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From - Annals of the Forty
GLOVER
The Glover family from which the Canadian branch descends, emigrated from England to America and settled in Sussex County, New Jersey
I - FRANCIS GLOVER
Francis Glover, born in 1728, was married twice, the name of the first wife being unknown. He married secondly Rebecca, daughter of Samuel and Hannah (Wright) Green. Rebecca was born 7 May 1747 and, after her husband's death in 1796, she came to Canada to live near her brothers and her children. She died in 1820 and was buried in St. Andrew's churchyard, Grimsby. Children:-
Jacob Glover, born about 1763, m. Deborah, daughter of John and Dinah (Pettit) Moore
Samuel Glover, son of Francis and Rebecca, b. 14 April, 1766, m. Mercy McClure.
Hannah Glover, b. 18 February, 1769, m. Samuel Kennedy, d. 10 October, 1793 in New Jersey
John Glover, b. 31 January, 1771, married Mary Birge, d. 1863.
Charles Glover, b. 5 July, 1775 - no further record
James Glover, b. 11 November, 1777, m. Elizabeth, daughter of John Charles Pettit, Saltfleet Township.
Elizabeth Glover, b. 8 October, 1787, m. Samuel, son of Adam Green
Mary Ann Glover, b. 14 April, 1791, married John Smith Pettit, son of Andrew and Sarah Pettit.
II - JACOB GLOVER
Jacob Glover, said to be the son of the first wife of Francis Glover, was the first one of the family to come to this district. He is listed with the forty-two families who arrived at the Niagara frontier from New Jersey in 1787. (Niagara Historical Society - No. 39, page 128). It states - 'In that season Jacob Glover, with one Woman, 1 son, two daughters, 2 cows and two horses. Jacob received a Crown grant in Grimsby Township - Lot 14, Concs. I and II.
Like other pioneers of the district he suffered during the 'Hungry Years' and his name is on the list of petitioners humbly praying that the provisions loanded during the years of famine be paid for in the same kind as borrowed or in flour, wheat or other produce.'
In 1795 Jacob Glover served on the Grimsby Township Council as Poundkeeper. About the turn of the century Jacob sold his farm and moved to Norfolk County near Vanessa. Children, order uncertain:-
Deborah, m. David Young
Francis, b. 1786, wife Anne, d. 1862
James Henry
Robert
Anthony, b. 1812-1879 Note: Anthony was buried in the old burying ground near Vanessa, also Francis and Edwin, 1822-1878. Jacob, a son or grandson of Jacob Sr. was buried at Vanessa 1817-1899, wife Mary Ann Wheeler, 1833-1905
II - SAMUEL GLOVER
Samuel Glover, second son of Francis and Rebecca, did not come to Canada but several of his children did therefore we have listed their names as follows:-
Sarah, b. 1785
Rebecca, b. 1787
Elizabeth, b. 1789
Hannah, b. 1790
Francis, b. 1793
Margaret, b. 1797
Charles, b. 1799, m. Mary Markel, d. 1874
John, b. 1802, m. Susannah Forsythe
Aaron, b. 1805, m. Christine Kern
Mary, b. 1807, m. George Fonger of Halton County
Samuel, b. 1809
Mercy, b. 1811
James, b. 1814
Joseph, b. 1816
Nelson, b. 1818, m. Hannah Culver
Matilda, b. 1821, m. David Kern
II - HANNAH GLOVER
Hannah Glover, daughter of Francis and Rebecca (Green) Glover, m. Samuel Kennedy, d. 17 July, 1792. One child Samuel Kennedy Jr. Samuel Sr., came to Canada and married Elizabeth (Pettit) Glover, widow of James
II - JOHN GLOVER
John Glover, who married Mary Birge, came to Canada about 1805 and settled in Saltfleet Township. According to his account book he was engaged in selling procucts of his farm, in cutting and hauling lumber and weaving of wool and flax. He also rented his pastures and doctored and traded horses.
Mary Birge (Berg), wife of John Glover, was born in 1776 and died in 1843. John died in 1863 and both are buried in St. Andrew's churchyard, Grimsby. Children are recorded in John Glover's account book:-
Rebecca, b. 7 November, 1796, m. William, son of John and Jemima Biggar, 5 November 1818
James, b. 8 June, 1799, m. Eliza Hannon, d. 1873, buried in Union burying ground, Barton Township
Euphemia, b. 22 April, 1801, m. John W. son of John Smith of Grimsby
Electa, b. 8 April, 1803, m, Asa, son of Andrew Pettit , Grimsby
Mary, b. 7 April, 1805, m. Hugh Hunter
Elizabeth, b. 7 April, 1807, d. 11 December, 1853
Peter Birge, b. 1811, m. Jane Ann, daughter of Thos. and Mary Stewart
John P., b. 31 January, 1812, d. 1900, buried in St. Andrew's churchyard
Sarah, b. 9 September 1814, m. Amos Chambers
George, b. 10 Aug., 1816
Priscilla, b. 25 November, 1823, m. James Engleheart, d. 1882, buried in St. Andrew's churchyard, Grimsby
II - JAMES GLOVER
James Glover, son of Francis and Rebecca Glover, married Elizabeth, daughter of John Charles Pettit, 17 December 1806 (Rev. Addison, Niagara) died in 1812, buried in St. Andrew's churchyard. Elizabeth married 2ndly Samuel Kennedy Sr.
Children of James and Elizabeth (Pettit) Glover:-
John b. about 1807, m. Susan Dunmedes 12 Dec. 1832
Ann b. about 1809, m. James Allison, 10 Nov. 1831
II - ELIZABETH GLOVER
Elizabeth, daughter of Francis and Rebecca (Green) Glover , married her cousin, Samuel Green son of Adam and Martha Green
Children of Elizabeth and Samuel Green:-
Mary, married Jeremiah Soule
Caroline, married Francis TenEyck
Eliza, married Anthony TenEyck
Samuel, married Jane Stewart
Anne, unmarried
II - MARY ANN GLOVER
Mary Ann, daughter of Francis and Rebecca Glover, married John Smith Pettit, son of Andrew and Sarah Pettit of Grimsby. They lived on Lot 19 Con II, Grimsby Township. Family history states that Mary was a brave and spirited woman and greatly distinguished herself for her superior skill in driving and riding horses. She died 13 June, 1856 and was buried in St. Andrew's churchyard.
Children of Mary Ann and John Smith Pettit:-
Andrew, b. 28 Aug. 1809, died 26 July, 1813
John Glover, b. 14 Aug. 1811, died 31 July, 1813
Jonathan, b. 14 Aug. 1814, died 19 April, 1822
James Glover, b. 4 January, 1817, m, Henrietta Smith of Saltfleet
Francis Glover, b. 5 June, 1819, m. Catherine Griffin
Mary Eliza, b. 12 March, 1824, died 29 March 1829
John Johnson, b. 3rd Nov, 1826, died 17 February, 1862
Sarah Ann, b. 8 Dec., 1829, m. James Foster, d. 21 Feb., 1862
Eliza Jane, b. 14 Aug., 1833, m. John G. TenEyck, d. 25 April, 1864, buried in St. Andrew's churchyard, Grimsby
The Glover homestead is one of the oldest in Saltfleet township. It stands on the south side on No. 8 highway near Winona, Ont. The house is now called "Resthaven Convalescent Home" and is owned by Mrs. M. Glover
ANNALS OF THE FORTY
LOYALIST and PIONEER FAMILIES
OF WEST LINCOLN
1783-1833
Published by
THE GRIMSBY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1954
Revised and Reprinted 1966-1977
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