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William Laycock 1791–1859 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Nov 1791

Birth Location: Thwing, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: 28 March 1859

Death Location: St. Vincent Twp, Grey County, Ont.

Father: James Laycock

Mother: Margaret Barnett

Spouse(s): Sarah Spike

Children(s): James Laycock, Sarah Laycock, Elizabeth Laycock, William Laycock, Alexander Laycock, John Laycock, Bryan Laycock, Mary Laycock, Margaret Laycock

The story of William Laycock began in 1791 in Thwing, Yorkshire, England. William Laycock married Sarah Spike, and had children including Alexander Laycock, Bryan Laycock, Elizabeth Laycock, James Laycock, John Laycock, Margaret Laycock, Mary Laycock, Sarah Laycock, William M Laycock. William Laycock passed away in 1859 in St. Vincent Twp, Grey County, Ont..

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Biography

  • The story of William Laycock began in 1791 in Thwing, Yorkshire, England.
  • William Laycock married Sarah Spike, and had children including Alexander Laycock, Bryan Laycock, Elizabeth Laycock, James Laycock, John Laycock, Margaret Laycock, Mary Laycock, Sarah Laycock, William M Laycock.
  • William Laycock passed away in 1859 in St. Vincent Twp, Grey County, Ont..

Immediate Family

Parents

James Laycock
1755–1826
Birth Location: Rudston, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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Margaret Barnett
1755–1809
Birth Location: Yorkshire, England
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Spike
1800–1875
Birth Location: New Jersey, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
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Children(s)

James Laycock
1822–1887
Birth Location: Ontario, Canada
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Sarah Laycock
1834–1899
Birth Location: Loughborough, Township, Ontario, Canada
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Elizabeth Laycock
1834–1853
Birth Location: Ontario, Canada
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William Laycock
1838–1894
Birth Location: Ontario, Canada
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Alexander Laycock
1842–1915
Birth Location: Kingston, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada
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John Laycock
1831–1909
Birth Location: Yorkshire, England
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Bryan Laycock
1824–1868
Birth Location: Frontenac, Ontario, Canada
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Mary Laycock
1818–1904
Birth Location: Portland Twp., Frontenac Co. Ontario, Canada
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Margaret Laycock
1828–1884
Birth Location: St Vincent, Grey, Ontario, Canada
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William Laycock's Ancestors

Self
William Laycock
1791–1859
Birth Place: Thwing, Yorkshire, England
Parents
James Laycock
1755–1826
Rudston, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Margaret Barnett
1755–1809
Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Laycock's Descendants

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William Laycock (21 Nov 1791–28 March 1859) m. Sarah Spike (abt 1800–29 June 1875)
  1. 1. James Laycock 1822–1887 m. Martha (Ann) Robison 1834–
    1. 1. Elizabeth Laycock 1856– m. George Freeman 1850–
      1. 1. Martha (Bella) Freeman 1878–
    2. 2. Bryan Laycock 1858–1936 m. Louisa Sutton 1857–
      1. 1. Alice (W) Laycock 1882–
      2. 2. Alfred Laycock 1884–1911
      3. 3. Carl (E) Laycock 1891–
      4. 4. Albertha (Gertrude) Laycock 1893–
    3. 3. William (Alexander) Laycock 1858–1937 m. Catherine (KATE) Dafoe 1864–1946
      1. 1. Ethel (May) Laycock 1885–1907
      2. 2. Stanley (John) Laycock 1887–1954
      3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Laycock 1888–1934
      4. 4. Arthur (James) Laycock 1890–1979 m. Clara (Myrtle) Laycock 1895–1981 m. Norma (May) Kirkpatrick 1891–1968
        1. 1. Cecil (Bertie) Laycock 1922–2004 m. Allison (Caroline) Smith 1925–1994
        2. 2. Henry (GORDON Alexander) Laycock 1913–1981
        3. 3. Doris (Lucy) Laycock 1917–2008
        4. 4. Ethel (MARION) LAYCOCK 1919–2014 m. Ezra (Stewart) Clugston 1915–2005
        5. 5. Donald (Arthur DON) Laycock 1925–1964
        6. 6. Robert (BRUCE) Laycock 1916–1944 m. Annie (ILLEEN) White 1921–1953
      5. 5. Nettie (Susanna) Laycock 1894–1977
      6. 6. William (David) Laycock 1896–1984 m. Alma (Alexandria) Kirkpatrick 1893–1976
        1. 1. Jean (Harriette) Kirkpatrick 1928–2010
        2. 2. Leone (Kathleen) Kirkpatrick 1923–2005
        3. 3. Douglas (Henry) Kirkpatrick 1927–2012
      7. 7. Ernest (Charles) Laycock 1899–1988
      8. 8. Russell (Dafoe) Laycock 1901–1984
      9. 9. Anna (Gertrude) Laycock 1902–1947
    4. 4. Edward (Robert) Laycock 1864–1916 m. Louise Arnold 1885–1941
      1. 1. Ruby (Viola) Laycock 1894–1958
      2. 2. Marvin (Edwin) Laycock 1896–1975
      3. 3. John (Albert "Jack") Laycock 1897–1976
      4. 4. Martha (Frances MATTIE) Laycock 1899–1993
      5. 5. James (Aburnethy JIM) Laycock 1901–1973
      6. 6. Coroline (Gertrude "Cora") Laycock 1903–1989
      7. 7. Frank Laycock 1906–1993
      8. 8. Alfred Laycock 1908–1988 m. Olive Hastings 1908–1996
      9. 9. Hazel (Irene) Laycock 1910–2000
      10. 10. Myrtle (Florence) Laycock 1910–2002
  2. 2. Sarah Laycock 1834–1899 m. Stephen Durant 1835–1913
    1. 1. William Durant 1858–
    2. 2. Bryan Durant 1873–
    3. 3. Alfred Durant 1867–1913
    4. 4. John Durant 1872–
    5. 5. James Durant 1865–
    6. 6. Alexander Durant 1870–
  3. 3. Elizabeth Laycock 1834–1853
  4. 4. William (M) Laycock 1838–1894
  5. 5. Alexander Laycock 1842–1915 m. Phebe (Ann) Spike 1845–1927
    1. 1. Fred Laycock 1874–1933 m. Mary (Louise) Dawe 1877–1944
      1. 1. William (A "Willi") Laycock 1905–1968 m. Thelma (S) Wilson 1916–1973
      2. 2. Clarence (E "Baldy") Laycock 1907–1970
    2. 2. Herbert Laycock 1877–1938
    3. 3. Edith (M) Laycock 1880–1961
  6. 6. John Laycock 1831–1909 m. Mary York 1834–1919
    1. 1. Robert Laycock 1852–
    2. 2. Ann Laycock 1853–
    3. 3. Henry Laycock 1855–1938 m. Clarissa Ford 1870–1943 m. Emma Barber 1855–
      1. 1. Frederick (Richard) Laycock 1903–1990 m. Mary Ripak 1911–1983
        1. 1. Richard (Murray) Laycock 1941–1998
      2. 2. Bessie (Amelia) Laycock 1906–1957 m. George (Austin) Hitchens 1901–1981
      3. 3. Mary Laycock 1893–
      4. 4. Ernest Laycock 1888–
      5. 5. Clara Laycock 1890–
      6. 6. Frank Laycock 1893–
      7. 7. John Laycock 1895–
      8. 8. Lawrence Laycock 1896–
      9. 9. George Laycock 1879–
      10. 10. Emma Laycock 1899–
    4. 4. Maria Laycock 1858–
    5. 5. Catherine Laycock 1860–
    6. 6. Charles Laycock 1862–
    7. 7. Thomas Laycock 1866–1954
      1. 1. Cecil (Lorne Harding) Laycock 1906–1954 m. Katherine (Margaret) Tufts 1910–1998
      2. 2. Gordon Laycock 1908–
      3. 3. Russel Laycock 1910–1997
      4. 4. Helen Laycock 1911–1996
    8. 8. Phoebe Laycock 1869–
    9. 9. Margaret Laycock 1872–
  7. 7. Bryan Laycock 1824–1868 m. Margaret (Maria) Williams 1829–1903
    1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth) Laycock 1848–1952 m. Randall (Spencer) Bentley 1838–1915
      1. 1. Evalyn (Annette EVA) Bentley 1878–1960
      2. 2. Fredrick (Lewis FRITZ) Bentley 1876–1947
      3. 3. Arthur (Randall) Bentley 1884–1976
      4. 4. Mabel (Rose) Bentley 1886–1961
      5. 5. Ross (Spencer) Bentley 1887–1981 m. Elsie (Gladys) Coberly 1891–1940 m. Ellen Blattner 1910–1981
        1. 1. Iver (Bentley) Tokoi 1905–1987
        2. 2. Elizabeth (B.) Bentley 1917–2010
        3. 3. Evalyn (Irene) Bentley 1925–2008
        4. 4. Wendell (Spencer) Bentley 1921–1989
      6. 6. Iver (Bentley) Tokoi 1905–1987
    2. 2. Margaret (Angeline) Laycock 1865–1953 m. Roy (Parker) Towne 1874–1947
    3. 3. James (Alexander) Laycock 1859–1945 m. Georgina Blades 1864–1933
      1. 1. Marjorie (Euretta) Laycock 1907–1910
      2. 2. Ross (Alexander) Laycock 1900–1982
      3. 3. Layton (Bryan) Laycock 1897–1968
      4. 4. Mary (Beatrice) Laycock 1895–1974
      5. 5. George (Preston) Laycock 1893–1970
      6. 6. Lila (Vinetta) Laycock 1891–1975
      7. 7. Ruby (May Pearl) Laycock 1888–1892
      8. 8. Cecil (CLIFFORD Taube) Laycock 1904–1974
    4. 4. John (Milton) Laycock 1855–1929 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Elyea 1859–1932
      1. 1. Annie (Maud) Laycock 1887–1981
      2. 2. Minnie (May) Laycock 1877–1957 m. James (Marshall) Stinson 1874–1945
        1. 1. Nellie Stinson 1905–
        2. 2. Gillian Stinson 1906–
        3. 3. James Stinson 1908–
        4. 4. Charlotte Stinson 1910–
        5. 5. Elizabeth (Winifred) Stinson 1916–
      3. 3. Gertrude (Stella) Laycock 1880–1881
      4. 4. Clarence (Marshall) Laycock 1889–1909
    5. 5. Adah (Catherine) Laycock 1854–1941
    6. 6. Harriet (Euretta "Hattie") Laycock 1863–1935
    7. 7. Selina (Jane) Laycock 1852–1938 m. Henry Hilts 1841–
      1. 1. John Hilts 1865–
      2. 2. Peter Hilts 1868–
      3. 3. David Hilts 1873–
    8. 8. Mary (Anne "Annie") Laycock 1861–1942
    9. 9. William (Henry) Laycock 1849–1942 m. Mary Byers 1857–1882 m. Elizabeth Reid 1860–1938
      1. 1. William Laycock 1880–
      2. 2. Stanley Laycock 1879–
      3. 3. George Laycock 1881–
      4. 4. Clara (Myrtle) Laycock 1895–1981 m. Robert (Lorne) Craig 1891–1919 m. Arthur (James) Laycock 1890–1979
        1. 1. Marjorie (Bernice) Craig 1917–2008
    10. 10. Emily (Phoebe Abigail) Laycock 1867–1953 m. Willis (Jay) Tupper 1860–1950
  8. 8. Mary Laycock 1818–1904
  9. 9. Margaret Laycock 1828–1884 m. John Hill 1823–1909
    1. 1. William Hill 1853–1906 m. Lydia (Penelope) Burns 1856–1940
      1. 1. John (Lorne) Hill 1879–1957 m. Nora Jestin 1882–1958
        1. 1. Norman (Allan) Hill 1899–1986 m. Alta (Elva) Schriver 1905–1989
        2. 2. Geraldine (Lydia) Hill 1903–1951
        3. 3. Helen (Winona) Hill 1909–1994
        4. 4. Phyllis (Jeanette) Hill 1915–2000
        5. 5. Ivonette (Margaret) Hill 1901–1990
        6. 6. Tottie (Elaine) Hill 1905–1975
        7. 7. Clara (Beryl) Hill 1907–1989
      2. 2. Harry (Burns Allen) Hill 1885–
      3. 3. William (Bryan) Hill 1894–1969
    2. 2. Mary (Ann) Hill 1848–1916
    3. 3. James (Franklyn) Hill 1850–1912 m. Mary (Ann Hurst) Egan 1854–1938 m. Lydia Stone 1870–1938
      1. 1. Errol Hill 1884–1884
      2. 2. Hartford (Livingstone) Hill 1881–1886
      3. 3. baby (girl) Hill 1878–1878
      4. 4. Minnie (Edith) Hill 1877–
      5. 5. Olive (Hirst) Hill 1882–1920
      6. 6. Margaret (May MAGGIE) Hill 1876–
      7. 7. James (Franklin) Hill 1894–1917
      8. 8. Eva (Pearl) Hill 1896–1988
      9. 9. Lily (May) Hill 1899–
      10. 10. Clara (T) Hill 1904–
    4. 4. Sarah Hill 1852–
    5. 5. Charles Hill 1856–1937
    6. 6. Alexander Hill 1858–1951 m. Elizabeth (Ann) Brotherson 1861–1919
      1. 1. John (Herman) Hill 1883–1948
      2. 2. Ethel (Lyle) Hill 1885–1972
      3. 3. Harold (Fredrick) Hill 1887–1913
      4. 4. Florance (M) Hill 1888–1975
      5. 5. Charles (M. E.) Hill 1890–
      6. 6. Ruby (Lula) Hill 1892–
      7. 7. William (Foster Alexander) Hill 1895–
      8. 8. Annie (Elma Victoria) Hill 1897–1989
      9. 9. Lottie (Theresa) Hill 1905–2000
      10. 10. Ralph (Reginald) Hill 1908–
      11. 11. Nina (Christina) Hill 1900–
    7. 7. Margaret Hill 1868–1951
    8. 8. George (Bryan) Hill 1870–
    9. 9. John Hill 1860–1917
    10. 10. Alfred Hill 1863–1931

William Laycock's Timeline

7 Records

1784
29 Sep 1784
William Laycock was baptized in Thwing,York,England
Thwing,York,England
1787
11 Jan 1787
William Laycock was baptized in Thwing,York,England
Thwing,York,England
1791
21 Nov 1791
Birth of William Laycock in Thwing, Yorkshire, England
Thwing, Yorkshire, England
1791
23 Nov 1791
William Laycock was baptized in Thwing,York,England
Thwing,York,England
1851
1851
Age 60
William Laycock resided here in St Vincent Township, Meaford, Grey, Ontario, Canada
St Vincent Township, Meaford, Grey, Ontario, Canada
1852
1852
Age 61
William Laycock resided here in Grey County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
Grey County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
1859
28 March 1859
Age 68
Death of William Laycock in St. Vincent Twp, Grey County, Ont.
St. Vincent Twp, Grey County, Ont.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Nov 1791
    Event Place: Thwing, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, Year: 1851; Census Place: St Vincent, Grey County, Canada West (Ontario); Schedule: A; Roll: C_11723; Page: 39; Line: 11
    [2] England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 29 Sep 1784
    Event Place: Thwing,York,England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 11 Jan 1787
    Event Place: Thwing,York,England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 23 Nov 1791
    Event Place: Thwing,York,England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: St Vincent Township, Meaford, Grey, Ontario, Canada

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1852
    Event Place: Grey County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
    Record Source: 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, Year: 1851; Census Place: St Vincent, Grey County, Canada West (Ontario); Schedule: A; Roll: C_11723; Page: 39; Line: 11

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 March 1859
    Event Place: St. Vincent Twp, Grey County, Ont.
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