The Shiers, An Irish Palatine Family

Annie Abbott

Last Edited

30 Dec 2019

Family

John Metherall

Child

Rhoda Ann Metherall+ b. 9 Sep 1887, d. 22 Feb 1967

Charles H. Abbott Jr.

M, b. 23 December 1937, d. 30 November 2001

Charts

Descendants of Corneil Benjamin Shier (1808 - 1893)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

26 Mar 2020

Birth*

Charles H. Abbott Jr. was born on 23 December 1937.

Marriage*

He married Ula Mae Shier, daughter of John Corneil Shier Shier and Jessie Ross, on 21 August 1950 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.

Death*

Charles H. Abbott Jr. died on 30 November 2001 at age 63.

Burial*

He was buried in Delta Twp., Deepdale Memorial Park, Eaton County, Michigan, United States.

Family

Ula Mae Shier b. 13 November 1892, d. 24 September 1958

Philip H. Abbott

M, b. 1909, d. 21 November 1989

Charts

Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling

Last Edited

10 Feb 2019

Birth*

Philip H. Abbott was born in 1909.

Marriage*

He married Josephine Isabella Shier, daughter of George Woodward Shier and Isabella (Bella) Wright, in 1945.

Death*

Philip H. Abbott died on 21 November 1989.

Burial*

He was buried in Greenhill Cemetery, Kingsville, Essex County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Josephine Isabella Shier b. 21 July 1912, d. 23 December 1994

Stella Mercer Abbott

F, b. 22 August 1839, d. 19 May 1920

Last Edited

21 Oct 2018

Birth*

Stella Mercer Abbott was born on 22 August 1839.

Death*

She died on 19 May 1920 at age 80.

Family

Warren Abbott Wilbur b. 1 May 1859, d. 15 January 1932

Child

Blanche Ellen Wilbur b. 19 Jun 1905, d. 15 Dec 1987

Emma Maude Abernethy

F, b. 20 December 1883, d. 30 August 1945

Father

Samuel Abernethy

Mother

Eliza McEachern

Charts

Descendants of John Shier II (1792 - 1874) and Catherine Piper
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

12 Mar 2019

Birth*

Emma Maude Abernethy was born on 20 December 1883.

She was the daughter of Samuel Abernethy and Eliza McEachern.

Married Name

As of 22 May 1912,her married name was Jones.

Marriage*

Emma Maude Abernethy married John Eli Jones, son of Elijah John Jones and Catherine Elizabeth Shier, on 22 May 1912 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Emma Maude Abernethy died on 30 August 1945 at age 61.

Burial*

She was buried in Pine Hills Cemetery, Scarborough, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

John Eli Jones b. 18 April 1882, d. 26 January 1967

Samuel Abernethy

Last Edited

3 Apr 2015

Family

Eliza McEachern

Child

Emma Maude Abernethy b. 20 Dec 1883, d. 30 Aug 1945

J. Harvey Ackert

M, b. 1911, d. 1992

Last Edited

1 Oct 2015

Birth*

J. Harvey Ackert was born in 1911.

Marriage*

He married Blanche Elizabeth Cumming, daughter of Francis Harrison Cumming and Mary FLORENCE Doupe.

Death*

J. Harvey Ackert died in 1992.

Burial*

He was buried in Kincardine Cemetery, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

Photo: Peter Tucker
Canadian Headstones

Family

Blanche Elizabeth Cumming b. 15 September 1911, d. 2001

Dennis George Ackrill

M, b. 1949, d. 1950

Father

Henry (Harry) Walter Ackrill b. 1915

Mother

Elizabeth Betty Eleanor Hurren b. 1922, d. 1993

Relationships

6th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
7th cousin of Roger Allan Shier
4th cousin of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling

Last Edited

16 Jan 2014

Birth*

Dennis George Ackrill was born in 1949.

He was the son of Henry (Harry) Walter Ackrill and Elizabeth Betty Eleanor Hurren.

Death*

Dennis George Ackrill died in 1950.

Henry (Harry) Walter Ackrill

M, b. 1915

Charts

Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling

Last Edited

16 Jan 2014

Nickname

Henry (Harry) Walter Ackrill also went by the name of Harry Ackrill.

Birth*

He was born in 1915.

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Betty Eleanor Hurren, daughter of Joseph Norman Hurren and Mary Eleanor (Nellie) Carr.

Family

Elizabeth Betty Eleanor Hurren b. 1922, d. 1993

Child

Dennis George Ackrill b. 1949, d. 1950

Annie Acton

F, b. 20 January 1893, d. 28 April 1965

Father

William Acton b. 11 Oct 1849, d. 26 May 1930

Mother

Mary S. Speiran b. 29 Apr 1860, d. 16 Feb 1930

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

16 Aug 2013

Married Name

Her married name was Oliver.

Birth*

Annie Acton was born on 20 January 1893.

She was the daughter of William Acton and Mary S. Speiran.

Marriage*

Annie Acton married Anson Henry Oliver on 20 November 1918.

(Witness) Census

Annie Acton appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Anson Henry Oliver in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Annie Acton died on 28 April 1965 at age 72.

Family

Anson Henry Oliver b. 2 January 1878, d. 18 May 1962

Children

Elwood Garfield Oliver b. 22 Oct 1919, d. 9 Feb 2017
Mary Evelyn Oliver b. 1922, d. 1963

Barbara Acton

F, b. 1849

Father

John Acton b. 1820, d. 5 Mar 1909

Mother

Sarah Doble b. 1825, d. 24 Mar 1860

Last Edited

28 Oct 2018

Birth*

Barbara Acton was born in 1849 in Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of John Acton and Sarah Doble.

(Witness) Census

Barbara Acton appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of John Acton in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Charles Acton

M, b. 7 May 1883, d. 23 May 1974

Father

William Acton b. 11 Oct 1849, d. 26 May 1930

Mother

Mary S. Speiran b. 29 Apr 1860, d. 16 Feb 1930

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

15 Apr 2018

Birth*

Charles Acton was born on 7 May 1883.

He was the son of William Acton and Mary S. Speiran.

Marriage*

Charles Acton married Tessie Muriel Pooler on 29 September 1920.

Death*

Charles Acton died on 23 May 1974 at age 91.

Burial*

He was buried in District of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.

Photo Credit:
Canadian Gravemarker Gallery

Family

Tessie Muriel Pooler b. 3 April 1899, d. 4 January 1983

Children

William Charles Acton b. 19 Aug 1922, d. 5 Feb 1923
Rena Muriel Acton+ b. 12 Jul 1925, d. 20 Mar 2007
Noreen Amelia Acton+ b. 11 Mar 1933, d. 8 Apr 2014

Diana Acton

F, b. 1808, d. 1892

Last Edited

18 Jan 2012

Married Name

Her married name was McLaughlin.

Married Name

Her married name was Golden.

Marriage*

Diana Acton married John Golden.

Birth*

Diana Acton was born in 1808.

Death*

She died in 1892.

Family 1

John Golden b. 1831

Child

Maria Golden+ b. 8 Nov 1840, d. 10 Nov 1906

Family 2

Children

William Acton McLaughlin+ b. 1851, d. 1922
Anne McLaughlin b. 1852, d. 6 Jun 1908

Frances (Fannie) Acton

F, b. 1850, d. 25 February 1938

Father

John Acton b. 1820, d. 5 Mar 1909

Mother

Sarah Doble b. 1825, d. 24 Mar 1860

Last Edited

4 Jan 2015

Birth*

Frances (Fannie) Acton was born in 1850 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of John Acton and Sarah Doble.

(Witness) Census

Frances (Fannie) Acton appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of John Acton in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 22 September 1869,her married name was McLaughlin.

Marriage*

Frances (Fannie) Acton married William Acton McLaughlin, son of Diana Acton, on 22 September 1869 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Frances (Fannie) Acton died on 25 February 1938 in Govan, Saskatchewan, Canada; MRS. FRANCIS MCLAUGHLIN death occurred at Govan, Sask. on Friday, February 25th, 1938, of Frances Acton, widow of the late William McLaughlin, in her 88th year. The remains were brought to Sunderland on Friday, March 4th, 1938 for interment in West Brock cemetery, services being conducted by Rev. Mr. Jamieson in St. Mary's church, Sunderland. The late Frances Acton was born in Brock township, a daughter of the late John Acton and Sarah Doble and married the late William McLaughlin who predeceased her some sixteen years ago. For many years they farmed in Brock township until 1912 when the family moved to Govan, Sask. where they have since resided.Despite her advanced years Mrs. McLaughlin made several visits to her old home in Brock, the last being about six months ago when she made the round trip by herself, but since her last visit her health had not been so good and news of her passing came as a shock to her many friends and relatives. To mourn her death are left two sons Ryerson at home and John of Sunderland, also eight daughters: Mrs. Richard Shier, Mrs. Fred Lucas, Semans, Sask; Mrs. James Acton, Mrs. Angus Swanick, Mrs. Walter Fernix, Govan Sask; Mrs. A.J. Taylor, Toronto, Mrs. Wilmot Yakes, Victoria Corners and Miss Maud at home as well as twenty-three grandchildren and six great grand children.pall bearers were six of her grandchildren and the honorary pall bearers were great grand children.

Burial*

She was buried in West Brock Cemetery, Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

William Acton McLaughlin b. 1851, d. 1922

Child

Sarah Ann McLaughlin+ b. 12 Dec 1870, d. 8 Sep 1941

John Acton

M, b. 1820, d. 5 March 1909

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of John Shier II (1792 - 1874) and Catherine Piper

Last Edited

28 Oct 2018

Birth*

John Acton was born in 1820 in Ireland.

Marriage*

He married Sarah Doble.

Census

John Acton appeared on the census of 1860 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage

He married Clarinda JANE Shier, daughter of John (ll) Shier and Catherine Piper, on 16 May 1864.

Census*

John Acton appeared on the census of 1871 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Census

He appeared on the census of 1881 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

He died on 5 March 1909 in Brock Twp., Lot 6 , Conc. 4, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Burial*

He was buried in Brock Twp., St. James West Brock Cemetery, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Sarah Doble b. 1825, d. 24 March 1860

Children

Barbara Acton b. 1849
Frances (Fannie) Acton+ b. 1850, d. 25 Feb 1938
William Acton b. 1854
Joseph Acton b. 1855
John Acton b. 1860

John Acton

M, b. 1860

Father

John Acton b. 1820, d. 5 Mar 1909

Mother

Sarah Doble b. 1825, d. 24 Mar 1860

Last Edited

28 Oct 2018

(Witness) Census

John Acton appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of John Acton in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Birth*

John Acton was born in 1860 in Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of John Acton and Sarah Doble.

(Witness) Census

John Acton appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of John Acton in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Joseph Acton

M, b. 1855

Father

John Acton b. 1820, d. 5 Mar 1909

Mother

Sarah Doble b. 1825, d. 24 Mar 1860

Last Edited

28 Oct 2018

Birth*

Joseph Acton was born in 1855 in Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of John Acton and Sarah Doble.

(Witness) Census

Joseph Acton appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of John Acton in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Joseph Acton appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of John Acton in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Mary Elizabeth Acton

F, b. 25 April 1881, d. 20 January 1963

Father

William Acton b. 11 Oct 1849, d. 26 May 1930

Mother

Mary S. Speiran b. 29 Apr 1860, d. 16 Feb 1930

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

16 Aug 2013

Birth*

Mary Elizabeth Acton was born on 25 April 1881.

She was the daughter of William Acton and Mary S. Speiran.

Married Name

As of 20 September 1899,her married name was Martin.

Marriage*

Mary Elizabeth Acton married Thomas Martin on 20 September 1899.

Death*

Mary Elizabeth Acton died on 20 January 1963 at age 81.

Family

Thomas Martin b. 25 October 1870, d. 10 June 1936

Children

Ida May Martin+ b. 22 May 1901, d. 9 May 1993
Mary Elizabeth Irene Martin b. 2 Jun 1907, d. 24 Feb 1992
Annie Elsie Martin b. 15 May 1910, d. 5 Oct 1990

Mary Elizabeth Acton

F, b. 1927, d. 13 February 2005

Father

William Henry Acton b. 1886

Relationship

3rd cousin of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

15 Aug 2013

Married Name

Her married name was Lindsay.

Birth*

Mary Elizabeth Acton was born in 1927.

She was the daughter of William Henry Acton.

Death*

Mary Elizabeth Acton died on 13 February 2005 in Fergus, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada; LINDSAY, Mary Elizabeth - Passed away peacefully in her sleep in Fergus on Sunday, February 13, 2005, in her 78th year. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 60 years James Lindsay. Fondly remembered by her children Richard Lindsay (Sandy) of Rochester Hills, Michigan, Bruce Lindsay (Betsy) of Mississauga, Barb Blair (Gordon) of London and Karen Gaal (Dave) of Kitchener. Special grandmother to Graeme, Colin, Cameron, Chantal and Alex. Memorial Service to be held on Wednesday, February 16th, 2005 at 11:00a.m. at the GRAHAM A. GIDDY FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL, 280 St. David Street South in Fergus. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the time of Memorial Service. The family has requested donations in Mary's memory be directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation (cards available at the Funeral Home or (519) 843-3100) www.grahamgiddyfh.com ?Sign/View Guestbook ?

Noreen Amelia Acton

F, b. 11 March 1933, d. 8 April 2014

Noreen Amelia Acton - Skilliter (1933 - 2014)

Father

Charles Acton b. 7 May 1883, d. 23 May 1974

Mother

Tessie Muriel Pooler b. 3 Apr 1899, d. 4 Jan 1983

Relationship

3rd cousin of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

22 Apr 2018

Birth*

Noreen Amelia Acton was born on 11 March 1933 in Bracebridge, District of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Charles Acton and Tessie Muriel Pooler.

Married Name

Her married name was Skilliter.

Death*

Noreen Amelia Acton died on 8 April 2014 in Barrie, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada, at age 81; SKILLITER, Noreen Amelia - (Active with the Barrie & District Association of People with Special Needs and past leader with Scouts Canada) Passed away at her home in Barrie on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in her 82nd year. Noreen (nee Acton), beloved wife of Gerald. Loving mother of Kim Skilliter (Don Baker) of Barrie, Kelly Skilliter (Kathryn) of Cambridge, Paul Skilliter and Perry Skilliter, both of Barrie. Cherished grandmother of Meagan Wells (Jack) of Nelson, New Zealand, Kevin Skilliter (Anita) and Kyle Skilliter (Isabel), all of Cambridge. Dear sister of the late Rena Bell-Taylor and William Acton. Sister-in-law of Alex Skilliter and Janet Fae Howden. She will also be missed by her many step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. In keeping with Noreen's wishes, a private cremation will be held. If desired, memorial donations made to the Humane Society or World Vision would be appreciated. Condolences can be forwarded to www.steckleygooderham.com The Barrie Examiner, ON, 2014-04-12 --- Mrs. Noreen Amelia Skilliter March 11, 1933 - April 8, 2014... Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Homes, ON, 2014-04-11.

Rena Muriel Acton

F, b. 12 July 1925, d. 20 March 2007

Father

Charles Acton b. 7 May 1883, d. 23 May 1974

Mother

Tessie Muriel Pooler b. 3 Apr 1899, d. 4 Jan 1983

Relationship

3rd cousin of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

22 Apr 2018

Birth*

Rena Muriel Acton was born on 12 July 1925 in Bracebridge, District of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Charles Acton and Tessie Muriel Pooler.

Married Name

Her married name was Beasley.

Marriage*

Rena Muriel Acton married Stanley Herbert Beasley.

Married Name

Her married name was Allen.

Marriage*

Rena Muriel Acton married Rocky Allen.

Married Name

Her married name was Bell.

Marriage*

Rena Muriel Acton married Boyd Bell.

Death*

Rena Muriel Acton died on 20 March 2007 in Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada, at age 81; Rena (Rene) Bell-Taylor passed away at Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie on Tuesday, March 20th, 2007. Age 81 years. Wife of the late Stan Beasley, Boyd Bell and Leonard Taylor. Dear mother of Lynda and her husband Ed Worthner; Wendell “Butch” and his wife Linda Allen; Brian and his wife Cindy Bell; Judy Braun; Cathy Clift; Margaret and her husband Brian Flindall; and as an infant Michael Beasley. Loving grandmother of 8 and greatgrandmother of 4. Dear sister of Noreen and her husband Gerry (Bev) Skilliter; and the late William Charles Acton. Fondly remembered by her other relatives and friends. Private Family Service and Interment at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Logan Funeral Home, 81 James St., Parry Sound (746-5855). For online condolences visit www.logansfuneralhome.com.

Family 1

Stanley Herbert Beasley b. 30 April 1918, d. 20 January 1999

Children

Michael Paul Beasley b. 10 Jun 1949, d. 21 Jun 1949
Michael Paul Beasley b. 10 Jun 1949, d. 21 Jun 1949

Family 2

Rocky Allen b. 1923

Family 3

Boyd Bell b. 9 September 1923, d. 1991

Robert Acton

Last Edited

21 Nov 2018

Family

Sarah Brestione

Child

Robert WESLEY Bernard Acton b. 1879

Robert John Acton

Last Edited

24 May 2020

Marriage*

Robert John Acton married Mary Jane Fair.

Family

Mary Jane Fair

Child

William Acton+ b. 11 Oct 1849, d. 26 May 1930

Robert WESLEY Bernard Acton

M, b. 1879

Father

Robert Acton

Mother

Sarah Brestione

Last Edited

21 Nov 2018

Name Variation

Robert WESLEY Bernard Acton was also known as Wesley Acton.

Birth*

He was born in 1879.

He was the son of Robert Acton and Sarah Brestione.

Marriage*

Robert WESLEY Bernard Acton married Ettie Maud Colleran, daughter of Michael Colleran and Margaret Ann Merrick, on 4 September 1901 in York County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Ettie Maud Colleran b. 15 October 1885

Sarah Jane Acton

F, b. 4 July 1878, d. 7 September 1882

Father

William Acton b. 11 Oct 1849, d. 26 May 1930

Mother

Mary S. Speiran b. 29 Apr 1860, d. 16 Feb 1930

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

15 Aug 2013

Birth*

Sarah Jane Acton was born on 4 July 1878.

She was the daughter of William Acton and Mary S. Speiran.

Death*

Sarah Jane Acton died on 7 September 1882 at age 4.

Sarah Jane Acton

F, b. 18 October 1888, d. 13 October 1970

Father

William Acton b. 11 Oct 1849, d. 26 May 1930

Mother

Mary S. Speiran b. 29 Apr 1860, d. 16 Feb 1930

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

25 May 2020

Birth*

Sarah Jane Acton was born on 18 October 1888.

She was the daughter of William Acton and Mary S. Speiran.

Married Name

As of 21 September 1910,her married name was Fullerton.

Marriage*

Sarah Jane Acton married Reginald Alexander Fullerton, son of Robert Cleaveland Fullerton and Hannah Moore, on 21 September 1910 in Udney, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Sarah Jane Acton appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Reginald Alexander Fullerton in Watt Twp., District of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Sarah Jane Acton died on 13 October 1970 at age 81.

Burial*

She was buried in St. Thomas Anglican Cemetery, Ullswater, District of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.

FIndagrave Mem# 66493159

Family

Reginald Alexander Fullerton b. 16 September 1886, d. 5 December 1928

Children

Evelyn Fullerton b. 23 Jun 1911, d. 13 Jul 1911
Edith EILEEN Fullerton b. 27 Sep 1912, d. 1997
Hazel Fullerton b. 1915
Cecil Ernest Fullerton b. 9 Jul 1918, d. 5 Nov 1980
T. Isabelle Fullerton b. 1920, d. 1997
Clarence Kenneth Fullerton b. 13 Nov 1922, d. 3 Feb 1971
William Fullerton b. 1 Nov 1928, d. Jan 1929

William Acton

M, b. 11 October 1849, d. 26 May 1930

Father

Robert John Acton

Mother

Mary Jane Fair

Last Edited

15 Aug 2013

Birth*

William Acton was born on 11 October 1849.

He was the son of Robert John Acton and Mary Jane Fair.

Marriage*

William Acton married Mary S. Speiran, daughter of Charles Speiran and Sarah Carson Moore, on 29 March 1876 in Vroomanton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

William Acton died on 26 May 1930 at age 80.

Family

Mary S. Speiran b. 29 April 1860, d. 16 February 1930

Children

Sarah Jane Acton b. 4 Jul 1878, d. 7 Sep 1882
Mary Elizabeth Acton+ b. 25 Apr 1881, d. 20 Jan 1963
Charles Acton+ b. 7 May 1883, d. 23 May 1974
William Henry Acton+ b. 1886
Sarah Jane Acton+ b. 18 Oct 1888, d. 13 Oct 1970
Annie Acton+ b. 20 Jan 1893, d. 28 Apr 1965

William Acton

M, b. 1854

Father

John Acton b. 1820, d. 5 Mar 1909

Mother

Sarah Doble b. 1825, d. 24 Mar 1860

Last Edited

28 Oct 2018

Birth*

William Acton was born in 1854 in Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of John Acton and Sarah Doble.

(Witness) Census

William Acton appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of John Acton in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

William Acton appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of John Acton in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

William Charles Acton

M, b. 19 August 1922, d. 5 February 1923

Father

Charles Acton b. 7 May 1883, d. 23 May 1974

Mother

Tessie Muriel Pooler b. 3 Apr 1899, d. 4 Jan 1983

Relationship

3rd cousin of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

16 Apr 2018

Birth*

William Charles Acton was born on 19 August 1922 in District of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Charles Acton and Tessie Muriel Pooler.

Death*

William Charles Acton died on 5 February 1923 in Bracebridge, District of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.

Burial*

He was buried in St. James Anglican Church, Port Carling, District of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.

Photo Credit:
Canadian Gravemarker Gallery

William Henry Acton

M, b. 1886

Father

William Acton b. 11 Oct 1849, d. 26 May 1930

Mother

Mary S. Speiran b. 29 Apr 1860, d. 16 Feb 1930

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

16 Aug 2013

Birth*

William Henry Acton was born in 1886.

He was the son of William Acton and Mary S. Speiran.

Family

Child

Mary Elizabeth Acton b. 1927, d. 13 Feb 2005

Eialeen Melissa Adams

F, d. 1 November 2016

Last Edited

7 May 2017

Death*

Eialeen Melissa Adams died on 1 November 2016.

Family

William Cockburn

Child

Sandra B. Cockburn+ b. 1948, d. 17 May 1970

Fanny Adams

Last Edited

10 Mar 2019

Family

Murray Murgatroyd

Child

Beth Marion Murgatroyd+ b. 16 May 1908, d. 20 Dec 1984

Margaret May (Peggy) Adams

F, d. 2010

Charts

Descendants of Samuel Shier (1796 - 1878) and Ann Smith
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

9 Feb 2016

Married Name

Her married name was Smith.

Marriage*

Margaret May (Peggy) Adams married John (Jack) Kirk Smith, son of John Smith and Rachel Annette Kirk, in November 1950.

Death*

Margaret May (Peggy) Adams died in 2010.

Family

John (Jack) Kirk Smith b. 6 September 1916, d. 26 October 2014

Mary Adams

Last Edited

6 Apr 2018

Family

James Dewey

Child

William Dewey+ b. 1910

Richard Joseph Adams

M, b. 1904

Last Edited

13 Nov 2018

Birth*

Richard Joseph Adams was born in 1904.

Marriage*

He married Agnes Louisa Marion Shier, daughter of William George (Jacob) Shier and Sarah ANNABELLA Teskey, on 2 October 1938 in Carbury Parish, Edenderry, County Offaly, Ireland.¹

Family

Agnes Louisa Marion Shier b. 22 July 1904, d. 9 April 1939

Citations

[S81] Unknown title, online \, Marriage of Agnes L. M. Shier and Richard Joseph Adams.

Effie Gertrude Irene Adamson

F, b. 13 March 1903, d. 1998

Father

Norman Adamson b. 1881

Mother

Mabel Gertrude Lynde b. 12 Jan 1886

Relationship

4th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Charts

Descendants of Jabez Lynde (1773 - 1856) and Clarissa Clay Woodruff (1774 - 1830)

Last Edited

15 Aug 2019

Birth*

Effie Gertrude Irene Adamson was born on 13 March 1903 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Norman Adamson and Mabel Gertrude Lynde.

(Witness) Census

Effie Gertrude Irene Adamson appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Norman Adamson in Pickering Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Effie Gertrude Irene Adamson appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Norman Adamson in Morris, Provencher District, Manitoba, Canada.

Married Name

As of 7 July 1934,her married name was Harvie.

Marriage*

Effie Gertrude Irene Adamson married James GRANT Harvie on 7 July 1934 in Morris, Pembina Valley Census Division, Manitoba, Canada.

Death*

Effie Gertrude Irene Adamson died in 1998.

Burial*

She was buried in Morris Cemetery, Morris, Pembina Valley Census Division, Manitoba, Canada.

Photo Credit: Donald Schmidt
Findagrave Mem. #117631437

Family

James GRANT Harvie

Mary Ann Adamson

Last Edited

21 Apr 2019

Family

Child

Lorena Jane Wagner b. 1879

Norman Adamson

M, b. 1881

Charts

Descendants of Jabez Lynde (1773 - 1856) and Clarissa Clay Woodruff (1774 - 1830)

Last Edited

15 Aug 2019

Birth*

Norman Adamson was born in 1881.

Marriage*

He married Mabel Gertrude Lynde, daughter of John Munroe Lynde and Mary Elizabeth Bell, on 14 January 1903 in Pickering Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Census*

Norman Adamson appeared on the census of 1911 in Pickering Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Census

He appeared on the census of 1921 in Morris, Provencher District, Manitoba, Canada.

Family

Mabel Gertrude Lynde b. 12 January 1886

Child

Effie Gertrude Irene Adamson b. 13 Mar 1903, d. 1998

Annie May Addison

Last Edited

1 Dec 2015

Marriage*

Annie May Addison married William George Wilson.

Family

William George Wilson

Child

Jay Palmer Wilson+ b. 1897, d. 1982

Mabel Elizabeth Ainsworth

F, b. 11 September 1897, d. 5 January 1970

Father

Samuel Ainsworth b. 6 Jun 1866

Mother

Elizabeth Warren b. 24 May 1879

Last Edited

11 Apr 2020

Birth*

Mabel Elizabeth Ainsworth was born on 11 September 1897 in Thorah Twp., Gamebridge, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Samuel Ainsworth and Elizabeth Warren.

(Witness) Census

Mabel Elizabeth Ainsworth appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Samuel Ainsworth in Mara Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 28 June 1918,her married name was Speiran.

Marriage*

Mabel Elizabeth Ainsworth married John Wesley Speiran, son of William John Speiran and Ida Alberta Hutchings, on 28 June 1918 in Atherley, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Mabel Elizabeth Ainsworth died on 5 January 1970 at age 72.

Family

John Wesley Speiran b. 28 December 1897

Samuel Ainsworth

M, b. 6 June 1866

Last Edited

20 Apr 2018

Birth*

Samuel Ainsworth was born on 6 June 1866.

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1901 in Mara Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Elizabeth Warren b. 24 May 1879

Child

Mabel Elizabeth Ainsworth b. 11 Sep 1897, d. 5 Jan 1970

Gertrude Airey

F, b. 7 September 1904

Father

Joseph Airey¹

Mother

Gertrude Switzer

Last Edited

8 Apr 2020

Birth*

Gertrude Airey was born on 7 September 1904.

She was the daughter of Joseph Airey and Gertrude Switzer.¹

Married Name

As of 24 October 1928,her married name was Bennett.

Marriage*

Gertrude Airey married Gordon Frederick Bennett, son of Wallace Bennett and Louisa Shier, on 24 October 1928.

Family

Gordon Frederick Bennett b. 23 April 1902, d. 8 January 1954

Citations

[S47] Unknown author, "E-Mail Message," e-mail message from \ (unknown address) to unknown recipient, Kieran Woods.

Joseph Airey¹

Last Edited

8 Apr 2020

Occupation*

Joseph Airey was a carpenter.

Family

Gertrude Switzer

Child

Gertrude Airey¹ b. 7 Sep 1904

Citations

[S47] Unknown author, "E-Mail Message," e-mail message from \ (unknown address) to unknown recipient, Kieran Woods.

Marjorie Aileen Aitken

F, b. 31 March 1895

Charts

Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

6 Mar 2016

Birth*

Marjorie Aileen Aitken was born on 31 March 1895 in Goderich, Huron County, Ontario, Canada.¹

Married Name

As of 8 June 1922,her married name was Moss.

Marriage*

She married Wallace Hanley Moss, son of William Pollard Moss and Emeline Switzer, on 8 June 1922 in Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Wallace Hanley Moss b. 18 July 1896

Child

Cedric William Moss+ b. 15 Aug 1932, d. 20 Jul 1995

Citations

[S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, Wesseling Family Tree. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.

Jane Norval Aitkin

Last Edited

25 Sep 2017

Family

William Moffat

Child

Mary Edith Moffat+ b. 7 Sep 1869, d. 30 Sep 1946

Bernice Akister

F, b. 10 July 1918, d. 24 December 1976

Charts

Descendants of John Shier II (1792 - 1874) and Catherine Piper

Last Edited

14 Aug 2017

Birth*

Bernice Akister was born on 10 July 1918 in Verulam Twp., Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 3 April 1937,her married name was Tomlinson.

Marriage*

She married Benjamin Earl Tomlinson, son of William ROSS Tomlinson and Lena Sophia McMullen, on 3 April 1937.

Death*

Bernice Akister died on 24 December 1976 in East Gwillimbury, Newmarket, York County, Ontario, Canada, at age 58.¹

Family

Benjamin Earl Tomlinson b. 11 November 1912, d. 7 July 1991

Citations

[S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, Alcumbrack/Murray Family Tree. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.

Ezra Albright

Last Edited

7 Dec 2019

Family

Rebecca Moyer

Child

Howard Reginald Albright b. 1906

Harry Butler Albright

M, b. 9 December 1891, d. 10 October 1981

Charts

Descendants of John Shier I (1798 - 1870) (#1)
Descendants of John Shier I (1798 - 1870) (#2)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861 (#1)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861 (#2)

Last Edited

18 Feb 2016

Birth*

Harry Butler Albright was born on 9 December 1891.

Marriage*

He married Bertha C. Sparling, daughter of Joseph Wesley Sparling and Clara Sophia Saxton.

Marriage*

Harry Butler Albright married Elizabeth M. Sparling, daughter of Joseph Wesley Sparling and Clara Sophia Saxton.

Death*

Harry Butler Albright died on 10 October 1981 at age 89.

Burial*

He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Kingsley, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, United States.

Photo: Missyr
Findagrave

Family 1

Bertha C. Sparling b. 1897, d. 1917

Family 2

Elizabeth M. Sparling b. 28 June 1899, d. 20 April 1977

Howard Reginald Albright

M, b. 1906

Father

Ezra Albright

Mother

Rebecca Moyer

Charts

Descendants of John Shier II (1792 - 1874) and Catherine Piper

Last Edited

7 Dec 2019

Birth*

Howard Reginald Albright was born in 1906 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Ezra Albright and Rebecca Moyer.

Marriage*

Howard Reginald Albright married Olive Isabel Hetherington, daughter of William John Hetherington and Alvina CATHERINE Conboy, on 6 July 1935 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Olive Isabel Hetherington b. 29 March 1903

Emma Laura Alcock

F, b. 1878

Emma Laura Alcock-Robinson (1878 - )
Photo Credit: njbro1; Ancestry

Charts

Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

26 Sep 2017

Birth*

Emma Laura Alcock was born in 1878.

Married Name

As of 27 March 1901,her married name was Robinson.

Marriage*

She married James Wilson Robinson, son of William Robinson and Eliza Pangborn, on 27 March 1901 in District of Algoma, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Emma Laura Alcock appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of James Wilson Robinson in Regional Municipality of Tisdale, Prince Albert District, Saskatchewan, Canada.

(Witness) Fact 1

Emma Laura Alcock witnessed the Fact 1 of James Wilson Robinson in 1956 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.

Family

James Wilson Robinson b. 8 July 1872, d. 1966

Children

Howard Beverley Robinson b. 3 Feb 1903, d. 1 Sep 1976
Agnes Glenora Robinson b. Sep 1904, d. 1928