Seven Eggs Today: The Diaries of Mary Armstrong, 1859 and 1869

List of Individuals

Individuals Mentioned in the 1859 Diary Family Mary (Wickson) Armstrong—author of the diary Philip Armstrong —Mary’s husband (Mary refers to him as “Pa,” “Papa,” “Mr. Armstrong,” or “Mr. A”) Thomas Armstrong—son of Philip Armstrong and Mary Wickson Robert Pallett—son-in-law of Philip Armstrong Anne (Armstrong) Pallett—daughter of Philip Armstrong and Mary Calvert Mary Ann Pallett —daughter of Robert Pallett and Anne Armstrong William Pallett —son of Robert Pallett and Anne Armstrong James Wickson—Mary’s father (Mary refers to him as “Father”) Jane (Tuesman) Wickson—Mary’s mother (Mary refers to her as “Mother”) Samuel Wickson —Mary’s brother Rev. Arthur Wickson —Mary’s brother Mary Ann (Thomas) Wickson—second wife of Arthur Wickson Paul Giovanni Wickson —son of Arthur Wickson Sarah (Wickson) Carruthers—Mary’s sister (in England during 1859) Jane (Wickson) Ebbs—Mary’s sister in Paris, C.W. Rev. Edward Ebbs —husband of Jane Wickson in Paris, C.W. William Orme Wickson —Mary’s brother (perhaps in England or New York during 1859) George Guest Wickson—Mary’s brother (perhaps in Lyons, New York, during 1859) Biddy —perhaps a nickname for George Wickson’s wife, Catherine Ray, or his daughter Eliza Jane 155 List of Individuals ❈ John Wickson —Mary’s brother Eliza (Chilver) Wickson—wife of John Wickson Eliza Jane Wickson—daughter of John and Eliza Wickson Rusby —John Rusby Wickson, son of John and Eliza Wickson Emma—Emma Wickson, daughter of John and Eliza Wickson Alfred George Wickson—infant son of John and Eliza Wickson Agnes Rebecca Wickson—infant daughter of John and Eliza Wickson Edward Taylor—Mary’s uncle, husband of her aunt Hannah Wickson, in England Household Staff Patrick—a farmhand Alick—a farmhand, whitewashing fence Bessy—a hired “help” girl Liddy —a hired “help” girl Holmes —perhaps a cabman Ministers and Their Wives Mr. Ellerby —Rev. T.S. Ellerby, pastor of the First Congregational Church on John Street Mrs. Lillie —wife of Rev. Adam Lillie, a Congregational minister Mr. Grassett—Rev. H.J. Grasett, M.A., Rector of St. James’ Cathedral Mr. Ash—Rev J.C. Ash, the Armstrongs’ minister at the Yorkville Church Doctors, Professors, and Lecturers Mr. Hodgens—perhaps J. George Hodgins, M.A., deputy superintendent of education for Upper Canada Mr. Sinclair —temperance lecturer from Edinburgh, Scotland Malcolm Cameron—businessman, politician, and temperance advocate, chair of one of Sinclair’s temperance lectures Colonel Playfair —temperance lecturer Dr. Aiken—W.T. Aikins, Thomas’s medical instructor at Toronto School of Medicine Dr. Richardson —probably Dr. J.H. Richardson of Toronto School of Medicine Dr. Scott —perhaps Dr. W.J. Scott Dr. Stratford —perhaps Dr. S.J. Stratford Dr. Wilson—Professor Daniel Wilson, instructor in English and History at University College at the University of Toronto 156 List of Individuals Professor Croft—Professor Henry Holmes Croft, instructor in Chemistry at University College at the University of Toronto and on the faculty of the Toronto School of Medicine Professor Meredith—perhaps Edward A. Meredith, who lived on the east side of Yonge Street in Rosedale Neighbours and Friends Mr. Sugden—a singer and vocal instructor Mr. Sanderson —Rev. R.S.G.R. Sanderson of the Wesleyan Methodist Book Room on King Street East; his residence was on Bloor Street in Yorkville MacKenzie —perhaps Walter MacKenzie, a barrister living in Yorkville Edward Hooper—owned land to the north of Armstrongs; built “Farnham Lodge” Mrs. Hooper —wife of Edward Hooper Mr. Rose —neighbour across Yonge Street; his name was given to Rose Hill Mrs. Taylor —Margaret Bowes Taylor, widow of Samuel E. Taylor, merchant Mr. Ross—perhaps husband of Mrs. Ross of New Kent Road, a widow in 1868 Hausman—perhaps Francis Hauman, a combmaker on Sydenham Street in Yorkville Isaac Robinson—a family friend Misses Robinson —probably Isaac Robinson’s daughters Miss Givens—perhaps the daughter of Dr. H.H. Givens Mr. Smith—a family friend Mr. Walker—probably a neighbour Mr. Buckam —a friend in Paris, C.W. Mr. Wadsworth —uncertain, “from Weston” Mrs. Palmer—a neighbour Other Mr. Passmore —a surveyor Mr. & Mrs. Widder —members of the colonial elite; Frederick Widder was a commissioner of the Canada Company Major Bain—uncertain Hon. Peter Boyle de Blaquière & Mrs. de Blaquière—members of colonial elite; Peter Boyle de Blaquière was a member of the legislative council List of Individuals 157 Mr. Mason —uncertain, something to do with a “pass book” Lilly—uncertain, perhaps a nickname...