3, 2009. It is interesting to note that the surname of the British Royal Family also is Windsor, although there is no connection between the two. In 1917, George V specifically adopted Windsor, not only as the name of the ‘House’ or dynasty, but also as the surname of his family. The name Windsor was adopted after the Castle of the same name.

William married his wife's first cousin, Jane LeLacheur, and the ceremony took place in January, 1869, according to Anne Brook's records.

Their first child, John, was born in October of that year and was followed by Peter in October, 1871, Matilda in July, 1873, and Selina Jane in February, 1877. She was named after William's first child who died ten years earlier in 1867. It’s interesting to note that John, William’s seventh child, was the one who inherited the Beck farm from his father.

Despite three deaths in just over a year, the family kept growing steadily and the house was get- ting pretty crowded with three generations packed into it.

The decision was made to build a new house and it was erected in 1870. Vere was 87 at that time so most of the responsibility for the house would have fallen to William. Various records describe Wil- liam as the builder of the fourth house, but it’s quite likely that Vere would have given his approval or it would not have happened.

The plan was carefully chosen. The design was a popular style in the area at that time and is described as a Maritime Vernacular farm- house. It is related to New England style homes, such as the Cape Cod, but with a blending of Scottish influences that led to distinctive regional variations throughout Maritime Canada. The design was based on localized needs and construction materials. The house was

Jane LeLacheur, William's second wife.

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