William SAUNDERS ⁴⁵⁷²

   Another name for William was William SANDERS.⁷⁰⁹

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Alt. Birth, Cir 1778, Aquaforte, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ⁷⁰⁹

2. Census: Household of John and Catherine Sanders, 1800, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ^125,709 John Sanders Catherine William 22 John 17 James 15 Richard 9 Mary 20 Catharine 11 Sarah 3 ½

John is listed as a Master and his son as a "Servant", which was the way that the Census reported relationships in the table related to workers.

3. Census: Household of John and Catherine Sanders, 1800, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ^125,709 John Sanders Catherine William 22 John 17 James 15 Richard 9 Mary 20 Catharine 11 Sarah 3 ½

John is listed as a Master and his son as a "Servant", which was the way that the Census reported relationships in the table related to workers. This event was shared from John SANDERS who also shared it with Catherine (Household Member), Catherine SANDERS (Household Member), James SANDERS (Household Member), John William SAUNDERS JP (Household Member), Mary SANDERS (Household Member), Richard SANDERS (Household Member), and Sarah SANDERS (Household Member).

4. Occupation: John and sons William and John Jr. working on a shallop for John Hill & Co, 1800, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ¹²⁵ Census, 1800, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, John Sanders Catherine William 22 John 17 James 15 Richard 9 Mary 20 Catharine 11 Sarah 3 ½

John is listed as a Master and his sons as "Servants", which was the way that the Census reported relationships in the table related to workers., Household of John and Catherine Sanders This event was shared from John SANDERS who also shared it with John William SAUNDERS JP.

5. Court: Sanders, William - Sued: - Norris, Thomas, 30 Apr 1821, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ⁴⁵⁶⁹

6. References: William Saunders of Ferryland in the Ledger, 1827, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ⁴⁵⁷⁴ Took exception to an address by Governor Desbarres and with other local residents signed a petition to the Governor (or against him?)

7. Court: Saunders, William - This master accused this person of refusing to work: Whalin, Pierce, 24 Aug 1829, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ^717,4569 Had to hire another man. Wants to discharge Whalen. Stood over until shipping papers brought from St. John's

8. Court: Sanders, William - Sued: Carter, A. H, 10 Mar 1830, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ⁴⁵⁶⁹

9. Court: Sanders, William - Sued this person for breach of contract: Dwyer, William, 17 May 1830, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ^717,4569 Had been in service all winter but now refuses to go on western boat. Warrant issued. Dwyer apologized and returned to duty.

10. Court: Sued by John Walsh for turning him away from his work, 2 Aug 1830, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ⁷¹⁷ Defendant states he is willing to take him back

11. Court: Sanders, William - Testified in case against Robert and James Carter, 5 Aug 1830, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ⁴⁵⁶⁹

12. Court: Charged with illegally selling liquor by John Walsh, his servant, 10 Aug 1830, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ⁷¹⁷ Sould be fined £10. Denied selling in less than 1 gallon amounts. Stated that he only supplied 2 gallons of rum to boat on which Walsh served to be issued by boat master as required. Always had done this. Postponed for further evidence.

13. Appointment: Grand Juror, Circuit Court, 17 Sep 1832, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ¹¹⁴

14. Court: Charged with beating servant Morris Hughes, 6 Jul 1835, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ⁷¹⁷ Bound over

15. Court: McCree, Moses v William Saunders at 1835 sitting of Southern Circuit Court, 29 Oct 1835 to 4 Nov 1835, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ⁸⁸² Plaintiff appears but Defendant defaults. Plaintiff swears Defendant owes £2.10. Judgement by default.

16. Court: Brought up his former servant Moses McHugh for neglect, 12 Nov 1835, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ⁷¹⁷ Lost the case

17. Court: Sued by servant James Bulger for breach of contract, 8 Aug 1836, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ⁷¹⁷ Non Suit.

18. Property: Leased a lot from Henry Holdsworth at Point of Beach near Pool, 1837, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ⁴⁵⁷⁵ .

19. Living: Witnessed the Will of Thomas Norris Sr, 1840, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ⁴⁵⁷⁶
Transcript from NGB website:

Will of Thomas Norris Senior from Newfoundland will books volume 1 pages 352 & 353 probate year 1840

In re Thomas Norris Sr. deceased.

In the name of God Amen, I Thomas Norris Senior of Ferryland in the Southern District of the Island of Newfoundland Planter being weak in body but considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound and perfect mind and memory blessed be Almighty God for the same do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say: First I give and devise unto my son Thomas Norris his heirs and assigns my dwelling house gardens meadows outhouses cellars fishing stage Fishing Flakes and appurtenances thereunto belonging and situate in Ferryland aforesaid. Also I give and devise unto my said son Thomas Norris his heirs and assigns a dwelling house and gardens situate at Freshwater in Ferryland aforesaid and under lease to Thomas LeMasseny Also I give and devise unto my son Thomas Norris his heirs and assigns a dwelling house and gardens situate at the north side of Ferryland aforesaid and under lease to Martin Stafford. Also I give and devise unto my son Thomas Norris his heirs and assigns a dwelling house and gardens situate in Ferryland aforesaid (and adjoining my present dwelling house) together with a beach and fish flake in front thereof and under lease to Lewis M. Lynch. Also, I give and devise unto my son Thomas Norris his heirs and assigns a potato garden situate at Ferryland aforesaid and under lease to Catherine Dullhunty. Also I give and bequeath unto my son William Norris the sum of five shillings sterling. Also I give and bequeath unto my daughter Ann Adams the sum of five shillings sterling. Also I give and bequeath unto my daughter Johanna Molloy the sum of five shillings sterling. And lastly as to all the rest residue and remainder of my personal estate goods and chattels of what kind or nature whatsoever I give and bequeath the same to my said son Thomas Norris whom I hereby appoint sole executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty. Thomas Norris Senr (LS) Signed sealed published and declared by the above named Thomas Norris Senior to be his last will and testament in presence of us H.G. Clows. William Sanders. George Morry.

Certified Correct, D. M. Browning Registrar

20. Residence: Near the Pool according to Voters' Lists, 1840 To 1844, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ⁷⁵⁵