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     Lewis A. Dunton was born circa 1866 in Maine.¹

     Agnes Dunwoody was born in Scotland. She married Thomas French.

     James E. Durand. Banker.¹ He was born circa 1869 in Berlin.¹ He was the son of Charles Durand.¹ James E. Durand married Madeline Follett Fraser, daughter of Alexander Fraser and Mary Mead Torrance, on 28 September 1895 in Cobourg.^1,2

     (second son) Durant was the son of John Durant of Littlebourne and Joan (Johane) (Unknown).¹ (second son) Durant died before 1548.¹

     Amy Durant was the daughter of John Durant of Littlebourne and Joan (Johane) (Unknown).^2,3 Amy Durant married Thomas Gookin of Bekesbourne, son of Arnold Gookin of Ickham, Kent, circa 1538.² Amy Durant died in February 1581 in Bekesbourne, Kent.⁴ She was buried on 15 February 1581 in Bekesbourne, Kent.³

     Elizabeth Durant was the daughter of (second son) Durant.¹ Elizabeth Durant was unmarried in 1561.¹

     John Durant of Howletts was the son of John Durant of Littlebourne and Joan (Johane) (Unknown).^1,2

     John Durant of Littlebourne married Joan (Johane) (Unknown).² John Durant of Littlebourne died before 1548.¹ He was buried in Littlebourne, Kent.²

     Mildred Durant was the daughter of (second son) Durant.¹

     Alexander Tilloch Galt Durnford. Architect.² He was born on 25 July 1898 in Beaconsfield, Quebec.² He was the son of Augustus Decimus Durnford and Mary Oneida Galt.¹ Alexander Tilloch Galt Durnford married Marjorie Chaworth-Musters Currie on 15 June 1932 in Montreal, Quebec.² Alexander Tilloch Galt Durnford died on 22 August 1973 in Montreal, Quebec, at the age of 75.² Famous Canadian Architect. A.T. Gault Durnford was born in Montreal in1898 and obtained his Bachelor's degree in architecture from McGill University in 1922. He was connected with two architecture firms in New York City, but practised in Montreal from 1924 onwards. Durnford served in WWII as a Lieut.-Commander (S.B.) R.C.N.V.R.²

     Anne Durnford was born on 23 October 1823 in Quebec.² She was baptised on 24 October 1823 at Quebec privately.² She was the daughter of Major General Elias Walker Durnford R.E. and Jane Sophia Mann.¹ Anne Durnford died on 12 December 1825 in Quebec at the age of 2.³ She was buried on 14 December 1825 in Quebec.³

     Arthur William Currie Durnford was the son of Alexander Tilloch Galt Durnford and Marjorie Chaworth-Musters Currie.¹ Arthur William Currie Durnford died before 2009.²

     Augusta Durnford was born on 9 May 1842 in Kingston, Ontario.¹ She was the daughter of Major Philip Durnford and Augusta Sewell.¹ Augusta Durnford died on 14 March 1846 in Montreal, Quebec, at the age of 3 of scarlet fever.¹

     Augusta Mary Durnford was born on 12 May 1866 in Montreal, Province of Quebec.² She was the daughter of George Durnford and Melanie Vardon.² Augusta Mary Durnford married Donald Ross-Ross on 16 June 1886 in Montreal.³ Augusta Mary Durnford died on 9 December 1953 at the age of 87.² She was buried in St. Andrews Church, Lancaster, Ontario.²

     Augustus Decimus Durnford. Superintendent of Branches and Chief Inspector Molson's Bank, Montreal. He was born on 11 January 1849 in Montreal, Quebec.² He was the son of Major Philip Durnford and Augusta Sewell.¹ Augustus Decimus Durnford married Mary Oneida Galt, daughter of Sir Alexander Tilloch Galt GCMG and Amy Gordon Torrance, on 6 February 1896 in St. Georges Church, Montreal, conducted by the Bishop of Montreal and Dean Carmichael. The best man was A.D. Nichols. Bridesmaids were: Ms. Muriel Galt (sister), Ms. Annie Galt (sister). Ushers: Alex Galt, Henry Mosley of New York, Spencer Ramsey.¹ Augustus Decimus Durnford died on 30 June 1912 in Cacouna, Quebec, at the age of 63.¹

     Caroline Birch Durnford was born on 10 December 1817 in Quebec.¹ She was the daughter of Major General Elias Walker Durnford R.E. and Jane Sophia Mann.¹ Caroline Birch Durnford was baptised on 17 January 1818 at Quebec.² She married Hon. John William Dunscomb on 26 April 1840 in St George's, Hanover Square, London.¹ Caroline Birch Durnford died on 1 January 1892 in Quebec at the age of 74.¹

     Charles Durnford was born in August 1811 in St. John's, Newfoundland.¹ He was the son of Major General Elias Walker Durnford R.E. and Jane Sophia Mann.¹ Charles Durnford died on 5 January 1832 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, at the age of 20.¹

     Lt. Colonel Charles Day Durnford was born on 27 January 1846 in Kingston, Ontario.¹ He was a Assistant Commissary General of Ordnance.³ He was the son of Colonel John Durnford and Charlotte Sewell.² Lt. Colonel Charles Day Durnford appeared in the 1861 census at Aldershot. He is listed as a lieutenant.⁴ He married Emily Roberts, daughter of Robert Rogers, on 15 February 1874 in Chester.¹ In 1903 he retired with the rank of Lt. Colonel. They are to be found on the passenger list of the Antillan visiting New Orleans. Two years later they are back in New Orleans on their way to visit Ocean Springs Mississippi.⁵ Lt. Colonel Charles Day Durnford died on 5 April 1908 in Montreal at the age of 62 s.p.¹

     Charlotte Durnford was born on 27 February 1818 in St. John's, Newfoundland.¹ She was the daughter of Major General Elias Walker Durnford R.E. and Jane Sophia Mann.¹ Charlotte Durnford died in 1855 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.¹

     Edward Comyns Durnford was also known as Angus.¹ He was born on 14 April 1844 in Kingston, Ontario.² He was the son of Major Philip Durnford and Augusta Sewell.¹ Edward Comyns Durnford died on 13 January 1927 in St. John, New Brunswick, at the age of 82 unmarried.²

     Elias de Quincy Durnford was born on 26 May 1834 in Edinburgh.¹ He was the son of Major Philip Durnford and Augusta Sewell.¹ Elias de Quincy Durnford died on 13 August 1835 in Montreal, Quebec, at the age of 1.¹

     Lt. Elias Durnford R.E. was born in 1801 in Gosport, Hampshire.¹ He was the son of Major General Elias Walker Durnford R.E. and Jane Sophia Mann.¹ Lt. Elias Durnford R.E. died in January 1835 "Of fever, on board ship, on his passage to Ceylon, between Muscat and Bombay after having travelled over land to Bussore."²

     Major General Elias Walker Durnford R.E.. Builder of the Citadel, Quebec City. He was born on 28 July 1774 in Lowestoft, Suffolk.³ He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Corps of Royal Engineers on 24 April 1793.⁴ He married Jane Sophia Mann, daughter of George Saintloe Mann, on 30 October 1798.³ On 10 January 1837 he removed from the Corps, on being promoted to the rank of Major-General.⁴ Major General Elias Walker Durnford R.E. died on 8 March 1850 in Clarence Villa, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, at the age of 75.³

     Elizabeth Durnford was born on 10 June 1805 in Clonmel, Ireland.¹ She was the daughter of Major General Elias Walker Durnford R.E. and Jane Sophia Mann. Elizabeth Durnford married Rev. Edmund Willoughby Sewell, son of Chief Justice Jonathan/3 Sewell and Henrietta Smith, on 24 October 1842 in Christ Church, Montreal, Rev. Henry Doyle Sewell officiated. Present included: Stephen C. Sewell, James A. Sewell, G. Durnford.^2,3 Elizabeth Durnford and Rev. Edmund Willoughby Sewell appear on the census of 1881 at Quebec together with their son Edmund (spelt Edmond).⁴ Elizabeth Durnford died on 16 October 1888 in Quebec, Canada, at the age of 83.^5,6 She was buried on 19 October 1888 in Quebec, cortege from 41 St. Ursule Street to Trinity Church.^5,6

     Elliott T. Alexander Durnford was born in May 1902.² He was the son of Augustus Decimus Durnford and Mary Oneida Galt.¹ Elliott T. Alexander Durnford married Amy M. MacKenzie, daughter of Hugh Blair MacKenzie.¹ Elliott T. Alexander Durnford died in 1974.¹

     Esther Gabrielle Durnford was born on 30 October 1877 in Frontenac, Ontario.² She was the daughter of George Durnford and Melanie Vardon.¹

     Evelyn St. Lo Durnford was born on 28 February 1867 in Quebec.^1,2 She was the daughter of George Durnford and Melanie Vardon.¹ Evelyn St. Lo Durnford married Andrew Guy Ross on 12 October 1895.¹ Evelyn St. Lo Durnford died in 1933.¹

     George Durnford was born on 1 August 1838 in Toronto, Ontario.^1,2 He was the son of Major Philip Durnford and Augusta Sewell.¹ George Durnford married Melanie Vardon, daughter of George Tarbutt Vardon, on 10 May 1865 in Kingston, Ontario.¹ George Durnford died on 6 December 1922 in Montreal, Quebec, at the age of 84.³ He was buried in Mount Royal Cemetery, Montreal.¹ He was in the employ of Lomis & Sewell, shipbuilders Quebec, 1854-1856; entered Upper Canada Bank, Montreal; later Bank of British North America, and Mgr. Kingston Branch, 1874-1880; Sec.-Treas. Canada Cooperative Assn., 1880-1886; estb. himself in business as chartered accnt., 1886; mem. Montreal Bd. of Trade; a J.P; Treas. Anglican Synod of the Diocese of Montreal; Treas. Homeopathic Hospital; Historical Landmark Assn., Numismatic and Antiquarian Soc. Recreation: Sketching. Address: "The Sherbrooke," Montreal, Que. Club: Junior Conservative, London, Eng.

     Colonel George Durnford was born on 4 June 1807 in Clonmel, Ireland.¹ He was the son of Major General Elias Walker Durnford R.E. and Jane Sophia Mann.² Colonel George Durnford married Henrietta Elizabeth De Courcy, daughter of Maurice De Courcy and Harriet Tupper Le Marchant, between 1861 and 1871 when George Durnford is listed as a visitor to Maurice de Courcy's house in London in the 1861 Census and 1871 when they are living with Harriet in St Peters Port.^3,4,5 Colonel George Durnford died on 21 January 1879 in Guernsey, Channel Islands, at the age of 71 s.n.p.¹