Fairchild, Benjamin (1721-1794/5) and his wife Melissa Hall lived in "The Oblong," Dutchess County, New York during colonial times then moved upstate to the Queensbury Patent north of Albany. During the American Revolution, Benjamin joined the British forces at Fort Edward. Prior to 1792, his sons Benjamin and Isaac came to Upper Canada and were joined by the rest of the family in that year. Family members, including Rev. Peter Fairchild, settled in Townsend Township. Includes ancestors and four to five generations from Benjamin Fairchild Sr. in Norfolk and elsewhere

Fero, Hiram (c. 1800) came to Windham Township by about 1820 when he married Malinda Burger and operated a tavern. Includes three generations of descendents

Ferris. Three unrelated families documented. James H. Ferris (c.1787) came to Upper Canada from the U.S. He married Hannah Springer, daughter of Richard Springer, J.P. They lived in Burford Township, Oxford County, then settled in Charlotteville. Includes three generations of descendants. Francis Ferris (c.1794) and his wife Dianna came from England and settled in Walsingham about 1840 Included three generations of descendants. Samuel Ferris (c.1801) came from England and settled in Woodhouse Township about 1843. Includes three generations of descendants

Fick, Peter (c. 1745) from Prussia. Joined the British Army and came to America with them during the Seven Years War. He settled in New York and married his wife Sarah. During the American Revolution, Peter served in the Loyalist forces and then went to New Brunswick. After an interim period back in New York, they settled in Walsingham Township about 1813. Includes five generations of descendants in Norfolk and elsewhere 

Field, George (c. 1721-1793/6) married Rebecca Hanes, widow of Jeremiah Johnson. During colonial times they lived at Northampton County, Pennsylvania. During the American Revolution, George came to Niagara and served in Butlers Rangers then settled in Niagara Township, Lincoln County. Includes five generations of descendants in Norfolk County and elsewhere

Finch, Titus (c. 1756-1834) joined the Prince of Wales American Regiment during the American Revolution. Married Nancy Ann Clark during the war. They went with the regiment in the exodus of New York to New Brunswick; then to Upper Canada in 1798 or 1799 where Titus founded the Baptist Church in Charlotteville Township. Toward the end of his life he went to Lobo Township where some of his children settled. Includes four generations of his sons William, George and Titus Jr. in Norfolk

Finch, Thomas Henry (1784-1873) and his brother Jeremiah Finch (1791-1855) and sister Rebecca (Finch) Fuller, went with their father Rev. Titus Finch from New Brunswick to Charlotteville in 1798 or 1799, but settled in Elgin and Middlesex Counties. Includes four generations of descent from each 

Finnimore, Richard (c. 1745) during the American Revolution joined the West Jersey Volunteers then went in the 1783 exodus from New York to New Brunswick. Brought family to Charlotteville by 1806 and left by 1814. One page biography 

Fish, Oliver (1807-1891) came from the United States to Upper Canada by 1835 when he married Lucinda Havens, daughter of pioneer George Havens. They settled in Windham Township. Includes three generations of descendants

Fisher, Donald (c. 1791-1866) as a young man emigrated from Scotland to Montreal where he met Thomas Cross and established a mercantile enterprise that ultimately moved to Vittoria and Normandale about 1825. Donald married Matilda Montross, daughter of pioneer Silas Montross. Includes three generations of descendants 

Fisher, Samuel (c. 1785-1858) lived in Townsend Township by 1811 then settled in Windham Township. Later he returned to Townsend. Includes three generations of descendants

Fonger, John (1760-1816) and his brother Jacob Fonger (c. 1768-1829) came with their parents from Bavaria, Germany. They lived Stillwater, Sussex County and in Roxbury Township, Morris County, New Jersey. Both moved to Upper Canada in 1799 and lived in West Flamborough and Ancaster Townships, Wentworth County. Some of their children settled in Charlotteville Township. Includes their parents and four generations of their descendants

Force, Philip (c. 1740) emigrated from Germany and lived in New Jersey. During the American Revolution, he joined the New Jersey Volunteers and later settled at Kennebecasis, New Brunswick. His son Philip Jr. moved to Crowland Township, Welland County, Upper Canada in 1788 and then to Windham Township by 1800. Sons Philip Jr., William, followed in 1811 and another son, Peter, in 1830. Includes four generations of descent from Philip Sr.

Foryea, John (c. 1730) served during the Seven Years War and then in Butler’s Rangers during the American Revolution. He went with John Troyer to Walsingham Twp. in 1791 and left before 1800. One page biography 

Foster, Elias (c. 1750-1827/31) lived in New Jersey during colonial times. During the American Revolution went to Long Island and joined the Loyal Volunteers. Following the war, he went in the exodus of New York to New Brunswick and in 1800 settled in Walsingham Township. Includes five generations of  descendants

Foster, Horatio N. (1828-1888) came from Ireland to Norfolk County by 1858 when he married Caroline Laforge Kirkwood. They settled in Walsingham Township. Includes children and grandchildren [Updated Apr 2007]

Fowler, Joseph (c. 1755) came to Upper Canada about 1795 and settled in Townsend Township. By 1803, he settled in Burford Township, Oxford County. Includes children and grandchildren. John Fowler (c. 1776) and his wife Ruth Whepley lived at Stockbridge, Massachusetts then went in the 1783 Exodus of New York to New Brunswick. He moved with his family to Burford Township, Brant County, Upper Canada by 1816. Includes children and grandchildren

Francis, John (1802-1896), Robert Francis (c. 1805-), George Francis (c. 1812-) and Samuel Francis (1825-1916), possibly brothers, came from Ireland to Houghton Township by 1842. Includes children and grandchildren

Francis, William (c. 1750-1814) during the American Revolution was Quarter Master of the King’s American Dragoons. He married Catharine Bowlby and following the war went with her father Richard Bowlby to Nova Scotia. In 1793 they came to Upper Canada and settled in Woodhouse Township and helped found Port Dover. His son Thomas Francis (c. 1791-1855) settled at Yarmouth Township, Elgin County. Includes five generations of descent from William

Franklin, John (1760-1827/8) lived in Rhode Island during colonial times. Later he and his wife Lydia Tayer moved to Canaan, New York. They arrived in Upper Canada by 1804 and settled in Walsingham Township. Includes five generations of descendants

Frayer, Philip (1782-1843) and his wife Charity Wolven lived in Ulster County, New York until 1807 when they moved to Charlotteville Township. Includes three generations of descendants

Freeland, Charles (1802- ) came from New Brunswick to Upper Canada and lived in Oakland Township, Brant County, then moved to Windham Township. Includes three generations of descendants

Freeman, Daniel (1769-1835) and his wife Pheobe Swazie lived in New Jersey until 1800 and then lived in Walpole, Woodhouse and Charlotteville townships. Daniel founded the Methodist faith in Norfolk County and served as minister of Old Woodhouse Methodist Church. Includes children and grandchildren 

Frost, Edmund (c. 1777- ) of Massachusetts served in Jessup’s Corps during the American Revolution. He settled in Walsingham Township. He and his wife Lydia Matthews lived successively in Walsingham, Charlotteville, Windham and Middleton Townships. Includes three generations of descendants

Fry, James and his first wife Celia Longman lived at Tytherington, Gloucestershire, England. James and his second wife Sarah Croome emigrated to Canada in 1852 and settled in Walsingham Township. They lived later in Michigan. Includes three generations of descent