1. James4 Whitside (William H.3, James2, John1) was born February 09, 1831 in Ireland, and died September 11, 1910 in Delhi, Norfolk, Ont. He married Hannah Shaw May 07, 1856 in Middleton, Norfolk, ON, daughter of William Shaw and Susan Shawmnu. (married name unknown), She was born 1829 in Ont, and died August 24, 1911 in Delhi, Norfolk, Ont.
Notes for James Whitside:
B: In all records and census forms, James has claimed that he
was born In Ireland!. Brother of General Samuel Whitside USA Army
whose father was reported to be a Consul General for the USA.
This is not true.
James operated a general store and was a Postmaster of Delhi for
over 40 years. He was also a grain merchant and was reported to
have lost a ship at sea.
From the British Canadian Newspaper, Pg 12, Oct. 23, 1901, Col
3 of Delhi News, "Mr. James Whitside shipped from here on
Friday last for London, England, a car of buckwheat, containing
thirteen hundred bushels, the largest car of grain that ever left
the Delhi Station
He is reported in the 1851, 1861, 1871 and 1881, 1861, 1871 and
1881 CENSUS.
CEN: 1851 Census he is shown as a clerk, 21 yrs of age, living
with William L. Sovereen who was a storekeeper. We believe that
when his father remarried that he came to Delhi and was taken
in as an apprentice to William Sovereen in the general store business
in 1844.
M: pg 145, Norfolk. Historical, Society.
M: From Family History Library, Marriage date 7 May 1856 recorded
in Talbot District, Norfolk County, ON
M: Marriage Records, From Norfolk Marriage Records, 1795-1870,
at Norfolk Historical Society, Simcoe, Ont. "James Whitside,
Middleton married Hannah Shaw, Townsend, 7 May, 1856 by A. Slaght
Jr. Patricia Park Campbell of Burlington reports they were married
in Middleton?
See Tweedsmuir History of Delhi-Delhi Women's Institute Page 50
shows James A member of Baptist church Delhi from Feb 8,1853 (age
22) & Supt. of Sunday Schools for a number of yrs. Also pg
167, shows picture of home and article from Delhi News Record
of Jan 6 1855. States came to Delhi 1844 at 13 yrs age, apprentice
to Frederick Sovereen, (probably it was William Sovereen, see
Obit, British. Canadian, Simcoe, Sept 21, 1910). After 5 yrs (1857)
purchased store stock and went in to business himself, bought
Eagles store stock across the road from Sovereen store. Then sold
to Crysler Brothers and engaged in business in Jarvis? Returned
in 1877 & built present store site, age 46, was postmaster
for 28 yrs. Justice of the Peace. Town council as Reeve, supporter
of Baptist church. Was Postmaster from 1860-1910 pg 139 Tweedsmuir.
D: From Family History Centre, died in Delhi, Ont. on 11 Sept
1910. Reg # 1910-021440
D: The following from copy of death certificate in R.L.W. possession:
Whitside, James, Male, Irish,
Date of death, Sept. 11, 1910.
Date of Birth, Feb. 9, 1831.
Age at time of death, 79.
Place of birth, Ireland.
Place of death Lot 6, block 7, Delhi, Ont.
Occupation: Postmaster
Married
Full name of father: William Whitside
Birthplace of father: unknown
Maiden name and birthplace of mother: unknown
Name of physician: R. W. Tisdale
Certified by Minnie A. (Whitside) Duncombe, Delhi
Cause of death: Arteriole sclerosis for some years and immediate,
brain softening
CS: Conflict! Cemetery stone states born 1832, family bible states,
9 February 1831.
Duration (of illness): Six weeks.
INDENTURE: RLW has in his possession a copy of an Indenture between
James Whitside and Frederick H. Lamb of Hamilton Ont. dated April
9, 1885. James carrying on business in the Village of Fredericksburg
as a general storekeeper has contracted large debts to Lamb and
has been unable to pay so has assigned all his estates to Lamb.
Lamb is given the right to sell everything to repay the debt?
As he never lost the store, it can be assumed he did this to gain
time to repay this debt with Lamb holding the Indenture as security?
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION: Copy held by RLW. Dated the 6th of
Feb. 1911, Letters of Administration. were granted to Wilbur Henry
Whitside as James Whitside had died in testate on or about 13
Sept, 1910. He owned a home and his widow Hannah had renounced
all right and title to Letter of Admin: His son Wilbur to administer
James estate and pay all debts.
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION: Copy held by RLW. This states above
letter was given but as Wilbur died on the 20th of June 1916 and
left part un administered, a new Letter of Administration was
given to James's Daughters. Minnie Alice Duncombe and Nellie Josephine
Heath. Other Daughters. Carrie H. Freeman & Maude B. Hodgson
renounced their rights. This is dated 25 Nov 1932. Eugene Heath
and his wife Nellie ended up with possession of the house and
the store as well.
VOTERS LIST: Of 1881 for Middleton Tsp, Norfolk Co., #732- 6,7,8,9,
WSC Delhi, Owner, Post Office #7.
VOTERS LIST: Of 1910, Whitside James, Lot #48, S pt, Block 2N
More About James Whitside:
Burial: Delhi, Norfolk Co., Ont.
Cause of Death: Arteriole Sclerosis Heart attack
Fact 1: September 13, 1910, Delhi
Notes for Hannah Shaw:
BU: In family plot in Delhi Cemetery with husband James.
CS: Reads "Hannah Shaw, wife of James Whitside, 1829-1911".
M: Married by Rev. A. Slaght, Jr. See letter Pat Campbell to Don
Whiteside re brother is William Shaw of Walsingham who married
Rachel Smith of Charlotteville, Parents were William & Susan
Shaw, Susan probably short for Susanah, who lived with James Whitside
and wife Hanah (Shaw).
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION: RLW has a copy Granted to Hannah Shaw's
son Wilbur on her death on 24 Aug 1911, in testate. This is dated
4 Dec.,1911.
More About Hannah Shaw:
Burial: Delhi, Norfolk Co., Ont.
Fact 1: August 26, 1911, Delhi, Norfolk, Ont
Children of James Whitside and Hannah Shaw are:
2 i. Estella5 Whitside, born 1857; died 1867 in Delhi,
Norfolk, Ont.
Notes for Estella Whitside:
B:CS:D: Buried in the Whitside family plot in the Delhi Cemetery,
Dates are 1857-1867
3 ii. Wilbur Henry Whitside, born 1860 in Delhi, Norfolk,
Ont; died June 17, 1916 in Delhi, Norfolk, Ont.
4 iii. Alice Minnie Whitside, born 1863 in Delhi, Norfolk,
Ont; died November 21, 1928 in Delhi, Norfolk, Ont.
5 iv. Nellie Josephine Whitside, born July 21, 1866 in
Delhi, Norfolk, Ont; died March 25, 1939 in Delhi, Norfolk, Ont.
6 v. Carrie May Whitside, born Abt. 1869; died July 15,
1936 in Hamilton, Wentworth, ON.
7 vi. Maude Beatrice Whitside, born Abt. 1874 in Delhi,
ON; died July 30, 1956.