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William Nevett Jr., son of William Nevitt Sr and Eliza ___ Birth: 19 Oct 1821 in Kensington, London, England Married: Elsie McCall, 15 Oct 1851 in Charlotteville (age 29) Died: 3 Nov 1898 in St. Williams,  Norfolk County (age 77) Buried: Newkirk Cemetery, St. Williams

Elsie Jane McCall, daughter of Major Daniel McCall and Hannah Shearer Born: 16 Oct 1829 in "Walnut Grove," Concession 6, Charlotteville Married: William Nevett, 15 Oct 1851 in Charlotteville (age 21) Died: 14 Oct 1921 in St. Williams, Norfolk County (age 91) Buried: Newkirk Cemetery, St. Williams

Notes: William sailed from England to India in 1846-47, then immigrated to Norfolk County. He and Elsie lived with or next to her parents all their married life. Modestly independently wealthy, William co-founded St. Williams' Anglican Church, repeatedly extended his home and gardens until it resembled an English manor, each time he received more of his inheritance. He had a talking crow named Jim, and was keenly interested in science. After William died Elsie sailed to England to return family heirlooms (including large painted portraits of various family members) to his family. Elsie's will extended to 29 handwritten pages, making it one of Norfolk's longest. No issue.  More: His obituary. Her obituary. Second obituary for William. Also see William Nevett's biography.

Source: John Cardiff of Simcoe, Norfolk County. Submitted: 3 May 2003 For additional information about this family, contact the submitter directly.