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Frank Alton of Ashfield Township has
compiled a 620 page Alton family tree book,
spanning six generations and one hundred
and thirty-six years from 1847-1983.
Frank is planning an open house at
Brookside Public School for anyone who is
interested in the Alton Genealogy Books. As
well as the Mton Genealogy, the book
includes fifty pages of pictures, a history of
the Altons in Ireland, maps and a tribute to
their ancestors. The books can be purchased
as one large book or each branch can be
purchased separately.
The books will be displayed at the Open
House on Saturday, October 22 and 29 from
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and on Sunday, October 23
and 30 from 1 - 5 p.m. Come and browse.
About seven years ago Frank became
interested in his family roots when Trinity
United Church Women published the history
of North-east Ashfield Township. 14 started
out as a small project but as he become more
interested, the family tree, expanded from
his branch back to his great grandfather,
Valentine who came to Canada tfrom Ireland
in 1847.
Valentine sailed from Ireland with his
mother Agnes, five brothers and three
sisters. During the voyage a brother died
and a sister died at Goderich the first winter
here. In Frank's book he has the complete
genealogy of Valentine and his four brothers
and two sisters.
• The name Alton is of English origin and it
is believed the Alton Clan originated in
England. In the late 1500s many families left
England and went to Germany to the Rhine
River Valley area. This was called the
Palatine Movement. hi the early 1700s after
suffering religious persecution and heavy
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taxes caused by the Prussien Wars, they left
Germany and went tO Ireland. When the
potato famine hit Ireland in the 1840s
hundreds of immigrants left and came to
America. It is believed that the Alfons
followed this route.
In 1847 because of the famine Daniel and
Agnes Alton along with their family, made
plans to emigrate to Canada. Before they
left, Daniel took ill suddenly and died. With
the plans already made, Agnes continued
with their decision and sailed from Limmer-
ick, Ireland to Canada.
They landed at Quebec and later travelled
by lake boat to Hamilton. From Hamilton
they travelled by wagon to Goderich where
they spent the first winter. The following
Spring (1848) they proceeded north into the
wilderness and started their new life at
Belfast.
After arriving Agnes bought 400 acres
from the crown. Later this large acreage was
transferred to four of her sons.
Jeremiah the oldest married Mary Caesar
and lived on Russel Phillip's farm. Jerem-
iah's family all went north to the Sault Ste.
Marie -Echo Bay area except Agnes the
oldest girl and a son and daughter who never
married. '
Samuel the third son married Rachel
Webster and farmed directly north of
Jeremiah on Mrs. lake Alton's farm.
Samuel's descendants remained in Western
Ontario.
Daniel and his wife, Caroline Cranston
lived across the road from Samuel with his
mother, Agnes on Jack Alton's farm. Daniel
and Caroline left Belfast and went to
Michigan where there are descendants
to -day. Several branches left Michigan and
went to Western Canada.
Joseph lived with his wife, Margaret lrwin
on Harvey Kilpatrick's farm. Joseph was
responsible for surveying Belfast which was
called Altonville at that time. In 1879 he left
Lucknow with his family and went to the
Sundridge area. Twenty years later this
branch moved to the Edmonton area.
Valentine who married Ann Stroud in
Ireland bought 50 acres beside Joseph on the
tenth of Ashfield. Valentine's family like
Jeremiah's all went to the Echo Bay area
except the youngest son, David who stayed
on the home farm.
Ann, the oldest daughter married Thomas
Fowler and farmed on the sixth of West
Wawanosh Township. This farm is now
owned by Lorne Alton. Many of Ann's
descendants still live in the Lucknow area.
The youngest daughter, Frances married
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Joseph Smeltzer of Huron Township and
farmed where Elmer Smeltzer lives. Many of
the Smeltzer descendants still live in the
Ripley -Kincardine area.
Although the Mton name is common to
the Lucknow area, there are many descend-
ants whose family name is not Alton. Here
are a few families that the Alfons guarded
into - Smeltzer, Fowler, Emmerton, Scott,
Jackson, Robb, Ritchie, Godfrey, Maurer,
Wilken, Fair, MacDonald, Hodgins, Brad-
ley, Cranston, Phillips, Irvin, Blake, McQuil-
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Jim Webster and his mother, Kae
Webster motored to Richfield, Ohio on
Friday last to spend four days with Atlee,
Jean and Tricia Wise. It was a lovely
weekend with very little rain and the
temperature was almost perfect. Michigan
and Ohio farmers don't seem to have any
more of their soybeans and corn crops off
than in the local area.
Charles and Mayme Wilkins had the
family with them on the Thanksgiving
weekend. Barbara Shepperd and Janet
Wilkins of Paris were home along with
Elizabeth Wilkins and Laura and Mabel
Campbell of Toronto.
Edna Culbert and Gloria Neufeld of
Lucknow spent a day in London recently,
shopping and visiting relatives in the city.
Ross and Jean MacKenzie had Bob and
Kevin MacKenzie of Toronto and Bill and
Barbara MacKenzie and girls of Goderich
with them on Thanksgiving.
Visiting on the weekend with Dorothy
(D.A.) MacLennan was her sister, Katie
Sutherland and her daughter, Peggy Heffer-
man of London and her son, Finlay
MacLennan of Kitchener.
Sunday visitors with Finlay and Margie
MacDonald were Don and Jane McKinnon
and family of Paris, Ontario.
There is a china painting course classes
being held now in Ripley every Thursday
evening. The ladies come from Ripley,
Lucknow, Lochalsh and Point Clark. The
local ladies taking the course are Dorothy
Finlayson, Maxine Luther and Mrs. Art
Matthewman.
Weekend visitors with Dorothy Finlayson
were Ken and Allan Finlayson of Toronto,
Paul and Jane Emberlin of Toronto, Barbara
Rogerson and son, Charles of Toronto and
Duncan Finlayson of Kincardine.
Council
enj oy dinner
The Bluewater Council of the Blind en-
joyed their Thanksgiving dinner at the
Clinton Legion on October 12.
The ladies of the Legion prepared and
served the turkey dinner which was
delicious.
Representatives of the local Lions and
Kinsmen were introduced. Also the Huron
Advisory board along with London Division
CNIB were represented.
Following the dinner, a short program
was enjoyed.
Pooches to
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TORONTO - Once again Canadians will be
afflicted with a serious case of "puppy
love". November marks one of the most ir-
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to...The Metropolitan Kennel Club Cham-
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will take place on Nov. 5, and 6 at the
Automotive Building, Exhibition Place.
THE MET has become the largest and
most prestigious Show for purebred dogs in
Canada. Over 2,500 purebred dogs and pup-
pies from across Canada will be judged and
on display over THE MET Weekend.
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Bichon Frise', Rhodesian Ridgeback's,
Chow Chow's, Dandle Dinmont's, and hun-
dreds of others along with the more well-
known breeds.
The purchase of purebred dogs for show,
and for family pets has been steadily in-
creasing over the past few years, and THE
MET gives potential dog owners and animal
lovers the opportunity of talking to experts,
seeing the various breeds, and obtaining
assistance in choosing the right dog for their
family.
Breed judging for Best Dog in Show will
be complemented by ongoing events such as
obedience demonstrations, scent hurdle rac-
ing, and the Hall of Fame of Canada's Top
Dogs over the past eight years. The mez-
zanine level will highlight the boutique area
where visitors are invited to browse and
purchase specialty pet items, pet food, and
pet care products.
For the first time anywhere, the six Top
Canadian Show Dogs of 1982 can be seen
together under one roof at THE MET. These
Top Dogs are the stars of THE MET, and
will come from as far away as Alberta, and
as near as Oakville, Ontario. THE MET pro-
ves that "puppy love" is a timeless and
ageless affliction.