3. William Sweetland (Henry J. ) was born before Sep 1788 in Ferryland, NF. He was christened 1 on 23 Sep 1788 in St. John's, NF. He died 2 on 20 Feb 1864 in Bonavista, NF. The cause of death was apoplexy.
Newfoundland Diary 1838 - 1839 - #475 MG475 - William Sweetland, magistrate, Bonavista.
Births, Deaths, Marriages in Newfoundland Newspapers (1825-1890)
Sweetland, William, Stipendiary Magistrate at Bonavista died, aged 75, on Feb 20 of apoplexy. Mar. 15/64.
William married 1 (1) Priscilla Ann Morry daughter of Matthew Morry and Mary Graham on 15 Dec 1810 in St. Saviour's, Dartmouth, Devon, England . Priscilla was born 2 on 25 Mar 1783 in St. Saviour's, Dartmouth, Devon, England. She died 3 on 19 Dec 1820 in St. Saviour's, Dartmouth, Devon, England.
They had the following children:
5 M i William Henry Morry Sweetland was born 1 on 19 Nov 1811 in St. Saviour's, Dartmouth, Devon, England. He was christened 2 in Jan 1812 in St. Saviour's, Dartmouth, Devon, England . He died 3 on 25 Sep 1857 in Silhet, Bengal, India.
An entry in the Latter Day Saints IGI shows a William Henry Murry Sweetland being christened in Jan of 1811. This date should probably be Jan. 1812 and his third name should be Morry.6 M ii Matthew Morry Sweetland was christened 1 on 12 Feb 1813 in St. Saviour's, Dartmouth, Devon, England . He died 2 in Jul 1852 in the sea. He was buried in St. Saviour's, Dartmouth, Devon, England . + 7 M iii Benjamin Sweetland 8 F iv Ann Sweetland was christened 1 on 19 Feb 1817 in St. Saviour's, Dartmouth, Devon, England. 9 F v Priscilla Sweetland was christened 1 on 4 Sep 1818 in St. Saviour's, Dartmouth, Devon, England . She died in 1847. She was buried in St. Saviour's, Dartmouth, Devon, England . Priscilla married Thomas Silly. Thomas was born in England. 10 F vi Mary Morry Sweetland was christened 1 on 28 Dec 1820 in St. Saviour's, Dartmouth, Devon, England . She died in 1854. She was buried 2 in St. Saviour's, Dartmouth, Devon, England .
William married (2) Elizabeth Newell after 1828. Elizabeth was born about 1796. She died 1 on 24 Jun 1869 in Bonavista, NF.
Elizabeth's first husband (William Alexander) died in 1828. No record has been found of her marriage to William Sweetland.
Births, Deaths, Marriages in Newfoundland Newspapers (1825-1890).
Alexander, William (merchant) native of Campbelltown, Argyleshire died at Bonavista, aged 44. July 3/28Births, Deaths, Marriages in Newfoundland Newspapers (1825-1890).
Sweetland, Elizabeth. Relict of late William Sweetland, died aged 73, on 24th June at Bonavista July 31/69
4. Benjamin Sweetland (Henry J. ) was born about Feb 1789 in Ferryland, NF. He was christened 1 on 28 Feb 1789 in St. John's, NF. He died 2 about 27 May 1884 in Brooklyn, NY.
Original records could not be found at Archives; DPHW transcribed copy only. It notes that no hometown or date is given on baptism record, however previous three baptism records are for Feb 28 and they are for Ferryland families. Someone had noted in book that date may be Feb 29. Since 1789 wasn't a leap year, this can't be correct; Feb 28 most likely date.
Births, Deaths, Marriages in Newfoundland Newspapers (1825-1890).
Sweetland, Benjamin, Stip. Mag. Trinity many years, died 22/27th at Brooklyn, New York at advanced age. June 10/84
Benjamin married 1, 2 Tryphena Gaden daughter of George Gaden and Emma on 4 Dec 1827 in St. John's, NF. Tryphena was born about Jul 1805 in St. John's, NF. She was christened 3 on 8 Jul 1805 in St. John's, NF. She died 4 on 15 Aug 1879 in Brooklyn, NY.
St. John's newspaper THE NEWFOUNDLANDER - Wednesday, December 5, 1827.
Married yesterday evening, by the Rev. F.H. Carrington, BENJAMIN SWEETLAND, Esq. , of Caplin Bay,
Merchant to TRYPHENA, the youngest daughter of the late GEORGE GADEN, Esq., Merchant of this place.Note:Their marriage record shows William Sweetland was one of the witnesses.(K.R.)
Births, Deaths, Marriages in Newfoundland Newspapers (1825-1890).
Sweetland, Tryphena Gaden, wife of Benjamin Sweetland, late Stpendiary Magistrate, Trinity, died on 15th, aged 74 at residence 1551 Pacific St., Brooklyn, NY Sept 9/79.
They had the following children:
11 M i Henry Sweetland was born on 20 Aug 1828 in Caplin Bay, NF. He was christened 1 on 9 Nov 1828 in Caplin Bay, NF. 12 F ii Emma Sweetland was born about Nov 1829 in Caplin Bay, NF. She was christened 1 on 24 Oct 1830 in St. John's, NF.
The baptism record says child was 11 months old when baptized.(K.R.)
25 Oct 1848 - Married On the 9th inst, in St. Paul's, Trinity, the Rev Bertram JONES to Emma, eldest daughter of Benjamin SWEETLAND Esq, J.P.
Note: Their marriage record shows that Rev. Jones was minister of Bonavista but his name also appears earlier as minister at Trinity. The witnesses at the marriage were B.T. Carter and N. Sweetland.(K.R.)Emma married 1 Rev. Bertram Jones on 9 Oct 1848 in Trinity, Trinity Bay, NF. Bertram was born 2 about 1811 in England. He died 3 about 3 Jul 1883 in Isle of Wight, England.
Births, Deaths, Marriages in Newfoundland Newspapers (1825-1890)
Jones, Bertram (Rev.) late rector of Church of England, harbour Grace died Isle of Wight aged 72, rector of Kingston, I.W. July 3/83.
Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador - Jones, Bertram.
(1811-1883). Clergyman. Born England. Jones arrived in Newfoundland in 1844 as superintendent of Church of England schools. He was later ordained and in 1846 was stationed at Quidi Vidi as clergyman. He was at Trinity from 1848 to 1850. In 1851 he became rector of St. Paul's Church at Harbour Grace, a position he held for 25 years. His health failing, in 1865 he was given leave of absence and returned to England. He remained in England for two years. Because the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel did not grant him a pension, he returned to Harbour Grace in 1867. He remained there until 1876 when he returned to England with a pension of £40 annually from his parishioners.13 F iii Tryphena Sweetland was born on 13 Dec 1832 in Caplin Bay, NF. She was christened 1 on 15 Dec 1832 in Caplin Bay, NF. 14 F iv Maria Sweetland was born on 23 Aug 1834 in Caplin Bay, NF. She was christened 1 on 29 Aug 1834 in Caplin Bay, NF. 15 M v George Sweetland was christened 1 in 1838 in Trinity, Trinity Bay, NF. 16 F vi Tryphena Eliza Spencer Sweetland was christened 1 in 1840 in Trinity, Trinity Bay, NF.
Births, Deaths, Marriages in Newfoundland Newspapers (1825-1890).
Bremner, Alexander W.; married Sweetland, Tryphena, 2nd d/o B.Sweetland Str. Mag. of Trinity. Married there at St. Paul’s by Rev. Smith.Jun 19/60
The marriage date is given incorrectly as June 2 1866 in the published index for St. Paul's Church. It should be June 2, 1860 per the actual marriage record.(K.R.)
It might be questionable here as to which daughter this was since the records show two named Tryphena. Tryphena, born in Caplin Bay abt 1832, was the 2nd daughter however the other Tryphena would have been the fouth daughter. Either the first Tryphena and her sister Maria had died or the name was recorded incorrectly for the fourth daughter.Tryphena married 1 Alexander Warren Bremner on 2 Jun 1860 in Trinity, Trinity Bay, NF. Alexander was christened 2 on 25 Sep 1828 in Trinity, Trinity Bay, NF. 17 F vii Marie Selena Sweetland was christened 1 in 1840 in Trinity, Trinity Bay, NF. 18 M viii Benjamin Sweetland was christened 1 on 4 Sep 1842 in Trinity, Trinity Bay, NF. 19 M ix William Frederick Sweetland was christened 1 on 23 Jun 1844 in Trinity, Trinity Bay, NF. 20 F x Margaret Richardson Sweetland was christened 1 on 4 Sep 1850 in Trinity, Trinity Bay, NF. She died 2 on 25 Jul 1851 in Trinity, Trinity Bay, NF.