ALEXANDER MERCER b. June, 1827 in Derry County, Ulster near Limavady and d. 17 Dec. 1894 in Artemesia Townships (nr. Markdale), Grey County Ontario. m. 23 Sep. 1848 in Philadelphia to MARY JANE SMYTH b. 14 Nov. 1821 possibly in Derry or Antrim  County Ireland, and d. 6 Nov. 1919 in Artemesia Township.  Moved to Ontario circa 1855 and purchased a 100 acre farm from Gavin Simpson
(Easterly Lot #32, Concession #8, Erin township Wellington County. Sold their farm on 5 Nov. 1877 to a cousin, Robert C. Nodwell, Andrew's youngest son. 

1881 census for Erin
1,1,Robert,NODWELL,M,24,Ontario,Baptist,Irish,Farmer,M,
1,1,Jane,NODWELL,F,22,Ontario,Baptist,Irish, ---,M,
1,1,Fonzo,NODWELL,M,1,Ontario,Baptist,Irish, ---,S,(Alfonzo)
1,1,Sarah,HAMILTON,F,20,Ontario,Baptist,Irish, ---,S,
1,1,Andrew,NODWELL,M,70,Ireland,No Denomination,Irish,Retired,W,
1,1,William,NODWELL,M,33,Ontario,Baptist,Irish,Willow Worker,S, Blind

Robert is living with a Hamilton family in the 1891 census of Erin, where are his family?

1901 Census for Erin Township, Ontario Sub District #5
6  101 Nodwell Robert M Head M 20 Jan. 1857 44 Ontario Irish Canadian Bapt Farmer
6  101 Nodwell Jane F Wife M 1 May 1855 42 Ontario Irish Canadian Bapt
6  101 Nodwell Alfonzo M Son S 2 Feb. 1880 20 Ontario Irish Canadian Bapt
6  101 Nodwell James M Son S Sept. 22 1892 8 Ontario Irish Canadian Bapt
6  101 Nodwell Tessa F Daughter S 22 July 1882 18 Ontario Irish Canadian Bapt
6  101 Nodwell Annie F Daughter S 29 Sept 1885 15 Ontario Irish Canadian Bapt 

Erin Advocate Feb. 5, 1942 - R. C. Nodwell Celebrates 85th Birthday - A number of friends and neighbours organized a surprise party at the home of Mr. R. C. Nodwell, Hillsburg, on Wednesday night, January 21st in honor of his 85th birthday.  Born near Hillsburg, Mr. Nodwell has spent his lifetime in this community where he was long noted as one of this district's most progressive farmers.  Four daughters joined in expressing the congratulations and good wishes of many friends.  They are Mrs. James Harkness, Hillsburg, Mrs. F. Packman, Toronto, Mrs. Hugh McLachlan, Hillsburg, and Mrs. I. King, living in California.  Despite his advanced years, Mr. Nodwell is active and takes a keen interest in day to day events.

In the Erin Advocate on Jan. 24, 1946, page 1 of the Hillsburgh News there is mention of Robert as follows, Congratulations to Mr. R. C. Nodwell who celebrated his 89th birthday on Sunday.  Mr Nodwell enjoys good health and is very active.  A copy of the paper is on file.

In the Jan 2, 1947 edition of the Erin Advocate under Hillsburgh News:  Mr. R. C. Nodwell returned home after spending a few weeks with friends in Boston.

From the June 2, 1949 edition of the Erin Advocate his death notice reads as follows:  NODWELL: in Hillsburgh, on May 28, 1949, Robert C. Nodwell, beloved husband of the late Jane Hamilton and loving father of Teresa (Mrs. Packham), Annie (Mrs. Harkness), Ivy (Mrs. King), Millie (Mrs. McLachlan), in his 93rd year.

Cemetery transcription for Huxley Cemetery, page 22, grave 11-7 (West) R. C. Nodwell/ 1857 - 1949/ His Wife/ Jane Hamilton/ 1858 - 1935/ Amelia Russell/ 1894 - 1983/

In the Erin Advocate, June 9, 1949 edition, the following obituary was featured, a copy of it is on file:
In the death of Robert C. Nodwell of Hillsburgh who passed to his eternal rest on May 29 (?) 1949 in his 93rd year, this community loses not only a very highly esteemed citizen but also one who was the last surviving member of his family and one of the last links between the present time and the pioneering days of the past.  Son of Andrew Nodwell and Isabella Mercer, who were natives of Londonderry, Ireland, he was born on lot 22, concession 8, Erin Township, on January 20, 1865.  He united in marriage with Jane Hamilton, who predeceased him in November 1936 - from which union were born four daughters, Mrs Fred Packham of Beeton; Mrs. Jas Harkness, Erin Township; Mrs. Jas. King of Modeston, California and Milly, Mrs. Hugh McLachlan, of Hillsburgh; also two sons Alfonso and James both of whom predeceased their parents some years ago.  Sixty-four years ago the departed joined the Baptist Church and remained steadfastly in that faith during his entire life time.  Known widely for his integrity, kindliness of heart and all good neighborly qualities, his cheery smile will be much missed by a large circle of friends in the community.  The funeral service which was largely attended was conducted at the home by a former pastor, Rev. John Fallard of Toronto, assisted by Rev. George Aikens of the Presbyterian Church, Hillsburgh.  Interment at Huxley Cemetery.  The pall-bearers were three sons-in-law, James Harkness, Fred Packham and Hugh McLachlan; a cousin Mungo Nodwell and his two grandsons, Douglas Harkness of Guelph and Ted Packham of Toronto.