George Hamilton Grierson

M, b. 9 September 1892
FatherJohn Fred Grierson b. 1861
MotherKatherine Christina Masson b. 1865
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
ChartsDescendants of Jabez Lynde (1773 - 1856) and Clarissa Clay Woodruff (1774 - 1830)
Last Edited4 Aug 2019
Birth*George Hamilton Grierson was born on 9 September 1892 in Oshawa, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.
He was the son of John Fred Grierson and Katherine Christina Masson. 

Harold Grierson

M
ChartsDescendants of Richard Shier (1796 - 1877) and Catherine Shier
Last Edited20 Jul 2017
Marriage*Harold Grierson married Ruby Brethour, daughter of Michael Brethour and Maggie Maud Hunt. 

Family

Ruby Brethour b. December 1909

John Fred Grierson

M, b. 1861
FatherGeorge Hamilton Grierson b. 1813, d. 12 Apr 1898
MotherLouisa Warren b. 9 Jun 1832, d. 5 Apr 1924
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
ChartsDescendants of Jabez Lynde (1773 - 1856) and Clarissa Clay Woodruff (1774 - 1830)
Last Edited4 Aug 2019
Birth*John Fred Grierson was born in 1861 in Ontario, Canada. 
He was the son of George Hamilton Grierson and Louisa Warren. 
(Witness) CensusJohn Fred Grierson appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of George Hamilton Grierson in Whitby East Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Ireland. 
(Witness) CensusJohn Fred Grierson appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of George Hamilton Grierson in Whitby East Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
Occupation*John Fred Grierson was a lawyer in 1891. 
Marriage*He married Katherine Christina Masson on 6 July 1891 in Oshawa, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Katherine Christina Masson b. 1865
Child

Kate Inkerman Grierson

F, b. 1855
FatherGeorge Hamilton Grierson b. 1813, d. 12 Apr 1898
MotherLouisa Warren b. 9 Jun 1832, d. 5 Apr 1924
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
ChartsDescendants of Jabez Lynde (1773 - 1856) and Clarissa Clay Woodruff (1774 - 1830)
Last Edited4 Aug 2019
Birth*Kate Inkerman Grierson was born in 1855 in Ontario, Canada. 
She was the daughter of George Hamilton Grierson and Louisa Warren. 
(Witness) CensusKate Inkerman Grierson appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of George Hamilton Grierson in Whitby East Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Ireland. 
Married Name As of 13 June 1890,her married name was Carmichael. 
Marriage*Kate Inkerman Grierson married James Carmichael on 13 June 1890 in Oshawa, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

James Carmichael b. 1821

Robert Grierson

M, b. 1859
FatherGeorge Hamilton Grierson b. 1813, d. 12 Apr 1898
MotherLouisa Warren b. 9 Jun 1832, d. 5 Apr 1924
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
ChartsDescendants of Jabez Lynde (1773 - 1856) and Clarissa Clay Woodruff (1774 - 1830)
Last Edited4 Aug 2019
Birth*Robert Grierson was born in 1859 in Ontario, Canada. 
He was the son of George Hamilton Grierson and Louisa Warren. 
(Witness) CensusRobert Grierson appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of George Hamilton Grierson in Whitby East Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Ireland. 
(Witness) CensusRobert Grierson appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of George Hamilton Grierson in Whitby East Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 

Cora May Griffin

F
Last Edited27 Apr 2019
Marriage*Cora May Griffin married John Joseph Eades. 

Family

John Joseph Eades
Child

Gordon Griffin

M, d. 1985
Last Edited6 Mar 2012
Marriage*Gordon Griffin married Alma Josephine Fair, daughter of John Fair and Margaret Ann Orr, on 18 June 1938. 
Death*Gordon Griffin died in 1985. 

Family

Alma Josephine Fair b. 14 January 1919, d. 15 August 2002

Hannah Griffin

F
Last Edited4 Jul 2015

Family

John Wakelin
Child

Irene E. Griffin

F, b. 1908, d. 2003
ChartsDescendants of Adam Shier (1800 - 1867) and Frances Teskey (1811- -1868)
Last Edited26 Aug 2017
Birth*Irene E. Griffin was born in 1908. 
Married Name As of September 1937,her married name was Shier. 
Marriage*She married William George Shier, son of Adam C. Shier and Elizabeth Sproule, in September 1937. 
(Witness) CensusIrene E. Griffin appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 in the household of William George Shier in Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin, United States. 
Death*Irene E. Griffin died in 2003.
Photo Credit: Bev Rockwell
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Family

William George Shier b. 11 November 1910, d. 13 February 1962

John Griffin

M
Last Edited12 Oct 2017

Family

Mary Ann Cruickshanks
Child

Margaret Griffin

F, b. 1880, d. 23 May 1922
FatherJohn Griffin
MotherMary Ann Cruickshanks
ChartsDescendants of John Shier II (1792 - 1874) and Catherine Piper
Last Edited22 Jan 2018
Birth*Margaret Griffin was born in 1880 in Ontario, Canada. 
She was the daughter of John Griffin and Mary Ann Cruickshanks. 
Married Name As of 22 August 1905,her married name was Shier. 
Marriage*Margaret Griffin married James Alfred August Shier, son of Wyndham Shier and Eliza Jane Long, on 22 August 1905 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.
(Witness) CensusMargaret Griffin appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of James Alfred August Shier in York Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada. 
Death*Margaret Griffin died on 23 May 1922 in York Twp, York County, Ontario, Canada.
Burial*She was buried on 24 May 1922 in Prospect Cemetery, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.
Photo: Islington
Findagrave

Family

James Alfred August Shier b. 30 May 1869, d. 9 June 1937
Children

Doris A. Griffith

F, b. 1915, d. 1955
FatherPercy Stewart Griffith b. 1887, d. 1953
MotherClara Ethel Chirnside b. 19 Jun 1892, d. 1988
Relationships5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsDescendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling
Last Edited23 Dec 2017
Birth*Doris A. Griffith was born in 1915. 
She was the daughter of Percy Stewart Griffith and Clara Ethel Chirnside. 
Death*Doris A. Griffith died in 1955. 
Burial*She was buried in Hart Cemetery, Brock Twp., Wilfrid, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Earl C. Griffith

M, b. 1931, d. 1932
FatherPercy Stewart Griffith b. 1887, d. 1953
MotherClara Ethel Chirnside b. 19 Jun 1892, d. 1988
Relationships5th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsDescendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling
Last Edited23 Dec 2017
Birth*Earl C. Griffith was born in 1931. 
He was the son of Percy Stewart Griffith and Clara Ethel Chirnside. 
Death*Earl C. Griffith died in 1932. 
Burial*He was buried in Hart Cemetery, Brock Twp., Wilfrid, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Edgar Lecore Griffith

M, b. 9 February 1913
FatherPercy Stewart Griffith b. 1887, d. 1953
MotherClara Ethel Chirnside b. 19 Jun 1892, d. 1988
Relationships5th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsDescendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling
Last Edited29 Jun 2013
Birth*Edgar Lecore Griffith was born on 9 February 1913 in Brock Twp, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
He was the son of Percy Stewart Griffith and Clara Ethel Chirnside. 

Jane Griffith

F
Last Edited23 Dec 2017

Family
Child

Percy Stewart Griffith

M, b. 1887, d. 1953
FatherWilliam Griffith b. 1850
ChartsDescendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling
Last Edited23 Dec 2017
Birth*Percy Stewart Griffith was born in 1887. 
He was the son of William Griffith. 
Marriage*Percy Stewart Griffith married Clara Ethel Chirnside, daughter of Thomas William Chirnside and Phoebe Alice Shier, on 16 November 1910 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. 
Death*Percy Stewart Griffith died in 1953. 
Burial*He was buried in Hart Cemetery, Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Clara Ethel Chirnside b. 19 June 1892, d. 1988
Children

Susan Elizabeth Griffith

F, b. 14 June 1948, d. 10 September 2012
Relationships6th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
7th cousin of Roger Allan Shier
4th cousin of Keith Reginald Shier
Last Edited3 Jul 2013
Birth*Susan Elizabeth Griffith was born on 14 June 1948. 
Death*She died on 10 September 2012 at age 64. 

William Griffith

M, b. 1850
MotherJane Griffith
Last Edited3 Jul 2013
Birth*William Griffith was born in 1850 in England. 
He was the son of Jane Griffith. 
Occupation*William Griffith was Blacksmith in 1873 in Wilfrid, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 

Family
Child

Clarence Vernon Grimes

M, b. 22 December 1902, d. 13 March 1963
FatherLucius John Grimes
MotherRebecca Prevost
ChartsDescendants of John Shier I (1798 - 1870)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861
Last Edited7 Jul 2018
Birth*Clarence Vernon Grimes was born on 22 December 1902 in Stephenson Twp., Allensville, District of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.
He was the son of Lucius John Grimes and Rebecca Prevost. 
Occupation*Clarence Vernon Grimes was a bushman in 1925. 
Marriage*He married Ruby Phyllis Tutt, daughter of James Tutt and Ellen Jackson Fawns, on 5 July 1925 in Braeside, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.
Death*Clarence Vernon Grimes died on 13 March 1963 at age 60. 

Family

Ruby Phyllis Tutt b. 22 April 1894, d. 12 August 1973

Lucius John Grimes

M
Last Edited7 Jul 2018

Family

Rebecca Prevost
Child

Russel Grimes

M, b. 21 October 1900, d. 28 September 1979
ChartsDescendants of Samuel Shier (1796 - 1878) and Ann Smith
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861
Last Edited26 Nov 2015
Birth*Russel Grimes was born on 21 October 1900. 
Marriage*He married Lynetta Lillian Doupe, daughter of William Ernest Doupe and Lillian McKeown. 
Death*Russel Grimes died on 28 September 1979 at age 78. 

Family

Lynetta Lillian Doupe b. 1 April 1903, d. 28 December 1962

Seline Josephine Grimshaw

F, b. 1877, d. 1898
ChartsHans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Last Edited22 May 2015
Birth*Seline Josephine Grimshaw was born in 1877. 
Married Name As of 29 January 1897,her married name was Shier. 
Marriage*She married Pembroke Shire, son of Tobias Nicholas Shire and Gertrude Caroline Switzer, on 29 January 1897. 
Death*Seline Josephine Grimshaw died in 1898. 

Family

Pembroke Shire b. 15 February 1869, d. 24 March 1939

Archie Griswold

M, b. 11 September 1900, d. July 1980
Last Edited27 Nov 2016
Birth*Archie Griswold was born on 11 September 1900. 
Marriage*He married Alberta Florence Reed, daughter of Dr. Albert Jesse Reed and Florence Ethel Shier, on 24 August 1928 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States. 
CensusArchie Griswold appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States. 
Census*He appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 in Royal Oak, Oakland County, Michigan, United States. 
Death*He died in July 1980 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, at age 79. 

Family

Alberta Florence Reed b. 10 May 1908, d. 1 August 1994

Evelyn Lillian Groogan

F, b. 21 June 1894, d. 22 July 1919
FatherJohn CHARLES Groogan b. 17 Jun 1864, d. 21 Apr 1928
MotherElizabeth Annas White b. 21 Jan 1871, d. 22 Oct 1913
Relationships6th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsDescendants of John Shier II (1792 - 1874) and Catherine Piper
Last Edited26 Oct 2018
Birth*Evelyn Lillian Groogan was born on 21 June 1894 in Brock Twp., Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.
She was the daughter of John CHARLES Groogan and Elizabeth Annas White. 
(Witness) CensusEvelyn Lillian Groogan appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of John CHARLES Groogan in Brock Twp., Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
Occupation*Evelyn Lillian Groogan was a teacher in 1917. 
Married Name As of 4 August 1917,her married name was Cooke. 
Marriage*She married Melville Albert Cooke, son of John Cooke and Elizabeth Anne Tiffin, on 4 August 1917 in Brock Twp., Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.
Death*Evelyn Lillian Groogan died on 22 July 1919 at age 25. 
Burial*She was buried in Cedar Vale Cemetery, Brock Twp., Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

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

Frances MELVA Groogan

F, b. 18 November 1898, d. 8 February 1979
FatherJohn CHARLES Groogan b. 17 Jun 1864, d. 21 Apr 1928
MotherElizabeth Annas White b. 21 Jan 1871, d. 22 Oct 1913
Relationships6th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsDescendants of John Shier II (1792 - 1874) and Catherine Piper
Last Edited11 Feb 2018
Name Variation Frances MELVA Groogan was also known as Melva Groogan. 
Birth*She was born on 18 November 1898 in Brock Twp., Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
She was the daughter of John CHARLES Groogan and Elizabeth Annas White. 
(Witness) CensusFrances MELVA Groogan appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of John CHARLES Groogan in Brock Twp., Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
Married Name As of 15 September 1923,her married name was McPhaden. 
Marriage*Frances MELVA Groogan married Neil Russell McPhaden on 15 September 1923 in Brock Twp., Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.
Death*Frances MELVA Groogan died on 8 February 1979 in Brock Twp., Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 80. 

Family

Neil Russell McPhaden b. 1896
Children

John Groogan

M
Last Edited25 Jan 2018

Family

Elizabeth Unknown
Child

John CHARLES Groogan

M, b. 17 June 1864, d. 21 April 1928
FatherJohn Groogan
MotherElizabeth Unknown
ChartsDescendants of John Shier II (1792 - 1874) and Catherine Piper
Last Edited25 Jan 2018
Name Variation John CHARLES Groogan was also known as Charles Groogan. 
Birth*He was born on 17 June 1864 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
He was the son of John Groogan and Elizabeth Unknown. 
Marriage*John CHARLES Groogan married Elizabeth Annas White, daughter of Richard White and Catherine White, on 13 September 1893 in Brock Twp., Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.
Occupation*John CHARLES Groogan was a stone mason in 1911. 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1911 in Brock Twp., Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. 
Death*He died on 21 April 1928 in York County, Ontario, Canada, at age 63. 
Burial*He was buried in Cedar Vale Cemetery, Brock Twp., Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Elizabeth Annas White b. 21 January 1871, d. 22 October 1913
Children

Emerson S. Groshaw

M, b. 1906, d. 1952
ChartsDescendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861
Last Edited30 Oct 2015
Birth*Emerson S. Groshaw was born in 1906. 
Marriage*He married Gertrude Emily Doupe, daughter of Henry Edward Doupe and Matilda Mable Watson. 
Death*Emerson S. Groshaw died in 1952. 
Burial*He was buried in Bethesda Community Cemetery, Moorefield, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Gertrude Emily Doupe b. 1904, d. 1955
Children

Franklin Groshaw

M, b. 23 November 1941
FatherEmerson S. Groshaw b. 1906, d. 1952
MotherGertrude Emily Doupe b. 1904, d. 1955
Relationships6th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
5th cousin of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsDescendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861
Last Edited30 Oct 2015
Birth*Franklin Groshaw was born on 23 November 1941. 
He was the son of Emerson S. Groshaw and Gertrude Emily Doupe. 
Burial*Franklin Groshaw was buried in Bethesda Cemetery, Maryborough Twp., Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. 

Mabel Groshaw

F, b. 16 November 1944
FatherEmerson S. Groshaw b. 1906, d. 1952
MotherGertrude Emily Doupe b. 1904, d. 1955
Relationships6th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
5th cousin of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin of Keith Reginald Shier
ChartsDescendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861
Last Edited30 Oct 2015
Burial*Mabel Groshaw was buried in Bethesda Cemetery, Maryborough Twp., Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. 
Birth*She was born on 16 November 1944. 
She was the daughter of Emerson S. Groshaw and Gertrude Emily Doupe. 
Married Name As of 1961,her married name was Whitlock. 
Married Name As of 15 April 1967,her married name was Gorden. 

Nettie Mae Grout

F, b. 29 July 1867, d. 18 January 1911
ChartsDescendents of Henry Shier (1701 - ? )
Last Edited12 Jan 2015
Birth*Nettie Mae Grout was born on 29 July 1867 in Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. 
Married Name As of 6 January 1898,her married name was Shier. 
Marriage*She married Albert Lee Shier, son of John Charles Shier and Helen Almira Wright, on 6 January 1898 in Shanghai, China. 
Death*Nettie Mae Grout died on 18 January 1911 in Pasadena, California, United States, at age 43. 

Family

Albert Lee Shier b. 10 January 1873, d. 1 February 1949
Children

George Alexander Grover

M, b. 18 April 1881
MotherHelena Louise Irwin b. 1860
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
Last Edited18 Oct 2017
Birth*George Alexander Grover was born on 18 April 1881 in Hamilton, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada.
He was the son of Helena Louise Irwin. 
Occupation*George Alexander Grover was a Barrister-at -Law in 1914. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 9 October 1915 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Abraham Groves

M, b. 1811, d. 20 January 1892
Last Edited24 Aug 2018
Birth*Abraham Groves was born in 1811 in County Wicklow, Ireland. 
Marriage*He married Margaret Gibson, daughter of Gideon Gibson, on 1 May 1839. 
Census*Abraham Groves appeared on the census of 1861 in Garafraxa Twp., Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1891 in Fergus, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. 
Death*He died on 20 January 1892; The late Abraham Groves was born near Dublin, in the County of Wicklow, Ireland in 1811. In 1826 he came to Canada with his mother and the rest of the family and took up land near Peterborough, Emily Township, Victoria County. In 1856, Abraham came to West Garafraxa Township and bought 200 acres of bush land, Lot 14 Concession 1 paying $9 per acre. With the help of his sons he cleared this land and lived upon it until his death in 1892. At the time of the McKenzie Rebellion, Mr. Groves saw service under the late Col. Alex. McDonnell. He took an active interest in educational and church matters, being for years Trustee of his school section and Warden of St. James Church, Fergus. He married Margaret, daughter of the late Gideon Gibson, a Lundy’s Lane veteran, and Otonabee Township pioneer. The following family survive them: William J., near Carrol Manitoba; Dr. Abraham, Gideon C., Mrs. John Nesbitt, on the Garafraxa homestead; Mrs. Thomas Nesbit, Peel Township; Gibson, Superintendent electric light plant, Parry Sound; Mrs. Robert Bright, Wiarton, Mary, Anglican missionary, Hay River House, N. W. T; Dr. Oliver, at Rochester, New York. 
Burial*He was buried in Belsyde Cemetery, Fergus, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.
Photo Credit:
cocorich, Ancestry.ca

Family

Margaret Gibson b. 14 August 1819, d. 26 March 1899
Children

Abraham Groves

M, b. 1843, d. 1843
FatherAbraham Groves b. 1811, d. 20 Jan 1892
MotherMargaret Gibson b. 14 Aug 1819, d. 26 Mar 1899
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
Last Edited24 Aug 2018
Death*Abraham Groves died in 1843. 
Birth*He was born in 1843. 
He was the son of Abraham Groves and Margaret Gibson. 
Burial*Abraham Groves was buried in Belsyde Cemetery, Fergus, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.

Abraham Groves

M, b. 1873
FatherWilliam John Groves b. 1844, d. 2 May 1932
MotherMary Ann Ritchie b. 1853
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
Last Edited3 Mar 2018
Birth*Abraham Groves was born in 1873 in Ontario, Canada. 
He was the son of William John Groves and Mary Ann Ritchie. 
(Witness) CensusAbraham Groves appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of William John Groves in Selkirk District, Manitoba, Canada. 

Dr. Abraham Groves

M, b. 8 September 1847, d. 12 May 1935
Dr. Abraham Groves ( 1847 - 1935)
Photo Credit: Achisha, Ancestry.
FatherAbraham Groves b. 1811, d. 20 Jan 1892
MotherMargaret Gibson b. 14 Aug 1819, d. 26 Mar 1899
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
Last Edited31 Mar 2018
Birth*Dr. Abraham Groves was born on 8 September 1847 in Peterborough, Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada. 
He was the son of Abraham Groves and Margaret Gibson. 
(Witness) CensusDr. Abraham Groves appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Abraham Groves in Garafraxa Twp., Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. 
Marriage*Dr. Abraham Groves married Jane (Jennie) Gibbon on 22 October 1874. 
Fact 1*Dr. Abraham Groves peformed the first appendectomy in North America in Fergus, Ontario. 
Census*Dr. Abraham Groves appeared on the census of 1891 in Fergus, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. 
Marriage*He married Ethel Burke on 26 January 1911. 
Death*Dr. Abraham Groves died on 12 May 1935 in Fergus, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, at age 87; Dr. Abraham Groves was born in Peterborough, September 8, 1847. He came with his parents to West Garafraxa in 1856. After attending the rural public school, and Fergus high school, he decided upon medicine as his profession, and took his decree as M.D., from Toronto University in 1871. He at once started to practice in Fergus, and none since that time have done more to bring the town into prominence. He has at different times had as partners, doctors who have also become prominent, such as the late Dr. Munro, Dr. John Wishart, lecturer in chemical surgery in Western University, London; Dr. Thomas Chisholm now M.P. four East Huron, and Dr. T.F. McMahon, now professor medicine Women’s Medical College of Toronto. In 1878 Dr. Groves was appointed physician and surgeon for G.T.R. at Fergus, and in 1882 for the House of Industry of Wellington County, and still retains the latter position. Almost from the beginning of his practice, his ability and skill as a surgeon began to be recognized, and the demands for his professional services grew rapidly, and by 1901,they had become so numerous that it was impossible to continue a private practice, so he opened, at Fergus, The Royal Alexandra Hospital, (so name by special permission of Queen Alexandra).The undertaking was a success from the start, and despite the fact that he has an institution with a capacity of 75 beds, and with a staff of 16 nurses, and three resident physicians, Dr. Groves is kept very busy meeting the calls upon his professional time, as it is shown by a record of a yearly average of over 300 operations. When we remember that Doctor Groves, so far as is known, was the first surgeon in Canada to successfully perform the operations of Supra Pubic Little Lithotomey, and for Appendicitis, we can readily understand his high ranking among the surgeons, not only of Canada, but of the world. Notwithstanding his busy professional life, Dr. Groves has always found time for the consideration of affairs pertaining to the welfare of his town. He served in the Fergus counsel for the years 1882-3-4, and in 1885 was elected to the Reeveship, but as a position then make him a member of the County Council, he could not retain it, as he was already surgeon to the County House of Industry. He has been largely interested in real estate, owning some the best properties, and was builder and proprietor of the “Groves Mills” which later were converted into the electric light Station. He has always taken an active interest in church matters, and has been Warden of St. James Church for 12 years. In 1874 he married Jenny, daughter of the late William Gibbon of Elora. His family consists of Dr. William A., Fergus; Laura who married Rev. R. A. Hiltz of Halifax.
Burial*He was buried on 15 May 1935 in Belsyde Cemetery, Fergus, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.

Family 1

Jane (Jennie) Gibbon b. 1847, d. 30 September 1886
Children

Family 2

Ethel Burke

Dr. Abraham WILLIAM Groves

M, b. 21 March 1877, d. 3 October 1935
FatherDr. Abraham Groves b. 8 Sep 1847, d. 12 May 1935
MotherJane (Jennie) Gibbon b. 1847, d. 30 Sep 1886
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
Last Edited31 Mar 2018
Name Variation Dr. Abraham WILLIAM Groves was also known as William Groves. 
Birth*He was born on 21 March 1877. 
He was the son of Dr. Abraham Groves and Jane (Jennie) Gibbon. 
(Witness) CensusDr. Abraham WILLIAM Groves appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Dr. Abraham Groves in Fergus, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. 
Marriage*Dr. Abraham WILLIAM Groves married Maria Rathburn Sutherland on 21 January 1907 in Hanover, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.
Marriage*Dr. Abraham WILLIAM Groves married Irene E. Locke on 12 December 1911 in Ridgetown, Kent County, Ontario, Canada. 
Death*Dr. Abraham WILLIAM Groves died on 3 October 1935 at age 58; Dr. William A. Groves, son of Dr. Abraham Groves, born in Fergus, educated in Fergus public school and high school, and graduated BA, in 1899 and1903, MB. He was the house surgeon, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Fergus for when year then took postgraduate work in London hospitals, for one year. In July 1905, started practice in his native town. His is Surgeon Lieut. of the 30th Wellington Rifles, having been connected with the company for five years, starting as Provisional Lieutenant.

Family 1

Maria Rathburn Sutherland b. 23 December 1878, d. 3 March 1910
Children

Family 2

Irene E. Locke b. 1887

Catherine (Kate) Groves

F, b. 29 July 1858, d. 16 May 1942
FatherAbraham Groves b. 1811, d. 20 Jan 1892
MotherMargaret Gibson b. 14 Aug 1819, d. 26 Mar 1899
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
Last Edited3 Mar 2018
Birth*Catherine (Kate) Groves was born on 29 July 1858. 
She was the daughter of Abraham Groves and Margaret Gibson. 
(Witness) CensusCatherine (Kate) Groves appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Abraham Groves in Garafraxa Twp., Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. 
(Witness) CensusCatherine (Kate) Groves appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Dr. Abraham Groves in Fergus, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. 
Married Name As of 1 January 1897,her married name was Bright. 
Marriage*Catherine (Kate) Groves married Robert Wesley Bright on 1 January 1897 in Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.
(Witness) CensusCatherine (Kate) Groves appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Robert Wesley Bright in Wiarton, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada. 
Death*Catherine (Kate) Groves died on 16 May 1942 at age 83.
Burial*She was buried in Belsyde Cemetery, Fergus, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.
Photo Credit:
Achista; Ancestry

Family

Robert Wesley Bright b. 23 June 1847, d. 19 May 1937
Child

David Groves

M, b. 29 September 1876
FatherWilliam John Groves b. 1844, d. 2 May 1932
MotherMary Ann Ritchie b. 1853
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
Last Edited3 Mar 2018
Birth*David Groves was born on 29 September 1876 in West Garafraxa Twp., Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.
He was the son of William John Groves and Mary Ann Ritchie. 
(Witness) CensusDavid Groves appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of William John Groves in Selkirk District, Manitoba, Canada. 

Edwin J. Groves

M, b. 23 August 1899
FatherGibson Groves b. 1856, d. 1941
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
Last Edited31 Mar 2018
Birth*Edwin J. Groves was born on 23 August 1899 in Ontario, Canada. 
He was the son of Gibson Groves. 
(Witness) CensusEdwin J. Groves appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Gibson Groves in Fergus, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. 
(Witness) CensusEdwin J. Groves appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Gibson Groves in Parry Sound, District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. 

Elizabeth Groves

F, b. 1864, d. 1864
FatherAbraham Groves b. 1811, d. 20 Jan 1892
MotherMargaret Gibson b. 14 Aug 1819, d. 26 Mar 1899
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
Last Edited24 Aug 2018
Death*Elizabeth Groves died in 1864. 
Birth*She was born in 1864. 
She was the daughter of Abraham Groves and Margaret Gibson. 
Burial*Elizabeth Groves was buried in Belsyde Cemetery, Fergus, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.

Gibson Groves

M, b. 1856, d. 1941
FatherAbraham Groves b. 1811, d. 20 Jan 1892
MotherMargaret Gibson b. 14 Aug 1819, d. 26 Mar 1899
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
Last Edited31 Mar 2018
Birth*Gibson Groves was born in 1856. 
He was the son of Abraham Groves and Margaret Gibson. 
(Witness) CensusGibson Groves appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Abraham Groves in Garafraxa Twp., Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. 
Census*Gibson Groves appeared on the census of 1901 in Fergus, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1921 in Parry Sound, District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. 
Death*He died in 1941. 
Burial*He was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Parry Sound, District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada; Findagrave Memorial # 179434359. 

Family
Children

Gideon Charles Groves

M, b. 21 October 1849, d. 21 May 1917
FatherAbraham Groves b. 1811, d. 20 Jan 1892
MotherMargaret Gibson b. 14 Aug 1819, d. 26 Mar 1899
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
Last Edited31 Mar 2018
Birth*Gideon Charles Groves was born on 21 October 1849. 
He was the son of Abraham Groves and Margaret Gibson. 
(Witness) CensusGideon Charles Groves appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Abraham Groves in Garafraxa Twp., Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. 
Marriage*Gideon Charles Groves married Sarah Elizabeth Cassidy. 
Census*Gideon Charles Groves appeared on the census of 1911 in Fergus, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. 
Death*He died on 21 May 1917 in Fergus, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, at age 67; Gideon C. born 1850 came to West Garafraxa at 6 years of age. He followed farming until 1886, when he came to Fergus and was associated with his brother, Dr. Abraham Groves, in the” Groves Mills”. In 1901, he opened a general farm implement agency in Fergus, and has, since that time, devoted his attention to that business. Mr. Groves has taken his share of the burden of municipal government, as he was for six years, Counsellor, and two years Reeve of Fergus, and was in January 1905, elected to the County Council. He married Elizabeth, daughter of the late Francis Cassidy, pioneer of West Garafraxa. They have the following issue: Louisa (d); Francis A., Florence (d); Bella, Mary, and Oliver.

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Cassidy b. 1857, d. 1945
Child

Helen G. Groves

F, b. 7 January 1901
FatherGibson Groves b. 1856, d. 1941
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
Last Edited31 Mar 2018
Birth*Helen G. Groves was born on 7 January 1901 in Ontario, Canada. 
She was the daughter of Gibson Groves. 
(Witness) CensusHelen G. Groves appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Gibson Groves in Fergus, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. 
(Witness) CensusHelen G. Groves appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Gibson Groves in Parry Sound, District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. 

Helen Sutherland Groves

F, b. 24 April 1909
FatherDr. Abraham WILLIAM Groves b. 21 Mar 1877, d. 3 Oct 1935
MotherMaria Rathburn Sutherland b. 23 Dec 1878, d. 3 Mar 1910
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
Last Edited31 Mar 2018
Birth*Helen Sutherland Groves was born on 24 April 1909 in Royal Alexandra Hospital, Fergus, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.
She was the daughter of Dr. Abraham WILLIAM Groves and Maria Rathburn Sutherland. 

Issac Groves

M, b. 22 December 1879
FatherWilliam John Groves b. 1844, d. 2 May 1932
MotherMary Ann Ritchie b. 1853
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
Last Edited3 Mar 2018
Birth*Issac Groves was born on 22 December 1879 in West Garafraxa Twp., Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.
He was the son of William John Groves and Mary Ann Ritchie. 

Dr. James Oliver Groves

M, b. 1862, d. 30 April 1926
FatherAbraham Groves b. 1811, d. 20 Jan 1892
MotherMargaret Gibson b. 14 Aug 1819, d. 26 Mar 1899
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
Last Edited3 Mar 2018
Birth*Dr. James Oliver Groves was born in 1862. 
He was the son of Abraham Groves and Margaret Gibson. 
Marriage*Dr. James Oliver Groves married Margaret Elizabeth White, daughter of Alexander White and Margaret Michie, on 25 December 1883 in Erin, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.
Census*Dr. James Oliver Groves appeared on the census of 16 February 1892 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States. 
Marriage*He married Ethelyn B. Barnes on 28 December 1912 in Wayne County, New York, United States.
CensusDr. James Oliver Groves appeared on the census of 1 June 1915 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States. 
Death*He died on 30 April 1926 in Clarke Twp., Durham County, Ontario, Canada.
Burial*He was buried on 4 May 1926 in Sauquoit Valley Cemetery, Clayville, Oneida County, New York, United States.
Photo Credit:
Melissa Wohler, Findagrave

Family 1

Margaret Elizabeth White b. 1864, d. 24 February 1923

Family 2

Ethelyn B. Barnes b. 1895, d. January 1985

John Groves

M, b. 1880
FatherWilliam John Groves b. 1844, d. 2 May 1932
MotherMary Ann Ritchie b. 1853
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
Last Edited3 Mar 2018
Birth*John Groves was born in 1880 in Ontario, Canada. 
He was the son of William John Groves and Mary Ann Ritchie. 
(Witness) CensusJohn Groves appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of William John Groves in Selkirk District, Manitoba, Canada. 

Laura Kathleen Groves

F, b. 7 June 1879, d. 1956
FatherDr. Abraham Groves b. 8 Sep 1847, d. 12 May 1935
MotherJane (Jennie) Gibbon b. 1847, d. 30 Sep 1886
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
Last Edited31 Mar 2018
Birth*Laura Kathleen Groves was born on 7 June 1879. 
She was the daughter of Dr. Abraham Groves and Jane (Jennie) Gibbon. 
(Witness) CensusLaura Kathleen Groves appeared on the census of 1891 in the household of Dr. Abraham Groves in Fergus, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. 
Married Name As of 10 December 1901,her married name was Hiltz. 
Marriage*Laura Kathleen Groves married Rev. Robert Arthur (Bert) Hiltz on 10 December 1901. 
Death*Laura Kathleen Groves died in 1956. 
Burial*She was buried in St. James Cemetery, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Rev. Robert Arthur (Bert) Hiltz b. 1877, d. 1955
Children

Lloyd Groves

M, b. 1906
FatherGibson Groves b. 1856, d. 1941
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
Last Edited31 Mar 2018
Birth*Lloyd Groves was born in 1906. 
He was the son of Gibson Groves. 
(Witness) CensusLloyd Groves appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Gibson Groves in Parry Sound, District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada.