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From Nellis England's genealogy notes: On the Lovering side, William Drew Lovering (1800-1863) was born in St. Colomb County, Cornwall, England. He came to Canada in 1841 on the S.S. John and Mary. This was evidently a long and stormy crossing . His wife's name not known but on the trip to Canada she developed an infectious disease and died the day after arrival in Montreal. It is believed that she is buried in the Montreal Quarantine Cemetery.

From Carol Mercer: DOB 1799

All information from family tree section of Ancestry.com yet to be verified unless otherwise stated.
1861 Census Medonte, Division 1, Page
William Lovering- Farmer- England- W.- 61- Male- Widower
Jane Lovering- England- W- 32- Female- Single
Henry Lovering- England- W- Reside in Matchedash- 26- Male- Married- Non member

The Orillia Packet, Aug. 11, 1898- COLDWATER- The Toronto Star says:- One of the oldest families of Coldwater is the Loverings, who came from England in 1842. Among the family is Mr. H.L. Lovering, who is the best known man in town. Since a boy h e has been lumbering, starting as a boat boy. He worked in the first mill on the Georgian Bay, that at Port Severn. He cut the first board ever cut at the head of Lake Superior, near where Duluth now stands. For some years he has owned the grist mi ll. He has been conected with the Georgian Bay Lumber Co. for the past eighteen years, and is the best known man in the lumber circles on the Georgian Bay. His offices are in the grounds of his handsome residence. For many years he has been a Justi ce of the Peace, and he is much respected by his townsmen. The senior member of the family is Mr. W.D. Lovering, who tells a romantic tale of his life from the landing at Quebec, the loss of his mother at Montreal, and their long and weary trip ove r land and water to their forest home. After his father was established on his farm, he started for himself, going to the lumber woods and mills, working for small pay and enduring many hardships. After 1864 he left lumbering and settled on a far m in Matchedash township. He lives retired now in a handsome home in the town, and takes great pride in the home of his youth.
THE LOVERING CONTRIBUTION
TO THE
AREA CHURCHES

The Loverings were primarily Methodist. When the Methodist and Presbyterian Churches amalgamated in 1925 many became members of the United Church of Canada. The following summarizes known involvement with this affiliation as determined from convers ations with family members and written documents:
• The first North River Sunday School started in the grainery of John and Jane Lovering. This grainery still stands and is part of the barns of Etley Lovering.
• The formation of the Sunday School led to a need for a Church. Many of the Loverings contributed greatly in time, energy, and resources to the building of the North River Methodist Church.
• William Henry Lovering and his wife Rachael, who lived close to the church, acted as caretakers during the winter months for many years. His daughter Nellie Drue recalls him making shavings and drawing wood to the Church where he and his wife wou ld start the fire while the children dusted the pews, organ and pulpit.
• Melvin Victor Lovering carried on a similar function and was at one time an elder. In 1965 the North River Church became part of the Coldwater Congregation.
• The "Loverings" are also among the Church Pioneers involved with the founding of the Coldwater United Church and many continued to play an active role in its operation.
— In 1910, H.L., John, W.D., and Andrew Lovering were members o f the Church Board. During this time, a new Church was being built and Andrew Lovering also served as a member of the Building Committee.
— In 1923, the Church was destroyed by fire. Andrew Lovering, a Board Member, once again became a member of the new Building Committee.
— Bruce Lovering and his wife, Donna Crook, were both members of the first Junior Choir.
— Mrs. Melvin Lovering is among the list of organ is ts and assistant organists.
— H. L. Lovering and Mrs. Walter Lovering held the office of Sunday School Superintendent.
— In 1966, Mel V. Lovering was an Honourary Elder and his son Mel V. Lovering was a member of the Committee of Stewards.
• Rev. Herbert G. Lovering and Rev. Milton Lovering were both men from the Coldwater area.