The Shiers, An Irish Palatine Family

Elizabeth Ellen Thompson

F, b. 20 August 1870, d. 1967

Last Edited

24 Feb 2016

Birth*

Elizabeth Ellen Thompson was born on 20 August 1870 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 15 March 1905,her married name was McIlmurray.

Marriage*

She married George McIlmurray, son of William McIlmurray and Bridget Joyce, on 15 March 1905.

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Ellen Thompson appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of George McIlmurray in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Ellen Thompson appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of George McIlmurray in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Elizabeth Ellen Thompson died in 1967.

Family

George McIlmurray b. 1868, d. 1925

Child

Dorothy May McIlmurray b. 1906, d. 1907

Elizabeth Jane Thompson

F, d. 5 March 1900

Charts

Descendants of Richard Shier (1796 - 1877) and Catherine Shier

Last Edited

4 Nov 2016

Married Name

Her married name was Brethour.

Marriage*

Elizabeth Jane Thompson married William AUGUSTUS Brethour, son of David Brethour and Elizabeth Jane Shier, on 8 September 1880 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Jane Thompson appeared on the census of 11 May 1891 in the household of William AUGUSTUS Brethour in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Elizabeth Jane Thompson died on 5 March 1900 in Blanchard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Burial*

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

Family

William AUGUSTUS Brethour b. 24 March 1853, d. 10 January 1933

Children

Hector Wilson Brethour b. 12 Nov 1881, d. 1 Sep 1918
Ida J. E. Brethour b. 30 Aug 1883, d. 9 Oct 1917
Esther Trefina O. Brethour b. 27 Apr 1886

Ellen S. Thompson

F, b. 1839

Charts

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

Last Edited

1 Apr 2017

Birth*

Ellen S. Thompson was born in 1839.

Married Name

As of 20 November 1956,her married name was Warren.

Marriage*

She married Carleton Warren, son of William Warren and Clarissa Lynde, on 20 November 1856.¹

(Witness) Census

Ellen S. Thompson appeared on the census of 30 June 1870 in the household of Carleton Warren in Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States.

Family

Carleton Warren b. 14 September 1831, d. 12 July 1911

Children

Mary Louisa Warren b. 4 Dec 1859
William Warren b. 1862
Albert T. Warren b. Dec 1869, d. 22 May 1894

Citations

[S57] Massachuetts Marriage Records, online \, Marrige Record for Carleton Warren and Ellen Thomspon.

George Thompson

M, b. 1844

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Samuel Shier (1796 - 1878) and Ann Smith

Last Edited

28 Oct 2014

Birth*

George Thompson was born in 1844 in Uxbridge, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

He married Anne Shier, daughter of Samuel Shier and Anne Smith, on 28 June 1870 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Census*

George Thompson appeared on the census of 1871 in Arran Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

Occupation*

He was was a blacksmith in Aaran Twp. in 1871.

Family

Anne Shier b. 26 September 1842, d. 14 August 1871

Child

Dr. Josiah Albert Thompson+ b. 22 Jun 1871, d. 21 Dec 1938

George Thompson

Last Edited

15 Feb 2017

Family

Susanna Jane Cullhard

Child

Jane Susanna Thompson+ b. 7 Dec 1879, d. 2 Dec 1931

George Thompson

Last Edited

3 Jun 2019

Family

Phyllis Williams

Child

Royce George (Roy) Thompson+ b. 1924, d. 10 Apr 2019

George William Thompson

Last Edited

9 Mar 2016

Marriage*

George William Thompson married Margaret Kelly.

Family

Margaret Kelly

Child

Annie Thompson b. 6 Nov 1888, d. 3 Jul 1966

Gladys Ruth Thompson

F, b. 1912, d. 1914

Father

Thomas Henry Thompson b. 19 Dec 1865, d. 1945

Mother

Mary Eva Shier b. 5 Oct 1877, d. 22 Jun 1952

Relationships

5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

2 Oct 2018

Birth*

Gladys Ruth Thompson was born in 1912.

She was the daughter of Thomas Henry Thompson and Mary Eva Shier.

Death*

Gladys Ruth Thompson died in 1914.

Burial*

She was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Lindsay, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.

Helen Thompson

F, b. 1912

Father

Dr. Josiah Albert Thompson b. 22 Jun 1871, d. 21 Dec 1938

Mother

Annie McCaffery b. 9 Aug 1879

Relationships

5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Descendants of Samuel Shier (1796 - 1878) and Ann Smith

Last Edited

15 Jul 2014

Birth*

Helen Thompson was born in 1912.

She was the daughter of Dr. Josiah Albert Thompson and Annie McCaffery.

(Witness) Census

Helen Thompson appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Dr. Josiah Albert Thompson in Tweed, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada.

Iona Arabella Maud Thompson

F, b. 28 January 1904, d. 6 September 1992

Father

William D. Thompson b. 20 Sep 1865, d. 15 Feb 1917

Mother

Elizabeth Teresa Switzer b. 14 May 1866, d. 10 Nov 1937

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

14 Sep 2018

Birth*

Iona Arabella Maud Thompson was born on 28 January 1904 in Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States.

She was the daughter of William D. Thompson and Elizabeth Teresa Switzer.

(Witness) Census

Iona Arabella Maud Thompson 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

Iona Arabella Maud Thompson 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.

(Witness) Census

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

Married Name

As of 31 December 1947,her married name was Shortridge.

Marriage*

Iona Arabella Maud Thompson married William Charles Shortridge, son of Charles Edward Shortridge and Alice Frances Higgins, on 31 December 1947 in Gravette, Benton County, Arkansas, United States; Married at the home of his brother, Frank Shortridge.

Death*

Iona Arabella Maud Thompson died on 6 September 1992 in Demorest, Habersham County, Georgia, United States, at age 88.

Family

William Charles Shortridge b. 24 October 1886, d. 15 October 1950

Isabella Thompson

Last Edited

18 Oct 2015

Marriage*

Isabella Thompson married Charles Thompson.

Family

Charles Thompson

Child

Alina Amelia Thompson+ b. 1881, d. 1910

James J. Thompson

Last Edited

14 Oct 2016

Family

Nancy Simpson

Child

Martha Gertrude Thompson b. 27 Oct 1895, d. 23 Jul 1987

James Kenneth (JIM) Thompson

M, b. 5 September 1949, d. 9 May 2003

Father

Allen Edward Thompson b. 28 Jun 1918, d. 27 Sep 1986

Mother

Gertrude Wilfreda (Freda) Shier b. 31 Oct 1921, d. 3 Nov 1981

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

19 Oct 2014

Name Variation

James Kenneth (JIM) Thompson was also known as Jim Thompson.

Birth*

He was born on 5 September 1949.

He was the son of Allen Edward Thompson and Gertrude Wilfreda (Freda) Shier.

Death*

James Kenneth (JIM) Thompson died on 9 May 2003 at age 53.

James William Thompson

M, b. 1920

Father

Oliver Fletcher Roderick Thompson b. 28 Jul 1895, d. 29 Oct 1931

Mother

Laura Schutte b. 1894

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

2 Apr 2014

Birth*

James William Thompson was born in 1920 in North Dakota, United States.

He was the son of Oliver Fletcher Roderick Thompson and Laura Schutte.

Jane Thompson

F, b. 1833, d. 1923

Last Edited

26 Oct 2016

Birth*

Jane Thompson was born in 1833.

Death*

She died in 1923.

Burial*

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

Family

Amos Marriott b. 1829, d. 18 September 1911

Child

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

Jane Susanna Thompson

F, b. 7 December 1879, d. 2 December 1931

Father

George Thompson

Mother

Susanna Jane Cullhard

Charts

Descendants of Richard Shier (1796 - 1877) and Catherine Shier

Last Edited

29 Mar 2019

Birth*

Jane Susanna Thompson was born on 7 December 1879 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of George Thompson and Susanna Jane Cullhard.

Marriage*

Jane Susanna Thompson married John Wesley Shier, son of Julius Wesley Shier and Mary Doble, on 2 July 1901 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 2 July 1901,her married name was Shier.

(Witness) Census

Jane Susanna Thompson appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of John Wesley Shier in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Jane Susanna Thompson died on 2 December 1931 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada, at age 51.

Burial*

She was buried on 5 December 1931 in Sunderland Cemetery, Brock Twp, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

John Wesley Shier b. 2 May 1876, d. 23 April 1951

Children

Mary Josephine Shier+ b. 24 Nov 1902, d. 1985
Harold Arthur Shier+ b. 17 May 1905, d. 13 Mar 1974
Walter George Shier+ b. 24 Mar 1911, d. 22 Sep 1974
Susanna ISABEL Shier b. 7 Feb 1914, d. 22 Dec 1926
Elizabeth Maud Shier b. 12 Sep 1916, d. 19 May 2003
Helen RUTH Shier+ b. 8 Sep 1920, d. 9 Aug 2009

John A. Thompson

M, b. 1894

Last Edited

24 Oct 2017

Birth*

John A. Thompson was born in 1894.

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1921 in Bexley Twp., Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Viola Unknown b. 1896

Child

Albert Reginald Thompson b. 8 May 1917, d. 21 Nov 1995

Joseph J. Thompson

M, b. 1835, d. 19 May 1901

Charts

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

Last Edited

3 Dec 2014

Birth*

Joseph J. Thompson was born in 1835.

Marriage*

He married Dinah Shier, daughter of John (ll) Shier and Catherine Piper.

Death*

Joseph J. Thompson died on 19 May 1901.

Burial*

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

Family

Dinah Shier b. 14 December 1834, d. 12 November 1875

Dr. Josiah Albert Thompson

M, b. 22 June 1871, d. 21 December 1938

Father

George Thompson b. 1844

Mother

Anne Shier b. 26 Sep 1842, d. 14 Aug 1871

Relationships

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

Charts

Descendants of Samuel Shier (1796 - 1878) and Ann Smith

Last Edited

30 Jan 2016

Birth*

Dr. Josiah Albert Thompson was born on 22 June 1871 in Aaran Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of George Thompson and Anne Shier.

Marriage*

Dr. Josiah Albert Thompson married Annie McCaffery on 10 August 1910 in Omemee, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.

Census*

Dr. Josiah Albert Thompson appeared on the census of 1911 in Havelock, Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada.

Occupation*

He was a dentist in 1911.

Census

He appeared on the census of 1921 in Tweed, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

He died on 21 December 1938 in Victoria Street, Tweed, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada, at age 67.

Burial*

He was buried on 23 December 1938 in Omemee, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Annie McCaffery b. 9 August 1879

Children

Lenora Iona Thompson

F, d. 1988

Charts

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

Last Edited

2 Dec 2015

Married Name

As of 23 September 1933,her married name was Cronsberry.

Marriage*

Lenora Iona Thompson married Francis NELSON Cronsberry, son of Richard F. Cronsberry and Mary Ida Matthews, on 23 September 1933 in Sutton, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Lenora Iona Thompson died in 1988.

Family

Francis NELSON Cronsberry b. 23 March 1896, d. 13 September 1974

Children

Harvey William Cronsberry+ b. 28 Nov 1935, d. 21 Sep 2007
Donald Cronsberry+ b. 3 Apr 1940, d. 23 Feb 2010

Lorne Thompson

M, b. 19 July 1905

Father

Thomas Henry Thompson b. 19 Dec 1865, d. 1945

Mother

Mary Eva Shier b. 5 Oct 1877, d. 22 Jun 1952

Relationships

5th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

15 May 2014

Birth*

Lorne Thompson was born on 19 July 1905 in Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Thomas Henry Thompson and Mary Eva Shier.

(Witness) Census

Lorne Thompson appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Thomas Henry Thompson in Fenlon Twp., Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Lorne Thompson appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Thomas Henry Thompson in Fenlon Twp., Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.

Martha Gertrude Thompson

F, b. 27 October 1895, d. 23 July 1987

Father

James J. Thompson

Mother

Nancy Simpson

Charts

Descendants of Richard Shier (1796 - 1877) and Catherine Shier

Last Edited

14 Oct 2016

Birth*

Martha Gertrude Thompson was born on 27 October 1895 in West Garafaxa Twp., Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of James J. Thompson and Nancy Simpson.

Married Name

As of 27 December 1923,her married name was Harman.

Marriage*

Martha Gertrude Thompson married Wilfred Harman, son of William Henry Harman and Eliza Ann Rynard, on 27 December 1923 in Fergus, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Martha Gertrude Thompson died on 23 July 1987 at age 91.

Family

Wilfred Harman b. 27 July 1896, d. 24 May 1981

Mary Thompson

F, b. July 1860, d. 14 June 1885

Last Edited

19 Mar 2019

Birth*

Mary Thompson was born in July 1860.

Married Name

As of 12 April 1882,her married name was Murta.

Marriage*

She married John James Murta, son of George Murta and Bridget (Biddy) Colleran, on 12 April 1882 in Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Mary Thompson died on 14 June 1885 in Reach Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 24.

Family

John James Murta b. 20 March 1858, d. 2 June 1941

Maxine Thompson

F, b. 1913

Father

Dr. Josiah Albert Thompson b. 22 Jun 1871, d. 21 Dec 1938

Mother

Annie McCaffery b. 9 Aug 1879

Relationships

5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Descendants of Samuel Shier (1796 - 1878) and Ann Smith

Last Edited

15 Jul 2014

Birth*

Maxine Thompson was born in 1913.

She was the daughter of Dr. Josiah Albert Thompson and Annie McCaffery.

(Witness) Census

Maxine Thompson appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Dr. Josiah Albert Thompson in Tweed, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada.

Myrtle Sarah Thompson

F, b. 4 September 1893, d. 13 July 1929

Father

James E. Thomson

Mother

Sarah Jane Booth

Charts

Descendants of William Shier, Yankee Bill (1830 - 1923)

Last Edited

23 Dec 2019

Birth*

Myrtle Sarah Thompson was born on 4 September 1893 in Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of James E. Thomson and Sarah Jane Booth.

Marriage*

Myrtle Sarah Thompson married William Stanley Shier, son of George Shier and Mary Annie Merrick, on 25 October 1924 in Danforth Avenue Methodist Church, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Globe and Mail
Oct 27, 1924

Married Name

As of 25 October 1924,her married name was Shier.

Death

Myrtle Sarah Thompson died on 10 July 1929 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada, at age 35.

Death*

She died on 13 July 1929 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada, at age 35; due to a pulmonary embolism following a caesarian section.

Burial*

She was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

William Stanley Shier b. 16 September 1894, d. 8 February 1967

Olive May Thompson

F, b. 26 December 1901

Father

Thomas Henry Thompson b. 19 Dec 1865, d. 1945

Mother

Mary Eva Shier b. 5 Oct 1877, d. 22 Jun 1952

Relationships

5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

15 May 2014

Birth*

Olive May Thompson was born on 26 December 1901 in Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Thomas Henry Thompson and Mary Eva Shier.

(Witness) Census

Olive May Thompson appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Thomas Henry Thompson in Fenlon Twp., Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Olive May Thompson appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Thomas Henry Thompson in Fenlon Twp., Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.

Oliver Fletcher Roderick Thompson

M, b. 28 July 1895, d. 29 October 1931

Father

William D. Thompson b. 20 Sep 1865, d. 15 Feb 1917

Mother

Elizabeth Teresa Switzer b. 14 May 1866, d. 10 Nov 1937

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

1 Nov 2015

Birth*

Oliver Fletcher Roderick Thompson was born on 28 July 1895 in Blanshard Twp, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of William D. Thompson and Elizabeth Teresa Switzer.

(Witness) Census

Oliver Fletcher Roderick Thompson 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

Oliver Fletcher Roderick Thompson appeared on the census of 16 May 1910 in the household of William D. Thompson in Glenila Twp., Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States.

Marriage*

Oliver Fletcher Roderick Thompson married Laura Schutte in December 1919 in Glenila, Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States.

Census*

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

Death*

He died on 29 October 1931 in Glenila, Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States, at age 36.

Cause of Death

He was New Tag Diptheria on 29 October 1931.

Burial*

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

Family

Laura Schutte b. 1894

Children

James William Thompson b. 1920
Betty Jane Thompson b. 1923

Reta Mary Elizabeth Thompson

F, b. 30 July 1898, d. 18 July 1958

Father

William D. Thompson b. 20 Sep 1865, d. 15 Feb 1917

Mother

Elizabeth Teresa Switzer b. 14 May 1866, d. 10 Nov 1937

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

1 Nov 2015

Birth*

Reta Mary Elizabeth Thompson was born on 30 July 1898 in St. Marys, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of William D. Thompson and Elizabeth Teresa Switzer.

(Witness) Census

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

Married Name

As of 15 July 1920,her married name was Shortridge.

Marriage*

Reta Mary Elizabeth Thompson married Thomas Franklin Shortridge on 15 July 1920 in Calvin, Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States.

Death*

Reta Mary Elizabeth Thompson died on 18 July 1958 at age 59.

Family

Thomas Franklin Shortridge b. 2 September 1896, d. 6 October 1986

Children

Treva Etna Shortridge+ b. 22 Aug 1922, d. 26 Feb 2007
Jean M. Shortridge+ b. 10 Jul 1925, d. 12 Jun 1985

Royce George (Roy) Thompson

M, b. 1924, d. 10 April 2019

Royce George (Roy) Thompson (1924 - 2019)
Photo Credit: Downs and Son Funeral Home Ltd.

Father

George Thompson

Mother

Phyllis Williams

Last Edited

3 Jun 2019

Birth*

Royce George (Roy) Thompson was born in 1924.

He was the son of George Thompson and Phyllis Williams.

Death*

Royce George (Roy) Thompson died on 10 April 2019 in Meaford Long Term, Care Centre, Meaford, Grey County, Ontario, Canada; THOMPSON, Royce George peacefully with family by his side at the Meaford Long Term Care Centre, Meaford April 10, 2019. Roy Thompson of Meaford and formerly of Sauble Beach in his 95th year. Beloved husband of Marguerite Thompson (nee Shier) for 65 years. Cherished father of Annette Musselman and her husband Wayne of Georgian Bluffs, Eleanor Thompson and her husband Peter Howelett of Cambridge, Dianne Thompson of Guelph and Cheryl Martin and her husband Jack of Meaford. Loving grandfather of Carrie (Dane), Krista, Scott, Lindsay (Jeff), Jaclynn (Mike), Dean (Brandy) and Dallas (Brianna) and great grandfather of Rylee, Blake, Zoe, Jade, Cohen, Hera and Sophie. Dear brother of Doug (Marg) of Newmarket and Joe (Barb) of Bloomfield and brother-in-law of Grace Smith of Nelson, B.C. Predeceased by parents Phyllis (nee Williams) and George Thompson, brothers Harry, Howard, Tom, Dalton and Ronald and sisters Jean and Glenna. Arrangements entrusted to the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME, Hepworth. Expressions of remembrance to the Grey Bruce Animal Shelter would be appreciated.

Ruth Ethleen Thompson

F, b. 1864, d. 6 March 1908

Last Edited

17 Aug 2015

Birth*

Ruth Ethleen Thompson was born in 1864.

Marriage*

She married David Ferguson, son of William Ferguson and Alice Turner.

Married Name

Her married name was Ferguson.

Death*

Ruth Ethleen Thompson died on 6 March 1908.

Burial*

She was buried in Foster Memorial Cemetery, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

David Ferguson b. 14 November 1853, d. 15 February 1933

Children

Franklin Harold Ferguson+ b. 12 Jan 1886, d. 1973
Rae Martin Fergusson b. 1 Jan 1893, d. 1963

Thomas Thompson

M, b. 1828, d. 1901

Last Edited

2 Oct 2018

Birth*

Thomas Thompson was born in 1828.

Marriage*

He married Grace Ann Staniforth.

Death*

Thomas Thompson died in 1901.

Burial*

He was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Lindsay, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Grace Ann Staniforth b. 1829, d. 1916

Child

Thomas Henry Thompson+ b. 19 Dec 1865, d. 1945

Thomas Henry Thompson

M, b. 19 December 1865, d. 1945

Father

Thomas Thompson b. 1828, d. 1901

Mother

Grace Ann Staniforth b. 1829, d. 1916

Charts

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

Last Edited

14 Jul 2019

Birth*

Thomas Henry Thompson was born on 19 December 1865 in England.¹

He was the son of Thomas Thompson and Grace Ann Staniforth.

Marriage*

Thomas Henry Thompson married Mary Eva Shier, daughter of Thomas Shier and Margery Campbell, on 15 March 1899 in Fenlon Twp., Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.

From the Thomas Shier Family Bible
Courtesy of Dave Clements and Laurie Wheeler

Census*

Thomas Henry Thompson appeared on the census of 1911 in Fenlon Twp., Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.

Census

He appeared on the census of 1921 in Fenlon Twp., Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

He died in 1945.

Burial*

He was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Lindsay, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Mary Eva Shier b. 5 October 1877, d. 22 June 1952

Children

Olive May Thompson b. 26 Dec 1901
Lorne Thompson b. 19 Jul 1905
Gladys Ruth Thompson b. 1912, d. 1914
Aileen Thompson b. 1916

Citations

[S3] Unknown household, April 1901 Census of Canada, unknown repository address, unknown repository, Fenlon Twp, Victoria County Census of Thomas Henry Thompson.

William D. Thompson

M, b. 20 September 1865, d. 15 February 1917

Charts

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

Last Edited

14 Sep 2018

Birth*

William D. Thompson was born on 20 September 1865 in Canada.

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Teresa Switzer, daughter of Fletcher Dela Switzer and Elizabeth (Eliza) Doupe, on 7 September 1893 in Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Census

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

Census*

He appeared on the census of 16 May 1910 in Glenila Twp., Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States.

Death*

He died on 15 February 1917 in Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States, at age 51.

Burial*

He was buried in Corinthian Cemetery, Calvin, Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States.

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Findagrave.com

Family

Elizabeth Teresa Switzer b. 14 May 1866, d. 10 November 1937

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

Helena Frances Thomson

F, b. 1 May 1874, d. 1972

Father

William Thomson

Mother

Lizzy Twist

Last Edited

3 Feb 2017

Birth*

Helena Frances Thomson was born on 1 May 1874 in Harwich Twp., Kent County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of William Thomson and Lizzy Twist.

Married Name

As of 18 June 1902,her married name was Ross.

Marriage*

Helena Frances Thomson married Charles Stewart James Ross, son of William McKenzie Ross I and Marianne Wilson, on 18 June 1902 in Kent County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Helena Frances Thomson died in 1972 in Blenheim, Kent County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Charles Stewart James Ross b. 28 October 1868, d. 1920

Child

James Stewart Thomas Ross b. 2 Dec 1909, d. 23 Jun 1998

James E. Thomson

Last Edited

16 Jun 2019

Marriage*

James E. Thomson married Sarah Jane Booth.

Family

Sarah Jane Booth

Child

Myrtle Sarah Thompson+ b. 4 Sep 1893, d. 13 Jul 1929

William Thomson

Last Edited

3 Feb 2017

Family

Lizzy Twist

Child

Helena Frances Thomson+ b. 1 May 1874, d. 1972

Anne Tice

F, b. 17 September 1808, d. 15 June 1887

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendents of Henry Shier (1701 - ? )

Last Edited

21 Aug 2015

Birth*

Anne Tice was born on 17 September 1808 in Patterson, New Jersey, United States.

Married Name

As of 28 February 1828,her married name was Shier.

Marriage*

She married George Krauskoph Shier, son of Henry Tice Shier and Barbara Anne Krauskopf, on 28 February 1828 in Patterson, New Jersey, United States.

Death*

Anne Tice died on 15 June 1887 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, at age 78.

Burial*

She was buried in Woodmere Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.

Photo: Jeffrey Wayne Shier

Family

George Krauskoph Shier b. 9 April 1803, d. 17 April 1875

Children

Lt. Henry Tice Shier+ b. 15 Jun 1829, d. 2 Jun 1907
George William Shier+ b. 21 Apr 1831, d. 6 Apr 1897
Julia S. Shier+ b. 28 Oct 1833, d. 11 Mar 1876
Annie Louise Shier b. 19 Jul 1836, d. 9 Oct 1910
William Robert Shier+ b. 21 Nov 1839, d. 28 Nov 1911
Frank Tice Shier+ b. 5 Oct 1842, d. 28 Feb 1928
John Charles Shier+ b. 29 Dec 1845, d. 22 Feb 1935

Annie Leona Gertrude Tiffin

F, b. 2 September 1897

Mother

Lucy Leona Lowes b. 29 Jan 1875, d. 20 Jun 1935

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

Last Edited

10 Dec 2014

Birth*

Annie Leona Gertrude Tiffin was born on 2 September 1897 in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Lucy Leona Lowes.

Married Name

As of 4 September 1917,her married name was Morrison.

Marriage*

Annie Leona Gertrude Tiffin married Horace H. Morrison on 4 September 1917 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Horace H. Morrison b. 1893

Barry Randolf Tiffin

M, b. 5 February 1936, d. 3 April 2009

Barry Randolf Tiffin (1936 - 2009)
Photo: Ferris Funeral Home

Father

Reuben Randolf Tiffin b. 23 Apr 1902, d. 3 Aug 1977

Mother

Evelyn Yunnia Stinson b. 1908

Relationships

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

Last Edited

14 Oct 2016

Birth*

Barry Randolf Tiffin was born on 5 February 1936.

He was the son of Reuben Randolf Tiffin and Evelyn Yunnia Stinson.

Death*

Barry Randolf Tiffin died on 3 April 2009 in Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada, at age 73; TIFFIN, Barry Randolph – Passed away with his family at his side on Friday, April 03, 2009. Mr. Barry Tiffin of Simcoe in his 74th year. Beloved husband and soul mate of Doris Tiffin (nee Smith). Loving father of his family, Randy Tiffin and his family, Joel and William, Cherie Szucs (Steve) and their family Amanda and Stephen, Bonnie McFadden (Stew) and their family, Sean and Colin, Pam Crooks (Gary) and their family, Michelle and Kevin, Stephanie Tiffin and her family Jason & Kendra, and daughter-in-law, Bernadette Tiffin of Brampton. Doris’ family: Jeff Taylor and his family Lauren, Susan Taylor and her family Jeanelle & Derek, Christi Giles (Rick) and their family Wes, Jenn and Jorden. Cherished step great grandfather of Tegan Giles, Jaden & Myles Banfield. Predeceased by his parents Rueben and Evelyn Tiffin, sisters Bettylou Winsel and Leona Murchinson. Barry was a longtime employee of Ford of Canada. He will be sadly missed by other relatives and friends. Friends are invited to meet with family on Tuesday, April 7 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the FERRIS FUNERAL HOME, 214 Norfolk St. S., Simcoe (519)-426-1314 where the service will be conducted on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Brian Elder officiating. Interment to follow at Vittoria Baptist Cemetery. Donations may be made to Camp Trillium/Rainbow Lake, Simcoe & District Humane Society or the Who-Did-It Club. Online condolences at ferrisfuneral.com.

Bettilou Tiffin

F, b. 5 February 1936, d. 8 October 1979

Father

Reuben Randolf Tiffin b. 23 Apr 1902, d. 3 Aug 1977

Mother

Evelyn Yunnia Stinson b. 1908

Relationships

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

Last Edited

15 Oct 2016

Birth*

Bettilou Tiffin was born on 5 February 1936.

She was the daughter of Reuben Randolf Tiffin and Evelyn Yunnia Stinson.

Married Name

Her married name was Winsel.

Death*

Bettilou Tiffin died on 8 October 1979 at age 43.

Christopher Howard Tiffin

M, b. 5 September 1899

Mother

Lucy Leona Lowes b. 29 Jan 1875, d. 20 Jun 1935

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

Last Edited

10 Dec 2014

Birth*

Christopher Howard Tiffin was born on 5 September 1899 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Lucy Leona Lowes.

Marriage*

Christopher Howard Tiffin married Verna Edith Pickering on 8 October 1924 in Scott Twp., Zephyr, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Verna Edith Pickering b. 1901

Elizabeth Anne Tiffin

Last Edited

26 Oct 2018

Family

John Cooke

Child

Melville Albert Cooke b. 6 Dec 1886, d. 15 Dec 1954

Joseph Andrew Tiffin

M, b. 5 November 1895

Mother

Lucy Leona Lowes b. 29 Jan 1875, d. 20 Jun 1935

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

Last Edited

10 Dec 2014

Birth*

Joseph Andrew Tiffin was born on 5 November 1895 in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Lucy Leona Lowes.

Leona Evelyn Tiffin

F, b. 31 March 1929

Father

Reuben Randolf Tiffin b. 23 Apr 1902, d. 3 Aug 1977

Mother

Evelyn Yunnia Stinson b. 1908

Relationships

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

Last Edited

15 Oct 2016

Birth*

Leona Evelyn Tiffin was born on 31 March 1929 in Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Reuben Randolf Tiffin and Evelyn Yunnia Stinson.

Married Name

Her married name was Murchinson.

Milton Tiffin

M, b. 15 May 1910, d. 9 June 1996

Last Edited

16 Aug 2013

Birth*

Milton Tiffin was born on 15 May 1910.

Marriage*

He married Annie Elsie Martin, daughter of Thomas Martin and Mary Elizabeth Acton, on 7 September 1955.

Death*

Milton Tiffin died on 9 June 1996 at age 86.

Family

Annie Elsie Martin b. 15 May 1910, d. 5 October 1990

Reuben Randolf Tiffin

M, b. 23 April 1902, d. 3 August 1977

Mother

Lucy Leona Lowes b. 29 Jan 1875, d. 20 Jun 1935

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

Last Edited

14 Oct 2016

Birth*

Reuben Randolf Tiffin was born on 23 April 1902 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Lucy Leona Lowes.

Marriage*

Reuben Randolf Tiffin married Evelyn Yunnia Stinson on 10 March 1928 in Mimico, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Reuben Randolf Tiffin died on 3 August 1977 in Mississauga, Peel County, Ontario, Canada, at age 75.

Family

Evelyn Yunnia Stinson b. 1908

Children

Leona Evelyn Tiffin b. 31 Mar 1929
Bettilou Tiffin b. 5 Feb 1936, d. 8 Oct 1979
Barry Randolf Tiffin+ b. 5 Feb 1936, d. 3 Apr 2009

John Till

Last Edited

2 Feb 2016

Marriage*

John Till married Jane Ritchie.

Family

Jane Ritchie

Child

Nancy Till+ b. 1825, d. 1915

Nancy Till

F, b. 1825, d. 1915

Father

John Till

Mother

Jane Ritchie

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling

Last Edited

3 Apr 2018

Birth*

Nancy Till was born in 1825 in Ireland.

She was the daughter of John Till and Jane Ritchie.

Marriage*

Nancy Till married William R. Shier, son of Philip Shier and Mary Ann Dawson, on 24 December 1864 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.¹

Married Name

As of 1865,her married name was Shier.

(Witness) Census

Nancy Till appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 in the household of William R. Shier in Marlette Twp., Sanilac County, Michigan, United States.

(Witness) Census

Nancy Till appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 in the household of William R. Shier in Marlette Twp., Sanilac County, Michigan, United States.

Death*

Nancy Till died in 1915.

Burial*

She was buried in Marlette City Cemetery, Marlette, Sanilac County, Michigan, United States.

Photo Credit:
bkharn; findagrave Memorial # 165157531

Family

William R. Shier b. 8 April 1840, d. 11 July 1910

Children

Mary Jane Shier+ b. 10 Dec 1866
Margaret Ann Shier b. 27 Dec 1867, d. 11 Dec 1899
Carroll Iveson Shier+ b. 25 Jan 1870, d. 4 Jan 1936
Richard Pugh Shier+ b. 9 Aug 1873, d. 6 Jan 1932

Citations

[S65] Ontario, Canada, Marriages - 1785 - 1935, online \, Marriage of Nancy Till and William Shier.

James Alfred Tilley

M, b. 1924, d. 2001

Charts

Descendants of Nathaniel Shier (1817 - 1849) and Rachel Doupe (1819 - 1904)

Last Edited

2 Jun 2018

Birth*

James Alfred Tilley was born in 1924.

Marriage*

He married Alice Elizabeth Shier, daughter of William Franklin Shier and Eva Alice Grummet.

Death*

James Alfred Tilley died in 2001.

Burial*

He was buried in Mount Zion United Church Cemetery, Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Alice Elizabeth Shier b. 3 April 1923, d. 21 April 2018

Bernard Gilpin Tilton

M, b. 18 August 1914, d. 19 August 1914

Father

Dodd King Tilton b. 1875, d. 1944

Mother

Olive Adelaide Doupe b. 9 Jul 1884, d. 24 Oct 1960

Relationships

5th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

15 Oct 2016

Birth*

Bernard Gilpin Tilton was born on 18 August 1914.

Death*

He died on 19 August 1914.

He was the son of Dodd King Tilton and Olive Adelaide Doupe.

Burial*

Bernard Gilpin Tilton was buried in Mount PLeasant Cemetery, London Twp., London, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.