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     She was born on 3 April 1857 at Canada West, United Province of Canada.¹ Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1859 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1881 census.² Martha married William Malcolm.³
     Martha M Gilray was buried at Elmvale Presbyterian Cemetery, Elmvale, Flos Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.¹
     Martha M Gilray died in 1939.¹
     She was commonly known as Mattie.¹
     Martha M 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.²

     She was born on 28 May 1858 at Ontario, Canada.^1,2 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1861 at Ontario, Canada.⁴ Mary married George Thomas Wright on 15 December 1898 at Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^2,5
     Mary Ann Gilray died in 1939 at Ontario, Canada.^1,3
     Mary Ann Gilray was buried at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^1,3
     She was commonly known as Pollie or Polley according to her sister Annie's marriage registration, and her own marriage registration, respectively.^6,5 Mary Ann appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Euphrasia Twp., Grey County, Ontario, in the household of Robert Gilray and Jennet Gilray, listed as a school teacher.⁴ Mary Ann Gilray was listed as a witness to the marriage of Ann Gilray and William Guy on 19 September 1883 at Euphrasia Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada; according to Ontario Marriage Registration 003673.^7,8,6
     George T and Mary A. Wright appeared on the1901 Canadian Census of Artemesia Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a Farmer and a Presbyterian. Their daughter Jean H was listed as living with them.²

     He was born on 7 November 1822 at England.^5,3,4 Alban married Harriet Allinson before 1865.^6,7,4
     Alban Hamwood died on 4 September 1908, in a local hospital, at Collingwood, Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada, at age 85 according to Ontario Death Registration 026511.^5,8 The informant on his death registration was H Trott, No relationship was given.⁸ The cause of his death was given as old age.⁸
     Alban Hamwood was buried at Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery, Lot 23, Concession 9, Victoria, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.⁵
     He immigrated in 1863 to Canada from England.^2,3
     Alban and Harriet Hamwood appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881. Alban was described as Church of England and a Farmer. Their children, Jannet A, Francis A, Arthur William, Robert L, Alban P and Blanch E, were listed as living with them. This census shows their children were born in England (using a ditto mark) but other sources indicate they were born in Ontario.⁴ Alban Hamwood was the informant on the death registration of his son, Francis Allinson Hamwood, who died on 13 October 1882.⁹
     Alban Hamwood appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a Retired Farmer and "Ing Ch" (Church of England?). His children: Jenet A and Arthur William, were listed as living with him.³

     She was born on 4 January 1885 at Ontario, Canada.¹
     John W. Trullope appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her mother, Fannie C. Vanplew, listed as a farmer's son.¹

     He was born on 6 April 1865 at Ontario, Canada.^1,2
     His name was transcribed as Robert E. Rear in the 1881 census.³
     Robert E. Rear appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Euphrasia Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of his father, John Rear.²
     Robert E. Rear appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of his parents, John and Annie M. Rear.¹
     Robert appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Euphrasia Twp., Grey County, Ontario, in the household of George Sheridan and Rosetta Sheridan, listed as a labourer in a swa mill.⁴

     He was born circa March 1867 at Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.^1,2,4
     Francis Allinson Hamwood died on 13 October 1882 at Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Death Registration 005909.^1,2 The informant on his death registration was his father, Alban Hamwood.² The cause of his death was given as rheumatic fever after 8 days.²
     Francis Allinson Hamwood was buried after 13 October 1882 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery, Lot 23, Concession 9, Victoria, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.¹
     Francis A Hamwood appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Alban and Harriet Hamwood.⁴

     He was born on 1 September 1869 at Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^2,3,4,7 Arthur married Myrtle Sophia Johnston on 27 June 1906 at Kolapore, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 209385. At the time of their marriage their occupations were given as farmer and nurse.^8,1,9,6
     Arthur William Hamwood was buried at Kerrobert Cemetery, Kerrobert, RM of Progress No. 351, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁴
     Arthur William Hamwood died circa 12 December 1934, at home, at Kerrobert, RM of Progress No. 351, Saskatchewan, Canada.^7,9,4
     
     Arthur William Hamwood appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Alban and Harriet Hamwood.³
     Arthur William Hamwood appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of his father, Alban Hamwood, listed as a farmer.²
     Arthur William Hamwood was described as Farmer - Collingwood Twp. & Saskatchewan.⁹
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 17 December 1934:


     In the obituary of Myrtly (sic) Sophia Hamwood who died 25 October 1975, her husband, Arthur Hamwood, was listed as predeceased.¹⁰
     In the obituary of Inez Blanche Cunnings who died 17 September 1989, her parents, Arthur Hamwood and Sophia Hamwood were listed or implied as predeceased.¹¹
     In the obituary of Garth Hamwood who died 14 June 1990, his parents, Arthur Hamwood and Sophia Hamwood were listed or implied as predeceased.¹²

     He was born in 1872.^1,2,4
     Robert Lindow Hamwood died in 1947.^1,2
     Robert Lindow Hamwood was buried at Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery, Lot 23, Concession 9, Victoria, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2
     Robert L Hamwood appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Alban and Harriet Hamwood.⁴ Robert Lindow Hamwood was listed as a witness to the marriage of Myrtle Sophia Johnston and Arthur William Hamwood on 27 June 1906 at Kolapore, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada; according to Ontario Marriage Registration 209385. At the time of their marriage their occupations were given as farmer and nurse.^5,6,7,8
     In the obituary of Arthur William Hamwood who died circa 12 December 1934, his brother, Bert Hamwood of Toronto, was listed as a survivor.⁹

     He was born in 1875 at England.^1,3
     Alban Pinckney Hamwood was buried in 1901 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery, Lot 23, Concession 9, Victoria, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.¹
     Alban Pinckney Hamwood died in 1901.¹
     Alban P Hamwood appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Alban and Harriet Hamwood.³

     She was born on 20 June 1877 at Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^1,4,5,2
     Blanche Elizabeth Hamwood died in 1968.^1,2
     Blanche Elizabeth Hamwood was buried at Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery, Lot 23, Concession 9, Victoria, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2
     Blanch E Hamwood appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Alban and Harriet Hamwood.⁵
     In the obituary of Arthur William Hamwood who died circa 12 December 1934, his sister, Blanche Hamwood of Detroit, was listed as a survivor.⁶

     He was born in May 1856 at Ontario, Canada, married at age 24, and 24 n the 1881 census.^2,4 He was born in May 1857 at Ontario, Canada.¹ Erastus married Martha White on 2 March 1881 at Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^2,5,4
     Erastus Hemphill was buried at Villenova Cemetery, Balcom, Chautauqua County, New York, USA.^6,7
     Erastus Hemphill died in March 1908 at Hamlet, Chautauqua County, New York, USA, at age 51.¹
     Erastus and Martha Hemphill appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881. Erastus was described as Methodist Canada and a Farmer.⁴ Erastus and Martha White immigrated in 1888 to USA from Canada with three of their children. Later census data gives 1890 as the year of their immigration, but Laura's birth in New York state in 1889 supports this earlier date.⁵
     Erastus and Martha Hemphill appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Villenova, Chautauqua County, New York, enumerated 14 June 1900, described as a farm laborer. Their children: Nelson, Samuel E., Hartley G., Lura, Lester and Frankie, were listed as living with them. He came to the U.S in 1888. They had been married for 19 years. Martha was listed as having had 11 children, of which 6 were living at the time of the census.^1,8
     While working in the woods, Erastus was seriously hurt by a falling limb striking him on the head.

He was badly hurt in the woods. - FC 11 Mar 1908. Died last week. - FC 18 Mar 1908.¹

     She was born on 14 June 1854 at Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.^{4,5,6,11,7,8,9,10} She was baptized on 7 January 1855 at Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.⁹ Martha married Erastus Hemphill on 2 March 1881 at Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^4,6,8
     Martha White died on 3 December 1927 at Hartfield, Chautauqua County, New York, USA, at age 73.¹¹ Alternatively, she died on 2 December 1927 at age 73.³
     Martha White was buried at Villenova Cemetery, Villenova, Chautauqua County, New York, USA.^12,11

Census Data

     Martha appeared on the 1925 State Census of Hartfield, Chautauqua Twp., Chautauqua County, New York, in the household of Ernest J. Swanson and Laura M. Swanson.¹³
     Martha White appeared on the 1861 Canadian Census of an unknown place in the household of her parents, Samuel and Mary White.¹⁰
     Martha White appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her mother, Mary White.⁷ Martha White was listed as a witness to the marriage of Robert Cook McNichol and Ann Jane Shaw on 8 November 1876 at Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.¹⁴
     Erastus and Martha Hemphill appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881. Erastus was described as Methodist Canada and a Farmer.⁸ Erastus and Martha White immigrated in 1888 to USA from Canada with three of their children. Later census data gives 1890 as the year of their immigration, but Laura's birth in New York state in 1889 supports this earlier date.⁶
     Erastus and Martha Hemphill appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Villenova, Chautauqua County, New York, enumerated 14 June 1900, described as a farm laborer. Their children: Nelson, Samuel E., Hartley G., Lura, Lester and Frankie, were listed as living with them. He came to the U.S in 1888. They had been married for 19 years. Martha was listed as having had 11 children, of which 6 were living at the time of the census.^3,15 Martha White was a survivor of her husband Erastus who died in 1908.³
     Martha Hemphill appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Dunkirk, Chautauqua County, New York, in the household of her son and daughter-in-law, Charles L. and Blanche Hemphill, and was listed as a widow.⁵
     In the obituary of Mary Ann Gilray who died 19 December 1924, her sister, Mrs. Erastus Hamphill (sic) was listed as a survivor.¹⁶

In the obituary of Samuel White who died 10 August 1949, his sister, Martha Hemphill However, Martha had died in 1927. Is this a reference to another sister, or was it an error in the obituary?, was listed as a survivor. However, Martha had died in 1927. Is this a reference to another sister, or was it an error in the obituary?¹⁷

     He was born circa 1839 at Canada West, United Province of Canada, died at the age of 69.⁴ Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1841 at Canada West, United Province of Canada, age 40 in the 1881 census²; or, circa 1848 at Scarborough, Canada West, United Province of Canada, age 28 on his marriage registration.³ Robert married Mary Jane Hutchinson on 7 June 1876 at Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 002892.^3,2
     Robert Hetherington died on 6 June 1908 at Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Death Rgistration 011739. He was a stone mason.^1,4 The informant on his death registration was Charles Heatherington.⁴ The cause of his death was given as pneumonia after being sick for 7 days.⁴
     Robert and Mary J. Hetherington appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881. Robert was described as Church of England and a Stone Mason. Their children, William J. and Harriet J., were listed as living with them.²

     She was born on 20 October 1853 at Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, according to her death registration.⁴ Alternatively, she may have been born in 1854 at Canada West, United Province of Canada, age 26 in the 1881 census.^1,6 Mary married Robert Hetherington on 7 June 1876 at Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 002892.^2,6 Mary married Robert Shields on 14 November 1917 at Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 099428?^7,3
     Mary Jane Shields died on 23 April 1929 at at Lot 2, South Russell St., Clarksburg, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, at age 75.^1,4 The informant on her death registration was her daughter, Margaret Hetherington.⁴
     Mary Jane Hutchinson was buried at Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.¹ The cause of her death was given as cerebral haemorrhage due to hypertension and areterio sclerosis.⁴
     Mary Jane Hutchinson, the bride's sister, was listed as a witness to the marriage of John Hutchinson and Elizabeth Ann May on 25 December 1871.⁸
     Robert and Mary J. Hetherington appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881. Robert was described as Church of England and a Stone Mason. Their children, William J. and Harriet J., were listed as living with them.⁶ Mary Jane Hutchinson was a survivor of her husband Robert who died in 1908.⁹

     He was born circa 1878 at Ontario, Canada, age 3 in the 1881 census.¹
     William J. Hetherington appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Robert and Mary J. Hetherington.¹

     She was born circa 1879 at Ontario, Canada, age 2 in the 1881 census.¹
     Harriet J. Hetherington appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Robert and Mary J. Hetherington.¹

     He was born on 2 January 1849 at Canada East, United Province of Canada.^{10,11,8,9,3,5,12} Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1848 at Canada West, United Province of Canada, according to the 1921 census.⁴ James married Mary Ann Vamplew on 1 January 1873 at Meaford, St. Vincent Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^{2,13,11,9,3,14,5}
     James Holmes died on 18 February 1922, at west 1/2 Lot 3, Conc 12, at Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, at age 73. The informant was George Holmes.^2,8 The cause of his death was given as chronic cystitis plus pleurisy and pneumonia.⁸
     James Holmes was buried on 21 February 1922 at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^2,8,15
     James and Mary A. Holmes appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881. James was described as P (Primative?) Methodist and a Farmer. Their children, Ann M. and Lavina, were listed as living with them. As were his father, James Holmes and brother, Thomas Holmes.⁵
     James and Mary A. Holmes appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 1 May 1891. James was described as a Farmer and Friends (Society of Friends). Their children, Lavina and Lucy R., were listed as living with them. His father, James Holmes, and brother, Thomas Holmes, were also included in the household.¹²
     James and Mary Ann Holmes appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as Friends (Quaker) and a Farmer. Their children: Rose and George, were listed as living with them. As was his brother, Thomas Holmes.³
     James appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of an unknown place , in the household of George Holmes and Edith Holmes, listed as a retired farmer.⁴

     She was born on 11 April 1852 at Collingwood Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.^{2,8,9,13,14,3,4,5,10,11} Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1851 at Canada West, United Province of Canada, in the 1921 census when she was 70.⁶ She was baptized on 4 July 1852 at Collingwood Twp., Simcoe County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.¹¹ Mary married James Holmes on 1 January 1873 at Meaford, St. Vincent Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^{2,15,16,9,3,4,13}
     Mary Ann Holmes died on 4 April 1923, at west 1/2 Lot 3, Conc 12, at Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, at age 70. The informant was George Holmes.^2,8,4 The cause of her death was given as broncho pneumonia.⁸
     Mary Ann Vamplew was buried on 6 April 1923 at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, http://geneofun.on.ca/names/photo/195133.^2,8,4
     Mary A. Vamplew appeared on the 1861 Canadian Census of Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, William and Maria Vamplew.⁵
     Mary A. Vamplew appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, William and Anne M. Vamplew.¹⁰
     James and Mary A. Holmes appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881. James was described as P (Primative?) Methodist and a Farmer. Their children, Ann M. and Lavina, were listed as living with them. As were his father, James Holmes and brother, Thomas Holmes.¹³
     James and Mary A. Holmes appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 1 May 1891. James was described as a Farmer and Friends (Society of Friends). Their children, Lavina and Lucy R., were listed as living with them. His father, James Holmes, and brother, Thomas Holmes, were also included in the household.¹⁷
     James and Mary Ann Holmes appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as Friends (Quaker) and a Farmer. Their children: Rose and George, were listed as living with them. As was his brother, Thomas Holmes.³
     Mary Ann appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of an unknown place , in the household of George Holmes and Edith Holmes.⁶ Mary Ann Vamplew witnessed the burial of James Holmes on 21 February 1922 at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^2,18,19

     Alternatively, she may have been born on 21 September 1873 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1901 census.^2,5,7 She was born on 21 September 1874 at Euphrasia Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 006466.^4,6 Ann married John Wilfred Rear on 7 August 1889 at Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 004300.^3,5,8,2,9
     Ann Maria Holmes died in 1944.^2,7
     Ann Maria Holmes was buried at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, http://geneofun.on.ca/names/photo/192413.^2,7
     Her name was also recorded as Ann Marie Holmes.¹⁰
     Ann M. Holmes appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, James and Mary A. Holmes.⁶
     John and Annie M. Rear appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as Friends (Quaker) and a Farmer. Their children: James, Joseph A, Pearl R., Annie and Robert E., were listed as living with them.⁵

     She was born at England.¹ Mary married James Holmes before 1849.^2,1,3
     Mary Ann Hibbit died before 1881 sincce her husband was listed as a widower in the 1881 census.⁴
     She was commonly known as Mary.⁵