This is the genealogy of the first three generations of Leonards in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.  More recent details are also available. For much of this information, I am indebted to my third cousin, John Wright of Barrie, Ontario who may be contacted at john.laurie.wright@sympatico.ca  and his late father, Fred Wright.  Further details were gleaned from the census records for Tiny Twp. 1861-1901; vital statistics currently available at the Archives of Ontario and parish registers available at the United Church Archives here in Toronto, Canada.  In addition, I have relied extensively on the following book of memorial inscriptions: Ontario Genealogical Society. Monumental Inscriptions...Records of 60 Burial Grounds in Central North Simcoe, 1977.  Please e-mail me at  karen.black@sympatico.ca  if you are aware of any omissions or errors.  This genealogy is intended for personal use only.
 

1. "Royal" George¹ LEONARD, born about 1810 in England; died 21 Dec 1887; buried 26 Dec 1887 in St.John's Anglican Cemetery., Waverley, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. He married in 1835 in Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, Maria FRENCH, born about 1816 near Uley, Gloucestershire, England; died 10 Apr 1878 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, daughter of Samuel FRENCH and Sarah HALE.

Notes for "Royal" George LEONARD

George's birth date is estimated from the 1861 Census for Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada where he's 51. He has been born in England and is listed as an Anglican farmer, living with his wife Maria, 41, and their "Canada West" born children: Diana, 19; Rebecca, 17; John, 15; Maria, 13; Elizabeth, 7; Caroline, 5 and Mary Ann, 2.  He is also still alive at age 61, in the 1871 Census for Tiny Twp., Div.1, p.14.  In the 1881 Census, No.2, p.26, he is a widower living with son John and family.

Re: nickname. John Wright, a descendent, thinks "Royal George" is some kind of family nickname. There is some speculation that George or his father served on a British Naval Vessel named the Royal George. George's grandson also used the nickname "Royal George" (1863-1932).

It is understood that George Leonard first settled in Flos Twp., near Hillsdale (in the 1840s?) and Flos Twp. is provided as daughter Diana Wright's birth place on her death certificate. There was nothing in the Canadian Land Records Index to support this claim, although a George "Lanard" did locate on Con 7, E ½ Lot 16 in Medonte Twp. on Nov.18, 1853 (p.8983). The "1837 Home District Directory" also lists a "James Lennard" on Lot 1, Concession 69 in Medonte Twp. who may be a relation. There is no baptismal registration for his first child, Sarah Jane, who appears to have been born in 1837, probably in another township (Medonte?) since her mother Maria must have immigrated to Ontario about 1832 with her parents Samuel French and Sarah Hale.  The remainder of  George's ten children, except for John D., all have baptismal registers, indicating they were born in Flos Twp., Ontario, Canada. The number of Leonards in Ontario and the lack of any evidence pointing back to a parish or even a in England, has made it impossible to trace this line any further back.  IGI records confirm that there were Leonards in the Yorkshire area who may have sired George.  However, the Uley, Gloucestershire area is also a possibility since his wife's family came from there.  To this date in 1999, no marriage registration for Maria French and George Leonard has been found to date to support this conjecture.  CAUSE OF DEATH: Throat cancer.  OCCUPATION: Farmer.  RELIGION: Anglican. ADDRESS: Con.1, Lot 87,  Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co Ontario, Canada

George Leonard's descendants are still believed to be occupying the original homestead which is located on the highway between Waverley and Wyebridge in Ontario, Canada.

"Margaret J. Leonard (4 Apr. 1840 - 5 Feb. 1912)" is buried in near by Wyevale Union Cemetery. Is she an unmarried daughter belonging to this family?  Note also the gap between Maria and Elizabeth's ages, indicating one or two children may have died young.

Notes for Maria FRENCH

Informed by John Wright of Barrie that Maria was the daughter of Samuel French (1788-1852) and Sarah Hale (1793-1862), which was confirmed by her death register.  Maria's father had received a free land grant for some military service and the Frenches subsequently became mill owners in Waverley, Ontario. Cause of death simply marked "A" !

Maria is conspicuously absent from the 1871 Tiny Twp. Census ( Div.1, p.14), although according to her tombstone inscription she was not dead until 1878. Was she institionalized? Or was she just helping out with a newborn grandchild? Husband George was originally recorded as being married in this census, and in the remarks column was added "wife in parts unknown." His marital status was subsequently written over as "widowed," an obvious error.

Children of "Royal" George¹ LEONARD and Maria FRENCH were as follows:

+ 2 I Sarah Jane² LEONARD, born about 1837. She married William PARKER.

+ 3 ii Harriet Charlotte² LEONARD, born about 1839 in Con 1, Lot 60, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. She married Joseph W. HUTCHINSON.

+ 4 iii Dianah² LEONARD, born 19 Nov 1841 in Con 1? Lot 60, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. She married John WRIGHT.

+ 5 iv Rebecca² LEONARD, born about 1843 in Con 1, Lot 60, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. She married (1)David  BANNISTER.;  married (2) Francis COLE.

+ 6 v John D.² LEONARD, born 19 Jul 1845 in Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. He married Ann Eliza FITZPATRICK.

+ 7 vi Maria² LEONARD, born 23 Dec 1841 in Con 1, Lot 60, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. She married Thomas LAWRENCE.

8 vii Jemima² LEONARD, born about 1850 in Con 1, Lot 60, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; christened 3 Apr 1850 in St.James On-the-Lines, Penetang, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died bef. 1859.

9 viii Mary Ann² LEONARD, born about 1852 in Con 1, Lot 60, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; christened 29 Jun 1852 in St. James On-the-Lines, Penetang, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died bef. 1859.

+ 10 ix Elizabeth² LEONARD, born 1 May 1854 in Con 1, Lot 60, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. She married Andrew WILLET.

+ 11 x Caroline Esther² LEONARD, born about 7 Aug 1856 in Con 1, Lot 87, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. She married Sidney DUNLOP.

+ 12 xi Mary Ann Jemima² LEONARD, born 29 Jun 1858 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. She married Hamilton GARDINER.
 

Generation 2

2. Sarah Jane² LEONARD ("Royal" George¹), born about 1837; died about 23 Dec 1908 in Ontario, Canada. She married on 1 Jul 1857 in Trinity Anglican Church, Barrie, Ontario, Canada, William PARKER, born about 1835; died about 1889 in Ontario, Canada.

Notes for William PARKER

Wyebridge, Ontario resident.

Children of Sarah Jane² LEONARD and William PARKER were as follows:

+ 13 I Jemima³ PARKER, born about 1858 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. She married Robert H. WILSON.

+ 14 ii Harriet Maria³ PARKER, born about 1862 in Ontario, Canada. She married Abraham BEACOCK.

+ 15 iii Melinda Caroline³ PARKER, born about 1867 in Ontario, Canada. She married Phineas Isaac BEACOCK.

+ 16 iv William Thomas³ PARKER, born about 1869. He married (1) Lucy Emma BROCK.; married (2) Celia BUCHANAN.

+ 17 v George³ PARKER, born about 1872 in Ontario, Canada. He married Mary Ellen COLVILLE.

18 vi Joseph Lister³ PARKER, born about 1874 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1875.

19 vii Frederick³ PARKER, born about 1878 in Ontario, Canada.
 
 
 

3. Harriet Charlotte² LEONARD ("Royal" George¹), born about 1839 in Con 1, Lot 60, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; christened 9 Apr 1839 in St. James On-the-Lines, Penetanguishene, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jan 188; buried Gordon Cemetery, Algoma, Ontario, Canada. She married on 2 Apr 1861 in Penetanguishene, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, Joseph W. HUTCHINSON, born 14 Feb 1831 in St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jan 1882; buried Gordon Cemetery, Algoma, Ontario, Canada.

Notes for Joseph HUTCHINSON
Age 27 when he married Harriet.  Son of Edward and Jane. The Hutchinsons had their first two children in Tiny Twp. and then moved to Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada in 1878.

Notes for Harriet Charlotte LEONARD

Harriet was one of four young people in their 20s living with miller George Copeland, age 46 and his second wife Elizabeth, age 26. George Copeland was English born and had married Elizabeth in 1857. The Copeland offspring included Watson, 17: Hannah, 15; Charlotte, 13; Richard, 11 and Harriet, 9, probably all from George's first marriage, as well as Anna, 1. Almost everybody's religion in the household was Church of England and everybody except George had been born in "Canada West" (old Ontario). 22 year old Harriet's occupation is not specified, but she was undoubtedly a servant. Other employees included Mary Wiley, 24, Paul Vasseur, 23, who was the only RC and Joseph Hutchinson, 27.

Children of Harriet Charlotte² LEONARD and Joseph HUTCHINSON were as follows:

+ 20 I Melissa Jane³ HUTCHINSON, born about 15 May 1865 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. She married Edwin Robert BECK.

21 ii Maria "Charlotte"³ HUTCHINSON, born about 25 Nov 1867 in Tiny Twp, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1909 in Gordon Twp., Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada..
 
 

4. Dianah² LEONARD ("Royal" George¹), born 19 Nov 1841 in Con 1? Lot 60, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; christened 13 Dec 1841 in Mr. Hamilton's, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1914 in County House, Beeton, Tecumseth Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; buried 19 Sep 1914 in Sect. 19, Plot 1, E2, Lakeview, Midland, Ontario, Canada. She married on 11 Jun 1861 in St.James Military, Penetang, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, John WRIGHT, born 28 Mar 1841 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1912 in Midland, Ontario, Canada, son of James WRIGHT and Margaret Jane MILLIGAN.
 

Notes for Dianah LEONARD

Ontario Vital Statistics. Deaths. (MS 935, Reel#201, #028747). Diana Wright died Sept.17, age 74, in County House, Tecumseth Township, where she was an inmate. She had been born in Flos Township. The 1901 Census gave her birth date 19 Nov 184, but this proved to be inaccurate when her baptismal record was checked. She was widowed at the time of her death. Her father was listed as George Leonard; "don't know" was recorded in the space for her mother's name. Diana died of a stroke, after a two week illness, although the immediate cause of her death was heart failure. Her physician was R.S. Brewster and the informant was J.A. Swan, Beeton (a name which appeared in other death records for this institution.) Buried as "Diane". Next of kin: George Wright. Funeral director: Rev. J.J. Elliot.

Notes for John WRIGHT

Birth year may be estimated from Census records for this individual. He appears during census years 1861-1901 in Tiny Township, his occupation designated as a blacksmith. (p.30, p.51, p.20, p.6, p.10.) The 1901 Census gives birthday as Mar. 28, 1841. This information also available in family charts which descendent Fred Wright gave the Ontario Genealogical Society. Death date also provided by Fred Wright and validated in Ontario Vital Statistics. Deaths. (MS 935, Reel #180, #028973.) Note that there is a discrepancy between the birth year and his age and the one provided in the 1901 Census.
 

John Wright died in Tay Township at the age of 77 from "queile? debility." Physician H. Macdonald attended him from Apr.18-July 8. Death certified by George Wright, Midland. N.B. Fred Wright indicated this burial place in Lakeview Cem., Midland for John and his wife: N/W 29 Sec. 20 and Plot 1 Sec.19. However, their tombstone inscription was not included in Midland's Past Inhabitants and I failed to find their tombstones during a 1994 personal search. Their grave locations were confirmed in a July 1995 letter from Lakeview Cemetery Board, so tombstones may not have been erected.
 

My grandmother had told me that John Wright was a blacksmith. This, along with the fact that he worked for John Ellery 1884- 1894, is also confirmed in Bonnie R. Reynold's 1985 publication Wyebridge...ANostalgic Look at Yesterday, p.6.
 

The Wright-Leonard Family lived at Con.2, Lot 15 in Tiny Twp. which had been purchased by John's father James in 1865. See Gazetteer...Simcoe County...1872-73, under farmer's listings for Tiny Twp.
 

Children of Dianah² LEONARD and John WRIGHT were as follows:

+ 22 I James William³ WRIGHT, born 4 Jun 1862 in Wyebridge, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. He married Emma Catherine DWINNELL.

+ 23 ii George Richard³ WRIGHT, born 17 Mar 1863 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. He married Susan Epsybur FRENCH.

+ 24 iii Margaret Jane³ WRIGHT, born Feb 1866 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. She married William ALLIN.

+ 25 iv Esther Caroline³ WRIGHT, born 1868. She married Henry PARKER.

26 v Samuel³ WRIGHT, born about 1870 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1871. Listed in John F. Wright's notes. Is there a death recorded for this individual in the 1871 Census?

+ 27 vi John Darcy³ WRIGHT, born about 1871 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. He married Theressa Ann VOLLICK.

+ 28 vii Harriet Elizabeth³ WRIGHT, born about 1873 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. She married Joseph GRAVES.

+ 29 viii R. Samuel³ WRIGHT, born 15 Feb 1875 in Con 2, Lot 15 Wyebridge, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. He married Arletta DWINNELL.

+ 30 ix Joseph³ WRIGHT, born 18 Mar 1876 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. He married Alice May POTTER.

+ 31 x Annie Jemima Maude³ WRIGHT, born 17 Feb 1880 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co , Ontario, Canada. She married Joseph GLENNEY.

+ 32 xi Isabella Anderson³ WRIGHT, born 15 Mar 1881 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. She married Alexander Sandy URQUHART.
 
 
 

5. Rebecca² LEONARD ("Royal" George¹), born about 1843 in Con 1, Lot 60, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; christened 13 Nov 1843 in the schoolhouse near Mr.Kettle's, Flos Twp? Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died about 17 Aug 1919 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. She married (1) in 1864 in Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, David BANNISTER, born about 1833; died 23 Aug 1872 in Ontario, Canada. She married (2) on 16 Jan 1864 in Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada, Francis COLE, born about 1843.
 

Notes for Rebecca LEONARD

Rebecca appears in the 1861 Tiny Twp. Census at the age of 17, when she is still living with her parents. Richard Bannister, 11, who drowned and was interred in St. John's Anglican Cemetery, Waverley, Ontario on 11 Aug 1874 may be her son.

Notes for David BANNISTER

If this individual was Rebecca's David Bannister, he appears to be the son of Catharine (d. 15 Apr 1882, 73 yrs) and David and he's probably the grandson of David (d.15 Mar 1885, 94 yrs, 3mths, 14 dys, Leicestershire, Eng. native). Others also buried in this family plot.

Children of Rebecca² LEONARD and David BANNISTER were as follows:

33 I George³ BANNISTER, born about 1866 in Ontario, Canada.

+ 34 ii Charles³ BANNISTER, born about 1867 in Ontario, Canada. He married Elizabeth HALLIDAY.

35 iii John³ BANNISTER, born about 1869 in Ontario, Canada.

36 iv William³ BANNISTER

+ 37 v Emmeline³ BANNISTER, born about 1871 in Ontario, Canada. She married Joseph H. MCWATTERS.

38 vi Maria C.³ BANNISTER, born about 1873 in Ontario, Canada.
 

Children of Rebecca² LEONARD and Francis COLE were as follows:

39 I James³ COLE

40 ii Margaret³ COLE, born about 1879 in Ontario, Canada.

41 iii Frank³ COLE, born about 1883 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1908.
 
 
 

6. John D.² LEONARD ("Royal" George¹), born 19 Jul 1845 in Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 May 1905 in Alberta (formerly N.W.T.) Canada; buried 28 May 1905 in St.John's Anglican, Waverley, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. He married in 1866 in Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, Ann Eliza FITZPATRICK, born 28 Mar 1849; died 9 Sep 1926.
 

Notes for John D. LEONARD and Ann Eliza FITZPATRICK

Curiously enough, there is no baptismal record for John, despite the existence of such records for all his sisters. John is a 15 year old schoolboy living with his parents when the 1861 Tiny Twp. Census takes place.

The County Marriage Registers...Simcoe County, 1858-1869, Vol. 12 indicate that "H.E" Fitzpatrick married John Leonard in 1866. (Ref. 1:250).  Some speculation that the initial H. may stand for the name "Hana," but this may just easily be a misprint.   As H.E. Fitzpatrick was also a marriage witness for Margaret Fitzpatrick to Henry Watson Copeland at St. James-on-the-Lines Anglican Church in Penetang, Ontario 11 Nov 1866, Ann Eliza and Margaret Fitzpatrick are believed to be sisters.  Ann and Margaret may be daughters of Peter Fitzpatrick.  If so, their brother Reuben L. (1845- 15 Aug 1866) is buried in St. John's Anglican Cemetery Cemetery in Waverley, Ontario.

John and his wife Ann lived on the Leonard homestead at Con. I, Lot 87 in Tiny Twp., according to Gazetteer...Simcoe Co..1872-73. In the 1901 Census, this was described as Lot 87.88, Con. I and was comprised of a six room house, with 2 buildings and 3 barns occupying 250 acres.

According to Will Type A, no. 5897, June 27, 1908, John died intestate May 15, 1905.  His will was probabted  in Hanley, Saskatchewan. His assets included all of Lot 87 in Con. 1,  Tiny Twp., except west 50 acres there of and 4 acres in the E ½ of Lot 88 (value $6000). Total prop. $7500 but John's wife Ann Eliza owed John Anderson Ardagh $15,000.  CAUSE OF DEATH: Train accident.  Recorded in Monumental Transcriptions, p.5. Buried at age 60 with his wife "Ann E...age 78 yrs...their daughter Florence E.M. age 9 yrs...J.A. Milton age 67 yrs."

Children of John D.² LEONARD and Eliza Ann FITZPATRICK were as follows:

+ 42 I Robert George William³ LEONARD, born 16 Jan 1867 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. He married Ellen W. MCCONNEL.

+ 43 ii Simon Peter³ LEONARD, born 21 May 1869 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1955. He married Mary Angeline (or Angelic) BLAIS.

44 iii John Albert "Milton"³ LEONARD, born 30 Jan 1873 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Oct 1939 in Midland, Ontario, Canada; buried 13 Oct 1939 in St.John's Ang., Waverley, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. "J. A. Milton" is buried with his parents John and Ann Eliza and his sister Florence E.M., who had died at 9 yrs. May have actually died 11 Oct according to burial records. Resident of Midland. ADDRESS: Wyebridge, Ontario (circa 1905).

+ 45 iv Harriet Maria Jane³ LEONARD, born 18 Aug 1875 in Ontario, Canada. She married Robert Henry BURKE.

46 v Jessica³ LEONARD, born 18 Aug 1875 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. May be the same person as Harriet. The name Jessica appears in the census records.

+ 47 vi Benjamin Watson "Alton"³ LEONARD, born 28 Feb 1880 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. He married Mary Ann ELLERY.

48 vii Florence Estelle Maud³ LEONARD, born 26 Sep 1887 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; christened 31 Mar 1888 in Good Shepherd Ang., Wyebridge?, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 1895; buried in St.John's Ang. Waverley, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. Undoubtedly the two Florences are the same person. Aug 7, 1886 was given as the DOB on her tombstone; the Sep 26, 1887 date of birth appeared in her baptismal record.

+ 49 viii May Goldie³ LEONARD, born 14 Nov 1888. She married Wilbert Edward ANDERSON.
 
 
 

7. Maria² LEONARD ("Royal" George¹), born 23 Dec 1841 in Con 1, Lot 60, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; christened 3 May 1848 in St. James On-the-Lines, Penetang, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 1912 in Tay Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. She married on 22 Feb 1866 in Tay Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, Thomas LAWRENCE, born about 1848.

Notes for Maria LEONARD

Maria appears only once in the 1861 Tiny Twp. Census with her birth family as a 13 year old schoolgirl. She married Thomas Lawrence in 1866 according to County Marriage Registers of Ontario, Canada. Vol. 12. Index to Simcoe County. p.57.

Notes for Thomas LAWRENCE

May be the son of Thomas Lawrence Sr d. 29 July 1872, 60 yrs, native of Wicklow (underground). Buried St. John's Ang., Waverley, Ont.

Children of Maria² LEONARD and Thomas LAWRENCE were as follows:

50 I Mary Anne³ LAWRENCE, born about 1867 in Ontario, Canada.

51 ii William H.³ LAWRENCE, born about 1869 in Ontario, Canada.

+ 52 iii George³ LAWRENCE, born about 1870 in Ontario, Canada. He married Gunver NERHUS.

53 iv Lilian Caroline³ LAWRENCE, born about 1872 in Ontario, Canada.
 
 
 

10. Elizabeth² LEONARD ("Royal" George¹), born 1 May 1854 in Con 1, Lot 60, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; christened 27 Jun 1854 in St.James On-the-Lines, Penetang, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1929. She married on 3 Oct 1870 in Ontario, Canada, Andrew WILLET, born about 1846 in Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada.

Notes for Elizabeth "Lizzie" LEONARD

In the 1861 Tiny Twp. Census, Elizabeth is listed with her birth family as a 7 year old schoolgirl. From the diary of Amos S. Arksey of Wyebridge, Ontario on 18 June 1887: "...saw Mrs. Willet and her husband. Mrs Willet was Lizzie Lennard she looks well (being) the mother of 10 children..."

Children of Elizabeth² LEONARD and Andrew WILLET were as follows:

+ 54 I George³ WILLET, born about 1871 in Ontario, Canada. He married Annie MCPHERSON.

55 ii David John³ WILLET, born about 1874 in Ontario, Canada.

56 iii M. Annie³ WILLET, born about 1876 in Ontario, Canada.

57 iv Charlotte E.³ WILLET, born about 1878 in Ontario, Canada.

58 v Margaret Jane³ WILLET, born about 1879 in Ontario, Canada.

59 vi Franklin A.³ WILLET, born about 1882 in Ontario, Canada.

60 vii Violet J.³ WILLET, born about 1884 in Ontario, Canada.

61 viii Joseph Johnston³ WILLET, born about 1885 in Ontario, Canada.

+ 62 ix Ethel Minnie³ WILLET, born about 1887 in Ontario, Canada. She married Merril L.DAVIDSON.

63 x Herman Walter³ WILLET, born about 1888 in Ontario, Canada.

+ 64 xi Flora M.³ WILLET, born about 1891 in Ontario, Canada. She married William JEFKINS.

65 xii Robert James³ WILLET, born about 1895 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1918.
 
 
 

11. Caroline Esther² LEONARD ("Royal" George¹), born about 7 Aug 1856 in Con 1, Lot 87, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; christened 28 Oct 1856 in St. James On-the-Lines, Penetang, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. She married on 1 Dec 1880 in Penetanguishene, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, Sidney DUNLOP, born about 1849 in Winchester, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Ontario, Canada; died about 1913 in Ontario, Canada.

Notes for Caroline Esther LEONARD

Caroline is listed as a 5 and 15 year old during this 1861 and 1871 censuses, living with her birth family in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario. Her marriage witnesses were: Sidney Hawthorne, Peterborough and Henrietta Perry, Penetang. Min: Chas E. Perry. RELIGION: CE

Notes for Sidney DUNLOP

Wyebridge resident. Son of Andrew and Mary (Dunn?) RELIGION: Meth.
 

Children of Caroline Esther² LEONARD and Sidney DUNLOP were as follows:

+ 66 I Rhoda Elgin³ DUNLOP, born about 1878 in Ontario, Canada. She married Eli SHAW.

67 ii Florence Maria³ DUNLOP, born about 1881 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1955.

68 iii Norman³ DUNLOP, born about 1883 in Ontario, Canada.

69 iv Edith³ DUNLOP, born about 1884 in Ontario, Canada.
 
 
 
 

12. Mary Ann Jemima² LEONARD ("Royal" George¹), born 29 Jun 1858 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; christened 26 Apr 1859 in St. James On-the-Lines, Penetang, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died Jan 1946. She married Hamilton GARDINER, born about 1854.
 

Notes for Mary Ann Jemima LEONARD

Age 2 in 1861 Census when she appears with her parents; age 12 in 1871 Census. Confirmed as the second Mary Ann, since a baptismal record exists for the first born in 1852.

Children of Mary Ann Jemima² LEONARD and Hamilton GARDINER were as follows:

70 I Lilla May³ GARDINER, born about 1880 in Ontario, Canada.

71 ii Violet Ann³ GARDINER
 
 

Generation 3

13. Jemima³ PARKER (Sarah Jane² LEONARD, "Royal" George¹), born about 1858 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died about 1900. She married on 19 Jan 1881 in Penetanguishene, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, Robert H. WILSON, born about 1857 in Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.

Notes for Jemima PARKER

Married by Rev. S. Mills. RELIGION: CE

Notes for Robert H. WILSON

Son of Marshall Wilson and Mary Hall.
 

Children of Jemima³ PARKER and Robert H. WILSON were as follows:

72 I William Marshall⁴ WILSON

73 ii Lillian Wilson⁴ WILSON

74 iii Clara May⁴ WILSON, born about 1886 in Ontario, Canada.

75 iv Ethel Melinda⁴ WILSON

76 v Robert Clark S.⁴ WILSON, born about 1889 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1974.

77 vi Dorothy⁴ WILSON

78 vii Olive⁴ WILSON
 
 
 

14. Harriet Maria³ PARKER (Sarah Jane² LEONARD, "Royal" George¹), born about 1862 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1913. She married Abraham BEACOCK, born about 1856; died about 1892 in Ontario, Canada.

Children of Harriet Maria³ PARKER and Abraham BEACOCK were as follows:

79 I Sarah Melinda⁴ BEACOCK, born about 1880 in Ontario, Canada.

80 ii Ernest William⁴ BEACOCK, born about 1882 in Ontario, Canada.

81 iii Herman Prosper Beacock⁴ BEACOCK, born about 1884 in Ontario, Canada.

82 iv Charles Isaac⁴ BEACOCK, born about 1886 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1969.

83 v Wilfred Abraham⁴ BEACOCK, born about 1888 in Ontario, Canada.

84 vi Theodore Leonard⁴ BEACOCK, born about 1892 in Ontario, Canada.
 
 
 

15. Melinda Caroline³ PARKER (Sarah Jane² LEONARD, "Royal" George¹), born about 1867 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1925. She married Phineas Isaac BEACOCK, born about 1871; died about 1939 in Ontario, Canada.

Children of Melinda Caroline³ PARKER and Phineas Isaac BEACOCK were as follows:

85 I William Gerome⁴ BEACOCK, born about 1898 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1974.
 
 
 

16. William Thomas³ PARKER (Sarah Jane² LEONARD, "Royal" George¹), born about 1869; died about 1920 in Ontario, Canada. He married (1) Lucy Emma BROCK, born about 1874 in Ontario, Canada. He married (2) Celia BUCHANAN, born about 1875; died about 1922 in Ontario, Canada.

Children of William Thomas³ PARKER and Lucy Emma BROCK were as follows:

86 I Rae Velma⁴ PARKER, born about 1896 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1958.

87 ii Orphia Sarah⁴ PARKER, born about 1897 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1962.

88 iii Elizabeth Edna⁴ PARKER, born about 1899 in Ontario, Canada.

89 iv William Gordon⁴ PARKER, born about 1901 in Ontario, Canada.
 

Children of William Thomas³ PARKER and Celia BUCHANAN were as follows:

90 I Mervin George⁴ PARKER, born about 1904 in Ontario, Canada.

91 ii Idella Demaris⁴ PARKER, born about 1908 in Ontario, Canada.

92 iii Norman Charles⁴ PARKER, born about 1911 in Ontario, Canada.

93 iv John Winston⁴ PARKER, born about 1913 in Ontario, Canada.

94 v Malcolm Clarence⁴ PARKER, born about 1915 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1965.
 
 
 

17. George³ PARKER (Sarah Jane² LEONARD, "Royal" George¹), born about 1872 in Ontario, Canada; died 1936 in Ontario, Canada. He married Mary Ellen COLVILLE, born about 1888.

Children of George³ PARKER and Mary Ellen COLVILLE were as follows:

95 I George William⁴ PARKER, born about 1908 in Ontario, Canada.

96 ii Jessie May⁴ PARKER, born about 1911 in Ontario, Canada.

97 iii Gladys Blanche⁴ PARKER, born 12 Feb 1914 in Ontario, Canada.

98 iv Edith Margaret⁴ PARKER, born about 1916 in Ontario, Canada.

99 v Dorothy Helen⁴ PARKER, born about 1918 in Ontario, Canada.

100 vi Douglas⁴ PARKER, born about 1924 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1926.
 
 
 

20. Melissa Jane³ HUTCHINSON (Harriet Charlotte² LEONARD, "Royal" George¹), born about 15 May 1865 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1936 in Hand Hills, Alberta, Canada.  She married Robert "Edwin"  Robert BECK, born about 1853.

Children of Melissa Jane³ HUTCHINSON and Robert Edwint BECK were as follows:

101 I Percy G.⁴ BECK, born about 1884 in Ontario, Canada.

102 ii Joseph A.⁴ BECK, born about 1888 in Ontario, Canada.

103 iii Stanley⁴ BECK, born about 1890 in Ontario, Canada.
 
 
 

22. James William³ WRIGHT (Dianah² LEONARD, "Royal" George¹), born 4 Jun 1862 in Wyebridge, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1941; buried 1941 in French's Meth., Waverley, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. He married on 28 May 1900 in Elmvale, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ont., Canada, Emma Catherine DWINNELL, born 30 Aug 1885 in Wyevale, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jul 1966, daughter of John Charles DWINNELL and Ann "Annie" Eliza BRONSON.

Notes for James "Jim" William WRIGHT

James' birth date has been estimated from Census records for Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario. The 1871 Census (p.30), lists the oldest child of John and Diana under the name William and gives his age 9, suggesting he may have been born in 1861 or 1862. The 1881 Census (p.51), records the oldest Wright child under the name of James, and gives his age as 18, suggesting he may have been born in 1862 or 1863. I note his parents were married June 1861. Where was James in 1891? He re-appears in the 1901 Census for Flos Township with his new bride, claiming to be 30, but he was the same age in 1900 when got married.

His death date is also an approximation. Taken from newspaper publication date for two obituaries, probably from a Midland newspaper, which were stored in the James-Scarrow family Bible. James is fondly remembered by some of his grandchildren, especially Doris Merkly, whom he called Porky when he was helping out at the James-Wright family farm during the Depression.

The Wrights are rumoured to have separated because James was physically abusive. However, James left Emma. They had been living in Flos Twp., where he's listed as a labourer? in the 1901 Census. He must have worked in the local lumber mills. Around 1903, the Wrights may have moved to Elmvale, Ontario where my grandmother apparently acquired her grade 3 education. Jim his portion of Con 2, Lot 71 W.P.R. in Flos Twp. to his brother Samuel 30/04/1904 for $250, which is what he had paid for the property. (Bands Instrument #7986.)

James was a member of the Wyebridge Orange Lodge and a Liberal in politics.

Notes for Emma Catherine DWINNELL

Emma's birth date matches the one on her tombstoneand was later validated in the 1891 Census for Flos Twp. when she was reported as 6. My grandmother gave me one birth date (1883), although her own records match the tombstone inscription. Emma herself stated her age as 18 on her 1900 marriage certificate, although she was still 18 a year later during the 1901 Census in Flos Twp. A series of family tragedies and her father's re-marriage may have disrupted her childhood, as well as her sense of the passage of time, and in any case, she was almost certainly unschooled and illiterate.

Marriage transcription: "Wright, James, 30, a labourer, residing in the Township of Tay, born in Wyebridge, son of John Wright and Diana Lennard married Emma Dwindle, 18, residing in the Township of Flos, and born in Wyevale, daughter of John Dwindle and Ann Blunsen(sic) by licence on May 28, 1900 in Elmvale in a marriage performed by Rev. W. McLean and witnessed by Grace McLean and Miss S. Smith of Elmvale. Both Episcopalian." (Ontario Vital Statistics. Reel 102, #14918.)

Emma's death date was verified during a 1994 cemetery visit. Emma is buried as the wife Herbert M. Johnson (1891-1959).
 

Children of James William³ WRIGHT and Emma Catherine DWINNELL were as follows:

104 I Ruth Hildred⁴ WRIGHT, born 11 Jun 1901 in Elmvale, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ont., Canada; died 18 Jun 1991 in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Orillia, Ont., Canada; buried in Waubaushene Cemetery, Tay Twp., Simcoe Co., Ont., Canada. My grandmother was very short, less than 5 feet tall, with very blue eyes, and hair that was once fair. Her young girl self is impossible to visualize; only one fuzzy snapshot of her exists. She was the firstborn of a 15 year old girl and a forty year old man. And she had aspirations, she must have, because she could read and write some. Her Simcoe County born parents had been illiterate, and her father turned out to be improvident as well. One of the first things she did with money she earned as a teenaged domestic in a Hillsdale, Ontario rooming house, was to buy herself a writing desk. Was this where she sat down and recorded her multiple descendants' vital statistics? She passed down all these details to me and she always remembered birthdays with a card, and in the cases of her 30 odd grandchildren, small cash sums. Her Christmas gift buying and distribution rivaled Santa Claus' organizational skills. I imagine the Fesserton, Ontario home where she raised her ten children was run the same way, although she was frequently pregnant, frequently sick with pregnancy related problems and frequently nursing. Eventually she developed diabetes, and her faculties were irrevocably destroyed by a stroke about ten years before she actually died, but she survived her husband by thirty years. Up to the time she lost her mind in Soldier's Memorial Hospital, she had been fiercely independent, unable to tolerate long stays in any of her daughters' homes.

105 ii William John⁴ WRIGHT, born 5 Jan 1903 in Elmvale, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1967. Married Silena Forget. 8? children. Lived in Midland, Ont. Buried Waverly Methodist? His children and possibly himself and Silena are buried in the Catholic cemetery in Midland, Ont. Silena was RC. One daughter shot during a bank robbery; Bill and Silena raised her child. Marriage wit: Milton Rice and Mae Wright, Midland.

106 iii Charles⁴ WRIGHT, born May 1904 in Ontario, Canada; died May 1904. CAUSE OF DEATH: Stillbirth.

107 iv Charlotte Anne⁴ WRIGHT, born 15 Apr 1906 in Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1988; buried in Coldwater Cemetery, Ontario, Canada. Lottie married Alfred Southorn (1901-1962). Lived in Coldwater, Ont. 13 children.

108 v Epsie May⁴ WRIGHT, born 9 Jul 1908; died 1981; buried in French's Meth., Waverley, Ontario, Canada. Married Ernest Vance who died in 1948 and then Howard Dierlam (1911- 1992). No issue, but great-nephew Vernon Riley lived with them for several years before going back to his mother's home during his teens. May's niece Marion Wright also spent her last years living with the Dierlams. My great-aunt, who worked for many years on a Woolworth's lunch counter in downtown Toronto, was a kind-hearted, vivacious woman. During my early childhood, we spent many New Years with the Dierlams.

109 vi Norman Allen⁴ WRIGHT, born 24 Sep 1910 in Ontario, Canada. James, Ruth H. Norm married Mildred Hawke and had 3 or 4 children, 2 disabled. His son was institutionalized and his mentally handicapped daughter, Marion, went to live with her grandmother Emma Wright Johnson (nee Dwinnell) after Norm and Mildred separated. Lived in Midland, Ontario. John F. Wright indicated Norman's middle name was Jasper.

110 vii Earl⁴ WRIGHT, born Jul 1912; died Jul 1912. Stillborn.
 
 
 

23. George Richard³ WRIGHT (Dianah² LEONARD, "Royal" George¹), born 17 Mar 1863 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1932 in Midland, Ontario, Canada; buried in French's Cem., Waverley, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. He married in 1893 in Hillsdale, Ontario, Canada, Susan Epsybur FRENCH, born 28 May 1873 in Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1950 in Midland, Ontario, Canada, daughter of Gabriel FRENCH and Susan Epsybur PARKER.

Notes for George Richard WRIGHT

Rick also appeared in the 1871 and 1881 censuses for Tiny Township as the second child in his birth family. Based on Fred Wright's charts and my visit to French's Methodist Cemetery in Waverley, Ontario, I know he married Epsie French in 1893 in Hillsdale, Ontario.

Extract of Midland Free Press obituary, May 23,1932: "George Wright of Unionville, died suddenly at the home of his sister Mrs. A. Urquhart last Monday. The funeral took place on Thur. afternoon and was conducted by Rev. Duce, Calvary Baptist. Pallbearers: William Drinkill, Charles Baker, Wesley Cripps, William Holmes and E. Guest. Surviving relatives: nameless wife, one son Fred, four sisters, including Mrs. H. Parker (Carolyn) of Orillia, Mrs. J. Graves (Harriet) of Orrville, Mrs. J. Glenney (Minnie) of Orillia, Mrs. A. Urquhart (Isobel) of Midland, and four brothers, including Darcy and Samuel of Elmvale, James of Fesserton and Joseph of Waverley."

Notes for Susan Epsybur FRENCH

Gabriel French's will also describes Epsie as his adopted daughter. In 1891 Census, no birthplace is provided for Epsie's parents.

Children of George Richard³ WRIGHT and Susan Epsybur FRENCH were as follows:

111 I Frederick George⁴ WRIGHT, born 23 Sep 1894 in "Midway" (near Orr Lake), Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1975 in Villa Nursing Home, Midland, Ontario, Canada; buried in Elmvale Union, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. Fred met Nellie in a English hospital where he was recuperating from wounds caused in France during WWI. He settled with his bride first in Midland and then in the Woodbine area. Nellie's parents later joined them. He registered his birth in 1962. OCCUPATION: Builder
 
 
 

24. Margaret Jane³ WRIGHT (Dianah² LEONARD, "Royal" George¹), born Feb 1866 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1930; buried in Keniston, Saskatchewan, Canada. She married William ALLIN, born about 1867; died about 1942.

Children of Margaret Jane³ WRIGHT and William ALLIN were as follows:

112 I Verna Edith⁴ ALLIN, born about 1893 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1973.

113 ii Herman William⁴ ALLIN, born about 1895; died about 1926.

114 iii Roland Henry⁴ ALLIN, born about 1897; died about 1926.

115 iv Ethel Dorothy⁴ ALLIN, born about 1899; died about 1972.

116 v Amy Louella⁴ ALLIN, born about 1900; died about 1979.

117 vi Harriet Rachael⁴ ALLIN, born about 1902; died about 1956.

118 vii Jerold Melville⁴ ALLIN, born about 1904; died about 1911.

119 viii Clifford Leonard⁴ ALLIN, born about 1906 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1983.
 
 
 

25. Esther Caroline³ WRIGHT (Dianah² LEONARD, "Royal" George¹), born 1868; died 1947; buried in St.Andrews', Orillia, Ontario, Canada. She married Henry PARKER, born about 1866 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1951.
 

Notes for Esther Caroline WRIGHT

Referred to as Mrs. H. Parker (Carolyn) of Orillia in her brother George's obituary dated May 23, 1932 on p.1 of the Midland Free Press.

Children of Esther Caroline³ WRIGHT and Henry PARKER were as follows:

120 I Wallace George⁴ PARKER, born about 1892 in Marchmont, North Orillia Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died about 1954. Supposedly 27 when he married in 1919, but John F. Wright's notes indicate he was born 1890. Witnesses: John Wilson and Myrtle Parker of Marchmont. Married by W.J. Carson. OCCUPATION: Farmer RELIGION: Meth.

121 ii Margaret Elizabeth⁴ PARKER, born about 1889 in Marchmont, North Orillia Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. Marriage witnesses: Wallie and Eva Parker of Marchmont.

122 iii Thomas David⁴ PARKER, born about 1892 in Marchmont, North Orillia Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died about 1925. Marriage witnesses: Stewart Harrison Hill and Clifford Lorne Hill, both of Marchmont. OCCUPATION: Labourer

123 iv Eva⁴ PARKER, born about 1898 in Marchmont, North Orillia, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died about 1980. Born 1900 according to John F. Wright's notes, but supposedly 21 when she married in 1919. Marriage witnesses: Stanley Shaw, Hawkstone and Myrtle Parker, Marchmont. Married by W.J. Carson.

124 v Lillian⁴ PARKER, born about 1899 in Marchmont, North Orillia Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. Age 20 when she married in 1919 according to her marriage register. Born in 1903 according to John F. Wright's notes. Marriage witnesses: Wallie and Myrtle Parker.

125 vi Myrtle Annie⁴ PARKER, born about 1905 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1943.

126 vii Frances⁴ PARKER, born about 1907 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1943.

127 viii Ethel⁴ PARKER

128 ix Leonard⁴ PARKER
 
 
 

27. John Darcy³ WRIGHT (Dianah² LEONARD, "Royal" George¹), born about 1871 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jul 1953 in Ontario, Canada; buried in French's Meth., Waverley, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. He married on 5 Jun 1894 in Midway (near Elmvale), Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, Theressa Ann VOLLICK, born 20 Mar 1877 in Flanders; died 15 Apr 1941.

Notes for John "Dassie" Darcy WRIGHT

Dassie had apparently not been born at the time of the 1871 Census for Tiny Township (p.30). He is first listed with the Wright/Leonard family as a 10 year old at the time of the 1881 Census (p.51). He is no longer living with his birth family when the 1891 Census is taken (p.60).

Marriage certificate transcription: "Dassie (sic) Wright, 21, a sawmill hand residing in Flos and born in Tiny Township, son of John and Dinah (sic) Wright, married Theressa Ann Vollick, 18, residing in Flos and born in Flanders, daughter of Isaac and Liddy Vollick on June 5, 1894 `midway near Elmvale, Ontario.' Both were Baptists." (Ontario Vital Statistics. Marriages. MS 932, Reel #83, #011067.)  Dassie was actually closer to 23 at this point.

Living in Elmvale by 1932. OCCUPATION: mill labourer in 1901. RELIGION: Church of England ADDRESS: Con 2, B Lot 71 Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada

Also recorded in Monumental Transcriptions: "Wright, Willie d 1900 ae 7 mos./Clifford d 1908 ae 5 mos/Kenneth d 1914 ae 9 mos/Children of Wright John and Thressa." Also: "Vollick, Thressa A. 1876-1941, beloved wife of Wright, John D. 1870 (sic)-1953."
 

Notes for Theressa Ann VOLLICK

Marriage register indicates she was the daughter of Isaac and Liddy. Fred Wright originally gave 1876 birth date in his Settler Forms to the Ontario Genealogical Society.
 

Children of John Darcy³ WRIGHT and Theressa Ann VOLLICK were as follows:

129 I Lloyd Elgin WRIGHT, born 19 Mar 1895 in Ontario, Canada; died 1968; buried in French's Meth., Waverley, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. Buried with Russell and Stanley; assumed to be his brothers.

130 ii Ethel May⁴ WRIGHT, born 20 Jul 1897 in Ontario, Canada. Slight birth date discrepancy; 1901 Flos Twp. Census indicates July 21. Dr. James BH McClinton attended birth.

131 iii Carman E.⁴ WRIGHT, born 21 Mar 1899 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1979.

132 iv William "Willie" Darcy⁴ WRIGHT, born about 1900 in Ontario, Canada; died 13 Nov 1900; buried in French's Meth., Waverley, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. Burial confirmed during 1994 cemetery visit. Death register indicates he died from "chronic indigestion" after being ill for 4 mths. He was living on Con 10; his father was a labourer; his parents Episcopalian.

133 v Stanley⁴ WRIGHT, born 1901 in Ontario, Canada; died 1961; buried in French's Meth., Waverley, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. Buried with Lloyd E. and Russell.

134 vi Russell⁴ WRIGHT, born about 1902 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1976. See Leonard's notes. Russell is also mentioned as executor of the John D. Wright estate in Abstract Index.

135 vii Victor⁴ WRIGHT, born about 1903 in Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died about 1974; buried in Elmvale Union, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. OCCUPATION: Sawyer-1903. RELIGION: Meth.

136 viii Harvey George⁴ WRIGHT, born about 1905 in Ontario, Canada.

137 ix Clifford⁴ WRIGHT, born about 1908 in Ontario, Canada; died 1908; buried in French's Meth., Waverley, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. Tombstone reads "died at 5 mths."

138 x Leonard⁴ WRIGHT, born 1909; died 1955; buried in French's Meth., Waverley, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. Also buried with him is wife Ena Bannister (1920 -). Leonard assumed to be John and Theressa's son, since he and Russell are listed as executors of John's estate 1 Nov 1954 in the Abstract Index for Flos Twp., Simcoe Co. 1866-1950 under instrument #19006 pertaining to Con 2, Lot 71 WPR.

139 xi Kenneth⁴ WRIGHT, born about 1913; died 1914; buried in French's Meth., Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. Tombstone reads "died at 9 mths."

140 xii Mildred Jane⁴ WRIGHT, born about 1914 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1990.

141 xiii Caroline⁴ WRIGHT, born about 1915 in Ontario, Canada.

142 xiv Doris J.⁴ WRIGHT, born about 1918 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1991.
 
 
 

28. Harriet Elizabeth³ WRIGHT (Dianah² LEONARD, "Royal" George¹), born about 1873 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jul 1956; buried in Orrville, Ontario, Canada. She married on 6 Oct 1894 in Manse, Neywash St., Orillia, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, Joseph GRAVES, born about 1867 in England; died about 1952 in Ontario, Canada.

Notes for Harriet Elizabeth WRIGHT

Harriet is 8 in the 1881 Census for Tiny Township (p.51) and no longer living at home in 1891. Marriage register transcription: Joseph Graves, 27, a farmer, residing in North Orillia and born in England, s/o Robert and Sarah, married Harriet Elizabeth Wright, 21, residing and born in Tiny Township, d/o John and Do liana (sic) at the Manse on Neywash Street, Orillia? on Oct. 6, 1894. Both Anglicans. (Ontario Vital Statistics. Marriages. MS 932, Reel #83, #011413.)

Children of Harriet Elizabeth³ WRIGHT and Joseph GRAVES were as follows:

143 I Stanley John⁴ GRAVES, born about 1895 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1941.

144 ii Elsie May⁴ GRAVES, born about 1896 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1969.

145 iii Joe⁴ GRAVES, born about 1899 in Ontario, Canada.

146 iv Robert Edward⁴ GRAVES, born about 1902 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1921.

147 v Harriet Elizabeth⁴ GRAVES, born about 1903 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1969.

148 vi Pauline⁴ GRAVES, born about 1904 in Ontario, Canada.

149 vii Hugh⁴ GRAVES, born about 1906 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1966.

150 viii Tom⁴ GRAVES, born about 1907 in Ontario, Canada.

151 ix Francis H.⁴ GRAVES, born about 1910 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1976.

152 x Laurence Burton⁴ GRAVES, born about 1914 in Ontario, Canada.
 
 
 

29. R. Samuel³ WRIGHT (Dianah² LEONARD, "Royal" George¹), born 15 Feb 1875 in Con 2, Lot 15 Wyebridge, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1956; buried in French's Meth. Cem., Waverley, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. He married on 22 Aug 1895 in Hillsdale, Ontario, Canada, Arletta DWINNELL, born 12 Apr 1877 in Wyevale, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1961, daughter of John Charles DWINNELL and Ann "Annie" Eliza BRONSON.

Notes for R. Samuel WRIGHT

Appears only once  in the 1881 Census for Tiny Twp. with the Wright/Leonards, at age 6. Birth year estimated from this, his marriage certificate and his tombstone inscription. Also listed in Monumental Transcriptions as "Wright, Samuel 1874-1956, beloved husband of Dwinnel, Annie 1877-1961." Fred Wright listed his exact death date as May 18, 1955.

Marriage certificate transcription: "Samuel Wright, 21, a laborer, residing in Elmvale and born in Wyebridge, son of James and Diana Wright, married Annie Dwinnel, 19, residing in Flos Township and born in Wyevale, daughter of John and Annie Dwinnel Aug.22, 1895 in Hillsdale. Both Methodists. Witnesses: Alex Dwinnel and Agie Trip, both of Flos." (Ontario Vital Statistics.Marriages. MS 932 #87, #011089)  Living in Elmvale by 1932.  Initial "R" appeared in his name on Lucy's birth reg. OCCUPATION: farmer; mill labourer-190. RELIGION: Baptist. ADDRESS in 1910: Con 2, B Lot 71 (in 1901) Flos Twp., Simcoe Co.,  Ontario, Canada

Notes for Arletta DWINNELL

Married the same year Mom died? RELIGION: Meth.
 

Children of R. Samuel³ WRIGHT and Arletta DWINNELL were as follows:

153 I Bertha May⁴ WRIGHT, born 18 May 1898 in Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died about 1986.

154 ii Hazel Lucy⁴ WRIGHT, born 30 Aug 1899 in Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died about 1957.
 
 
 

30. Joseph³ WRIGHT (Dianah² LEONARD, "Royal" George¹), born 18 Mar 1876 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Sep 1946 in Vasey, Ontario, Canada. He married on 11 Dec 1924 in Elmvale, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, Alice May POTTER, born 20 Mar 1882; died 23 Jan 1975.

Notes for Joseph WRIGHT

Birth year originally based on two censuses for Tiny Township in which Joseph appears with his birth family. He's 4 in the 1881 Census (p.51) and 11 in the 1891 Census (p.60). Exact birthday based on descendant Fred Wright's notes.

Children of Joseph³ WRIGHT and Alice May POTTER were as follows:

155 I Eunice J.⁴ WRIGHT, born about 1925 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1925.

156 ii Cecil Joseph⁴ WRIGHT, born about 1927 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1980.
 
 
 

31. Annie Jemima Maude³ WRIGHT (Dianah² LEONARD, "Royal" George¹), born 17 Feb 1880 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co , Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jun 1976; buried in St.Andrews', Orillia, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. She married on 24 Apr 1900 in Orillia, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, Joseph GLENNEY, born 20 Jul 1856 in Township of Clarke, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1926.

Notes for Annie Jemima "Mime" Maude WRIGHT

Jemima appears only as a 2 year old in the 1881 Census for Tiny Township (p.51), so she must have been born 1878-1880. Who is she staying with during the 1891 Census then? Descendent Fred Wright's notes provide her exact birth and death dates. First name recorded as "Mira" on her marriage register when she was listed as the 21 yr old daughter of John Wright and Dina (sic) Leonard. Louisa and Mrs. H. Parker, Orillia, witnessed the marriage. RELIGION: Brethern-1900.

Notes for Joseph GLENNEY

Listed as a widowed farmer, on of Joseph and Sarah and a resident of Manvers on his marriage register to Mira (sic) Wright. OCCUPATION: Manvers farmer-1900. RELIGION: Brethern-1900.

Children of Annie Jemima Maude³ WRIGHT and Joseph GLENNEY were as follows:

157 I Lila⁴ GLENNEY, born about 1901 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1983.

158 ii Mable Edith⁴ GLENNEY, born about 1903 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1995.

159 iii Lillian⁴ GLENNEY, born about 1906 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1906.

160 iv Violet D.⁴ GLENNEY, born about 1908 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1946.

161 v Amy⁴ GLENNEY, born about 1911 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1973; buried in Lake View Cemetery, Kirkfield, Ontario, Canada.

162 vi John⁴ GLENNEY, born about 1914 in Ontario, Canada.

163 vii Ruby Jean⁴ GLENNEY, born about 1917 in Ontario, Canada.

164 viii Ruth⁴ GLENNEY, born about 1917 in Ontario, Canada.
 
 
 

32. Isabella Anderson³ WRIGHT (Dianah² LEONARD, "Royal" George¹), born 15 Mar 1881 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1963; buried 21 Dec 1963 in Sect. 19, 1, W2, Lakeview, Midland, Ontario, Canada. She married Alexander Sandy URQUHART, born 1861; died 1924.

Notes for Isabella Anderson WRIGHT

1901 Census for Tiny Twp. gives Belle's birth date as Mar.17, 1881 (p.11); descendant Fred Wright's notes indicate Mar.31, 1881. I believe she is the only sibling whose birth may be registered. Fred Wright lists her husband as Alexander Urquhart (1878-19?4). Cemetery record gave her age as 82. Also buried with the Urquharts and Dinah Leonard are: Gladys May Graham, 68 who died 1967/9/20 and is in grave W3 and Earl Birch, 69, who died 1978/2/24 is also in grave W3.

Notes for Alexander Sandy URQUHART
Buried with wife.
Children of Isabella Anderson³ WRIGHT and Alexander Sandy URQUHART were as follows:

165 I Gladys May⁴ URQUHART, born about 1899 in Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1967 in Ontario, Canada; buried in Sect.19, W3, Lakeview Cemetery, Midland, Ontario, Canada. Buried with her parents and her son.
 

34. Charles³ BANNISTER (Rebecca² LEONARD, "Royal" George¹), born about 1867 in Ontario, Canada; buried in Wyevale, Ontario, Canada. He married Elizabeth HALLIDAY.

Children of Charles³ BANNISTER and Elizabeth HALLIDAY were as follows:

166 i  Albert BANNISTER

167 ii Dorothy⁴ BANNISTER

168 iii Annie⁴ BANNISTER

169 iv George⁴ BANNISTER

170 v Ena⁴ BANNISTER, born 1920; died about 1991. Birth date obtained from husband Leonard Wright's tombstone.
 
 
 

37. Emmeline³ BANNISTER (Rebecca² LEONARD, "Royal" George¹), born about 1871 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1926. She married Joseph H. MCWATTERS, born about 1874 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1926.

Children of Emmeline³ BANNISTER and Joseph H. MCWATTERS were as follows:

171 I Lawrence A.⁴ MCWATTERS, born about 1910 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1926.

172 ii Willis⁴ MCWATTERS
 
 
 

42. Robert George William³ LEONARD (John D.², "Royal" George¹), born 16 Jan 1867 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died about 1911. He married Ellen W. MCCONNEL, born 20 Oct 1864 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1950.
 

Notes for Robert George William LEONARD

Was this man also Robert George W. of Hanley, Saskatchewan who is listed in father John Leonard's will? Also used initials RG occasionally. In 1901 Tiny Twp Census, had 3 servants, 2 males also working in sawmill: Alina Tweedle, b. 4 July 1882; Wm Armstrong, b. 13 Aug 1868 and Wm Wilson, b.8/08/82. Later found out that his wife Ellen was still living in Hanley, Saskatchewan in 1929, when she signed her son Wallace Clarke's late birth registration. OCCUPATION: Cabinet maker. George was still living at this address in 1901: B 166 12, Con II, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario in a four room house on 100 acres.

Children of Robert George William³ LEONARD and Ellen W. MCCONNEL were as follows:

173 I Jessie Olive⁴ LEONARD, born 16 Jan 1890 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; christened 30 Aug 1895 in Good Shepherd Ang., Wyebridge?, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.

174 ii Alfred William⁴ LEONARD, born 1 May 1893 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; christened 30 Aug 1895 in Good Shepherd Ang., Wyebridge?, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died about 1954. Date of birth later altered to 1893 to agree with baptismal register. Census indicated 1892.

175 iii Maude Estella⁴ LEONARD, born 3 Aug 1894 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; christened 30 Aug 1895 in Good Shepherd Ang., Wyebridge?, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. Date of birth in baptismal registers reads Aug. 4, 1894. NB: her birth wasn't registered until 1963.

176 iv Beulah May⁴ LEONARD, born 7 Jun 1899 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.

177 v Clark Wallace⁴ LEONARD, born 5 Nov 1901 in Wyebridge, Ontario, Canada.

178 vi Laughie Morry⁴ LEONARD, born about 1903 in Ontario, Canada.

179 vii Mable Anna⁴ LEONARD, born about 1905 in Ontario, Canada.

180 viii Pearl Sophia⁴ LEONARD, born about 1907 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1945; buried in Good Shepherd Cem., Wyebridge, Ontario, Canada. If this is the same Pearl, her monument records that she was born in 1904.

181 ix Winston Burns⁴ LEONARD, born about 1910 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1976.
 
 
 

43. Simon Peter³ LEONARD (John D.², "Royal" George¹), born 21 May 1869 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1955; buried in Good Shepherd/Wyebridge, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. He married on 6 Nov 1895 in Midland, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, Mary Angeline or Angelic? BLAIS, born about 17 Apr 1874/76 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jul 1924.
 
 
 

Notes for Simon Peter LEONARD

Transcript of marriage register: "Simon, 26, a farmer, married Minnie Bey (sic), 21, born and residing in Tiny, daughter of  Angus and Philomena on 6 Nov 1895 at Midland. Bride RC; groom Ang." (Source: Ontario Vital Statistics, MS 932, Reel 87, #011089). My 1994 visit to Good Shepherd Cem. in Wyebridge, Ontario, revealed that Simon's wife's name was inscribed as   Mary Blair (1873-1924).  Buried near this couple is their  first son John Leonard 1898-1937 (presumed to be J. Fred who was born 1 Feb 1898), a Melville Leonard 1915-1935 (a grandson?) and Margaret and Verna (no dates), identified as granddaughters.  Second son Alvin R., born 31 July 1899, was also buried in this cemetery in 1969.  Alvin is identified as the beloved husband of A. Pearl Drinkill (1901- ).  Buried with him are two infant daughters (no dates) and an April Leonard who died April 25, 1974. She has her own small stone.  On the other side of Alvin's stone, is inscribed "William S. Leonard, husband of Frances I. Reynolds."  This couple is presumed to be still living.

ADDRESS: Lot 87, Con II, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario. (7 rooms + 2 barns on 75 acres-1901 Census)

Notes for Mary "Minnie" Angeline BLAIS

Background information re Minnie extracted from her marriage register. Daughter of Angus Blay (Blais?) and Philomena Norman, both Quebec born. She spoke French. Are Mary Blay and Mary Ann Blair the same person? Burial register gave her name as Blair and burial date as the 26th. Death register also gave her date of birth and her parents' names. CAUSE OF DEATH: Stroke. RELIGION: Roman Catholic
 

Children of Simon Peter³ LEONARD and Mary Angeline BLAIS were as follows:

182 I Florence Anita Maude⁴ LEONARD, born 22 Aug 1896 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died about 1973; buried in St. Margaret's R.C., Midland, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. Dr. Lehrmann? This birth register was altered in 1959; only the registrar's name appears to have been changed. The baby's mother's name was never recorded. The father was Simon Leonard. The Florence who is listed in the 1901 Tiny Twp. for this family was given the birthdate Aug.3, 1896.

183 ii Florence Anita Mabel⁴ LEONARD, born 23 Aug 1897 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. Dr.Lehrmann also delivered this Florence. This time both parents' names, Simon Leonard and Minnie Blay, are recorded.

184 iii Frederick John⁴ LEONARD, born 1 Feb 1898 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 1937 in Ontario, Canada; buried 14 Apr 1937 in Good Shepherd, Wyebridge, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. Listed as J. Fred in 1901 Tiny Twp. Census; buried as John. A possible grandson, Melvin Leonard (1915-1935) and two granddaughters, Margaret and Verna, no surnames, and no dates are buried with John. The parentage of all three is still unknown. CAUSE OF DEATH: Pulmonary hem. OCCUPATION: Farmer

185 iv Alvin Roy⁴ LEONARD, born 31 Jul 1899 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1969; buried in Good Shepherd, Wyebridge, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. Listed as A. Alvin in 1901 Tiny Twp. Census.

186 v Pearl Philomen⁴ LEONARD, born 22 Jul 1905 in Wyebridge, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; christened 26 Nov 1905 in St. John's Ang., Waverley, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died about 1948.

187 vi Lorne Lawrence⁴ LEONARD, born 11 Jun 1908 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; christened 26 Feb 1909 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died about 1949; buried in Good Shepherd Cem., Wyebridge, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.  Assumed to be this Simon Peter's son.  No mother's name was provided in his baptismal register.  Married twice?  Tombstone inscribed "beloved hus. of Shirley M."  Tombstone date of birth 1907.  Lorne and Shirley were third cousins once removed. OCCUPATION: Farmer

188 vii Melville Simon⁴ LEONARD, born about 1915 in Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jul 1935; buried 26 Jul 1935 in Good Shepherd Cem., Wyebridge, Ontario, Canada. His grave is presumably unmarked. CAUSE OF DEATH: Tubercular meningitis.

189 viii Edward Milton⁴ LEONARD, born 17 Sep 1917 in Wyebridge, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; christened 4 Jun 1924 in Good Shepherd Ang., Wyebridge, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died about 1984; buried in Good Shepherd Cem., Wyebridge, Ontario, Canada. OCCUPATION: Farmer
 
 
 

45. Harriet Maria Jane³ LEONARD (John D.², "Royal" George¹), born about 1875 in Ontario, Canada. She married Robert Henry BURKE.
 

Notes for Harriet Maria Jane LEONARD

Listed as wife of Robert Burke in her father's 1905 will. Living in Midland, Ont. ADDRESS: Midland, Ontario (father's will)

Children of Harriet Maria Jane³ LEONARD and Robert Henry BURKE were as follows:

190 I Ivan Leonard⁴ BURKE Jessie's 2nd cousin.
 
 
 

47. Benjamin Watson "Alton"³ LEONARD (John D.², "Royal" George¹), born 28 Feb 1880 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1944 in Ontario, Canada; buried 26 Dec 1944 in Good Shepherd/Wyebridge, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. He married Mary Ann ELLERY, born 31 Jul 1881; died 1975.
 

Notes for Benjamin Watson "Alton" LEONARD

Buried with wife Mary A. Ellery (31 July 1881-1975) and their son Roy W. (1914-1932). Also had daughter Gertrude May (born Aug 1905?) who married Leslie Hart, 22, s/o Mary Ann Smith and John 4 Apr 1923 St.Marks, Midland. (Source: St. Marks Ang. Reg 1896-1927, MS 248, reel 19, p.155). CAUSE OF DEATH: Kidney and heart disease. OCCUPATION: laborer (1901). ADDRESS: B-6, NRWPR? Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario. (6 rooms on 1/4 acre).

Children of Benjamin Watson "Alton"³ LEONARD and Mary Ann ELLERY were as follows:

191 I Eldred John⁴ LEONARD, born about 1902 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1973. Assumed to be a son in this family, but may be a nephew. Date of birth unknown. OCCUPATION: Lineman

192 ii Gertrude May⁴ LEONARD, born 18 Oct 1905 in Wyebridge, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; christened 26 Nov 1905 in St.John's Ang., Waverley, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died about 1992; buried in Good Shepherd Ang., Wyebridge, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.

193 iii Howard Watson⁴ LEONARD, born 9 Oct 1908 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; christened 27 Feb 1909 in Good Shepherd Ang., Wyebridge, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died about 1976; buried about 1976 in Good Shepherd Cem., Wyebridge, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. Marriage witnesses: Clarence Leonard and Gladys Parker, Wyebridge. OCCUPATION: Farmer. RELIGION: Ang.

194 iv Clarence Ewan⁴ LEONARD, born 1 Dec 1909 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; christened 23 Jun 1912 in Good Shepherd Ang., Wyebridge, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 1988; buried in Good Shepherd Cem., Wyebridge, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. Gladys' 2nd cousin. OCCUPATION: Railway employee-1941

195 v Clayton McGill⁴ LEONARD, born 1 Dec 1909 in Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; christened 23 Jun 1912 in Good Shepherd Ang., Wyebridge, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died about 1987; buried in Good Shepherd Ang., Wyebridge, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.

196 vi Albert George⁴ LEONARD, born 24 Apr 1912 in Wyebridge, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; christened 23 Jun 1912 in Good Shepherd Ang., Wyebridge, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. Marriage witnesses: Clarence Leonard, Wyebridge and Miss A. Argue, 133 Mildred St, Midland.

197 vii Joan Ruth⁴ LEONARD, born 16 Jul 1914 in Wyebridge, Ontario, Canada; christened 9 Oct 1914 in Good Shepherd Ang., Wyebridge, Ontario, Canada.

198 viii Roy Whitney⁴ LEONARD, born 1915 in Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1932 in Ontario, Canada; buried 9 Apr 1932 in Good Shepherd, Wyebridge, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. CAUSE OF DEATH: Pneumonia. OCCUPATION: Farmer

199 ix Grace Jean⁴ LEONARD, born 15 Jan 1923 in Midland, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; christened 11 Mar 1925 in Good Shepherd Ang., Wyebridge, Tiny Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. Marriage witnesses: Robt Chas Wilcox, Tiny Twp. and Gertrude Hart, 256 Highfield Rd., Toronto.
 
 
 

49. Goldie May LEONARD (John D.², "Royal" George¹), born 14 Nov 1888; died 21 June 1957; buried in Lakeview Cemetery., Midland, Ontario, Canada. She married 20 Apr 1910 Wilbert Edward ANDERSON born about 3 Dec 1876; died 12 Mar 1943 in Penetanguishene, Midland, Ontario, Canada.

Notes for Goldie May LEONARD

Buried as "May" with spouse Wilbert E. Anderson (1876-1943). Her tombstone inscription also indicates that son Leonard E., R.C.A.F. (1920-1944) was interred in Germany.
 

Children of Goldie May LEONARD and Wilbert Edward ANDERSON were as follows:

+200 I Valerie Audrey May⁴ ANDERSON, born 15 Jun 1911 in Midland, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Nov 1997 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada; buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She married 1.) George Alvin Otto on 20 June 1936 in Church of the Redeemer, Toronto, born 14 Apr 1906 in Vars, Osgoode Twp., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1956 in Toronto; buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto.  They had two sons, Stephen Anderson  Otto and Lawrence William Otto.   She also married 2.) Henry "Harry" William Herrman 15 Oct 1973 in St. Clements Church, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, born 19 Oct 1908 in New York City, New York, United States; died 5 Aug 1997 in Toronto; buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto.

201 ii Opal Mabel⁴ ANDERSON, born 26 Aug 1916 in Midland, Ontario, Canada. She married John Donnelly 12 Nov 1941 at Church of the Redeemer in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, born 20 April 1909; died 15 Aug 1993; buried York Cemetery, Senlac Drive, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

202 iii Leonard E.⁴ ANDERSON, born about 12 Sep 1920 in Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 1944; buried in Coll. Grave 18, F.11-17, Rheinberg War Cemetery, Germany. Leonard's inscription reads: In memory of flying officer...He was an air bomber in the Royal Canadian Air Force.

203 iv Jessie Elizabeth "Betty"⁴ ANDERSON, born 27 May 1922 in Midland, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1976;  buried Mont Lawn Cemetery, Whitby, Ontario, Canada. She married Kenneth Swinson 12 Jun 1948 at St. Mark's Anglican Church, Midland, Ontario, Canada.
 

52. George³ LAWRENCE (Maria² LEONARD, "Royal" George¹), born about 1870 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1947. He married Gunver NERHUS.

Children of George³ LAWRENCE and Gunver NERHUS were as follows:

204 I Eunice A.⁴ LAWRENCE
 
 
 

54. George³ WILLET (Elizabeth² LEONARD, "Royal" George¹), born about 1871 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1932. He married Annie MCPHERSON, born about 1881; died about 1966 in Ontario, Canada.

Children of George³ WILLET and Annie MCPHERSON were as follows:

205 I Gladys⁴ WILLET, born about 1901 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1977.

206 ii Leonard⁴ WILLET, born about 1903 in Ontario, Canada.

207 iii Marion⁴ WILLET, born about 1905.

208 iv Gordon⁴ WILLET, born about 1907 in Ontario, Canada.

209 v Jean⁴ WILLET, born about 1909 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1959.

210 vi Johnson George⁴ WILLET, born about 1911 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1956.

211 vii Nellie⁴ WILLET, born about 1915 in Ontario, Canada.
 
 
 

62. Ethel Minnie³ WILLET (Elizabeth² LEONARD, "Royal" George¹), born about 1887 in Ontario, Canada. She married Merril L. DAVIDSON.

Children of Ethel Minnie³ WILLET and Merril L. DAVIDSON were as follows:

212 I Ethel May⁴ DAVIDSON, born about 1909 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1909.

213 ii Franklin R.⁴ DAVIDSON, born about 1913 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1916.

214 iii Marguerite⁴ DAVIDSON, born in Ontario, Canada; died about 1985.
 
 
 

64. Flora M.³ WILLET (Elizabeth² LEONARD, "Royal" George¹), born about 1891 in Ontario, Canada. She married William JEFKINS.

Children of Flora M.³ WILLET and William JEFKINS were as follows:

215 I Jessie⁴ JEFKINS, born in Ontario, Canada.

216 ii Frank⁴ JEFKINS, born in Ontario, Canada.

217 iii Robert⁴ JEFKINS, born in Ontario, Canada.

218 iv David⁴ JEFKINS, born in Ontario, Canada; died about 1974.
 
 
 

66. Rhoda Elgin³ DUNLOP (Caroline Esther² LEONARD, "Royal" George¹), born about 1878 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1934. She married Eli SHAW, born about 1857; died about 1931 in Ontario, Canada.

Children of Rhoda Elgin³ DUNLOP and Eli SHAW were as follows:

219 I Goldwin Eli⁴ SHAW, born about 1912 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1966.

220 ii Ivy C.⁴ SHAW, born about 1914 in Ontario, Canada; died about 1919.
 

copyright, Karen E. Black, 1999