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     John married Sara Strong on 16 July 1859 at Clarendon, Québec, Canada.¹
     In the obituary of William Michael Lynch who died 23 March 1942, his parents, John Lynch and Mrs. John Lynch were listed or implied as predeceased.²

     She was born on 30 May 1830 at Ireland according to the 1901 census.² Alternatively, she may have been born in 1825 according to a less well documented source.¹ Sara married John Lynch on 16 July 1859 at Clarendon, Québec, Canada.¹
     Sara Strong died on 5 June 1915 at St. Patrick's Home, Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Death Registration 010150.³ Alternatively, she died on 5 May 1913 according to a less well documented source.¹
     Note regarding Sara Strong: family tree of the boyd's per Corrie Dennis:

SARAH MARRIED JOHN LYNCH-JUL-16-1859
HAD 5 CHILDREN-ANNE JANE,THOMAS,JOHN ALFR ED,MICHAEL WILLIAM,NICHOLAS,
ANNE-JUN-2-1860-IN RENFREW
THOMAS-CA.1862
JOHN- NOV-11-1864-
MICHAEL-FEB-3-1868
NICHOLAS-JAN-23-1871-DIED MAR-24-1887-BURIED BRUDENELL,ONTARIO.¹
      appeared on the1901 Canadian Census of Raglan & Radcliffe Twps., Renfrew County, Ontario, in the household of William Lynch and Elisebeth Lynch, and she was listed as a widow.⁴
     In the obituary of William Michael Lynch who died 23 March 1942, his parents, John Lynch and Mrs. John Lynch were listed or implied as predeceased.⁵
     The following analysis is from my personal research and reflects my attempts to consolidate information from different sources.

     He was born on 2 July 1922.²
     Keith Barwell died on 26 November 2006 at Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, at age 84.²

     He was born on 28 July 1924.¹ John married Mary Isabel Hamilton.¹
     John Lewis Mayhew died on 20 January 2008 at age 83.¹
     John Lewis Mayhew was buried at Goshen Cemetery, McNab/Braeside Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.¹

     She was born on 28 March 1928.¹ Mary married John Lewis Mayhew.¹
     Mary Isabel Hamilton died on 15 March 1995 at age 66.¹
     Mary Isabel Hamilton was buried at Goshen Cemetery, McNab/Braeside Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.¹

     He was born on 5 November 1865 at Griffith Twp., Renfrew County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.^7,6,8 James married Hannah F. Mayhew, at the home of the bride, on 12 October 1892 at Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^{9,10,1,11,3,12,6,8,13}
     Other information from their marriage registration.⁶

     John Francis Joyce performed the marriage ceremony for Margaret Ann Mayhew and Abraham Joyce on 9 July 1890 at Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^{14,15,16,17,18}
     The following article appeared in the Renfrew, Ontario Renfrew Mercury, 14 October 1892 :

     John Francis Joyce was described as was a life insurance agent in Renfrew at the time of his son Alfred's birth, and a grocer in London Ontario at the time of his son Stewart's birth. between 1894 and 1903.²⁰
     John F and Hannah Joyce appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Sault Ste. Marie, Korah Twp., Algoma District, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a Grocery Clerk and a Methodist. Their children: Lorne and Norman, were listed as living with them. As well as their niece, Marion Joyce and her mother, Marion Mayhew.⁸
     In the obituary of Jessie Joyce who died 28 March 1902, her father, J F Joyce of Sault St. Marie, was listed as a survivor.²¹
     The following article appeared in the Renfrew, Ontario Renfrew Mercury, 1 May 1903 :

     She was born in 1924.²
     Pauline Barwell died in 1991.²

     He was born on 14 April 1887 at Ross Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^2,3,4 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1888 at Ontario, Canada, since he was age 33 in the 1921 census.⁵ Ephraim married Margaret Ann Briscoe, at the home of her parents, on 9 July 1913 at Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 013399.^1,6,4,5
     Ephraim McEwen died on 4 May 1957, at his home near Douglas, at Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 70.^7,1,8
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Ephraim McEwen.
     Ephraim McEwen was buried on 7 May 1957 at Cobden (aka Union) Cemetery, Cobden, Ross Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^8,7
     Ephraim McEwan appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Ross Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Duncan and A. Hester McEwan.³
     Ephram and Margaret Ann McEwen appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Ross Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1921. Ephram was described as a farmer on his own farm. Their children Iva Rae and Clifford G. were listed as living with them. His children Milton E. were listed as living with him.⁵
     Ephriam and Margaret McEwen appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of Ross Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1931. Ephriam was described as a farmer on a mixed farm. Their children Iva Rae, Milton E. and C. Garfield were listed as living with them.⁴
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Journal published in Ottawa, Ontario, 6 May 1957.⁷
     In the obituary of Clifford Garry McEwen who died 18 February 2009, his parents, Ephraim McEwen and Margaret Briscoe were listed or implied as predeceased.⁹

     He was born on 3 May 1892 at Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 029741.^7,2,5,3,8,9 John married Elizabeth Nina Humphries on 11 November 1920 at Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, Ontario Marriage Regisration 021807.^10,11,8 John married Mabel Pearl Payne on 14 January 1933 at Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, Ontario Birth Registration 017143. Note that this document also spells his surname ending in "e".^12,13,14,15
     Other information from their marriage registration:

     John Wesley Brisco died on 9 April 1963 at Renfrew, Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 70.^4,8,15
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of John W. Brisco.
     John Wesley Brisco was buried on 11 April 1963 at Rosebank United Church Cemetery (Lot 22, Conc 1), Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^4,8
     He was also known as John W. Briscoe in the 1931 census.⁹ His name was also recorded as John Wesley Briscoe in the 1901 and 1911 census.^7,5,3
     John Wesley Brisco appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, James and Alice Briscoe.⁵
     John Briscoe appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, James and Alice Briscoe, listed as a farmer's son on the farm.³ John W. Brisco was the informant on the death registration of his wife, Elizabeth Nina Brisco, who died on 28 June 1930.¹⁶
     John W. Briscoe appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of an unknown place , enumerated 1 June 1931. John was described as a farmer on a general farm. His children Dorthy and Reta were listed as living with him. His cousin, Orrie Moore, age 30 and single, was included in the household. This was possibly to help care for his daughters.⁹
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Journal published in Ottawa, Ontario, 10 April 1963.¹⁵
     In the obituary of Dorothy Jean Crozier who died circa 24 April 1999, her parents, J. W. Brisco, Nina Humphries and Pearl Payne were listed or implied as predeceased.¹⁷

     She was born on 16 February 1893 at Westmeath Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2,4 Elizabeth married John Wesley Brisco on 11 November 1920 at Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, Ontario Marriage Regisration 021807.^1,5,6
     Elizabeth Nina Humphries died on 28 June 1930 at Victoria Hospital, Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 37 according to Ontario Death Registration 030774.^1,2,4 The informant on her death registration was her husband, John W. Brisco. Her parents were identified as John F Humphries and Jane Burwell.²
     Elizabeth Nina Humphries was buried on 30 June 1930 at Rosebank United Church Cemetery (Lot 22, Conc 1), Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2,4
     In the obituary of Dorothy Jean Crozier who died circa 24 April 1999, her parents, J. W. Brisco, Nina Humphries and Pearl Payne were listed or implied as predeceased.⁷

     She was born circa 1900 at Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.² Mabel married John Wesley Brisco on 14 January 1933 at Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, Ontario Birth Registration 017143. Note that this document also spells his surname ending in "e".^3,1,2,4
     Other information from their marriage registration:

     She was commonly known as Pearl suppres surname.⁵
     In the obituary of John W. Brisco who died 9 April 1963, her widow, Pearl Payne, was listed as a survivor.⁴
     In the obituary of Dorothy Jean Crozier who died circa 24 April 1999, her parents, J. W. Brisco, Nina Humphries and Pearl Payne were listed or implied as predeceased.⁵

     She was born on 24 July 1921 at Northcote, Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.¹
     Helen E. Brisco died on 23 October 1926 at age 5.^5,2
     Helen E. Brisco was buried at Rosebank United Church Cemetery (Lot 22, Conc 1), Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2

     She was born in 1921 at Ontario, Canada.^4,3 Dorothy married Wilfred Crozier.^4,1
     Dorothy Jean Brisco died circa 24 April 1999, at her home on R.R. #3, at Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^4,1
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Dorothy Jean Brisco was buried on 26 April 1999 at Rosebank United Church Cemetery (Lot 22, Conc 1), Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^4,1
     Dorthy Briscoe appeared in the 1931 Canadian Census of an unknown place in the household of her father John W. Briscoe.³
     In the obituary of Brian Crozier who died 18 March 1968, his mother, Dorothy Jean Brisco, was listed as a survivor.⁵
     In the obituary of Wilfred Crozier who died 7 July 1996, hiswife, the former Dorothy Jean Brisco, was listed as a survivor.⁶
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Citizen published in Ottawa, Ontario, 24 April 1999.¹
     In the obituary of Retta Lillian Camelon who died 7 December 2003, her sister, Dorothy Crozier, was listed as predeceased.⁷

     Jeanette Pearl Briscoe was buried at Rosebank United Church Cemetery (Lot 22, Conc 1), Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.¹
     Jeanette Pearl Briscoe died in 1937.¹

     He was born on 6 January 1894 at Northcote, Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^7,1,3,8,5,9 Alternatively, he may have been born in January 1895 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1911 census.⁴ Russell married Velma Jean Reid, at the home of the bride "near Renfrew", on 17 August 1921 at Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 019366. . This document indicates that the written consent of her parents was attached.^10,1,8,9
     Russell Eworth Brisco was buried at Rosebank United Church Cemetery (Lot 22, Conc 1), Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.⁸
     Russell Eworth Brisco died in 1951.^7,8
     Russell Eworth Brisco appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, James and Alice Briscoe.³
     Russel Briscoe appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, James and Alice Briscoe, listed as a farmer's son on the farm.⁴
     Russel Briscoe appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, James and Alice Briscoe, and he was listed as a farmer's son on his father's farm.⁵
     Russel and Velma Jean Reid appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1931. Russel was described as a farmer on a general farm. Their children Burrell, Beatress and Irene were listed as living with them.⁹
     The following article appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Journal, 1 August 1944 :

     The following article appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Journal, 8 November 1948 :

     Russell E. Briscoe was recorded as father of the bride at the marriage of Stanley Herbert Paterson and Beatrice Alice Briscoe on 27 November 1948.¹³
     In the obituary of Beatrice Alice Paterson who died 11 June 1994, her parents, Russel Briscoe and Velma Briscoe were listed or implied as predeceased.¹⁴
     In the obituary of Roy Beach Brisco who died 3 January 2011, his parents, Russell Brisco and Velma Brisco were listed or implied as predeceased.¹⁵

     She was born on 2 February 1904 at Ferguslea, Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 038947.^1,2,3,4,5 Velma married Russell Eworth Brisco, at the home of the bride "near Renfrew", on 17 August 1921 at Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 019366. . This document indicates that the written consent of her parents was attached.^1,3,6,5 Velma married Wesley G. Dean.⁷
     Velma Jean Reid died on 29 December 1984 at Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 80.^4,7
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Velma Jean Reid was buried in a spring interment at Rosebank United Church Cemetery (Lot 22, Conc 1), Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.⁴
     Russel and Velma Jean Reid appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1931. Russel was described as a farmer on a general farm. Their children Burrell, Beatress and Irene were listed as living with them.⁵
     The following article appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Journal, 1 August 1944 :

     The following article appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Journal, 8 November 1948 :

     Mrs. Russell E Briscoe was recorded as mother of the bride at the marriage of Stanley Herbert Paterson and Beatrice Alice Briscoe on 27 November 1948.¹⁰ Mrs. Russell Brisco, of Renfrew, was listed as the mother of the bride in the marriage of Roy D. Smith and Jean L. Brisco on 24 August 1957.¹¹
     In the obituary of Mary Elizbaeth Annie Reid who died 1 March 1967, her daughter, Velma Dean, of Bells Corners, was listed as a survivor.¹²
     In the obituary of Wesley G. Dean who died 7 July 1976, his secondwife, the former Velma Reid, was listed as a survivor.¹³
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Citizen published in Ottawa, Ontario, 31 December 1984.⁷
     In the obituary of Beatrice Alice Paterson who died 11 June 1994, her parents, Russel Briscoe and Velma Briscoe were listed or implied as predeceased.¹⁴
     In the obituary of Roy Beach Brisco who died 3 January 2011, his parents, Russell Brisco and Velma Brisco were listed or implied as predeceased.¹⁵

     He was born on 18 August 1895 at Northcote, Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 032977.^5,3,7 Alternatively, he may have been born on 17 August 1895 at Northcote, Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to his Military Medical record, Card D²; or, on 18 August 1896 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1901 census.⁶
     Thomas Clifford Briscoe died on 27 June 1917 at France at age 21 whenhe was killed in action "during the advance on AVION, this non-commisioned officer was one of the first to reach the objectives, but at that moment was instantly killed by enemy shell fire."
     The following is from his Find A Grave memorial page:
Born on the Family Farm. Thomas was the 7th child of of James A Briscoe and Alice Adeline Beach.
     Note: All the records spell his last name as Briscoe but his parents & siblings, spell it as Brisco
     ***
     Sergeant J Billings, of TCB's company, wrote of his buddie's death to the Renfrew Journal:
     "We had orders to go forward on the morning of the 26th and take a French village, which we did with slight losses. On the morning of the 28th, at 2:30 am, we received orders again to advance and take another village, when Sgt. Briscoe got into the trench OK but as usual, Fritz, after being driven out, put a carage on the line he left and, as they were all heavy shells, one of them burst close to Sgt. Briscoe, and he was instantly killed by concussion. Now, what I wish to convey to the people of Renfrew is that no braver boy left Renfrew, nor a more thorough gentleman. He was liked by all who knew him or came in contact with him. I was in his platoon in Canada and here. I was his 2nd Sgt here, and words cannot express my sympathy for such a friend. He was one of the many boys of Renfrew who made good over here. He was decorated here for bravery which he welll earned, and in my opinion should have received the DCM. He was also recommended for a commission in the Battalion for his good work here. ***** Believe me, No 1 Platoon will avenge Sgt Briscoe's death. We buried him four miles back of the firing line in a well-kept soldier's graveyard, along with many other Canadian boys. The officers and non-commisioned officers and men of A Co 38th Battalion, join in sending their deepest sympathy to the friends and parents of a true soldier and a gentleman."
     Notes by Rick Moffat: the memorial stone erected in the Rosebank Cemetery gives his date of death as one day later, 28 June 1917. It also incorrectly spells Avion as Avon. See his Death event for other sources for this information.^10,11,12,13
     Thomas Clifford Briscoe was buried at La Chaudiere Military Cemetery, Vimy, Pas de Calais, France, remembered with honour.⁴
Thomas Clifford Briscoe is also remembered on a gravemarker at Rosebank United Church Cemetery (Lot 22, Conc 1), Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^14,15
     
     Thomas Clifford Briscoe began military service on 24 November 1915 at the age of 20 years, 3 months and 6 days at Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, joining the 130th Battalion.²
     On 1 December 1915, at Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, Clifford was taken on strength to the 130th Battalion.
     According to his military examination records of Jan 7, 1916 he was a merchant, 5' 5 1/2" height and 140 lbs. In another form he is listed as having brown eyes and black hair.
     His unit sailed from Halifax on the S. S. Lapland on Sep 23, 1916. His overseas pay records commence Oct 1, 1916. They disembarked at Liverpool on Oct 6th.
     He was transferred to 12 Res Battalion (12 Res Bn) on the same date.
     On Nov 24th, 1916, Clifford was promoted to Sergeant.
     Then he was transferred to the 38th Battalion (38th Bn) on Dec 1st, 1916.²
     On 26 March 1917, at France, he was awarded the Military Medal for Bravery in the Field., with the following citation:

     On 5 April 1917, he appears to have been wounded when buried, possibly by an exploding shell. On this date he was admitted to No. 11 Field Ambulance, which was a mobile front line medical unit, with a Contus Buried (wd) (contusion, buried - wound.) The next day he was transfered to No. 13 Field Ambulance. From there, on the 14th, he was transferred to 2 Australian General Hospital (2 Aus Gen) at Wimereux, and on the 19th to 1st Convalescent Depot (1 Con Dep.) Boulogne. He rejoined his unit on May 9, 1917 which was by this time known as the 38th Battalion (formerly the 130th battalion.)^2,17,15

End of Military Service section.²

     Clifford Briscoe appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, James and Alice Briscoe.⁶
     Clifford Briscoe appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, James and Alice Briscoe.⁷

Link to the Canadian Great War Project:; "Soldier Page" for Thomas Clifford Briscoe¹⁸

     He was born on 8 August 1897 at Ontario, Canada.^3,4,5 Alternatively, he may have been born in 1899 or 1900 at Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, since he was 32 in the 1931 census, and claimed to be 29 when he married.^6,7 Mahlon married Mary Helen McKenzie Morrison on 19 July 1929 at Powassan, Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 019692.^1,8,7
     Mahlon Stanley Briscoe died in October 1975 at age 78.⁵
     Mahlon Stanley Briscoe was buried at Park Lawn Cemetery, Sudbury, Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.⁵
     Mahlon Stanley Briscoe appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, James and Alice Briscoe.³
     Malon Briscoe appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, James and Alice Briscoe.⁴
     Mahlan S. and Helen Briscoe appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of Sudbury, Nipissing District, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1931. Mahlan was described as the Principal in a Business College. Their children Helen E. and Saraerie were listed as living with them.⁷
     In the obituary of Sara Dianne Naismith who died 12 April 2015, her parents, Mahlon Briscoe and Helen Morrison were listed or implied as predeceased.⁹
     In the obituary of Carolyn Joanne McEachern who died 27 August 2021, her parents, Mahlon Briscoe and Helen Briscoe were listed or implied as predeceased.¹⁰

     She was born on 29 August 1909, at Reay (according to her marriage registration), at Muskoka Twp., Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 030436.^2,1,3,4 Mary married Mahlon Stanley Briscoe on 19 July 1929 at Powassan, Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 019692.^5,6,4
     Mary Helen McKenzie Morrison died on 25 March 1975 at age 65.³
     Mary Helen McKenzie Morrison was buried at Park Lawn Cemetery, Sudbury, Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.³
     Mahlan S. and Helen Briscoe appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of Sudbury, Nipissing District, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1931. Mahlan was described as the Principal in a Business College. Their children Helen E. and Saraerie were listed as living with them.⁴
     In the obituary of Sara Dianne Naismith who died 12 April 2015, her parents, Mahlon Briscoe and Helen Morrison were listed or implied as predeceased.⁷
     In the obituary of Carolyn Joanne McEachern who died 27 August 2021, her parents, Mahlon Briscoe and Helen Briscoe were listed or implied as predeceased.⁸