John Phoenix

     John Phoenix was born on Thursday, 26 March 1846 at Scarborough Twp., York Co., Ontario, Canada. He appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Benjamin Phoenix at Concession 12, Lot 14, Reach Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada West. He is recorded as: Phoenix, John, born Upper Canada, Wesleyan Methodist, 15, male family member, going to school, able to read and write. He appeared on the census of 17 April 1871 in the household of Benjamin Phoenix at Scott Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada. He is recorded as: Fenicks, John, male aged 24, born in Ontario, W. Methodist religion, of English origin, Labourer, unmarried, able to read and write. He appeared on the census of 25 April 1881 in the household of Benjamin Phoenix at Scott Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada. He is listed as: Phoenix, John, male, age 34, born in Ontario, Presbyterian, of German origin, farmer, not married. He appeared on the census of 8 April 1891 in the household of Benjamin Phoenix at Scott Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada. He is recorded as: male aged 45, single, son of head of household, born in Ontario, father born Ontario, mother born Ontario, Methodist religion, able to read, able to write. He appeared as household head on the census of 1901 at Brown Hil, York Co., Ontario, Canada. He is listed as: Phoenix, John, male, white, head, married (?), born May 12, 1845 in Ontario, age 55, of English origin, Canadian, Methodist, laborer, emolyee, worked for the last 12 months, earned $100, able to read, write and speak English. Nancy Hannah Phoenix also appeared in the household. He appeared as household head on the census of 9 June 1911 at Brown Hill, York Co., Ontario, Canada. He is recorded as: Phenix, John, male, head, single, born May 1854 in Ontario, age 55, of English origin, Canadian nationality, Mennonite, laborer at odd jobs, worked in the last 52 weeks, earned $200, able to read, write and speak English. Nancy Hannah Phoenix also appeared in the household. John died on Wednesday, 25 March 1936 at Newmarket, York Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 89 years, 11 months and 28 days, of myocardial failure, due to old age and pulmonary aedema. He also had prostrate obstruction and cronic cystitis. Dr. Samuel W. Dales attended at the death. Joseph Jefferson Phoenix was listed as the informant. He was buried on Saturday, 28 March 1936 at Brown Hill, York Co., Ontario, Canada.