Augusta Markus1,2,3,4,5

F, #17602, b. 4 July 1866, d. 15 August 1933
Father*Martin Markus6,7,8,9,10 b. 28 Jun 1834, d. 17 Aug 1925
Mother*Caroline Jurth6,7,9,8,10 b. Sep 1830, d. 1 Apr 1908
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited2 Nov 2023
     She was born on 4 July 1866 at Wilberforce Twp., Renfrew County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.8,3,11,4,12,10,5 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1865 at Canada West, United Province of Canada, since she was age 56 in the 1921 census.13 Augusta married William Kelo on 8 April 1886 at Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.6,14,9,3,11,15
     Augusta Markus died on 15 August 1933 at Cottage Hospital, Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 67. The informant was August Kelo.8,4,5
     
     Augusta Markus was buried on 18 August 1933 at Wilberforce United Church Cemetery (AKA Evangelical Lutheran / Zion Evangalist ), Wilberforce Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, CanadaG.16,8,4,5
     She was commonly known as Gusta Kelo.17,11
     Frederica Marcus appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Martin and Caroline Marcus.12
     Augustus Marquis appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Martin and Caroline Marquis.10
     William and Augusta Kelo appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a farmer. Their children: Anne, Minnie, Carline, Emma, Martha, Solomon and Martin, were listed as living with them. Their mother tongue was German.3
     Augusta Markus was recorded as mother of the bride at the marriage of Otto W Biesenthal and Annie Killow on 31 July 1907.18
     William and Gusta Kelo appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Wilberforce Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 5 June 1911. William was described as a farmer and a G. Methodist. Their children Martha, Solomon, Martin, August and Julinine were listed as living with them.11
     Mrs. William Kelo appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Wilberforce Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1921. William was described as farming on her own farm.13
     In the obituary of Martin Markus who died 17 August 1925, his daughter, Augusta Kelow of Wilberforce, was listed as a survivor.6,19
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Journal published in Ottawa, Ontario 17 August 1933:
MRS. AUGUSTA KELO
PEMBROKE, Ont.. Aug. I7. (Special)
The death of Mrs. Augusta Kelo, prominent Wilberforce Township resident, occurred Tuesday night at Pembroke Cottage Hospital. Mrs. Kelo, who was in her 68th year. had been ailing for some tune. A life-long resident of Wilberforce Township. Mrs. Kelo's death comes as a great shock to her relatives and many friends.

Mrs Kelo was born in Wilberforce Township in 1866: daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs Martin Markus. She us survived by two sons, Solomon and August Kelo, at home; six daughters, Mrs 0. Biesenthal, Port Arthur. Mrs. H. A. Brown. Port Arthur; Mrs. W. F. Tate, Montreal; Mrs. C. M. Bromley. Cloverdale, B.C; Mrs. W F. Draves. Detroit; Mrs. H. Plummer, Pembroke; one brother, William Markus, Pembroke; one sister, Mrs. C. Pankie, Pembroke.

The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon from her late residence to Zion Evangelical Church and cemetery, Wilberforce. The funeral service will be conducted by Rev. J. S. Burns.5


     Augusta Markus was recorded as the mother of the bridegroom at the marriage of Solomon F. Kelo and Rosa D. A. Karau on 4 October 1933.20

Family

William Kelo b. 23 Jul 1861, d. 16 Jun 1919
Marriage*Augusta married William Kelo on 8 April 1886 at Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.6,14,9,3,11,15 
Children

Citations

  1. [S94] Carol Bennett McCuaig, Death Notices & Obituaries from The Eganville Leader 1922-1927 (R.R.2, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 3Z5: Juniper Books Limited, 1991), August 21, 1925 - Page 70 & 71 - survived by Mrs. Augusta Kelow. Hereinafter cited as Death Notices & Obituaries from The Eganville Leader 1922-1927.
  2. [S328] Olga Lewis, compiler, Renfrew County Marriages 1886 (Renfrew, Ontario: Olga Lewis, Jan 2000), See marriage notes; 66. KILOW/MARKUS, page 11. Hereinafter cited as RCM 1886.
  3. [S2339] William Kelo household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Wilberforce & Algona North, Renfrew North, Ontario; Page: 5; Family: 40, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6493.
  4. [S3160] Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Ontario, online Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Ontario, Canada GenWeb's Cemetery Project - Ontario, Wilberforce United Church Cemetery: Agusta Kelo née Markus
    Grave marker transcription:
    William Kelo     1851 - 1919
    His Wife Agusta Markus     1866 - 1933
    Martin Kelo     1900 (sic) - 1918 (sic). Hereinafter cited as Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Ontario.
  5. [S6994] Mrs. Augusta Kelo, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Dec 17, 1933, Page 10, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Journal.
  6. [S94] Carol Bennett McCuaig, Death Notices & Obituaries from The Eganville Leader 1922-1927, August 21, 1925 - Page 70 & 71.
  7. [S328] Olga Lewis, RCM 1886, Age 19 at time of marriage; 66. KILOW/MARKUS, page 11.
  8. [S1347] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario), Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946; "This database is an index (with images) to over 2 million deaths that were registered in Ontario from 1869 to 1938, and 1943 to 1946. The database also includes deaths of Ontario military personnel overseas from 1939-1947"; cited as "ON Deaths, 1869-1946., Name: Augusta Kelo.
  9. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., William Kilow & Augusta Markus.
  10. [S5626] Martin Marquis household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Alice & Fraser, Renfrew North, Ontario; Page: 12; Family: 99, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Film: C-13234.
  11. [S2340] William Kelo household, 05 Jun 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Wilberforce, Renfrew North, Ontario; Page: 4; Family: 25, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  12. [S5433] Martin Marcus household, 02 April 1871 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Algona, North Renfrew, Ontario; Page: 96; Family No: 320, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-10022.
  13. [S13279] Mrs. William Kelo household, 01 June 1921 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Wilberforce (township) Renfrew North, Ontario; Page: 8; Family: 64, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  14. [S328] Olga Lewis, RCM 1886, KILOW/MARKUS, page 11.
  15. [S3160] Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Ontario, online Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Ontario, Canada GenWeb's Cemetery Project - Ontario, Wilberforce United Church Cemetery: William Kelo
    Grave marker transcription:
    William Kelo     1851 - 1919
    His Wife Agusta Markus     1866 - 1933
    Martin Kelo     1900 (sic) - 1918 (sic).
  16. [S269] Jean nee Yourth Panke, "Panke, Jean (Yourth) email," e-mail message from email address withheld for privacy (Ottawa, Ontario) to Rick Moffat, Feb. 18, 2006; FW: Maybe you have this info. Hereinafter cited as "Panke, Jean (Yourth) email."
  17. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: August Keilow. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  18. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Annie Killow & Otto W Biesenthal.
  19. [S13196] Nonogenarian Dead, The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, 19 Aug 1925, Page 12, columns 5 & 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Martin Markus (Aged 91) part 1 and Obituary: Martin Markus (Aged 91) part 2. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Citizen.
  20. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Solomon F. Kelo & Rosa D. A. Karan; Witnesses: Egbert Rutz of RR#1, Rankin, Ont. and Irene Karau of RR#1, Golden Lake, Ont.
  21. [S833] Lorie Begin, "Ontario, 1858-1869 Marriage Index," e-mail message from (email address withheld for privacy) (unknown address) to Rick Moffat, November 11, 2003, Renfrew Co., 1907 - http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maryc/renf07.htm. Hereinafter cited as "Ontario, 1858-1869 Marriage Index lookup."
  22. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Minnie Kelow & Harry A Brown.
  23. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Caroline Kelo.
  24. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Carrie Kello & Calvin Mccabe Bromley.
  25. [S4030] Caroline Bromley, Death Registration 1985-09-008941 (17 May 1985), Royal BC Museum - Genealogy Collection, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, [http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/images/… Death Registration Image - Caroline Bromley]. Hereinafter cited as BC Death Registration - Bromley, CM.
  26. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Martha Kelo.
  27. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: William Fredk Draves & Martha Kello (or Kelo).
  28. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Solomon F. Kelo & Rosa D. A. Karau; Witnesses: Egbert Rutz of RR#1, Rankin, Ont. and Irene Karau of RR#1, Golden Lake, Ont.
  29. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Martin Kielo.
  30. [S1347] "ON Deaths, 1869-1946", online Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946: Name: Martin Kelo.
  31. [S3160] Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Ontario, online Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Ontario, Canada GenWeb's Cemetery Project - Ontario, Wilberforce United Church Cemetery: Martin Kelo
    Grave marker transcription:
    William Kelo     1851 - 1919
    His Wife Agusta Markus     1866 - 1933
    Martin Kelo     1900 (sic) - 1918 (sic).
  32. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: August Kelo.
  33. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: William John Kelow.
  34. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Harold Richard Plummer & Euluine Kello.

Albert Kilow1,2

M, #17603
Last Edited7 Sep 2011
     Albert married Wilhelmina (?).2

Family

Wilhelmina (?)
Child

Citations

  1. [S328] Olga Lewis, compiler, Renfrew County Marriages 1886 (Renfrew, Ontario: Olga Lewis, Jan 2000), Father of William Kilow; 66. KILOW/MARKUS, page 11. Hereinafter cited as RCM 1886.
  2. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., William Kilow & Augusta Markus.
  3. [S328] Olga Lewis, RCM 1886, Age 24 at time of marriage; 66. KILOW/MARKUS, page 11.

Wilhelmina (?)1,2

F, #17604
Last Edited7 Sep 2011
     Wilhelmina married Albert Kilow.2

Family

Albert Kilow
Child

Citations

  1. [S328] Olga Lewis, compiler, Renfrew County Marriages 1886 (Renfrew, Ontario: Olga Lewis, Jan 2000), Mother of William Kilow; 66. KILOW/MARKUS, page 11. Hereinafter cited as RCM 1886.
  2. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., William Kilow & Augusta Markus.
  3. [S328] Olga Lewis, RCM 1886, Age 24 at time of marriage; 66. KILOW/MARKUS, page 11.

William Frederick Markus1,2,3,4

M, #17605, b. 4 March 1869, d. 4 June 1943
Father*Martin Markus1,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 b. 28 Jun 1834, d. 17 Aug 1925
Mother*Caroline Jurth1,5,6,7,9,10 b. Sep 1830, d. 1 Apr 1908
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited2 Nov 2023
     He was born on 4 March 1869 at Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.5,2,13,7,3,8,14,9,10,12,15 William married Jullianna Louise Lidkea on 21 December 1892 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 010926.16,2,17,7,3,8,18,12,15
     William Frederick Markus died on 4 June 1943 at Ottawa Civic Hospital, Ottawa, Nepean Twp., Carleton County, Ontario, Canada, at age 74 according to Ontario Death Registration 012845.19,2,5,20,18
     
     William Frederick Markus was buried on 6 June 1943 at Wesley United Cemetery, Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.2,18
     Frederick Marcus appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Martin and Caroline Marcus.9
     William Marquis appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Martin and Caroline Marquis.10
     William Marcus appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Martin and Caroline Marcus, listed as a bricklayer.14 William Marcus, of Wilberforce, was listed as a witness to the marriage of Charles Pelkie and Wilhelmina Markus on 30 March 1892.21
     William and Julia Markus appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a Methodist and a Mason. Their children: Ezra, Myrtle and Bertram, were listed as living with them.3
     Willie and Julia Markus appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 5 June 1911. Willie was described as an Evangelical and a General Contractor. Their children Ezra, Myrtle, Bertis, Ruby, Edith, Laura, Viola T. and Martin were listed as living with them.8 William Frederick Markus, of Pembroke, was the informant on the death registration of his sister-in-law, Annie Markus, who died on 27 April 1915.22
     In the obituary of Myrtle Lavina Markus who died 23 January 1920, his his father, William Markus was listed as a survivor.23
     William F. and Julia L. Markus appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1921. William was described as a building contractor. Their children Bertram W., Edith M., Laura E., Viola T. and Helen L. were listed as living with them. His father, Martin Markus was also included in the household.12
     In the obituary of Martin Markus who died 17 August 1925, his son, and informant on his death registration, William Markus of Pembroke, was listed as a survivor.1,11
     William Markus, Edith's father,was referenced in an article about the wedding of John Butt and Edith Meron Markus which appeared on 29 September 1927 at the newspaper, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Miss E. M. Markus Charming Bride
Pretty Wedding of Pembroke Girl to A. John Butt, of Emsdale
Special to The Journal.
PEMBROKE. Sept. 28.
A quiet and charming autumn house wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Markus, 403 Murray street, Pembroke, Wednesday evening, September 28, at 8.30. when Miss Edith Meron Markus became the bride of Mr. A. John Butt, of Emsdale, Ont., son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Butt. of Depot Harbor. Rev. R. H. Waterman officiate . The marriage took place under an arch of autumn flowers which were mingled with bright autumn flowers. T

he bride was given in marriage by her father and was sweet in a poudre blue georgette. made with slashed tunic effect over beige, and wore grey shoes and hose. Her shower bouquet was of American Beauty roses and lily-of-the-valley. Mrs. Fred Crabtree, "Glenview," Todmorden, England. was the only attendant and was in a Mediterranean crepe romain. with diamante trimming and wore a corsage of ophelia roses. Mr. Bertram Markus, of Montreal. brother of the bride, was best man. Lohengrin's Wedding March was played by Miss Anna Meits.

A buffet supper was served to the guests and Mr. and Mrs. Butt left on the midnight train for Montreal. Toronto and Niagara, and will take up residence in Emsdale. Travelling the bride wore a navy blue velour coat, with kolinsky fur trimming and a small model hat to match.

Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Butt, Depot Harbor; Mr. Frank Butt, of Chicago. and Mrs. J. Craig, sister of the groom, of Chicago.24 William F. Markus, of Pembroke, was listed as the father of the groom in the marriage of Ezra John Markus and Mary Roberta Hilliard on 5 April 1930.25
     Willie and Julia Markus appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1931. Their children Viola T. and Helen were listed as living with them.15
     William Markus, of Pembroke, was recorded as father of the bride at the marriage of Fred Lloyd Flatt and Viola T. Markus on 14 June 1934 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.26
     The following article appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Journal, 19 August 1941 :
Mr. and Mrs. William Markus of Pembroke, announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Helen, to Sergeant J. M. McDiarmid. R.C.E.. son of the late Mr. Alex McDiarmid (sic), of Cobden, and Mrs. L. G. Morgan. of Ottawa. The marriage will take place in September.27

     William J. (sic) Markus was referenced in an article about the wedding anniversary ofCharles Panke and Minnie Markus which appeared on 27 March 1942 at the newspaper, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Minnie's brother; Valley Couple Wed 50 Years Sunday
     PEMBROKE, March 27.— (Staff )— Mr. and Mrs. Charles Panke, well-known local residents, will observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their borne, 412 Murray street, Sunday, when they will have a family reunion during the afternoon and will be at home to a large number of friends in the evening.
     Mr. Panke, who came to Pembroke when a young man, was formerly a contractor and is now a stonemason and bricklayer. He was born 74 years ago in Wilberforce township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Panke. Mrs. Panke is an active worker in the Red Cross Society. She is the former Minnie Markus, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Martin Markus, and was born at Golden Lake 67 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Panke, who were married in Pembroke in 1892, are members of Zion Evangelical Church and take a prominent part in its activities.
     They have four daughters and three sons, Mrs. G. L. Plummer, Ottawa; Mrs. Lloyd Bender, San Diego, Cal; Mrs. George O'Dacre and Mrs. E. C. Hore, Pembroke; H. W. Panke, Paterson, N.J; A. C. Panke, Cleveland, Ohio, and F. W. Panke, Cincinnati, Ohio, and 10 grandchildren.
     Mr. Panke has four brothers, William Panke, Sudbury; Herman and John Panke, Pembroke, and Gustave Panke, Wilberforce, and Mrs. Panke has one brother, William J, Markus. They expect Mrs. Plummer and Mrs. H. W. Panke, and Mr. and Mrs. F. W. will be present.28
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Journal published in Ottawa, Ontario 5 June 1943:
William Markus Dies Was Prominent Pembroke Contractor
     William Markus, well-known builder and contractor and prominent Pembroke citizen, died in the Ottawa Civic hospital this morning (sic) as a result of complications following an operation which he underwent about a month ago. Mr. Markus was 74 years of age and up until several weeks ago maintained personal management of his contracting and building operations.
     He was born at Golden Lake and was s son of the late Martin Markus and his wife, Caroline Yourth. As a young man he moved to Pembroke, where he became engaged for a time in the contracting trade with the late J. W. Munro and later established his own business in the same field. For over 43 years he had successfully conducted this business on a large scale.
     An ardent Liberal in politics he was widely known throughout Renfrew county and once contested the North Renfrew riding but was defeated at the polls by the late Hun. E. A. Dunlop, former Provincial Treasurer.
     Also active in affairs of the church and divers fraternal organizations, the late Mr. Markus during his lifetime has filled many offices of responsibility and trust. He was a Past Master of the Pembroke Lodge A.F. and A.M., and Past Noble Grand of the local I.O.O.F., in which he received his 50-year veteran's jewel two years ago.
     In 1892 he married the former Julia Lidkea, who survives, with two sons, Lieut. E. J. Markus with the Canadian Army overseas, and Bert, Toronto. Four daughters, Mrs. W. M. R. Hamilton, Sault Ste. Marie; Mrs. A. J. Butt, Huntsville; Mrs. J. L. Flatt, Kapuskasing, and Mrs. J. M. MacDiarmid, of Pembroke, also survive with one sister, Mrs. Charles Panke, of Pembroke. There are also nine grandchildren.
     The funeral will be held under Masonic auspices, on Sunday afternoon from his late home, 402 Murray street, to the United Church cemetery.18

Family

Jullianna Louise Lidkea b. 16 Feb 1870, d. 22 Mar 1951
Marriage*William married Jullianna Louise Lidkea on 21 December 1892 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 010926.16,2,17,7,3,8,18,12,15 
Children

Citations

  1. [S94] Carol Bennett McCuaig, Death Notices & Obituaries from The Eganville Leader 1922-1927 (R.R.2, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 3Z5: Juniper Books Limited, 1991), August 21, 1925 - Page 70 & 71. Hereinafter cited as Death Notices & Obituaries from The Eganville Leader 1922-1927.
  2. [S530] Canadian Gravemarker Gallery (in transition) , Canadian Gravemarker Gallery (See Canada Gen Web's Cemetery Project), Search page for Canada Gen Web's Cemetery Project; "After July 31, 2017, many links were broken. Search Canada GenWEB since content is being indexed and slowly moved to this site. I will replace links as time permits"; cited as "Canadian Gravemarker Gallery., William F Markus & Julianna Lidkea; Helen MacDiarmid Hayes
    Transcription:
    William F Markus     1869 - 1943
    His Wife
    Julianna Lidkea     1870 - 1951
    Their Daughter
    Helen MacDiarmid Hayes     1913 - 1997.
  3. [S2251] William Markus household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Pembroke, Renfrew North, Ontario; Page: 10; Family: 97, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6493.
  4. [S2937] Parish and Notional Records, Ezra John Markus & Mary Roberta Hilliard; Marriage Date: 1930, Montreal, Québec, Canada, Place of Worship or Institution: Presbyterian First Church; Groom's Parents: William Frederick Markus & Juliainia Louise Lidkea; Bride's Parents: Edward James Hilliard & the late Jane Williaminea Maude Niven. Note that this document does not indicate they were married in the church., Québec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968, Montréal, Québec, Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, USA. Hereinafter cited as Drouin Collection.
  5. [S903] (no title), Renfrew Mercury, Renfrew, Ontario, 10 Jun 1943 viewed at Paper of Record (this repository now excludes the Renfrew Mercury). Hereinafter cited as Renfrew Mercury.
  6. [S1347] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario), Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946; "This database is an index (with images) to over 2 million deaths that were registered in Ontario from 1869 to 1938, and 1943 to 1946. The database also includes deaths of Ontario military personnel overseas from 1939-1947"; cited as "ON Deaths, 1869-1946., Name: William Frederick Markus; Death: 04 Jun 1943, Ottawa Civic Hospital, Nepean, Carleton, Ontario, Canada, Age: 74, Birth Date: 04 Apr 1869, Golden Lake, Tp Wilberforce, Father: Martin Markus, Mother: Caroline Yourth, Informant: Helen M. MacDiarmid, daughter, of Ottawa, Burial: 07 Jun 1943, Pembroke, Registration #: 012845.
  7. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., Wm Markus & Julua Luedke.
  8. [S2252] William Markus household, 05 Jun 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Pembroke, Renfrew North, Ontario; Page: 5; Family: 43, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  9. [S5433] Martin Marcus household, 02 April 1871 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Algona, North Renfrew, Ontario; Page: 96; Family No: 320, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-10022.
  10. [S5626] Martin Marquis household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Alice & Fraser, Renfrew North, Ontario; Page: 12; Family: 99, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Film: C-13234.
  11. [S13196] Nonogenarian Dead, The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, 19 Aug 1925, Page 12, columns 5 & 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Martin Markus (Aged 91) part 1 and Obituary: Martin Markus (Aged 91) part 2. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Citizen.
  12. [S13278] William F Markusr household, 01 June 1921 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Pembroke (town), Renfrew North, Ontario; Page Number: 24; Family: 248, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  13. [S1347] "ON Deaths, 1869-1946", online Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946: Lora Eleanor Kelly.
  14. [S2935] Martin Marcus household, 24 April 1891 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Renfrew North, Ontario; Family No: 233; Page: 56, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6365.
  15. [S14154] William Markus household, 01 Jun 1931 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Pembroke, Renfrew North, Ontario; Page: 21; Family: 206, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Folder: T-27292.
  16. [S252] Genealogical Research Library (Subscription Required), online Genealogical Research Library (Subscription Required), William Markus & Julia Luedke. Hereinafter cited as Genealogical Research Library.
  17. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Helen Lidkea Markus, Birth: 28 Mar 1913, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; Parents: William Markus and Julia Lidkea, Registration #: 050162, Parents Married: 21 Dec 1892, Pembroke. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  18. [S4983] William Markus Dies Was Prominent Pembroke Contractor, Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Jun 5, 1943, Page 4, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William Markus. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Journal.
  19. [S507] The Eganville Leader, compiler, Reflections of a Century - Stories and Photos from the Ottawa Valley (P.O. Box 310, Eganville, Ontario K0J 1T0: The Eganville Leader Publishing Company Ltd., July 2002), Page 254. Hereinafter cited as Reflections of a Century.
  20. [S1347] "ON Deaths, 1869-1946", online Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946: Name: William Frederick Markus; Death: 04 Jun 1943, Ottawa Civic Hospital, Nepean, Carleton, Ontario, Canada, Age: 74, Birth Date: 04 Apr 1869, Golden Lake, Tp Wilberforce, Father: Martin Markus, Mother: Caroline Yourth, both born in Germany, Informant: Helen M. MacDiarmid, daughter, of Ottawa, Burial: 07 Jun 1943, Pembroke, Registration #: 012845.
  21. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Charles Pelkie (23) & Wilhelmina Markus (19); Marriage: 30 Mar 1892, Wilberforce, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada, Groom's Parents: August & Christina Pelkie, Bride's Parents: Martin & Caroline Markus , Groom's Birthplace: Germany, Bride's Birth Place: Golden Lake, Registration #: 010831.
  22. [S1347] "ON Deaths, 1869-1946", online Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946: Name: Annie Markus; Death: 27 Apr 1915, Pembroke, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada, Age: 33, Birth Date: abt 1882, Wilberfoice, Cause of Death: Appendicits and septicaemia, Parents: William Walters and Augusta Ziebel, Informant: Wm. Markus, Burial: Twp Wilberforce, Registration #: 027948 or 027045.
  23. [S321] Carol Bennet McCuaig, Death Notices & Obituaries from The Eganville Leader 1914-1921 (R.R.2, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 3Z5: Juniper Books Limited, 1990), page 68. Hereinafter cited as Death Notices & Obits - Eganville Leader 1914-21.
  24. [S6308] Miss E. M. Markus Charming Bride, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Sep 29, 1927, Page 10, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage - Edith Meron Markus & A John Butt. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Journal.
  25. [S13281] Social and Personal, The Gazette, Montréal, Québec, 05 Apr 1930, Page 8, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage: Markus - Hilliard. Hereinafter cited as Gazette.
  26. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Fred Lloyd Flatt (27) & Viola Markus (25); Marriage: 11 Jun 1934, Pembroke, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada, Groom's Parents: Silas Flatt & Johanne Skaiem, Bride's Parents: William Markus & Julia Markus , Groom's Birthplace: Kenora, Ontario, Bride's Birth Place: Pembroke, Ontario, Registration #: 019433.
  27. [S6309] Social and Personal, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Aug 19, 1941, Page 10, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Engagement - Helen Markus & Sergeant J. M. McDiarmid. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Journal.
  28. [S6311] Valley Couple Wed 50 Years Sunday, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Mar 27, 1942, Page 16, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Valley Couple Wed 50 Years Sunday. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Journal.
  29. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Markus ["dead born"].
  30. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Ezra Markus.
  31. [S321] Carol Bennet McCuaig, Death Notices & Obits - Eganville Leader 1914-21, January 23 ,1920 - Page 68.
  32. [S1347] "ON Deaths, 1869-1946", online Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946: Name: Myrtle Lavina Markus.
  33. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Myrtle Levina Markus.
  34. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Bertram Willie Markus changed to Merrick on Aug 24, 1942
    Second page of registration only available on Familysearch.org.
  35. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Ruby Caroline Markus.
  36. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Ruby Caroline Markus & Wilfred Maurice R Hamilton.
  37. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Edith Meron Markus.
  38. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Laura Elienor Markus.
  39. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Philip Charles Kelly & Laura Eleanor Markus.
  40. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Viola T Markus.
  41. [S6314] Markus, Julianna, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Mar 26, 1951, Page 26, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Julianna Markus née Lidkea. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Journal.

Wilhelmina Markus1,2,3

F, #17606, b. 4 November 1872, d. 1961
Father*Martin Markus4,2,5 b. 28 Jun 1834, d. 17 Aug 1925
Mother*Caroline Jurth4,5,2 b. Sep 1830, d. 1 Apr 1908
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited2 Nov 2023
     She was born on 4 November 1872 at Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.1,2,6,7,5 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1874 at Ontario, Canada, since she was age 47 in the 1921 census.8 Wilhelmina married Charles Pelkie on 30 March 1892 at Wilberforce Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, CanadaG, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 010831.9,1,2,6,3,8
     Other information from their marriage registration:
The registration listed the following official witnesses: William Marcus and Julia Lidke. His parent(s) were listed as August Pelkie and Christina Pelkie. Her parents were listed as Martin Markus and Caroline Markus.2

     Wilhelmina Markus died in 1961.1
     Wilhelmina Pankie was buried at Zion Evangelical United Church Cemetery (aka Zion Evangelica United Brethren), Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.1,3
     Minnie Marquis appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Martin and Caroline Marquis.5
     Charles and Minnie Pankie appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 2 April 1901, described as a Mechanic and a Roman Catholic. Their children: Caroline, Henry, Alexander and Edna, were listed as living with them. 18 year old Minnie Pankie was listed as a domestic. Was she his sister?10
     Charlie and Minnie Pankie appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 5 June 1911. Charlie was described as an Evangelical and Stone Mason, House Building. Their children Lena, Henry, Alex, Edna, Mary, Wilfred and Orfa were listed as living with them.6
     Charles and Minnie Panke appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1921. Charles was described as a building contractor. Their children Alexander C., Mary A, Wilfred F. and Orpha R were listed as living with them. As were his son-in-law and daughter, Lawrence Plummer and Lena A. Plummer and his granddaughter, an unknown person . A second son-in-law and daughter, Albert Hoare and Edna M Hoare were also included in the household.8
     In the obituary of Martin Markus who died 17 August 1925, his daughter, Mrs. Charles Pankie of Pembroke, was listed as a survivor.4,11
     The following article appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Journal, 27 March 1942 :
Valley Couple Wed 50 Years Sunday
     PEMBROKE, March 27.— (Staff )— Mr. and Mrs. Charles Panke, well-known local residents, will observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their borne, 412 Murray street, Sunday, when they will have a family reunion during the afternoon and will be at home to a large number of friends in the evening.
     Mr. Panke, who came to Pembroke when a young man, was formerly a contractor and is now a stonemason and bricklayer. He was born 74 years ago in Wilberforce township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Panke. Mrs. Panke is an active worker in the Red Cross Society. She is the former Minnie Markus, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Martin Markus, and was born at Golden Lake 67 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Panke, who were married in Pembroke in 1892, are members of Zion Evangelical Church and take a prominent part in its activities.
     They have four daughters and three sons, Mrs. G. L. Plummer, Ottawa; Mrs. Lloyd Bender, San Diego, Cal; Mrs. George O'Dacre and Mrs. E. C. Hore, Pembroke; H. W. Panke, Paterson, N.J; A. C. Panke, Cleveland, Ohio, and F. W. Panke, Cincinnati, Ohio, and 10 grandchildren.
     Mr. Panke has four brothers, William Panke, Sudbury; Herman and John Panke, Pembroke, and Gustave Panke, Wilberforce, and Mrs. Panke has one brother, William J, Markus. They expect Mrs. Plummer and Mrs. H. W. Panke, and Mr. and Mrs. F. W. will be present.12

     In the obituary of William Markus who died 4 June 1943, her sister, Mrs. Charles Panke was listed as a survivor.13
     Wilhelmina Markus was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of her husband Charles Panke Sr. who died May 1957; Two unidentified daughters also survived.14

Family

Charles Panke b. 1867, d. May 1957
Marriage*Wilhelmina married Charles Pelkie on 30 March 1892 at Wilberforce Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, CanadaG, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 010831.9,1,2,6,3,8 
MarWitReg
     Other information from their marriage registration:
The registration listed the following official witnesses: William Marcus and Julia Lidke. His parent(s) were listed as August Pelkie and Christina Pelkie. Her parents were listed as Martin Markus and Caroline Markus.2
 
Children

Citations

  1. [S530] Canadian Gravemarker Gallery (in transition) , Canadian Gravemarker Gallery (See Canada Gen Web's Cemetery Project), Search page for Canada Gen Web's Cemetery Project; "After July 31, 2017, many links were broken. Search Canada GenWEB since content is being indexed and slowly moved to this site. I will replace links as time permits"; cited as "Canadian Gravemarker Gallery., Charles Panke & Wilhelmina Markus; Caroline Amanda Plummer/Moldenhour
    Transcription:
    PANKE
    Charles Panke     1867-1957
    Beloved Husband of Wilhelmina Markus     1872-1961
    Daughter Caroline Amanda     1894-1977
    Wife of Lawrence Plummer & William Moldenhour.
  2. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., Charles Pelkie (23) & Wilhelmina Markus (19); Marriage: 30 Mar 1892, Wilberforce, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada, Groom's Parents: August & Christina Pelkie, Bride's Parents: Martin & Caroline Markus , Groom's Birthplace: Germany, Bride's Birth Place: Golden Lake, Registration #: 010831.
  3. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Zion Evangelical United Church Cemetery: Wilhelmine Panke née Markus
    Grave marker transcription:
    PANKE
    Charles Panke     1867 - 1957
    Beloved Husband of     Wilhelmina Markus     1872 - 1961
    Daughter     Caroline Amanda     1894 - 1977
    Wife of     Lawrence Plummer & William Moldenhour
    Reverse side
    William Henry Panke     1896 - 1983
    His Wife     Mildred Pearl     1896 - 1956.
  4. [S94] Carol Bennett McCuaig, Death Notices & Obituaries from The Eganville Leader 1922-1927 (R.R.2, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 3Z5: Juniper Books Limited, 1991), August 21, 1925 - Page 70 & 71. Hereinafter cited as Death Notices & Obituaries from The Eganville Leader 1922-1927.
  5. [S5626] Martin Marquis household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Alice & Fraser, Renfrew North, Ontario; Page: 12; Family: 99, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Film: C-13234.
  6. [S2337] Charlie Pankie household, 05 Jun 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Pembroke, Renfrew North, Ontario; Page: 5; Family; 44, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  7. [S3112] Charles Pankie household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Pembroke, Renfrew North, Ontario; Page: 3; Family: 26, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6493.
  8. [S5442] Charles Panke household, 01 June 1921 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Pembroke, Renfrew North, Ontario; Page Number: 24, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 84.
  9. [S94] Carol Bennett McCuaig, Death Notices & Obituaries from The Eganville Leader 1922-1927, August 21, 1925 - Page 70 & 71 - survived by Mrs Charles Pankie.
  10. [S3112] 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Pembroke, Renfrew North, Ontario; Page: 3; Family: 26, I read surname as Pankie, not Jankie.
  11. [S13196] Nonogenarian Dead, The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, 19 Aug 1925, Page 12, columns 5 & 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Martin Markus (Aged 91) part 1 and Obituary: Martin Markus (Aged 91) part 2. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Citizen.
  12. [S6311] Valley Couple Wed 50 Years Sunday, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Mar 27, 1942, Page 16, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Valley Couple Wed 50 Years Sunday. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Journal.
  13. [S4983] William Markus Dies Was Prominent Pembroke Contractor, Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Jun 5, 1943, Page 4, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William Markus. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Journal.
  14. [S14156] Charles Panke, Sr., 83, Son Employed in Passaic, The Herald-News, Passaic, New Jersey, 14 May 1957, Page 36, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Charles Panke, Sr.. Hereinafter cited as Herald-News.
  15. [S530] "Canadian Gravemarker Gallery", online Search page for Canada Gen Web's Cemetery Project: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~murrayp/…
  16. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Zion Evangelical United Church Cemetery: Caroline Amanda Plummer Moldenhour née Panke
    Grave marker transcription:
    PANKE
    Charles Panke     1867 - 1957
    Beloved Husband of     Wilhelmina Markus     1872 - 1961
    Daughter     Caroline Amanda     1894 - 1977
    Wife of     Lawrence Plummer & William Moldenhour
    Reverse side
    William Henry Panke     1896 - 1983
    His Wife     Mildred Pearl     1896 - 1956.
  17. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: William Henry Pranke. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  18. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Alexander Panke.
  19. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Florence Panke.
  20. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Edna Melinda Pankie & Elbert Cyrie Hoare.
  21. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Mary Panke.
  22. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Wilfrid Francis Panke.

Charles Panke1,2

M, #17607, b. 1867, d. May 1957
Father*August Panke3
Mother*Christina (?)3
Last Edited18 Jan 2024
     He was born in 1867 as recorded on his gravestone.1 Alternatively, he may have been born in November 1865 at Germany since he was age 45 in the 1911 census4; or, on 31 December 1869 at Germany according to the 1901 census, when he was 31.5 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1870 at modern Germany since he was 23 when he married.3 Charles married Wilhelmina Markus on 30 March 1892 at Wilberforce Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, CanadaG, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 010831.6,1,3,4,7,8
     Other information from their marriage registration:
The registration listed the following official witnesses: William Marcus and Julia Lidke. His parent(s) were listed as August Pelkie and Christina Pelkie. Her parents were listed as Martin Markus and Caroline Markus.3

     Charles Panke was buried at Zion Evangelical United Church Cemetery (aka Zion Evangelica United Brethren), Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.1
     Charles Panke died in May 1957, at his home, at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.1,9
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Charles Panke Sr..
Survivor(s): Wilfred Panke, Henry Panke and Alex Panke. His wife, Wilhelmina Markus was referenced but not by name. Two unidentified daughters also survived.9

     Charles Panke immigrated in 1870 to Canada from Germany.4,8
     Charles and Minnie Pankie appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 2 April 1901, described as a Mechanic and a Roman Catholic. Their children: Caroline, Henry, Alexander and Edna, were listed as living with them. 18 year old Minnie Pankie was listed as a domestic. Was she his sister?5
     Charlie and Minnie Pankie appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 5 June 1911. Charlie was described as an Evangelical and Stone Mason, House Building. Their children Lena, Henry, Alex, Edna, Mary, Wilfred and Orfa were listed as living with them.4 Charles Panke was naturalized in 1916 at Canada.8
     Charles and Minnie Panke appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1921. Charles was described as a building contractor. Their children Alexander C., Mary A, Wilfred F. and Orpha R were listed as living with them. As were his son-in-law and daughter, Lawrence Plummer and Lena A. Plummer and his granddaughter, an unknown person . A second son-in-law and daughter, Albert Hoare and Edna M Hoare were also included in the household.8
     The following article appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Journal, 27 March 1942 :
Valley Couple Wed 50 Years Sunday
     PEMBROKE, March 27.— (Staff )— Mr. and Mrs. Charles Panke, well-known local residents, will observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their borne, 412 Murray street, Sunday, when they will have a family reunion during the afternoon and will be at home to a large number of friends in the evening.
     Mr. Panke, who came to Pembroke when a young man, was formerly a contractor and is now a stonemason and bricklayer. He was born 74 years ago in Wilberforce township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Panke. Mrs. Panke is an active worker in the Red Cross Society. She is the former Minnie Markus, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Martin Markus, and was born at Golden Lake 67 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Panke, who were married in Pembroke in 1892, are members of Zion Evangelical Church and take a prominent part in its activities.
     They have four daughters and three sons, Mrs. G. L. Plummer, Ottawa; Mrs. Lloyd Bender, San Diego, Cal; Mrs. George O'Dacre and Mrs. E. C. Hore, Pembroke; H. W. Panke, Paterson, N.J; A. C. Panke, Cleveland, Ohio, and F. W. Panke, Cincinnati, Ohio, and 10 grandchildren.
     Mr. Panke has four brothers, William Panke, Sudbury; Herman and John Panke, Pembroke, and Gustave Panke, Wilberforce, and Mrs. Panke has one brother, William J, Markus. They expect Mrs. Plummer and Mrs. H. W. Panke, and Mr. and Mrs. F. W. will be present.10

     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Herald-News published in Passaic, New Jersey, 14 May 1957.9

Family

Wilhelmina Markus b. 4 Nov 1872, d. 1961
Marriage*Charles married Wilhelmina Markus on 30 March 1892 at Wilberforce Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, CanadaG, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 010831.6,1,3,4,7,8 
MarWitReg
     Other information from their marriage registration:
The registration listed the following official witnesses: William Marcus and Julia Lidke. His parent(s) were listed as August Pelkie and Christina Pelkie. Her parents were listed as Martin Markus and Caroline Markus.3
 
Children

Citations

  1. [S530] Canadian Gravemarker Gallery (in transition) , Canadian Gravemarker Gallery (See Canada Gen Web's Cemetery Project), Search page for Canada Gen Web's Cemetery Project; "After July 31, 2017, many links were broken. Search Canada GenWEB since content is being indexed and slowly moved to this site. I will replace links as time permits"; cited as "Canadian Gravemarker Gallery., Charles Panke & Wilhelmina Markus; Caroline Amanda Plummer/Moldenhour
    Transcription:
    PANKE
    Charles Panke     1867-1957
    Beloved Husband of Wilhelmina Markus     1872-1961
    Daughter Caroline Amanda     1894-1977
    Wife of Lawrence Plummer & William Moldenhour.
  2. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Zion Evangelical United Church Cemetery: Charles Panke
    Grave marker transcription:
    PANKE
    Charles Panke     1867 - 1957
    Beloved Husband of     Wilhelmina Markus     1872 - 1961
    Daughter     Caroline Amanda     1894 - 1977
    Wife of     Lawrence Plummer & William Moldenhour
    Reverse side
    William Henry Panke     1896 - 1983
    His Wife     Mildred Pearl     1896 - 1956.
  3. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., Charles Pelkie (23) & Wilhelmina Markus (19); Marriage: 30 Mar 1892, Wilberforce, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada, Groom's Parents: August & Christina Pelkie, Bride's Parents: Martin & Caroline Markus , Groom's Birthplace: Germany, Bride's Birth Place: Golden Lake, Registration #: 010831.
  4. [S2337] Charlie Pankie household, 05 Jun 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Pembroke, Renfrew North, Ontario; Page: 5; Family; 44, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  5. [S3112] Charles Pankie household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Pembroke, Renfrew North, Ontario; Page: 3; Family: 26, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6493, I Read surname as Pankie, not Jankie.
  6. [S94] Carol Bennett McCuaig, Death Notices & Obituaries from The Eganville Leader 1922-1927 (R.R.2, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 3Z5: Juniper Books Limited, 1991), August 21, 1925 - Page 70 & 71 - survived by Mrs Charles Pankie. Hereinafter cited as Death Notices & Obituaries from The Eganville Leader 1922-1927.
  7. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Zion Evangelical United Church Cemetery: Wilhelmine Panke née Markus
    Grave marker transcription:
    PANKE
    Charles Panke     1867 - 1957
    Beloved Husband of     Wilhelmina Markus     1872 - 1961
    Daughter     Caroline Amanda     1894 - 1977
    Wife of     Lawrence Plummer & William Moldenhour
    Reverse side
    William Henry Panke     1896 - 1983
    His Wife     Mildred Pearl     1896 - 1956.
  8. [S5442] Charles Panke household, 01 June 1921 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Pembroke, Renfrew North, Ontario; Page Number: 24, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 84.
  9. [S14156] Charles Panke, Sr., 83, Son Employed in Passaic, The Herald-News, Passaic, New Jersey, 14 May 1957, Page 36, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Charles Panke, Sr.. Hereinafter cited as Herald-News.
  10. [S6311] Valley Couple Wed 50 Years Sunday, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Mar 27, 1942, Page 16, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Valley Couple Wed 50 Years Sunday. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Journal.
  11. [S530] "Canadian Gravemarker Gallery", online Search page for Canada Gen Web's Cemetery Project: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~murrayp/…
  12. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Zion Evangelical United Church Cemetery: Caroline Amanda Plummer Moldenhour née Panke
    Grave marker transcription:
    PANKE
    Charles Panke     1867 - 1957
    Beloved Husband of     Wilhelmina Markus     1872 - 1961
    Daughter     Caroline Amanda     1894 - 1977
    Wife of     Lawrence Plummer & William Moldenhour
    Reverse side
    William Henry Panke     1896 - 1983
    His Wife     Mildred Pearl     1896 - 1956.
  13. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: William Henry Pranke. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  14. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Alexander Panke.
  15. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Florence Panke.
  16. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Edna Melinda Pankie & Elbert Cyrie Hoare.
  17. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Mary Panke.
  18. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Wilfrid Francis Panke.

Myrtle Lavina Markus1,2,3,4,5

F, #17608, b. 17 October 1897, d. 13 January 1920
Father*William Frederick Markus1,5,6,3,4 b. 4 Mar 1869, d. 4 Jun 1943
Mother*Jullianna Louise Lidkea1,5,6,3,4 b. 16 Feb 1870, d. 22 Mar 1951
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited4 Oct 2022
     She was born on 17 October 1897 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 037816.2,3,4 Alternatively, she may have been born on 17 October 1898 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to the 1901 census.6,5
     Myrtle Lavina Markus died on 13 January 1920 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 22 Her death registration gives her occupation as office clerk, and her cause of death as chronic nephritis. Her death notice indicated she died of influenza.7,2,8
     
     Myrtle Lavina Markus was buried at Wesley United Church Cemetery, Pembroke, Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.2
     Myrtle Markus appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, William and Julia Markus.6
     Myrtle Markus appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Willie and Julia Markus.5
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Eganville Leader published in Eganville, Ontario 23 January 1920 :
Died: Miss Myrtle Markus, eldest dau Mr and Mrs William Markus of Pembroke, of Influenza. She was 22.7

Citations

  1. [S321] Carol Bennet McCuaig, Death Notices & Obituaries from The Eganville Leader 1914-1921 (R.R.2, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 3Z5: Juniper Books Limited, 1990), January 23 ,1920 - Page 68. Hereinafter cited as Death Notices & Obits - Eganville Leader 1914-21.
  2. [S530] Canadian Gravemarker Gallery (in transition) , Canadian Gravemarker Gallery (See Canada Gen Web's Cemetery Project), Search page for Canada Gen Web's Cemetery Project; "After July 31, 2017, many links were broken. Search Canada GenWEB since content is being indexed and slowly moved to this site. I will replace links as time permits"; cited as "Canadian Gravemarker Gallery., E John Markus & Mary Hilliard; Myrtle L Markus
    Transcription:
    Myrtle L Markus
    Died Jan 13, 1920 Aged 22 y'rs
    E John Markus 1895 - 1982
    Hius Wife
    Mary Hilliard 1905 - 1994.
  3. [S1347] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario), Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946; "This database is an index (with images) to over 2 million deaths that were registered in Ontario from 1869 to 1938, and 1943 to 1946. The database also includes deaths of Ontario military personnel overseas from 1939-1947"; cited as "ON Deaths, 1869-1946., Name: Myrtle Lavina Markus.
  4. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Myrtle Levina Markus. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  5. [S2252] William Markus household, 05 Jun 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Pembroke, Renfrew North, Ontario; Page: 5; Family: 43, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  6. [S2251] William Markus household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Pembroke, Renfrew North, Ontario; Page: 10; Family: 97, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6493.
  7. [S321] Carol Bennet McCuaig, Death Notices & Obits - Eganville Leader 1914-21, page 68.
  8. [S1347] "ON Deaths, 1869-1946", online Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946: Name: Myrtle Lavina Markus; Death: 13 Jan 1920, Pembroke, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada, Age: 22 years 2 months, Birth Date: abt 1898, Pembroke, Ontario, Cause of Death: Chronic Nephritis, Parents: WilliM Markus & Julia Lidkea; Informant: William Markus, Burial: Pembroke; Registration #: 032849.

Arlene Alma Zohr1,2

F, #17609, b. circa 1941, d. 25 January 2004
Father*Walter Zohr2
Last Edited13 Dec 2023
     She was born circa 1941.2 Arlene married Douglas Clayton Yourth.2,3
     Arlene Alma Zohr died on 25 January 2004 at Renfrew Hospital, Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, of lung cancer.4,2,5
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
Survivor(s): Douglas Yourth. Predeceased: Walter Zohr and Elvis Boucher.2

     Arlene Alma Zohr was buried in a spring interment at Golden Lake United Cemetery (AKA St. John's United Church Cemetery), Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.2,6
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Citizen published in Ottawa, Ontario, 26 January 2004.2
     In the obituary of Douglas Clayton Yourth who died 11 November 2016, her wife, Arlene Yourth, was listed as predeceased.3

Family

Douglas Clayton Yourth b. 12 Aug 1932, d. 11 Nov 2016
Marriage*Arlene married Douglas Clayton Yourth.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S269] Jean nee Yourth Panke, "Panke, Jean (Yourth) email," e-mail message from email address withheld for privacy (Ottawa, Ontario) to Rick Moffat, Email - Jan 25, 2004. Hereinafter cited as "Panke, Jean (Yourth) email."
  2. [S1188] Arlene Yourth, Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, Jan 6, 2004 viewed at Rick Moffat Personal Digital Files, Arlene YOURTH. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Citizen.
  3. [S7152] Obituary of Douglas Clayton Yourth, Zohr Funeral Home Ltd., Eganville, Ontario, Abt Nov 13, 2016 viewed at Zohr Funeral Homes, Obituary of Douglas Clayton Yourth. Hereinafter cited as Zohr Funeral Home Ltd.
  4. [S269] Jean nee Yourth Panke, "Panke, Jean (Yourth) email," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Another death this morning, Douglas Yourth's wife, she passed away early this morning in Renfrew Hospital. Her maiden name is Arlene Zohr.; Email - Jan 25, 2004.
  5. [S3065] Rootsweb - Archives of the Obituary Daily Times , Rootsweb, Rootsweb - Archives of the Obituary Daily Times; "The database has entries that give information about obituaries that appeared in publications around the world."; cited as "Obituary Daily Times., YOURTH, Arlene Alma (ZOHR); 62; Renfrew ON; Ottawa Citizen; 2004-1-26; mdos.
  6. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Saint John's United Church Cemetery: Arlene A. Yourth née Zohr
    Grave marker transcription:
    YOURTH

    John F Yourth     1895-1965
    Lucinda Molkentine     1903-1935
    Ever Remembered Ever Loved.

Jullianna Louise Lidkea1,2

F, #17610, b. 16 February 1870, d. 22 March 1951
Father*Henry Lidkea3
Mother*Wilhelmina (?)3
Last Edited19 Jan 2024
     She was born on 16 February 1870 at Locksley, Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.4,5,3,6,7,8,9 Jullianna married William Frederick Markus on 21 December 1892 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 010926.10,4,11,3,6,7,12,8,9
     Jullianna Louise Lidkea died on 22 March 1951 at 400 Supple Street, Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 81.4,13
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.13

     Jullianna Louise Lidkea was buried on 24 March 1951 at Wesley United Church Cemetery, Pembroke, Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.4,13
     She was commonly known as Julia Markus 1911 & 1931 census.14,5,6,7,9 Her name was also recorded as Julia Luedke according to her marriage regristration.3 She, of Pembroke, was listed as a witness to the marriage of Charles Pelkie and Wilhelmina Markus on 30 March 1892.15
     William and Julia Markus appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a Methodist and a Mason. Their children: Ezra, Myrtle and Bertram, were listed as living with them.6
     Willie and Julia Markus appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 5 June 1911. Willie was described as an Evangelical and a General Contractor. Their children Ezra, Myrtle, Bertis, Ruby, Edith, Laura, Viola T. and Martin were listed as living with them.7
     In the obituary of Myrtle Lavina Markus who died 23 January 1920, her her mother, Mrs. William Markus was listed as a survivor.16
     William F. and Julia L. Markus appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1921. William was described as a building contractor. Their children Bertram W., Edith M., Laura E., Viola T. and Helen L. were listed as living with them. His father, Martin Markus was also included in the household.8
     Mrs. William Markus, Edith's mother,was referenced in an article about the wedding of John Butt and Edith Meron Markus which appeared on 29 September 1927 at the newspaper, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Miss E. M. Markus Charming Bride
Pretty Wedding of Pembroke Girl to A. John Butt, of Emsdale
Special to The Journal.
PEMBROKE. Sept. 28.
A quiet and charming autumn house wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Markus, 403 Murray street, Pembroke, Wednesday evening, September 28, at 8.30. when Miss Edith Meron Markus became the bride of Mr. A. John Butt, of Emsdale, Ont., son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Butt. of Depot Harbor. Rev. R. H. Waterman officiate . The marriage took place under an arch of autumn flowers which were mingled with bright autumn flowers. T

he bride was given in marriage by her father and was sweet in a poudre blue georgette. made with slashed tunic effect over beige, and wore grey shoes and hose. Her shower bouquet was of American Beauty roses and lily-of-the-valley. Mrs. Fred Crabtree, "Glenview," Todmorden, England. was the only attendant and was in a Mediterranean crepe romain. with diamante trimming and wore a corsage of ophelia roses. Mr. Bertram Markus, of Montreal. brother of the bride, was best man. Lohengrin's Wedding March was played by Miss Anna Meits.

A buffet supper was served to the guests and Mr. and Mrs. Butt left on the midnight train for Montreal. Toronto and Niagara, and will take up residence in Emsdale. Travelling the bride wore a navy blue velour coat, with kolinsky fur trimming and a small model hat to match.

Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Butt, Depot Harbor; Mr. Frank Butt, of Chicago. and Mrs. J. Craig, sister of the groom, of Chicago.17 Mrs. William F. Markus, of Pembroke, was listed as the mother of the groom in the marriage of Ezra John Markus and Mary Roberta Hilliard on 5 April 1930.18
     Willie and Julia Markus appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1931. Their children Viola T. and Helen were listed as living with them.9
     Julia Lidkea, of Pembroke, was recorded as mother of the bride at the marriage of Fred Lloyd Flatt and Viola T. Markus on 14 June 1934 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.19
     The following article appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Journal, 19 August 1941 :
Mr. and Mrs. William Markus of Pembroke, announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Helen, to Sergeant J. M. McDiarmid. R.C.E.. son of the late Mr. Alex McDiarmid (sic), of Cobden, and Mrs. L. G. Morgan. of Ottawa. The marriage will take place in September.20

     In the obituary of William Markus who died 4 June 1943, her wife, Julia Lidkea was listed as a survivor.12

Family

William Frederick Markus b. 4 Mar 1869, d. 4 Jun 1943
Marriage*Jullianna married William Frederick Markus on 21 December 1892 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 010926.10,4,11,3,6,7,12,8,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S530] Canadian Gravemarker Gallery (in transition) , Canadian Gravemarker Gallery (See Canada Gen Web's Cemetery Project), Search page for Canada Gen Web's Cemetery Project; "After July 31, 2017, many links were broken. Search Canada GenWEB since content is being indexed and slowly moved to this site. I will replace links as time permits"; cited as "Canadian Gravemarker Gallery., http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~murrayp/…
  2. [S2937] Parish and Notional Records, Ezra John Markus & Mary Roberta Hilliard; Marriage Date: 1930, Montreal, Québec, Canada, Place of Worship or Institution: Presbyterian First Church; Groom's Parents: William Frederick Markus & Juliainia Louise Lidkea; Bride's Parents: Edward James Hilliard & the late Jane Williaminea Maude Niven. Note that this document does not indicate they were married in the church., Québec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968, Montréal, Québec, Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, USA. Hereinafter cited as Drouin Collection.
  3. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., Wm Markus & Julua Luedke.
  4. [S530] "Canadian Gravemarker Gallery", online Search page for Canada Gen Web's Cemetery Project: William F Markus & Julianna Lidkea; Helen MacDiarmid Hayes
    Transcription:
    William F Markus     1869 - 1943
    His Wife
    Julianna Lidkea     1870 - 1951
    Their Daughter
    Helen MacDiarmid Hayes     1913 - 1997.
  5. [S1347] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario), Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946; "This database is an index (with images) to over 2 million deaths that were registered in Ontario from 1869 to 1938, and 1943 to 1946. The database also includes deaths of Ontario military personnel overseas from 1939-1947"; cited as "ON Deaths, 1869-1946., Lora Eleanor Kelly.
  6. [S2251] William Markus household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Pembroke, Renfrew North, Ontario; Page: 10; Family: 97, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6493.
  7. [S2252] William Markus household, 05 Jun 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Pembroke, Renfrew North, Ontario; Page: 5; Family: 43, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  8. [S13278] William F Markusr household, 01 June 1921 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Pembroke (town), Renfrew North, Ontario; Page Number: 24; Family: 248, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  9. [S14154] William Markus household, 01 Jun 1931 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Pembroke, Renfrew North, Ontario; Page: 21; Family: 206, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Folder: T-27292.
  10. [S252] Genealogical Research Library (Subscription Required), online Genealogical Research Library (Subscription Required), William Markus & Julia Luedke. Hereinafter cited as Genealogical Research Library.
  11. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Helen Lidkea Markus, Birth: 28 Mar 1913, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; Parents: William Markus and Julia Lidkea, Registration #: 050162, Parents Married: 21 Dec 1892, Pembroke. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  12. [S4983] William Markus Dies Was Prominent Pembroke Contractor, Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Jun 5, 1943, Page 4, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William Markus. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Journal.
  13. [S6314] Markus, Julianna, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Mar 26, 1951, Page 26, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Julianna Markus née Lidkea. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Journal.
  14. [S1347] "ON Deaths, 1869-1946", online Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946: Name: Myrtle Lavina Markus.
  15. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Charles Pelkie (23) & Wilhelmina Markus (19); Marriage: 30 Mar 1892, Wilberforce, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada, Groom's Parents: August & Christina Pelkie, Bride's Parents: Martin & Caroline Markus , Groom's Birthplace: Germany, Bride's Birth Place: Golden Lake, Registration #: 010831.
  16. [S321] Carol Bennet McCuaig, Death Notices & Obituaries from The Eganville Leader 1914-1921 (R.R.2, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 3Z5: Juniper Books Limited, 1990), page 68. Hereinafter cited as Death Notices & Obits - Eganville Leader 1914-21.
  17. [S6308] Miss E. M. Markus Charming Bride, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Sep 29, 1927, Page 10, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage - Edith Meron Markus & A John Butt. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Journal.
  18. [S13281] Social and Personal, The Gazette, Montréal, Québec, 05 Apr 1930, Page 8, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage: Markus - Hilliard. Hereinafter cited as Gazette.
  19. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Fred Lloyd Flatt (27) & Viola Markus (25); Marriage: 11 Jun 1934, Pembroke, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada, Groom's Parents: Silas Flatt & Johanne Skaiem, Bride's Parents: William Markus & Julia Markus , Groom's Birthplace: Kenora, Ontario, Bride's Birth Place: Pembroke, Ontario, Registration #: 019433.
  20. [S6309] Social and Personal, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Aug 19, 1941, Page 10, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Engagement - Helen Markus & Sergeant J. M. McDiarmid. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Journal.
  21. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Markus ["dead born"].
  22. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Ezra Markus.
  23. [S321] Carol Bennet McCuaig, Death Notices & Obits - Eganville Leader 1914-21, January 23 ,1920 - Page 68.
  24. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Myrtle Levina Markus.
  25. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Bertram Willie Markus changed to Merrick on Aug 24, 1942
    Second page of registration only available on Familysearch.org.
  26. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Ruby Caroline Markus & Wilfred Maurice R Hamilton.
  27. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Ruby Caroline Markus.
  28. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Edith Meron Markus.
  29. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Laura Elienor Markus.
  30. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Philip Charles Kelly & Laura Eleanor Markus.
  31. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Viola T Markus.

Ezra John Markus1,2

M, #17611, b. 19 November 1895, d. 1982
Father*William Frederick Markus3,4,5,2 b. 4 Mar 1869, d. 4 Jun 1943
Mother*Jullianna Louise Lidkea3,4,5,2 b. 16 Feb 1870, d. 22 Mar 1951
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited6 Feb 2023
     He was born on 19 November 1895 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 029430.1,5,4 He was born on 19 November 1896 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, 1911 census and his 1917 WWI Attestation papers.3,6 Ezra married Mary Roberta Hilliard on 5 April 1930 at Montréal, Québec, Canada. at the home of the bride's cousins, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. May.1,2,7
     Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
Her only parent mentioned was listed as the late Mrs. E. J. Hilliard. Her parents were listed as E. J. Hilliard and the late Mrs. E. J. Hilliard. His parents were listed as William F. Markus and Mrs. William F. Markus.7

     Ezra John Markus was buried at Wesley United Church Cemetery, Pembroke, Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.1
     Ezra John Markus died in 1982.1
     
Military Service

     SPR. Ezra John Markus began military service on 22 June 1917 at the age of 21 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, 2265850, listed as a Sapper (SPR.)8
Military Service

     Lieut. E. J. Markus began military service before June 1943.9
     He was commonly known as John.1 His name was recorded as Ezra Markus on his birth registration.5,4,3
     Ezra Markus appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, William and Julia Markus.4
     Ezra Markus appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Willie and Julia Markus.3
     The following article appeared in the Montréal, Québec The Montreal Star, 9 April 1930 :
(photo) Mrs. Markus, formerly Miss Mary Roberta Hilliard, daughter of Mr. E. J. Hilliard, whose marriage to Mr. E. John Markus, of Montreal, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Markus, of Pembroke, Ont., took place on Saturday evening last, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. May, in Outremont (Photo by Famous Studio.10)

     In the obituary of Laura Markus who died 10 April 1933, his brother, E. J. Markus was listed as a survivor.11
     In the obituary of William Markus who died 4 June 1943, his son, Lieut. E. J. Markus was listed as a survivor.9

Family

Mary Roberta Hilliard b. 26 Dec 1905, d. 1994
Marriage*Ezra married Mary Roberta Hilliard on 5 April 1930 at Montréal, Québec, Canada. at the home of the bride's cousins, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. May.1,2,7 
MarWitNews
     Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
Her only parent mentioned was listed as the late Mrs. E. J. Hilliard. Her parents were listed as E. J. Hilliard and the late Mrs. E. J. Hilliard. His parents were listed as William F. Markus and Mrs. William F. Markus.7
 

Citations

  1. [S530] Canadian Gravemarker Gallery (in transition) , Canadian Gravemarker Gallery (See Canada Gen Web's Cemetery Project), Search page for Canada Gen Web's Cemetery Project; "After July 31, 2017, many links were broken. Search Canada GenWEB since content is being indexed and slowly moved to this site. I will replace links as time permits"; cited as "Canadian Gravemarker Gallery., E John Markus & Mary Hilliard; Myrtle L Markus
    Transcription:
    Myrtle L Markus
    Died Jan 13, 1920 Aged 22 y'rs
    E John Markus 1895 - 1982
    Hius Wife
    Mary Hilliard 1905 - 1994.
  2. [S2937] Parish and Notional Records, Ezra John Markus & Mary Roberta Hilliard; Marriage Date: 1930, Montreal, Québec, Canada, Place of Worship or Institution: Presbyterian First Church; Groom's Parents: William Frederick Markus & Juliainia Louise Lidkea; Bride's Parents: Edward James Hilliard & the late Jane Williaminea Maude Niven. Note that this document does not indicate they were married in the church., Québec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968, Montréal, Québec, Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, USA. Hereinafter cited as Drouin Collection.
  3. [S2252] William Markus household, 05 Jun 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Pembroke, Renfrew North, Ontario; Page: 5; Family: 43, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  4. [S2251] William Markus household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Pembroke, Renfrew North, Ontario; Page: 10; Family: 97, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6493.
  5. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Ezra Markus. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  6. [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, Soldiers of the First World War, WWI Attestation Papers search (Ottawa, Ontario: Library and Archives Canada), CEF Service File (large PDF file): Ezra John Markus. Hereinafter cited as WWI Service Files.
  7. [S13281] Social and Personal, The Gazette, Montréal, Québec, 05 Apr 1930, Page 8, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage: Markus - Hilliard. Hereinafter cited as Gazette.
  8. [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, WWI Service Files, WWI Attestation Papers search, Attestation form - Markus, Ezra John - front
    Attestation form - Markus, Ezra John - back.
  9. [S4983] William Markus Dies Was Prominent Pembroke Contractor, Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Jun 5, 1943, Page 4, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William Markus. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Journal.
  10. [S13282] (no title), The Montreal Star, Montréal, Québec, 09 Apr 1930, Page 27, column 3 & 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Bridal Portrait: Mary Roberta Markus nee Hilliard. Hereinafter cited as Montreal Star.
  11. [S6312] Miss E. M. Markus Charming Bride, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Apr 10, 1933, Page 11, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Mrs. P. Kelly is Dead After Lengthy Illness. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Journal.

Bertram William Markus1

M, #17612, b. 4 October 1899
Father*William Frederick Markus2,3,4,5 b. 4 Mar 1869, d. 4 Jun 1943
Mother*Jullianna Louise Lidkea2,3,4,5 b. 16 Feb 1870, d. 22 Mar 1951
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited4 Oct 2022
     He was born on 4 October 1899 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 035866.6,3,7,5 He was born in October 1900 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1911 census.4
     His name was recorded as Bertram Willie Markus on his birth registration.6
     He was commonly known as Bertis according to the 1911 census.4
     Bertram Markus appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, William and Julia Markus.3
     Bertis Markus appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Willie and Julia Markus.4
     Bertram W. Markus appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, William and Julia L. Markus, and he was listed as a bookkeeper in the building industry. Their is a second work after building, but it is obscured by census annoation marks.5
     Bertram Markus, Edith's brother, the best man,was referenced in an article about the wedding of John Butt and Edith Meron Markus which appeared on 29 September 1927 at the newspaper, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Miss E. M. Markus Charming Bride
Pretty Wedding of Pembroke Girl to A. John Butt, of Emsdale
Special to The Journal.
PEMBROKE. Sept. 28.
A quiet and charming autumn house wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Markus, 403 Murray street, Pembroke, Wednesday evening, September 28, at 8.30. when Miss Edith Meron Markus became the bride of Mr. A. John Butt, of Emsdale, Ont., son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Butt. of Depot Harbor. Rev. R. H. Waterman officiate . The marriage took place under an arch of autumn flowers which were mingled with bright autumn flowers. T

he bride was given in marriage by her father and was sweet in a poudre blue georgette. made with slashed tunic effect over beige, and wore grey shoes and hose. Her shower bouquet was of American Beauty roses and lily-of-the-valley. Mrs. Fred Crabtree, "Glenview," Todmorden, England. was the only attendant and was in a Mediterranean crepe romain. with diamante trimming and wore a corsage of ophelia roses. Mr. Bertram Markus, of Montreal. brother of the bride, was best man. Lohengrin's Wedding March was played by Miss Anna Meits.

A buffet supper was served to the guests and Mr. and Mrs. Butt left on the midnight train for Montreal. Toronto and Niagara, and will take up residence in Emsdale. Travelling the bride wore a navy blue velour coat, with kolinsky fur trimming and a small model hat to match.

Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Butt, Depot Harbor; Mr. Frank Butt, of Chicago. and Mrs. J. Craig, sister of the groom, of Chicago.8
     He particpated in the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, representing Canada in Fencing at the age of 32. He was in three events.9,10,7
     In the obituary of Laura Markus who died 10 April 1933, his brother, B. W. Markus was listed as a survivor.11 On 24 August 1942 his name was legally changed to Bertram Willie Merrick.6
     In the obituary of William Markus who died 4 June 1943, his son, Bert was listed as a survivor.12

Citations

  1. [S13277] Social and Personal News, The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, 04 Sep 1930, Page 35, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage: Marcus - Kensit. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Citizen.
  2. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Bertram Willie Markus changed to Merrick on Aug 24, 1942
    Second page of registration only available on Familysearch.org.. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  3. [S2251] William Markus household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Pembroke, Renfrew North, Ontario; Page: 10; Family: 97, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6493.
  4. [S2252] William Markus household, 05 Jun 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Pembroke, Renfrew North, Ontario; Page: 5; Family: 43, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  5. [S13278] William F Markusr household, 01 June 1921 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Pembroke (town), Renfrew North, Ontario; Page Number: 24; Family: 248, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  6. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Bertram Willie Markus, Birth: 04 Oct 1899, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; Parents: William Markus and Julia Litkie, Registration #: 035866, Name changed to Merrick, 24 Aug 1942.
  7. [S3111] SR/Olympic Sports, online http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ma/…, http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ma/…. Hereinafter cited as SR/Olympic Sports.
  8. [S6308] Miss E. M. Markus Charming Bride, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Sep 29, 1927, Page 10, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage - Edith Meron Markus & A John Butt. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Journal.
  9. [S7720] Women Fencers Duel for Olympic Title, The Times, Shreveport, Louisiana, Aug 3, 1932, Page 9, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Women Fencers Duel for Olympic Title. Hereinafter cited as The Times.
  10. [S1592] Wikipedia® , the free encyclopedia, online http://en.wikipedia.org/, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bertram_Markus. Hereinafter cited as Wikipedia®.
  11. [S6312] Miss E. M. Markus Charming Bride, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Apr 10, 1933, Page 11, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Mrs. P. Kelly is Dead After Lengthy Illness. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Journal.
  12. [S4983] William Markus Dies Was Prominent Pembroke Contractor, Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Jun 5, 1943, Page 4, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William Markus. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Journal.

Elvis Boucher1

M, #17618
Last Edited29 Apr 2011
     In the obituary of Arlene Yourth who died 26 January 2004, her son-in-law, Elvis Boucher, was listed as predeceased.1
     In the obituary of Douglas Clayton Yourth who died 11 November 2016, his son-in-law, Elvis Boucher, was listed as predeceased.2

Citations

  1. [S1188] Arlene Yourth, Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, Jan 6, 2004 viewed at Rick Moffat Personal Digital Files, Arlene YOURTH. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Citizen.
  2. [S7152] Obituary of Douglas Clayton Yourth, Zohr Funeral Home Ltd., Eganville, Ontario, Abt Nov 13, 2016 viewed at Zohr Funeral Homes, Obituary of Douglas Clayton Yourth. Hereinafter cited as Zohr Funeral Home Ltd.

Mary Helena Kosmack1,2

F, #17620, b. circa 1870
Father*Ferdinand Kosmack3,2 b. c 1833, d. 3 Apr 1912
Mother*Jennet Plaunt3,2 b. 1843
Last Edited30 Mar 2017
     She was born circa 1870 at Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.2 Mary married Richard Maas on 14 October 1892 at Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 010851.1,2
     Her name was also recorded as Maria Helen Kosmack.3
     In the obituary of Ferdinand Kosmack who died 3 April 1912, her daughter, Mrs. Moss (sic) was listed as predeceased.4

Family

Richard Maas b. c 1861
Child

Citations

  1. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Ferdinand William Fredrick Maas. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  2. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., Mary Helena Kosmack & Richard Maas.
  3. [S600] Unknown author, "Cathy Dunn," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (unknown address) to unknown recipient, ...they had several children. One of them was my great grandmother Maria Helena Kosmack.; Email Nov 11, 2003.
  4. [S3894] Unknown article title, The Perth Courier, Perth, Ontario, 12 Apr 1912. Hereinafter cited as Perth Courier.
  5. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: William Richard Maass & Irene Della Brisco.