Pillar ⚭ Cook

John Michael Pillar

Imaqe of Alex Legroulx Birth: Williamsburg, ON
Marriage: Russell, ON
Death: Russell, ON
Burial: Russell, ON
Father: Johannes U.E.L. Piller 1766-1850
Mother: Magdalena Kreifsier 1776-1853

Johannes' dad was born in Germany and immigrated to the US. His mother was from Schoharie Co., New York. After the War for Independence in 1783, his parent immigrated to Canada as well as the Koch family.

John married Elizabeth Cook, daughter to Mickle/Michael Cook, of Williamsburg on 12 November 1815. On Monday 8 th November 1824, John Pillar, innkeeper of Montreal, province of Lower Canada, bought lot #4 in the 3rd concession of Williamsburg township, Dundas County, Ontario for the sum of 500 pounds from John Wood. [Instrument # 105 registrars Office at Morrisburg, Ontario

read more The 9th October 1833 he applied for a Crown Grant of Land and therein he swore that he had "never received any Lands or order for Lands from the Crown" and prayed that he be granted 200 acres. He signed it in two places by an X indicating he could neither read nor write. Whether he was successful or not is unknown. He served in the War of 1812-14. He died at Russell, Ontario 3 July 1885 and is buried there.

Married 12 November 1815 to Elizabeth Cook, daughter to Mickle/Michael Cook, both of Williamsburg. On Monday 8 th November 1824, John Pillar, innkeeper of Montreal, province of Lower Canada, bought lot #4 in the 3rd concession of Williamsburg township, Dundas County, Ontario for the sum of 500 pounds from John Wood. [Instrument # 105 registrars Office at Morrisburg, Ontario].

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Elizabeth COOK (KOCH)

Image of Blanche Corrigan Birth: 25 Apr 1801 Williamsburg, ON
Marriage: Russell, ON
Death: 8 Mar 1880 Russell, ON
Burial: Russell, ON
Father: Michael M COOK (KOCH) 1760-1847
Mother: Abigail Appollonia ZERON. unkn-1880

Fraternal twins have repeatedly surfaced throughout the decendent families of this PILLAR ancestor. It is believed that the "gene" comes from this family. Johannes PILLAR and his wife, Elizabeth COOK had two pairs of twins: Almede and Alzinia; and Athalia and Rivanna. Only Rivanna survived to adulthood.

NORTH WILLIAMSBURG - Population - 424 - 1905 Originally named The Four Corners, Cookville and Bell’s Corners, it received its name with the arrival of the post office in 1841.

Children

  1. Abigail Pillar 1817-1989
  2. Adam Hiram Pillar
  3. Cathy Diana Pillar 1820-1891
  4. Hiram William Pillar 1821-1904
  5. John Michael Pillar 1823-
  6. Nancy Lacenia Pillar 1825-1915
  7. Solomon Pillar 1827-1910
  8. Mickle Elias Pillar 1829-1834
  9. Magdalena Elizabeth Pillar 1831-1915
  10. Caroline Ann Pilla
  11. Abraham Pillar 1834-1926
  12. Almede Pillar 1837-1837
  13. Alzinia Pillar 1837-1837
  14. Athalia Pillar 1838-1842
  15. Rivanna Pillar 1838-1921
  16. Alzinia Pillar


1901 Census Hiram living with daughter's family


Marriage resgistry Williamsburg

1793-1885 OBITUARY.Died in the Township of Russell, on Friday, July 3rd, at the advance age of 92 years, Mr. John Pillar greatly regarded by all who knew him. Mr. Pillar was born in the township of Williamsburg, County of Dundas but was a resident of the township of Russell for 34 years. He was a son of a U.E. Loyalist. He fought in the war of 1812, was at and took part at the battle of Crysler Farm, and was one of the pensioners of 1812. He was one of the oldest Freemason's in Canada having joined that body in the year 1814, upwards of 71 years past. He has seen his fourth generation, was a great-great-grandfather, and has left upwards of 200 descendants after him between children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. His funeral was one of the largest seen in Russell. The pallbearers were all very old men, one of them upwards of 80 years of age, the youngest 68. The service of the Church of England, of which he was a member, was read by the Rev. Mr. Pick, rector of Metcalfe and Duncanville.
Obituary copied from newspaper article.


Tombstone Saint Paul's Cemetery


Saint Paul's Cemetery

Obituary, Ottawa Journal, page 7, col 5 THE LATE JOHN PILLAR Mr. John Pillar died at his residence, 209 Pretoria avenue, Sunday afternoon, ten days after the death of his wife [Sarah]. He was taken ill about three weeks ago, and Mrs. Pillar felt ill shortly afterwards and died on May 16. Mr. Pillar was 83 years old and was descended from the U. E. Loyalists. The early part of his life was spent near Russell, Ont., and after his marriage, he lived for 25 years in or near Morrisburg. Five years ago Mr. and Mrs Pillar came to Ottawa. He was a Methodist and while here attended McLeod Street church. He was a thorough Christian and highly respected by all who knew him. He is survived by two daughter, Mrs. Cephas Rose, of Ottawa, and Mrs Hughes [Sybyl Rose and Jacob Erratt Hughes], of Sacramento, California; two brothers, Messrs Soloman and Abraham Pillar, of Russell, Ont.; four sisters, Mrs. E. Loucks, of Russell, Ont.; Mrs Rupert, of Newington; Mrs. Carruthers, of Montreal, and Mrs. Powell, of Russell, Manitoba. The remains will be forwarded to Morrisburg for interment.