John Edward SKUSE*

Male 1914 - 1956  (42 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John Edward SKUSE* was born in 1914 (son of Edward Ellis SKUSE and Isobel RANKIN); died in 1956.

    Notes:

    Skuse 2

    Family/Spouse: Grace TAMBLING. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Edward Ellis SKUSE was born in 1875 (son of Barnabas SKUSE* and Annas GRIFFITH); died in 1952.

    Notes:

    5 children ttrough Isobel; only John Edward is at BSC

    Edward married Isobel RANKIN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Isobel RANKIN
    Children:
    1. 1. John Edward SKUSE* was born in 1914; died in 1956.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Barnabas SKUSE* was born in 1843 (son of John SKUSE and Ann JENNINGS); died on 31 May 1890.

    Notes:

    - a manufacturer and dealer in lime, cement, plaster of paris, salt, coal, wood, etc; prominent farmer at L77 NBETR
    Limestone from his farm was used for the London asylum, bridge abutments, foundations of St. Peter's Cathedral and other buildings.
    1851 census: Barnabas Skuse, 7, living at Westminster with parents, 2 brothers, 4 sisters; b. Canada
    Skuse 2
    [HCM p. 1001]: Barnabus Skuse, manufacturer and dealer in lime, cements, plaster paris, salt, coal, wood, &c., &c., also one of the prominent farmers of the township, is the son of John and Ann (Jennings) Skuse. ...Barnabas Skuse was born on the old homestead in 1843, and was reared to farm life. He secured a common school education, and married Miss Hannah Griffith, daughter of Nathan Griffith. She died several years after marriage, and Mr. Skuse took for his secon wife Miss Anna Griffith, sister of his first wife. Six children were the result of the last marriage - Eddie, Eliza, Jane, Harriet, Louise and Lizzie (twins). Mr. Skuse followed farming for some time, and then, in 1863, engaged in the lime trade until 1868. He then farmed until 1882, after which he bought his present farm, on which is a valuable lime quarry and good building stone, which Mr. Skuse disposes of in London, and is doing a large and successful business. He is well known in London, and furnished stone for the first Insane Asylum, for the Kensington Bridge, the Westminster Bridge, for Birrell's wholesale store, and the Catholic Cathedral. Mr. Skuse is a Reformer in politics, is a member of the Masonic fraternity, A.O.U.W., and a member of the Royal Aranum. His judgment is well respected by the people of the township, and he was appointed Deputy-Reeve for three years.

    Barnabas married Annas GRIFFITH on 21 Nov 1873 in Westminster, Middlesex, Ontario. Annas (daughter of Nathan GRIFFITH* and Jane MCADAM*) was born about 1853 in Westminster, Ontario; died on 9 Feb 1921 in London, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Annas GRIFFITH was born about 1853 in Westminster, Ontario (daughter of Nathan GRIFFITH* and Jane MCADAM*); died on 9 Feb 1921 in London, Ontario.

    Notes:

    where is she buried? Not at BSC?

    Children:
    1. 2. Edward Ellis SKUSE was born in 1875; died in 1952.
    2. Eli E. Christopher SKUSE* was born in 1877; died in 1952.
    3. Jane Jennie SKUSE* was born in Feb 1878; died on 20 Aug 1894.
    4. Hannah SKUSE was born in 1881; died in 1947.
    5. Louise SKUSE was born in 1884; died in 1963.
    6. Elizabeth SKUSE was born in 1884; died in 1948.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John SKUSE was born about 1796 in Ireland; died in 1882.

    Notes:

    8 children
    buried at Trinity Church, Lambeth; originally Irish Catholics but became Anglican when came to Westminster
    1851 census: John Skuse, 55, Farmer, living at Westminster with wife Ann, 3 sons, 4 daughters, RC, b. Ireland
    [HCM p. 1001]: John Skuse was born in Ireland, and in 1835 came to America, settled inthe Province of Ontario, Westminster Township, Middlesex County, on the 2nd Concession, on Lot 41. He was married in his native land to Miss Jennings, who bore him these children -- Mary A., Edward, Nathaniel, Eliza, Maggie, Ann, Thomas and Barnabas. Mr. Skuse cleared the land of the heavy timber with which it was covered, and made all the improvements. Here he passed his last days. He was one of the county's best citizens, and was a prosperous farmer. He and wife were members of the Church of England.

    John married Ann JENNINGS. Ann was born about 1804; died in 1877. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Ann JENNINGS was born about 1804; died in 1877.

    Notes:

    buried at Trinity church, Lambeth
    1851 census: Ann Skuse, 48, RC, living at Westminster with husband John, 3 sons, 4 daughters; b. Ireland

    Children:
    1. 4. Barnabas SKUSE* was born in 1843; died on 31 May 1890.
    2. Jane SKUSE was born in 1841 in Westminster, Middlesex, Ontario; died on 7 Aug 1861 in Metcalfe, Ontario.
    3. Annie SKUSE was born about 1845 in Westminster, Middlesex, Ontario; died in 1898 in Westminster, Middlesex, Ontario; was buried in Woodland.

  3. 10.  Nathan GRIFFITH* was born in 1790 (son of Nathan GRIFFITH* and MARY*); died on 21 Jan 1862.

    Notes:

    Griffith 8
    settled May, 1812 & served in Middlesex Flank Regiment, fought at Battle of Lundy's Lane; Wstmr town clerk; first brickyard w. brother Ezra; a founder of BS church; a reformer; 1st wife Amelia Sayles; 2nd wife Jane McAdam
    -married to Amelia 1816 by Daniel Springer

    GRIFFITH, Nathan, Pte., served under Captain Daniel Springer 1814, received Land Claim Certificate, Unit - Flank Company 1st Regiment Middlesex Militia, Vol 20, File 38, pages 1272-1273. Possible identification: born ca 1790 in United States, son of Nathan & Mary; died January 21, 1862 age 72; buried in Brick Street cemetery, London [Elgin OGS website]

    [HCM, p. 1001]: Nathan Griffith (father of Mrs. Skuse), married Miss Jane McAdam, daughter of John and Ellen McAdam....[He] was in the battle of Lundy's Lane on the English side, as he had come to Westminster Township in the spring of 1812....Nathan Griffith, jr., made the first bridkyard in Middlesex County. It was on the 1st Concession. Mr. Griffith sold the first brick in London, and his yard was established in 1816.

    Nathan married Jane MCADAM* on 22 Feb 1826. Jane (daughter of John MCADAM and Ellen MCKENZIE) was born in 1807 in Scotland; died on 10 Oct 1899. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Jane MCADAM* was born in 1807 in Scotland (daughter of John MCADAM and Ellen MCKENZIE); died on 10 Oct 1899.

    Notes:

    a sister of Alexandria McAdam, wife of Eli Griffith

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth GRIFFITH* was born on 17 Feb 1827; died on 31 May 1827.
    2. Juliana GRIFFITH* was born in May 1828; died on 18 Jun 1830.
    3. Mary Ann GRIFFITH was born on 12 Feb 1831; died about 1865.
    4. Eurania GRIFFITH was born in 1833; died about 1925.
    5. Ellen GRIFFITH* was born in 1835 in Scotland; died in 1921.
    6. Nathan GRIFFITH* was born in 1838; died on 2 Nov 1912.
    7. George Maitland GRIFFITH was born in 1842; died in 1915.
    8. Alexandria GRIFFITH was born in 1843; died in 1933.
    9. Sarah S. GRIFFITH* was born in 1847; died on 26 Feb 1855.
    10. Hannah GRIFFITH* was born in 1849; died on 2 May 1873.
    11. 5. Annas GRIFFITH was born about 1853 in Westminster, Ontario; died on 9 Feb 1921 in London, Ontario.