My great grandfather is John Ward 1840-1921, buried in Markdale cemetary. Married to Mary Jane Moore.
He had a sister Rebecca Ward. Were John & Rebecca orphans? Looking for information on who Rebecca married and their parents.
1851 Census states John was born in Chinguacousy (Peel County), Church of England (Anglican). Other people living in the household were Langtree, John 46, Woodsworth, Elizabeth 39, Ward, Rebecca 16, Woodsworth, Drusilla 9, Woodsworth, Matthew 7, Woodsworth, Sarah Ann 5, Woodsworth, Mary Eliza 4, Woodsworth, Jane 2. They were living in Euphrasia Township, Grey county. RG 31, Reel # C11723, Twp #89, page 19.