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page 18 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 There was a blacksmith shop run by a man named Clark. Later it was op- erated by Hiriam Bullis. The shop, which was opposite Mr. Morris' store, was run by Mr. Jack Davis, then Mr. Gordon Day. who was born in Vermont and a friend of Abel Stevens, 804 census of Bastard Township, Sam Seaman, on what was later the Elliott farm. In the 1 Seaman was listed as being 25 years of age and his wife, the former Sarah Smith of Elizabethtown was 22. They had a 4 year old daughter, Martha, and a baby Cornelius. Later children were Rhoda, Steven, Polly, and Murray. When the War of 1812 broke out, Sam Seaman enlisted and was assigned to the Fort at Gananoque. He was killed there in 1813. Steve Seaman, who was born in 1804, married Miss McCollum in 1826. She did not live long. He next married Catherine, widow of Géorge“Percival, who bore him two children Steve and Nada, who married Ed Barlow. Seaman Barlow and Mrs. Lloyd Irwin were their children. Mr. Steve Seaman and his wife Kathleen and Rod. Eli Alford, an early pioneer, had two sons George and Philo, who married i had three children â€" Leona, settled Caleb, Albert Martha Tackaberry. Philo and Martha operated the Davis Lock on the Rideau Canal. They raised a family of four â€" Charles, Eli, Fred and Catherine who married James Simmons of Chaffey's Lock. Mr. Charles Chant, who lives in Delta, is to my knowledge the oldest living man who was born in Chantry. Farms now owned or were owned by the Weir's, Raison's and Cowan's were first owned by Thomas Knowlton. He gave this property to his son Thomas Knowlton II, who divided it between his sons Steve, Frank and Stearns. Thomas Knowlton bought Lot 12 in the 7th Concession from the Crown (Clergy Reserve) and gave it to his son, Harvey Thomas. Other early settlers were Elizah Chamberlain, who settled on the farm where Richard Trotter lived, then owned by Alvin Hanna. Elizah Cham- berlain was born in 1783. Lot l7 in the 7th Concession was bought from the crown by Mr. Benjamin Moulton. He built the stone house. His son, Thomas, built the brick house. He married Jennie Tackaberry and they lived here until moving to Philips- ville in 1920. Mrs. Jennie Tackaberry wrote many beautiful poems. This is one of them. THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF GRANDMOTHER’S CHAIR The chair illustrated above was formerly owned by Mr. Gershom Wing, a United Empire Loyalist who came to Canada from Duchess County, N.Y., in 1789. Later the chair was owned by his grand-daughter, Hesternwife of Samuel Slack, who resided on the shore of Charleston Lake in Leeds County, she being the author's grandmother referred to in the poem. Dear Friendsâ€"I’m quite delighted to meet with you to-day And be welcomed here among you in this kind familiar way; We hear it said that “times have changed,” and I am sure ‘tis true, So often things of worth, though plain, are cast aside for new. Now the chairs upholstered gaily, and the chesterfields and “such” Give my poor old frame the feeling that I don't amount to much; That my usefulness is ended in this world that moves so fast And the only joys now left me are the memories of the past. When I open up the pages of my old-time memory book; What a wonderous fascination have its pictures! As I look I can see that rude log cabin--my home of early daysâ€"’ And the faces of the people, with their plain, old-fashioned ways; . ' In the corner stood the cupboard plainly holding up to view Plates, and cups of "willow pattern” with their dainty tints of ‘blue, And the chest whose many treasures cherished by a heart so true Held a tear-stained golden ringlet, and a baby's tiny shoe. I can see the open fireplace with its hearthstone fiat and wide, Its genial warmth inviting all to gather at its side; From the crane the steaming kettle with its savory venison stew, Seemed to say to friend or stranger, “there's a welcome here for you.” If we only had a radio with a magic aerial wire And uiifld “tune in" on the circle that gathered ’round the re; Hear tthe tales of fierce encounter with the crafty wolf and ear- They had slain with gun and deer-hound, while they roamed the forest there. We miglfit hear the drowsy humming of the busy spinning w ee Or at times the sound of dancing to the old Virginia Reel, Could we_ share the young folks’ secrets which were often whispered low, It would be love’s same sweet story, that was told so long ago. But the signal for retiring brought a silent hush to all, And a heavenly benediction upon us seemed to fall, When Grandpa, from his armchair, his gentle voice would raise In tones of deepest reverence, a hymn of sacred praise. When I slilt and dream in silence with my back against the wa , At least six generations of home folk I recall, I can hear the merry laughter of the childrden at their play, And see the tears of parting when the young folk went away. I havet learned the sweetest stories of friendship tried and rue, And the priceless worth of mother love, that I could tell to You’ For. I've seen the deep devotion, and the love light in her eyes While ‘I ve swayed in rhythmic motion to a thousand lulla'bies. I can tellltof new inventions passing years have brought to lg i And among them are a number that have made the world more bright, Yet I spiritetimes stop and question, viewing the unrest and s ri e, Does luxury and pleasure constitute the best in life? I have learned by long experience that 'tis not what we pos- sess- Of wealth, or fame, or greatness, that make a life's success; But in cheery, lovmg service, true happiness we find, With a little daily practice in the art of being kind. Hr. Jack Davis‘ Blacksmith Shop WANTED MEMORIES a PHOTOS 5i. Lukas Anglican Church) Lyndhursl' ‘\5 preparing +0 @elebroie its lOO iii Anniversor ‘in lqt'l. We have Planned a year‘ oi Special events and would like +0 locoie as much historical material aboui' 3+. Lukc‘5 as possible; We are looking tor photos or stories Clboui Hie p bui lolers) Previous rectors (1nd parishioners) Sunday School pitviics avid 900d hines ai Camp Hyani'o ciq H2 you can loan) oionoie or relate anylkma o ‘interest please contact Flam’ Ellen Noulion Bin-3143 or Margaret Pairlck ‘lit-25222 Look ior ‘Furlher' dtiaiis about ' our SPEQlQl events l882- l982 {*****************************-X-§- ELGIN and DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL REGISTRATION September 1. 1981 1 p.m. -- * * * >|< * * * * * * * * >|< * a; 3:00 p.m. * * * * * * ELGIN UNITED CHURCH * for further information i Call 387-3285 or 359-57Li0 i it ***~)(- *-X--X-********************** §e***************************~x~ Left to Right: Per'ley"Chant(Hollis-L brother) Geo. Chant (from Algonquin) Orm Chant and daughter Rena,and wife Lucy. Taken about 1909.