In 1828 the transfer of the British garrison from Drummond Island to Penetanguishene commenced. A list of voyageurs who resided on Drummond Island at the time of the transfer. In many cases a brief biographical sketch is contained which may provide clues to their ethnicity, family relationships, and the location where they or their ancestors settled.
Benjamin Abell, Norwich, 1670 See Caleb and Joshua, perhaps sons. Caleb, Dedham, 1665 May have been son of the preceding removed 1668, to Norwich, there m. July 1669 Margaret, probably daughter of John Post of Saybrook, had a daughter b. 1671, d. soon, Samuel, Oct. 1672; Experience, Dec. 1674; Caleb, Apr. 1677; John, Dec. 1678; Theophilus, Nov. 1680; Joanna, Nov. 1683; Abigail, Mar. 1689; and Hannah, Oct. 1692. His wife d. Nov. 1700, and he m. 1701, Mary, widow of Stephen Loomer of New London, who survived him. He d. 17 Aug. 1731. Joshua Abell, Norwich Perhaps brother of the … Read more