The Shiers, An Irish Palatine Family

Anna Elizabeth Guy Switzer

F, b. 24 March 1895, d. 1973

Father

Naussau Chetwood Switzer b. 26 Aug 1868, d. 16 Feb 1930

Mother

Margaret Forrest Marshall b. 15 Sep 1868, d. 9 Feb 1930

Relationships

5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

4 Mar 2017

Birth*

Anna Elizabeth Guy Switzer was born on 24 March 1895 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Naussau Chetwood Switzer and Margaret Forrest Marshall.

(Witness) Census

Anna Elizabeth Guy Switzer appeared on the census of 17 April 1901 in the household of Naussau Chetwood Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 26 March 1919,her married name was Denham.

Marriage*

Anna Elizabeth Guy Switzer married William Denham, son of George Denham and Martha Francis, on 26 March 1919 in St. Marys, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Anna Elizabeth Guy Switzer died in 1973 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Burial*

She was buried in Usborne Twp., Kirkton Union Cemetery, Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

William Denham b. 1873, d. 1943

Children

Ralph Denham+ b. 27 Aug 1905, d. 1951
Margaret Elaine Denham+ b. 1921
William Ronald Denham+ b. 1923, d. 1988

Anna M. Switzer

F, b. 1907

Father

Amos Christopher Switzer b. 7 Feb 1871, d. 25 Oct 1935

Mother

Margaret Ann McCuish b. 1876

Relationships

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

Last Edited

5 Apr 2018

Birth*

Anna M. Switzer was born in 1907 in Manitoba, Canada.

She was the daughter of Amos Christopher Switzer and Margaret Ann McCuish.

(Witness) Census

Anna M. Switzer appeared on the census of 1915 in the household of Amos Christopher Switzer in Marquette District, Manitoba, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Anna M. Switzer appeared on the census of 1916 in the household of Amos Christopher Switzer in Marquette District, Manitoba, Canada; 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Anne Switzer

F, b. 1802, d. 22 January 1886

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

6 Feb 2017

Birth*

Anne Switzer was born in 1802 in Kilscannel Parish, County Limerick, Ireland.

Married Name

Her married name was Shier.

Marriage*

She married John Shier, son of Nicholas Shier and Ann Fitch.

Death*

Anne Switzer died on 22 January 1886 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Ireland.

Family

John Shier b. 1808, d. 8 November 1849

Child

Rachel Shier b. 1838, d. 4 Jul 1926

Anne Alice Switzer

F, b. 1912

Father

Alfred Edward Switzer b. 3 Jun 1876, d. 1948

Mother

Alice Mary Switzer b. Jul 1881, d. 26 Aug 1972

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

3 Apr 2014

Married Name

Her married name was White.

Married Name

Her married name was Richards.

Birth*

Anne Alice Switzer was born in 1912 in Usborne Twp, Huron County, Ontario, Canada; Possibly born in Alberta.

She was the daughter of Alfred Edward Switzer and Alice Mary Switzer.

Arabella Switzer

F, b. 1829, d. 1895

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

21 May 2015

Birth*

Arabella Switzer was born in 1829.

Married Name

As of 7 October 1847,her married name was Shier.

Marriage*

She married Robert Shier, son of Nicholas Shier and Ann Fitch, on 7 October 1847.

Death*

Arabella Switzer died in 1895.

Family

Robert Shier b. 1823, d. 1870

Children

Robertdina Shier
Julius Robert Shier+ b. 1868

Baby Switzer

M, b. 26 November 1930, d. 26 November 1930

Father

Stanley Enos Switzer b. 24 Jun 1888, d. 1967

Mother

Agnes Constance Evans b. 6 Feb 1898, d. 1994

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

29 Mar 2014

Death*

Baby Switzer died on 26 November 1930 in East Nissouri Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

Birth*

He was born on 26 November 1930.

He was the son of Stanley Enos Switzer and Agnes Constance Evans.

Baby Girl Switzer

F, b. 22 November 1894, d. 22 November 1894

Father

Samuel Aquilla Switzer b. 9 May 1857, d. 14 Nov 1944

Mother

Nancy Taylor b. 7 Sep 1860, d. Apr 1944

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

23 Mar 2014

Death*

Baby Girl Switzer died on 22 November 1894.

Birth*

She was born on 22 November 1894.

She was the daughter of Samuel Aquilla Switzer and Nancy Taylor.

Belinda Jane Switzer

F, b. 10 January 1859, d. 1935

Belinda Jane Switzer-Johnston (1859 - 1935)
Photo Credit: A Gregor Melanson

Photograph by Switcher

Father

William Henry Switzer b. 2 Nov 1832, d. 14 Jun 1914

Mother

Arabella Margaret Teskey b. 19 Jun 1828, d. 2 Feb 1909

Relationships

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

Last Edited

16 May 2018

Birth*

Belinda Jane Switzer was born on 10 January 1859 in Kinloss Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of William Henry Switzer and Arabella Margaret Teskey.

(Witness) Census

Belinda Jane Switzer appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of William Henry Switzer in Kinloss Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 19 August 1879,her married name was Johnston.

Marriage*

Belinda Jane Switzer married Samuel Johnston on 19 August 1879 in Kinloss Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Fact 1

Belinda Jane Switzer witnessed the Fact 1 of William Henry Switzer; Photo of William Henry Switzer, Arabella Margaret Teskey and their children.

(Witness) Census

Belinda Jane Switzer appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Samuel Johnston in Kinloss Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Belinda Jane Switzer died in 1935.

Burial*

She was buried in South Kinloss Cemetery, Lucknow, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

Photo Credit:
M. Pook; Findagrave Memorial # 157563136

Family

Samuel Johnston b. 27 February 1857, d. 13 November 1920

Children

Elizabeth Jane Johnston+ b. 14 Dec 1880, d. 1969
Samuel Edwin Johnston b. 19 May 1883, d. 1957
Caroline Ida Johnston+ b. 19 Mar 1886, d. 1977
Arabella Johnston+ b. 5 May 1891, d. 4 Jul 1950
James Peter Johnston b. 19 Sep 1893, d. 13 Nov 1933
Myrtle Mae Johnston b. 9 Jun 1898, d. 18 Jun 1973

Bertha Winters Switzer

F, b. 29 November 1894, d. 6 April 1987

Father

William Edwin Switzer b. 29 Jun 1865, d. 7 Jul 1908

Mother

Ida Jane Baldrow b. 5 Sep 1875

Relationships

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

Last Edited

16 May 2018

Birth*

Bertha Winters Switzer was born on 29 November 1894 in Manitoba, Canada.¹

She was the daughter of William Edwin Switzer and Ida Jane Baldrow.

(Witness) Census

Bertha Winters Switzer appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of William Edwin Switzer in Marquette District, Manitoba, Canada.

Married Name

As of 23 December 1916,her married name was Wallace.

Marriage*

Bertha Winters Switzer married Duncan George Wallace on 23 December 1916 in Tavistock, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Bertha Winters Switzer died on 6 April 1987 in Knox Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Thorah Twp., Gamebridge, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 92.

Photo Taber:
William Taber; Ancestry

Family

Duncan George Wallace b. 24 February 1891, d. 8 November 1985

Children

Victoria E. Wallace b. 24 May 1920, d. 24 May 1920
M. Winnifred Wallace b. 24 May 1920
Donald J. Wallace b. 30 May 1926, d. 27 May 1999

Citations

[S91] Manitoba, Canada, Birth Index 1870 - 1917, online \, Birth registration for Bertha Winters Switzer.

Carman A. Switzer

M, b. 11 October 1912, d. 2003

Father

Whitfield Leroy Switzer b. 16 Jul 1875, d. 23 Jan 1957

Mother

Minnie Elizabeth Sawyer b. 16 Apr 1880, d. 11 Jan 1965

Relationships

5th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

2 Nov 2015

Birth*

Carman A. Switzer was born on 11 October 1912 in Lot 6 Conc. 7, Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Whitfield Leroy Switzer and Minnie Elizabeth Sawyer.

(Witness) Census

Carman A. Switzer appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Whitfield Leroy Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Carman A. Switzer married Marjorie Helen Knox in 1938.

Death*

Carman A. Switzer died in 2003.

Burial*

He was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Section M, St. Marys, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Marjorie Helen Knox b. 1917, d. 2003

Caroline Switzer

F, b. 23 December 1864, d. 13 May 1953

Father

Henry Adam Switzer b. 26 Feb 1833, d. 12 Apr 1912

Mother

Emma Hanly b. 27 Nov 1831, d. 25 Apr 1909

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

25 Apr 2018

Birth*

Caroline Switzer was born on 23 December 1864.

She was the daughter of Henry Adam Switzer and Emma Hanly.

(Witness) Census

Caroline Switzer appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Henry Adam Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Caroline Switzer appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Henry Adam Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Caroline Switzer appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Henry Adam Switzer in Blanshard Twp, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Occupation*

Caroline Switzer was Carrie Switzer was a nurse in New York City and nursed Franklin D. Roosevelt when he had polio in 1921 in New York, New York, United States.¹

Death*

She died on 13 May 1953 at age 88.

Burial*

She was buried in Usborne Twp., Kirkton Union Cemetery, Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

Citations

[S89] Unknown author, Village Connections; Woodham and Kirkton (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date).

Catherine ANN Switzer

F, b. 1820, d. 12 March 1897

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

11 Jan 2020

(Witness) Fact 1

Catherine ANN Switzer witnessed the Fact 1 of Samuel Doupe; The father of Samuel Doupe (1835 - 1870) was initially indicated as Joseph Doupe (1806 - 1892). DNA evidence indicates Samuel Doupe's father is a different Joseph Doupe. Joseph Doupe and his wife Catherine Ann Switzer (1820 - 1897) are no longer shown as the parents of the indicated Samuel Doupe.

Name Variation

Catherine ANN Switzer was also known as Ann Switzer.

Birth*

She was born in 1820.

Married Name

Her married name was Doupe.

Marriage*

She married Joseph Doupe, son of Samuel Doupe and Catherine Shier.

(Witness) Census

Catherine ANN Switzer appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Joseph Doupe in Belmont Twp., Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Catherine ANN Switzer appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Joseph Doupe in Belmont and Methuen Twp., Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Catherine ANN Switzer appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Joseph Doupe in Belmont Twp., Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Catherine ANN Switzer appeared on the census of 9 April 1891 in the household of Joseph Doupe in Belmont Twp., Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Catherine ANN Switzer died on 12 March 1897 in Belmont Twp., Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Joseph Doupe b. 5 November 1806, d. 19 June 1892

Children

Jacob Doupe b. 1840
Catherine Doupe b. 1844
Henry Doupe+ b. 1847
Sarah Doupe b. 1850
Samuel Doupe+ b. 1853
Gideon Ousely Doupe b. 28 May 1855
Michael Doupe b. 1858
Joseph P. Doupe b. 1863
James Doupe b. 1865

Cecil Villeroy Switzer

M, b. 22 July 1888, d. 2 July 1985

Father

Henry Edward Switzer b. 13 Feb 1863, d. 1 Dec 1945

Mother

Mary Ann Marriott b. 25 Feb 1861, d. 3 Feb 1934

Relationships

5th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

27 Oct 2016

Name Variation

Cecil Villeroy Switzer was also known as Roy Switzer.

Birth*

He was born on 22 July 1888 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Henry Edward Switzer and Mary Ann Marriott.

(Witness) Census

Cecil Villeroy Switzer appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Henry Edward Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Cecil Villeroy Switzer appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Henry Edward Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Cecil Villeroy Switzer appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Henry Edward Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Cecil Villeroy Switzer married Sarah Eleanor Kemp on 11 April 1918 in Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Cecil Villeroy Switzer died on 2 July 1985 at age 96.

Burial*

He was buried in Usborne Twp., Kirkton Union Cemetery, Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Sarah Eleanor Kemp b. 1 September 1893, d. 23 October 1989

Children

Raymond Grant Switzer b. 19 Mar 1919, d. 24 Mar 1919
John Maxwell Switzer+ b. 4 Apr 1921, d. 2001

Cecile C. Switzer

F, b. 1905

Father

Amos Christopher Switzer b. 7 Feb 1871, d. 25 Oct 1935

Mother

Margaret Ann McCuish b. 1876

Relationships

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

Last Edited

5 Apr 2018

Birth*

Cecile C. Switzer was born in 1905 in Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Amos Christopher Switzer and Margaret Ann McCuish.

(Witness) Census

Cecile C. Switzer appeared on the census of 1915 in the household of Amos Christopher Switzer in Marquette District, Manitoba, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Cecile C. Switzer appeared on the census of 1916 in the household of Amos Christopher Switzer in Marquette District, Manitoba, Canada; 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Charlotte Switzer

F, b. 14 November 1831, d. 7 March 1910

Charlotte Switzer-Shier (1831 - 1910)
Photo: Ken and Vicki Smith

Charlotte Switzer-Shier (1831 - 1910)

Father

Edward Switzer b. 18 Oct 1806, d. 14 Oct 1907

Mother

Sarah Shier b. 18 Aug 1808, d. 3 Mar 1886

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) (#1)
Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) (#2)
Descendants of Samuel Shier (1796 - 1878) and Ann Smith
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

14 May 2019

Birth*

Charlotte Switzer was born on 14 November 1831 in Kirkton, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Edward Switzer and Sarah Shier.

Marriage*

Charlotte Switzer married Adam Shier, son of Samuel Shier and Anne Smith, on 16 May 1849.

Married Name

As of 16 May 1849,her married name was Shier.

Residence*

Charlotte Switzer lived in 1851 in Moved to Blanchard Twp, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Adam Shier in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Charlotte Switzer appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Adam Shier in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Charlotte Switzer appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Adam Shier in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Fact 1

Charlotte Switzer witnessed the Fact 1 of Adam Shier; Family of Adam Shier and Charlotte Switzer.

(Witness) Census

Charlotte Switzer appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Adam Shier in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Fact 1

Charlotte Switzer witnessed the Fact 1 of Adam Shier; Adam Shier and Charlotte Switzer.

(Witness) Census

Charlotte Switzer appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Adam Shier in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Charlotte Switzer died on 7 March 1910 in Blanshard Twp., Ontario, Canada, at age 78.

Burial*

She was buried in Usborne Twp., Kirkton Union Cemetery, Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Adam Shier b. 24 December 1825, d. 19 January 1912

Children

Mary Anne Shier+ b. 10 Mar 1850, d. 4 May 1942
Sarah Shier+ b. 1 Sep 1852, d. 3 Oct 1948
Ellen (Nellie) Shier+ b. 18 Jul 1856, d. 24 Jan 1916
Samuel Adam Shier+ b. 24 Dec 1857, d. 1959
Elizabeth Ann Shier b. 30 Oct 1860, d. 21 Jun 1953
Albert Edward Shier+ b. 23 Sep 1863, d. 1949
Reuben Nicholas Shier b. 28 Aug 1866, d. 1948
Charlotte Jemima Shier+ b. 26 Dec 1869, d. 27 Dec 1967
William Permenia Shier b. 20 Jul 1873, d. 13 Nov 1878

Christopher Cletus Switzer

M, b. 23 December 1845, d. 1 October 1931

Christopher Cletus Switzer (1845 - 1931)

Father

Edward Switzer b. 18 Oct 1806, d. 14 Oct 1907

Mother

Sarah Shier b. 18 Aug 1808, d. 3 Mar 1886

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

8 Aug 2017

Birth*

Christopher Cletus Switzer was born on 23 December 1845 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Edward Switzer and Sarah Shier.

(Witness) Census

Christopher Cletus Switzer appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Edward Switzer in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Christopher Cletus Switzer married Ruth Haines, daughter of Stephen Haines and Mary Van Slike, on 1 October 1868 in Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Fact 1*

Christopher Cletus Switzer lived in Lacombe, Alberta.¹

Death*

Christopher Cletus Switzer died on 1 October 1931 in Matsqui, British Columbia, Canada, at age 85.

Burial*

He was buried in Hazelwood Cemetery, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada.

Photo: Eleanor Simpson
Findagrave

Family

Ruth Haines b. 22 August 1851, d. 26 June 1937

Children

Norman Leslie Switzer+ b. 23 Aug 1869, d. 23 Jun 1954
Effie Etta Switzer+ b. 4 Dec 1871
Alfred Edward Switzer+ b. 3 Jun 1876, d. 1948
Hester Zellette Switzer+ b. 24 May 1879, d. 18 Oct 1954
Milton Clarence Switzer+ b. 25 Oct 1894, d. 1990

Citations

[S38] Unknown article title, Newspaper Clipping, unknown location, Obituary of Fletcher D. Switzer.

Christopher Tobias Switzer

M, b. 8 March 1798, d. 19 June 1888

Last Edited

21 Oct 2015

Birth*

Christopher Tobias Switzer was born on 8 March 1798 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Ireland.

Marriage*

He married Henrietta Margaret Speiran.

Death*

Christopher Tobias Switzer died on 19 June 1888 in Brock Twp., Vallentyne, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 90.

Burial*

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

Family

Henrietta Margaret Speiran b. 1802, d. 27 May 1876

Child

Henrietta Switzer+ b. 1823, d. 27 May 1876

Dennis Brian Switzer

M, b. 23 September 1945, d. 1998

Father

Raymond Fletcher Switzer b. 24 Oct 1911, d. 1 Sep 1990

Mother

Shirley Bernice Whitby b. 3 Nov 1919, d. 2013

Relationships

6th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
5th cousin of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

30 Oct 2016

Birth*

Dennis Brian Switzer was born on 23 September 1945 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Raymond Fletcher Switzer and Shirley Bernice Whitby.

Death*

Dennis Brian Switzer died in 1998.

Burial*

He was buried in Usborne Twp., Kirkton Union Cemetery, Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

Edward Switzer

M, b. 18 October 1806, d. 14 October 1907

Edward Switzer (1806 - 1907)
Photo Source: Ron Marshall
Ancestry.ca

Father

Adam Switzer b. 26 Jul 1772, d. 1853

Mother

Barbara Dolmage

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

20 Apr 2018

Birth*

Edward Switzer was born on 18 October 1806 in Courtmatrix, Limerick, Ireland.

He was the son of Adam Switzer and Barbara Dolmage.

Marriage*

Edward Switzer married Sarah Shier, daughter of Henry Shier and Mary Corneil, on 14 February 1831 in Embury-Heck Memorial Methodist Church, Ballingrane, County Limerick, Ireland.

Fact 1

Edward Switzer and his family emigrated from Ireland to Brock Twp, Ontario.¹

Occupation*

Edward Switzer was a farmer on the 9th Concession of Brock Twp.

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1861 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Census

He 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.

Census

He appeared on the census of 1891 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Fact 1*

Article in the Ontario Gleaner, Volume XXIII No. 22, Cannington, Ontario

Brock's Old Settlers

A Brief Sketch of the life of Edward Switzer, Esq.

The subject of our sketch, Edward Switzer, Esq. was born on the 18th of October, 1806, in Ireland, at Court Matrix, on Lord Southwell's estate, County of Limerick, near the village of Rathkeale. Though born in the evergreen isle his ancestors were German. He being the heir (though of the 4th generation) of Michael Schweitzer, and Dorothea his wife, who came to Ireland with his two sons from Germany, having been born in the village of Assernheim, near Mochdorf, belonging to the Barony of Leining, County of Modderheim, and part of the Most Reverend Capitalin See of Speyer, Germany. Leaving their native land on the 4th of May, 1709, they landed in Ireland, settling in the County of Limerick. His father, Adam Switzer, and his wife, enjoyed the house and land occupied by his progenitor, Michael Schweitzer above mentioned, being the heir thereto.

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Edward Peronet Switzer in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Fact 1

In approximately 1903, Edward Switzer moved to Blanchard Twp., Perth County, to live with his son, Fletcher Dela Switzer.

Death*

Edward Switzer died on 14 October 1907 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada, at age 100.

Burial*

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

Family

Sarah Shier b. 18 August 1808, d. 3 March 1886

Children

Charlotte Switzer+ b. 14 Nov 1831, d. 7 Mar 1910
Henry Adam Switzer+ b. 26 Feb 1833, d. 12 Apr 1912
Mary Ann Switzer+ b. Dec 1834, d. 14 May 1898
Fletcher Dela Switzer+ b. 31 May 1836, d. 22 Feb 1921
Jemima Switzer+ b. 24 May 1838, d. 18 Oct 1877
Phoebe Ann Switzer+ b. 22 Dec 1839, d. 19 Aug 1918
Edward Peronet Switzer+ b. 27 Sep 1841, d. 20 Feb 1902
Permenia Alvin Switzer+ b. 1 Sep 1843, d. 27 May 1882
Christopher Cletus Switzer+ b. 23 Dec 1845, d. 1 Oct 1931
Sarah Letitia Switzer+ b. 19 Nov 1848, d. 5 Jan 1934
Villeroy Switzer+ b. 27 Jun 1852, d. 23 Oct 1884

Citations

[S38] Unknown article title, Newspaper Clipping, unknown location, Obituary of Fletcher D. Switzer.

Edward Fletcher Switzer

M, b. 3 August 1855, d. 27 June 1936

Father

Henry Adam Switzer b. 26 Feb 1833, d. 12 Apr 1912

Mother

Emma Hanly b. 27 Nov 1831, d. 25 Apr 1909

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

21 Feb 2015

Birth*

Edward Fletcher Switzer was born on 3 August 1855 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Henry Adam Switzer and Emma Hanly.

(Witness) Census

Edward Fletcher Switzer appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Henry Adam Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Edward Fletcher Switzer appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Henry Adam Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Edward Fletcher Switzer appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Henry Adam Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Edward Fletcher Switzer married Elizabeth Easterbrook on 8 February 1882.

Census

Edward Fletcher Switzer appeared on the census of 1891 in East Nissouri Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1921 in Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

He died on 27 June 1936 at age 80.

Burial*

He was buried in Blanshard Twp., St. Marys Protestant Cemetery, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Elizabeth Easterbrook b. 12 July 1859, d. 5 September 1936

Children

Emerson NELSON Carlos Switzer b. 15 Dec 1882
Ethel Mary Switzer+ b. 10 Dec 1885
Ada Marietta Mabel Switzer b. 8 Jan 1887
Minnie RUBY E. Switzer b. 22 Sep 1889

Edward Peronet Switzer

M, b. 27 September 1841, d. 20 February 1902

Edward Peronet Switzer (1841 - 1902)
Photo: Harold Burgin

Father

Edward Switzer b. 18 Oct 1806, d. 14 Oct 1907

Mother

Sarah Shier b. 18 Aug 1808, d. 3 Mar 1886

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

11 Jun 2017

Birth*

Edward Peronet Switzer was born on 27 September 1841 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Edward Switzer and Sarah Shier.

(Witness) Census

Edward Peronet Switzer appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Edward Switzer in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Edward Peronet Switzer married Mary Ann St. John, daughter of George St. John, on 1 January 1867.

Census

Edward Peronet Switzer appeared on the census of 1871 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1891 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Census

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

Death*

He died on 20 February 1902 in Uxbridge, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 60.

Burial*

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

Family

Mary Ann St. John b. 19 October 1845, d. 27 November 1930

Children

Edward Roy Switzer

M, b. 19 December 1882, d. 11 December 1965

Father

Villeroy Switzer b. 27 Jun 1852, d. 23 Oct 1884

Mother

Mary Helen Cooney b. 1855, d. 1906

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

25 Jul 2018

Birth*

Edward Roy Switzer was born on 19 December 1882 in District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Villeroy Switzer and Mary Helen Cooney.

Marriage*

Edward Roy Switzer married Ethel Lavinia Hall, daughter of Ethel L. Cook, on 28 April 1917 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.

Census

Edward Roy Switzer appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 in Lakewood, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States.

Census

He appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 in Monrovia, Los Angeles County, California, United States.

Census*

He appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 in Monrovia, Los Angeles County, California, United States.

Fact 1*

Declaration of Intent of take US Citizenship.

Death*

He died on 11 December 1965 in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, United States, at age 82.

Burial*

He was buried in Live Oak Memorial Park, Garden of Hope Plot, Monrovia, Los Angeles County, California, United States.¹

Family

Ethel Lavinia Hall b. 1891, d. 1984

Children

Edward Roy Switzer b. 16 Sep 1918, d. 12 May 2002
William Ralph Switzer b. 1 Jul 1921, d. 9 Jul 2002

Citations

[S17] Unknown author, findagrave.com (n.p.: n.pub.), Findagrave Memorial #106492586.

Edward Roy Switzer

M, b. 16 September 1918, d. 12 May 2002

Father

Edward Roy Switzer b. 19 Dec 1882, d. 11 Dec 1965

Mother

Ethel Lavinia Hall b. 1891, d. 1984

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

25 Jul 2018

Birth*

Edward Roy Switzer was born on 16 September 1918 in Ohio, United States.

He was the son of Edward Roy Switzer and Ethel Lavinia Hall.

(Witness) Census

Edward Roy Switzer appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 in the household of Edward Roy Switzer in Lakewood, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States.

(Witness) Census

Edward Roy Switzer appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 in the household of Edward Roy Switzer in Monrovia, Los Angeles County, California, United States.

(Witness) Census

Edward Roy Switzer appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 in the household of Edward Roy Switzer in Monrovia, Los Angeles County, California, United States.

Death*

Edward Roy Switzer died on 12 May 2002 in California, United States, at age 83.

Burial*

He was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States.¹

Citations

[S17] Unknown author, findagrave.com (n.p.: n.pub.), Findagrave Memorial #85946541.

Edwin Switzer

M, b. 3 December 1896

Father

William Edwin Switzer b. 29 Jun 1865, d. 7 Jul 1908

Mother

Ida Jane Baldrow b. 5 Sep 1875

Relationships

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

Last Edited

16 May 2018

Birth*

Edwin Switzer was born on 3 December 1896 in Manitoba, Canada.

He was the son of William Edwin Switzer and Ida Jane Baldrow.

(Witness) Census

Edwin Switzer appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of William Edwin Switzer in Marquette District, Manitoba, Canada.

Effie Etta Switzer

F, b. 4 December 1871

Father

Christopher Cletus Switzer b. 23 Dec 1845, d. 1 Oct 1931

Mother

Ruth Haines b. 22 Aug 1851, d. 26 Jun 1937

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

26 Mar 2014

Birth*

Effie Etta Switzer was born on 4 December 1871 in Usborne Twp., Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Christopher Cletus Switzer and Ruth Haines.

Marriage*

Effie Etta Switzer married Charles George Manners on 29 September 1992 in Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Charles George Manners b. 1870

Child

Ruth Jane Manners b. 1894

Eileen Elizabeth Switzer

F, b. 7 March 1912, d. 1998

Charts

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

Last Edited

3 Apr 2014

Birth*

Eileen Elizabeth Switzer was born on 7 March 1912.

Marriage*

She married Lawrence Edward Switzer, son of Alfred Edward Switzer and Alice Mary Switzer, on 24 February 1934 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Death*

Eileen Elizabeth Switzer died in 1998.

Family

Lawrence Edward Switzer b. November 1907, d. 1993

Child

Lawrence Switzer b. 1939, d. 1939

Eldred A. Switzer

M, b. 29 March 1899, d. 25 February 1979

Eldred A. Switzer (1899 - 1979)
Photo Credit: Judy Whalen; Ancestry

Father

William Edwin Switzer b. 29 Jun 1865, d. 7 Jul 1908

Mother

Ida Jane Baldrow b. 5 Sep 1875

Relationships

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

Last Edited

16 May 2018

Birth*

Eldred A. Switzer was born on 29 March 1899 in Strathclair, Manitoba, Canada.

He was the son of William Edwin Switzer and Ida Jane Baldrow.

(Witness) Census

Eldred A. Switzer appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of William Edwin Switzer in Marquette District, Manitoba, Canada.

Death*

Eldred A. Switzer died on 25 February 1979 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at age 79.

Elizabeth Switzer

F, b. 1819

Last Edited

18 Jan 2014

Married Name

Her married name was St. John.

Marriage*

Elizabeth Switzer married Philip St. John, son of Philip St. John.

Birth*

Elizabeth Switzer was born in 1819.

Family

Philip St. John b. 1819

Elizabeth Switzer¹

F, b. 5 February 1769, d. 1844

Father

Michael Switzer¹ b. 1744, d. 1818

Mother

Ann Shier¹ b. 13 Apr 1746, d. 1822

Relationships

Great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 5 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
2nd cousin 5 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

21 Feb 2017

Birth*

Elizabeth Switzer was born on 5 February 1769 in Adare, County Limerick, Ireland.¹

She was the daughter of Michael Switzer and Ann Shier.¹

Death*

Elizabeth Switzer died in 1844 in Courtmatrix, County Limerick, Ireland.¹

Citations

[S24] Switzergenealogy.com, online \.

Elizabeth ANNETTA Switzer

F, b. 1831, d. 1876

Last Edited

23 Feb 2018

Birth*

Elizabeth ANNETTA Switzer was born in 1831.

Married Name

As of 1852,her married name was Hifle.

Marriage*

She married Samuel Hifle in 1852.

Death*

Elizabeth ANNETTA Switzer died in 1876.

Family

Samuel Hifle b. 1827, d. 1902

Children

Samuel Hifle+ b. 1864, d. 1943
Letitia Emily Hifle b. 1865
William Arthur Hifle+ b. 1867

Elizabeth Teresa Switzer

F, b. 14 May 1866, d. 10 November 1937

Father

Fletcher Dela Switzer b. 31 May 1836, d. 22 Feb 1921

Mother

Elizabeth (Eliza) Doupe b. 24 Jun 1843, d. 8 Mar 1933

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

13 Feb 2015

Birth*

Elizabeth Teresa Switzer was born on 14 May 1866 in Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Fletcher Dela Switzer and Elizabeth (Eliza) Doupe.

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Teresa Switzer appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Fletcher Dela Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Teresa Switzer appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Fletcher Dela Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Teresa Switzer appeared on the census of 10 April 1891 in the household of Fletcher Dela Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 7 September 1893,her married name was Thompson.

Marriage*

Elizabeth Teresa Switzer married William D. Thompson on 7 September 1893 in Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Teresa Switzer appeared on the census of 28 June 1900 in the household of William D. Thompson in Glenila Twp., Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States.

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Teresa Switzer appeared on the census of 16 May 1910 in the household of William D. Thompson in Glenila Twp., Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States.

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Teresa Switzer appeared on the census of 4 February 1920 in the household of Oliver Fletcher Roderick Thompson in Glenila Twp., Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States.

Census*

Elizabeth Teresa Switzer appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 in Glenila Twp., Calvin, Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States.

Death*

She died on 10 November 1937 in Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States, at age 71.

Burial*

She was buried in Calvin Corinthian Cemetery, Glenila Twp, Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States.

Family

William D. Thompson b. 20 September 1865, d. 15 February 1917

Children

Oliver Fletcher Roderick Thompson+ b. 28 Jul 1895, d. 29 Oct 1931
Reta Mary Elizabeth Thompson+ b. 30 Jul 1898, d. 18 Jul 1958
Iona Arabella Maud Thompson b. 28 Jan 1904, d. 6 Sep 1992

Elsie Dorcas Switzer

F, b. July 1910, d. 5 January 1921

Father

Alfred Edward Switzer b. 3 Jun 1876, d. 1948

Mother

Alice Mary Switzer b. Jul 1881, d. 26 Aug 1972

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

22 Jan 2015

Birth*

Elsie Dorcas Switzer was born in July 1910 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.

She was the daughter of Alfred Edward Switzer and Alice Mary Switzer.

Death*

Elsie Dorcas Switzer died on 5 January 1921 in Gum Creek, Charleville, Queensland, Australia, at age 10.

Burial*

She was buried.

Emeline Switzer

F, b. 25 July 1862, d. 1951

Father

Henry Adam Switzer b. 26 Feb 1833, d. 12 Apr 1912

Mother

Emma Hanly b. 27 Nov 1831, d. 25 Apr 1909

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

19 Jan 2015

Birth*

Emeline Switzer was born on 25 July 1862 in Blanshard Twp., Conc 7, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Henry Adam Switzer and Emma Hanly.

(Witness) Census

Emeline Switzer appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Henry Adam Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Emeline Switzer appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Henry Adam Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 5 February 1891,her married name was Moss.

Marriage*

Emeline Switzer married William Pollard Moss on 5 February 1891 in Blanshard Twp, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Emeline Switzer died in 1951.

Burial*

She was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

William Pollard Moss b. 5 January 1849, d. 11 May 1943

Children

Ezra Henry Moss+ b. 11 Apr 1892, d. 19 Feb 1963
Homer Russell Moss+ b. 21 Oct 1893, d. 3 Dec 1954
Wallace Hanley Moss+ b. 18 Jul 1896
Reva Irene Moss+ b. 17 Mar 1899, d. 6 Aug 1985
Minnie Emma Moss+ b. 17 Jun 1903, d. 4 Sep 1983

Emerson NELSON Carlos Switzer

M, b. 15 December 1882

Father

Edward Fletcher Switzer b. 3 Aug 1855, d. 27 Jun 1936

Mother

Elizabeth Easterbrook b. 12 Jul 1859, d. 5 Sep 1936

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

21 Feb 2015

Name Variation

Emerson NELSON Carlos Switzer was also known as Nelson Switzer.

Birth*

He was born on 15 December 1882 in Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Edward Fletcher Switzer and Elizabeth Easterbrook.

(Witness) Census

Emerson NELSON Carlos Switzer appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Edward Fletcher Switzer in East Nissouri Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

Emily Switzer

F, b. 1802, d. 9 January 1875

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

4 Sep 2018

Birth*

Emily Switzer was born in 1802 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Ireland.

Marriage*

She married Charles Shier, son of Henry Shier and Mary Corneil, on 13 October 1829 in Parish Church, Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.¹

Married Name

As of 13 October 1829,her married name was Shier.

(Witness) Census

Emily Switzer appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Charles Shier in Medonte Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Emily Switzer appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Charles Shier in Medonte Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Emily Switzer died on 9 January 1875 in Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Charles Shier b. 1799, d. 22 November 1875

Children

Christopher Shire+ b. 1835, d. 7 Jul 1891
Maria Anna Shier+ b. 1843
Edwin Shier b. 1849

Citations

[S104] Ireland, Seclect Marriages, 1619 - 1898, online \, Marriage of Charles Shire and Emily Switzer; FHL Film Number 897365.

Ena Roland Switzer

F, b. 1907

Father

Garrett Teskey Switzer b. 3 Jul 1860, d. 1944

Mother

Margaret Ann Greer b. 1873, d. 1950

Relationships

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

Last Edited

16 May 2018

Birth*

Ena Roland Switzer was born in 1907.

She was the daughter of Garrett Teskey Switzer and Margaret Ann Greer.

Married Name

As of 29 October 1926,her married name was Treleaven.

Marriage*

Ena Roland Switzer married Dr. Richard Lane Treleaven on 29 October 1926 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Dr. Richard Lane Treleaven b. 3 April 1901, d. 9 December 1959

Estella Robena Switzer

F, b. 18 February 1872

Father

Robert Scott Switzer b. 5 Mar 1842, d. 18 Mar 1935

Mother

Eunice Annie Raymond b. 17 Feb 1846

Relationships

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

Last Edited

7 Apr 2018

Birth*

Estella Robena Switzer was born on 18 February 1872 in Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Robert Scott Switzer and Eunice Annie Raymond.

(Witness) Census

Estella Robena Switzer appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Robert Scott Switzer in Camden East Twp., Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Estella Robena Switzer appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Robert Scott Switzer in Camden Twp., Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Estella Robena Switzer married George Henry Fenwick on 16 August 1891 in Enterprise, Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

Her married name was Fenwick.

(Witness) Census

Estella Robena Switzer appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of George Henry Fenwick in Camden Twp., Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Estella Robena Switzer appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of George Henry Fenwick in Camden Twp., Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

George Henry Fenwick b. September 1871

Children

Albert Roy Fenwick b. 7 Aug 1897, d. 26 Aug 1918
Oscar Fenwick b. Nov 1907

Ethel Alvina Switzer

F, b. April 1901, d. 5 January 1921

Father

Alfred Edward Switzer b. 3 Jun 1876, d. 1948

Mother

Alice Mary Switzer b. Jul 1881, d. 26 Aug 1972

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

26 Mar 2014

Birth*

Ethel Alvina Switzer was born in April 1901 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.

She was the daughter of Alfred Edward Switzer and Alice Mary Switzer.

Cause of Death

Ethel Alvina Switzer was New Tag Drowing on 5 January 1921.

Death*

She died on 5 January 1921 in Gum Creek, Charleville, Queensland, Australia, at age 19.

Ethel Mary Switzer

F, b. 10 December 1885

Father

Edward Fletcher Switzer b. 3 Aug 1855, d. 27 Jun 1936

Mother

Elizabeth Easterbrook b. 12 Jul 1859, d. 5 Sep 1936

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

29 Mar 2014

Birth*

Ethel Mary Switzer was born on 10 December 1885 in East Nissouri Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Edward Fletcher Switzer and Elizabeth Easterbrook.

Married Name

As of 2 January 1909,her married name was Mansell.

Marriage*

Ethel Mary Switzer married Arthur Mansell on 2 January 1909.

Family

Arthur Mansell b. May 1884

Child

Lonney Mansell b. Oct 1910

Evelyn Mae Switzer

F, b. 14 December 1890, d. 1954

Father

Henry Edward Switzer b. 13 Feb 1863, d. 1 Dec 1945

Mother

Mary Ann Marriott b. 25 Feb 1861, d. 3 Feb 1934

Relationships

5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

29 Oct 2016

Name Variation

Evelyn Mae Switzer was also known as Mae Switzer.

Birth*

She was born on 14 December 1890 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Henry Edward Switzer and Mary Ann Marriott.

(Witness) Census

Evelyn Mae Switzer appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Henry Edward Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Evelyn Mae Switzer appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Henry Edward Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Evelyn Mae Switzer appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Henry Edward Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 25 March 1914,her married name was Rodd.

Marriage*

Evelyn Mae Switzer married Henry Rodd, son of Harry Rodd and Emma Jane Hogg, on 25 March 1914 in Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Evelyn Mae Switzer appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Henry Rodd in Lot B Conc 10, Usborne Twp., Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Evelyn Mae Switzer died in 1954.

Burial*

She was buried in Usborne Twp., Kirkton Union Cemetery, Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Henry Rodd b. 16 November 1888, d. 1976

Fletcher Dela Switzer

M, b. 31 May 1836, d. 22 February 1921

Fletcher Dela Switzer (1836 - 1921)

Father

Edward Switzer b. 18 Oct 1806, d. 14 Oct 1907

Mother

Sarah Shier b. 18 Aug 1808, d. 3 Mar 1886

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) (#1)
Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758) (#2)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

26 Oct 2016

Birth*

Fletcher Dela Switzer was born on 31 May 1836 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.¹

He was the son of Edward Switzer and Sarah Shier.

Fact 1*

Fletcher Switzer moved to Blanshard Twp.

Marriage*

Fletcher Dela Switzer married Elizabeth (Eliza) Doupe, daughter of Henry Doupe and Mary Ann Legier, on 29 December 1859 in Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Census

Fletcher Dela Switzer appeared on the census of 1871 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Census

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

Census*

He appeared on the census of 10 April 1891 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

He died on 22 February 1921 in Perth County, Ontario, Canada, at age 84.

Burial*

He was buried in Usborne Twp., Kirkton Union Cemetery, Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Elizabeth (Eliza) Doupe b. 24 June 1843, d. 8 March 1933

Children

Mary Ann Switzer+ b. 6 Jul 1861, d. 19 Dec 1924
Henry Edward Switzer+ b. 13 Feb 1863, d. 1 Dec 1945
Permenio Cletus Switzer b. 24 Feb 1865, d. 3 May 1865
Elizabeth Teresa Switzer+ b. 14 May 1866, d. 10 Nov 1937
Naussau Chetwood Switzer+ b. 26 Aug 1868, d. 16 Feb 1930
Fletcher Dela Pernel Switzer b. 30 Jul 1871, d. 2 Aug 1961
Whitfield Leroy Switzer+ b. 16 Jul 1875, d. 23 Jan 1957

Citations

[S38] Unknown article title, Newspaper Clipping, unknown location, Obituary fo Fletcher D. Switzer.

Fletcher Dela Pernel Switzer

M, b. 30 July 1871, d. 2 August 1961

Fletcher Dela Pernel Switzer (1871-1961)

Father

Fletcher Dela Switzer b. 31 May 1836, d. 22 Feb 1921

Mother

Elizabeth (Eliza) Doupe b. 24 Jun 1843, d. 8 Mar 1933

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

16 Jul 2016

Birth*

Fletcher Dela Pernel Switzer was born on 30 July 1871 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Fletcher Dela Switzer and Elizabeth (Eliza) Doupe.

(Witness) Census

Fletcher Dela Pernel Switzer appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Fletcher Dela Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Fletcher Dela Pernel Switzer appeared on the census of 10 April 1891 in the household of Fletcher Dela Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Fletcher Dela Pernel Switzer married Bernice Ella Rook, daughter of George Rook and Pricilla Jones, on 12 September 1899 in Usborne Twp., Elimville, Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

Census*

Fletcher Dela Pernel Switzer appeared on the census of 1901 in Usborne Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Fact 1*

Fletcher Dela P. Switzer and Bernice Ella Rook celebrated their Wooden Wedding Anniversary.

Census

He appeared on the census of 1911 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Census

He appeared on the census of 1921 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Death*

He died on 2 August 1961 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, at age 90.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Union Cemetery, Section G, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.²

Family

Bernice Ella Rook b. 29 July 1880, d. 12 October 1945

Citations

[S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, Gilfillian Family Tree. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.
[S17] Unknown author, findagrave.com (n.p.: n.pub.).

Flora Pearl Louise Switzer¹

F, b. 23 January 1894

Father

John THOMAS Switzer b. 18 Mar 1859

Mother

Elizabeth Kingsborough b. 28 Feb 1866

Last Edited

2 Mar 2017

Birth*

Flora Pearl Louise Switzer was born on 23 January 1894 in Ontario, Canada; Twin.

She was the daughter of John THOMAS Switzer and Elizabeth Kingsborough.

(Witness) Census

Flora Pearl Louise Switzer appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of John THOMAS Switzer in Saugeen Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 23 June 1925,her married name was Waddle.

Marriage*

Flora Pearl Louise Switzer married Hazen Elvin Waddle on 23 June 1925 in Saugeen Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Hazen Elvin Waddle b. 25 June 1893

Citations

[S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, Baldschun Famil Tree by Laura Baldschun. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.

Florence Elizabeth Switzer¹

F, b. 23 January 1894

Father

John THOMAS Switzer b. 18 Mar 1859

Mother

Elizabeth Kingsborough b. 28 Feb 1866

Last Edited

2 Mar 2017

Name Variation

Florence Elizabeth Switzer was also known as Pansy Switzer.

Birth*

She was born on 23 January 1894 in York Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of John THOMAS Switzer and Elizabeth Kingsborough.

(Witness) Census

Florence Elizabeth Switzer appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of John THOMAS Switzer in Saugeen Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

Citations

[S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, Baldschun Famil Tree by Laura Baldschun. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.

Floyd Cecil Switzer

M, b. 6 January 1905

Father

JOhn Switzer

Mother

Martha Valley

Charts

Descendents of Martin Shier (1770 - ?)

Last Edited

18 Jul 2016

Birth*

Floyd Cecil Switzer was born on 6 January 1905 in Portland, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada.¹

He was the son of JOhn Switzer and Martha Valley.

Marriage*

Floyd Cecil Switzer married Berma Gertrude Shier, daughter of George Archibald Shier and Sophia Ethel Clancey, on 26 July 1926 in Napanee, Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Berma Gertrude Shier b. 8 February 1908, d. 1981

Citations

[S23] Unknown compiler address, Ontario, Canada Births 1869 - 1913, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Birth record for Floyd Cecil Switzer.

Garrett Rowland "Ray" Switzer

M, b. 14 February 1904, d. 21 July 1910

Father

Garrett Teskey Switzer b. 3 Jul 1860, d. 1944

Mother

Margaret Ann Greer b. 1873, d. 1950

Relationships

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

Last Edited

5 Apr 2018

Birth*

Garrett Rowland "Ray" Switzer was born on 14 February 1904 in Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Garrett Teskey Switzer and Margaret Ann Greer.

Death*

Garrett Rowland "Ray" Switzer died on 21 July 1910 in Kinloss Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada, at age 6.

Burial*

He was buried in South Kinloss Cemetery, Lucknow, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

Photo Credit:
M. Pook; findagrave Memorial # 163935313

Garrett Teskey Switzer

M, b. 3 July 1860, d. 1944

Garrett Teskey Switzer (1860 - 1944)
Photo Credit: A. Gregor Melanson

Photograph by Switcher

Father

William Henry Switzer b. 2 Nov 1832, d. 14 Jun 1914

Mother

Arabella Margaret Teskey b. 19 Jun 1828, d. 2 Feb 1909

Relationships

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

Last Edited

16 May 2018

Birth*

Garrett Teskey Switzer was born on 3 July 1860.¹

He was the son of William Henry Switzer and Arabella Margaret Teskey.

(Witness) Census

Garrett Teskey Switzer appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of William Henry Switzer in Kinloss Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Garrett Teskey Switzer appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of William Henry Switzer in Kinloss Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Fact 1

Garrett Teskey Switzer witnessed the Fact 1 of William Henry Switzer; Photo of William Henry Switzer, Arabella Margaret Teskey and their children.

Marriage*

Garrett Teskey Switzer married Margaret Ann Greer on 21 June 1894 in Ashfield Twp., Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Garrett Teskey Switzer died in 1944.

Burial*

He was buried in South Kinloss Cemetery, Lucknow, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

Photo Credit:
Meg Tyler-Lane & Ocean Poels; CanadaGenweb.org

Family

Margaret Ann Greer b. 1873, d. 1950

Children

John Ava Switzer b. 25 Oct 1899, d. 25 May 1986
Garrett Rowland "Ray" Switzer b. 14 Feb 1904, d. 21 Jul 1910
Ena Roland Switzer b. 1907

Citations

[S17] Unknown author, findagrave.com (n.p.: n.pub.), Findagrave Memorial # 163933091 for Garrett Teskey Switzer.

George Edward Switzer

M, b. 28 March 1891, d. 23 March 1918

Father

John THOMAS Switzer b. 18 Mar 1859

Mother

Elizabeth Kingsborough b. 28 Feb 1866

Last Edited

27 Nov 2017

Birth*

George Edward Switzer was born on 28 March 1891 in York Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of John THOMAS Switzer and Elizabeth Kingsborough.

(Witness) Census

George Edward Switzer appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of John THOMAS Switzer in York West, York County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

George Edward Switzer appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of John THOMAS Switzer in Saugeen Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

Milit-Beg*

George Edward Switzer began military service on 17 November 1915 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

He died on 23 March 1918 in France at age 26.

Burial*

He was buried in Noyon New British Cemetery, Grave II - F - 10, Noyon, Departement de l'Oise, Picardie, France.

George Rody Switzer

M, b. 8 January 1868, d. 27 August 1940

Father

Henry Adam Switzer b. 26 Feb 1833, d. 12 Apr 1912

Mother

Emma Hanly b. 27 Nov 1831, d. 25 Apr 1909

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

23 Jul 2015

Birth*

George Rody Switzer was born on 8 January 1868 in Woodham, Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Henry Adam Switzer and Emma Hanly.

(Witness) Census

George Rody Switzer appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Henry Adam Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

George Rody Switzer appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Henry Adam Switzer in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Fact 1*

George Rody Switzer graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph, Ontario in 1890.

Census*

George Rody Switzer appeared on the census of 1891 in East Nissouri Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

Occupation*

He was a veterinary surgeon on 19 May 1891.

Marriage*

He married Abegail Jane Whitney on 19 May 1891 in Walkerton, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

Emigration*

George Rody Switzer emigrated in 1901; Ontario to Michigan.

Death*

He died on 27 August 1940 in Farmington, Oakland County, Michigan, United States, at age 72; Funeral services for Dr. G. R. Switzer will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, August 30, from the Heeney Funeral Home and burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Farmington.

Dr Switzer died at this home, 34907 Grand River Avenue, Tuesday afternoon. He had been ill for some time.
Born in Woodham, Ontario, Dr. Switzer graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1890. After practicing in Canada for 10 years, he moved to Michigan. He had practiced in Oakland County for the last 25 years.

Dr. Switzer was one of the oldest active graduate veterinarians in Michigan. He was a member of the Michigan Veterinary Association, the American Veterinary Association, the Methodist Church and the Independent Order of Foresters.
Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Ruby Switzer; two sons Dr's. Elmer and St. Clair Switzer; a brother Samuel, four sisters, Alice, Nettie, Carrie and Emma and a granddaughter, Gail.

Burial*

He was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Oakland County, Michigan, United States.

Photo:Findagrave

Family

Abegail Jane Whitney b. 1870

Gertrude Caroline Switzer

F, b. 1827, d. 1900

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

11 Jun 2015

Birth*

Gertrude Caroline Switzer was born in 1827.

Married Name

As of 23 May 1852,her married name was Shire.

Marriage*

She married Tobias Nicholas Shire, son of Nicholas Shier and Ann Fitch, on 23 May 1852.

Death*

Gertrude Caroline Switzer died in 1900.

Family

Tobias Nicholas Shire b. 1 September 1830, d. 1905

Children

Margaret Arbella Shire b. 22 Dec 1854, d. 1874
Jethro Switzer Shire+ b. 1855, d. 1937
Tobias Amos Shire b. 12 Apr 1857, d. 1884
Amos Switzer Shire+ b. 30 Mar 1859, d. 10 Sep 1936
Julius William Shire b. 16 Dec 1864, d. 19 Apr 1872
Pembroke Shire+ b. 15 Feb 1869, d. 24 Mar 1939