Our Corry Relatives, Continued

As noted from the history of George Corry and Margaret Cole Corry, their family consisted of seven children, six sons and one daughter. "Our Corry Relatives" continues with the brief histories of the seven children: First, William Henry and Isaac:

(2nd Generation) WILLIAM HENRY CORRY
The only record of William Henry Corry, is his birth recorded at St. James, Westminster, London, England

(2nd Genertion) ISAAC CORRY AND JEAN RITCHIE FAMILY
Isaac Corry was born at St. James Parish, Westmister, London, England on 31 January 1800 (according to the St. James Parish records), a son of George Corry and Margaret [Cole].
He left England and came to Canada on the ship, Vittoria, in 1817, presumably with his parents and brothers and sister. He located at Bathurst, Lanark, Ontario, Canada, on 11 January 1819, on his 100 acres which came to him as a result of his father’s military service.

Isaac was married to Jean Ritchie at Bathurst on 7 November 1820. He was a Baptist.
Isaac and Jean were the parents of eleven children. Jean died in 1859. After his wife’s death, Isaac joined several of his sons in Wabasha County, Minnesota. He bought land there and married a second wife, but eventually gave up both the land and the wife and returned to the Perth area of Ontario.January 25, 1870.

"I have had a good many ups and downs in the world since we parted. My wife died between ten and eleven years since. I have also buried my oldest daughter [Margaret] and four sons [William, Ritchie, Robert and Thomas]. The rest of my family are settled in the world. One son, my oldest, John, is a mill owner and lumber dealer up at the foot of Bob’s Lake. George, my next oldest has tried a good many things. He learned axe making and general blacksmithing. My youngest son, Henry, is settled in Minnesota where I moved to shortly after Jane’s death. Three of my sons are buried there. I bought a farm there and could have made money there had it not been for the homicidal war that arose between the northern and southern States which put all our business and calculations into confusion. I have now sold all my property there to Henry and am retired from the business of the world and am living with my oldest Daughter, Janet, who is married to Archibald Forde, a carpenter. My youngest daughter lives in the States in the direction of the Dakota Territory. Her husband is a Methodist Preacher. Sister Shortt [Charlotte] died about thirteen since. Sam [Samuel McLellan, Charlotte’s husband] is living yet and is quite hardy and smart. His family are all grown up. He is now postmaster on his old homestead. I suppose you will be aware that Brother Thomas died some years since in Iowa. Please write to me at as early a date as you can make convenient. . . .your loving Brother, longing to hear from you. Isaac Corry"

Another excerpt from a letter to George: "Brother Henry, I do not know whether he is dead or alive. It was a sore trial to them when you broke up and went with the Mormons. They wandered about seeking a home. Went through what means they had. Father and Henry came back to Canada. When he crossed the line, he traded a horse and got some Frifle (?) And a chest of tea. That was all he possessed. I was coming to Perth. I met him and his wife turning the corner coming up the 3rd line. I was riding horseback. He had a boy about two years old
. . . . In the spring he said he would go up to Detroit. He and his wife and Father left. That is the last I ever saw of them. Father died up there and Henry’s wife. That is the last account I ever heard of him."

Isaac died in 1881 at Perth. His will was recorded as follows:
"This is the last Will and Testament of me, Isaac Corry, of the town of Perth in the County of Lanark and Province of Ontario, Gentleman.
1. I direct that all my just debts including funeral ex. penses and the expenses of administration be paid by my executors.
2. I give and bequeath to my daughter, Janet Ford, wife of Archibald Ford of the said town of Perth, carpenter, the sum of five hundred dollars.
3. I give and bequeath to my daughter, Ann Jamieson, wife of Archibald Jamieson of Dacotah Territory in the United States, Methodist Minister, the sum of five hundred dollars.
4. I give and bequeath to my son, George Corry of Perth, Blacksmith, the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars.
5. I give and bequeath to my son, Henry Corry, of Wabashaw County, Minnesota, the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars. This legacy I direct my executors to credit to my said son upon the mortgage debt he owes me upon his farm in Minnesota, if so much is still owing at my death. If less is owing, then I direct my executors to cancel his indebtedness and pay him the difference.
6. To my executors hereinafter named, I devise the lands mentioned in the said mortgage from my said son, Henry, subject to the trusts upon which I hold the same.
7. To my said daughter, Janet Ford, I further give, devise and bequeath all the rest and residue of my estate, real and personal, not herein otherwise disposed of and I intend this bequest to be in satisfaction of any claim she or her husband may have against me at my death for keeping and taking care of me up to that time.
8. If my son, Henry Corry's, said mortgage is not all paid up at my death, I direct my executors to give him two years further hence from my death to pay the amounts that shall be then past due and a further extension of two years to make each of his other payments beyond the time provided by the mortgage. And whereas the mortgage is drawn bearing ten per cent interest, I direct that my son Henry shall only be charged seven per cent on the amounts remaining unpaid and in computing the amount of my son's indebtedness the mortgage shall be -------------------- as if it had been drawn bearing seven instead of ten per cent interest.
9. I direct my executors to pay the said legacies to the said legatees proportionately as moneys come into their hands always keeping in view the provision herein made giving my son, Henry, extension of time for his payments.
10. I have not given anything to my son, John Corry, as I think he does not need it, but my affection for him is not less than for my other children.
11. I nominate and appoint my friends, John D. Kellock of Perth, physician, and James Robertson of Perth, --------------, to be the executors of this will which I declare to be my last will and testament hereby revoking all wills and other testamentary dispositions by me heretofore made.
In witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight-hundred and seventy six.
Signed by the said testator, Isaac Corry ----------------- his last will and testament, in the presence of us present at the same time, who at his request, in his sight and presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses.
Edward George Mallock of Perth, Barrister at law Isaac Corry
William Franklin Morpny of Perth, Student at law.

FAMILY GROUP RECORD OF ISAAC CORRY AND JEAN RITCHIE
Isaac CORRY (Husband)
Born: 31 January 1800
Place: St. James Parish, Westminster, London, England
Married: 7 November 1820 (to JEAN RITCHIE)
Place: Bathurst, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Died: 15 August 1881
Place: Perth, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Jean RITCHIE (Wife)
Born: 7 May 1801
Place: Fintry, Stirling, Scotland
Died: 10 Aug 1859
Place: Perth, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
(Children)
1. John CORRY or KORRY
Born: 3 October 1821
Place: Bathurst, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Married: 9 June 1846 (to CHRISTINA PORTER)
Place: Bathurst, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Married: 21 January 1892 (to ANNIE McEWEN)
Place: Westport, Leeds, Ontario, Canada
Died: 30 May 1896
Place: South Sherbrooke, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
2. Margaret CORRY
Born: February 1823
Place: Bathurst, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Died: Before 1870
3. Janet CORRY
Born: 26 February 1824 (or 6 January 1825)
Place: Bathurst, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Married: (to ARCHIBALD FORDE)
Place: Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Died: 7 May 1907
Place: Perth, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
4. George CORRY
Born: 14 January 1826
Place: Bathurst, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Married: 23 November 1849 (to MARY NEILSON)
Place: Bathurst, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Died: 16 November 1907
Place: Perth, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
5. William CORRY
Born: 1828
Place: Bathurst, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Married: About 1850 (to MARGARET ELIZABETH KIRKMAN)
Place: Bathurst, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Died: 18626. Elizabeth CORRY
Born: 20 Mar 1829
Place: Bathurst, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Died: Before 1881
7. Ritchie L CORRY
Born: 1830
Place: Bathurst, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Married: About 1854 (to MARGARET JANE JAMIESON)
Place: Perth, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Died: 26 May 1863
Place: West Albany, Wabasha, Minnesota, USA
8. Robert CORRY
Born: 23 April 1832
Place: Bathurst, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Married: 1 January 1862 (to ISABELLA MARIA NICHOL)
Place: Middleville, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Died: 1867
Place: Wabasha County, Minnesota, USA
9. Thomas CORRY
Born: 3 May 1834
Place: Bathurst, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Died: Before 1870
10. Ann Jane CORRY
Born: 16 September 1836
Place: Bathurst, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Married: 27 August 1859 (to ARCHIBALD JAMIESON)
Place: Perth, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Died: 28 October 1919
Place: Lemars, Plymouth, Iowa, USA
11. Henry CORRY
Born: About 1838
Place: Ontario, Canada
Married: About 1858 (to ELIZABETH KIRKMAN)
Died: 30 March 1894
Place: Reynolds, Traill, North Dakota, USA
Place: West Albany, Wabasha, Minnesota, USA