Mary Jane Alward
F, #7151, b. 1838, d. 1915
Biography
Mary Jane Alward was born in 1838 in Welland County, Ontario, Canada.
1,2 She was born in 1838 in Welland, Ontario, Canada.
1,2 She was born in 1838 in South Dorchester Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
2 She and
Courtland Dennis were married on 13 July 1856 in South Dorchester Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
1,3,4 She died in 1915, at age ~77, in Maidstone, Essex County, Ontario, Canada.
2 She died in 1915, at age ~77, in Maidstone Twsp, Essex County, Canada.
2 She was buried in ? North Ridge Cemetery, Essex County, Ontario, Canada.
1
Citations
- [S61] Gene Dennis
- [S100] Mike and Carol Johnson, Geneologists, Canada
- [S558] OGS, Marriages 1853-1857; Page 25, Return No. 53
- [S97] 1861 Ontario Census
Sarah Armstrong
F, #7152, b. about 1845, d. 3 May 1884
Biography
Sarah Armstrong was born about 1845 in Ireland.
1,2,3 She and
James Dennis were married on 7 February 1862 in Aylmer, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
3,1,2 She and
James Dennis were married on 7 February 1862 in Aylmer, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
1,2 She died on 3 May 1884 in Elgin County, Springfield, Ontario, Canada.
4 Married by Rev. Alexander Campbell of the Wesleyan Methodist Church.
Citations
- [S61] Gene Dennis
- [S66] County Marriage Registry- Ontario 1858-69
- [S508] County Marriage Registry-Ontario 1858-69, Source Medium: Book
- [S142] Ontario, Canada Deaths
Louisa Michael
F, #7154, b. 12 March 1844, d. 20 December 1916
Biography
Louisa Michael was born on 12 March 1844 in Malahide Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. She and
John W. Dennis were married on 2 October 1862 in Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.
1 She died on 20 December 1916, at age 72, in Lapeer County, Michigan.
2,3 She was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery (Lot H 07), Lapeer County, Michigan.
2 Louisa Michael resided South Dorchester Twp, Elgin Co.
Elgin City Marriage Records- Married by Rev. J.C. Tufford, Methodist Episcopal church on Oct. 2, 1882.
Citations
- [S559] Marrage Records of Ontario-Elgin County
- [S61] Gene Dennis
- [S107] Headstone-at Grave Site, Mt. Hope Cemetery, Lapeer, Michigan
Peter Martin Stover1
M, #7155, b. 10 September 1851, d. 13 March 1934
Biography
Peter Martin Stover was born on 10 September 1851 in Avon, Ontario, Canada.
2,3 He and
Martha Jane Dennis were married on 23 May 1873 in Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
4 He died on 13 March 1934, at age 82.
1 He was buried on 15 March 1934 in Cook UC Cemetery, Carodoc Township, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.
1
Citations
- [S61] Gene Dennis
- [S138] 1901 Canadian Census
- [S100] Mike and Carol Johnson, Geneologists, Canada
- [S133] Descendents of Johan Christoph Windemute
Annabelle B. Michael
F, #7156, b. April 1848, d. 7 January 1923
Biography
Annabelle B. Michael was born in April 1848 in Ontario, Canada.
1,2 She and
Henry Dennis were married on 24 December 1869 in Michigan.
3,4 She and
Henry Dennis were married on 24 December 1869 in Washington, Macomb, Michigan.
4 She died on 7 January 1923, at age 74, in Elba, Lapeer, Michigan.
5,4 She was buried in Bird Cemetery, Elba, Lapeer, Michigan.
4 She was buried in Bird Cemetery, Elba Twp., Lapeer, Michigan.
4 Annabelle B. Michael was also known as Annabel B. Michael.
Citations
- [S74] 1880 US Census, Michigan
- [S547] 1880 U.S. Census-Michigan, Source Medium: Book
- [S500] Grace Noad, Source Medium: Interview
Grace Noad Genealogist in Ontario
381 Wellington St.
Ingersoll, Ontario N5C 3L6 - [S61] Gene Dennis
- [S100] Mike and Carol Johnson, Geneologists, Canada
Mary Margaret Neff
F, #7157, b. 14 February 1848, d. 10 May 1903
Parents
Biography
Mary Margaret Neff was born on 14 February 1848 in South Dorchester Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
1 She and
Gilford Williams were married on 24 January 1866 in Aylmer, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. She died on 10 May 1903, at age 55, in South Dorchester Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
1 She was buried in Springfield Pioneer Cemetery (Kinsey Burying Ground), Con 10, 52412 Pressey Line, Springfield, South Dorchester Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
2 The Minister at their marriage was from the United Church of England and Ireland. One of the witnesses was William Newell.
WILLIAMS / Mary M. / wife of / Gilford WILLIAMS / 1848 - 1903 /.
Citations
- [S379] findagrave.com
- [S135] Springfield Cemetery, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada
Isaac Neff
M, #7158, b. 10 December 1849, d. 18 June 1922
Parents
Biography
Isaac Neff was born on 10 December 1849 in South Dorchester, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
1 He died on 18 June 1922, at age 72, in South Dorchester, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
1 He was buried on 20 June 1922 in Springfield Pioneer Cemetery (Kinsey Burying Ground), Con 10, 52412 Pressey Line, Springfield, South Dorchester Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
2,1 Isaac Neff was a Farmer/Carpenter. He was affiliated with Mennonite. Isaac was a twin to Abraham.
Citations
- [S379] findagrave.com
- [S135] Springfield Cemetery, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada
Abraham Neff
M, #7159, b. 10 December 1849, d. 23 July 1853
Parents
Biography
Abraham Neff was born on 10 December 1849 in South Dorchester, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
1,2 He died on 23 July 1853, at age 3, in South Dorchester, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
1,2 He was buried in Springfield Pioneer Cemetery (Kinsey Burying Ground), Con 10, 52412 Pressey Line, Springfield, South Dorchester Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
3,2 Grey marble, willow.
In / memory of / Abraham / son of George & / Nancy NEFF / who died / July 23, 1853 / aged 3 yrs / & 8 m /.
Citations
- [S500] Grace Noad, Source Medium: Interview
Grace Noad Genealogist in Ontario
381 Wellington St.
Ingersoll, Ontario N5C 3L6 - [S379] findagrave.com
- [S61] Gene Dennis
Martha Ann Neff
F, #7160, b. 1 October 1851, d. 13 February 1925
Parents
Biography
Martha Ann Neff was born on 1 October 1851 in South Dorchester Township, Elgin, London District, Ontario, Canada.
1,2,3 She and
Adolphus (Dolph) Wellington Dennis were married on 24 May 1873 in Aylmer, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
4,5,6,7 She was married on 24 May 1873 in Aylmer, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
5,6,7 She was married on 24 May 1873 in Aylmer, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
4 She died on 13 February 1925, at age 73, in Malahide Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
8,2,3 She was buried in Luton Cemetery (Plot #181), Malahide Township, Elgin County, Ontario.
9,3 Martha Ann Neff was affiliated with Mennonite.
4,7 Index to the
AYLMER EXPRESS newspaper
1925-1929
Elgin County Branch OGS
February 19, 1925
Page 5
c2 - Died - Martha Ann DENNIS, widow of Adolphus, Malahide, Feb. 13, 74th year, dau. of George NEFF.
Citations
- [S100] Mike and Carol Johnson, Geneologists, Canada
- [S540] Ontario, Canada Deaths, 1869-1938; Ancestry.com, Elgin County-1925; Record No. 011627
- [S379] findagrave.com
- [S141] Ontario, Canada Marriages
- [S133] Descendents of Johan Christoph Windemute
- [S558] OGS, 1869-1873 - Page 271; Record No. 112
- [S552] DennisRamage Osborn.FTW, Source Medium: Other
- [S551] Aylmer Express Newspaper (Ontario), Page 5 col. 2
- [S61] Gene Dennis
James Ezra Neff
M, #7162, b. 1 June 1858, d. 10 November 1897
Parents
Biography
James Ezra Neff was born on 1 June 1858 in South Dorchester Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
1 He and
Hannah Hind Pearson were married on 2 October 1875 in Springfield, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
2,3,4 He died on 10 November 1897, at age 39, in South Dorchester Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. He was buried in Springfield Pioneer Cemetery (Kinsey Burying Ground), Con 10, 52412 Pressey Line, Springfield, South Dorchester Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
James Ezra Neff was a Farmer. Adolphus Dennis and Jacob Pearson were witnesses to the marriage of James and Hannah.
Grey marble pulpit style, Holy Bible on top.
west -
Gone home / gates ajar / James E. NEFF / died Nov. 10, 1897 / in his / 40th year / NEFF /
east -.
Citations
- [S61] Gene Dennis
- [S141] Ontario, Canada Marriages
- [S500] Grace Noad, Source Medium: Interview
Grace Noad Genealogist in Ontario
381 Wellington St.
Ingersoll, Ontario N5C 3L6 - [S512] Ontario, Canada Marriages 1801-1928, Ancestry.com, Elgin County
George E. Neff
M, #7163, b. 1859, d. 10 August 1859
Parents
Biography
George E. Neff was born in 1859 in South Dorchester, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
1 He died on 10 August 1859, at age ~0, in South Dorchester, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
2 He was buried in Springfield Pioneer Cemetery (Kinsey Burying Ground), Con 10, 52412 Pressey Line, Springfield, South Dorchester Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
2 White marble, hand.
In memory of / George E. / son of Geo & Nancy / NEFF / died Aug. 10, 1859 / AE 6 ms & 22 ds / Beneath this stone in sweet repose / Here lies a mother’s dearest pride / A flower that scarce awoke to life / And light & beauty ere it died /.
Citations
- [S61] Gene Dennis
- [S379] findagrave.com
Gilford Williams
M, #7164, b. 1845, d. 1871
Biography
Gilford Williams was born in 1845 in Upper Canada.
1 He and
Mary Margaret Neff were married on 24 January 1866 in Aylmer, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. He died in 1871, at age ~26, in Springfield, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
2 He was buried in Springfield Pioneer Cemetery (Kinsey Burying Ground), Con 10, 52412 Pressey Line, Springfield, South Dorchester Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
3 Notes for GILFORD WILLIAMS:
* This is a story that was told to Linda Dekraauw with no other proof that these events actually took place.
"Gilford Williams was in the militia and went on frequent trips to the Niagara area. He prepared to go to Chicago to find employment rebuilding after the fire. His wife sewed money in the lining of his coat. At the hotel in Springfield while taking part in a card game he was robbed and murdered, his body and lime thrown down a well (a man who took part confessed on his death bed)."
Citations
- [S141] Ontario, Canada Marriages
- [S100] Mike and Carol Johnson, Geneologists, Canada
- [S135] Springfield Cemetery, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada
John R. Noel1
M, #7166, b. 17 August 1846, d. 21 February 1901
Family: Caroline Neff (b. 2 August 1852, d. 20 December 1880)
Daughter | Susan Jane Noel+ (b. 27 March 1874, d. 19 February 1948) |
Child | Noel (b. 27 March 1874, d. 27 March 1874) |
Biography
John R. Noel was born on 17 August 1846 in Malahide Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
2,3,4,5 He and
Caroline Neff were married on 12 July 1873 in Aylmer, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
6,7 He and
Caroline Neff were married on 12 July 1873 in Aylmer. Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
7 He died on 21 February 1901, at age 54, in Malahide Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
8,4,5 He was buried in Springfield (Kinsey) Cemetery, Malahide Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
5 John R. Noel was a Farmer.
Citations
- [S500] Grace Noad, Source Medium: Interview
Grace Noad Genealogist in Ontario
381 Wellington St.
Ingersoll, Ontario N5C 3L6 - [S141] Ontario, Canada Marriages
- [S189] Date Calculation
- [S100] Mike and Carol Johnson, Geneologists, Canada
- [S379] findagrave.com
- [S529] Ontario, Canada Marriage Index 1869-1873, Source Medium: Book
- [S136] Marriage Index
- [S142] Ontario, Canada Deaths
George William Sivyer1
M, #7168, b. 4 October 1872, d. 15 July 1893
Parents
Biography
George William Sivyer was born on 4 October 1872 in Dereham Township, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.
2,1 He died on 15 July 1893, at age 20, in Dereham Township, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.
1 He was buried in Springfield Pioneer Cemetery (Kinsey Burying Ground), Con 10, 52412 Pressey Line, Springfield, South Dorchester Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
3,1 From Grace Noad's notes: George William Sivyer was killed when struck by lightning during a violent storm. His funeral which was held at the Church in Springfield was the largest ever attended in that section, there being 163 teams. he was buried under the Order of the Sons of Temperance with the band in attendance.
Citations
- [S527] Windemuth Family Heritage 1996 Book
- [S137] Ontario, Canada Births
- [S143] Heritage Books
Frederick James Sivyer
M, #7169, b. 16 March 1874, d. 7 February 1900
Parents
Biography
Frederick James Sivyer was born on 16 March 1874 in Dereham Township, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.
1 He and
Nellie McArthur were married on 1 June 1895 in Cemetery Road, Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada.
2 He and
Nellie McArthur were married on 11 June 1895 in Tillsonburg, Dereham, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.
3 He and
Nellie McArthur were married on 11 June 1895 in Tillsonburg, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.
3 He died on 7 February 1900, at age 25, in Dereham, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.
From Linda Dekraauw's notes:
. Fred died suddenly at the home of Erwin Barry (s/o of J. Barry and Violet Neff), falling from a chair at the supper table. Fred & Erwin were second cousins. In 1895 he marriad Nellie McArthur. I do not know if she survived him.
Citations
- [S137] Ontario, Canada Births
- [S527] Windemuth Family Heritage 1996 Book
- [S141] Ontario, Canada Marriages
Bertha Jane Sivyer1
F, #7170, b. 3 March 1876, d. 1 March 1952
Parents
Biography
Bertha Jane Sivyer was born on 3 March 1876 in Dereham Township, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.
1 She and
John Mabee Berdan were married on 21 January 1903 in Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
2 She died on 1 March 1952, at age 75, in Dereham Township, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.
1 She was buried in Eden Baptist Cemetery, Eden, Bayham, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
3
Citations
- [S527] Windemuth Family Heritage 1996 Book
- [S141] Ontario, Canada Marriages
- [S100] Mike and Carol Johnson, Geneologists, Canada
Nancey Jessie Sivyer1,2
F, #7171, b. 17 September 1880, d. 10 October 1883
Parents
Biography
Nancey Jessie Sivyer was born on 17 September 1880 in Dereham Township, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.
1,2 She died on 10 October 1883, at age 3, in Dereham, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.
3,2 She was buried in Springfield Pioneer Cemetery (Kinsey Burying Ground), Con 10, 52412 Pressey Line, Springfield, South Dorchester Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
4,2
Citations
- [S137] Ontario, Canada Births
- [S527] Windemuth Family Heritage 1996 Book
- [S142] Ontario, Canada Deaths
- [S143] Heritage Books
Catherine Cornelia (Kate) Sivyer
F, #7172, b. 20 March 1883, d. 4 July 1957
Parents
Biography
Catherine Cornelia (Kate) Sivyer was born on 20 March 1883 in Dereham Township, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.
1 She and
Henry Charles Argent were married on 18 February 1903 in Straffordville, Bayham, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
2 She and
Oliver J. Miller were married on 10 September 1940 in Woodstock, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.
3 She died on 4 July 1957, at age 74, in Woodstock, Oxford, Ontario, Canada. She was buried on 6 July 1957 in Hillview Cemetery, Woodstock, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.
4 July 11, 1957
Page 8, c7
Died - Catherine MILLER, Woodstock, nee ARGENT.
The Minister at her second marriage was Rev. D. W. DeMille, Dundas St. United Church, Woodstock.
Citations
- [S137] Ontario, Canada Births
- [S527] Windemuth Family Heritage 1996 Book
- [S100] Mike and Carol Johnson, Geneologists, Canada
- [S143] Heritage Books
Nellie Ann Sivyer1
F, #7174, b. 22 October 1889, d. 3 February 1908
Parents
Biography
Nellie Ann Sivyer was born on 22 October 1889 in Dereham Township, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.
1 She died on 3 February 1908, at age 18, in Dereham Township, Oxford, Ontario, Canada. She was buried in Eden Baptist Cemetery, Eden, Bayham, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
2 From Grace Noad's notes:
Nellie Sivyer died young (at age 18). She was musical and I had her music book. This book was placed along with others in the museum in Beachville. The fingering in this book was different using a small x for thumb and numbering the fingers 1,2,3,4. It started out like a beginner's book but progressed quite rapidly to more difficult selections. I do not know if she played piano or organ.
Citations
- [S137] Ontario, Canada Births
- [S143] Heritage Books
Angus Lorne Best1
M, #7175, b. 26 April 1874, d. 29 December 1934
Biography
Angus Lorne Best was born on 26 April 1874 in Bayham Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
2,3 He and
Ida Isabel Sivyer were married on 30 December 1891 in Dereham, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.
2 He died on 29 December 1934, at age 60.
3 He was buried in Best Cemetery, Corinth, Bayham, Egin, Ontario, Canada.
3 From Grace Noad's notes:
. Lorne and Ida Best lived at Corinth.
. The Best family were early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints which was established
at Corinth at an early date by Missionaries who travelled through the area. The former Church building in the
Village has been replaced by a larger Church located in the former school at the corner of Elgin County Roads 46
and 44.
. Cecil and Ray Best both worked for the Railway and lived in the area, later moving to Chatham.
. At one time Ian and Laura operated a Service Station and Tourist Cabins on #3 highway just south of Corinth.
They had a large building and dances were held there as well.
Citations
- [S527] Windemuth Family Heritage 1996 Book
- [S141] Ontario, Canada Marriages
- [S100] Mike and Carol Johnson, Geneologists, Canada