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Note: GUARDIANSHIP
It is possible Charles was "adopted" in 1863 after birth. The Guardianship Act of 1827 regulated "child custody without the right of inheritance" and were granted through local surrogate courts. Usually not listed in court indexes, guardianship matters are recorded in the registers and later, in some counties, in separate Guardianship books. Consult Inventory 22 Courts and related officers records, vol 1 on instructions on how to identify and access these records. The Adoption Act was later in 1921.
MARRIAGE
Charles, merchant, age 22 married on 8 Sept 1885, Victoria Meyers, age 17. The witnesses were Myrton Meyers and Blanche Weiss of Sidney. Their religion is stated to be Methodist and they were married by Rev. H. S. Allen(sp?)
Source: Ontario Archives, MS932, reel 49, registration # 04370
The newspaper announcment states that the wedding was at the home of the bride's father and that Charles Saylor is a Flour and Feed merchant and it also states that the bride is the only daughter of Geo E. Meyers, Front, Sidney.
Source: Clipping glued to the inside cover of a Bible in possession of WRS.
PURCHASE 14 HENRY ST, 1899
Govt survey 1844, Henry Grass, appears house bulit 1875 Philip S Dorland selling to James H Vrooman. Purchased by CW Saylor Apr 1899.
Source: Trenton Deeds, bef 1875, Gov't Survey 1844, GSU 197934, N5612
1901 CANADA CENSUS
Wesley Saylor, Head, 38, April 20, 1862, general merchant
Victoria Saylor, wife, 31, June 28, 1869
Edith Saylor, dau, 13, March 1, 1888
Clarence Saylor, son, 1, Jan 4, 1900
Ida Fulford, Dom Ser, 19, Sept. 16, 1881
Source: 1901 census, Trenton, Hasting County West, c-5, p. 15.
LIFE STORIES
Charles, who went by the name 'Wes', was born on the farm near Bloomfield, Prince Edward County. As a young boy he attended school on Bakers Island which is just off the shore in the Bay of Quinte west of his home. This island is now part of the air base at Trenton. He graduated from a local business school (Belleville business College) and soon after went into business. John W. Saylor says Caleb's store was just east of the bridge on the north side of Dundas St.
Source: CWS on tape in 1979 and JWS.
Below is an excerpt from Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte.
"Charles W. Saylor, was born in Prince Edward County April 20th, 1863, and educated at the old historical No. 2 school, Sidney. He spent his early days on the farm, but in 1880 his father, Caleb B. Saylor, sold his farm on the Front of Sidney, and removed to Trenton, where he opened a general store and ran it successfully for about five years, when he retired from active business, being succeeded by Charles W. Saylor, who since then has more than quadrupled the stock, including groceries, crockery, house furnishings, furniture, etc., in a store 128x66 feet.
Besides this, Mr. Saylor has one of the most attractive stores of the same kind in Frankford, where he carries a large stock of goods. The Saylor stores are popular throughout the district, and Mr, Saylor is one of the leading merchants of Trenton and Frankford. He has been a member of the Trenton Council for a number of years. He is independent in politics, but takes an intelligent and prominent part in public affairs."
Source: The Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte, 1904, pp786/7. (The above most likely written by Chas. W. Saylor)
BUSINESS HISTORY
The following advertisement appeared in the local paper. SAYLOR & WHITE: Having bought the entire stock of CB Saylor, removed to J. Funnels Bldg., Market Square, selling grains.
Source: This front page ad ran in issues from Feb. 19 to Mar. 19, Trenton Courier, 1885, AO, N287, reel 5.
Two notices below ran a few weeks apart in the newspaper.
Source: "Flour and Feed - selling Rathbun flour.
Source: Trenton Courier, Mar. 19, 1885, AO, N287, reel 5.
Notice from A. H. Saylor that flour is "not put up for CB Saylor". It seems to now be sold by CN Saylor across from the Gilbert House.
Source: Trenton Courier, April 2, 1885, AO, N287, reel 5.
It appears CW Saylor and White bought out CB Saylor on Feb. 5 who was getting flour from his brother AH Saylor, the owner of the Consecon Mill. On Feb. 24 the Consecon Mill now sells through CN Saylor in Trenton. CW Saylor is advertising Rathbun flour.
Source: Comments by Randy Saylor.
Messrs Saylor & White are having the foundations of their house cleared out. It will be 30x50, two stories.
And later, on March 26, 1885, "Messrs Saylor & White have the material on the ground and the foundation dug, waiting for fine weather to commence the building of a Flour and Provision store 30x50, two stories.
Source: Trenton Courier
Dissolution of Partnership: The public is hereby notified that the firm of Saylor & White Flour and Food factors, has this day been dissolved by mutuual consent. All accounts due and against the said firm will be settled by C.W. Saylor, who will continue business in the old stand, corner of Elgin and Balsam Streets, and B.F. White will continue the business in East Trenton.
Source: Trenton Courier, 6 Feb 1886, N287, reel 5p
Good Business Chance: Flour and Feed store now occupied by us. Size of building 66x30 feet with the capacity for 5000 bushels grain. Will sell stock if desired, also good will. Business established three years. Good reasons for renting. Possession at once if desired. Also adjoining now in the course of erection; size 16x63 feet, suitable for grocer or butcher, with dwellling above if desired. Rent moderate. None but responsible men need apply. Apply by letter or in person to Saylor and White, on premises. Trenton,Ont, Jan 6
Source: Trenton Courier, 6 Feb 1886, N287, reel 5p
SAYLOR BLOCK FIRE 1892
George R Henderson QC county crown attorney, yesterday held and inquest on the remains of Mrs Rawe, who was burned to death in the Trenton fire this week. Although twelve witnesses were examined there was nothing of importance brought out, and an adjournment was made until Monday. There is a general and well founded belief that the Saylor block was set on fire, but by whom and for what purpose is a question that the authorities are not able to answer.
Source: Globe and Mail, 5 Dec 1892, on line Toronto Library, 8 Apr 2007
Business Chances Wanted
Wesley Saylor, Trenton, Ont, buys all kinds of bankrupt stock; spot cash; correspondence confidential; if wanted to realize write.
Source: advertisement, Globe and Mail, 13 Oct 1894, on line Toronto Library, 8 Apr 2007
1903
"Mr. Saylor has secured two very fine stores in the new Curry block in Frankford and will open a branch there as soon as completed, which will be about August 1st.
Wesley Saylor has just received two car loads of furniture. These goods were bought before the recent advance and will sold at old prices. It may be of interest for Trenton people to know that Mr. Saylor is the only buyer in car load lots of furniture between Toronto and Kingston."
Source: about 1903, Trentonian, May 1973, "70 years Ago"
POLITICAL HISTORY
Elected - Trenton: Mayor - MB Morrison; Councillors, Centre Ward - WR Phillips, R Bryant,; West Ward - TD Kinsella, W Saylor; East Ward - C Sagar, B Powers
Source: Municipal Election Results, Globe and Mail, 7 Jun 1896, on line Toronto Library, 8 Apr 2007
Mayor MB Morrison, GW Ostrom, ex MPP, R Weddell, Rev WT Wilkins, AW Hawley, TD Kinsella, PJ O'Rourke, BW Powers, DH Golding, George Young, Wesley Saylor, George Collins, John D Evans of Trenton, accompanied by Mr Biggar, MPP, yesterday asked the Governemnt to give $10 000 towards the location of a smelter there for the reduction of ore; $5000 to be repaid. The Central Ontario Railway has promised to open up 1500 acres of its mining land to help forward the project. Belleville and Madoc are also after a smelter, and there is ken rivalry. Thrento has secured a promise of reasonable rates for ore and extension of the railway. The bonus and a Governement assayist are what it needs.
Source: Globe and Mail, 13 Mar 1897, on line Toronto Library, 8 Apr 2007
W Saylor in a list of people running for Mayor of Trenton.
Source: Globe and Mail, 27 Dec 1898, on line Toronto Library, 8 Apr 2007
W Saylor in a list of people running for Mayor of Trenton.
Source: Globe and Mail, 23 Dec 1899, on line Toronto Library, 8 Apr 2007
High School
TENDERS - sealed bulk tenders will be received until May 15, 1917 for the erection of a nine roomed Collegiate Institute in the Town of Trenton, Ont. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Architects office or at the office of C.W. Saylor, Chairman of the Committee, Trenton. Building must be completed by December 24, 1917. Lowest tenders not necessarily accepted. All information, tender forms, etc, may be had at the office of S.B. Coon & Son, Architects, Excelsior Life Bldg, Toronto St, Toronto.
Source: Globe and Mail, 2 Apr 1917, on line Toronto Library, 8 Apr 2007
BERMUDA
Mr. Wesley Saylor started last Monday for Montreal. Thence he goes to Boston to remain a day, from which he takes a few days sail down the Atlantic to that delightful British colony, the Bermuda group of islands.
Note: there are photo's of them in Bermuda.
Source: Trentonian, 1965, "60 Years Ago"
OBITUARY
"At the time of his death Mr. Saylor was probably Trenton's largest individual property owner. Among his tenants he was held in the highest regard, for he was an ideal landlord.
In his earlier years Mr. Saylor was quite active in civic affairs. He served on the town council and was chairman of the high school board when the present high school was built (on College St.)
Mr. Saylor had great faith in Trenton even in those hard days when Trenton like many other lumbering towns had to start all over again. His excellent sense of values and his good judgement brought many of the citizens to him for advice and counsel which was always freely given. Mr. Saylor was a member of King St. United Church."
Source: Trenton Courier, 1942
COURT CASE
Hastings County Seed Oats Case
The case of Bonisteel vs Saylor in which the Court of Appeal recently gave judgment at Osgoode Hall, is one of great importance. Numerous other cases are depending on it. and seed wheat and seed oat frauds have been so extensively practiced that the judgment of the court laying bare the true inwardness of the transaction in question in the case, and searchingly applying legal principles to the determination of the rights and liabilities of the parties, is a public document of interest and value.
The appeal was by the plaintiff from the judgment of the County Court of the County of Hastings dismissing the action, which was brought by one farmer against another to recover $300, the amount of promissory notes signed by the defendant in a seed oats transaction, and which found there way into the hands of the plaintiff in the manner hereinafter described.
The following history of the transaction is given by Mr. Justice Osler in his judgment: -
There was an alleged company called the Crawford, Henry & William County seed Company, said to be incorporated under the laws of Ohio, 1st September 1885, for the production of grain and seeds. I do not know if there is another evidence of the existence of such a company beyond the so called bond to which I shall afterwards refer, at the head of which the above particulars are stated. For the purposes of the case their existence may be assumed, but if so I regard it as being also proved that they were not incorporated for any real commercial or agricultural purposes, but solely for the purpose of such a business as this action and others have exposed. Their operations in the County of Hastings were carried on by a man named W. W. Hess, with the aid of those who, like the parties in this action, dealt with him. … In 1885 the company or Hess delivered to Bonisteel fifteen bushels of hull-less oats, which for commercial purposes are admittedly worth no more on the market than any other good quality of oats, but the price of which they agreed with Bonisteel would be $10 per bushel, and they took his promissory note for $150, giving at the same time in return a bond or agreement such as I have alluded to in the following terms -
A Bond
Capital Stock $100 000
Branch office, Belleville O.
The Crawford, Henry and Williams County Seed Company
Incorporated under the laws of Ohio, Sept 1st 1885
For the production and sale of grain and seeds.
It is agreed and understood by and between the parties named in this bond and said company, that the transaction covered by this obligation is of a speculative character, and is not based upon the real value of the grain.
Know all men by these presents that the Crawford, Henry and Williams County Seed Company do hereby agree to sell 30 bushels of hull-less oats for Mr Bonisteel at $10 per bushel, less 25 percent commission, on or before, etc.
In testimony whereof the said Crawford, Henry and Williams County Seed Company has caused this bond to be signed and sealed by the secretary of said company , this day, etc.
The company will not be held responsible for any outside contracts made by agents other than those expressed on face of this bond.
Crawford, Henry and Williams County Seed Company per O. H. Brasington
This bond is void without the seal and signature of the secretary.
Bonisteel sowed his grain, raised his crop of 30 bushels or more, and when the time arrived for the performance of the bond, the company, or Hess, had found in Saylor another party to the scheme, who was willing to make money easily by buying 30 bushels of grain at $10 per bushel, giving his notes for $300, and taking the company's bond to sell for him 60 bushels of oats at $10 on or before 1st December, 1889. Bonisteel then transferred the 30 bushels which the company had agreed to sell for him to Saylor, in satisfaction of the latter's purchase from the company, and the company handed over to Bonisteel Saylor's notes for $300 in discharge of their obligations to him, he paying them in cash the difference between that sum and the commission and charges which he had agreed to pay them for selling his oats. And thus the chain would continue, one transaction linking itself with another until it broke down with the weight of the last. The number of the links would depend very much upon their size. Where, as here, each was twice as large as that which preceded it, the end would soon come. This chain, as I have called it, was but one of perhaps hundreds which the company and their agents or partners were engaged in forming, and the larger the number the more widespread the loss and ruin likely to be suffered by the community……
Source: Globe and Mail, 8 July 1890
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