This is a forum for genealogical Surname Queries relating to Grey County,Ont.Canada
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Boyd Cemetery
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Hi, Does anyone have a name and phone number for the person who keeps the records for the Boyd Cemetery?
I just recently purchased a printout of the Boyd Cemetery in Keppel Township which is now maintained by the Village of Shallow Lake. To obtain the name and phone number, as requested, I would suggest you write to Bruce & Grey Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 66, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K 5P1
I was also looking for a grave marker in boyd cemetary. I know my great grandfather is buried there but there was no stone. Did you find out anything that could help me? Thanks,
O.C.F.A., version 5, reports that Joshua Hie, his wife
Margaret Ellen, and children as buried in Mountview cemetery, Waterloo, Dumfries North. I believe that this is my g,g. grandfathers brother. My Joshua was born in Alnwick Twp. Northumberland Co. in @ 1861. He was in Owen Sound Ontario in the late 1920's. Would like to know particulars, such as, age, date of death.Also any other children. Joshua had a sister Charlotte and her husband Alexander Hogg, also in that district. I have looked for years for a lot of Hies.Thanks again to the O,C.F.A. Please e-mail me
at sybil@eagle.ca
P.S. I'm just learning to use the computer.
Laidlaw, George and Campbell, Isobel of Bentinck Township
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I am searching for information about my gg grandparents who lived in Bentinck Township around 1865-1880. George Laidlaw was born in Scotland in 1843 and moved to Grey County sometime between 1860-1865. He married Isobel Campbell born in 1847 in Ontario. They had two children Robert born in 1874 and Isabell born in 1878. They moved to Walhalla, North Dakota in 1880-1881, where another son Adam (grandfather) was born in 1885. If anyone has any information I would be very grateful for the help.
Hello,
I'm researching the Flumerfelt family. I found that a Charles Flumerfelt was living in the district of Grey North, sub-district Sydenham. This information came from the 1871 census of Ontario. Can anyone tell me anything more about him and his family? I'm specifically looking for a Maud (Matilda) Flumerfelt who was the daughter of a William Flumerfelt.I also found an Ann and a Sylvester Flumerfelt on the same census. Ann was living in the district of York East, sub-district, Markham. Sylvester was living in the Ontario North district, sub-district, Scott.
Hi Maria. We may be working the same family. My Ancestor is George Flumerfelt, who lived in Markham. George had a brother, William, and a son, William. George also had a daughter, Harriet, from whom I am descended. I have some information on the Williams I mentioned, if you think they are the ones you are tracking. Harriet
I have some data on the Markham area Flumerfelts, all descendants of Rev. Cornelius Flumerfelt of New Jersey who brought his family to Markham Ont. He had 5 sons and 2 daughters living when he died in 1861.
I am researching a Robert Flummerfelt, who may have been the son of a Charles Flummerfelt and Ellen Jane???
He may have married a Margaret Byers from Normanby. Does anyone have these people in their families?
Hi Linda - I too am researching this family in Grey County. Charles & wife Eleanor are buried at St. Matthews Cemetery north of Bognor. Charles b 1822 approx. d 1884 and Eleanor b 1834 d 1903. A Christina FLUMERFELT m May 24 1886 at Bognor to WAKEFIELD and a William FLUMERFELT m in Owen Sound June 20 1876 to Martha NIXON. Have not been able to tie these together yet. My gm was apparently a FLUMERFELT b April 4 1881 and apparently adopted as a young child as one of her parents died. Any additional names you have would be appreciated!
I have William Flumerfelt and wife Martha Nixon in my tree thanks to a cousin's husband's side of things. I understand William Flumerfelt 1854 Ontario - 1929 Burnaby? was the son of Charles Flumerfelt and Eliza of German origins, and Martha Nixon b1853 Quebec is the daughter of William Nixon and Mary of Irish origins. I'd like to hear from anyone who shares this lineage in their tree. thanks!
I have some information on the descendants of Rev. Cornelius Flummerfelt.
My grandmother (Margaret Flummerfelt) was the daughter of Robert and Mary (Byers) Flummerfelt.
I have found all of her siblings except for the lone boy...Charles Robert (b. 1889). He may have headed West...after he left the care of the Grey County Children's Aid.
Please contact me if you have any information about Charles or if I can help with any information that I have regarding his 4 sisters.
I am interested in the descendats of Charles Flumerfelt- son of Rev. Cornelius.
I believe he had a son Robert - Sydenham Township
Robert was married to Margaret Byers and they had 4 daughters and 1 son Chares. My grandmother (Margaret Gretchen) was one of the daughters.
I used to babysit for a George Flumerfelt (wife Doris) family in Rouyn Noranda Quebec in the 1950's). I believe he was a mining engineer and they later moved to Ireland for a job. I did see them once in the 60's when they were passing thro' Montreal. If they are relatives and you know where they are I would love to reconnect.
Hi Bonnie: I just got a call from my daughter, saying that she had googled George's name and came up with this message from you. I only hope that after six years, you are still at this address. What fun it would be to connect again.
I am living in South Surrey, B.C. and have since l988. Unfortunately, George is a victim of Alzheimer's disease and has been living in a care facility for the past two years.
Where are you living?
I won't go into any more until I hear further from you. After six years, the chances are slim I think.
Looking forward to hearing from you. As ever, Doris
I have answered this message before and did not get a reply. I am definitely the one you are looking for and would love to hear from you. Fingers crossed, Doris
Hi Maria - I'm presently researching this family in Grey County. My gmother was Maud FLUMERFELT b April 4 1881, in Sydenham Tp. I'm going to request her birth info from LDS in Utah to determine her parents. She was adopted by Alexander & Rebecca Thomson of Sydenham - according to family notes this was because one of her parents (father?) died & mother remarried (Patterson?) and they moved to the U.S.
Does any of this connect with the Maud you are searching? I really would appreciate knowing!
Thanks - Janet
I came across your request for information on Maud Flumerfelt. From what I can tell, there is a Maud Flumerfelt in my family tree. From what I can gather, she was the sister of my great-grandfther William Flum. If we are dealing with the same Maud, she married Michael Alderman in 1891. I would be interested in hearing from you should be dealing with the same person.
In the "History of Sydenham Township, Centennial Project, 1967" there is a small write-up on the Irish Block and St. Michael's Church. If you would like to send me your e-mail address, I can send this to you
c. 1870's. Whereabouts of farm belonging to Donald and Jamesina Denoon originally from Tain, Scotland.Both died 1876 leaving 3 young sons, one of which was my grandfather.
Searching for information on my ggmothers family.
Her name was Clara Sharman. Family records indicate she was born in Hanover, Grey Co, Ontario on June 1, 1862. She married James Erwin Brown in 1880 apparently in the Durham area.
Any information or leads of where I could search for further information would be greatly appreciated.
I am searching for any information on Casper & Louise Hessel/Hoessel. They are my gt. gt. grandparents. Their children were, Karl Adam, George, Peter, Fredrick, John & August. They had 6 other children who all died very young (infant to 5 yrs). Casper was a tanner by trade. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
I have friend looking for information on a Christian Hassenjager who died in Hanover Ontario and is buried there - He died Aug. 26,1887(was born and is buried in the local cemetary - she is searching for the names of his wife and family - could anyone help - I live in Owen Sound so am a bit far away from there - with thanks.Diane
I am looking for relatives, long past I'm sure, to Matilda Barber Miersch [1862-1910]. In some records I have received, it's possible siblings of her's moved to Own Sound and later to Keppel. On a marriage registration, her future father-in-law Robert Sanders, is listed as being from Artemesia - his son was James Sanders, who married Matilda in 1881, they had a son Cyrus in 1882, then James died in 1883, cause unknown. At the time of James's death I believe he was a shoemaker in Listowel, Perth Co. I know it's a long shot to hope for another connection; my Canadian searches have been much more successful than my American ones...and I live in the U.S.!! Thanks.
Looking for information on Jesse Ward who arrived in Owen Sound abt 1876 and opened a grocery & liquor store.Grocery store was taken over by his son William who operated it until 1940's.
Specifically looking for information as to where and when Jesse was born and what happened to his wife Martha (Corbett).
Looking for any information on Henry Fawcett and wife Mary (Hanes) listed in Rutherford's Directory of Owen Sound 1892. He died 1898 and she in 1917. Both buried in Greenwood cemetery OS. Is there anyone out there researching this family?
In my research of the Fawcetts the only record that I have is a birth record for Frederick Reginald Fawcett born February 25, 1885 in Grey County to Henry Fawcett and Mary Hanes.
1. marriage place & date of John Dunsmoor (1790-1886)& Clarissa Smith (1811-1875) of Glenelg;
2.death date, place & cause of Nathan Dunsmoor(more), b.1830,son of John & Clarissa;
3.Maiden name & death date/place of Mary Jane, wife of Nathan Dunsmoor;
4.birth & death dates & places of William Wright, born around 1850, husband of Elizabeth J. Dunsmoor b.1859 in Durham, plus any info about their children, if any.
From the book Farm Lanes of Bentinck Twp
William Wright (1864-1922) also his wife Elizabeth J Dunsmoor (1858-1949) (1871 Glenelg Twp Census - Div 1, Reference 25) (1901 Durham Census - Subdivision 1, Family 7)- buried in Hanover Cemetery
Would this book have info on My Grandfather William James Wright born between 1869-1885 Collingwood Township, his sister Mazie Wright married to a Kerr William Settled in USA
MORROW of Peterborough County..Havelock, Belmont, Methuen area. Looking for any information on Thomas Morrow born 1856 and Amanda Davis born 1870. He had 5 children with 1st wife (name unknown). They were Jennie born 1878, Amanda born 1880, Mary born 1884, Henry born 1887, and Emma (Hamilton) born 1890. Thomas Morrow remarried Amanda Davis and had 4 more children, David W, George W born 1902, Mildred (Kerr) born 1900 and Lulu Mae (King)born 1905. Thomas Morrow is found in the 1871 census as a stray, 16 yr farmer. All dates are approx. After his death in 19?? in a railway accident, Amanda remarried and became Amanda Jones.
Thomas might have had a brother named William.
Hello fellow researcher and probably distant cousin!
I am looking for information on L. Amanda Davis who married C. Thomas Morrow born Nov.19, 1854. I have a copy of the newspaper report of his death in 1919 which was published in the Havelock Standard on Oct. 16, 1919.
The information I have on his children may be little more than what you already have but here goes...
jenny married F. Spinks; Mary married ? Rogers; Mandy married ? Ostenburg; Henry; Lula married Horace King, Emma married ? Hamilton; Mildred married Alex Kerr; Stella married (possibly that ostenburg, not sure which sister married him) George married Gertrude ?; David, John.
If you have other information regarding Amanda Davis who went on to marry George Jones please forward. If you wish to have newspaper report please forward mailing address.
Good luck. Angie
i am looking for information on the brown family. elmer brown, roy brown, charles brown, william brown and thomas brown. i know my grandfather lived as a blacksmith in st-vincent twp. any info. would be appreciated.
charles brown
I have info on a Joseph and Harriet Brown who came to Canada in 1851 settled in Markham then moved to Owen sound. Not sure if there is a connection, email me if you want more info.
My grandfather's sister, Elizabeth Jane Caldwell, married Joseph Adam Brown in Durham, 1906. His parents were listed as James and Agnes Brown. He was born in Durham ca 1869, was a Methodist and his occupation was given as 'gentleman.' Any connection?
I realize it's been awhile since you posted your letter, but I may have a connection to your family.
Please view my web site at http://www3.sympatico.ca/gerald.dunnill/ and let me know if we're on the same track. Most of the names and the part about St Vincent Twp matches, but the Elmer Brown isn't in my books and I would be curious if the dates line up.
I am trying to make a connection between Thomas Brown,Sr., (his son) Thomas Robert Brown to Henry Brown, Sr., Henry Brown, (his son, Charles Nelson Brown. The latter three Browns are my gg,g grandfathers and my grandfather. My great grandfather, Henry Brown was a blacksmith in Owen Sound, St. Vincent Township. I have exact dates of birth for all three Browns. Do you have anymore information on your Brown family lineage? Does other family names such as Robertson's, Clemett's, Gloag's, Walmsley's fit into your ancestoral genealogy?
If you can help me in any way, that would be great. Thank you
shirley
My GGGrandfather's father was John H. Brown. His father was James Brown who moved from Peterborough county to Grey County, although I don't know what township. Any info would be appreciated...thanks Corinne
My Great-grandfather had a sister who married a Jack.
We have a photo done in Durham. The first names are not given. The initial for the man was W.J. We would love any info anyone might have.My Great-grandfather was James Craig
this picture is probably william jack from Bogner . near Markdale. There is a cemetary near bogner . He had a daughter named claira. She was a school teacher, around there.Try the teachers records and see what you can friend.
VANMEER FAMILY
Information compiled by
Dawn Ellen (Reeves) Hass
W226 N2617 Oakwood Lane
Pewaukee WI 53186
(262) 513-4951
drhass@execpc.com
John Vanmeer Sr. born May 2nd , 1770
Married Hannah Harrington born July 29, l777
Marriage date June 4, l797
John Vanmeer Jr. born July 4, l799 died Oct. 31, 1862
Married Hannah Williams born December 22nd l805 died May 20, 1885
Marriage date Feb. 2, 1824
Children of John Vanmeer Jr. & Hannah Williams
John W. Vanmeer b. Nov. 27, 1824
Mary E. Vanmeer b. Jan. 9, 1827
Isaac Vanmyers b. Sept. 12, 1829 died Aug 11, 1833
Eliza. J. Vanmyers b. jan. 12, 1832
Alexander R. Vanmyers b. July 8, l834 died Aug 18, 1880
buried in Marble Rock IA
Henry Vanmyers b. oct. 8, 1836
Sarah A. Vanmyers b. July 29, 1838 died Jan 3, 1877
Laura P. Vanmyers b. May 1, 1841
Clara C. Vanmyers b. June 25, 1843
Susan L. Vanmyers b. Aug. 30, 1845
Daniel M. Vanmyers b. Aug. 17, 1848 died Feb 2, 1850
Marriages-
Mary E. Vanmyers married Charles Johnson January 23rd, 1850
Children of Mary E. and Charles
Elmina J. Johnson b. Mar. 14, 1851 died July 2, 1912
buried in Marble Rock IA cemetery
Andrew R. Johnson b. Sept. 14, 1853 died Nov 6, 1863
buried in Marble Rock IA Cemetery
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Eliza J. Vanmyers married William R. Bishop June 17, 1855
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Alexander R. Vanmyers married Jane J. Bell April 19, 1856
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Sarah A. Vanmyers married Micheal Cline Sept. 22, 1858
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Laura p. Vanmyers married James H. Peters Dec. 17 1861
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Clara C. Vanmyers married Benjamin Y. Davis March ?, 1862
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VANMEER FAMILY continued page 2
Elmina J. Johnson married Uriah A. Collison Dec 27, 1865
Children of Elmina and Uriah
William R. Collison
Charles A. Collison
Kittie Gertrude (Collison) Moffatt
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I have found information on some of the above family members in a book entitled "The History of Floyd Co. Iowa" 1882 & 1900. Also, articles written in a few Marble Rock newspapers. I've also documented tombstones I've found in the local Marble Rock cemeteries. I have photos and etchings.
Alexander Vanmyer Sr. was a prominent citizen in Floyd Co. around l870 ish. He ran a
Prescription drug supply company with a Mr. Clark. Member of Oddfellows. He and his
Wife married in Ogdensburg NY and their son Alexander was born in CANADA. Jane Bell was from Doormoor IRELAND. [I have more details on this for those who want to know more]
Alexander Vanmyer Jr. died in a hotel in St. Louis MO. His death mentioned in the local Iowa newspaper said he died for unknown reason but it was suspicious. [I have a little
More detail for those who want to know more.]
Please note the change in the Vanmeer spelling. This was not done in my error. This
is exactly the way it was written in the bible. I am unclear why the change in the name occurred. [I would love anyone's input on this] One other thing I would like to mention, on the death certificates and on the tombstones of Alexander Sr. & Jr. and
wife Jane the last name is spelled now spelled VAN MEYERS. I also found them by chance in the cemetery when I was searching my Collison line. They were all in the same area. I would love more info. on the JOHNSON line as well.
I am truly excited about sharing my information with all of you. Please let me know
what you think of this information. I would love to hear from all of you!
By the way, I am a direct descendant of Mary E. (Vanmeer) Johnson. She would be my
Great-Great-Great-grandmother. In M.E. Johnson's bible there are two tintype photos.
I think it's Mary E. and Charles M. Johnson. However, they are not marked.
UNDOCUMENTED info. below.
Recently someone on the internet wrote me and explained that Hannah (williams) Vanmeer raised Elmina Johnson because Elmina’s mother Mary E. Johnson was ill.
Mary E. Johnson died when Elmina was young. So, Hannah raised Elmina and this to me would explain why someone would believe that Elmina’s mother was Hannah.
On Elmina’s death certificate it lists her mother as Hannah Vanmeyers and father J. Johnson. Now, I’m not sure who J. Johnson is…made Charles father????
I also found out that Charles was a civil war soldier…could it be he died while at war and that’s why he was unable to care for Elmina???
If you can verify any of this info. I’d love to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Dawn (Reeves) Hass
W226 N2617 Oakwood Lane
Pewaukee WI 53186
I'm looking for information on my gr.grandfather John Watt born in the 1870's in Grey Co. (possibly around Orchardville) John was married to Matilda Brown and then Amelia Dyce. Lived in the Durham area.
Same Town it's a start! Henning, Waite, Seabrooke and Tiegs
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I am looking for the Henning Family, St. Vincent Township, Grey County. Granfather was born 1893, Grandmother was born 1899. They had 6 children, Henning girls-Married into the Waite Family and Seabrooke Family.
My greatgrandfather was Robert Long from Woodford,Ont.Canada Grey County.He was Married twice I'm not sure but I have found on Ancestry.com his marriage to Mary McDonald on 17 Oct.1917,I believe this would be his second wife as my grandmother Nettie(Netta)Long was about 12 I think when her mother died.Robert's father was Joseph Long and his mother was Margaret Bell.Robert was born abt.1867 in St.Vincent they were married Grey County.Mary McDonald was born in Anchtyre Forfarshire Scotland abt.1885.
I hope you find this of some help.I can find more info if you need.
I am in need of the name and location of the United Bretheran and Methodist Churches in or near Grey County Melancthon Twp. that I may contact for a search of their records for my great-great grandfather Charles Badgero (Bagero)and his son Lorenzo. Charles'religion is listed as as UB in the 1861 Census and in the 1871 as Methodist.
Any information about Charles prior to 1861 would be very helpful.
Birthplace listed for Charles on the 1861 Census record is NY which I which I have taken to mean New York, however since I have been unable to locate him in New York, I am wondering if this could possibly mean North York Ontario.
Anyone having experience with either of these Census records and their abbreviations that have any suggestions will be appreciated.
Thank You
Sheryl Talley
My father was born in Flesherton
Frank William Poulter. He died when I was 10mos. old and my mother never kept in touch with family. I would like to find out about them. Can anyone help?
Looking for information about Conrad KOHLBRENNER, Wife Martha (SCHMITT/SCHMIDT), children Joseph, Frank, John, Katherine. Katherine was born Dec. 9, 1863 near Neustadt; had a twin sister who did not survive. Conrad and family emigrated to U.S. (Cheektowaga, NY) around 1864-1865. They appear in the N.Y. State Census for 1865 which was taken mid-year (June). They immigrated to Canada sometime before 1858. Any information would be welcome. Thanks in advance.
Hi, I'm doing research on the families of William Boyd, b. 1830 and Jane Whyte, b 1836, of Bentinck Twp; and also Samuel Currie and Ann Jane ? of Keppel Twp.
These Currie's had four daughters, Sarah Ann (m. John Boyd), Margaret Jane (m. Frederick W. Spencer), Elizabeth (m.George Henry Barfoot), Rebecca (m. Thomas Cain.)
In Census' and birth registrations I am running into conflicting dates and spellings of Whyte (White) and Currie (Curry)
I'm looking for ancestors and descendants of Richard Smith b. Aug 1826, d. Oct 9, 1914 married Eliza Jane Glassford from Steetsville b. May 29, 1833 d. Mar. 26, 1895.
Names I have associated with Richard Smith are:
Aubern, Bates, Boland, Carr, Dinwoodie, Henderson, Large, Madden, McConnel, McGee, Munshaw, Parr, Pipher, Ratcliffe.
I have an old family chart that is long on names but short on details and while I ahve last names for spouses there were no given names mentioned.
Looking for information about Walter Thompson (my ggrandfather) born abt. 1861 married Mary Wallace "Margaret" Taylor. Walter Thompson parents names that I have are Edward Thompson & Phoebe Ennis.
Walter Thompson & Margaret Taylor lived in Melancthon Twp. in 1880. They had the following children that were all born in Melancthon Twp.
Phoebe married Rueben Wood
Isabella married Jim Wood
Mary married John Spence
Margaret Drusilla (never married)
Janet (never married)
Susan married Duncan Spence
Edward Hugh married Isabella Alexandra
Josephine (never married)
Ruby Irene married Melville Coker
My grandfather Edward Hugh Thompson had a cousin named Alma Thompson born abt. 1900, so I know Walter Thompson had other siblings.
Other names in my family tree are CARROLL, FULTON, ENNIS.
Carol
I am looking for any information I can get about these two families. The McPhatters were commercial fisherman at Presquile and owned the Big Bay General Store. Charles McPhatter owned McPhatter Moters in Annan. The McPhatters offered to let the Rouse's who were also commercial fisherman to use their dock after the land that the Rouse's dock came out from was claimed by indians. Alexander Rouse later became the building inspector for Kepple Township.
I am also looking for information on the Rouse surname. My grandparents, Herbert and Mary Rouse, are buried in Bayview Cemetary. That is all I know about them except that they lived in Brantford for many years.
I don't know if I am one of the descendants but my mother and I are trying to gather information on an Elizabeth Grose who died in 1942 but we do not know the exact year of her birth. She was in fact my mother's grandmother which makes her my great grandmother.
I have come across some information which gives the names of the children of Walter Grose and Eunice Rogers.
I am looking for the Henning Family, St. Vincent Township, Grey County. Granfather was born 1893, Grandmother was born 1899. They had 6 children, Henning girls-Married into the Waite Family and Seabrooke Family.
I am a member of the Henning family of St. Vincent township. My mother was one of the Henning girls. She married a Waite.
What's your connection to the group? My sister-in-law spotted your post on the net and forwarded it to me. If I can be of any help, just email me back, and I'll see what I can fill in for you. I know, or can find out quickly, most of the current/recent history, etc., but I'll bet you have more of the older information, (e.g. DOB of grandparents, etc.) than I do.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
David: James Bolton in Bentinck, Grey Co 1847 later of Walkerton and Manitoba. His (brother?) Edward Earl Bolton in Glenelg 1847 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co 1851, Amabel Twp Bruce Co 1861-81 and Oakland RM, Manitoba in 1880's. Edward Earl Bolton died in Orillia, Simcoe Co, Ont 6 Feb 1900 age 81 and is buried with Thomas Wylie b 21 Sep 1841 d 19 May 1880 and his wife Eliza d 4 Oct 1883 age 73 and their daughter Elizabeth d 28 Dec 1874 age 24 in St James Anglican Cemetery. Thomas and Eliza's other known children: Ellen m George Payne; Alice m Samuel Baily; and Annie. Edward's will left money to children of James Bolton, Thomas Wylie and William Jasper. Any connections? Valarie valbert@xmission.com
I can't recall if I replied to your posting or not, sorry for the delay if I hadn't......Unfortunately there would be no connection the Wylie name from my experience tends to be of an Irish background and my Wiley's (Spelling) are from England. so far I have seen no variations of the spelling in our lines. Just so you know there were some "Wylie's" in the Toronto Gore/Vaughan area. There are some notes on them in the "Perkins Bull Papers" at the Peel Region Archives in Brampton. I had run across them earlier. But you'll have to keep an eye out though as there are also "Wiley's" of English descent noted. There are also old photographs of "Wylie's" listed in the "Cole Collection" there. I got a picture of an Alice Wylie from there. She's not related, but it was a very interesting picture so I got a copy from them. Anyway it's a long shot, but perhaps your "Wylie's" started there?
David
Searching for Sidney PIERCE, my great grandfather who deserted from the Civil War,while serving for Wisconsin. He was last heard from in 1864 and living then in Collingwood, Ontario. He may have had a brother named Frank PIERCE living and married in Collingwood in 1864.
Sidney PIERCE was born about 1830, and divorced after his desertion, leaving his wife and 3 children behind in Wisconsin. He very possibly remarried. Would appreciate any help in finding Sidney. Please e-mail me.
I have found my G G Grandfather Peter Walker , B. abt. 1817, Scotland, in the 1865 directory for Proton, TWP. 1871 census for Ontario has wife Elizabeth , children Peter Alexander , B. 1848, George B. 1852 and there was a dau. Barbara, believed first born, all born Scotland. I don't know if Peter SR. is found earlier in Grey County , it is thought Peter SR and wife Elizabeth are buried in the area . They were Presbyterian. I would be pleased to hear from anyone with information about this family.
I am hoping someone will be able to find a newspaper clipping or registration of the marriage of my Grandmother, Katherine Ermine Kelsey. She was born December 10, 1904 in Durham to Frederick Willis Kelsey and Maude May Leakey (Mrs. Kelsey). At about age 18 (1922?) Katherine married my Grandfather, Bud (James) Wellington Lamb, possibly in Durham. Bud (or James) was born in Woodstock, Ontario probably about 1902. They separated a few years later and almost nothing is known about him. Any information would be appreciated. Please e-mail me at blamb94453@aol.com
I would like to find anyone who might have info on the Duncan and Jean (Clarke) McArthur family of Meaford. Duncan died on Oct 2,1947 and was connected with the Bell Telephone. Co. He was the son of John B. and Margaret McArthur.
He had sons John Beverly and C. Clarke McArthur, and daughter Helen Culbertson. Also brothers
John A. of Paisley and Hugh A. of Toronto and sister Helen White of NY.
If anyone has information on any of these people please let me know. Thanks
I am trying to locate information on a John McClinton, William McClinton, and Lizzie Coville circ 1870-1900. I have some information but any further would be appreciated. This is for Grey County and surrounding areas.
This is in answer to your old query. My great-great-grandmother was Elizabeth McClinton who married James McMeeken. They homesteaded near Varney and are both buried in Maplewood Cemetery. I was told that there was a crossroad (which is now on the main highway) kitty-corner from the Maplewood Cemetery called McClinton's Corner by the locals in the old days. Does any of this sound familiar? Have you heard of the surname Lash?
I am of no help to your search regarding the family members you listed. However, there is some connection with my paternal grandmother's family with McClinton's in the Grey County/Owen's Sound area during that time period. Unfortunately none of our family knows alot about our grandmother's family (she was born out of wedlock). Her mother was a McMeekan and her grandparents were McClintons.
If any of this sounds familiar to you, please email me. If not, thankyou for taking the time to read this email.
I am seeking information on James Morrison, b.c.1868, d. 1941 in Meaford and his wife Annie Ibbotson, b. 1862, Wellington Co., d. May 1936 in Meaford.
James was Annie's third husband. Her first husband was Neil Thomson (or Thompson) and her second husband was George Hudson.
Annie had two sons by her first marriage; Archibald and Neil.
Any information on these families would be greatly appreciated. Also looking for James and Annie's exact dates of death and seeking someone who may be able to do a newspaper obit lookup.
Thank you.
Drown Great Lakes in a storm. Fishing ship. Nine men when out and never returned. C 1897. Wife Mary Shaw, son Eddie b. Oct 1 1893, daughter Maggie b. May 26. 1896. Finley born Banks, Collingwood Twp. C 1868.
I have a Finlay McArthur, husband of Mary Shaw, in my family.
Finlay was the son of John McArthur and Isabella McArthur. I have his obituary stating he died July 12, 1962, aged 84. He had brothers Archie, Gilbert, Silas, Hugh and William, and sisters Sarah and Mary Ann. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Shaw in 1930.
Book about Sarawak Township including 1850and 60's
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Does anyone have a copy of The History of Sarawak Township I could borrow ? I looked at it in the owensound library but they would not let me take it out. I am trying to find out the names of the keepers of lighthouses at Presquile in 1860 or there abouts. also I am interested in the Catherine B. Sutton story of 1850and 60's Her daughter Sophia married Joseph Stave in 1865. 2 children William and Catherine Stave Where did they end up? Did they live on the reserve at Cape Croker? Many Questions No answers yet. Can you help?
Am looking for my information on my great-grandfather James Robert Paterson. He was born June 1857 in Durham, Ontario, Canada. He was the son of Pater Paterson and Catherine Campbell. He married Margaret Estella Spence who was born 29 Nov 1861 in the Welland Co. area. Any help would be most appreciated. Have been looking for many years!
Looking for any info on George COLLISON and Elizabeth Ann DAVIS. He was a chief engineer on ships in the Great Lakes and Owen Sound during 1880's, she worked in a boarding house. They were married in 1884 and had 5 children. Any info appreciated. Thanks.
Looking for any info on George COLLISON and Elizabeth Ann DAVIS. He was a chief engineer on ships in the Great Lakes and Owen Sound during 1880's, she worked in a boarding house. They were married in 1884 and had 5 children. Any info appreciated. Thanks.
I am looking for Woodland Cemetery should be near Mt Forest or Athur. Grandmother Flora F. McEachern, wife of Alexander McEachern. I would like to get directions to this cemetery as i plan on going in Sept/2001. Any info please email me at mrsp179000@aol.com or mrsp179000@yahoo.com
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Does anybody know if there was a light house ever at presquille near owen sound.or if any one has a list of names of keepers of light houses in this area .can someone look in the history of grey county or sarawk about 1868 or so.trying to find anything about Joseph Stave and his wife Sophia Sutton Stave
Susan Schank
Thankyou very much for looking that up. I will go to the library to get that book and others about Grey County at that time. Do you have any suggestions?
susan schank
I have a copy of Sarawak Saga. Yes there was a light house in Presqu'ile. According to the book the light house was built in 1873. The only keeper listed was John McKenzie, and he allowed his younger daughter to assist him. Her duties consisted of lighting, extinguishing, and cleaning the lamp.
My maiden name is Sutton, but I am not sure if there is any connection between my family, and Catherine's family. I do have a little information on Sophia Sutton, and her family. I have kept everything I have found so far on Sutton's in the area, as there may be a connection, but I am in the process of switching over my database to a new computer, and would have to look up what I have. I will check out the book, to see what information is in it about Joseph, and Sophia if anything, and I will get back to you. If you have any specific questions about them, please get back to me.
Dear Cindy : I finally read your messages to me. I too had to get a new hard drive my computer was away 1 month, and have not checked this board in awhile. Brian Keeling sent me some information you sent him on this family. Thankyou Brian. I didn't know how I was connected then ,but now I do. Joseph Staves born 1841, married Sophia Sutton born 1846.in Sarawak township,on may 17 1868. They had Catherine Staves born 1871 and William Percy Staves born 1875. Sophia died shortly after having William Percy, and Joseph left the 2 children with William Sutton on his farm in Sarawak. Catherine Sutton had already died. Catherine Sutton's mother Mary and Catherine, William Sutton's oldest daughter looked after them and the rest of her sibblings. William Percy Staves and Catherine Staves eventually went to Cape Croker Reserve with Catherine Sutton's mother Mary, their grandmother to live. William Percy Staves is my g grand father . William Percy married Amy Mitchell and had James Herny Staves my grand father. You are related to Catherine Sutton also. I have seen your name on the family tree .I gave this to my sister to photo copy. When I get it back I will look you up and tell you how .Email me soon cousin about 7 times removed. Susan Staves Schank P.S. I recently found out about all of this. They are getting ready to dig at the Sutton Farm!!! I want them to be sure they know where Catherine Sutton and the 20 other's are buried . I need help to make sure they don't disturb their graves!!! the Project is Called Georgian Villas
I'm researching the family of Richard Smith b. 1826 d. 1914 m. Eliza Jane Glassford b. 1833 d. 1895.
I have an old family chart with a list of brothers and sister - Joseph, William, Samual, Adam, Sidney, Eliza, and Elizabeth.
Also listed as spouses are the names Aubern, Bates, Boland, Carr, Dinwoodie, Henderson, Large, Madden, McConnel, McGee, Munshaw, Parr, Pipher, Ratcliffe, Teeter, and White. There are no first names of spouses but I do have the names of some of the children of these marriages.
I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who has a Smith in the clan and thinks they may have a match.
I am looking for a William Smith who was born in England in 1819...lived in Artemesia...found in 1861, 1871, 1881 census there. Married Ellen White about 1845 in Vaughan, Ontario. Children were John, Sarah,Ellen,Henry, William,Hannah, Samuel, Catherine, Isaac, Joseph, Annie, Robert. Don't know where in England our William was born or what age he came to Canada. Could have been an older brother to your Richard, and married to the White in your spouse list. Would like to know more about what you have. The town of Flesherton comes up in our Smith's history but the only one we know of that lived there was Wm's son, Samuel, who was my grandfather. Hope we have a match.....Gordon
Thanks for the prompt reply, Jim. Doesn't look like we're in the same family, although I suspect my William's father would also be named John (like your Richard's) as William named his first son John. And the time frame would be right. But nothing else seems to fit. I am about to order land records for Artemesia from the Family History Library in Salt Lake through our local Family History Center which now seems like my only hope for getting any background (where born in England). Good luck to you....and thanks again.
I am searching for information on/ancestors of and descendants of George Bailey born~ 1831 and his wife Ann McDonald born ~ 1836. George was a blacksmith and in the 1871 census was in South Grey, Bentinck and in 1881 was at South Grey, Durham.Their children were Maggie, Eli, George, Anne Jane, Albert and Lily. There are possible family connections to Puslinch, Wellington in the census of 1851 and St. Thomas in the early 1900's. Parents of George are probably Eli (a blacksmith) and Jane Bailey, both born around 1808 in England and their children were George, Sophia, James, William and John Henry.
Also, does anyone have access to a book "History of Sydenham Twp. - Owen Sound -1967 or the Grey Directory for 1890 as I believe George Bailey may be mentioned in those publications.Hope someone else has seen these people as I sure could use some help!