March 20, 2002:

Hi,
I took a wild guess and typed in the names of my great great maternal grandparents 
and the list of marriages in Richmond, Ontario came up.  Do you have any knowledge of the 
Irish origins of the Kitt clan?  My mother was born to Elizabeth Mary Kitts, and 
Edward Malone of Brudenell (married 1902). I can't remember where either of the 
families originated in Ireland. Just thought you might have access to that info.
Thanks 
Sally Crawford Haberer

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Hi Sally:
This may be a bit of a stretch, or maybe not.

In 1829 there was a Samuel KITT or KITTS in the Ottawa area. This man may be an 
ancestor of yours. He was from County Derry, Ireland and had two brothers-in-law, 
last name Boyd, back in Ireland. Therefore his wife may have been a Boyd.

Now, so far we have what looks like a Protestant family, going by the names 
(Samuel, Boyd).
However there was a KITT family near Richmond (Kitt's Corners, now called Twin Elm). 
At least part of this family was Catholic. 

I believe that some of this KITT family later went to the Brudenell area in Renfrew 
County. If you go to Bill Martin's page you'll find lots 
of Kitts, including some named Samuel and Charles.

Edward Malone is also there.

... Al Lewis
August 20, 2002:
I am seeking information on my gr-gr-gr grandfather Charles Kitts.  He was born in Dublin 
Ireland in 1784 and he join the 100th British Regiment of Foot. He fought in the War 
of 1812, and he later settled in Carleton County, Ontario Canada.  In 1808 he married 
Elizabeth Breason.  Also, she was born in Ireland.   Charles daughter Teresa married 
John Kitts.   John Kitts was born in Liverpool, England in 1832.  I believe they were 
cousins.
... Karen Thompson

Note: Charles KITT, aged 39, Charles Kitt aged 19 and Michael Kitt aged 20 are all 
listed on the 1828 Goulbourn Militia List. (Men of Upper Canada, by Bruce Elliott). 
... Al
October 30, 2002:

Hi Karen, Sally and Al,
I am a descendent of the Goulbourn Kitts family. My great, great grandfather Michael Kitts 
(Militia 1828) moved to Brudenell Twp with some relatives about 1857 shortly after
his brother-in-law Denis Tierney died. I have been working on this family for many 
years.  I am trying to link the Samuel Kitts on the McCabe list with Charles Kitts from the 
100th Regiment.  I can probably answer most of your questions. 
Mark Woermke
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Also posted on October 30, 2002:
My gr-gr-gr grandfather Charles Kitts  was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1784,and died 1n 1872 
in Goulbourn Township  Carleton County, Ontario.  He was a member of 100th British Regiment 
of Foot, and he fought in the War of 1812. After the War of 1812, he received a land grant in 
Goulbourn.   
     
they had children from 1808 until 1840 .   
 
                  Sarah Kitt was born in 1808 (Canada). She married Francis Grenan 
                  (Before 11 June 1838, Goulborne, Carleton County, Ontario.
       
                  Mary Ann Kitts was born in 1844 and she was married to Denis Teirney.
 
 February 27, 2010:
NOTE: From Sue: "According to church records, Mary Ann Kitt, a daughter of Charles Kitt and Elizabeth Bryson, was born in 
 Montreal 30 May 1817 and baptized at Notre Dame in that city on 1 June 1817 - godparents being 
 Patrice Wilkinson and Winifred Mulholland.  Her father, Charles Kitt, signed as "Cpl. Chas. Kitt, 99th Regiment".
 
                   Ellen Kitts  was born in 1820.
 
                   Teresa Kitts was born 1832, and died 1900.  She was married to John Kitt 
                   (I believe a first cousin).   John Kitts was born in 1831 in Merseyside,  
                   Liverpool, England.
 This family was listed in the 1881 Census of Goulbourn Township.          
                  
   Name        Marital     Gender        Ethnic        Birthplace    Age   Occupation   
                   Status                     Origin
John Kitts        M         Male           Irish           England        50   Farmer
Teresa Kitts     M         Female        Irish           Ireland         50
Henry Kitts                  Male           Irish           Ontario         25
William Kitts                 Male           Irish           Ontario         22
Sarah Kitts                  Female        Irish           Ontario         19
 John Kitts                   Male           Irish           Ontario         14

... Karen Thompson
October 31, 2002:
Hi all,
The dates for Mary Ann Kitts Tierney are incorrect.
She was born in 1818.  Sarah Kitts was born in 1815 
in Montreal and married Francis GREENAN in Bytown
in 1835.  In addition, eight other children were born to
Charles Kitts and Elizabeth Bryson.
Mark Woermke
Posted on November 2, 2002:

Hi Al,
Have you come across any information re. the Greenan / Green family of Goulbourn? 
Sarah (Sally) Kitts was married to Francis Greenan and they had a large family.  
Many moved from the Richmond area possibly to the US.
Mark Woermke
December 10, 2002:
Is this Samuel Kitt, a son of Charles Kitt who served with 100th British Regiment of Foot?  He later moved to Renfrew area 
and married Catharine. Then, moved to Willow Crawford, Iowa.  Did he have a sister Ellen who married Daniel Copps?  
Also, did this family moved to Willow Crawford, Iowa. The 1880 United States Census list:

    Samuel Kitt  male   Age 51  Birthplace Canada.  Occupation Farmer  Father Birthplace Ireland, Mother birthplace Canada. 
    Catherine Kitt, wife of Samual Kitt, Age 36, Birthplace Canada,  Father Birthplace, Canada, mothers birthplace Canada.
    Catherine Kitt, Daughter of Samual Kitt, Age 10, Birthplace Canada, Father Birthplace Canada, mothers birthplace Canada.
    Elizabeth Kitt , Daughter of Samual Kitt, Age 6. Birthplace Canada, Father Birthplace Canada, mothers birthplace Canada.
    Samuel Kitt,  son Samuel Kitt, Age 4, Birthplace Canada, Father Birthplace Canada, mothers birthplace Canada.
    Charles Kitt, son of Samuel Kitt, Age 2, Birthplace Canada.  Fathers Birthplace Canada,
... Karen Thompson
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More KITT info, from registers of St. Michaels, Huntley Township (Copps country):

Kitts, William	
son of Kitts, Edward and Sullivan, Mary	 born 8/19/1868	
Godparents: McNally, Stephen & McNally, Anne

Kitts, Charles	
son of Kitte, Charles and McDonald, Anne	born 6/18/1842	
Godparents: Kitte, Patrick & Maryanne 

Kitts, Jane	
daughter of Kitts, Edmund and Kitts, Mary	born 7/5/1870	
Godparents: Sullivan, John & Dowling, Johanna

Kitts, Francis	
son of Kitts, Francis and ______, Mary	b in Goulbourn	1/31/1865	
married McDermott, Elizabeth (age 21)	
daughter of 
McDermott, John & Corkery, Bridget	
Witnesses: McDermott, Patrick & Foley, Anne	
b in Ramsay (I think it was the bride who was born in Ramsay Township ... Al)

... Al
February 26, 2010:

Hi there... Mary Ann Kitts was my GG grandmother.. I am sending you a scanned copy of a photocopy of a picture of Mary Ann Kitts
and her Husband Thomas Ferguson (below) along with her Obit and notes in the margin from my father.  Her father was John Kitts of 
Liverpool England and her father's father was William Kitts of Dublin Ireland... William died in Liverpool England in 1859.  
I am only just beginning my search but hope this helps.  I am also attached a picture of my G-Grandfather John (Jack) Ferguson
who was Mary Ann Kitts son... this picture was taken in 1963 at my Sister birthday party... he is holding my sister Paula in his 
arms. Im the 2nd on the left.  I was lucky enough to have my Papa in my life until I was almost 9.  
 
... Kelly Lynn Britt Ellis

Mary Ann Kitts and her Husband Thomas Ferguson                        John (Jack) Ferguson 

    
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2 Mar 1835 (Notre Dame Cathedral)
Marriage of Francis Greenan and Sarah Kitt (daughter of Samuel Kitt, 99th Regiment)
Witnesses: Edward Malone & Sarah Pierce
(Note: There is a Patrick Greenan, 1801-1884 buried at Our Lady of the Visitation #141, native of County Monaghan)

15 June 1837 (St. Philip's at Richmond)
Marriage of Charles Kitt to Elizabeth Grenan / Grenon 
Witnesses: Daniel Hannigan & Isabella Mulholland.

15 July 1838 (St. Philip's at Richmond)
Baptism of Elizabeth, born 11 April same year, legitimate of Francis Grenan and Sarah Kitt. 
The sponsors were James Mulholland and Elizabeth Kitt.

Source for the above three records: Drouin Records at ancestry.ca