Stephen Schell

     Stephen Schell was born circa 1842 at Uxbridge Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada. He appeared on the census of 1851 in the household of Frederick Schell at Uxbridge Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada. He was recorded as: Shell, Stephen, born Uxbridge, Episcopal, age 9, male. He appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Elizabeth Gerou at Uxbridge Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada. He was listed as: Shell, Stephen, labourer, born Upper Canada, Church of England, 18, male, male family member, single. He witnessed the marriage of Hannah Norton and William Schell. He and Charlotte Norton, daughter of Jonas Norton and Angeline (?) Norton, were married on Monday, 29 January 1866 at Uxbridge Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada. His name was recorded as Joseph. He appeared as household head on the census of 22 April 1871 at East Gwillimbury Twp., York Co., Ontario, Canada. He was recorded as: Shell, Stephen, male, age 27, born Ontario, Christian, of German origin, labourer, married. Charlotte Schell and Mark Schell also appeared in the household. He witnessed the marriage of Richard Booth and Mary Jane Stiner. He was listed as the informant on the death registration of James Schell. He witnessed the marriage of Thomas Booth and Sarah Ann Stiner. He was listed as the informant on the death registration of Elizabeth Schell. He was listed as the informant on the death registration of Frederick Schell. Stephen died on Monday, 29 July 1918 at Lot 28, Concession 6, Uxbridge Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada, due to heart failure. States he was a widower, born in Uxbridge Twp., retired farmer. Dr. J. A. McClintock attended at the death. John Edward Schell was listed as the informant.