Notes:

XRef: Obituary
1888 Apr 23 - Died - Johnson - In Esquesing on the 23rd last, Mary Jane, third wife of "Dr." Richard Johnson, aged 45 years.
Ref: Acton Free Press, Pub 1888.4.26 P2, Col 1.
Note: Mary Jane Stevenson married Richard L Johnson in 1881 November. PJA. - - -

Birth:
Alt Loc: Leicestershiere, [is loc. of parents of Mary Stevenson.]

Died:
Alt DOD 1876- Apr 1881. Verify.

Buried:
Verify

Mrs married Dr. Richard Lawrence JOHNSTON, Senior about 1854 in [[pt:1546]]. Richard (son of Robert W JOHNSTON, Jr. and Margaret LAWRENCE, .5 DUE) was born on 19 May 1816 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; died on 19 Aug 1890 in Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Potter's Field, Toronto. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Frances is the daughter of of Mary.the 1st & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. 1871 Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario
Francis C Johnson, Age 15 /1856, born Ont., E Methodist.

. Ontario Marriage Registration # 012092-77 (Wentworth Co)
1877 Apr 17 at Lynden, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co..
Thomas Austin Swackhammer, 22, Farmer, Canada, Twp. of Esquesing, Christopher & Elizabeth Swackhammer,
married Frances Catherine Johnston, Age 21, /1856 Canada, Twp. of Esquesing,
d/o Richard Lawrence & Mary Johnston,
Wit: R.L. Paterson & Frances McKenzie both of Lynden, 17 April 1877 at Lynden.

. 1924 Mar 20 - Churchill. A social evening was held at the house of Arthur Swackhamer on Monday evening. Dainty refreshments were served during the evening. It was delightful to have present Mrs Austin Swackhamer, the President, who had been confined to her home throughout illness for several months.

. 1924 Aug 28 - The monthly meeting of the Ladies Aid Society was held at the home of Mrs. Austin Swackhamer on Monday afternoon.

. 1932 Jul 14 - Splendid outing held by Sunday Schools at Stanley Park - Races & other events, LastFriday the Limehouse & Churchill United Churches jointed for a panic event at Stanley Park, Erin. Oldest married Couple - Mr Mrs Austin Swackhamer.

. 1932 Sep 22: Acton Fair. A very fine group of horses were on hand to complete the hurdle events. Donald Albert Johnson, son of Mr Mrs R W Johnson, Limehouse, came second.
Oldest Couple Attending, Mr Mrs T A Swackhamer, married 56 years ago.
. Churchill Laides Aid Sept meeting. Mrs Austin Swackhamer, as President took the chair, & opened the meeting with prayer. The star quilt was shown & admired.

Ref: Acton Free Press. - - -

Died:
RR2, Lot 1, Fourth Line. COD: Hemiplegia. NOTE: Husband also died of hemiplegia.

Buried:
Acton, Ontario

Frances married Thomas AUSTIN SWACKHAMER on 17 Apr 1877 in Lynden, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario. Thomas was born on 29 Jul 1857 in Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died on 10 Jul 1935 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Churchill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charles is the son of of Mary.the 1st & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

Ontario Land Registry Abstract, Esquesing Book 711 p433.
Lot 32, Con 3
. 1906 Apr 5, B&S, Robert Johnston & Wife, to Charles B Johnston, $4200., 100A W Half except 41 rods at W corner.
. 1926 Apr 21, Grant, Charlotte Melissa McDonald, married woman & as admirx. of Estate of Charles B Johnston, deceased & Elmore Roy Johnston, unmarried, to John Allan, $5500. WH 100A. - - -

Birth:
Alt DOB 1857, Ref: Census 1861.

Notes:

John Thos. Charles is the son of of Mary.the 1st & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. Ontario Marriage Registration 37886
John Johnston, age 20y/1860 Esquesing, Halton Co., farmer
Son of R.L. Johnston & Mary Stevenson
MARRIED 1 Dec 1880, Georgetown, both Methodist, to
Margaret Stevenson, age 17y Erin Twp.,
resided Eramosa Twp.
d/o Mary Ann Peavoy & Samuel Stevenson
Wit: Aquilla Peavoy, Erin & Maggie Stevenson, Garafraxa.

Ontario Land Registry Abstract, Esquesing Book 711 p431 -432.
Lot 32, Con 3
. 1866 Apr 9, B&S, Jacob Snyder & wife, to Mary Johnston, S W Half, 50Acres.
. 1897 Nov 11, Deed Quit Claim, John T Johnston & Wife, Erastus D Johnston & wife, Charles Westley Johnston, unmarried, Daniel McKenzie Johnston, unmarried, Wm. Albert Johnson & wife, Kirkland Lawrence Johnston, unmarried; Mary Annelia Johnston, Spinster, Frances Catharine Swackhamer & T Austin Swackhammer her husband & Eleanor Francis Johnston, Spinster, to Wallace Ahasley, $900 NHalf excepting about 41 rods from the W corner for meeting house & burying ground.

. 1886 Apr 22. Bargain&Sale, Isaac Snyder, to his son James Edward Snyder, Natural Love, 50 acres SE H reserving standing timber or trees in bush with right of egress to some. Any fallen timber or trees that may be blown down during the lifetime of party of first part to be the property of party of second
. 1901 Apr 1, B&S Jessie Lasby & Wallace Lasby her husband Walle, A Lasby & wife, to Robt Johnson, $3200 + $1000, SE Half of W Half 50A & NHalf of W Half excepting about 41 roos for meeting house & burying ground.
. 1902 May 10, B&S, Isaac Snyder, to James Edward Snyder, $10, NE Half of now used as a lane.
. 1902 May 10, Deed of Timer, Issac Snyder, to James Ed Snyder, 50 A, all trees & timer on SEHalf.
. 1906 Apr 5, B&S, Robt Johnston & Wife, to Chas B Johnston, $4200, W Half . 1926 Apr. Charlotte Melissa McDonald married woman & as admix of Estate of Chas B Johnston, deceased & Elmore Roy Johnston unmarried man, to John Allen $5500, W Half, 100 Acres.
. 1928 Jan 21, Quit Claim deed, Gordon Leslie Johnston unmarried man, to John all Prem $1, W Half, 100A.
- - -

Died:
Aged 78, COD: Arterscolotic heart disease, hypostatic pneumonia.

John married Margaret MAGGIE STEVENSON on 1 Dec 1880 in Georgetown, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Margaret was born in 1863 in Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Erastus Dorland Johnston is the son of of Mary.the 1st & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. 1874 Pupils enrolled by John Ross Principal of Acton Public School:
Daniel McK Johnston, 9 & John Thomas Johnston, sons of "Dr". Richard Johnston.
Eratus D Johnston, 11, son of Richard Johnston.
Richard Johnston, 5, son of Dr. Richard Johnston.
James M Fearnley, 9, son & Sarah J Fearnley 7, daughter of Joseph Fearnley.
Mary Ellen Hamilton, 10, daughter of Richard Hamilton.
The revelation of their respective ages when registered back there in the old school, 57 years ago, caused quite a furore among some of the grandmothers & others of today.
Ref: Acton Free Press newspaper, republished 1931.7.2.

For further research: Paul J & Philip Dorland lived at Acton, Esquesing, 1869.
Ref: Ontario Gazetteer & Directory.

. 1861 Census
Dorland, Erastus, Farmer, Male, Age 25, Birth Place: Upper Canada, Religion: Episcopal Methodist/Methodist Episcopal, Trafalgar Township.

. 1871 Census
Dorland, Erastus, Farmer, Male, Age 34, B. Ontario, Religion: IME, Trafalgar Township,, division 3, page 17.

. 1881Census
Erastus Dorland, M, Male, German, 44, Ontario, Farmer, Episcopal Methodist
Elizabeth Dorland M, Female, English 45, England, Episcopal Methodist
John Dorland, Male, English, 15, Ontario, Going To School. - - -

Died:
/resided.

Erastus married Mary Eleanor MINNIE SMITH on 23 Feb 1887 in Hamilton, Barton Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario. Mary was born est 1862 in Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died after 1916 in Cranbrook, Kootenay Co., British Columbia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Daniel is the son of of Mary.the 1st & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. Obituary: Rev D M Johnston, died at St. Paul, 8.3.1935
Cemetery: Acacia Park, St. Paul
children: Rev J Wesley Johnston, Echo.
siblings: 5 brothers in Canada
Born Acton Ontario
Spouse Annie. - - -

Buried:
Plot: LAUREL 14 5 12, Mendota Heights, Dakota Co., MInn.

Daniel married Annie J EASTERBROOKE in 1897 in Ontario, Canada. Annie was born in Feb 1863 in Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died on 17 Jun 1938 in Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota; was buried in Acacia Park Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Nellie is the daughter of of of Mary.the 1st & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. 1880 Nellie Johnston was a witness the wedding at Georgetown of her half-sister, Sarah J Johnston to John H Leavens (Levins).

. Died - PENTLAND - at 1653 North El Molland Ave., Pendouduna, Cal. on Monday, Nov 20, 1921, Eleanor Martha (Nellie Johnston) widow of the late David Pentland, formerly of Acton & Peterboro, Canada. In her 72nd year.

. In Memoriam:
Eleanor Martha Pentland. A note from Mrs. Marsh Little of Penplena, Cal. given the following particulars of the death of her sister, Mrs. David Pentland, known in her girlhood days in Acton as Nelly Johnson:

"After a prolong illness death came to Mrs. Pentland, at her home at Penplena, Cal. on Monday Nov. 28. Mrs. Pentland's children & immediate relatives were present at the time of her sleeping. She had been in full health since last April. Afterwards she suffered extremely so that all were thankful when the end came in peaceful rest.
She entered into rest on the same date as her wedding day, Nov 28th.
Mrs. Pentland was the xxx of 10 children of late Mr. & Mrs. R L Johnston, who lived in Acton bet. 50 - 60 years ago. Of the 6 sons & 4 dau, the living here, Mrs. Rxx Little, widow of the late Robt. Little, public school inspector of co. of Halton. Much sympathy will go out to Mrs. Little in her bereavement & loneliness.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 8 Dec 1921, page 6, column 1. (Blurry article, multiples of place spelling are suspect. - PJA. - - -

Birth:

Family/Spouse: Dr. David PENTLAND. David was born est 1866 in Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died on 18 May 1911 in California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rev. Richard William SCANLAN. Richard was born in 1854 in County Limerick, Ireland; died on 26 Mar 1926 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Richard Lawrence.3 is the son ofof of Mary.the 1st & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

Verify identities of Mrs. Firsbrook T P Watkins:

. 1920 Oct 28 - Mr & Mrs R L Johnston & family & Mr & Mrs T P Wakings & family motored to Moorefield & visited friends there & at Drayton on Sunday.
. Mr & Mrs W A Firstbrook, of Toronto, entertained Mrs. Firstbrook's brother, Mr & Mrs. Richard Johnston of Washington, DC, at the Trout Ponds over the weekend & Mr & Mrs. Johnston proudly report burying sugar at 12 cents per pound last week in their home city.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

Verify identity:
. 23 Oct 1968, p. 20, Acton Free Press
The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. Richard Johnson & family in the sudden passing of his wife on October 9, they were residents of Churchill before moving to Acton. - - -

Birth:

Family/Spouse: Mary Bettie May CONDIT. Mary was born on 18 Oct 1876 in River Sioux, Harrison Co., Iowa; died on 27 Dec 1921 in Anacortes, Skagit Co., Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William is the son of of of Mary.the 1st & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. 1871 Census Halton Co., Esquesing Twp. Ontario.

. 1921 Apr 22, William Johnston of Acton is listed as the undertaker for (his nephew) William Johnston Swackhammer. - - -

Birth:

William married Maggie B STODDARD on 10 Feb 1897 in Coupeville, Island Co., Washington. Maggie was born on 18 Sep 1880 in Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Millie is the daughter of of Mary.the 1st & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

Mary A Hambly reported the death of brother John Thos. Johnson on Sep 4, 1936, Toronto Western Hospital.

. Ontario Death Registration 004076
Mary Amelia Hawley, 365 Melrose Ave., Toronto, widow
Born Acton May 17 1873, Aged 72 y. died 2 Jan 1946, Coronary thrombosis, chronic myocarditis, 4 years.
Husband The late John R Hambley
Father Richard Johnston, born York County, Ontario
Maiden name of mother: Unknown, Mary, [Stevenson is crossed out]. Unknown, England.
Informer Jennie Taylor, cousin, 3 Jan 1946, 1648 Avenue Rd, Toronto
Burial: Hamilton Cemetery.

Died:
365 Melrose Ave., COD: Coronary thimbles

Family/Spouse: John R HAMBLY. John was born est 1873; died before 1945 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charles Wesley is the son of of Mary.the 1st & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. Census 1891, Charles is listed as farmer labourer. Two sisters have recored him as residing with him. Charles must be splitting his time working the farms at both places -
Census 1900, Charles is in Minnesota with his sister Anne. This time is 21 years old & listed as a student. - PJA 2010.

. Ontario Marriage Certificate 723-13
Charles Wesley Johnston, 34, [1879] widower, traveller, Acton, Edmonton Alberta,
s/o Richard Lawrence Johnston & Mary Stevenson,*
married Eva Ruth Johnston, 27 [1886], Nassagaweya twp., same,
d/o James Easterbrook & Jessie CAMERON,
Wtn: John & Dorcas Easterbrook of Nassagaweya,
Married 22 Jan 1913 at Nassagaweya Twp., Halton Co.
Note: Mother Stevenson refers to his sept-mother who raised him.
His birth mother ' Mary' died between 1853 & 1855.

. 1896 Morrey's Business Directory, Halton co.
Charles Johnston, Acton, Esquesing Twp., Tenant, Con 1 Lot 30.

. Death notice
Johnston, At Edmonton on Saturday Nov 19, Charles W Johnston, formerly of Acton,
Beloved husband of Eva Easterbrook, formerly of Camperville.
The funeral took place at Edmonton on Tuesday November 22nd.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 24 Nov 1949, page 10, column 1 &
Canadian Champion, 24 Nov 1949, page 8, column 1. - - -

Charles married Eva Ruth ESTERBROOK on 22 Jan 1913 in Nassagaweya Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Eva was born on 3 Mar 1885 in Nassagaweya Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died in in Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1895 May 14. The remains of Miss Annie Swackhammer, whose sudden death was referred to in last issue of the FREE PRESS, were brought from Trafalgar last Thursday to the home of her grandfather, Mr. C. Swackhammer. The funeral was held from there on Friday morning. She had been visiting friends in Trafalgar & intended returning to her home at Hannon last Wednesday but the day before was seized with acute inflammation & succumbed in a few hours. During their residence here she will be remembered as possessing a bright, joyous, disposition, & that she was a great help & comfort to her parents, who mourn her sudden demise very keenly.
Ref: Acton Free Press. - - -

Died:
Acton, Esquesting Twp., Halton, Ont.

Buried:
Churchill Rd. (3rd Line) and Erin-Halton Town Line.

Notes:

Birth:
Alt: 12 Apr 1880 in Erin Twp

Notes:

. Wellington Co. Registration #037128, Aug 18, (no year listed).
Stanley Johnson SWACKHAMER, male, Father T. A. Swackhamer, farmer,
mother Frances Cathr JOHNSON.
Informant T. A. Swackhamer, farmer, Erin.
Registered Sep 4, 1888. Accoucheur Dr. Lowry, Registrar Thomas Young. - - -

Birth:


Died:


Buried:
Churchill Rd. & Erin Twp. Road

Stanley married Gertrude Viola AGNEW on 12 Apr 1911 in Knatchbull, Nassagawega Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Gertrude was born on 30 Jun 1891 in Nassagaweya Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died in 1951 in Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; was buried in Churchill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1893 Apr 23 -Born. Swackhamer - In Glanford, on 23rd April, the wife of Austin Swackhamer, of a daughter.
Ref: Acton Free Press, published 1893 May 4.

. FATAL SHOOTING IN ERIN.
Peter Wylie, a Farm Hand, Shot & Almost Instantly Killed Berdina Swackhamer. WYLIE ARRESTED IN ACTON.
A deplorable fatal shooting case occurred at the home of Thomas Austin Swackhamer, fourth line, Erin, about 4 miles from Acton, last Saturday evening between 6 & 7 o'clock. Berdina, Mr. Swackhamer's only daughter, was shot & almost instantly killed by a Scotch lad of 15 known as Peter Wylie or Peter Wilson. Wylie is 15 years of age & was brought to Canada about 3 years ago by Rev. Peter Wilson, a mission worker in Toronto, who resides at 92 Scollard Street.
In September of last year Rev. Mr. Wilson & Mrs. Wilson & young Wylie were visiting in Erin & during the visit arranged for the lad to spend a year with Mr. William Bingham on his farm, lot 10, second line. He had spent about 11 months there, but he & Mr. Bingham disagreed about something & he left a week or so after & went to Mr. Darins Kennedy's, where he was acquainted. Mr. Kennedy is a near neighbour of Mr. Swackhamer & the 2 farmers frequently exchanged work. It appears that Kennedy was to have helped Swackhamer on Thursday last with his turnips, but was taken ill & Wylie was sent over to tell of the trouble. The lad appears to have changed the message & instead, explained that he had been sent to help with the work, though what his motive was in so doing is not apparent, unless he wished in that way to get away from that section. Though he was set to work, he did little, so Mr. Swackhamer says. On Saturday the work was finished & Mr. Swackhamer intended Wylie should go back to Kennedy's that evening. In fact, Mrs. Swackhamer said to her husband when they were picking berries together, a few minutes before the tragedy: "I wish you would send Peter back at once; I am afraid something will happen from his careless, meddlesome ways."

On Saturday night Wylie was to go back to Kennedy's & in the afternoon, after returning from bathing with Master Frank Swackhamer, Mr. Swackhamer told the lad to assist with the chores. He paid no attention to the request, but, going into a shed secured the stock of an old gun. Stanley, one of Mr. Swackhamer's sons, was hitching up to drive into Acton & Wylie pointed the stock of the gun with a threat to shoot both lad & horse. He obeyed the order to stop his threats & the gun stock was returned to the carpenter's chest where it was kept. The rig then started for Acton & Wylie & Berdina, the 13-year-old daughter of the house, went as far as the gate with Stanley. Arrived there the former demanded to go to Acton, but was refused, as he was not in a presentable condition. Some words then ensued between the lads & in somewhat of a temper Wylie is said to have started back towards the house, Berdina following him. Arrived at the woodshed, where he had secured the stock, the lad got up & reached down a gun, which Mr. Swackhamer left there to shoot foxes, which of late, had been bothering his poultry. When, all unsuspecting, the girl entered the door, it was to find herself confronted with the weapon & to receive the full charge in the upper part of her body. Her left arm was almost torn off, the lungs were riddled & some of the main arteries severed.

At the time this was taking place the mother & father were picking berries in the rear of the house. They heard the report of the gun & upon hurrying around, were met by Wylie, who exclaimed, "I have shot Berdina." This was found to be only too true, for lying in a pool of blood, the parents were horrified to see the body of their only daughter. She was carried into the house, but expired in a few minutes.

The perpetrator of the deed in the meantime lost no time in making his escape. He came to Acton & was at the G.T.R. station when his whereabouts were discovered, & Chief Lawson placed him in the cells. Wylie appeared to be entirely unconcerned. He contends the shooting was accidental, that he was taking down the gun when it discharged & that he had no intention of doing harm to the girl. On the road to Acton the accused met several parties to whom he mentioned the shooting. An inquest was opened by Coroner Savage at Guelph on Sunday the following being enpannelled a jury: John McIntyre, George Rozell, Edw. Atkinson, J. Atkinson, Albert Smith, John Thomas, Lewis Atkinson, John Davis, James Sprowl, Hiram Fisher, Arthur Thompson & Nathaniel Ismond. The boy Wylie remained in the cells here from Saturday night until Monday, when County Constable Merryweather, of Guelph took him to Guelph gaol. The inquest was adjourned on Sunday, after viewing the remains, until Wednesday at two o'clock in the fourth line school house. The young lad who was the cause of this tragical event does not look like a criminal or vindictive character.

In conversation with the FREE PRESS Mr. Hugh McCutcheon, who knows him quite well, says he is not naturally a bad boy, but his training has evidently been sadly neglected. He thinks that if he were placed under good discipline & given the training a boy of his years should have, that he would grow into a useful manhood. He is bright & alert & could be readily taught any useful trade. The sad circumstance has been a terrible blow to Mr. & Mrs. Swackhamer, who have been lifelong & highly esteemed residents of the vicinity. Reeve Swackhamer, of Acton is a brother. The funeral on Monday afternoon was largely attended. A very effective service was conducted at the home by Rev. J. H. Taylor, assisted by Rev. R. J. Drysdale & interment took place in the family plot at Churchill. Messrs. Arthur & Clinton Swackhamer, Roy Wansborough, Robert & Richard Leavens & Basil Johnston were the pall bearers.

. Guelph, Aug. 7. - (Special) - Peter Wylie, the farm hand who shot Berdina Swackhamer, of Erin township, is now in Guelph jail, having been brought from Acton to-day by High Constable Merryweather. Wylie maintains that the shooting was accidental, & seems to realize the gravity of the situation in which he is placed. He says he was not aware that the gun was loaded, but Frank Swackhamer, brother of the dead girl, states he told Wylie on Thursday that it was. Some of the circumstances appear to favour the boy. He did not leave the scene of the shooting until he told her father what he had done. On the way to Acton he told the driver who took him over that he had shot the Swackhamer girl, & that he had a postcard from his father asking to meet him at Acton. The case is perplexing the authorities. It is stated that malice can scarcely be established. Her body was interred in Churchill Cemetery, Acton Esquesing Twp., Halton Co. Ontario,
Reference: Acton Free Press, 9 Aug 1906 page 2, column 2

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

Birth:
Fourth Line, Erin

Notes:

. Wellington Co. Birth Registration number 040289
SWACKHAMMER, Wm. Charles Franklin. County of Wellington, Erin Twp.. Born Oct 1st 1895.
Parents Frances Cath. Johnston & Thos. Austin Swackhamer, farmer, Erin. Dr. S. A. McKeague.

. 1895 Oct 3 - Born in Erin, on Tuesday, Oct. 1st, the wife of Austin Swackhamer, of a son.

. 1909 Mar 4, A Home Sadly Bereft.
The death of Mrs. John Watson, Young Street, which occurred somewhat suddenly on Monday afternoon, was a sad blow to this happy home. Mr Mrs Watson came to Acton from London, Eng., about 2 years ago. They purchased from Mr. Frank Swackhamer the cosy home they occupied on Young Street & were doing well in this new land. 10 days ago their first babe came to bless the home & the cup of happiness was full. A few days after Mrs. Watson was taken seriously ill, & on Monday afternoon death came with little warning. The remains will be interred at Fairview Cemetery this afternoon at a private funeral.

. 1919 Aug 14 -The rain storm on Friday was accompanied by a pretty lively tornado, which blew down trees, fences its, No serious damage here. 20 young men left Acton on Thurs. morning under engagement on the Ontario & Rainy river Railway., inc. Jacob E Swackhamer & Frank Swackhamer.

. 1923 Aug 9, Home Comers Who Attended the Acton Jubilee Event: Frank Swackhamer, St. Thomas.

. 1932 Nov 3 - Mr Mrs Frank Swackhamer, Bower Avenue, entertained a out 20 of their friends on Saturday evening, it being the 13 anniversary of their wedding [1919]. A pleasant time was spend in games. Short speeches were made, after which a delightful lunch was served.All went hoe wishing Mr Mrs Swackhamer many more happy anniversary occasions.
Ref: Acton Free Press

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

Ella married Henry James RENDALL on 25 Dec 1912 in Cranbrook, Kootenay Co., British Columbia. Henry was born in 1888 in Yeovil, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William Lawrence Johnston is the son of Minnie Smith & Erastus Dorland Johnston.

Family/Spouse: Grayce SMITH. Grayce was born est 1892; died after 1952 in Vancouver, British Columbia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:


Buried:
Braidend, Crow Wing Co., Minn, Plot Block 48-42.

Family/Spouse: Bertha Irene MARLOW. Bertha was born on 30 Oct 1911 in Wellington, Sumner Co., Kansas; died on 10 Feb 1990 in Crow Wing Co., Minnesota; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
verify DOB

Notes:

Mabel Frances Scanlan is the daughter of Mina Smith & Rev. Richard Wm. Scanlan.

. 1915 Oct 20. Nassagaweya. A quite wedding took place at the Methodist parsonage, Port Elgin, when Mabel Frances Scanlan, caught of the Rev Dr & Mrs. Scalan, formerly of Nassagaeya, was married to Arthur Reginald Whittemore of Toronto. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Dr Scanlan, assisted by Rev J A Barker. After the ceremony Mr & Mrs. Whittemore left for a trip to New York & upon their return to the city will reside at 26 Hummerhill Gardens.
Ref: Acton Free Press. - - -

Mabel married Arthur REGINALD WHITTEMORE on 20 Oct 1915 in Port Elgin, Bruce Co., Ontario. Arthur (son of Francis Bending FRANK WHITTEMORE, .1 and Anna LOUISA MCCORD) was born on 13 Mar 1886 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; died on 19 Mar 1953 in Victoria, British Columbia; was buried in Beechwood Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

David is the son of Gertrude Viola Agnew & Stanley Johnstone Swackhamer. - - -

David married Octavia MAY MCCOMBE on 20 Jan 1940 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. Octavia was born on 24 Mar 1919; died on 24 May 1991 in Kitchener, Waterloo Co., Ontario; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lawrence is the son of Gertrude Viola Agnew and Stanley J Swackhammer.

. Died Jun 16, 1935. Drowning. Deceased unable to swim, stepped into deep hole while bathing. - - -

Died:
Aged 17y, 0m, 10d. Drowning.

Buried:
Acton, Ontario

Notes:

William is the son of Gertrude Viola Agnew and Stanley J Swackhammer.

. Erin Twp., Wellington Co. Deaths
SWACKHAMMER, William Johnston. County of Wellington, Division of Erin. Registration number 034733.
Died 22 Apr 1921, broncho pneumonia, Dr. E.J. Nelson, Acton.
Died Lot 1 E Con 4, Erin Twp., age 11 mos.
Born Esquesing 12 Jul 1920. Father, Stanley SWACKHAMMER, b. Erin Twp;
Mother, Gerturde AGNEW, b. Nassagawaya.
Informant S. Swackhammer, father, Acton.
Burial 23 Apr 1921, Acton, undertaker Wm Johnston. - - -

Birth:
Lot 1E, Con 4

Died:
Aged 11 months. D. Broncho Pneumonia for 5 days.

Buried:
Acton

Notes:

Buried:
Santa Ana, Cal., Plot Lawn South.