William Wise Lofft

  General Notes:

The Lofft family immigrated to Canada through their arrival in New York on October 28, 1857 aboard the ship Patrick Henry. The manifest includes William (48) and Ann (47) Lofft with their children William (20), Mary ANn (18), Elizabeth (16), Frederick (14), Edwin (8), Alfred (5), and Augusta (2 - female). Both Williams are listed as B;acksmiths and their destination is Upper Canada.

The 1861 Canadian Census for Goderich, Huron Co., Canada West, page 44 records William Loft (51 - England) with his wife Ann (50 - England) and children Edwin (11 - England), Alfred (9 - England), Agusto (7 - England). They live in a 1 story log home. William is a Blacksmith and in the "Church England" religion. Near by, listed on page 13, is the oldest son of William and Ann Loft, William Loft (22 - England). Thw son is listed as a laborer and in the "W M" religion.

The 1870 United States Federal Census for Laper City, Lapeer Co., Michigan, Ward 2, page 190 records William (33), his wife Margaret (29), and their children William (6) and Shadrack (4).

The 1880 United States Federal Census for Laper City, Lapeer Co., Michigan, District 172, page 296A records Shad (15) Loft with his parents William W. (43) and Margaret (38) and brother William (16). William W. Loft is a Blacksmith born in Michigan whose parents are born in England. Margaret is born in Canada and her parents are born in Ireland.

The 1900 U.S. Census for Laper City, Lapeer Co., Michigan, ED# 41, page 179B records William W. (Sept 1837) and Margaret J. (Sept 1841) Lofft living Madison Street. They are both recorded as immigrating to the United States in 1863. They are listed as married 37 years with 2 children both of which are still living. William is a Blacksmith.

The 1910 U.S. Census for Laper City, Lapeer Co., Michigan, ED# 46, page 172A records William W. (72) and Margaret J. (68) Lofft living at 80 St. Clair Street.

The 1920 U.S. Census for Laper City, Lapeer Co., Michigan, ED# 49, page 155B records William W. (82) and Margaret J. (78) Lofft living at 80 St. Clair Street. They are both recorded as immigrating to the United States in 1861 and naturalized in 1866.

  Noted events in his life were:

• Occupation: Blacksmith (1880, 1900, 1910, 1920).

William married Margaret J. Sloan on 8 Sep 1862 in Goderich, Ontario, Canada. (Margaret J. Sloan was born in Sep 1841 in Goderich, Ontario, Canada and died after 1920 in Lampeer, Michigan.)

  Marriage Notes:

Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1801-1930 (www.ancestry.com)
Name: Margaret Sloan
Birth Place: Canada
Residence: Goderich Township [Huron Co., Ontario]
Age: 21
Estimated birth year: abt 1841
Father Name: James Sloan
Mother Name: Catharine Sloan
Spouse Name: William Loft
Spouse's Age: 25
Spouse Birth Place: England
Spouse residence: Holmesville [Huron Co., Ontario]
Spouse Father Name: William Loft
Spouse Mother Name: Catharine Sloan
Marriage Date: 8 Sep 1862
Marriage Location: Goderich
Marriage County: Huron
Archives of Ontario Microfilm: MS248_8
Source: Indexed by: Genealogical Research Library