Walter Labrash1

M, #13481, b. circa 1875
Father*Justus Labrash1 b. c 1830
Mother*Hannah (?)1 b. c 1833
Last Edited14 Aug 2021
     He was born circa 1875 at Ontario, Canada, age 6 in the 1881 census.1
     Walter Labrash appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Muskoka District, Ontario in the household of his parents, Justus and Hannah Labrash.1

Citations

  1. [S11770] JustusLabrash household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Hardy & McConkey & Mills & Wilson & Ferrie & McKenzie, Muskoka District, Ontario; Page: 11; Family: 61, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-13244.

Charles Armstrong1

M, #13482, b. circa 1877
Father*Charles Armstrong1 b. c 1831
Mother*Isabella McCoy1 b. c 1836
Last Edited25 Jul 2021
     He was born circa 1877 at Ontario, Canada, since he was age 4 in the 1881 census.1
     Charles Armstrong appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Melancthon Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Charles and Isabella Armstrong.1

Citations

  1. [S5728] Charles Armstrong household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Melancthon, Grey East, Ontario; Page: 45; Family No: 223, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Film: C-13261.

George Armstrong1

M, #13483, b. circa 1879
Father*Charles Armstrong1 b. c 1831
Mother*Isabella McCoy1 b. c 1836
Last Edited25 Jul 2021
     He was born circa 1879 at Ontario, Canada, since he was age 2 in the 1881 census.1
     George Armstrong appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Melancthon Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Charles and Isabella Armstrong.1

Citations

  1. [S5728] Charles Armstrong household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Melancthon, Grey East, Ontario; Page: 45; Family No: 223, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Film: C-13261.

Isabella McCoy1,2,3,4

F, #13484, b. circa 1836
Last Edited10 Jan 2023
     She was born circa 1836 at Ontario, Canada, age 45 in the 1881 census.4 Isabella married Charles Armstrong before 1859.5,2,3,4
     Charles and Isabella Armstrong appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Melancthon Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881. Charles was described as Church of England and a Farmer. Their children, William, Mary Ann, Samuel, Frances, John, Sarah, David, Charles and George, were listed as living with them.4
     Isabella Armstrong was recorded as mother of the bride at the marriage of William Vamplew and Sarah Jane Armstrong on 25 February 1890.6

Family

Charles Armstrong b. c 1831
Children

Citations

  1. [S407] Marriages 1898 - 1899 Part 3, online unknown url. Hereinafter cited as Marriages 1898 - 1899 Part 3.
  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., Sarah J Vamplew & Samuel Armstrong.
  3. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Anna Mariah Vamplew & Samuel N Armstrong.
  4. [S5728] Charles Armstrong household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Melancthon, Grey East, Ontario; Page: 45; Family No: 223, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Film: C-13261.
  5. [S394] Rick Moffat, Assumption based upon birth/christening date of children.
  6. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: William Vamplew & Sarah Jane Armstrong.
  7. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Sarah J Vamplew & Samuel N Armstrong.
  8. [S99] Gladys nee Hudson Allen, "Vamplew Family Tree", Feb 13, 2001 (unknown compiler address). Gladys sent this to me with a cover letter dated Feb 13, 2001. 22 page Document, Sarah Jane Armstrong born -- Dec 25 1867, died 1954.; Page 5. Hereinafter cited as "Vamplew Family Tree."
  9. [S108] Ron & Jopie Lougheed & Owen Noble, compiler, Thornbury--Clarksburg Union Cemetery (n.p.: Bruce & Grey Branch O.G.S., 1996), Page 11, ref # 253. Hereinafter cited as Thornbury--Clarksburg Union Cemetery.
  10. [S254] Transcribed & typed by Don Sanderson, compiler, Grey, Ontario, Canada. 1901 Census of Canada (Box 66, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 5P1: Bruce & Grey Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, 1999), Page 7 (Page 79 of Bruce & Grey Book). Hereinafter cited as 1901 -- Collingwood Twp, Grey, ON.

William Armstrong1

M, #13485, b. circa 1859
Father*Charles Armstrong1 b. c 1831
Mother*Isabella McCoy1 b. c 1836
Last Edited25 Jul 2021
     He was born circa 1859 at Canada West, United Province of Canada, since he was age 22 in the 1881 census.1
     William Armstrong appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Melancthon Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Charles and Isabella Armstrong, listed as a farmer.1

Citations

  1. [S5728] Charles Armstrong household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Melancthon, Grey East, Ontario; Page: 45; Family No: 223, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Film: C-13261.

Mary Ann Armstrong1

F, #13486, b. circa 1861
Father*Charles Armstrong1 b. c 1831
Mother*Isabella McCoy1 b. c 1836
Last Edited25 Jul 2021
     She was born circa 1861 at Canada West, United Province of Canada, since she was age 20 in the 1881 census.1
     Mary Ann Armstrong appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Melancthon Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Charles and Isabella Armstrong.1

Citations

  1. [S5728] Charles Armstrong household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Melancthon, Grey East, Ontario; Page: 45; Family No: 223, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Film: C-13261.

Frances Armstrong1

F, #13487, b. circa 1863
Father*Charles Armstrong1 b. c 1831
Mother*Isabella McCoy1 b. c 1836
Last Edited25 Jul 2021
     She was born circa 1863 at Ontario, Canada, since she was age 18 in the 1881 census.1
     Frances Armstrong appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Melancthon Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Charles and Isabella Armstrong, listed as a servant.1

Citations

  1. [S5728] Charles Armstrong household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Melancthon, Grey East, Ontario; Page: 45; Family No: 223, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Film: C-13261.

John Armstrong1

M, #13488, b. circa 1865
Father*Charles Armstrong1 b. c 1831
Mother*Isabella McCoy1 b. c 1836
Last Edited25 Jul 2021
     He was born circa 1865 at Ontario, Canada, since he was age 16 in the 1881 census.1
     John Armstrong appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Melancthon Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Charles and Isabella Armstrong, listed as a farmer.1 John Armstrong, his brother, was listed as a witness to the marriage of William Vamplew and Sarah Jane Armstrong on 25 February 1890.2

Citations

  1. [S5728] Charles Armstrong household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Melancthon, Grey East, Ontario; Page: 45; Family No: 223, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Film: C-13261.
  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 Vamplew & Sarah Jane Armstrong.

Sarah Jane Armstrong1,2,3,4,5

F, #13489, b. 25 December 1867, d. 1954
Father*Charles Armstrong6,1,7,8,9 b. c 1831
Mother*Isabella McCoy6,1,7,8,9 b. c 1836
Last Edited10 Jan 2023
     She was born on 25 December 1867 at Mono Twp., Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada.6,1,8,3,4,10,5 Alternatively, she may have been born before 4 April 1867 at Ontario, Canada, age 14 in the 1881 census.9 Sarah married William Vamplew on 25 February 1890 at Heathcote, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, Ontario Marriage Registation 004350.11,1,12,8,4,3,13
     Other information from their marriage registration:
The registration listed the following official witnesses: John Armstrong and Anne Maria(h) Vamplew. His parent(s) were listed as William Vamplew and Maria Vamplew. Her parents were listed as Charles Armstrong and Isabella Armstrong.8

     Sarah Jane Armstrong died in 1954.6,1,10,5
     Sarah Jane Armstrong was buried at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.14,10,5
     Sarah Armstrong appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Melancthon Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Charles and Isabella Armstrong.9
     William and Sarah Vamplew appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a Farmer and a Methodist. Their children: Emeretta, Victoria W, Elmer and Eauld, were listed as living with them.4
     William and Sarah Vamplew appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Euphrasia Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 5 June 1911. William was described as a Methodist and a Farmer. Their children Emma, Victoria D, Elmer, Earl and Jannet S were listed as living with them.3 Sarah Jane Armstrong was a survivor of her husband William who died in 1945.15,1,13

Family

William Vamplew b. 7 Aug 1865, d. Nov 1945
Marriage*Sarah married William Vamplew on 25 February 1890 at Heathcote, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, Ontario Marriage Registation 004350.11,1,12,8,4,3,13 
MarWitReg
     Other information from their marriage registration:
The registration listed the following official witnesses: John Armstrong and Anne Maria(h) Vamplew. His parent(s) were listed as William Vamplew and Maria Vamplew. Her parents were listed as Charles Armstrong and Isabella Armstrong.8
 
Children

Citations

  1. [S108] Ron & Jopie Lougheed & Owen Noble, compiler, Thornbury--Clarksburg Union Cemetery (n.p.: Bruce & Grey Branch O.G.S., 1996), Page 11, ref # 253. Hereinafter cited as Thornbury--Clarksburg Union Cemetery.
  2. [S511] Unknown compiler, online unknown url, unknown author (unknown location).
  3. [S2378] William Vamplew household, 05 Jun 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Euphrasia, Grey East, Ontario; Page: 15; Family:156, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  4. [S2379] William Vamplew household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Collingwood, Grey East, Ontario; Page: 7; Family: 59, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6468.
  5. [S3946] Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project, online Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Thornbury, Sarah Jane Vamplew née Armstrong
    Grave marker transcription:
    VAMPLEW
    In Loving Memory of William Vamplew     1885 - 1945
    His Beloved Wife Sarah Jane Armstrong     1867 - 1954
    Infant Sons
    Albert Edward     1895 - 1896
    Isaiah Wilbert     1904 - 1904. Hereinafter cited as Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project.
  6. [S99] Gladys nee Hudson Allen, "Vamplew Family Tree", Feb 13, 2001 (unknown compiler address). Gladys sent this to me with a cover letter dated Feb 13, 2001. 22 page Document, Sarah Jane Armstrong born -- Dec 25 1867, died 1954.; Page 5. Hereinafter cited as "Vamplew Family Tree."
  7. [S254] Transcribed & typed by Don Sanderson, compiler, Grey, Ontario, Canada. 1901 Census of Canada (Box 66, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 5P1: Bruce & Grey Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, 1999), Page 7 (Page 79 of Bruce & Grey Book). Hereinafter cited as 1901 -- Collingwood Twp, Grey, ON.
  8. [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 Vamplew & Sarah Jane Armstrong.
  9. [S5728] Charles Armstrong household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Melancthon, Grey East, Ontario; Page: 45; Family No: 223, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Film: C-13261.
  10. [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., Sarah Jane Armstrong Vamplew.
  11. [S99] Gladys nee Hudson Allen, "Vamplew Family Tree", Gladys sent this to me with a cover letter dated Feb 13, 2001. 22 page Document, William Vamplew married Sarah Jane Armstrong Feb 25, 1890.; Page 6.
  12. [S252] Genealogical Research Library (Subscription Required), online Genealogical Research Library (Subscription Required), Vampleu, William & Armstrong, Sarah Jane. Hereinafter cited as Genealogical Research Library.
  13. [S3946] Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project, online Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Thornbury, William Vamplew
    Grave marker transcription:
    VAMPLEW
    In Loving Memory of William Vamplew     1885 - 1945
    His Beloved Wife Sarah Jane Armstrong     1867 - 1954
    Infant Sons
    Albert Edward     1895 - 1896
    Isaiah Wilbert     1904 - 1904.
  14. [S99] Gladys nee Hudson Allen, "Vamplew Family Tree", Gladys sent this to me with a cover letter dated Feb 13, 2001. 22 page Document, Sarah Jane Armstrong buried Thornbury Cemetery.; Page 5.
  15. [S99] Gladys nee Hudson Allen, "Vamplew Family Tree", Gladys sent this to me with a cover letter dated Feb 13, 2001. 22 page Document, William Vamplew died Nov 1945, buried Thornbury Cemetery.; Page 5.
  16. [S99] Gladys nee Hudson Allen, "Vamplew Family Tree", Gladys sent this to me with a cover letter dated Feb 13, 2001. 22 page Document, Emmaretta Vamplew born 1892, died 1970; Page 5.
  17. [S254] Transcribed & typed by Don Sanderson, 1901 -- Collingwood Twp, Grey, ON, Dwelling 59, Vamplew, Emeretta, Daughter (of Head), Single, Birth Date -- July 9, 1892, Age at last birthday -- 8; Collingwood Twp., Sub-Div #9, Page 7 (Page 79 of Bruce & Grey Book).
  18. [S99] Gladys nee Hudson Allen, "Vamplew Family Tree", Gladys sent this to me with a cover letter dated Feb 13, 2001. 22 page Document, Page 15.
  19. [S108] Ron & Jopie Lougheed & Owen Noble, Thornbury--Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Page 11, ref # 253- VAMPLEW.
  20. [S3946] Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project, online Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Thornbury, Albert Edward Vamplew
    Grave marker transcription:
    VAMPLEW
    In Loving Memory of William Vamplew     1885 - 1945
    His Beloved Wife Sarah Jane Armstrong     1867 - 1954
    Infant Sons
    Albert Edward     1895 - 1896
    Isaiah Wilbert     1904 - 1904.
  21. [S99] Gladys nee Hudson Allen, "Vamplew Family Tree", Gladys sent this to me with a cover letter dated Feb 13, 2001. 22 page Document, Victoria May Vamplew born 24 May 1895 Heathcote, Ont., died May 24 1979.; Page 5.
  22. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Victoria May Vamplew & William H A Hudson.
  23. [S99] Gladys nee Hudson Allen, "Vamplew Family Tree", Gladys sent this to me with a cover letter dated Feb 13, 2001. 22 page Document, Elmer Vamplew, born Nov. 11, 1897, died 1987.; Page 10.
  24. [S254] Transcribed & typed by Don Sanderson, 1901 -- Collingwood Twp, Grey, ON, Collingwood Twp., Sub-Div #9, Page 7 (Page 79 of Bruce & Grey Book).
  25. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Elmer Vamplew & Ethel Bell.
  26. [S254] Transcribed & typed by Don Sanderson, 1901 -- Collingwood Twp, Grey, ON, Dwelling 59, Vamplew, Erold?, Son (of Head), Single, Birth Date -- Mar 14, 1899, Age at last birthday -- 1; Collingwood Twp., Sub-Div #9, Page 7 (Page 79 of Bruce & Grey Book).
  27. [S99] Gladys nee Hudson Allen, "Vamplew Family Tree", Gladys sent this to me with a cover letter dated Feb 13, 2001. 22 page Document, Earl Vamplew born 1900, died March 13, 1984; Page 12.
  28. [S99] Gladys nee Hudson Allen, "Vamplew Family Tree", Gladys sent this to me with a cover letter dated Feb 13, 2001. 22 page Document, Isaiah Wilbert Vamplew born 1904, died 1904; Page 15.
  29. [S3946] Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project, online Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Thornbury, Isaiah Wilbert Vamplew
    Grave marker transcription:
    VAMPLEW
    In Loving Memory of William Vamplew     1885 - 1945
    His Beloved Wife Sarah Jane Armstrong     1867 - 1954
    Infant Sons
    Albert Edward     1895 - 1896
    Isaiah Wilbert     1904 - 1904.
  30. [S99] Gladys nee Hudson Allen, "Vamplew Family Tree", Gladys sent this to me with a cover letter dated Feb 13, 2001. 22 page Document, Jeanette Serena Vamplew born Dec 18 1907, died May 3 1982; Page 14.

David Armstrong1

M, #13490, b. circa 1874
Father*Charles Armstrong1 b. c 1831
Mother*Isabella McCoy1 b. c 1836
Last Edited25 Jul 2021
     He was born circa 1874 at Ontario, Canada, since he was age 7 in the 1881 census.1
     David Armstrong appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Melancthon Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Charles and Isabella Armstrong.1

Citations

  1. [S5728] Charles Armstrong household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Melancthon, Grey East, Ontario; Page: 45; Family No: 223, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Film: C-13261.

Ann Turner1,2,3

F, #13491, b. circa 1835, d. before 18 November 1921
Father*John Turner2
Mother*Frances Kitley2
Last Edited25 Apr 2023
     She was born circa 1835 at Upper Canada, British North America, since she was age 46 in the 1881 census.3 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1834 based upon her stated age of 87 at the time of her death.4 Ann married John Gallagher before 1853 at Ontario, Canada.5,2,6,3
     Ann Turner died before 18 November 1921 at Sudbury, Sudbury District, Ontario, Canada.2
     She was commonly known as Annie.6
     John and Ann Galagher appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881. John was described as a Catholic and a farmer. Their children, Hugh, Frances, Robert, Elizebeth, Patrick and Thomas, were listed as living with them. As well as a servant, Mary Coughlan.3
     In the obituary of Robert Turner who died 7 August 1907, her sister, Mrs. Gallagher was listed as a survivor.7

Family

John Gallagher b. c 1825
Marriage*Ann married John Gallagher before 1853 at Ontario, Canada.5,2,6,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S93] Ray Burant, online www.ancestry.com, Ray Burant (Renfrew, Ontario), downloaded Aug 10, 1998, B404804897; Brudenell Parish File 4, page 048, Item 0, Birth 4897.
  2. [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 85. Hereinafter cited as Death Notices & Obits - Eganville Leader 1914-21.
  3. [S8144] John Galagher household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Brudenell & Lyndock, Renfrew South, Ontario; Page 35; Family: 134, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-13234.
  4. [S637] Rick Moffat, Assumption based upon burial date or date of death, Reported to be 87 at the time of her death in November 1921.
  5. [S93] Ray Burant, Aug 10, 1998.
  6. [S1350] Ontario Vital Statistics Project - Marriages, online Ontario Vital Statistics Project - Marriages, http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~maryc/renfr83.htm - #010854-83 (Renfrew Co). Hereinafter cited as ON Vital Statistics Project.
  7. [S427] Carol Bennett McCuaig, Genealogical Extracts from the Eganville Leader, 1902-1913 (R.R.2, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 3Z5: Jupiter Books Limited, 1990), Page 57. Hereinafter cited as Genealogical Extracts - Eganville Leader 1902-13.
  8. [S93] Ray Burant, Aug 10, 1998, 30 Mar 1865.
  9. [S93] Ray Burant, Aug 10, 1998, Christening 1 Aug 1869.

Frances Galagher1

F, #13492, b. circa 1861
Father*John Gallagher1 b. c 1825
Mother*Ann Turner1 b. c 1835, d. b 18 Nov 1921
Last Edited19 Jun 2018
     She was born circa 1861 at Canada West, United Province of Canada, age 20 in the 1881 census.1
     Frances Galagher appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, John and Ann Galagher, listed as a school teacher.1

Citations

  1. [S8144] John Galagher household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Brudenell & Lyndock, Renfrew South, Ontario; Page 35; Family: 134, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-13234.

Henry Gekill1,2

M, #13493, b. circa December 1819, d. 13 May 1893
Last Edited16 Jun 2022
     He was born circa December 1819 at Yorkshire, England, died at age 74 years, 6 months.1,2,3 Henry married Annie Gelder before 1851.1,4,3
     Henry Gekill died on 13 May 1893 at Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Death Registration 006017. He was identified as a farmer.1,2 The cause of his death was given as Bright's disease after 5 months.2
     Henry Gekill was buried at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.1 The informant on his death registration was his son, George Gekill.2
     Henry and Annie Gukill appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881. Henry was described as a Farmer and Methodist Canada. Their children, Caroline, Sarah A., Emma, George, Thomas H., Martha J, Minnie, John, Ann M, Ellen L. and William, were listed as living with them.3 Henry Gekill was the informant on the death registration of his daughter, Emma Gekill, who died on 12 August 1885.5
     In the obituary of John Gekill who died 5 April 1950, his parents, Henry Gekill and Hannah Gelder were listed or implied as predeceased.6

Family

Annie Gelder b. 29 Aug 1829, d. 2 Feb 1911
Marriage*Henry married Annie Gelder before 1851.1,4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S108] Ron & Jopie Lougheed & Owen Noble, compiler, Thornbury--Clarksburg Union Cemetery (n.p.: Bruce & Grey Branch O.G.S., 1996), Page 54, ref # 1184. Hereinafter cited as Thornbury--Clarksburg Union Cemetery.
  2. [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: Henry Gekill.
  3. [S5840] Henry Gukill household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Collingwood, Grey East, Ontario; Page: 66; Family No: 327, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Film: C-13261.
  4. [S394] Rick Moffat, Assumption based upon birth/christening date of children.
  5. [S1347] "ON Deaths, 1869-1946", online Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946: Name: Emma Gekell.
  6. [S13773] Thornbury Man, John Gekill, 83, Dies Wednesday, The Sun Times, Owen Sound, Ontario, 06 Apr 1950, Page 20, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: John Gekill. Hereinafter cited as Sun Times.
  7. [S1347] "ON Deaths, 1869-1946", online Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946: Name: Mary Gekill.
  8. [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., Rosa Gekill & Mayman White.
  9. [S108] Ron & Jopie Lougheed & Owen Noble, Thornbury--Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Page 26, ref # 613.
  10. [S315] Gravestone Photo Digital Photograph; Rick Moffat Personal Digital Files, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, George Gekill, died Dec 30, 1948 aged 90 years. His wife Betsy White, died Aug. 3, 1946 aged 84 years.
  11. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: George Gekill & Betsy White.
  12. [S254] Transcribed & typed by Don Sanderson, compiler, Grey, Ontario, Canada. 1901 Census of Canada (Box 66, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 5P1: Bruce & Grey Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, 1999), Page 75, Collingwood Twp. Book. Hereinafter cited as 1901 -- Collingwood Twp, Grey, ON.
  13. [S164] David Bolling, "David Bolling Email," e-mail message from (email address withheld for privacy) (Maryland) to Rick Moffat, various, I also have a picture of one (gravestone) that says Samuel White 1867-1949, his beloved wife Martha J. Gekill 1864-1941.; Dec. 28, 2000. Hereinafter cited as "David Bolling Email."
  14. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Louisa Gekill. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  15. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: William Gekill & Hatter Georgina Martin.
  16. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: John Gekill & Lizzie May.

Annie Gelder1,2,3,4

F, #13494, b. 29 August 1829, d. 2 February 1911
Father*Thomas Gelder5 b. c 5 Jun 1803, d. 8 Sep 1882
Last Edited1 Jun 2023
     She was born on 29 August 1829 according to her death registration.5 Alternatively, she may have been born in August 1828 at England according to the 1901 census.3,4 Annie married Henry Gekill before 1851.6,7,4
     Anna Gekill died on 2 February 1911 at at Lot 30, conc. 10, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, at age 81 according to Ontario Death Registration 013225.5 The cause of her death was given as senility (brain softening) several years and diarrhoea & exhaustion (1 week.)5 The informant on her death registration was her son, George Gekill.5
     She was commonly known as Hannah Gekill.6
     Henry and Annie Gukill appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881. Henry was described as a Farmer and Methodist Canada. Their children, Caroline, Sarah A., Emma, George, Thomas H., Martha J, Minnie, John, Ann M, Ellen L. and William, were listed as living with them.4
     Annie Gukill appeared on the1901 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a Methodist. Her daughter Sarah A. was listed as living with her.3
     In the obituary of John Gekill who died 5 April 1950, his parents, Henry Gekill and Hannah Gelder were listed or implied as predeceased.8

Family

Henry Gekill b. c Dec 1819, d. 13 May 1893
Marriage*Annie married Henry Gekill before 1851.6,7,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Various households, 4 April 1881 Canadian Census transcription by David Bolling, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, Rick Moffat Personal Digital Files LDS film 1375897, (Jekill), Annie, F(emale), Age 52, Country of Birth England, Religion Can Meth, Origin English, M(arried); Section B3, Page 66, Line 5.
  2. [S185] Rick Moffat, Assumption, In the 1881 census Thomas Gelder or Gelden is living with Henry & Annie. I assume he was her father. This is confirmed on her death registration.
  3. [S2405] Annie Gukill household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Collingwood (township), Grey East, Ontario; Page: 2; Family: 21, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6468.
  4. [S5840] Henry Gukill household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Collingwood, Grey East, Ontario; Page: 66; Family No: 327, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Film: C-13261.
  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., Name: Anna Gekill.
  6. [S108] Ron & Jopie Lougheed & Owen Noble, compiler, Thornbury--Clarksburg Union Cemetery (n.p.: Bruce & Grey Branch O.G.S., 1996), Page 54, ref # 1184. Hereinafter cited as Thornbury--Clarksburg Union Cemetery.
  7. [S394] Rick Moffat, Assumption based upon birth/christening date of children.
  8. [S13773] Thornbury Man, John Gekill, 83, Dies Wednesday, The Sun Times, Owen Sound, Ontario, 06 Apr 1950, Page 20, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: John Gekill. Hereinafter cited as Sun Times.
  9. [S1347] "ON Deaths, 1869-1946", online Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946: Name: Mary Gekill.
  10. [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., Rosa Gekill & Mayman White.
  11. [S108] Ron & Jopie Lougheed & Owen Noble, Thornbury--Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Page 26, ref # 613.
  12. [S315] Gravestone Photo Digital Photograph; Rick Moffat Personal Digital Files, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, George Gekill, died Dec 30, 1948 aged 90 years. His wife Betsy White, died Aug. 3, 1946 aged 84 years.
  13. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: George Gekill & Betsy White.
  14. [S254] Transcribed & typed by Don Sanderson, compiler, Grey, Ontario, Canada. 1901 Census of Canada (Box 66, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 5P1: Bruce & Grey Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, 1999), Page 75, Collingwood Twp. Book. Hereinafter cited as 1901 -- Collingwood Twp, Grey, ON.
  15. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Louisa Gekill. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  16. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: William Gekill & Hatter Georgina Martin.
  17. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: John Gekill & Lizzie May.

Thomas Gelder1,2,3

M, #13495, b. circa 5 June 1803, d. 8 September 1882
Last Edited25 Apr 2023
     He was born circa 5 June 1803 at England died at age of age 79 years, 3m & 3d.1,2,3
     Thomas Gelder died on 8 September 1882.2
     Thomas Gelder was buried at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.2
     Thomas Gelder appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881. Thomas was described as a widower, a P. (Primative?) Methodist and a Farmer.1,3

Family

Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Various households, 4 April 1881 Canadian Census transcription by David Bolling, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, Rick Moffat Personal Digital Files LDS film 1375897, Section B3, Page 66, Line 21.
  2. [S108] Ron & Jopie Lougheed & Owen Noble, compiler, Thornbury--Clarksburg Union Cemetery (n.p.: Bruce & Grey Branch O.G.S., 1996), Page 54, ref # 1184. Hereinafter cited as Thornbury--Clarksburg Union Cemetery.
  3. [S11706] Thomas Gelder household, 04 April 1891 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Collingwood, Grey East, Ontario; Page 66, Family: 326, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-13261.
  4. [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: Anna Gekill.

Ellen Atkins1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

F, #13496, b. 3 November 1847, d. 28 January 1900
Father*Edward Atkin1,2,10,5,6,11 b. c 1812, d. 30 Sep 1862
Mother*Eliza Brown White2,10,5,6,11 b. 12 Mar 1818, d. 25 Nov 1873
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited10 Jan 2023
     She was born on 3 November 1847 at Etobicoke Twp., York County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.12,5,6,9,11 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1848 at Canada West, United Province of Canada, age 51 at the time of her death. Possibly born at York according to her death registration.2,3,7,8,11; or, on 3 November 1849 at Canada West, United Province of Canada.13,3,14 She was baptized on 12 February 1850 at Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.6 Ellen married Thomas Gilray on 16 February 1870 at Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, This was a double wedding with his brother, James, who married Mary Ann White.15,16,17,18,7,8,9
     Other information from their marriage registration:
The registration listed the following official witnesses: Mary Ann White and James Gilray.17

     Ellen Atkins died on 28 January 1900 at Euphrasia Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, at age 52.1,2,13,19,3,14 The cause of her death was given as degeneration of her kidneys over 2 months according to Ontario Death Registration 010395.3
     Ellen Atkins was buried at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.1,20,14
     She was commonly known as Helen on her son Thomas' marriage registration.21
     Ellen Atkins appeared on the 1851 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Canada West in the household of her parents, Edward and Eliza Atkins.5
     Hellen Atkin appeared on the 1861 Canadian Census of an unknown place in the household of her parents, Edward and Eliza Atkin.11 Ellen Gilray was listed as a witness to the marriage of James Gilray and Mary Ann White on 16 February 1870.22
     Thomas and Ellen Gilray appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Euphrasia Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 2 April 1871, a farmer and W (Weslayan) Methodist. Their son Robert E. was listed adescribed as s living with them.9
     Thomas and Ellen Gilray appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Euphrasia Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881. Thomas was described as a Farmer and a C (Canadian?) Methodist. Their children, Robert E., Alexander F., Phoebe M., Glenwellend, Eliza A. and Annie Laurie, were listed as living with them.7
     Thomas and Ellen Gilray appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Euphrasia Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 11 April 1891. Thomas was described as a farmer and a Methodist. Their children, Robert, Faser (sic), Febe, Glen, Lila, Ann and Thomas, were listed as living with them.8

Family

Thomas Gilray b. c 7 Feb 1842, d. 20 Jul 1907
Marriage*Ellen married Thomas Gilray on 16 February 1870 at Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, This was a double wedding with his brother, James, who married Mary Ann White.15,16,17,18,7,8,9 
MarWitReg
     Other information from their marriage registration:
The registration listed the following official witnesses: Mary Ann White and James Gilray.17
 
Children

Citations

  1. [S108] Ron & Jopie Lougheed & Owen Noble, compiler, Thornbury--Clarksburg Union Cemetery (n.p.: Bruce & Grey Branch O.G.S., 1996), Page 53, ref # 1175. Hereinafter cited as Thornbury--Clarksburg Union Cemetery.
  2. [S311] Ted L Ceasar, online Obsolete Genealogy.comweb site, Ted Ceasar (unknown location), downloaded 28 Dec 2000.
  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: Ellen Gilray.
  4. [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., http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  5. [S5688] Edward Atkins (estimated) household, 12 Jan 1852 (delays led to the late enumeration of the 1851 Census) Canada West census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Collingwood, Grey, Canada West; Page 9, Line 21-28, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C_11723.
  6. [S7115] Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Registers 1825-1910 (Publisher: Wayne Bpwer 2015), Bower-McBurney Genealogy, Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Registers 1825-1910; "The Wesleyan Methodist Church in Canada set up a central registry of the births and baptisms in 1843. The registry includes entries from 1825 to 1910 with the bulk of the records falling between 1840 and 1873. These records are now held by the United Chur"; cited as "Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Registers., Atkins, Ellen; vol 1, page 373.
  7. [S7116] Thomas Gilray household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Euphrasia, Grey East, Ontario; Page: 20; Family: 86, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Film: C-13261.
  8. [S7118] Thomas Gilray household, April 11, 1891 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Euphrasia, Grey East, Ontario; Page: 11 & 12, Family: 53, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6338.
  9. [S8153] Thomas Gilray household, 02 April 1871 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Euphrasia, Grey North, Ontario; Page: 69; Family: 245, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-9953.
  10. [S315] Gravestone Photo Digital Photograph; Rick Moffat Personal Digital Files, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, See photo gilstone.jpg.
  11. [S8163] Edward Atkin household (inferred), Jan 14, 1861 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Collingwood, Grey, Canada West; Page: 20; Lines 38 to 45, Library and Archives Canada (LAC), Note that the age recorded is their age at their next birthday.
  12. [S785] Wilma (Andrus) Ebel, "Ancestors of Irene Mary Evelyn Atkins," e-mail message from email address withheld for privacy (unknown address) to Rick Moffat, Feb 29, 2004. Hereinafter cited as "Ancestors of Irene M. E. Atkins."
  13. [S315] Gravestone Photo Digital Photograph; Rick Moffat Personal Digital Files, GILRAY
    THOMAS GILRAY 1843 - 1907
    ELLEN ATKINS, wife of Thomas Gilray, Born Nov. 3, 1849, Died Jan. 28, 1900
    JOHN, Their son Born Jan. 19, 1885, Died Feb. 15, 1885
    ----------------
    ROBERT GILRAY, Died Mar. 26, 1900, Aged 84 years
    JENNETT CONACHER, his wife Died Oct. 10, 1894, Aged 79 years
    ALICE Their daughter 1854-1930.
  14. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Ellen Atkins Gilray
    Grave marker transcription:
    GILRAY
    Thomas Gilray     1843 - 1907
    Ellen Atkins     wife of Thomas Gilray
    Born Nov.3, 1849     Died Jan. 28, 1900
    John, Their Son     Born Jan. 19, 1885     Died Feb. 15, 1885

    Robert Gilray     Died Mar. 26, 1900     Aged 84 Years
    Jennet Conacher     His Wife     Died Oct. 10, 1894     Aged 79 Years
    Alice, Their Daughter     1854 - 1930.
  15. [S252] Genealogical Research Library (Subscription Required), online Genealogical Research Library (Subscription Required), Thomas Gilroy & Ellen Atkins. Hereinafter cited as Genealogical Research Library.
  16. [S303] Compiled by Jeff Stewart and Sherilyn Bell, Grey County Marriages - Marriage Registrations for Grey County, Ontario from 1869 to 1873 (Toronto, Ontario: Winfield Publishing, 1997), Page 24 - reference #91. Hereinafter cited as Grey County Marriages.
  17. [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., Thomas Gilray & Ellen Atkins; Witnesses: James Gilray of Euphrasia and Mary Ann White of Collingwood Twp.
  18. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Thomas Gilray
    Grave marker transcription:
    GILRAY
    Thomas Gilray     1843 - 1907
    Ellen Atkins     wife of Thomas Gilray
    Born Nov.3, 1849     Died Jan. 28, 1900
    John, Their Son     Born Jan. 19, 1885     Died Feb. 15, 1885

    Robert Gilray     Died Mar. 26, 1900     Aged 84 Years
    Jennet Conacher     His Wife     Died Oct. 10, 1894     Aged 79 Years
    Alice, Their Daughter     1854 - 1930.
  19. [S785] Wilma (Andrus) Ebel, "Ancestors of Irene M. E. Atkins," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Feb 29, 2004, Wilma reports that she died in Euphrasia Twp., and reports the same date as other sources.
  20. [S315] Gravestone Photo Digital Photograph; Rick Moffat Personal Digital Files, GILRAY
    THOMAS GILRAY 1843 - 1907
    ELLEN ATKINS, wife of Thomas Gilray, Born Nov. 3, 1849, Died Jan. 28, 1900
    JOHN, Their son Born Jan. 19, 1885, Died Feb. 15, 1885
    ----------------
    ROBERT GILRAY, Died Mar. 26, 1900, Aged 84 years
    JENNETT CONACHER, his wife Died Oct. 10, 1894, Aged 79 years
    ALICE Their daughter 1854-1930
    ----------------.
  21. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Thomas Atkins Gilroy & Isla (Ila) Della Ormsby.
  22. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: James Gilray & Mary Ann White; Witnesses: Thomas Gilray and Ellen Gilray of Euphemia.
  23. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Robert Edward McMaster Gibray. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  24. [S7115] "Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Registers", online Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Registers 1825-1910: Gilray, Robert Edward McMaster; vol 3, page 264
    I read birth date as 4 Dec 70.
  25. [S164] David Bolling, "David Bolling Email," e-mail message from (email address withheld for privacy) (Maryland) to Rick Moffat, various, Frazer A. Gilray [#1526], born 1871; died 1927; buried in Ontario, Canada; Feb 1, 2001 -- Genealogy Report. Hereinafter cited as "David Bolling Email."
  26. [S1347] "ON Deaths, 1869-1946", online Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946: Name: Fraser Gilray.
  27. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Alexander Fraser Gilray & Martha Ann Dodsworth.
  28. [S7118] April 11, 1891 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Euphrasia, Grey East, Ontario; Page: 11 & 12, Family: 53, Could read Faser Gilray.
  29. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Phoebe Gilray & Edgar Donnelly.
  30. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Eliza Ann Gilray.
  31. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Glinwellen Gilray.
  32. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Anna Laura Gilray.
  33. [S164] David Bolling, "David Bolling Email," e-mail to Rick Moffat, various, Thomas Atkins Gilray [#1531], born 1882; died 1955; buried in Ontario, Canada. Dates taken from gravestone in cemetery near Thornbury, Ontario; Feb 1, 2001 -- Genealogy Report.
  34. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Thomas Atkins Gilray.
  35. [S3946] Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project, online Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Thornbury, Thomas Gilray and Ellen Atkins; John, Robert Gilray & Jennett Conagher; Alice
    Transcription:
    THOMAS GILRAY     1843-1907
    Ellen Atkins Wife of Thomas Gilray,     Born Nov 3, 1849 - Died Jan 28, 2900
    John, Their son     Born Jan 19, 1885 - Died Feb 15, 1885     
    Robert Gilray     Died Mar 28, 1908 Aged 84 Years
    Jennett Conagher His Wife     Died Oct 10, 1904 Aged 79 Years
    Alice Their Dau     1854-1930
    Photos courtesy of Bonnie Lee Breadner & Myrna White
    Indexed by Bonnie Lee Breadner
    . Hereinafter cited as Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project.

Eliza Adelaide Gilray1

F, #13497, b. circa 1878
Father*Thomas Gilray2,3,4 b. c 7 Feb 1842, d. 20 Jul 1907
Mother*Ellen Atkins2,3,4 b. 3 Nov 1847, d. 28 Jan 1900
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited28 Apr 2023
     She was born circa 1878 at Ontario, Canada.2,1,3,4 Alternatively, she may have been born on 3 October 1880 at Ontario, Canada, but this birth year conflicts with the 1881 and 1891 census birth year of about 1878, and also with her sister Annie's birth either in Feb or Sep of 1880.5 Eliza married Thomas Shomeway Agnew on 22 July 1913 at York County, Ontario, Canada.2,1
     She was commonly known as Lila.6,1,4
     Eliza A. Gilray appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Euphrasia Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Thomas and Ellen Gilray.3
     Lila Gilray appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Euphrasia Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Thomas and Ellen Gilray.4
     Phoebe and Lila Gilray appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Toronto, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as boarders in the same household and both were machine operators. Both Lila and Phoebe enhanced their age in this census.7

Family

Thomas Shomeway Agnew b. c 1878, d. 10 Mar 1936
Marriage*Eliza married Thomas Shomeway Agnew on 22 July 1913 at York County, Ontario, Canada.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [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., Lila Adelaide Gilray & Thomas Shornnay Agnew.
  2. [S311] Ted L Ceasar, online Obsolete Genealogy.comweb site, Ted Ceasar (unknown location), downloaded 28 Dec 2000.
  3. [S7116] Thomas Gilray household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Euphrasia, Grey East, Ontario; Page: 20; Family: 86, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Film: C-13261.
  4. [S7118] Thomas Gilray household, April 11, 1891 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Euphrasia, Grey East, Ontario; Page: 11 & 12, Family: 53, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6338.
  5. [S991] Boarders in household Phoebe & Lila Gilray, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Ward 3, Toronto Center, Ontario; Page 22, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Film: T-6497, ON TORONTO (Centre) (City/Cité) (#116) Subdistrict: Ward/Quartier No. 3 a-19 Page 22.
  6. [S164] David Bolling, "David Bolling Email," e-mail message from (email address withheld for privacy) (Maryland) to Rick Moffat, various, Lila Gilray [#1529] (Thomas1) married Thomas AGNEW [#1542]; Feb 1, 2001 -- Genealogy Report. Hereinafter cited as "David Bolling Email."
  7. [S991] 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Ward 3, Toronto Center, Ontario; Page 22, Phoebe and Lila Gilray, boarders in household.
  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., Thos Shomeway Agnew.
  9. [S164] David Bolling, "David Bolling Email," e-mail to Rick Moffat, various, Photo of Gravestone; Email June 22, 2001.

Anna Laura Gilray1

F, #13498, b. 21 September 1880, d. 12 September 1962
Father*Thomas Gilray2,1,3,4 b. c 7 Feb 1842, d. 20 Jul 1907
Mother*Ellen Atkins2,1,3,4 b. 3 Nov 1847, d. 28 Jan 1900
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited19 Jan 2024
     She was born on 21 September 1880 at Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 007403 and 6 months old at the time of the 1881 census.1,3,4 Alternatively, she may have been born on 29 February 1880 at Ontario, Canada, since Leap year was in 1880, so was she born Feb 29, 1880, instead of 1881, which is reported in the 1901 census? If so, then she would have been a year old at the time of the 1881 census, instead of 6 months old.5 Annie married Bently Falls, in the Court House by a Justice of the Peace, on 12 January 1923 at Seattle, King County, Washington, USA, according to Washington Marriage Certificate 81741.6,2,7,8
     Anna Laura Gilray died on 12 September 1962, in a fire at her home near Livengood, at Alaska, USA, at age 81.9,10
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
Survived by her husband, Bently Falls.10

     Anna Laura Gilray was buried circa 17 September 1962 at Birch Hill Cemetery, Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, USA.9,11
     Annie Lawrie Gilroy (sic), of Collingwood, Ontario, was listed as next-of-kin on her brother Robert's attestation (enlistment) papers.12
     Annie Laurie Gilray appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Euphrasia Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Thomas and Ellen Gilray.3
     Ann Gilray appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Euphrasia Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Thomas and Ellen Gilray.4
     Annie Gilray appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Toronto, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a Domestic.13 She immigrated in 1923 to USA from Canada.14
     The following article appeared in the Seward, Alaska Seward Daily Gateway, 20 April 1923 :
Late Hotel Arrivals
     ...Mr. and Mrs. Bentley Falls arrived on the Watson on their way to the interior. Mr. Falls for the past several years has conducted the movie show at Brooks, in the Tolovana district.15

     Henry B. and Annie L. Falls appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Alaska Territory, Tolovana, Fourth Judicial District, enumerated circa 4 October 1930, described as a gold mine operator.7
     The following article appeared in the Fairbanks, Alaska Fairbanks Daily News Miner, 15 February 1939 :
Livengood Woman Has Broken Arm
     Mrs. Bentley Falls broke her left arm in a fall at her home in Livengood. She was brought to Fairbanks by a Pollack Flying Service plane, and entered St. Joseph's Hospital. She is doing nicely.16

     Bently H. and Annie L. Falls appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Livengood, Alaska, enumerated 7 November 1939, described as the propietor of a gold mine, and she was a cook at her husband's gold mine.17 She, of Livengood, was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of her husband, Henry Bently Falls.18
     Henry Bentley and Anna Laura Gilray appeared on the 1950 U.S. Federal Census of Livengood, Alaska, enumerated 20 June 1950, described as mining in a gold mine. There were 9 "lodger" in this bunkhouse.19
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Daily Sitka Sentinel published in Sitka, Alaska, 13 September 1962.10
     The following announcement of the funeral of Anna Laura Gilray appeared in the Fairbanks, Alaska Fairbanks Daily News Miner 15 September 1962 :
Mrs. Falls Rites Monday
     Funeral services for Mrs. Bentley Falls who perished in a fire at Livengood Sept. 12, will be held at the Fairbanks Memorial Chapel at 1 p.m. Monday.
     The last rites will be held under the auspices of the Pioneers of Alaska, Auxiliary No. 8.
     All Pioneers from Igloo No. 4 and Auxiliary No 8 are requested to attend the services.
     Pallbearers at Monday's funeral will be Leo Hardy, Arne Lee, Frank Nigro, Adolf Stock, Frank Young, and Harrie Hughes.11

Family

Henry Bentley Falls b. 20 Jul 1879, d. 27 Dec 1976
Marriage*Annie married Bently Falls, in the Court House by a Justice of the Peace, on 12 January 1923 at Seattle, King County, Washington, USA, according to Washington Marriage Certificate 81741.6,2,7,8 

Citations

  1. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Anna Laura Gilray. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  2. [S311] Ted L Ceasar, online Obsolete Genealogy.comweb site, Ted Ceasar (unknown location), downloaded 28 Dec 2000.
  3. [S7116] Thomas Gilray household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Euphrasia, Grey East, Ontario; Page: 20; Family: 86, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Film: C-13261.
  4. [S7118] Thomas Gilray household, April 11, 1891 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Euphrasia, Grey East, Ontario; Page: 11 & 12, Family: 53, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6338.
  5. [S992] Domestic in household Annie Gilray, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Ward 3, Toronto, York East, Ontario: Page 15, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Film: T-6507, ON YORK (East/Est) (#129) Subdistrict: Toronto (City/Cité) Ward/Quartier No. 3 h-1 Page 15
    26 158 Gilray Annie F Domestic S Feb 29 1881 20.
  6. [S164] David Bolling, "David Bolling Email," e-mail message from (email address withheld for privacy) (Maryland) to Rick Moffat, various, Annie Gilray [#1530] married BENTLEY FALLS [#1545].. Hereinafter cited as "David Bolling Email."
  7. [S1530] Henry B Falls household, 4-7 Oct 1930 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Fourth Judicial District, Tolovana, Alaska; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 39, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 2628; Image: 1046.0.
  8. [S7619] Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013 (Publisher: Ancestry), Ancestry.com, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013; "Original data: Washington State Archives. Olympia, Washington: Washington State Archives including images of the records"; cited as "Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013., Bently Falls & Annie Gilray, Married: 12 Jan 1923, Marriage Place: Court House, Seattle, King, Washington, USA before a Justice of the Peace, Certificate #: 81741.
  9. [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., Birch Hill Cemetery: Annie L Falls.
  10. [S14203] Elderly woman dies as house lost to fire, Daily Sitka Sentinel, Sitka, Alaska, September 13, 1962, Page 6, column 1 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Death of Annie Laurie Falls. Hereinafter cited as Daily Sitka Sentinel.
  11. [S14204] Mrs. Falls Rites Monday, Fairbanks Daily News Miner, Fairbanks, Alaska, 12 Sep 1962, Page 1, column 9 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Mrs. Falls Rites Monday. Hereinafter cited as Fairbanks Daily News Miner.
  12. [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, Soldiers of the First World War, WWI Attestation Papers search (Ottawa, Ontario: Library and Archives Canada), CEF Digitized service file - PDF format: Gilroy, Robert Edward (aka Robert Edward McMaster Gilray). Hereinafter cited as WWI Service Files.
  13. [S992] 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Ward 3, Toronto, York East, Ontario: Page 15, Annie Gilray, domestic in household.
  14. [S1530] 4-7 Oct 1930 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Fourth Judicial District, Tolovana, Alaska; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 39, Household Members: Name Age
    Henry B Falls 50
    Annie L Falls 49.
  15. [S14361] Late Hotel Arrivals, Seward Daily Gateway, Seward, Alaska, 20 Apr 1923, Page 8, column 2, Mr. and Mrs. Bentley Falls arrive by ship. Hereinafter cited as Seward Daily Gateway.
  16. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207), Mrs. Bentley Falls broke her arm.
  17. [S14205] Bently H. Falls household, 11 Nov 1939 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Fourth Division, Tolovana Judicial District, Livengood (village), Alaska; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 4-55, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: m-t0627-04581.
  18. [S2619] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 (Publisher: National Archives and Records Administration), Ancestry.com, World War II Draft Registration search; "United States, Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration"; cited as "U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942., Henry Bently Falls, Military Draft Date: 20 Mar 1942, Birth Date: 20 Jul 1879, Ontario, Canada, Next of Kin: Annie Laurie Falls, wife, Address: Livengood, Alaska, Height: 71 1/2, Weight: 168, Hair: Gray, Eyes: Blue, Complexion: Light.
  19. [S14206] H. Bentley Falls household, 20 Jun 1950 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Livengood (village), Fourth Division, Tolovana Recording District, Alaska; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 4-48, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 6283.

Jennett Conacher1,2

F, #13499, b. circa 3 April 1816, d. 10 October 1894
Last Edited6 Feb 2023
     She was born circa 3 April 1816 at Doolie Parish, Blair Athol, Perthshire, Scotland, based upon her age cited in the notice of her death.3 Alternatively, she may have been born between 1816 and 1817 at Perthshire, Scotland, died at age 78 in 1894, and listed as age 64 in 1881 census.1,4,5,6 Jennett married Robert Gilray circa 1837.1,7,8,2,6
     Jennett Gilray died on 10 October 1894 at Grey County, Ontario, Canada.1,4,3,5,2 The informant on her death registration was her son, Thomas Gilray.5 The cause of her death was given as gangrena (sic) sick 3 months.5
     Jennett Conacher was buried at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.9,2
     Robert and Jennet Gilray appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Euphrasia Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881. Robert was described as described as an Episcopal Methodist and a farmer. Their children, Ann, Robert, Jane, Alice, William and Martha M, were listed as living with them.6

Family

Robert Gilray b. bt 1816 - 1817, d. 26 Mar 1900
Marriage*Jennett married Robert Gilray circa 1837.1,7,8,2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S108] Ron & Jopie Lougheed & Owen Noble, compiler, Thornbury--Clarksburg Union Cemetery (n.p.: Bruce & Grey Branch O.G.S., 1996), Page 53, ref # 1175. Hereinafter cited as Thornbury--Clarksburg Union Cemetery.
  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., Jeanett Conacher Gilray
    Grave marker transcription:
    GILRAY
    Thomas Gilray     1843 - 1907
    Ellen Atkins     wife of Thomas Gilray
    Born Nov.3, 1849     Died Jan. 28, 1900
    John, Their Son     Born Jan. 19, 1885     Died Feb. 15, 1885

    Robert Gilray     Died Mar. 26, 1900     Aged 84 Years
    Jennet Conacher     His Wife     Died Oct. 10, 1894     Aged 79 Years
    Alice, Their Daughter     1854 - 1930.
  3. [S418] Jopie & Veenstra, Alfreda Loughead, compiler, Meaford & Collingwood Papers, Index to Births, Marriages & Deaths (Volume 1 -- 1869-1900) (Owen Sound, ON N4K 5P1: Bruce & Grey Branch of The Ontario Genealogical Society, 1993), Died: Mrs. Robert Gilray of Braeburn Place, Euphrasia on the 10th inst aged 78y 6m 7d. Native of Blair Athol, Doolie Parish, Perthshire Scotland née Jannett Gonacher.; Page 85, Oct 26, 1894. Hereinafter cited as Meaford & Collingwood Papers vI.
  4. [S315] Gravestone Photo Digital Photograph; Rick Moffat Personal Digital Files, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, GILRAY
    THOMAS GILRAY 1843 - 1907
    ELLEN ATKINS, wife of Thomas Gilray, Born Nov. 3, 1849, Died Jan. 28, 1900
    JOHN, Their son Born Jan. 19, 1885, Died Feb. 15, 1885
    ----------------
    ROBERT GILRAY, Died Mar. 26, 1900, Aged 84 years
    JENNETT CONACHER, his wife Died Oct. 10, 1894, Aged 79 years
    ALICE Their daughter 1854-1930.
  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., Name: Jennett Gilray.
  6. [S6803] Robert Gilray household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Euphrasia, Grey East, Ontario; Page: 34; Family: 152, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Film: C-13261.
  7. [S315] Gravestone Photo Digital Photograph; Rick Moffat Personal Digital Files, GILRAY.
  8. [S394] Rick Moffat, Assumption based upon birth/christening date of children.
  9. [S108] Ron & Jopie Lougheed & Owen Noble, Thornbury--Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Page 53, ref # 1175.
  10. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: John C Gilray
    Grave marker transcription:
    GILRAY
    John C     1838 - 1916
    Catherine E     1847 - 1947.
  11. [S164] David Bolling, "David Bolling Email," e-mail message from (email address withheld for privacy) (Maryland) to Rick Moffat, various, Thomas Gilray [#1215], born 1843 in Scotland; christened 7 Feb 1842 in Benvie, Angus, Scotland; died 1907; buried in Ontario, Canada; Email Genealogy Report -- Feb 2, 2001. Hereinafter cited as "David Bolling Email."
  12. [S315] Gravestone Photo Digital Photograph; Rick Moffat Personal Digital Files, See photo gilstone.jpg.
  13. [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., Thomas Gilray & Ellen Atkins; Witnesses: James Gilray of Euphrasia and Mary Ann White of Collingwood Twp.
  14. [S818] David Bolling, email attachment, David Bolling (Maryland), received Nov 22 1998, James Robert Gilray.
  15. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: James Gilray & Mary Ann White; Witnesses: Thomas Gilray and Ellen Gilray of Euphrasia.
  16. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: James Robert Gilray
    Grave marker transcription:
    (side by side graves stones)
    James Gilray     1842 - 1907
    Mary A Gilray     1850 - 1924.
  17. [S418] Jopie & Veenstra, Alfreda Loughead, Meaford & Collingwood Papers vI, Page 43, March 27, 1885.
  18. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: William Guy & Annie Gilray.
  19. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: William H. Gilray & Jeanie Miller.
  20. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Catherine Gilray & David Yeomans.
  21. [S108] Ron & Jopie Lougheed & Owen Noble, Thornbury--Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Page 53, ref # 1173.
  22. [S1347] "ON Deaths, 1869-1946", online Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946: Name: Alice Gilray.
  23. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Alice Gilray
    Grave marker transcription:
    GILRAY
    Thomas Gilray     1843 - 1907
    Ellen Atkins     wife of Thomas Gilray
    Born Nov.3, 1849     Died Jan. 28, 1900
    John, Their Son     Born Jan. 19, 1885     Died Feb. 15, 1885

    Robert Gilray     Died Mar. 26, 1900     Aged 84 Years
    Jennet Conacher     His Wife     Died Oct. 10, 1894     Aged 79 Years
    Alice, Their Daughter     1854 - 1930

    Also a footstone:
    Alice Gilray     Born Jan. 4, 1854     Died Apr. 28, 1930.
  24. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Martha "Mattie" Gilray Malcolm.

Jane Gilray1

F, #13500, b. circa 1850
Father*Robert Gilray1 b. bt 1816 - 1817, d. 26 Mar 1900
Mother*Jennett Conacher1 b. c 3 Apr 1816, d. 10 Oct 1894
Last Edited14 Jan 2017
     She was born circa 1850 at Canada West, United Province of Canada.1
     Jane Gilray appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Euphrasia Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Robert and Jennet Gilray, listed as a school teacher.1

Citations

  1. [S6803] Robert Gilray household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Euphrasia, Grey East, Ontario; Page: 34; Family: 152, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Film: C-13261.