Notes:

. 1923 Sep 12 - William Roszel has purchased from he Toronto General Trust Company, the late J H Lane fruit farm. Mr. Ira Roszel has purchased from his son Wm. Roszel his house. The above sales were made by E A Benham Estate agent, Georgetown,
Ref: Georgetown Herald.

. 1925 Oct 29 - Advertisement
Trucking & Long Distance hauling, Furniture moving, panic parties
done by hour or contract far places & arrangements call or write: Wm. G Roszel, Box 1118, Georgetown.
Ref: Georgetown Herald Newspaper. - - -

Birth:
- Date very blurry.

William married Ellen Winnifred ANTHONY on 28 Jun 1916 in Georgetown, Halton Co., Ontario. Ellen was born in 1894 in Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died in 1983 in Fairview Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ellen is the daughter of N Short ill & Herbert Anthony.

Birth:
/resided.

Notes:

Married:
Methodist Church.

Notes:

Ira Roszel is the son of Alice Vannatter & George A Roszel, ( - who is the son of Hannah Fowler & Nathaniel A Roszel, UE, born New Jersey & whose first wife was Christeen Felker. )
XRef: Jennie Walker married John Felker.

. 1947 Aug 21 - died Roszel - At Guelph General Hospital on Friday, August 15,
. 1947, Ira Roszel, husband of the late Margaret Jane Walker, in his 79th year.

. Obituary Ira Roszel
1947 Aug 21 - Funeral services Ira Roszel, 78, held Monday from the Johnstone & Rumley funeral Home. Mr Roszel died August 15 in Guelph General Hospital after a short illness. Services were conduct by Rev J M Anderson Known Church, Acton. Interment in Balinafad Cemetery.
Pall bears grandsons: Harold Roszel & Elmer Roszel, Acton; David Roszel, Guelph, John Niekell, Royal Oak, Mich; Jonn Harding & Roy Harding of Erin Twp.
Son of the late Mr Mrs George Roszel, Ira Roszel was born in Erin Township & spent his entire life in this district.28 years ago he farmed in Erin Twp. & since that time was employed by J B MacKenzie & Son., Georgetown.
For the past year he has been living wit his son Bill on Bower Avenue in Acton.

Predeceased by his wife, Margaret, Mr Roszel is survived by 5 children: George, Guelph, William, Acton, Comfort of Georgetown; Mrs. James Brown (Jannie) of Royal Oak, Mich; Mrs. Victor Harding (Wilda) of Erin Twp. One son Wilfred predeceased him.
Attended from out of town were Mrs. Beatrice Gordon & son Earl,
Miss Irene Walker, Mr. Mrs. Melbourne Phillips, MR Mrs Will Walker, all of Eugenia Falls,
Mrs Rennie Spears, Mrs W Young of Erin, Mr Mrs G Wilson, Cataract; Mrs. Johnson Gibosn, Toronto, Mrs. Len Harding, Georgetown, Mrs. Clarence Downs, Guelph, Mrs. Roger Downs, Galt; Mr Mrs Lloyd Easton, Royal Oak, Mich; Mr Mrs Dave Rosse, Guelph, Robert Breadner, Erin.

Floral tributes are sent by he following: Allen & Geon Tilxx; Bill & Caroline; Comfort, Olive & Margaret, Mr Mrs Jas Bracon; Mr Mrs John R Nickell, Mr Mrs Lloyd Easton, Mr Mrs Jarvis Wilber; the Harding family; granddaughter Beth; Johnson, Jean & Lois; Dave & Grace Roszel; John Nieal?; Geo & Nellie; Mr Mrs F Lingard; Kenneth & innie? Rotz; Johnny Nickell; Wayne & Gayle Roszel; Gloria, Jean & Reihurst Wilbert, Winnie & Harold; Leana & Elmer, Jetin? & Tom; J R MaKenzie & sons; Acton Fire Bridgate; Bill & Lolla Walker; Melbourne & Lorene Phillips, Charlie Evans.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

Transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Buried:
Plot S9-2.

Ira married Margaret Jane MAGGIE WALKER, .4 on 15 Jan 1890 in Artemesia, Grey Co., Ontario. Margaret (daughter of William Henry WALKER, .4th and Elizabeth Jane ELIZA Jane ROY) was born on 21 Oct 1865 in Ballinafad, Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 23 Jan 1922 in Ballinafad, Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried on 26 Jan 1922 in Ballinafad Pioneer Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Maggie is the daughter of Eliza Roy & William Henry Walker.

. 1915 Jan 21 - Ballinafad, Mr. Blake Vanmatter had a valuable fox poisoned about a month ago. They have a detective working the case. He visited Ballinafad a work ago last Monday & interviewed a number of young man around here, but do not think that there is any person around here that would be guilty of such an act.

. A very pleasant family reunion took place at the house of Ira Roszel on Friday 13 January, when quite a number of friends of the family were present to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their wedding day. The time was spent in dances & music. W J Willson? gave a number of violin selections,
His daughter Blanche, accompanied him on the organ. Miss Waddell gave a couple of instrumental selections There were additions by Rev Mr Waddel & Mr F Nunmutter.
There ware friends present from Flesherton, Cataract, Grand Valley, Inglewood, Toronto & Aurora.
- Miss Fannie Roszel has gone to Toronto where she will spend a month or two.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. 1918 May 29 - Ballinafad, Mr Mrs Deagle of Orangville, were callers at Ira Roszel's on Sunday.
. Mr Mrs J Deagle of Orngeville, accompanied by Misses Jean & Wilda Roszel, motored to Aton & visited Engineer G King of Exhibition camp, Toronto, who was home at Acton for the weekend.
Ref: Georgetown Herald, Ontario.

. 1918 Jul 3 - Ballinafad, Mrs W Gibson, of Markdale & Miss Enid Gibson, Cataract, returned to Cataract on Friday, after spending a week with their aunt, Mrs. I Roszel.
Ref: Georgetown Herald, Ontario.

. 1919 Aug 21 - Ballinafad, Will Hiltz, of Toronto, spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs Ira Hilt & other friends.
. Mr Mrs Will Gordon, of Clear Brook Trout Farm, Centre Road, Caledon, were the guests of Mr Mrs Ira Roszel last Sunday.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. 1922 Jan 25- Roszel - In Georgetown on Monday January 23, 1922, Margaret Jane Walker, beloved wife of Ira Roszel. Aged 5y 3m 2d. The funeral will take place from there late home on Thursday. Service at hour at 1 PM. Interment in Ballinafad Cemetery.
Ref: Georgetown Herald, Ontario.
. 1922 Feb 2 - Died, Roszel, In Georgetown on Monday, January 28, 1922, Margaret Jane Walker, beloved wife of Ira Roszel, aged 56 years.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 1922.2.2.

. 1922 Feb 1, Obituary Mrs Ira Roszel
One of our most highly respected citizens in the person of Margaret Jane Walker, beloved wife of Ira Roszel, passed away at there home here on Monday, January 23rd. Deceased was 56 years of age & was born at Ballinafad, Erin Tp.
Beside her husband she leaves to your the loss of a kind & loving mother, 2 daughters & 3 sons, George, Sask., William & Comfort, Georgetown; Mrs Victor Harding, Esquesing; Mrs James Nickell, Limehouse. She is also survived by her mother, Mrs E J Walker & 4 brothers & 3 sisters: Wm. Walker, Eugenia, John Walker, Called, Arthur Walker, Sask.; R C Walker, Mitchell; Mrs A D Thirston, Montreal; Mrs W A Gordon, Engenia & Miss Irene Walker, Georgetown.
Deceased was a member of thePresbyterian church; also a member of the Chosen Friends. The remains are entered in Ballinafad beside her infant son who died 21 years ago.
Rev R F Cameron conducted the service. Pall bearers were Blake Vannatter, Clayton Beswick, Herb Allen, Rich Shortill, Fred Shortill & R B Shortill. There were many beautiful flora tributes. - - -

Birth:


Died:
Aged 56y 3m 2d. COD: Influenza, Brights Disease, Pneumonia 19 days.

Buried:
(d. Georgetown, Halton Co., Hospital) Plot S9-2.

Notes:

. 1846 Dec 8 - Land purchased on Main St. in Erin. John & Jane Walker were living in Hamilton/ Dundas up to 1846, thus their first 3 children were born in Hamilton, Ontario.

WELLINGTON COUNTRY DIRECTORY
. 1879 - Blacksmith in Orangeville, ON.
. 1881 - Nacgubust St, George Street, Fergus.

. 1891 Apr 25 Artemesia Twp., Grey Co.
William Walker, Age 49, b 1842, Presbyterian, Farmer
Jane, b. 1847, wife, dress maker; Mary, b. 1867, Wm. (Jr)., Obadia, b. 1877; Alice, b. 1880, Beatrice, b. 1883, Arthur, b.1888; Robert Walker, b. 1890.

. 1879 Dec 22, William Walker resided at the Town of Orangeville, Co. Wellington, Blacksmith, make oath to say he is one of the executors on behalf of the intended administration of the estate & effects of John Sibbald Walker, in the annexed Bond ordered for the faithful administration of the personal estate & effects of the said deceased. That I am posses of the estate of the value of $1,000 all my debts being first paid.
Signed, William Walker, Orangeville, 22nd Dec AD, 1879.

. 1901 Apr 8, Artemesia, Grey Co., B Lot 31, Con 11 (Not too far from Flesherton).
. Wm. Walker, b. 24 Feb 1844, Presbyterian, Blacksmith;
Liza, 1847; Bla. Alice, 1880; M Beatrice 1883; E Arthur, 1887; Robert 1890 & Annie Walker, b 1892.
. William Walker (SR). *ONE family, *FIVE people in one room house., 100 Acres. 1 house; 2 barns; Population 727.
*Note: 7 Walkers as listed in this 1901 Census, 2 farms away William Walker Jr. also had an extra person in his his 1 room with 3 person - in other words, one of his brothers or sisters. - PJA 2010.
* Ref: See Page 1 Artemesia, 66 S. Grey, Dist A, Sub-division 5, Line 28, for a second separate agricultural census. Page 5 for head count.

. Eugenia Falls: Lots 26 & 27 is right near the Falls. In 1903 searches were made for Ekarenniondi ( Standing Rock), the defensive outpost of the whole Nation of Petuns (Tobacco First Huron Nations) that & been report by Father Charles Garner, Jesuit Missionary, before dispersal of 1649. [Standing Rock was later identified at Collingwood Scenic Caves.] The Falls were make an ideal positions for a Native stronghold Moreover, no one could positively affirm that Native remains had ever been discord in the neighborhood. Eugenia Falls must be some 60 feet in height, falling in one unbroken sheet into the pool beneath.

. Flesherton
A growing village near the centre of the Township of Artemisia, at the intersection of the "Toronto & Sydenham" & Durham & Collingwood Gravel Roads. The post office is still known by the original name "Artemisia." The village has a post office 3 stores, 2 taverns, several carpenters, a pump-maker, a blacksmith shop, a Sawmill, a carding & fulling mill, 2 churches, 2 resident clergymen, & a resident physician. It is 5 m. from Priceville, 37 m. from Orangeville, 30 miles to Owen Sound, & 30 miles to Collingwood Harbor. There is a very large traffic through the village, setting Eastward toward Collingwood. - - -

Birth:
Note: Ont. Death Cert. says he was born Erii Twp., but his mother was STILL in Hamilton, Ont.

Died:
Lot 31, Con 11. Aged 60 y. COD: Heart failure suddenly. ON. Death Registration.

Buried:
Sideroad, Lot 31, Con 8, Artemesia Twp., Rock Mills.

William married Elizabeth Jane ELIZA Jane ROY on 22 Nov 1864 in Erin, Wellington Co., Ontario. Elizabeth (daughter of Obadiah Eldrich ROY and Margaret Lomira KENNEDY) was born on 15 Aug 1847 in Ballinafad, Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died in ? 24 Dec 1930 in Flesherton, Artemesia, Grey Co., Ontario; was buried in Salem Cemetery, Eugenia, ON.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. William WALKER, 24 [1840], Erin, Canada,
s/o John & Jane Walker,
married Elizabeth Roy, 18 [1846], Erin, Canada,
daughter of Obadiah & Margaret Roy, married on 22 Nov 1864, p. 142, no. 315.

. Stephen Roy, b 1837 May 25, is just a few farms away from Eliza Roy.

. Ontario Death Registration #766, Grey Co., Artemesia Twp.,
Eliza Jane Walker, born 1847 Aug 15, aged 83y 4m 21 days, housewife,
d/o O. Roy, Penn, US & Margaret Kennedy.
Dr. J Milne, Flesherton attended from Dec 6 - 24 Dec 1930.,
Died Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
Informant Wm Gordon, Eugenia, Ont., Son-in-law.


. Ontario Land Registry, Grey County, Artemesia Book 88, p 309
Lot 31, Con 11 North, DURHAM ROAD, Artemesia Twp.
. 1878 Feb 6, Patent, Crown, to John W Armstrong, 105 Acres;
1883 Feb 1, Mortgage, Eliza Jane Walker et mar? to Farmers Load Co., $175, 105 A;
. 1883 Mar 23, Grant, J A Armstront et ux, to Eliza Jane Walker, $400, 105 A.;
. 1886 Dec 15, Eliza Jane Waker et mar?, to Farmers Loan & Savings Co., $175., 105 A;
. 1889 Nov 5, Discharge Mortgages, Farmers Loan & Savings Co., to Eliza Jane Walker, DMs.;
. 1904 Nov 21, Discharge Mortgages, E P & WCM Corp., to Eliza Jane Walker & Wm. Hy. Walker, to Bristol W of Engl CL M & I Co., Release Mortgages;
. 1914 Aug 27, Grant, Eliza Jane Walker, Widow, to Hydro Electric Power of Ontario, $1500., 107 6/10 Acres.

Note: Son Wm. Henry Walker is located on his father-in-law, Wm. Armstrong's land, at Lot 28, Con 11. (Also nothing noted for Lot 25, Con 11 - PJA). - - -

Birth:
Parents referred to her as Jane.

Died:
L31, C11. Aged 83y 4m 21d. Died Pulmonary Tuberculosis.