Kenneth Stuart Paulsen Ahnentafel / Anetavle / Ancestor Table (Continued)
Kenneth Stuart Paulsen Ahnentafel / Anetavle / Ancestor Table (Continued)
Sixth Generation
53. Sophia Elizabeth Young, daughter of 106. Johann Casper Jung & 107. Maria Elizabeth Barbara Emoneau. Born on 16 Feb 1807 in Young’s Island, Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.27 Sophia Elizabeth died in Martin’s Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 4 Sep 1879; she was 72.
The 1871 Canadian federal census states that the widow Sophia Hiltz resided in the Chester census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. She lived in the household of her son and daughter-in-law James and Catherine Hiltz. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1871, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 195-L2, Chester, p. 32 [house 104, family 109])
54. Bartholomew Clinton, son of 108. Patrick Clinton & 109. Anna Barbara Collicut. Born on 8 Feb 1800 in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.28 Bartholomew died in Chester Basin, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 22 Nov 1874; he was 74.2 Occupation: Farmer.
On 9 May 1835 Bartholomew married Mary Magdalena Hiltz in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.13
55. Mary Magdalena Hiltz, daughter of 110. Johannes Benjamin Hiltz & 111. Catherine Barbara Bouteiller. Born on 2 Oct 1807 in Marriott’s Cove, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Mary Magdalena died in Chester Basin, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, in Feb 1899; she was 91.
The 1838 census of Nova Scotia states that Bartw. Clinton and his family resided at West Chester, Lunenburg County. The household consisted of five people: Bartw. Clinton as head of household; one male under six years of age; one female under six years of age; and two females above 14 years of age. (Nova Scotia Archives, RG 1, vol. 449, no. 164)
Bart and Mary Clinton resided in the Chester census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1871 Canadian federal census. Their son Alexander and daughter Mary Clinton with her own daughter lived in the hosehold. Bart and Alexander Clinton were farmers. Bart Clinton was a Baptist. Mary, Alexander, Mary and Winifred Clinton were Anglicans. Bart Clinton and the children were of Irish descent while Mary Clinton was German. (RG 31-C-1, 1871, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 195-L1, Chester, p. 24)
The 1881 Canadian federal census states that the widow Mary M. Clinton resided in the Chester census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. She lived in the household of her son Alexander Clinton. The family were Anglicans. The census states that they were of Irish descent. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-F1, Chester, p. 15)
56. John Frederick Heyson, son of 112. John William Gorkum Heyson & 113. Joanna Judith Kedy. Born on 19 Aug 1802 in Oakland, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.14 John Frederick died in Oakland, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 26 Mar 1855; he was 52.4
Frederick Heyson appears in the 1838 Nova Scotia census for Lunenburg Township (p. 6). In addition to the head of the household, there were eight other family members: one male above age 14; one female above age 14; one male between ages 6 and 14; two females between ages 6 and 14; one male under age 6;and two females under age 6. He was listed as a farmer.
On 21 Dec 1825 John Frederick married Catherine Hall in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.14
57. Catherine Hall, daughter of 114. James Hall & 115. Mary Catherine Andrews. Born on 25 Jun 1803 in Oakland, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Catherine died in Oakland, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.
58. William John Turner. Born abt 1789 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom. William John died in Northfield, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 10 Jun 1871; he was 82.2
William Turner served in the East India Company as a purser’s steward and in the Royal Navy as captain’s clerk. He served from 1803 to 1811 according to an 1862 petition to the provincial government. The petition states that he came to Nova Scotia in 1812. (N.S.A., RG 5, Series P, vol. 77, 1862, doc. 65).
According to the parish register of St. James Anglican Church at Lunenburg, N.S., William Turner was a school teacher and merchant from Oxford, England. The baptismal records of his children variously list him as a fisherman, schoolmaster, and farmer. He became a farmer upon settlement at Northfield, Nova Scotia.
William Turner appeared in the 1838 Nova Scotia census (Lunenburg, p. 16). His household consisted of 9 people: three males over age 14; two females over age 14; one male between ages 6 and 14; two females between ages 6 and 14; and one male under age 6.
William and Barbara Turner resided at [Chelsea], New Germany census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1871 Canadian federal census. They resided in the household of their daughter and son-in-law Emma and Andrew Jain (James?). William Turner was born in England. Barbara Turner was German and was born in the province. They were Anglican. (RG 31-C-1, 1871, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 195-A2, New Germany, p. 51)
William Turner died from consumption.
Barbara Turner resided at [Chelsea], New Germany census district, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia according to the 1881 Canadian federal census. She resided in the household of her daughter and son-in-law Ann and Francis Veinotte. Barbara Turner was German and was born in the province. She was an Anglican.
On 5 Mar 1818 William John married Anna Barbara Salzmann in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.15
59. Anna Barbara Salzmann, daughter of 118. Casper Friedrich Salzmann & 119. Johanna Deladeray. Born on 17 Oct 1798 in Indian Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.27 Anna Barbara died in Northfield, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, in Apr 1885; she was 86.29
60. John George Zwicker, son of 120. George Melchior Zwicker & 121. Judith Rosina Bleisteiner. Born on 19 Nov 1783 in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.14 John George died in Oakland, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 4 Oct 1868; he was 84.2 Buried on 7 Oct 1868 in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.
On 19 Nov 1811 John George married Susannah Catherine Hiltz in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.14
61. Susannah Catherine Hiltz, daughter of 122. Johann Heinrich Hiltz & 123. Susanna Margaret Knickel. Born on 9 Sep 1793 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.27 Susannah Catherine died in Oakland, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 2 Jul 1891; she was 97.
The widow Catherine Zwicker resided in the Blockhouse census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1881 Canadian federal census. She lived in the household of her son and daughter-in-law Edmun and Sophia Zwicker. Catherine Zwicker was a Lutheran. ( (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-C1, Blockhouse, pp. 29-30)
According to the 1891 Canadian federal census, the widow Catherine Zwicker resided in the Blockhouse census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. She lived in the household of her son and daughter-in-law Edmund and Sophia Zwicker. The family were Lutherans. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 38-B1, Blockhouse, p. 19)
The date of death for Susannah Catherine (née Hiltz) Zwicker is based upon the information given on page 382 of Mather Byles DesBrisay's History of the County of Lunenburg published in 1895 where he states: "In 1891, Mrs. Susaana Catherine Zwicker departed this life at Oakland near Mahone Bay, at age of 98 years, 8 months and 23 days, leaving fifteen children, ninety-six grandchildren, 178 great-grandchildren, and thirty-two great-great-grandchildren to mourn her departure." Based on the record on her birth in the Zion Lutheran Church records, she was 97 years old rather than the 98 years old recorded by DesBrisay.
62. Benjamin William Heyson, son of 112. John William Gorkum Heyson & 113. Joanna Judith Kedy. Born on 24 May 1809 in Oakland, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.14 Benjamin William died in Indian Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 14 Mar 1896; he was 86.
Benjamin Heyson appears in the 1838 Nova Scotia census for Lunenburg Township (p. 6). In addition to the head of the household, there were six other family members: one female over age 14; one male between ages 6 and 14; two females between age 6 and 14; and two females under age 6. He is listed as a farmer.
Benjamin Heyson appears in the 1861 Nova Scotia census (Lunenburg, polling place no. 3, Mahone Bay, abstract 10). The household consisted of nine people: one married male age 50-60; one married female age 50-60; one single female age 30-40; one married male age 20-30; one married female age 20-30 [this young married couple are probably William Henry Hyson and his wife]; one single male and one single female age 15-20; one single male age 10-15; and one female age 3-4. Two members of the household died during the year previous to 30 March 1861: one infant male and one female age 20-30. One female above age 15 was illiterate, and two males and two females above age 15 could not write. Benjamin owned six acres of cultivated intervale valued at NS$240 and eight acres of cultivated upland valued at NS$64. Additionally he owned two neat cows, three milch cows, seven sheep and two pigs. In terms of agricultural production and forest products, the farm produced eight tons of hay, 50 bushels on barley, 70 bushels of potatoes 20 bushels of turnips, 20 bushels of other roots, 12 bushels of apples, 40 or 60 pounds of butter [the number is illegible on the census schedule], and 2000 staves in 1860. Benjamin appears in the 1866/67 Nova Scotia Directory and is listed as a farmer at Indian Point.
Benjamin and Elizabeth Heyson with three adult children resided in the Mahone Bay census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1871 Canadian federal census. John Dalton [who was their grandson] and James Heyson [who was their nephew] lived in the household. The census states that Benjamin and Elizabeth Heyson could not write, although they could read. Benjamin Heyson was a farmer. Samuel and Stephen Heyson were Seaman. James Heyson was a labourer. Benjamin Heyson owned 150 acres of land of which 120 were improved with 117 of that in pasture. Additionally he owned half an house, one shop, one barn, three waggons/sleds, one plough, two working oxen, three milch cows, three other horned cattle, nine sheep and two swine. In terms of agricultural production and forest products, the farm produced 35 bushels of barley, seven bushels of oats, 120 bushels of potatoes from one acre, 20 bushels of turnips, 40 bushels of mangelwurzel (beets), 10 tons of hay from six acres, 25 pounds of flax/hemp, half a bushel of pears/plums, 180 pounds of butter, 25 pounds of wool, 20 yards of cloth, 18 pine logs and 1000 staves. Two cattle, three sheep and two swine were slaughtered or sold for slaughter. (RG 31-C-1, 1871, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., 195-H1, Mahone Bay, pp. 65-66, no. 17 [house 211, family 249])
The 1881 Canadian federal census states that Benjamin and Elizabeth Hyson with their daughter Anna Hyson resided in the Blockhouse census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Their widowed daughter-in-law Jane Hyson with two daughters lived in the household. Fifteen-year-old [grandson] John Dalton lived in the household. They were Presbyterian. Benjamin Hyson was a farmer and could read. Elizabeth Hyson was blind. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., 11-C1, Blockhouse, p. 26, no. 101 [families 128-129])
According to the 1881 Church map of Lunenburg County, B. Hyson resided at Indian Point, Nova Scotia He appears on the 1889 voters’ list for Polling District 19, Oakland. He was a farmer residing at Indian Point, N.S. He was a property owner.
Benjamin and Elizabeth Hyson with their daughter Annie Hyson resided in the Blockhouse census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1891 Canadian federal census. Living in the household were [their grandson and granddaughter-in-law William and Mary Hyseler with three children. Benjamin Hyson was a farmer. William Hyseler was a fisherman. Benjamin and Elizabeth Hyson were Presbyterians. Annie Hyson was a Lutheran. The Hyseler family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 38-B1, Blockhouse, pp. 13-14)
The following is the will of Benjamin William Heyson/Hyson, dated 9 January 1895 (Nova Scotia Archives, Lunenburg Will Books, Vol. 7, p. 98):
In the Name of God Amen I Benjamin Hyson of Indian Point in the Township and County of Lunenburg farmer being through the goodness of Almighty God of sound mind and memory but being aware of the uncertainty of human life do make publish and declare this last will and testament that is to say I recommend my soul to God who gave it and I desire that my body may be decently buried in Christian like manner, with respect to worldly estate, I give bequeath and dispose of it in the following manner after all my just and lawful debts are paid and discharged.
First. I give and bequeath to my daughter Annie Hyson all my personal estate for her use. I give and bequeath to my son William Hyson the Northwest part of my lot of land No. five lying at Martin's River containing Thirty acres more or less and the use of a road on my southern part for him and his heirs on the said lot No. five, I give and bequeath to my son William Hyson and my four daughters and my two grand[daughters], namely William my son, Annie Hyson, Catherine Hyson the wife of Edmund Hiltz. Sarah Hyson the wife of David Heisler and Eliza Hyson the wife of James Zwicker and my two Grand daughters, Mary and Victoria Hyson the [two to] have one share between the two.
And lastly I do nominate and appoint my son William Hyson as the executor of this last will and testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this ninth day of January in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety five A.D. 1895.
Witness
his
Jacob Langille Benjamin X Hyson
Robert T. Hyson mark
Lunenburg June 5th 1896
This day the foregoing last will and testament of Benjamin Hyson was duly proved on the oath of William T. Hyson one of the sustaining witnesses to said will as by affidavit on file to said will annexed will more fully appear and on this day probate was granted to William Hyson executor named in said will for the probate thereon, he being duly sworn into office.
Wm A. Gaetz Registrar
On 9 Jul 1829 Benjamin William married Elizabeth Lantz 
in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.14
in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.14
, daughter of 126. Johann Heinrich Lantz & 127. Margarethe Langille. Born on 26 Aug 1805 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.27 Elizabeth died in Indian Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 7 May 1896; she was 90.