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Huron Expositor
23 August 1912
page 4
Mary Beattie Dodds (nee Armstrong)
Winthrop--The Late Mrs Dodds
Last week we made brief reference to the death of Mrs
Thomas Dodds of
McKillop, near here, whose maiden name was Mary Beattie
Armstrong, and who
had reached the good age of 85 years and 4 months.
The late Mrs Dodds was a native of Roxboroshire, Scotland, and left the old
land as a bride, being married to her late husband on the 24th of May 64
years ago, at the age of 21 years. They left the next day on their honeymoon
trip to Canada, settling first in McKillop.
For the first five years they lived on a farm on the 6th concession, then
moving to lot 30, concession 7, on which she continued to reside until her
death. That part of the township was then newly settled and mostly a
wilderness. The deceased bore bravely the hardships and privations incident
to pioneer life, and did her part well in helping to convert the bush farm
into a comfortable and prosperous homestead.
Her husband died a little over seven years ago. Mrs Dodds had been in
failing health for the past two years. A year ago she was confined to the
house most of the summer, but she rallied again, and was able once again to
attend church during the winter months--a place, despite all kinds of
weather, in which she was always present when her health permitted, to meet
her pastor and the people of Cavan church, of which she had been a valued
member almost ever since its formation, bein a member of Rev Mr Barr's
church in Harpurhey before that. The last time she was in church was in
March, after which she took a severe cold, followed by heart trouble, of
which she was a severe sufferer, never being able to lie down, and passed
away as if falling asleep, as one that was weary.
She was a sincere, Christian woman, who by precept and example, her
influence for good will be felt in the sphere which she moved. The remains
were laid to rest in the Maitlandbank cemetery on Monday, August 13, beside
those of her late husband, and the respect in which she was held in the
neighborhood, where she had lived so long, as well as the sympathy for the
bereaved family, was abundantly manifested by the large number who attended
to pay the last tribute of respect to the memory of a good woman.
She leaves a family of four sons, Robert, John, Thomas and
Adam, and four
daughters, Mrs William Elliott of Manitoba, Mrs Hunter,
Mrs Blanshard and
Mrs A Smith, of Brussels, her eldest son having died some years ago. Rev
Mr
Carswell preached a funeral sermon on Sunday last, taking for his text, "And
his righteousness shall endure forever," taken from the 3rd verse of the
13th Psalm, in which he made reference to the Christian life of the
deceased,
The friends who leave us do not feel the sorrow
Of parting as we feel it, who must stay,
Lamenting day by day;
And knowing when we wake upon the morrow
We shall not find in its accustomed place
The one beloved face
Alexander Broadfoot
Alexander Broadfoot, medical doctor and surgeon in Mondovi and Gilmanton,
Wisconsin, was born on November 9, 1854 on the Mains Farm in Tuckersmith
Township, Huron County, Ontario. He grew up in the Clinton area, attending
Clinton Grammar School, an received his secondary education in the Collegiate
institute in St. Catherines and further education in Toronto University. In
1873-74, he was principal of a school where all the students spoke French. In
1880, he entered the Toronto
School of Medicine, from which he graduated in 1884. He decided to move
in that year, to Kansas, USA and set up a practice in the town of Enterprise,
where he began practising medicine. He was a good doctor and soon had a
well-established practice.
On April 6, 1885, he became a citizen of the United States and in that same
year, he married Celia Tillotson in Enterprise, Kansas. In 1887, they moved to
Reed's Landing and then on to Independence, Wisconsin, where he practiced
medicine for six years. In September of 1893, they moved to Mondovi, Wisconsin,
where he opened an office in the Peeso Block, over the Luetscher Bros. &
Helwig's store.
In April 1894, he became associated with Dr. Charles Hebard under the firm
name of Hebard & Broadfoot, Physicians and Surgeons. Four years later, Alexander
and his family moved to Gilmanton, Wisconsin.
Alexander Broadfoot died on February 14, 1904,
leaving his wife and seven children. He was buried in the family plot in
Gilmanton Cemetery, where his infant son was also buried.
From the August 10, 1888 issue. (Bridget
Dorsey nee Burke)
We last week mentioned the illness of Mrs. Dorsey, Sr. of this town.
We have this week to record her death. Mrs. Dorsey had reached the great age of
83 years. She was a native of Tipperary, Ireland, and came to this county with
her husband and family about 43 years ago. {1845] They then settled in the
township of McKillop and a year and a half after their arrival her husband died.
She had seven of a family, five of whom, three sons and two daughters, still
survive her. The sons are Mr. Michael Dorsey of Hibbert, Mr. John Dorsey, Seaforth, Mr.
Matthew Dorsey, Colorado. The daughters are Mrs.
Edward Devereux, of McKillop and Mrs. Heart,
of Strathroy. Until a
week before her death, Mrs. Dorsey was able to go around and very smart and
active.
In the local news: Deaths: In Seaforth, on 7th inst. Bridget Dorsey,
relict
of the late John Dorsey and mother of Mr. John Dorsey of Seaforth, aged 83
years.
Mrs. M. J. Klinkhamer nee Bridget Burke
The Huron Expositor, September 30, 1938
The late Mrs. M. J. Klinkhamer An old and highly respected pioneer of
Dublin in the person of Mrs. Michael J. Klinkhamer, died at her home on
Friday morning, following the effect of a stroke of paralysis sustained about
two weeks ago. She was in her 81st year, being a native of McKillop Township.
She was married fifty-seven years ago and has been a resident of Dublin ever
since, she and her husband having engaged in a grocery business for several
years. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Sister
Bonaventure,
Ursuline Convent, Chatham, and Mrs. Leo Krauskopf, Dublin; also three
sons, Walter, of Detroit, and Joseph and Martin, of Dublin.
The funeral took place on Monday morning at St. Patrick's Church, Dublin, with
interment at St. Columban cemetery. Father Joseph O'Rourke of Tillsonburg,
sang the Requiem Mass, which was largely attended.
The pallbearers were three sons, Joseph, Walter and Martin, Leo
Krauskopf, Patrick O'Rourke, and Joseph O'Rourke.
Visitors over the weekend included: Mr. and Mrs. James
Hanley, Toronto,
with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hanley; Miss Olivia Evans and Mrs.
W.
H. Evans, Galt, with Mr. and Mrs. P. Matthews; Miss
Mary Krauskopf,
St. Thomas; Frank Krauskopf, Toronto; Dr.
Frank Stapleton,
Brantford, at their respective homes; Mr. and Mrs. Klinkhamer, Brantford,
at the funeral of Mrs. Klinkhamer; John and Joseph Kenny, Pat
McConnell and Miss Francis Fortune, in Kitchener.
Walter Burke
Huron Expostitor Friday, March 13, 1914 McKillop Notes-
A large funeral took place last Wednesday, when one of the oldest residents of
this township was laid to rest in St. Columban cemetery in the person of Walter
Burke, aged 83 years. The pallbearers were Messes. Leo Krauskopf, John
Burke, William Burke, C. Klinkhammer, Joseph O'Rourke, and James
O'Connor. The deceased leaves to morn his loss besides his widow, John at home, Martin, of Chicago, Mrs. Ornaly, of Toronto, and
Mrs. Klinkhammer of Dublin.
Huron Expositer March 9th, 1934.
Joseph Canning
Catherine Canning nee Evans
Mrs. Catherine Canning was burned to death early Friday
morning when her house on Queen Street, Toronto was gutted by flames. Her
husband Joseph Canning, 64, suffered serious burns and was rushed to the
hospital, where he died shortly after being admitted. Her brother Frank
Evans 71, also suffered burns and was taken to the hospital for
treatment. His injuries were thought to be less serious.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Canning were former well known residents of
Seaforth. Funeral services were held from St. James Church here on Tuesday
and interment was made in St. James cemetery.
Believed to have started from an overheated stovepipe, the fire had gained
terrific headway before it was noticed. When Mrs. Canning attempted to
escape from the blazing frame structure a jammed door trapped her before
the flames.
The fire was first discovered by a neighbor across the street who turned in the
alarm. Before the brigade could arrive, Mr. Canning had assisted his
brother-in-law to escape from the building. When he turned back to rescue
his wife, however, he found the door jammed and was unable to reach her.
He shouted for aid, being badly burned and in a weakened condition, and
neighbors managed to break in the door, but Mrs. Canning was was pronounced dead
a few minutes later when taken to a nearby house for first aid treatment.
A large number of friends and relatives attended the funeral services on
Tuesday. Pallbearers for Mrs. Canning
were James Shea, William Stapelton, Thomas Moylan, Timothy Lynch, John
Nolan and Jos. O'Rourke.
For Mr. Canning Thomas Melady,
Dennis Maloney, Angus McKinnon, Hugh McMillan, Frank McConnell and Roland
Kennedy.
Mr. and Mrs. Canning have been residents of Tuckersmith, Beechwood, and Seaforth
before moving to Toronto some years ago. Mrs. Canning was the daughter of
the late Joseph Evans of McKillop.
Mary Mulcahy nee Clinton
Publication unknown
Date unknown
"Died in Seaforth, on Monday, December 18, 1916
Mary Clinton, wife of the late Edward Mulcahy aged 78 years. The funeral will
take place from her late residence, Market street, Seaforth on Wednesday,
December 20th, 1916 at 9:30 a.m. to St. James' church, Seaforth and from
thence to the place of interment in St. Columban Cemetary.
Friends and
acquaintances will please accepth this invitation..."
J. Brooks(nee Mulcahy).
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Huron Expositor
3 March 1899
page 8
Elizabeth Somerville (nee Dickson)
Last week we announced the death of Mrs William
Somverville, sr, of Roxboro,
McKillop, which took place on Wednesday of last week. Mrs Somerville's
maiden name was Elizabeth Dickson. She was the
third daughter of the late
Archibald Dickson, and was born in Roxboroshire,
Scotland. She came to
Canada with other members of her family in 1834. She was married to her late
husband in 1846, and went to Haysville, Waterloo county, to reside. After a
residence of two years there they returned to McKillop and took up the farm
adjoining that of her late father, and where she continued to reside until
her death. Her husband died 36 years ago, leaving her with a family of seven
young children, the youngest being only two weeks old. It was then a gloomy
outlook, but she was a woman of indomitable courage and of splendid
executive ability, and succeeded in not only retaining her home, but kept
her family around her, and provided well for them all. During all those
years the home was never disturbed, as her eldest son, who now has the
homestead, remains unmarried, and Mrs Somerville continued to occupy her old
place as long as her health and strength permitted. She was one of the
kindest of women, and was always more solicitous for the comfort of others
than for her own comfort. She was, therefore, much and deservedly beloved,
not by the members of her own family alone, but by all who knew her. This
trait of her character was retained to the last, and was peculiarly
manifested by an incident only a few hours before her departure. Although
not able to speak above a whisper, she beckoned to one of her attendants and
asked her to "Get Elsa a cup of tea," meaning her sister, Mrs James Scott,
who had come to see her. She was a sincere and consistent Christian woman,
as her daily life bore testimony, and was a member of Seaforth Presbyterian
church. The remains were laid to rest in the Maitlandbank cemetery on
Saturday.
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Huron Expositor
18 July 1913
page 8
James Dodds
The Late Mr Dodds--Another of the worthy pioneers of this district has
passed from this life. Mr James Dodds, formerly of
McKillop, died at the
home of his son-in-law, Mr John Carter, on Thursday
of last week, and the
remains were laid to rest in the Maitlandbank cemetery on Saturday. Mr Dodds
had reached the unusual age of 84 years. He had been in failing health for
some time. He was one of the pioneer residents of McKillop, and was much
respected by all who knew him for his many good qualities of head and hear
and his sterling integrity of character.
Huron Expositor
Friday, 22 January 1897
Page 8
Peter Dodds
It is also our sad duty to chronicle another death this week. The Great
Reaper is no respector of persons. He cuts down not only the aged, but the
middle aged and young. This time it is one in the very prime of life. Mr
Peter Dodds, son of Mr Thos Dodds, of McKillop,
passed away at his
residence, near Winthrop, on Sunday night last. Mr Dodds was just forty-six
years of age. He was a strong, wiry, robust man who, only a few months ago,
bade fair to live to a good old age. He had been suffering for some time
with a severe attack of la grippe, but no serious results were anitcipated
until within a day or two of his death, when inflammation of the bowels set
in, and his once rugged constitution, being enfeebled by the former disease,
was unable to withstand the ravages of this attack. He was an industrious,
good living man and a most worthy citizen, who was esteemed and respected by
all who knew him, and his early death is a loss to the community where he
resided, and where, we believe, he was born. He leaves a widow and five
children. The sincerest sympathy will be extended by numerous friends to the
bereft and afflicted widow and family, and to the sorrowing parents and
friends. The remains were laid to rest in the Maitlandbank cemetery on
Tuesday.
Huron Expositor
3 Mar 1905
page 8
Thomas Dodds, Sr.
Many of our readers will regret to learn of the death of another pioneer of
this district in the person of Thomas Dodds, Sr of
McKillop. Mr Dodds died
on Wednesday after an illness of only a few days. He was 77 years of age and
was one of the pioneer settlers and most respected residents of McKillop.
Huron Expositor
3 Mar 1905
page 5
Deaths--Dodds--In McKillop, on March 1st, Mr Thomas Dodds,
sr, aged 77 years
and 5 months. Funeral on Friday March 3rd, at 2:30 o'clock, from the late
residence of the deceased.
Obituary--Spokesman Review--February 28, 1928 (photo included)
FRANK J. DORSEY, SPORTSMAN DIES
Was Also Active in
K. of C. Circles and
in Politics.
Frank J. Dorsey, age 71, a resident of Spokane 30 years and widely known here, died yesterday at E230 Boone, the residence of Mrs. F. J.
Gehres, with whom he had made his home in recent years.
Mr. Dorsey was born in Ontario, coming west from Minneapolis in 1898. Previously he had served on Canadian railroads in the provinces of Manitoba and Ontario. He continued his railroad activities here as a conductor with the Spokane Falls & Northern until 1902.
In 1902 he went into the insurance business, with which he had been connected until his retirement
recently. Mr. Dorsey was a lover of the outdoors and athletic games, having been in charge of the horse racing department at the interstate fair for many years He was an expert judge of horses and in this capacity visited other cities and towns in this region. For years he was a familiar figure at gatherings where horse racing was an event.
Mr. Dorsey was prominent in Knights of Columbus circles, having been grand knight of the
Spokane council and district and state deputy in turn. He also belonged to the Elk's lodge here.
Surviving are two sons, Fred C. Dorsey, an attorney at Harrington, and W. M. Dorsey, Seattle; also three daughters,
Mrs. H. T. Graves, Puyallup; Miss Claire
Dorsey, Seattle, and Mrs. L. A. Dobbin, Vancouver, B. C.
The body is at Smith & Co.'s.
John Dorsey. June 17, 1892 issue.
Our citizens were surprised and pained on Monday morning last, on hearing
of the death, on the previous night, of Mr. John Dorsey, one of the
leading and most highly respected residents of this town.... [now I am
paraphrasing] He had been in good health and then had a severe attack of
"la grippe" last winter, which developed into Bright's disease,
which was fatal....
He was a native of Tipperary, Ireland, the son of the last John
Dorsey,
and when about six years of age, came, with his parents and brothers and
sisters. to Canada. They settled on a farm on the Huron road about a mile
east of Seaforth. He learned the trade of blacksmithing with Mr. Alexander
Stewart, of Seaforth. ... He leaves behind a wife and most interesting
young family of four boys and three girls. Mr. Dorsey's mother died about
two years ago, and his brother, Matthew, only about a year past.
Matthew Dorsey, Sr
Huron Expositor --- July 21.1876----pp5,8
Obituary: Dorsey:
In McKillop, on the 14th inst. Matthew Dorsey, Sr.
, aged 60 years. Another of Huron's pioneers has passed away.
Mr. Matthew Dorsey, Sr. of the first concession of McKillop died at his
residence, on the Huron road, about a mile east of Seaforth on Friday last, 14th
inst. Mr. Dorsey was the victim of a sunstroke, which he received while returning
from the church at Seaforth, on Sunday, 10th inst. the effect of which resulted
fatally on the following Friday evening. The deceased was a native of Tipperary,
Ireland, and emigrated to this country in the year 1843, arriving at Irishtown,
township of McKillop in July of that year. He immediately settled on the farm
where he has remained until his death. Mr. Dorsey was much respected and highly
esteemed by his neighbors and friends, and all who knew him. He leaves an
aged partner, and a large family of grown-up men and women, together with a
large circle of acquaintances of friends who mourn his demise. His remains
were followed by an immense concourse of relatives and friends, some 170
conveyances in all to the Roman Catholic Chapel at Irishtown, where Rev.
Father McGrath performed the last solemn rites of the church, and his
body was then interred in the Irishtown cemetery. The deceased was 60
years of age
Huron Expositer March 9th, 1934.
Catherine Canning nee Evans
Mrs. Catherine Canning
was burned to death early Friday
morning when her house on Queen Street, Toronto was gutted by flames. Her
husband Joseph Canning, 64, suffered serious burns and was rushed to the
hospital, where he died shortly after being admitted. Her brother Frank
Evans 71, also suffered burns and was taken to the hospital for
treatment. His injuries were thought to be less serious.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Canning were former well known residents of
Seaforth. Funeral services were held from St. James Church here on Tuesday
and interment was made in St. James cemetery.
Believed to have started from an overheated stovepipe, the fire had gained
terrific headway before it was noticed. When Mrs. Canning attempted to
escape from the blazing frame structure a jammed door trapped her before
the flames.
The fire was first discovered by a neighbor across the street who turned in the
alarm. Before the brigade could arrive, Mr. Canning had assisted his
brother-in-law to escape from the building. When he turned back to rescue
his wife, however, he found the door jammed and was unable to reach her.
He shouted for aid, being badly burned and in a weakened condition, and
neighbors managed to break in the door, but Mrs. Canning was was pronounced dead
a few minutes later when taken to a nearby house for first aid treatment.
A large number of friends and relatives attended the funeral services on
Tuesday. Pallbearers for Mrs. Canning
were James Shea, William Stapelton, Thomas Moylan, Timothy Lynch, John
Nolan and Jos. O'Rourke.
For Mr. Canning Thomas Melady,
Dennis Maloney, Angus McKinnon, Hugh McMillan, Frank McConnell and Roland
Kennedy.
Mr. and Mrs. Canning have been residents of Tuckersmith, Beechwood, and Seaforth
before moving to Toronto some years ago. Mrs. Canning was the daughter of
the late Joseph Evans of McKillop.
William Evans,
Seaforth News, August 29th, 1924
A pioneer of McKillop died in London on Friday after an extended illness, in the
person of Mr. William Evans, aged 93 years. The late Mr. Evans was
at one time assessor of McKillop.
He is survived by four sons and five daughters; Robert and Joseph of Detroit; William Henry of Galt; Leo,
Stratford Mrs. John Quigley, Clinton; Mrs.
Louis J. Longeway and Mrs. Thomas Pierce, Detroit; Mrs.
Harry Nelmes,
Kitchener, and Mrs. Jerry Stapleton, St. Columban.
His wife was formerly Miss Mary McArdle.
The funeral was held Saturday morning from the residence of Mr. William
Stapleton to St. Patrick's Church, Dublin, where Requiem Mass was sung by Rev.
Father Bricklin. Pallbearers were L. Stapelton, B. A. Collingwood;
Will Stapelton, J. Evans, F. Evans, P.F. Benn, Dublin and J. Evans, Seaforth.
Interment was made in St. Patrick's cemetary.
John Fortune
Obit From the Huron Expositor, March
16, 1894
in the DEATHS section. Fortune.
In Seaforth on March 13th, John Fortune,
aged 82 years, 10 months.
Passed away on Tuesday
morning, Mr. John Fortune, Sr., aged 83 [sic] years. A native of county
Wexford, Ireland. Came to Canada in 1851, landing in Quebec. Was there
five years, then went to Huron county, purchasing lot 3, concession 3,
Tuckersmith. He lived there until about five years ago, when he purchased
a home in Seaforth. About five years ago his wife died [no other family
info]. He was Roman Catholic.
(Catharine) Gormley nee Bridget Gallagher
OBITUARY: Huron Expositor April 29, 1921. Page 1.
Dublin-Obituary-Mrs. Catharine Gormley who
died on Thursday of last week at her residence, on the 7th concession of
Hibbert Township, was buried with all the honors given to faithful members
of the Roman Catholic church. Deceased lady was a devout member of her
church and brought up a large family of sons and daughters. Her six living
sons lovingly bore her casket to its last resting place beside her
husband, who preceeded her some thirteen years ago. One son Rev. Thomas
Gormley, died 11 years ago, and one daughter Mrs. John Morris,
died shortly after her marriage. Mrs. Gormley's sons are: John, of
Stratford; Charles, of Detroit; Louis and Alexander at home; William
of Dublin; and Edward, of the 4th concession of Hibbert. Her daughters
are: Mrs. Hugh McMillan of Tuckersmith, and Mrs.
McGuigan, of
Montana. Rev. Father White, P.P. sang a solemn High Mass for her on
Saturday at which Rev. Father White Goetz, of Seaforth was deacon, and
Rev. Father McCardle, sub-deacon. Interment was made at St. Columban
cemetery beside her devoted husband and two little boys.
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Mary Ann Williams nee Geary
Huron Expositor
TUCKERSMITH-February 28, 1915
Mrs. Michael Williams
Sleep on Dear mother, thy toils are o'er, Thy willing hands will help no
more, No future strife in Heaven to rest, We miss you most, who loved you best.
On the last day of February 1915, just as the sun was sinking to rest, death
claimed another victim in the person of Mrs. Michael
Williams. It was indeed a great surprise to every one when the news went
out that she was dead, having been sick only for about two weeks. Her death was
truly a happy one. As in life she had made preparation for the long journey that
awaits all of us. She leaves behind to mourn her loss and cherish her memory, a
family of three sons and four daughters, Mrs. Pat
Flannery, Mrs. John J. McGrath, Mrs. Joe Waters and
Patrick, all of Hibbert; Dan in Chicago;
Margaret and Thomas at home. The funeral, which was
held Wednesday morning from her late residence, was largely attended by friends
from far and near, who came to pay their last respect to one whom they could
always call a true friend. Solemn High Mass of Requien was celebrated by Father
Corcoran, of St. James church, who eloquently spoke on the uncertainty of life,
and the happy home that awaits the soul that leaves this world, strengthened by
the many consolations of the church. After mass the funeral cortege proceeded to
St. James' cemetery where all that was mortal of a faithful, affectionate and
devoted mother was tenderly laid to rest beside that of her husband,
Michael Williams, who predeceased her about three
years ago.
Ann Love nee German
Died in Tuckersmith on Monday July 13th 1896
Ann German, Beloved wife of the late
George Love, aged 84 years.
The funeral will take place from her son’s residence, Lot 14, Concession 7,
Tuckersmith on Wednesday July 15th 1896 at 2 o’clock A.M. To the
place of interment in the Egmondville cemetery. Friends and aquaintances are
respectfully invited to attend.
Tuckersmith July 13th 1896
Charles Gormley
OBITUARY-Huron Expositor June 9, 1911 page 8.
Hibbert-Death of a Pioneer. Mr. Charles
Gormley, of the 7th concession, passed peacefully to the better
land on Friday last, having reached the good age of eighty-two years. Mr.
Gormley was one of the pioneer residents of the township, and did his part
in converting the forest into fruitful fields, and by industry and good
management succeeded in making a competency for himself and family. He was
in every sense of the term a good and useful citizen and his memory will
be long cherished by a large circle of friends. He was a devoted member of
St. Columban church, and his remains were interred in St. Columban
cemetery. The esteem in which he was held in the neighborhood where most
of his life had been spent was well manifested by the large number who
attended the funeral services. He leaves a grown up family of sons and
daughters.
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Michael J. Klinkhamer
Huron Expositor April
12, 1940
Dublin, Ontario
A highly respected citizen and pioneer of this district in the person of Michael
J. Klinkhamer passed away at his home here on Friday following a paralytic
stroke suffered a week previously. He is the last surviving member of a family
of eight sons and two daughters and would be 83 years of age on April 11.
He was a native of Baden, Waterloo County, but moved to Seaforth at a early age
and was married to Miss Bridget Burke in 1881 and shortly afterwards
moved to Dublin, where he operated a general grocery business until he retired
about seven years ago. He was a faithful member of Seaforth, St. Columban and
Dublin choirs for many years and was also Police Magistrate of Dublin for more
than thirty years.
Mr. and Mrs. Klinkhamer had a family of eight children; Catherine,
who died as an infant; (Mary), Mrs. Leo Krauskopf, who died in January
1910; William, of Missouri; Gregory who died in Vancouver B.C in
1929; Walter of Detroit; Joseph of Mitchell; M. Bonaventure
of the Ursuline community, Chatham; Martin, of Dublin.
Mr. and Mrs. Klinkhamer celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in May
1931, and Mrs. Klinkhamer predeceased her husband in September 1938. Mr.
Klinkhamer was a faithful member of St. Patrick's parish and a man of
sterling character and integrity and possessed a keen memory for all the records
during the past six decades.
The funeral was held on Monday morning at St. Patrick's Church, Reverend Dr.
Ffoulkes sang Requiem Mass while Rev. Father O'Drowski occupied a
seat in the sanctuary and Mother Moreen presided at the pipe organ. There
were many spiritual offerings and floral tributes including a wreath and a
floral basket from the fellow employees of Walter Klinkhamer,
Detroit.
The pallbearers were: Lewis Krauskopf, James Krauskopf, Leo Krauskopf,
Patrick O'Rourke, Joseph O'Rourke, and Sylvester
O'Mally. Interment
took place at St. Columnban cemetary.
Among those attending the funeral from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Klinkhamer, of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. J. Klinkhamer, Brantford; Mr.
and Mrs. Hankey, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brenner of St. Thomas;
Sylvester
O'Mally, Toronto; A.D. Cameron, Mitchell; Mother M. Bonaventure,
and Mother Carmelita, "The Pines" in Chatham.
William Lee
Eugene Daily Guard
Jan 27, 1921
LEE--At his home, 367 Sixth Avenue West, Thursday, January 27, 1921,
William Lee, aged 71 years. The deceased is
survived by his wife, four daughters, and three sons, Mrs.
Mae Newman, of Leegon, Missouri; Mrs. Lillian Daily,
of Lemon, Missouri; Mrs. Jessie Duncan and Miss
Grace M. Lee, of Eugene; T.W.
Lee, of Leal, North Dakota; A.R. Lee, of
Viceroy, Canada; and Robert L. Lee, of Forward,
Canada. Mr. Lee was a member of the Methodist-Episcopal church of Eugene.
Funeral arrangements are being made at the Veatch Chapel and will be announced
later.
Unknown newspaper
Wm. LEE died at age of 71
Reality Dealer had been suffering from Heart Trouble.
William Lee, engaged in the realty business in this city for many years and
extensive owner of property here, in North Dakota, and Canada, died at his home
at Sixth Avenue West, yesterday at 11 a.m. at the age of 71 years. Mr. Lee had
been suffering from heart trouble for some time past but had been able to be
down town only two or three days before death came. Mr. Lee is survived by his
widow and the following children: Mrs. Mae Newman,
of Leegon, Mo.; Mrs. Lillian Dally, of Lemon, Mo.;
Mrs. Jessie Duncan and Miss
Grace Lee, of Eugene; T.W. Lee, of Leal,
North Dakota; A.R. Lee, of Viceroy, Canada; and
Robert L. Lee, of Forward, Canada. Mr. Lee had been
a member of the Methodist church for many years. The remains are at the Veatch
Chapel where funeral arrangements are being made.
Note
William Lee or Robert William Lee was born Jan 1, 1850 at Seaforth, Huron
County. His parents were William Lee and Jane McCulloch. (This family is listed
in the 1851 and 1861 McKillop township census) he was married to Grace Lee
daughter of Alexander Ross and Grace Morrison
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Mrs. William Evans nee Mary Ann McArdle
Date
of death August 21st, 1924
Mrs. William Evans died on Thursday night and was buried on Saturday morning
following requiem mass at St. Patrick's church, where she was a worshipper for
many years.
The deceased lady was of an affable disposition and of a retiring nature.
Besides her husband, four sons and five daughters are left to mourn for their
ever-loving mother. Two sons Michael and Peter, predeceased her
several years ago.
The surviving sons are: William Henry of Galt, Joseph and Robert
of Detroit and Leo of Dublin. The daughters are Mrs. Harry
Nelmes,
with whom she resided, Mrs. John Quigley of Clinton, Mrs. Thomas
Pierce of Detroit, Mrs. Jerry Stapleton, St. Columban. and Mrs.
Louis J. Longeway, of Kitchener. There are forty grand children and eighteen
great grandchildren of the deceased, also three sisters: Mrs.P. Ryan,
Dublin: Mrs. Matthew Lynch, Beechwood, and Mrs. Richard Carpenter,
Detroit.
The pallbearers were six grandsons: Joseph and Jack Evans, of
Dublin; Aylmer Evans , of Detroit, and Joseph, Louis and William
Stapleton, of St. Columban and Dublin.
Many spiritual bouquets adorned her casket from sympathizing friends and
relatives.
John J. McGrath
Huron Expositor
August 24, 1948
A highly respected and life-long resident of Hibbert Township near Dublin.
John McGrath died at St. Joseph's Hospital, London,
on Tuesday following a major operation. He was the son of the late
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick McGrath, concession 4, Hibbert,
and was in his 75th year. He was a horse-buyer, covering a wide territory during
a long period of years; he was one of the best judges of horses in the district
and has a host of friends. In 1903 he was married to Miss
Nora Williams, who survives him, also two daughters,
Mrs. Walter Blonde (Anne),
Chatham, and Mrs. Edward Conlon
(Nora), Lucan, and one son
John, Toronto. Two sons,
Joseph and Hugh, and one daughter, Mary,
predeceased him. He is also survived by one sister, Miss
Bridget McGrath, of London. He was a faithful member of St. Patrick's
Church, Dublin and the Holy Name Society. He was a Director and former President
of the Usborne & Hibbert Fire Insurance Co. The funeral services were held at
St. Patrick's Church, Dublin, on Thursday at 10 AM.
Edward Mulcahy
Publication unknown
Date: Seaforth, September 14, 1897
"Died in Seaforth, on Monday, September 13, 1897
Edward Mulcahy aged 60 years. The funeral will take place from his late
residence, Market street, on Wednesday, September 15th, 1897 at 9 o'clock a.m.
and proceed to St. James' Church, Seaforth, and from thence to the place of
interment in Irishtown Cemetery.
Friends and acquaintances are respectfully
invited to attend."
J. Brooks(nee Mulcahy). [email protected]
William Mulcahy
Publication unknown
Date unknown
"Well known Traveller Dies in Los Angeles News of the
sudden death in Los Angeles, Cal. of William Mulcahy came as a great shock to
his many friends here and in his home town of Seaforth Ont. His funeral
was held on Wednesday, March 21, at 9 a.m. from Holy Cross Church, interment
being made in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Los Angeles. Mr. Mulcahy had
been for many years managing salesman with a London company, having travelled
for some time in Canada, but principally in the United States. He will be
remembered by those who knew him best for his many acts of kness and
charitableness toward his fellow-man.
J. Brooks(nee Mulcahy). [email protected]
Patrick Mulcahy
Publication unknown
Date unknown
Died in Stratford, on Friday, January 26th, 1906, Patrick Mulcahy aged 32
years, 8 months and 9 days. The funeral will take place from the residence
of his mother, Market Street West, Seaforth, on Tuesday, January 30, '06 at 10
o'clock a.m. sharp and proceed to St. James' church and from thence to the place
of interment in St. James' cemetery. Friends and acquaintance are
respectfully invited to attend. - Seaforth, January 29th, 1906." "...inn, of
Stratford...from friends in town. Mr. Mulcahy was 32 years of age.
He was the second son of the late Edward Mulcahy
and was born in Hibbert. He resided in Seaforth from ...he was engaged in
the...business where for several years...only disposed of his business a few
months ago. Since the ... been working at his trade in Toronto and laterly
in Stratford...his family continued to...His widow, a daughter of
Mr. John McQuade and his mother, who resided with
him since her husband's death...give the sincerest sympathy a human heart can
bestow. In the hour of their very ser...sad bereavement. The
deceased...a good business man, a ...workman and a general fav...every person
who had business...social relations with him...took an active interest....sports
and ...instantly the railway station. We are...the particulars of
the...young man was walking up...street, and was crossing the track near the
"ducket" when he was struck by two engines attached to a van. Death
was instantaneous. As near, as can be learned, the unfortunate man had
just left his boarding house on Milton street and was proceeding along Nile
street towards the station. Nearing the crossing, he evidently saw the
engine and van which were just then pulling out on the Buffalo track for Paris,
and thinking he could cross before they reached him he ran quickly, and either
stumbled and fell or had his foot caught in the "frog" where the tracks join.
Before he could get clear from the track the engines were upon him...was found
lying on the tracks between the two engines. The right leg was severed
completely from the body, while the left one was badly crushed. His face
was unmarked save a slight scratch on the nose. The train had barely moved
twenty feet from its starting point before the accident happened. He had
not been working Friday as he had not been feeling very well for a few days
previous. He remained at his boarding house, leaving there about five
o'clock in the afternoon. It was his intention to leave on the evening
train for Seaforth, his former home, and where his wife had been sick for some
time. The remains were brought here on Saturday and the funeral took place
Tuesday forenoon. The services were held in St. James' church and the
remains were interred in St. James cemetery. The funeral was largely
attended and the services were very impressive. The deceased was a member
of the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association and the funeral was held under the
auspices of that association and the members attended in a body. The
members of the Beaver lacrosse club of which the deceased was a member, as well
as a delegation of barbers from Stratford and those in Seaforth...tribut to the
deceased..."
J. Brooks(nee Mulcahy). [email protected]
David McIlwain,
Wingham Advance, 12 March 1908, p. 1, col. 6.
A Wawanosh Pioneer. David McIlwain, for the
last sixty years a resident of the township of West Wawanosh, died at his
home on the first concession on Friday last at the advanced age of
eighty-five years and eight months.
Mr. McIlwain was born in County Down, Ireland, in 1822 and came to Canada
in 1840, the journey from his native place to Goderich occupying two
months and eleven days. Six or seven years after settling in Goderich he
was married to Jane Johnstone and a few weeks
later they went to live in the township of West Wawanosh. John
McIlwain of Wingham and Andrew McIlwain
of Detroit are brothers of the deceased, and he is also survived by two
half sisters and six half brothers in Goderich township
The Register
Mrs Grace A. Lee nee Ross
Mrs Grace A. Ross Lee, 85, for the past 28 years a resident of
Eugene, passed away at her home, 367 Sixth avenue west, Wednesday.
Mrs Lee was born in Ontario, Canada, April 17, 1850, and came west to
Eugene in 1907. Her husband William Lee, died
here in 1921.
She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Eugene.
Surviving her are four daughters, Mrs. Grace M.L.
Dawson, Eugene; Mrs. Jessie M. Duncan,
Portland; Mrs. Lillian L. Daily, Missouri;
and Mrs. Mary E. Newman, Walakalla, N.D.;
Three sons, Alexander Lee Glendale, Cal.;
Thomas Wallace Lee, Orika, N.D.; and
Robert E. Lee, of Canada.
Funeral announcements will be made later by the Veatch chapel.
note
Grace Lee was the daughter of Alexander Ross and Grace Morrison.
She was born at Brucefield, Huron County April 17, 1849.
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Lucas Ross
Huron Expositor - 24 June 1898 - page 4
Ross: In
McKillop, on June 18th,
Lucas Ross, youngest son of Mr. Finlay Ross
of Seaforth aged 35 years. Death of Mr. Lucas Ross - Death has removed
another of our most respected citizens, but this time one who was in the
full prime of his manhood. Mr. Lucas Ross, of the 8th concession, passed
peacefully away on Saturday last, at the early age of 35 years. About
three weeks ago he took suddenly ill while in Seaforth, with what was
supposed to be inflammation of the bowels. He recovered from this attack
sufficiently to be able to get around and attend to his ordinary duties.
On Tuesday of last week, however, he took sick again, and despite all that
the best medical aid could do for him, he died on Sunday. On Wednesday
several medical men had a consultation and it was decided to have an
operation for appendicitus, but the patient went down so rapidly that when
the time for operating came, they decided he was so much reduced that an
operation would be useless to save life. His brother, Dr. Ross, from
Willard hospital, New York, was in attendance on him from Friday until his
death.
Mr. Ross was the youngest son of Mr.
Finlay Ross of Seaforth. He resided on the
homestead farm on which he was born. He was of a genial, cheerful
disposition and was a universal favorite with all who knew him.
His wife is a daughter of Mr. Frank Morrison
and she is left with a family of four children, the youngest of
whom is only three weeks old, and what makes her terrible loss all the
more distressing, she is and has been for some time in very delicate
health.
The sincerest sympathy of a very large circle of friends will be extended
to the bereaved widow and little ones and to the aged father and mother,
on whom the loss of an affectionate husband and father and beloved son
will fall most heavily.
The funeral took place on Monday and was largely attended. The remains
were laid to rest in the Maitlandbank cemetery
Dr. Brian Cooke - Phone
(613)-596-7351 Fax: (613)-596-7125
General Dynamics Canada
e-mail: [email protected]
Mrs. Matthew Dorsey nee Ann Ryan
Huron Expositor January 15, 1897
LOCAL NEWS:
Mrs. Matthew Dorsey one of the pioneer
settlers of this district died in Winnipeg, where she had been living for
some time and the remains reached here on Wednesday and were interred in
the Irishtown Cemetery.
Huron Expositor, January 22, 1897, reprint of it there.
January 22, 1897
The Late Mrs. Dorsey
Last week we mentioned the arrival here from Winnipeg of the remains of the late Mrs. Matthew Dorsey. We take from the Northwest
Review [Diocesan paper in Winnipeg]. It says "We have to record this week the death of Mrs.
Matthew Dorsey which event took place on Friday evening the 8th of January 1897 at No. 184 Austin Street in this city, the residence of her son-in-law Mr. Peter Klinkhammer publisher of the Review. The deceased had attained the ripe old age of nearly 74 years and passed away fortified by the rites of the church. The late Mrs. Dorsey whose maiden name was
Ann Ryan was born in the parish of
Ballana [Ballina?], County Tipperary, Ireland and left there in 1846 with her parents who first settled in Toronto, where they resided for some time and afterwards moved to
Irishtown, Ont. where she married Mr. Matthew Dorsey whom she survived some twenty years. She leaves several children. They are Mr.
F. J. Dorsey, at one time a well known CPR conductor running out of Winnipeg but now of Minneapolis;
Mr. Michael Dorsey and Mrs. Peter Klinkhammer of Winnipeg; Mrs. B. Grieve and Mrs.
S. J. Barrows of Sheldon North Dakota; Mrs. J. P. O'Neil of Minot, North Dakota; Mrs. M. Klinkhammer of Detroit; and Mrs. N. Klinkhammer of Brantford, Ont. On Sunday morning the remains were taken to the Church of the Immaculate Conception where solemn Requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. Father
Cherrier. After the service at the church a procession was formed and the remains taken to the CPR depot from whence they were sent by the east train accompanied by Mrs. P. Klinkhammer to Seaforth, Ont. to be interred at Irishtown where her husband, brother, sister and three children are buried and where her brother Mr. Timothy Ryan and her sister Mrs. John Malone still live. The deceased was a staunch Catholic and always tried to do her duty as a faithful member of the church and devoted wife and mother and it was a fitting end to a long life well spent that she passed away surrounded by loving children and grandchildren
Angela Klinkhamer nee Shea
DUBLIN - Angela Margaret Klinkhamer, 92, of Dublin, died Monday,
July 3, 2000 at the Mitchell Nursing Home, Mitchell. Born May 14, 1908,
she was a daughter of the late Jim Shea and the former Mary Prendergast. She was the wife of the late
Martin Michael Klinkhamer,
who predeceased her in 1978. Following their marriage, the couple resided
in Dublin. She had been secretary-treasurer of the former telephone
company in Dublin and had also served as secretary-treasurer of St.
Patrick's Cemetery Board. She was a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic
Church, Dublin.
She is survived by her family Don Klinkhamer, Jack Klinkhamer
and Mary Margaret Jenkins; grandchildren Steven, Susan, Michael,
Mark and Chris and a great-granddaughter Mary Ashlynn. Besides her parents
and husband, she was predeceased by a sister Lillian
Hill.
Friends and relatives will be received at the Lockhart Funeral Home,
109 Montreal St., Mitchell, today from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Mass of the
Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic
Church, Dublin, Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Maurice Charbonneau as
celebrant and Rev. Antonio DelCiancio as co-celebrant. Burial will be in
St. Columban Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made
to the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada through the funeral home
at 348-8643. Parish prayers will be offered at the funeral home today at 7
p.m.
Mrs. Michael Maddigan-nee Mary Shea (O'Shea)
Death of a Pioneer:
The angel of death called at the Convent of St. Joseph, London, and
carried away one of the oldest residents of McKillop, in the person of
Mrs. Michael Maddigan, whose death took place October 28th, 1922 at the
age of 88 years. Mrs. Maddigan came to this country in June 1834 from
Tipperary, Ireland when six months old, with her mother and two older
sisters. They landed in London, from where they walked to Harpurhey. Dr.
Cholk then got a team and had them sent on to Irishtown, where Dinnie(Dennis)
Dorsey, her mother's brother, lived. They afterwards joined her father who
had come out some time before, at the Welland Canal, where he found
employment for three years. After three years they moved to McKillop,
where her father died. She then married Michael Maddigan, who lived near
Beechwood. They lived on the farm for twenty years, where many new
settlers found a home until they had time to build a shanty for
themselves. She was always ready to give a helping hand to anyone in need,
it made no difference of what creed. She had as many non-Catholic friends
as Catholic and never tired singing their praises, particularly the
McIntoshes and Calders, who were close neighbors in her early years. There
were no roads at this time in McKillop, only blazed trees to mark the way.
There was no school and not children enough to get a grant or permission
to build one. There were only eleven families, so the eleven men signed up
as pupils to get a school, after which there was school three days a week
and three months a year, the teacher being a Mr. Low. The school was a log
shanty where the present school stands today. It
was then the Lee farm, one and one-half miles east of Seaforth. Seaforth
then had only one shanty and a finger board on the corner to direct the
way to Goderich. Mrs. Maddigan lived in Seaforth for twenty years, where
her husband died. She then moved to Dublin to live with her sister, Mrs.
John Maddigan and her niece Mrs. Peter
Evans, where she lived for
twenty-two years. Then feeling old age coming on and not being able to
attend to her religious duties as she wished to, she went to the Sisters
of St. Joseph, where she could go to Mass every day, if she desired and
lived there for nearly two years and she made many friends. Her kind,
cheerful disposition kept her up till five weeks ago, when she got too
weak to go about any longer, and gradually failed till death relieved her
on Saturday, October 28th. She died fully reconciled, and had the pleasure
of receiving last rites of the Church. Her remains were taken to Dublin to
the home of Mrs. John Maddigan. The funeral was held Monday morning and
was very largely attended. Mass said by Reverend Father McCardle. The
Pallbearers at her funeral were her six nephews: James Shea, John Shea,
John Evans, Joe Evans, Frank Evans and John Flynn. The remains were taken
to Seaforth and laid to rest beside those of her husband in St James
Cemetery.
She leaves one sister, Mrs. John Maddigan, and several nieces and nephews
to mourn her loss.
Mary Ann Woods nee Murphy
Woods, Mrs. Mary Ann
(Detroit Free Press - 20 April 1939)
Mrs. Mary Ann Woods. prayer at 8:30 a. m. Saturday in the residence, 2456
Clements Ave. Services at 9 a. m. in St. Gregory's Church. Burial in Mt. Olivet
Cemetery. Mrs. Woods was born in St. Columbas, Ont., 81 years ago and had lived
in Detroit 60 years. She died Wednesday in her home. She is survived by her son,
Joseph and James Jr.;
her daughter, Mrs. George A. Orleman, Jr, and her
sisters, Mrs. John McGrath and
Mrs. Dennis Andrew.
A bit of history here: Mary Ann (Murphy) was a daughter of Michael Murphy and Mary (Dinnen) Murphy. Mary Ann married James Joseph Woods, son of Patrick Woods Sr and Anne Maria (Lennon) Woods. Many of the Woods family, are buried in St. Columban Roman Catholic Cemetery.
Dorothia Smith nee Murray
From the Seaforth Expositer
March 27, 1925
Mrs. Robert Smith, one of the pioneer residents of this
Township Hullett passed away at the home of her daughter
Mrs. John McClure in McKillop on Tuesday of this week, at the ripe old
age of 85 years. Mrs. Smith had been in failing health for a number of years but
had been able to get about until six weeks ago, since which time she gradually
sank until the end came on Tuesday. The deceased was a daughter of the late
John Murray and was born
in Brantford. When a child she came to Tuckersmith with her parents, and in 1861
was united in marriage to Mr. Robert Smith For some
years they resided on the Mill Road but in 1872 moved to Hullett Township where
the rest of her life was spent. In 1921, Mr and Mrs. Smith celebrated their
Diamond Wedding anniversary. Mr. Smith passed away two years later in March of
1923, but she is survived by a family of five daughters and three sons,
John on the homestead in Hullett,
Robert of Chesley, and
William of Milestone Saskatchewan, Mrs. John McCure
of McKillop, Mrs. Robert McKay of Egmondville,
Mrs. Alexander Broadfoot of Tuckersmith and
Mrs. James Grainger and Mrs.
John Anderson of Manitoba. The funeral was held from the home of Mrs.
McCure on the 11 Con. on Thursday afternoon and was conducted by the Rev. J. A.
Ferguson. Internment was made in Burns Cemetery, Hullett Twp.
Margaret Doig nee Patrick
Listowel Banner
October 29, 1919
Margaret (Patrick) Doig
"When a small child she came with her parents to Howick and
has resided in this township continuously ever since. She attended the public
school at Union S.S. No. 16, where her children also afterwards attended. In
August, 1868 she was married to Andrew Doig at the
age of seventeen and at that time was considered one of the most beautiful women
in the neighborhood. Her husband, who predeceased her in February, 1914, was one
of the best known and respected residents of the County, and grew to manhood on
the old homestead farm in Tuckersmith township
and when twenty one years of age settled on lot 32, concession C, Howick, to
which he brought his young bride two years later, where they continued to reside
for many years, and endured many of the hardships incident to pioneer life with
courage and cheerfulness. But they lived to see their labors crowned with
success, and to see their children settled around them in pleasant and happy
homes. Some years ago they decided to retire from the active duties of farm life
and built a comfortable residence for themselves in Gorrie, where Mr. Doig
died suddenly five years ago. Since then she has
continued to reside in that village and was quite healthy and active. While
visiting her son in London this fall she was taken ill, but reached the
residence of her daughter, Mrs. Coghlin, of
Listowel, where for several weeks she suffered intense pain, all of which she
bore with courage and Christian resignation, until death relieved her sufferings
and her spirit took its flight to Him who gave it. The funeral was held on
Tuesday from her daughter's residence, the funeral services being conducted by
her pastor, the Presbyterian minister of Gorrie, of which church deceased had
been a life long member... Her remains were laid to rest in the Molesworth
cemetery, adjoining the farm where she spent her girlhood, beside those of him
who had shared her joys and sorrows for upwards of forty-five years."
Mrs Sarah Rattenbury nee Townsend
London Free Press, Dec 29, 1897 pg 8
Mrs Sarah Townsend, relict of the late William
Rattenbury
The death occurred at Clinton yesterday morning of the oldest settler of the
County of Huron, in the person of Mrs Sarah Townsend, relict of the late William
Rattenbury of that town, after an illness of several months, in her 82nd
year. Deceased was one of the best-known residents of the county and endeared
herself to all with whom she came in contact, socially and in every other way.
She was born in Nottinghamshire, England, in 1815 and was married in Muddy York
(Toronto) in 1833, and removed to the County of Huron in 1835, where she has
ever since made her home. Eleven children were born to Mr & Mrs
Rattenbury - seven daughters and four sons. The survivors are Isaac &
Joseph & Mrs I.F. & H.S. Rance and R.H. Read. The other daughters,
all of whom have passed away, were Mrs George T. Hiscox of London, Mrs
J Uphail and Mrs William Shane of Blyth.
Mrs Rattenbury survived her husband by eleven years. Very many will hear
of her death with genuine regret.
Mary Watters nee Williams
Huron Expositor
September 19, 1919-page 8
Fatal Accident: A serious runaway accident occurred on Friday last when
Mrs. Joseph (Mary)
Watters and her sister, Miss Margaret Williams,
of Chicago, were driving to the home of their sister, Mrs.
John (Nora)
McGrath. Their house took fright at a road scraper leaning against a
fence a short distance from their home, both ladies were thrown from the buggy
and badly injured. Miss Williams was rendered
unconscious and removed to a nearby home. Mrs. Watters
was injured internally so seriously that she died the following Monday. A
physician from Seaforth was summoned and attended the ladies. The funeral of
Mrs. Watters took place on Wednesday morning, her
forty second birthday. The direct cause of the lady's death was a failure of the
heart. Mrs Watters suffered a weak spell on Monday
morning and passed away at noon. The funeral mass was celebrated by Rev. Father
Noonan. Deceased is survived by her husband Joseph
and three daughters Mary,
Luella and Anne. Mrs.
Patrick Flannery, St. Columban; Mrs. John McGrath
of Hibbert, and Miss Williams, Chicago, IL are
sisters. The brothers are Daniel of Chicago;
Patrick, of Hibbert, and
Thomas of Tuckersmith. To Mr. Watters and
his three lovely daughters, aged fourteen, ten and seven years respectively, the
sympathy of the community is extended. The funeral was one of the largest ever
witnessed here. Mrs. Mary Watters was conscious to
the last, and selected the pall bearers and was solicitous as to the welfare of
her children. Miss Williams, who was severely
injured in the accident, is progressing nicely, and was able to be moved to the
room of her sister to say a few farewell words.
Hanorah McGrath nee Williams
Huron Expositor
May 12, 1954
In Lucan, on Wednesday, May 12, 1954, at the residence of her daughter,
Mrs. Edward Conlin, Nora
Williams, beloved wife of the late John McGrath,
formerly of Dublin, Ontario and dear mother of Mrs. Walter
Blonde (Annie) of Chatham, and
Mrs. Edward Conlin (Nora)
of Lucan, and John, of Toronto, and sister of
Mr. Dan Williams of Lake Walkes, Florida, in her
79th year. Resting at the residence of her daughter, Mrs.
Ed Conlin, of Lucan, from where the funeral will be held on Saturday,
Mary 13. at 8:45 to St. Patrick's Church, Dublin, where Requiem High Mass will
be sung at 10 AM. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Dublin.
Joseph Watters
Huron Expositor
January 23, 1925
On Friday at 4 PM Joseph Watters who left here
about three years ago to make his home in Detroit died suddenly. The deceased
man had been a sufferer for years from sciatica. At Christmas he fell in the
street in Detroit and fractured his arm, erysipelas set in and caused his sudden
passing at the early age of 61 years. His eldest daughter,
Mary lived with him. His two younger daughters
Luella and Annie are living with their aunt, Mrs.
Jack McGrath and attending High School in the village.
Mrs. Watters died five years ago. She was thrown
from her buggy when her driver took fright at a road scraper, and died two days
later. Mr & Mrs. Watters were highly respected
citizens of Hibbert township where they had a fine country home. They had many
relatives here and in Chicago. One brother, Matthew
lives in California; Mrs. Patrick Flannery, of St.
Columban; Mrs. James Feeney and
Mrs. Jack McGrath of Hibbert, are sisters-in-law of
the late Mr. Watters. Robert
McGrath a cousin of the deceased man accompanied the remains to Dublin on
Saturday. The funeral took place on Monday morning following requiem mass sung
by Rev. Fr. White P. P. Interment was made in St. Patrick's cemetery beside his
wife and his aged parents.
Michael Waters
In the Huron Expositor-Dec. 10th, 1920
The funeral of Mr. Michael Waters, the oldest
resident of this burg and the oldest member of St. Patrick's church, took place
Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Father Noonan, P.P., sang the mass. Interment was at
St. Columban. Rev. Father McCardle officiated at the grave. Mr. Waters came from
Ireland when a young man of twenty and settled in Hibbert township. Some years
ago he and his aged wife moved to Dublin where they resided until last
September, when both went to London to the home for the aged where they had
every kind attention from the good sisters of St. Joseph. Mr. Waters was in his
95th year and passed away peacefully on Sunday night. His remains were brought
to Dublin by the G.T.R. on Monday. Besides his aged wife one son,
Joseph, survives
Michael Williams
Huron Expositor
March 25, 1912
The late Michael Williams-The death occurred in
Tuckersmith on Monday, March 25th, of Michael Williams
at the age of seventy-three years. The funeral was held on Wednesday from his
late home to St. James church, Seaforth, and thence to the place of interment in
St. James' cemetery. The deceased was born in Kilkenny, Ireland, and came to
Tuckersmith 64 years ago, where he has since made his home. The surviving
members of his family are his widow Mary Ann
(Geary), Patrick,
of Hibbert; Daniel of Chicago, and Thomas and Miss
Margaret at home; Mrs.
Patrick Flannery, Mrs. John McGrath, Mrs. Joseph Waters, all of Hibbert.
The surviving brothers and sisters are M. Williams
and Mrs. Thomas Geary, of Seaforth;
James Williams of Detroit, and Miss
Ann Williams, of Canton, Ohio.
Mr. Williams was a good and worthy citizen in every
sense of the term. He was one of the noble band of pioneers who helped to make
Tuckersmith what it is today, one of the best farming townships in the province.
He was a kind husband, a thoughtful parent, and an obliging neighbor, and was
much and deservedly esteemed in the community where he had lived so long.
Huron Expositor
September 19, 1919 Thompson----In Stanley, on September 14th, Sarah Baird, wife of Alexander Thompson, aged 68 years. McMichael---In Harpurhey, on Friday, Sept. 12th. Robert McMichael, aged 70 years. Mitchell--In Logan on Saturday, September 13th. William Mitchell in his 87th year. Watters---In Dublin on Monday, September 15th. Mary Williams beloved wife of Mr. Joseph Watters in her 42nd year. Heideman---In Hay township, on August 28th, Arnold Heiderman, aged 30 years and 28 day. Henderson--In Hamilton, on September 13th, William Habkirk Henderson, formerly of Seaforth, aged 68 years and 10 months