On 24 Jun 1856 William Henry first married Caroline Elizabeth Ernst, daughter of John Mathias Ernst & Elizabeth Hiltz, in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.11 Born on 26 Feb 1837 in Indian Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.6 Caroline Elizabeth was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 16 Apr 1837.6 Caroline Elizabeth died in Indian Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, bef 1891; she was 53.

The 1871 Canadian federal census states that William and Caroline Heyson with three daughters resided in the Mahone Bay census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. William Heyson was a cooper. The family were Presbyterians. (RG 31-C-1, 1871, Nova Scotia, Mahone Bay, ED 195-H1, Mahone Bay, p. 65)

William and Caroline Hyson with three children resided in the Blockhouse census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1881 Canadian federal census. William Hyson was a fisherman. The family were Presbyterians. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-C1, Blockhouse, p. 26)

On 1 Apr 1891 William Henry second married Eliza Sarty, daughter of John George Sarty & Catherine Magdalene Hiltz, in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.13,14 Born on 24 Jun 1829 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.6 Eliza was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 23 Sep 1829.6 Eliza died in Indian Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 25 Jul 1899; she was 70.

The 1881 Canadian federal census states that the widow Eliza Zwicker and her daughter Rachel Zwicker resided in the Blockhouse census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. They lived in the household of her daughter and son-in-law Leah and James Young. Eliza and Rachel Zwicker were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-C1, Blockhouse, p. 27)

According to the 1891 Canadian federal census, the widow Eliza Zwicker resided in Lunenburg, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia She lived in the household of her daughter and son-in-law Leah and James Young. Eliza Zwicker was an Anglican. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 38-F1, Lunenburg, p. 25)

On 14 Jan 1901 William Henry third married Arabella Hiltz, daughter of John Peter Hiltz & Hannah Rebecca Keyser, in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.13,14 Born on 17 Feb 1833 in Western Shore, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.18 Arabella was baptized in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 14 Aug 1844.18 Arabella died in Indian Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 13 Dec 1906; she was 73.

Elias and Arabella Eisenhaur with six children resided in the Mahone Bay census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1871 Canadian federal census. Elias and James Eisenhaur were fishermen. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1871, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 195-H1, Mahone Bay, p. 64)

The 1881 Canadian federal census states that Elyes and Arabell Eisenhauer with six children resided in the Blockhouse census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Catherine Eisenhauer who was age 86 lived in the household. Elyes and William Eisenhauer were fishermen. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-C1, Blockhouse, p. 22)

According to the 1891 Canadian federal census, Elias and Areabela Eisenhauer with four children resided in the Blockhouse census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Elias, Borden and Arthur Eisenhauer were fishermen. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 38-B1, Blockhouse, p. 16)

On 3 Mar 1853 Sarah Ann married David Samuel Heisler, son of John Peter Hausler & Catherine Elizabeth Becker, in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Born on 12 Nov 1827 in Indian Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.6 David Samuel was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 24 May 1828.6 David Samuel died in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 2 Oct 1918; he was 90.13

David and Sarah Heisler with six children resided on Ernst Island, Chester census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1871 Canadian federal census. David and James Heisler were farmers. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1871, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 195-L2, Chester, pp. 81-82)

The 1891 Canadian federal census states that David and Sarah Heislor with a son resided in the Blockhouse census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. They lived in the household of their daughter and son-in-law Louise and Enos Wensel. David and Peter Heislor were fishermen. The family were Anglicans. (RG 1-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg 38-B1, Blockhouse, p. 10)

The 1911 Canadian federal census states that the widower David Heisler resided on Heisler’s Island, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. He lived in the household of his son and daughter-in-law James and Lavinia Heisler. David Heisler was a Prebyterian. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 49-42, Western Shore, p. 18)

On 1 Feb 1855 Catherine Elizabeth married James Edmund Hiltz, son of Johannes Hiltz & Sophia Elizabeth Young, in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.10 Born on 4 Nov 1829 in Martin’s Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.18 James Edmund was baptized in Martin’s Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 28 Nov 1829.18 James Edmund died in Martin’s Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 10 Dec 1891; he was 62.

James and Catherine Hiltz with eight children resided in the Chester census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1871 Canadian federal census. His widowed mother Sophia Hiltz and his brother Joseph Hiltz lived in the household. James and Joseph Hiltz were farmers. The family were Anglicans. Catherine and Sophia Hiltz were literate. James Hiltz owned 60 acres of land of which 36 were improved with five of those acres in pasture. Additionally he owned one house, three shops, one barn, five waggons/sleds, one plough, one fanning mill, four working oxen, three milch cows, one horned cattle, 29 sheep, three swine, 43 shares for 40 tons in a sailing vessel, and 120 fathoms of net or seines. In terms of agricultural production in 1870, the farm produced 75 bushels of barley, 10 bushels of oats, two bushels of peas, 200 bushels of potatoes from one acre, 30 bushels of turnips, 10 bushels of carrots/other roots, 30 bushels of mangelwurzel (beets), 12 tons of hay from 15 acres, 30 pounds of flax/hemp, six bushels of plums/pears, 200 pounds of butter, 40 pounds of wool, 60 yards of cloth, and 38 yards of linen. One cattle 14 sheep, and two swine were sold for slaughter. Fifteen cords of firewood were chopped. Three barrels of salmon were caught. (RG 31-C-1, 1871, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 195-L2, Chester, p. 32 [house 104, family 109])

On 17 Nov 1860 Eliza married James Zwicker , son of John George Zwicker & Susannah Catherine Hiltz, in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.13 Born on 22 Jan 1836 in Oakland, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. James died in Oakland, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 3 Jun 1905; he was 69.14

James and Eliza Zwicker with four children resided in the Mahone Bay census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1871 Canadian federal census. His widowed mother Susanna Zwicker lived in the household. James Zwicker was a farmer. The family were Presbyterians. (RG 31-C-1, 1871, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 195-H1, Mahone Bay, pp. 59-60)

The 1881 Canadian federal census states that James and Eliza Zwicker with six children resided in the Blockhouse census district, Lunenburg county, Nova Scotia. Their daughter and son-in-law Sophia and Steven Kiddy with a daughter lived in the household. James and George Zwicker were farmers. Steven Kiddy was a fisherman. The Zwicker family were Presbyterians. The Kiddy family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-C1, Blockhouse, p. 15)

According tio the 1891 Canadian federal census, James and Eliza Zwicker with six children resided in the Blockhouse census district, Lunenburg county, Nova Scotia. James Zwicker was a farmer. George Zwicker was a fisherman. The family were Presbyterians. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 38-B1, Blockhouse, p. 20)

James and Eliza Zwicker with three of their daughters resided at Oakland, Nova Scotia according to the 1901 Canadian federal census. James Zwicker was a farmer. Annie Hyson [sister of Eliza Zwicker] was described as a domestic. They were Presbyterian. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-B1, Oakland, p. 12, [house 99, family 115])

On 17 Dec 1863 Matilda married Nathaniel Dalton in Halifax, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.13 Born in 1843 in Indian Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Nathaniel died bef 1905; he was 62. Occupation: Mariner.

Son of William and Hannah Dalton

On 6 Sep 1873 Stephen Alexander married Mary Jane Andrews, daughter of Daniel Andrews & Eliza Zwicker, in Indian Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Born on 26 Feb 1854 in Indian Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.10 Mary Jane was baptized in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 8 Jul 1854.10

The widow Jane Hyson with two daughters resided in the Blockhouse census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. They lived in the household of her fatherin-law and mother-in-law Benjanin and Elizabeth Hyson. They were Presbyterian. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., 11-C1, Blockhouse, p. 26, no. 101 [family 129])