Mary Ann Turnbull1
F, #7762, b. 8 June 1847, d. 21 November 1931
| Father* | Robert Turnbull2 |
| Mother* | Ann Martin2 |
| Last Edited | 17 Aug 2018 |
She was born on 8 June 1847 at Marybury, Ontario, Canada.1,2 Mary married Edward Rorke before 1868.3,1
Mary A Rorke died on 21 November 1931 at Picton, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada, at age 84 according to Ontario Death Registration 028974.1,2 The informant on her death registration was her daughter, Mabel Rorke.2 The cause of her death was given as carcinoma of the intestine and myocarditis.2
Mary Ann Turnbull was buried on 23 November 1931 at Glenwood Cemetery, Picton, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada.2
She was commonly knownas Merry.1
Mary A Rorke died on 21 November 1931 at Picton, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada, at age 84 according to Ontario Death Registration 028974.1,2 The informant on her death registration was her daughter, Mabel Rorke.2 The cause of her death was given as carcinoma of the intestine and myocarditis.2
Mary Ann Turnbull was buried on 23 November 1931 at Glenwood Cemetery, Picton, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada.2
She was commonly knownas Merry.1
Family | Edward Rorke b. 1847, d. 1928 |
| Marriage* | Mary married Edward Rorke before 1868.3,1 |
| Children |
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Citations
- [S299] Edited by P.E.K. Armstrong Richard Rorke, Forty Years in the Forest (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date), Page 155.
- [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: Mary A Rorke.
- [S394] Rick Moffat, Assumption based upon birth/christening date of children.
- [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., Alice Maud Rorke & John Malcolm Christie.
- [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Ada Rorke & Thomas Walmsley.
- [S1350] Ontario Vital Statistics Project - Marriages, online Ontario Vital Statistics Project - Marriages, http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~maryc/pec00.htm - #014135-00 (Prince Edward Co). Hereinafter cited as ON Vital Statistics Project.
- [S299] Edited by P.E.K. Armstrong Richard Rorke, Forty Years in the Forest, Lives in Florida; Page 155.
Alice Maud Rorke1,2
F, #7763, b. 1868, d. 1937
| Father* | Edward Rorke1,2 b. 1847, d. 1928 |
| Mother* | Mary Ann Turnbull2,1 b. 8 Jun 1847, d. 21 Nov 1931 |
| Last Edited | 16 Nov 2008 |
She was born in 1868 at Athol Twp., Ontario, Canada.2 Alice married John Malcolm Christie on 9 February 1904 at Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada.2
Alice Maud Rorke died in 1937.1
Alice Maud Rorke died in 1937.1
Family | John Malcolm Christie b. c 1866 |
Citations
- [S299] Edited by P.E.K. Armstrong Richard Rorke, Forty Years in the Forest (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date), Page 155.
- [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., Alice Maud Rorke & John Malcolm Christie.
Ada Rorke1
F, #7764, b. 1870, d. 1942
| Father* | Edward Rorke2,1 b. 1847, d. 1928 |
| Mother* | Mary Ann Turnbull2,1 b. 8 Jun 1847, d. 21 Nov 1931 |
| Last Edited | 17 Apr 2019 |
She was born in 1870.2,1 Ada married Thomas Walmsley on 26 August 1896 at Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada.2,1
Ada Rorke died in 1942.2
She was commonly knownas Adie.2 She, of Picton, Ontario, was listed as the mother of the groom in the marriage of Gordon Turnbull Walmsley and Mary Helen Kerfoot on 30 June 1925.3
Ada Rorke died in 1942.2
She was commonly knownas Adie.2 She, of Picton, Ontario, was listed as the mother of the groom in the marriage of Gordon Turnbull Walmsley and Mary Helen Kerfoot on 30 June 1925.3
Family | Thomas Walmsley b. c 1859 |
| Child |
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Citations
- [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., Ada Rorke & Thomas Walmsley.
- [S299] Edited by P.E.K. Armstrong Richard Rorke, Forty Years in the Forest (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date), Page 155.
- [S8994] Weddings: Walmsley--Kerfoot, The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, Jul 2, 1925, Page 12, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Wedding: Walmsley--Kerfoot and continued. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Citizen.
- [S299] Edited by P.E.K. Armstrong Richard Rorke, Forty Years in the Forest, Page 147 & 155.
Annie Rorke1
F, #7765, b. 1870, d. 1951
| Father* | Edward Rorke1 b. 1847, d. 1928 |
| Mother* | Mary Ann Turnbull1 b. 8 Jun 1847, d. 21 Nov 1931 |
| Last Edited | 17 Nov 2008 |
Citations
- [S299] Edited by P.E.K. Armstrong Richard Rorke, Forty Years in the Forest (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date), Page 155.
Minnie Rorke1
F, #7766, b. 1872, d. 1957
| Father* | Edward Rorke1 b. 1847, d. 1928 |
| Mother* | Mary Ann Turnbull1 b. 8 Jun 1847, d. 21 Nov 1931 |
| Last Edited | 17 Nov 2008 |
Citations
- [S299] Edited by P.E.K. Armstrong Richard Rorke, Forty Years in the Forest (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date), Page 155.
James Rorke1,2
M, #7767, b. 1878, d. 1964
| Father* | Edward Rorke1,2 b. 1847, d. 1928 |
| Mother* | Mary Ann Turnbull1,2 b. 8 Jun 1847, d. 21 Nov 1931 |
| Last Edited | 25 Oct 2009 |
He was born in 1878 at Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada.1,2 James married Eva Mary Sullivan on 27 February 1900 at Picton, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada.2,3
James Rorke died in 1964.1
James Rorke died in 1964.1
Family | Eva Mary Sullivan b. c 1879, d. 1961 |
Citations
- [S299] Edited by P.E.K. Armstrong Richard Rorke, Forty Years in the Forest (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date), Page 155.
- [S1350] Ontario Vital Statistics Project - Marriages, online Ontario Vital Statistics Project - Marriages, http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~maryc/pec00.htm - #014135-00 (Prince Edward Co). Hereinafter cited as ON Vital Statistics Project.
- [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., James Rorke & Eva May Sullivan.
Mabel Rorke1
F, #7768, b. 1884, d. 1966
| Father* | Edward Rorke1 b. 1847, d. 1928 |
| Mother* | Mary Ann Turnbull1 b. 8 Jun 1847, d. 21 Nov 1931 |
| Last Edited | 23 Nov 2008 |
She was born in 1884.1
Mabel Rorke died in 1966.1
She was the informant on the death registration of her mother, Mary A Rorke, who died on 21 November 1931.2
Mabel Rorke died in 1966.1
She was the informant on the death registration of her mother, Mary A Rorke, who died on 21 November 1931.2
Citations
- [S299] Edited by P.E.K. Armstrong Richard Rorke, Forty Years in the Forest (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date), Page 155.
- [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: Mary A Rorke.
Robert Rorke1,2
M, #7769, b. after 1884
| Father* | Edward Rorke1 b. 1847, d. 1928 |
| Mother* | Mary Ann Turnbull1 b. 8 Jun 1847, d. 21 Nov 1931 |
| Last Edited | 26 Aug 2017 |
He was born after 1884.
Citations
- [S299] Edited by P.E.K. Armstrong Richard Rorke, Forty Years in the Forest (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date), Lives in Florida; Page 155.
- [S760] Florida Death Index, 1877-1998 (Publisher: Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, 1998.), Ancestry.com, Florida Death Index, 1877-1998; "Original data: State of Florida. Florida Death Index, 1877-1998. Florida: Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, 1998."; cited as "Florida Death Index, 1877-1998., This may be an different individual -- Name: Robert Burns Rorke; Volume: 1826; Certificate: 29444; Place: Dade; Race: W; Gender: M; Death Date: Oct 1956.
John Malcolm Christie1,2
M, #7770, b. circa 1866
| Father* | Archibald Christie2 |
| Mother* | Margaret Gibson2 |
| Last Edited | 16 Nov 2008 |
He was born circa 1866 at Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada.2 John married Alice Maud Rorke on 9 February 1904 at Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada.2
Family | Alice Maud Rorke b. 1868, d. 1937 |
Citations
- [S299] Edited by P.E.K. Armstrong Richard Rorke, Forty Years in the Forest (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date), Page 155.
- [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., Alice Maud Rorke & John Malcolm Christie.
Thomas Walmsley1,2
M, #7778, b. circa 1859
| Father* | Samuel Walmsley2 |
| Mother* | Eliza (?)2 |
| Last Edited | 23 Nov 2008 |
He was born circa 1859.2 Thomas married Ada Rorke on 26 August 1896 at Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada.1,2
Thomas Walmsley, of Picton, Ontario, was listed as the father of the groom in the marriage of Gordon Turnbull Walmsley and Mary Helen Kerfoot on 30 June 1925.3
Thomas Walmsley, of Picton, Ontario, was listed as the father of the groom in the marriage of Gordon Turnbull Walmsley and Mary Helen Kerfoot on 30 June 1925.3
Family | Ada Rorke b. 1870, d. 1942 |
| Child |
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Citations
- [S299] Edited by P.E.K. Armstrong Richard Rorke, Forty Years in the Forest (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date), Page 155.
- [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., Ada Rorke & Thomas Walmsley.
- [S8994] Weddings: Walmsley--Kerfoot, The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, Jul 2, 1925, Page 12, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Wedding: Walmsley--Kerfoot and continued. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Citizen.
- [S299] Edited by P.E.K. Armstrong Richard Rorke, Forty Years in the Forest, Page 147 & 155.
Gordon Turnbull Walmsley1
M, #7779, b. 1898, d. 3 November 1967
| Father* | Thomas Walmsley2 b. c 1859 |
| Mother* | Ada Rorke2 b. 1870, d. 1942 |
| Last Edited | 14 Feb 2023 |
He was born in 1898 at Picton, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada.2,1 Gordon married Mary Helen Kerfoot, at the home of the bride's parents, on 30 June 1925 at Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.3,1,4,5
Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
Gordon Turnbull Walmsley died on 3 November 1967 at Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada.2,6
Gordon Turnbull Walmsley was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada.6
The following article appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Citizen, 2 July 1925 :
The following biographical fact was included:
Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
Her parents were listed as Horace W. Kerfoot and Mrs. Horace W. Kerfoot. His parents were listed as Thomas Walmsley and Mrs. Thomas Walmsley. The Maid of Honour and Best Man were Anna Kerfoot and Gordon Nichol.5
Gordon Turnbull Walmsley died on 3 November 1967 at Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada.2,6
Gordon Turnbull Walmsley was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada.6
The following article appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Citizen, 2 July 1925 :
WALMSLEY--KERFOOT.
A charming house wedding ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents, 26 Waverley street, Tuesday at 7 o'clock, when Miss Mary Helen Kerfoot, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace W. Kerfoot was united in marriage to Mr. Gordon Turnbull Walmsley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walmsley, of Picton. Ont.
Rev. Harry Frost of McLeod United Church officiated, and Miss Hilda Rolston. of Picton, Ont.. who presided at the piano, played the wedding music in pleasing manner. O Promise Me was delightfully contributed by Mr. Elwood Oakes during the signing of the register.
Loveliest of floral decorations throughout the rooms included pink and white peonies, marguerites and sweet peas.
Mr. Kerfoot gave his daughter in marriage, and she was attended by a sister, Miss Anna Kerfoot, as bridesmaid, also by a little sister and brother, Jean Kerfoot and Master Jack Kerfoot as flower girl and page respectively. Mr. Gordon Nichol, of Picton, Ont., was the best man.
The bride's gown was of palest pink crepe romain simply designed the folds held with a silver flower to one shoulder. A tulle veil and circlet of orange blossoms was worn and a shower bouquet of Columbia rosebuds was carried.
The bridesmaid was in a dress of orchid satin beaded in crystal and she wore a silver tissue bandeau. Ophelia rosebuds and mauve sweet peas were carried. A pretty frock of rose voile with hand-drawn work and touches of black velvet was worn by the young flower girl, who carried a lovely basket of pansies and forget-me-nots. Master Kerfoot was in a white sailor suit.
Mrs Kerfoot, mother of the bride, was wearing a gown of navy blue georgette beaded effectively in cut steel and she wore a corsage bouquet of sweet pas (sic).
Among the guests from other places at the wedding ceremony and the pleasantly arranged reception, which followed, were Dr. and Mrs. Kerfoot. Miss Margaret and John Kerfoot, of Prescott, Ont; Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Rodgers, of Barrie, Ont; Miss Clara Rodgers, of Windsor, Ont ; Miss Bertha Rodgers, of Wallaceburg, Ont; Miss Alice Robinson, of Prescott; Mr. Sydney Holmes, of Oshawa, Ont., and Miss Bernice Woods, of Picton. Ont., and Miss Dorothy Kerfoot. of New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Walmsley have left for a motor trip to Montreal and points east, and will take up residence in Picton. Ont. For travelling, the bride wore a dress of figured green crepe, a green coat trimmed with grey fur and a French green hat of faille.5
He was the informant on the death registration of his son, Thomas John Walmsley, who died on 8 March 1942.7 A charming house wedding ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents, 26 Waverley street, Tuesday at 7 o'clock, when Miss Mary Helen Kerfoot, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace W. Kerfoot was united in marriage to Mr. Gordon Turnbull Walmsley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walmsley, of Picton. Ont.
Rev. Harry Frost of McLeod United Church officiated, and Miss Hilda Rolston. of Picton, Ont.. who presided at the piano, played the wedding music in pleasing manner. O Promise Me was delightfully contributed by Mr. Elwood Oakes during the signing of the register.
Loveliest of floral decorations throughout the rooms included pink and white peonies, marguerites and sweet peas.
Mr. Kerfoot gave his daughter in marriage, and she was attended by a sister, Miss Anna Kerfoot, as bridesmaid, also by a little sister and brother, Jean Kerfoot and Master Jack Kerfoot as flower girl and page respectively. Mr. Gordon Nichol, of Picton, Ont., was the best man.
The bride's gown was of palest pink crepe romain simply designed the folds held with a silver flower to one shoulder. A tulle veil and circlet of orange blossoms was worn and a shower bouquet of Columbia rosebuds was carried.
The bridesmaid was in a dress of orchid satin beaded in crystal and she wore a silver tissue bandeau. Ophelia rosebuds and mauve sweet peas were carried. A pretty frock of rose voile with hand-drawn work and touches of black velvet was worn by the young flower girl, who carried a lovely basket of pansies and forget-me-nots. Master Kerfoot was in a white sailor suit.
Mrs Kerfoot, mother of the bride, was wearing a gown of navy blue georgette beaded effectively in cut steel and she wore a corsage bouquet of sweet pas (sic).
Among the guests from other places at the wedding ceremony and the pleasantly arranged reception, which followed, were Dr. and Mrs. Kerfoot. Miss Margaret and John Kerfoot, of Prescott, Ont; Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Rodgers, of Barrie, Ont; Miss Clara Rodgers, of Windsor, Ont ; Miss Bertha Rodgers, of Wallaceburg, Ont; Miss Alice Robinson, of Prescott; Mr. Sydney Holmes, of Oshawa, Ont., and Miss Bernice Woods, of Picton. Ont., and Miss Dorothy Kerfoot. of New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Walmsley have left for a motor trip to Montreal and points east, and will take up residence in Picton. Ont. For travelling, the bride wore a dress of figured green crepe, a green coat trimmed with grey fur and a French green hat of faille.5
The following biographical fact was included:
He was a Crown Attorney and Family Court Judge for Prince Edward County.2
Family | Helen Mary Kerfoot b. 30 Jul 1904, d. 2 Jul 1986 |
| Marriage* | Gordon married Mary Helen Kerfoot, at the home of the bride's parents, on 30 June 1925 at Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.3,1,4,5 |
| MarWitNews* | Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding: Her parents were listed as Horace W. Kerfoot and Mrs. Horace W. Kerfoot. His parents were listed as Thomas Walmsley and Mrs. Thomas Walmsley. The Maid of Honour and Best Man were Anna Kerfoot and Gordon Nichol.5 |
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Citations
- [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., Gordon Turnbull Walmsley & Helen Mary Kerfoot.
- [S299] Edited by P.E.K. Armstrong Richard Rorke, Forty Years in the Forest (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date), Page 147 & 155.
- [S299] Edited by P.E.K. Armstrong Richard Rorke, Forty Years in the Forest, Page 155.
- [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., Mary Helen Walmsley née Kerfoot
Grave marker transcription:
Helen Kerfoot wife of Gordon Walmsley 1904 - 1986. - [S8994] Weddings: Walmsley--Kerfoot, The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, Jul 2, 1925, Page 12, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Wedding: Walmsley--Kerfoot and continued. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Citizen.
- [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Gordon Turnbull Walmsley
Grave marker transcription:
Gordon Walmsley 1898 - 1967. - [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: Thomas John Walmsley "Jack."
- [S299] Edited by P.E.K. Armstrong Richard Rorke, Forty Years in the Forest, Pages 147 & 155.
Helen Mary Kerfoot1
F, #7780, b. 30 July 1904, d. 2 July 1986
| Father* | Horace Watson Kerfoot1,2 |
| Mother* | Ann Rodgers1 |
| Last Edited | 14 Feb 2023 |
She was born on 30 July 1904 at Prescott, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada.1,3 Mary married Gordon Turnbull Walmsley, at the home of the bride's parents, on 30 June 1925 at Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.4,1,3,2
Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
Helen Mary Kerfoot died on 2 July 1986 at Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada, at age 81.3
Helen Walmsley was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Picton, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada.3
The following article appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Citizen, 2 July 1925 :
Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
Her parents were listed as Horace W. Kerfoot and Mrs. Horace W. Kerfoot. His parents were listed as Thomas Walmsley and Mrs. Thomas Walmsley. The Maid of Honour and Best Man were Anna Kerfoot and Gordon Nichol.2
Helen Mary Kerfoot died on 2 July 1986 at Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada, at age 81.3
Helen Walmsley was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Picton, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada.3
The following article appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Citizen, 2 July 1925 :
WALMSLEY--KERFOOT.
A charming house wedding ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents, 26 Waverley street, Tuesday at 7 o'clock, when Miss Mary Helen Kerfoot, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace W. Kerfoot was united in marriage to Mr. Gordon Turnbull Walmsley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walmsley, of Picton. Ont.
Rev. Harry Frost of McLeod United Church officiated, and Miss Hilda Rolston. of Picton, Ont.. who presided at the piano, played the wedding music in pleasing manner. O Promise Me was delightfully contributed by Mr. Elwood Oakes during the signing of the register.
Loveliest of floral decorations throughout the rooms included pink and white peonies, marguerites and sweet peas.
Mr. Kerfoot gave his daughter in marriage, and she was attended by a sister, Miss Anna Kerfoot, as bridesmaid, also by a little sister and brother, Jean Kerfoot and Master Jack Kerfoot as flower girl and page respectively. Mr. Gordon Nichol, of Picton, Ont., was the best man.
The bride's gown was of palest pink crepe romain simply designed the folds held with a silver flower to one shoulder. A tulle veil and circlet of orange blossoms was worn and a shower bouquet of Columbia rosebuds was carried.
The bridesmaid was in a dress of orchid satin beaded in crystal and she wore a silver tissue bandeau. Ophelia rosebuds and mauve sweet peas were carried. A pretty frock of rose voile with hand-drawn work and touches of black velvet was worn by the young flower girl, who carried a lovely basket of pansies and forget-me-nots. Master Kerfoot was in a white sailor suit.
Mrs Kerfoot, mother of the bride, was wearing a gown of navy blue georgette beaded effectively in cut steel and she wore a corsage bouquet of sweet pas (sic).
Among the guests from other places at the wedding ceremony and the pleasantly arranged reception, which followed, were Dr. and Mrs. Kerfoot. Miss Margaret and John Kerfoot, of Prescott, Ont; Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Rodgers, of Barrie, Ont; Miss Clara Rodgers, of Windsor, Ont ; Miss Bertha Rodgers, of Wallaceburg, Ont; Miss Alice Robinson, of Prescott; Mr. Sydney Holmes, of Oshawa, Ont., and Miss Bernice Woods, of Picton. Ont., and Miss Dorothy Kerfoot. of New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Walmsley have left for a motor trip to Montreal and points east, and will take up residence in Picton. Ont. For travelling, the bride wore a dress of figured green crepe, a green coat trimmed with grey fur and a French green hat of faille.2
In the death registration of Thomas John Walmsley who died on 8 March 1942, Helen Kerfoot was identified as Thomas John's mother.5A charming house wedding ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents, 26 Waverley street, Tuesday at 7 o'clock, when Miss Mary Helen Kerfoot, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace W. Kerfoot was united in marriage to Mr. Gordon Turnbull Walmsley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walmsley, of Picton. Ont.
Rev. Harry Frost of McLeod United Church officiated, and Miss Hilda Rolston. of Picton, Ont.. who presided at the piano, played the wedding music in pleasing manner. O Promise Me was delightfully contributed by Mr. Elwood Oakes during the signing of the register.
Loveliest of floral decorations throughout the rooms included pink and white peonies, marguerites and sweet peas.
Mr. Kerfoot gave his daughter in marriage, and she was attended by a sister, Miss Anna Kerfoot, as bridesmaid, also by a little sister and brother, Jean Kerfoot and Master Jack Kerfoot as flower girl and page respectively. Mr. Gordon Nichol, of Picton, Ont., was the best man.
The bride's gown was of palest pink crepe romain simply designed the folds held with a silver flower to one shoulder. A tulle veil and circlet of orange blossoms was worn and a shower bouquet of Columbia rosebuds was carried.
The bridesmaid was in a dress of orchid satin beaded in crystal and she wore a silver tissue bandeau. Ophelia rosebuds and mauve sweet peas were carried. A pretty frock of rose voile with hand-drawn work and touches of black velvet was worn by the young flower girl, who carried a lovely basket of pansies and forget-me-nots. Master Kerfoot was in a white sailor suit.
Mrs Kerfoot, mother of the bride, was wearing a gown of navy blue georgette beaded effectively in cut steel and she wore a corsage bouquet of sweet pas (sic).
Among the guests from other places at the wedding ceremony and the pleasantly arranged reception, which followed, were Dr. and Mrs. Kerfoot. Miss Margaret and John Kerfoot, of Prescott, Ont; Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Rodgers, of Barrie, Ont; Miss Clara Rodgers, of Windsor, Ont ; Miss Bertha Rodgers, of Wallaceburg, Ont; Miss Alice Robinson, of Prescott; Mr. Sydney Holmes, of Oshawa, Ont., and Miss Bernice Woods, of Picton. Ont., and Miss Dorothy Kerfoot. of New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Walmsley have left for a motor trip to Montreal and points east, and will take up residence in Picton. Ont. For travelling, the bride wore a dress of figured green crepe, a green coat trimmed with grey fur and a French green hat of faille.2
Family | Gordon Turnbull Walmsley b. 1898, d. 3 Nov 1967 |
| Marriage* | Mary married Gordon Turnbull Walmsley, at the home of the bride's parents, on 30 June 1925 at Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.4,1,3,2 |
| MarWitNews | Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding: Her parents were listed as Horace W. Kerfoot and Mrs. Horace W. Kerfoot. His parents were listed as Thomas Walmsley and Mrs. Thomas Walmsley. The Maid of Honour and Best Man were Anna Kerfoot and Gordon Nichol.2 |
| Child |
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Citations
- [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., Gordon Turnbull Walmsley & Helen Mary Kerfoot.
- [S8994] Weddings: Walmsley--Kerfoot, The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, Jul 2, 1925, Page 12, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Wedding: Walmsley--Kerfoot and continued. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Citizen.
- [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., Mary Helen Walmsley née Kerfoot
Grave marker transcription:
Helen Kerfoot wife of Gordon Walmsley 1904 - 1986. - [S299] Edited by P.E.K. Armstrong Richard Rorke, Forty Years in the Forest (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date), Page 155.
- [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: Thomas John Walmsley "Jack."
- [S299] Edited by P.E.K. Armstrong Richard Rorke, Forty Years in the Forest, Pages 147 & 155.