Philip CHUGG and (1) Deborah ROUTLIFFE and (2) Cathrine DAVIS
Deschenes, Quebec
February 24, 2007:
Dear Al,
I am searching for the burial location of Philip Chugg (died 1885). His
homestead was on the Deschenes Road. He farmed for Mrs. Bessy (daughter of E.B. Eddy).
He also farmed for Dr. Graham's widow. He was a wheelwright but his 5 sons especially
Ebenezer were involved at some time in dairy farming. Ebenezer joined up with a
Gillan son and three others to create an Ottawa Dairymen's Association for the
supply of milk to Ottawa around 1900.
Some think the Philip Chugg burial site was unmarked but close to his homestead
on the Deschenes road. Could it be Pink's Cemetery or Bellevue? Or was it a plot
close to the ruins of the old Methodist church or the old First Presbyterian Church
on Alymer Road by Deschenes raod or Edey Road?
Philip Chugg was first married to Deborah Routliffe. Her father George Routliffe
farmed across Aylmer Road and just west of Mrs. Bessy. Mrs. Bessy owned the former
Willam Mackay Wright farm. Philip's second wife was Cathrine Davis. Cathrine Davis'
parents were Joseph Davis and Sarah Walkins of South March. Their land is recorded
on an 1879 map of South March Township located at the digital archive of McGill
University. Does anyone have a map of the farms along Deschenes Road 1835 -1900?
I have much on the 5 Chugg boys. Two married the Thompson girls of Wakefield and
Low, Quebec. The Thompson girls were the daughters of Isabelle Larmour Thompson
and granddaughters of William Larmour and Margaret Pink. William Larmour came
from Belfast in 1830 and settled on Lot 19, R.16 in Hull Township. Interestingly,
Anne Jane Thompson and Philip Elisha Chugg, her sister Cathrine Julia Thompson
(Widow of Charles Robert Chugg), and her brother Edward Thompson, farmed side by
side on farms in McLeod, Alberta, Canada. Philip Chugg's son Philip Elisha was
written about many times in the Lethbridge Herald. He was considered one of
the first milliionaire farmers before 1930 in southern Alberta.
There is a second person, Thelma Hartman, who is a great great granddaughter of
Philip Chugg. We both descend from Philip Elisha Chugg of McLeod, Alberta. She also
is looking for this information and we are in contact with each other regularly
even though we have never met.
If anyone can provide burial information. homestead location information, or
land registration information about Philip Chugg and Cathrine Davis, I would
greatly appreciate your email.
Please go ahead and set up a Chugg list or site. I know that Philip Chugg
entered the Hull area very close to 1835 from family information. I have not
documented this yet. One family member actually visited the farm site on the
Deschenes road and saw the flat rocks on which he used to play.
Thanks so much Al!!
Michael Philip Chugg
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Hello, Mr. Chugg:
Thanks for your e-mail regarding your Chugg ancestors.
I have a copy of the 1879 Atlas of Carleton County which shows the location of
farms in each Township in Carleton County, including March Township. So far, I have
not found an equivalent map of the counties on the Quebec side. Maybe someone can
help us with this.
Do you know when the Chugg family first arrived in the Deschenes area? An 1808 map
shows the location of farms of early settlers but there is no sign of the Chuggs.
The 1808 map shows the location of Crown Reserves, Clergy Reserves and the early
settlers associated with Philomen Wright. (Edey, Chamberlin, the Wright families, etc).
The 1808 map appears in an article by Dr. Bruce Elliott titled "The Famous Township
of Hull: Images and Aspirations of a Pioneer Quebec Community". The source for this
article should be listed in our bibliography at www.bytown.net/bibliog.htm .
According to the article, there was considerable movement of Protestants among
the different denominations. It's possible that Philip Chugg is buried at St.
James Anglican Church (built 1832) on the Aylmer Road. I think that the early
settlers switched churches depending on which Minister they liked best.
If you like, I could set up a new web page on our site for the Chugg family. Just
let me know if this is Ok with you.
We may then hear from other Deschenes area researchers -- or someone may be able
to give us a lead to locate a map of the Deschenes area farms.
There is a good Archives in Gatineau (previously called Hull). It's part of the
Government of Quebec, I believe. Maybe someone will have an e-mail address for them.
... Al Lewis
March 1, 2007:
Hi All;
I have been in contact with Thelma recently regarding Ebenezer Chugg, who married
Mary Fitzpatrick, daughter of Michael Debursey Fitzpatrick and Ellen Colbert. Michael
Debursey Fitzpatrick was a brother to my wife's great-great grandfather William Debursey
Fitzpatrick (William married to Ellen's sister, Maria Colbert).
In Alexa's book, The Wilson's of Denholm, she has Ebenezer Roger Chugg, listed as,
Herbert Chug @ Alberta, but their gravestone, clearly states, Ebenezer Chugg and Mary
Fitzpatrick.
I have searched all of the gravesites on the Quebec side, and their is no sign of a tombstone
for Philip Chugg, d. 1885. I think the only resort left is to check the church registers
for his burial.
On another side of the Chugg family, I have been searching for the roots of a James F. Chugg,
b. abt 1934, d. April 09, 2005, married to Marina Hearty, with children: Jane, Francine and
Geoffrey, and siblings: Hector, Margaret Ann, Patricia, Caroline and Evelyn, and this
is his obituary:
OBITUARY:
CHUGG, James F. In Pontiac Hospital on Saturday, April 9, 2005 at the age of 71.
Beloved husband of Marina Hearty. Dear father of Jane (Richard Forgiel), Aylmer; Francine Chugg,
Kingston and Geoffrey, Bryson. Dear brother of Hector (Barbara), Renfrew; Margaret-Ann Kearns,
Ottawa; Patsy (Merrill Allard), Chapeau; Caroline (Murray Manley), Chesterville and Evelyn
(Robert Lacroix), Ottawa. Lovingly remembered by 5 grandchildren: Stephanie, Steven and Jesse
Chugg and Eric and Melanie Forgiel and great-granddaughter Alexis Forgiel. Respecting James'
wishes, his body has been donated to Ottawa University Medical Faculty. A Funeral Mass will
be celebrated in St. Elizabeth's Church, Vinton, Quebec on Thursday, April 14 at 11 a.m.
The family will be present at the church from 10 a.m. to receive condolences. In lieu of
flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
Arrangements in the care of Ringrose Brothers Funeral Home 1-819-648-2181.
(The Ottawa Citizen, April 11, 2005)
Who are the parents of James F. Chugg?
... Ken Armstrong
May 2, 2007:
Al,
I am enclosing the Cathrine Davis Chugg 1901 census image. This page is
amazing because it places the Chugg family alongside Mrs. Bessy (as a
widow with children) and further down it also places the Routliff family.
This is all on Aylmer Road.
This seems to match the written Chugg family history in which the Chugg
sons worked for Mrs. Bessey until she sold the land. They certainly were
officially documented as living on the Aylmer Road. More telling is the fact
that one branch of the Routliff family, the first family to be married to
the Chugg family is also listed on the same road and a little further down
the same census page.
While conjecture is still part of this, the written history and the
census page leads credence to the story.
Just thought you might be interested in more fascinating Gatineau history! :)
1901 census for CHUGG family on the Aylmer Road
Source: http://www.automatedgenealogy.com/census/cache/index.html (Search for Chugg surname)
# Numbered in order of visitation Personal Description
9 113 Bessey Ella G F Head W Sep 15 1851 49
10 113 Bessey Eyra B. M Son S Feb 10 1890 11
11 113 Wallace George M Domestic S 1879 21
12 113 Butler Ellen F Domestic S Apr 13 1865 35
13 114 Chugg E.R. M Head M Dec 19 1870 30
14 114 Chugg Mary F Wife M Sep 5 1870 30
15 114 Chugg Nellie I F Daughter S Aug 9 1895 5
16 114 Chugg Edna P F Daughter S Dec 8 1896 4
17 114 Chugg George M Son S Sep 26 1899 1
18 114 Chugg Catherine F Mother W Mar 27 1833 68
19 115 Chantegney J.B. M Head M Feb 24 1856 44
20 115 Chantegney Amelia F Wife M Jun 8 1858 42
21 115 Chantegney Ida E. F Daughter S Sep 17 1878 22
22 115 Chantegney Joseph M Son S May 24 1881 20
23 115 Chantegney Albina F Daughter S Mar 6 1885 16
24 115 Chantegney Don M Son S Dec 15 1892 2
25 115 Chantegney Evon F Daughter S Jun 16 1899 1
26 116 Armstrong Eliza J. F Head W Mar 9 1848 53
27 116 Armstrong Andrew M Son S Mar 21 1878 23
28 116 Armstrong Isabella F Daughter S Sep 27 1881 19
29 116 Armstrong William M Son S May 27 1884 16
30 116 Armstrong Mary F Daughter S Jan 29 1886 15
31 117 Routliff James M Head M Jan 8 1833 68 (Routliffe)
32 117 Routliff Sarah M. F Wife M Sep 22 1842 58
33 117 Routliff George C M Son S Mar 3 1875 26
34 117 Routliff Carrie M. F Daughter S Oct 26 1878 22
35 117 Routliff James H. M Son S Jun 21 1880 20
36 117 Routliff Christina F Daughter S Mar 9 1884 17
...Michael Philip Chugg
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Al,
I forgot to beg the question- Who was Ella Bessey?
Answer: She was none other than a daughter of E.B. Eddy .
And as I said before, my grandmother would always only have E. B. Eddy
Matches in the house. She told us that Mr. Eddy's daughter had taken care
of the Chugg family when Philip Chugg died and that the Chugg's would
only use Eddy matches in honor of E.B. Eddy's daughter and her kindness.
Well, a few extra thoughts for you to digest.
... Michael Philip Chugg
May 4, 2007:
Hi Everyone;
Here are two separate entries in the 1901 Census for Ebenezer Chugg and family:
Census 1901: Place: Ontario, Ottawa City, Dist No: 100, Sub-Dist: G-3, Wellington Ward
Source: NAC RG31, Microfilm Reel No: T-6488, Schedule 1, Page 27, Starts Line 43
Family 114:
CHUGG, Ebenezer, 381 Gloucester Street, Male, Head, Married, Born: 19 Dec 1869 Quebec, Age: 31, Origin: English, Methodist, Tanner
CHUGG, Mary, 381 Gloucester Street, Female, Wife, Married, Born: 5 Sept 1870 Quebec, Age: 30, Origin: Irish, Anglican
CHUGG, Nellie J., 381 Gloucester Street, Female, Daughter, Single, Born: 9 Aug 1895 Quebec, Age: 5, Origin: English, Methodist
CHUGG, Edna Pearl, 381 Gloucester Street, Female, Daughter, Single, Born: 8 Dec 1896 Quebec, Age: 4, Origin: English, Methodist
CHUGG, George, 381 Gloucester Street, Male, Son, Single, Born: 26 Sept 1899 Quebec, Age: 1, Origin: English, Methodist
NOTE: In this Census: There was a note beside Ebenezer Chugg's name: Had gone to live on the Aylmer Road, May 10, 1901
Census 1901: Place: Quebec, Wright, Dist No: 200, Hull, Sub-Dist: M-2, (Deschenes Mills)
Source: NAC RG31, Microfilm Reel No: T-6549, Schedule 1, Page 14, Starts Line 13
Family 114:
CHUGG, E.R., Lot 13a Range: 2, Male, Head, Married, Born: 19 Dec 1870 Quebec, Age: 30, Origin: English, Methodist, Dairy Farmer
CHUGG, Mary, Female, Wife, Married, Born: 5 Sept 1870 Quebec, Age: 30, Origin: Irish, Anglican
CHUGG, Nilten I., Female, Daughter, Single, Born: 9 Aug 1895 Quebec, Age: 5, Origin: English, Methodist (Cannot make out First Name)
CHUGG, Edna P., Female, Daughter, Single, Born: 8 Dec 1896 Quebec, Age: 4, Origin: English, Methodist
CHUGG, George, Male, Son, Single, Born: 26 Sept 1899 Quebec, Age: 1, Origin: English, Methodist
CHUGG, Catherine, Female, Mother, Widow, Born: 27 Mar 1933 Ontario, Age: 68, Origin: Irish, Methodist
Ken Armstrong
September 4, 2007:
Hi Al and Ken,
Research takes time and has its rewards!
My father's cousin, Philles Chugg Proudfoot, emailed me copies of her Dad Bill Chugg's
photos. The first is of Philip Chugg's wife. Philip Chugg was the first Chugg in
Canada and settled, as I have said previously, on the Deschenes Road. The attached
word document explains the people in each photo.
I am so excited as we are getting closer to details about Philip Chugg.
Cathrine Davis was born and raised in South March township. Her father was Laddie Joe
Davis, a farmer in the area. Her brother's family is buried in South March township
as documented in photo by Scott Naylor. Cathrine was of Irish Protestant descent.
The photo was most probably taken in Parkbeg, Sasketchewan as this is where her
granddaughter Edith Chugg lived before moving to McLeod Alberta.
Cathrine Davis Chugg, the grand matriarch of the Chugg clan in Canada was the mother
of Philip Elisha Chugg.
Philip Elisha Chugg married Anne Jane Thompson (Aunt Annie) of Wakefield Quebec.
Charles Robert Chugg, his brother, married Catherine Julia Thompson, Annie's sister,
of Wakefield Quebec.
Philip Elisha Chugg and Anne Jane Thompson Chugg were the parents Bill Chugg.
(Bill is the brother of my grandfather Philip Edgar Chugg).
So the line logically extends from Cathrine Davis Chugg to Philip Elisha Chugg to
Bill Chugg and Philip Edgar Chugg (amongst many), making this picture as noted,
Cathrine Davis of South March, Ontario. She is of 100% Irish protestant descent, being the daughter of Laddie Joe Davis of South March, Ontario.
Now on to the little granddaughter, Edith Chugg.
Edith was the youngest daughter of Charles Robert and Catherine Julia Chugg. Edith
was born on May 11,1903. She went to England and while there met Thomas O'Connor.
They married on December 26, 1934 and resided in Ottawa. Many of Edith's eastern
cousins born to John and Anna Ada Milks Chugg also lived in Ottawa. It is interesting
to try to speculate if Edith was in contact with her many cousins in Ottawa and
with her uncle John.
Edith and Tom O'Connor had three children, John O'Connor, Shirley O'Connor Jeffrey,
and Ross O'Connor.
So, above, we have the photo of Cathrine David Chugg wife of Philip Chugg of Barnstaple
England and Hull Quebec and her granddaughter Edith Chugg, your Dad's Cousin. Thanks
for a copy of this treasure!
The second photo is of five out of nine of the Edward Thompson and Isabella Larmour
Thompson children of WAKEFIELD, Quebec. This photo was taken between 1888 and 1890.
Seated are Isabella Thompson age 28-30, Catherine Julia Thompson (aunt Katie) aged
17-19 married to Charles Robert Chugg ( son of Philip Chugg of Hull Que.), Margaret
Thompson aged 36-38, Isabella Larmour Thompson aged 61-63, my great grandmother
Annie Thompson, aged 20-22 married to Philip Elisha Chugg of McLeod Alberta (son
of Philip Chugg of Hull, Que.) and Mary Eliza (Elicia) Thompson aged 34-36 married
to Robert Campbell of Chelsea, Que. (the pair are buried in the Old Chelsea Protestant
Church graveyard.)
I trust you find this Bytown/Gatineau history, through the lens of these two photos
to be enlightening and interesting. I am so pleased to send you closer linkages to
my ancestor, Philip Chugg, so that his existence may become more real in the absence
of government records attesting to his presence in Quebec.
Best regards in beautiful Canada!!!
Michael Philip Chugg
Connecticut, USA
September 26, 2007:
To whom it concerns;
James Chugg's parents were: Evelyn Burke and Hector Chugg.
I am related to him. My father was the son of John Chugg and Anna Ada Milks Chugg.
... Caroline Chugg Manley
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