The Anthony Family

The history of the Buxton families is a tale of determination and perseverance. Samuel and Rhoda Anthony are a prime example of this. They migrated to Buxton in 1859 from the Niagara area seeking a better life. Samuel was born in Pennsylvania in 1800, while his wife Rhoda hailed from Connecticut, born in 1811. The couple had a daughter, Selina, who was born in Canada. At the time of their move, Selina was just 14 years old.

Upon arrival, Samuel and Rhoda bought land at Lot 9 on Concession 9, where they began farming their land. Selina, on the other hand, married Abram W. Shadd, who came to Buxton from Pennsylvania with his parents, Abraham D. & Harriet Shadd. Abram fought in the war to end slavery, leaving midway to return to Buxton to marry Selina. Selina, meanwhile, was a teacher in Buxton.

After the war, Abram and Selina moved to the United States, where Abram pursued a career in law. The couple had three children. Following Abram's death, Selina and her children stayed in the United States, where she worked as a school teacher.

However, Selina's parents, Samuel and Rhoda Anthony, remained in Buxton for the rest of their lives. The couple passed away in Buxton, one day apart, in November 1883. Their legacy of hard work and dedication to their family and community continues to inspire their descendants even today.