James Phoenix

     James Phoenix was born circa 1812 at Ontario, Canada. He and Jane (?) Wells were possibly living in a common law situation. Some census records state them as married, others do not. Jane's death registration is recorded under the surname Wells. He lived at Lot 22, Concession 4, Scarborough Twp., York Co., Ontario, Canada, between 1850 and 1851. He appeared as household head on the census of 1861 at Scarborough Twp., York Co., Ontario, Canada. He was listed as: James Phoelex, labourer, born Upper Canada, W. Methodist, age 40, male, single, male family member, frame storey and a half house, 1 family dwelling in it, 1 house vacant. Pricilla Wells and Edith Wells also appeared in the household. He appeared as household head on the census of 1871 at Scarborough Twp., York Co., Ontario, Canada. He is recorded as: Pheonix, James, male, aged 58, head, born in Ontario, P. Methodist religion, American origin, Farmer, married, able to write. Jane Phoenix, Maria Phoenix, Pricilla Phoenix and Edith Phoenix also appeared in the household. He was listed in the 1878 Scarborough Twp., York Co. Atlas, on Concession 4, Lot 22 and there was no acerage recorded. An image of the Atlas page can be found here. He appeared as household head on the census of 1881 at Scarborough Twp., York Co., Ontario, Canada. He was listed as: Phoenix, James, male, 68, born Ontario, P. Methodist, of English origin, farmer, married. Jane Phoenix, Edith Phoenix and Bertha Phoenix also appeared in the household. He appeared as household head on the census of 19 May 1891 at Scarborough Twp., York Co., Ontario, Canada. He was recorded as: Phoenix, Jas, male, 78, born Ontario, both parents born Ontario, C. Methodist, retired, able to read and write. Jane (?) Wells and Edith Wells also appeared in the household. James died on Wednesday, 17 June 1891 at Scarborough Twp., York Co., Ontario, Canada.