devon, England Son St Leonard Devon
Mary hosegood (Unknown) 23 Halberton, Devon, England Visitor St Leonard Devon
Eliza Melhuish 25 Exeter, Devon, England Servant St Leonard Devon

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This is quite certainly for our Robert Blackburn, son of Rev John. The birth year and place match, as well as the newspaper clippings above. The oldest child living in the home was born when he was 38, meaning there were probably others who left home already. The oldest, Caroline, must be from his 1st marriage.

Household: 1881 British Census

    Name Relation Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation Disability
    Robert BLACKBURN Head W Male 59 Finchingfield, Essex, England Manager Paper Mills
    Caroline E. BLACKBURN Daur U Female 21 Exeter, Devon, England
    Robert J. BLACKBURN Son Male 12 Exeter, Devon, England Scholar
    Samuel C. BLACKBURN Son Male 10 Exeter, Devon, England Scholar
    Fredk.Tom BLACKBURN Son Male 8 Exeter, Devon, England Scholar
    Gertrude B. BLACKBURN Daur Female 7 Exeter, Devon, England Scholar
    Lillian E. BLACKBURN Daur Female 6 Exeter, Devon, England Scholar
    Alice Godfrey BLACKBURN Daur Female 5 Exeter, Devon, England
    Kathleen BLACKBURN Daur Female 4 Exeter, Devon, England
    Edith M. CLARKE Governess U Female 22 British Subject, Spain Governess (Prof)

Source Information:
     Dwelling Trews Weir Mills
     Census Place Exeter St Leonard, Devon, England
     Family History Library Film 1341519
     Public Records Office Reference RG11
     Piece / Folio 2152 / 97
     Page Number 24

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ROBERT BLACKBURN
    Male
    Event(s):
      Birth: 06 AUG 1821
      Christening: 18 DEC 1821 Independent Or Congregational, Finchingfield, Essex, England
    Parents:
      Father: JOHN BLACKBURN Family
      Mother: SARAH SMITH

Source Information:
    Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type:
    C067291 1815 - 1837 0593810 (RG4 598) Film 6909072 Film
    Sheet: 00
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TREWS WEIR
A weir is a dam placed across a river/canal to divert water for some purpose. Example, in driving a mill, or to catch fish. Trews Weir was known as St Leonard's Weir before utilization and renovation by John Trew during the construction of Exeter Canal in 1563. The weir was originally built of stakes and brushwood. MILL....The leats(?) seen beyond the Port Royal powered a mill (Trews Weir Paper Mill) whose origins are a little sketchy. It was however a paper mill between 1834 and 1982 when it closed, the oldest parts dated 1780 and from 1907 it was operated by John Pitt & sons producing paper. Before this it appears it may have been a cotton spinning mill and later served as tenement housing for the mill workers. It has now been incorporated into the new housing scheme (Trews Weir Reach, mid 1990's). Further along again, just before the Suspension bridge was what was erroneously known as the 'Old Match Factory'. This has now been demolished. It bore the date 1774 and in the 1850's was a flax mill known as Lower Mill. It became part of Trews Weir Paper Mill and had been put to many uses as a stable, bag factory and a store. Its last function was that of a Social Club for the mill workers finally closing in the early eighties. SUSPENSION BRIDGE (at Trews Weir)....The bridge was constructed in 1935 to allow workers to cross to Willey's Foundry, it was refurbished in 1991. Willey's engineering Works was closed in 1980. H.F Willey started his original foundry on Shilhay, but moved it to Water Lane on the other side of the river in 1860. He died in 1894 and his son Alfred took over the business. THE QUAY.... took on its present look in 1564 around the same time that John Trew was building the first Exeter Canal. Boats used to moor up to 3 deep. The Weirs that can be seen on the Exe were built in order to raise the level of the river at Exeter thus allowing a good depth of water into the Canal. The head of the Canal is to the south of the Canal Basin over the river (take Butts ferry or walk over the suspension bridge). The canal is five miles long, 90 ft wide and 10 feet deep, large enough to carry 150 ton vessels and outlets at Turf locks on the Exe Estuary. Traffic along the canal was heavy until the mid 19th century after which time trade decreased and large debts for upkeep were amassed.
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BLACKBURN. Paper maker. Trew's Weir Mills 1870. Fire at mills EFP 28/9/1870 5e. Fire and explosion at mills EFP 5/10/1870 [oct 5, 1870] 5e.

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