HUSBAND..(full name ): LOOP, John BORN.....(date/place): about 1815 near London, Middlesex, Canada CHR......(date/place): MAR......(date/place): 1836 DIED.....(date/place): aged 82 Kingsville, Essex, Ontario, Canada BUR......(date/place): Lakeview Cemetery, Kingsville, Essex, Ont. HUSBAND'S FATHER.....: LOOP, Benjamin F. Compiled by: HUSBAND'S MOTHER.....: KENNEDY, Agnes Jane Victor L. Bennison HUSBAND'S OTHER WIVES: 2 Georgetown Drive ---------------------------------------------------------- Amherst, NH 03031 WIFE.....(full name ): ROBERTS, Lucinda BORN.....(date/place): about 1815 Canada CHR......(date/place): DIED.....(date/place): aged 72 Kingsville, Essex, Ontario, Canada BUR......(date/place): Lakeview Cemetery, Kingsville, Essex, Ont. WIFE'S FATHER........: WIFE'S MOTHER........: WIFE'S OTHER HUSBANDS: FILE: LOOPJ9.FGSV ----+-------------------------+---------------+--------------------------------+ # / | CHILDREN | WHEN | WHERE OR TO WHOM | SEX | surname / given names | | town, county, state or country | ----+-------------------------+---------------+--------------------------------| 1. | LOOP, Lovisa |b. about 1833 | | F | |m. 4 APR 1850 | MOONEY, Michael in Gosfield | | |d. | and bur. Pt. Pelee, Essex, Ont.| ----+-------------------------+---------------+--------------------------------+ 2. | LOOP, William |b. about 1838 | | M | |m. | DELLYOR, Sarah | | |d. | | ----+-------------------------+---------------+--------------------------------+ 3. | LOOP, Joseph |b. 20 OCT 1839 | Point Pelee, Essex, Ontario | M | |m. | never married | | |d. | | ----+-------------------------+---------------+--------------------------------+ 4. | LOOP, Henry |b. about 1840 | Canada | M | |m. | | | |d. | | ----+-------------------------+---------------+--------------------------------+ 5. | LOOP, Ellis |b. | | M | |m. | | | |d. in infancy | Gosfield, Essex, Ontario | ----+-------------------------+---------------+--------------------------------+ 6. | LOOP, Charles |b. about 1843 | Canada | M | |m. | McBRAYNE, Mary | | |d. | ______, ______, MI | ----+-------------------------+---------------+--------------------------------+ 7. | LOOP, Benjamin Franklin |b. about 1845 | Canada | M | |m. | FOX, Josephine | | |d. | | ----+-------------------------+---------------+--------------------------------+ 8. | LOOP, Ira D. |b. 1847 | Canada | M | |m. | GAUVEREAU, Clarissa J. | | |d. 1908 | bur. Leamington, Essex, Ont. | ----+-------------------------+---------------+--------------------------------+ 9. | LOOP, Uriah |b. about 1850 | Canada | M | |m. | GARDINER, Mary | | |d. | | ----+-------------------------+---------------+--------------------------------+ 10. | LOOP, Susan |b. about 1854 | Canada | F | |m. | | | |d. | | ----+-------------------------+---------------+--------------------------------+ NOTES: 1851 Census of Mersea Twp, Essex County, Ontario, page 42: [don't know how this first John Loop fits in with others] John Loop laborer b. U.S. age next birthday 60 log house Church of Eng. Martha Loop b. U.S. 59 Warren Loop b. U.S. 24 Ann Loop b. Canada 20 page 43: John Loop laborer b. U.S. 40 log house, no religion Lucy Loop b. Canada 35 William laborer b. Canada 18 Joseph b. Canada 16 George b. Canada 14 Hy [Henry] b. Canada 12 Warren b. Canada 10 John b. Canada 8 Benj. b. Canada 6 Timothy [?] b. Canada 2 [some other families] Isaac Abbot 28 Ruth 25 [some children] Sarah Loop 16 [bunch of indians] [I suspect the above census information was given by an informant, perhaps by a neighbor. The following census record is more likely correct.] 1861 Census of Mersea Twp, Essex County, Ontario, page 21: John Loup farmer methodist b. Canada married in 1836 age 46 cannot read or write, 8 members of family, log home Lucinda b. Canada age 46 cannot read or write William laborer b. Canada age 23 Joseph laborer b. Canada age 22 Henry laborer b. Canada age 21 Charles laborer b. Canada age 19 Benjamin F. laborer b. Canada age 17 Ira laborer b. Canada age 15 Uria b. Canada age 11 Susan b. Canada age 7 From the "Ontario Register", Vol 3: p. 52 and following, Marriages in the Western District, Reverend Charles Steward, Regular Baptist Church, Gosfield, 1841 - 1848: Isaac Abbot & Elizabeth Ann Toffelmire of Mersea, 28 May 1848, witnesses: John Loop & John Fenby Theodore Scratch & Sarah Loop both of Gosfield 28 Apr 1845, witnesses: S.P. Ginty & Solomon Wiggle John McManebee, of Colchester, 31, and Elizabeth Loop, 21, of Gosfield, 30 Oct 1849, by lic. witnesses: John Black & John Nutson [i.e., she born 1828] Micke Mooney, 24, and Lovesa Loop, 17, both of Mersea on 4 Apr 1850, witnesses: Warren Loop & John Herrington. [i.e., she born 1833] Warren Loop, 19, and Frances Raymond, 18, both of Mersea, 25 Nov 1851 in Mersea, witnesses: Thomas Dugan & Ethel Wilkinson. [i.e. he born 1832] There is an Ira D. Loop listed in the 1881 Atlas of Ontario, Essex county in S. Colchester Township. Drouillard to Druyor Family History, by Glee Druyor Stiles, 1973. I think that this information is taken almost entirely from the county history included below. If so, then there are several obvious errors. I don't believe the first generation is correct: 1st Generation: Father and Mother came from Germany. Children: 1. Benjamin Franklin 2. Joseph 2nd Generation: Benjamin Franklin Loop b. New York State; loyal to British during Revolutionary War 1837-38 [must mean the "rebelion" of those years]. Afterward moved to Middlesex Co., Ontario Canada; m. Agnes Jane Kennedy; later family moved to Point Pelee, Essex Co., where had land by squatter's rights and finally to Flint, Mich. Children 1. Joseph 2. John 3. Jacob 4. Henry 5. Warren 6. Ann 7. Sarah 8. Margaret 9. Mary 10. Elizabeth 11. Hannah 3rd Generation: John Loop b. near London, Ontario, Canada; m. Lucinda Roberts; lived at Point Pelee, Essex Co., Canada; d in Kingsville John 82 yrs and Lucinda 72 yrs, b both in Lake View Cemetery. 1. Lovisa m. Michael Mooney; both d and b[uried] at Point Pelee. 2. William m. Sarah Dellyor; lived in Leamington, Ontario, Canada. 3. Joseph b. Oct. 20, 1839 in log cabin at Point Pelee; never married 4. Henry fisherman; lived in Kingsville 5. Ellis d. infancy in Gosfield Twsp. 6. Charles m. Mary McBrayne; d. in Michigan 7. Benjamin Franklin b. 1847; farmer in Mersea Twsp.; m. Josephine Fox; [had] dau. Sarah 8. Ira m. Clara J. Gauvereau; lived in Kingsville 9. Uriah m. Mary Gardiner; lived in Kingsville Joseph was a seaman on schooner "Sweeper" of Toledo on Lake Erie for 11 years. Then went into fishing business with brothers Henry and Ira for 14 years, working 3 [fish] pounds at Kingsville. Sold out business and settled down to farming in Mersea Twsp, owning much land - largest land owner. Never married but did adopt George Herny, son of William and Sarah (Wingrove) Menary and reared him from early boyhood. 4th Generation: William Loop b.; m. Dec. 2, 1869 Sarah (Dellyor) Druyor, dau of Frank and Arrilla (Allen) Druyor; lived Leamington, Ontario, Canada. Children: 1. Ellen d. infancy 2. Xavier d. ? Infancy 3. Leonard m. Indian girl? 4th Generation: Benjamin Franklin Loop b. 1847; m. Josephine Fox, dau. Theodore Fox. Children: 1. Matilda N. m. Frederick Johnson 2. Emily Lucinda m. Arthur Brown 3. Sarah m. George Henry Menary 4. Joseph Andrew m. Kate Holt; son William 5. Amos Alvin m. Emily Crompton 6. John Theodore m. Ellen Mittleton 7. Charlotte L. m. Halton Hickson 8. Bertha L. m. George Campbell 9. William Albert never married 5th Generation: George Henry Menary adopted son of Joseph Loop) son of William and Sarah (Wingrove) Menary; m. Sarah Loop, dau. of Benjamin Franklin and Josephine (Fox) Loop. Children: 1. Elsie Mae Menary 2. William Franklin Menary. Tombstone in Lakeview Cemetery, Leamington, Ontario: Ira Loop 1847-1908 Clarissa J. His wife 1847-1922 their children Mary 1868-1868 Joseph & Hester 1883-1883 Margaret 1887-1887 From Commemorative Biographical Record of [Essex County, Ont.?], p. 355; Joseph Loop, one of the well-known citizens, and the largest landowner of Mersea township, comes of a family which is one of the oldest settled in the township. The family is of German origin, but for many generations has had its home in the New World. Grandfather Benjamin Franklin Loop was born in New York State, to which place his father had come from his home in Germany. During the Revolutionary war Benjamin Franklin Loop remained loyal to the British flag [pretty good trick since he was born after it ended], and after the colonies gained their independence he moved to Canada, and located in the County of Middlesex, Ontario, among the first settlers in that Province. He married, in Canada, Agness Jane Kennedy, and they had the following children: Joseph, John, Jacob, Henry, Warren, Ann, Sarah, Margaret, Mary, Elizabeth and Hannah. After a time the family moved to the County of Essex, and lived for a while at Point Pelee, where Mr. Loop obtained some land by squatter's right. They then moved to Michigan, and located in Flint, where he and his wife spent the remainder of their lives. Both were members of the Methodist Church, and both died and are buried in Flint. Mr. Loop took part in the war of 1812, serving in the ranks. John Loop, son of Benjamin Franklin, and father of Joseph, was born near London, Ontario, and there grew to manhood. As a young man he moved to the County of Essex, and settled on a 65-acre tract, at Point Pelee, where he spent all of his active life engaged in farming. After coming to Point Pelee he married Lucinda Roberts, the ceremony being performed by Elder Harrington. To this union were born the following children: Lovisa, who married Michael Mooney, both of whom died at Point Pelee, where they are buried; William, who lives in Leamington (he married Sarah Dellyor); Joseph, who is mentioned below; Henry, who was for many years a fisherman, and now resides in Kingsville; Ellis, who died in infancy in Gosfield township; Charles, who died in Michigan (he married Mary McBrayne); Benjamin Franklin, who is a farmer in Mersea township; Ira who lives in Kingsville (he married Clara J. Gauvereau); and Uriah, who lives in Kingsville, Ont., and who married Mary Gardiner. In later life the father and mother left their farm, and came to spend their declining years in the home of their son, Uriah, in Kingsville. There they died, the father at the age of eighty-two, the mother at the age of seventy-two, and both are buried in Lake View cemetery. They were members of the Methodist Church. John Loop was a Conservative in political principle... He served as a volunteer in the British army during the rebellion of 1837-38. Joseph Loop, son of John and Lucinda (Roberts) Loop, was born Oct. 20, 1839, in a log cabin on the farm at Point Pelee. His educational advantages were very limited, being merely those afforded by the district schools of his native place, and of Colchester, but having a natural desire for learning he has given himself a very good education by means of observation and extensive reading. He has been a hard worker all his life, beginning when a small boy to help on the farm, and remaining with his father until he was sixteen years old. He then started in life for himself, shipping as seaman on the schooner "Sweeper", of Toledo, in the coasting trade, on Lake Erie. For eleven years he followed the water, part of the time being employed by a wrecking company on Lake Erie. He then entered the fishing industry, with his brothers Henry and Ira, locating first at Point Pelee where they operated one pound, and later at Kingsville, where they had three pounds. This business was continued for fourteen years, the brothers supplying both wholesale and retail dealers in Detroit and adjoining places. Mr. Loop then returned to Mersea township, and bought 100 acres in Lot 19, Concession 2, where he made extensive improvements, and cut some of the timber. His fondness for the water soon drew him back to the fishing business, and he established himself on the east shore of Point Pelee, beginning with one pound, and finally controlling four. He spent ten years in this industry, and then sold out to Frederick Kline, of Sandusky, and settled down to farming on Lot 20, 3d Concession. There he put up a comfortable dwelling, barns, etc., and has made his home there ever since, carrying on the farm of 200 acres. He also owns 150 acres near his home farm, 150 acres more in the 2d Concession, and 105 acres on Talbot road, all of which is under cultivation. Mr. Loop is the largest land owner in Mersea township, as well as one of its most prosperous business men, and he owes all his success to his own unaided energy and industry. ... Although he has never married ... He adopted George Henry, son of William and Sarah (Wingrove) Menary, and has brought him up from his early boyhood. Mr. Menary still makes his home with his foster-father, and, like him, is a conservative in politics, and a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Menary was united in marriage with Sarah Loop, daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Josephine (Fox) Loop, and they have two children Elsie Mae and William Franklin. Benjamin Franklin Loop, father of Mrs. Menary, and brother of Joseph Loop, was born at Point Pelee, in September, 1847, and as a boy attended the district schools of that region. While still in his teens he shipped as a sailor on Lake Erie, but later settled down to farming on land in the 2d Concession. There he has ever since resided, a fine brick house having been erected in recent years to replace the original home which was destroyed by fire. Like his brother he is a Conservative in politics. He married Josephine Fox, daughter of Theodore Fox, and they have nine children, as follows: Matilda N., who married Frederick Johnson, of Mersea township; Emily Lucinda, who married Arthur Brown, and lives in Kingsville; Sarah, who married George Henry Menary: Joseph Andrew, who married Kate Holt, and lives on the homestead; Amos Alvin, who married Emily Crompton, and lives in Kingsville; John Theodore, who married Ellen Mittleton, and lives on the homestead; Charlotte L., who married Halton Hickson, a farmer of Mersea township; Bertha L., who married George Campbell, of Mersea township; and William Albert, who lives at home. Mr. and Mrs. Loop attend the Universalist Church.