William Charles Clarke
M, #2830, b. 26 May 1857, d. 1952
Parents
Biography
- Birth: 26 May 1857; Canada West
- Note: In 1886 William was a farmer living on Lot 15, Con 17 of Peel tp. When their son was born in 1899 William's occupation was listed as "Contractor," and the family lived on Peel Street in Elora. In 1901 the family lived in Peel tp., Wellington County and in 1911 they were found in Shelburne, Dufferin county. In 1927 they lived at 121 Howard Park Ave., Toronto. Nephew, Bruce Small, has told me that William and Jane lived in Toronto during the Second World War.
- Note: Jane Millar Thomson; Both were residents of Peel Twp. when married; witnesses were Jeremiah Clark[e] and Annie Thomson. Marriage registration spelled Clark without the "e". Groom was Methodist, bride Presbyterian, married by Rev. John Davidson.
- Last Edited: 28 February 2010 00:00:00
Jeremiah Meredith Clarke
M, #2831, b. 4 March 1859, d. 1944
Parents
Biography
- Birth: 4 March 1859; Canada West
- Burial: Greenfield Cem., Arthur, Ontario
- Note: Jeremiah and Harriet were living in Melancthon Tp., Dufferin County in 1891, as were his sister and brother-in-law, Susan and James Clarke. In 1901 they lived on the family farm with Jeremiah's mother--I would guess they moved there either after his father James died or if James needed additional help to run the farm. By 1911, after the death of Jeremiah's mother, they were living with Harriet's widowed father in Fergus. Harriet's obituary noted that they "farmed in Peel township, at Riverview [Melancthon tp] and Cumnock, before moving to Fergus."
- Note: Harriet Boyes; Jeremiah and Harriet Clarke lived in Melancthon Tp. on the 1891 Census (Div. 2, p. 43), next to James and Barbara Clarke (nee Small). Other families nearby included Edward and Annie Small (p. 43) and Samuel and Susan Small (nee Clarke) (p. 44).
- Last Edited: 11 September 2005 01:00:00
Herbert Wilkinson Clarke
M, #2832, b. 1 July 1862, d. 23 November 1932
Parents
Biography
- Birth: 1 July 1862; Wellington County, Canada West
- Death: 23 November 1932; Grace Hospital, Toronto, Ontario
- Burial: 25 November 1932; Greenfield Cemetery, Peel Twp., Wellington County, Ontario
- Note: Raycroft has birth date July 10, 1862. 1901 Census: Farmer, living on west half of Lot 5, Concession 16, Peel Tp (100 acres). Their house had three rooms (Peel Tp, div. 3, p. 3). When the birth of their youngest daughter was registered, Herbert was said to be a miller and living in Belwood.
Ontario death reg'n #7048: widower, age 70, date of birth 1 July 1861; residence at time of death was 2029 Dundas St. W, Toronto; cause of death myocardial disease and failure; informant his son, Mr. Clarence J. Clarke, of the same address. Four days before his death Herbert had surgery for a ruptured duodenal ulcer. Survivors listed in obituary in Toronto Star were Eva, Jeane and Clarence Clarke and M.J.W. Ford. Funeral at residence of his son-in-law J.W. Ford, 10 Oakview Avenue, Toronto.
"Susanna Meridith and James Clark came to Canada from Mount Mellick, near Dublin, Ireland. Herbert was born near Marsville, Ontario. For a few years after his marriage, he farmed onthe 16th conession of Peel Township. After moving to Arthur, he ran a chopping mill. In the early 1900's he moved to Belwood and built a dam on the Grand River. Except in the spring of the year the supply of water was not large enough to run his mill. He bought a steam engine which used either coal or wood. Using this for power he chopped grain, sawed lumber and shingles. Feeling that he could make more use of his engine, he got a generator. By connecting the engine and the generator he supplied electricity not only tohis own house, but to other homes in the small hamlet. It was turned on at dusk and shut off at 11 p.m. About 1912 they moved to Fergus and operated a chopping mill there.
"It is interesting to note that Herbert's mother's sister married a Mr. Banting. She was the grandmother of Dr. Frederick Banting the co-discovered of insulin. His father's brother married a daughter of Laura Secord who won fame in the war of 1812-14. They had a daughter Laura Secord Clark."
- Note: Bethea Blythe; Ontario marriage reg'n #13052: witnesses E.C. McGee, Arthur and Idah Blyth, Petherton.
- Last Edited: 10 February 2015 14:06:11
Margaret Jane Reilly
F, #2833, b. about 1914, d. 25 December 1997
Biography
- Death: 25 December 1997; Belleville, Ontario
- Burial: 29 December 1997; Stirling Cem., Stirling, Ontario
- Note: Memorial listing on the Internet:
HAGGERTY, Margaret Jane went to be with the Lord on December 25th. Although we smile and make no fuss, No one misses her more than us. And when old times we oft recall, It's then that we miss you most of all. Miss you, Love you - Marilyn, Grace, Jean and Families.
- Last Edited: 30 January 2009 00:00:00
Alice Bateman
F, #2844, b. about 1843
Parents
Biography
- Birth: About 1843; Canada West (Ontario)
- Note: Alice was listed in 1871 but not in 1851. She may have been Mary A., but ages not quite right?
- Last Edited: 26 August 2007 01:00:00
Maria Jane Bateman
F, #2845, b. 1 June 1852, d. 3 November 1920
Parents
Biography
- Birth: 1 June 1852; Canada West (Ontario)
- Marriage: 4 May 1876; John Kain; Strathroy, Middlesex County, Ontario
- Death: 3 November 1920; Lot 8, R1N, Caradoc tp, Middlesex county, Ontario
- Burial: 5 November 1920; Cooks Cemetery, Middlesex county
- Note: Death reg'n #24964--1920: age 68 years, 5 months; born 1 June 1852, Ontario; had lived at Lot 8 R1N for 14 years; cause of death tuberculosis 2 years and pulmonary hemorrhage; informant John Kain of Melbourne.
- Note: John Kain; Marriage reg'n #6236-1876: John Kain 31 of Caradoc, born Ireland, son of John Kain and Jane Duff; Maria Jane Bateman 23 of Caradoc, born Ontario, dau of Charles Bateman and Caroline Tucker; witnesses Charles and Caroline Bateman.
- Last Edited: 19 July 2006 01:00:00
Samuel Thomas Wilson
M, #2846, b. 4 January 1879, d. 16 September 1941
Biography
- Birth: 4 January 1879; Barrie, Ontario
- Note: 1911 Census, Strassburg, 23, p. 5: S. T. Wilson, born Ontario January 1878, occupation possibly Bar tender, but that's a wild guess!
- Last Edited: 5 February 2007 00:00:00
Frieda Mayer
F, #2847, b. 1895, d. September 1983
Biography
- Death: September 1983; Hamilton, Ontario
- Last Edited: 26 June 1998 01:00:00
Bruce Robert Thomas
M, #2848, b. 14 January 1882, d. 18 August 1918
Biography
- Birth: 14 January 1882; Boston, Massachusetts
- Death: 18 August 1918; Strasbourg, Saskatchewan
- Burial: 22 August 1918; Strasbourg, Saskatchewan
- Note: The family indicate that Bruce was born in Boston January 14, 1882. The 1900 Boston census lists a Bruce Thomas who was 18 years old and born in Canada. He is also found in Prince Edward Island in both 1881 (aged 2 years) and 1901. The 1911 census has two listings for B. Thomas: Regina/ 23 Strassburg, p. 17 indicates he was born in PEI in Apr 1879 and that he was a barber; Regina/ 23 Strassburg, p. says born PEI Jan 1883, occupation is illegible. This latter listing immediately precedes the listing for his future in-laws, the Wilsons.
Bruce died of wood alcohol poisoning leaving a wife and five small children.
- Last Edited: 5 February 2007 00:00:00
Beatrice Wray (Rachel) Thomas
F, #2849, b. 6 January 1913, d. 7 August 2002
Parents
Biography
- Birth: 6 January 1913; Strasbourg, Saskatchewan
- Death: 7 August 2002; Hennepin County, Minnesota
- Note: Wray was also known by the name Wilson prior to her marriage (her step-father's name).
Obit forwarded by family: Beatrice "Rachel" Dodgson, age 89, of Bloomington, formerly of St. Cloud, died August 7, 2002. She was a member of PEO and the Edynamos at Christ Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Harry, and son Harry Robert. She will be deeply missed by grand-daughter . . .; daughter-in-law . . .; and sister . . . Memorial service 3 pm, visitation 2 pm on Wed., August 14 at Christ Presbyterian Chukrch, 6901 Normandale Rd., Edina. Cremation Society of MN Edina. State death record file #2002MN-028196.
- Last Edited: 21 August 2003 01:00:00
Wallace Lee Thomas
M, #2850, b. 3 January 1914, d. 13 May 1973
Parents
Biography
- Birth: 3 January 1914; Strasbourg, Saskatchewan
- Death: 13 May 1973; Burnaby, British Columbia
- Last Edited: 13 August 1998 01:00:00