The Shiers, An Irish Palatine Family

Luke Speiran

M, b. 1862, d. 27 June 1920

Father

James Speiran b. 2 Feb 1829, d. 18 Jan 1906

Mother

Henrietta Switzer b. 1823, d. 27 May 1876

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

2 Mar 2014

Birth*

Luke Speiran was born in 1862 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of James Speiran and Henrietta Switzer.

Residence*

Luke Speiran lived in 1911; Lived with brother James in 1901 and 1911 Census.

Death*

He died on 27 June 1920 in Brock Twp, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Burial*

He was buried on 29 June 1920 in St. John Cemetery, Brock Twp, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Male Speiran

M, b. 3 April 1910, d. 6 April 1910

Father

Thomas Henry Speiran b. 17 Aug 1889, d. 5 Feb 1967

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

15 Aug 2013

Birth*

Male Speiran was born on 3 April 1910 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Thomas Henry Speiran.

Death*

Male Speiran died on 6 April 1910 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Margaret Speiran

F, b. 1921

Father

James Franklin Speiran b. 21 Nov 1875, d. 11 Jul 1938

Mother

Hester Victoria Campbell b. 1882

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

17 Apr 2018

Birth*

Margaret Speiran was born in 1921 in Canada.

She was the daughter of James Franklin Speiran and Hester Victoria Campbell.

(Witness) Census

Margaret Speiran appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 in the household of James Franklin Speiran in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, United States.

Marion Speiran

F, b. 1924

Father

James Franklin Speiran b. 21 Nov 1875, d. 11 Jul 1938

Mother

Hester Victoria Campbell b. 1882

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

17 Apr 2018

Birth*

Marion Speiran was born in 1924 in Canada.

She was the daughter of James Franklin Speiran and Hester Victoria Campbell.

(Witness) Census

Marion Speiran appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 in the household of James Franklin Speiran in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, United States.

Mary Ann Speiran

F, b. 15 December 1845, d. 15 July 1931

Mary Ann Speiran-Shier (1845 - 1931)

Mary Anne Speiran-Shier (1845 - 1931)

Father

John (James) Speiran b. 1802, d. 22 Jan 1852

Mother

Mary Ruttle b. 1800, d. 1885

Relationship

Great-grandmother of Roger Allan Shier

Charts

Ancestors of Roger Allan Shier
Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Richard Shier (1796 - 1877) and Catherine Shier

Last Edited

4 Oct 2017

Birth*

Mary Ann Speiran was born on 15 December 1845 in Brock Twp, Vroomanton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of John (James) Speiran and Mary Ruttle.

Marriage*

Mary Ann Speiran married Richard LOFTUS Shier, son of Richard Shier and Catherine Shier, on 27 February 1866.

Married Name

As of 27 February 1866,her married name was Shier.

(Witness) Census

Mary Ann Speiran appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Richard LOFTUS Shier in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Mary Ann Speiran appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Richard LOFTUS Shier in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Mary Ann Speiran appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Richard LOFTUS Shier in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Mary Ann Speiran appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Richard LOFTUS Shier in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Mary Ann Speiran appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Richard LOFTUS Shier in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Fact 1*

Mary Ann Sperian-Shier,son Richard John Wesley Shier; daughter Martha Shier and her husband, William Francis.

Back Row L to R. Richard JOhn Wesley Shier, William Francis
Front L to R. Martha Ann Shier, Mary Ann Sperian-Shier

Death*

Mary Ann Speiran died on 15 July 1931 in Lot 17 Conc 1, Brock Twp., Wick, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 85; she passed away at the residence of her daughter, Zella Rennie.

Burial*

She was buried on 17 July 1931 in St. John Cemetery, Brock Twp., Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Richard LOFTUS Shier b. 16 April 1831, d. 30 October 1916

Children

Mary Jane Shier+ b. 3 Jun 1866, d. 8 Jan 1950
Catherine ALICE Shier b. 22 Jul 1870, d. 12 Feb 1940
Richard John Wesley Shier+ b. 22 Aug 1871, d. 12 Oct 1958
Charles Henry Shier b. 21 Aug 1873, d. 22 Apr 1913
George Daniel Shier+ b. 9 Jul 1875, d. 23 Jul 1946
Martha Ann Shier b. 17 Sep 1877, d. 17 Jul 1967
Loftus Edgar Shier b. 1 May 1880, d. 2 Oct 1880
Julius Hartwell Shier+ b. 25 Aug 1881, d. 29 Nov 1957
Levina Henrietta Gertude (Gerti) Shier+ b. 20 Aug 1884, d. 12 Apr 1966
Zella May Shier+ b. 13 Nov 1887, d. 1986

Mary B. Speiran

F, b. 3 September 1888

Father

Alfred Speiran b. 20 Sep 1861, d. 28 Jul 1915

Mother

Elizabeth Ann Reynolds b. 22 Sep 1863, d. 9 Nov 1894

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

15 Aug 2013

Birth*

Mary B. Speiran was born on 3 September 1888.

She was the daughter of Alfred Speiran and Elizabeth Ann Reynolds.

Mary Jane Speiran

F, b. 8 June 1871, d. 8 June 1942

Father

John Speiran b. 24 Dec 1841, d. 11 Feb 1920

Mother

Margaret Ann Jobbitt b. 19 Dec 1847

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

17 Apr 2018

Birth*

Mary Jane Speiran was born on 8 June 1871 in Vroomanton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of John Speiran and Margaret Ann Jobbitt.

(Witness) Census

Mary Jane Speiran appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of John Speiran in St. Andrews Ward, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 9 September 1895,her married name was Jennings.

Marriage*

Mary Jane Speiran married Albert Edward Jennings on 9 September 1895 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; Reg # 43481.

Death*

Mary Jane Speiran died on 8 June 1942 in Vegreville, Alberta, Canada, at age 71.

Burial*

She was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Vegreville, Lloydminster Census Division, Alberta, Canada.

Photo Credit:
Tonya; findagrave Memorial # 140709530

Family

Albert Edward Jennings b. 3 February 1870, d. July 1939

Child

Sadie Jennings b. 1906, d. 1917

Mary S. Speiran

F, b. 29 April 1860, d. 16 February 1930

Father

Charles Speiran b. 15 Jul 1838, d. 26 Oct 1925

Mother

Sarah Carson Moore b. 26 Feb 1838, d. 19 Jan 1910

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

13 Apr 2018

Birth*

Mary S. Speiran was born on 29 April 1860 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Charles Speiran and Sarah Carson Moore.

Married Name

As of 29 March 1876,her married name was Acton.

Marriage*

Mary S. Speiran married William Acton on 29 March 1876 in Vroomanton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Mary S. Speiran died on 16 February 1930 at age 69; Mrs. Wm. Acton, beloved wife of William Acton, passed away here on Sunday, February 16. Mrs. Acton came here with her husband over fifty years ago. The funeral which was held from the family residence, Lot 11, Concession 11, Mara, on Tuesday, February 18, was largely attended by friends and relatives?from the surrounding community as well as friendds from Elmvale, Barrie, Uxbridge and Toronto. The pallbearers were her six nephews; Edgar Smith, Thomas and Wesley Speiran, Weslay Martin and Russell Acton. Mrs. Acton was of a quiet kindly disposition, a good Christian as well as a devoted wife and mother. She leaves to mourn her loss, as well as her aged husband , two sons and three daughters, Charles of Port Carling; Mrs. Fullerton, of Bent River; Mrs. A.H.lOliver of Orillia; Mrs. Thomas Martin of Udney and W.H. Acton, of Udney. Also three sisters, Mrs. Hutchings, Brechin; Mrs. W.J. Martin, Udney; Mrs. Dan McPherson, Manitoba and five brothers, W.J. Toronto; Sam, Henry, George and Charles Speiran of Udney.

Family

William Acton b. 11 October 1849, d. 26 May 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

Ralph Henry Speiran

M, b. 26 January 1910

Father

Charles Elgin Speiran b. 24 Apr 1878

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

15 Aug 2013

Birth*

Ralph Henry Speiran was born on 26 January 1910 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Charles Elgin Speiran.

Rebecca Helen Speiran

F, b. 14 January 1904

Father

Alfred Speiran b. 20 Sep 1861, d. 28 Jul 1915

Mother

Catherine Lowes b. 28 Feb 1867, d. 1948

Relationships

5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

15 Aug 2013

Birth*

Rebecca Helen Speiran was born on 14 January 1904 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Alfred Speiran and Catherine Lowes.

Married Name

As of 26 May 1926,her married name was Givens.

Rebecca Marion Speiran

F, b. 20 October 1903

Father

Charles Christopher Speiran b. 24 Dec 1865, d. 1933

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Lambert b. 14 Sep 1871, d. 16 Jul 1949

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

15 Aug 2013

Birth*

Rebecca Marion Speiran was born on 20 October 1903 in Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Charles Christopher Speiran and Mary Elizabeth Lambert.

Married Name

As of 23 December 1922,her married name was Cass.

Samuel Speiran

M, b. 27 February 1867, d. 15 August 1944

Father

Charles Speiran b. 15 Jul 1838, d. 26 Oct 1925

Mother

Sarah Carson Moore b. 26 Feb 1838, d. 19 Jan 1910

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

7 Oct 2017

Birth*

Samuel Speiran was born on 27 February 1867 in Udney, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Charles Speiran and Sarah Carson Moore.

Marriage*

Samuel Speiran married Ellen McNay, daughter of Thomas McNay and Mary Hamilton, on 7 February 1900 in Mitchell, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Samuel Speiran died on 15 August 1944 in Lot 12 Conc. 11, Mara Twp., Udney, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 77.

Burial*

He was buried in Udney United Church Cemetery, Mara Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Ellen McNay b. 28 April 1878, d. 21 February 1944

Children

Carrie Carson Speiran b. 28 Apr 1902
Samuel Moore Speiran b. 7 Jan 1907, d. 6 Feb 1975

Samuel Moore Speiran

M, b. 7 January 1907, d. 6 February 1975

Father

Samuel Speiran b. 27 Feb 1867, d. 15 Aug 1944

Mother

Ellen McNay b. 28 Apr 1878, d. 21 Feb 1944

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

28 Dec 2014

Birth*

Samuel Moore Speiran was born on 7 January 1907 in Mara Twp, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Samuel Speiran and Ellen McNay.

Marriage*

Samuel Moore Speiran married Julia Gladys Kett on 4 June 1934.

Death*

Samuel Moore Speiran died on 6 February 1975 at age 68.

Burial*

He was buried in Udney United Church Cemetery, Mara Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Julia Gladys Kett b. 1910, d. 1999

Sarah Elizabeth Speiran

F, b. 19 November 1886, d. 16 June 1893

Father

John Speiran b. 24 Dec 1841, d. 11 Feb 1920

Mother

Margaret Ann Jobbitt b. 19 Dec 1847

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

11 Aug 2013

Birth*

Sarah Elizabeth Speiran was born on 19 November 1886 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of John Speiran and Margaret Ann Jobbitt.

(Witness) Census

Sarah Elizabeth Speiran appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of John Speiran in St. Andrews Ward, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Sarah Elizabeth Speiran died on 16 June 1893 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada, at age 6.

Sarah Jane Speiran

F, b. 13 March 1831, d. 7 January 1875

Father

John (James) Speiran b. 1802, d. 22 Jan 1852

Mother

Mary Ruttle b. 1800, d. 1885

Relationship

Great-grandaunt of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

27 Feb 2015

Birth*

Sarah Jane Speiran was born on 13 March 1831.

She was the daughter of John (James) Speiran and Mary Ruttle.

Married Name

As of 14 May 1852,her married name was Teskey.

Marriage*

Sarah Jane Speiran married John Teskey on 14 May 1852 in Vroomanton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Sarah Jane Speiran appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of John Teskey in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Sarah Jane Speiran died on 7 January 1875 in Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 43.

Burial*

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

Family

John Teskey b. 1811

Child

Robert James Teskey b. 1868, d. 2 Feb 1923

Sarah Jane Carson Speiran

F, b. 10 November 1875, d. 23 October 1962

Father

Charles Speiran b. 15 Jul 1838, d. 26 Oct 1925

Mother

Sarah Carson Moore b. 26 Feb 1838, d. 19 Jan 1910

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

15 Aug 2013

Birth*

Sarah Jane Carson Speiran was born on 10 November 1875 in Mara Twp, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Charles Speiran and Sarah Carson Moore.

Marriage*

Sarah Jane Carson Speiran married William John Martin on 28 March 1894 in Mara Twp, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; Reg Number 50567.

Married Name

As of 28 October 1894,her married name was Martin.

Residence*

Sarah Jane Carson Speiran lived in 1907 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

She died on 23 October 1962 at age 86.

Family

William John Martin b. 21 September 1865, d. 5 July 1937

Children

Eveline Martin b. 19 May 1896
James Wesley Martin b. 6 May 1899
Ethel Alberta May Martin b. 19 Feb 1907

Sarah Mable May Speiran

F, b. 16 May 1908

Father

Alfred Speiran b. 20 Sep 1861, d. 28 Jul 1915

Mother

Catherine Lowes b. 28 Feb 1867, d. 1948

Relationships

5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

15 Aug 2013

Birth*

Sarah Mable May Speiran was born on 16 May 1908 in Lot 14, Conc 9, Mara Twp, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Alfred Speiran and Catherine Lowes.

Sarah Violet Speiran

F, b. 1904

Father

William John Speiran b. 20 Jul 1868, d. 7 Jul 1944

Mother

Ida Alberta Hutchings b. 26 Jul 1876, d. 17 Dec 1941

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

15 Aug 2013

Birth*

Sarah Violet Speiran was born in 1904.

She was the daughter of William John Speiran and Ida Alberta Hutchings.

Married Name

As of 11 September 1928,her married name was Braden.

Stella Catherine Speiran

F, b. 26 September 1899

Father

William John Speiran b. 20 Jul 1868, d. 7 Jul 1944

Mother

Ida Alberta Hutchings b. 26 Jul 1876, d. 17 Dec 1941

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

20 Apr 2018

Birth*

Stella Catherine Speiran was born on 26 September 1899 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of William John Speiran and Ida Alberta Hutchings.

(Witness) Census

Stella Catherine Speiran appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of William John Speiran in Mara Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 6 September 1923,her married name was Flemming.

Marriage*

Stella Catherine Speiran married Donald Frederick Flemming on 6 September 1923 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Donald Frederick Flemming b. 1878

Sydney James Speiran

M, b. 1879, d. 1938

Father

John Speiran b. 8 Sep 1855, d. 20 Sep 1920

Mother

Caroline McKenzie b. 17 Sep 1855, d. 12 Feb 1938

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

2 Mar 2014

Birth*

Sydney James Speiran was born in 1879.

He was the son of John Speiran and Caroline McKenzie.

(Witness) Census

Sydney James Speiran appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of John Speiran in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Sydney James Speiran died in 1938.

Tessa H. Speiran

F, b. 26 July 1895

Father

William John Speiran b. 20 Jul 1868, d. 7 Jul 1944

Mother

Ida Alberta Hutchings b. 26 Jul 1876, d. 17 Dec 1941

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

20 Apr 2018

Birth*

Tessa H. Speiran was born on 26 July 1895 in Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of William John Speiran and Ida Alberta Hutchings.

(Witness) Census

Tessa H. Speiran appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of William John Speiran in Mara Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Thomas Speiran

M, b. 8 October 1911

Father

Thomas Henry Speiran b. 17 Aug 1889, d. 5 Feb 1967

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

15 Aug 2013

Birth*

Thomas Speiran was born on 8 October 1911 in 342 Western Ave., Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Thomas Henry Speiran.

Thomas Henry Speiran

M, b. 17 August 1889, d. 5 February 1967

Father

James Speiran b. 2 Feb 1829, d. 18 Jan 1906

Mother

Eugenia Warswick b. 2 Sep 1864

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

15 Aug 2013

Birth*

Thomas Henry Speiran was born on 17 August 1889 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of James Speiran and Eugenia Warswick.

(Witness) Census

Thomas Henry Speiran appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of James Speiran in Orillia Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Occupation*

Thomas Henry Speiran was Blacksmith in 1910.

Death*

He died on 5 February 1967 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada, at age 77.

Family

Children

Male Speiran b. 3 Apr 1910, d. 6 Apr 1910
Thomas Speiran b. 8 Oct 1911

Verna Olive Speiran

F, b. 15 July 1911

Father

William John Speiran b. 20 Jul 1868, d. 7 Jul 1944

Mother

Ida Alberta Hutchings b. 26 Jul 1876, d. 17 Dec 1941

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

15 Aug 2013

Birth*

Verna Olive Speiran was born on 15 July 1911 in Lot 12, Conc 6 Mara Twp, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of William John Speiran and Ida Alberta Hutchings.

Viola Adella Speiran

F, b. 1892, d. 1969

Father

John Speiran b. 8 Sep 1855, d. 20 Sep 1920

Mother

Caroline McKenzie b. 17 Sep 1855, d. 12 Feb 1938

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

2 Mar 2014

Birth*

Viola Adella Speiran was born in 1892.

She was the daughter of John Speiran and Caroline McKenzie.

Married Name

As of 1911,her married name was Gordon.

Marriage*

Viola Adella Speiran married John Leslie Gordon on 11 July 1911 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Viola Adella Speiran died in 1969.

Family

John Leslie Gordon b. 1885, d. 1969

Child

George Lindsay Dougall Gordon+ b. 21 Feb 1912, d. 1985

William C. Speiran

M, b. 28 September 1891

Father

Alfred Speiran b. 20 Sep 1861, d. 28 Jul 1915

Mother

Elizabeth Ann Reynolds b. 22 Sep 1863, d. 9 Nov 1894

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

15 Aug 2013

Birth*

William C. Speiran was born on 28 September 1891.

He was the son of Alfred Speiran and Elizabeth Ann Reynolds.

William Edgar Speiran

M, b. 15 January 1868, d. 18 February 1868

Father

John Speiran b. 24 Dec 1841, d. 11 Feb 1920

Mother

Margaret Ann Jobbitt b. 19 Dec 1847

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

27 Feb 2015

Birth*

William Edgar Speiran was born on 15 January 1868 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of John Speiran and Margaret Ann Jobbitt.

Death*

William Edgar Speiran died on 18 February 1868 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Burial*

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

William John Speiran

M, b. 20 July 1868, d. 7 July 1944

Father

Charles Speiran b. 15 Jul 1838, d. 26 Oct 1925

Mother

Sarah Carson Moore b. 26 Feb 1838, d. 19 Jan 1910

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

20 Apr 2018

Birth*

William John Speiran was born on 20 July 1868 in Vroomanton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Charles Speiran and Sarah Carson Moore.

Marriage*

William John Speiran married Ida Alberta Hutchings on 14 December 1893 in Brechin, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; Reg # 50462.

Census*

William John Speiran appeared on the census of 1901 in Mara Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

He died on 7 July 1944 in Thorah Twp., Beaverton, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 75.

Burial*

He was buried in Udney United Church Cemetery, Mara Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Ida Alberta Hutchings b. 26 July 1876, d. 17 December 1941

Children

Tessa H. Speiran b. 26 Jul 1895
John Wesley Speiran b. 28 Dec 1897
Stella Catherine Speiran b. 26 Sep 1899
Sarah Violet Speiran b. 1904
Verna Olive Speiran b. 15 Jul 1911

Clara Spence

F, b. 1885

Father

John William Spence b. 1852, d. 1893

Mother

Catherine Doupe b. 22 Feb 1857, d. 11 Jan 1945

Relationships

4th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

5 Nov 2015

Birth*

Clara Spence was born in 1885.

She was the daughter of John William Spence and Catherine Doupe.

Married Name

As of 27 December 1911,her married name was Brooks.

Marriage*

Clara Spence married Benjamin Brooks, son of George Brooks and Ann Miggins, on 27 December 1911 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Benjamin Brooks b. 1882

Jane Spence

Last Edited

5 Nov 2015

Marriage*

Jane Spence married John Spence.

Family

John Spence

Child

John William Spence+ b. 1852, d. 1893

John Spence

Last Edited

5 Nov 2015

Marriage*

John Spence married Jane Spence.

Family

Jane Spence

Child

John William Spence+ b. 1852, d. 1893

John William Spence

M, b. 1852, d. 1893

Father

John Spence

Mother

Jane Spence

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

5 Nov 2015

Birth*

John William Spence was born in 1852 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of John Spence and Jane Spence.

Marriage*

John William Spence married Catherine Doupe, daughter of Charles Doupe and Rachel Doupe, on 18 December 1876 in Artemesia Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

John William Spence died in 1893.

Family

Catherine Doupe b. 22 February 1857, d. 11 January 1945

Children

Reuben Roy Spence b. 1883
Clara Spence b. 1885

Reuben Roy Spence

M, b. 1883

Father

John William Spence b. 1852, d. 1893

Mother

Catherine Doupe b. 22 Feb 1857, d. 11 Jan 1945

Relationships

4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

5 Nov 2015

Birth*

Reuben Roy Spence was born in 1883.

He was the son of John William Spence and Catherine Doupe.

Marriage*

Reuben Roy Spence married Edith Mabel Eago, daughter of John Eago and Caroline Atkinson, on 12 April 1911 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Edith Mabel Eago b. 1890

Carl H. Spencer

Last Edited

23 Jun 2015

Census*

Carl H. Spencer appeared on the census of 1930 in Marlette, Sanilac County, Michigan, United States.

Family

Child

Loola Blanche Spencer+ b. 1916

Loola Blanche Spencer

F, b. 1916

Father

Carl H. Spencer

Charts

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

Last Edited

1 Feb 2016

Birth*

Loola Blanche Spencer was born in 1916.

She was the daughter of Carl H. Spencer.

(Witness) Census

Loola Blanche Spencer appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Carl H. Spencer in Marlette, Sanilac County, Michigan, United States.

Married Name

As of 2 June 1937,her married name was Shier.

Marriage*

Loola Blanche Spencer married Richard JOHN Shier, son of Richard Pugh Shier and Carrie M. Smith, on 2 June 1937 in Marlette Twp., Sanilac County, Michigan, United States.

Divorce*

Loola Blanche Spencer and an unknown person were divorced on 9 May 1938 in Marlette, Sanilac County, Michigan, United States.

Married Name

As of 21 September 1941,her married name was Herr.

Marriage*

She married Joseph Carl Herr on 21 September 1941 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, United States.

Family 1

Richard JOHN Shier b. 30 March 1915, d. 22 August 1975

Child

Colin James Shier+ b. 22 Jun 1938, d. 8 Dec 2000

Family 2

Joseph Carl Herr b. 1902

Susan Eleanor Spencer

F, b. 13 October 1889, d. 14 October 1974

Father

William Spencer

Mother

Mary Ash

Charts

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

Last Edited

8 Mar 2016

Birth*

Susan Eleanor Spencer was born on 13 October 1889 in District of Manitoulin, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of William Spencer and Mary Ash.

(Witness) Census

Susan Eleanor Spencer appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of William Spencer in Sullivan Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Susan Eleanor Spencer married Walter Charles Shier, son of John Adam Shier and Mary Ann Dukelow.

Married Name

Her married name was Shier.

(Witness) Census

Susan Eleanor Spencer appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Walter Charles Shier in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Census*

Susan Eleanor Spencer appeared on the census of 1921 in Maryfield, Assiniboia District, Saskatchewan, Canada; Susan and her daughter Phyllis were boarding with her brother, James Spencer, in 1921.

Death*

She died on 14 October 1974 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 85.

Family

Walter Charles Shier b. 4 November 1883, d. 14 May 1950

Child

Phyllis Shier b. 15 Aug 1911, d. 11 Mar 1988

William Spencer

Last Edited

13 Jul 2015

Census*

William Spencer appeared on the census of 1891 in Sullivan Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

He married Mary Ash in June 1905.

Family

Mary Ash

Child

Susan Eleanor Spencer+ b. 13 Oct 1889, d. 14 Oct 1974

Ida Spietz

Last Edited

12 Jan 2016

Marriage*

Ida Spietz married August Miller.

Family

August Miller

Child

Vivian Miller b. 1919

Allan Carlton Spratt¹

M, b. 29 March 1959, d. 4 October 2008

Allan Carlton Spratt (1959 - 2008)
Photo Credit: Mathew Campbell - Ancestry

Father

Clarence Allan Spratt¹ b. 3 Feb 1934, d. 22 Jan 2009

Relationships

7th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
7th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Descendents of Martin Shier (1770 - ?)

Last Edited

30 Oct 2017

Birth*

Allan Carlton Spratt was born on 29 March 1959 in Belleville, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada.¹

He was the son of Clarence Allan Spratt.¹

Death*

Allan Carlton Spratt died on 4 October 2008 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 49.¹

Burial*

He was buried in All Saints Cemetery, Bedford, Nov Scotia, Canada.

Citations

[S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, Langdon, Giroux, Spratt Family Tree. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.

Clarence Allan Spratt

M, b. 3 February 1934, d. 22 January 2009

Father

George Morville Spratt b. 25 Jun 1909, d. 14 Jun 1978

Mother

Mary Emma Hinchey b. 10 Feb 1906, d. 28 Mar 1992

Relationships

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

Charts

Descendents of Martin Shier (1770 - ?)

Last Edited

30 Oct 2017

Birth*

Clarence Allan Spratt was born on 3 February 1934 in Tamworth, Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of George Morville Spratt and Mary Emma Hinchey.

Death*

Clarence Allan Spratt died on 22 January 2009 in Elliott Lake, District of Algoma, Ontario, Canada, at age 74.

Family

Children

Allan Carlton Spratt¹ b. 29 Mar 1959, d. 4 Oct 2008
Russell Daniel Spratt b. 25 May 1965, d. 23 Aug 1983

Citations

[S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, Langdon, Giroux, Spratt Family Tree. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.

Frances Mary Spratt

F, b. 1936, d. 31 December 2007

Frances Mary SPratt-London ( 1936 - 2007)
Photo Credit: Wagg Funeral Home

Father

George Morville Spratt b. 25 Jun 1909, d. 14 Jun 1978

Mother

Mary Emma Hinchey b. 10 Feb 1906, d. 28 Mar 1992

Relationships

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

Charts

Descendents of Martin Shier (1770 - ?)

Last Edited

30 Oct 2017

Birth*

Frances Mary Spratt was born in 1936.

She was the daughter of George Morville Spratt and Mary Emma Hinchey.

Married Name

As of 23 November 1957,her married name was Moon.

Marriage*

Frances Mary Spratt married Ronald Charles Moon on 23 November 1957 in Tweed, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

Her married name was London.

Death*

Frances Mary Spratt died on 31 December 2007 in Lakeridge Health Centre, Port Perry, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; eacefully, after a brief illness, on Monday, December 31, 2007 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 71. Fran (nee Spratt), beloved wife of Deryk London of Port Perry. Dear mother of Michael Moon and his wife Donna, and Michelle Bretherick (nee Moon) and her husband Jay. Loving grandma of Dillon, Lindsay, Ayana, and Kasey. Dear sister of George Hinchey Spratt, Clarence Allan Spratt, and Mary Jane Cole. Predeceased by her parents Mary Emma and George Spratt, and her brother John Wesley Spratt. Fran will be sadly missed by her dear friends Susan and Doug Baird and her many friends and co-workers at the Great Blue Heron Casino. A special thank you to all of the staff at the Lakeridge Health in Port Perry for their compassion and care. A Service to celebrate the life of Fran London will be held at the Scugog Island United Church in Port Perry on Saturday, January 5th at 1 p.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque through the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Port Perry Hospital Foundation. On-line condolences may be made at www.waggfuneralhome.com.

Family

Ronald Charles Moon b. 27 November 1933, d. 19 May 1978

George Morville Spratt

M, b. 25 June 1909, d. 14 June 1978

Charts

Descendents of Martin Shier (1770 - ?)

Last Edited

10 Sep 2017

Birth*

George Morville Spratt was born on 25 June 1909 in New York, United States.

Marriage*

He married Mary Emma Hinchey, daughter of Daniel Gilmore Hinchey and Mary Jane Shier.¹

Death*

George Morville Spratt died on 14 June 1978 in Belleville, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada, at age 68.

Family

Mary Emma Hinchey b. 10 February 1906, d. 28 March 1992

Children

Clarence Allan Spratt+ b. 3 Feb 1934, d. 22 Jan 2009
Frances Mary Spratt+ b. 1936, d. 31 Dec 2007
John Wesley Spratt b. 11 Feb 1940, d. 15 Jan 1982

Citations

[S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, Langdon, Giroux, Spratt Family Tree by Mathew Campbell. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.

John Wesley Spratt

M, b. 11 February 1940, d. 15 January 1982

Father

George Morville Spratt b. 25 Jun 1909, d. 14 Jun 1978

Mother

Mary Emma Hinchey b. 10 Feb 1906, d. 28 Mar 1992

Relationships

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

Charts

Descendents of Martin Shier (1770 - ?)

Last Edited

30 Oct 2017

Birth*

John Wesley Spratt was born on 11 February 1940 in Tamworth, Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of George Morville Spratt and Mary Emma Hinchey.

Death*

John Wesley Spratt died on 15 January 1982 in Tweed, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada, at age 41.¹

Citations

[S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, Langdon, Giroux, Spratt Family Tree. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.

Russell Daniel Spratt

M, b. 25 May 1965, d. 23 August 1983

Father

Clarence Allan Spratt b. 3 Feb 1934, d. 22 Jan 2009

Relationships

7th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
7th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Descendents of Martin Shier (1770 - ?)

Last Edited

30 Oct 2017

Birth*

Russell Daniel Spratt was born on 25 May 1965 in Italy.

He was the son of Clarence Allan Spratt.

Death*

Russell Daniel Spratt died on 23 August 1983 in Belleville, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada, at age 18.¹

Citations

[S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, Langdon, Giroux, Spratt Family Tree. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.

Barbara Spread

Last Edited

18 Jan 2018

Married Name

As of 1769,her married name was Baldwin.

Marriage*

Barbara Spread married Robert Baldwin, son of John Baldwin and Elizabeth Warren, in 1769.

Family

Robert Baldwin b. 1741, d. 1816

Children

William Warren Baldwin+ b. 25 Apr 1775, d. 8 Jan 1844
Augustus Warren Baldwin b. 1 Oct 1776, d. 5 Jan 1866

Catherine May Spreadborough

F, b. 1887, d. 1990

Charts

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

Last Edited

24 Aug 2016

Married Name

Her married name was Shier.

Birth*

Catherine May Spreadborough was born in 1887.

Marriage*

She married James KENNETH Walter Shier, son of James Dawson Shier and Elizabeth Jackson, on 7 May 1913 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Catherine May Spreadborough appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of James KENNETH Walter Shier in Shier Street, Bracebridge, District of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Catherine May Spreadborough died in 1990.

Burial*

She was buried in Bracebridge United Cemetery, Bracebridge, District of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.

Family

James KENNETH Walter Shier b. 8 January 1884, d. 10 December 1937

Children

Ruth Yvonne Shier+ b. 13 Feb 1914, d. 2000
Claude Harkinson Shier+ b. 3 Oct 1915, d. 2 Jun 1980
Audrey Elizabeth Shier b. 23 Sep 1917, d. 2005

Elizabeth Sproule

F, b. 1870, d. 1926

Charts

Descendants of Adam Shier (1800 - 1867) and Frances Teskey (1811- -1868)

Last Edited

4 Mar 2016

Birth*

Elizabeth Sproule was born in 1870.

Married Name

As of 26 July 1891,her married name was Shier.

Marriage*

She married Adam C. Shier, son of Joseph Shier and Elizabeth Chambers, on 26 July 1891 in Blanshard Twp, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Sproule appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Adam C. Shier in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States; Near Green Bay, Wisconsin.

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Sproule appeared on the census of 1905 in the household of Adam C. Shier in Osborn, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States; Wisconsin State Census.

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Sproule appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 in the household of Adam C. Shier in Seymour Twp., Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States.

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Sproule appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Adam C. Shier in Seymour, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States.

Death*

Elizabeth Sproule died in 1926.

Burial*

She was buried in Seymour Cemetery, Seymour, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States.

Family

Adam C. Shier b. 26 May 1860, d. 4 April 1940

Children

Elizabeth J. Shier b. Dec 1892
Lillie SUSAN Shier b. 26 Jun 1895, d. 24 Mar 1925
Phoebe Ila Shier b. 25 Jul 1897, d. 15 Oct 1959
Mabel Shier b. 8 Apr 1902, d. 24 Jun 1991
Elise Laura Shier b. 11 Nov 1906, d. 18 Sep 1910
William George Shier+ b. 11 Nov 1910, d. 13 Feb 1962

Martha Sproule

Last Edited

15 Jun 2017

Family

Thomas Francis

Child

Frederick Crawford Francis b. 13 Sep 1894, d. 10 Jan 1959

Elizabeth Jane Squelch

F, b. 1874

Father

William Squelch

Mother

Jennie Lamb

Last Edited

8 Apr 2015

Birth*

Elizabeth Jane Squelch was born in 1874.

She was the daughter of William Squelch and Jennie Lamb.

Married Name

Her married name was Shier.

Marriage*

Elizabeth Jane Squelch married Norman Edward Shier, son of Edward Slade Shier and Harriet L. Lewis, on 2 September 1898 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Jane Squelch appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Norman Edward Shier in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Jane Squelch appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Norman Edward Shier in 896 Queen Street East, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Norman Edward Shier b. 23 November 1874

Children

Madeline Beatrice Shier b. 1 Jul 1902
Norma Marjorie Shier+ b. 19 Jan 1904
Melvin Roy Shier b. 1 Mar 1906

William Squelch

Last Edited

8 Apr 2015

Family

Jennie Lamb

Child

Elizabeth Jane Squelch+ b. 1874