100. Simon Deforest
Simon DeForest (15.Abraham4, 7.Simon3, 3.Abraham2, 1.Philip1) b. 17 Mar 1789, Canada, occupation Farmer, m. 16 Jun 1819, Mary Pear, b. 1801. Simon died 12 Sep 1861, Nelson twsp. Halton Co. Ontario, buried: DeForest cem.Nelson, Halton Co. Ontario. 1851 census - Simon & Mary were W. Methodists. Had frame log house & barn. Owned Con 5 lot 2 - 100 acres, 80 under cultivation. 12 1/2 in crops- 66 3/4 pasture, 3/4 garden, 20 woods or wild. $2000.00 cash value. Joyce McCune.