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151 Durnford Everest of 40 Oakington-road Maida Hill Middlesex widow died 23 April 1927 Administration London 13 May to Edward Collett Durnford builder. Effects £111 5s. [England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941] Collett Everest
 
152 FIANDER, Molly Durnford - 76, Dartmouth, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 2, 2004, in Dartmouth General Hospital, with her loving family at her side. Born August 18, 1927, in Rencontre West, NL, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Amelia "Susie" (Durnford) Cox. Molly loved to garden, cook and bake for her family and also enjoyed a good game of bingo. Molly is survived by her husband of 55 years, Robie Lynton; children, Leonard (Pam), Porters Lake; Susan (Gary) Hunt, Robert (Paula), Sharon (Billy) LeClair, all of Dartmouth; Arthur (Bev), Truro; Roberta Heaslip, Dartmouth; sister, Ada Parsons, St. John's, NL; brother, Reg (Myrtle) Cox, Hermitage, NL; grandchildren, Michael, Kelly, Brian, Jeff, Jamie, Greg, Kim, Erin, Niki, Brad and Erika; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brother, Maxwell Cox. Arrangements have been entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, where visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today and funeral service 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Reception to follow in Atlantic Funeral Home Family Reception Centre. Interment at a later date in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Molly's memory to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia, 17 Alma Cres., Halifax, NS B3N 9Z9 or Dartmouth General Hospital (specify Palliative Care Unit), 325 Pleasant St., Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4G8 would be appreciated. Special thanks to the staff of 3 East, Dartmouth General Hospital for the exceptional care they have given Molly over the past three months. On-line condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com
 		Cox Molly Durnford
 
153 Married sisters.  Crawford Bennett
 
154 IRS Tax Assessment List, District 2, Annual Lists 1865-66, was taxed on his carriage worth $2.  Crawford Charles Yancy
 
155 IRS Tax Assessment List, District 2, Annual Lists 1865-66, was taxed on his gold watch worth $1.  Crawford Charles Yancy
 
156 From the DAR records: Hon. Joel Crawford, fifth child of David Crawford (3) was born in Hanover County, VA. Oct 16, 1736. He removed with his father to Amherst in 1750. He married Fannie Harris and removed to Georgia in 1775, settling on Broad River. In 1774 Joel Crawford removed from Nelson County, VA with his famiy to Stephens Creek, Edgefield District SC, about 30 miles above Augusta, GA. The next winter the British troops, having captured Savannah, and taken possession of Augusta, Joel Crawford returned north, over Broad River into Chester District. Soon all SC was overrun by the British, he was siezed and thrown into Camden Jail as a rebel. Gaunt, hungry, miserable; subjected to taunts of every passing Tory, this American prisioner with about 150 others, without medical aid, and a scanty supply of hard bread. Here he remained the greater part of the summer, and was released on some of his loyal neighbors becoming his security. In 1783 he removed to GA and died in Oct. 1788. Gov. Gilmers "Georgians" says his home was twice burned by the Tory's.  Crawford Joel
 
157 Daughter of Sir John Dalling, Bart.  Dalling Rachel
 
158 In the Royal Australian Voluntary Reserve from the early 30's to 1946. He transferred to RAN permanent at the outbreak of the war in 1939 and served most of his time aboard HMAS Platypus (1942-1946) as SBO (sick bay petty officer) The Platypus was a submarine repair ship and served around the top end of Australia, New Guinea and what is now Indonesia. Dart Armon Durnford
 
159 Wife is listed as a widow on 1864 probate calendar for sister Maria.  Davis William
 
160 no children.  De Long Ken
 
161 Obit: DeGruchy, Philip George - Passed away, after a short illness, at the Grace Hospital, March 29th, 1999, Mr. Philip George DeGruchy (RCN, WWII). Predeceased by parents Ruben DeGruchy and Edith Stone and sister Sylvia Peters (Victor). Leaving to mourn with fond memories his beloved wife of 57 years, Julia (Durnford); two daughter: Eva Moore, Halifax, NS and Gloria (George) Winters, St. Johns. Nfld; three grandchildren; Philip Winters (Erin), Christopher Winters (Nicole), St. John's, Nfld and Julia Moore (Gordon), Halifax, NS; also two brother Charles (Lenore), Sask. and John (Sue), Alberta; one sister Jane Sinner, Alberta; a number of nephews and nieces as well as a large circle of friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 31st, 1999 from Barrett's Chapel. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.

DEGRUCHY, Philip George Stone - Passed away March 28, 1999, at the Grace Hospital, St. John`s, Nfld., after a short illness. Predeceased by his parents Rueben and Edith Stone DeGruchy and sister Sylvia Peters (Victor). Born in Rencontre West, Newfoundland, November 27, 1917, Philip George DeGruchy made his home in Nova Scotia from 1936 -1964. He served in the RCNVR during WWII, sailing on several corvettes He and his family were members of St. Luke`s Anglican Church in Dartmouth for many years, and Phil will be remembered by his brethren at Wentworth Masonic Lodge. He retired after 30 years with Dominion Stores Ltd. in 1979. He was a devoted family man with a lively sense of humor, and will be remembered by friends for his spirited accordion playing. Phil spent many happy hours with a fishing rod in his hand in the rivers and ponds of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Left to mourn with exceptional memories are his beloved wife of 57 years, Julia (Durnford); daughters: Eva Moore, Halifax and Gloria (George) Winters, St. John`s; three grandchildren: Philip Winters (Erin Hennessey), Christopher Winters (Nicole Bond), St. John`s and Julia Moore (Gordon Gammie), Halifax, N.S. Also left to mourn are brothers: Charles (Lenore), Saskatchewan, John (Sue), Alberta; and sister Jane Skinner, Alberta; a number of nephews and nieces as well as a large circle of friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, 1999 from Barrett`s Chapel. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one`s choic 		DeGruchy Philip George Stone
 
162 "He was firste employed by the Ordnance Board as a draftsman in the Tower in 1725, where he helped to train the nexyt generation of military draftsmen, such as the Durnfords, Andrew Frazer and William Twiss." [Skempton, Sir Alec & Chrimes, Mike. A Biographical Dictionary of Chivil Enginners in Great Britian and Ireland.] Desmaretz John Peter
 
163 Durnford Victoria Harriet Louisa of Cruwyshaye Budleigh Salterton Devonshire widow died 3 January 1921 Administration (with Will) Exeter 19 April to Gwendolen Alice Mary Durnford spinster.Effects £5603 5s 9d. [England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941] Devon Victoria Harriet Louisa
 
164 At least 6 children according to William Bruce dickenson's certificate of determination of birth.  Dickenson John Erasmus
 
165 Discharged after 1 year in Army after contracting TB.  Dickenson William Bruce
 
166 No record of him dying in WWII.  Dollimount Aaron Wallace
 
167 Married 1st cousin.  Dollimount Clara
 
168 DOLLIMOUNT, Donald
Saturday, March 12, 2005 The Halifax Herald Limited
DOLLIMOUNT, Donald - 58. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of one who touched the lives of so many. He died Thursday, March 10, 2005, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, at the age of 58. He was born on September 17, 1946, in Francois, NL, to Minnie (Barter) and Samuel Dollimount, who predeceased him. A sister, Minnie Doreen, also predeceased him. His family moved to Cape Breton at the age of three and he was raised in Louisbourg. His wife of 36 years and love of his life, Mary Sandra Dollimount; sons, Jamie, Everett and Nicolas, and grandson, Jacob, survive him, as does his brother, Wallace Dollimount (Catherine), Sydney, and sister, Gladys Miles (Jim), Catalone. He sailed on draggers as a young man. Donnie was also a carpenter and worked on many projects around Cape Breton, like the Fortress of Louisbourg and the Sydney steel plant, to mention a few. He was a welder and electronic repairman, which only mentions the skills he actually obtained schooling in. He was the original Donnie of all trades. He was a member for many years of the St. Peter's Lions Club and volunteered doing taxes in the community for years as well. Donnie's greatest legacy is what he did for so many in his days. If you ever wondered who it was who stopped and helped you on the side of the highway when you were broke down, it was probably Donnie. Donnie entertained many in his days with his playing of the accordion. His greatest passion, next to his family and friends, was fishing. You could usually find Donnie, when he had any free time, with his friends and family on the walls of the St. Peter's Canal, fishing whatever dared to pass the hook of the greatest fisherman to ever drop a hook in the water. He fed many with his catches and also taught so many others the art of fishing, which he definitely proved was an art. He did a lot of small game hunting in his younger days. Donnie lent a helping hand to so many and he would have greatly appreciated having those who knew him come out to give thanks and remember his example of what good one person can do. For those who wish to honour him, just think of him whenever someone needs a hand and follow his example of giving of oneself to better the lives of all around. The family would like to give thanks to the staff of the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, with a special thanks to nurses Pam and Marion of 5.2. Arrangements are under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's. The visitation will be in West L'Ardoise today and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Holy Guardian Angels Church, where funeral service will be held Monday at 11 a.m., Father Barrett Clare-Johnson officiating.
 		Dollimount Donald
 
169 DOLLIMOUNT, GEORGE Port aux Basques, NL November 15, 1923-December 15, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late George Dollimount announce his passing on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at the age of 84 years. Born in Francois, he was the son of the late Thomas and Jane Dollimount. He is also predeceased by his wife, Alice; brother, Levi; two sisters, Sarah and Rose; and brother-in-law, Wilson. He leaves to mourn his family: daughter, Clara (Wilfred) Hayman; son, Henry (Mamie) Dollimount; six grandchildren, Wilfred (Penny) Hayman, Cape Ray, Darryl Hayman, Brooks, AB, Joy Hayman, Jasper, AB, Paul (Poo) Dollimount, Thailand; Edward Dollimount, Edmonton, AB; Michelle Dollimount (Shane), Guelph, On; three great-grandchildren Mitchell, Logan and Haley; his special friend Florence, also many friends. Visitation took place on Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Fillatre's Funeral Home in Port aux Basques. The funeral service took place on Tuesday, December 18 at 2 p.m. at the Salvation Army, officiated by Captains Paul and Michelle Blake, followed by interment at the Salvation Army Cemetery.
 		Dollimount George Lawrence
 
170 Married 4th cousin.  Dollimount Rosanna
 
171 DOLLIMOUNT, Samuel Friday, May 7, 2004 The Halifax Herald Limited
DOLLIMOUNT, Samuel - 85, Catalone, died May 4, 2004, at home. Born in Francois, NL, he was a son of the late John William and Catherine (Marsden) Dollimount. Surviving are sons, Wallace (Catherine), Donald (Sandra); daughter, Gladys (James) Miles; sister, Winnifred; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; companion, Evelyn MacKenzie. He was predeceased by wife, Minnie (Barter); daughter, Minnie in infancy; brother, Wallace; sister, Rosanna. Visitation was held in W.A. Chant's Funeral Home, Louisbourg. Funeral 11 a.m. today in St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church, Rev. Paul Findley officiating. Burial in St. Bartholomew's Anglican Cemetery.

According to son Donald's obit, the family moved to Cape Breton, NS in 1949 and then Louisbourge, NS.  		Dollimount Samuel
 
172 Married 3rd cousin.  Dollimount Sarah Elizabeth
 
173 Obit: Abigail FERGUSON, (Gail) (nee Durnford) - Passed away peacefully, at Sunnyside Home, on Saturday, May 20, 2006, at the age of 82. Loving wife of Walter Ferguson for 63 years. Beloved mother of James, Walter (Judy), Barbara Thomson (Alex) of Cambridge and Eric (Holly) of Caledonia. Loving grandmother of ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Gail was the youngest of six children of Esau and Edith Durnford, who came to Hespeler from Francois, Newfoundland in 1928. [The Recorder Kitchener, Ontario, May 23, 2006]
 		Durnford Abigail
 
174 tombstone states: Benjamin Durnford husband of Effie Durnford, died Mar. 25, 1961, age 69 yearsNo natural children, but raised/adopted Wad Hunt Durnford Abraham Benjamin
 
175 tombstone in Rencontre West cemetary, no dates, just parent's name.  Durnford Abraham Thomas
 
176 PIKE, Ada (July 4, 1918, - March 2, 2003) - It is with great sadness that the family of Ada Pike announces her passing into God's Garden, from the Palliative Care Unit at the Leonard Miller Centre. Ada, daughter of the late John Matthew and Olive Durnford of Rencontre West, Hermitage Bay, was predeceased by her beloved husband Mark (Mac) Pike in 1989; brother Fred Durnford and wife Lena; brothers-in-law Philip DeGruchy and Clarence Hillier. Ada lived for her family, faith and garden. Celebrating her life and thanking God for the devotion and unconditional love from this gentle lady, are her loving son Keith; best friend and daughter-in-law Elizabeth; precious grandson Jonathan, Ottawa; special granddaughter Jennifer and husband Brian Nakashima, St. John's; her loving sisters and brother, Julia DeGruchy, St. John's, Ida Hillier, Montreal, Eva Bagnell, Halifax; Eric Durnford and wife Lottie, Port-aux-Basques; several nephews, nieces; and other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, March 3 and 4, 2003. Funeral Service 12 noon on Wednesday, March 5, 2003 from Barrett's Chapel with interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Shriner's Hospital.  Durnford Ada
 
177 Durnford, Agnes Isbiana of 8 York-road Bournemouth spinster died 30 December 1916 Probate London 26 January to Frederick Andrew Durnford esquire Effects £399 18s 3d. [England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941] Durnford Agnes Isbiana
 
178 was freed by his father in his will.  Durnford Albert
 
179 [Don Brown.FTW]

1881 census,-Living at 6 The Island, Devizes St. James.
[Durnfords of All Cannings.ged]

1881 census,-Living at 6 The Island, Devizes St. James.[Durnford.ged]

1881 census,-Living at 6 The Island, Devizes St. James. 		Durnford Albert
 
180 Listed as Retired Indian Officer on son's marriage certificate.

Alexander Hamilton Earle Durnford, probate date 19 July 1871. Effects under 100 pounds. Administration of the effects of Alexander Hamilton Earle Durnford late of Chickinagapoor Cuddoor in the East Indies Architect a Widower who died 19 November 1867 at Chickinagapoor was granted at the Principal Registry under the usual Limitations to Cornelius Charles Durnford of Cheshunt in the County of Hertford Esquire the Uncle and Guardian of Ellen Agnes Mary Grisewood Durnford Spinster Frederick Dundas Durnford and Richard Percival Durnford respectively Minors the Children and only Next of Kin. [England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1861-1941] 		Durnford Alexander Hamilton Earle
 
181 In the 1945 census this Alexander is living next door to a George R. Durnford who has a son named Alexander married to Rita Green. But the census lists him as age 35 and George age 46. George R. Durnford does have a brother named Alexander but he was born around 1900.  Durnford Alexander J.
 
182 Famous Canadian Architect. A.T. Gault Durnford was born in Montreal in 1898 and obtained his Bachelor of Architecture from McGill University in 1922. He was connected with two architecture firms in New York City, but practised in Montreal from 1924 onward. Durnford served in WWII as Lieut.-Commander (S.B.) R.C.N.V.R. He was also a member of a number of associations, including the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and the Royal Institute of British Architects

Aug 26, 1939 passenger list, along with wife, on the SS Evangeline, from Yarmouth, NS to Boston MA.  		Durnford Alexander Tilloch Galt
 
183 Family immigrated from England aboard the Hermann on 24 Nov. 1854 to New York City.
130 Durnford, A. 36, M, Merchant, England, United States
131 Durnford, Mrs. 35, F, Lady, England, United States
132 Durnford, Caroline 24, F, Lady, England, United States
133 Durnford, Annie, 9, F, Child, England, United States
134 Durnford, Henry 7, M, Child, England, United States (could be Harriet)
135 Durnford, George 6, M, Child, England, United States
136 Durnford, Alfred, 5, M, Child, England, United States
137 Durnford, Rosa, 1, F, Child, England, United States

Alfred Durnford was a native of England, born in Peckham, near London, May 1, 1818. His father, Andrew Montague Isaacson Durnford, was lieutenant-colonel in the Third Guards, British army, and the family was consequently not permanently settled at any given place, but resided in various parts of Great Britain and Ireland. Alfred Durnford was educated for the legal profession, and for a number of years was engaged in parliamentary solicitorship in London. In 1840 he was united in marriage with Annie Smith, and in the fall of 1854 emigrated to the United States. He stopped at Milwaukee until the following spring, then moved farther west and became one of the early settlers of Richland county. There was no railroad leading west from Milwaukee at that time, and he made the trip to his destination with an ox team. He first purchased land on section 2 in the town of Dayton and engaged in farming, but as he was admitted to the bar soon after coming to the county he gave considerable of his time to the practice of law. As his practice increased he left the farm in 1864, and removed to Richland Center, where he gave his entire attention to the legal profession until 1880, when on account of failing health he retired from practice and resided on a tract of land, pleasantly located in the north part of the city, until his death, April 17, 1898, his wife having died Nov. 3, 1878, at the age of sixty-four years. He became associated with the Democratic party soon after coming to America and ever after adhered to the principles of that organization but he never took any further interest than to perform his duty as an enlightened citizen. He was court commissioner several years and also served as justice of the peace. His religious convictions were in accord with the Presbyterian faith. Mr. and Mrs. Durnford were the parents of seven children: Annie, Harriet, and George are deceased; Rosa married Lewis E. James and resides in Richland Center; Alfred is deceased; Edward W. is the subject of this review; and Frederick resides in Richland Center. (source: Miner, Judge James H. History of Richland County, 1906)
 		Durnford Alfred C.
 
184 Listed on CA death index
1922 CA voter's registration, occupation as city fireman, 1313 Manzanita St., LA. party not listed. 1924 list mother Mary has same address, but wife isn't listed.  		Durnford Alfred Henry
 
185 Info: Peter Lambert  Durnford Alice Maud
 
186 MORRIS, Alma Ruth (1930-2004) Passed away peacefully at the Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre on Saturday, July 17, 2004, Alma Ruth Morris of Port aux Basques at the age of 74 years. Born at Lock's Cove, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Olive Durnford. She was predeceased by her husband Robert in 1976 and brother Wilson Durnford. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her children: Frank, Freeman (Lavina), Mary (Tom) Dawe of Port aux Basques; Riley of St. John's, NL and Doris (John) Spencer of Burgeo, NL; eight grandchildren: Vanessa, Wade, Christopher, Melissa, Jamie, Tracey, Stephen, and Terri-Lynn; five great-grandchildren: Sarah, Tristan, Kyle, Jada, and Nicholas, brother Hartley Durnford of McCallum, NL; sisters: Maude Cutler of Ramea, NL, and Queen Durnford of McCallum NL, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation took place on Saturday from 7-9 p.m., Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at East Haven Funeral Home. Funeral services took place at 2 p.m. on Monday July 17, 2004 at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Grand Bay, officiated by Rev. Evelyn Smith. Interment followed at St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery. Funeral arrangements in the care of East Haven Funeral Home, Port aux Basques, 695-2300.
(Date posted: 07/26/04)
 		Durnford Alma Ruth
 
187 At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Durnford Ambrose
 
188 Present and reported the death of her grandmother Millicent in 1846.  Durnford Amelia Abbott
 
189 mentioned in her half-brother Frederick Andrew Durnford's will as Maria Hinton. Durnford Amelia Marie Issacson
 
190 Was a ship steward, shows up on Ellis Island reports 3 times: Sept 1, 1923, Sept 25, 1923, and Oct. 23, 1923, from Gothenborg to New York on ship Drottningholm. But there are no records in Sweden showing him coming back.  Durnford Anders Verner
 
191 A Biographical Dictionary of Civil Engineers in Great Britain and Ireland states that he is the youngest son of Elias Sr.

Captain Andrew Durnford wrote two wills in Bermuda in September 1798. One was proved in Bermuda 29 days later, leaving property in Bermuda to his "good friend" and a string of children, and the other was also proved in Bermuda but three months later, leaving property in England to his wife and children there.

Brother of Elias Durnford, he was born at the "Hundred Windowed House," Fordingham, Hants on April 4, 17744. He obtained his commission in the Royal Engineers on July 28, 1769 and the next year he was appointed Assistant Commissary to superintend the demolition of the fortifications and canal of Dunkirk, according to the terms of the Treaty of 1763. He was selected for this office from his well known talents as draftsman and engineer, having been employed for some years at the Tower under Colonel Desmaretz. On leaving Dunkirk in 1774 he was next engaged for 2 years on the defenses at Plymouth, and in 1776 he sailed for America, where he served throughout the War beginning with Burgoyne's Expedition of 1777 where he served with his cousin Desmaretz Durnford. Then he worked for his brother in 1779 as the Deputy Assistant Quartermaster-General in Georgia and West Florida until 1783. He visited Bermuda on his way back from New York on 1783 and made a survey and report on the islands. From 1784 to 1787 he was Chief Engineer at Chatham, with the rank of Captain-Lieutenant. In 1788 he was selected to fortify the forts of Bermuda. He was the first British engineer sent to the station. He was promoted to the rank of Captain and later to Major. He remained at Bermuda till his death in 1798. (19th Century British Magazine "Notes & Queries" www.rootsweb.com/~bmuwgw/notesandqueries.htm)

While in Bermuda (10 years) he was much involved in politics and was the first mayor of St. George's. He built a fine home and warehouse on the western edge of the town. He ran afoul with Governor Henry Hamilton's replacement, Crauford. Governor Crauford dismissed Durnford in 1795 after disagreements. His last three years were spent under "Suspension from Rank & Pay...Promotion stopt in the Corps of Engineers, & every Mortification that can be accumulated on the head of a Military Man—I have felt.' The matter was only resolved on Durnford's death. [Bermuda Forts; Edward Cecil Harris]

Unfortunately in 1796 he was suspended for padding his payroll and held for court martial. Specific charges were that he and diverted funds to build Queen's Warehouse (still in use) and a house in St. George's Town, of which was the first Mayor. He did on 10 September 1798 still awaiting trial and protesting his innocence. [A Biographical Dictionary of Civil Engineers in Great Britain and Ireland; Sir Alec Skempton, Mike Chrimes]

From 1789 until 1791, Durnford lived in Stewart Hall with his mistress Elizabeth Lucas, with whom he had six children. In 1791 he purchased land on Stile Hill and set to work the following year building a grand house of his own design now known as Durnford. Durnford's parish assessments suggest that it took two years to complete the house. His assessment leaped from 750 pounds in 1792 to 1,490 pounds in 1794 and climbed further to 3,565 pounds the following year. With its perfectly symmetrical layout, the massive square two story structure was a model of Georgian design. If original, the house has the oldest documented use of keystones over the windows....below the cliff to the south, Andrew Durnford built a wharf, storehouse, fishpond and bathing house. Many of the Captain's contemporaries were more than a little suspicious about the source of the building materials used in the house and wharf, since Durnford was in charge of rebuilding the island's forts. The stone in the walls of Durnford, far thicker than any other private residence, was probably intended for public use, so it is not surprising that Durnford's enemies referred to this house as the colony's "Fifth Fort." In October 1797 Andrew Durnford became the first Mayor of the newly incorporated Town of St. George. He died shortly before his term expired and left two wills. In the first he left his house and land in England to his wife Jemima and two sons, while in the second he gave his new house and land in Bermuda to his "good friend" Elizabeth Lucas and their four surviving children. Lucas who took the name Durnford after Andrew's death, tried repeatedly to rent or sell the huge house with little success. After her children had come of age, in 1814 Elizabeth Lucas Durnford purchased a small lot to the east of the house and built a cottage where she lived. Three of the children moved to the United States while the fourth, merchant James A. Durnford, mortgaged his share and eventually lost it through foreclosure. In 1844 and 1845 merchant John Davenport, the alleged hoarder of gold who owned the Esten House, bought each child's share and reunited the property after 30 years. [Bermuda Architectural Heritage: St. George's] 		Durnford Andrew
 
192 inherited a small plantation from his mother.
He became a planter in 1828 by purchasing land on the Mississippi and buying 14 slaves. He owned St. Rosalie Plantation, a portion was owned by his friend Thomas McDonogh. Was considered a "physician" but did not have a licence.

Slaveholding free Negro planters identified...closely with the Southern ideal. Andrew Durnford, who owned a Louisiana plantation which he worked with some seventyfive slaves, was finely attuned to the planter ideology and considered himself a patriarchal master in the best tradition. Although he raided endlessly against the seeming incompetence and indolence of his "rascally negroes" he took pride in his role as their protector as well as their owner. When Norbert Rillieux, a Frenchtrained free Negro engineer who had invented a new method of refining sugar, offered Durnford $50,000 for use of his plantation to test the vacuum process, the planter turned him down, noting that he could not "give up control of his people." Durnford's people of course were slaves and he treated them as such despite their similar complexion. With the exception of his personal body servant, he never showed any interest in releasing them from bondage. In 1835, Durnford traveled north to Virginia to purchase additional hands for himself and his white mntor, John McDonogh. During his trip, he confronted, perhaps for the first time, the Southern distaste for slave traders, as opposed to those who bought and used slaves, and he consciously manipulated that idea to obtain lower prices. Yet, throughout his lengthy discussion with McDonogh on what he called "Negro traders," he showed not the slightest understanding that the term when applied to him might have two additional meanings, for Durnford literally was a Negro trader and some blacks mght consider his actions treasonable. These possibilities were lost on Durnfordm because he fully identified with the white slaveowning elite. Many wealthy freemen, like Durnford, considered themselves more white than black, no matter what their precise racial heritage. They showed little sympathy for the slave and had few qualms about the morality of slavery. Durnford's Northern-educated son, who urged amelioration of slave conditions - not emancipation - had no greater sense of identification with blacks than his father. He supported African colonization for slaves - but not for himself - spoke of colonization as reparation, and lauded the plan to return blacks to "the land of their fathers." [Berlin, Ira. Slaves Without Masters. The Free Negro in the Antebellum South. New York:Pantheon, 1974.] 		Durnford Andrew
 
193 Lived in Syracuse and Bristol, WI til they returned to New York (Wence We Came: Burdick)  Durnford Andrew
 
194 May of had 1 more child.  Durnford Andrew
 
195 Alternate birth found: Nov. 27, 1773. He was alive until 1857 when his pension was being issued to Sir. W. Kirkland on certificate of incapacity. Andrew was a Lt. Colonel in the third Foot Guards or King's personal regiment. His first marriage at St. Clement's, Strand, London, was to Barbara Ann Blake, daughter of Sir Patrick Blake. He married a second and third wife according to the information we get from an old letter between his family in Richland Co., Wisconsin and England. Military Record: Ensign, 3rd Foot Guard (age 20), Aug 21, 1793; Lieut & Capt., Nov. 12, 1794; Capt. & Lt. Col, Feb. 21, 1803; Sold out his commission, July 23, 1807; Ensign 60th Foot Guard, May 18, 1820; Ensign 2nd Reserve Veterans Batt, June 15, 1820; Retired full pay, June 25, 1821. Residence given as Waltham Cross in 1820 and in 1928 he lived in London. His pension turned over to Sir. W. Kirkland in 1857 and appears to have stopped in 1867. (From Whence We Came: Carl C. Burkick, Sr.)

A letter written by his son AMI Durnford II:
"To Field Marshall His Royal Highness The Commander in Chief The Memorial of Andrew Montague Isaacson Durnford
Humbly Therveth [Servant] That Your Memorialists [referring to himself, one who write a memory] Father late a Captain in tyhe Third Regiment of Guards and Lt. Colonel having been obliged by Pecuniary Embarrassments [financial trouble] to Resign his Commission in the Third Guards and not having been allowed to Sell his Company [military company] had no means of relieving himself, he has in consequence continued absent from his Family and Your Memorialist with four other Children have been left with the Mother [Barbara Ann Shea Blake] without any Means of Support. That Your Memorialist being now in his Fifteenth Year and having received a Suitable Education is Anxious to Serve his King and Country in the Army. but having neither Money nor Friends to Support him humbly solicits Your Royal Highness's Protection and trusts that from the Services of Your Memorialists Family this Appeal to Your Royal Highness's will meet with a favourable Consideration. Your Memorialists Grandfather was in the Engineers near Thirty Years, he Commanded at the Demolishing of the Works at Dunkirk in 1772 and Served in America with Sir H Durrard under Sir H Clinton and Died On Service on a Foreign Station. His Brother was Lt Governor of Pensicola and at the taking of the Island of Saint Vincints and Memorialist has an Uncle (Lt. Colonel Durnford) now in the First Regiment of Foot Guards. Your Memorialist therefore Most Humbly Prays Your Royal Highness will take the Circumstances of his Case into consideration, and that, You will be pleased to Recommend Your Memorialist to be Appointed to an Ensignery in the Army.
Which is Humbly Submitted
[signed] Andrew Montague Isaacson Durnford
Calhet(??) July 19th 1811
I do certify that all the circumstances above related with respect to the family of W. Durnford are well founded. I served lay[?] with his grandfather and great uncle, who were officers of the prim(?) respectability(?) in the Corps they belerged [?] to.
(signed) Harry Burrard Dew[?]"

Note: officers had to pay for their rank or get a good reference.  		Durnford Andrew Montague Isaacson, I
 
196 DURNFORD, Andrew Montague Isaacson (Andy) - Peacefully, on Friday, December 4, 2009 with his family by his side at the age of 59. Survived by his wife Margaret (nee Reeves), son Andrew, his mother Kathleen Durnford from Campbellford and sisters Frances Watson from Douglas and Lorraine Durnford-Hill of Innisfil. Also sadly missed by his many relatives and friends. Andy was the owner of J&B Tax Service in Newmarket, a charter member of the North Newmarket Lions Club, a member of the Southern Cruisers No. 298 Motorcycle Club and a member of the Bala Sailing Club. Friends and relatives will be received for visitation at the Taylor Funeral Home, 524 Davis Drive, Newmarket on Friday, December 11 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, December 12 at 11 a.m. followed by cremation. Spring inurnment in Muskoka. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society and Doane House Hospice would be appreciated by the family. [Toronto Star December 9, 2009] Durnford Andrew Montague Isaacson, V
 
197 He and Susan Knott moved to Canada and brought along a maid by the name of Mary Ann White, whom he eventually "married" while still married to Susan Knott who was living in Coldwater. Susan lived in Coldwater and Mary Ann lived in Collingwood with her children. Family lore states that after Susan died Andrew and Mary Ann were married. "My aunt, Edith Durnford, used to talk of him travelling between Collingwood and Coldwater as he maintained the two families until Susan Knott died in the 1860s when, as the story goes, he married Mary Ann White, although we do not have any confirmation of their marriage from the marriage registers, etc." [Perc Burrows]

Ontario Death Records: Durnford, Andrew M. I., December 14, 1880, 84 years, England, old age 1 week, gentleman, inf., Andrew Durnford, Collingwood (Simco Co.) 014981-82

He was the Government Agent for the development of the "Queen's Bush" from Arthur, Ontario north towards Owen Sound, Ontario. He served in that capacity from 1840 until 1846. It would appear that his family remained in Coldwater during that period.

Sold his commission on Dec. 5, 1833 and immigrated to Coldwater, Ontario in 1834. [Sandra Day]

Worked on the Garafraxa Road in Southern Ontario.  		Durnford Andrew Montague Isaacson, II
 
198 Ministry was in Southern Ontario Durnford Andrew Montague Isaacson, III
 
199 Have in my possession his expense book from 1930-31. The front page says" AMIAW Durnford, Dept. of Physics, University of Western Ontario." It is divided in to several sections including automotive, general and Winnipeg. The last page show expenses for his wedding.

Family lore on his name: The story that I was told by my grandparents, the Rev. Andrew Montague Isaacson Durnford and his wife Minnie, was that when he was born on Aug. 21, 1904 that his grandmother, the wife of Andrew Montague Isaacson Durnford II, insisted that he have that name. His mother wanted her side of the family represented so Alexander was added. Then, so that he could have a distinctive name, William was added so that his initials were AMIAWD. Another story goes that when he graduated from university, the custom was for two persons to march up at the same time to receive their diplomas. The names were read out as Andrew Montague Isaacson AND Alexander William Durnford and only one person walked to the stage! [Perc Burrows]
 		Durnford Andrew Montague Isaacson Alexander Wm
 
200 Alternate birthdates: Abt 1840 in NY, Abt 1852 (Jernegan) Durnford Andrew William
 

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