Matthew Staples was another who came with Governor Cornwallis to Halifax in the year 1749. He remained in Halifax about 13 years, working at the trade of Blacksmith. He obtained a grant of 1000 acres of land, before the Township of Onslow was granted. His land was laid out adjoining the Chiganois River on the east side, north of Mr. Anthony Elliott's farm, which is now included in the Township of Onslow. He removed to this farm in 1762 (being the same spring that a number of others settled in the same neighborhood). He had his house and shop on the west side of the road, near the Chiganois River, southwest of Mr. Timothy Barnhill's house. At this place he spent the remainder of his days. He died there about the year 1771. He was married shortly after he removed to Onslow to a lady who had been married twice before. Her maiden names was Sidney Homes. She was married first to David Marshall. Elizabeth Marshall, their eldest daughter, was born in 1752. She was married to John Crowe, of Onslow, in 1776. They had five sons and two daughters. She died at Onslow May 11th, 1838, aged 86 years. Her husband died October 6th, 1825, aged 77 years. Rachel Marshall, their second daughter, was born in England in 1754. She was married to a Mr. Green. They removed to England, where they both died some time ago. Mr. Marshall died. She was married again to William Cook. Rebecca Cook, their only daughter, was married to David, the second son of the Rev. David Smith, of Londonderry. They had four sons. James Cook, their only son, died a bachelor. William Cook was drowned at Port au Pique. His widow was married to Matthew Staples about the year 1766.
John Staples, their eldest son, was born in 1767. He was married to Jane, daughter of John and Joanna Cutten, of Onslow, Oct. 7th, 1791. He inherited that part of his father's farm which is now owned by Messrs. Barnhills. He sold this farm about the year 1820, and removed further up the Chiganois River, and settled on the farm that his son Ephraim now resides upon, where he spent the remainder of his days. He died July 25th, 1855, aged 87 years. His first wife died April 3rd, 1802. He was married again to Catherine, daughter of William and Mary Blair, of North River, May 30th, 1803. His second wife died January, 1830, aged 48 years.
Sarah, the eldest daughter of John and Jane Staples, was born August 4th, 1792. She was married to George, son of Aaron Crow, of Onslow, January 16th, 1816. They had four sons and four daughters. Mrs. Crow died January 15th, 1857.
Esther Staples, their second daughter, was born Dec. 3rd, 1793. She was married to Henry Wilson, April, 1814. They had three sons and two daughters. She died April 9th, 1824.
Hannah Staples, their third daughter, was born Dec. 15th, 1795. She was married to Jabish Rude, Nov. 24th, 1814. They had nine sons and four daughters. Mr. Rude died Dec. 23rd, 1869, aged 76 years.
Elizabeth Staples, their fourth daughter, was born May 7th, 1798. She was married to James Wilson, Nov. 22nd, 1815. They had eight sons and five daughters. She died April 19th, 1872, aged 74 years.
Rachel Staples, their fifth daughter, was born January 4th, 1800. She was married to Aaron Crow, of Onslow, February 3rd, 1819. They had eight sons and four daughters. She died April 2nd, 1872, Aged 72 years. Mr. Crow died Dec. 23rd, 1852.
Jane, the eldest daughter of John and Catherine Staples, was born June 8th, 1804. She was married to Joseph Crow, Dec. 28th, 1828. They had six sons and six daughters. She died April 29th, 1853, aged 49 years. Mr. Crow died January 3rd, 1868, aged 76 years.
Matthew, the eldest son of John and Catherine Staples, was born August 15th, 1805. He was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Saml. and Letitia Rude, Nov. 14th, 1828. They had three sons and five daughters. He reclaimed his farm from the forest, lying on the cross road between Debert and Chiganois Rivers, upon which he now resides.
William, the second son of Samuel and Catherine Staples, was born January 17th, 1807. He was married to Sarah, daughter of Samuel and Letitia Rude, Dec. 14th, 1828. They had four sons and five daughters.
John Staples, their third son, was born April 21st, 1808. He was married to Rachel, daughter of Samuel and Letitia Rude, January, 1830. They had one son and five daughters.
Alex. Staples, their fourth son, was born April 21st, 1813. He was married to Mary Ann, daughter of Samuel and Letitia Rude, May 12th, 1842. They had three sons and eight daughters. Mrs. Rude died April 7th, 1870.
Ephraim Staples, their fifth son, was born August 1st, 1815. He was married to Rachel, second daughter of Matthew J. and Rebecca Archibald, of Truro, July 4th, 1839. They had three sons and four daughter.
Mary Staples, their second daughter, was born June 27th, 1811. She died 1861, aged 50 years.
Catherine Staples, their third daughter, was born January 20th, 1820. She was married to Joseph Henderson Nov., 1867.
James Staples, their sixth son, was born March, 1824. He was married to Matilda, daughter of William and Sarah Blair, of Onslow, ______, 1853. They had one son and five daughters.
William, the second son of Matthew Staples, Senr., was born in 1769. He was married to Susan Wilson of Masstown, Dec. 20th, 1807. He inherited half of his father's farm, where he continued to reside until his death, Dec. 8th, 1854, aged 84 years. His wife died August 17th, 1862, aged 82 years.
Mary Staples, their eldest daughter, was born Dec., 1808. She died when young.
James C., the eldest son of William and Susan Staples, was born Sept. 25th, 1810. He was married to Sarah, daughter of John and Isabell Baird, of Onslow Mountain, Dec., 28th, 1841. They had four sons and three daughters.
Eliza Staples, their second daughter, was born Nov. 9th, 1812. She was married to John Morrison, of Debert, July, 1835. They removed to the United States.
Mary Staples, their third Daughter, was born January 4th, 1815.
She was married to Samuel A. Fulton, of Economy, February, 1839. They had one son.
William, the second son of William and Susan Staples, was born February 18th, 1819. He was married to Mary McCabe of Greenfield, March 23rd, 1848. They had one daughter. He inherits a part of what was his father's farm.
Jane Staples, their fourth daughter, was born January 4th, 1817. She was married to George Davis Sept. 12th, 1863. They removed to the United States.
Wilson Staples, their third son, was born April 19th, 1821. He was married to Margaret Ann, daughter of John and Elizabeth Deyarmond, January 7th, 1864. He inherits the homestead.
John H. Staples, their fourth son, was born August 30th, 1824. He was married to Elizabeth Rodenberry, of Boston, Mass., where they now reside.
