with the generous help of Gerry Merrick, Ken Nichols, and numerous other researchers
This Irish pair were born in County Mayo, Ireland. The immigrated to Canada with their children in 1824 and settled in West Brock. The earliest mention of John Doble that I have found is in the 1828 Canada Company papers which can be found online at Canadiana.org John Double in the Canada Company papers for Township of Brock, under names of all Settlers placed before 1st October 1828. His date of settlement is May 1827, Lot 4 Concession 3. Also mentioned in this same document, is Luke Doble, John's brother on S. half Lot 5, Concession 4. He is listed under settlements made between 1st September and 20th December 1830. John's brother Robert listed in the Canada company papers for lands disposed of in 1839, N 1/2 Lot 11, Conc 13, Reach. John and Mary also appear in the 1851 census of Brock Twp transcribed at OGSPI. John, Luke and Robert Doble also appear in documents supporting Michael Carrigan against the charge of High Treason |
Children of John Doble and Mary Good Ann Doble m. William St. John Sarah Doble m. John Acton James Doble m. Margaret Davidson William Doble m. Margaret Ruddy Elizabeth Doble m. Timothy Mooney first, m. David Brannen second Barbara Doble m. Hugh Gregg Margaret Doble m. John Gregg Frances "Fanny" Anne Doble m. John J. St. John |
Robert Doble is a brother of John Doble mentioned above. He married Mary Connor and they came to Canada about 1808. Around 1831 they settled in Reach Township Robert listed in the Canada company papers for lands disposed of in 1839, N 1/2 Lot 11, Conc 13, Reach. Upper Canada Land Patent information for Robert Doble, including his will |
Children of Robert Doble and Mary Connor Bridget Doble Mary Doble m. Abraham Acton Anne Doble m. Samuel Stevenson Sarah Doble m. John Baker James Doble m. Ann Phair Robert Doble m. Annie Wilkinson John Doble m. Mary Truax
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