The Shiers, An Irish Palatine Family

Mildred Simons¹

F, b. 1913

Father

Mother

Myrtle Lillian Shier¹ b. 3 Jul 1882, d. 21 Nov 1953

Relationships

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

Charts

Descendents of Martin Shier (1770 - ?)

Last Edited

10 Sep 2017

Birth*

Mildred Simons was born in 1913 in North Dakota, United States.¹

She was the daughter of Robert Franklin Simons and Myrtle Lillian Shier.¹

(Witness) Census

Mildred Simons appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 in the household of Robert Franklin Simons in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States.

Citations

[S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, DRS Family Tree by lstevensonlisa. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.

Robert Franklin Simons

M, b. 1884

Charts

Descendents of Martin Shier (1770 - ?)

Last Edited

17 Sep 2017

Birth*

Robert Franklin Simons was born in 1884.

Marriage*

He married Myrtle Lillian Shier, daughter of Martin Shier and Rachel Emma Bressee, on 4 November 1908 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Census*

Robert Franklin Simons appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States.

Family

Myrtle Lillian Shier b. 3 July 1882, d. 21 November 1953

Children

Helen Laura Simons b. 12 Nov 1908, d. 22 Jan 1979
Mildred Simons¹ b. 1913
Eleanor D. Simons¹ b. 18 Feb 1916, d. 31 Dec 1964
Bobby Simons b. 1920
Marjorie Simons b. 1922

Citations

[S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, DRS Family Tree by lstevensonlisa. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.

Alyce (Alice) Simpson

F, b. 5 June 1909, d. 12 June 1985

Father

Thomas Simpson Simpson

Mother

Lizzie Wilson

Charts

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

Last Edited

14 Apr 2020

Birth*

Alyce (Alice) Simpson was born on 5 June 1909 in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.

She was the daughter of Thomas Simpson Simpson and Lizzie Wilson.

Marriage*

Alyce (Alice) Simpson married Victor Franklin Shier, son of Jesse Samuel Shier and Ann Jane (Annie) Hollingshead, in 1936.

Married Name

As of 1936,her married name was Shier.

Death*

Alyce (Alice) Simpson died on 12 June 1985 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at age 76.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Crandall Cemetery, Crandall, Manitoba, Canada.

Photo Credit:
Lynn Naegeli; Canadianheadstones.com

Family

Victor Franklin Shier b. 5 March 1898, d. 29 January 1977

Children

Thomas Victor Shier+ b. 1 Jul 1936, d. 23 Jan 2013
Melvin Samuel Shier b. 9 Feb 1939, d. 9 May 2004
Edward Shier b. 1942, d. 1943

Citations

[S40] Saskatchewan Cemetery Project, online \, Bissett Historical Society.

Elva May Simpson

F, b. 18 October 1891, d. 22 July 1957

Father

John Albert Simpson

Mother

Elizabeth Jane Brawley d. 8 Nov 1928

Charts

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

Last Edited

4 Aug 2020

Birth*

Elva May Simpson was born on 18 October 1891 in Amaranth Twp., Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada.¹

She was the daughter of John Albert Simpson and Elizabeth Jane Brawley.

Marriage*

Elva May Simpson married Lieut. Walter Earlin Shier, son of Francis John B. Shier and Emma (Ellen) Vanderburgh, on 10 May 1922 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

The Border Cities Star (Windsor), May 2, 1922

Married Name

As of 10 May 1922,her married name was Shier.

Death*

Elva May Simpson died on 22 July 1957 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada, at age 65.

Burial*

She was buried on 24 July 1957 in Scott Twp., Foster Memorial Cemetery, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Lieut. Walter Earlin Shier b. 10 October 1893, d. 5 March 1946

Citations

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

Floyd George Simpson

M, b. 1922, d. 23 December 2012

Floyd George Simpson (1922 - 2012)

Last Edited

28 May 2019

Birth*

Floyd George Simpson was born in 1922.

Death*

He died on 23 December 2012 in Bon Air Nursing Home, Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; Entered into rest peacefully at the Bon-Air Nursing Home in Cannington on Sunday, December 23rd, 2012. Floyd George Simpson, in his 91st year, was the beloved husband of Mildred 'Millie' Simpson (nee Shier), formerly from Sunderland, late of Woodville. Loving father of Cindy, Duane, Darryl and Max Simpson and Debbie, Larry, Bob and Dale Roulston. Dear grandpa of Kris, Kirk, Kerry-Lee, Elliot, Andrea and Eric. Dear poppa of Brandon, Natasha, Matthew, Robert, Lucas, Dylan and Devon. Dearly remembered by one sister Geraldine (Densmere) Lain, three brother-in-laws Donald, Carl and Allan Shier and eleven great grandchildren. Predeceased by one sister Birdie and one granddaughter Leslie-Anne. Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Floyd's Life at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall Branch 184 in Woodville, on Saturday, January 5th, 2013 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. As a remembrance, donations to Bon Air Nursing Home in Cannington or a Charity of your choice, would be appreciated.

Burial*

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

John Simpson

M, b. 1932, d. 16 January 2014

John Simpson (1932- -2014)
Photo: Haskett Funeral Homes Ltd.

Last Edited

29 Feb 2016

Birth*

John Simpson was born in 1932.

Death*

He died on 16 January 2014 in Stratford General Hospital, Stratford, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; At Stratford General Hospital, on Saturday, January 18, 2014, of Exeter and formerly of Kirkton in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Shirley (Roger) Simpson for 56 years. Dear father of Rosemary Grant and Jerry Schram of London, and Paul and Angela Simpson of Stratford. Dear grandfather of David and Meagan, Matthew, Nathan; Sheldon, Lauren, and Abbi, and great-grandfather of Amara. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Barbara Carter of RR 2 Lucan and Peter Banks of Brights Grove. Predeceased by his great-grandson Tyler, sister Joan Banks and brother-in-law Clarence Carter.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main), on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 22nd at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or the Stratford General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Thumbnails Link.

John Albert Simpson

Last Edited

4 Aug 2020

Marriage*

John Albert Simpson married Elizabeth Jane Brawley.

Family

Elizabeth Jane Brawley d. 8 November 1928

Child

Elva May Simpson+ b. 18 Oct 1891, d. 22 Jul 1957

Mabel Lorraine Simpson

F, d. 1989

Mabel Simpson-Shier ( - 1989) -right
Photo: Sherry Shier-Erickson

Charts

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

Last Edited

1 Jul 2015

Marriage*

Mabel Lorraine Simpson married Frederick Francis Shier, son of John Frederick Shier and Anne Louise Girard, on 21 May 1949.

Married Name

As of 21 May 1949,her married name was Shier.

Death*

Mabel Lorraine Simpson died in 1989.

Family

Frederick Francis Shier b. 12 August 1927, d. 16 June 1975

Children

Rita Mary Esther Shier+ b. 1 Dec 1957, d. 28 Jan 2012
Penny Ruth Shier b. 22 Jul 1961, d. 23 Jun 1975

Nancy Simpson

Last Edited

14 Oct 2016

Family

James J. Thompson

Child

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

Thomas Simpson Simpson

Last Edited

14 Apr 2020

Family

Lizzie Wilson

Child

Alyce (Alice) Simpson+ b. 5 Jun 1909, d. 12 Jun 1985

Unknown Sims

Last Edited

2 Dec 2018

Marriage*

Unknown Sims married Elizabeth Shier, daughter of John Jacob Shier and Ella O. Cornwell.

Family

Elizabeth Shier b. October 1884

Jessie Sinclair

F, b. 1848

Last Edited

8 Oct 2019

Birth*

Jessie Sinclair was born in 1848.

Marriage*

She married Walter Lawson Barton, son of Henry Barton and Annie Lawson.

Married Name

Her married name was Barton.

(Witness) Census

Jessie Sinclair appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Walter Lawson Barton in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Walter Lawson Barton b. 12 May 1848, d. 18 October 1927

Children

Zella Christine Barton b. 6 Mar 1878, d. 20 Sep 1883
Ethel Barton b. 1886
Elizabeth Barbara Barton b. 22 Dec 1887, d. 1 Nov 1933
Annie Barton b. 1890

John Skae

M, b. 16 October 1840, d. 16 July 1885

Charts

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

Last Edited

10 Jun 2016

Birth*

John Skae was born on 16 October 1840 in Ontario, Canada.

Residence*

He lived in 1869 in San Francisco, California, United States.

Marriage*

He married Alice Warren, daughter of John Borlase Warren and Louisa Hill Lynde, on 5 October 1869 in Oshawa, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

John Skae died on 16 July 1885 in San Franscisco, San Fransisco County, California, United States, at age 44.

Family

Alice Warren b. 1843, d. 6 July 1903

Gerald Beverly Skilliter

M, b. 19 September 1931, d. 15 March 2020

Gerlad Beverly Skilliter (1931 - 2020)

Last Edited

29 Jan 2021

Birth*

Gerald Beverly Skilliter was born on 19 September 1931 in Milford Bay, District of Muskoka, Ontairo, Canada.

Marriage*

He married Noreen Amelia Acton, daughter of Charles Acton and Tessie Muriel Pooler, on 10 September 1955 in Millford Bay, District of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Gerald Beverly Skilliter died on 15 March 2020 in Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada, at age 88; Obituary for Mr. Gerald Beverly Skilliter
September 19, 1931 – March 15, 2020
Peacefully passed at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre on Sunday, March 15th, 2020 at the age of 88 years. Predeceased by his loving wife Noreen (2014). Beloved father of Kimberly (Don), Kelly (Kathryn), Paul and Perry. Proud grandfather of Meagan (Jack), Kevin (Anita), Kyle (Isabel) and great grandfather of Arlo, Frankie, Chloe, Lincoln and Naiara. Dear brother of Janet and the late Alexander (2018). Will be missed by extended family members and dear friends. In keeping with Gerald’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family service to follow. Memorial donations in Gerald’s memory may be made to the SPCA Animal Centre in Barrie, and are greatly appreciated by the family. Online condolences and memories may be left at www.steckleygooderham.com.

Family

Noreen Amelia Acton b. 11 March 1933, d. 8 April 2014

Cecil Skinner

Last Edited

4 Mar 2017

Family

Othella Unknown

Child

Doris Leona Skinner+ b. 1927, d. 26 Jun 2016

Doris Leona Skinner

F, b. 1927, d. 26 June 2016

Father

Cecil Skinner

Mother

Othella Unknown

Charts

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

Last Edited

10 Mar 2017

Birth*

Doris Leona Skinner was born in 1927.

She was the daughter of Cecil Skinner and Othella Unknown.

Married Name

Her married name was Denham.

Marriage*

Doris Leona Skinner married William Ronald Denham, son of William Denham and Anna Elizabeth Guy Switzer.

Death*

Doris Leona Skinner died on 26 June 2016 in Ritz Lutheran Villa, Mitchell, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; Doris Denham passed away at the Ritz Lutheran Villa, Mitchell, on June 25, 2016 at the age of 89.

Mother of Cheryl Meyer of Waterloo, Darlene and Doug Harding of Fordwich, Bill and Agnes Denham of St. Marys, Brenda and Floyd Marshall of Tillsonburg, Brian and Donna Denham of Petrolia, Lynda Denham of London, Valerie and Barry Haley of Springford, Wayne and Nancy Denham of Seaforth and Son In Law Bernie and Pam Benoit of Kirkton. Grandmother of Stephanie Meyer & Mike Wilson, their children Keira and Wyatt, Ron Meyer; Carol Harding & Mike Keyes, Coreen Harding, Aaron & Becky Harding, their children Brett, Avery & Aiden; Steven Denham, Jason Denham & Falon Lussier, Matthew Denham, Tyler Denham, Cameron Denham; Eli & Kim Denham, their children James & Evan, Ian & Miranda Denham, their children Rowan & Grayson, Emily & Sara Denham-Weed, their children Nell & Levi; Heather Haley, Warren & Rebecca Haley, their children Sam, Alex, Zak & Mark; Jacquelyn Denham, Jeffery Denham; Thomas Benoit, Lauren Benoit, Glenn Benoit, Michael Benoit, Elizabeth Benoit. Step-Granddaughters Bethany & Jonny Marques, their children Emily & Daniel; Sarah & Marc Remaillard, their children Liam and Noel. Survived by three sisters-in-law Aldeen Skinner, Lavona Marquette and Viola Winger.

Predeceased by husband Ronald Denham, daughter Marlyne Benoit, son-in-law Randy Meyer, sisters Buelah Mason and Alma McAllister, brother Sam Skinner and parents Othella and Cecil Skinner.

Visitation at the Andrew L. Hodges Funeral Home, 47 Wellington St. S. St. Marys (519-284-2820) on Tuesday, June 28, from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be conducted at the KIRKTON WOODHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE, 70497 Rd 164, Kirkton, on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 11 a.m. Interment in Kirkton Union Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Burial*

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

Family

William Ronald Denham b. 1923, d. 1988

Child

Marlyne Leona Denham+ b. 21 Mar 1967, d. 7 Mar 2002

James Elisha Skinner

M, b. 1888

Charts

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

Last Edited

24 Jun 2014

Birth*

James Elisha Skinner was born in 1888.

Marriage*

He married Flora Alma King, daughter of George King and Alma S. Snooks, on 12 July 1912 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Flora Alma King b. 13 October 1896

John James Skinner

M, b. 8 November 1865, d. 1946

Father

Thomas W. Skinner b. 12 Sep 1841, d. 5 Feb 1916

Mother

Elizabeth Ann Ferron b. 1837, d. 5 Apr 1910

Last Edited

8 Feb 2021

Birth*

John James Skinner was born on 8 November 1865.

He was the son of Thomas W. Skinner and Elizabeth Ann Ferron.

Marriage*

John James Skinner married Mary Elizabeth Lodwick, daughter of John Lodwick Sr. and Thressa Dolmage, on 14 September 1892 in Scott Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

John James Skinner died in 1946.

Burial*

He was buried in Brock Twp., Cedar Vale Cemetery, Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Mary Elizabeth Lodwick b. 27 August 1868, d. 1954

Laura Skinner

Last Edited

29 Mar 2019

Family

George Veale

Child

Wilmot Stanley Veale b. 1896

Thomas W. Skinner

M, b. 12 September 1841, d. 5 February 1916

Last Edited

8 Feb 2021

Birth*

Thomas W. Skinner was born on 12 September 1841.

Death*

He died on 5 February 1916 at age 74.

Family

Elizabeth Ann Ferron b. 1837, d. 5 April 1910

Child

John James Skinner b. 8 Nov 1865, d. 1946

John Slack

Last Edited

9 Oct 2015

Marriage*

John Slack married Ann Chillick.

Family

Ann Chillick

Child

Rachel Artimesia Maria Slack+ b. 1870, d. 1938

Rachel Artimesia Maria Slack

F, b. 1870, d. 1938

Father

John Slack

Mother

Ann Chillick

Charts

Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861
Descendents of Amos S. Doupe (1817 - 1869) and Ann Maude Sparling

Last Edited

10 Oct 2015

Birth*

Rachel Artimesia Maria Slack was born in 1870.

She was the daughter of John Slack and Ann Chillick.

Married Name

As of 20 December 1899,her married name was Spearin.

Marriage*

Rachel Artimesia Maria Slack married George WILLIAM Spearin, son of George Spearin and Rachel Doupe, on 20 December 1899 in Blanshard Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Rachel Artimesia Maria Slack died in 1938.

Burial*

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

Family

George WILLIAM Spearin b. 1869, d. 1942

Children

William Nelson Spearin b. 16 Nov 1900, d. 1984
George Frederick Spearin b. 1 Sep 1903

Annie Rosalind Emma Slade

F, b. 1885, d. 1942

Father

Henry Slade

Mother

Emma Elizabeth Foyle

Charts

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

Last Edited

16 Nov 2019

Birth*

Annie Rosalind Emma Slade was born in 1885.

She was the daughter of Henry Slade and Emma Elizabeth Foyle.

Married Name

As of 1925,her married name was King.

Marriage*

Annie Rosalind Emma Slade married Arthur Leroy King, son of John Joseph King and Rebecca Shier, on 4 March 1925 in St. John Church Norway, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Annie Rosalind Emma Slade died in 1942.

Burial*

She was buried in Cedar Vale Cemetery, Brock Twp., Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Arthur Leroy King b. 25 September 1890, d. 29 November 1957

Clara Sarah Slade

F, b. 11 December 1818, d. 27 March 1881

Last Edited

2 Dec 2017

Birth*

Clara Sarah Slade was born on 11 December 1818 in Bristol, England.

Marriage*

She married John Archibald Shier, son of Thomas Shier and Beatrice Sligh.

Name Variation

Clara Sarah Slade was also known as Clara Sarah Shier.

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of John Archibald Shier in Whitby, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Clara Sarah Slade appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of John Archibald Shier in Whitby, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Clara Sarah Slade died on 27 March 1881 in Whitby, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 62.

Burial*

She was buried in Oshawa Union Cemetery, Oshawa, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

John Archibald Shier b. 16 August 1808, d. 14 May 1882

Children

William Shier b. 1 Sep 1841, d. 15 Mar 1849
Clara Emma Shier b. 26 Jul 1843, d. 16 Apr 1922
Edward Slade Shier+ b. 8 Sep 1846, d. 31 Oct 1919
John James Shier+ b. 1848, d. 2 Jun 1893
Mary Beatrice Shier b. 17 May 1861, d. 20 Feb 1952

George Norman Slade

M, b. 1902

Mother

Charlotte Hill b. 26 Feb 1877, d. 14 Dec 1923

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

19 Mar 2018

Birth*

George Norman Slade was born in 1902.

He was the son of Charlotte Hill.

Georgina Mary Slade

F, b. 1903

Mother

Charlotte Hill b. 26 Feb 1877, d. 14 Dec 1923

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

19 Mar 2018

Birth*

Georgina Mary Slade was born in 1903.

She was the daughter of Charlotte Hill.

Henry Slade

Last Edited

16 Nov 2019

Family

Emma Elizabeth Foyle

Child

Annie Rosalind Emma Slade b. 1885, d. 1942

Albert E. Slesser

Last Edited

5 Aug 2020

Family

Bessie L. Bere

Child

Evelyn Margaret Slesser+ b. 1915, d. 15 Jun 1974

Evelyn Margaret Slesser

F, b. 1915, d. 15 June 1974

Father

Albert E. Slesser

Mother

Bessie L. Bere

Charts

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

Last Edited

5 Aug 2020

Birth*

Evelyn Margaret Slesser was born in 1915 in Kincardine Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Albert E. Slesser and Bessie L. Bere.

Marriage*

Evelyn Margaret Slesser married John George Shier, son of George Woodward Shier and Isabella (Bella) Wright, on 12 June 1937 in Kincardine Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 12 June 1937,her married name was Shier.

Death*

Evelyn Margaret Slesser died on 15 June 1974.

Burial*

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

CanadaGen Web's Cemetery Project

Family

John George Shier b. 27 June 1910, d. 5 September 1990

Children

Albert George Shier+ b. 17 Sep 1938, d. 2006
Joan Lillian Shier+ b. 21 Jun 1942, d. 16 Jan 2021

Mary G. Slessor

F, b. 15 May 1922

Last Edited

14 Apr 2018

Birth*

Mary G. Slessor was born on 15 May 1922.

Married Name

Her married name was Oliver.

Marriage*

She married Elwood Garfield Oliver, son of Anson Henry Oliver and Annie Acton.

Family

Elwood Garfield Oliver b. 22 October 1919, d. 9 February 2017

Beatrice Sligh

F, b. 1765

Last Edited

15 Feb 2017

Birth*

Beatrice Sligh was born in 1765 in Berwickshire, Scotland.

Married Name

As of 1790,her married name was Shier.

Marriage*

She married Thomas Shier, son of David Shier and Elizabeth Fairbairn, on 15 May 1790 in Bunkle and Preston, Berwickshire, Scotland.

Family

Thomas Shier b. 15 June 1762

Child

John Archibald Shier+ b. 16 Aug 1808, d. 14 May 1882

Marie Slind

Last Edited

21 Nov 2018

Family

Alvin Hage

Child

Marion Alvina Hage+ b. 12 Nov 1933, d. 14 Feb 2015

George Angus Small

Last Edited

20 Nov 2019

Family

Margaret Roberts

Child

Ida Lilly Small+ b. 1866

Ida Lilly Small

F, b. 1866

Father

George Angus Small

Mother

Margaret Roberts

Charts

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

Last Edited

20 Nov 2019

Birth*

Ida Lilly Small was born in 1866 in Yarmouth Twp., Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of George Angus Small and Margaret Roberts.

Married Name

As of 10 May 1887,her married name was Phillips.

Marriage*

Ida Lilly Small married Benjamin Alfred Phillips, son of Benjamin Phillips and Amanda Araminta Lynde, on 10 May 1887 in Yarmouth Twp., Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Ida Lilly Small appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Benjamin Alfred Phillips in Yarmouth Twp., Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Benjamin Alfred Phillips b. 1858

Children

Charles Gladstone Phillips b. 15 Oct 1890
Abey Phillips b. 11 Aug 1895

Cora May Smalley

F, b. 1897

Father

Wellington Smalley

Charts

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

Last Edited

29 Jan 2017

Birth*

Cora May Smalley was born in 1897.

She was the daughter of Wellington Smalley.

Married Name

As of 17 March 1914,her married name was Feasby.

Marriage*

Cora May Smalley married Russell Feasby, son of Thomas Feasby and Isabella (Bella) Vallentyne, on 17 March 1914 in Uxbridge Twp., Goodwood, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Cora May Smalley appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Russell Feasby in Uxbridge Twp., 4th Concession, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Russell Feasby b. 1890

Child

Norman Feasby+ b. 1915

Nellie Rubena Smalley

F, b. 11 September 1901, d. 21 October 1982

Charts

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

Last Edited

21 Jun 2016

Married Name

Her married name was Oliver.

Birth*

Nellie Rubena Smalley was born on 11 September 1901.

Marriage*

She married Nelson Victor Oliver, son of Thomas Henry Oliver and Phoebe Rynard, on 7 April 1926 in Sandford, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Nellie Rubena Smalley died on 21 October 1982 at age 81.

Burial*

She was buried in Scott Twp., Sandford Cemetery, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Nelson Victor Oliver b. 2 January 1901, d. 13 June 1987

Children

Dorothy Mildred Oliver+ b. 23 Nov 1927, d. 17 Dec 2014
Ruby Isabel Oliver+ b. 25 Apr 1931, d. 22 Nov 2014

Wellington Smalley

Last Edited

29 Jan 2017

Family

Child

Cora May Smalley+ b. 1897

Annie Eliza Smallwood

F, d. 1970

Charts

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

Last Edited

23 Aug 2013

Married Name

Her married name was Hurren.

Marriage*

Annie Eliza Smallwood married Charles Edgar Hurren, son of Joseph Henry Hurren and Maud Flora McEachern.

Death*

Annie Eliza Smallwood died in 1970.

Family

Charles Edgar Hurren b. 13 September 1909, d. 1970

Children

Earl William Joseph Hurren+ b. 1934, d. 12 Sep 2014
Joyce Anne Hurren+ b. 1941, d. 20 Jul 2019
Ross Edward Hurren+ b. 1947, d. 1981

Carolyne R. Smallwood

F, b. 12 July 1898, d. 15 August 1982

Charts

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

Last Edited

8 Sep 2015

Birth*

Carolyne R. Smallwood was born on 12 July 1898 in Texas, United States.

Married Name

As of 30 November 1905,her married name was Smith.

Marriage*

She married Archibald B. Smith, son of Archibald Smith and Mary Ann Shier, on 30 November 1905 in Allegan, Kent County, Michigan, United States.

(Witness) Census

Carolyne R. Smallwood appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in the household of Archibald B. Smith in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States.

(Witness) Census

Carolyne R. Smallwood appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 in the household of Archibald B. Smith in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States.

(Witness) Census

Carolyne R. Smallwood appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 in the household of Archibald B. Smith in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States.

Death*

Carolyne R. Smallwood died on 15 August 1982 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, United States, at age 84.

Family

Archibald B. Smith b. 23 June 1873

Mary E. Smallwood

F, b. 1911, d. 1972

Charts

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

Last Edited

18 Jun 2018

Married Name

Her married name was Hurren.

Birth*

Mary E. Smallwood was born in 1911.

Marriage*

She married Guy Basil Joseph (Bert) Hurren, son of Joseph Henry Hurren and Maud Flora McEachern.

Death*

Mary E. Smallwood died in 1972.

Burial*

She was buried in Old Stone Church Cemetery, Thorah Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Guy Basil Joseph (Bert) Hurren b. 14 October 1905, d. 1984

Children

Ernest William Joseph Hurren b. 1931, d. 13 Jun 2011
Helen Mary Elizabeth Hurren+ b. 1932, d. 5 Jun 2020
Rosella Clara Hurren+ b. 13 Mar 1935, d. 22 May 2020
Gerald Masson Hurren+ b. 3 May 1942, d. 22 Apr 2018

Norman Smallwood

M, d. 1991

Charts

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

Last Edited

15 May 2020

Marriage*

Norman Smallwood married Marion Gertrude Shier, daughter of Phillip RUFUS Shier and Bertha Dixon, on 15 September 1945.

Death*

Norman Smallwood died in 1991.

Family

Marion Gertrude Shier b. 20 January 1925, d. 1 September 2009

Robert Samuel Smallwood

M, b. 1902, d. 1970

Charts

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

Last Edited

23 Aug 2013

Birth*

Robert Samuel Smallwood was born in 1902.

Marriage*

He married Myrtle Ellen Hurren, daughter of James Wesley Hurren and Florance May Reekie, on 19 December 1923 in Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Robert Samuel Smallwood died in 1970.

Family

Myrtle Ellen Hurren b. 30 March 1903, d. 1982

Lydia Smelser

F, b. 1873

Last Edited

23 Mar 2014

Birth*

Lydia Smelser was born in 1873.

Married Name

As of 10 October 1894,her married name was Shier.

Marriage*

She married Jacob Shier, son of Jacob Shier, on 10 October 1894 in Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Jacob Shier b. 1870

Child

Edward Blake Shier+ b. 1903

Abraham Hartwell Smith

M, b. 1906

Father

Jesse Martin Smith b. 15 Feb 1867

Mother

Rachel Emmaline Doupe b. 1867

Last Edited

28 Nov 2017

Birth*

Abraham Hartwell Smith was born in 1906 in Manitoba, Canada.

He was the son of Jesse Martin Smith and Rachel Emmaline Doupe.

(Witness) Census

Abraham Hartwell Smith appeared on the census of 1916 in the household of Jesse Martin Smith in Souris, Brandon District, Manitoba, Canada.

Aca Ann Smith

F, b. 1863, d. 1926

Father

James Smith b. 1837

Mother

Jemima Shier b. 1838, d. 17 Jun 1902

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

Last Edited

18 Mar 2016

Birth*

Aca Ann Smith was born in 1863.

She was the daughter of James Smith and Jemima Shier.

Married Name

As of 1879,her married name was Daly.

Marriage*

Aca Ann Smith married John Daly in 1879 in Antrim County, Michigan, United States.

Married Name

As of 26 March 1895,her married name was Ferguson.

Death*

Aca Ann Smith died in 1926 in Portland, Oregon, United States.

Burial*

She was buried in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Portland, Oregon, United States.

Family 1

John Daly d. 1895

Children

Jemima Daly b. Jan 1881
Grace Daly b. Sep 1885
Rebecca Ethel Daly b. 5 May 1890
Alonzo Daly+ b. 22 Oct 1892, d. Jan 1963

Family 2

Child

Dollie Ferguson b. 1896, d. 1953

Alexander William Smith

M, b. 1875

Last Edited

13 Dec 2020

Birth*

Alexander William Smith was born in 1875 in Melbourne, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

He married Harriet Wood, daughter of Benjamin Wood and Ann Heacock, on 27 September 1899 in King Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Harriet Wood b. 4 December 1870

Alfred Allen Smith

M, b. 18 June 1872, d. 8 April 1890

Father

Archibald Smith b. Jan 1832, d. 1925

Mother

Mary Ann Shier b. 14 Jan 1847, d. 25 Aug 1940

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

Last Edited

21 Feb 2016

Birth*

Alfred Allen Smith was born on 18 June 1872 in Huron County, Michigan, United States.

He was the son of Archibald Smith and Mary Ann Shier.

(Witness) Census

Alfred Allen Smith appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 in the household of Archibald Smith in Bingham, Michigan, United States.

Death*

Alfred Allen Smith died on 8 April 1890 in Huron County, Michigan, United States, at age 17.

Burial*

He was buried in Bingham Twp., Ubly, Huron County, Michigan, United States.

Alice Viola Smith

F, b. October 1920, d. 9 December 2014

Alice Viola Smith-Johnston (1920 - 2014)

Father

John Smith b. 22 Mar 1878, d. 25 Sep 1964

Mother

Rachel Annette Kirk b. 16 Apr 1885, d. 2 Jul 1969

Relationships

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

10 Feb 2016

Birth*

Alice Viola Smith was born in October 1920 in Crandall, Manitoba, Canada.

She was the daughter of John Smith and Rachel Annette Kirk.

(Witness) Census

Alice Viola Smith appeared on the census of 11 June 1921 in the household of John Smith in Hamiota, Hamiota Rural Municipakity, Manitoba, Canada.

Married Name

Her married name was Johnston.

Death*

Alice Viola Smith died on 9 December 2014 in Brandon Regional Health Centre, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, at age 94; It is with great sadness the family of Alice Viola Johnston, announce her passing at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, December 9, 2014.
was born to John and Rachel Smith in 1920 in the Crandall area. Alice married Garnet Johnston in 1939 and they farmed in the Crandall area for many years raising their five children. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Alice took great pride in her garden, canning most of the produce.
moving to Brandon, Alice worked at the Brandon General Hospital as a nurse's aide for twenty years, mainly on the obstetrics floor. She enjoyed scrabble, 500, bowling, bingo, golfing and doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles.
was predeceased by son Herb, three brothers, four sisters and special friend Ron Griffin.
will be deeply missed by her children Dennis (Helen), Lawrie, Jack and Lois Anne; eight grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren and sisters Olive Smith and Velma Smith.
graveside service will take place in the spring at Crandall Cemetery.
friends wish, donations in Alice's memory may be made to a charity of choice.
of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com.

Family

Child

Herbert Marvin Johnston+ b. 15 Aug 1943, d. 14 Nov 2007

Alonzo Smith

M, b. 1868

Father

James Smith b. 1837

Mother

Jemima Shier b. 1838, d. 17 Jun 1902

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

Last Edited

22 Nov 2017

Birth*

Alonzo Smith was born in 1868 in Canada.

He was the son of James Smith and Jemima Shier.

Marriage*

Alonzo Smith married Mary Jarvis on 28 November 1892 in Bellaire, Antrim County, Michigan, United States.

Census*

Alonzo Smith appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 in Egelston Twp., Emmet County, Michigan, United States.

Family

Mary Jarvis b. 1875

Andrew Smith

M, b. 1972, d. 16 March 2021

Mother

Barbara Jean Wilson b. 5 Dec 1949, d. 8 Feb 2017

Relationships

7th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

18 Mar 2021

Birth*

Andrew Smith was born in 1972.

He was the son of Barbara Jean Wilson.

Death*

Andrew Smith died on 16 March 2021 in Chatham, Kent County, Ontario, Canada; Suddenly at his residence on Tuesday March 16^th, 2021, Andrew Smith of Chatham in his 50^th year. Cherished son of Andrew Smith (the late Barbara) of Chatham. Loving husband of Carina Fraser. Loving father of Alyssa Sandham, A.J. Smith, Erica Fraser (John Knight), Lee Leming (Meagan Formosa), and Shannon Fraser-Smith. He will be loving remembered by his grandchildren Meladie, Garett, Bentley, Scarlet, Tyson, Arianna, and Jamison. Dear brother of Travis and his wife Arlyn Villalobos, and Michael and his husband Anthony (Sales) of Chatham. Predeceased by his brother Edward Smith-Kuiper, and sister Shannon Smith. Friends wishing to pay their respects to Andrew are invited to call the funeral home in advance to reserve a time on Thursday March 18^th, 2021 with visiting from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, you must schedule your visitation time in advance. All attendees as mandated by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario must wear a mask at all visitations and funerals. A family service for Andrew will be streamed live from the funeral home on Friday March 19^th, 2021 at 1 pm with Pastor Greg Simpson of St. Andrew’s United Church officiating. Arrangements entrusted to the Alexander & Houle Funeral Home, 245 Wellington West, Chatham, 519-352-2710. Cremation to follow with interment at a later date. Friends planning an expression of remembrance are asked to consider the CMT Research Foundation. On-line condolences may be left at www.alexanderfuneralhome.ca.