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[02182001.FTW] According to the "Illustrated Historical Atlas of York County, Ontario",William Warriner held the positions of Assessor in 1829 and Town Wardenin 1830 for the Township of North Gwillimbury. --------------------------------- PREPONDERANCE OF EVIDENCE ARGUMENT: Theory: Martin WARRINER is the son of Martin WARRINER (b. 16 OCT 1759; d. 23 JUL1818) and Sabra HANCOCK (b. 23 JUL 1755; d. 23 JAN 1809) of Springfield,Hampden County, MASS. Evidence: 1) The Upper Canada census of 1851 (North Gwillimbury Twp., NACMicrofilm #C-11761) states that Martin WARRINER was born in Mass., USAsometime in the mid-1770's. The census of 1861 (North Gwillimbury Twp.,NAC Microfilm #C-1087) further supports this place and estimated date ofbirth. 2) The International Genealogical Index shows a Martin WARRINER born 06MAR 1781 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA to Martin WARRINER and SabraHANCOCK. 3) World Family Tree (WFT CD #7, Tree #409) shows a Martin WARRINER andSabra HANCOCK married the same as the IGI entry (see #2 above). 4) The 1790 US Federal Census for MA shows the only Martin WARRINER inthe state as living in Springfield, Hampden Co., with 5 others livingwith him. In fact, the only WARRINER's in MA are located in HampdenCounty (mainly Springfield). 5) The publication "The Warriner family of New England Origin", anextensive biography, sourced and written in NEHGR style. The bookincludes only one (1) Martin WARRINER, that being the husband of SabraHANCOCK, and only shows them as having one (1) son, Ebenezer. The IGI,1790 census and WFT all contradict this. Additionally, the book suggeststhat William WARRINER (son of Martin) of Upper Canada was born inEngland, a statement which is not accurate. According to the 1851 census(North Gwillimbury Twp., NAC Microfilm #11761), William was born in NYState around 1807 to Martin (b. MA, USA) and Jemima WARRINER. The 1871census [North Gwillimbury Twp., NAC Microfilm #C- ] also showsWilliam's place of birth as the USA. 6) A review of Vital Statistics for Hampden Co., MA (FHC Microfilm#0014765, viewed 22 JAN 98) did not produce any other Martin WARRINER's(BMW information) to contradict this thesis. Furthermore, MartinWARRINER does not appear in MA census records after the year 1810 nor isthere any record of his death (IGI, WFT, or vital stats), adding moreweight to the immigration theory. Conclusion: Without direct primary evidence to indicate the parentage of MartinWARRINER, the preponderance of the above noted indirect evidence producescredibility to the argument that Martin WARRINER [born 06 MAR 1781,resident of Upper Canada (approx. 1816-his death) and father of William,Martin, Moses, Lucy and Mary] is the son of Martin WARRINER (b. 16 OCT1759; d. 23 JUL 1818) and Sabra HANCOCK (b. 23 JUL 1755; d. 23 JAN 1809)of Springfield, Hampden County, MASS. The only contradiction to thistheory is the Canadian census of both 1851 and 1861 which suggest thatMartin was born earlier than 1781. Considering that age approximationcontained within census data has a high rate of inaccuracy, a date ofbirth within a decade of the estimated age at census is not improbable.We have no knowledge of who gave the census taker the information, andeven if it was Martin, the possibility exists of him not knowing hisactual date of birth (he was nearing his 80's in 1851). Finally, theexclusion of Martin from the publication "The Warriner family of NewEngland Origin" is of little importance. The book contains limitedinformation about Martin and Sabra WARRINER's family, supporting a theoryof immigration of their offspring. Additionally, the informationregarding William WARRINER was not provided firsthand and is therefore indoubt (in fact the word PROBABLY is used by the author when drawing hisconclusion about William's English birth). Laura Heidman 25 JAN 98 ------------------------------------- On the 20 FEB 98, I located the probate records relating to thedistribution of the estate of Martin WARRINER (b. 16 OCT 1759; d. 23 JUL1818). These records conclusively show that Martin WARRINER did have ason named Martin WARRINER. These records are of poor quality anddifficult to cypher, however, the records do not appear to state ifMartin WARRINER (son) is living in Springfield, MA or has immigratedelsewhere. Previous to the estate record, the microfilm contains a guardianshipapplication (dated 1813) made by the "Selectmen" of Springfield, MAagainst the same above noted Martin WARRINER Sr. The application wasmade over concern that Martin WARRINER's "excessive drinking" was placinghis estate in jeopardy and exposing the town of Springfield to possibleclaims for support of Mr. WARRINER and his family. This situation may bea possible explanation as to the immigration of Martin WARRINER's sonMartin to Upper Canada around the same time as this court proceeding. Laura Heidman 01 MAR 98 ------------------------------------ |