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Francis John JORDAN

Male 1846 - 1922  (76 years)


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  • Name Francis John JORDAN  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11] 
    Born 1846  Wanborough, Wiltshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 9, 10, 11] 
    Gender Male 
    Died 6 Aug 1922  East Oxford, Oxford, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Buried Princeton Cemetery, Oxford County, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I24446  Michelle Walczak Dads Family Tree
    Last Modified 2 Aug 2020 

    Father James Byrt JORDAN
              b. 17 Oct 1811, Cricklade, Wiltshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 22 Sep 1864, Highworth, Wiltshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 52 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Eliza COLES
              b. 9 Oct 1815, Devizes, Wiltshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 1900, Derby, Derbyshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Married 8 Jan 1835  Preston, near Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Family ID F8253  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elizabeth HEATH
              b. 2 Jan 1835, Brinkworth, Wiltshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 28 Nov 1905, Eastwood, Oxford, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Married 12 Oct 1869  Chinguacousy, Peel, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Children 
     1. Mary Elizabeth JORDAN
              b. 7 Jul 1872, East Oxford, Oxford, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 17 Mar 1949, Oxford County, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years)  [natural]
     2. Martha Julia JORDAN
              b. 13 May 1875, Oxford County, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 18 Feb 1940, Woodstock, Oxford, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years)  [natural]
    Last Modified 2 Aug 2020 
    Family ID F7038  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • From the Woodstock Daily Sentinel Review Monday, August 14, 1922

      THE LATE FRANCIS JORDAN
      The death occurred at the home of his son-in-law, Benj. Swayze, Eastwood, on Sunday afternoon, August 6th, of Francis Jordan, in his 77th year. The deseased had been ill for about eight months and for the last five months had been confined to his bed.

      The late Mr. Jordan came to Canada from Wanborough, England, about 56 years ago. He lived in the vicinity of Brampton for 4 years where he married Miss Elizabeth Heath. They then moved to a farm near Eastwood and he had lived in this community ever since. He had been a member of the Eastwood Methodist church for 48 years. He is survived by two children: Mrs. Benj. Swayze of Eastwood and Mrs. John Burbanks, of East Zorra.

      The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Geo. Shields of Innerkip taking charge of the service. The casket was covered with many beautiful floral offerings. The remains were laid to rest in Princeton cemetery, beside those of his wife, who predeceased him seventeen years ago. Relatives present from a distance were: Samuel Spencer of Seaforth; Dr. Fred Heath, of Georgetown, Thomas and William Heath of Brampton.

      From the Woodstock Daily Sentinel Review Saturday, August 12, 1922

      THE LATE FRANCIS JORDAN
      Following an illness of several months duration, the death of Francis Jordan occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. B. Swayzie on Sunday afternoon. Mr. Jordan was one of the oldest and most highly estimated residents of Eastwood. He was a faithful and valued member of the Methodist church, while he most ably filled the position of steward for 14 years.

      Two daughters, Mrs. B. Swayzie of Eastwood, and Mrs. J. Burbank of Zorra, survive. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Shields from the home of Mr. Swayzie on Wednesday afternoon. Internment was made in the Princeton cemetery. The pall-bearers were J. Schell, A. Clayton, M. Shelby, N. Lazenby, G. Town and W. Weir.

  • Sources 
    1. [S27] 1881 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, (Name: Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2009;;), Database online.
      Record for Francis Jordan

    2. [S25] 1871 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, (Name: Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2009;;), Database online.
      Record for Francis J Jordan

    3. [S29] 1901 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com, (Name: Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2006;;), Database online.
      Record for Francis Jordan

    4. [S26] Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1857-1924, Ancestry.com and Genealogical Research Library (Brampton, Ontario, Canada), (Name: Name: The Generations Network, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2007;;), Database online.
      Record for Martha Jordan

    5. [S26] Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1857-1924, Ancestry.com and Genealogical Research Library (Brampton, Ontario, Canada), (Name: Name: The Generations Network, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2007;;), Database online.
      Record for Francis John Jordan

    6. [S28] Ontario, Canada Deaths, 1869-1934, Ancestry.com, (Name: Name: The Generations Network, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2007;;), Database online. Roll: MS935_292.
      Record for Francis Jordan

    7. [S38] 1861 England Census, Ancestry.com, (Name: Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2005;;), Database online. Class: RG9; Piece: 1722; Folio: 22; Page: 11; GSU roll: 542856.
      Record for Francis J Jordan

    8. [S44] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index, 1837-1915, FreeBMD, (Name: Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2006;;), Database online.
      Record for Francis John Jordan

    9. [S63] 1851 England Census, Ancestry.com, (Name: Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2005;;), Database online. Class: HO107; Piece: 1833; Folio: 328; Page: 20; GSU roll: 220980.
      Record for James Bryt Jordon

    10. [S439] 1921 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com, (Name: Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2013;;).

    11. [S1340] 1851 England Census, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2005;), Class: HO107; Piece: 1833; Folio: 328; Page: 20; GSU roll: 220980.

    12. [S1388] Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1938, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2014;), Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, England; Gloucestershire Anglican Parish Registers; Reference Numbers: P255 IN 1/3.