February 5, 2005:
EDEY Reunion
An Edey Reunion for descendants of Moses, Samuel and Jane (Edey) Chamberlain,
original Aylmer settlers, will be held on August 6 & 7, 2005 at the Aylmer
United Church. This is the 200th Anniversary of their arrival from Vermont in
1805. Highlights will include a bus tour, displays by the Aylmer Heritage
Association and a catered evening dinner.
For information please e-mail Nora Edey at nora.edey@sympatico.ca
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The following is an excerpt from a militia list of c. 1808, transcribed by
Professor Bruce Elliott and published in the Ottawa Branch News of
the Ottawa Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society.
Samuel Edey, aged 21
Richard Chamberlain aged 32 and Edmond Chamberlain aged 35.
E-mail Nora Edey and Al Lewis
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