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James Cleaver

Birth	:	30 Jan 1800 Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	30 Mar 1890 Lowville, Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Lowville United Church Cemetery, Lowville, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate	:	43.4268800, -79.9006000
Description	:	Jame's parents and their children emigrated from the United States in 1805. Early in the War of 1812, the British army requisitioned the Cleaver's team of horses. John was very reluctant to let them go – a good team being a necessity for farming. Finally it was decided to let the horses go, with James going with the team to care for them. James was around 12 years of age. It is said that James and the Cleaver horses were at the Battle of Stoney Creek in 1813. James and the team eventually returned to the family farm. James was... Read More	Jame's parents and their children emigrated from the United States in 1805. Early in the War of 1812, the British army requisitioned the Cleaver's team of horses. John was very reluctant to let them go – a good team being a necessity for farming. Finally it was decided to let the horses go, with James going with the team to care for them. James was around 12 years of age. It is said that James and the Cleaver horses were at the Battle of Stoney Creek in 1813. James and the team eventually returned to the family farm. James was eligible for a pension for his contribution during the war but declined it. Father and son continued farming and in the oak staves business. As an adult James decided to become a Provincial Land Surveyor. Family history reports that James attended the academy in Hamilton often leaving his horse with a farmer. To keep his clothes dry as he swam across the Bay, he piled them on a log and pushed it ahead of him. He worked as a school teacher to pay for the academy fees. Being more than 6 feet tall and weighing 200 pounds, he experienced no discipline problems with the bullies in the class. James was a strong temperance man, a farmer as well as a land surveyor. His barn was the first in the area to be raised without whisky as an incentive. He became known as "Squire Cleaver." James surveyed his own land in Lowville on Twelve Creek. He built a fieldstone flour mill that has been converted to a residence and is still standing on Guelph Line (2014). James fathered 18 children – 7 by his first wife Angeline DeMond and 11 with his second wife, Jane Watson.

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Where is James Cleaver's memorial?
James Cleaver's memorial is located at: Lowville United Church Cemetery, Lowville, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada.
When did James Cleaver death?
James Cleaver death on 30 Mar 1890 in Lowville, Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the James Cleaver's memorial?
Latitude: 43.4268800
Longitude: -79.9006000

Family Members:

Parent

John Cleaver

(1771 - 1838)

Mary Hughes Cleaver

(1770 - 1838)

Spouse

Angeline Demond Cleaver

(1811 - 1841)

Siblings

Rachel Cleaver Ramsey

(1799 - 1868)

Charlotte Cleaver Alton

(1803 - 1876)

Mary Cleaver Thomas

(1804 - 1874)

Children

Mary Cleaver Colling

(1828 - 1891)

George Cleaver

(1830 - 1885)

Rachel Cleaver Coverdale

(1837 - 1920)

Lottie Cleaver Dawson

(1860 - 1888)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lowville United Church Cemetery
Lowville, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.4268800, -79.9006000

2. Colling Pioneer Cemetery
Burlington, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.4235200, -79.8922800

3. Kilbride Presbyterian Pioneer Cemetery
Kilbride, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.4228000, -79.9305398

4. Kilbride United Pioneer Cemetery
Kilbride, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.4257800, -79.9312200

5. Campbell-Davidson Pioneer Cemetery
Burlington, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.4421700, -79.8695110

6. Saint George's Anglican Church Cemetery
Lowville, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.4486504, -79.9280624

7. Salem Cemetery
Burlington, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.4190483, -79.8607483

8. Bethel Chapel & Methodist Church Cemetery
Kilbride, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.4025010, -79.9267990

9. DeForest Pioneer Cemetery
Milton, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.4574356, -79.9168701

10. Holy Transfiguration Serbian Orthodox Cemetery
Milton, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.4328000, -79.9617200

11. Burlington Memorial Gardens
Burlington, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.3863983, -79.8489990

12. Carlisle United Church Cemetery
Carlisle, Hamilton Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.3916080, -79.9761770

13. St Paul's Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Burlington, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.3863000, -79.8298800

14. Nelson United Church Cemetery
Burlington, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.3753500, -79.8433000

15. Holy Family Catholic Cemetery
Milton, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.4614040, -79.8215250

16. Saint John's Anglican Church Cemetery
Burlington, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.3754830, -79.8411230

17. Garden Lane Cemetery
East Flamborough, Hamilton Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.3670354, -79.9549955

18. Tansley Pioneer Cemetery (Defunct)
Burlington, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.4129998, -79.8020000

19. Hopkinson's Corners Pioneer Cemetery
Campbellville, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.4564550, -79.9943730

20. Bowes United Church Cemetery
Milton, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.4948400, -79.8450700

21. Campbellville Burying Ground
Campbellville, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.4853363, -79.9819031

22. Bronte Pioneer Cemetery
Milton, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.5118840, -79.8923800

23. Omagh Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Milton, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.4948000, -79.8266400

24. Saint Davids Church Cemetery
Campbellville, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.4895859, -79.9862671