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The Raymond Family and Farm
Silas Raymond made his home in Kingston on property we bought in the 1970's and named Maplewood Farm.
Silas Raymond (1748 - 1824)
Silas Raymond, youngest child of Samuel and Mary Raymond, was born in Norwalk, June 26, 1748. At the age of twenty-one he married Dec. 21, 1769, Sarah Barlow, who was born January 18, 1746
In Bunting's History of Free Masonry in New Brunswick, p. 39, there is an account of the steps taken to organize "Midian Lodge" in Kingston. Of this Lodge I believe Silas Raymond was the first Worshipful Master. Important national events were commonly celebrated by the Kingston folk at the house of Silas Raymond. Among such events may be mentioned the victories of Trafalgar and Waterloo. The dinner and usual festivities at the house of Silas Raymond were, as a matter of course, preceded by attendance at Divine Service in the neighbouring Parish church. Old time newspapers describe several such celebrations at the old shire-town a century or more ago. Mr. Holman made a pencil sketch of the old Raymond House which was reproduced, along with an excellent article on the Loyalists, by the late Dr. James Hannay in the New England Magazine.
Mr. Holman, the artist, drew the house in mid-summer of 1891, when the cinnamon roses along the fence in front of the old house were in full bloom, and the foliage on the trees was very beautiful. The house was without a tenant for a good many years. [Editor's note - Raymond states in the photo caption in his journal that the house was taken down about 1903].
News Articles from NB Archives
Date May 30 1878
County Charlotte
Place Saint Andrews
Newspaper Bay Pilot
We record today the death of Charles RAYMOND at the advanced age of 90 years. His decease has severed another of the now remaining links connecting the present generation with the early history of the county and province. Silas RAYMOND, the father of the deceased, came to this Province with the Loyalists in the year 1783 accompanied by his wife and four eldest children, settling shortly afterwards at Kingston (Kings Co.) in the vicinity of which nearly all his descendants are still living. The family of which Charles Raymond was the last surviving member was a remarkedly long lived one, the ages attained by the several members being as follows: Grace RAYMOND, 77; Samuel RAYMOND, 94; Jesse RAYMOND, 84; Hannah RAYMOND, 87; Sarah RAYMOND, 70; Achsa RAYMOND, 84; Charles RAYMOND, 90; George RAYMOND, 80; Mary RAYMOND, 82; giving an average of 83 years - 'Carleton Sentinel'
Date May 22 1878
County Saint John
Place Saint John
Newspaper The Daily Telegraph
Date December 9 1893
County Saint John
Place Saint John
Newspaper The Daily Telegraph
Date May 22 1878
County Saint John
Place Saint John
Newspaper The Daily Telegraph
With the death of Charles Raymond of Woodstock, one of the few remaining links that connect the early history of the Province with the present, has been severed. Silas Raymond and Sarah Raymond, the parents of the deceased, came to St. John from Long Island with the Loyalists in 1783, accompanied with their four eldest children and an aged mother. They settled shortly after at Kingston (Kings Co.) where their mother died at the advanced age of 97. As some slight compensation for the loss of their property abandoned in Norwalk, Conn., they received a grant of 200 sterling from the Crown. The family of which the deceased was the last surviving member was remarkable for its longevity. The following is a table of ages and date of death of each member: Grace Raymond, 26th Sept. 1847, age 76; Samuel Raymond, 22nd Jan. 1867, age 94; Jesse Raymond, 3rd Jan. 1859, age 84; Hannah Raymond, 28th May 1867, age 87; Sarah Raymond, 6th Feb. 1853, age 70; Achsah Raymond, 19th Dec. 1869, age 84; Charles Raymond, 17th May 1878, age 90; George Raymond, 20th April 1870, age 80; Mary Ann Raymond, 1875, age 82. The deceased moved to Woodstock in 1819 at which time there were but two houses upon the banks of the Meduxnakik, the beginnings of a town now numbering nearly 3,000 inhabitants. The deceased descendants of three generations are all living in Woodstock.
Date December 9 1893
County Saint John
Place Saint John
Newspaper The Daily Telegraph
Last night shortly before midnight, Thomas F. Raymond, proprietor of thr Royal Hotel, King Street, passed away. Although his death was not unexpected, as it was known to Dr. Thomas Walker, his attendant physician and friends, yet it was not known until last night that the ends was so near. He was down in the office on Saturday morn. last. In the afternoon he went to his room and has since then been under medical treatment. Mr. Raymond was born at Hampton (Kings Co.) and left there when a lad of about 16 to come to St. John and soon afterwards engaged as a clerk with the firm of Carvell Bros., iron merchants. He subsequently went into the same business on his own account on Union Street. His next and most successful venture was when he entered partnership with the firm extensively engaged in the West India trade. During this time he resided in Liverpool, England. About 28 or 30 years ago, Mr. Raymond returned to St. John and leased the Stubbs Hotel, Prince William Street, conducted for years by Mr. McIntosh. The name of the hotel was changed to that of the Royal. The business was conducted without interruption until the big fire of 1877, in which Mr. Raymond lost heavily. In a few days afterwards the public found Mr. Raymond comfortably established in the Prince building on the north side of King Square and known as the Stanley Hotel. He remained in business on the square about three years and then moved to the present stand on King Street, as well and popularly known as one of the foremost hotels in the maritime provinces. Deceased was 74 years old and was never married. He leaves a number of nephews and nieces to whom he was greatly attached. These include James T. Raymond of this city; W.E. Raymond, George Raymond of Hampton; Mrs. D. McL. SMITH of this city; Mrs. DECOSTA of Barbadoes who is now here and Miss Alice Raymond and her brothers Albert Raymond and Edward Raymond.
Date August 17 1833
County Saint John
Place Saint John
Newspaper New Brunswick Courier
Est.: Charles Raymond, Hampton, Kings Co.;Exec: Joanna Raymond, Stephen G. FOWLER
Date August 15 1893
County Saint John
Place Saint John
Newspaper The Daily Sun
... Hear and near the shore of Darling's Island (Kings Co.) was pointed out to me the residence of the late Capt. OTTY, R.N. who saw active service in the war of 1812. He came to New Brunswick soon after the termination of the war and purchased an estate on Darling's Island. He married a Miss CROOKSHANK of St. John. He was the father of Col. Andrew OTTY, Judge OTTY, R.W. OTTY, Allen OTTY, Henry P. OTTY, Wm OTTY, John OTTY and Mrs. Dr. EARLE, the last four of whom are still living. Near this point we passed the ruins of the residence of the late Stent Raymond and Charles Raymond, which was built more than one hundred years ago. Mrs. Charles Raymond, who is said to be 94 years old, is still living at Upper Maugerville (Sunbury Co.). Nearby is the birthplace of Thos. F. Raymond, the proprietor of the Royal Hotel. Stent Raymond's property descended through James Raymond and James Woolsey Raymond to George Raymond, the present owner. (see original 'In Kings')
Date November 28 1895
County Saint John
Place Saint John
Newspaper Saint John Globe
The death occurred this morn. of James T. Raymond, the Mill street grocer. Mr. Raymond, who was about 45 years of age, was a brother of W.E. Raymond of the Royal Hotel and Geo. Raymond of Hampton (Kings Co.) His death was due to an accident he met with about a week ago. He fell backwards from his express wagon and pulled a barrel of vegetables on him inflicting some internal injuries. Mr. Raymond, about 25 years ago, was steward of the Royal Hotel when it was on Prince William Street. About 1880 he took charge of the Loch Lomond House and managed it for three years, then moving to Woodstock where he spent two or three years. From there he went to Montana, returning here about six years ago and opened the store on Mill Street. His wife, who survives him with a son and two daughters, was a d/o late Dr. RUDDOCK of St. Martins (St. John). Mr. Raymond was a member of the Foresters.
Date November 29 1895
County Saint John
Place Saint John
Newspaper The Daily Telegraph
Regret was expressed yesterday for the death of James T. Raymond, grocer, Mill Street. Mr. Raymond fell backwards from an express wagon and pulled a barrel of vegetables with him. He suffered internal injuries which caused his death. He was about 45 years old. He leaves a wife, son and two daughters. Deceased was a brother of W.E. Raymond of the Royal Hotel and of George Raymond of Hampton
Date January 6 1894
County Carleton
Place Woodstock
Newspaper Carleton Sentinel
By the death of Mrs. Raymond, wife of Lt. Col. C.W. Raymond, an esteemed family is deproved of an excellent wife and mother. Mrs. Raymond, well advanced in years, had been ill for soem time. The funeral occurred 30th ult., Rev. Canon Neales officiating at the parish church and grave. There were no pall bearers, the casket containing the names were reverently borne from the church to the grave by sons of the deceased, Rev. W.O. Raymond, Lee Raymond, Arthur Raymond and C.T. PERKINS, a son-in-law.
Date January 7 1893
County Saint John
Place Saint John
Newspaper Saint John Globe
A telegram from Hampton (Kings Co.) says J.W. Raymond, father of W.E. Raymond and brother of Thomas F. Raymond of the Royal Hotel, died this morn. Mr. Raymond was a prominent farmer and was about 71 years of age. His wife, three sons and one daughter survive him.
Date August 1 1892
County Saint John
Place Saint John
Newspaper The Daily Telegraph
The General Public Hospital Commission suffered a loss on Saturday in the death of Thomas F. Raymond, their secretary. Mr. Raymond had not been in good health for some time previous and a vacation at St. Andrews failed to improve it. He was at one time a member of the firm of Raymond & Smith, the latter being the late G.W. SMITH and his business never recovered from the effects of the great fire. He was senior past master of Albion Lodge, F.& A.M. Mrs. Raymond survives him.
Date December 14 1895
County Saint John
Place Saint John
Newspaper The Daily Telegraph
The death occurred at Philadephia yesterday of Philo M. Raymond who was a divinity student in that city. Mr. Raymond graduated from King's College two years ago and intended to enter the ministry. He was but 25 years of age. He was a brother of Edward Raymond, barrister of this city and his family reside in Carleton (St. John). Mr. Raymond had taken the service on more than one occasion in St. Jude's Church.
Date January 27 1866
County Saint John
Place Saint John
Newspaper Morning Telegraph
Stabbing affray at St. Andrews (Charlotte Co.) DALTON, ship carpenter belonging to Portland (St. John) stabbed by Raymond, is now lying in a dangerous condition. Raymond is from Woodstock (Carleton Co.) - son of Raymond who at one time was accused of kidnapping a negro. He is also a discharged soldier from the U.S. Army (see original). (See George L. Raymond, Vital Statistics From New Brunswick Newspapers Volume 18)
Date July 6 1895
County Saint John
Place Saint John
Newspaper Saint John Globe
Boston 'Herald' - Word was received Thursday morn. of the death of J. Maxfield Raymond, better known in this city and vicinity at Jerry Raymond. He had been ill for a long time and his death was not unexpected. Mr. Raymond was born in Woodstock, N.B. in 1850 and came to Boston when he was 20 years of age. He worked as a compositor on several New Brunswick newspapers, including the 'Herald', for a number of years and in 1880 commenced with his brother, C.M. Raymond, the manufacture of the Raymond skate, developing a business which attained remarkable growth. While the roller skating craze in this country died, it became as much a fad in Australia and countries as it was here, and firm did a large foreign business. He leaves a widow and four brothers.
Date July 13 1895
County Carleton
Place Woodstock
Newspaper Carleton Sentinel
A letter from his brother, G.J. Raymond under date July 4th, brought us the intelligence that Jerry Maxwell Raymond was dead. He was born in Woodstock in 1850 and lived here until he was twenty years old, when he graduated from the 'Sentinel' office and went to Boston where, quoting the Boston 'Herald', he worked as compositor on several Boston newspapers, including the 'Herald', and in 1880 commenced with his brother, C.M. Raymond, the manufacture of Raymond skate, developing a business which attained a remarkable growth. While the roller skating craze died out in this country. it became as much a fad in Australia and in other countries and the firm did a large foreign business. Mr. Raymond had been ill for over a year and leaves a widow and four brothers in Boston, and a sister, Mrs. Robert WAKEM of Greenfield (Carleton Co.). He was a member of A.& H. Artillery Co. and of Joseph Wabb Lodge, F.& A.M. and St. Paul's Royal Arch Chapter.
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