Notes:

Birth:
Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario

David married Rachel Ladner GOLDSMITH on 28 Apr 1800 in St Paul'S Church, Fredericksburgh Twp, Lennox And Addington, Ontario. Rachel (daughter of Captain Thomas GOLDSMITH and Ascenath CONGER) was born on 30 Nov 1784 in Piscataway, Union, County, New Jersey; died on 17 Oct 1861 in Hallowell, Prince Edward County, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Melinda WEBSTER on 10 Oct 1827 in Hallowell, Prince Edward County, Canada West. Melinda (daughter of Chester WEBSTER and Asenath WRISLEY) was born on 05 Jul 1809 in Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 15 Oct 1872 in Hambden, Trumbull County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Deborah UNKNOWN in 1832 in York County, Ontario. Deborah was born in 1813 in Scarboro, Canada West; died after 1851 in Pickering Township, Durham County, Canada West (Ontario). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Emily SCOTT in 1823 in Hallowell, Prince Edward County, Ontario. Emily was born in 1803. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sarah UNKNOWN. Sarah was born in 1818 in Scarboro, Ontario; died after 1851 in Pickering Township, Durham County, Canada West (Ontario). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Abigail FULLER in 1842 in Durham County, Ontario?. Abigail was born on 15 Apr 1816 in Chatham, Kent County, Ontario; died in Apr 1850 in Oshawa, Durham County, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Emily FISHER on 06 May 1852 in Fredericksburgh, Lennox & Addington County, Ontario. Emily (daughter of Unknown FISHER and Content UNKNOWN) was born on 27 Apr 1822 in Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario; died on 10 Jun 1906 in Bowmanville, Durham County, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NOTE 1./ 1851 Pickering Township, Durham County, Canada West (Ontario) census
Name: Wm Gardenier
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Estimated birth year: abt 1819
Birthplace: Whitby
Province: Canada West (Ontario)
District: Ontario County
District Number: 26
Sub-District: Pickering
Sub-District Number: 245
Page: 181
Line: 37
Roll: C_11742
Schedule: A
{Additional notation is regarding the several other "Gardinier" family surnames on this page of the census. This includes a Thomas Gardinier, age 50, shoemaker, born in Prince Edward County, Upper Canada (UC). His wife is Deborah and there are no children enumerated. All of these Gardiniers were Methodists. Prince Edward County is on the east end of Lake Ontario located east to west back towards Toronto: Prince Edward>Northumberland>Durham>Ontario>York County et al }

NOTE 2./ 1861 Nottawasaga Twp, Simcoe <>

DIV PG LN LAST NAME FIRST NAME AGE
2 58 23 Gardner W.F. 43
2 58 24 Gardner Susan 40
2 58 25 Gardner Maria 19
2 58 26 Gardner Isaac 17
2 58 27 Gardner Serepta 15
2 58 28 Gardner Robert 13
2 58 29 Gardner Emilie 11
2 58 30 Gardner David 9
2 58 31 Gardner Rachel 7
2 58 32 Gardner Elizabeth 5
2 58 33 Gardner Amanda 3

NOTE 3./ 1881 Census Place: Melancthon, Grey East, Ontario, Canada : Source: FHL Film 1375897 NAC C-13261 Dist 155 SubDist E Div 1 Page 42 Family 209

Sex Marr Age Origin Birthplace
William GARDENER M M 63 English Ontario
Occ: Farmer Religion: I E Methodist
Agnes GARDENER F M 35 English Ontario
Religion: I E Methodist
Araminta GARDENER F 14 English Ontario
Religion: I E Methodist
Margret GARDENER F 11 English Ontario
Religion: I E Methodist
William GARDENER M 6 English Ontario
Religion: I E Methodist
Martha GARDENER F <1 English Ontario
Religion: I E Methodist Born: Sep; 7/12

Name: Gardener, WilliamSex: MAge: 63Place of Birth: OntarioReligion: I. Meth. E.Ethnic Origin: EnglishOccupation: FarmerProvince: OntarioDistrict: Grey East (155)Sub-district: Melancthon (E)Page: 42Microfilm: C-13261Reference: RG31 - Statistics Canada

NOTE 4./ Emigration between 1876-1880, from Manvers, Durham East, Ont. to Melancthon, Grey East, Ontario determined from the children's Registration records. First from marriage record of son, WF (William) Gardiner to Charlotte Dunn on April 20, 1898. Note birth location of Bethany, Port Hope (Durham-Northumberland)

Name: W F Gardiner
Birth Place: Bethany Port Hope
Age: 22
Father Name: William Gardiner
Mother Name: Agnes Gardiner
Estimated birth year: abt 1876
Spouse Name: Charlotte Dunn
Spouse's Age: 20
Spouse Birth Place: London Ontario
Spouse Father Name: Rebecca Dunn
Spouse Mother Name : William Dunn

Add into this relocation hypothesis, the Birth Registration for next in line child born, Martha Jane Gardiner:
Name: Martha Jane Gardiner
Date of Birth: 7 Sep 1880
Gender: Female
Birth County: Melancthon, Grey County, Ontario
Father's name: William Gardiner
Mother's name: Agnes Sisson
Roll Number: MS929_43

Note only do these two comparisons range the Gardiner family move across four Ontario counties, but also provide the second reference to William Gardiners wife's maiden name of Sisson. This is the second of those.
Name: Lodicea Gardiner
Date of Birth: 11 Oct 1872
Gender: Female
Location: Northumberland & Durham County, Ontario
Father's name: William Fitch Gardiner
Mother's name: Agnes Sisson
Roll Number: MS929_7

William married Agnes SISSON on 02 Jul 1866 in Manvers Township, Northumberland and Durham County, Ontario. Agnes (daughter of William SISSON and Margaret MORPHET) was born on 10 Mar 1848 in Manvers Township, Durham County (until 1973), Victoria County, Ontario; died after 1881 in Melancthon, Grey East, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Susan DENNY about 1839 in Whitby, Welland, Ontario. Susan was born in 1823 in England; died before 02 Jul 1866 in Nottawasaga Twp, Simcoe County, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ascenath married John FITCHETT on 02 Dec 1847. John was born on 21 Jan 1825 in Shefford, Shefford, Quebec; died on 01 Jul 1859 in Reach, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rachel married George O SALTER on 03 Oct 1848 in Ontario, Canada. George (son of James SALTER and Sena WILLIAMS) was born on 18 Apr 1827 in Compton, Bishop Parish, Somerset, England; died on 29 Sep 1892 in West Farmington, Trumbul County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Florilla married George O SALTER on 28 Jan 1858 in Geauga County, Ohio. George (son of James SALTER and Sena WILLIAMS) was born on 18 Apr 1827 in Compton, Bishop Parish, Somerset, England; died on 29 Sep 1892 in West Farmington, Trumbul County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Ralza Clark THAYER on 25 May 1855. Ralza was born in 1836; died in in California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hiram married Amelia Lydia BAILEY on 23 Nov 1864 in Ohio. Amelia was born on 03 Apr 1838; died on 30 Aug 1879 in Hampden, Geauga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Isabella UNKNOWN. Isabella was born in 1845 in Ontario; died after 1881 in Millbrook Village, East Durham, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Albert married Charlotte Jane MCNEIL on 21 Mar 1864 in Warrington, Nottawasaga Bay, Ontario. Charlotte was born on 09 Jan 1846 in Toronto, York County, Ontario; died on 26 Dec 1923 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isabell married Richard Charles HONEY on 10 Sep 1860 in Whitby, Durham County, Ontario. Richard was born on 14 Apr 1837 in Bowmanville, Durham County, Ontario; died in 1875. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lewis GAVER. Lewis was born in in Seattle, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Elizabeth MANUEL on 12 Jul 1883 in Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born in 1863 in England; died on 20 May 1890 in Oshawa, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Anna Dugan BROWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Sarah PHIDIAN before 1881 in Dummer, Peterborough East, Ontario. Sarah was born in 1856 in Ireland; died about 1917. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Franklin married Mary Minnie GOULD on 23 Nov 1880 in Whitby, Durham County, Ontario. Mary (daughter of Henry GOULD and Jane Elizabeth UNKNOWN) was born in 1858 in Pickering, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Never MARRIED. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Edith Lovie COIN on 01 Dec 1896 in Canada. Edith was born in 1869 in Nebraska; died after 1930 in Oconto, Custer, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Margaret RUTHERFORD before 1881. Margaret was born in 1858 in Ontario; was buried in Shields cemetery, Cavan, Peterborough County, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Nettie DORLANDT on 01 Aug 1903 in Northumberland and Durham County, Ontario. Nettie (daughter of Samuel DORLANDT and Jane SMITH) was born in 1875 in Milverton, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Jane SIRRS on 07 Jun 1892. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married William Bray PINCH on 11 Feb 1887. William was born on 11 Jun 1858 in Bowmanville, Ontario; died on 26 Dec 1927 in El Paso, El Paso, Tx. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NOTE 1./ Ontario, Canada Marriages

Name: John David Jacobs
Birth Place: London Ontario
Age: 25
Father Name: George Jacobs
Mother Name: Elizabeth Jacobs
Estimated birth year: abt 1867
Spouse Name: Arminda Gardier
Spouse's Age: 25
Spouse Birth Place: Bethany Ont
Spouse Father Name: William Gardier
Spouse Mother Name : Agnes Gardier
Marriage Date: 5 Oct 1892
Marriage Place: Middlesex
Marriage County: Middlesex

Arminta married John David JACOBS on 05 Oct 1892 in Memorial Church, London, Middlesex, Ontario. John (son of George JACOBS and Elizabeth Eleanor ERSKINE) was born on 21 Nov 1867 in London, Ontario; died on 18 Nov 1943 in London, Middlesex, Ontario; was buried on 20 Nov 1943 in London, Ontario, Woodland P, 344 - NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NOTE 1./1901 Census of Canada District: ON ELGIN East (#57) Subdistrict: St. Thomas City E-12 Page 11
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Family Name Sex Relationship M/S BD Age
121 Gardner William M Head M Aug 13 1877 23
121 Gardner Elizabeth F Wife M Mar 12 1878 23
121 Gardner Elsworth M Son S Jul 29 1900 1

William married Charlotte DUNN on 20 Apr 1898 in Toronto, York County, Ontario. Charlotte (daughter of William T DUNN and Rebecca UNKNOWN) was born in 1878 in London, Middlesex, Ontario; died after 1901 in Toronto, York County, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Ann Jane HAWKINS on 19 Dec 1864 in Simcoe, Ontario. Ann (daughter of James HAWKINS and Lucy UNKNOWN) was born on 29 Nov 1842 in England; died before 1918 in Simcoe County,Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Mary Sophia HAWKINS on 19 Dec 1871 in Simcoe County, Ontario. Mary (daughter of James HAWKINS and Lucy UNKNOWN) was born in Feb 1849 in Chinguachousy, Ontario; died after 1911 in Macdonald, Manitoba. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: UNKNOWN. died before 1911 in Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rachel married William SPENCER on 04 Feb 1874 in Bethany, Durham County, Ontario. William was born on 28 Mar 1847 in Seamer, North Yorkshire, England; died on 14 Apr 1927 in Hamilton, Wentworth Cty, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married John PORTEUS on 16 Apr 1877 in Bethany, Manvers Twp, Durham County, Ontario. John (son of Robert PORTEUS and Mary UNKNOWN) was born in 1854 in Manvers Township, Durham County, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Elizabeth Jane DUNCAN on 14 Mar 1883 in Grey County, Ontario. Elizabeth was born in 1857 in Markham, York County, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Dorinda MOFFAT on 03 Mar 1881 in Sydenham, Grey County, Ontario. Dorinda was born in 1861 in Sydenham, Grey County, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ezra N MANORE. Ezra was born on 12 Jul 1872 in Pepin, Wisconsin; died on 09 May 1942 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isabelle married Leo EWALD on 07 Oct 1890. Leo was born on 04 Dec 1863 in Wauzeka, Wisconsin; died on 01 Mar 1927 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ethel UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NOTE 1./ Postulation by Robert Millie 2-2-2003

The connection between the Millie's and Jacobs may well have originated between Henry Thomas Beale Millie, Harry WR Millies father, and either/both George and John David Jacobs, Daisy's grandfather and father. There are two possible links thus far.

1./ All 3 of HTB Millie and George and John David Jacobs were members of the 7th Fusiliers that participated in the Riel Rebellion mustered out of London Ontario. (I need to include this additional information even though no one asked for this when I offered it before. This is the link that describes in full the journey that these 3 ancestors encountered in 1885, even if they did not see any military action. If you don't read it or print it out you may want to bookmark it, to later get an actual feel for their lives in 1885 including the accolades of the supportive crowds as they left on their journey. ) Alexander Campbell's An Acount of the Advance of the 7th Fusiliers of London ....... I don't recall the mention of the number of men involved in this troop movement, but they spent from April till July of 1885 together, and at minimum knew each other by face.

2./ From the Grant Thompson album, the detailed obit of George Jacobs titled "George Jacobs dies; Served the empire in many campaigns", the 2nd paragraph 2/3 of the way down. The statement is made " For a considerable period he was employed at the old Grand Trunk carshops here".

The following e mail will include an attached adobe acrobat v 5.0 document that is a listing from the 1913 London City telephone directory. It lists HTB, Harry, and an additional daughter/sister, Ethel, all living at 928 Princess Ave. { Notice that there are no telephone numbers .......'This is your Operator"}. The interesting point of fact here is that Henry T Millie's occupation is listed as Clerk, at the Grand Trunk Railroad .......... while George was employed at the old Grand Trunk carshops ( from above)

That's all I got for now, save for the fact that it was on a Grand Trunk railway car that the 7th Fusiliers started their journey west in 1885. Makes you wonder how Harry and Daisy ever got together. RAMillie

NOTE2./ 1911 London, Middlesex, Ontario census

Name: Margarite Jacobs
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Single
Age: 18
Birth Date: Jul 1892
Birthplace: Ontario
Family Number: 7
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: John D
Mother's Name: Araminta
Tribal: English
Province: Ontario
District: London City
District Number: 94
Sub-District: London
Sub-District Number: 43
Place of Habitation: 864 William
Census Year: 1911
Page: 1

Household Members: Name Age
John D Jacobs 44
Araminta Jacobs 44
Margarite Jacobs 18
Lily Jacobs 16
Winifred Jacobs 11
George Jacobs 8

NOTE 3./ Marriage Details
Name: Harry Wm Fredk Millie
Birth Place: London
Age: 21
Father Name: Henry T B Millie
Mother Name: Grace Edith Melmer Millie
Estimated birth year: abt 1893
Spouse Name: Marguerite Jacobs
Spouse's Age: 20
Spouse Birth Place: London
Spouse Father Name: John D Jacobs
Spouse Mother Name : Arminta (Minnie) Gardiner Jacobs
Marriage Date: 28 Jan 1914
Marriage Place: Middlesex
Marriage County: Middlesex
Source: Indexed by: Ancestry.com

NOTE 3./ Historical Perspective: The Year Was 1893

The year was 1893 and it marked the beginning of a four-year-long depression in the United States, known as "The Panic of 1893." Britain and Europe’s economic woes preceded troubles in the U.S. and led to a reduction in investments in the United States. Economic policy, with heavy reliance on the gold standard, also contributed to the depression, as did the overproduction of agricultural products from a growing farm belt. Farmers had been moving westward with the new ability to transport produce via expanded rail systems and the additional goods drove market prices down. The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad collapsed in February and more than 15,000 companies and 500 banks would follow leading to a sharp rise in unemployment. Double-digit unemployment rates peaked at an estimated 18 percent in 1894 and would remain through the crisis.
Despite financial troubles, the country put on its best face as the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 opened in Chicago, Illinois. More than 27 million visitors attended this world-class event, taking advantage of railroads to converge on Chicago to explore the various venues filled with the latest mechanical innovations, agricultural advances, and cultural treasures. Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show thrilled audiences as food and exhibits from around the world amazed spectators.
In Colorado, women won the right to vote by election and New Zealand became the first self-governing country to grant women's suffrage.
The independent Kingdom of Hawaii was invaded by United States Marines in 1893 and its Queen Lili'uokalani surrendered her throne to a provisional government made up of white sugar plantation owners.

Marguerite married Harry William Frederick MILLIE on 26 Jan 1914 in Church of the Redeemer, London, Middlesex, Ontario. Harry (son of Sargeant Henry Thomas Beale MILLIE and Grace Edith MELMER) was born on 27 May 1893 in London , Ontario, Canada,; died on 02 Mar 1918 in London, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 05 Mar 1918 in London, Ontario, Woodland Cemetary M, 82 - NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillian married James Horace OSBORN in Jan 1941 in London, Ontario, Canada. James (son of William OSBORN) was born on 27 Jul 1890 in Bradford, England; died on 06 Jul 1967 in London, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 08 Jul 1967 in London , Ontario, Canada, Woodland W, 39 - NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Winnifred married Walter Henry (Dick) HARNESS in Both Winnifred and Dick were widowers when they met and married.. Walter (son of William John HARNESS and Elizabeth M OLIVER) was born on 01 Nov 1898 in Exeter Village, Huron County, Ontario; died on 20 Oct 1971 in London, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 23 Oct 1971 in London , Ontario, Canada, Woodland W, 765 - NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Joseph John RODDEN. Joseph (son of Bernard (Barnabus Edward) RODDEN and Margaret UNKNOWN) was born on 30 Jul 1889 in Mattawan, Nipissing, Ontario; died about 1933 in London , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NOTE 1./ Commonwealth War Graves Commission
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Casualty Details
Name: JACOBS, GEORGE WILLIAM
Initials: G W
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: Captain
Regiment/Service: Royal Canadian Engineers
Age: 41
Date of Death: 11/10/1943
Additional information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Jacobs; husband of Marjorie M. Jacobs, of London.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Plot 202: Sec. G. South Grave.
Cemetery: LONDON (WOODLAND) CEMETERY

NOTE 2./ British Meritorious Service Medal MSM ( Awarded to George W. Jacobs )

TERMS
Years: 21 years service (awarded after discharge)
Service: Permanent forces.
Ranks: Warrant Officers and Senior NCOs
Dates: 1902 to 1958 if enrolled before 01 September 1939
Bar: For additional acts of Gallantry.

The medal was awarded to Warrant Officers and senior NCOs (Sergeant or above), who were discharged after 21 years service (18 if disabled), and had earned the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. The award was limited to 40 who could wear it at any given time. The number was increased to 75 in 1928 and to 100 in 1939. The medal was awarded for valuable and meritorious service.

FOR GALLANTRY
In 1916, the MSM was awarded to all ranks:

duly recommended for the grant in respect of gallant conduct in the performance of military duty otherwise than in action against the enemy, or in saving, or attempting to save the life of an officer or soldier, or for devotion to duty in a theatre of war.
The gallantry portion was cancelled on 07 September 1928 because the British Empire Medal now served this purpose. The King's Regulations and Order's of 1939 listed the MSM and stated that it could be awarded to a soldier of the active militia who is recommended on account of gallant conduct in the performance of military duty (not necessarily on active service) or in saving or attempting to save the life of an officer or soldier, or for devotion to duty in a theatre of war.

DESCRIPTION
A circular, silver medal, 1.42 inches in diameter.

OBVERSE
King Edward VII: An effigy in Field Marshal's uniform, facing left, and the legend; EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR
King George V:
(a) An effigy in Field Marshal's uniform, facing left, and the legend: GEORGIVS V BRITT : OMN : REX ET IND : IMP :
(b) A crowned coinage effigy, facing left, and the legend: GEORGIVS * V * D * G * BRITT * OMN REX * ET * INDIAE * IMP *
King George VI: A bareheaded effigy, facing left, and one of the legends: (a) GEORGIVS VI D : G : BR : OMN :REX ET INDIAE IMP:
(b) GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA ; BRITT :OMN : REX FID : DEF :
Queen Elizabeth II: A bareheaded effigy, facing right, and the legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA

REVERSE
The reverse displays the inscription FOR / MERITORIOUS / SERVICE in three lines, encircled by two laurel leaves (tied at the bottom with a bow and separated at the top by an Imperial Crown). King Edward VII and King George V medals bear the word CANADA above the crown.

MOUNTING
An ornate scroll suspender is attached to the medal with a single-toe claw.

NAMING
The recipient's rank, name, and regiment are engraved around the rim.

RIBBON
The crimson ribbon is 1.25 inches wide. Because the ribbon was the same as that for the VC, white edge stripes (0.125" wide) were added in 1916; and in 1917 a narrow white central stripe was added.

ISSUED
The number of medals issued to Canadians, are as follows:
For Service: 275
For Gallantry:1430

NOTE 3./ The Year Was 1902
The year was 1902 and America was on the brink of war with Germany over a crisis in Venezuela. Venezuela had defaulted on loans from Britain and Germany and in 1902 the two countries set up a blockade of Venezuelan ports. Fearing that Germany was going to use the conflict as an excuse to obtain Venezuelan real estate, American president, Theodore Roosevelt, dispatched Admiral George Dewey and much of the American naval force to the Caribbean on "maneuvers." Invoking the Monroe Doctrine, Roosevelt made it clear through diplomatic channels that Germany should submit to arbitration negotiated by the U.S. or face military action. Germany agreed to arbitration with less than twenty-four hours left before the deadline; the blockade ended in February of 1903.

In Africa, the Second Boer War came to an end with the Treaty at Vereeniging. The Boers gave up their independence in exchange for a general amnesty, protection of the Dutch language, economic considerations, and eventual self-government.

As the winter of 1902 approached, the United States was worried about having enough fuel. Most homes were heated by coal around the turn of the century, and a coal miners' strike in Pennsylvania had been going on since May. By October the situation was critical. President Roosevelt took the unprecedented step of inviting the United Mine Workers union and mine operators to the White House to negotiate a deal. The miners wanted a raise, shorter hours, and a recognized union. The initial meeting failed to end the strike and Roosevelt had to threaten to send in military forces to operate the mines. Everyone would lose if that happened, and the threat pushed both sides to compromise. The workers got a 10 percent raise and shorter hours, but the union was still not recognized.

An avid hunter, Roosevelt went hunting in November of 1902 in Mississippi. Since he wasn't having any luck, one of his hosts tied a bear to a tree for him to shoot. Not willing to shoot the tethered creature, he told his benefactors to "Spare the bear." Later a popular cartoon depicted the event and an enterprising couple in Brooklyn, New York, created a soft bear toy--Teddy's Bear. The stuffed bear was a huge hit and teddy bears continue to delight children all over the world.

Family/Spouse: Marjorie May WILKINS. Marjorie (daughter of Joseph Henry WILKINS and Lillian Elizabeth YOUNG) was born on 21 May 1904 in London , Ontario, Canada; died on 28 Jan 1997 in London, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 31 Jan 1997 in Woodland, London (Section G,H,I,O) Middlesex London MX-152-3. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ebenezer married Mabel R WOLFE on 07 Apr 1901 in Melancthon, Dufferin County, Ontario. Mabel (daughter of John WOLFE and Annie BAILEY) was born on 27 Mar 1883 in England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Margaret VIVIAN. Margaret was born in 1879 in Coldwater, Orilllia Simcoe, Ontario; died in Sep 1955 in Hamilton, Wentworth County, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]