Notes:

. St. Edmund Parish Register, Register # 383, File #12608.
John Sibbald Walker, Baptized 10 Mar 1819, Curate Wm. Middleton,
Son of Margaret & John Walker, Carpenter, Abode Sedgefield, Durham County, England.

. HAMILTON QUARTER SESSIONS
Walker, Thomas, 1838 June, - Plaintiff, - Page 12,
Walker, John, 1839 March - Plaintiff
Walker, John, 1847 /8 DEC 24, Plaintiff
Thomson, Jane, 1843, June 12, Plaintiff, Page 18.

. 1840 Jul 14 Assessment Hamilton Town:
John Walker: Framed one story dwelling; 1 Male,1 Female, Total 2.
Note1: Son Edward R Walker must have been born after July 14, 1840. - PJA.

. 1841 May Assessment Hamilton Town:
John Walker: 1 Adult, 2 story framed dwelling: 1 @ 60£. - Total Assessment 85£.

. 1842 Assessment Hamilton Town:
John Walker, John Street, 6 houses before Cherry St.: Total 4 persons assessed at £100.
John Walker, Catharine Street, one adult. (nil assessment). i.e. John Walker Senior & Junior. ]

. 1843 ASSESSMENT HAMILTON TOWN. (TWO Separate Entries for:)
John S Walker, 2 Lots, 2 Story, Additional fireplace, Mr. Bowen, Landlord, 200£
Thompson [Thompson crossed out] Mrs. Walker, 1 female, Martial landlord, 60£ .

. 1846 Smith's Canadian Gazetter, Province of Canada West:
Erin, 32,447 Acres are taken up, 7,945 are under cultivation, Tipis holy & stoney. There is a small settlement in sw of twp. called McMillen's Mills, where are a grist & saw mill, tavern & blacksmith shop & between 4-0-50 inhabitants. There are 1 grist & 4 saw mills in two. Crown lands are open for sale at 8 shillings per acre. Speed River, a branch of Grand River, An excellent mill stream, 2 grists & saw mill.

. Hamilton Coach & Carriage Factory, King St. Hamilton. - 70 hands (workers)
Ref: Possible location for apprenticeship for both John & brother George M Walker.

. 1849 Smiths Canadian Gazetteer, Erin, A small settlement in SW of Twp. called McMullen's Mills, grist & Saw mill, tavern & blacksmith shop, 7 between 40 7 50 inhabitants.

. 1850 - First road was planked from Trafalgar, Esquesing & Erin Road from Oakville to Stewarttown.

. 1853 - Stations in 15 locations, from Arthur... Erin ...Wellesley, all of which I have been able to visit during the winter. Want of roads is a difficulty. From Milton I walked through the woods a distance from 10 miles in summer between two stations. In winter it is 16 miles by a round about way.
. Rev. W. W. Bates for Rockwood & Erin.

. 1859 Ontario Directory, Erin, Canada West, Tp. Co. Wellington. Go to Guelph on the GTR. Population about 300.
1873, Erin Population 600.
Ref: The New Work in 1859: being the US & Canada.

. 1859 Oct 19- Erin Agricultural Township Show Fair, Erin Village.

. 1861 Census Erin Village, Wellington
John S Walker, B 1819 England, Blacksmith, 2 half Acres, Concrete 2 stories house
Jane Walker, b. 1821 Ireland; Margaret, b. 1858; Robt., b 1853; Sarah Jane, b. . 1857; Mary Walker b. 1858; Arthur Walker, Apprentice, Age 17, Residing with Wm M Kenney, tinsmith, Erin.

. 1864 Sept 15th, from the Guelph Advertiser from Erin village says ...there are scores of farmers in township who have not a sheaf in the barn, the weather having proved so very unfavourable for harvesting. The crops, however, are very good all around here.
Ref: The Canada farmer, Volume 1.

. 1865-71 Canada Directory, John S Walker Foundry & Machine .
1865-66 Mitchell & Co.'s Canada Classified Directory: Blacksmith, Erin: John S Walker & Iron Foundries & Machines, Erin, ON., John S Walker.
. 1867 Walker, John S., founder, Ref: Wellington Co. Directory.

. 1869 Province of Ontario Gazetteer & Directory
Erin - A village situated in the Twp. of Erin Co. Wellington, 20 miles from Guelph, the county town, 35 miles from Toronto & 12 m. from Georgetown, the nearest station on the Grand Trunk Railway. Stage to Guelph 20 miles. Fare 75¢. Daily mail. Money order office & Savings' Bank. Population 600. Walker, John S., foundry & machine shop.

. 1871 HISTORY OF ALL SAINTS CHURCH (Travel Conditions & John Walker):The Church of England is glad to learn there signs showing of vitality in the pretty village of Erin. The congregation was also without a clergyman for a considerable time, but in the fall of 1865 Rev. Johnstone Vicars was put in charge. (Undated Extract: Guelph Advertiser).
. 1866 July 23rd, All Saints Parish Hall: Church Building Committee, Present Rev J. Vicars, Messrs. Cornoch, Steward, Walker & Campbell. Mr. Aldian, a builder of Guelph will draw up specifications plans for $5. It was moved by Mr. Walker. Seconded by Mr. Stewart that the plans of the Church now exhibited the plans are suitable. Carried.
Moved by Mr. Walker, seconded by Mr. Campbell that Mr. Cornock be treasurer & Mr Carbury, Secretary Carried. Messrs. Cornock & Walker were appointed to request Mr. Campbell, the surveyor, to measure the land. Signed, John Vicars. (Mr. Cornock is the land benefactor.)
All Saints Anglican Church, 81 Main Street, Erin ON.
Ref: Rev. Francis Tremayne, Travelling Missionary, North York Public Library, 6 Fl., Toronto. More church records may be found at, McMaster University Libraries, under the Anglican Diocese.

. 1871 Lovells Province of Ontario Directory
Erin, Ontario, population about 500. Stage coach from Erin to Guelph 75¢ for the 20 miles., Stage coach from Erin to Guelph 75¢. Thirteen miles from Georgetown railroad station.
Walker, Geo. M., of McMillan & Walker,
Walker, John S., Foundry.

. 1871 Oct 27, FERGUS NEWS RECORDER Newspaper:
Garafraxa Ploughing Match:
20 ploughs entered - Mr. Walker's (Erin) plough was a favorite with many. It made a good cut, good turn up, good fearing & good finish.

. 1871 Erin, Wellington Co. Census, (p67):
John S Walker, Age 52 /1819, Born England, Church of England, Blacksmith, married
Elizabeth Walker, 42 /1829, Born Ireland, Ch. of England,
Sara J Walker, 15 /1856, born Ontario; Chars H. 14 /1857; Mary Ann, 12/1958; James W Walker Age 3 /1868.

. 1871 Lovell's Dominion Directory: Toronto Street Railway:
Route - St. Lawrence Hall to Yorkville & St. Lawrence Hall to Lunatic Asylum.

. 1871-1872 Wellington Co. Diretory, Erin:
Walker, Arthur, hardware; Walker, Geo. M. (McMillan & Walker).;
Walker, John S, foundry & machine shop.

. 1875 Wellington Co. Directory & Gazetteer, Erin, Wellington Co.
Erin A village situated on lots 13, 7, 14, 9th & 10 Con., Erin Twp., on the proposed line of the Credit Valley Railway. contains 9 stores, 4 hotels, grist mill (a second one will be built shortly, saw mill, carding factory, 2 foundries, 3 blacksmiths' shops, carriage factory, 4 churches, stave factory & law office, distant from Charleston station of the T.G & B Railway, 8 miles; from Georgetown, GTR station 13 miles, from Guelph the County Town, 19 miles, Mail, daily, stages leave for Georgetown on Mon., Wed. & Fridays, for Guelph. Montreal Telegraph Co. has an office here. Population 500.
. Erin Foundry, by John S. Walker. Size of building 60 x 82 feet, employs 7 men.
. Walker, John S, Foundry.

* 1876 Oct 26 - Erin Fall Exhibition, Tues. 17 Oct:
Implements: Gang plough: 2nd prize, J S Walker.

. 1877 Oct 25, Erin Exhibition: A large number of people, numbering around 3000 people, ventured through the almost incessant drizzle & such prevailed during the whole of last Thursday.,
Implements:
Gang Plow: 2nd. prize, J S Walker
Cultivator: 1st. prize, J S Walker;
Wooden harrow: 1st. J S Walker;
Set horse shoes: 1st, J S. Walker.
Domestic Produce: Honey in a comb: 1s. J S Walker & Strained honey, 2nd. prize, J S Walker.

. 1878 May 16 - There is now a daily mail between Guelph & Erin Village.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. 1879 Co. of Wellington Gazetteer: Erin, an import postal village. 18 miles from Guelph. The proposed line of the Credit Valley RR runs through the village.There is a good foundry, a flour & Grist mill, & extensive woollen mills mfg. Tweeds, Full- Cloth, blankets, flannels etc. Plain & Colored yarns.
* Walker & Son, blacksmiths. [i.e. John S Walker & Charles Walker]

. 1879 Dec 23, Tues. - John S. Walker, of Erin village, died suddenly on Wednesday morning in a car on the Credit Valley Railway. [= Wed., Dec 17, 1879.]
Ref: The Globe, Toronto.

. 1880 May 1 - Erin Council - Pursuant to adjournment the Municipal Council of Erin Twp. met at Devier's Hotel Hillsbury, at ten o'clock. The Reeve in the chair & members all present. The matter in dispute between Wm. Young & John Walker in reference to the road leading to John Walker's house was called, when a long discussion ensued between the parties. Moved by Mr Reid, second by Dr. McNaughton, that the Reeve be instructed to take legal advice in reference to this road allowance & report was early as possible. Carried.
Ref: Guelph Daily Mercury newspaper, published 1880 Jun 30.

. 1879 Dec 17, Obituary. Sudden Death in Erin Mr John Walker Drops Dead
We regret to learn of the very sudden death this Wednesday morning of Mr. John S Walker, of Erin Village, & the oldest & most respected resident in the place. Mr. Walker was known far & wide as the proprietor of the Erin foundry.
On Wednesday morning he intended to go to Fergus or Elora, & left his house about half past 6 o'clock for the ballast train on the Credit Valley Railway. He was only in the car about 5 minutes when he expired. Heart disease is supposed to be the cause of his death. As we said, Mr. Walker is very old & respected resident of Erin, being in business there for many years. He was in good health up to the time of his death. The deceased never took a very active part in public matters, but he had always the interests of Erin at heart & he will be much missed, not only by his own family, but by the people in the village & township, by whom he was greatly respected for his genuine manliness & honesty.
Ref: Guelph Daily Evening Mercury, pub. Dec 17, 1879. Wed.

. WILL of JOHN SIBBALD WALKER:
Three living grandchildren of deceased Geo Walker, & 6 living children;
Edward (the administrator); William, Arthur; Mrs. Geo L Briggs (Margaret Ann); Robt. H & George Walker;
Edward, "eldest son". His, "mother is Thompson, a long time lunatic in Toronto. "

Note2: The lawyer representing the 4 children of his second companion, Elizabeth Walker, petitioned that the Will's administer present an undoubted security bond (i.e to ensure the corrected distributions to the second family too. )
No distribution was recorded in the administration papers, however, the envelope WILL had the Value as $2,5000. Edward Walker gives the assesses as $2,000. Since at least 1877 son Charles H Walker had already been working this his father operating the Erin Foundry & Machine Shop.

. Tall tombstone with iron on top, reads: In memory of John S Walker who died Dec. 18 1881.
Aged 61y 8mo 19 days. Erin Union Cemetery.

. 1879 Dec 17 Ontario Death Registration # 15745, Wellington Co.
John Sibbald Walker, Died Dec 17 1879, 60 years, 10 mo., 9 days;
Machinist, Born Country Durham, England,
Died of Heart disease, Dr. McNaughton,
Signature of informant Charles Walker, his son, Machinist, Erin., Reported 30 Dec 1879, Church of England.

. 1906 WELLINGTON COUNTY ATLAS
WALKER, John Sible, was b. Durham, Eng., & came to Hamilton in 1827 with his father, Thomas Walker, & the rest of the family.

Thomas Walker later returned to England & secured a situation as Supt. of the bridge building department of the Great Western Railway & died in England.

John S., after learning the blacksmithing trade in Hamilton, went to Slabtown.*
He had m. Jane Thompson who resided with Sir Allan McNabb. After about 2 years, in 1842, he moved to Erin Tp., settling in Erin Village, where he started the first blacksmith shop, & his brother George started a waggon shop opposite. He soon started a foundry ran by horse power for years. Later he sold out & moved to the present Walker foundry site, where he followed his business & made the celebrated Walker plow, the first iron beam, & iron handle plow in Canada. He also made buggies & cultivators & used to shoe the oxen in the district. He never sought municipal or political honours; was a Conservative in politics & a member of the English Church.
Issue: Edward (d. Guelph), William (d.); Flesherton; Arthur, Toronto Junction; George, (d. Erin); John C.; Mrs. G. L. Briggs, Tara; & Robert H., Calgary.

Note3: Slabtown was near St. Catharines, now Merriton, then noted for the Welland Canal & Welland-Western Railway. This flourishing town was located on the line of the Welland Canal on part Lots 10, 11 & 12, Con 9 & 10 Grantham Township. The town was created out of 4 small communities named Centreville (1826), Westport, Protestant Hill & Slabtown.
Ref: Cultural Heritage Assessment Report. Wentworth Co.

. Granddaughter, Ruby Walker told the story of her grandfather, John S Walker's death:
They came & called my grandfather to come & repair the train. The engine would not start. He was a blacksmith, but in Erin village he was the expert on machines, like a garage mechanic. This was an important event & Grandfather, was running up the street in Erin to the train station to repair the engine on the inaugural trip of the Credit Valley Railroad. The train would not start again so John was considered to be the Erin mechanical engineering expert so they called him to repair the train. He ran huffing & puffing up to the Erin train station. He grabbed the handle to pull himself up onto the engine & right then he was struck with a heart attack. 
P.S. This would have been before Ruby was born in 1899. So this story must have been a oft repeated story retold with much emotion.
Ref: c. 1982, As told by daughter, Ruby Walker to her grandniece PJ Felker.

. The Credit Valley Railway was given a hearty welcome one night as it arrived on its way thro' to Elora. I am told it was in October 1878. What a giant is seems. I remember how frightened we children were. A sad event of that evening was the sudden death of Mr. John Walker Sr., one of Erin's most prominent businessmen. He was hurrying to see the first passenger train through Erin when he collapsed & died. The evenings excitement was damped by sorrow for the family of Mr. Walker who had a foundry works, wagons & blacksmith shop on Main Street.

. Two of his sons carried on for many years; Mr. Charles & James Walker, who married with 2 ladies named Hamilton, but no relation to each other. Charles's wife was a daughter of Richard Hamilton who kept a grocery store on Main Street, & strange to say, his clerk was a John Hamilton of no relation to either Walker or Hamilton the grocer.
- as recounted by Florence Baker, in the mid 1940's wrote her memoirs of the time she lived in Erin during the 19th & 20th century.
Ref: Gleanings From Memories By Paths of Erin - Part Seven, by Harry Smith. 1871. - - -

Ontario Land Registry Office Abstract Book 215, Part Plan 61,
VILLAGE of ERIN, Wellington County
. Lot 2, Con 10, [divided into} Part SW Half, Lot 14, p8:
> 1846 Dec 8 - Daniel & Chas. McMillian & Wife, sold to John S Walker, part W 18.2
> 1852 Nov 24, Registered 1852 Dec 8, Bargain&Sale, Hugh, Dan & Chas McMillan, sold to Jno. Sibbald Walker, Lot 2, Con 10 Part SW Half, Lot 14 [ Inc. Lots 2, 3, 7, 14.]
. 1852 Dec 4, B&S, Jno Sibbad Walker & Wife, sold to James Monroe, with other lands together 2r 29p.
> 1853 Oct 24 - John S Walker & Wife, Mortgage - Pm & Perm Bank of Sur., Part W. [i.e. wife, Jane Thompson Walker]
. 1857 May18 - Thompson Geo. M. Walker - to Calvin M Question, unnumbered Lot 2.3
> 1858 Sep 25 - Perm. Bldg. Society, to John S Walker, Part 2 - 12, Erin.

Lot 3, Con 10, Part SW Half, Lot 14, p13:
> 1852 Nov 24, B&S, Hugh McMillan, exec of & Chas McMillan & Mary McMillan, to John Sibbald Walker, with other land together 4acres 1r 4p.
. 1852 Dec 4, B&S, John Sibbald Walker & wife, to James Monro, with other land together 2r 29Halfp.

Lot 7, Con 10 Part SW Half, Lot 14 p21
. 1846 Oct6 B&S,Dan & chareles McMillan & wives, to JohnS ibbald Walker, £1.30.9p with lot 8, (part of 18A 2r);
. 1848 Jul 31, B&S, Dan & Chas McMillan & wives & John Sibbald Walker, to James Young,£1.30p.9/10, Pt of 18 Acres, 2p, with Lot 8;
.
. 1852 Dec 2, B&S, James Young & wife, to John Sibbald Walker, 1r 30p9/10p, with Lot 8, (part of 18a2r);
. 1852 Nov 24, B&S, Hugh McMillan & Donald McBain (Executors of Charles McMillan, co-proprietor with the late Daniel McMillan, Mary McMillan, widow of late Dan. McMillan, & Christiana McMillan, wife of said Chas McMillan, to John Sibbald Walker, with other lands together 4 Acres 1r 4p.
. 1852 Dec 6, Jno Sibbald Walker & wife, to Geo. Michael Walker, 3. [or 34?] & 64440/10000 p.;
. 1854 Nov6, B&S, John Sibblad Walker, to Sencer L Shotter, with other land together 22A 16p.
. 1855 Nov 29, B&S, Geo. Michael Walker, to Peter Cook, 34 64480/100,000p.
. 1856 Aug 22,B&S, Spencer LShotter & wife, to Peter Cook, 1 Acred with provision respecting stream;
. 1856 Aug 22, S L Shotter, to P Cook, with provison respecting stream.

Lot 8, Con 10, p25
> 1846 Oct 6, Dan & Chas McMillan & wives, to JS Walker, with Lot 7 together 1r 30 9/10 p.
. 1848 Jul 31, B&S, John Sibbald Walker, Dan& Chas McMillan & wives, to James Young, With Lot 7, together 1r 30 9/10 p.
. 1852 Dec 2, B&S, James & Yonge & wife, to JS Walker, Lot 7 & with reservation & other land.
. 1853 Mar 16, Release of Judgement, Cal McQuesten & John Fisher, to JS Walker, with other land together, 22a or 16p.
. 1854 Nov 6, B&S, John S Walker, to S L Shotter, with other land.

. 1861 Jun 29, B&S, John Darroch & wife, to Hugh Millan, 12 Acres.

Lot 9, Con 10, p29
. 1852 Nov 24, B&S, Hugh McMillan, Executors of Chas McMillan, to JS Walker Part with other lands 4a 1r 4p.;
. 1853 Mar Release of Judgement, Calvin McQuesten & John Fisher, to John Sibbald Walker, with other land 22A or 16p with reservations;
. 1854 Nov 6, B&S, JS Walker, to SL Shotter, Part, with other lands;
. 1855 Aug 3, Samuel Beals & wife, to John clark, all 28 per.& part Lot 11 with privilege of Lane with provision for waterway.
. 1917 Jul 2, B&S, JohnR Hamilton & James Walker, Excutors, Wm Hamilton, decd, to Jennie Hull, Part, $1.

Lot 11, Con 10, p37
. 1852 Dec 3, B&S John Harris & wife, to John Sibbald Walker, part area.
. 1856 Sep 19, B&S, Reg. 4.27.1864, JS Walker, to John Clark, Part area, right of way through alley;
.1856 Sep 19, B&S, John Sbbald Walker, to John Clark, part A.

Lot 14, Con 10, Lots on Block SE side of Mill St., p45
. 1852 Nov 24, B&S, HughMcMillian, to JSWalker, With other land together 4a 1R 4p;
. 1852 Dec - B&S, JSWalker & Wife, to James Monro, with other land together.

. Lot 9, Con 10, p29 of Geo Arnott, Dec, To Erin Public School Board, all 2 acres, $20.00, Less Half acres.

Ref: Ontario Archives Microfiche # GS 3122-3. - - -

Birth:
Stockston District.

Died:
Aged 60y, 10m 9d [= 8 Feb 1819]. Heart Disease.

Buried:
Row S44-3, Plot 10, Tall pillar, top urn missing in 1990's.

John married Jane THOMPSON on 5 May 1838 in Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario. Jane was born in 1818 in Ireland; died on 10 Feb 1881 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; was buried in Erin Union Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth WYKHAM. Elizabeth was born on 10 Feb 1828 in Ireland; died on 26 May 1903 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

. 1861 Census, Town of Galt-Cambridge, Waterloo Co.
Edward Walker, Moulder, b Upper Canada, age 21 /1840, single, One Story Frame house with 9 other wool spinner, wagon makers, Tinsmith & moulder workers.
Near by in Galt are John Barbour, Cabinet maker, Scotl.,1790, Adam Mahler, Carpenter & wife Marg, day. Mary Mahler, b 1844, UC [Wife-to-be].

. Early Members of the Methodist Church: WALKER, Edward, was born in 1840 in Ontario, 1871, moulder, living Guelph.

. 1871 Census Guelph Town, Wellington Co.
Edward Walker, 31 y /1840. Born Ontario, English, Moulder, Wesleyan Methodist.
Margaret (wife) b 1843 US, German descent,
Edward, b 1864, Ontario, &
Margaret A Walker, Age 22, b 1849 Ontario, Church of England
Note: This Margaret A Walker, is his sister who would marry the next year 1872 in Georgetown, Wellington Co. (which is not too far from Guelph. Its not impossible was she visiting for a year or so? PJA 2012.)

. 1873 & 1875-77 Guelph City Directory: Walker Edward, moulder. res. Palmer near George.
. 1879, 1882, 1885 - Moulder, Crowe's Fdy, Palmer near George streets,
. 1885 - Moulder at Crowe's Foundry, Guelph.
. 1889 - Walker Edward, foreman, Crowe Iron Works, 8 Palmer, Guelph..
. 1892 - Walker, E, moulder, Palmer, Guelph.

. 1881 Apr 20 Census, Guelph
Edward R Walker, age 42 /1839 Ontario, Moulder.

. 1879 & 1883 Guelph Voting Lists: Walker, Edward, Lot Part 3, 4; 216 Palmer Street, Occupant., St.George's Ward.

. 1879 WILL of JOHN SIBBALD WALKER;
In the Surrogate Court of Co. of Wellington, In the goods of John Sibbald Walker, late of the Village of Erin, Co. Wellington
I, Edward Walker of the City of Guelph in the County of Wellington, Moulder make oath & say that am the the party applying to be appointed administrator of the estate & effects of the said deceased & I am the eldest son.
John S. Walker, deceased, died posses of letters of administration are to be granted of or about the value of $2,000. as I believe.
Signed, Edward Walker, Guelph, 24 Dec 1879.

. Surrogate Court. Petition of Edward Waker of the City of Guelph, Moulder.
Humbly Sheweth that John Sibbald Walker, village of Erin, deceased 17 Dec, 1879.
That the said deceased died leaving 6 children & 3 grandchildren who are children of George Walker, deceased. Also a widow is now confined as a lunatic in the Asylum at Toronto & the Petitioner is the eldest son of the said John Sibbald Walker, deceased. That he is possessed of $2,000. to the best of your petitioner's knowledge. The petitioner prays that he may be granted administration of the personal estate.
Signed, Edward Walker, 24 Dec, 1879.

. Surrogate Court in the goods of John Sibbald Walker, Blacksmith, deceased.
I Edward Walker of the City of Guelph, moulder, the JSW, Blacksmith, died 17 Dec 1879 leaving his widow Jane Thomson Walker & 6 children & 3 grandchildren who are children of George Walker, deceased.
Died Intestate. That I am the oldest said of the said deceased.
That Jane Thomson Walker his widow of the said deceased & also my mother, is now & for a number of years has been confined as a lunatic in the Asylum at Toronto.
I will faithfully administer the personal estate.
Signed, Edward Walker, City of Guelph, 24 Dec.,1879.

. 1901 Apr 13 Census, Guelph
Walker, Edward, b 5 Apr 1841, 60y, Congreg., Moulder 11 mo., $600.
Margaret A Walker, wife, age 54, b. 17 Jul 1855, landed 1850.

.1905 Aug 15 - Died While Visit Son, Edward Walker, of Guelph, Ont. Succumbed to Typhoid Malaria
Edward Walker, a prominent resident of Guelph, Ont. died at Harper hospital early yesterday morning of typhoid malaria after a week's illness. Just a week ago Mr. Walker came to Detroit with his wife to visit his son, Edward R Work. of Craig, Wright & Was, 25 North Grand Blvd. E. He was ill when he arrived & the next day he was taken to the hospital.
Mr. Walker was 65 years old. He was at one time interested in large iron foundry in Guelph, but retired several years ago He was a prominent Mason & Oddfellow. Besides his widow & son, Edward, he leaves 2 other sons, Wm. J Walker of Columbus, O. & Charles S Walker of Cleveland.
The funeral will be held Wed. afternoon from the residence on the blvd. & interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Photo of a balding man, white shirt with a bow tie., vest.
Ref: Detroit Free Press Newspaper. - - -

Birth:


Died:
COD:Typhoid Fever, 6 weeks. Aged 65y 4m. b. May 1840.

Buried:

Edward married Margaret A MAHLER on 5 Jun 1863 in Cambridge (Galt), Waterloo Co., Ontario. Margaret was born on 17 Jul 1843 in New York State; died after Sep 1912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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:

. 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.

. 1861 Census Erin Twp.,
Kennedy William M, Tin Smith, Born Upper Canada
Arthur Walker, Tinsmith, age 17 /1844.

. 1871: Hardware - in Erin.

. 1871 Apr 17 Erin, Wellington Twp.
Arthur Walker, Age 27/ 1844 Ontario. labourer
George Walker, Age 25/ 1846, Tinsmith

. 1871-1872 Wellington Co. Diretory, Erin:
Walker, Arthur, hardware; Walker, Geo. M. (McMillan & Walker).;
Walker, John S, foundry & machine shop.
. 1876 Wellington Co., Directory, Orangeville: Walker, Arthur, tinsmith.
. 1876 - Erin Fair, the previous week: Grain & Seeds Spring wheat any other kind, 2nd prize, A. Walker.
. 1877, Oct 25 - Erin Fair, Grain & Seeds, spring wheat & any other kind, 2nd prize & small white pea, 2nd prize; Other kinds of potatoes, 1st prize, A. Walker

. 1880 Wellington Co. Directory: Walker, Arthur, contractor, Orangeville. [non-conclusive this is our same person. - PJA.]
. 1881 Census Orangeville, Ontario: Arthur Walker, Age 37, b. 1844, tinsmith.
. 1885 Gazetteer Ottawa: Walker, Arthur, hardware, Erin.
. 1891 Toronto City Directory: Walker, Arthur, tinsmith, h. 80 Pacific av.
. 1892 Toronto City Directory: Walker, Arthur, tinsmith CPR, h. 80 Pacific av.
. 1896 Toronto City Directory: Walker, Arthur T, Tinsmith, h. 97 High Park Av.

. 1901 Toronto Junction Town, York Co.
Arthur Walker, age 56, born 1844, Unknown date, Married, English, Ontario, Church of England, Tinsmith.
. 1906 Orangeville hardware, blacksmith, tinsmith.

. 1911 Jun 10 -11 Census, Toronto
Arthur Walker, Age 66 [1845]; "unknown' birth date. Married, English, Ontario, Anglican, tinsmith shop valued at $1,100. Resided 283 High Park Blvd. (West Toronto).

. Witness at wedding:
William SANDFORD, 21, of Esquesing, born Canada, Bachelor, Yeoman, s/o Michael & Sarah Sandford, Methodist, married Elizabeth HILTS, 20, of Esquesing, born Canada, Spinster, d/o Jeremiah & Ellen Hilts, Methodist,
Witnesses Arthur Walker & Olive Benestat? of Erin,
9 Mar 1871, Erin, by D. Kennedy (p. 242, Division Erin, Wellington Co.
Note1: In 1872 Arthur's sister, Margaret Walker was also a witness at a Hilts wedding in Georgetown.)

. Ontario Death Registration # 2917.
Arthur T Walker, 74 years [1844].
Died 31 May 1918. Died 283 High Park Avenue, Prospect Cemetery, Tinsmith. Died of Bright's Disease, duration 10 years; immediate cause: 63 for 10 days.
Note2: Autotoxemia - Poisoning by harmful substances generated within the body itself. PJA.

Ontario Land Registry Office Abstract Book 215, Part Plan 61,
VILLAGE or ERIN, Wellington County
Lot 13, Con 10, [divided into} Lot on Block South East Side Mill Street, p56
. 1850 Mar 15, Wm Murchison, to Dan Perry, right of way & drainage.
. 1868 Apr 20, Wm F Kay, to S h Harvard & Arthur Walker, all 18 1/5 perces
. 1868 Apr 20, Mortgage, SH Harvard & Arthur Walker, to Wm F Kay, All land, $600.

Research & transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Birth:
[Verify middle name - PJA 2010.]

Died:
Aged 74y. COD: Brights Disease. Died 283 High Park Blvd., Toronto Junction,

Buried:
Toronto. Section 16, Lot 107.

Arthur married Esther Leverton HILLOCK on 19 Aug 1875 in Mono Mills, Peel Co., Ontario. Esther was born on 31 Mar 1849 in Caledon, Peel Co., Ontario; died on 17 Jul 1926 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; was buried on 19 Jul 1926 in Prospect Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1871 Apr 12 Census, Erin Twp., Wellington Co. (film p73)
Walker, George, Married, Age 25, 1846, Maried January [1871], Ont., English, Labour
Agnes Walker, Married, Aged 24, 1847, b. Ont., English,
Walker, Arthur, single, Age 27, 1844, Ont., English, Tinsmith. [i.e. brother Arthur Walker.]

. Surrogate Court. Petition of Edward Waker of the City of Guelph, Moulder.
Humbly Sheweth that John Sibbald Walker, village of Erin, deceased 17 Dec, 1879.
That the said deceased died leaving 6 children & 3 grandchildren who are children of George Walker, deceased.

Recorded for further research:
George Walker, Age 31 / born 1844, Died 11 Oct 1875, Erin Village
Ref: Elora Observer.

Lot 8, Con 10, p25
> 1846 Oct 6, Dan & Chas McMillan & wives, to JS Walker, with Lot 7 together 1r 30 9/10 p;
. 1861 Jun 29, B&S, John Darroch & wife, to Hugh Millan, 12 Acres.

Ontario Land Registry Office Abstract Book 237, p80
. ERIN TWP., Wellington County
Lot 19, Con 10,
. 1882 Jun 27, Bargain&Sale, Wm Rott & wife, to Chas. Hy. Walker*, $300, One quarter acre.
. 1884 Jul 5, B&S, Charles H Walker & wife, to George E Walker, Quarter Acre.
Note1: {no sale by Geo E Walker is noted, next abstract was 1892. Jan 12, Geo Williams to James Murray. $600. - PJA.)
Note2: Charles Henry Walker is George Henry Walker's half brother.

. Gossip from Esquesing (Letters to Editor):
Having had occasion lately to visit the occidental regions of Canada, it may not be deemed uninterteresting to many of your readers, who have relatives in the Western Townships, to pursue a conversation of the impressions of one, who, for the first time, has seen the "far West".
I committed myself to the tender mercies of the Grand Truck Railway ... sweltering under the sun & drought of the driest June ever experience in the interior parts of Canada. My first impression was that the hardwood timber principally composed of Elm, Maple & beech was of immense size. The first named was really tremendous. Some of the sticks are reported to be less then 7 feet in diameter, & as an experienced chopper assured me, that it took a good half of a winter day to lay one of those proud monarchs of the forest "level with the ground". As to the maples I have seen as large in Erin & I am assured, that even some of them as large in Erin & am assured that even some of the elms of that Township, which have long ere now passed into ashes, would have vied in size with the surviving giants of Wawanosh Twp. Yours, G., July 11, 1864.
Canadian Champion Newspaper, Milton, Ontario, 14 Jul 1864. - - -

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Birth:
Verify

Died:
Verify Date - Bef 1881

George married Agnes STEWART on 11 Jan 1871 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario. Agnes was born in 1847 in Cambridge (Galt), Waterloo Co., Ontario; died in 1931 in Vermillion Valley, Battle River Co., Alberta; was buried in Vermillion Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1903 Sep 30 - Ontario Marriage Registration # 40, Wellington Co.
John Clifford Walker, Age 50, 1853, Erin village, Manufacturer,
son of Jane Thompson & John S Walker. Banns at Erin Village,
married Lilian Gardenier Peer, 29y 1874, Banns at Halton Co.,
d/o Alice Gardenier & Levi L Peer.
Note1: John C seems to have lightened his age a little for the occasion. Census & ON. Death Certificate confirm birth as 1949 - PJA).

. 1871 Census Guelph Town, Wellington Co.
John Walker, Age 24 / 1847, Born Ontario, English, Moulder, Wesleyan Methodist.

Ontario Directories
. 1881 Walker, John, moulder, bds. 45 Cork bet. Norfolk & Dublin; 45 Cork St.
. 1881 Walker, John C, moulder, 45 Cork; miller,
. 1883 12 Wellington St,
. 1885 moulder at Crowe's 45 Cork St.
. 1887 moulder, Cambridge St. Guelph.

. 1875 Jun 29 - Jul 10, Private John W Walker, Pay at 60¢ per day, $7.20, 30th Wellington Rifles, Camp at Guelph, Ontario.
Ref: Canadian Nominal Rolls & Paylists for the Volunteer Militia.

. 1871 Dec 2 - John Walker married at Plattsville, ON. to Emma Horning.
Ref: Elora Observer, published 1871 Dec 7.

. 1906 WELLINGTON COUNTY ATLAS:
Walker, John Sible, B. Durham, England. Landed 1827 Hamilton with his father Thomas Walker & family.Thomas returned to England.
... John C., b. in Erin Village, went to school to Arthur Lindon & Mr. Leitch. He was in the 47th Lancashire Foot Regiment when stationed in Hamilton & served in the Fenian Raid at Ridgeway, for which he has a medal. He went to Halifax & West Indies with his regiment, in which he was a bugler. His family bought his discharge for him to come home & he became a bugler major of the 30th Wellington Rifles then being organized.
Mr. Walker finished learning the moulding trade & worked with the Crowe Iron Works, Guelph, for 19 years.
After travelling 2 years for the Diamond Compound Company of Newark, New Jersey he, in 1895, started the Electric Boiler Compound Company of Guelph.
In January, 1905, he bought the Guelph Soap Works & runs both. Mr. Walker is a member of the Board of Trade, an Odd Fellow, & a member of the Ancient Order of the United Workmen.

His 3 sons, Charles H., Sherwood F., & E. J. Clifford & a grandson are in the Electric Boiler Compound Company Ltd. & one son E. J. Clifford in the Guelph Soap Co.

Charles H., is cashier in the G.T.R. in Guelph; Sherwood T. is with the Westinghouse Co. in Hamilton; E. J. Clifford is Secy of both the Compound Company & Soap Company.

EXTRACTED SUMMARY for John Clifford Walker:
. 1849 Jun. 7th, born Erin, Ontario
. 1856-58 - Guelph, Ontario

.47th Lancashire Regiment of Foot Soldiers (Nick name of the Reg. is Wolfe's Own - thus a very distinguished troop for a Canadian to belong):
.The 47th Reg. wore a black line in gold lace of their full-dress uniform as a sign of permanent mourning for Gen. Wolfe. It was customary for the regimental band to play 'Wolfe's Lament' just before the playing of the National Anthem.
- 1861 - Trent Affair:  When 2 Confederate representatives were forcibly removed by Union authorities from the British steamer Trent in 1861, Lincoln released them in response to British pressure. - Stationed in New Brunswick & were transported by sleigh to their stations.
Ref: The Illustrated London News, London, Saturday, December 21, 1861.

. 1863 Feb 16 - Halifax to reinforce Canada's defenses during the tense times of the Trent Crisis. - 1863-66 stationed Montreal;
. 1866 June 2 - Battle of Ridgeway, just west of Fort Erie. Afterwards on the afternoon of Tues., June 5th, in Toronto, a company of the 47th was in waiting with ambulances to convey the wounded out of the boat to cabs. Six coffins were brought down & at 3:30 p.m. the procession started from the Drill Shed to the Cemetery, preceded by the Band of the 47th Regiment, playing the Dead March. (As bugler for the 47th Reg. , John C. Walker must surely have been present. - PJA)

. 1867-68 NS - 1868-9 Barbados, West Indies, (then the Regiment returned to England).
.Jul 20, 1866, the 30th Wellington Battalion of Rifles was established. The headquarters of the 30th Battalion was at Guelph. The annual training encampment was usually held in the last 2 weeks of June in Elora, Ontario. In 1871, the 16th day annual encampment was held with other battalions at Goderich. They left Guelph's Great Western station to Goderich station. It was 2:30 AM by the time the men had spread their bed rolls & still no sign of food. For most of the men, it seemed that only a few minutes had passed when the bugler summoned them out of their tents at 5:30 AM.

. 1872 - Estimated date of 1st marriage to Emma Winslow Newell Horning
. 1873 - Sep 15 - son Chas H Walker born.
. 1874- 1893 - Crowe Foundry, Guelph.
. 1875-77 - Guelph City Directory: John C., moulder, h Cambridge St.
. 1882 - Walker, John C, molder, H 45 Cork, Guelph.
. 1885 - Walker John C, Moulder at Crowe's, h 45 Cork.
. 1889 - Guelph City Directory, Temperance: Order of the Iron Hall, Chief Justice J C Walker, Vice Justice J C Crowe & - John C Walker, 45 Cork, molder.
. 1892 - Walker J C, traveler, 45 Cork, Guelph.
. 1893-95 - Travelling Diamond Compound Co., of Newark, NJ.
. 1895 - Electric Boiler Compound Co., Guelph.
. 1903 - Sep 30 - Married 2nd wife Lillie Gardiner Peer.
. 1905 - Guelph Soap Works.
. 1922, Mar 13 - died Guelph.

NORFOLK ST. METHODIST CHURCH:
. Father-in-law was living with the Walkers:
. HORNING, Charles was born in 1806 in England 1871 shoemaker living Guelph 1856-1858 (Norfolk St. Pewholder),
. 1881 - shoemaker living with the John C. Walker family in Guelph.
Note2: The Norfolk St. Church was a short couple of blocks away from his home on Oxford St.

.1892 Ontario Gazetteer & Directory - Guelph Soap Co. - (Adam Linton), Soap Manufactures, Waterloo.

.1901 Census Guelph, Wellington Co.
John Walker. M., Relationship to head, Father; Widow, Born 7 JUN 1850, Age 50.

.1911 Census, Guelph
John C Walker, Age 60, Methodist, Manufacturer, Employer, Soap Works.

. Wellington Co., Index to WILLs: Walker, John C. Will # 3929 Gts/?.

. Ontario Death Registration # 54 Wellington Co.
John Clifford Walker, died 13 Mar 1922, 65 Oxford Street, Guelph, Ontario; Aged 72 years, 9 months, 5 days, Born 7 Jun 1849, Erin.
Occupation: Soap Manufacture; Trade Soap. Length of Residence 50 years. [1867]
Son of John S. Walker & Margaret Thompson. Born Erin.
Note3: Should read his Mother's is Jane Thompson? J S Walker JR's grandmother was Margaret Sibbald. This also implies his son Ed J C Walker was not too familiar about his grandmother. - PJA
Informer: E J C Walker, 183 Norfolk St., Burial, Tuesday, Mar 14, 1922.
Medical attendance from 1919 to 1922. Arteriosclerosis, Contributory: Cerebral Hemorrhage for 6 months. Dr T M Sadage, Guelph.

. Recorded for further research:
Walker, Miss Eliza A, school teacher, bd s cor. Dublin & Cork, later 30 Norfolk Guelph
Walker, Miss Mary, school teacher, 30 Norfolk, Guelph. - - -

Birth:
Alt Name: John C. Alt DOB 7 Jun 1950 /1901 Census - living with son E C John Walker.

Died:
Aged 72y. 9m 5d. COD: Arteriosclerosis. 65 Oxford St.

John married Emma Winslow Newell HORNING on 2 Dec 1871 in Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario. Emma was born on 29 Jul 1843 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 5 Mar 1892 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Leliane Gardiner LILLIE PEER on 30 Sep 1903 in Wellington Co., Ontario. Leliane was born on 28 Jun 1874 in Nelson Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died in ? 1964. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wedding Witnesses:
. 1872 Apr 23 - Edward HILTS, 21, of Erin, born Canada, bachelor, farmer,
s/o William & Ann HILTS, Episcopal Methodist, married Margaret Roy, 20, of Erin, born Canada, spinster,
d/o Obediah & Margaret Roy, Episcopal Methodist,
Witnesses: George Briggs & Margaret Ann Walker, both of Georgetown. 23 Apr 1872, in Erin, by T. C. Brown, by License. p. 126, Division Erin, Wellington Co.

* Note: WITNESSES are living in Guelph at 1872. 6 years later Geo. & Margaret would marry themselves. George & Margaret were both 21 years old at this time. In 1885 her brother Charles H Walker was selling hardware in Georgetown.
< Also Margaret A Walker's brother William Walker was married to Margaret Roy's sister Elizabet

Ont. Marriage Registration 0053888.
George, Briggs, 21, at Albion, Bach. Mechanic,
Parents: Joseph & Jane Briggs.
Margaret Ann Walker, 21 [1857] of Georgetown. Born Erin, single .
Parents: John & Jane Walker,
Wit: John Wilson & Ann Clark both of Georgetown;
Married 5th February, 1878, Georgetown, both West Methodist, Rev. David Auld. License.
h Roy. - PJA 2010.

. 1873 Feb 13, Married Briggs - Walker
At the residence of J F Taylor, Esq., by the Rev D Auld, on Wednesday the 5 inst, Mr L G Briggs, Esq., to Miss Maggie Ann Walker, all of Georgtown.
Canadian Champion newspaper, Milton

. 1881 Census Tara Twp., Bruce Co. North, Margaret A Briggs, b1851, Methodist
. 1891 Apr 18 Census, Tara, Arran Twp., Bruce N. County, Ontario
. 1901 Census, Village of Tara, Arran Twp., Bruce Co. North.

. Ontario Death Registration #8252.
BRIGGS Margaret Ann died March 27, 1910. Born April 15, 1851. Aged 59y 11mo 19days. Tara Village, Bruce Co., housewife;
Father John Sibbald Walker, England. Mother Jane Thompson, Ireland.
Dr. J. McAsh. Certified by G L Briggs, Tara. Margaret Ann Briggs treated March 19 to March 27.
Cause of Death: Cerebral Apoplexy 12 years. Immediate Cerebral Apoplexy 8 days. Married.

Transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Birth:
Alt DOB 8 Apr 1850

Died:
Aged 59y 11m 19d. [ = 28 Apr 1850] Cerebral Apoplexy.

Buried:
Tara, Con 9 Lot 30 Arran-Elderslie Twp., Row 7

Margaret married Lofus GEORGE BRIGGS, Sr. on 5 Feb 1873 in Georgetown, Halton Co., Ontario. Lofus was born on 26 Jun 1851 in Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario; died on 9 May 1914 in Tara, Arran Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario; was buried in Hillcrest Tara Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1879 - Surrogate Court of County of Wellington, in the goods of John Sibbald Walker, deceased.
We Loftus George Briggs of the Twp. of Arran in the County of Grey, Blacksmith, &
Robert Walker of the same place, Jeweller,
severely make Oath that we are the proposed Sureties on behalf of the intended Administer of the Personal Estate & Effects of John Sibbald Walker, deceased. I the said Loftus George Briggs for myself make Oath & say that I am possessed of the Estate of the value of $1,000 dollars & worth $1,000 &
I, Robert Walker for myself make Oath & say that I am posses of the Estate of the value of $1,000 & am worth $1,000 all my debts being first paid.
Signed, Loftus George Briggs & Robt. Walker, 22 Dec, AD 1879, Orangeville.

Note to researchers1: Compare this other Walker family:
. Census 1871 Erin Village: Alex Walker, b1841 Scotland, Mary , b1846 Ont, Robert Walker, b1856, Presbyterian, Geo. Walker, b1857, Ontario.
.18 Apr 1881 Census, Erin village, Robt Walker, b1857 & Geo. Walker, b 1859, Harness markers.*
Note2: Our George Walker was already deceased by his father's death in Dec 1879. Although similar names & birth dates, these thus are not our Walker family. - PJ Ahlberg.

. 1883 Wellington County Directory:
Sibley John C, carriage builder
Walker Bros., (George & Robert) harnessing dealers
Walker Agnes, Mrs, Wid. George
Walker C H, prop. Erin Foundry, manuf. agricultural implements
Walker, Mrs Elizaberh, wid. John.

. 1885 Gazetteer Ottawa, Ontario. [National publication.]
Walker, Bros., George & Robert, harness dealers. - - -

Birth:
Alt Name Robert Hunter Walker, Verify

Died:

Family/Spouse: Margaret Lillian Maggie QUEENIE OVERLAND, .2. Margaret (daughter of Charles OVERLAND, Jr. and Jessie May KIRKWOOD) was born on 4 Nov 1888 in Erin, Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 27 Jan 1967 in Erin, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Erin Union Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Margaret L OVERLAND, .1. Margaret (daughter of Charles J OVERLAND, Sr. and Mary MATTHEWS) was born on 5 Oct 1858 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario; died in 1940 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Erin Union Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Ontario Marriage Registration # 012466-73 Wellington Co.
George GRIEVE, 22y [1851], farmer of Erin, b. Canada, Presbyterian,
s/o John GRIEVE & Ann GRIEVE,
married Sarah Jane WALKER, Age 17 [1856], Canada, Erin,
d/o John & Elizabeth WALKER.
Witn: John JOHNSTONE of Guelph & Lizzie BOOMER of Toronto, Jan. 1, 1873 at Erin Village, Church of England, married by License, A. Henderson, Erin.

. 1881 Census, Erin Village, Wellington
Walker Charles, b 1857, blacksmith
Walker, Elizabeth, b 1829 Ireland, widow
Walker, James, b 1863, Blacksmith
Grave, Sara, b 1856 /25 years, born Ontario, West. Methodist, Scottish, Widow
Grave, Maggie, b 1876, born Ontario, West Meth., Scottish.
Note: Widow Sara Jane Walker Grieve is living with her mother & brothers.

. Ontario Marriage Registration #14096-825, Toronto, York County
Matthew Hall, age 33 /1855, Resides City of Toronto, Canada, Widower, Church of England,
s/o Susan & William Hall,
married Sarah Jane Greaves, 31 [1857], Resides City of Toronto, widow,
d/o John S. & Elizabeth WALKER.
Witn: Charles S Walker, Erin Village, Co., Wellington, [i.e. Sarah's brother.] & Mary LaMount, Owen Sound,
July 19th, 1888, Toronto by F. Trimsful (?), C of C., by License.

. Ontario Death Registration #27894- 7, Simcoe County
Sarah Jane Hall, died 25 February, 1907, age 50 / 1857,
Resided Hawkestone, Ontario, Housewife,
Married to Mathew Hall,
Born Erin, Ontario.
Died of a Cerebral apoplexy & heart disease. Dr. Smith & Lewis. Ch. of England.
Informant J C Smith (Dr). 26 Feb 1907.

. Historic Origins of Hawkestone
The mouth of Hawkestone Creek is consequently the site of the port or landing place of Cahiagué, & the remains of a Huron village have been found on the spot. On the west halves of lots 24 & 23, concession XII. [Oro].This was a famous Indian landing-place at the outlet of Hawke­stone Creek. ... William Hodges, the occupant, who has lived there since his birth in 1834, ploughed up some stone fire-beds, pottery fragments, iron tomahawks, etc. These were on the west side of the outlet of the creek. … Similar remains have been found on the Capt. Davis farm, on the east side of the creek's outlet; & also at places nearer the creek itself. Cahiagué itself lay a little inland & a shade west of the arc of the circle from the Narrows. Oro, which I visited in May, 1899, & where I counted on finding some traces of the old Huron village, is 'covered with forest growth. From August 17 Samuel Champlain recommend in his diary he sojourned here at Hawkestone 10 days. It is about 5 miles from Orillia on Lake Couchiching. On Lot 7, Con 13, Oro once stood was a large fortified village. Champlain also recorded the considerable remains of a village have been found here about connected with the native fishery on Bass Lake.
Ref: Fifth Report of the Bureau of Archives for the province of Ontario, 1907. - - -

Birth:


Died:
d. Cerebral apoplexy & heart disease. (Hwy 11, Lake Simcoe, before Orillia.)

Buried:
Etobicoke (Toronto), ON. Monument 16.5

Sarah married George GRIEVE on 1 Jan 1873 in Erin, Wellington Co., Ontario. George was born in 1851 in Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 12 Feb 1877 in Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Eramosa Union Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Matthew HALE on 19 Jul 1888 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. Matthew was born on 31 Jul 1854 in New Brunswick; died on 23 Sep 1928 in Orillia, Simcoe Co., Ontario; was buried on 25 Sep 1928 in Christ Church Mimico Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charles Henry is the son of Elizabeth Wykham of Ireland & John S Walker.

. Erin Foundry Manufacture & blacksmith at Main & Scotch Streets.

. 1877 Wellington County Atlas Advertisement:
WALKER'S IRON FOUNDRY -
Ploughs, Harrows, Rollers, Cultivators, Gang Ploughs, & all other Farming Implements.
IRON & BRASS CASTINGS TO ORDER
Repairing at short notice. -
John S. Walker & Son,
{ Proprietors, Erin Village.

. 1879 Co. of Wellington Gazetteer: Erin, Walker & Son, blacksmiths.

ACTON FREE PRESS Newspaper:
. 1876 Aug 10 - Erin Agricultural Society will hold its annual fall exhibition at Erin village on Tuesday, 17 October, 1879 - Dec 25 - Competition: 25 Dec 1879: The climax Plow made at Crowe's Iron works, Guelph. It sheds of all competitors for general purposes, iron beam, steel board & hears made of special hard iron. Cheap $14 cash. John Crowe.
Note1: the cost of a plow.

. 1880 Jan 8, Saw Mill burned, belong to Mr S iron, Worn, was completely destroyed by fire on Sunday about 2 o'clock.
. 1880 Dec 23 - Acton Free Press received the first number of the Erin Advocate newspaper, It will be independent in politics & will advance the interests of the village.
. 1881 Jan 6 - Erin Village, elected, C. Wallker, Councilor.
. 1881 Feb 10 - Officers of the Rockwood L.OL. elected last Tues. are as follows: C H Walker, Secretary.
. 1881 Nov 10 - Mr Mrs C H Walker, or Erin, were in Acton town on Sunday.
. 1884 Mar 6 - Acton, Messers. R. Hamilton & C H Walker, of Erin, were in town on Monday.
. 1886 Jan 7 - Elections Erin Village, Reeve L Carberry; Councillors W Conboy, C H Walker, W Hull & W Hamilton.

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1883 WELLINGON COUNTY DIRECTORY, ERIN:
. The land is nearly all cleared, there being very little timber, what there is consisting of beech, maple, cedar, hemlock & tamarack. Chief farm products are Fall & spring wheat, barley, oats, peas & hay. Daily stage to Guelph 20 miles. 3 hotels, 5 churches 2 harness shops, 4 general store & fancy goods store. 700 inhabitants.
. The Erin Foundry has been established 40 years (1843) & employs 6 to 8 hands in manufacture of plows, harrows, cultivators & other agricultural implements. C H. Walker.
. Erin L.O.L .#112, C H Walker, Secretary, Meets Wed., on or before full noon, 40 members.
. Disciples Church brick building, seating 300, erected 1873, Series 11 A, Sunday school 10 am, 75 members.
. All Saints Episcopal church, brick, seating 200, erected 12 y.

. 1889 Jan 3, Elections: Erin: Reeve W Conboy, Councilors C Walker.
. 1889 Jan 24, Erin Agricultural Society annual meeting held at Anderson's hotel, Ospringe, On Friday 18th Ins. directors: C H Walker.
. 1889 May 16 - Walker's Brick House at Main & Scotch Streets may be given a general building date by "Mr M Overland is erecting a dwelling house 25 X 31, solid brick". The Overland house was near the Walker's house in Erin. - PJA
. 1899 Oct 26 - There wherefore visitors to Erin last Friday [Fail Fair on Oct 19-20] than for a year before.

. 1890 Aug 24 - Acton Union Exhibition, on 7 & 8th Oct. The directors of Acton Union Agricultural Society met in the Town Hall on Sat. afternoon to complete arrangements for the annual exhibition on Tues. & Wed. the different committees & judges were appointed. The Committees are as follows: Implements: C. H. Walker, Erin.
. 1890 Sep 4 - 1890 Oct 8 - Acton Union Exhibition held in Acton, Oct 7 & 8th, Special Prizes given for Horses:
Best year-old colt, filly or gelding, agricultural or draught, by C H Walker, Erin,
Potato digger, value $10.00. ... & was won by John Duff*.
. 1890 Oct 23 - Last of the Season, Erin Fair last Week Suffered Severely From Rain: The Erin Agricultural Society held its annual exhibition on Wed. & Thus. All the inside depts. were filled on the first day. The crowd was so great in the building at onetime that a child had its leg broken while being jostled about. One woman became exhausted & had to be removed from the grounds. There was an absence of fakirs at the show this year, which was a relief to many. ... The success of the show is largely due to the energetic exertions of the officers & directors, who appeared to thoroughly understand their businesses: C. H. Walker.

. 1891 Oct 16 - A Trip to the Erin Fair. A large number of Torontonians visited the Erin fair yesterday, the guests of Mr W Callaway, district passenger agent of CPRailway. The fair was an excellent one, the Erin fears have been for the past 40 years.

. 1892 Apr 28 - Thomas Williams, a late employee of C H. Walker, has moved to Orangeville.
. 1892 May 12 - At the annual meeting of Erin Mechanic's Institute held in the Blue Ribbon Hall, last week, when the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: C H Walker, Vice-Pres. & also a Board Director. Acton Free Press Extracted from Erin Advocate.
* 1892 May 26 - Erin. Frank Law, of this place & Jas Wheeler of the township, appeared before C H Walker, Reeve & Wm. Tyler, Justices of the Peace, last Wed. evening, for raising a disturbance on the public street & are fined each $5. - extracted from the Advocate.

* 1892 July 29th, Friday, Erin. has been proclaimed a civil holiday by Reeve Walker. [Compare: 1898.8.18 Erin Civic Holiday will be held on the 26th inst. A demonstration will be held in the village.]

. 1892 Nov 10, John Currie, a late employee of C H Walker, has entered the stone shop in connection with the Clark note & is making preparations to open up a blacksmith shop.
. 1892 Nov 17 - A meeting of the management of the Erin Ploughing Society will be held at Ramsden's Hotel, Erin, on Saturday.

. 1892 Dec 30 -Erin village Cattle Fair every Tuesday before the Orangeville fair. Ref: Guelph Daily Mercury newspaper. [i.e. business opportunities for all. - PJA]
. 1893 Jan 5 - Municipal Elections: Erin Village: Reeve C. H. Walker, Councillors, Jas Long, J S Miller, R Medley, D Campbell.
. Erin: A new survey of the village is about to be taken & a new map prepared. The following men have been chosen to rule this village for 1893: C H Walker, Reeve, & councillors as above.
. 1893 Jan 26 - Erin, at the annual meeting of Erin Agricultural Society the following were elected directors: Ward 1, J. Duff*, for the village C H Walker & A C McMillan.
. 1893 May 18 - Annual Mechanics Institute meeting, now 100 members, Officers for present yer: C H Walker, vice-president.
. 1894 Jan 18, Erin. Reeve Walker attended County Council at Guelph on Tuesday. The annual meeting of the Erin Plough Association was held at Dywer's Hotel, Hillsburg, on Monday evening. Extracted from Advocate.
. 1894 May 10 - Annual meeting of Erin Mechanics' Institute was held at Two Hall on Monday evening.
. 1894 Jun 14, Erin. Reeve Walker has been at Guelph the past week attending County Council.
. 1896 Jan 9 - Municipal Elections: Erin, Reeve: C. H. Walker.
Acton Free Press quoted the Erin Advocate Newspaper.

. 1893 May 18 - A general map for the corporation of the village of Erin has just been completed by M M C Schofield, surveyor & is now in the county Registry office. ...Annual meeting of the Mechanics Institute was held in the town hall on Wed. evening last week. Although this institute has been organized a little over a year, the report was very encouraging & shows that there were now 100 members. Officers are: C H Walker, Vice President, Jas. Walker, director.

. 1883 & 1884 - Wellington Country Directory:
Population 700. Daily mail to Erin. * The Erin Foundry has been established 40 years, & employs 6 to 8 hands in the manufacture of plows, harrows, cultivators, & other agricultural implements. C. H. Walker.
*Erin L.O.L., No. 112; C. H. Walker, Secretary Meets, Wednesday, on or before full moon. There are 40 members.
. 1900 Oct 20, Erin's Fair, 10,000 People in Attendance, Erin Twp. Agricultural Society held its 50th annual exhibition, which invert way surpassed any of its predecessors. the death was everything that could be desired. A crowd of 10,000 people assembled in the small-town to enjoy the not famous Erin Fair. Morning trains brought in their quotas from 10 o'clock till after 2 there as a steady steam of conveyances coming into town from all directions the principal feature of the day was the horse show. with open trotting race. the best carriage prize was won by Jas. Currie. The day's program came to an grand finale in a concert given by the sons of Scotland in theTown Hall. The hall was filled long before the hot for the concert to commence.
Ref: The Globe Newspaper, Toronto.

. On the occasion of a visit from Erin & other loges to the Alton Orange Lodge LPL NO. 770, a newspaper clipping records that in 1906, for the first time in a quarter of a century, Alton Orangemen celebrated the glorious 12 at home. A general holiday was proclaimed. Streets were decorated with arches & flags, & there were speeches by W S Murphy, Charles Walker, & Sam Charters.
Ref: From the Boyne to Brampton, Wm. Perkins Bull.

. 1883 Wellington County Directory:
Sibley John C, carriage builder
Walker Bros., (George & Robert) harnessing dealers
Walker Agnes, Mrs, Wid. George
Walker C H, prop. Erin Foundry, manuf. agricultural implements
Walker, Mrs Elizaberh, wid. John.

. 1885 Union Publishing Co. Farmers Directory: C H Walker, Agril. impl. mnfr. & Geo Walker, harness maker.

. 1885 - 95 Gazetteer Ottawa:
. Hardware merchants: Charles H Walker & Harvard, Georgetown … which is 12 to 35 miles to Georgetown. i.e. Plows, cutters.
. Walker , C. H., proprietor Erin Foundry, Manuf. agricultural implements. 1883
. Walker, Charles H. Foundry & Blacksmith; Walker, George, Harness maker. Ottawa 1885.

. 1885 Gazetteer Ottawa, ON [i.e. national publication]
Hardware merchants: Charles H Walker & Harvard, Georgetown.
i.e. Plows, cutters …which is 12 to 35 miles to Georgetown.

> 1885 Dec 3 - Mr C H Walker, of Erin, is putting a new engine & boiler, as well as other improvements in his foundry.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. 1888 Jul 19th, Toronto - Chas. was a witnesses at his widowed sister's, Sarah Jane Walker Grieves marriage to Matthew Hall.
. 1888 Nov 22-Mr Mrs C H Walker of Erin, visited Acton friends on Monday.
. 1892 Ontario Gazetteer & Directory, Walker, Charles H, foundry.

. 1893 Jan 5, A new survey of Erin village is about to be taken & anemia prepared. the following men have bee chose to rule this village in 1893: C H Walker, Reeve.
. 1894 Jan 18 - Erin, Reeve Walker attended County Council at Guelph on Tuesday.

. 1895 Nov 21 - The village Fathers are keeping pace with enterprising merchants who are rebuilding a new block where the old one was destroyed by fire. A new sidewalk is being laid the length of the new block.

. 1898 - 99 Western Ontario Gazetteer & Directory: Erin, Walker C H, foundry.

. 1899 Jan 3, Erin - Municipal Elections on Monday: Reeve: W Conboy, by acclamation. Councilors: C H Walker, D Spiers, W Hall & C. Overland.

. 1899 Sept 14, A Delighted Deputation.
A deputation from Erin, consisting of Dr. Geer, Messrs Walker, Overland & Conboy, visited Acton last Wednesday evening to inspect our electric lighting system. They were charmed with the efficiency of our plant. Erin streets will probably be lighted shortly. Power will be generated at The Cataract. The deputation expressed surprise & pleasure with Acton's fine municipal possessions. The town hall, fire brigade equipment, park & permanent pavements all came in for compliments, & our municipal fathers were accorded heaps of taffy for their part in securing these improvements. They were especially complimented upon the efficiency & success of the electric lighting system.
. 1899 Sep 28, Erin village has decided to put in electric light. Incandescent lists similar to those in Action will be put on the streets. Mr Deagle will supply the current from the Cataract, bar completion by the 1st Nov.
- The committee from Erin who visited Acton, Georgetown & other points to examine the merits of the various electric lighting systems reported a week ago, that they considered that while Acton, with the incandescent system on the streets, was not so brilliantly lighted in places, to was much more evenly lighted than Georgetown with its 1500 candle power are lamps, four to the mile. After considerable discussion it was denied to have incandescent system & on a vote being taken it was carried by a large majority & a contract has been entered into for the lighting of the village.
. 1899 Dec 7, The electric light is a long time coming, but it will surely behave now within a few weeks.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

First Appendicitis Operation in Ontario:
> An incident in Dr. McNaughton's life must be respected here. Mr. Charlie Walker took sudden with appendicitis. Dr McNaughton summoned Dr McKinnon of Hillsburgh & Dr MacKinnon of Guelph, & in silence they performed the first successful appendix operation ever known in Ontario. Just fancy, no hospital ward or operating accessories, but in his own home on a table. The silence was so necessary that the board sidewalk in front of the house was laid with sawdust.
There were 2 Doctors living in fine homes. Dr. McNaughton, an army surgeon who knew just the medicine to take, as he used to try location with a fist punch. If above the belt line, you took Senna tea, if below, a tablespoon of Epsom or a dose of castor oil. All were sure cures. He was thorough & punctual. In the dark night his horse and buggy never failed if he was needed, and was often heard going over the bridge on his mercy calls.
Ref: Gleanings From Memories By Paths of Erin - Early Medicine & Barrett's Tub, by Harry Smith. 1871.

. Average wages for farm hand: Robt. A Reed, Erin: Some good farm labourers from the Old Country, who would be willing to work for say $12 or $14 per month & board, by the year, would I think, soon get employment in this section of country.
Ref: Annual Report of the Industries for the Province of Ontario.

. 1901 Oct 24 - Erin Twp. Agricultural Society first fair of the new century, & the 51st of this well-known fair. Notwithstanding cold weather 5,000 visitors gathered last Friday. ... the officers of the society are to be congratulated upon scoring another success this year: President, C H Walker.

. Died, Charles Walker, died June 23, 1908.
Ref: Bible of Jane Matilda McCutcheon Hamilton.

. 1906 Apr 26 - Pallbears:
Died at St. Mary's. Mr. Henry Grindell was summoned to St. Mary's on Saturday by news of the death of his brother-in-law, Mr. W. L. Moore. Mr. Moore was a son of Mr. Nelson M. Moore, of Eramosa, & was married to Miss Adeline Grindell, daughter of Mr. Robert G. Grindell, of Eramosa. Mrs. Moore, with 2 sons & 2 daughters, survive him. For 12 years Mr. Moore ran the Guelph & Erin stage, & for 4 years was agent for Tolton Bros., later entering the service of the Maxwell works at St. Mary's. He had been ill for a long time, & was in his 44th year. A funeral service was held at St. Mary's Monday morning, conducted by Rev. W. H. Graham. The body was brought to Guelph on the 10.40 train, accompanied by the family. Deceased was a member of Erin lodge, No. 67, A.O.U.W., & of Erin tent, No. 122, K.O.T.M. Rev. S. E. Marshall conducted the service at Guelph.
The pallbearers were D. Tolton, R. Jestin, John Grindell, Chas. Walker & Wm. Everts & Chas. Overland.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. WILL of Charles H. Walker:
Summary: Died 1908 June 23, Erin, Wellington Will #6071
Real Estate $2,200:
Household goods & furniture: $100.00
Buggies & Cutters Manufactured: 300.00
Cash on hand: 23.00
Book debts & cash receivable: 375.00
Other material & stock-in-trade: 150.00
$948.00.
Real Estate #Lot #15 McMillan's survey, Erin Village made by C. J. Wheelock,
P.L.S. Plan 102, $2,000.00.
Lot 20 in same survey, $200.00, Total: $3,148,00.
$2,000 Insurance on the life in the Ancient Order of United Workmen
Sole Beneficiary: Ella H Walker. Signed, Charles H Walker, 15 May 1908.
...real estate, personal property, "My beneficiary Certificate for $2,000 in A.O.U. Workmen is drawn in favour of my wife Ella Walker".
Witnesses: Henry Gear, physician; John D. Leitch, CP.R. Agent, Erin.

. Wellington Co. Deaths #8- 39473, Erin Village
Walker, Charles Henry, died June 23, 1908, Aged 51 years,
Resided Main Street, Erin, Machinist, married, Born Erin Village of Valvular Disease of Heart, one year. Dr. H Gear, Anglican.

After the death of Charles Walker:
* 1909 NOVEMBER 10 - 24, ERIN: Auction Sales for November 25th. As Mr. Walker's Implements & stock is all of the best, no one should miss this sale. There is also a large amount of produce, including 5 tons of hay, 900 bushels of oats, 150 bales of seed barley, 75 bushels of seed peas, 100 bushels of turnips, 400 bushels of sugar beets & 75 bu. of carrots. There is also 5000 feet of lumber.
Note2: The auction was held by W Hull, licensed auctioned, for Wellington Co. Followup of the sales was not found. - PJ Ahlberg.

Employed at Walker Foundry: Red Jack Macdonald
. 1934 Jun 18, Hugh John Mcdonald, who was employed at the old Walker Foundy as a blacksmith, back in the days of the late James Meikleham & who was among the early eighties pioneers of BC mining district, passed away at Rossland, BC, on Jun , 79th year; Born Toronto 1885, blacksmith in Erin district for 35 years. About 2903 as a mine blacksmith at Rossland, BC.
Ref: Erin Advocate newspaper, pub. 1934 Jun 28.

Research & transcripts by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Page Two

The Walkers made Cutter & farm implements.

The Difference Between a Cutter & a Sleigh
One of the biggest differences between a cutter & a sleigh is the size. Cutters were created for leisurely driving among one or two couples. They were meant to be snug & comfortable. Sleighs, though, were built to accommodate a larger group. The cutter was used for longer, slower rides, the runners are straighter, which means the cutter is meant to keep going straight. While it can be turned, turns must be taken slowly & wider than normal.
The primary use of both a cutter & a sleigh is transportation in the snowy winter months, they each have their own individual purpose. Because cutters offered a cozier ride with all occupants sitting close together. The cutter, for instance, is built lower to the ground & requires more flexibility to ensure the jarring of the road does not break the structure. - - -

Birth:
Erin Village 'Poppa'.

Died:
Main & Scotch Streets. Died of Valvular disease of heart.

Buried:
Row 28, Plot 14.

Charles married Mary Ellen ELLA HAMILTON on 15 Jun 1881 in Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Mary (daughter of Richard Lawrence HAMILTON and Jane Matilida MCCUTCHEON) was born on 27 Jul 1863 in Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died on 28 Dec 1944 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; was buried on 31 Dec 1944 in Erin Union Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary Ann is the daughter of Elizabeth Wykham & John Sibbald Walker.

. 1861 Census, Erin, Wellington Co.
Mary Walker, born Upper Canada, Wesleyan Methodist, Age 3/1858.

. 1871 Census Erin, Wellington Co., 8 Sep 1880
Mary Anne Walker, 1859, 12y, Ontario, Church of England.

. Ontario Marriage Registration 013441-462, on 9 Sep 1880.
Walker Meikham, 29 y / b1851
Born Erin, Blacksmith, Methodist,
s/o Mary & James Meiklham*, married,
Mary Ann Walker, 22 year/ b 1858, Erin, Canada, Episcopalian,
Daughter of Elizabeth & John Walker.
Wit: Rebecca McArn (?) & Ann Hooper, Toronto,
9 Sep 1880, Toronto, License marriage by Rev. John Potts.

Note: Walter Meikeham's Idaho Death Certificates gives his parents as Anna & Brigham Meikeham.

Obituary1:
1907 Apr 7 - Mrs. Mary Meikleham died suddenly last evening at the home of a friend, 422 E Broadway, of heart disease, after having taken a walk with her daughter, Miss Bell. Dr. Haviland was summoned, but before he arrives Mrs. Meikleham had expired. Coroner Stevens was notified & after an investigation diced that an inquest was unnecessary. The body was then removed to the home, 480 E Broadway & prepared fr burial. Mrs. Meikleham was 44 years old & the wife of Walter Meikleham, a blacksmith at the Mountain View mine. She has been ailing for along time, but felt better yesterday & in the company with her daughter , Miss, took a long walk. On their way home she was seized with a fainting spell & taken into the nearest house, where Miss Bell, a trained nurse applied the usual restoratives, but failed to revive her. Mrs. Meikleham had lived in this city for several years & had been subject to heart disease since coming to Butte. The funeral arrangements will not be completed until a daughter Miss Nellie, who resides at Burke, Idaho, is heard from. Pub. 1907.4.8.
Mrs. Meikleham had been a resident of Butte for several years. Tor the greater part of her residence here she had been subject to attacks of heart trouble & dread disease which finally sapped away her vitality & her live was diagnosed as neuralgia of the heart by physicians. She ha been frequently subject to similar attacks & her life was despaired of on a number of prior occasions.
Ref: Anaconda Standard newspaper, Montana.

Obituary 2, slight variations:
. 1907 Apr 8 - Mrs. Mary Meiklheam Victim of Heart Disease Last Night, After Long Illness. She was overcome by an attack of heart trouble on E Broadway last nigh & fell to the sidewalk before she could reach home, 480 E Broadway. She was taken into the home of Mrs J Dalton, & there died.
The body was removed to the Meikleham residence. There will be no funeral arrangements made until sometime today. Corner Steves was notified of the sudden death of the women b7 as she had been known fo some time to suffer from heart disease & complained of trouble in the heart just before her death, he decided that there was no cause for an inquest.
As soon as she was taken into the home of Mrs. Dalton, Dr. Haviland was summoned, but when he arrived it was too late to save her life. The body was then removed by an undertake to the family residence.
Mrs. Meikleham is the wife of Walter M Meikleham, who has been working as a blacksmith's helper at the Mountain View mine. Mrs. Meikleham leaves 3 children, one of them a daughter being Mrs. Rudd, of Burke Idaho.

. 1907 Apr 9 - The funeral of Mrs. Walter Meikleham will take place tomorrow Wed. afternoon at 2 o'clock fro the family residence, 480 E Broadway. Services will be held at the Presbyterian church by Rev J Grosenveld.
Ref: Montana Standard Newspaper, Butte Montana.

. 1907 Apr 11 - The funeral of Mrs Walter Meikleham, who died suddenly Sunday night, was held yesterday afternoon. The attendance was large. The floral tributes ere many & especially beautiful.
Ref: Anaconda Standard newspaper, Montana. - - -

Birth:
Alt DOB:10 Mar 1867/ 1901 Census.

Died:
'Age 44' = 1863. Butte, MT. 480 E Broadway.

Buried:
Butte, MT. Plot J Lot 74, grave 3.

Mary married Walter MEIKLEHAM on 9 Sep 1880 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. Walter was born in Jun 1852 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 4 Jan 1922 in Mullan, Shoshone Co., Idaho; was buried on 7 Jan 1922 in Mount Moriah Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1864 Aug 9 - Birth announcement of a son to John Walker of Erin, Ontario.
Ref: Guelph Weekly Mercury, published 1864 Aug 26.

. Marriage Reg. No. 012408, Feb 9, 1888 by Hugh Reed at Erin.
Groom: James Wykham Walker, age 24 years / 1864, res Erin, born Canada, bachelor, moulder, Church of England,
Parents: John & Elizabeth Walker .
Bride: Anne Hamilton, age 21 years / 1867, res. Erin, born Canada, spinster, Baptist,
Parents: William & Hannah Hamilton.
Witnesses: Charles H Walker of Erin & John Hamilton of Erin.

> XRef: James's middle name is found on his son John Sibbald Walker [Jr.] 's marriage registration: Father James Wyhkam Walker. - PJA.

. 1899 Nov 23 - Jas. Walker has rented the Agricultural Hall & will run the skating rink this season.
Ref: Acton Free Press newspaper.

. 1909 Jul 28, Wed., Erin. Among those who came up from the city with the Guerney Excursion on Saturday were:
Mr Mrs J Walker, Mesrs N & J Felker, Mr. G Berry & Mr J Walker. [Mrs J.?]
. 1909 Aug 4, Wed., Visitors Erin, Mr Mrs Walker & family, Toronto.
. 1909 Oct 20, Thanksgiving Day Erin Fair Visitors: Mr J Walker & 2 sons, Charlies & John, Miss Ottie Walker, all of Toronto. [i.e. daughter of John S Walker, Jr.]
. 1930 Sep 11, Thrus. Mr Mrs Walker & son of Toronto, called on friends on Saturday.
. 1930 Oct 2, Erin Mr Mrs J W Walker, of Toronto, are visiting with Mr Mrs W Hull.
. 1930 Oct 16, Thrus. Mr Mrs J W walker, Toronto, have returned home aft rising with relatives here.
. 1935 Mar 14, Thrus. Erin. Mr Mrs J W Walker of Toronto, Dr & Mrs Hutchinson & 2 daughters of Brampton, were Sunday visitors with Mrs Jennie Hull.
. 1935 Apr 11, Mr Mrs J W Walker of Toronto were Sunday visitors with relatives here.
. 1935 Jul 18, Mr Mrs JW Walker, of Toronto, are visiting with relatives & friends in the village.
. 1935 Aug 29, Thurs, Erin. Mr Mrs F Topping & 2 sons, of St. Joseph Mo., Mr Mrs J W Walker, Mr John Walker of Toronto, Mrs James Hamilton & Miss Bertha
Ref: Erin Advocate newspaper.
. 1936 Oct 22, Erin, Mrs JW Walker of Toronto; Mrs F C Topping of Jst. Joseph, Mo; Mrs & Mrs H Thomas, of Buffaloe, NY; Dr & Mrs Hutcinson, Freda & Ruther of Brampton, visited with Mrs Jennie Hull.

Ontario Land Registry Office Abstract Book 237, Plan 102, p340
. Lot 21, Con 10, ERIN TWP., Wellington County
. 1889 Jun 11, Bargain&Sale, Eliz Wright, To Walter Meikleham*, Part Half Acres,
. 1889 Jun 11 Deed, E Wright, to James W Walker, All 2.5 Acres, Except pt sold Meiklham in Trust.
. 1911 Sep 18, B&S, James W Walker, John S Walker & Chas W Walker, to James Hamilton*, all 2 Acres, $1600. Except Half Ac. with Tools Machinery & Plant.

. 1916 Apr 4, Charles W Walker, unmarried, to Geo Arnott, All 2A, $1850 Except Half Ac. with Tools Machinery & Plant.
Note: Walter Meikleham - married to sister Mary Ann Walker;
James Hamilton - brother-in-law, brother of his wife Annie Hamilton Walker;
John S Walker.2 & Chas W Walker - sons;
No land abstract is noted for the sale of Walter Meikleham's half acre of land. - PJA 2018.

. Witness: Ontario Marriage Registration #012609-90 (Wellington Co):
Wellington
Hull, 41, Butcher, Widower, b. Canada, r. Erin Village,
s/o Hezekeah Hull & Jane Hull,
married Jennie Hamilton, 22, b. Erin Twp., res. Erin Village,
d/o William Hamilton & Hanna Hamilton.
Wit. James Walker of Erin Village, Wm Hamilton of Erin Village, 15 Sep 1890, Erin Village.

. James Walker came every Sunday with his family to Sunday dinner on Weston Road with his niece, Jennie Walker Felker. Uncle James was a short man. - Nephew, Charles H. Felker.
[Perhaps James was also providing a father figure for his sister Jenn's children, whose husband was deceased. - PJA]

. 1911 June 19 Census, Toronto, York South
James W Walker, Age 47 / Mar 1864, Moulder, foundry, $750 Salary, Life Insurance $1000, Insurance Cost $24.
Annie Walker, 25/1866 Married, B Ontario
John S Walker, Age 2/1889, Ontario
Annie Walker, Age one month, 1891 Ontario
Walker, Elizabeth, 62/1829, Widowed other, b. Ireland.

. Ontario Death Registration , York Co., #579 - 007227
James W Walker, resided 228 Fairview Ave., Toronto,
married, Born March 31, 1863, Aged 73 years, retired,
died 2 October, 1936 of Edema of lung, due to heart failure at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Wife Annie L Walker.
James is the son of John S Walker, born England & Elizabeth Walker, born England.
Burial Park Lawn Toronto, on Oct 5, 1936.

Obituary
. 1936 Oct 8, Thurs. Former Erin Citizen passes in Toronto
A former Erin citizen passed away at St Joseph's Hospital Toronto on Friday evening, October , 2936, in there person of James W Walker, in his 74th year. A son of the late Mr Mrs John Walker, he was born in Erin & spend his year & early life here, moving to Toronto a number of years ago, where he was employed with the Gurney foundry Co., the Consumers Gas Co.
He had been in his usual health up until a week before his death, when he was seized with a heart attack, from which he failed to rally & passed peacefully away. He was well known in Erin, having visited quite frequently & made many new friends as well as renewing the friendships of former years. He was an Anglican & a member of the IOOF & the maccabees.
He is survived by his wife, nee Annie L Hamilton, of Erin; 2 daughters: Mrs C F Topping of St Joseph, MO.; Mrs R S Vickers, Oshawa; 2 sons: John S & Charles W, of Toronto, One daughter Sarah predeceased him number of years ago. The funeral took place onMonday afternoon fromWm Speers Chapel, West Toronto, when Rev Mr Morley of St. Paul's Church, Toronto, conducted the service in the presence of a large congregation. The many floral tributes bespoke of the high esteem in which the deceased was held, & of sympathy extended to the bereaved family. The pall-bears were: James Hamilton, John Hamilton, Major Justice, Percy Finn, James Douglas, Charles Topping. Interment at Park lawn cemetery, Toronto. - - -

Birth:
Alt Spelling: James Wyckham Walker.

Died:
COD: Edema of Lung, heart failure. St. Joseph's Hospital, Toronto.

Buried:
Bloor St . W., Etobicoke (Toronto).

James married Letitia Anna ANNIE HAMILTON on 9 Feb 1888 in Erin, Wellington Co., Ontario. Letitia was born in Jul 1866 in Erin, Wellington Co., Ontario; died in 1964 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Park Lawn / Humbervale Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Guelph City Directory
. 1890 - Walker, Edward, machinist, 301 East Ave. N
. 1889 - Walker, Edward, railroad employee, House xx Oliver off Queen.

. 1910 Jan 22 - St. Clair-Wexofrd Michigan Marriage Register #6601
Edward R Walker, Age 45/1865, Canada, Res. Detroit, Insurance Adjustor, Number of times married: TWO
s/o Margaret Mahler & Edward Walker,
married at Lawton, Michigan to Isabelle B Halstead [Holstead?], 28/ 1882, Lawton, MI., bookkeeper
d/o Spencer Halstead & Julia Whalen.

OBITUARY 1 & 2:
. 1912 - Ed Walker Drops Dead in a Cafe, Well known man about town victim of apoplexy. Was drinking with a women when the end came. A woman left Ed Walker's side at a table in a wine room yesterday afternoon, and Death unannounced stalked in and took her place. Ed R Walker, man about town, bon vivant and raconteur died suddenly from natural causes the coroner concluded. The end came in a dingy wine room at 289 Larned street.
He had money, lots of it and he spent it freely. So freely in fact that the gossips are saying today that Mrs Walker entered strenuous objections that he was gone.

... Three Women, his wife and mother & his companion at the tie of his death are prostrate by his death. At the home, 32 Palmer ave. east, the wife & mother refused to believe that a strange woman was with Walker when he dropped died in then wine room. She is a prominent socially and bears an untarnished reputation. Funeral of Walker will be held from the home Thursday.
Ref: Detroit News.

. 1912 Oct 1 Tues. - Dead In Wine Room, Woman Disappears, Well known Detroit man's body found in place over saloon.
Edward R Walker, 32 Palmer Ave West, well known Detroit insurance adjuster, wealthy clubman & one of the principal figures in a divorce suit a few years ago is dead under strange circumstances, a few minutes after being in the company of a fashionably dressed woman whose identity has not been discovered.
His death took place in a wine room over the saloon of James McCallum, 289 Larned St E, Mr. Walker had driven to the place in his automobile, accompanied by the woman & had order a drink. Ten minutes later when the spoon keeper returned to the room togged the empty glasses he found Walker, alone and dead, his body stretched on the floor.
He was a member of the firm of Craig, Wright, Walker & Arden with offices in the Majestic building.
corner Burgess on arrival made an examination of the body & decided that Walker died of apoplexy & that there was nothing usurious in the cause of death. Detective John Steinhebel, representing the police department in the investigation thereupon discontinued further inquiry.
Walker was divorced by his first wife Minnie Taylor Walker on Jan 19, 1910. She was prominent in Detroit society, a member of the Central Christian church & when the decree was granted, moved to Denver. This has been her residence since. A boy Vernon, now 18 years old, is the result of the union. It is understood that the divorce was mutually agreeable. The records show that there were married in Stanton, Mich. Walker's marriage to his 2nd & last wife took place about 2 months are the divorce was granted. She was formerly a stenographer employed by Frank Smith at the Winton garage.
Ref: Kalamazoo Gazette, published 1912.10.2. - - -

Died:
289 Larned St. COD: Apoplexy

Edward married Isabelle MINNIE BELLE LARUE on 6 Jun 1891 in Stanton, Michigan. Isabelle was born on 21 Nov 1859 in Angola, Scott Twp., Steuben Co., Indiana; died on 1 Jul 1941 in Los Angeles, California; was buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Ontario Birth Registration, Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario
Chas. Stanley Walker born 24 Apr 1871, Guelph
Son of Margaret Mallan & Edward Walker, Moulder.

. 1892 Ontario Gazetter & Directory:
Walker, Charles S., Carriage top mfr., Dublin (street), Guelph - - -

Birth:
Ontario Birth Registration # 2884 - 0832(?).

Notes:

William is the son of Margaret Mather and Edward Walker.

. 1889 Guelph City Directory, Wm. Walker, Mldr, The Auld & Woodyatt Co., bds 52 Nottingham.
Verify this Wm. - - -

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.

Margaret married Ira Benjamin ROSZELL on 15 Jan 1890 in Artemesia, Grey Co., Ontario. Ira was born on 12 Mar 1868 in Ballinafad, Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 15 Aug 1947 in Ballinafad, Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Ballinafad Pioneer Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Ontario Birth Registration #9549-94
William Johnston Gibson, 19, farmer, Canada, near Cataract,
s/o William & Catherine,
married Mary Rosina Walker, 23, Canada, Artemesia,
d/o William Henry & Eliza Jane,
Witn: Robert Patterson of Cataract & Henrietta Lleader of Garafraxa,
14 Feb 1894 at Cataract, Caledon.

Both Mary & Billie died within 18 months of each other, my grandfather in 1917 & my grandmother on June 17, 1918. She was some years older than him. 

. 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.
. Mrs S Roszel returned home last Thursday, after spending a while at Markham.
. Blue Mount & Peacock Schools held their annual picnic to Stanley Park, Erin, last Friday.
. Mr. I Roszel & daughter Mabel, visited at Mrs S Roszel's over the holiday.
. Mr Mrs Ira Roszel accompanied by Mr J C Thompson & Mr Mrs G Thompson motored to Guelph Sunday & spent the day with friends there.
Ref: Georgetown Herald, Ontario. - - -

Birth:
Verify location.

Died:
Aged 51y 2m 8d. COD: Heart Attack, Fatty degernatin of heart, myocarditis lasting a few moments.

Mary married William JOHNSTON Billie GIBSON, .1 on 14 Feb 1894 in Cataract, Caledon Twp., Peel Co., Ontario. William was born on 14 May 1874 in Caledon, Peel Co., Ontario; died on 25 Feb 1917 in Cataract, Caledon Twp., Peel Co., Ontario; was buried in Alton Methodist Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Twin to William Henry Walker.

Notes:

William Henry Jr. is the son of Wm. Henry Walker Sr. & Eliza Jane Roy.

. Ontario Birth Registration # 004515 - 3495, Oct 19, 1869.
Wm Henry Walker, male. Father: William WALKER, blacksmith.
Mother: Eliza Jane Roy.
Informant: William Walker, blacksmith, Erin.
Registered: 26 Oct 1869. Accoucheur: Dr. Freeman.
Register: Wm Tyler, County Wellington.

Two Walker men, married two Armstrong women:
William Henry Walker married Catharina Louisa Armstrong, &
Obadiah JOHN Walker married Jane Prest Armstrong.

. 1901 Apr 8 - Artemisia, Grey Co., B Lot 28 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, *THREE people in one room house., 100 Acres. One house; One barn; Population 727.
*Note: Seven Walkers as listed in this 1901 Census; Two farms away William Walker Sr. had one room with 5 persons - in other words, one of his brothers or sisters is likely staying with Wm. Jr. - PJA 2010.
Ref: See Page 1 Artemisia, 66 S. Grey, Dist. A, Sub-division 5, Line 28, for separate agricultural census. Page 5 for head count.

. 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;
Jane Walker & Wm. Hy. Walker, to Bristol W of Engl CL M & I Co., Release Mortgages;

. Lot 31, Con 11 North, DURHAM ROAD, Artemesia Twp.
. 1866 Feb 15, Patent, Crown, to Wm. Armstrong, 100 Acres;
. 1875 Mar 1, WILL of, William Armstrong, to Margaret Armstrong [ ie his wife], During her lifetime, see conditions etc.;
. 1896 Feb 22, Mortgage W J Armstrong Eteux, to J R Hogg, $400 & $200., 100 Acres;
. 1897 Sep 25, COPY OF WILL, WJW Armstrong, To Elizabeth Jane Armstrong;
. 1900 Mar 6, Dis. Mort., J R Hogg, to Wm. H Walker, Jr. Release Mort.
. 1916 Oct25, Grant, Hydro Electric Power Comm Ont., to Francis R Gense, $55, pt. special Clause, Pt with Pt Lot 27;
.1914 Aug 27, Grant, Wm. H Walker et eux, to Hydro Electric Power of Ont., $3,000, 109 Acres.

. Lot 24, Con 8 North, DURHAM ROAD, Artemesia Twp., p435
. 1875 Apr 14, Patent, Crown, to John Walker, 100 Acres
. 1875 Mar 20, Mortgage, John Walker et ux, to Farmers Loan & Savings, $1000., 100 A
. 1880 Sep 6, Grant, John Walker etux, to Sarah Jane K Wilson, $1600, 100 Acres Subj. to 2 Mtgs.; - Disc. Mort 1880 Oct 1.
. 1885 Sep 8, Grant, W C L& S Co., to John Beercraft, $1100, 100A
. 1908 May 2, Grant, Ann Beecroft, splinter, & Jas. Walker, Executors, estate John Beercroft, deceased, to James Shipley, Pension & $5100.
. 1909 Dec 16, Grant, James Shipley, unmarried, to Ann Beecroft, $510, 200 A;
1915 Jan 9, Grant, Ann Beecroft, spinster, to Wm. H Walker, $5,000, 200 A. with Lot 25, Not reg. in full.
. 1915 Jan, Mort, Wm H Walker et ux, to Ann Beercraft, $1500, 200 A with Lot 25 Not reg in full;
. 1917 Jun 30, SALE OF TIMBER, William H Walker & Hannah Pedlar, to The Durham Furniture Co., $600;
. 1929 Oct 25, Prob. Will, Registered 1935 Jun 13, Catherine Louisa Walker, to Son Wm. H. Walker, 200 Acres with Lot 25 sub. to payment;
. 1935 Jul 3, Grant, Geo Mitchell & Alex Cameron, Exec, Will of Catherine L Walker, deceased & Addie M Millan, Agnes McMillan, Agnes Mc Waters, Isabella Wilson & Hilda Gordon, to William E Walker, Premise & $100, 200 A, with Lot 25;
. 1962 Mar 8, Consent of, Treasurer of Ontario, to Edward Walker;
. 1987 Mar 6, Grant, Ruth Betts & Blanche Lawler, to Blanche & Wesley Lawler as Joint Tenants, All Acres.

. Lot 25, Con 8 North, DURHAM ROAD, Artemisia Twp., p438
. 1864 May 30, Patent, Crown, to John Beercraft, 100A;
. 1915 Jan 9 Grant, Ann Beecroft, splinter, to Wm. H Walker, $500, 200A;
. 1962 Mar 8, Consent, Treasurer of Ontario, to Estate of William Edward Walker;
. 1965 Nov 19, By Law 2283, Corp. Grey Count, to Expropriation for road Part & other land;
.1965 Nov 25, Deposit, Last Plant Part 3, to Owner Wm. Edward Walker Estate;
. 1966 July 21, Grant, Leila Walker, Widow, Blanche Lawler married women & Ruth Betts, married women, to E & E Sergmiller Ltd., $9000, Part subj to rights;
. 1987 May 5, Ruth Betts, to Blanche Lawler, Less Part 3 & together with Ref W of part, Comm 630'S from ME angle 644W X 25'North;
. 1987 Jun 6, Grant, Ruth Betts & Blanche Lawler, to Blanche & Wesley Lawler as Joint Tenants, 644'W X 25N.

. 1907 Nov 28, Thurs. Eugenia. News of interest is rather scarce at prints. The weather being fine makes it a great boon for the farmers, as cattle can yet hit most of their feed. Rev Mr Little ordained 2 new elders in Presbyterian church here on Sunday morning. The ones ordained were William Walker & Geo. Gorley.

. 1915 Jun 7th, Monday. Artemesia Municipal Council, Twp. of Artemesia met at the Town Hall. The following parties be paid for sheep killed by dogs, being 2 this of loss in each case, claimed $6. paid William Walker $4, the claims being certified to by Inspector Robt. Platt.

. 1923 Dec 8., Sat. The sympathy of community is extended to Mrs. Wm. Walker & son, Will, also the aged mother, sister & brothers of Wm. Walker who passed to his rich reward on Sat. Dec 8. Mr. Walker was a man of integrity & greatly respected as such by all who knew him. Always in sympathy with every good work & especially interested in children of the community, & when he was able took a leading part always in Sunday school work. He will be greatly missed in church as well as in all undertakings which lend to a good cause.
Ref: Flesherton Advance, 19 Dec 1923, p.1 - - -

Birth:
Twin to Harriet Ann Walker.

Died:
COD: Asthma, 8years, & Cardiac Insufficiency, for 1 year. Live 9 years/1914 at his plce of death.

Buried:
Aged 54y 1m 19d. [= 20 Oct 1869]

William married Catherine Lousia ARMSTRONG on 7 Apr 1895 in Flesherton, Artemesia, Grey Co., Ontario. Catherine was born on 17 Jun 1863 in Flesherton, Artemesia, Grey Co., Ontario; died on 29 Apr 1935 in Flesherton, Artemesia, Grey Co., Ontario; was buried in Salem Cemetery, Eugenia, ON.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. WALKER, Charlotte Eliza, Born on 16 Apr 1874 to Eliza Jane Roy
& Wm. Walker, blacksmith, Erin.
Accoucheur was Mrs Roadhouse
Ref: Wellington Co. Birth Registration number 023342.

. The Post office name of a small village in Caledon, better known as Church's Falls, from the name of the proprietor, Richard Church, Esq. Distant from Charleston station of the Toronto, Grey & Bruce Railway 3 miles, from Brampton 19 miles. - - -

Died:
Aged 2 y. COD: Dep. cough

Notes:

Two Walker men, married two Armstrong women:
William Henry Walker married Catharina Louisa Armstrong, &
Obadiah JOHN Walker married Jane Prest Armstrong.

Witness at his brother's wedding:
. Ontario Marriage Registration 004277-95
William Henry WALKER, 26, farmer, Canada, Artemesia,
s/o William H. & Eliza J.,
married Catherine Louisa ARMSTRONG, 33, Canada, Artemesia Tp.,
d/o William & Margaret,
Witn: Obadiah WALKER & Margaret J. PAUL both of Artemesia on Apr. 7, 1895 at Artemesia Tp. - - -

Birth:

Obadiah married Jane Prest ARMSTRONG in Caledon, Peel Co., Ontario. Jane was born on 29 Nov 1880 in Flesherton, Artemesia, Grey Co., Ontario; died on 21 May 1938 in Flesherton, Artemesia, Grey Co., Ontario; was buried in Flesherton Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Blanche is the daughter of Eliza Jane Roy & William Henry Walker.

Obituary
. 1935 May 15, Died Suddenly In Montreal Hospital
Mrs A D Thurston of Montreal on Saturday afternoon, at the age of 54 years. funeral on Monday, Montreal West United Church. Internment in St. James Anglican Cemetery, situated n the west side of beautiful Mount Royal, the remains being laid beside those of her son Roy, who died several years ago.
the late Mrs Thurston was a daughter of the late Mr Mrs William Walker& was born in Fflesherton June 28, 1880.
She was married Aug 5 1903 to Alfred Thurston & for many years resided in Toronto, removing to Montreal West about 15 years ago.
Besides her sorrowing husband she leaves 4 sons & 1 daughter to mourn a most devoted mother & helpmate, Kenneth of Montreal, Arthur, Bruce & Gordon & Ruth at home she also leaves 1 sister, Mrs. Wm. Gordon of Eugenia & 3 brothers, John of Belfountain, Arthur of Saskatoon & Carl of Goderich.
Those who attended from a distance were: Miss Myrtle Thurston, Miss Helene Thurston & Mrs Robt Wylde of Chicago, Mr Mrs A S Thurston of Thornbury, Messrs Wm. Walker & Earl Gordon of Eugenia & F J Thurston of Flesherton.
The casket was surrounded with a bower of beautiful wreaths & sprays from sympathizing friend of the deceased & the family testified to the love & affection in which she was held by a wide circle of friends.
Ref: Flesherton Advance newspaper. - - -

Birth:
Verify DOB

Died:
Aged 54.

Buried:
Montreal. Alt: Name: St. James Anglican Cemetery.

Alice married ALFred Deforest THURSTON on 5 Aug 1903 in Eugenia, Artemesia Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario. ALFred was born on 12 Oct 1873 in Ontario, Canada; died on 29 Mar 1944 in Montreal, Quebec; was buried in Mount Royal Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ontario Birth Registration # 9102, Grey Co, Artemesia
born 27 Mar 1883, Minnie Beatrice Maude Walker,
d/o Eliza Jane Roy & Wm. Walker, Blacksmith. - - -

Died:
R. R. 1, Eugenia.

Buried:
Buried with husband Wm. A Gordon.

Family/Spouse: William Alexander GORDON. William was born in 1883 in Artemesia, Grey Co., Ontario; died in 1945 in Artemesia, Grey Co., Ontario; was buried in Salem Cemetery, Eugenia, ON.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Arthur Edward Walker is the son of Eliza Roy & William Henry Walker, born 24 Feb 1843, Hamilton, Ontario, died 29 Dec 1930, Flesherton, Ontario, Buried Salem Cemetery, Eugenia, Ontario.

. Married 1st, Emma Schild, born 18 Dec 1913, US, RESIDED 1916, N. Battleford, Saskatchewan;

. Married 2nd, a Miss Louise, born 1894, United States,
Resided 1916 in Turtleford, N. Battleford, Sakatchewan. - - -

Buried:
Saskatchewan, Plot 48A-L052-NH.

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

Arthur married Mrs. Louise WALKER, .2 est 1915. Mrs. was born in 1894 in United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Alt Loc: Eugenia Falls, Ref: Ont. Death Reg. son Geo C Walker.

Robert married Mary Mabel WHITE on 22 Jun 1915 in Rock Mills, Grey Co., Ontario. Mary was born in 1892 in Rock Mills, Artemesia Twp., Grey Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Ontario Birth Registration # 501978,
Annie Irene Walker, Artemesia, Grey Co., Born June 13, 1892,
Daughter of Wm. Walker, Artemesia Twp., Age 49, Mixed Farming; &
Eliza Jane Walker, Artemesia Twp, Age 45, Ontario, at home.
10 children born alive before this child, now living 9 (or 8 blurry register).
Certified to the best of my knowledge & belief are true & correct,
Signed, Earl Gordon, Apr 16, 1956, Eugenia, Ontario. - - -

Birth:
Alt Name: Annie when she was young.

Buried:
Buried with parents. Tall cement pillar new fence.

Notes:

. 1881 Orangeville, Wellington Co., Ontario
Martha A Walker b. 1869 Ontario, Church of England.

. Ontario Marriage Registration # 13302 on 1891 Oct 7
St. John's Church, Toronto Junction,
John Millard, age 23 /1869, Res. Toronto Junction,
Born Flamborough Twp., Ontario, Railway employee, Methodist,
Son of Ann Peebles/Peoples & Alfred Millard, married
Martha Ann Walker, 22 /1869, Caledon Twp., Ontario,
Res. Toronto Junction, Ch. of England,
Daughter of Ester Hillock d/o Jessie McNabb, Toronto city & Wm. S Davis, Caledon Tp., & Arthur Walker.

. Five Walker children as noted on the Ontario Birth Reg. of son Carl R Millard. - - -

Birth:


Died:
Toronto Junction. 46 Laws Street.

Buried:
Grey Granite family monument

Martha married John MILLARD, .1 on 7 Oct 1891 in St. John's Anglican Church. John was born on 24 Aug 1866 in Hepworth, Bruce Co., Ontario; died on 13 Jun 1953 in Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario; was buried in Prospect Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ontario Birth Certificate # 34952, on 1876 May 6,
Leverton Walker, Male,
Son of Arthur, Tinsmith, Orangeville & Acey Hillock.

. 1881 Census Orangeville, Wellington Co.
John Henry Walker 5 years, born 1876, Ontario, Church of England.

. 1896, Toronto City Directory,
Arthur T Walker, Tinsmith, h. 97 High Park Ave.

. 1901 Census, Toronto Junction
John H Walker, age 24 / 6 May 1876, Church of England, 130 Humberside Blvd.

. 1911 Census John Leverton Walker, 35 y / 6 May 1876, single, Anglican, Baggage Man - Ontario. - - -

Died:
Verify location

Notes:

Ontario Birth Registration # 3842, Dufferin Co., Orangeville
Otta Lena Jane, Born 1887 Feb 12,
d/o Ester Hillock & Arthur Walker, Tinsmith, Signature ATW, Orangeville, Reg. Mar 19, 1887.

. 1901 Census Toronto City , York C.
Lena Jane Walker, born 12 Feb 1889, Anglican; 130 Humberside Blvd., Toronto

1909 Oct 20, Thanksgiving Day Erin Fair Visitors: Mr J Walker & 2 sons, Charlies & John, Miss Ottie Walker, all of Toronto. [i.e. her uncle James, cousins Charles & John S Walker, Jr.]
Ref: Erin Advocate newspaper.

. 1911 Census Toronto, Lena Jane, dau. Feb 1889, Stenographer office. Feb 1889, 283 High Park Blvd (with parents & brother John L Walker). - 1911 Census Toronto City, York Co.,

. Detroit Border Crossing, on 4 Jun 1951,
Otta Lena Walker, age 64 /1887, b. Orangeville, Ontario, Res. 283 High Park Ave. , Destination, Los Angles, Cal. for 30 days. - - -

Buried:
Grey granite monument, with parents.

Notes:

. Wellington Co. Birth Registration #024260, Dec 9, 1871.
George William WALKER, male,
Father George Walker, Farmer,
mother Agnes STEWART.
Informant George Walker, Farmer, Erin. Registered Jan 6, 1872.
Accoucheur Mrs Roadhouse, Registrar Charles Ferguson, Division Erin, County Wellington.

. 1881 Apr 15 Census, Erin, Wellington Co.
Agnes Walker, age 34/1847, Ontario, Presbyterian
Andrews, Catherine, 69, 1812 Scotland
Walker, William, age 9, 1872, Ontario, student
Walker, Minnie, 7, 1874, Ont., Student &
Walker, George, age 5, 1876, Ont., Student. - - -

Birth:
ON. Birth Reg. #24260. Geo. Wm. Walker.

Notes:

. Ontario Marriage Registration
Minnie Walker, age 26 /1875, Erin Tp Co Wellington,
Marriage Date: 28 May 1901, York Co.
d/o Agnes Stuart & George Walker
Spouse: Norman McLellan, Age 29 / 1872, Caledon Tp Co Peel
s/o Elenor McKee & John N McLellan. - - -

Minnie married Norman MCCLELLAN on 28 May 1901 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. Norman was born in 1882 in Alton, Caledon Twp., Peel Co., Ontario; died on 21 May 1948 in Vermillion Valley, Battle River Co., Alberta; was buried in Vermillion Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George Henry is the son of Agnes Stewart & George Walker.

Birth:
Ref: Census 1891, B. 1876.

Died:
COD: Cancer of rectum. Aged 68y 5 m 6d, b Erin, ON.

Buried:
Lot 2, Con 5, Lot 2, Con 5, N. Elmsley Twp., w of Smiths Falls, Ont

George married Helen NELLIE SCOTT on 19 Jun 1906 in Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario. Helen was born in 1883 in Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario; died before 1924 in Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Gertrude Christine ECKEL on 17 Apr 1924 in Kincardine, Bruce Co., Ontario. Gertrude was born on 22 Mar 1892 in Walkerton, Bruce Co., Ontario; died on 11 Dec 1968 in Smiths Falls, Lanark Co., Ontario; was buried in Hillcrest Smiths Falls Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Ontario Birth Registration # 2386, on 15 Sep 1873
Charles Herbert Walker, born
son of John Clifford Walker, Moulder, & Emma Newell Winslow Horning, Informer's signature: John C Walker. Registered 11 Oct 1873, Dr. Kiching.
Note: It appears hear that the signature of the informer (father) is written personally into the registration book. - PJA.

. Born Boy Walker on 15 Sept 1873, Guelph
Son of John C Walker.
Ref: Elora Observer, Ontario, published 26 Sep 1873.

Early Members of the Methodist Church:
WALKER, Charles Herbert, s/o John C. & Emma W.N.,
born on September 15, 1873 in Guelph & was baptized on April 5, 1874 at Guelph by Rev. Isaac B. Howard.

. 1913 Oct 16. - Ohio Naturalization Records, USA
Charles Herbert Walker, age 40 y, clerk, Dark complexion, hight 5feet 11.5 inches, weight 215, hair Grey, eyes brown, born Guelph, Ontario, on 15 Sep 1873,
now relies 721 Colborne St., Toledo Ohio, harried at Detroit port, Mi, on 15 Jun 1907. and
. 1923 May 8 - Petition for Naturalization of USA
Curt of Lucas Co., Petition of Charles Herbert Walker, 721 volburn St., Toledo,Ohio, clerk,
b. 15 Sep 1873, guelph On. Arrived 1907 Detroit on the Grand Trucnk Ry.; married to Margaret, b. 14 Dec 1872 Canada, 4 children:
Jennie G, born 23 ct 102, London, Ont., Resided Toledo, Ohio
Herbert, 29 Jun 190, Guelph, Resides Toledo,
Edward, b 23 Jun 1907 Toledo, Ohio
Margaret, 2 Aug 1916 Toledo, Ohio.

. 1916 Detroit Border Crossing
Charles H Walker, b 1873, Guelph, English nationality; son of John C Walker
Arrived at Detroit, Michigan 3 Dec 1916, From 721 Colburn, Toledo, Ohio
Destination: Father John C Walker, Guelph, Ont., Money shown: $25.
Height 6 feet, medium complexion, hair grey, eyes brown.

. 1910 Apr 22 Census, Toledo, Ward 11, Lucas Co., Ohio
Chars. W Walker, Freight office clerk, Margaret, John G, Minnie W, Clifford J, Jennie M, Herbert L, Edward P. Walker, Landed Toledo 1904.

. 1920 Jan 7, Toledo Ward 12, Lucas Co., Ohio
Chas. H Walker, Freight clerk, Railroad, Margaret, Clifford Clerk, Railroad, Geraldine, Brush Co. bookkeeper, Lincoln, Edward, Phyllis Walker, Landed 1905.

. 1930 Apr 11, Toledo Census
Chas H Walker, age 56/ 1874 Canada Freight Clerk at Railroad; Margaret, Chars H, Margaret, Geraldine is a cashier at a Bank; Edward P. Walker is a Foreman, Auto Repair; M Phyllis Walker. Landed 1907.

Ohio Death Certificate 74296
Charles H Walker, Res. 2615 Broadway, Toledo, Ohio
Age 61y 2m 28d, born 1873 Sept 15, COD: cirrhosis's of liver.
s/o John C Walker, Erin, Ontario & Emma Horning.
Informant Geralinde Walker, 2615 Broadway,
Burial Memorial Park, Dec 15, 1934. - - -

Birth:
Alt Spelling Chas. Hurbert Walker

Died:
Aged 61y 2m 28d. COD: Cirrhosis of liver. 2615 Broadway.

Buried:
Aged 61y 2m 28d.

Charles married Margaret Mina PHILIP on 12 Jan 1895 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario. Margaret was born on 14 Dec 1872 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 9 Feb 1933 in Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio; was buried on 11 Feb 1933 in Toledo Memorial Park Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Ontario Birth Registration # 22697 - 86, 1 Aug, 1875
Sherwood Thompson Walker, son of Emma Winslow Newel Horning, John Clifford Walker, Moulder.
Signed, John C Walker, 30 Aug 1875.

Port Huron Michigan Passenger List:
. 1919 Sept 2, US Border Corps, Port Huron, Michigan
Sherwood T Walker, Age 43, Occupation Stage Carpenter, nationality Canadian, Race English,
Nearest relative, Melissa, wife, 13 Smith Ave., Hamilton, ON.
Destination Detroit to reside. Amount of money $10. Ever in US, No. Going to join whom? No address, to Reside.
Height 5ft 8Inches, Fair complexion, grey hair, Blues eyes.

. 1913 Dec., Niagara Falls, NY. born Guelph, Canada
Manifests of Passengers Arriving in the St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific & Atlantic Ports. - - -

Birth:
ON. Birth Reg. # 36 -22697, Pg 385.

Sherwood married Melissa BOWMAN on 7 Feb 1900 in Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario. Melissa was born on 10 Feb 1875 in Nassagaweya Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died in in Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Norfolk St. Methodist Church, Guelph:
WALKER Clifford 1901 Norfolk St. member.

. 1879 Jan 29 - Birth announcement of a son to John Walker.
Guelph Evening Mercury, published, 1879 Feb 10.

. Ontario Birth Registration # 33581 - 49, Wellington Co.
29 January, 1879, Edward John Clifford Walker, s/o Emma Newell Winslow Horning & John W Walker, Moulder, Guelph, Reg. 15 Feb 1879.

. Early Member of the Methodist Church:
WALKER, Edward J.C., s/o John C & Emma Walker.
was born in 1879 in Ontario.
. 1881 living Guelph,
. 1901 Norfolk St. member,
. 1903 Norfolk St. Methodist church, choir member. (bass)
. 1919-1924 member,
. 1922 Chairman of Missionary Committee,
. 1926 Sunday School Superintendent.
Guelph City Directory
. 1889 - John C Walker, 45 Cork, molder.

. 1885 - Walker, Edward, Moulder at Crowe's, h 6 Palmer., Guelph
. 1917 Vernon's City of Guelph Directory
Advertisement Page 2:
. Phone 396 - Our Leaders: Wonderful soap, crystal soap chips, & Royal City Bar


. THE GUELPH SOAP CO.
Office & Works: 16-20 Waterloo Street West. Guelph, Ont.
-16-20 Waterloo West, south side, Guelph Soap Co.
Walker, Edwd J C, secy Guelph Soap Co, h 183 Norfolk
. Employees
John Birkett, wks Guelph Soap Co., h 44 Manchester
L May Currie, Steno, Guelph Soap Co., 40 Central
(John Currie, tmstr, h 4- Central &
May Currie, Steno, 40 Central - employee

. Guelph Soap Co.
John C Walker, Pres. Guelph Soap Co., h. 9 Nelson Cres.
E J C Walker, Secy
Albt J Hawkins, Supt, h 31 Derry
Soap Manfrs. phone 396, 16-29 Waterloo West, Guelph.

. Walker, E J Clifford
Died 30 Oct 1959, Guelph
Ref: Guelph Mercury, publish 31 Oct 1959.

. 1896 Jul 22 - Adam Linton, of the Guelph Soap works, has just finished putting in a new soap kettle with a capacity of 5 tons. This was necessary, on account of the increasing business & will give better facilities.
Ref: Guelph Daily Mercury newspaper.

. 1987- 2018+ Updated ownership: Elora Soap Company, carries the name Guelph Soap Company on the store display soap box. The Elora Soap Company was founded by John & Karen Kimpel in 1987 in Elora, Ontario.

Research & transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Birth:
Alt DOB: 10 Nov 1878 / Census 1901.

Died:
183 Norfolk Street.

Buried:
Monument J - Row 4- 1, Guelph. Buried with wife Edith.

Edward married EDITH Emily HAWKINS on 10 Sep 1900 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario. EDITH was born on 30 Nov 1875 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 11 Jan 1929 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried on 14 Jan 1929 in Woodlawn Memorial Park. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Girl Walker, Born 15 Jul 1885, at Guelph,
Daughter of J C Walker.
Ref: Guelph Weekly Mercury, published 23 Jul 1885. - - -

Birth:
ON Birth Reg # 38708. Daughter of E.W.A. Horning & J C Walker.

Notes:

Symund is the son of John Clifford Walker & Lillian Gardener Peer.

Birth:
Norfolk Street. Wellington Co. Birth Reg. # 90.

Notes:

Ontario Marriage Registration # 1878-95
George LIND, 33, farmer, Hamilton, North Dakota,
s/o George & Ann Jane,
married Annie Alfreda BRIGGS, 21, Arran twp., Tara,
d/o George L. & Margaret A.,
Witn: William LIND of Arran Twp. & Jennie BRIGGS of Tara, 20 Feb 1895 at residence of bride's parents, Tara. - - -

Birth:
Ontario Birth Registration # 1981

Died:


Buried:
Pembina, ND

Annie married George L LIND on 20 Feb 1895 in Tara, Arran Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario. George was born on 15 Oct 1861 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in Bruce Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Aged 19d 1m 2y,COD:Inflammation of lungs, 4 weeks

Buried:

Notes:

. Ontario Birth Registration, 2nd registration, p26, (film P230.)
Jennie Ethel Briggs, born 13 Sep 1880 Arran Twp., Bruce, Ontario.
d/o Loftus G Briggs, Blacksmith, of Arran. & Margaret Ann Walker. Registered 4 Mar 1880.

. 1881 Tara, Bruce North Co., Jennie Briggs/ age 12/1879, Methodist.

. 1895 Jennie was a witness at her sister Annie Alfreda Briggs' wedding

. Ontario Death Registration:
Jean Ethel Briggs Hawkeseworth
b. Sep 9th, Aged 53y 11m 16d.
Res. 250 Heath St West, Toronto. Husband J W Hawkesworth.
d/o Loftus George Briggs & Miss Margaret Ann Walker, b. Ontario.
Died May 25 1934, of Angina Pectoris, attack began a day or so ago.
Burial Mt. Pleasant, 30 St. Clair Ave. W on Jan 27, 1934. - - -

Birth:
DOB Jan 5, 1934 Ref Ont Death Certiicate

Died:
Aged 53y 11m 16d.= Feb 9 1880.

Family/Spouse: James Wallace HAWKESWORTH. James was born on 1 Feb 1877; died on 14 Sep 1950 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1891 Census Bruce North, Tara, Walter Briggs, age 10/1881, Methodist.

. Ontario Marriage Registration:
Walter Franklin Briggs Birth Place: Tanworth Ontario Age: 21 /abt 1882 Father: George Briggs Mother: Margaret Walker
Married, Emma Geisel Spouse's Age: 21, at Bentinck Tp.,
Father: Henry Geisel, mother: Catharine Brunzel
Marriage Date: 8 Apr 1903. Marriage Location: Bruce.

. Michigan, Genesee County, WW I Draft Registration on Sep 12, 1918.
Walter Franklin, Age 37, b Jun 1 1881, Residing Kelly? Road, Fenlan, Genesee, Michigan,
Born Canada, Traveling Agent for G T Western Railway.
Next of Kin, Mrs. Emma Briggs, address as above.
Eyes blue, Hair grey. - - -

Birth:
Ontario Birth Registration # 2086, however 1911 Census DOB 1882.

Died:
COD Chronic valvular heart disease, Ac. indigestion Ref: MIDeath Reg.

Buried:
Listed on monument with wife.

Walter married Emma GEISEL on 8 Apr 1903 in Bentinck Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario. Emma was born on 1 Jun 1882 in Bentinck Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario; was buried in Hillcrest Tara Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Born bet. 1878 to c 1886

Buried:
Tara

Notes:

Ontario Marriage Registration # 004888/04, Bruce Co.,
James R. Maxwell, 26, carpenter, Ontario, Toronto Ontario,
s/o Bernard Maxwell & Jane Valentine,
married Ida Margaret Briggs, 21, Ontario, Tara Ontario,
d/o Lewis George Briggs, & Margaret Anne Walker.
Witn: L.G. Briggs, & Jean S. Briggs, both of Tara Ontario, 3 May 1904, Tara.

2nd marriage:

Michigan Marriage Registration
1931 Aug 18, Gravel Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Ida Margaret Maxwell [nee Briggs], age 46/ 1885
d/o Margaret Ann & Geo. Briggs,
married Fred W Crock, Residence South have, Mi, Age 58/1873 b Attleburough, Massachusetts, Engraver

s/o Emma Francis Brown & Walter E Crocker, - - -

Birth:
Alt DOB: 1833. Ref: Census 1901.

Died:

Ida married James Renwick MAXWELL on 3 May 1904 in Tara, Arran Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario. James was born on 20 May 1877 in Etobicoke (Toronto,) York Co., Ontario; died in in MacLeod, Alberta. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ontario Birth Registration # 2429.

Birth:


Died:
COD: Stillborn

Notes:

1882 - Ontario, Wellington Co. Birth Registration # 037462-20, Sep 21, 1882,
Robert WALKER, male, father Robert Walker, harness maker,
mother Margaret OVERLAND.
Informant Charles Overland, carpenter, village of Erin. Registered Oct 12, 1882.
Accoucheur Dr. McNaughton. Registrar Wm. Tyler. Remark - Illegitimate.

. Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Death Registration # 190358
Robert Walker, died September 23rd, 1882, Male, Age 2 days old, Born in the Village of Erin
Cause of death: Spasms 2 days, Dr. McNaughton.
Informant Chars. Overland, Carpenter, Erin
Registered October 12, 1882.
Remarks: Illegitimate.

Note: Father of this infant was Robert Walker, born 21 Sep 1882, Erin & also a neighbor of Charles Overland. Robert Walker would later married Queenie Margaret Overland, that is, the niece of Margaret S Overland. - - -

Died:
Aged two days.

Notes:

. Ontario Birth Registration # 23334
GRIEVE, Elizabeth Ann Floset.
Born on 22 Feb 1874 to Sarah Jane WALKER,
& George Grieve, Erin Village, Black Smith.
Signature of informant: Sarah Jane Walker, Erin Village, reg. 21 April 1874.
Accoucheur was Dr. McNaughton.

. 1881 Census Eramosa, Wellington Co.
John Grieve, age 59, b 1822, Scotland, farmer *[Died 1904 Fergus, ON.]
Anne Grieve, 60y, b.1822 Scotland *[d. 16 Aug 1897, Fergus, ON.]
Janet Grieve, 26y, Scotland
William Grieve, 24y, 1856, Scotland
Morgan Grieve, Female, born 1859, b 1859, Ontario. [MARY A.]
John Grieve, 20y, born 1859 Ontario
Anne Grieve, 7y, b 1874, Student, Presbyterian
William Alexander, Age 18, b 1883, servant, Ontario.

. May Forsyth Gregory, born 2 jan 1, Sudbury, Nipissing Co., Ontario
born 23 Jan 1901.
daughter of Francis James Gregory, and Annie Elizabeth Grieve.

Verify Identity:
. 1903 Feb 26 - Married Peacock-Grieve. At Galt, on the 4th inst. at the Methodist Parsonage, by Re Prescott. Charles W Peacock, formerly of Milton to Miss Annie Grieve of Galt.
Ref: Can. Champion Milton, pub. 1903.2.26.

. 1890 Mar 27 -married Currie-Grieve. Wed. Feb 19, 1890, at the residence of the bride's mother by JA Brenenthal, John Currie Jr. & Annie Grieve, all of Everton, Ontario. - - -

Birth:
Not found on 1881 Census with mother & sister. Alt Name Verification: E A Forsyth Grieve?

Died:
Aged 81

Elizabeth married Francis James FRANK GREGORY on 14 Dec 1895 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. Francis was born in 1869 in England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Ontario Birth Registration # 34782: Registration Mar. 7, 1876,
Margaret Jane Gilesse GRIEVE, female,
Father George Grieve, blacksmith,
mother Sarah Jane WALKER,
Informant George Grieve, blacksmith, Erin, Registered Mar. 27, 1876, Accoucheur Dr. McNaughton, Registrar Wm. Tyler.

. 1881 Census, Erin Twp., Sarah Jane Grieve, age 5 born in 1876 in Ontario, Wesleyan Methodist 1881, widow living Erin Twp. in her uncle's home, Chas. Walker.

. 1893 Ontario Marriage Registration #15180 1228
Alfred Thos. Tutty, age 20/1873, born Toronto, Fireman Grand Trunk Railway,
s/o Mary Jane & Alfred Thomas Tutty (Sr.),
married 21 Jun 1893, Toronto, both Church of England, to
Maggie Grieve, born Erin, Ontario, [no age given], resided Toronto,
Witnesses: John Doughty & Annie Grieve, both of Toronto.

. 1947 Aug 6, Wed., At Toronto Western Hospital. Margaret Tutty, beloved wife of the late Thomas Alfred Tutty of 430 Quebec Ave., loving mother of Marjorie, (Mrs A W Smith), Thelma (Mrs. John Henderson, Alfred & George.
Grandmother of Margaret, Robertson, Bruce, Donald, Torrance, John David, Marijane, Beverley, Dianne & Linda.
Interment Prospect Cemetery.
Ref: Toronto Daily Star.

Verify Research:
. Jane Grieve Armstrong
Event Type: Burial, York (incl. Toronto), Ontario, Canada
Birth Year (Estimated): 1878. - - -

Birth:
Alt Name: Margaret Jane Gilesse Grieve

Died:
430 Quebec Avenue

Margaret married Alfred Thomas TUTTY, .2 on 21 Jun 1893 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. Alfred was born on 20 Aug 1873 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; died on 12 Feb 1943 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; was buried in Prospect Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Aleda Sunannah is the daughter of Sarah Jane Walker & Matthew Hall.

Ont. Birth Registration # 043858-1458.
Aleda Susannah Hale, b. 18 Mar 1889, York Co.
d/o Matthew Hale & Sarah Jane Walker
Signature of informant: M. Hall, Bathurst St.

Ontario Death Registration 7140 40 008307
died at Toronto Psychiatric Hospital, Surry Place, Home 2
Aleda Susanna Patterson, res. 81 Boxwood Ave., Toronto
B Mar 16 1889, aged 50 y 8m 22d, 81 Boxwood Ave., Widow, Lady
Husband Mathew Hale, NB
Maiden name Sarah Jane WELLS, Informant Eleanor Schurman, 81 Boxwood, Daughter.
COD thyrothoxosis, Hyperthyroidism. Bu Mt Pleasant, TO.


- - -

Birth:
Bathurst St. Alt Name: Hale, but signature M. Hall.

Died:
COD Hyperthyroidism, Tryrotoxosis, Aged 50 y 8m 22d.

Buried:
Etobicoke, ON. Monument A11 with John Hale.

Aleda married FRANKlin Lee PATTERSON on 26 Dec 1907 in Meaford, St. Vincent Twp., Grey Co., Ontario. FRANKlin was born on 4 Mar 1889 in Meaford, St. Vincent Twp., Grey Co., Ontario; died on 2 Mar 1934 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; was buried on 3 Mar 1934 in Meaford, St. Vincent Twp., Grey Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John S. is the son of Mary Jane Walker & Matthew Hall.

Birth:
Ont. Birth Reg.28411839: John S Hale.

Died:
Aged 4 Months. Mimico, (Etobicoke), Toronto.

Buried:
Etobicoke. Small faded stone, green grass/ mold stain obscures surname.

Notes:

Ontario Birth Registration # 04285-38528
Gladys Mary Hall / Hale?, born Aug 8, 1892
d/o Matthew Hall /Hale?, Employe GTRailroad
Sarah Jane Hall,
Resides 5 Bathurst, Toronto
Registered Oct 31, 1892.
Note: Registrar's handwriting is cramped and running off the page. The surname may perhaps be interpreted as Hale. - PJA 2013.

Ontario Marriage Registration #13664
Frederick Norman Cameron, Hawkestone, Simcoe Co.,
age 25/ 1888
married 1913 May 13, Orillia, to
Gladys Mary Hall, age 21 /1892, of Hawkstone,
d/o Walter Hall & Sarah M Walker. - - -

Birth:
5 Bathurst St. ALT NAME: Hale ?

Gladys married Frederick Norman CAMERON on 13 May 1913 in Hawkestone, Oro Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario. Frederick was born in 1888 in Orillia, Simcoe Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
5 Bathurst St.

Died:
d. Carcinoma of maxillary sinus with brain involvement, 10 years. Operation.

Matthew married Louise Edna LILY HEARD in Apr-Jun 1917 in London, England. Louise was born in 1888 in England; died in 1949 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Births Jennie Walker, Born March 11, 1883
. Marriages Jennie Walker & John Felker on March 24, 1918.
Ref: Bible of Jane Matilda McCutcheon Hamilton.

. Ontario Birth Registration # 501402
Jennie Walker, 26 y. b, 11 March, 1883, Erin, Ont.; Mother Ella Hamilton Age 19, Father Charles Henry Walker Age 26, Carriage builder Manufacture, Residence, Erin, Ontario.
Married notations: Declaration by mother, Family Bible record, marriage.
Informant: Annie Walker, 228 Fairman (?) ave, Toronto & Dr. Henry McNaughton, Erin, ON.

. 1883 Mar 22 - Born - In Erin, on Sunday, 5th March, the wife of Charles H Walker, of a daughter.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 22 Mar 1883, page 2, column 2.
Walker, Charles (Daughter), Birth announcement, Acton Free Press, 9 Mar 1893, page 2, column 1.

. Jennie was born in the large red brick house her father, John Walker, built next to his blacksmith & carriage shop at Scot & Main Streets, Erin, Ontario. She help to raise her younger siblings. Jennie & her new husband moved to Toronto where John Felker had a good job with CCM plant. On Thanksgiving & holidays they would go back to Erin to visit her mother & picnicking at Stanley Park in Erin or Belfountain.
Jennie had a hard time providing after her husband died young. Daughter Marie quit high school to help her mother & brothers. She sure loved her hockey & football. Jennie was famous for her apple & especially her mincemeat pies, which she made by hand in barrels for the fancy grocery store in Erin. Her peanut butter cookies were the absolute best & were made with whole half peanuts with a fork impression on top. Although I've tasted many a cookie since, I've never had one better!

The young Jennie Walker had worked in her grandparent's fancy grocery story in Erin. After she married John Felker, she had a grocery store beside her home at 324 Weston Rd., Toronto. They were the first to have large wooden cabinet radio in the store which stood in the middle of the entrance way. Neighbours would come in to listen to the programing. - P J Ahlberg.

> . Jennie Was Given A Gold Pocket Watch For Playing The Piano For The Erin Church. One Winter She Took Her Father's Horse & Cutter Herself On The Back Roads To Play In The Little White Church Where Her Girlfriend Was Getting Married.

. One winter Jennie drove by herself her father's horse & cutter to the Melville White Church where here girlfriend was getting married. Melville White Church is the oldest standing church in the west Caledon. The cemetery at Greenlaw Corners no longer exists, but the remnants of their cemetery can still be seen at the corner of Mississauga Road and The Grange Sideroad.
The church was built by the Daniel McMillan & Bros. of Erin. The church was painted white by them & hence the White Church name. The church was hand hewn squared timer framing, clad with horizontal wood siding & simple, clean lines with natural lighting. McMillan would preach in Gaelic. Some of the names of those early Presbyterian Congregationalists worshippers were: Crichton, Gibson, Frank, Pattulo, Burnet, Kirkwood, Foster, Hunter, McLachlan, MacMillan, McEachern, Campbell & Sharp.

. Ontario Marriage certificate 024328-10 (Wellington Co)
John Wesley Felker, 30, painter, borns Garafraxa Twp., Resides West Toronto,
s/o John FELKER & Mary Patterson,
married Jennie Walker, 27, born & resides Erin, Disciple of Christ.
d/o Charles H. Walker & Ella Hamilton
Witn: J.D. Leach & Frank E. Walker both of Erin, Mar. 4, 1910 at Erin
by Rev. Geo. Black, Baptist.

. 1910 April 7, Thursday. Married. Felker-Walker - In Erin, on Thursday, 28th? March, by Rev G O Black,
John Felker of Toronto, to Jennie, daughter of the late Chas. H Walker.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. Jennie like to tell the story how one winter her father allowed Jenn to take his horse & cutter to go by herself, on the back roads to play the music at her girlfriend's wedding in the small white church, surrounded by trees. Well the country roads then often had cedar branches bushing you & the narrow washboard were certainly not planed flat like todays paved roads!
Jennie & sisters were always repeating that the snow in Erin used to be has high as the telephone poles.

Notes for further research: Estimated years might be between 1899 to 1910 when Jenn was married in Erin Village herself. One might suppose the country church could have been a Disciples of Christ that Jenn attended in Erin Village but the Melville White Church, a mile & half (3 Kms.) south of Belfountain, today on the west side of 15962 Mississauga Road, south of The Grange Sideroad, would resemble the church. Gramma would point out the church when we passed it, but to be honest, it is difficult to reconcile the modern roads & settings. - PJ Ahlberg

. Uncle James Walker came every Sunday with his family to Sunday dinner on Weston Road with his niece, Jennie Walker Felker. James was a short man. - P J Ahlberg, 2010, Toronto.

. 1911 Jun Census, Toronto 47/45? Dundas St., 2nd CENSUS FOR THIS YEAR!
Felker John Wesley, b Dec 1879, Ontario, age 31, painter, Wages 50 hr/week, $910.
Felker, Jennie Walker, b Mar 1883, Ontario age 28

ERIN ADVOCATE Newspaper, ONTARIO:
. 1909 Aug 25, Wed. - Mrs. Chas. W Walker, of West Toronto, who has been spending a 2 weeks vacation with friends & relatives here, returned home on Saturday evening, sorry to leave, but looking forward to a return visit next year.

. 1909 Oct 27 - Miss J. Walker, visited Toronto friends Thanksgiving Day.
. 1909 Sep 22 - Mr. J. Felker, Toronto, spent Sunday with friends in town.

. 1911 Jan 25 - The first Carnival of the season held at the Rink on Thurs. evening was a success & was much enjoyed by many skaters. Prize winners were Best Boy skater under 9, Clayton Justice, Best Girl., Best Dressed Lady: 1st Mrs. Baird, 2nd, Miss R. Walker.
. 1911 May 24 - Mrs. J. Felker, Toronto; & Mrs. T. Justice & daughter, of Dauphin, Manitoba, are here on a visit to their mother, Mrs. C. Walker.
. 1911 May 31 - Mrs. J. Felker, who has been here on a visit to her mother, Mrs. C. Walker, returned to her home in Toronto last week, accompanied by her sister Ruby.
. 1911 July 12 - Mrs. J. Felker, Toronto, is here on a visit to her mother, Mrs. C. Walker.
. 1911 Oct. 18 - Erin Fair Visitors: Mr & Mrs. J. Felker, Toronto, at Mrs. C. Walker's, 6,000 people attended the Fair last Friday.
. 1911 Nov. 22 - Mrs. R. Hamilton is visiting her granddaughter, Mrs. J. Felker, Toronto [i.e. Jane Matilda McCutcheon].
. 1911 Dec. 27 - Christmas visitors, Mr. Neil Felker, of Toronto & formerly of the Advocate with friends in town.
Mr. & Mrs. J. Felker, of Toronto; Mr. Frank Walker, of Smiths Falls; Miss I. Walker, with their mother, Mrs. Walker.
. 1935 Jul 18, Erin, Mrs Mrs P Finn, Mrs J Felker & 2 sons & daughter Marie, Misses Irene & Kathleen Walker of Toronto, were week-end visitors with Mrs Ella Walker.
. 1931 Dec 31. Local news items. Mrs J Felker & family & Misses Irene & Ruby Walker of Toronto. Ref. Repeated in the Acton Free Press.

. 1932 Jan 7 - Erin, Mrs. J. Felker & Family, & Misses Irene & Ruby Walker of Toronto; Mr. Hughes of Regina, Sask. spent Christmas with their mother, Mrs. Ella Walker.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

Ontario Land Registry Office Abstract Book 215, Plans 61 & 282:
. Village of Erin., Wellington County
Lot 12, Con 9, p68, (NE halt of divided Lot 14), Saw Mill Lot, South West Side, Main Street:
. 1891 May 1, Bargain&Sale, Chas Staples & wife, to Jane Matilada Hamilton, NA pt 1/17 Acres, with right of lane. [ 3 rooms in house situated on Lot 12, ft. in 15.3 frontage /1874.1.31];
. 1918 Jany 9, B&S, Ella H Walker, Extx of Jane M Hamilton, ded. & inner personal capacity & Jennie Felker. to James Small NWPart 1/17A. $1,000.
. 1918 Jan 9, Mortgage, James Small & wife, to Jennie Felker, NW, $800, Discharged 1956.12.4.

Toronto Directory
1951, Felker, Jennie W, h 415 Durrie.

. Jennie had a photo taken of her standing in in the doorway of her grandparent's Hamilton store in Erin. Later she ran her own grocery store on Weston Rd., Toronto.
Research & ranscriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Birth:
Main Street, Erin Village.

Buried:
R15-16 [corner back plot]

Jennie married John Wesley JACK FELKER, .4 on 24 Mar 1910 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario. John was born on 2 Dec 1879 in Belwood, W Garafraxa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died on 14 Aug 1929 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; was buried on 16 Aug 1929 in Erin Union Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. [Birth?} Registration Cards: Ella Walker No. 81 274 10.
. Marriages. Ella Walker & Thomas Justice on Feb. [10, 1904].
Ref: Bible of Jane Matilda McCutcheon Hamilton.

. 1884 Jul 4, Birth announcement of a son to Charles Walker
Ref: Guelph Weekly Mercury Newspaper, Published 1884 July 10th.

Aunt Lal was a short, jolly lady with dark hair. Her husband Tom work for the CNR, so she had a train pass. Every Christmas she would arrive at Union Station. Arrival by train was then an big exciting affair. Crowds would gather around the exit gate waiting for the travellers to arrive. Aunt Lal would descend the gangplank wearing a black Persian lamb fur coat with a beautiful Christmas corsage with coloured sparkly white bells set with a ribbon. After the rounds of hugs & kisses, nephew Charles Felker would drive his aunt to his mother's house. Christmas diner would be celebrated with at least the 3 sisters, Lal, Jenn, & Irene. Lal would also visit her other married sisters, Winn & Mary.
- P J Ahlberg, grand niece. 2008.

. Erin Advocate Newspaper
. 1911 May 24, Mrs. J. Felker, Toronto; & Mrs. T. Justice & daughter, of Dauphin, Manitoba, are here on a visit to their mother, Mrs. C. Walker.

. 1916 Winnipeg, Manitoba Census, 485 Carlaw Ave.
Justice, Thomas S, 38y / 1878, Ontario, Presby., 1908, Car repair, CNR
Ella, Married, 32y / 1884, Ontario
Jennie R, 12, 1904, Ontario
David W Justice, son, 2/12 months, 1916 Manitoba.

. 1929 Jun 19 from Winnipeg, Manitoba. - Border Crossing, via GN.Ry, at Blaine, Washington, 1929 Jun 25th:
Nellie Justice, Age 44, 5 ft. 4", 210 Lbs. ,
Emily Justice, Age 60/1869, 149lbs. Gray, b. Canada,
Emily Justice, sister-in-law & David W. Justice .

. 1929 August 29, Erin, Mr. Wm. Justice of Winnipeg, Man. spent a few days with Mr & Mrs. Jas. Justice.
Ref: Acton Free Press, p. 4
Note: XRef: Lal Walker Justice were in Erin for the funeral of her sister's husband, John Felker.
. 1931 Jun 25, Erin, Mrs Ella Walker & Mr Mrs Finn of Toronto, returned home on Sunday after spending 3 weeks at Winnipeg & Calgary.
. 1935 Mrs Thomas Justice, of Winnipeg, Man., is visiting with her mother, Mrs Ella Walker & other relatives.

Signed Res. Ellen McLachlan, Erin Twp., Wellington Co.,
James Milloy, J.P.

. 1942 Dominion of Canada, Province of Ontario, Birth Registration # 902231.
Ellen Walker, Born 20 Jul 1884, Erin,
Daughter of Ellen Hamilton & Charles Henry Walker, Erin, Carriage Maker. I Ellen Walker, of the City of Toronto, York County, I am the mother of the aforesaid.
Signed, Toronto, 4th day December, 1942, Ella Hamilton Walker. - - -

Birth:
Alt Names: Nellie when young, her family sometimes called her Ella & Lal when she was older.

Died:
(Winnipeg.)

Buried:
Winnipeg.

Ellen married Major Thomas Stark TOM JUSTICE on 10 Feb 1904 in Erin, Wellington Co., Ontario. Thomas (son of Adam JUSTICE, .1st and Margaret STARK) was born on 7 Jan 1878 in Erin, Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 8 Nov 1957 in Winnipeg, Manitoba; was buried in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Ontario Birth Reg #038446. Nov 23, 1885. Frank WALKER, male, Father Charles Walker, machinist,
Mother Ella HAMILTON. Informant Charles Walker, machinist, Village of Erin.
Registered Jan 13, 1886. Accoucheur Dr. McNaughton, Registrar Wm Tyler.

. Births Frank Walker, born November 23rd 1885.
. Deaths, Frank E Walker, died July 28th 1930.
Ref: Bible of Jane Matilda McCutcheon Hamilton.

. 1910 Mar 24, witness at his sister Jennie's wedding in Erin, Ont. Signed, Frank E Walker, Erin.

. Erin Advocate Newspaper:
. 1909 Jun 16, Wednesday, Mr. F. Walker, teller in the Union Bank & Miss McNichol, spent Sunday in Guelph.
. 1909 July 7, Mr. Frank WALKER, Teller at the Union Bank, who has been on his vacation, spent the weekend at Toronto taking in the Lacrosse match on Saturday & the 12th at Brampton, on Monday.
. 1909 Oct 20, Erin Turf Club. The Biggest, Best & Last Grant Mantinee for this season will be held at Stanley Park, Monday next, October 25th, Thanksgiving Day. Half mile heat, 3 in five. No entrance fee. Admission 25cents. ladies 10 cents, children under 12, free. As this will be a public holiday every body should turn out & enjoy a big afternoon's Sport, W Hull, Res, F Walker, Secretary.
. 1911 Jan. 4, Mr. Frank Walker, Union Bank, Smith's Falls, at home.
. 1911 Dec 27, Mr. & Mrs. J. Felker, of Toronto; Mr. Frank Walker, of Smiths Falls; Miss I. Walker, with their mother, Mrs. Walker.

. 1912 Aug 29 - Death of William R. Collier
The death took place at Hamilton last Friday of William R. Collier, of Acton. Mr. Collier had been an invalid for more than 10 years. He was born in Garafraxa in 1867. In 1896 he was joined in wedlock to Elizabeth F. Campbell, daughter of the late George Campbell. Eleven or 12 years ago they came to live in Acton. He was a member of the Church of England. Mrs. Collier & 2 children survive, also 3 sisters & his mother. The remains were brought to Acton on Friday & the funeral on Sunday afternoon was largely attended. Rev. J. C. Wilson, B.A., officiated. Messrs. G. Statham, D. Carnochan, Geo. Mann, J. Adamson, W. H. Smith & W. D. Smith, were the bearers.
The following friends from a distance attended: Mr. & Mrs. W. Godfrey, Guelph; Mr. & Mrs. H. Campbell & family, Mr. Selby Campbell & Mr. H. Kaiser, of West Toronto; Messrs. C. Overland, G. T. Scott, J. Miller, J. T. Austin, T. Akins, W. Neville, J. Murray & F. Walker, Erin; Mr. & Mrs. J. McDonald, Mr. J. Cole, Mrs. M. Maw, Mrs. F. E. Cole, Mr. & Mrs. H. Kentner, Georgetown.

. 1930 Jul 31, Thurs. Deaths, At the Hospital , Sarnia, Ont., on Monday Jul 28th 1930, Francis E Walker, formerly of Erin, Ont., in his 45th year.
. 1930 Jul 31, Thrus. F E Waker Died Suddenly at Sarnia
A gloom was cast over the village on Monday evening, when the news spread the F E Walker, of Inwood, Ontario, had died suddenly in a hospital at Sarnia. it was indeed a severe shock to his widowed mother & the family, one of whom knew he was ill, & in fact, he had been ailing but a few days, & was inches office on Saturday. He was taken quite seriously ill & was removed to a Sarnia Hospital, where it was decided an operations necessary & he passed away very suddenly, evidently from a heart attack.
Frank, as he was so well known by everyone in this community, commenced his business career in the Union Bank, in Erin, & after a few years absence, returned to the village as manager of the bank, during which time ge gained many warn friends both in the business & social life of the community. After sever years he was removed to Hagersville, during which time the Royal Bank took over the Union Bank & Frank remained on their staff & was in their employment at Inwood, as manager, the he died.
the sympathy of the community is extended to his bereaved wow, nee jessie Overland, of Erin & to his mother, brother & sisters, viz. Mrs Ella Walker, Erin, John of Regina, Sask.
Mrs J Felker, Toronto, Mrs T Justice, Winnipeg, Man; Irene, Ruby (Mary) Mrs P Finn (Winnie), Mrs H Jameson & Kathleen, al of Toronto.
Funeral will beheld from the residence of his father-in-law, Charles Overland, Erin one Thus. Jul 31, at 2:30 pm, under Masonic auspices, to Erin Cemetery.

. 1930 Aug 7 Thrus., Erin any attend the Funeral of the Late F E Walker
A very large concourse of sympathizing finds & neighbors assembled at the home of Mr Charles overland, on thus. last, to attend the funeral the late F E Walker, who passed away suddenly, as Sarnia on July 28th. Rev j A Grant, pastor of Burns Presbyterian Church, took the service, assisted by Rev A W Downer, pastor of All Saints Church & Rev Latimer, of Inwood, Ont., each paying a beautiful tribute to the memory of the deceased; following this, the masonic Brethren conducted a short service. The many beautiful floral tributes bespoke the high esteem in which the deceased was held. There service at the grave side, at Erin Cemetery was impressive & here the Masonic brethren carried out their burial service.
Relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr Mrs W L Hamilton, 19 Mr Richard Hamilton, Shelburne,
Mr Mrs Smith McCutcheon of Brantford; Mr Ewart Brock of Montreal; Mr Clifford Walker of Guelph; Mr Mrs T S Justice & son Walker, of Winnipeg; Mr Mrs F Topping, of St.Joseph Missouri; Mr Mrs J W Walker; Mr Mrs J Walker, of Toronto.
There were friends present from many points throughtout the province & Masonic Brethren were present from many local points.

. Ontario Death Registration # 21306. 28 Jul 1930,
Frank Edward Walker, born 22 Nov 1888 (?), Erin, Ont., married, Scotch,
son of Ella & Charles Walker. Sarnia Hospital., Ontario. - - -

Died:
at Inwood, Ont. Aged 42y 8m, Sarnia Hospital. Cerebral hemorrhage 20 Minutes & hereditary actue impetia?

Buried:
Red granite monument R13-1, buried with wife Jessie Overland.

FRANK married Jessie Trout Kirkwood OVERLAND on 22 Oct 1919 in Erin, Wellington Co., Ontario. Jessie (daughter of Charles OVERLAND, Jr. and Jessie May KIRKWOOD) was born on 6 Dec 1886 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 1 Mar 1961 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried on 3 May 1961 in Erin Union Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John Stewart 'BABE' Walker is the son of Ella Hamilton & Charles Walker, Blacksmith & carriage Mfg., of Erin, Wellington Co., Ontario.

. Born John S Walker, born August 20th, 1887.
. Deaths, John Stewart Walker, Nov 9th 1954.
Ref: Bible of Jane Matilda McCutcheon Hamilton.

Erin Advocate Newspaper:
Wednesday, 30 June, 1909, Page 1, High School Report: Promoted from Senior 3 to 4, Alice Walker (& more names.) Junior 3 to Senior 3: RUBY WALKER, Bertha Hamilton, ( 6 other names) M M Reid, teacher,
LOCAL NEWS Item: Mr. John Walker, who has been in the North West for sometime is home on a visit to his mother, Mrs. C. Walker. [i.e. Ella Hamilton Walker].

. 1909 July 7- Mr. J. Walker, Toronto, & his friend, Mr. F. Stubbs at his mother's, Mrs. C H Walker. [i.e. home for Dominion Day visit.]
. August 4, 1909 - Walkers of Toronto, returned home on Saturday after Mr. John, spending a week with Erin friends.
. 1909 Sep 8, Erin. Mr. J Walker, Toronto, left for the North West, last week, after visiting his mother her.
. 1931 Jun 18, Mrs Ella Walker, Mr Mrs P Finn motored & are visiting with Mr Mrs John Walker, at Regina, Sask.
. 1931 Jul 9, Erin, Mr Mrs john Walker & daughter & son of Regina, Sask, are visiting with the former's mother, Mrs Ella Walker.
. 1932 Jan 7, Erin, Mrs. J. Felker & Family, & Misses Irene & Ruby Walker of Toronto;
Ref: Acton Free Press.
Note: Did the newspaper reporter confused the name Hughes with John Walker? Perhaps he may have been thing about John's father-in-law, Hugh Sampson. - PJA.

Research & transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Birth:
Verify DOB; Alt Name: Babe.

Died:


Buried:
Regina. Small lovely white monument shaped as a page of book reading John & Margaret Walker.

John married Margaret SAMPSON on 27 Jun 1914. Margaret (daughter of Hugh Albert SAMPSON and Florence FLORA SAMPSON) was born on 27 Jun 1884 in Duntroon, Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; died on 16 May 1972 in Regina, Saskatchewan; was buried in Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Wellington Co. Registration #036485, Mar 5, 1893.
Irene WALKER, female. Father Chas. H. Walker, manufacturer,
mother Ella HAMILTON.
Informant Chas H. Walker (father).
Registered Apr 5, 1893. Accoucheur Dr. McNaughton. Registrar William Conboy.

. Born Irene Walker, born March 5th 1893.
. Registration Cards, Irene Walker, 81 241 191.
Ref: Bible of Jane Matilda McCutcheon Hamilton.

. Born, Walker - In Erin, on Sunday 5th March, the wife of Charles Walker, a daughter.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 9 Mar 1893, page 2, column 1.

. 1913 Jun 11 - Port Huron, Michigan border crossing, Irene Walker, b. Erin, Canada, Age 20, Irish, Mother Ella Walker, Erin, First visit to US; purpose: visit Cousin Rev, Jas Hamilton 435 Ethel Ave. Grand Rapids, Money shown $83, Height 5' 6", Med. complexion, Auburn hair, blue eyes
Irene raised her nephew, Ed Brock, after her sister Alice Walker Brock died.

Erin Advocate newspaper
. 1909 Nov 3, Miss Irene Walker visited friends at Acton, last week.
. 1909 Nov 17, Girls be Careful: One day last wee, as Miss Cecil McGregor was running the Sewing Machine, her finger got caught in the needle which unfortunately broke off, necessitating medical assistance to withdraw the broke piece. On Monday of this week, Miss Irene Walker, while working in the millinery Department of D C Russell's store, ran a needle right through her hand. Fortunately it was not broke & was pulled out without any serious results.

. 1911 March 11 - Skating carnival: Best Lady representing Night: I. Walker, Lady & Gents Skater, Jane Homer, Irene Walker; &
- Miss Irene Walker has secured a position as head Milliner with a firm at Little Current, & left for that place on Monday morning last.
* Note: Getting to Manitoulin Island, especially in the dead of winter, must have been quite an experience for Irene - no wonder she was soon home! Isolation on the island was complete. The population on the island & in the town was small. One wonders just how many ladies dress hats could been sold.- PJA 2010.

. 1911 July 5, Miss Irene Walker is home from Little Current, Ontario.

. 1911 Sept. 13, Miss Irene Walker has secured a position at Cargill, Ontario.

. 1912 Jan. 3, New Years Travellers: Mrs. E. McPherson, Brantford, the guest of Miss I. Walker.

. 1913 June 11, Port Huron, Michigan Passenger Lists:
Irene Walker, Born Erin Canada, Age 20, Single, Milliner, Race Irish. Money $30. Residence, Erin, Ont., Nearest relative: Mother Mrs. Ella Walker, Erin, Can.
Ever in US, no; Passage myself. Destination: Cousin Rev. Jas. Hamilton, 436 Ethel Ave., Grand Rapids, Mich.
Height 5' 6", Complexion, medium ; Hair auburn. Eyes blue.

. 1932, Jan 7, Erin, Mrs. J. Felker & Family, & Misses Irene & Ruby Walker of Toronto; Mr. Hughes of Regina, Sask. spent Christmas with their mother, Mrs. Ella Walker.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. 1932 Nov 10 - Could this be the same Irene Walker who attended 1Cousin 1Removed, Enid Wilda Gordon, died Artmesia, Grey County.
Ref: Obituary of Enid Gordon?

. 1943 Toronto Directory
Walker, Irene, Chief Acct. CCM, H 16 Rivercres Rd. (H Crest).
Walker, Ruby & Kathleen, Public Health Nurse(s), York Twp. Health Department, Res. 16 Rivercrest rd. (H Crest) Tel LY 2607.
. 1951, Irene Walker, Chief Acct CCM, r, 18 Eagle Rd., Islington, ON.
. 1965, Walker, Irene, h 8 Eagle Rd., Etobicoke.

. Christmas in the 1950's would be spent with her sister Jennie Felker. Nephew Charlie would pick her up at her home & drive her over for dinner. - - -

Buried:
R16-13 Beside with sister Alice Walker. Red Granite.

Notes:

Alice comes from a long line of Walkers. The name Alice was been used at least since 1614, June 19, Sedgefield, England, daughter of Robert Walker.

. Born, Alice Walker, born March 11th 1899.
. Registration Cards, AliceWalker No. 67 535 201 &
. Registration Cards, Alice Walker No. 67 535 2011.
. Deaths, Alice Walker Brock, died June 17th, 1921.
Ref: Bible of Jane Matilda McCutcheon Hamilton.

. 1911 Apr 8 Census, Erin, Ontario: Alice Walker.

Erin Advocate newspaper
. 1909 Jun 9, DivisionII, Report for May: 2nd Class Alice Walker, Charlie Overland. Second Class Honors, Ruby Walker. Teacher M M Reid.
Room 1, Senior Part II, First Class Honors, Mary Walker. Birkham School, October, II Class: E Walker, absent.
.1909 Jun 30, Wed. High School Report: Promoted from Senior 3 to 4. Alice Walker, (& more names) Junior 3 to Senior 3: RUBY WALKER, Bertha Hamilton, ( 6 other names) M M Reid, Teacher,
LOCAL NEWS Item: Mr. John Walker, who has been in the North West for sometime is home on a visit to his mother, Mrs. C. Walker. [ i.e. Ella Hamilton Walker].
. 1909 Nov 10, Erin School Reports October, Fourth Class, Alice Walker, honors. Senior III, First Class Honors, Ruby Walker; Room I, Senior II, Second Class, Mary Walker, Honors.
. Ontario Birth Registration # 044405. April 24, 1897,
Alice Louise WALKER, Female, Father Charles H. Walker, Manufacturer,
Mother Ella HAMILTON, Informant Charles H. Walker,
Registered June 24, 1897, Physician Dr. Gear Reg #044495.

. a second registration:
2. Erin, Co. Wellington, Schedule (index) Alice Louise Walker, female, April 1897, father Chas H Walker, mother Ella Hamilton.

. Ontario Birth Registration # 035116.
Aug 22, 1895, Alice WALKER, female, father Chas. A. Walker, manufacturer, mother Ella HAMILTON.
Informant Chas. A. Walker, Erin. Registered Sep 2, 1895.
Accoucheur Dr. McNaughton.
Registrar Wm. Conboy. Verify year

. Marriages, Alice Walker & Ewart Brock, on Aug. 11, 1920.
Ref: Bible of Jane Matilda McCutcheon Hamilton.

. Ontario Marriage Registration, 10 Aug 1920
Ewart Brock, Age 25 y / b. 1891, Resided 1962 St. Urbain, Montreal, born York, Ontario,
Son of Mary Ann Wood & Elijah Brock,
Married Alice Louise Walker, Cashier, 23 y/b.1902, born Erin, resided 113 Gothic Ave.,
daughter of Ella Hamilton & Charles Walker,
married at Church of Christ Disciples by C. A Brady.
Wit: W E H Brock, Newmarket & Irene Walker, 113 Pacific, Toronto.

. Ontario Death Registration #7, Erin Wellington
Alice Walker. Died Sept 1, 1895 .11 days, Erin, By Dr. McNaughton. Informer: Mrs. C H Walker, Erin, 1895.

NOTE: Rather perplexing: Is this a twin child? or was this misfiled under the death rather than birth registration.
Eleven days before Sep 11, 1895 is 21 Aug 1895, - but Alice Louise was born 24 Apr 1895 & died 17 Jun 1921. - PJA 2010.
Transcripts by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Birth:
Alt DOB: 22 Apr 1897 is listed on a second birth registration.

Buried:
R16 -13

Alice married EWART BROCK on 11 Aug 1920 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. EWART was born on 20 Apr 1895 in York Co., Ontario; died before 17 Jun 1921 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in Erin Union Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Ontario Birth Registration, Wellington Co. # 42154:
Walker, Ruby, F. b. Mar 11th, 1899, daughter of Chas. H Walker, manufacturer,
& Ella Hamilton,
Informant Chas H. Walker, Village of Erin, Registered April 11, 1899.
Accoucheur Henry Gear, M.D. [Erin Village, Ontario] .

. Births, Ruby Walker, born March 11th 1899.
. Registration Cards, Ruby Walker 70 642 3.
Ref: Bible of Jane Matilda McCutcheon Hamilton.

. 1911 Apr 8 Census, Erin, Ontario: Ruby Walker.
* Ruby Walker recalled the she & her sister Mary Walker, would some times peak into the blacksmith shop from the double doorway. Her father would bring down the hammer down with a loud clack on the anvil to scare the children away from this scary & dangerous place. Her father Charles Walker, made plows, wagon, carriages & cutters - (cutters, not sleighs, corrected Ruby.)

Ruby was a Registered Nurse. First non-catholic graduate from St. Joseph Nursing school. Ruby was always respectful of religion.

> Aunt Ruby also recalled that as a child she was sickly & her mother Ella kept her in bed for 3 years. Eldest sister, Jenn looked after Rub' & in fact, she considered Jenn to be like her mother. The convalesce must have taken, because Rub' was a robust & active lady who lived to the ripe age of 88.
Much later in life when, Mary, Winn & Mary were retired, they lived most happily in the small small apartment building, each in their own apartment. They would gather in Ruby's living room to play endless games of cards & scrabble. Ruby enjoyed watching wrestling & the rough tumble of women's Roller Derby. If you came to Rub's place, you better be prepared for a game of cards or Scrabble, a fresh perked cup of coffee with a thick slice of a date square. However she did conceded that sister Mary made the better runny butter tarts. Ruby made her's thicker with currents. Ruby always insisted that old people should eat healthy!
Ref: As recounted to great-niece Pat Felker, 1975.

Erin Advocate
. 1909 Jun 30 Wednesday, - Page 1, High School Report: Promoted from Senior 3 to 4, Alice Walker, (& more names) Junior 3 to Senior 3: RUBY WALKER, Bertha Hamilton, (6 other names) M M Reid, Teacher,
. 1909 Sept 22, Wed. Erin. Annual Celebration of Lock Lomond Camp No 103, at Stanley Park on Friday last. The rain of the previous day having laid the dust & cooled the air. With bright weather & lots of music, everyone's in the best of spirts. The famous 48th Highlander's Band, Toronto & skirl of Bagpipes… A procession was formed including school children of the village & tips Erin & Caledon marched to the Park, where a good crowd had assembled. Races, Dancing, Broad jump, pole vaulting. Highland Dancers, non-professional, Ruby Walker, T Burton.
. 1909 Jun 9, DivisionII, Report for May: 2nd Class Alice Walker, Charlie Overland. Second Class Honors, Ruby Walker. Teacher M M Reid.
Room 1, Senior Part II, First Class Honors, Mary Walker. Birkham School, October, II Class: E Walker, absent.
. 1909 December 10, Wednesday, 10 December, 1909, Pg. 1, School Report, Monthly:
Division II: Alice Walker, Honors
Honors: Ruby Walker, Charlie Overland, Will Bush -pass (& 4 more names) Teacher: M M Reid. Junior 2, Honors, Mary Walker, Junior Division, Part I, Class B, Winnie Walker, 88 marks, Part II, Class A: Kathleen Walker, 82 marks, Teacher: Madge T Fowlick.

. 1911 Jan. 25 - The first Carnival of the season held at the Rink on Thurs. evening was a success & was much enjoyed by many skaters. Prize winners were Best Boy skater under 9, Clayton Justice, Best Girl., Best Dressed Lady: 1st Mrs. Baird, 2nd, Miss R. Walker.
. May 31, 1911 - Mrs. J. Felker, who has been here on a visit to her mother, Mrs. C. Walker, returned to her home in Toronto last week, accompanied by her sister Ruby.
. 1912, Jan. 24 Shredded Wheat Banquet, by the Women's Institute at Town Hall. Well attended: Menu: Creamed Chick on shredded WheatXXmore. Shredded Wheat ice cream. Institute choir sang solos: Miss W. Pearson & Ruby Walker.

. 1930 Sep 11, Thrus., Miss Ruby Walker. R. N. (Reg. Nurse), has received the appointment of school nurse by the Mount Dennis School Board & has charge of the health regulations of 4 schools.
Note: Many years later Ruby has returned & share an apartment building with sisters Winn & Mary. Ruby was regularly greeted by xx, a butcher who had his shop on Dundas street, Islington, Ontario (Toronto). He recognized Ruby as his school nurse.
. 1934 Aug 23, Miss Ruby Walker& Mrs N Felker of Toronto, are holidaying with Mrs Ella Walker.
. 1935 Jul 11, Erin. Miss Ruby Walker, RN, of Toronto, is holidaying with her mother, Mrs Ella Walker.

. 1932, Jan 7, Erin, Mrs. J. Felker & Family, & Misses Irene & Ruby Walker of Toronto; Mr. Hughes of Regina, Sask. spent Christmas with their mother, Mrs. Ella Walker.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

.1943 Toronto Directory
Walker, Ruby & Kathleen, Public Health Nurse(s), York Twp. Health Department, Res. 16 Rivercrest rd. (H Crest) Tel LY 2607.

. 1946 Oct 19, Detroit Border Crossing,
Ruby McDougall, Born Erin, Ont, 3.11.99, Age 47, Race Engl. Nationality, Nearest Relative: Sister, Irene Walker, 16 Rivercrest Rd., Toronto, Ont. Visits not extending one month, Husb., William Morgan McDougall, Milner Hotel, Boise Idaho., Perm. Resident, Money $100. Ever arrested: No.
Height 5 ft. 5 in. Complexion Medium, Hair brown, Eyes Brown. Arrival on C.R.R. #15

> USA Declaration of Intention to (become an American citizen)
Ruby McDougall, residence Milner Hotel, Boise, born Mar 11, 1899, age 47 y. [Information as below Naturalization].
Signed photo of Ruby McDougall attached.
Note1: As scrolling through these records, I came across this small photo of Ruby. It really jolted me upright in my chair. This is a very gorgeous photo of Ruby at age 47: Short dark hair pilled on top, thin eye brows of the the 40's style, medium lipstick, those lovely large ear lobes, I now recall. She is wearing a nice light (blue?) dress with white feather swirls. Aunt Ruby like to wear large black, clip-on earrings. She would take off earrings off, put on the table before her & while still holding her coffee cup, she would light up a cigarette with her silver lighter. Foremost I must mention are Ruby's dark eyes smiling gently at you. - Sincerely, g. niece, Pat Ahlberg 2013.

Boise City Directory
. 1950 - Mrs. Ruby McDougall, nurse Elks Home, h 1709 N 8th.
Wm M McDougall (Ruby) Mgr. Nebraska Bar, h 1709 N 8th.
1955, Mrs Ruby McDougall, supt. Elk's Convalescent, Home, h1709 N 85h,
Wm M McDougall & Ruby, tavern opr., h1709 N8th.

. Idaho Naturalization Records,
Ruby McDougall, 1709 N. 8th St. Boise, Housewife & Nurse, Age 52, born Mar 11, 1899, Erin, Ontario, Complexion Medium, brown eyes & hair, height 5 feet 4.5 inches, weigh 176 Lbs., walks with limp*.
married William Morgan McDougal on Aug 3, 1946, at Boise, Idaho, He was born at Goderich, On, Jan 20, 1894, No children. Last residence, Toronto, ON.
Affidavit of witnesses, Clarence J Rigney, Detective, 1902 N 7th St. Boise; & Phylis Catalano, housewife, 3401 Crescent Rim Dr. Boise. - both have known Ruby since Nov 1, 1946. Sworn Ruby McDougall, 12 Feb, 1952.

. US Social Security Death Index:
Ruby McDougall, B. 11 Mar 1899, Death Sep 1987 - Reported from U.S. Consulate, Canada, Civil: Idaho before 1951, SSN: 518 32 1215.

. When young in Erin village, Ruby & sister Mary Walker answered Dr. Gear's telephone switchboard. They would plug in various telephone lines to connect patients calling him.

. 1967 & 69 Toronto City Directory
Finn, Mary L, House 205 - 22 Burnhamthorpe Rd., Islington, ON.
[Ruby McDougall & Winn Jamieson lived in the same appt. building, on the third floor. - a most happy arrangement for the three sisters. - PJA]

. After retirement back in Toronto, Ruby liked to go to occasionally to Woodbine race track to bet on the the trotters. She liked to crochet with a cup of fresh perked coffee always on the go.
* Wish I could find what I did with Aunt Ruby's butter tart recipe. She made delicious thick butter tarts with lots of filling. Ruby often would serve you a piece of thick oatmeal date square which her fresh perked coffee. This was also a favorite of recipe also:

. Ruby's Rhubarb Custard Pie
3 Cups fine cut rhubarb, cover with boiling water & let stand 5 minutes, then drain.
2 Tbls. butter
1 & half Cups sugar
2 Tbls. flour
3 eggs, pinch of salt
5 Tablespoon water
Mix well, put rhubarb in egg mixture, then into crust.
Bake 400 until crust brown. Reduce to 320 & bake 3/4 hour. - - -

Died:
(Delayed reporting for her American Social Security: 15 Dec 1987)

Ruby married William Morgan SCOTTY MCDOUGALL on 3 Aug 1946 in Boise, Ada Co., Idaho. William (son of Donald Stewart MCDOUGALL and Mary Ann MORGAN) was born on 20 Jan 1894 in Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario; died on 30 May 1972 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; was buried in Clinton Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Ontario Statement of Birth # 501496,
Erin, Wellington Co., Walker, Mary Lillian, DOB Aug 9, 1901,
Daughter of Charles Henry Walker, Erin, Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Canadian, Racial Origin, English, Age 44, Born Erin, Trade: Manufacturer, Type of industry: Manufacture Farm Implements, &
Mary Ellen Hamilton, Address: Erin, Cdn. Racial Origin: Irish, Age 38, Born Acton, On, Housewife, Children Born to this mother BEFORE this birth, born Alice 7, now living 4. Medical practitioner: Henry Gear.
Certified true & correct, May 24, 1956, 727 Windermere Ave., Toronto, Signed, Mary Finn.

. Births, Mary Walker, born August 9th 1901.
. Registration Cards, Mary Walker, No. 81 256 45.
. Marriages, Mary Walker & P W Finn, on May 21st, 1923.
Ref: Bible of Jane Matilda McCutcheon Hamilton.

. 1911 Apr 8 Census, Erin, Ontario, Mary Walker.
Erin Advocate
August 4, 1909 - Walkers of Toronto, returned home on Saturday after Mr. John, spending a week with Erin friends. [Walker girls, Rub, Alice, Mary, Irene?]
. 1909 Jun 9, DivisionII, Report for May: 2nd Class Alice Walker, Charlie Overland. Second Class Honors, Ruby Walker. Teacher M M Reid.
Room 1, Senior Part II, First Class Honors, Mary Walker.
. 1909 December 10, Wed. Pg. 1, School Report, Monthly:
Division II: Alice Walker, Honors
Honors: Ruby Walker, Charlie Overland, Will Bush - pass (& 4 more names) Teacher: M M Reid. Junior 2, Honors, Mary Walker, Junior Division, Part I, Class B Winnie Walker, 88 marks, Part II, Class A: Kathleen Walker 82 marks Teacher: Madge T Fowlick.
. 1931 Jun 18, Mrs Ella Walker, Mr Mrs P Finn motored & are visiting with Mr Mrs John Walker, at Regina, Sask.
. 1931 Jun 25, Erin, Mrs Ella Walker & Mr Mrs Finn of Toronto, returned home on Sunday after spending 3 weeks at Winnipeg & Calgary.
. 1935 Feb 28, Thrus., Mr Mrs P Finn, Misses Irene & Ruby Walker, of Toronto, spent Sunday with Mrs Ella Walker.

Toronto City Directory
. 1950, Finn, Percy W,butcher, 2583 Dundas W, house same.
. 1961 - 63 Finn Mary, widow Percy, h 727 Windermere Ave.
. 1965-66, Finn, Mary, Wid, Percy, h 727 Windermere Ave.,
. 1967 & 69 Finn, Mary L, House 205 - 22 Burnhamthorpe Rd., Islington, ON.
Finn, John R, Embalmer, Turner & Porter, House 306, 55 Oakmount Rd.

X-Reference & Note of Coincidence:
3rd Cousin once removed, Edna Maude JOHNSTON Overholt, 1903 Acton - lived on the same street, at 502 Windermere St., & at the same time 1951, as Mary WALKER Finn, who lived on Windermere, the second house from Annette Ave. It is unknown if they were aware of this relationship. - PJ Ahlberg, 2011.

. Mary was a tall dark haired lady with a distinctive happy laugh.

* Saturday mornings were a good time to drop in for a visit while Mary's delicious butter tarts were still warm. Mary & sister Ruby were always in a contest who made the best butter tarts. Mary's tarts were more runny than Ruby with currents & walnuts. Ruby cooked her tarts thicker, but did allow that Mary did a better pastry crust! Aunt Mary also made delicious Hermits cookies, scoffed up while still hot. To conjure up Mary's memory, here is her recipe:

Mary Walker Finn's Hermits:
1 Cup butter (half a pound)
1 Cup brown sugar, creamed & add 1 egg
1 tablespoon cream
Sift together 3 cups flour
3/4 Teaspoon soda
1 Teaspoon baking soda
Add grated rind & just of 1 orange
1 Cup dates
1 Cup walnuts
Add canned citron, which was nice! Fairly stiff batter.
Oven 350 degrees. Cook about 15-17 minutes. - - -

Birth:
Ontario Birth Registration # 501496.

Buried:
Thanksgiving weekend. Plot R16 - 3.

Mary married William PERCY FINN, .2 on 21 May 1923 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. William (son of John FINN, .1 and Elizabeth VEITCH) was born on 31 Jul 1892 in Chesley, Elderslie Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario; died on 17 Oct 1959 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; was buried in Erin Union Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Ontario Birth Registration # 045863,
Dec 6, 1903, Winnifred WALKER, female,
Father Chas. H. Walker, manufacture, Erin,
Mother Ella HAMILTON.
Informant Chas H. Walker. Registered Dec 24, 1903. Accoucheur H. Gear.

. Births, Winnifred Walker, born December 6th 1903.
. Marriages, Winnifred Walker & Homer Jamieson, on June 28th 1926.
Ref: Bible of Jane Matilda McCutcheon Hamilton.

. 1911 Apr 8 Census, Erin, Ontario. Winnifred Walker.

Homer & Winn were a very devoted couple. From the first to the last day, they always held hands.

Erin Advocate newspaper
Wednesday, 10 December, 1909, Pg. 1, School Report, Monthly:
Division II: Alice Walker, Honors
Honors: Ruby Walker, Charlie Overland, Will Bush -pass (and 4 more names) Teacher: M M Reid. Junior 2, Honors: Mary Walker, Junior Division, Part I, Class B, Reid Walker, 88 marks, Part II, Class A: Kathleen Walker, 82 marks Teacher: Madge T Fowlick.

. Ontario Marriage Registration # 28056. 28 May 1926, Toronto.
Homer Jacob Jamieson, Age 34 /1892, Presbyterian, 1073A Bathurst St. Toronto married Winnifred Walker, bookkeeper, 22 /1903,
Res. 372 Bresford Ave., Toronto, Ontario, married at Church of Christ, 217 Western Avenue, Toronto.
Witness, Mrs. Ella Walker, 372 Beresford Ave; and Mrs. Lydia Jamieson, 422 Glabie, West Toronto.
Bride d/o Charles Henry Walker, Ella Hamilton.

.1961 - 63 Toronto Directory
Finn, Homer J, Salesman Simpson's [Department Store], h 75 Ronan Ave.

. 1967 & 69 Toronto City Directory
Finn, Mary L, House 205 - 22 Burnhamthorpe Rd., Islington, ON.
[Ruby McDougall & Winn Jamieson lived in the same appt. building, on the third floor. - a most happy arrangement for the three sisters. - PJA] - - -

Birth:


Buried:
Dark red grannie monuments, nearer to main road.

WINNifred married Homer Jacob JAMIESON on 28 May 1926 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. Homer (son of Robert JAMIESON and Lydia LYDIE GILLER) was born on 17 Feb 1893 in London, Middlesex Co., Ontario; died on 21 Jan 1976 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; was buried in Erin Union Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ontario Birth Registration # 048347 Jul 28, 1905,
Kathleen H. WALKER, female, Father Chas. H. Walker, manufacturer, Erin Village, mother Ella HAMILTON.
Informant Chas. H. Walker. Registered Aug 28, 1905.
Accoucheur Henry Gear.

. Births Kathleen H Walker, July 28th 1905,
. Deaths, Kathleen H Walker, died Nov 1st, 1955.
Ref: Bible of Jane Matilda McCutcheon Hamilton.

. 1911 Apr 8 Census, Erin, Ontario, Cathalene Walker

Erin Advocate
Wednesday, 10 December, 1909, Pg. 1, School Report, Monthly:
Division II: Alice Walker, Honors
Honors: Ruby Walker, Charlie Overland, Will Bush -pass (& 4 more names.) Teacher: M M Reid. Junior 2, Honors, Mary Walker, Junior Division, Part I, Class B, Winnie Walker, 88 marks, Part II, Class A: Kathleen Walker, 82 marks, Teacher: Madge T Fowlick.

. 1935 Wellington Co., voters list: Miss Kate, Nurse, Erin.

Toronto Directory
.1943 Walker, Ruby & Kathleen, Public Health Nurse(s), York Twp. Health Department, Res. 16 Rivercrest rd. (H Crest) Tel LY 2607.
. 1950, Kathleen, Suprvsr of nurses York Twp. Health Dept, res 52 Evans Ave.
. 1951, Kathleen H Walker, Nurse York Twp. Health Dept, r 52 Evans Av.- - -

Died:
COD: Cancer. Family Bible reads dead: Nov 1st, 1955.

Buried:
R16 - 13

Notes:

. Births, Henrietta C Walker born Aug 4th, 1908.
. Died, Henrietta C Walker, December 4th, 1908. √
Ref: Bible of Jane Matilda McCutcheon Hamilton.

Henrietta was born about 6 weeks after the death of father Chas. Walker.

. Ontario Death Registration, Wellington Co. #14 - 39479.
Walker, Henrietta C, died Dec 2, 1908, Aged 4 months,
resided Main Street, Erin, Infant daughter of Chas. H Walker, Erin Village,
Died of Infantile diarrhea for 2 months, Dr Henry Gear, Disciple of Christ. - - -

Birth:
Ref: Ont Birth Registration.

Died:
Aged 4 months. Died a few months after her father.

Buried:
R28-4. Bur. with grandparents, Richd. & Ella Hamilton

Notes:

. 1896 Dec 25, Livingston, Mon. the home of Hon & Mrs T S Ash was the seen a very pretty wedding, Wed. their datum Miss May wedded to Thomas Ross.,Mr Ross if the junior member of Ross Died mercantile co. of Big Timber. ..Matha Ash, sister of bride, the maid of honor & the bride's niece, Mabel Belle King, who look very pretty in a gown of white silk.

. 1907 Aug 9 List of letters advertise at Butte, Mont. for week ending are: Miss B Meikleham.
Ref: The Butte Daily Poste Newspaper., Montana.

. 1907 Apr 7 - License Nurses, there are 341 registered in Montana: Belle Meikleham, Butte.
Ref: Montana Standard Newspaper, Butte, Montana.

. 1917 June 25: Commissioners Proceedings [many]: Warrants issued on General fund, month May 1917: Belle Meiklheam, nurse detention hospital, $10.
Ref: Montana Standard Newspaper, Butte.

. Montana Marriage License 9929,
P.C. King, age 38, born 1879, Carbonear, New Foundland, Country of Canada, now residing at Butte, Silver Bow, Montana, not previously married,
Son of Mary Shea & Lawrence King, married:
Viola Belle Michlehan, age 36, born Erin, Ontario, Canada,
residing, Butte, Silver Bow, Montana
Daughter of Walter Meiklehan & Mary Ann Walker,
Sworn 26 Sep, 1917.

. 1917 Sep 27 - Butte Current Notes
Marriage licenses have been issued to F. C. King 38, & Viola Belle Meikleham, 36, both of Butte.
Ref: Anaconda Standard Newspaper, Montana

. 1917 Sep 26 - Well Known Nurse is Bride of P C King.
The many friends of Miss Belle Meikleham, one of the popular nurses of Butte were surprised to learn of her marriage, at noon yesterday to P C King, an engineer at the Emma mine. There sermon was performed by Rev E J Groenveld of the Presbyterian church at the future home of the happy couple at 511 S Crystal St. They left at noon for a honeymoon tour of the state.
Mrs King is a graduate of the Murray hospital & has made an enviable reputation as a capable efficient nurse. She is also one of the active members of the Butte Anti-Tuberculosis society & her presence will be missed from the meetings of that organization.
Mr Mrs Rudd of Spokane, the latter bing a sister of Mrs. King, attend the wedding.
Ref: Montana Standard Newspaper, Butte.
. 1920 Jul 8, Misses Imilda & Marie Lupein, Belle King & Marie Duffy of Helena were in Deer Lodge over the Fourth, having motored over Sat. evening for a visit with friends.
. 1921 Apr 3, Women's clubs, West Side Shakespeare club at the home of Mrs Phillip Roberts,
reviews Ibanzes "Mare Nostrum: The story was selected from a deep setting & retold in charming manner. Guests: Viola King.
Ref: Montana Standard Newspaper, Butte.

Butte, Montana, City Directory:
. 1931 - King Viola, r. 1101 Maryland Ave.
. 1934 - Viola King, Seamstress, Schroeder Dress Making Parlor.
. 1937 - Viola M King, r. 1101 Maryland Av.

Montana Standard Newspaper, (Butte, Montana):
. Mrs. Viola King entertained members & Guests of the Thimble club of Neighbors of Woodcraft on the occasion of her birthday.
. 1938 Sep 25 - Thimble Club Meets, Mrs R B Belt was hostess to her Thimble club of the neighbors of Woodcraft. During the gathering, Mrs. Viola King was installed as vice president.
. 1939 Apr 16 - Woodcraft Neighbors to Hold Annual State Session in Butte This Year: Approx. 105 Montana women from 24 cities ... Guards of Order will take part, from Bozeman.
. 1939 Oct 8 - Mrs. Sim Campic, Walter Cample, John & Viola King returned to their home in St. Ignaiuts after spending the past year in Omac, Wash.
. 1963 Aug 18 - Mrs. Viola King, Downey, Calif & her son, Donald King, Boise, Idaho , were recent visitors of Mr & Mrs Jon Seyler.

. 1950 Jul 30 - Thimble club Entertained, Bozeman, Jul 29th... at their annual picnic meeting, ... an exhibition of hand-made doiles made in Germany by an aunt of the hostess. Mrs. Harold King assisted, the hostess...present were Mrs. Viola King, the later of Seattle, Washington.
. 1963 Aug 18 - Guests Arrive at the Twin Bridges. Mrs. Viola King, Downey, Calif. & her son, Donald King, Boise, Idaho were recent visitors of Mr & Mrs. John Seyler.

* 1939 Sep 8 - Probate Matters Filed: Judge Lynch an order admitting the WILL of Belle V King, deceased, to probate & granting letters testamentary to Maude Rudd with bond.
. 1940 Jan 23 - The account & report of Maude Rudd, executrix in the estate of Belle V King, deceased, was filed & the clear value of the estate subject to inheritance tax was fixed at $2,2193. Judge T Downey set Feb 3 for hearing the account.
. 1940 Feb 4, Judge Downey granted a petition of Maude Rudd for settlement of the first & final account & final distribution the east of Belle V King, deceased.
Ref: Montana Standard Newspaper. Butte. - - -

Birth:
Aged 10 months on the Census 1881. Bella Mickleham.

Died:
- resided 1963, Verify death location.

Viola married Patrick C KING on 26 Sep 1917 in Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana. Patrick was born on 12 Feb 1880 in Carbonear, Newfoundland, Canada; died on 28 Aug 1923 in Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana; was buried on 31 Aug 1923 in Mount Moriah Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Viola married Fredie KING on 17 Sep 1917. Fredie was born in 1875 in Iowa; died in by 1940. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1923 Nov 1 - Mrs. (Capt) Meikleham, of Toledo Ohio, & Mrs. Rudd, of Spokane Washington, visited with friends in town last week.
Mrs. Rudd is a daughter of the late Walter Meikleham & was born in Erin, but left for the US with her parents when 6 years old.
Ref: Erin Advocate Newspaper, Erin, Ontario.

Spokane, Washington, City Directory
. 1917- 1918 -1919 -1926 - 1928 - 1929-1930- Alfred Rudd (Maude A), Carpenter., house, N 4210 Stevens.

Long Beach California Directory:
. 1933 -1935 - 1938-1940 - Alf., carp., Maude Rudd, h. 3825 Vista.

Long Beach, California Directory
. 1935 - Alf Rudd, Maude Rudd, 3826 Vista .

Verify identity:
. 1917 July 15 - Small Boy is Bitten on Keen by Rattlesnake, Special Dispatch to the Miner:
Big Timber, July 14. The first rattlesnake bite this season is reported from the home of Mr Mrs Alfred Rudd ling on Big Timber creek near the city. There little son Otis, 10 years old was bitten i the knee while the reptile was suspended in the air, the lad having pulled him out of his hole by the tail. The boy was rushed to town & received treatment immediately by the a local physician & is revving nicely.
Ref: The Butte Miner, Montana Standard, Butte.

. 1939 Sep 8 - Probate Matters Filed: Judge Lynch an order admitting the WILL of Belle V King, deceased, to probate & granting letters testamentary to Maude Rudd with bond.
Ref: Montana Standard Newspaper. Butte. - - -

Died:
Aged 69 ys. Mother Mary Walker. Verify, husband Alfred Rudd states he was widowed in 1940. ?

Maude married Alfred RUDD on 18 Jun 1902 in Shoshone, Idaho. Alfred was born in Jan 1872 in Illinois; died on 21 Nov 1956 in Spokane, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1914 May 14 - Undertakers - Meikleham. The funeral of the late James Brigham Meikleham will take place this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family residence, 480E Broadway, proceeding to the First Presbyterian church, where services will be conducted by Rev E J Groeneveld. The funeral will be held under the auspices of Monitor lodge 35, A.F. & A.M.
Ref: Anaconda Standard newspaper, Montana.

. 1923 Nov 1 - Mrs. (Capt) Meikleham, of Toledo Ohio, & Mrs. Rudd, of Spokane Washington, visited with friends in town last week.
Mrs. Rudd is a daughter of the late Walter Meikleham & was born in Erin, but left for the US with her parents when 6 years old.
Ref: Erin Advocate Newspaper, Erin, Ontario. - - -

Died:
Aged 29. Butte, Shoshone Co., Montana, Plot J Lot 74

Buried:
Plot J Lot 74, with parents

Notes:

Mary is the daughter of Mary Ann Walker & Walter Mickleham.

. 1930 Nov 19 - Mrs. Arthur Crone of Superior … guests of friends in Missoula.
Ref: The Missoulian newspaper. Montana - - -

Birth:
Alt Loc. Pardee, Montana.

Died:
Aged 90y.

Mary married Arthur Berton CRON on 28 May 1921 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Arthur was born on 29 Dec 1883 in Ottawa, Franklin Co., Kansas; died on 5 Jul 1972 in Missoula, Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Wellington Co., Ontario Birth Registration # 039048,
15 Feb. 1889, John Sibald Walker, [the 2nd] male,
Father Jas W. Walker, Moulder, mother Annie Hamilton.
Informant James W. Walker, Moulder, Village of Erin.
Registered Mar 12, 1889.
Accoucheur Dr. McNaughton, Registrar Wm Tyler.

. (Note of coincidence: Previous Registered # 39047 is Marg. L. Overland, future wife of his brother Robert. - PJA)

. 1911 June 19 Census, Toronto, York South, John S Walker, 22 y /Jul 1866.

. 1917 Muster, WW I:
Walker, John Sibbald, [2nd] 716 Indian Rd. Toronto, Attestation Paper U of T training Co., $491032, WW1. Cdn. Over-Sea Expeditionary Force, Born: Erin, Ontario.
Next of Kin: Mother Annie Walker, 716 Indian Rd, Toronto, Born 1889 FEB 15. Trade: Clerk, Single. Previous Military: Lieut. 30 Regt., 1 Year. Oath Toronto, June 11, 1917. - - -

Died:
> Parents: James Wyckham Walker & Annie Letitia Hamilton.

John married Katherine Ann Dunbar CAMPBELL on 6 Jun 1928 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. Katherine was born in Jan 1896 in Minnedosa, Marquette Co., Manitoba. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wellington Co., Registration #041877,
Mar 31, 1891.
Annie Walker, female.
Father James W. Walker, iron moulder,
mother Annie Hamilton, Informant Jas. W. Walker, Erin.
Registered Apr 30, 1891. Accoucheur Henry McNaughton MD. Registrar Wm Conboy.

Ontario Marriage Registration, York Co., # 02300
Annie Maria Walker, Age 22/ b. 1891, Erin, Ontario,
English Church, daughter of Annie Hamilton & James W Walker, married
Charles Frederick Topping, Age 23/ b. 1890, Toronto,
Son of Isabella Greig & Charles Topping.
Wit: Albert Stanley Topping, 47 Vine Ave., & Sarah Jane Walker, 466 Woodville Ave. [i.e. Nann Walker's sister.] - - -

Birth:

Annie married Charles Frederick TOPPING on 11 Jun 1913 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. Charles was born on 25 Dec 1889 in Toronto Junction, York Co., Ontario; died on 28 Nov 1945 in Saint Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charles Wykham is the son of Annie Walker & James Wykham Walker.

. Ontario Birth Registration: #036488-93 (Wellington Co)
Walker, Chas. W., m, born 8 Apr. 1893,
Father: James W. Walker, moulder;
Mother: Annie Hamilton, Informer: J.W. Walker, Erin.
Registered May 4, 1893. No physician. Registrar William Conboy.

Ontario Land Registry Abstract Book 237, p90.
Lot 14, Con 10
. 1865 Dec 25, Bond for a Deed, Wm. Cornock, to John S Walker [i.e. senior] , All 2.5 acres
. 1889 Feb 11, Bargain&Sale, Elizabeth Wright, to Walter Meikleman, Part Half Acre, by metes & bounds)
. 1897 Feb 16, Deed, Elizabeth Wright, unmarried, to James W Walker, All 2.5 A, $1600, Remarks: Except pt. sold Meikleham In Trust.
. 1911 Sep 18, B&S, James W Walker, John S Walker & Chas H Walker, to James Hamilton*, all 2 ac., $1600. Except half acre with Tools Machinery & Plant
. 1916 Apr 4, B&S, James Hamilton & Wife & Chas. W Walker, unmarried, to Geo Arnott, All 2 acres, $1850, Exept Half acre with Tools & Machine Plant.
Note: James Hamilton, like his maternal uncle.

. 1909 Aug 25 - Erin, Chas. W Walker, of West Toronto, who has been spending a two weeks vacation with friends & relatives here, returned home on Saturday evening, sorry to leave, but looking forward to a return visit next year.
Ref: Erin Advocate newspaper.

. Ontario Marriage Registration, 18 Jul 1917,
Married at St. Martin in the Field Church Episcopal Church, Keele St., Toronto.
Charles Wykham Walker, Age 24y /1893, Wellington Co., married
Diana Leah Anna Dowell, 102 Ivy Ave, Parry Sound,
d/o Louisa Booth & Frank Dowell.
Wit. Elizabeth Drew Armstrong, 19 Edna Ave., Toronto and
Chas. Fred Topping, 7 Radford Ave., Toronto.
> Signature Charles Wykham Walker, 11 years at the above address. [i.e. Wellington Co. ?]

. Border Crossing from Canada 2 Mar 1924:
(Poor quality document has artifacts obscuring the small card:
Charles Wckham Walker, born Canada
Last permanent address: Kingston, Ontario
xxx: 85 Upper York St. at Yonge St. (i.e. Downtown Toronto)
xxx 1926 Kingston, Ontario.

. Border Crossing from Canada,
Buffalo, New York, United States
Charles Wyckham Walker, 68 Normandy Blvd., Toronto
Arrival Date: 22 Aug 1948
Port of Arrival: Buffalo, New York, United States
Age: 55, Birth Date: 8 Apr 1893. Birth Place: Erin, Canada. - - -

Birth:
Ontario Birth Registration # 438.

Died:
Aged 76y.

Buried:
Toronto.

Charles married Diana Leah Anna DOWELL on 18 Jul 1917 in St. Martins In The Field. Diana was born on 26 Sep 1892 in Parry Sound, Muskoka Co., Ontario; died in 1978; was buried in St. Johns Norway Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ontario Birth Registration # 35117 Sep 21, 1895, Sarah J. Walker, female, father Jas. W. Walker, moulder,
mother Annie Hamilton.
Informant J.W. Walker, Erin. Registered Oct 18, 1895. Accoucheur Dr. Gear. Registrar Wm. Conboy.


. 1909 Sep 8, Erin. Miss Sarah Walker, Toronto, who has been spending her vacation visiting her cousin, Miss Ruth Hull & other relatives in Erin & vicinity returned home last week.
Ref: Erin Advocate newspaper. - -

Birth:
Female, English Irish, Single.

Died:
Aged 28y 5m. 2d. Pulmonary Tuberculosis 3y.

Buried:
Ref: ON. Death Reg.

Notes:

. Wellington Co. Registration #043641, Jan 18, 1898, William Jas. Walker, male, father J. W. Walker, moulder,
mother Annie Hamilton.
Informant J. W. Walker. Registered Feb 18, 1898. Accoucheur Dr. Gear.

. Ontario Death Registration:
William James Walker, died Sept 5, 1898, 7 months, Main Street, Erin, Church of England
Died of Colera Infantium, for three days. H. Gere, MD
Son of L or C (?) W. Walker.

. 1898 Sept 15 - Died: Walker In Erin on Sunday, 4th inst, the infant son of James Walker.
Ref: Acton Free Press. - - -

Birth:
Main st.

Died:
Aged 7 months. COD: Cholera Infantum 3 days0

Notes:

Ontario Birth Registration # 042161. Sep. 30, 1899,
Victoria A. Walker, female,
Father Jas. W. Walker, moulder, mother Annie Hamilton.
Informant James W. Walker, Erin Village. Registered Oct. 27, 1899.
Accoucheur Henry Gear, M.D.

Ontario Marriage Registration 4971-4635.
Robert Stephenson Vickers, Age 19/1899, Bank clerk
s/o Margaret MacDonald & Robt Vickers, Toronto and
Victoria Alexander Walker, age 19, 1899, 176 Indian Rd., Toronto, Stenographer, d/o Annie Hamilton & James Walker
Wit: Daisy Smith & Kathleen Hayden. - - -

Birth:


Died:


Buried:
Monument green marble base, light stone monument, bush obscures stone (2014).

Victoria married Robert Stephenson VICKERS on 11 Oct 1918 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. Robert was born on 3 Jul 1902 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; died in 1962 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; was buried in Park Lawn / Humbervale Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Vernon is the son of Minnie Belle LaRue & Edward R Walker.

. 1923 Jul 5 - An American special effects artist and cinematographer. He was nominated for four Academy Awards for Best Special Effects. He worked on more than 220 films during his career, starting out as a head cameraman for Otis B. Thayer's Art-O-Graf Film Company in 1919. Bio by Kaleigh Jones-Clark.

. 1945 Camera Ace. Detroit Rises to Top in Hollywood as Expert in Trick Photography, By Jerry Ross.
Hollywood When it comes to magical sills, the folks who pull rabbits & bird out of hats will have to yield ground whenever Vernon L Walker, of Detroit, draws on his store of camera pics or motion picture. ferns, as he is called by his care cronies, heads the Special Effects Dept. at RKO studios.
Whenever there is some sort of storm, battle, or explosion needed in a scene, Walker is called into devise the desired effect so that Mr Mrs Movie Fan won't known the difference anyway. "We Really don't try to fool the public", explained the man who first learned about cameras when he was a schoolboy in Detroit. "The only time we dub-in our tricks is when the locale is inaccessible for us to shoot with our cameras or when it endangers members of the cast. Without the correct camera angles, the tick dubbing in & carefully planned methods of creating desired effects, the picture might do a blip back at the box offices.
Walker was born in Detroit some 50 odd years ago. As a young boy getting his education in local public schools & the Detroit University School, he displayed a deep interest in the movies & camera which were somebody to become his livelihood. "I used all my spending money in those days, going to the Detroit picture shows, the heave set, jovial RKO executive recalled. It was really in Denver that laker began his photographic career. He help pioneer the newsreel field in Colorado & Wyoming. Later he returned to Detroit where he became a free-lance newsreel photographer for Pathe News. He is credited with having turned the crank on some of the historic events in the city.
In 1919 the soft-spoken Walker, after a tour of Army duty, moved into the Hollywood scene as a Pathe newsreel man. He later worked with Mack Sennett, where he acquired his special effects kills, then Warner Brothers. At the latter studio he became one of the industry's first sound cameramen & shot Al Jolson's historic,The jazz Singer. Walker has been with RKO since 1930.
He & his wife live in Balboa, a beach town several miles from Hollywood. Walker's special hobby is boating & he is an official of several California yacht clubs.
Photo gray hair man in a pinstriped jacket, white shirt, & tie. He is apparently a movie script. Film canisters are in the background.
Re: Detroit Free Press.

. Obituary: Vernon L Walker
1948 Mar 14 - Masonic funeral services for Vernon L Walker, 53y. Old photographic expert who died at his Balboa Island home Sunday, will be conduct at 11 am tomorrow in Grace Chapel, Inglewood Park Centre, Walker a former RKO studios photographer & onetime commodore of Hollywood Yacht Club, leaves his widow, Mrs Mary Alice Walker, a daughter, Mrs. Don Pickard, 2 brothers, Maurice & Pierre Walker.
Ref: Los Angeles Times Newspaper.

Verify identity & if he is V F Walker, JUNIOR. ?
. 1950 Jan 25, Vernon Walker Presented highest Award
Harbor District Boy Scout commissioner Vernon Walker was presented with the Silver Beaver award, scouting's highest honor to an adult leader at the 35th annual meeting of the Lost Angeles Area Council of the Boy Scouts of American held last night at the Ambassador Hotel in LA. 12 other adult leaders throughout the LA.
Black & white photo of Vernon shows a middle age man, dark hair, clean shaven, suit jacket with a white shirt & tie.
. 1950 Jun 23, Photo of Vernon Walker inspected the anchor Parol of Harbor District Boy Scout Jamboree Group 8. - also a photo of Scout Robert Walker in the photo.

Vernon L Walker, long identified with community civic work & in change of Coast Fisheries accounting department, was elected President Wilmington Rotary club for 1952-3.

. 1952 Jun 30 - [Dark group photo is not completely clear which is Veron.] President Vernon Walker receive the Wilmington Rotary Club gavel from outing President Crandall, at a dinner dance at the Lakewood country club Sat. night. Over 300 member, families & friends . Highlight of the dinner dance program were numerous piano selections by popular piano virtuoso, Liberace.

. 1954 Jan 11, Vernon Walker had Local Red Cross Drive, Vernon Walker, of Coast Fisheries, division of Quaker Oats, today accepted the chairmanship of the Wilmington Area 1954 fund campaign for the American Red Corps.
Walker is auditor & controller of Coast Fisheries with whom he had been connected for the last 17 days. A resident of the Harbor district since 1923, he has ben active in the Boy S outs of America for 15 years. currently, Walker is serving as chairman n of camping& outdoor activities of the Boy Scouts.
All 4 of his boys, Robert, 17, Darryl 12, Russell,10 & Donald - are in the Scouts. Walker is particularly interested in extending the Red Cross funds for more gamma globulin to aid in the prevention of polio.

. 1957 Aug 27 - Vernon Walker Names Fund Campaign Auditor of the Harbor Osteopathic Hospital.
Ref: Wilmington Daily Press Journal, Cal. - - -

Buried:
Los Angeles. Plot Lot 1768.4

Vernon married Lottie Jane CARROLL on 13 Feb 1916 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia. Lottie was born on 5 Mar 1894 in Cedartown, Polk Co., Georgia; died on 11 Jun 1942 in Los Angeles, California; was buried in Forest Lawn MemorialPark. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vernon married Mrs. Mary Alice (Vernon) WALKER est 1931-35. Mrs. was born in 1908 in California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George is the son of Maggie Jane Walker & Ira Roszell.

WWI BET 1915 - 1918 95th Regiment Draft for 28th Battalion CEF during WWI
Height 5 ft. 9 in.

1930 Aug 28, Thrus., Erin. Mr Mrs G Roszell & 2 children, spend a week with friends at Alma.
Ref: Erin Advocate Newspaper.
- - -

George married Helen May NELLIE CUNNINGHAM on 27 Dec 1920 in Erin, Wellington Co., Ontario. Helen was born on 23 May 1899 in Erin, Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 5 Jan 1981 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Huxley Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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:

. Roszel Family Hold Reunion on Sunday, July 18th
A reunion of the Rossellini family was held at the home of Mr Mrs. George Wilcox Jr, RR1, Erin, on Sunday July 18th. A pleasant afternoon was spent by all & a buffet supper was severed on the lawn.
Those present were Mr Mrs James Brown. royal Oak, Michigan;
Mr Mrs David Roszel, Guelph;
Mr Mrs Comfort Roszel & Margaret, Georgetown;
Mr Mrs Thomas Rotz, Kenneth & Jimmie;
Mrs Winnifred Roszel, Mr Mrs Elmer Roszell, Wayne & Gail, Acton;
Mr Mrs Roy Harding & Gordon, 4th Line Erin;
Mr Mrs Victor Harding, 3rd line Erin were unable to attend.
Ref: Acton Free Press. - - -

Birth:


Died:
Georgetown Hospital.

John married Olive Eunice WADDELL on 6 Nov 1922 in Ballinafad, Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. Olive was born on 24 Sep 1897 in Lachute, Quebec; died on 6 Nov 1973; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Eliza is the daughter of Margaret Jane Walker and Ira Roszel.

Eliza married James Alexander NICKELL on 30 Jun 1919 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario. James was born on 20 Mar 1895 in Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died on 29 Jul 1977 in Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Victor Charles HARDING. Victor was born on 13 Dec 1896 in Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died on 19 Aug 1969 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. For many years the Wellington County Home was known as the " House of Industry & Refuge", commonly known as the "Poor House". It over looked the Grand River in Nichol Twp., about mid-way between Fergus & Elora. About 1950, Mr & Mrs Wilfred Roszell of Puslinch Twp, became the new Superintendent & Matron. She is a Registered Nurse; both are very capable an well liked. Feb 1966 by Mrs T J Hutchinson.

Photo: Wildred Roszell gave up his position as reeve of Puslinch to return as superintendent of the Wellington Co. Home. He hasn't regretted the move & says it has been a good life.

(Wellington) County held a presentation for Mr & Mrs Wildred Roszell who served as Superintendent at the old Wellington Home on the Fergus Road for 22 years.
Ref: Tweedsmuir History, Elora Women's Institute.

. .Black Smoke from the School Yard
One thing I remember we done - the teacher used to go home for lunch, you known, she boarded across the road. I mind, Oh there were 5 or 6 of us, we dug a great big hole at the back of the school yard. Oh, dear, it was 3 feet deep I don't know what was going on there but here was a whole lot of tar paper around there. We put tis in the hole and set fire & you've never seen such black smoke - when she came back from her dinner, she thought the school was on fire. Yeah, we all got the strap.

. Visits from the Inspector
We used to have a dread of the inspector coming around - we used to have a dread. In the later years maybe he book the car but he had the horse & buggy then. It used to be Craig here from Fergus, year. J.J. - and we used to dread his coming. Each one of us would try to get to take his horse to the neighbor and spend most of the afternoon there. I don't know why we should have but we did - He was always strict. I guess, I can mind one day, we had this Scotch woman teacher then. We, he wrote on the board & there was something the matter with his wrist but he'd take his other hand like this & you couldn't make out the writing. And then he expected the kids to answer the questions he wrote on the board, that's why I didn't do it." Then he was mad. Some of them (teachers) were scared but this Scotch lady wasn't. He was inspector when my parents were in school & all the time I was in school.

. Captain at the Barn Raising
My Dad wen to a lot of barn raising but it was my grandfather who used to tell stories about going to these 22 barn raising in one year. He was chosen captain 20 times. I don't known if he ever told me how many times they won or not but he thought it was a big thing even to be chosen captain. I guess it was too. He gave the orders for his end of the barn but the barn framer, was over it all The 2 teams would each take an end of the barn - they would have the timbers all laid out on the floor - and then they would raise them. You'd have 25 men on these pike poles, pretty near, & they had to shove them up even too. I wasn't old enough to ever be in on it.

. As Dangerous as Any Car
Oh, let's say the fall of 1921 when I did all the ploughing - I was home from school the whole year of 1922. That's when I was 13 years. I mind, I like it - it wasn't very hard work. I remember my father had this farm rented in 1922. That was the time when I was coming home from ploughing & the road gate was shut. I just let the horses walk through, you see, and I was going to shut the gate, when the hub of the wheel caught the post & that scarred the horses. Away they went. Well, the farm was 200 rods long, so they ran near a mile to our back bush. They had a wagon following and there were 2 or 3 gates, I mind, along the laneway and they just split them gates in two. They never stopped from them at all.

You talk today about cars being dangerous driving but a wild horse was just as dangerous. You've got control over a car if you want to have it but a wild horse ...we had a bod horse down home one time. It was a western & those westerns were bad beggars. I was going to the mill at Aberfoyle with a load of cop one day, and I had to get off and walk because it was kind of cool and that horse got scared of something. Oh, I know it was going to get away because you just couldn't hold it - its mouth was that tough. So I tried to head it into a tree near the road & the damn line broke. I held the other line and it just circled him around back the thing went right home. It was about 3 miles, I guess, and you've never seen anything so dangerous looking in your life.

They're just mad when they're going & they just to like the devil. There was a woman going for the mail & how she didn't her them coming I don't know, but the hub of the wheel struck her & I thought I'd be in for a big hospital bill - lucky she didn't really get hurt bad. And the funny par t of it was, when they got near home, they turned in at the neighbours, when down around their barn & straddled the pump & they just broke it right off the top of the round. And there was a great big bond and they went sailing right into this & when they found them. They were standing with their heads out, with the water up to their bellies. They couldn't go any further. You can talk about cars being dangerous but it you had a team of horses that you couldn't hold and got away from you, they were just as dangerous as any can you drive You bet.

. Wilfred Rozell, Puslinch Township.
Group photo of 9 Rozel children included in this book. Photo of Wilfred showing his colt at the Aberfoyle fair 1924. WR with a group of residents at the County home.
Ref: Older Voice Among Us (Wellington County, Ontario). 1981. - - -

Died:
Aged 25d.

Buried:
Plot S9-2, with parents.

Notes:

Ontario Birth Reg., Delayed Registrations, Toronto, 18 May 1961,
Signed, W E Gibson.
William is the son of Mary Rosina Walker & William Johnston Gibson. - - -

Notes:

. Canadian WW I Draft Recruit
Albert John Gibson, 139 Mavely St, Toronto,
Born Cataract, Ontario, Trade, Trainman, Next of Kin, Mrs. Mary Gibson, Cataract P.O., Ontario
Height 5 f 4.½ inches., Fair hair, blue eyes, Fair complexion. Scar on first 4 fingers on left hand.

. John Albert Gibson was born at the Forks of the Credit (river). No physician present at the birth. There were present Jane Partherno? who acted as mid-wife.
Witn. Aunt, Mrs. Louise Black.

Notes: Reminder this was sleigh-weather in the depths of a very hilly ravine. The Forks are in the midst of an extraordinarily beautiful valley with cedar trees all around & abounding in wildlife & fish. Sometimes you could fish for trout along the narrow road water filled ditches.

In the early 1950's when we took the 'short cut' through the Forks of the Credit get to the Village of Erin, there was a narrow one way road winding its way through the valley, following the Credit River. On both sides cedar trees would brushed the car. Fortunately one didn't often encounter another car because it would have been hair raising to meet another can on the twist on the hills. On the crest was a small railway station sitting just before the rail tracks ran across the steep wooden trestle. - P J Ahlberg 2010. - - -

Birth:
Alt Date 30.3. 1896 Forks of the Credit (river). No physician present at birth. There were present Jane Partherno? who acted as mid-wife. Witn. Aunt, Mrs. Louise Black. [Reminder this was sleigh-weather in the depts of very hilly ravine & valleys.]

Albert married Ethel May O'ROURKE on 7 Aug 1923 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. Ethel was born on 9 Nov 1900 in Deseronto, Hastings Co., Ontrio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Canadian WW I Draft, 25 Jan 1917, Owen Sound
Walker George Gibson, Born 20 Sep 1896, Cataract, Caledon Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Farmer
Present address: Markdale, Ontario,
Next of kin: Mary Gibosn, Cataract, Ont.
Height 5 ft 5 in. Complexion Fair, Eyes Grey, Hair Light Brown, Presbyterian.

Burial Ligny St. Flochel British Cemetry, 4.5 miles s E of St. Pol, France.
Private Walker George Gibson, Presbyterian
Died of Wounds, Whilst assisting his Palatoon Sergeant back to the trench during an attack on Bois du Dart, he was hit between the shoulder blades by a piece of shrapnel. He was taken to No. 1 Casualty learning Station where is succumbed shortly afterwards. - - -

Died:
Killed in action WWI.

George married Lottie Vivian Viola JOHNSTON on 11 May 1917 in Markdale, Eurphrasia, Grey Co., Ontario. Lottie was born on 3 Feb 1902 in Markdale, Eurphrasia, Grey Co., Ontario; died in 1993 in Meaford, St. Vincent Twp., Grey Co., Ontario; was buried in McLean's Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Blanche is the daughter of Mary Rosina Walker & Wm. Johnston Gibson.

Birth:


Died:
Verify location

Buried:
Orillia.

Family/Spouse: Charles Samuel LANGMAN. Charles was born on 17 Mar 1888 in Medonte Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; died on 12 Jul 1975. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary Jane is the daughter of Mary Rosina Walker & Wm Johnston Gibson.

. Ontario Birth Registration:
Mary Jane Gibson, b 19 Dec 1902, Peel Co.,
daughter of Johnston Gibson & Mary Walker. - - -

Birth:
Daughter of Johnston Gibson and Mary Walker.

Mary married William Harold YOUNG, .2 on 2 Nov 1921 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. William was born on 11 Apr 1902 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Enid is the daughter of Mary Rosina Walker & Johnston Wm. Gibson.

Enid married Daniel Moroni BRIAN on 2 Aug 1922 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. Daniel was born on 29 Jul 1896 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Agnes Jean WILLSON. Agnes was born on 4 May 1909 in York Co., Ontario; died on 2 May 1981 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William Walker's name apparently appears on well weathered side of his parents monument in Salem Cemetery, Artemesia Twp., Ontario.

. 1935 Apr 24, Wed. Artemesia Township Council met at the Council Chambers. William Walker was paid $1.25 for tongue in road grader.

. 1938 Dec 14, For Sale - General Purpose colt, rising 3 years old. William Walker, phone 43r3, Flesherton.
Ref: Flesherton Advance newspaper. - - -

Birth:
Lot 28, Con. 11.

Buried:
Buried with wife Leila A Warling.

William married Leila M WARLING on c Jan 1926. Leila was born on 19 Aug 1900 in Flesherton, Artemesia, Grey Co., Ontario; died on 5 Feb 1987 in Flesherton, Artemesia, Grey Co., Ontario; was buried in Flesherton Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Ref: ON Marriage Reg. 21779.

Pearl married Clarence Alexander STEWART on 21 Jan 1920 in Cataract, Caledon Twp., Peel Co., Ontario. Clarence was born in 1901 in Port Credit, Peel Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
verify too young?

Family/Spouse: Mary WHITE. Mary was born on 23 Jun 1915; died in in Shelburne, Dufferin Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes:

Birth:
431 Wellesley St.

Buried:
Montreal.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lorne E Gordon married Melbourne Phillips.
Their child: Wm. Phillips, 1930-76. - - -

Notes:

Birth:
Alt DOB 1909

Notes:

Obituary.
The funeral of the late Eunice Gordon, daughter of Mr Mrs Will Gordon of Eugenia whose death was announced last week, was held on Sunday, Dec 1 to Salem burial ground, after a service at Eugenia United Church. The service was conducted by Rev Mr Bamford, who paid a high tribute to the character of the departed young woman who was cut off in the bloom of her youth.
She leaves to mourn her loss her father, mother, one brother, Earl at home; & 3 sisters – Lorene (Mrs Melbourne Phillips) of the 4th line, Artemesia; Hilda & Enid, who are still in the Hamilton hospital.
Friends from a distance present at the funeral were: Mrs Victor Harding, Acton; Mr & Mrs O J Walker, Mr & Mrs W J Gibson, Cataract. The floral offerings were many & beautiful. The pall bears were Lewis Genoe, John Campbell, Duncan Williams, Charles Turner, Stanley Campbell & Albert Williams. - - -

Notes:

Hilda L Gordon married Albert Allan McIntosh, 1910-87

Notes:

Obituary:
Keen indeed were the pans of sorrow which this community experienced when the news flashed around that Miss Enid Gordon Wilda Gordon had passed peacefully away to her Heavenly home. Enid, who was 18 years old on Sept 23rd last was the youngest daughter of Mr Mrs Will Gordon. Although failing in health the past few weeks we did not think the end was so near. For some days previous to her death she had been in bed. About 5 o'clock on Wednesday evening, November 9, she fell asleep & from this slumber she never awoke, but passed away about 10 o'clock to be with Jesus. Enid was a bright girl with a cheerful disposition & was beloved by all those with whom she came in contact. She bore her illness with Christmas fortitude. The funeral took place on Saturday. Rev McNeil, pastor of the United Church preached a short sermon at the house at 2 o'clock. The remains were then taken to the United Church which was filled to capacity with friends &sympathizers.

The floral tokens which expressed love for the deceased & sympathy to the bereaved were very beautiful. The pall bearers were Messrs. John & Stanley Campbell, Albert & Duncan Williams, Chas Turner & Lewis Genoe.
Interment took place in the family plot at Salem cemetery, 8th line, beside the remains of her sister, Eunice, who passed away at the age of 18, three years ago this 28th of November. Friends from a distance were Mr Mrs Victor Harding, Miss Irene Walker & Mr Ira Rozzell, Acton; Mr & Mrs George Rozzell & son, Dave, from Erin; Mr & Mrs Comfort Rozzell & daughter, Margaret, Georgetown; Mr & Mrs John Walker & Wm Gibson, Cataract; Mr Mrs Jos Thompson & family, Feversham; Mr Mrs Jack Wilson and Mr & Mrs Gordon Wilson Kimberley. We extend our deep sympathy to her grief stricken parents, her brother Earl, her sister, Loreen, (Mrs Melbourne Phillips) Rock Mills & sister, Hilda, at Hamitlon &other relatives in their bereavement. - - -

Notes:

Birth:
[Census Jul 1916, age 7/12 months]

Died:
Verify.

Buried:
Plot 50A-L127-SH

Notes:

Birth:
Ref: ON Death Reg. 127 16331.

Died:
Aged 7y 5m. COD: Heart failure due to Scarlet fever & Diphtheria.

Notes:

. Ontario Birth Registration 038445
John Russell Millard, born 9 Nov 1892, York, Ontario, Canada
Son of John Millard & Annie Walker, 56 Pacific Ave., Toronto Junction.

. 1929 Jan 11, Detroit Border Crossing, John Russell Millard, wife Ann, son John T.
Age 37, 1 Mon, Insurance Manger, Born Toronto, Race Flemish,
Destination Grand Rapids, MI.
Nov. 1 1929-Dec 28, 1929, has commuted with non-imm. card. with family is going to establish home at 946 Orchard Blvd., Grand Rapids,
Father John Walker, 46 Laws St., W. Toronto, Canada. - - -

Birth:
56 Pacific Ave., Toronto Junction.

Died:
(1951 Registred) Verify DOD.

Buried:
Section 40, Plot 664 Toronto, Ontario.

John married Annie Marie TERRY on 5 Feb 1918 in Amherstburg, Essex Co., Ontario. Annie was born on 26 Apr 1898 in Walkerville, Essex Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ontario Birth Registration 3843840
1895 April 8, Alfred Earl Millard
s/o Annie Walker, John Millard, Fireman CRRy, Toronto Junction.

Birth:
ON. Birth Reg.: Alfred if overwritten of Albert Earl Millard. Toronto Junction, Pacific Avenue.

Died:
Alt DOB 1979

Alfred married Ella Jamieson WATT on 9 Oct 1923 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. Ella was born on 30 Nov 1898 in Woodstock, Oxford County, Ontario; died in 1994 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; was buried in Park Lawn / Humbervale Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
46 Laws Street.

Died:


Buried:
Recumbant bland stone, plot Section F, Block 20, Lot 10.

Arthur married Ella Muriel SHORTT on 3 Feb 1923 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. Ella was born on 28 Feb 1896 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; died in 1984 in Calgary, Alberta; was buried in Burnsland Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Attestation Paper, Depot Art Bridgade, 28 May 1818.
Carl Reginald Millard, 44 Laws Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Next-of-Kin Annie Millard, same address.
Student. Single, Served in the Navy.
Height 5 ft. 6 in., Complexion medium, Eyes blue, Hair brown. C of E., Deformed finger tip, index finger rt. hand. - - -

Birth:


Died:
Verify

Carl married Margaret Rammage BARRETT on 17 Oct 1923 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. Margaret was born in 1903 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Roy is the son of Annie Walker & John Millard.

Birth:
44 Laws St., Toronto. Verify birth year.

Died:
Aged 17 y 3m 21 d. Student. Influenza.

Buried:
Toronto.Monuments reads Ict 24 1892 - /feb 6 1819.

Notes:

Birth:
Twin to brother Whitney, 46 Laws St.

Notes:

Birth:
Twin to brother Ross.

Died:

Notes:

Birth:
Toronto Junction [west end of T.O.].

Died:

Family/Spouse: Lloyd E MCEACHERN. Lloyd was born in 1905; died in 1978 in Vermillion Valley, Battle River Co., Alberta; was buried in Vermillion Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Helen is the daughter of Helen Scott & Geo. Henry Walker.

Birth:
Victoria St.

Died:
Aged 20m 2d. COD: Thirst, Vanishing & enfeebled heart stain.

Notes:

Clare is the son of Helen Scott & Geo. Henry Walker.

Birth:
ON Birth Reg 114029, Bruce Co Geo Hospital, Walkerton.

Died:
Aged 95. Kingston, United States VERIFY

Buried:
Plot 339, Section 8 - 2 -7.

Family/Spouse: Dorothy Myrtle PERRYMAN. Dorothy was born on 20 Mar 1916 in Kingston, Ontario; died on 18 Dec 1992 in Smiths Falls, Lanark Co., Ontario; was buried in Hillcrest Smiths Falls Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Ontario Birth Registration # 35462, City of Guelph, Wellington Co.
John Gladstone Walker, Born 8 Aug 1895,
son of Margaret Philip & Chas Herbert Walker, GTR Freight (Guelph Toronto Railroad), Signed, C H Walker, Erg 22 Aug. 1895.

. WW1, Attestation Paper, Canadian Over Seas Expeditionary
John Gladstone, 721 Colborne St., Toledo;
Born Aug. 8, 1895, Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario;
Father C H Walker, Contact at same address;, Trade: Expressman; Previous Military: 4 years, 6th US Infantry.
Signed, John G. Walker.
Description of John Gladstone Walker, Age 22 y 5 months, Height 5 ft. 6.5 inches, complexion Ruddy, Eyes Brown, Hair Black, Methodist. One vac. scar right arm. Anchor tattooed on middle third anterior aspect right forearm
I consider him Fit., Feb 2 1917, Guelph, Dr. F Walsh. - - -

Birth:
Alt DOB: 9 Aug 1905 Note: Two ON. Birth Registration with differing dates.

Died:
Son of Chas Herbert Walker & Margaret Philip.

John married Mary Elizabeth DUNLOP on 22 May 1917 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario. Mary was born in 1900 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ontario Birth Registration #101
Minnie Winston Newell Walker, Female born 9 Jan 1898 at Guelph, Wellington, Ontario
Daughter of Margaret Philip & Chas H Walker.

Minnie Walker married Faye Norton Briggs 1896-1975.

Birth:
Verify. Compare with Winnifred Winslow Newell Walker, also 9 Jan 1898.

Notes:

1986 May 19, Winnifred Briggs, Aged 88y, Ogen Ave.
Ref: The Blade Newspaper, Lucas, Ohio.

Birth:


Died:
Widow, Long Term Care Facility, homemaker.

Winnifred married Fay Norton BRIGGS on 26 Jul 1917 in Monroe. Fay was born on 14 Jan 1896 in Wayland, Michigan; died on 8 Aug 1975 in Maumee, Lucas Co., Ohtio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Ontario Birth Registration, Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario
Clifford James Walker, born 29 Mar 1900,
son of Charles Robert Walker & Margaret Philp.
Note: Spelling is not Philip.

. Early Members of the Methodist Church: WALKER Clifford 1901 Norfolk St., Guelph, member.

. US Draft Card # 732, dated 34 - 3 - 22,
Clifford James Walker, 721 Colburn, Toledo, Ohio, Age 18 b. Mar 31, 1900, Canada. Occupation: Order clerk: Martin Candy Co., Toledo, father Chas H Walker,
Height 6, Hair Brown, Eyes Brown.

. Ohio Deaths, Toledo, 23 Jun 1974, Riverside Hospital,Toledo, Age 74, Married. - - -

Family/Spouse: Winona Beatrice BAWDEN. Winona was born on 5 Apr 1900 in Washington, Defiance Co., Ohio; died on 1 Mar 1982 in Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Ontario Birth Registration # 274, Middlesex County, Ontario
Jennie Maud Geraldine Walker, born 23 Oct 1902, daughter of Margaret Philip and Chas. H Walker.

. Ohio Deaths, Toledo, Ohio
Jennie G Walker, Born 1902, Canada, Aged 79, Divorced., Died at home in Toledo on 7 Nov 1981.

. 1943 Jul 17 - U.S., World War II Army Enlistment
Women Army corps, Inactive Reserve, 3y enlistment, Civil Life,
Jennie G Walker, enlisted at Columbus, Ohio.
Occ: office machine operator, Height 78 - - -

Birth:
Ontario Birth Registration # 274.

Died:
Divorced, aged 79y. 1941 Nevada St.

Family/Spouse: James WALKER, .1. James was born est 1902. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Alt Birth Location Ohio & Name Herbert L. Walker. Ref: Census 1910.

Notes:

Died:
SSN # 288 - 09 - 8678.

Edward married Eileen Margaret BARDSLEY on 7 Jan 1935. Eileen was born on 2 Sep 1913 in Liverpool, England; died in in Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ohio Deaths, Toledo, Ohio
Margaret Phyllis Walker Hofbauer, bon 2 Aug 1916, Toledo, Wood County, died 20 Dec 1995 at 11:45 PM, Long-Term Care Facilities, Age 79, Daughter of Mr. Walker & Miss Philip, 1 year college, Widowed, Industry: Health Services & bookkeeping. - - -

Family/Spouse: Joseph HOFBAUER. Joseph was born on 2 Aug 1916 in Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio; died on 10 Mar 1994. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lois is the daughter of Melissa Bowman & Sherwood Walker.

Died:
verify.

Lois married Harold Stevenson JOHNSTON on 8 Nov 1924 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario. Harold was born in 1900 in Scarborough, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Virginia Marriage Ref # Item 3 L20.
Harry Eoff, b 1905, age 24, born East Liverpool, Ohio, son of Olivia Skinner & Harry Eoff, married at Warnick, Virginia, on 7 Jun 1929 to

. Emily Winslow Newell Walker, b 1902, age 27 at Guelph, Ontario, Canada, daughter of Edith Hawkins & E J C Walker.

. 1938 Jun 22 - Salineville, Ohio - Mr Mrs Harry Eoff, Miss Oliver Eoff of Steubenville & Mrs Mary Lewis of Salem are recent visitors.

. 1941 Dec 26 - Harry Eoff, a carpenter since last May in Antigua British West Indies, found that shoes are a costly item in that part of the globe. The former local man, who is now visit his wife & 3 children, Harry Jr, William & Keith of Jenning Ave., claims a pair of shoes last bu 2 weeks due to the intense blistering heat from the pavement. Mr. Eoff arrived in Miami by clipper ship this week. He & his wife will leave Saturday for a week's visit in Guelph, Canada & then spend a few days in NY before leaving for Rio de Janeiro.

. 1942 Feb 4 -members of the Top Notch club.were received Tues. in the home of Mrs Alfred VanDyne of Cadmus St. Trophies were award to Mrs Harry Eoff. The hostess was assisted in serving by by there children. Mrs Manning & Mrs Eugene Eoff were guests.
Ref: Evening Review newspaper, East Liverpool, Ohio.

. 1942 Jan 24, Niagara Border Crossing from Canada.
Emily Winston Newell, born Toronto, 40 y/1902, Born Guelph, Ont. Can.,
Father Edward J D Walker, 632 Woolwich Ave., Guelph,
Destination: From Nov 1933 Dec 27, 1941, Steubenville, Ohio.
Acc. by husband Harry Eoff, 1714 Jennings Ave., East, Liverpool, Ohio. $50.00.
Hight 5 ft 8.half inches, Hair Brown Grey, Eyes Brown.

. 1953 Mar 25 - Forestville Rebeka lodge 278 observed a Good Fellowship night. Committee appointed Mrs. Harry Eoff.
Ref: Press Democrat newspaper, Santa Rosa, Cal.

. 1953 Oct 29 Food Sale Planned at the Rebeka Loge 278 of Forestville at the Graton flower show. Mr Mrs Oscar Ludolff were hosts to Mr Mrs Harry Eoff Sunday at the Union Hotel in Occidental. The affair was to celebrate the wedding anniversary of Mr Mrs Eoff
Ref: Sonoma West Times & New, Sebastopol, Cal.

. 1954 Mar 17 Forestville, The Hollydale Club met recently for a potluck supper, Guests, Mr Mrs Harry Eoff.
Ref: Press Democrat newspaper, Santa Rosa, Cal. - - -

Birth:
Ontario Birth Registration # 43783, p. 247.

Died:
Verify

Emily married Harry EOFF, Jr. on 7 Jun 1929 in Warnick, Virginia. Harry was born on 26 Apr 1905 in East Liverpool, Columbina Co., Ohio; died on 16 Mar 1977 in Forestville, Sonoma Co., California; was buried in Santa Rose Memorial Park. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
ON. Birth Reg. # 46148, P 100, Dau. Edieth Hawkins & Ed. J C Walker.

Died:
Paisley St. Convulsions after operation.

Notes:

Ontario Birth Registration # 55, Wellington Co.
James Bertram Walker, b 31 Jul 1904, Wellington Co.,
s/o Edith Emily Hawkins & Edward John Clifford Walker. - - -

Birth:
ON Birth Reg. # 105; Son of Edwd. John Clifford Walker & Edith Emily Hawkins.

Died:
183 Norfolk Street.

James married Florence Jane Isabell BELL on 27 Jun 1936 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. Florence was born in 1910 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1931 Dec 17, Toronto, Ontario, Certificate of Military Qualification, Grade A Cadet Instructor Course, Eldton Freeman Walker.

Birth:
12 Waterloo Ave.

Died:
Verify location.

Buried:
St. Catharines.

Elton married Hazel Grace WHITESTONE on 1 Apr 1933 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario. Hazel was born on 4 Dec 1910 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 26 Sep 2001 in St. Catharines, Lincoln Co., Ontario; was buried in Victoria Lawn Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Guelph Mercury, Guelph
- Girl born 26 Mar 1915, Father E. J. C. Walker.

Birth:
(Not on the Census 1911 with family.)

Died:
ON Death Reg 33985, Single; Still born; Daughter of Edith Hawkins & Clifford Walker.

Buried:
Cremation Garden 11-20

Notes:

1917 Jun 5 - WW1 Registration
Walter George Lind, born Dec 3, 1895, RFD 3, b. St. Joseph Twp., North Dakota, Farm laborer in Cavalier Twp., single.
Distribution: Tall, blue eyes, right eye defective by injury on right eye., Light hair. - - -

Buried:
Saskatchewan, Canada.

Notes:

Obituary:
Ray H. Lind, a life-long farmer in the Bruce community north of Cavalier, died Saturday at his home in the city.
Mr. Lind, son of Mr. & Mrs. George Lind, was born in the Bruce community July 8, 1898, he lived & operated a farm there until the time of his death. The Linds moved to Cavalier in 1947.

He married Bernice Louden in Grand Forks in 1931.
Survivors are his wife;
one daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Beverly) Gjertson, St. Paul;
one brother, Harry, Napa, California & one grandson, Paul.

Lind served as treasurer of the Bruce school district for 29 years, & was a member of the Methodist church.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Cavalier Methodist church. The Rev. Richard Teichmann officiated & burial was in the Bruce cemetery. Arrangements were by the Jensen Funeral Home in Cavalier. Honorary pallbearers were C.R. Morrison, Charles Renwick, Egill Hillman, Ed Jaster, Russell Horseley & Thomas Horsley. Active pallbearers were Alfred Latozke, Esau Renwick, Carter McConnell, Duane Morrison, Alex Wisenthal, & Mearl Schluchter. 
Ref: Cavalier Chronicle. - - -

Birth:
Ref: Monument Bruce Cemetery.

Notes:

Birth:
Alt name: Albert

Family/Spouse: Mrs. Wilda (Elbert) LIND. Mrs. was born in 1905 in Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ontario Marriage Registration, Wentworth Co. #19488/13.
Married on 18 September 1913.
Albert McDowell, aged 32, b. Chatham, of Hamilton, bachelor, foreman, Presbyterian,
son of Thomas McDowell & Mary Jane Ransom, married
Maud Anstead, aged 28, / 1885, born Paisley, of Hamilton?, spinster, Presbyterian,
daughter of William Anstead & Jennie Briggs;
Witnesses: Henry Griffey of Hamilton & Mrs. Mary E. Corkney(?) of Hamilton. - - -

Birth:
Verify DOB doesn't add up with her mother's DOB.

Notes:

Buried:
Nashville, MI.

Family/Spouse: Harley Bevier KINNE. Harley was born on 11 Oct 1903 in Nashville, Barry County, Ontario; died on 26 Mar 1995 in Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:


Died:

FRANKlin married Mrs. Ruth M BRIGGS in by 1935. Mrs. was born in 1910 in Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Not present on 1920 Census with parents & siblings.

Notes:

Died:
Verify.

Notes:

Birth:
Resided

Notes:

Birth:
resided

Notes:

Birth:
One of Twins.

Notes:

Birth:
Twin. Absent from 1911 Census.

Died:
Childs Single Grave 2309.

Notes:

Mary Jane is the daughter of Maggie Grieve and Thomas Tutty.2

Notes:

Marjorie is the daughter of Margaret Greive and Thomas Alfred Tutty.

Marjorie married James William ROBERTSON on 1 Nov 1919 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. James was born in 1898 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Beatrice is the daughter of Maggie Grieve and Thomas Tutty.

1915 Dec 6, Ontario Death Registration
Beatrice Irene Tutty, age 13y 2m 26d , /born 1902
d/o Margaret & Thomas Tutty
COD: Dipheria, Toxemia of heart muscle, duration one hour. - - -

Died:
COD: dipheria.

Notes:

1903 Jun 3, Ontario Birth Registration 28191 1049
Alfred Thomas Tutty, Toronto Junction, York, Ontario
s/o Alfred Thomas Tutty, ( sr)., labourer, Resides Little Richmond St., Toronto
and Mary Jane Grieve Borroughs. - - -

Notes:

George Herbert is the son of Maggie Grieve and Thomas Tutty.

Family/Spouse: Beryl UNWIN. Beryl was born on 31 Dec 1920 in England; died on 11 Jun 2003 in Cobourg, Northumberland Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John HENDERSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lawrence is the son of Adela Susannah Hale and Franklin Lee Patterson.

Birth:
Collingwood Street.

Died:
Aged 27 years. Atrophy of liver. 371 Davisville Ave., Last work Mar 10, 1936.

Buried:
Toronto. Toronto. Monument H731.

Notes:

Died:
Black monument: Evelyn Freda Hale 1917-5959.

Buried:
Collingwood, Con 7, Lot 41.

Family/Spouse: Charles R CONNOLLY. Charles was born in 1914 in Ontario, Canada; died in 1991 in Collingwood, Simcoe Co., Ontario; was buried in All Saints Anglican Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Edna is the daughter of Lilly Louise Heard & Matthew E Hale (Hall).

Edna married Ernest Steele, died 2012.

Family/Spouse: Ernest STEELE, Sr.. Ernest was born in 1920; died in 1979 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Bessie is the daughter of Lily Heard & Matthew Hale.

Bessie M Hale married John Montgomery, 3 Montgomery children.

Died:
10 Sealcove Cresc.

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

Notes:

Moe Hale is the son of Matthew Hale & Lily E Heard.

Moe Hale married Miss Norma; two Hale children.

Notes:

John A Hale is the son of Lily E Heard and Matthew Hale.

John A Hale has six Hale children.

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

Notes:

Buried:
Toronto.

Notes:

. 1931 Jul 23. Miss Marie Felker, of Toronto, is holidaying with her grand-mother, Mrs Ella Walker.
. 1935 Aug 29, Thurs. Erin. Miss Irene Walker, Miss Marie Felker of Toronto & Mr E Brock of Erin, have returned home after spending a week at a summer resort near Bracebridge. While there they met Leslie Thomas, who wished to be remember to all this friends here.
Mr Mrs F Topping & 2 sons, of St. Joseph Mo., Mr Mrs J W Walker, Mr John Walker of Toronto, Mrs James Hamilton & Miss Bertha Hamilton of Toronto, spend the weekend with relatives here.
. 1936 Sep 10, Erin, Marie Felker of Toronto, spent her vacation with her grandmother, Mrs Ella Walker.
Ref: Erin Advocate newspaper.

Times & Guide newspaper, Weston, Ontario.
, 1925 May 6 Monday. Piano solos: Marie Felker.
. 1925 Feb 25 - Weston branch of the Toronto Conservatory of Music gave a racial in the Weston town hall. The youthful performers followed one another, without hesitancy, showing a careful training on platform etiquette. Piano solos, Marie Felker.

. 1942 Dec 23 - $147.80 Raise in Choir Quilt Draw. The draw for the quilt, on which the members of Central United Church Choir have recently been selling tickets, was held on Friday night, Dec. 11th, & Miss Marie Felker of Toronto, was the lucky winner. Edith Sainsbury, a member of the choir, made & donated the quilt to raise money for War charities: Ladies War Unit of Central United church, Cdn. Air to Russia Fund, & British War Victims Fund.
. 1960 Nov 11, Advertisement: Pay Roll Accounting Service. General bookkeeping including trail balance, Payrolls prepared, Invoicing, Bill, etc. A most efficient service formal & medium sized businesses. Over 25 years' experience. Work picked up & delivered. E M Felker, Phone CH 4-8230.

. 1943 Might's Greater Toronto Directory
Felker, Douglas, Shipper CCM, rooms 217 Chatham Ave. Tel 3943,
Felker, E Marie, Stenographer, CCM, r 324 West Rd S
Felker, Marie, principle secretary CCM, r 324 West Rd S.
Felker, Neil C, Felker Bros., h. 221 Every Av,Tel LY 3604
Felker, Fred, presser Felker Bros, h 117 Muock Ave. Tel JU 6739
Felker, Herbert, Felker Bros., house 7 Kingsmill Rd., Kingsway Park, Tel JU 8915
Felker, Jennie W, Widow John, house 324 Weston Rd S.
Felker, Violet E, hand folder, Eaton Crane & Pike, res. 117 Mulock Qve. Tel JU6739
Felker, Wm J, employs TTC, house 134 Soudan Ave., Tel: HU 7073.

Remberances of My Aunt Marie, by Pat Felker, 2013.
Marie was one of the founding members of Golf & Country Club/Gulf, Curling were she could always be found on Saturdays. For 25 years she had a pair of red front row seats, in the first row of the Maple Leaf Gardens. That was back when you could reach out a touch the hockey players. Later they put in glass walls near the goalie poles.
Marie owned a riding horse which was stabled on the Richview Sideroad. After her father deceased, she had to quit school to support mother & brothers.

Marie was one of the first women to have her own car & was a world traveler. One time she took a trip to Montreal with a couple of girlfriends in the backseat. When they came to a very high metal bridge, Marie grip the steering wheel tight an d press on. On the other side of the Montreal bridge she turn round to see why her friends were so quiet & she found them cowering on the floor with the hands over their hands! She also visited Lucerne, Ireland & other destinations in Europe, Hawaii & many US cities.

Marie liked to drive a good car & sip on glass of premium Canadian Club whisky.
Spinster. She owned a riding horse, boarded him on Richview Side Rd. Original founding member of Weston Gulf & Country Club. One thing I recall Aunt Marie saying was, 'It's not how much money you earn. It's how much you save." I guess her spending was similar. She would have a few good quality things like, a few good dresses, weekly hair styles, a good car, & an occasional trip to Europe. (Ireland, Turkey, Switzerland). She also loved curling & after breaking her wrist twice, she cut down on the curling! For many years she served tea every week at the CNIB. During the War II support effort she & gramma knitted woolen socks for the 'boys'.

. Marie was a tall, stately lady, brown hair, & dark brown eyes. - One Thanksgiving weekend Aunt Ruby & Marie were at the Erin Fall Fair. On Main St. & the corner of Scotch St. they notice the two story red brick house was for sell. Marie knocked on the door & said her Aunt Ruby had been born in the house. Could they have a little look look inside? The lady with white hair asked Marie to remove her sunglasses. Yes you have the Walker's dark brown eyes, come in. Ruby said the sparse front parlor on the right looked just the same. Over there by the wood stove was were they put the chamber pot, which always froze overnight in the winter. There was a kitchen plumbing in the back. - PJ Ahlberg 2010.

. 1947 Apr 30, Wed. Business Girls Plan May 11 Golf Opening. Marie Felker was elected captain of the business girls section of the West Golf club, with Mrs C Fun, Vice-captain & Gertrude Scott, secretary treasurer chat Bowen & Jeannette Reddick are chairman & vice chairman respectively. The girls open the season May 31 with a two ball foursome & a dinner.
. 1962 May 4, Fri. Soroptimist Convention elects Officers. May C Babcock, Toronto, was elected governor of Soroptimist EasternCdn. regional the Toronto convention recently, Marie Felker Secretary, Toronto.
Ref: Toronto Star newspaper.

Residences, Electors Polls:
. 419 Durie St., Felker Mrs Jennie John W, government, Chas H Felker, government, Ella M Felker, secretary.
. 1953 - 415 Durie St., Toronto, Felker Ella Marie, secretary, Felker Mrs Dennie W, housewife. [i.e. Jenne Walker]. John Felker, postal worker.
. 1963 - 6 Saskatoon, Felker John postman, Mrs. Carolien, Miss Marie Felker, accountant.
. 1965 - 6 Saskatoon Electors: E Marie Felker, secretary.
. 1974 - 6 Saskatoon, Etobicoke: JW Felker, Postman, Mrs. Caroline, clerk, Miss Marie Felker, Office manager.
. 1961 Sept 18. & the same on 1966 May 16: Soroptimist Club North Toronto & North York. At the home of E Marie Felker, 6 Saskatoon, Weston, 8:00 PM.

. Marie Felker was a long time volunteer at the CNIB. She would serve tea & cookies to the blind at their Institute on Bayview Avenue.

. 1862 July 9, Toronto Soroptimist Club, 17th Annual convention. Several flying to the meeting in Hawaii: Miss Marie Felker, Miss Grace Hutchings.
Ref: Globe & Mail Newspaper, Toronto.
Note: Both ladies were head secretaries to the president of the famous Canadian companies, CCM, Marie Felker & Grace Hutchings, at the Cdn. cookie & candy empire, McCormicks, London, Ontario. - PJA

. George S Veraden, CCM president from 1941 until 1962. Braden was said to be a "Strict, upright man" who ruled with an iron hand. Having been sales representative for the Maritime Provinces & Eastern Ontario, Braden had been named export manger in 1922 & general manger in 1933. Despite his extensive experience with the company, Braden failed to connect with the workers the way CCM founder, Tommy Russell had. Aristocratic & aloof, Braden was seldom seen on the factory floor. Wit h Canada's wartime economy in full stride at the time of Braden's takeover at CCM, goods were once again pour from Canada's factories. CCM's production of bicycles for 1940 was as high as it had ever been & could have been higher. Braden cautioned Canadians waiting for bicycles not to get overly excited. With the shortage in steel, Braden warned, "Many of our bicycle employees have been transferred to munitions work." ... Geo. Braden retired on May 9, 1958. The new President , M P Jolly was named the new president of CCM & Tom Nase became, the VP.
Ref: Canada Cycle & Motor, The CCM Story, John A McKenty, 2011.

Notes: Geo. S. Braden has started as a stenography with CCM, so perhaps he was sympathetic to the efficient & hardworking Marie Felker, becoming his secretary. Marie had to forgo her yearning for university education, in order to provide for her widowed mother & younger brothers. Marie accompanied Braden to Montreal during the meetings with C. D. Howe concerning the CCM converting their bicycle mfg. into army boot making, machine guns & Lee Enfield refiles for the World War I I effort.
Famous Cdn. photographer, Yousuf Karsh took portrait photos of Braden & his wife with their horses. (Richview Sideroad Riding Stables, Etobicoke?) After his death (c. 1958), his secretary Marie Felker was given the charge of looking after Mr s. Geo. Braden who was in a nursing home.
Employed before Marie employed at CCM was Marie's father, John Felker, painter; & also Aunt Irene Walker, bookkeeper & her sister-in-law, Caroline Felker, assembly line
In 1957 Aunt Marie bought her niece, Patsy the best & most beautiful CCM blue metallic three speed bicycle that a child could ever want.
Marie Felker retired from the CCM after the new president wanted his own person to be secretary. - P J Felker - Ahlberg.

. "FELKER, Ella Marie - Peacefully at Central Park Log, Albion Road, on Tuesday, May 22, 2007. Marie Felker in her 92nd year, daughter of the late John Wesley Felker & Jennie (Walker) Felker. Beloved sister of Charlie Felker & the late Joh n Felker (1203). Marie was a long time employee of Canada Cycle & Motor Limited, a member of Weston Golf Club & in 1986 she was presented with a life membership of the Soroptimist International Club of North Toronto and North York. Funeral service will be held at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east of the Jane subway, on Friday, May 25, 2007 at 1 p.m. with visitation beginning at 12 noon. Interment to follow at Erin Union Cemetery." United Church Minister officiated. Cousin Bill Finn gave a touching remembrance of Marie's Life. Buried in a cement liner, as was her mother, beside her parents, Jennie & John Felker. [Descendant of Rebecca Lawrence].

. Soroptimist Foundation of Canada, Marie Felker Secretary-Treasurer 1965 - 1975
Ella Marie Felker left a legacy to the club. We have applied the money to various projects & we are having the city plant a tree in her memory. There will be plaque with her name & that she was a member of our club.
S.I. XX contacted the President last fall about the possibility of us assisting girls in Kisumu Kenya to go to school. XX is a development worker who travels widely & has made friends with some Soroptimist' s in Kisumu, Kenya. While visiting the re, she heard that a local family had had to sell their cow in order to pay school fees for their daughter. Toronto has donated $750 from the Felker legacy to keep this girl in school & to help a third girl with fees.
Ref: Soroptimist Int. Eastern Canada Region, May 2009.

. In Memory of Ella Marie Felker who bequeath $10,000 to the Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto April 2008 to Mar 31, 2009 . - - -

Birth:
Weston Road

Died:
Aged 91 years

Buried:
buried in cement liner, with parents & brother Chas. R15

Notes:

John is the son of Jennie Walker and John JACK Wesley Felker.6th.

. CIVIL SERVICE OF CANADA. THE Civil service Commission announces the establishment of the following eligible lists.
The letters O.A.S. indicate eligibility for the preference awarded to ex-service men. Letter Carrier and Mail Porter, Post Office
Department, Toronto. Ontario.

. Felker, John Walker, O.A.S. TORONTO, ONT.
Ref: December 13, 1947, Canada Gazette & Ottawa, April 19, 1948.

. In WWII, in during the Battle for Cortona, Italy John burnt his leg on the motor cycle he used for assessing how accurate Canadian bombardment was during the battle for Cortona, Italy.

. John shared a house with his sister Marie Felker. John was a very tall blond man gentle & relaxed man.

. After World War Two, John work as a Postie delivering mail in Weston & Rexdale, Ontario. In the winter time, John would arrive home from his postal route on Saturday mornings, all cold & change into a fresh pair of grey wool socks before heading out again to finish his route in Rexdale. On Saturday afternoon John would return from his postal route, sit down on the couch & call "Hey babe, house about a Black Label" Carling's beer.

. John was a renaissance man who enjoyed planing & making things for himself: Round benches for the oak trees. A live trap-and-release cage for red neck pheasants in the back yard; his own fishing tackle with feathers & a Scrabble board with wood numbers. He & wife Caroline would play many Scarbble games with Aunts Mary, Irene & Ruby Walker.

. John loved watching hockey & Canadian football. He & Caroline built by their own hands a large cottage in the Collingwood's Blue Mountains, Ontario. He pumped the spring water up hill for the three seasons. In winter you roughed it. The cottage had a large upper deck for admiring the the view & feeding the birds. John & Caroline enjoyed a bottle of beer and and plenty of rounds of card games. - - -

Birth:
(Toronto)

Died:
Silverstone Ave. Died of diabetes, Alzheimer disease

Buried:
Etobicoke, Ontario, Near rugged cross Lot 601, Plot B3, at burial time this plot was beside a small bush.

Family/Spouse: Caroline BUTTE. Caroline was born on 28 Jan 1925 in Waterloo, Waterloo Co., Ontario; died on 2 Mar 2007 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; was buried in Glendale Memorial Gardens. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]