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Delmar Pearson was born on 5 September 1897 in Corinth, Bayham, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. He and Rebecca Irene Brinn were married on 9 October 1923 in Windsor, Essex, Ontario, Canada.^2,3,4 He died on 19 October 1990, at age 93, in Tillsonburg, Dereham, Oxford, Ontario, Canada. He was buried on 22 October 1990 in Aylmer Cemetery (Section L), Aylmer, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.^5,6

Del and Becky had been living in Windsor. Del had a good job at the car factory in Detroit. In 1938 when his mother became ill, Dell brought his family back to Corinth area and looked after his parents. While Dell worked in the factory, Becky ran a boarding house in Windsor as well.

LOCAL COUPLE CELEBRATE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY.
Mr. and Mrs. Delmer Pearson of 658 Broadway St. Tillsonburg, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on October 9 1973. The couple were honoured at a surprise dinner held by the family at their residence. The former Rebecca Brinn and Mr. Pearson were united in marriage on october 9 1923, at the Methodist Church in Windsor. They lived in Windsor and Corinth before coming to Tillsonburg in 1942. The couple had three children, one daughter, Mrs. Freda Norcross of Mississauga. and two sons, Wilfred and Jack Pearson both of Tillsonburg. Jack Pearson passed away in March 1969. There were also five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Pearson are enjoying good health and have been motoring through parts of Ontario and New York State. While in Mississauga, Rev, and Mrs. Ken Norcross had friends in to further honour the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Pearson voice their many thanks to their family and friends for helping make the occasion a memorable one.
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OBITUARY DELMER PEARSON
Delmer Pearson of the Maple Manor Nursing Home Tillsonburg, formerly of 658 Broadway, died at the home on Friday Oct 19 1990. He was 93. Mr. Pearson was born at Corinth Sept 5 1897 the son of the late John Pearson and the former Lena Thompson. Predeceased by his wife the former Rebecca Brinn in 1980. Survived by one daughter Freda Norcross and her husband Rev. Kenneth Norcross of Boston; one son, Wilfred and his wife Patricia of Tillsonburg; four grandchildren and seven ggrandchildren; one sister Hazel Tribe of Galt. Predeceased by one son Jack in 1969; one grandson Bradford Pearson in 1963; three brothers, Ithmer, Mahlon and Lloyd. Rested at the Ostrander Funeral Home Tillsonburg where service was held Monday at 1 p.m. conducted by Pastor Peter Black of the Bethel Temple Tillsonburg. Interment in Aylmer Cemetery.

Rebecca Irene Brinn was born on 31 October 1904 in Vienna, Bayjam, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. She and Delmar Pearson were married on 9 October 1923 in Windsor, Essex, Ontario, Canada.^1,2,3 She died on 11 October 1980, at age 75, in Tillsonburg, Dereham, Oxford, Ontario, Canada. She was buried in Aylmer Cemetery (Section L), Aylmer, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.⁴

REBECCA I PEARSON

Mrs. Delmer Pearson of 658 Broadway, Tillsonburg passed away at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Saturday October 11,1980, in her 76th year. Born in Vienna, October 31 1904, she was a daughter of the late John Brinn and the former Emeline Ostrander. Surviving, besides her husband, are one daughter Mrs. (Rev) Kenneth (Freda) Norcross of Boston; one son, Wilfred Pearson of Tillsonburg; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren; and one brother Skean Brinn of Port Burwell. She was predeceased by a son Jack Pearson in 1969, by a grandson Bradford Pearson in 1963, and by several brothers and sisters. Interment Aylmer Cemetery.

Ithmer Pearson was born on 10 May 1899 in Bayham Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.^1,2 He and Iris May Davis were married on 20 October 1922 in London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.^3,4,5 He died on 19 October 1990, at age 91, in Woodstock, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.² He was buried in Hillview Cemetery, Woodstock, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.

Ithmer Pearson was a Tool and Die Maker. PEARSON - DAVIES
A quiet wedding took place at the residence of the officiating Minister Rev. J. C. DUNLOP in London, Ontario, on Friday October 20, 1922 when ITHMER PEARSON, son of Mr. and Mrs. JOHN PEARSON, CORINTH, was united in marriage to Miss IRIS DAVIES, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES DAVIES of Ingersoll, Ontario. Only the immediate relatives of the bride and groom were present. After a brief honeymoon trip the happy couple will settle on a farm at CORINTH.

Mahlon Pearson was born on 15 January 1902 in Bayham Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.¹ He died on 8 May 1980, at age 78, in Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada.

Mahlon Pearson was a Blacksmith. Mahlon ran a blacksmith shop in Corinth. Sometime later he moved to the Toronto area.

Dora Grace Fitzpatrick was born on 6 May 1910 in Springfield, South Dorchester, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.^1,2,3 She and Lloyd Clarence Pearson were married on 7 February 1931. She was married on 7 February 1931. She died on 8 May 1990, at age 80, in Simcoe, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada. She was buried in Dorchester Union Cemetery (Row 8, Sec 3), Dorchester, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.²

* A Memorial Card for Dora indicated her date of birth was May 5, 1910.

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County of: Elgin
Division of: Dorchester South
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What is the full name of child?: FITZPATRICK, DORA GRACE
When was the child born?: May 6/[19]10 12h 45m am
Where was the child born?: Lot A Con 8
Male or Female: F
Are the parents married?: yes
Full name of Father: SAMUEL FITZPATRICK
Occupation of Father: Far[mer]
Full Maiden Name of Mother: ETTA MAY CORLESS *
If she has been more than once married, give names of former husband or husbands:
Where were the parents married?: S. Dorchester
When were they married?: Jan 16/[19]07
If not married, give full Name of Mother: -
Is she Single or a Widow?: -
What is her occupation?: Farmer's Wife
Name of Physician attending: L.H. Douglas
Your relation to child: Father
Were you in house at time of Birth?: yes
Certified by: SAMUEL FITZPATRICK
Address: Culloden, Ont.
Date: June 1st/[19]10
Remarks: -.

Hazel Fern Pearson was born on 17 December 1908 in Bayham Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. She and Kenneth Henry Joseph Tribe were married on 1 November 1928 in Windsor, Essex, Ontario, Canada, United Church of Windsor.^1,2 She died in March 2001, at age 92, in Cambridge, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.¹

WOODSTOCK SENTINEL REVIEW, November 1928 MARRIAGE
TRIBE - PEARSON The wedding was solemnized on Thursday, November 1st at the United Church, Windsor, of Kenneth Tribe of that city, and elder son of Mr. and Mrs. George Tribe, King St. East, Ingersoll, and Hazel Pearson, also of Windsor, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Pearson of Corinth. The pastor of the church, the Rev. A. E. Runnells officiated. The young couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. D. Pearson, brother of the bride.
A miscellaneous shower was held at the home of the bride's uncle Mr. Pearson, Corinth, last evening when about seventy-five of the friends and relatives of the contracting parties gathered and presented Mr. and Mrs. Tribe with a large number of gifts. The evening was pleasantly spent in music, games and social intercourse. Mr. and Mrs. Tribe will reside in Windsor, Ontario.

Kenneth Henry Joseph Tribe was born on 2 August 1909 in Ingersoll, West Oxford Township, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.² He was born on 2 August 1909 in Ingersoll, West Oxford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. He and Hazel Fern Pearson were married on 1 November 1928 in Windsor, Essex, Ontario, Canada, United Church of Windsor.^3,4 He was married on 1 November 1928 in United Church of Windsor, Windsor, Essex County, Ontario, Canada.³ He was married on 1 November 1928 in Windsor, Essex, Ontario, Canada.^3,4 He died between October and December 1970 in Worthing, Sussex, England.

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County of: Oxford
Division of: Tp of West Oxford
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What is the full name of child?: TRIBE, KENNETH HENRY JOSEPH
When was the child born?: Aug 2nd 1909
Where was the child born?: Lot 21, Con 2, West Oxford
Male or Female: male
Are the parents married?: yes
Full name of Father: GEORGE WILLIAM TRIBE
Occupation of Father: Farmer
Full Maiden Name of Mother: ELIZA GERTRUDE ROPER
If she has been more than once married, give names of former husband or husbands: -
Where were the parents married?: Church of England, Ingersoll
When were they married?: March 18th 1908
If not married, give full Name of Mother: -
Is she Single or a Widow?: -
What is her occupation?: -
Name of Physician attending: Dr. J.A. Neff, Ingersoll
Your relation to child: Father
Were you in house at time of Birth?: yes
Certified by: GEORGE WILLIAM TRIBE
Address: Box 328, Ingersoll
Date: Aug 16th 1909
Remarks: -
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59. Kenneth Henry Joseph Tribe (George William, Joseph III, Joseph, Joseph "James"?) was born 2 August 1909 in Ingersoll, Ont. CAN, and died 18 November 1970 in GB.
He married (1) Hazel Pearson, 1930 in CAN. She was born in CAN.
He married (2) Daphne Samways, 14 October 1944.

Child of Kenneth Tribe and Hazel Pearson is:
135 i. Ruth Tribe, born 6 August 1932 in CAN. She married Danny Roberts in CAN.

Children of Kenneth Tribe and Daphne Samways are:
136 i. Diana Tribe, born 1945 in GB.
Married ? Billenness, LKA 5 Dayview Ave, Port McNichol, Ont.
137 ii. Sandra Tribe, born 24 August 1946 in Guelph, Ont. CAN.
138 iii. Carol Tribe, born 1949 in GB.
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At some time between 1932 and 1944 Ken Tribe and Hazel Pearson have divorced as in the Oct-Dec quarter of 1944 he married Daphne D. Samways in Brighton, England.

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Name: Daphne D. Samways
[Born: Apr-May-Jun 1919, Lambeth District, Greater London]
Spouse Surname: Tribe
[Kenneth H.J. Tribe]
Date of registration: Oct-Nov-Dec 1944
Registration district: Brighton
Inferred County: Sussex
Volume Number: 2b
Page Number: 522

Children of Kenneth Tribe and Daphne Samways:
Diana H. Tribe, born Jan-Mar 1945, Brighton, Sussex
Sandra L. Tribe, born 24 Aug 1946, Guelph, Wellington Co., ON, Canada
Carol A.E. Tribe, born Oct-Dec 1951, Brighton, Sussex
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UK Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960
NAMES AND DESCRIPTIONS OF BRITISH PASSENGERS
Name of Ship: Queen Elizabeth
Steamship Line: Cunard White Star Limited.
Port of Arrival: Southampton
Date of Arrival: 10th Feb. 1947
Whence Arrived: New York

Port of Embarkation: New York
Port at which Passengers have been landed: Southampton
No. 1404-1407
Class: Cabin
Names of Passengers: TRIBE, KENNETH H.
Adults of 12 years and upwards / Accompanied by husband or wife: 37, male
Names of Passengers: TRIBE, DAPHNE D.
Adults of 12 years and upwards / Accompanied by husband or wife: 27, female
Names of Passengers: TRIBE, DIANA H.
Children between 1 and 12: 2, female
Names of Passengers: TRIBE, SANDRA L.
Infants: 5 mo, female
Proposed address in the United Kingdom: 25 Temple St. Brighton, Sussex
Profession, Occupation or Calling of Passengers: Machinist
Country of Last Permanent Residence: Canada
Country of Intended Future Permanent Residence: England
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Name: Kenneth Henry J. Tribe
Birth Date: 2 Aug 1909
Date of registration: Oct-Nov-Dec 1970
Age at Death: 61
Registration district: Worthing
Inferred County: Sussex
Volume: 5h
Page: 1963. Marriage notice for Hazel Pearson:

TRIBE - PEARSON

The wedding was solemnized on Thursday, November 1st, at the United Church, Windsor, of Kenneth Tribe of that city and elder son of Mr. and Mrs. George Tribe, King St., East, Ingersoll, and Hazel Pearson also of Windsor, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Pearson of Corinth. The pastor of the church the Rev. A. E. Runnells officiated. The young couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. D. Pearson, brother of the bride.

A miscellaneous shower was held at the home of the bride's uncle, Mr. Pearson, Corinth, last evening when about seventy- five of the friends and relatives of the contracting parties gathered and presented Mr. and Mrs. Tribe with a large number of gifts. The evening was pleasantly spent in music, games and social intercourse. Mr. and Mrs. Tribe will reside in Windsor Ontario.

From the Sentinel Review newspaper Woodstock Ontario. Nov. 1928. WOODSTOCK SENTINEL REVIEW, November 1928
MARRIAGE
TRIBE - PEARSON
The wedding was solemnized on Thursday, November 1st at the United Church, Windsor, of Kenneth Tribe of that city, and elder son of Mr. and Mrs. George Tribe, King St. East, Ingersoll, and Hazel Pearson, also of Windsor, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Pearson of Corinth. The pastor of the church, the Rev. A. E. Runnells officiated. The young couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. D. Pearson, brother of the bride.

A miscellaneous shower was held at the home of the bride's uncle Mr. Pearson, Corinth, last evening when about seventy-five of the friends and relatives of the contracting parties gathered and presented Mr. and Mrs. Tribe with a large number of gifts. The evening was pleasantly spent in music, games and social intercourse. Mr. and Mrs. Tribe will reside in Windsor, Ontario.

Thomas Robert Pearson was born on 4 May 1872 in Bayham Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. He and Harriet Bagley were divorced Yes. He and Harriet Bagley were married on 28 February 1895 in Tillsonburg, Dereham, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.^1,2 He died on 15 May 1967, at age 95, in Ontario, Canada. He was buried in Richmond West Cemetery, Bayham, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.

Thomas Robert Pearson was a Farmer. He was affiliated with Latter Day Saints.³ Notes for THOMAS ROBERT [TWIN] PEARSON:

. Thomas was divorced fairly early in life.
. He was buried with his mother and father, Thomas Pearson and Cerinda Dennis Pearson in Richmond Cemetery (page 34, #201, Richmond Cemetery Listing, Elgin County Genealogical Society).

Harriet Bagley was born on 1 October 1876 in Houghton, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada.² She and Thomas Robert Pearson were divorced Yes. She and Thomas Robert Pearson were married on 28 February 1895 in Tillsonburg, Dereham, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.^1,3 She was married on 28 February 1895 in Tillsonburg, Dereham Township, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.³ She was married on 28 February 1895 in Tillsonburg, Dereham, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.¹ She died on 10 July 1943, at age 66, in Niagara Falls, Welland, Ontario, Canada. She died on 10 July 1943, at age 66, in Niagara Falls, Welland, Ontario, Canada.

Harriet Bagley was affiliated in Baptist. ONTARIO, SCHEDULE A.- BIRTHS
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Name: HARRIETT BAGLEY
Sex: F
Name and Surname of Father: RICHARD BAGLEY
Name and Maiden Surname of Mother: MARY CATHERINE VANATTER
Rank or Profession of Father: Labourer
Signature, description, and residence of Informant: RICHARD BAGLEY, Villa Nova
When Registered: Nov 6th /76
Name of Accoucheur: none
Signature of Registrar: L.N. Collver. Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1857-1924
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Division of: Tillsonburg
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His Name: THOMAS ROBERT PEARSON
Age: 22
Residence when Married: Bayham
Place of Birth: Bayham
Bachelor or Widower: B
Rank or Profession: Farmer
Names of Parents: THOMAS & CERINDA PEARSON
Religious Denomination of Bridegroom: Latter Day Saints
Her Name: HARIOT BAGLEY
Age: 19
Residence when Married: Kingslake
Place of Birth: Townsend
Spinster or Widow: S
Names of Parents: RICHARD BAGLEY & MARY CATHERINE BAGLEY
Religious Denomination of Bride: Baptist
Names and Residences of Witnesses:
JOSEPH PEARSON, Bayham
NANCY ANN PEARSON, Bayham
Date and place of Marriage: 28th February 1895, Tilsonburg
By whom Married: F. Ryan ?.D.
By License or Banns: L
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* Thomas was divorced fairly early in life.

Cerinda May Pearson was born on 26 July 1873 in Ontario, Canada.^1,2 She and Peter David (Davey) Mitts were married on 25 August 1891 in Springfield, Malahide Township, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.^3,4 She and Peter David (Davey) Mitts were married on 25 August 1891 in Springfield, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.⁴ She was married on 25 August 1891 in Springfield, Malahide Township, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.³ She was married on 25 August 1891 in Springfield, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.⁴ She died on 11 February 1961, at age 87, in Bayham Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.^1,2 She died on 11 February 1961, at age 87, in Bayham Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. She was buried in Richmond Cemetery, Bayham Township, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.² She was buried in Richmond West Cemetery, Bayham Township, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.

Cerinda MITTS / 1873-1961
(West)

(OCFA) Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid
Surname, Given Name / Cemetery / County / Township / Reference
MITTS Cerinda / Richmond West / Elgin / Bayham / EL-237
MITTS Peter Davey / Richmond West / Elgin / Bayham / EL-237

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RICHMOND WEST CEMETERY
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Gravestone Inscriptions
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16. White marble, marble base; flower motif; angel statue on top.
(East)
Peter Davey / MITTS / 1863- 1938 /
Cerinda MITTS / 1873-1961
(West)
CHILCOTT / John / 1896- 1989 /
His wife / Flossie M. / 1897-1975. Aylmer Express
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Issue: Sep 3, 1891
Surname: MITTS
Name: Peter
Event: M [Marriage]
Additional Information: G.(?) PEARSON

Issue: Sep 3, 1891
Surname: PEARSON, Serinda
Event: M
Additional Information: B.(?) MITTS

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County of: Elgin
Division of: Springfield
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His Name: PETER DAVEY MITTS
Age: 27 years
Residence when Married: Corinth
Place of Birth: South Dorchester
Bachelor or Widower: B
Rank or Profession: Laborer
Names of Parents: JOHN & FANNY MITTS
Religious Denomination of Bridegroom: Methodist
Her Name: SURINDA PEARSON
Age: 18 years
Residence when Married: Bayham
Place of Birth: Bayham
Spinster or Widow: S
Names of Parents: THOS & SURINDA PEARSON
Religious Denomination of Bride: Methodist
Names and Residences of Witnesses:
FANNY M. MITTS
NANCY A. PEARSON } Bayham
Date and place of Marriage: Aug 25th 1891, Springfield or Corinth
By whom Married: John Davy
By License or Banns: L.

Peter David (Davey) Mitts was born on 20 February 1863 in South Dorchester, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.^1,2 He and Cerinda May Pearson were married on 25 August 1891 in Springfield, Malahide Township, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.^3,4 He and Cerinda May Pearson were married on 25 August 1891 in Springfield, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.⁴ He died on 23 December 1938, at age 75, in Corinth, Bayham, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.^1,2 He was buried on 26 December 1938 in Richmond West Cemetery, Bayham, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.^1,2

Peter David (Davey) Mitts was affiliated with Latter Day Saints.⁵ Peter Davey Mitts died suddenly after spending the day before cutting wood. Death notice Dec. 29 1938 in Aylmer Express newspaper.

Reported Dec 29 1938

PETER D. MITTS DIED SUDDENLY AT CORINTH

Was Cutting Wood Day before his Death. Born in South Dorchester.

Peter D. Mitts a well known resident of the Corinth district, died suddenly at his home one mile south of Corinth village, early Friday morning December 23rd. Mr. Mitts was engaged in cutting wood in the bush on Wednesday and was apparently in good health. He was taken suddenly ill Thursday morning. Deceased was in his 76th year and was born in south Dorchester, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Mitts. Forty-eight years ago he married Cerinda Pearson of Corinth . For a few years they lived at Springfield and for 37 years at the home where Mr. Mitts died. He was a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters and a member of the Latter Day Saints Church. He leaves many friends to mourn his sudde n demise.

Surviving are his wife; three sons and two daughters; Mahlon of Frogmore; Bert of Straffordville; Russel at home; Mrs . Cecil Thompson, Corinth and Mrs. Alex Thurlby of Otterville. Twelve grandchildren also survive.

The funeral Service was held at the home on Monday December 26th at 2 P.M. and was in charge of Clarence LaMore of Courtland and Edward Gilmore of Houghton. Interment took place in the Richmond Cemetery.

White marble, marble base; flower motif; angel statue on top.
(East)
Peter Davey / MITTS / 1863- 1938.

Flossie May Mitts was born on 27 October 1897 in Corinth, Bayham, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.² She and Cecil Thompson were married on 29 January 1919 in Tillsonburg, Dereham, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.² She and John (Jack) Chilcott were married on 8 October 1943.² She died on 5 March 1975, at age 77, in St. Thomas, Yarmouth, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.² She was buried in Richmond West Cemetery, Bayham, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.³

Living in Corinth at the time of her Fathers death. Dec . 23, 1938.

In 1945 she was a caretaker at Corinth School. Funeral conducted by Mrs. R. H. Gillam of People's Revival Church Ingersoll at Kebbel Funeral Home Aylmer.

OBIT Mrs. Flossie Chilcott

Mrs. Flossie May Chilcott of R.R.4 Corinth died at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday March 5th. She was seventy- seven years of age.

Born in Bayham Township on October 27 1897, she was the daughter of the late Peter Mitts and Cerinda Pearson.

She is survived by her husband John Chilcott; one son, Roy Thompson of Springfield; two brothers, Mahlon Mitts of Frogmore and Russell Mitts of Corinth; four grandchildren, Cheryl Peters of Aylmer, Earl Thompson of Galt, Valerie Kipp of Camp Borden and Ramona Vinnai of Straffordville and six great grandchildren.

Funeral was held at H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home on Saturday, March 8th conducted by Mrs. R. H. Gillam of People's Revival Church, Ingersoll.

Pallbearers were George Mitts, Emerson Beemer, Raymond Mitts, Jim Pearson, Ted Pearson and Rich Peters.

Burial was in Richmond Cemetery.

dated March 12 1975 Aylmer Express.

His wife / Flossie M. / 1897-1975.

Cecil Thompson was born on 19 May 1887 in Bayham Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. He and Flossie May Mitts were married on 29 January 1919 in Tillsonburg, Dereham, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.¹ He died on 23 September 1943, at age 56, in Tillsonburg, Dereham, Oxford, Ontario, Canada. He was buried in Aylmer Cemetery (Section A), Aylmer, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.¹

Cecil Thompson was a Carpenter.² Obit: CECIL THOMPSON 56 Dies in Tillsonburg Carpenter had spent life there in Corinth.

TILSONBURG Sept 25 - A resident of Tillsonburg for the past 20 years Cecil Thompson died on Thursday in his 57th year . He had spent his entire life in this town and in the Corinth district and had followed the occupation of carpenter . He was a member of the United Church.

His survivors include two sons at Corinth; two sisters, Mrs . Dan Pearson of Corinth; Mrs. William Fowler, Delaware; and six brothers, William of Amherstburg; Dan of Deleware; Jesse, Dorchester Station; George E. and Emerson, of Aylmer ; and Clarence of Orwell.

The body is at rest at the H. A. Ostrander Funeral Home here and the service will be held there on Monday at 2 pm. In terment will be in Aylmer Cemetery.

A220, Grey marble ground stone in cement, broken.
Cecil THOMPSON / 1887 - 1943.

Pearl Jane Mitts was born on 4 June 1900 in Corinth, Bayham, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.^1,2 She and Alexander Thurlby were married on 7 November 1917 in St. Thomas, Yarmouth, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.^3,4 She died on 25 February 1972, at age 71.² She was buried in Springfield Pioneer Cemetery(Kinsey Burying Ground, Con 10, 52412 Pressey Line, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.

Pearl was living in Otterville at the time of her father's death- Dec.23,1938.

Bert Raymond Mitts was born on 23 February 1906 in Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2 He died on 4 January 1973, at age 66, in Straffordville, Bayham, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.^3,2 He was buried in Straffordville Cemetery, Strattfordville, Bayham, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.^3,2

Bert was living in Straffordville at the time of his father's death- 12/23/1938.

. Bert was living in Straffordville at the time of his father's death (Dec. 23, 1938).
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Name: MITTS, BERT RAYMOND
Sex: Male
Date of Birth: Feb 23 - [19]06
Name of Father: PETER D. MITTS
Maiden Name of Mother: LEUCINDA PEARSON
Residence of Father: Corinth
Occupation of Father: Farmer
Name of Physician in attendance: R.W. Shaw
Name of Person making Return: R.W. Shaw
Address of Person making Return: -
Date of Registration: Feb 23 - 06
Remarks: -
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Surname, Given Name / Cemetery / County / Township / Reference
MITTS Bert Raymond / Straffordville / Elgin / Bayham / EL-245
MITTS Viola M. (Wilson) / Straffordville / Elgin / Bayham / EL-245

STRAFFORDVILLE CEMETERY
Transcription
Black granite on white granite with cement base.
MITTS /
VIOLA V. / WILSON / 1906 / Wife Of /
BERT RAYMOND / 1906-1973.

Orley Ellis Mitts was born on 25 December 1914 in Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.¹ He died on 2 January 1915, at age 0, in Bayham, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.¹ He was buried in Firby Cemetery, Bayham, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.¹

7 days old at death.

Russell David Mitts was born on 13 September 1918 in Bayham Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. He died on 18 January 1985, at age 66, in Tillsonburg, Dereham, Oxford, Ontario, Canada. He was buried in Richmond West Cemetery, Bayham, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.

Russell David Mitts was a Section Man in Canadian National Railroad.¹ Russell was living at home at the time of his father's death-12/23/1938.
Birth and death dates corroberated by death notice from paper. Found in the book Corinth Elgin Counties Crown.

RUSSEL D. MITTS

Russel D. Mitts of R.R.#4 Aylmer, passed away at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Friday January 18 1985 in his 67th year.

Born in Bayham Township September 13, 1918, he was a son of the late Peter Mitts and the former Cerinda Pearson. He was a section man for the CNR. Mr. Mitts was a member of the Independent Order of Foresters, Court Bright, Vienna No 1 090 Tillsonburg, and of Ark Lodge No. 404 IOOF Springfield.

Surviving are his wife, the former Dorothy Lonsbary, one daughter, Mrs. Allan (Sandra) Sage of R.R.#4 Aylmer; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Thurlby and Mrs. Flossie Chilcott.

Interment in Richmond Cemetery.

Anna Isabella (Bella) Pearson was born on 17 July 1876 in Bayham Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.^1,2,3 She and Homer Adolphus Learn were married on 22 August 1892 in Tillsonburg, Dereham, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.^1,4,5 She died on 23 August 1973, at age 97, in Ontario, Canada.³ She was buried in Saint Lukes Angelican Cemetery, Vienna, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.^2,3

The marriage was performed by John W. Colley.
. Witnesses were Anna's brother and sister, Joseph Pearson and Mary Pearson, both of Bayham.
. Religion, Homer was 'Disciples' and Annie 'Methodist'.

Isabell LEARN / his wife / 1876 - 1973.

Homer Adolphus Learn was born on 29 March 1874 in Dorchester Township, Ontario, Canada.^2,3,4 He and Anna Isabella (Bella) Pearson were married on 22 August 1892 in Tillsonburg, Dereham, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.^2,5,6 He died on 2 September 1950, at age 76, in Ontario, Canada.^3,4 He was buried in Saint Lukes Anglican Cemetery, Vienna, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.^3,4

Homer Adolphus Learn was a Gardener.² He was affiliated with Disciples.³ Red granite on white granite with cement base.
LEARN /
Homer LEARN / l875 - 1950.

Florence Pearl Learn was born on 7 January 1894 in Ontario, Canada.¹ She and Argo Freeman Vaughan were married on 21 July 1910 in Vienna, Bayham, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.^2,3,4 She died on 31 May 1973, at age 79, in Wallaceburg, Kent, Ontario, Canada. She was buried in St. Luke's Angelican Cemetery, Vienna, Bayham, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.

Rev. J.H. Clark of Vienna Ont. officiated at marriage. Witnesses at marriage were Hattie Learn of Mount Salem and H. Vaughan of Port Burwell. At their Golden Wedding in Erieau both of their mothers were present.

Argo Freeman Vaughan was born on 13 October 1888 in Bayham Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.^2,3,1 He was born on 13 October 1888 in Bayham Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.¹ He and Florence Pearl Learn were married on 21 July 1910 in Vienna, Bayham, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.^1,4,5 He was married on 21 July 1910 in Vienna, Bayham, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.^4,5 He was married on 21 July 1910 in Vienna, Bayham Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada.¹ He died in 1971, at age ~83, in Ontario, Canada. He was buried in St. Luke's Angelican Cemetery, Vienna, Bayham, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.⁴

Argo Freeman Vaughan was a Fisherman.¹ ONTARIO, SCHEDULE A.- BIRTHS
County of: Elgin
Division of: Bayham
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When Born: Oct 13th 1888
Name: ARGA FREEMAN VAUGHN
Sex: Male
Name and Surname of Father: AZRAH VAUGHN
Name and Maiden Surname of Mother: MARY CATHARINE MATTHEWS
Rank or Profession of Father: Mariner
Signature, description, and residence of Informant: -
When Registered: Oct 24th 1888
Name of Accoucheur: -
Signature of Registrar: J.G. Pauling
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1901 Census of Canada
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Name: [Argo] Vaughan
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Age: 12
Birth Day & Month: 14 Oct
Birth Year: 1888
Birthplace: Ontario
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: [Azriah] J. Vaughan
Mother's Name: Mary Vaughan
Racial or Tribal Origin: Eng (English)
Nationality: Canadian
Religion: B[aptist]
Province: Ontario
District: Elgin (east/est)
District Number: 57
Sub-District: Bayham
Sub-District Number: B-1
Household Members: Name / Age
Azriah J. Vaughan / 31
Mary Vaughan / 32
Argo Vaughan / 12
[Owen] Vaughan / 8
L[eslie] Vaughan / 5
Mabel Vaughan / 2. Rev. J. H.Clark of Vienna Ont. officiated at marriage. Witnesses at marriage were
Hattie Learn of Mount Salem and H. Vaughn of Port Burwell.
At their Golden Wedding in Erieau both of their mothers were present. * At their Golden Wedding Anniversary (1960) in Erieau both of their mothers were present.

Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1857-1924
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SCHEDULE B.- MARRIAGES
County of: Elgin
Division of: Bayham
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Name of Groom: VAUGHAN, ARGO FREEMAN
Rank or Profession: Fisherman
Bachelor, Widowed or Divorced: B
Age: 21
Religious Denomination: Methodist
Usual Residence: Port Burwell
Name and Surname of Father: AZRIAH VAUGHAN
Rank or Profession of Father: Fisherman
Name and Maiden Name of Mother: MARY MATTHEWS

Name of Bride: LEARN, FLORENCE PEARL
Rank or Profession: -
Spinster, Widowed or Divorced: S
Age: 17
Religious Denomination: Mennonite
Usual Residence: Mt. Salem
Name and Surname of Father: HOMER LEARN
Rank or Profession of Father: Gardener
Name and Maiden Name of Mother: BELL PEARSON

When, where and how married: 21 day of July 1910 at Elgin
License or Banns: License
Names and Addresses of Witnesses:
H.Vaughan, Pt. Burwell
HATTIE LEARN, Mt. Salem
Date of Return: Aug 10, [19]10
Signature and Address of person solemnizing Marriage: J.H. Clark, Vienna.