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Catherine Tilton nee Stewart was deserted by her husband some time after her 1889 marriage in London, Ontario, Canada. The only record I have is a note from a family member saying, "separated from wife. Last seen heading East on a boat". I've just found this intriguing reference but I don't have an Ancestry Worldwide subscription to look it up. Could anybody tell me please what the entry says? I'm hoping it refers to William S Tilton born Cornwall, Ontario 1857.

Border Crossings: From Canada to U.S., 1895-1956

William Seal Tilton Niagara Falls, New York, USA

It is for a child and has a line through.It states transfered to ???? two words I cannot read.

Name Arrival Date Estimated Birth Year Port of Arrival

William Seal Tilton Aug 1911 abt 1900 Niagara Falls, New York, USA

Oh, how disappointing. I thought I was on to something there. Thanks all.

Paul, I've looked around a bit (didn't find anything), but in case I do find something...do you know his occupation, please?

PS Have you tried searching for him in Quebec; perhaps his parents families were still there?

In case this helps in the future (providing he's a rellie)
Detroit Border Crossings and Passenger and Crew Lists, 1905-1957
Name: Joseph Bert Tilton
Arrival Date: 30 Apr 1947
Age: 56
Birth Date: 15 Oct 1890
Birthplace: Stormont On
Gender: Male
Race/Nationality: Canadian
Port of Arrival: Detroit, Michigan
Microfilm Roll Number: M1478_106
Lawful permanent resident: 19312 Oakland, Detroit, Michigan
Born in Cornwall Township
Widower
Occupation: Machinist
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 144 lb
Complexion: Dark
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Lawfully entered the U.S. for permanent residence at: Niagara Falls, N.Y.

PS There are other Tilton's born in Cornwall travelling in the 1920's if you are interested they are Canadian born, but varying nationalities).

You may have seen this. Probably not your William, but since Cornwall was a small town, seems odd that there were two Williams:
http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maryc/sdg98.htm
#013964-98 (Stormont Co) Robert DOUGLAS, 20, weaver, England. Cornwall, s/o Robert DOUGLAS & Elizabeth ROBINSON, married Mabel Margaret Catherine TILTON, 18, Cornwall, Cornwall, d/o Edwin Franklin TILTON & Sarah JOHNSON, witn – Willie TILTON & Pheobe Elvina ALGUIRE, both Cornwall, 5 Oct 1898, Cornwall (residence of brides mother)

Thanks for the extra effort Lisa. These are undoubtedly people from the same family. The Tiltons of Stormont, Cornwall, Ontario have been well documented but William seems to have dropped off the radar. He was just a labourer.