William Damion

Settler of township lots: Lot 23, Conc. 5, Stanhope

Location: Map point is the approximate location within this irregular, waterfront lot at the west corner of Dawson Road and North Shore Road on Maple Lake.

Land acquisition: 

  • This 55 acre property was patented in 1877 to William Damyon per the Township of Stanhope Patent Register of Lands Liable to Taxation.
  • BUT 1884 Peter Dawson received this property from The Crown according to the Ontario Land Parcel Register - Stanhope (Image 148)

Dates of residency:

  • 1881 Census of Canada, Stanhope: William (age 66), farmer,  & Ann (age 73) Damyon with adopted 3 year old son James at Lots 22 & 23, Conc. 5

Interesting facts: aka William Damyon/ Damion, William Damyon

Preceding landowner: The Crown

Succeeding landowner: 1884 Peter Dawson from The Crown. Ontario Land Parcel Register - Stanhope (Image 148)

Link to Settlers of Algonquin Highlands family tree

  • William Damion, b. 8 Dec 1814, England d. 17 Jan 1898, North Monaghan, Peterborough,  (Age ~ 83 years)
  • Ann (Damion), b. Abt 1810, England
  • Children:
    1. Ann Maria Damion, b. 30 Sep 1836, England d. 1913 (Age 76 years)
    2. Charles Damion, b. 10 Nov 1841, England d. 30 May 1927, Stanhope, (Age 85 years)
    3. Louisa Damion, b. Abt 1844, England 
    4. Mary Damion, b. Abt 1847, England 
    5. Benjamin Damion, b. Abt 1849, England
    6. James Damion, b. Abt 1851, England

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