The Shiers, An Irish Palatine Family

Alice Muriel Francis

F, b. 10 January 1900, d. 18 December 1987

Father

Richard Francis b. 20 Apr 1865, d. 18 Mar 1934

Mother

Alice P. Bentley b. 2 Apr 1872, d. 11 Oct 1954

Charts

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

Last Edited

9 Oct 2021

Birth*

Alice Muriel Francis was born on 10 January 1900.

She was the daughter of Richard Francis and Alice P. Bentley.

Marriage*

Alice Muriel Francis married Pascoe Leslie Shier, son of Adam Shier and Rachel Edella (Delia) Cruess.

Married Name

Her married name was Shier.

Death*

Alice Muriel Francis died on 18 December 1987 at age 87.

Burial*

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

Family

Pascoe Leslie Shier b. 25 May 1886, d. 4 December 1959

Children

Lorna Marie Shier+ b. 30 Mar 1931, d. 1997
Frances Joan Shier+ b. 26 Aug 1932, d. 1991

Ambrose Francis

M, d. 1911

Last Edited

5 Apr 2020

Death*

Ambrose Francis died in 1911.

Family

Inez Belle Unknown d. 1960

Child

Bertha Eliza Francis+ b. 23 Apr 1904, d. 5 Mar 1995

Annie E. Francis

F, b. 1867, d. 1901

Father

John Francis b. 1841, d. 1915

Last Edited

28 Dec 2014

Birth*

Annie E. Francis was born in 1867.

She was the daughter of John Francis.

Death*

Annie E. Francis died in 1901.

Burial*

She was buried in All Saints Anglican Cemetery, Brock Twp., Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Arthur Miller Francis

M, b. 18 November 1892

Father

Thomas ALBERT Francis b. 24 Dec 1851, d. 30 Aug 1943

Mother

Catherine Agnes Miller b. 19 Sep 1859, d. 2 Feb 1940

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810)

Last Edited

1 Feb 2024

Birth*

Arthur Miller Francis was born on 18 November 1892 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Thomas ALBERT Francis and Catherine Agnes Miller.

(Witness) Census

Arthur Miller Francis appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Thomas ALBERT Francis in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Bertha Eliza Francis

F, b. 23 April 1904, d. 5 March 1995

Father

Ambrose Francis d. 1911

Mother

Inez Belle Unknown d. 1960

Charts

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

Last Edited

5 Apr 2020

Married Name

Her married name was Surine.

Birth*

Bertha Eliza Francis was born on 23 April 1904.

She was the daughter of Ambrose Francis and Inez Belle Unknown.

Marriage*

Bertha Eliza Francis married George Albert Shier, son of William Albert Shier and Mary Ann Carpenter, on 21 January 1929.

Married Name

As of 21 January 1929,her married name was Shier.

Marriage*

Bertha Eliza Francis married Earl Surine.

Death*

Bertha Eliza Francis died on 5 March 1995 in Rutland Cemetery, Kindersley District, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 90; Findagrave.

Burial*

She was buried in Rutland Cemetery, Kindersley District, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Findagrave Mem # 153462026

Family 1

George Albert Shier b. 5 July 1897, d. 18 November 1938

Child

Albert Glen Shier+ b. 1 Feb 1934, d. 24 Aug 2009

Family 2

Earl Surine b. 1899, d. 10 February 1978

Col. David W. Francis

Charts

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

Last Edited

30 May 2017

Marriage*

Col. David W. Francis married Wilma Elizabeth Shier, daughter of Milton Dawson Shier and Mary McWade, in 1947.

Fact 1

Col David W. Francis retired with the rank of Colonel in 1976.

Burial*

Col. David W. Francis was buried in Cataraqui Cemetery, Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Wilma Elizabeth Shier b. 21 November 1919, d. 10 May 2015

Edgar Jackson Francis

M, b. 28 March 1880, d. 29 July 1963

Father

John Francis b. 1841, d. 1915

Last Edited

29 Nov 2018

Marriage*

Edgar Jackson Francis married Edna Mary Shaw.

Birth*

Edgar Jackson Francis was born on 28 March 1880.

He was the son of John Francis.

Death*

Edgar Jackson Francis died on 29 July 1963 at age 83.

Family

Edna Mary Shaw b. 8 March 1888, d. 21 November 1952

Children

Alfred Francis b. 28 Mar 1916, d. 15 Feb 1995
Jackson Francis b. 1919

Elenor Francis

F, b. 1886

Father

Thomas ALBERT Francis b. 24 Dec 1851, d. 30 Aug 1943

Mother

Catherine Agnes Miller b. 19 Sep 1859, d. 2 Feb 1940

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810)

Last Edited

1 Feb 2024

Birth*

Elenor Francis was born in 1886.

She was the daughter of Thomas ALBERT Francis and Catherine Agnes Miller.

(Witness) Census

Elenor Francis appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Thomas ALBERT Francis in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Ellen Francis

F, b. 1822, d. 3 July 1898

Last Edited

27 Jan 2024

Birth*

Ellen Francis was born in 1822 in Ireland.

Marriage*

She married William John Gordon on 8 February 1843 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 8 February 1843,her married name was Gordon.

Death*

Ellen Francis died on 3 July 1898 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

William John Gordon b. 1821

Children

William Gordon+ b. 1845
Margaret Gordon+ b. 15 Mar 1859, d. 17 Mar 1934

Ethel Eliza Francis

F, b. 1884, d. 1966

Last Edited

9 Mar 2024

Birth*

Ethel Eliza Francis was born in 1884.

Married Name

As of 12 February 1908,her married name was McNabb.

Marriage*

She married Duncan Neil McNabb on 12 February 1908 in Thorah Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Ethel Eliza Francis died in 1966.

Family

Duncan Neil McNabb b. 1875, d. 1937

Child

Watson Duncan McNabb b. 28 Aug 1913

Frederick Crawford Francis

M, b. 13 September 1894, d. 10 January 1959

Father

Thomas Francis

Mother

Martha Sproule

Charts

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

Last Edited

9 Aug 2017

Birth*

Frederick Crawford Francis was born on 13 September 1894.

He was the son of Thomas Francis and Martha Sproule.

Marriage*

Frederick Crawford Francis married Clara May Burgess, daughter of Thomas Burgess and Rachel Dawson, on 12 January 1921 in Brock Twp., Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Frederick Crawford Francis died on 10 January 1959 at age 64.

Burial*

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

Family

Clara May Burgess b. 8 March 1897, d. 24 August 1973

George Francis

M, b. 1866, d. 11 June 1920

Father

John G. Francis

Mother

Mary Unknown

Charts

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

Last Edited

29 Nov 2018

Birth*

George Francis was born in 1866.

He was the son of John G. Francis and Mary Unknown.

(Witness) Census

George Francis appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of John G. Francis in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

George Francis married Margaret Shier, daughter of Richard Shier Sr. and Margaret Dawson, on 14 September 1892 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Census*

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

Fact 1*

Farmers at Hunta, District of Cochrane, Ontario.

Death*

He died on 11 June 1920 in Lady Minto Hipsital, Cochrane, District of Cochrane, Ontario, Canada; due to diabetes.

Burial*

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

Family

Margaret Shier b. 5 September 1862, d. 19 May 1946

Children

John Earlen Francis b. 10 Dec 1893
Margaret MABEL Francis+ b. 27 Aug 1895
Howard Richard Francis b. 30 Nov 1896

Howard Richard Francis

M, b. 30 November 1896

Father

George Francis b. 1866, d. 11 Jun 1920

Mother

Margaret Shier b. 5 Sep 1862, d. 19 May 1946

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

29 Nov 2018

Birth*

Howard Richard Francis was born on 30 November 1896 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of George Francis and Margaret Shier.

(Witness) Census

Howard Richard Francis appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of George Francis in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Howard Richard Francis appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Margaret Shier in Clute, District of Cochrane, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Howard Richard Francis married Mary Katheleen Arthur on 28 February 1923 in Hunta, District of Cochrane, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Mary Katheleen Arthur b. 1902

Jackson Francis

M, b. 1919

Father

Edgar Jackson Francis b. 28 Mar 1880, d. 29 Jul 1963

Mother

Edna Mary Shaw b. 8 Mar 1888, d. 21 Nov 1952

Last Edited

28 Dec 2014

Birth*

Jackson Francis was born in 1919.

He was the son of Edgar Jackson Francis and Edna Mary Shaw.

Burial*

Jackson Francis was buried in All Saints Anglican Cemetery, Brock Twp., Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

John Francis

M, b. 1841, d. 1915

Last Edited

28 Dec 2014

Birth*

John Francis was born in 1841.

Death*

He died in 1915.

Burial*

He was buried in All Saints Anglican Cemetery, Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Children

Annie E. Francis b. 1867, d. 1901
William Francis b. 13 Jul 1873, d. 24 Aug 1946
Edgar Jackson Francis+ b. 28 Mar 1880, d. 29 Jul 1963

John Earlen Francis

M, b. 10 December 1893

Father

George Francis b. 1866, d. 11 Jun 1920

Mother

Margaret Shier b. 5 Sep 1862, d. 19 May 1946

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

8 Jan 2024

Birth*

John Earlen Francis was born on 10 December 1893 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of George Francis and Margaret Shier.

(Witness) Census

John Earlen Francis appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of George Francis in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

John Earlen Francis married Laura May Humphrey on 7 September 1921 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Laura May Humphrey b. 1897

John G. Francis

Last Edited

29 Nov 2018

Census*

John G. Francis appeared on the census of 1881 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Mary Unknown

Child

George Francis+ b. 1866, d. 11 Jun 1920

Margaret Francis

F, b. 1847, d. 19 September 1897

Charts

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

Last Edited

7 Dec 2016

Birth*

Margaret Francis was born in 1847 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

She married Joshua B. Shier, son of Adam Shier and Maria Conway, on 17 October 1867 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 17 October 1867,her married name was Shier.

(Witness) Census

Margaret Francis appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Joshua B. Shier in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Margaret Francis appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Joshua B. Shier in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Margaret Francis died on 19 September 1897 in Cannington, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Burial*

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

Family

Joshua B. Shier b. 24 July 1845, d. 25 October 1906

Children

John James Shier+ b. 9 Nov 1868, d. 6 Mar 1916
Adam Wellington Shier+ b. 11 Aug 1870, d. 20 Mar 1943
Henry Francis Shier+ b. 3 Aug 1874, d. 18 Sep 1941

Margaret MABEL Francis

F, b. 27 August 1895

Father

George Francis b. 1866, d. 11 Jun 1920

Mother

Margaret Shier b. 5 Sep 1862, d. 19 May 1946

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

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

Last Edited

8 Jan 2024

Name Variation

Margaret MABEL Francis was also known as Mabel Francis.

Birth*

She was born on 27 August 1895 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of George Francis and Margaret Shier.

(Witness) Census

Margaret MABEL Francis appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of George Francis in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 27 August 1919,her married name was Empey.

Marriage*

Margaret MABEL Francis married Hugh Edmund (Magnus) Empey on 27 August 1919 in Hunta, District of Temiskaming, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Margaret MABEL Francis appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Hugh Edmund (Magnus) Empey in Calder Twp., Lot 2 Conc 1, District of Cochrane, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Hugh Edmund (Magnus) Empey b. 1882

Children

Francis Empey b. 1921
Eileen Margaret Empey+ b. 6 Jul 1922, d. 26 Nov 2006

Martha Francis

F, b. 16 July 1844, d. 6 January 1915

Martha Francis-Shier (1844 - 1915)
Photo Credit: corgilfive; Ancestry

Charts

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

Last Edited

20 Oct 2018

Birth*

Martha Francis was born on 16 July 1844 in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

She married Robert Henry Shier, son of Adam Shier and Maria Conway, on 16 June 1864.¹

Married Name

As of 16 June 1864,her married name was Shier.

(Witness) Census

Martha Francis appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of Robert Henry Shier in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Martha Francis appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Robert Henry Shier in Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Martha Francis appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 in the household of Robert Henry Shier in Union School Twp., Rolette County, North Dakota, United States.

Death*

Martha Francis died on 6 January 1915 in Cando, Towner County, North Dakota, United States, at age 70.

Family

Robert Henry Shier b. 9 March 1844, d. 10 July 1901

Children

Maria Shier+ b. 2 May 1865, d. 15 Dec 1887
Adam Clark Shier b. 10 May 1867, d. 15 Dec 1887
John Francis Shier b. 23 May 1869, d. 3 Dec 1887
Henry Edward Shier b. 16 Oct 1871, d. 15 Aug 1892
Joshua Robert Shier+ b. 9 Aug 1875, d. 2 Nov 1959
Ellen Loretta Shier+ b. 27 Oct 1877, d. 1952
Agnes Ann Shier+ b. 21 Feb 1883, d. 2 Jan 1970
William Pierce Shier b. 15 May 1887, d. 22 Feb 1888

Citations

[S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, Johnson, O'Brien Shier Adams Habel family Tree. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.

Martha Francis

Last Edited

1 Nov 2015

Marriage*

Martha Francis married George Denham.

Family

George Denham

Child

William Denham+ b. 1873, d. 1943

Richard Francis

M, b. 20 April 1865, d. 18 March 1934

Last Edited

9 Aug 2017

Birth*

Richard Francis was born on 20 April 1865.

Marriage*

He married Alice P. Bentley.

Death*

Richard Francis died on 18 March 1934 at age 68.

Family

Alice P. Bentley b. 2 April 1872, d. 11 October 1954

Child

Alice Muriel Francis+ b. 10 Jan 1900, d. 18 Dec 1987

Samuel Henry Ellsworth Francis

M, b. 28 April 1887

Father

Thomas ALBERT Francis b. 24 Dec 1851, d. 30 Aug 1943

Mother

Catherine Agnes Miller b. 19 Sep 1859, d. 2 Feb 1940

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810)

Last Edited

1 Feb 2024

Name Variation

Samuel Henry Ellsworth Francis was also known as Ellsworth Francis.

Birth*

He was born on 28 April 1887.

He was the son of Thomas ALBERT Francis and Catherine Agnes Miller.

(Witness) Census

Samuel Henry Ellsworth Francis appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Thomas ALBERT Francis in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Sophia Mary Francis

F, b. 1886, d. 1969

Charts

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

Last Edited

6 Feb 2022

Birth*

Sophia Mary Francis was born in 1886.

Marriage*

She married Norman Alfred Shier, son of Adam Shier and Rachel Edella (Delia) Cruess, on 12 February 1908 in Thorah Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 12 February 1908,her married name was Shier.

(Witness) Census

Sophia Mary Francis appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Norman Alfred Shier in Thorah Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Sophia Mary Francis died in 1969.

Burial*

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

Family

Norman Alfred Shier b. 28 January 1884, d. 3 January 1947

Children

Dora Irene Shier b. 13 Feb 1909, d. 1960
Maud Adelia Shier b. 11 Oct 1910, d. 15 Mar 1979
John Adam Shier b. 28 Aug 1913, d. 8 Aug 1997
Francis Norman (Frank) Shier+ b. 24 Jul 1916, d. May 1987
Robert Thomas (Bob) Shier+ b. 25 Jun 1918, d. 18 Jul 2010
Charlie Shier+ b. 4 Jun 1921, d. 4 Jan 1978
Mary Elizabeth Shier+ b. 25 Feb 1924, d. 3 Feb 2006
Bertha Norma Shier+ b. 17 Nov 1925, d. 8 Oct 1995
Donald Shier+ b. 25 Sep 1928, d. 25 May 2015

Thomas Francis

Last Edited

15 Jun 2017

Family

Martha Sproule

Child

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

Thomas ALBERT Francis

M, b. 24 December 1851, d. 30 August 1943

Father

William Francis

Mother

Ellen Unknown

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810)

Last Edited

1 Feb 2024

Name Variation

Thomas ALBERT Francis was also known as Albert Francis.

Birth*

He was born on 24 December 1851 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of William Francis and Ellen Unknown.

Marriage*

Thomas ALBERT Francis married Catherine Agnes Miller, daughter of John H. Miller and Mary Ann St. John, on 14 January 1880 in Brock Twp., Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Census*

Thomas ALBERT Francis appeared on the census of 1891 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Census

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

Death*

He died on 30 August 1943 in Brock Twp., Wilfrid, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 91.

Burial*

He was buried on 1 September 1943 in Brock Twp., St. John Cemetery, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Catherine Agnes Miller b. 19 September 1859, d. 2 February 1940

Children

Wesley Francis b. 1883
Elenor Francis b. 1886
Samuel Henry Ellsworth Francis b. 28 Apr 1887
Alice Gertrude Francis b. 24 Dec 1889, d. 21 Nov 1976
Arthur Miller Francis b. 18 Nov 1892

Wesley Francis

M, b. 1883

Father

Thomas ALBERT Francis b. 24 Dec 1851, d. 30 Aug 1943

Mother

Catherine Agnes Miller b. 19 Sep 1859, d. 2 Feb 1940

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Dorothy Shier (1738 - 1820) and Tobias Switzer (1733 - 1810)

Last Edited

1 Feb 2024

Birth*

Wesley Francis was born in 1883.

He was the son of Thomas ALBERT Francis and Catherine Agnes Miller.

(Witness) Census

Wesley Francis appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Thomas ALBERT Francis in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

William Francis

M, b. 13 July 1873, d. 24 August 1946

William Francis (1873 - 1946)

Father

John Francis b. 1841, d. 1915

Charts

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

Last Edited

3 Jan 2020

Birth*

William Francis was born on 13 July 1873.

He was the son of John Francis.

Marriage*

William Francis married Martha Ann Shier, daughter of Richard LOFTUS Shier and Mary Ann Speiran, on 1 October 1897 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Census

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

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1921 in 178 Pearson Ave., Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Fact 1*

William Francis had invested a lot in the stock market.

Death*

He died on 24 August 1946 at age 73.

Burial*

He was buried on 27 August 1946 in Brock Twp., All Saints Anglican Cemetery, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Martha Ann Shier b. 17 September 1877, d. 17 July 1967

William Francis

Last Edited

1 Feb 2024

Marriage*

William Francis married Ellen Unknown.

Family

Ellen Unknown

Child

Thomas ALBERT Francis+ b. 24 Dec 1851, d. 30 Aug 1943

Anna B. Frank

F, b. 29 April 1857, d. 26 September 1936

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of John Shier I (1798 - 1870)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

20 May 2020

Birth*

Anna B. Frank was born on 29 April 1857 in Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.¹

Name Change

On 3 June 1878 her name was legally changed to Anna Shier.

Marriage*

She married Robert Shier, son of John Shier (l) and Mary Jane Osborne, on 3 June 1878 in Chestonia, Antrim County, Michigan, United States.

(Witness) Census

Anna B. Frank appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Robert Shier in Kerney, Antrim County, Michigan, United States.

(Witness) Census

Anna B. Frank appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 in the household of Robert Shier in Sheridan Twp, Mason County, Michigan, United States.

Death*

Anna B. Frank died on 26 September 1936 in Ubly, Huron County, Michigan, United States, at age 79.¹

Family

Robert Shier b. 23 January 1851, d. 18 August 1906

Children

John Henry Shier+ b. 5 Aug 1879, d. Feb 1969
Frederick Osborne Shier+ b. 9 Jun 1882, d. 1964
Leroy Lehi Shier b. 27 Feb 1886, d. 7 Aug 1961
Levi Leslie Shier+ b. 29 Oct 1887, d. Jun 1963

Citations

[S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, Eastman Family Tree by mkdempsey. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.

Emma Amelia Franks¹

F, b. December 1885, d. March 1952

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Adam Shier (1800 - 1867) and Frances Teskey (1811- -1868)

Last Edited

24 Sep 2017

Birth*

Emma Amelia Franks was born in December 1885 in Germany.¹

Married Name

As of 18 March 1908,her married name was Needham.¹

Marriage*

She married Adam Wesley Needham, son of James Needham and Frances Moore, on 18 March 1908 in Casselton, North Dakota, United States.¹

Death*

Emma Amelia Franks died in March 1952 in Rowley, Alberta, Canada, at age 66.¹

Family

Adam Wesley Needham b. 19 June 1882, d. 21 October 1935

Citations

[S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, THomas Wesley Clarke (DNA). Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.

Rev. Gudrun Margareta Franson

F, b. 13 December 1937, d. 9 April 2017

Gudron Margareta Franson-Shier (1937 - 2017)
Photo: Saskatoon Funeral Home

Charts

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

Last Edited

29 Mar 2020

Birth*

Rev. Gudrun Margareta Franson was born on 13 December 1937.

Marriage*

She married Herbert Edgar Shier, son of Samuel EDGAR Shier and Sara Lucinda Armstrong, on 12 April 1957.

Married Name

As of 12 April 1957,her married name was Shier.

Occupation*

Rev. Gudrun Margareta Franson was a minister of the United Church of Canada.

Death*

She died on 9 April 2017 at age 79; Gudron Shier 1937 - 2017
Gudrun Shier13, 1937 – April 9, 2017April 9, 2017, Gudrun (Franson) Shier succumbed to cancer. Her family included Herb, her husband of 60 years, children Donna (Tim) Korol, Dean, Pat (Denis Chalifour), Peggy, Joanne, grandchildren: Julie (Neil) MacKenzie, Steve (Kerri), Christine, Kevin (Kristyn) Korol; Alex, Nicole, Jocelyne Chalifour; Jordan,Tyson Shier, and 6 great-grandchildren. She had 7 siblings: Herbert, Don, Einar, Hilding Franson, Vera Wyshynski, Ingrid Buchinski and Linnea Moen. Martha Gudrun Margareta was born December 13, 1937 to Otto and Hildur Franson who farmed at Colonsay. Gudrun attended Nicklet and Colonsay Schools. Gudrun was a member of Elstow 4-H Poultry Club and in 1954 she represented Saskatchewan at the Toronto Royal Winter Fair, winning first place at Nationals. In 1957 she married Herb Shier and designed their home and beautiful farm yard with an orchard, flowers and vegetable garden. Gudrun considered her best years were when she was raising her family. She was a dedicated and patient mother and homemaker. Gudrun loved gardening, birdwatching, travelling, being with children, dancing, curling, playing the piano, bowling and learning. She had a strong social conscience, volunteering and donating to many causes. With her artistic flair, she created elaborate costumes, flower arrangements and wedding cakes. Gudrun and Herb went dancing regularly, including 40 years of square dancing in Saskatoon. Family car trips included California, Illinois, and BC. After her children grew up, she continued to travel, including visiting relatives in Sweden. Gudrun had a strong faith. She was called to ministry and convocated from St. Andrew's College in 1993. As a United Church Minister, she served in the Aylsham and Viscount pastoral charges. In lieu of flowers, Gudrun suggested donations to McClure United Church. Her Celebration of Life will be Sunday, April 23 at 2 p.m., at McClure United Church, Saskatoon. Condolences for the family may be left at 55]www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME, (306) 244-5577. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestarphoenix/obituary.aspx?pid=185070086#sthash.aCUOK2U9.dpuf.

Burial*

She was buried in Colonsay Cemetery, Colonsay, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Photo Credit: Linda Asztalos
Findagrave Mem # 182619542

Family

Herbert Edgar Shier b. 10 February 1927, d. 27 April 2021

Child

Dean Murray Shier b. 26 Oct 1961, d. 4 Aug 2017

Brenda June Fraser

F, b. 26 June 1950

Father

Jack Fraser

Mother

Winnie Irene Shier b. 1930, d. 1990

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Nathaniel Shier (1817 - 1849) and Rachel Doupe (1819 - 1904)
Descendants of Nathaniel Shier (1817 - 1849) and Rachel Doupe (1819 - 1904)

Last Edited

18 Jun 2020

Birth*

Brenda June Fraser was born on 26 June 1950.

She was the daughter of Jack Fraser and Winnie Irene Shier.

Married Name

As of 6 July 1968,her married name was Eagles.

Gordon Fraser

M, b. 1947, d. 29 May 2020

Gordon Fraser (1947 - 2020)
Boyce Funeral Home

Father

Jack Fraser

Mother

Winnie Irene Shier b. 1930, d. 1990

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Nathaniel Shier (1817 - 1849) and Rachel Doupe (1819 - 1904)
Descendants of Nathaniel Shier (1817 - 1849) and Rachel Doupe (1819 - 1904)

Last Edited

18 Jun 2020

Burial*

Gordon Fraser was buried in Flat Rapids Cemetery, Braeside, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.

Birth*

He was born in 1947.

He was the son of Jack Fraser and Winnie Irene Shier.

Death*

Gordon Fraser died on 29 May 2020; With sadness we announce that Gord passed away Friday May 29, 2020 at home at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Debbie (Streich). Proud father of Don, Bradley (Kim) and Sheila Renaud, loving grandfather of Ashley, Kayla, Joshua and Carolyn and great-grandfather of Brandi, Alexis, Gabriel and Rinoa. Dear brother of Wendy, Diane, Laurie, Gail and Tom. Missed by many nieces and nephews. Brother-in-law of Daryl Streich and Wendy Streich. Predeceased by parents John and Winnie (Shier) Fraser, sister Brenda, wife Kaye Russett and mother and father-in-law Melba and Jake Streich. Gord was an avid Detroit Red Wings Fan as well as a passionate sportsman when it came to lob ball, card playing and darts. Some of his fondest memories were of time spent as a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 174 and time well spent at his country home with his family and furry friends. Arrangements by the Boyce Funeral Home Ltd., 138 Daniel Street North, Arnprior. Private family visitation Tuesday June 2, 2020. Interment to follow at Flat Rapids Cemetery, McNab-Braeside. A memorial donation in Gord’s memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Champlain LHIN (Local Health Integration Network) which gave him incredible compassionate care in his final days.

Jack Fraser

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Nathaniel Shier (1817 - 1849) and Rachel Doupe (1819 - 1904)
Descendants of Nathaniel Shier (1817 - 1849) and Rachel Doupe (1819 - 1904)

Last Edited

18 Jun 2020

Marriage*

Jack Fraser married Winnie Irene Shier, daughter of William Franklin Shier and Eva Alice Grummet.

Family

Winnie Irene Shier b. 1930, d. 1990

Children

Gordon Fraser+ b. 1947, d. 29 May 2020
Brenda June Fraser+ b. 26 Jun 1950

Nora Fraser

F, b. 30 July 1924, d. 23 October 2018

Nora Fraser-Kirk (1924 - 2018)
Campbell Funeral Home

Last Edited

13 Apr 2020

Birth*

Nora Fraser was born on 30 July 1924.

Married Name

As of 26 November 1949,her married name was Kirk.

Death*

She died on 23 October 2018 at age 94.

Burial*

She was buried in Hamiota Cemetery, Hamiota, Winnigeg Metropolitan Region, Manitoba, Canada.

Ada Luella Frasier

Last Edited

13 Mar 2022

Marriage*

Ada Luella Frasier married Carl H. Spencer.

Married Name

Her married name was Spencer.

(Witness) Census

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

Family

Carl H. Spencer

Child

Loola Blanche Spencer+ b. 1916, d. 21 Jan 2000

Mary Frawley

F, b. 1884, d. 1967

Charts

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

Last Edited

14 Apr 2022

Birth*

Mary Frawley was born in 1884.

Married Name

As of October 1924,her married name was Burnham.

Marriage*

She married Clarence Hurd Burnham, son of Zacheus Burnham and Helena W. Warren, on 15 October 1924 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, United States.

The Buffalo Evening Times
Oct. 16, 1924

(Witness) Census

Mary Frawley appeared on the census of 1 June 1925 in the household of Clarence Hurd Burnham in Bryant Street, Buffalo, Erie County, New York, United States.

(Witness) Census

Mary Frawley appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 in the household of Clarence Hurd Burnham in Eggertsville, Amherst, Erie County, New York, United States.

(Witness) Census

Mary Frawley appeared on the census of 8 April 1940 in the household of Clarence Hurd Burnham in Winter Garden, Florida, United States.

Death*

Mary Frawley died in 1967.

Burial*

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

Photo: Joe Lesperance
Findagrave

Family

Clarence Hurd Burnham b. 9 December 1874, d. 27 October 1940

Dennis Robert Freas Sr.

M, b. 1 January 1943, d. 6 July 1999

Dennis Robert Freas Sr. (1943 - 1999)
Photo: Dana Freas

Father

Robert Raymond Freas b. 1914, d. 1993

Mother

Betty Jane Brehl b. 22 Feb 1922, d. 14 Oct 1992

Relationships

7th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

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

Last Edited

7 Aug 2015

Birth*

Dennis Robert Freas Sr. was born on 1 January 1943 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States.

He was the son of Robert Raymond Freas and Betty Jane Brehl.

Death*

Dennis Robert Freas Sr. died on 6 July 1999 in Howard City, Montcalm County, Michigan, United States, at age 56.

Burial*

He was buried on 9 July 1999 in Howard City, Montcalm County, Michigan, United States.

Robert Raymond Freas

M, b. 1914, d. 1993

Robert Raymond Freas (1914 - 1993)
Photo: Dana Freas

Charts

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

Last Edited

7 Aug 2015

Birth*

Robert Raymond Freas was born in 1914.

Marriage*

He married Betty Jane Brehl, daughter of Arthur Joseph Brehl and Evelyn Augusta (Eveline) Shier, on 1 February 1941 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States.

Death*

Robert Raymond Freas died in 1993.

Family

Betty Jane Brehl b. 22 February 1922, d. 14 October 1992

Child

Dennis Robert Freas Sr. b. 1 Jan 1943, d. 6 Jul 1999

Alice Elizabeth Freelen

F, b. 1880

Mother

Sarah Ratcliffe

Last Edited

1 Jul 2023

Birth*

Alice Elizabeth Freelen was born in 1880.

She was the daughter of Sarah Ratcliffe.

Married Name

As of 31 May 1935,her married name was Clyde.

Marriage*

Alice Elizabeth Freelen married John Clyde, son of Thomas Clyde and Jane Fair, on 31 May 1935 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

John Clyde b. 12 July 1854, d. 9 April 1937

Bertha Mable Bella Freelen

F, b. 3 July 1904, d. 1961

Father

George Roland Freelen b. 15 Nov 1875, d. 17 Oct 1912

Mother

Martha Anne Hurren b. 23 Oct 1873, d. 17 Oct 1912

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

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

Last Edited

23 Aug 2013

Birth*

Bertha Mable Bella Freelen was born on 3 July 1904.

She was the daughter of George Roland Freelen and Martha Anne Hurren.

Married Name

As of 12 January 1921,her married name was Drennan.

Death*

Bertha Mable Bella Freelen died in 1961.

Family

Child

James Murewood Drennan b. 11 Jul 1934, d. 13 Jul 1934

George Roland Freelen

M, b. 15 November 1875, d. 17 October 1912

Charts

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

Last Edited

7 Feb 2024

Birth*

George Roland Freelen was born on 15 November 1875 in Victoria Harbour, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

He married Martha Anne Hurren, daughter of William Hurren and Rachael Shier, on 15 April 1903 in Eldon Twp, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

George Roland Freelen died on 17 October 1912 in Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 36.

Family

Martha Anne Hurren b. 23 October 1873, d. 17 October 1912

Children

Bertha Mable Bella Freelen+ b. 3 Jul 1904, d. 1961
Vera Lillian Mae Freelen b. 17 Jan 1906

Vera Lillian Mae Freelen

F, b. 17 January 1906

Father

George Roland Freelen b. 15 Nov 1875, d. 17 Oct 1912

Mother

Martha Anne Hurren b. 23 Oct 1873, d. 17 Oct 1912

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

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

Last Edited

5 Feb 2023

Married Name

Her married name was Muscroft.

Marriage*

Vera Lillian Mae Freelen married Harold Muscroft.

Birth*

Vera Lillian Mae Freelen was born on 17 January 1906 in Eldon Twp, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of George Roland Freelen and Martha Anne Hurren.

Family

Harold Muscroft b. 1903

Donald H. Freeman

M, b. 1922

Father

Harold Frederick Freeman b. 20 Sep 1897, d. 19 Mar 1982

Mother

Myrtle Elizabeth Zulouf b. 21 Apr 1902, d. 8 Aug 1949

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Corneil Benjamin Shier (1808 - 1893)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

17 Aug 2015

Birth*

Donald H. Freeman was born in 1922.

He was the son of Harold Frederick Freeman and Myrtle Elizabeth Zulouf.

(Witness) Census

Donald H. Freeman appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Harold Frederick Freeman in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.

(Witness) Census

Donald H. Freeman appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of Harold Frederick Freeman in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.

Harold Frederick Freeman

M, b. 20 September 1897, d. 19 March 1982

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Corneil Benjamin Shier (1808 - 1893)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

13 Mar 2022

Birth*

Harold Frederick Freeman was born on 20 September 1897 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.

Marriage*

He married Myrtle Elizabeth Zulouf, daughter of Henry W. Zulouf and Ivazella Shier, on 23 April 1920 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.

Census*

Harold Frederick Freeman appeared on the census of 1930 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.

Census

He appeared on the census of 1940 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.

Death*

He died on 19 March 1982 in Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, at age 84.

Family

Myrtle Elizabeth Zulouf b. 21 April 1902, d. 8 August 1949

Children

Donald H. Freeman b. 1922
Robert Henry Freeman b. 18 Aug 1924, d. 9 Aug 1978

Robert Henry Freeman

M, b. 18 August 1924, d. 9 August 1978

Father

Harold Frederick Freeman b. 20 Sep 1897, d. 19 Mar 1982

Mother

Myrtle Elizabeth Zulouf b. 21 Apr 1902, d. 8 Aug 1949

Relationships

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

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Corneil Benjamin Shier (1808 - 1893)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

17 Aug 2015

Birth*

Robert Henry Freeman was born on 18 August 1924 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.

He was the son of Harold Frederick Freeman and Myrtle Elizabeth Zulouf.

(Witness) Census

Robert Henry Freeman appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Harold Frederick Freeman in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.

(Witness) Census

Robert Henry Freeman appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of Harold Frederick Freeman in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.

Death*

Robert Henry Freeman died on 9 August 1978 in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, United States, at age 53.

Duncan Fremlin

Last Edited

16 Jul 2016

Marriage*

Duncan Fremlin married Lula Brown.

Family

Lula Brown

Child

William Henry Fremlin b. 1905

William Henry Fremlin

M, b. 1905

Father

Duncan Fremlin

Mother

Lula Brown

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

16 Jul 2016

Birth*

William Henry Fremlin was born in 1905.

He was the son of Duncan Fremlin and Lula Brown.

Marriage*

William Henry Fremlin married Lillian Alvera (Vera) Mick, daughter of Issac Samuel Wesley Mick and Sarah Jane Montgomery, on 1 June 1927 in Sault Ste Marie, District of Algoma, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Lillian Alvera (Vera) Mick b. 15 July 1902, d. 2 June 1932

Germain Friedland

M, b. 9 March 1925, d. 4 April 2020

Germain E. Friedland (1925 - 2020
Source: Hansen Onion Martell Funeral Home

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Adam Shier (1800 - 1867) and Frances Teskey (1811- -1868)

Last Edited

3 Dec 2022

Birth*

Germain Friedland was born on 9 March 1925 in Mountain, Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States.

Marriage*

He married Luella M. Larsen, daughter of Alfred Paul Larsen and Myrtle Belle Shier, on 8 November 1947 in Mountain, Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States.

Death*

Germain Friedland died on 4 April 2020 in Marinette, Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States, at age 95; Germain E. "Jerry" Friedland, 95, of Marinette passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 4, 2020 in the company of family members. He was born March 9, 1925 to Eric and Pearl Friedland in Mountain, Wisconsin where he graduated from high school. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy. On November 8, 1947, he was united in marriage to Luella M. Larsen in Mountain and shared 70 years of life together until her death on June 8, 2018. They came to Marinette in 1951 and resided in the same home since that time. Jerry worked for 18 years for Northland Lutheran where he was a maintenance supervisor for Luther Home. In retirement he loved gardening work with Luella and enjoyed his yard and bird watching. Jerry had a lifelong love of music and for many years had his own Country and Western band, The Harmony Notes. He is survived by five children, Marilyn (Dale) Olsen of Menominee, Jerome Friedland of Green Bay, Jeff (Denise) Friedland of Marinette, Joey Friedland of Menominee and Melody (Joe) Hargis of Sturgeon Bay, Wis; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; a sister, Rosalie Settersten of Marinette; a sister-in-law, Lucille Schuettpelz; two brothers-in-law, Lloyd "Bud" Larsen and Leon (Jean) Larsen; and longtime family friend and fellow musician, Linda Sieman. In addition to his parents and loving wife of 70 years, Luella; he was preceded in death by two sisters, Vallarie Krzych and Marilyn Kramer. Germain will be laid to rest alongside his wife at Forest Home Mausoleum with Military Honors for immediate family members only. Due to the current public health crisis, a celebration of life will be held at a later date yet to be determined. A special thank you is extended to Heartland Hospice for the special care given Germain in his last days, especially for the kindness of Bryan and Sabina Hansen-Onion-Martell funeral home is assisting the family.

Family

Luella M. Larsen b. 29 July 1928, d. 8 June 2018