Notes:
John William was a carpenter and built houses. He also owned a butchers and grocery store - at that time the "largest" on Hamilton mountain. Store and Boarding House are listed in 1871 Directory.
John married Ann HAY, daughter of William HAY and Elizabeth CROSS, about 1870 in Ontario, Canada. (Ann HAY was born about 1852 in Hamilton, Wentworth co., Ontario, Canada, died on 8 Nov 1888 in Hamilton, Wentworth co., Ontario, Canada and was buried in Hamilton, Wentworth co., Ontario, Canada.)
John next married Helen Clinscell "Nellie" COCHRAN, daughter of James COCHRANE and Harriet RANKIN, on 26 Nov 1890 in Hamilton, Wentworth co., Ontario, Canada. (Helen Clinscell "Nellie" COCHRAN was born on 4 Oct 1867 in Paisley, Bruce co., Ontario, Canada, died on 23 Jul 1915 in Hamilton, Wentworth co., Ontario, Canada and was buried in Hamilton, Wentworth co., Ontario, Canada.)
