10. William THOMSON
1OPR, Westerkirk.
"1747 Sep 6 Wm son to Andrew Thomson."2OPR, Westerkirk.
"1837 Feby 16th Intd William Thomas Senr from Bonnies."3Gravestone Transcript, Westerkirk 173.
"In memory of William Thomson tenant in Bonnies who died February 13th 1837 aged 89 years. Also Margaret Anderson spouse to William Thomson in Bonnies who died June 23rd 1789 aged 36 years. Also Margaret Thomson their daughter who died in infancy. And Archibald Thomson their son who died November 22nd 1819 aged 35 years. Also Anne Little his 2nd spouse who died 24th February 1855 aged 89 years."
1Gravestone Transcript.
"Westerkirk -
In memory of William Thomson tenant in Bonnies who died February 13th 1837 aged 89 years. Also Margaret Anderson spouse to William Thomson in Bonnies who died June 23rd 1789 aged 36 years. Also Margaret Thomson their daughter who died in infancy. And Archibald Thomson their son who died November 22nd 1819 aged 35 years. Also Anne Little his 2nd spouse who died 24th February 1855 aged 89 years."
1OPR, Westerkirk.
"1819 Feby 19 Walter Clark of the Parish of Canoby & Joan Thompson of this Parish gave in their names for proclamation & were married on March 5."
19. George THOMSON
1Gravestone Transcript, Westerkirk.
"In memory of George Thomson, farmer, who died at Bonese, May 11th, 1872, aged 92 years. Also Thomas Thomson, his nephew, who died at Bonese, January 4th, 1877, aged 46 years. Also Agnew Dalgleish, his wife, who died at Calkenfoot, March 21st, 1877, aged 32 years. Also Mary Isabella Thomson, daughter of the above Thomas Thomson and Agnew Dalgleish, who died at Lochmaben, July 21st, 1955, aged 78 years."
23. Margaret THOMSON
1OPR, Westerkirk.
"1789 Decr 19th Wm Thomson in Bonease had a daughter baptized named Margaret born 17th Do."
OPR says she was born 17th Dec 1789 but this is after her mother died, so must have been born at least 6 months earlier.
1OPR, Westerkirk.
"1793 Decr 27 Wm Thomson & Ann Little both of this Parish gave in their names for proclamation in order to marriage & were married 10th Janry of 1794."2OPR, Westerkirk.
"1765 April 26th Simon Little in Stenniswater had a daughter baptized named Anne."3Statutory Register Scotland, d_Thomson_neeLittleAnne89_1855WesterkirkDFS.jpg.
Age 89
Informant her son William.4Gravestone Transcript.
"Westerkirk -
In memory of William Thomson tenant in Bonnies who died February 13th 1837 aged 89 years. Also Margaret Anderson spouse to William Thomson in Bonnies who died June 23rd 1789 aged 36 years. Also Margaret Thomson their daughter who died in infancy. And Archibald Thomson their son who died November 22nd 1819 aged 35 years. Also Anne Little his 2nd spouse who died 24th February 1855 aged 89 years."
30. Annie THOMSON
1OPR, Westerkirk.
"1805 May 28 Wm Thomson in Bonuze had a Daughter baptized named Ann born 27th."2Statutory Index Scotland, Westerkirk 1879 854/ 9.
Age 74
Surnames Thomson and Telfer.3Newspaper Announcement, Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser 8 Oct 1879.
"Death At Bonees, Westerkirk, on the 2nd inst., Ann Thomson, relict of the late Thomas Telford, Schoolmaster, aged 74 years."4Confirmation of Estate.
"1879 TELFORD Anne. 21 October. - Confirmation of Anne Telford, Bonies, Parish of Westerkirk, County of Dumfries, widow, who died 2 October 1879, at Bonies, testate, granted at Dumfries, to William Rodger, Schoolmaster, residing at the Schoolhouse, James Bryce, Registrar, residing at Rigg, Westerhall, and James Harvey, Ploughman, residing there, all in Parish of Westerkirk aforesaid, Executors nominated in Will or Deed,dated 25 August 1879, and recorded in Court Books of Commissariot of Dumfries and Galloway, 20 October 1879. Value of Estate, £529, 5s. 11d."
1OPR, Westerkirk.
"1829 January 20th Thomas Telfer & Anne Thomson both in this Parish were married."2Gravestone Transcript, Westerkirk 260.
"Sacred to the memory of Thomas Telfer, schoolmaster, Westerkirk, who died at Kirktonhill, October 21st, 1830, aged 42 years. Also Ann Thomson, his wife, who died at Bonese, October 2nd, 1879, aged 74 years."
1Newspaper Announcement, Upper Canada Gazette -.
"On Friday 22nd inst. in his 70th year, Archibald Thomson Esq., of the Township of Scarborough, a man deservedly respected through life."2Gravestone Transcript, Bendale 144.
"Sacred to the memory of Arch'd Thomson who died Jan 22nd 1819 ae 72 years and Elizabeth McKay his wife who died Apr 22nd 1817 ae 54 years Their remains removed to this place on June 3 1854 by their descendants numbering 231."
1Newspaper Announcement, Quebec Gazette Thurs 2 Aug 1781.
"Married on Friday last in this city Mr Archibald Thomson, of Carleton Island, Merchant, to Miss McKay, Daughter of Mr Hugh McKay, Merchant in this place a young lady possessed of every qualification to render that state happy."
12. Andrew THOMSON
1Gravestone, Bendale 109.
"In memory of Andrew Thomson who died 7th Aug. 1823 aged 71 years. Also of Jane Henderson wife of the above who died 27 May 1842 aged 71 years. They were both natives of Dumfriesshire Scotland."
1Gravestone Transcript.
"Westerkirk -
To the memory of Betty Borthwick spouse to Andrew Thomson, Mason in Netherknock who died July 13th 1789 aged 2- years And their daughter Janet died 30th April 1789 aged 8 months."
43. John THOMSON
1OPR, Westerkirk.
"1782 Dec 31st Baptized to Andrew Thomson in Boikenburnfoot a Son named John born 1st Ditto."2Gravestone Transcript, Bendale 127.
"John Thomson native of Dumfriesshire Scotland He immigrated to Canada in 1796 d Nov 19 1873 ae 90 yr 11 mos 19 days Ann Smith wife of John d Apr 8 1861 ae 74 and 5 months also their nephew John Thomson Smith d Feb 22 1834 ae 21 yr."
45. Janet THOMSON
1OPR, Westerkirk.
"1784 May 23rd Andrew Thomson in Boikenburnfoot had a Daughter baptized named Janet born 17th Ditto."
1OPR, Westerkirk.
"1786 June 9th Andrew Thomson in Netherknock had a Son baptized named Christopher born 5th Do."
49. Janet THOMSON
1OPR, Westerkirk.
"1788 Sept 9th Andrew Thomson in Netherknock had a Daughter baptized named Janet born 7th Do."
1OPR, Westerkirk.
"1792 Sept 8th Andrew Thomson & Jean Henderson both of this Parish gave in their names for proclamation in order to marriage and were married 21st Do."
50. Margaret THOMSON
1OPR, Westerkirk.
"1792 Decr 25th Andrew Thomson in Netherknock had a Daughter baptized named Margt born 23d do."
15. Helen THOMSON
1OPR, Westerkirk.
"1758 1st Janry This day Andrew Thomson in Netherknock and John Armstrong in Crooks had each a Daughter baptized and both named Helen."
1OPR, Westerkirk.
"1748 Feby 14 Peter son to Andrew Little."2OPR, Westerkirk.
"1820 Jany 16th Intd Peter Little from Netherknock."3Gravestone Transcript, Westerkirk.
"In memory of ANDREW LITTLE in Knock who died August 23rd 1802 aged 86 years. Also ISABEL LITTLE his spouse she died January 1st 1797 aged 76 years. Likewise PETER LITTLE their son who died at Knock January 16th 1820 aged 71 years. Also HELEN THOMSON relict of Peter Little who died at Netherknock 1st January 1844 aged 88 years."
58. Andrew LITTLE
1OPR, Westerkirk.
"1778 Novr 10th Peter Little in Netherknock had a son named Andrew & bap."
61. Isbel LITTLE
1OPR, Westerkirk.
"1786 Decr 26th Peter Little in Nether Knock had a Daughter baptized named Isbel born 23d Do."
62. Archibald LITTLE
1OPR, Westerkirk.
"1790 June 24th Peter Little in Netherknock had a son baptized named Archibald born 22d do."
63. Betty LITTLE
1OPR, Westerkirk.
"1792 July 24 Peter Little in Nether Knock had a daughter baptized named Betty."
64. Margaret LITTLE
1OPR, Westerkirk.
"1795 April 1st Peter Little in Nether Knock had a daughter baptd named Margaret born 31st March."
17. David THOMSON
1Newspaper, The Globe 20 Aug 1921.
Excerpt from The Globe, Aug. 20, 1921: “MANY DESCENDANTS TO MEET HONORING FIRST PIONEERS OF HISTORIC OLD SCARBORO’ - To Unveil Tablet to “Mother” and “Father” of the Township – Mrs. David Thomson, First White Woman, Went Into Wilderness in 1799 – Left More Than 100 Descendants - Descendants of the first settlers in Scarboro’ are preparing to honor the memory of the “mother” and “father” of the township. On Sunday, September 11, special services will be held in St. Andrew’s Church, and the following day a memorial to the pioneer pair will be unveiled in the quaint old churchyard. Just 125 years ago, David Thomson and his wife, Mary Glendinning, penetrated the wilderness and built the first home in the township, Now their descendants, thousands in number, have united to pay tribute to their courageous ancestors. Township of Thomsons. There is scarcely an old family in Scarboro’ that does not possess some Thomson blood, so the service is exciting much more interest than would an ordinary family reunion. The tale of the Thomsons reads with romantic interest. A marble tablet, fast crumbling away, which will be preserved in the permanent material, marks the spot in the old cemetery where the old couple lie, and the following inscription briefly tells the story: “In Memory of Mary Thomson, the Mother of Scarboro’, Who Died the Eighth of November, 1847, Aged 80 Years. Left Over 100 Descendants. Here her remains repose, side by side with those of her husband, David Thomson, whose gravestone tells the land of their nativity and when they settled in Scarboro’, which was then a wilderness. On the opposite bank of the passing rivulet, a little above this burial ground, they built their lovely cottage, and there they contended successfully against the hardships of forest life; and there she passed the first seven months after their settlement without seeing a woman, and the first was an Indian.
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As her husband, she lived and died respected, leaving behind her more than 100 descendants.” Although there are other names in the township preceding him in the record of land granted, David Thomson was the first actual settler within its boundaries. A stonemason by trade, and possessed of the solid, practical education common to all Scotsmen, David Thomson came to Canada in 1795, and in March, 1796, he and his wife found their way to Scarboro’, apparently having followed the Indian trail which subsequently was opened and named after that famous road-builder, Asa Danforth. Coming to Upper Canada by way of Quebec, the Thomsons, as many settlers at that date appear to have done, went on to Niagara. But just at that time the seat of Government was moved to York (Toronto). In the erection of the new Government buildings David Thomson was employed as head mason. The residential part of York was then that portion of Toronto lying nearest the Don River. The marshy shores of the bay, hemmed in as it then was by the sandy peninsula which is now the Island, fostered malaria and generated a low fever and ague from which many suffered greatly. Mrs. Thomson’s health was so affected, after only a few months’ residence in the capital, that her husband commenced to look for a healthier locality in which to settle. In the valley of Highland Creek he found an ideal location, and here he brought his wife. Fought Bear With Axe. In her new home Mrs. Thomson was often alone from one week’s end to another. Her husband continued to ply his trade in town, returning with a week’s provisions on his back each recurring Saturday night. A story is told that one day Mrs. Thomson heard a commotion in the barnyard. She ran out, and, seeing a bear about to carry off a pig, struck him with an axe and made him drop his prize. The bear hurriedly ssought shelter in the woods. The first difficulties of pioneer life overcome, David Thomson was joined by his two brothers, Andrew and Archibald. All the Thomsons had such large families that soon it was necessary to designate them by the names of their farms or local sobriquets. It is not so very long ago since the township boasted a “Buffalo Dave,” Stonehouse Archie,” “Squaw Village John,” “Grandmother’s Dave,” “Russian Dave,” “Springfield Jimmie,” “Squire’s John,” “Fiddler Dick,” “Shaky Charlie,” and so on. Veteran of 1812. During the war of 1812 David Thomson was given a Captain’s commission and his company consisted almost entirely of men of his own name. The family has increased so rapidly that the committee in charge of the Memorial Fund found it impossible to collect a complete list of all living descendants. The memorial takes in both sides of the family – the Glendinnings and the Thomsons. There are still some descendants with whom the committee have not got in touch. These are asked to communicate with Miss Vera Mason, 65 Withrow avenue, Secretary of the committee.”."2OPR, Westerkirk.
"1763 Octr 2d Andrew Thomson in Netherknock had a Son baptized named David."3Gravestone Transcript, Bendale 407a.
"In memory of David Thomson of Westerkirk Dumfries-shire Scotland who was the First Settler in Scarborough, where his was the first land cleared. He had arrived in Upper Canada in 1796, and died on the 22nd June 1834, aged 71, leaving his wife, eleven children, and 53 grandchildren.
Erected to the memory of David Thomson and his wife Mary Glendinning by the descendants of David, Andrew and Archibald Thomson and Walter Glendinning the pioneer settlers of Scarborough. May the memory of their immortal courage, inspire us in the difficult paths of life."
1OPR, Westerkirk_m_1787-88ThomsonDavid_GlendinningMary.jpg.
"1787 Novr 16 David Thomson & Mary Glendinning both of this Parish gave in their names for proclamation in order to marriage & were married 30 Do."2OPR, Langholm.
"1768 Feb 1 Mary Daugtr Lawfull to James Glendining in Meikleholm & Isobel Beattie his Spouse. Born 28 last."3Newspaper Obituary, Dumfries and Galloway Standard 26 Jan 1848.
4Gravestone Transcript, Bendale 407b.
"In memory of Mary Thomson the Mother of Scarborough who died the 8th of Novr. 1847 Aged 80 years. Here her remains repose side by side with those of her husband David Thomson whose gravestone tells the land of their Nativity and when they settled in Scarborough, which was then a wilderness. On the opposite bank of the passing Rivulet a little above this Burial ground they built their lonely cottage and there contended successfully against the hardships of a forest life and there she passed the first seven months after their settlement without seeing a woman and the first was an Indian. As her husband she lived and died respected leaving behind her above 100 descendants. As time runs on so families pass away; Ye living men improve the present day; O seek that home that lies beyond the grave; Employ all means this immortal soul to save."
75. Helen THOMSON
1Gravestone Transcript, Bendale 407c.
"In memory of Hellen Thomson, daughter of the late David Thomson, she died on the 23 day of July 1844, aged 35 years.
Farewell vain world I know enough of thee, Now I am careless what you sayest to me, What was amiss in me take aim to shun, At home there is enough left to be done."